B.1 Design Narrartive

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VA Leased CBOC Design Narrative

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 Surgical Design Criteria

4.

TECHNICAL NARRATIVE

4.1 Site/Civil

4.1.1 Pedestrian, 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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INTRODUCTION

4.3.10 Special Architectural Conditions for Surgical and Endovascular Services

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 Humidification System

4.4.7 HVAC Piping Systems

4.4.8 Air Distribution and Duct Systems

4.4.9 HVAC Insulation Systems

4.4.10 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

4.4.11 Automatic Temperature Control Systems

4.4.12 Temperature, Humidity and Pressure Monitoring

4.4.13 Special Conditions

4.5 Plumbing

4.5.1 References

4.5.2 Plumbing Design Basis

4.5.3 Medical Gases

4.5.4 Special Conditions

4.6 Electrical

4.6.1 Standby Generator

4.6.2 Special Conditions

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,