2C-Conroe Appendix C - Lease Design Narrative version 3

September 5, 2026

VA Leased Healthcare Community Center Design Narrative
VA Conroe Health Care Center

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LEASED HEALTH CARE CENTER DESIGN NARRATIVE

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 Surgical Design Criteria

3.5 Room Data Matrix

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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LEASED HEALTH CARE CENTER DESIGN NARRATIVE

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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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 The purpose of this Leased CBOC Design Narrative is to consolidate the governing codes,