U.S. Attorneys' Manual
EOUSA Resource Manual
164. Space Allocation Standards for USAOs—V. Individual Office Standards (part two)
POSITION ALLOCATED BUILD OUT DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION SQUARE FEET
Conference Room 200 - 300 * Same build out as Main
(Administration, Conference room; standard Civil,
and Task Force) Criminal, lighting only; no
audio/visual cabinet
Trial Preparation 250 (2 for Walls:
slab-to-slab STC
Room every 3 judges) 45, STC rating not to be
compromised by ductwork;
polyoleofin or
polypropaline wall
covering; marker board,
integral with wall, made of
3/4" particle board with 22
gauge face sheet and
porcelain writing surface,
panels to extend from chair
rail to ceiling, butt
joints to be splined, color
to be white with black
plastic tee-edged molding;
tack board, integral with
wall, to be of fabric
(color and type to be
specified by the USAO)
applied to Homasote panels
and mounted on 1/4" wood
blocking framework,
anchored to studs, panels
to extend from chalk rail
to ceiling; continuous wood
chalk rail to be provided
under both tack board and
marker board, mounted at
same height as chair rail,
stained to match door;
vinyl base board
Door: Solid wood core with
sound gasket between the
frame and the door, stained
Witness Interview 150 (1 for *Same build out as Trial
Room every 10 Preparation Room*; no
attorneys) marker board or tack
board
Security Hardware: hard-
wired duress alarm to be
mounted under desk
Victim Interview 150 (1 per *Same build out as
Room office) Witness Interview Room*
Security Hardware: hard-
wired duress alarm to be
mounted under desk
Secure Witness 150 (1 per *Standard office space
Interview Room office location build out and finishes*
(optional) located adjacent Walls: UL752, Level 6
to the Primary rated ballistic wall
Visitor Waiting paneling to be mounted
Area; separate slab-to-slab (within
entrances from finished partitions) in
waiting area and all walls adjacent to
inside secure U.S. Attorney office
space) space; UL752, Level 6
rated ballistic transaction
window with wood trim and
natural voice communication
system, Corian parcel shelf
with integral transaction
tray (window should be of
sufficient height and width
to ensure an unencumbered
view of the entire waiting
area, typically 4' H X 4'
W); minimum 18" H X 18" W
ballistic package pass
through
Collection 150 (1 per *Same build out as
Interview Room office location) Witness Interview Room*
Deposition Room 150 (1 per *Same build out as
office location) Witness Interview Room*
Secured Storage 150 - 250 Walls: slab to
slab with
Room (number should be # 9 gauge steel mesh
absolute lowest securely
number possible) anchored between the
studs within the finished
wall; two coats semi-gloss
paint, color to be chosen
by the USAO
Door: solid wood core,
stained
Flooring: vinyl tile
Security Hardware: 360
degree passive infrared
sensor to be mounted on
ceiling; magnetic door
contacts
Security Locks: S and G
8555 with 8470 dead bolts;
three position combination
lock; should be separately
zoned within security
system and with its own key
pad
Option: adjustable metal
shelving, 24" deep
Open File Rooms 9 square feet per *Depending on the
(Criminal, Civil, legal file number of files, or if
Administration, cabinet or per 4 a movable or "times two"
Personnel, standard file filing system is used,
FLU, Task Force, boxes structural reinforcement
Victim / Witness) of floor may be required*
Walls: two coats semi-gloss
paint, color to be chosen
by the USAO
Flooring: vinyl tile
Closed File Rooms 9 square feet per *Depending on the
(Criminal, Civil, legal file number of files, or if
Personnel, Task cabinet or per 4 a movable or "times two"
Force) standard file filing system is used,
boxes structural reinforcement
of floor may be required
Flooring: vinyl tile
Fax/Shredder 40 each *Standard office build
out*
Main Copy Room 300 Walls: slab to
slab STC
45, STC rating not to be
compromised by ductwork;
two coats semi-gloss paint,
color to be chosen by the
USAO
Door: solid core wood with
sound gasket between the
frame and the door, stained
Flooring: vinyl tile
HVAC: supplemental HVAC
with increased number of
air changes per hour;
ceiling mounted exhaust fan
with outside discharge,
number of air changes per
hour to be determined by
the cubic volume of the
room and the BTU output of
the equipment
Fixtures: provide a work
counter to be plastic
laminate on 3/4" particle
board, 15" deep. Shelves
to be adjustable, supported
on slotted, wall mounted
standards. Counter and
cabinets to be plastic
laminate on fire retardant
wood and plywood framing.
Provide fire retardant wood
blocking as required to
reinforce partition where
shelf standard and counter
are mounted.
Electrical: two dedicated
110V, 20 amp circuits
terminating in standard
quadraplex outlets, mounted
above the counter;
additional electrical
outlets to be identified by
the USAO as needed
Secondary Copy Room 150 *Standard office build
out
- no work counter*
Walls: two coats semi-gloss
paint, color to be chosen
by the USAO
Flooring: vinyl tile
ADP Room 150 - 200 - 400 Walls: slab to
slab STC
(Large Office should be 45, STC rating not to be
Locations) located in non- compromised by ductwork;
windowed space, vapor barrier (in
as close to the ceiling also)
center of the Flooring: static
office as resistant vinyl tile
possible; for HVAC: separate
HVAC, raised (independent) air
flooring, data, conditioning unit, with
telephone, and adjustable temperature
electrical and humidity controls
requirements, to be located within the
EOUSA OAS and ADP room, sufficient to
USAO Systems operate for 24 hours and
Manager must be maintain a temperature
consulted) of no more than 75
degrees and maximum
humidity of 80 percent.
Must accommodate heat
output of approximately
12,000 BTU's per hour
Electrical: at least one 20
amp/120 volt clean ground,
dedicated circuit
terminating in a standard
quadraplex outlet per
server
Cabling: cabling between
floors to be through a
minimum of two 4" diameter
coreholes drilled in floor;
cables in and out of room
must be in a minimum of two
4" cable trays or conduit
Security Lock: cypher lock
Option: access flooring to
be 6" to 12" above the
actual floor. At least one
ramp with handrail to be
provided. Floor load to
support 300 p.s.f. and a
concentrated load of 1000
p.s.f. unless special
structural components are
in place. Floor to have
high
pressure laminate non
conductive floor tile with
electrical resistance of
25K to 1000K ohms with
concrete filled metal pans.
Metal stringers required
between pedestals for the
heavy point and rolling
loads of the equipment.
Each square should be a
modular design and with
capability for ported
access. Floor to remain
stable if up to four
adjacent panels are
removed. 10% of floor
panels should
be vented to allow a
minimum of 500 CFM.
ADP Room 150 - 200 *Same build out as large
(Small office (should be ADP Room*
locations) located in non- HVAC: separate
windowed space, (independent) air
as close to the conditioning unit, with
center of the adjustable temperature
office as and humidity controls,
possible; for sufficient to operate for
HVAC, raised 24 hours and maintain a
flooring, data, temperature of no more
telephone, and than 75 degrees and
electrical maximum humidity of 80
requirements, percent. Must
EOUSA OAS and accommodate heat output
USAO Systems of approximately 5,000
Manager must be BTU's per hour
consulted) Electrical: at least one
20 amp/120 volt quadraplex
outlet per server
Cabling: cabling between
floors to be through a
minimum of two 4" diameter
coreholes drilled in floor;
cables in and out of room
must be in a minimum of two
4" cable trays or conduit
Security Lock: cypher lock
ADP Workroom 150 - 200 *Standard office space
(adjacent to build out and finishes;
ADP Room) no additional HVAC*
Flooring: anti-static vinyl
tile
Finishes: built-in work
counter made of 1-1/2"
plywood with plastic
laminate covering, 24"
wide, with a 1/8"
continuous quirk around
edges and a 4" back
splash. Cabinets to be
plastic laminate with 3/4"
plastic laminate adjustable
shelves
Electrical: four dedicated
110V, 20 amp circuits
terminating in standard
quadraplex outlets, mounted
above the counter
Regional Computer 500 - 1200 Walls: slab to
slab STC
Training Room 45, STC rating not to be
must be approved by compromised by ductwork
by EOUSA Office Door: solid wood core
Automation - Main with sound gasket between
Conference Rooms the frame and the door,
in other locations stained
can be converted Flooring: EOUSA standard
to unofficial carpet with factory
In-house Computer bonded padding ; color
Training Facility to be chosen by the USAO
by installing Option: access flooring
additional floor to be 6" to 12" above
mounted electrical the actual floor. At
outlets) least one ramp with
handrail to be provided.
Floor load to support 300
p.s.f. and a concentrated
load of 1000 p.s.f. unless
special structural
components are in place.
Floor to have high pressure
laminate non-conductive
floor tile with electrical
resistance of 25K to 1000K
ohms with concrete filled
metal pans. Metal
stringers required between
pedestals for the heavy
point and rolling loads of
the equipment. Each square
should be a modular design
and with capability for
ported access. Floor to
remain stable if up to four
adjacent panels are
removed. 10% of floor
panels should
be vented to allow a
minimum of 500 CFM.
Shared Printer 40 each *Standard office build
out*
Station
Mail Sort 40 each *Standard office build
out*
Workstation Option: built-in mail
distribution center to be
made of wood, stained to
match the door. Mailbox
slots to be 4H" X 12W" X
18" D (typical minimum),
oriented either vertically
or horizontally. Provide
plastic laminate work
surface with matching
plastic laminate storage
shelving below
Electrical: two dedicated
110V, 20 amp circuits
terminating in standard
quadraplex outlets, mounted
above the counter
Supply Room 150 - 300 Flooring: vinyl
tile
(Headquarters and Walls: two coats
Branch Offices) semi-gloss paint,
color to be chosen by the
USAO
Option: adjustable metal
shelving, 24" deep
Bulk Supply / 500 - 1000 Flooring: vinyl
tile
Equipment / Walls: two coats
Furniture Storage semi-gloss paint,
(non-office quality color to be chosen by
build out) the USAO
Option: adjustable metal
shelving, 24" deep
Telephone Room 150 (must be Walls: slab to
slab STC
within USAO 45, STC rating not to be
secured space) compromised by ductwork;
vapor barrier (also in
ceiling); two 4' X 8'
sheets of 1/2" plywood to
be installed on one wall;
two coats semi-gloss paint,
color to be chosen by the
USAO
Flooring: vinyl tile
HVAC: same as ADP Room (to
be shared with ADP room
whenever possible); 5000
BTU capacity minimum
Electrical: 2 110V,
dedicated, clean ground
circuits and 2 110V regular
circuits terminating in a
standard duplex outlet
(requirements may vary
depending on office and
equipment size)
Cabling: cabling between
floors to be through a
minimum of two 4" diameter
coreholes drilled in floor;
cables in and out of
telephone room must be in a
minimum of two 4" cable
trays or conduit/pathways
Security Lock: cypher lock
Break Room 200 - 300 Walls: slab to
slab STC 45,
STC rating not to be
compromised by ductwork;
Flooring: vinyl tile
Fixtures: 18" X 24" ADA
compatible stainless steel
sink with hot and cold
water supply and waste line
mounted in a finished
wooden kitchen sink base
cabinet; garbage disposal;
full size refrigerator,
dishwasher, and microwave
shall be supplied by the
USAO; if the refrigerator
includes an icemaker, the
necessary power, water, and
drainage hook-ups are to be
installed during
construction; if a
dishwasher is purchased,
the necessary power, water,
and drainage hook-ups are
to be installed during
construction; dishwasher
with necessary hook-ups
for water supply and
drainage; 6 linear feet
(including sink base) of
base cabinets with matching
wall cabinets, except above
sink base; base cabinets to
have 6 linear feet of
plastic laminate counter
top with integral splash
block; dedicated 110V, 20
amp GFI circuit for a
microwave
Electrical: one GFI 110V,
20 amp circuit terminating
in a standard quadraplex
electrical outlet to be
mounted above the counter
Coffee Nook 60 *Standard office build
(open area) out and finishes*
Fixtures: 14" X 14" ADA
compatible stainless steel
bar sink with hot and cold
water supply and waste line
mounted in a finished
wooden kitchen sink base
cabinet; garbage disposal;
base cabinets to have 4 to
6 linear feet of plastic
laminate counter top and
matching wall cabinets with
integral
splash block
Electrical: one GFI 110V,
20 amp circuit terminating
in a standard quadraplex
electrical outlet to be
mounted above the counter
Coat Closet 10 each Optional: to have
wooden
shelf and rod, hollow core
wood doors with wood jamb,
stained to match the office
doors.
[updated February 1999] |