Attachment II - Basis of Design.pdf

18.1012.09

BASIS OF DESIGN

Upgrade Lobby Restrooms

Fort Wayne, IN

Bid Documents

VA Contract No.: 36C25018D0026

VA Project No.: 610A4-21-205

Fort Wayne VA Medical Center

|Joseph Nelson, COR

March 5, 2021

2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Project Contacts:

OWNER: FORT WAYNE VA MEDICAL CENTER

Attn: Joseph Nelson 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Phone: 414.384.2000 x 72279

Email: joseph.nelson4@va.gov

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: James Gooden

1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Phone: 317-800-6388 x 145

Email: jgooden@guidondesign.com

ENGINEER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Christopher Hawk

1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Phone: 317-800-6388 x 167

Email: chawk@guidondesign.com

ENGINEER: HEAPY

Attn: Alicia Warren

3850 Priority Way S Dr. Ste. 204

Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

Phone: 317-571-8795

Email: arwarren@heapy.com

ISSUE DATE: March 5, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary ............................................................................................... Page 4

II. Narratives

I.1 - Architectural/Interior Design ............................................................................ Page 4

I.2 - Fire Protection/Code Compliance/Life Safety ................................................. Page 5

I.3 - Structural Design ............................................................................................... Page 8

I.4 - Fire Suppression Systems ................................................................................. Page 8

I.5 - Plumbing Systems ............................................................................................ Page 9

I.6 - Mechanical Systems ....................................................................................... Page 11

I.7 - Electrical ........................................................................................................... Page 13

I.8 - Communications ............................................................................................. Page 17

I.9 - Electronic .......................................................................................................... Page 18

III. Appendix

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Campus located at 2121 Lake Ave.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805 has identified the need for new restrooms and remodel existing restrooms on the first floor of Building 1 that meet the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Standards (ABASS).

The project will renovate the Main Restrooms on the 1st Floor, convert (2) small restrooms into (2) ADA/ABASS compliant restrooms, and create new Restrooms East of the elevators that meet ABASS and VA Barrier Free Design Guide. The total square footage is approximately

1,500 sf.

This Document will include the following items that support the design process.

• List of specific codes, standards and guidelines being used for the building.

• Information on ambient conditions used both inside and outside.

• Assumptions on the use of the facility including space use, redundancy, diversity, space zoning, occupancy, operations, and space environmental requirements.

• System performance criteria.

• Specific design methods, techniques and software used in the design.

• Narrative descriptions including performance criteria for the lighting systems and other systems that are to be commissioned.

• List of major pieces of equipment along with basis of design manufacturer and model intended to be used in the design plan.

NARRATIVES

I.I Architectural/ Interior Design

The project is the interior renovation/modification of the existing restroom space and office space. The existing main restrooms on the First Floor are Rooms A165 and A166. The existing doors, frames, door hardware, floor tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans and grilles, toilet partitions, toilet accessories, and chase wall between is to be removed; a new chase wall constructed with metal studs and moisture resistant gypsum board, new doors, frames, door hardware, floor tile, wall tile, paint, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures

(LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, and gypsum board ceiling patching to be installed.

Offices 141 and 142, Restroom 143, Restroom 145, and HAC 144 are to be modified to create

Restroom 141 and Restroom 143. The existing doors, frames, door hardware, interior partitions, ceiling tile and grid, floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories are to be removed. New interior partitions are to be constructed of metal studs and moisture resistant gypsum board to create a new plumbing chase. New floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures (LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, and gypsum board ceilings are to be installed.

Existing Restroom 177 and 178 are to be renovated to create new ADA/ABASS compliant restrooms. The existing plumbing chase walls, doors, door frames, door hardware, floor tile, wall tile, ceiling tile and grid, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, and toilet partitions are to be removed. New doors, door frames, door hardware, floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures (LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fan, and gypsum board ceilings are to be installed.

The project will be completed in (3) separate phases to continue functionality of the hospital.

I.2 Fire Protection/ Code Compliance/ Life Safety

Governing Design Codes/ Criteria

NPFA, National Fire Protection Association full listing of current codes, including but not limited to:

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher

NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 70, NEC National Electrical Code

NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows

NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code

NPFA 101 Life Safety Code

NFPA 220 Standard on Types of Building Construction

NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

ICC Codes, International Code Council full listing of current codes, including but not limited to:

International Building Code

International Plumbing Code

International Mechanical Code

International Fuel Gas Code

International Fire Code

International Energy and Conservation Code

ASHRAE Standards, as referenced within other codes including, but not limited to:

Standard 170-2017, Ventilation of Healthcare Facilities

Standard 188-2018, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems

Accessibility Codes

ADAAG, ADA Accessibility Guidelines

VA Barrier Free Design Guide Pg-18-13, ABAAS

FGI, The Facility Guidelines Institute

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities

Behavioral Health Design Guide

Systems relating to maintenance of facilities

OSHA, Occupational, Safety and Health Administration Standards.

Codes and guidelines referenced within NFPA and ICC codes are to also be followed and applied to all design and construction. Refer to VA manual pg-18-3, specifications for additional codes, standards, guidelines and regulations. Contractor is responsible for constructing work compliant with OSHA, Occupational, Safety and Health Administration Standards.

VA Design Manuals and Design Guides

VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, VA National Cad Standard Application

Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (Til), www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

VA DESIGN GUIDES - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide.asp

ARCHITECTURAL - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmARhosp.pdf

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmASBhosp.pdf

CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE & RISK MANAGEMENT FOR A/E

Volume 1- https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCPM1.pdf

Volume 2 - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCPM2.pdf

ELECTRICAL - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmElec.pdf

ESTIMATING - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pd

FIRE PROTECTION - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmFire.pdf

HVAC - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmHVAC.pd

INTERIOR DESIGN - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmIDhonh.pdf

LIGHTING DESIGN - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmLighting.pdf

PLUMBING - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmPlbg.pdf

STEAM, HEATING, HOT WATER, AND OUTSIDE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Volume 1 – https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSm01.pdf

Volume 2 – https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSm02.pdf

Volume 3 – https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSm03.pdf

SUSTAINABILITY, https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sustain/dmSustain.pdf

TELECOMMUNICATIONS, https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmTelecomm.pdf

Code Review

The 2018 edition of the life safety code, NFPA 101, and the sixth edition of the Department of

Veterans Affairs Fire Protection Design Manual have been used to review this project for compliance with the fire and life safety requirements. For features not addressed by NFPA 101 and the referenced national fire codes, the 2018 edition of the International Building Code has been used.

This summary of code requirements is based primarily on NFPA 101. Design features not addressed by NFPA 101 or documents referenced therein shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the IBC or as otherwise identified. For design features that in conflict between the NFPA and ICC standards, NFPA requirements shall rule.

Local Codes:

As an agency of the federal government, VA is not subject to local imposition of code enforcement procedures (drawing reviews, building permits, inspections, fees, etc.). VA must function as the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and thus has the responsibility to guard public health and safety through enforcing its adopted codes.

Notes:

Conflicts between nationally recognized codes and standards and VA requirements – should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure a consistency system wide.

Project Scope

The project scope includes interior renovation/modification of the existing restroom space and office space. Including new interior partitions, doors, frames, hardware, floor tile, wall tile, painting, ceiling tile and grid, plumbing fixtures, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, lighting fixtures

(LED), supply diffusers, and exhaust fans.

1. Occupancy type, I-2 hospital occupancy, IBC chapter 3. The 1th Floor project area floor shall be NFPA 101 Healthcare, chapter 18. No change from existing occupancy type.

2. Construction type, the building is assumed to be type 1-A based on allowable heights and area per IBC chapter 5, equivalent to NFPA 101 I (332). No change to overall building height or area.

3. Fire Resistive Ratings Type IA/ I (332) construction, chapter 6 IBC/NFPA 101:

i. Structural frame: Noncombustible, 3-hour fire resistive

ii. Bearing walls

1. Exterior: Noncombustible, 3 hour fire resistive

2. Interior: Noncombustible, 3-hour fire resistive

iii. Non-bearing walls and partitions

1. Exterior: Noncombustible, 0-1-hour fire resistive

2. Interior: Noncombustible, 0 hour fire-resistive

iv. Floor: Noncombustible, 2-hour fire resistive

v. Roof: Noncombustible, 1-1/2-hour fire resistive

4. Structural design shall comply with chapter 16 of the IBC.

5. Allowable area: Based upon a I-2 occupancy and non-combustible, Type 1A:

allowable area: unlimited (IBC, table 503)

6. Allowable Height: Unlimited (NFPA 101 table 18.1.6.1)

7. Occupancy Separation: Occupancy separation is not required.

8. Occupant Load are per NFPA 7.3.1.2 and IBC and outlined on the Life Safety Sheet.

9. Means of Egress section 18.2 (NFPA 101)

i. Clear width of corridors shall be clear 8 feet. Corridors not used for housing, treatment or use by inpatients may be no less than 44 inches.

ii. Door widths shall not be less than 41 ½” from treatment areas.

iii. Not less than 2 exits shall be provided per floor.

iv. Egress from smoke compartments shall be permitted through adjacent compartments but shall not require return through the compartment of fire origin.

v. Not less than 2 exits shall serve a smoke compartment.

vi. Dead end corridors shall not exceed 30 feet.

10. Protection 18.3 (NFPA 101)

i. Hazardous Areas - Storage rooms and Soiled Rooms over 100sq.ft. shall be constructed with 1 hour fire rate partitions, rooms over 50 sq.ft. shall be constructed with smoke partitions.

ii. Interior finish

1. Walls and Ceilings: shall be labeled as class A. Rooms with 4 or less occupants may have finishes labeled Class A and B.

2. Interior Floor Finish: critical radiant flux of at least 0.1W/cm2

iii. Fire alarm system shall be provided. The system shall be by manual means.

iv. Occupant notification shall be through automatic means.

v. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided per NFPA 10.

vi. Sprinkler in areas where cubicle curtains are installed shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The sprinkler system shall be hydraulically designed in accordance with NFPA 13 and the Department of Veterans Affairs Fire

Protection Design Manual, December 2015.

11. Special provisions 8.4 (NFPA 101)

i. Alcohol Dispensers to be installed by owner and to meet this provision.

12. Building Services 18.5 (NFPA 101)

13. Reserve 18.6

14. Operating Features 18.7

i. Construction barriers constructed along means of egress shall be constructed and maintained per NFPA 241 where construction will require area under construction to not be protected by a fire sprinkler system.

I.3 Structural Design

The existing structure of the building will not be modified.

I.4 Fire Suppression Systems

• Modify existing fire sprinkler heads and associated piping to accommodate new floor plan changes for new restrooms in compliance with NFPA 13 and all applicable VA documents

• New fire suppression system layout shall follow the following criteria:

o Light Hazard Group (Patient care, treatment, and customary access areas) design density shall be 0.1 GPM/sq. ft. over the hydraulically most remote 1500 sq. ft.

with a maximum sprinkler spacing not to exceed 225 sq. ft.

o Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: (Laboratories, Mechanical Equipment

Rooms, and Electric Closets.)

o Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: (Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy, and associated storage,) o Hose allowance of 100 GPM.

• Fire sprinkler heads to be quick response (QR) semi-recessed rated for 165°F.

• Fire sprinkler piping shall follow the following specifications:

o Sprinkler piping 2” and under shall be schedule 40 black steel pipe with threaded fittings.

o Sprinkler piping 2 ½” and larger shall be schedule 10 black steel pipe with grooved fittings.

o The use of flexible drop sprinkler connections is to be used where noted.

• There are adjacent closets near each project area that have the associated fire riser systems.

I.5 Plumbing Systems

• Design Criteria o Domestic Water Piping

New domestic water piping mains and branch piping shall be run in the ceiling space of the floor where the fixtures served are located.

New piping shall be type L copper with soldered or mechanically pressed fittings.

Valves shall be full port ball or butterfly type.

Domestic cold water piping shall be sized to limit the velocity in the system to

6 feet per second.

Domestic hot water and domestic hot water return piping shall be sized to limit the velocity in the system to 4 feet per second.

Domestic water system shall comply with NSF 61 and the new federal lead-free requirements.

Domestic hot water will be run at 140 degrees so TMVs are being installed at each lavatory and sink.

Piping will be insulated with rigid fiberglass insulation.

o Sanitary Drain and Vent Piping

New sanitary drain and vent piping shall be PVC with DWV fittings.

Cleanouts in sanitary drain piping shall be located per VA standards and

Design Manual.

Pipe sloping for both sanitary drain and vent systems shall be designed per

VA standards and Design Manual.

o Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing fixtures shall be as follows:

• Provide plumbing fixtures and other devices where indicated on

Architectural plans. Final fixture selection will be determined during

Design Development portion of the project after consulting with VA staff.

• Stops and Supplies: Heavy duty chrome plated quarter-turn brass ball valve supply.

Plumbing fixtures and trim shall comply with NSF 61 and the new federal lead-free requirements.

o Medical Gases

There is no anticipated medical gas scope of work as part of the project.

o Access Panels

Panels will be installed in the ceiling to access any items required access and/or maintenance.

• Detailed Scope of Work o The project consists of three areas of scope with regards to restroom upgrades:

Restroom Groups A165 and A166

• These are existing restroom groups that will be updated with new plumbing fixtures.

• Floor-mounted bariatric rated water closets with manual flush valves.

• Urinals will have hard-wired sensor flush valves.

• Existing wall-hung lavatories will be replaced with a new Corian style countertop/sink with single lever faucets.

• Floor drains will be replaced in same location.

• Existing wall and floor cleanouts will remain.

• A new wall cleanout will be installed at the end of the sanitary main in the Men’s Room.

Private Restrooms A177 and A178

• These are existing restroom groups that will be updated with new plumbing fixtures.

• Wall-hung bariatric rated water closets with manual flush valves.

• Existing wall-hung lavatories will be replaced with a new Corian style countertop/sink with hard-wired sensor faucets.

• Floor drains will be replaced in same location.

• Existing wall and floor cleanouts will remain.

• A new wall cleanout will be installed at the end of the sanitary main in the Men’s Room.

New restrooms near A141 through A145

• These are mostly offices in the area that will be converted to two restroom groups. There is also an existing HAC room as part of this area.

• Mop sink in HAC room will be removed. All domestic water and vent piping will be capped back to nearest main above ceiling. Sanitary drain will be capped back to nearest main below floor.

• A new set of domestic water piping mains (CW, HW, and HWC) will be routed from the lower level to feed the new groups as well as existing mains on the first floor. Valves will be located at connection to existing mains in lower level as well as where the pipes extend up into first floor ceiling space.

• Each restroom group will be separately served with piping and valves to eliminate the issue of shutting down both groups when there is an issue in one.

• A new sanitary drain line will be installed to connect to the new restroom groups in the lower level below. A new vent pipe will be installed in first floor ceiling for new restroom groups.

• Wall-hung bariatric rated water closets with manual flush valves.

• Urinals will have manual flush valves.

• Existing wall-hung lavatories will be replaced with a new Corian style countertop/sink with single lever faucets.

• New floor drains will be installed.

• A new wall cleanout will be installed at the end of the sanitary main in the Men’s Room.

I.6 Mechanical Systems

• Design Criteria o Indoor and outdoor conditions, ventilation rates, and room pressurizations utilized in the HVAC space design and the selection of HVAC equipment will be as indicated in the VA HVAC Design Manual, most current version. However, airflows will be as indicated per existing conditions. There is not any anticipated scope of work for equipment due to deficient airflow in existing spaces.

o Ductwork will be constructed of galvanized sheet metal in accordance with SMACNA

Standards for appropriate pressure class and per VA specifications section 23 31 00

“HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS”. Ductwork will be sealed to meet SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork.

o Supply ductwork will be externally insulated with fiberglass insulation and not lined.

Sound attenuating flexible ductwork up to 5 feet in total length will be used at the supply diffusers to reduce total noise.

o Only exhaust ductwork located within 10’-0” of a building termination will be externally insulated. All other exhaust ductwork will not be externally insulated.

Sound attenuating flexible ductwork up to 5 feet in total length may be used at the exhaust grilles to reduce total noise.

o New diffusers, registers, and grilles will match existing Station building standards.

o Ductwork sizing will have the following parameters:

Low pressure supply and return: 0.08"/100’

Low pressure exhaust: 0.05"/100’

Medium pressure supply (upstream VAV box): 0.15"/100’ o Access panels will be installed in the ceiling to access any items required access and/or maintenance.

o All heating hot-water connections to terminal equipment shall include isolation and shut-off valves, test connections, modulating temperature controls valves and balancing valves.

o Any new heating hot-water piping shall be type L copper with soldered or mechanically pressed fittings.

o Shut-off and isolation valves shall be full port ball or butterfly type.

o Heating hot-water supply and return piping will be insulated with rigid fiberglass insulation.

• Detailed Scope of Work o The project consists of three areas of scope with regards to restroom upgrades:

Restroom Groups A165 and A166

• These are existing restroom groups that will be updated with new ceiling air terminals (supply diffusers and exhaust grilles). New duct run-outs will be installed to extend air terminals to new location.

• Existing airflow will also be verified to confirm proper air change rate and pressurization.

Private Restrooms A177 and A178

• These are existing private restrooms that will be updated with new ceiling air terminals (supply diffusers and exhaust grilles). New duct run-outs will be installed to extend air terminals to new location.

• Existing airflow will also be verified to confirm proper air change rate and pressurization.

• Wall induction grilles will be removed/capped where new wall covers existing grille. New wall access panels will be installed. Other grilles will remain in place.

New restrooms near A141 through A145

• These are mostly offices in the area that will be converted to two restroom groups. There is also an existing HAC room and a restroom as part of this area.

• Existing office VAV boxes will be utilized to serve the new restrooms, with one being completely removed. There will be no new VAV boxes.

Existing VAV boxes to be reused will be rebalanced for new airflow rates. New supply ductwork (downstream) of VAV boxes will be installed.

• A new inline exhaust fan will be installed to replace the existing fan

(roughly in the same location) and serve as exhaust for the new restroom group. The fan will discharge air to the outside through an existing louver as part of the window/curtain wall system. Exhaust that used to serve the HAC will be removed. Any other existing exhaust grilles will be reconnected from new fan system.

• New ceiling air terminals will be installed (supply diffusers and exhaust grilles).

• New and existing airflows will also be verified to confirm proper air change rate and pressurization.

• Existing heating hot-water vertical mains from the basement will be relocated for the new floor plan layout. Piping will also extend to serve existing mains on first floor. Existing heating hot-water piping will be removed back to nearest main where the existing VAV box is to be removed. Existing VAV boxes to be reused will be rebalanced for new water flowrates.

o Controls

The existing controls system is a Schnieder Electric based temperature controls system as supported by Havel Brothers.

The DDC system will be native BACnet. All controller, devices and components will be accessible using a Web browser interface and communicate exclusively using the ASHRAE Standard 135 BACnet communications protocol.

The only scope of work anticipated for temperature controls will be the removal and addition of temperature controllers in the office to restroom conversion area (rooms A141 through A145).

I.7 Electrical

A. D5012 – LOW TENSION SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION

1. Building Distribution Voltage

• The existing electrical distribution system within the building shall be maintained. Both

120/208V and 277/480V systems are distributed throughout the facility via various breaker panelboards located on each floor and floor area.

• The current restroom areas are supported by 120/208V panels local to the area. These panels will be maintained, and existing lighting and devices circuits shall be reused.

• Existing exhaust fan shall be replaced on roof above existing Room 141. Existing 120V circuit shall be reworked to support new fan.

2. Electric Panelboards

• Existing 277/480 Volt AC branch panelboards; surface or flush mounted, front accessible.

Thermal – magnetic circuit breakers, Schneider Electric (Square D).

• Existing 120/240 Volt AC branch panelboards; surface or flush mounted, front accessible.

Thermal – magnetic circuit breakers, Schneider Electric (Square D).

• Normal power branch panels supporting project areas:

o Panel LP1A: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MCB, 42 pole.

o Panel LP1B: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MCB, 42 pole.

o Panel LP1L: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MLO, 42 pole.

o Panel LP1F: 120/208V. 3 phase – 4 wire, 225A MCB, 42 pole.

o Panel LP1M: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MCB, 42 pole.

• Emergency/Critical power branch panels supporting project areas:

o Panel 1-HE1: 277/480V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 250A, 30 pole.

o Panel CR-1: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MCB, 18 pole.

o Panel CR1B: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A MLO, 30 pole.

o Panel CR1D & CR1D-A: 120/208V, 3 phase – 4 wire, 100A, 42 pole (CR1D) and 18 pole

(CR1D-A).

B. D5020 – LIGHTING AND BRANCH WIRING

1. Lighting

General Illumination

• Existing LED luminaires shall be cleaned and reused where possible within restrooms.

• Lay-in fixtures with LED lighting for restrooms.

• LED vanity type lighting shall be provided at sink locations. Multiple sink locations shall be provided vertical oriented fixtures located between the mirrors. Single sink locations shall be provided with a horizontal oriented fixture located above the mirror.

• Lighting within restrooms will automatically turn off during periods of non-use. Manual capability override will be provided.

• Restrooms will be provided with emergency lighting controlled by automatic controls during loss of power.

2. Illumination Levels

Foot candle levels will follow IES recommendations. Some examples are as follows:

• Toilet Rooms 20FC

3. Space/Area Lighting Control Methods

• Automatic full ON/OFF (Occupancy Setting): All lighting shall be automatically shut off within 20 minutes of all occupants leaving the space. Lighting shall be automatically turned

on. The control device meeting this requirement will control on more than 2000 sq. ft.

Options for the controls:

• Wall switch type occupancy sensor – small room.

• Wall or ceiling mount occupancy sensor with power pack providing relay control.

Spaces: Restroom.

A. D5021 – BRANCH WIRING DEVICES

1. Wiring Devices

Receptacles shall be hospital grade and shall be a minimum 20 ampere, 125 volt, NEMA configuration 5-20R.

GFCI receptacles shall be provided within six (6) feet of any sink.

Toggle-type AC switches shall be hospital grade and shall be 20 amperes, 120/277 volt AC.

Convenience outlets and switches shall be ivory in color for normal power and red for emergency power.

Occupancy sensors shall be wall or ceiling mounted, dual technology to detect human presence in controlled area by ultrasound and passive infrared. Sensors shall be fully adaptive with self- adjusting and self-calibration. Wall devices shall have integral switches.

In finished areas, wall plates shall be normal .032” thick, made of 302 high nickel stainless steel with brushed satin finish and beveled edges.

Faceplates for emergency powered switches and receptacles shall be 302 high nickel stainless steel with brushed satin finish with “EMERGENCY” engraved in red lettering.

Toilet and sink fixtures sensors shall be hard wired.

2. Device Identification

All receptacles shall each have a nameplate indicating panel and circuit number serving outlet. Utilize standard tape marking system (Brother P. Touch).

C. D5022 – LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

• LED lighting at 120/277 volt will be used whenever practical for general lighting with layouts, intensities and control guided by ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and FGI Guidelines.

• Luminaires in restrooms will generally be 2x4, direct/indirect type, recessed mounted, fixtures.

• LED down lights will be used for accent lighting.

• LED lighting sources shall be 4000 degrees Kelvin color temperature.

• LED luminaires shall have high power factor, electronic ballasts, with less than 10% THD.

• Each luminaire shall have two support wires in addition to standard mounting devices.

• Plastic shielding (lens) shall be 0.125 inch thick, virgin acrylic plastic.

D. D5082 – EMERGENCY LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM

The existing emergency distribution system consist of diesel powered emergency generators, automatic transfer switches and emergency panelboards located throughout the facility. The generators serve the essential electrical system consisting of the life safety branch, via a dedicated automatic transfer switch, including egress lighting, exit signage and emergency illumination required by NFPA. The critical and equipment branches of the essential electrical system are also served via dedicated automatic transfer switches per each branch. Selected lighting and devices throughout the facility are supported via the critical branch ATS’s. Selected HVAC and other critical equipment components are supported from the equipment branch, via separate ATS’s.

• Lighting within the restrooms will be powered from existing critical branch circuits

• Normal operation controls shall be overridden with automatic emergency controls during loss of power.

I.8 Communications

A. D6010 – DATA COMMUNICATIONS

• The design is intended to follow the most current OIT Design Standards (VA Enterprise

Facility IT Support Infrastructure Standards, Version 2, February 5, 2018).

• There are two (2) data/voice outlets in Office 141, one (1) data/voice outlet in Office 142, containing 2 data and 2 voice each outlet. The telecommunications cabling for these locations will be completely removed/abated back to the patch panel(s) located in Signals

Closet 176A.

B. D6020 – VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

• The current voice handsets in offices 141 and 142 will be turned over to the VA. D6060 –

DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS AND MONITORING

C. D6060 - DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS AND MONITORING

• The current Nurse Call System that will monitor the Lobby/Restroom Upgrade Project area is a Rauland Responder 3. This system has been discontinued from the manufacturer and is no longer supported. The Lobby/Restroom Upgrade design will include a new Rauland

Responder 5 Nurse Call System. The design will include a new central control cabinet, power supply, nurse call corridor lights, pull cord devices and a Nurse Call VoIP Display

Console.

• Restrooms 143, A165 and A166 currently have Nurse Call pull stations with Nurse Call dome lights mounted above their respective doors. These devices will be replaced with new devices and connected to the new nurse call system.

• Restrooms 144, 177 and 178 do not have Nurse Call capabilities. New Nurse Call pull stations and Nurse Call dome lights will be included in the design for these areas and connected to the new nurse call system.

• The current Rauland Responder 3 Nurse Call System is located in Mechanical Room A155 and will stay operational as it is connected to nurse call devices in areas outside of the

Lobby/Restroom Upgrade Project area.

• The new Rauland Responder 5 Nurse Call System will also be located in Mechanical Room

A155.

• The new Nurse Call VoIP Display Console will be located at the Emergency Room Nurse’s

Desk next to the existing Rauland Responder 3 Display Console.

I.9 Electronic

A. D7050 – DETECTION AND ALARM

• Life Safety/Fire Alarm o The existing addressable Simplex fire alarm system with zoned notification will be maintained. Existing notification appliance circuits (NAC) serving the restroom locations (or adjacent to the area) will be maintained and utilized to support devices within the new or renovated restrooms.

Existing strobe device in existing Restroom 143 will be removed and reinstalled into the new Restroom 143.

New strobe device to be added to Restrooms 141, 177, 178.

The existing strobe devices located in Restrooms A165 and A166 will be replaced with new Simplex strobe devices.