U. S. Courts Design Guide
Table 5.5
Areas of Chambers Suites in Net Square Feet (Net Square Meters)
USCA
USDC
Magistrate
USBC
Judge
Judge
Judge
Judge
Reception Area
100 (9.3)
100 (9.3)
100 (9.3)
Closet
10 (0.93)
10 (0.93)
10 (0.93)
Secretarial Area
120 (11.1)
120 (11.1)
120 (11.1)
File Area
140 (13.0)
60 (5.6)
60 (5.6)
Fax Area
10 (0.93)
10 (0.93)
10 (0.93)
Copier Area
50 (4.6)
50 (4.6)
50 (4.6)
Storage
80 (7.4)
80 (7.4)
80 (7.4)
Service Area
20 (1.9)
20 (1.9)
20 (1.9)
Judge's Chambers
500 (46.5)
400 (37.2)
400 (37.2)
9
9
9
Judge's Study (USCA)
Vestibule/Toilet/Closet
110 (10.2)
110 (10.2)
110 (10.2)
Reference/Conference Room
400 (37.2)
300 (27.9)
300 (27.9)
Law Clerk Station(s) (2 for
300 (27.9)
150 (13.9)
150 (13.9)
USDC judge)
Subtotal NSF
2,480 (230.4) 1,840 (170.7)
1,410 (131.0)
1,410 (131.0)
Courtroom Deputy Clerk
150 (13.9)
150 (13.9)
150 (13.9)
Station (if included in suite)
Total NSF
2,480 (230.4) 1,990 (184.9)
1,560 (144.9)
1,560 (144.9)
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