U.S. Courts Design Guide
Table 5.1
Space, Furniture, and Finishes
FURNITURE
(Built-in furniture is required. Movable furniture is noted here for
H equals 10' (3000 mm) and higher; S equals 8-10' (2425-3000 mm); dot
SIZE
illustrative purposes and determining dimensions of spaces only.)
( C ) denotes special design.
SPACES
(NSF) (Nm2)
STORAGE
Type
Size
Walls
Floor
Ceiling
Height
JUDGES' CHAMBERS SUITES
2,480 (230.4) 1
USCA Judge's Chambers
Suite
USDC Judge's Chambers
1,840 (170.7)
+ 150 (13.9) 2
Suite
+ Deputy Clerk 6
USBC Judge's/ Magistrate
1,410 (130.9)
+ 150 (13.9) 3
Judge's Chambers Suite
+ Deputy Clerk 6
900 (83.6) 4
Visiting/Non-Resident
Judge's Chambers Suite
JUDGES' CHAMBERS
USCA Judge
Movable: Desk, swivel tilt chair, guest chairs (2),
Highest quality
Highest
H
secondary work surface, coffee table, side tables,
paint/wall
quality
bookshelves (10 ranges5), conference table,
covering:
carpet
conference chairs (6), sofa, floor/table lamps,
paneling, wall
computer, and printer
paper, millwork
USDC Judge
Movable: Desk, swivel tilt chair, guest chairs (2),
Highest quality
Highest
H
secondary work surface, coffee table, side tables,
paint/wall
quality
bookshelves (10 ranges), conference table,
covering:
carpet
conference chairs (6), sofa, floor/table lamps,
paneling, wall
computer, and printer
paper, millwork
USBC Judge/ Magistrate
Movable: Desk, swivel tilt chair, guest chairs (2),
Highest quality
Highest
H
Judge
secondary work surface, coffee table, side tables,
paint/wall
quality
bookshelves (5 ranges), conference table, conference
covering:
carpet
chairs (4), sofa, floor/table lamps, computer, and
paneling, wall
printer
paper, millwork
JUDGES' CHAMBERS SUPPORT AREAS
Study (USCA only)
Movable: Desk, swivel tilt chair, guest chairs,
Highest quality
Highest
H
secondary work surface, coffee table, side tables,
paint/wall
quality
bookshelves (5 ranges), conference table, conference
covering:
carpet
chairs, sofa, floor/table lamps, computer, and printer
paneling, wall
paper, millwork
Vestibule
50 (4.6)
Highest quality
Highest
S
paint/wall
quality
covering:
carpet
paneling, wall
paper, millwork
1
Each USCA judge is allocated a total resident chambers area of 2,480 NSF (230.4 Nm2), to be subdivided in any way desired as conditions require.
2
Each USDC judge is allocated a total resident chambers area of 1,840 NSF (170.7 Nm2).The types and sizes of areas set forth here are intended to provide guidance only.
3
Each USBC judge and magistrate judge is allocated a total resident chambers area of 1,410 NSF (130.9 Nm2).The types and sizes of areas set forth here are intended to provide guidance only.
4
Each visiting or non-resident judge's chambers suite is allocated a total area of 900 NSF (83.6 Nm2), to be subdivided in any way desired as conditions require.The types and sizes of areas set forth here are intended to provide guidance only.
5
Where used on this table, the term "range" refers to a shelving unit for books. The unit is 7-shelves high and 36" wide, and provides a total of 252 lineal inches (6400 mm) of shelving.
6
May be located with chambers or at Clerk's Office, depending upon local preference.
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12/19/97
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