ABSTRACT
A laboratory is a facility which provides controlled conditions in
which scientific methods including research, experiments and
measurement may be performed and/or taught.
1.02 Scope
There is great diversity amongst laboratories; however, many
commonalities are found in their architecture and engineering.
This section of the handbook provides an indication of the basic
requirements specific to a broadly representative range of laboratory
facilities (the scope is too extensive to cover in any detail in
this document). The information provided relates primarily to
bench-scale laboratories, focusing mainly on the commonalities
and provides guidance for their planning and design. The figures
presented are based on average requirements. Specific needs,
ascertained through detailed briefing with the stakeholders, may
vary these figures.
