P01 - 13 AE Design Checklist.pdf

June 15 2017

A/E CHECKLIST

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review. These are available on the CFM Internet Web site: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

1. MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)

2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (PG-18-3) (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4) AND CAD STANDARDS

4. EQUIPMENT GUIDE LIST (PG-18-5)

5. SPACE PLANNING CRITERIA (PG-18-9)

6. DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)

7. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA facilities)

8. BARRIER FREE DESIGN GUIDE (PG-18-13)

9. ROOM FINISHES, DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULES (PG-18-14)

10. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A/E SUBMISSIONS (PG-18-15)

11. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GUIDANCE (PG-18-17)

12. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE (D-7545)

13. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (H-7545)

14. A/E QUALITY ALERTS (These alerts are issued to guard against common and repeat design errors)

15. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues)

16. TECHNICAL SUMMARIES (The summaries of HVAC design requirements for special and critical areas) http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

TITLE________________________________PROJECT NO. ______________

LOCATION___________________________________DATE ______________

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

ORGANIZATION _________________________________________________

COR’s NAME _____________________________________________________

STATION SUPPLEMENTAL ISSUES

NO.

TESTING ITEM N/A A/E

YES

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Soil Testing 2 Asbestos Testing 3 Mold Testing 4 Electric Load Capacity 5 Air Distribution – Testing and Balancing 6 Gas Service Capacity 7 Water Service Capacity 8 Sewer Service Capacity 9 NEPA Assessment

STATION SUPPLEMENTAL ISSUES

FIELD INVESTIGATIVE ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Reviewed of existing condition drawings 2 Performed field investigations and documented with COR 3 Reviewed ABOVE ceiling conditions for acoustical ceilings and at access panels for drywall ceilings

4 Investigated floors above and below for possible piping obstacles such as plumbing, ductwork, electrical, steam and condensate, medical gases, telecom, etc.

5 Submitted for Fire Protection Code reviews and included the comments into the design package.

6 Included end-user comments with the design and included the comments into the design package. Reviewed with the COR.

7 Used VA specifications from the TIL in developing the specification package.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES

LS ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 The design of all fire safety features in new construction and renovation at VA facilities shall comply with the latest edition (the edition in effect at the bid date) of the National Fire codes (a compilation of National Fire Protection Association Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices, and Manuals). Fire protection features not included in the National Fire Codes shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code (International Conference of Building Officials).

2 For existing buildings, the Fire Protection Engineering consultant may propose equivalent fire safety protection. The consultant shall document equivalency requests with sufficient rationale in the fire protection report for the project. VA’s Authority Having Jurisdiction shall approve all equivalency requests prior to the equivalent method being incorporated into the design.

3 Every project should have a comprehensive fire protection design plan which includes protection throughout the building by an approved automatic sprinkler system. A fire protection report, including fire protection drawings that are developed during the design development stage of the project, shall support the fire protection plan. The fire protection report shall include related design considerations and criteria that have been coordinated among all the affected disciplines, and shall serve as the basis for the design, construction, and future operation of the building.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SCHEMATIC 1

S1 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Compliance with A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15) 2 Architectural narrative - Explain alternative designs and their proposed exterior materials

3 Schematic block plans showing:

a. All floors (new and renovated)

b. Penthouse

c. Roof plan

d. Pipe basement

e. Key plan, title block, north arrow, and scale on each floor plan

f. Temporary index of drawings 4 Exterior dimensions/total building gross area:

a. Circulation

b. Mechanical areas

c. Electrical Areas

d. Exterior walls 5 Size and shape of all departmental functions and services:

a. Label each service or activity

b. Indicate boundaries

c. Show activity code number 6 Location of:

a. Entrances to buildings

b. Main entry point to each functional block

c. Mechanical spaces

d. Expansion joints

e. Structural grid

f. Special seismic structural features 7 Finish floor elevations 8 Finish grades at corners, entrances, exits, platforms, and ramps

S1 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

9 Schematic section of building 10 Lead abatement 11 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS modules.

12 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of Decision or Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA, and/or any commitment or agreement under Section 106 of NHPA.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SCHEMATIC 2

S2 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Compliance with A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15) 2 Narrative for building construction, fire and smoke separation, fire sprinkler/standpipe systems, pump sizes, water supply available/maximum demand, water flow testing results, fire alarm systems, and kitchen extinguishing systems.

3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. All floors (new and renovated)

b. Penthouse

c. Roof plan

d. Pipe basement 4 Location of:

a. Rooms with room names and numbers

b. Doors

c. Corridors

d. Basic column/grid sizes

e. Expansion and seismic joints

f. Electrical closets

g. Equipment rooms

h. Signal and telephone closets

i. Mechanical shafts and space

j. Stairs

k. Ramps

l. Elevators

m. Automatic conveyances

n. Trash and linen chutes

o. Fire and smoke rated partitions 5 Program net area/designated net area 6 Exterior dimensions/total building gross area 7 Each integral or fragmented service outlined with name and code

S2 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

8 Layout of critical areas (1:50 - 1/4 in.) showing:

a. Minimum clearances around patient beds

b. Correct bed sizes

c. Dimensions of patient wardrobes in mental health units

d. Accessible toilet and bedrooms

e. All accessible Bathroom & Bathing room floors slope to the shower drain or room drain

9 Exterior building elevations:

a. Significant materials including colors

b. Massing

c. Fenestrations

d. Relationship to adjacent structures

e. Finish grades

f. Floor-to-floor heights

g. Floor elevations

h. Exterior materials

i. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum clearances)

j. Materials and elements (if any) identified for preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; see item 13

10 Building section 11 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines 12 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS

13 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

Design Development 1 (DD1)

DD1 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Compliance with A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15) 2 Incorporate all the revisions required from S2 Review 3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. All floors (new and renovated)

b. Penthouse

c. Roof plan (mechanical equipment and architectural screens)

d. Pipe basement (emergency exit, ventilation, and stairs)

e. Pipe tunnel

f. Equipment floor plans 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale

g. Fire Protection plan

(1) Room names and numbers

(2) Door locations and swings

(3) Smoke and fire rated partitions 4 Location of:

a. Rooms with room names and numbers

b. Doors and door swings

c. Corridors

d. Basic column/grid sizes

e. Expansion and seismic joints

f. Electrical closets

g. Signal and telephone closets

h. Equipment rooms

i. Mechanical shafts and space

j. Plumbing fixtures

k. Stairs

l. Ramps

m. Elevators

n. Automatic conveyances

o. Trash and linen chutes

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

p. Interior features (e.g. stair rails, light fixtures, decorative elements) thought to be historically or architecturally significant and to be preserved.

q. Interior features (e.g. stair rails, light fixtures, decorative elements) thought to be historically or architecturally significant and to be replaced or modified.

r. Fire and smoke rated partitions

s. Fire extinguisher cabinets

t. Bathroom & Bathing room floor drains with floors sloped to drain

5 Wall thickness and chase walls 6 Handrail locations and dimensions (where required) 7 Program net area/designated net area 8 Exterior building elevations:

a. Significant materials including colors

b. Massing

c. Fenestrations

d. Relationship to adjacent structures

e. Finish grades

f. Floor-to-floor heights

g. Floor elevations

h. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum

i. Materials and elements (if any) identified for preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; see item 15

j. Future expansion 9 Building sections (same scale as floor plans):

a. Finish floor elevations

b. Relationship of finish ground floor to finish grade at major entrances

c. Floor elevation alignment if building abuts existing structure 10 Wall sections showing construction, building materials and systems, and proposed sill and head heights of openings

11 Finish schedule 12 Specification Section 09050 for materials and products for interior design

13 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines 14 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS

15 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

16 Slip resistance of flooring material in Bathroom & Bathing rooms is a minimum of 0.7.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

Design Development 2 (DD2)

DD2 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Compliance with A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15) 2 Incorporate all the revisions required from DD1 Review 3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. All floors (new and renovated)

b. Penthouse

c. Roof plan (mechanical equipment and architectural screens)

d. Pipe basement (emergency exit, ventilation, and stairs)

e. Pipe tunnel

f. Ceiling plan

(1) Ceiling mounted equipment

(2) Lighting fixtures

(3) Air diffusers

(4) Registers

(5) Tracks

(6) Room names and numbers

g. Fire Protection plan add:

(1) Main fire alarm panel

(2) Fire extinguisher cabinets

(3) Areas not protected by automatic sprinklers

h. Equipment floor plans 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale coordinated with

VA Equipment Guide List

4 Location of:

a. Rooms with room names and numbers

b. Doors and door swings

c. Corridors with dimensions

d. Column grid lines/grid sizes

e. Expansion and seismic joints

f. Electrical closets

g. Signal and telephone closets

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

h. Equipment rooms

i. Mechanical shafts and space

j. Plumbing fixtures

k. Fixed equipment

l. Stairs with dimensions

m. Ramps

n. Elevators

o. Automatic conveyances

p. Trash and linen chutes

q. Fire and smoke rated partitions

r. Lead-lined and radio-frequency shielded partitions

s. Fire extinguisher cabinets

t. Water coolers

u. Floor drains and pitch (all accessible Bathroom & Bathing room floors slope to drain)

v. wheelchair accessible facilities 5 Wall thickness and chase walls 6 Handrail locations and dimensions (where required) 7 Program net area/designated net area 8 Exterior building elevations:

a. Significant materials including colors

b. Massing

c. Fenestrations

d. Relationship to adjacent structures

e. Finish grades

f. Floor-to-floor heights

g. Floor elevations

h. Expansion and control joints

i. Roof top equipment and architectural screens

j. Areaways and below grade openings

k. Downspouts and gutters

l. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum

m. Future expansion

n. Materials and elements (if any) identified for preservation, rehabilitation or restoration

9 Building sections (same scale as floor plans):

a. Finish floor elevations

b. Relationship of finish ground floor to finish grade at major entrances

c. Floor elevation alignment if building abuts existing structure

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

d. Floor-to-floor heights

e. Pipe basements and roof mechanical equipment

f. Section through elevator shaft

g. Section through stairways

10 Wall sections showing construction, building materials and systems, and proposed sill and head heights of openings

11 Finish schedule with Specification Section 09050 edited and complete

12 Specification Section 09050 for materials and products for interior design

13 Sample specifications sections edited in pencil 14 Equipment Activation List 15 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines 16 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS

17 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

Construction Documents (CD1)

CD1 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Compliance with A/E Submission Instructions (PG-18-15) 2 Incorporate all the revisions required from DD2 Review 3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. Room names and numbers

b. Interior dimensions

c. Exterior dimensions and match lines

d. Column grid lines

e. Expansion joints between new and existing

f. Floor drains and pitch (all accessible Bathroom & Bathing room floors slope to drain)

g. Corner guards, handrails, bumper guards, and grab bars

h. Water coolers (near waiting rooms and along corridors)

i. Air-lock vestibules at main entrance

j. Elevator lobbies (min 12" deep)

k. Ducts and utility shafts that pass-through floors

l. Transformer rooms with curbs and no overhead pipes or ducts

m. Roof slope is minimum 1/4" per foot

n. Roof-top equipment with screens

o. Access doors to roof

p. Walkways on roof

q. Lightning protection

r. Door symbols

s. Lead-lines partitions and "universal floor T's"

t. Location and details of Dedication Plaque

u. Floor slab depressions identified and coordinated with structural drawings

v. Areaways with rails or gratings 4 Demolition Plans with existing finish schedule and notes

CD1 ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

5 Reflected Ceiling Plan 6 Equipment Plans with elevations and details 7 Building sections, wall sections, and exterior elevations showing:

a. Finish floor elevations

b. All building systems

c. Materials

d. Future expansion 8 Fire Protection Plan:

a. Details of stairwell sign

b. Door and window schedule with fire rating and fire rated glazing

c. Location of main annunciator panel

d. Height and configuration of storage racks and shelving

e. Exit calculations 9 Graphics and Signage Plan 10 Interior details, elevations, and sections 11 Finish schedule 12 Architectural specifications edited and marked in pencil 13 Drafting symbols, abbreviations, general notes, and schedules 14 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines 15 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS

16 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of

ELECTRICAL REVIEW

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review. These are available at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.

1. DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)

2. MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4)

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES PG-18-3 (formerly Construction Standards) (H-18-3) (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

5. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA facilities)

6. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues)

7. A/E QUALITY ALERTS (These alerts are issued to guard against common and repeat design errors)

8. A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-15

9. TECHNICAL SUMMARIES

10. NATIONAL CAD STANDARD and VA NATIONAL CAD STANDARD

APPLICATION GUIDE

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SCHEMATICS

ITEM N/A A/E

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 General Provisions for New Buildings - In addition to items given below check all requirements for buildings, switchgear rooms, transformer rooms, elevator machine rooms, electrical closets, telecommunications rooms, etc. per Design and Construction Procedures Topic 8 and the Electrical Design Manual.

a. Dual means of egress from transformer vaults, switchgear rooms, switchboard (over 1200 amps) rooms and generator rooms or buildings.

b. Stack Electrical Closets and Telecommunications Rooms vertically.

c. Show quantity of electrical closets on a floor: Maximum distance of the farthest branch circuit to the nearest closet shall not exceed 75 ft.

d. All closets shall be free of columns inside.

e. Electrical rooms and shall be located above the Base Flood

Elevation. Electrical rooms shall not be located beneath toilets, showers, laboratories, kitchens, sinks, open courtyards, planters, roof drain leaders, cooling towers, or other areas where water service is provided. Pipes containing liquids or gases shall not pass through these rooms.

f. Provide doors that open under simple pressure leading from the switchgear rooms, electrical rooms, transformer vaults, generator rooms and elevator machine rooms. The doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel.

2 Electrical metering for buildings as required in the VA Electrical Design Manual.

3 Coordinate drawings with other technical disciplines 4 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

and applicable National CAD Standard modules

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 All electrical rooms, transformer vaults and closets shall not be located directly below showers, laboratories, kitchens, dishwashing areas or other areas where water service is provided.

Pipe containing liquids or gases shall not pass through these rooms. See Physical Security Design Manual.

2 Compliance to Design and Construction Procedures/ NEC/…

a. Requirements for Essential Electrical system distribution follow NEC 517-30/517-40 and Electrical Design Manual.

b. Requirements for Primary and Secondary transformation and distribution equipment are per Electrical Design Manual.

c. Receptacles, mounting heights as required in different areas (see Electrical Design Manual)

d. Raceways required in Fluoroscopic, Radiographic and Deep Therapy rooms (see Electrical Design Manual).

e. Raceway systems as required in Electrical Design Manual.

(1) All wiring shall be installed in raceways.

(2) Underground raceways shall be encased in concrete.

3 Alarms: Nonflammable medical gas and medical- surgical vacuum systems. See Electrical Design Manual and NFPA 99.

a. Master alarm panels required at the telephone switchboard and engineering control center or boiler plant.

b. Area alarms provided at nurse’s stations where medical gas systems are installed.

4 Miscellaneous Alarms (see Electrical Design Manual), such as Blood Bank refrigeration, Medical Gas System Alarm and others.

5 Electrical sub-metering equipment as required by the Electrical Design Manual, and sustainability requirements.

6 Lightning Protection System: See Electrical Design Manual.

7 Fire Alarm Systems: See Fire Protection Design Manual

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

8 Coordinate drawings with other technical disciplines 9 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide and applicable National CAD Standard modules.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Requirements for Essential and Standby Electrical System distribution; follow Electrical Design Manual.

2 Requirements for primary and secondary transformation and distribution equipment (see Electrical Design Manual).

3 Receptacles, mounting heights as required in different areas (see Electrical Design Manual).

4 Raceways required in Fluoroscopic, Radiographic and Deep Therapy rooms (see Electrical Design Manual).

5 Raceway systems (see Electrical Design Manual):

a. Install all wiring in raceways.

b. Encase underground raceways in concrete.

6 Alarms: Nonflammable medical gas and medical- surgical vacuum systems (see Electrical Design Manual) and NFPA 99:

a. Master alarm panels required at the Telephone Console Room and Engineering Control Center.

b. Area alarms provided at nurse’s stations where medical gas systems are installed.

7 Miscellaneous Alarm Systems (see Electrical Design Manual):

Blood Bank refrigeration, Medical Gas System Alarm and others.

8 Lightning Protection System: (see Electrical Design Manual).

9 Fire Alarm Systems: See Fire Protection Design Manual 10 Coordinate drawings with other technical disciplines 11 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide and applicable National CAD Standard modules

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

REVIEW

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting review of HVAC design. These are available on Internet – http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/va_gov.htm

1. HVAC DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)

a. HVAC Design Manual for Hospital Projects (Replacement Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Addition, Energy Center, and Satellite Outpatient Clinic;

b. HVAC Design Manual for Regional Office Projects;

c. HVAC Design Manual for Domiciliary and Nursing Home Care Units; and

d. HVAC Design Manual for Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU).

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4, VOL. 3, SECTION II) (Available in AutoCAD 2000 Format)

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (H-18-3) (formerly Construction

Standards (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

5. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA

6. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues)

8. TECHNICAL SUMMARIES (The summaries of design requirements for special and critical areas)

9. A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, PROGRAM GUIDE, PG-18-15

10. NATIONAL CAD STANDARD

11. VA NATIONAL CAD STANDARD APPLICATION GUIDE

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES

REVIEW

The reviewer should be aware of following life safety issues that designer is required to meet, and can find detailed information on this in the referenced material. The reviewer should check A/E’s compliance with these issues.

Ref. HVAC Design Manual for Hospital Projects

A/E

YES

/NO

COR

YES

A SMOKE AND FIRE PROTECTION

General:

• Meet requirements of NFPA 30, 45, 72E, 90A, 96, 99, and 101.

• Coordinate work with the Electrical trade.

Para. 2.13.1

2 Show all smoke partitions on HVAC floor plans. “ 3 Show all duct-mounted smoke detectors and dampers, and fire dampers on HVAC floor plans.

4 Individually number all duct mounted smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers on HVAC floor plans, and provide a schedule.

VA

Standard

Detail 15902-

2.DWG

5 Provide smoke control based on fan shut down. No engineered smoke control permitted for the building, except for the atrium area.

Para.

2.13.2.1

6 Provide engineered smoke control for Atrium with capacity as per NFPA 92B, and Uniform Building Code, 1994, sections 402, and 905.

2.13.2.6

A (cont.)

SMOKE AND FIRE PROTECTION

7 See smoke control flow diagram for air handling units.

Note requirements for unit sizes exceeding 56 m3 /min (2,000 CFM) and 420 m3 / min (15,000 CFM).

• Unit > 56 m3 / min (2,000 CFM): Provide a smoke detector in main supply duct

• Unit > 420 m3 / min (15,000 CFM), and the system serves more than one story: Provide a smoke detector in each return branch at each floor in addition to a detector in supply main; Isolate unit by providing smoke dampers in the supply and return air ducts only if it serves more than one floor.

Para 2.13.4 and Para.

2.13.2

8 Show control diagrams for control of smoke dampers with smoke detectors.

VA

Standard

Detail 15902 - 34

DWG

9 No duct mounted smoke detectors or smoke dampers required when crossing a smoke barrier in a fully sprinkled building with quick response sprinklers, Para. 2 .13.2.5

10 Pressurization of stairwells is not required. “ 11 NFPA 45 does not permit fire dampers in Laboratory fume hood exhaust. Provide a separate fire rated shaft from each fire zone to reach top of the building.

2.13.3.3

12 Provide smoke venting for elevator shafts. When standby power is connected to an elevator, NFPA 101 requires the machine room ventilation/air conditioning system also to be connected to standby power.

VA

Standard

Detail 15902 –32

DWG

13 Per NFPA 90A, the following hazardous exhaust ducts shall not be housed in the same shaft carrying environmental supply, return or exhaust ducts:

Exhaust from fume hoods, ETO sterilizers, kitchen grease laden hoods ortho/prosthetic lab, and battery charging rooms.

2.11.2.2

14 Per NFPA 30, provide a dedicated exhaust system for each flammable and combustible liquid storage space. Provide an explosion proof motor and spark proof fan, and flow monitoring and alarm system.

Para. 4.5

Conform kitchen hood exhaust to NFPA 96.

Para. 3.12 and VA

Master Spec

Section 15250.

B EMERGENCY POWER Para. 2.16

1 Where outdoor winter design temperature is -6.5 degrees C (20 degrees F) or less, provide building heating equipment on emergency power as required by NFPA 99.

2 Exhaust fans serving labs, emergency generator rooms, ETO exhaust, Xenon and Iodine gases, battery charging rooms, flammable storage rooms, Atrium smoke control, and HVAC equipment serving critical areas of OPCs in seismic and high risk hurricane areas etc.

C LEAD LINING OF DUCT WORK Para. 3.19

Provide lead lining on ductwork penetrating lead lined walls.

D SPECIAL VENTILATION Application 4.12

Radioactive Xenon gas and iodine require special exhaust system.

E

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS FOR AIR -

CONDITIONING

Para. 2.12

Follow ASHRAE standard 15-94 for personnel safety in chiller rooms. VA allows use of HCFC -123, HFC -134a, and HCFC - 22 refrigerants for its chillers.

VA Design Alert FM-

187C-DA8

F MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT

Provide guards, handrails, ladders, and platforms for maintenance to meet OSHA requirements.

G SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS Para. 2.15

1 See VA Design and Construction Procedures (formerly Construction Standards CD-54), VA Handbook H-18-8, and Uniform Building Code.

2 Provide seismic restraints for equipment where ‘Z’ value is equal or greater than 0.10. Comply with local code if there are more stringent requirements.

3 Provide seismic bracing of piping and ductwork where ‘Z’ value is equal or greater than 0.20. Comply with local code requirements if there are more stringent requirements.

4 Z values of various VA medical Centers are listed in VA Handbook H-18-8. Verify these values before proceeding on a specific project.

5 VA allows use of SMACNA or NUSIG details for seismic bracing.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

COORDINATION ISSUES

The reviewer should be aware of following coordination issues that designer is required to meet, and can find detailed information in the applicable HVAC Design Manual, and the A/E Quality Alerts. Coordination within HVAC trade and other disciplines is one of the biggest problems requiring through review.

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check if the equipment schedules, control and flow diagrams, floor plans, and details show consistent information, and the information is coordinated with the contract specifications.*

2 Check if the mechanical equipment rooms have adequate space for performing maintenance with ease, and adequate number of building cross-sections are shown establishing adequacy of ceiling and shaft spaces to fit work of all trades.

3 Review if symbols, notes, and abbreviations are consistent throughout the contract drawings.*

4 Interdisciplinary Coordination: HVAC design must be coordinated with all other disciplines such as Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, and Site planning

a. Refer to ‘SCOPE OF HVAC DESIGN’ in applicable HVAC Design Manual for interdisciplinary items requiring coordination.

b. Refer to A/E Quality Alerts for repeat errors and omissions items those VA experiences and must be avoided.

*And compliant with the VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SCHEMATIC 1 (S1)

REVIEW

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check if the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

2 Summary of PG-18-15 A/E submission requirements for the designers:

a. Provide estimated heating and cooling loads based on floor area.

b. Coordinate estimated preliminary steam demand with steam generation designer.

c. Investigate condition and available capacity of existing utilities.

d. Provide description of tentative zoning.

e. Select three different applicable systems for life cycle cost analysis.

f. Provide a list of energy conservation measures to be used in design, and life cycle cost analysis.

3 Check compliance by the designer, requirements stated in the applicable VA, HVAC Design Manual.

4. Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide and applicable National CAD Standard modules.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SCHEMATIC 2 (S2)

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check if the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

a. Provide description of HVAC systems and equipment for each functional space.

b. Provide complete life cycle cost analysis with specific recommendations and full back-up data.

c. Provide heating and cooling capacities of each functional area, and bloc loads for each building.

d. Indicate tentative locations and sizes of all mechanical equipment rooms, and main shafts.

e. Show block layouts of major pieces of equipment.

f. Resolve locations of louvers. Outside air intake louvers must be away from loading dock and truck waiting areas, and emergency generator exhaust etc.

3 Check compliance by the designer, requirements stated in the

4 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 1 (DD1)

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check if the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

a. Provide first detailed version of zone heating and cooling loads accompanied by architectural drawings 1:200 (1/16”) scale showing various zones, floor areas, and coded room numbers used for computer input.

b. Provide input manual for the computer program used.

c. Provide estimated capacities of air handling units, fans, pumps, and motor HP.

d. For chiller plant, provide number and types of chillers, their capacities, and electrical requirements.

e. Coordinate cooling tower location with other disciplines.

f. Perform sound/acoustic analysis for chillers and cooling towers etc.

g. Provide compilation of heating loads based on space heating, domestic water, humidification, and equipment steam loads.

h. Provide description of proposed zoning of heating equipment.

i. Provide preliminary electrical normal and emergency power loads to electrical designer.

j. Provide impact of new requirements on existing HVAC systems.

k. Provide description of seismic provisions for HVAC systems.

l. Provide a list of VA standard symbols and abbreviations.

m. Provide 1:100 (1/8”) scale HVAC floor plans for typical areas showing main air distribution and piping layouts in single line.

n. Provide schedule for each major piece of equipment.

o. Submit 1:50 (¼”) scale floor plans of typical mechanical equipment rooms with minimum two cross sections at right angles to each other; show space required for maintenance;

and major ductwork and piping.

p. Provide schematics, flow and riser diagrams, control diagrams and control devices for each type of air handling and hydronic system.

q. Investigate use of existing Engineering Control Center (ECC), if any.

3 Check compliance by the designer requirements stated in the

4 Check smoke and fire protection, and other life safety provisions in the design:

5 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 2 (DD2)

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check, whether the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

2 Summary of PG-18-15, A/E submission requirements for the

a. Provide first detailed version of room by room heating and cooling loads accompanied by architectural drawings showing each zone, floor areas, and room schedules showing coordination between architectural room numbers, and coded room numbers used for computer input.

b. Provide input manual for computer program used.

c. Provide derivation of “U” values, and window data for heating and cooling loads.

d. Update these calculations during subsequent design phases to reflect all changes.

e. Include calculations for review: Peak zone by zone heating and cooling loads; Building block loads; Estimated steam consumption from all sources; Psychrometric chart of each air handling unit; and Room by room air balance charts for each air handling unit.

f. Submit selection of major pieces of equipment with catalogue cuts.

g. Ensure coordination with other disciplines and provide pertinent information required by them.

h. Submit 1:100 (1/8”) scale HVAC floor plans for typical areas showing at least duct mains with sizes based on updated calculations. All ductwork and piping larger than 150 mm (6”) to be in double line.

i. Provide local cross sections showing HVAC work and clearances in 1:50 (¼”) scale.

j. Indicate individual room air distribution and temperature controls for representative samples of typical spaces.

k. Provide separate floor plan drawings for ductwork and piping, unless waived by VA.

l. Provide updated 1:50 (¼”) scale typical mechanical equipment room plans by incorporating previous comments.

m. Provide updated controls, flow and control diagrams.

n. Provide sound/acoustic analysis to ensure compliance with the HVAC Design Manual.

o. Provide demolition drawings indicating scope of work for demolition.

p. Show phasing plans.

q. Show outside chilled and condenser water piping. Show how the pipes will be laid.

r. Show scope of work for ECC, its planned capabilities, and point schedule.

s. Submit several sample specification sections of VA Master Specifications edited with pencil to reflect scope of work of the project. Provide a list of all sections that will be required for the project.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1 (CD1)

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check whether the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

2 Summary of PG-18-15, A/E submission requirements for the

a. Provide complete and final calculations of all HVAC equipment and systems.

b. Submit sound analysis of various systems and steps taken to ensure compliance with the noise criteria.

c. Complete coordination with other disciplines by providing revised information developed since the last submission.

d. Submit 100 % complete 1:100 (1/8”) scale all HVAC floor plans. Separate floor plans for ductwork and piping, unless waived by VA.

e. Submit 100% complete 1:50 (¼”) scale all mechanical equipment room floor plans with minimum two cross sections at right angles to each other.

f. Show all roof-mounted equipment on roof plans.

g. Provide 100% complete drawings of the outside chilled and condenser water distribution with profiles, sections, and details etc. Show existing utilities through actual inspection at the site and discussions with the medical center.

h. Provide 100% complete automatic temperature control drawings including point schedules for all trades, a riser diagram showing locations of ECC, and field data gathering panels. Show actual location of ECC and peripherals on floor plans.

i. Provide 100% complete HVAC demolition drawings showing clearly the extent of demolition work.

j. Submit HVAC original VA Master Specification drafts marked-up showing the editing for the project. Ensure the specification sections represent accurate coordination between drawings and specifications.

5 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

FINAL BID DOCUMENTS

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Check if the A/E submission follows PG-18-15.

a. Place the seal of the professional engineer responsible for the design on the drawings.

b. Submit revised draft specifications to incorporate all changes, resolution of conflicts and modifications noted at CD1 review. Revisions shall also include results of any drawing changes not shown on CD1 documents that affect the specifications.

c. Type specifications in final format and submit a complete set for review. Include a set of full size final drawings fully coordinated.

d. Return all draft specifications reviewed at CD 1 review to aid the final bid documents review.

3 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application

PLUMBING/FIRE PROTECTION/SANITARY REVIEWS

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review. These are available on Internet/Intranet:

http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/va_gov.htm http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/va_gov.htm

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4) (Available in AutoCAD 2000 Format)

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (formerly Construction Standards) (H-18-3) (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

5. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA

6. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues)

8. A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, PROGRAM GUIDE, PG-18-15

9. TECHNICAL SUMMARIES (The summaries of HVAC design requirements for special and critical areas)

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

PLUMBING REVIEW

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Have A/E Submission Requirements (PG-18-15) for this review been met? If not, list omissions below.

2 Is non-structural seismic, hurricane, or major flood protection necessary?

3 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

FIRE PROTECTION REVIEW

(Related to Plumbing/Sanitary Engineering)

/NO

COR

YES

No requirements.

SANITARY REVIEW

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

2 Is seismic, hurricane, or major flood protection necessary?

3 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

2 Were previous VA comments satisfied?

3 Have drawings been prepared in compliance with VA Design &

Construction Procedures?

4 Have correct plumbing fixtures been located where required?

5 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

Construction Procedures and Design Manuals?

4 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

Construction Procedures & Design Manuals?

4 Is seismic, hurricane, or major flood protection necessary?

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 1

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of page 3.

4 Have correct plumbing fixtures been located where required?

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of this sheet.

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 2

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of page 2.

4 Have design calculations been submitted for the following equipment:

a. Medical air compressors & receivers

b. Laboratory air compressors & receivers

c. Dental air compressors & receivers

d. Vacuum pumps & receivers

e. Hot water heaters, accumulator, & circulating pump

f. Fire, sump, & jockey pumps

g. Water treatment equipment 5 Have piping and fixture locations been coordinated with architectural and structural drawings?

6 Have adequate number of isolation shut-off valves been provided for the following piping systems?

a. Water

b. Fuel Gas

c. Medical Gases 7 Are emergency eye wash/showers provided where chemicals and other hazardous materials are handled?

8 Have room names and numbers been provided for floor plans?

9 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

4 Have smoke and fire partitions been indicated on drawings?

5 Are shut-off valves and drains provided at base of fire standpipes?

6 Have calculations been provided for fire supply lines and fire standpipes?

7 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

systems:

a. Sanitary sewerage

b. Storm Drainage

c. Water

d. Irrigation

e. Fuel Gas

f. Water treatment

g. Sewage treatment

h. Water storage

i. Cathodic protection 5 Are sanitary drawings coordinated with plumbing, electrical site, steam site, and landscape drawings?

6 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of page 3.

a. Soil, waste, & vent

b. Roof drainage

c. Domestic cold water

d. Domestic hot water & return

e. Hot water generation

f. Reagent grade water

g. Fuel gas

h. Oxygen

i. Vacuum

j. Medical air

k. Nitrous Oxide

l. Nitrogen

m. Laboratory air

n. Laboratory vacuum

o. Dental air

p. Oral Evacuation

q. Shop air

r. Therapeutic pool 5 Do drawings indicate locations, sizes, & capacities of:

a. Medical air compressors & receivers

b. Laboratory air compressors & receivers

c. Dental air compressors & receivers

d. Vacuum pumps & receivers

e. Hot water heaters, accumulator, & circulating pump

f. Fire, sump, & jockey pumps

g. Water treatment equipment 6 Do plumbing fixture numbers agree with those provided in contract specifications?

7 Have correct plumbing fixtures been located where required?

8 Has adequate wall space been provided for piping to serve wall-hung fixtures and back-to-back fixtures?

9 Has location, size, and invert or centerline elevations of sanitary and storm sewers, water and fuel gas lines been coordinated with civil/sanitary engineer?

10 Do "P" numbers provided for plumbing fixtures on drawings match those indicated in specifications?

11 Have piping and fixture locations been coordinated with architectural and structural drawings?

12 Has freeze protection been considered for water piping?

13 Are floor drains correctly located and sized?

14 Are roof drains correctly located and sized?

15 Has location and number of cylinders of nitrous oxide manifold been indicated?

16 Has location and number of cylinders of inside oxygen manifold been indicated?

17 Has exterior oxygen storage pad been indicated?

18 Has location of medical gas alarm panels been shown?

19 Have pressure failure switches for oxygen, nitrous oxide, vacuum, and compressed air systems been indicated and coordinated with electrical?

20 Are fuel oil tanks for emergency generators provided?

21 Have balancing valves been provided in the domestic hot water system?

22 Are emergency eye wash/showers provided where chemicals and other hazardous materials are handled?

23 Have room names and numbers been provided for floor plans?

24 Have floor numbers, floor heights, and plumbing fixture numbers been shown on all riser diagrams?

25 Have adequate number of isolation shut-off valves been provided for the following piping systems?

a. Water

b. Fuel Gas

c. Medical Gases

26 Are water heaters that serve patients and staff protected with temperature relief valves to limit discharge to 130 degrees F?

27 Have backflow prevention valves been installed in potable and non-potable water distribution systems

28 Are acid waste and vent piping and neutralization/dilution tanks necessary?

29 Are all plumbing items provided in specifications?

30 Has type, speed, horsepower, and capacity of pumps and compressors been provided on drawings?

31 Have necessary details been provided?

32 Have riser diagrams been provided for the following systems?

a. Soil, waste, & vent

b. Cold water

c. Hot water & return

d. Reagent grade water

e. Oxygen

f. Medical air

g. Vacuum

h. Dental air

i. Oral evacuation

j. Shop air

k. Fuel gas

l. Nitrous oxide

m. Nitrogen

n. Roof drainage

33 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

4 Have smoke and fire partitions been indicated on drawings?

5 Have fire densities been indicated on drawings 6 Have fire supply lines and fire standpipes been indicated?

7 Are shut-off valves and drains provided at base of fire standpipes?

8 Are all fire protection items provided in specifications?

9 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of this sheet.

a. Sanitary sewerage

b. Storm Drainage

c. Water

d. Irrigation

e. Fuel Gas

f. Water treatment

g. Sewage treatment

h. Water storage

i. Cathodic protection 5 Are sanitary drawings coordinated with plumbing, electrical site, steam site, and landscape drawings?

6 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines

STEAM DISTRIBUTION REVIEWS

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review. These are available on Internet:

http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4) (Available in AutoCAD 2000 Format)

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (formerly Construction Standards) (H-18-3) (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

5. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA

6. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues)

8. A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (PG-18-15)

9. TECHNICAL SUMMARIES (The summaries of HVAC design requirements for special and critical areas)

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

STEAM DISTRIBUTION REVIEW

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

been met? List omissions.

2 Does A/E have latest VA Master Specifications?

3 Does A/E have latest VA Standard Details?

4 Does A/E have latest VA Design Manual?

5 Does A/E have access to Corps of Engineers Concrete Shallow

Trench Details?

6. Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

2 Life cycle cost method complies with NIST Handbook 135?

3 Acceptable responses to previous comments?

4. Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

2 System design complies with Outside Steam Distribution Design Manual.

3 Steam and condensate load calculations acceptable?

4 Pipe sizing calculations acceptable?

5 Plan view and sections of tunnels or manholes show adequate space for maintenance access?

6 Manholes properly ventilated?

7 Manholes properly drained?

8 Piping in manholes arranged to allow thermal expansion without overstress?

9 System layout drawings show all other underground systems within 20 feet of new system.

10 Acceptable responses to previous comments?

11 Coordination with other disciplines 12 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

2 System Design complies with VA Outside Steam Distribution Design Manual.

3 Are calculations complete including pipe and equipment sizing, steam traps, thermal expansion, pipe stress?

4 Are Master Specs to be utilized of current issue?

5 Is all pipe stress within ASME B31.1 limits?

6 Do expansion joint movement requirements include safety factor?

7 Has adequate clearance been shown for maintenance access in manholes and tunnels?

8 Have steam lines been shown in profile with proper slope and drip traps?

9 Have warm-up bypasses been provided for all steam main gate valves?

10 Have drip pockets and steam traps been provided ahead of all steam main gate valves?

11 Acceptable responses to previous comments?

12 Coordination with other disciplines 13 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

/NO

COR

YES

/NO

1 Have A/E Submission Requirements (PG-18-15) for the review

2 Acceptable responses to previous comments?

3 Have any major steam lines been relocated since last review?

This would require a revised stress analysis.

4 Are all valves, steam traps, and expansion joints accessible for maintenance?

5 Do structural and architectural drawings show complete details of manhole, tunnel, or trench construction?

6 Are locations of all pipe hangers and supports shown and types of hangers identified?

7 Are structural supports for pipe anchors and pipe supports in tunnels, manholes and trenches shown?

8 Are pipe anchors detailed for tunnels, trenches, manholes?

9 Coordination with other disciplines 10 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide

SITE & LANDSCAPE REVIEWS

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review.

These are available on the CFM Internet Web site: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

1. MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)

2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (formerly Construction Standards) (H- 18-3) (Policies defining the minimum level of excellence in the design of VA facilities)

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4) AND CAD STANDARDS

4. DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)

5. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12) (Graphic information on specific programs in the design development of VA

6. BARRIER FREE DESIGN GUIDE (PG-18-13)

7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A/E SUBMISSIONS (PG-18-15)

8. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GUIDANCE (PG-18-17)

9. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE (D-7545)

10. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (H-7545)

11. A/E QUALITY ALERTS (These alerts are issued to guard against common and repeat design errors)

12. DESIGN ALERTS (These alerts are issued on a regular basis for design and construction related issues) http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

A/E REVIEWED BY _______________________________________________

SITE REVIEW

/NO

COR

YES/

NO

1 COMPLIANCE WITH A/E SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

(PG-18-15)

2 ANALYSIS OF THE SITE (Narrative and graphic format) - Does analysis show relation to:

a. Adjacent facilities and surrounding community

b. Mass transit routes

c. Utilities (water, sewer, gas, telephone, electric, fire alarm)

d. On and off site restrictions

e. Zoning ordinances

f. Easements

g. Aircraft flight patterns

h. Fire access

i. Flood plains and wetlands

j. Soil conditions

k. Access roads and surrounding roadway improvements

l. Any historic, architectural, archaeological, and/or cultural aspects of the site and its surroundings identified in environmental or historic preservation studies, documents, or agreements

m. Accessibility for exiting structures

n. Hazardous waste data

3 CIRCULATION STUDY - Do drawings show:

a. Ingress/egress by pedestrians, cars, trucks, emergency vehicles, and mass transit…