DESIGN_GUIDELINES_FOR_FS_FACILITIES-V2-0.doc

DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SOUTHERN REGION FACILITIES

Revision: 6/24/2016

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01

SECTION INCLUDES

A.

This document provides baseline technical guidance for Forest Service facilities that are new construction or involve a major renovation. These guidelines are written with FS-owned administrative facilities such as offices and warehouses in mind, but the general principle applies to all facilities.

1.02

RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A.

Section DC 00 - Spaces: Definitions of space names.

B.

Section 27 10 05 - Structured Cabling for Voice and Data.

C.

Section 28 13 00 - Access Control.

D.

Section 33 81 18 - Communications Transmissions Towers.

1.03 DEFINITIONS—Not Used 1.04

REFERENCE STANDARDS

A.

16 CFR 1201 - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials; current edition.

B.

ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures; 2010.

C.

ASHRAE (FUND) - ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals; 2013.

D.

BEIG - US Forest Service FS-710 - The Built Environment Image Guide for the National Forests and Grasslands; 2001.

E.

BOMA Z65.1 – Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement; 2010.

F.

BOMA Z65.3 – Gross Areas of a Building: Standard Methods of Measurement; 2009.

F.

BOMA Z65.3 – Gross Areas of a Building: Standard Methods of Measurement; 2009.

G.

FEMA (MAPS) - FEMA Map Service Center; U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency; www.fema.gov/business/nfip.

H.

SMACNA - IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction; 2008.

1.05

BUILDING CODES

A.

ABAAS - ABA Accessibility Standard for Federal Facilities. http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm

B.

ASHRAE - Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings; 2011.

C.

ASHRAE Std 55 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy; 2010.

D.

ASHRAE Std 62.1 - Ventilation For Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; 2013.

E.

ASHRAE Std 189.1 - Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2014.

F.

FSORAG - Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/

G.

FSTAG - Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/

H.

IBC - International Building Code; 2012.

I.

IFC - International Fire Code; 2012.

J.

IFGC - International Fuel Gas Code; 2012.

K.

IPC - International Plumbing Code; 2012.

L.

IMC - International Mechanical Code; 2012.

M.

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; 2014.

N.

NFPA 101 - Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and Structures; 2015.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS TO BE INSTALLED BY GOVERNMENT REQUIRING COORDINATION WITH THE CONTRACTOR

A.

Systems Furniture.

B.

Audio-Visual Equipment in in the Conference room.

2.02

EXTERIOR FINISHES

A.

Back Ventiliation of Cladding: Minimum 3/8", required for all cladding types.

B.

Drainage Plane under Cladding: Required.

C.

Fibercement Lap Siding: Smooth texture, lap siding, maximum six inch exposure, coordinating trim. Acceptable for use over entire facade.

D.

Fibercement Board-and-Batten Siding: Smooth texture, 1x3 wood battens, battens at 12 or 16 inches on center, coordinating trim. Acceptable for use over entire facade.

E.

Stucco and EIFS: Water managed systems. Acceptable for use over secondary facade areas.

F.

Fascia: Fully flash with fluropolymer coated aluminum.

G.

Soffits: Transparent stained 1x6 tongue and groove wood, painted fibercement, or fluropolymer coated aluminum.

H.

Gutters: Fluropolymer coated aluminum.

I.

Roofs:

1.

Minimum SRI: 29

2.

Wind resistance: 90 PSF

3.

Asphalt Shingles: 50 year architectural.

4.

Metal Roofs: Double-lock standing seam with concealed fasteners for field seaming with special tool, 1-1/2" ribs at 16 inches on center, smooth surface, fluoropolymer coating on aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel.

2.03

INTERIOR FINISHES

A.

Broadloom Carpet: Not Allowed.

B.

Carpet Tile:

1.

Basis of Design: Interface

2.

Size: 50 cm x 50 cm.

3.

Adhesive: Adhesiveless installation using TacTiles.

4.

Backing: GlasBac RE

5.

Yarn: Type 6,6 nylon, solution dyed.

6.

Face Weight: 20 ounces per square yard.

7.

Pattern: Non-directional.

8.

Total Recycled content: minimum 60 percent.

9.

Environmental Certification: Green Label Plus

C.

Resilient Flooring (incluldes Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Composition Tile, Electrostatic Discharge Tile, Porcelain Tile, Hardwood Flooring, Linoleum Flooring, Polymeric Flooring, and Rubber Flooring):

1.

Certification: FloorScore Certified by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute.

a.

Exception: Electrostatic discharge tile

2.

Adhesives and Sealants: Comply with SCAQMD 1168 and GS 36.

D.

Interior Paints and Coatings: Comply with GS 11, SCAQMD 1103, and the following:

1.

0 grams per liter of VOCs for interior field paints.

2.

50 grams per liter of VOCs for interior trim paints.

3.

50 grams per liter of VOCs for interior field applied transparent wood stains and coatings.

E.

Suspended Lay-in Acoustical Ceilings for Open Offices:

1.

Size: 24 x 24 inches, thickness as required.

2.

ASTM E 1264 Classification: Type XII, Form 2, Pattern E.

3.

Edge Detail: Square Tegular.

4.

Light Reflectance Coefficient: 0.90.

5.

Noise Reduction Coefficient: 0.9.

6.

Articulation Class: 190.

7.

Ceiling Attenuation Class: 25.

F.

Composite Wood and Agrifiber Materials: No added urea formaldehyde in product or adhesives.

G.

Countertops with sinks: Solid surface with integral bowl. Color and pattern selection from manufacturer's full range.

H.

Wall base: Rubber cove, stained wood, or painted wood.

I.

Trim Around Windows: stained wood or painted wood.

J.

Vinyl wallcovering: Not allowed on exterior walls.

2.04

DOOR HARDWARE

A.

Hardware grade: Grade 1 as defined and certified by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association.

B.

Grand Master Keyed.

C.

Interior non-electrified locks: Mortise or cylinder locks.

D.

Door Closure Contacts: concealed type on hinge side of door.

E.

Electrified Mortise Locks: electromechanical operation, fail secure operation, operable exterior trim, 12 or 24 volt potential, maximum 950 milliamps current, integrated Request-to-Exit and latch monitor sensors. Integrated FIPS-201 compliant card reader. Basis of Design: Sargent 8200 series.

F.

Electrified Exit Devices: electromechanical operation, fail secure operation, operable exterior trim, 12 or 24 volt, maximum 950 milliamps current, integrated Request-to-Exit and latch monitor sensors, integrated FIPS-201 compliant card reader. Basis of Design: Sargent 80 series.

G.

Electrified Hinges: Electrical function concealed when door is in either the open or closed position. Basis of Design: McKinney CC option on hinges.

H.

Magnetic locks: Not Allowed.

I.

Electric Strikes: Not Allowed.

2.05

WINDOWS AND GLAZING

A.

Glazing for storefronts: Spectrally selective, low e, 0.27 SHGC, 0.29 winter U-value, 0.27 summer U-value, 63 percent visible light transmittance. Basis of design: PPG Solarban 70XL on Starphire glass.

B.

Storefront and curtain wall: Fluoropolymer coated, thermally broken, extruded aluminum.

C.

Window construction (in order of preference):

1.

Extruded aluminum clad wood windows. Basis of Design: Marvin Ultimate Clad.

2.

Pultruded fiberglass clad wood windows. Basis of Design: Integrity Windows.

3.

Pultruded fiberglass windows. Basis of Design: Integrity Windows.

2.06

WINDOW TREATMENTS

A.

Mini-blinds: Provide for all windows.

B.

Roller Shades: Consider for Open Offices and Conference Rooms if within project budget.

1.

Open Offices: Translucent, 10 percent light transmittance, manual drive.

2.

Conference Rooms: two roll, 1 translucent (same as for open office), 1 blackout. Low voltage drive integrated with lighting controls.

2.07

INTERIOR LIGHTING

A.

General Area and Office Lighting:

1.

Acceptable Fixture Types (in order of preference):

a.

Suspended indirect fixture with downlight component b.

In-ceiling 2 foot by 4 foot Direct/Ambient fixtures

2.

Unacceptable Fixture Types:

a.

Prismatic Lens b.

Parabolic Lens

B.

Warehouse and Shop Fixtures: 3 lamp narrow fluorescent high bay fixture with baffles, chain or aircraft cable suspension, power connection by three-prong plug.

C.

Building Services Spaces: 2 lamp fluorescent strip, wire mesh lamp protector.

D.

Toilet buildings and very damp areas: Two lamp T8 in vandal resistant and vapor tight polycarbonate housing, architectural appearance.

E.

Downlights

1.

Preferred Lamp Type: Solid state.

2.

Acceptable Lamp Type: pin connected compact fluorescent

3.

Unacceptable Lamp Types: Incandescant, Halogen, Metal Halide, screw connected compact fluorescent.

F.

Track Lighting

1.

Acceptable Lamp Type: Ceramic Metal Halide, Solid State.

G.

Control Systems

1.

Office Buildings:

a.

System type: Integrated networked controls and ballasts with occupancy and daylight dimming. Basis of Design: Lutron Ecosystem.

b.

Occupancy Sensors: Wireless, ceiling mounted. Provide minimum of 1 per 500 square feet of open office area. Provide in all private offices and regularly occupied areas.

c.

Daylight Sensors: Factory mounted onto suspended fixtures; Wireless and ceiling mounted for other fixture types.

d.

Wall controls: low voltage or wireless dimming wall stations.

e.

Timers: use in Building Services areas.

2.

Warehouse and Shop Buildings:

a.

System type: Simplified occupancy on/off controls with manual override.

b.

Occupancy sensors: hardwired ceiling mounted occupancy sensors. Provide 1 per 500 square feet of open office area.

3.

Toilet buildings:

a.

System type: Simplified occupancy controls with manual override in plumbing chase.

b.

Occupancy Sensors: Outdoor rated sensors located above entrance door. Set delay for 15 minutes before shutting off.

2.08

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

A.

Acceptable Lamp Types: Metal Halide, Compact Fluorescent, Solid State.

B.

Cutoff requirements for all fixtures: full cutoff.

C.

Finish for exterior fixtures: Dark colors appropriate for the site.

D.

Building Soffit Mounted Fixtures: flush mounted outdoor rated can downlights.

E.

Pole mounted fixtures and bollards: Architectural appearance, Dark Skies Compliant.

F.

Control systems:

1.

Administrative Sites: Photocell off/on.

2.

Toilet buildings: Electronic astronomical timeclock.

2.09

UTILITY METERING REQUIREMENTS

A.

Water: Where a municipal utility meter is not provided for each building on a site, provide a manual read meter for each building with water service at the water service entrance. Provide a meter at fire engine tank filling stations.

B.

Electrical Metering

1.

Basic requirements: provide a usage meter at each building or distribution panel serving campgrounds.

2.

Advanced Power Meters: Provide for all administrative sites and buildings over 10,000 square feet.

a.

Installation

1) Location: Factory integrated into switchboard. If no switchboard, mount enclosure adjacent to electrical panel.

2) IP Address: Have Forest Service supply dedicated IP Address for Advanced Power Meter.

3) Commissioning: To be performed by certified Schneider Electric Field Engineer.

4) Provide (2) RJ-45 CAT 6 jacks next to meter enclosure for data and telephone lines and connect with 4PR CAT 6 cables. Wire cables to IT Room patch panel connected to US Forest Service data network.

b.

Main Meter: Square-D ION 7550 (FS-standard):

1) Measure and record data at a minimum of 15-minute intervals with memory capacity to retain 50 days worth of data.

2) Automated meter reading to communicate data to remote location.

3) Provide with fiber optic connection capability.

4) Metering data viewable using Web browser without licensed software.

5) Reports to display logged data for the following parameters for each circuit and capable of displaying these parameters as a graph:

(a) Line voltage

(b) Line current

(c) Total harmonic distortion (THD)

(d) Real power

(e) Reactive power or power factor

(f) Line voltage sags or swells outside tolerances

(g) Aggregate power per meter

(h) Aggregated power per building c.

Submeter: To be based on Square-D ION 6200 or PM 820.

d.

Current Transformers:

1) Local electrical contractor to supply current transformers to match feeder circuit size.

2) Use solid core current transformers when possible.

C.

Natural and LP Gas: Where a utility meter is not provided for each building on a site, provide a manual read meter for each building at gas service entrance.

2.10

WATER AND WASTEWATER PLUMBING

A.

Insulation

1.

Domestic Hot Water a.

1” and smaller: 1” flexible elastomeric b.

1-1/4” to 4”: 1-1/2” flexible elastomeric

2.

Domestic Cold Water a.

1” and smaller: 1/2” flexible elastomeric b.

1-1/4” to 4”: 1-1/2” flexible elastomeric

B.

Piping

1.

Sanitary Sewer a.

Above Grade: Schedule 40 PVC, ASTM D 2665, Schedule 40, solvent welded joints.

b.

Below Grade: Schedule 40 PVC, ASTM D 2665, Schedule 40, solvent welded joints.

2.

Domestic Water a.

Above Grade: Copper tube, ASTM B 88, Type L, hard drawn.

b.

Below Slab-on-Grade: Copper tube, ASTM B 88, Type K, annealed c.

Site Distribution: HDPE or ductile iron.

d.

Below Concrete or Asphalt: Provide Schedule 80 PVC sleeve for water pipe.

C.

Valves & Accessories

1.

Provide shut off valves to water supply for each fixture.

2.

Floor Drain: Nickel-bronze with Trap Guard. Trap Guard to be flexible, removable self closing elastomeric plug, and up to 33 gpm capacity.

3.

Hub Drain: Schedule 40 PVC, ASTM D 2729 with Trap Guard. Trap Guard to be flexible, removable self closing elastomeric plug, and up to 33 gpm capacity.

D.

Fixtures

1.

Urinal: Vitreous china, wall hung, flush valve, 0.125 gpf

2.

Lavatory: bowl integral to counter, momentary pushbutton metering sensor, adjustable cycle time, single-lever temperature adjustment, 0.5 gpm aerator, mixing valve below counter to limit HW supply to 105 degrees.

3.

Water Closet: China Vessel, floor mounted, pressure assist flush tank, 1.0-1.25 gpf

4.

Shower: Single lever mixing valve and 1.5 gpm flow restrictor.

a.

Accessible shower heads for administrative facilities: handheld with wall mounted bar.

b.

Accessible shower heads for recreation facilities: Install second fixed shower head at 48 inches above finish floor and install diverter.

5.

Electric Water Cooler: Wall mounted, split level, 8 gph at 50 degree water.

6.

Water Heaters: Heat pump electric water heater.

a.

Toilet Buildings without showers: (2-5 gallon) electric storage tank water heaters.

b.

Toilet Buildings with showers: Consider electric heat pump if recovery time is acceptable, otherwise use electric storage.

c.

Administrative facilities without showers: (2-5 gallon) electric storage tank water heaters located near point of use.

d.

Administrative facilities with showers: Electric heat pump water heater, high efficiency natural gas water heater if natural gas is already in use, geothermal hot water if building has geothermal HVAC system.

7.

Hose Bibb: ¼ turn non-freeze exposed connection, integral vacuum breaker with Vandal Resistant Cap and handle key.

2.11

HVAC EQUIPMENT

A.

Heat Pumps (In order of preference)

1.

Ground-Source - 6 tons and smaller a.

Manufacturers: Provide most efficient unit from one of the following:

1) ClimateMaster

2) Water Furnace b.

Units to have the following features:

1) Refrigerant-to-Water heat exchanger, R-410A, multispeed ECM motor, 2-Stage scroll compressor, modulating hot-gas reheat, 2” filter MERV 13, wall-mounted 7-day programmable thermostat with humidity controls, supplemental/backup electric heat.

c.

Loop/Piping

1) Parallel, Vertical, Closed-Loop Ground Source, Reverse return, wells spaced 20' on center.

2) Piping: High Density Polyethylene PE 3408.

3) Provide PVC sleeve for supply and return piping into building.

4) Provide access panel where piping is routed in wall into building. Install purge and flush connections with shutoff valves before and after in both supply and return piping.

5) Joints: Heat fused.

6) U-bend tube at bottom of well to be injection molded fitting, fusion welded to piping.

7) Grout shall be bentonite based thermal grout material with a thermal conductivity of K=1 Btu/hr*ft*F. If thermal conductivity of soil is less than K=1, match thermal conductivity of grout to the soil.

8) Grout to be filled from bottom to top with tremie pipe.

9) Flush and purge ground loop using a flow velocity of 2 ft/sec in each parallel loop.

d.

Pump:

1) Individual circulating inline pump interlocked to each heat pump unit to operate in unison.

2) Central pumping station with variable speed drives and controllers.

e.

Underfloor Air Distribution

1) Round induction diffusers: Swirl-pattern

2) Linear floor diffuser f.

Bore Testing

Complete two well sites with tubing, backfill, and plug and perform a thermal conductivity test at each.

Testing to be based on ASHRAE's recommended procedure for performing formation thermal conductivity tests for geothermal applications.

2.

Air-Source - 5 tons and smaller a.

Manufacturers: Provide most efficient unit from the following or equivalent:

Carrier

Lennox b.

Units to have the following features:

R-410A, multispeed ECM motor, 2-Stage scroll compressor, 7-day programmable thermostat with humidity controls, supplemental/backup electric heat.

3.

Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume a.

Manufacturers: Provide most efficient unit from one of the following or equivalent:

Mitsubishi City Multi

Sanyo Eco-i

3) Daikin b.

Units to have the following features:

1) 2-Way heat pump, R-410A, inverter compressor, variable speed condenser/evaporator fan, 7-day programmable thermostat, dedicated outdoor air system.

B.

Air-to-Air Energy Recovery

1.

Heat Recovery Device: Enthalpy Wheel

2.

Fan: Double width, double inlet Centrifugal forward curved with Variable Speed Controller.

3.

Filter: Provide 1” disposable filter to meet minimum efficiency reporting value based on current version of ASHRAE Standard 52.2.

4.

Controlled by timeclock operation.

C.

Insulation

1.

Ductwork a.

Glass Fiber, Flexible – 1-1/2”, .75-lb/cu.ft b.

Glass Fiber, Rigid – 1/1-2”, 2-lb/cu.ft

2.

Piping a.

Condensate Drain – ½” flexible elastomeric b.

Refrigerant – 1” flexible elastomeric c.

Heat Pump Water – 1-1/2” flexible elastomeric

D.

Ductwork

1.

Galvanized steel ducts sealed with water-based mastic.

2.

Provide acoustical duct liner within 15 ft. of unit connection in supply and return ductwork.

3.

Flex duct to be a maximum of 5 ft. and have R-8 fiberglass insulation.

4.

Elbows: Smooth radius type. Radius to be greater than 1-1/2 times width of duct on centerline. Where not possible, provide air foil turning vanes. Mitered elbows not permitted.

PART 3 DESIGN CRITERIA

3.01

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC DESIGN GUIDELINES

A.

Architecture

1.

Provide exterior color schemes that are compatible with the surrounding environment and existing structures.

2.

Use wood and wood products where economical and practical.

3.

Use continuous exterior insulation for all conditioned structures in addition to cavity insulation.

4.

Do not use cold formed steel studs.

B.

Structural Engineering

1.

Floor design live loads:

a.

Office areas: 100 pounds per square foot.

b.

Storage areas with compaction storage: 300 pounds per square foot.

2.

Gangnail truss design a.

Top and bottom chords: 2x6 minimum size, No. 1 or better grade b.

Webs: 2x4 minimum size, No. 2 or better grade

3.

Concrete slab design: minimum 5 inches thick, using rebar instead of WWF for reinforcement.

C.

HVAC

1.

Design Conditions:

a.

Summer Interior Design Conditions:

1) Daytime Setpoint: 74 deg F, plus or minus 2 deg F .

2) Night Setback: 85 deg F.

b.

Winter Interior Design Conditions:

1) Daytime Setpoint: 68 deg F, plus or minus 2 deg F .

2) Night Setback: 60 deg F.

3) Interior Relative Humidity: 10 percent, minimum.

c.

Humidity Design Conditions, all seasons:

1) Maximum Interior Relative Humidity (Occupied Hours): 60 percent, maximum.

2) Maximum Interior Relative Humidity (Unoccupied Hours): 60 percent, maximum.

d.

Outside Air Design Conditions:

1) Summer Outside Air Design Temperature: 0.4 percent cooling design condition listed in ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.

2) Dehumidification Design Temperature: 0.4 percent dehumidification design condition listed in ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.

3) Winter Outside Air Design Temperature: 99.6 percent heating design condition listed in ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.

2.

Ventilation Requirements: Meet current ASHRAE 62.1 minimum requirements, provide continuous ventilation during occupied hours. Consult with the Forest Service before increasing ventilation airflow above code requirements.

3.

Positively pressurize building interiors.

4.

System selection: Use one of the following system types:

a.

Ground-source heat pump, closed loop.

b.

High-efficiency air conditioner with natural gas furnace (do not use propane equipment without prior approval by the Forest Service).

c.

High-efficiency air-to-air heat pump d.

Variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps

5.

Use enthalpy wheel type energy recovery ventilators.

6.

Ducts: Use round duct for ducts 10 inches and smaller. Limit flex duct runs to 5 feet. Use sheet metal boots at diffusers to connect flexible duct.

7.

Return air: Use ducted returns instead of plenum returns.

8.

Use a small mini-split air conditioner to provide continuous cooling to telecommunications rooms.

9.

Provide thermostat and humidistat controls for all zones.

10.

Provide carbon dioxide sensors for demand controlled ventilation in high-density zones.

11.

Do not use DDC systems without the prior approval of the Forest Service.

D.

Electrical Systems:

1.

System types:

a.

120/208 3 phase grounded wye: Prefered system for administrative facilities and sites if available.

b.

120/240 single phase: Use for recreation areas and administrative facilities where 3 phase is not available.

c.

277/480 3 phase: consult with the Forest Service before designing.

2.

System Sizing: Size systems for 100% simultaneous loading. Size service entrance for the total connected load plus 25% spare capacity.

3.

Maximum Voltage Drop: 2% under full load or motor running load.

4.

Conceal wiring to the extent possible.

5.

Separate lighting and receptacle circuits.

6.

Minimum number of receptacles: 1 for every 75 square feet of space, with no more than 6 receptacles per circuit.

7.

For administrative sites, provide an exterior switchboard to receive incoming service and distribute to individual buildings. Provide an advanced power meter and submeter each building's service at the switchboard.

8.

Panelboard: Separate each panelboard and its connections by the following function types:

a.

General receptacles b.

Domestic hot water c.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment d.

Circulating pumps e.

Interior lighting f.

Outdoor lighting

E.

Lighting Systems:

1.

Interior Lighting:

a.

Interior Lighting Levels: follow IESNA recommendations and the following:

1) Office spaces: minimum 35 footcandles.

2) Equipment spaces: minimum 60 footcandles.

2.

Exterior Lighting:

a.

Exterior Lighting Levels: Comply with LEED 2009 Site Selection Credit 8.

3.

Allowable Lighting Power Density: 90 percent of the allowed lighting power density in ASHRAE 90.1. Include US Forest Service provided task lighting in calculating Allowable Lighting Power Density.

4.

Interior Lighting Controls: Provide level of control of lighting appropriate to type of space and US Forest Service's requirements for energy conservation.

a.

Daylighting Controls: Provide separate lighting circuits for spaces or zones adjacent to fenestration.

1) Controls: Daylight sensing controls, continuous dimming throughout project.

2) Sensors to be ceiling mounted or within pendant lighting fixture.

3) Ballast: Fluorescent dimming control ballasts for all light fixtures.

b.

Occupancy Controls: Provide lighting circuits for private offices and conference rooms that are controlled by devices that do not require action by occupants.

1) Controls: Occupancy sensor and programmable timing control throughout project.

2) Sensors to be dual technology.

5.

Exterior Area Lighting Controls: Provide daylight sensing controls, on-off switches, and programmable timing.

F.

Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

1.

Provide fire suppression systems when required by the Forest Service.

2.

Provide fire suppression and detection systems in all residential projects.

3.

Provide fire detection systems in all occupied administrative buildings.

G.

Security Systems

1.

Provide camera systems when required by the Forest Service.

2.

Provide, when requested, an intrusion detection and alarm system in occupied administrative buildings. Integrate intrusion detection and alarm with access control system.

3.

Provide an access control system compatible with the US Forest Service's Enterprise Physical Access Control System in occupied administrative buildings.

a.

See Section 28 13 00 - Access Control and Section for additional requirements.

D.

Radio Communications Requirements:

1.

See Section 33 81 18 - Communications Transmissions Towers for tower and antenna requirements.

2.

Provide self supporting radio tower on site with antenna and cable. US Forest Service will provide all other radio equipment.

3.

Run cable into telecommunications room and terminate on communications backboard. Maximum length of cable from base of antenna to termination on communications backboard is 200 feet.

4.

Install CAT 6 connection from telecom room to individual workstation designated byt US Forest Service.

H.

Telecommunications:

1.

Provide one phone line and two data lines to each data jack.

2.

Provide radio connection where directed by the Forest Service.

3.

Terminate incoming cable and satellite television entrance in the telecommunications room. Distribute where directed by the Forest Service.

4.

Telephone and Data Services:

a.

Provide four, four inch conduits into room with pull string into telecommunications room. Terminate conduit six feet outside exterior wall and provide tracer wire. Cap both ends of unused conduit.

b.

Provide dedicated grounding system separate from building and radio tower ground.

5.

Telephone and Data Cabling: See Section 27 10 05 - Structured Cabling for Voice and Data for inside building wiring needs.

I.

Landscape Architecture

1.

Plantings a.

Do not use non-native or invasive species. Each Forest has a list of prohibited and preferred plants.

b.

Unless requested by the Forest Service, do not create planting plans that will require ongoing irrigation or extensive maintenance.

c.

Where possible, plant trees in groundcover.

d.

Minimize the use of lawns.

2.

Provide minimum 20 foot landscape buffer between buildings and vehicle ways and parking.

3.

Screen parking from streets.

3.02

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING CRITERIA

A.

Use ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014 as the minimum standard requirements for all conditioned administrative buildings not pursuing LEED certification.

B.

Baseline criteria: Follow the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 with the following amendments:

1.

Change Section 5.3.1.1-Allowable Sites from Mandatory to Preferred

2.

Change Section 6.3.2.1-Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings as follows:

3.

Change Section 7.3.2-On Site Renewable Energy Systems from Mandatory to Preferred.

4.

Change Section 7.4.1.1--On Site Renewable Energy Systems from Mandatory to No Requirement.

5.

Change Section B2.a - Materials in Normative Appendix B: Prescriptive Continuous Air Barrier to remove the use of interior gypsum board on walls as part of the air barrier system.

END OF SECTION

Design Guidelines for Southern Region Facilities

Design Guidelines for Southern Region Facilities