Design Alerts

These alerts are issued for reducing repeat construction change orders and for addressing other construction related issues.

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These documents are available in the following format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Title	Date	Change Date	View
Design Alert Index	10-19-2023		PDF
003C2B-DA-142 For Immediate Application on All Current Projects Patient Safety in VHA Bathrooms	06-01-2014	11-01-2014	PDF
003C2B-DA-147 Project Design Principles - Foundation of Design	09-01-2016		PDF
003C2B-DA-148 VA Standards Application and User Design Input Requirements	06-01-2017		PDF
003C2B-DA-149 Design for Patient Privacy and Women Veterans’ Health	10-01-2018		PDF
003C2B-DA-150 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Firm Certification	12-01-2021		PDF
003C2B-DA-151 Cast Iron Fittings/Valve Housings, Prohibition of Use in High and Medium Pressure Steam Distribution Systems	12-15-2021		PDF
003C2B-DA-152 Medical Gases for Surgical OR’s and Endovascular Procedure Rooms	10-14-2022		PDF
003C2B-DA-153 Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Architectural & Engineering Considerations Update	09-27-2023		PDF
003C2B-DA-154 Interstitial Space – Interim Guidance	10-19-2023		PDF

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