Furnishing, Built-in and Collateral Equipment List

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(1) The control area or administrative area shall

have a floor-to-writing-surface height of 1062 mm (42 inches) on

the patron side of the control counter. Consider overhead

storage located above the counter.

(2) Sufficient space must be provided at the control

desk for cabinets, computers, cash register and other necessary

operating equipment if the area is separate from the

administrative spaces.

f)

Utilities Requirements

(1) Provide electrical receptacles to support

computers, copy machine, PA system, and phone jacks.

(2) Provide controls at the counter for the facility

support systems, e.g., lighting system, PA system, security

monitor, and AV controls, located throughout the complex.

(3)

If vending is provided as another over-the-

counter service,

provide necessary utilities to support the

requirement. If

collateral vending equipment is required for

over-the-counter

service, specify the correct counter heights,

cutouts, utility

requirements to support the equipment.

g)

Furnishing, Built-in and Collateral Equipment List

(1) Provide a bi-level control counter, low for

visual monitoring and high for completing paperwork/forms, and

have shelving/drawers underneath. Provide stand-up height for

patrons and desk height for staff use. The control desk shall

have space for optional vending equipment, bulletin boards,

chairs(s), waste receptacle, and a mobile laundry cart.

(2) Each individual administrative space must be

large enough to accommodate the following items: work desk with

chair, computer, filing cabinet, and guest chair. In addition,

provide general office space for community equipment, such as

copy machine, printer, general office supplies, files and waste

receptacles. If a safe is required, provide a location for it in

a storage cabinet or closet.

h)

Adjacency Considerations

(1) The control desk shall be easily identifiable

and locatable upon entering the facility. The control counter

should be incorporated as an integral part of the lobby and as a

transition between the public and staff spaces. The control desk

should be adjacent and readily accessible to the administrative,

gear issue, laundry and staff spaces. Staff working at the

control desk shall be able to visually monitor the access points

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