9.2 General Requirements
Byron White U.S. Courthouse, Denver, CO
courts in the initial building design. Historic courthouses
Planning for Future Requirements
require special considerations. For guidance on renova-
The master plan for each courthouse facility is intended
tion of historic courthouses, see Chapter 13 of the U.S.
to accommodate 30 years of growth and the design of the
Courts Design Guide. Permanent ramps should be
initial phase of construction must provide the spatial
installed in historic buildings, unless such ramps will
requirements for 10 years.
result in substantial loss of historic material. Under
exceptional conditions, an application for a waiver may be
The conversion of general office or other support spaces
made for a temporary ramp.
to courtroom use will potentially put greater demands
on the HVAC, electrical, and communications systems.
These systems will require expansion capacity and space
provided for additional equipment related to the future
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9.2 General Requirements
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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