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Publisher Summary This chapter discusses various circulation issues in designing of an animal research facility. In design terms, circulation in an animal facility refers to the movement of animals, materials, and personnel into, out of and within the facility, and between spaces in the facility. Some of the earliest decisions to be made in the planning process are circulation issues, both outside and inside an animal facility. The most important circulation issues outside an animal facility are primary and secondary people portals to the animal facility, and the location of a dedicated dock required to service the animal facility. The most important decisions within the animal facility are the type of corridor system to be designed, and the location of elevators and stairwells, if required. Each corridor system has advantages and disadvantages. The amount of weight applied to each will determine the choice; both are used in contemporary animal facilities. Moreover, it is preferred to avoid vertical circulation when possible, but when it is necessary to transport cages between animal rooms and cagewash, two dedicated freight elevators should be provided; one for transporting clean cages and materials, and one for transporting soiled cages and trash. Most importantly, two elevators are required to better ensure uninterrupted animal care by having at least one elevator available when the other is out of service. |
