The Dining Room/ Beverage Bay is an area provided for patients within the Mental Health Unit to eat their meals, away from the bedroom environment. The Dining Room may be used for other patient activities when not in use for meals. Access and dining space should be provided for disabled patients. The Beverage Bay will include a servery counter and will require restricted access. Access to an external courtyard area is desirable. Finishes, fittings & fixtures and furniture should be suitable for mental health patients. All glazing (including external windows) is to comply with Mental Health Facility Guidelines.
Acoustics: Sound attenuation medium; acoustic privacy required
Body Protected electrical area
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
02.05.2011 Fabric , FF & FE remarks updated
03.09.2023 RDS reviewed
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
5010
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Paint, washable
Flush set, suspended
3022
Wall finish
Resinate, 6mm
Prefinished
Splashback
to beverage bay, other smooth impervious finish also acceptable