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These alerts are issued for reducing repeat construction change orders and for addressing other construction related issues.

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Design Alert Index   10-14-2022  PDF
003C2B-DA-121 Mycobacterial Laboratories - BSL 3 Labs Architectural and Engineering Controls Update   09-15-2004  PDF
003C2B-DA-142 For Immediate Application on All Current Projects Patient Safety in VHA Bathrooms   06-01-2014 11-01-2014  PDF
003C2B-DA-147 Project Design Principles - Foundation of Design   09-01-2016  PDF
003C2B-DA-148 VA Standards Application and User Design Input Requirements   06-01-2017  PDF
003C2B-DA-149 Design for Patient Privacy and Women Veterans’ Health   10-01-2018  PDF
003C2B-DA-150 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Firm Certification   12-01-2021  PDF
003C2B-DA-151 Cast Iron Fittings/Valve Housings, Prohibition of Use in High and Medium Pressure Steam Distribution Systems   12-15-2021  PDF
003C2B-DA-152 Medical Gases for Surgical OR’s and Endovascular Procedure Rooms   10-14-2022  PDF

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