02C - Katy TX Appendix A 2 - Lease Design Narrative LDN

December 4, 2024

VA Leased CBOC Design Narrative
VA Katy Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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LEASED COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT CENTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS / SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.

INTRODUCTION

2.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General

2.2 Codes

2.3 Standards

2.4 References

2.5 Pricing Standards

3.

PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 Background

3.2 PACT Guiding Principles

3.3 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) Planning Approach

3.4 Room Data Matrix

3.5 Additional Planning Requirements

4.

TECHNICAL NARRATIVE

4.1 Site/Civil

4.1.1 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access & Circulation

4.1.2 Parking

4.1.3 Site Grading

4.2 Architecture

4.2.1 General Criteria

4.2.2 Accommodations for Care of Patients of Size

4.2.3 Acoustics

4.2.4 Equipment/Accessories/Furnishings

4.2.5 Signage and Wayfinding

4.2.6 Critical Dimensions

4.2.7 Entry Canopies

4.2.8 Elevators

4.2.9 Slab Depressions and Thickened Slabs

4.2.10 Millwork

4.2.11 Joint Sealant Systems

4.2.12 Doors and Frames

4.2.13 Hardware

4.2.14 Pharmacy Dispensing Windows

4.2.15 Radiation Shielding

4.2.16 Radio Frequency Shielding and Magnetic Shielding

4.3 Interior Design

4.3.1 General Criteria

4.3.2 Acoustic Ceiling Tile

4.3.3 Concrete Floor Treatment

4.3.4 Fiberglass-Reinforced Panels

4.3.5 Painting

4.3.6 Wall Protection

4.3.7 Window Shades

4.3.8 Privacy Curtains / Screens

4.3.9 Flooring, Carpet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS / SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

4.4 Mechanical

4.4.1 References

4.4.2 HVAC Design Basis

4.4.3 Air Handling Units (AHUs)

4.4.4 Exhaust Systems

4.4.5 Cooling System

4.4.6 Hot Water Heating System

4.4.7 Humidification System

4.4.8 HVAC Piping Systems

4.4.9 Air Distribution and Duct Systems

4.4.10 HVAC Insulation Systems

4.4.11 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

4.4.12 Automatic Temperature Control Systems

4.4.13 Special Conditions

4.5 Plumbing

4.5.1 References

4.5.2 Plumbing Design Basis

4.5.3 Materials

4.5.4 Medical Gases

4.5.5 Special Conditions

4.6 Electrical

4.6.1 Standby Generator

4.7 Lighting

4.7.1 General

4.7.2 Indoor Lighting Specifics

4.7.3 Lighting Controls

4.7.4 LED Drivers

4.7.5 Special Conditions

4.8 Telecommunications

4.8.1 Scope of Work

4.8.2 Pathways

4.8.3 Spaces

4.8.4 Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

4.8.5 Equipment Racks and Equipment Cabinets

4.8.6 Power Distribution Units and Uninterruptable Power Supplies

4.8.7 Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant

4.8.8 Special Systems

5.

Hardware Groups and Modifiers

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