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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

BATAVIA VAMC| BATAVIA, NY 01/16/18

PROJECT NARRATIVE

For:

Fire Alarm System Design

Batavia VAMC

Prepared For:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Western New York Healthcare System

Batavia VA Medical Center

222 Richmond Ave

Batavia, NY 14020

January 16, 2018

VA CONTRACT NO. VA242-16-C-0061

Table Of Contents

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 DEPARTMENT OF VA STANDARDS

3.2 ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT

3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

3.4 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)

3.5 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)

3.6 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

3.7 OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS

4.1 FIRE ALARM DESIGN

4.2 FIRE/SMOKE BARRIERS

5.0 DISCIPLINE NARRATIVES

5.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

5.2 MECHANICAL

5.3 ELECTRICAL

5.4 PLUMBING

5.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY

5.6 FIRE PROTECTION

6.0 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

APPENDICES

Appendix A: HVAC Calculation for Room 101A

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Batavia VAMC campus is approximately 600,000 square feet and contains 30 buildings and structures. Of these, 20 are in need of fire alarm design and smoke and fire barrier identification due to outdated detection and alarm methods, and undocumented renovations and change of use. The current bell system of notification will ultimately be replaced with a voice notification system.

This is the final submission for this project.

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE

The general scope of this project is to identify and evaluate the existing conditions of the Batavia VAMC fire alarm design and to develop a plan for renovation and modernization of the system. RJR Engineering, P.C. (RJR) will work in conjunction with the Medical Center staff to determine the most efficient fire alarm design configuration and develop a complete design package for use in construction. The current fire and smoke barriers will be documented as they currently exist on campus.

Key goals of the project are to modernize the fire detection and alarm system, replacing the bell notification system with an addressable system with voice notification. A survey that was conducted since the initiation of this contract has found that there is a mix of notification devices including horn/strobes and standalone strobe units.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 Department of VA Standards

Architectural Design Manual – August 2014

Fire Protection Design Manual – Seventh Edition

H-8-8: Seismic Design Requirements

HVAC Design Manual – March 2011

3.2 PG-18-14: Room Finishes, Door, & Hardware Schedule – March 2010Architectural Barriers Act

Accessibility Standard for Federal Facilities

3.3 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Energy Policy Act (2005)

3.4 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

International Existing Building Code (2015)

3.5 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

International Mechanical Code (2015)

3.6 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2016)

70 National Electric Code (2014)

72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2016)

75 Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment (2013)

80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives (2016)

90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems (2015)

90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems (2015)

101 Life Safety Code (2015)

170 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols (2015)

220 Standard on Types of Building Construction (2015)

221 Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls (2015)

720 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warming Equipment (2015)

3.7 Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR 1910

29 CFR 1926

4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS

4.1 FIRE ALARM DESIGN

The Batavia VAMC, opened in 1933, currently contains 30 building and structures. Of these, 28 are directly owned and operated by the VAMC. The campus has 20 buildings which are currently being evaluated for an updated fire alarm system. The fire alarm systems vary location to location and are constructed on various codes depending on the year of design. The majority of the campus utilizes older style bell and strobe alarms.

RJR shall provide construction documents for a new campus wide Fire Alarm System.

The campus is approximately 600,000 square feet and has the following buildings/structures:

Building 1 - Main Hospital Building 2 - Chapel, Engineering, Nursing Education, Food and Nutrition Building 3 - VCC, Telecare and National Service Desk Building 4 - Auditorium Building 5 - Men’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) living quarters Building 6 - Office/Clinical Space Building 7 - Duplex Quarters (Vacant) Building 8 - Duplex Quarters (Vacant) Building 9 - Storage Building Building 10 - Warehouse Building 11 - Boiler Plant Building 12 - Emergency Generator(s) and Switchgear Building 13 - Garage Grounds Building 14 - Flag Pole (NO Fire Protection Necessary) Building 15 - Incinerator Building 16 - Pavilion Building 17 - Pump House Building 18 - Smoking Shack (May Be Moved for New Project) Building 19 - Gazebo Building 20 - Maintenance Shop Building 21 - Storage Building Building 22 - Shelter for PTSD Building 23 - Hazardous Storage Building 24 - Grounds Building Salt Storage Building 25 - Vehicle Storage Building 26 - Storage Pole Barn Building 27 - Oxygen Storage Tank Building 28 - New York State Veterans Nursing Home (NOT in this contract and NOT part of the Batavia VAMC) Building 29 - Havenwood (NOT in this contract and NOT part of the Batavia VAMC) Building 30 - Women’s Mental Health

The campus is not 100% protected with a fire sprinkler system. Some of the fire sprinkler systems are new including but not limited to:

Building 30 Building 1, 2nd floor B Ward.

Building 1, 1st floor Liberty Hall (Cazenovia).

RJR shall determine what panels, devices, conduit and conductors shall remain and what shall be replaced.

4.2 FIRE/SMOKE BARRIERS

The campus does not have current fire and smoke barrier drawings. Changes to the use and occupancies of the existing buildings have led to unknown conditions of the fire and smoke barriers.

Data on existing fire/smoke barriers is limited. RJR used drawings from recent projects to reflect what was installed (ie; Building 1, Ward C Renovations) which is reflected on the fire/smoke barrier drawings. Field observations were also used to identify fire barrier separations based on fire door ratings. In as far as possible, RJR inspected as much of the fire wall as possible but some areas above ceilings need verification to ensure fire /smoke barrier integrity.

Fire/Smoke barriers in Building 1, 2, 3, 4, are subdivided into smoke zones. As per VA Fire Protection Design Manual and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code the sub-division of these areas is for the purpose of smoke control and evacuation of occupants. All fire zones are numbered as follows:

The sprinkler system is also factored into the fire zone matrix by having each flow / pressure switch identified with a smoke zone number. This will assist the fire alarm system programming in setting up the proper fire alarm zone response to a sprinkler flow switch activation.

5.0 DISCIPLINE NARRATIVES

5.1 Hazardous Material Abatement

Historical evidence is limited on remediation for asbestos and lead materials at the Batavia VAMC. Both lead paints and asbestos insulation and plaster were formerly utilized on site. Due to information being limited on remediated areas, all penetrations are assumed to be in areas that contain lead or asbestos. Piping insulation may also have fallen into areas that were previously remediated.

All penetrations from this project will be repaired, including ceiling tiles. Paint repair shall be done to match existing. Architectural integrity shall be maintained when

1-G-2

Zone

Floor

Building #

G - Ground Floor B - Basement installing devices and conduits. Signage and labeling shall be congruent with existing posting to ensure aesthetic continuity.

5.2 Architectural

All wall, floor, and ceiling penetration for component demolition and installation will be patched and finished to match existing. Architectural integrity shall be maintained when installing devices and conduits. Signage and labeling shall be congruent with existing posting to ensure aesthetic continuity.

The door to Room 101A in Building 1 shall be congruent with the style of the surrounding rooms. The extension of the adjacent wall shall be done to match the style and color of the existing walls.

The addition of the door to Room 101A also has life safety implications. The egress path from Room 101A passes through Room 101, and must meet the requirements for non-patient-care suites under NFPA 101 (2015). Under §19.2.5.7.4, these spaces must meet the requirements of their primary use. The additional business occupancy requirements of §36.2 were evaluated to ensure compliance. This analysis is tabulated on A-001.

Four fire doors to the stair wells on the third floor of Building 1 are to be removed and replaced with delayed egress doors. These doors shall be wired into the fire alarm system.

Signs shall be posted that the doors will open in 15 seconds and will sound an alarm.

5.3 Civil

Trenching shall be limited to those areas outlined on the drawings for the installation of the new fiber optic runs. Grading shall be minor and done to match existing grades. Any disturbance to paving and gardening shall be replaced in kind. No work shall be done when temperatures are below freezing or when there is snow on the ground. At completion, the final aesthetic of the exterior shall be maintained to match the surrounding campus aesthetic.

A concrete pad is to be poured for the condenser unit for the split system air conditioner being installed in Building 1 Room 101A. This pad will be located on the ground adjacent to Building 1 as close as practicable to the area of unit installation.

5.4 Mechanical

There will be no HVAC configuration changes as related to duct work or operational performance. The following work is anticipated on existing HVAC systems:

Where existing conventional duct detectors are installed these will be replaced with addressable duct detectors and the duct detector housings. This includes new duct detector sampling tubes.

Remote test switches and indicator lamps will be installed for each duct detector to facilitate maintenance and testing of the units.

Where duct detectors initiate air handling unit (AHU) shut-down, the existing HVAC interface will be reused.

Activation of a duct detector will only initiate shut down of the associated AHU.

Due to limited access and information on HVAC duct work, the contractor shall comply with NFPA codes where duct work crosses smoke barriers.

In Room 101A of Building 1, a split system air conditioner is to be installed. Calculation regarding sizing can be seen in Appendix A.

5.5 Electrical

5.5.1 Existing Equipment

All components which are not able to be reused from the existing equipment shall be removed. This includes bells, strobes, detection devices, and conduits.

5.5.2 Proposed

The electrical design utilizes the existing electrical infrastructure that services the existing fire alarm panels, where feasible. It is intended that each fire alarm panel will be supplied from a generator backed emergency power source, when available. In buildings with an Essential Electrical System (EES), such as Building 1, the fire alarm panel will be connected to the life safety branch of the essential electrical system. Each fire alarm panels will be on dedicated supply circuit, as required by applicable codes and regulations.

Surge protection will be provided for each FACP, FACU, and any NAC power boosters. Where communication/signaling wires transition from one building to another, these lines will be protected in accordance with NFPA 70.

For the elevators, the new fire alarm system will be interfaced with the existing elevator recall systems. Addressable output modules will be used to interface with the existing system, where required.

5.6 Plumbing

No plumbing impacts are anticipated during this project.

5.7 Telecommunications and Security

It is planned that the existing fire alarm fiber optic back-bone will be reused to link all fire alarm systems back to the master command center unit. This will be supplemented by the installation of new fiber optic cables, as indicated on the drawings, to link buildings previously connected to the fire alarm network by copper wiring.

The existing central station monitoring setup with dialers located in the fire alarm control panel in Building 11 is intended to remain.

Existing electronically locked doors located in a path of egress will be connected to the fire alarm system as required by relevant codes and standards. The system will cause the interfaced doors to automatically unlock to allow occupants to expediently leave the area in the event of an emergency condition requiring evacuation.

5.8 Fire Protection

The campus is not fully sprinkler protected. This design only includes fire alarm design and does not incorporate any work from the existing fire suppression systems, such as sprinklers or wet chemical systems, except the replacement of select flow and tamper switches that are beyond their useful service life.

5.8.1 Fire Alarm Existing

The existing systems on the site that service the majority of the structures are based on the Simplex 4000 Series addressable fire alarm panels.

Some of the existing pull stations are mounted in excess of the maximum height allowed by code.

5.8.2 Fire Alarm Proposed

The design strategy is to utilize the Simplex backbone and to upgrade the panels and system devices to support voice and tone annunciation. The basis of design for the new system is a Simplex system as it will most easily allow a transition to the new system and will most easily allow the reuse of existing qualifying components.

The scope of the project requires the systems be design to support voice communications. This is done through amplifiers and speakers which become an integrated component of the fire alarm system. Presently, only Building 30 is equipped with this type system. Some of the recent building upgrades/renovations have already used the newer Simplex system components which can be reused.

Voice annunciation will be from pre-recorded messages for general alarm conditions and coded tones that meet the NFPA 72 temporal code requirement.

This arrangement allows for speakers to be used vs. horn units. Visual notification appliances will remain but be strategically located to meet visual acuity requirements required by NFPA 72.

The site has a dedicated fire alarm fiber-optic network which will be reused.

This network will be expanded to service buildings 6, 7, 8, and 20.

Removed bells and strobes will be replaced with speaker/strobe devices.

All manual pull stations shall be addressable single action.

For buildings that are not accessible to patients, such as the boiler plant or warehouses, the pull station height shall comply with NFPA 72.

NFPA 72, paragraph 17.4.5 states: The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall be not less than 42 in. and not more than 48 in. from the finished floor.

For hospital/care facilities the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) - Accessibility Standard for Federal Facilities applies. ABA Chapter 3, section 308 establishes “Reach Ranges” for wheel chair accessibility which in turn applies to pull stations. The “Obstructed” reach height is the most restrictive with a front obstructed reach not exceeding 46”. For unobstructed reach a height not exceeding 48 inches is required.

In residential care facilities all manual pull stations shall be mounted to meet ABA accessibility requirements for unobstructed reach from a wheel chair. Also in residential care facilities manual pull stations will be protected by “Stopper” covers to prevent malicious activation, where indicated.

5.8.3 Network Design

Simplex Fire Alarm Networks communicates information among distributed Simplex fire alarm control panels. The system will be composed of similarly capable fire alarm panels sharing information, or specific nodes that are added to perform dedicated network functions. Figure 1 illustrates an example of the network.

Figure 1 - Simplex Network Example

5.8.4 Fire Alarm System Components

5.8.4.1 Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors will be addressable, photoelectric type. Where required for sleeping areas, sounder bases will be installed.

5.8.4.2 Heat Detectors

All heat detectors shall be addressable units, unless an addressable detector is not available to meet the required temperature rating.

5.8.4.3 Interface Modules and Non-addressable Devices

Interface modules are used to connect non-addressable peripherals, such as sprinkler flow and tamper switches, to an addressable system.

5.8.5 Fire Alarm Control Panels

The basis of design is the Simplex Model 4100ES Series of addressable fire alarm panels with emergency voice communications.

One of the primary design goals is to ensure continuity of the system layouts throughout the buildings. This is done by standardizing layout schemes, making system components accessible, and eliminating complex alarm interfaces to sprinkler and HVAC systems.

The following is a break-down per building or sets of buildings as to the fire alarm panel replacement.

5.8.5.1 Building 1 –

A new central control panel will be installed in Room 101A.

Because of the complexity of this panel and the amount of peripheral equipment needed for the audio portion of the system, the fire alarm panel may utilize a rack mounted configuration. This arrangement will facilitate better cable management configurations than is currently seen. Figure 2 shows a standard rack cabinet arrangement.

Room 101A will also contain the primary operator’s station to allow monitoring and control of all connected devices site wide. This equipment may be rack-mounted as well. Additionally, a remote monitoring station will be installed in the police station.

New conduits will be routed to Stair #3 where a network audio and communications riser will be installed. At each floor level an FACU will be installed. These units are separate addressable fire alarm panels without key pad control. Functional control is done by the Main FACP or at the remote annunciator located in the lobby of the building. This network architecture facilitates easier cable routing and provides greater system redundancy.

From the FACUs, the new Signaling Line Circuits (SLC), Audio Circuits and Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) will be field routed through a Fire Alarm Termination Cabinet (FATC) and then to devices in each wing. Each wing will be wired separately so as to be independent from other alarm circuits in the building. This will facilitate testing, troubleshooting and maintenance. It will allow for simple modifications to the system without major interruption to other parts of the building.

The main purpose for this approach is to:

Allow the existing system to remain operable during the transition of the new system.

Simplify installation

Allow for easy expandability for future renovation projects

Maintain conformity

Figure 2 - Rack Mounted FACP

Reduce the number of cable risers required to support all fire alarm circuits

Figure 3 is presented as a general concept of the riser layout. This portion of the installation would be executed first and then each wing would be tied into the system as the new devices are installed. Each wing would be individually commissioned.

Figure 3 - Building 1 Distributed Riser

On each floor level the FACU will support the three wings. The FACU will be equipped with its own power supply. Figure 3 shows the general layout scheme for each floor.

5.8.5.2 Building 2

Building 2 currently has a Simplex 4100U addressable fire alarm panel which is located on the Ground Floor in Room G-22C. This panel is not sized to support audible voice requirements. The building is equipped with some addressable detection devices but most of the detection devices are non-addressable.

The existing FACP will be removed, and a new fire alarm panel will be installed. New conduit runs will be installed to connect to the new devices. FATC’s will be used at each floor to facilitate system installation.

A new smoke detection and heat detection layout will cover all required areas. New speaker/strobes will be located throughout the area to provide full coverage to the occupied spaces.

Figure 4 - Bldg 1 Floor Panel Arrangement

A remote annunciator will be installed on the 1st floor in the hallway near the Engineering offices.

5.8.5.3 Building 3

Building 3 has mostly been upgraded with addressable devices but some areas lack required coverage. The Fire Alarm panel is currently a Simplex Model 4100U and is located on the ground floor in Room G05. RJR has identified an issue with the location of this panel and recommends its relocation. The panel is mounted directly above steam lines and is adjacent to a washing machine. Per NFPA 72, paragraph 10.4.3, equipment shall be installed in locations where conditions do not exceed the voltage, temperature, and humidity limits specified in the manufacturer’s published instructions.

Furthermore, the panel is not suited to support audible voice systems. RJR recommends removing this panel and replacing it in another location.

A new smoke detection and heat detection system will be installed to cover all required areas. New speaker/strobes will be located throughout the area to provide full coverage to the occupied spaces.

5.8.5.4 Building 4

Building 4 has a Simplex 4100U addressable fire alarm panel which is located on the Ground Floor. This panel will be removed and replaced to accommodate voice capability.

A new smoke detection and heat detection system will be installed to cover all required areas. New speaker/strobes will be located throughout the area to provide full coverage to the occupied spaces.

A remote annunciator will be installed on the 1st floor in the hallway near the entrance to the facility.

5.8.5.5 Building 5

Building 5 has a Simplex 4100U addressable fire alarm panel which is located in the Basement. This panel will be removed and replaced to accommodate voice capability.

All of the devices will be replaced with addressable devices including pull stations. Many of the pull stations will be relocated to meet ABA accessibility requirements.

5.8.5.6 Building 6, 7, and 8

Building 6 is a small office building. The existing fire alarm system consists of conventional devices tied to the Building 5 FACP.

Buildings 7 & 8 are unoccupied duplex residential buildings which are also tied into Building 5.

In all three buildings a new fire alarm panel will be installed. As buildings 7 and 8 are subdivided into two separate units, two separate fire alarm panels will be installed in accordance with VA provided direction. New addressable detection devices and speaker/strobes will be installed and locations updated as per occupancy requirements

5.8.5.7 Building 30 - Women’s Mental Health:

This building has recently been upgraded and uses a Simplex Model 4100ES panel. Minor changes to this system will include reprogramming to link the system with the new campus Voice network.

5.8.5.8 Building 9 - Storage Building:

This building is used as a storage space for equipment. The current building alarm system is interfaced to the FACP in Building 11. The building has manual pull stations and heat detectors. NFPA 101 does not require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building, therefore all current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.5.9 Building 10 – Warehouse

This is a storage facility. The building alarm system is interfaced to the FACP in Building 11. The building has manual pull stations and heat detectors. NFPA 101 does not require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building, therefore all current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.5.10 Building 11 - Boiler Plant

This facility is classified as an Industrial Occupancy. It currently contains a Simplex model 4100ES fire alarm panel. This facility’s fire alarm panel contains the remote dialers responsible for reporting into the Central Monitoring Station for the site. The boiler plant is a 24 hour manned facility and the operators are trained to perform emergency functions when an alarm occurs. The existing panel may be re-used, although the cabinet enclosure will likely need to be changed to a larger unit to hold the audio equipment

The building has manual pull stations and heat detectors. New addressable detection devices and pull stations will be installed. Heat detectors will be conventional fixed temperature/rate-of-rise detector heads and interfaced to addressable modules. Notification appliances will include speakers and strobes as applicable.

5.8.5.11 Building 12 - Emergency Generator(s) and Switchgear

The building alarm system is interfaced to the FACP in Building 11.

The building has manual pull stations and heat detectors. A project is currently underway to remove all the existing emergency generators and switchgear from this building. The VA has directed that the system is to be designed assuming that the generators will no longer be present in this building. Therefore, neither NFPA 101 not the VA Fire Protection Design manual require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building. All current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.5.12 Building 13 - Garage Grounds

Building is a storage garage which is used for parking and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. It presently has manual pull stations and heat detectors. NFPA 101 does not require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building, therefore all current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.5.13 Building 15 – Incinerator

This building currently is unoccupied and its operation shut down. It is an extension of Building 11. As such, it will be treated as a part of building 11 for the purposes of the fire alarm system design and will be provided with new addressable devices connected to the building

11 FACP.

5.8.5.14 Building 17 - Pump House

The pump house is located at the entrance to the site and is not required to have fire detection.

5.8.5.15 Building 18 - Smoking Shack

This building has been demolished and rebuilt to support the renovation of ward C in Building 1. The reconstructed building is designed to be connected to the building 1 FACP, however the structure is not required to contain fire detection. Therefore, any devices present are to be removed under this project.

5.8.5.16 Building 20 - Maintenance Shop

This is an Industrial Occupancy and the building is sprinkler protected. Manual pull stations are provided. New addressable pull stations will be installed and addressable interface devices to monitor water flow and valve tampers. Notification appliances will include speakers and strobes as applicable.

5.8.5.17 Building 21 - Storage Building

Presently there is no fire alarm and detection system in this building.

None is required.

5.8.5.18 Building 23 - Hazardous Storage

This storage building presently has fire alarm and detection devices.

NFPA 101 does not require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building, therefore all current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.5.19 Building 24 - Grounds Building Salt Storage

This structure is not occupied and has no detection system. Based on use a fire alarm detection system is not required.

5.8.5.20 Building 25 - Vehicle Storage

This storage building presently has no fire alarm and detection. Fire detection and alarm are not required.

5.8.5.21 Building 26 - Storage Pole Barn

This building is used as a storage space. The building alarm system is interfaced to the FACP in Building 11. The building has one heat detector. NFPA 101 does not require a fire alarm system to be installed in this building, therefore all current devices will be removed and not replaced.

5.8.6 Fire and Smoke Barriers

Development of the fire and smoke barrier drawings is being done to baseline the all of the buildings identified in the scope of work. This baseline will be used in all future projects to meet the requirements of the VA Fire Protection Design Manual and PG-18-15 which requires that all fire and smoke barriers shall be shown on all drawings.

Field walk-downs were used to inspect barrier integrity and to document fire door locations. The locations of fire rated walls and smoke barriers are reflected on the drawings.

6.0 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

Continuity of services will be achieved through a phased approach to construction.

Phasing plan will be developed to allow the contractor to minimize impacts and allows for a transition to the new fire alarm system without having any significant interruption of existing services.

The phasing plan will utilize three crews working simultaneously:

Crew One Crew Two Crew Three

Q1 Building 1; Ground Floor

Building 4 Building 3

Q2 Building 1; Floor 1 Buildings 6,7,8 Building 2

Q3 Building 1; Floor 2 Building 5 Building 1; Floor 3

Q4 Building 1; Floors 4 & 5

Building 5 Buildings 9, 11, 20, This schedule is estimated and up to the discretion of the COR to coordinate working hours and locations.

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