One fixture is added for each additional 500 occupants. This results in a total of four lavatories for each sex. Drinking fountains have a base of three for the first 750 occupants. One fixture is added for each additional 500 occupants. This results in eight drinking fountains.
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The Office of the State Building Commissioner continues to look outside of the box. Under the watchful eye of Acting Commissioner William Franklin, a committee has been developing a process, which would enable plans to be submitted electronically. Since July, the electronic filing team has worked on format and transmission of drawings, input procedure, payment methods, read-only software selection, and communication. It has also addressed professionals' security concerns about electronic filing. Although not ready to accept plans from the general public, a small sampling of architectural and engineering firms have been used as guinea pigs.