Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60H-2.0021 - Space Allocation and Configuration Standards

The Department of Management Services' Space Allocation and Configuration Standards shall be used by agencies for all office space and in preparing Space Allocation Plans.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of these Standards is to:

(a) Provide a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for all employees and visitors.

(b) Ensure efficient use of building HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

(c) Ensure that new furniture and equipment does not exceed the building's HVAC and electrical capacity.

(2) Scope. The scope of these Standards applies to state-owned buildings and private sector space as defined in Rule 60H-2.001, F.A.C.

(3) General Guidelines.

(a) To improve space utilization and maintain required circulation, consideration should be given to purchasing lateral files and creating central file areas or rooms.

(b) The use of demountable walls for constructed offices and conference rooms are encouraged for greater flexibility.

(c) Shared workstations layouts and the creation of neighborhoods are encouraged for employees with similar job functions.

(4) Space Allocation and Configuration Standards.

(a) To the extent possible without sacrificing critical public or client services, agencies are directed to obtain an average allocation of space, not to exceed, 180 usable square feet per full-time employee measured as usable square feet in Rule 60H-2.003, F.A.C., Space Measurement.

(b) Exceptions to the space allocation standard shall include:

1. Public use space, which shall consist of reception areas, service counters, and interview rooms.

2. Special use space, which shall consist of drug laboratories, mail rooms, large conference areas, large file rooms, training facilities, large copy rooms, records storage, supply/warehouse space, LAN rooms, and cafeterias.

(c) Space allocation and configuration standards shall be documented for each state-owned office building and privately owned office building on the Department of Management Services' Space Allocation Worksheet (Form 4100, effective January, 2004, incorporated by reference in this rule).

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60H-2.0021

Rulemaking Authority 255.249(9)(d), 255.503(11), 272.04 FS. Law Implemented 255.249(1), (9)(d), 255.503(2) FS.

New 4-27-04, Amended 9-1-05.

New 4-27-04, Amended 9-1-05.