Space Requirements for Health Services

It is very difficult to predict facility requirements for health services. Some facilities have little more than a well-supplied first aid-kit, while other facilities have small hospitals. Local building codes should be checked in establishing a facility's requirements.

The minimum requirements for a first aid room are an approved first aid kit, abed, and two chairs, which require a minimum of 100 ft2 .

If a nurse is to be employed, use 250 ft2 for the first aid room + 75 ft2 waiting room area.

For each additional nurse, add 250 ft2 to the space requirement for the first aid room and 25 ft2 to the waiting room .

For a part time physician with one nurse, use 250 ft2 first aid room + 75 ft2 waiting room + 150 ft2 examination room.

If the first aid room is not adjacent to a restroom area, add one restroom [(15 ft2 toilet + 6 ft2 sink)x 150 % = 32 ft2]

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Last Update: October 15, 1999

Prepared by : Serdar Z. Elgun