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] |