Main Navigation

Home » Guidelines » Laboratory Design

Design Criteria for Laboratories

  1. General Information & Specifications

    1. Specification Criteria

      This section shall be followed in preparing the technical specifications for laboratory furniture and fume hoods. The format may be altered to conform to the architect’s standard, but the content shall be the same.

    2. Accessible Design

      Laboratory furniture and fume hoods meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) shall be provided where necessary to comply with Georgia Code.

    3. Quality Assurance

      1. Equipment compatibility.

        Laboratory furniture, counter tops, sinks, service fixtures, and fume hoods shall be compatible and provide built-in safety design features.

      2. Catalog numbers.

        Manufacturer’s catalog numbers shall be indicated on drawings to identify fume hoods. Unless modified by drawing notation, or specified otherwise, manufacturer’s current catalog description for indicated number, together with indicated or specified options or accessories, constitutes the requirements for each unit.

      3. Design standard.

        Use of catalog numbers, and specific requirements indicated on drawings are not intended to preclude use of products by other listed acceptable manufacturers, but are given to establish a standard of design and quality for materials, construction and workmanship.

      return to top