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intentionally left blank.  \nTable of Contents  \n1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1-1  \n FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1  \n DESIGN GUIDE INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1-2  \n2.0 GENERAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................... 2-1  \n MISSION AND BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................... 2-1  \n NCA TRENDS ............................................................................................................................................. 2-1  \n OPERATIONAL ASPECTS............................................................................................................................ 2-1  \n FUNCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................................... 2-2  \n FUNCTIONAL AREAS ................................................................................................................................. 2-2  \n FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS .................................................................................................................. 2-6  \n FUNCTIONAL AREA PLANNING DESCRIPTIONS / CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................... 2-7  \n3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................... 3-1  \n INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS (IDP) ........................................................................................................ 3-1  \n SUSTAINABLE DESIGN .............................................................................................................................. 3-1  \n ACCESSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................... 3-5  \n HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ARCHAEOLOGY, CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ................................ 3-5  \n ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................. 3-6  \n PHYSICAL SECURITY .................................................................................................................................. 3-6  \n SEISMIC AND OTHER NATURAL HAZARDS ................................................................................................ 3-7  \n COMMISSIONING ..................................................................................................................................... 3-7  \n4.0 DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 4-1  \n RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1  \n AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.......................................................................................................... 4-1  \n COORDINATION........................................................................................................................................ 4-1  \n DOCUMENT CHECKING, AGENCY CONSULTING/ REVIEW/ APPROVAL SERVICES ..................................... 4-1  \n EXISTING CONDITIONS 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CONSULTING/ REVIEW/ APPROVAL SERVICES\n## EXISTING CONDITIONS\n# 5.0 VA DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS\n## NCA MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)\n## DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (PG-18-3)\n## NATIONAL CAD STANDARD, VHA/NCA APPLICATION GUIDE & STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4)\n## EQUIPMENT GUIDE LIST (PG-18-5)\n## SEISMIC DESIGN HANDBOOK (H-18-8)\n## DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)\n## DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12)\n## BARRIER-FREE DESIGN STANDARD (PG-18-13)\n## ROOM FINISHES, DOOR, AND HARDWARE SCHEDULES (PG-18-14)\n## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A/E SUBMISSIONS (PG-18-15)\n## ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANUAL (PG-18-17)\n## THE NCA CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NCA DIRECTIVE 7545)\n## DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLISTS\n## DESIGN ALERTS\n## STANDARDS ALERTS","[{\"question\":\"What does the design guide cover at a high level?\",\"answer\":\"It covers general planning considerations, general requirements, designer responsibilities, and VA design requirements and standards used for facility design 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