Appendix_C_-_P100_2017.pdf

PBS-P100

Facilities Standards for the

Public Buildings Service Issued April 2017

General Services Administration

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 12

CHAPTER 1 • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 13

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE FACILITIES STANDARDS 13

1.2 APPLICATION OF THE P100 13

1.2.1 REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 13

1.2.2 LEASE CONSTRUCTION WITH GOVERNMENT OPTION TO PURCHASE (DESIGN EXCELLENCE IN LEASING) 14

1.2.3 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS 14

1.2.4 DEVIATIONS FROM P100 14

1.3 FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS 15

1.3.1 PUBLIC BUILDINGS AMENDMENTS OF 1988 15

1.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15

1.3.3 ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 15

1.3.4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 15

1.3.5 ACCESSIBILITY 16

1.3.6 THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD (ABAAS) 16

1.3.7 ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC ENTRANCES 16

1.3.8 ACCESSIBILITY IN FEDERAL COURTHOUSES 16

1.3.9 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS 16

1.3.10 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD ACT 16

1.3.11 BUY AMERICAN ACT 16

1.4 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CODES AND STANDARDS 17

1.4.1 CONFLICTS BETWEEN CODES OR STANDARDS AND GSA REQUIREMENTS 17

1.4.2 ICC INTERNATIONAL CODES 17

1.4.3 NFPA LIFE SAFETY CODE 17

1.4.4 NFPA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 17

1.4.5 NATIONAL STANDARDS 17

1.5 STATE AND LOCAL CODES 17

1.5.1 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION AND REVIEW 18

1.5.2 ZONING AND RELATED ISSUES 18

1.5.3 DESIGN REVIEW FOR CODE COMPLIANCE 19

1.5.4 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS 19

1.6 PROGRAM-SPECIFIC GUIDES AND STANDARDS 19

1.6.1 FEDERAL COURTHOUSES 19

1.6.2 LAND PORTS OF ENTRY 19

1.6.3 CHILD CARE CENTERS 19

1.6.4 SECURITY 20

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1.6.5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 20

1.6.6 FIRST IMPRESSIONS 20

1.6.7 OTHER GUIDES 21

1.7 SUSTAINABILITY 21

1.7.1 KEY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS 22

1.7.2 LEED CERTIFICATION 23

1.7.3 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 24

1.7.4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE FEDERAL BUILDINGS 25

1.8 ENERGY USE TARGETS 26

1.8.1 MAJOR RENOVATIONS 26

1.8.2 ENERGY USE INTENSITIES DESIGN MAXIMUMS 26

1.9 SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK REDUCTION 26

1.9.1 LOSS CATEGORIES 27

1.9.2 SPECIAL EXPOSURES 27

1.9.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 27

1.9.4 SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 28

1.10 METHODOLOGIES 29

1.10.1 SPACE MEASUREMENT AND BUILDING EFFICIENCY 29

1.10.2 WORKPLACE TOOLS AND PROCESSES 30

1.10.3 RESILIENCE -MANAGEMENT OF CLIMATE-RELATED AND EXTREME WEATHER RISKS 33

1.10.4 INDOOR FIRING RANGES 34

1.10.5 SMART BUILDINGS 34

CHAPTER 2 • URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN 35

2.1 URBAN PLANNING AND PUBLIC USE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 35

2.2 URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 38

2.2.1 SUSTAINABLE LOCATIONS 38

2.2.2 COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PROCESS 42

2.2.3 DESIGN FOR PUBLIC USE 43

2.3 URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN, AND SITE PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS 45

2.3.1 PROCESS CRITERIA 45

2.3.2 DESIGN CRITERIA 45

2.4 LANDSCAPE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 48

2.5 LANDSCAPE PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS 51

2.5.1 EXAMPLES OF FEDERAL DESIGN CRITERIA 51

2.5.2 MANAGING EXISTING SITE VEGETATION 51

2.5.3 SITE SOILS 52

2.5.4 PARKING FIELDS 52

2.5.5 POLLINATORS 53

2.5.6 SITES CERTIFICATION 56

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CHAPTER 3 • ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN 57

3.1 ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 57

3.2 BUILDING ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 62

3.2.1 NATURAL HAZARDS 62

3.2.2 SERVICEABILITY 63

3.2.3 WATER PENETRATION RESISTANCE 64

3.2.4 MOISTURE AND CONDENSATE CONTROL 67

3.2.5 AIR TIGHTNESS 67

3.2.6 THERMAL PERFORMANCE 68

3.3.7 BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING 68

3.2.8 ACOUSTIC CONTROL 69

3.2.9 ENCLOSURE SERVICE LIFE 69

3.3 PRESCRIPTIVE ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 70

3.3.1 MOISTURE CONTROL 70

3.3.2 BELOW GRADE SYSTEMS 70

3.3.3 SUBSTRUCTURE 70

3.3.4 WALL SYSTEMS 70

3.3.5 MASONRY AND CONCRETE MATERIALS 72

3.3.6 FENESTRATION SYSTEMS 72

3.3.7 ROOF SYSTEMS 73

3.3.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE 75

3.3.9 SUN CONTROL DEVICES 75

3.3.10 WINDOW CLEANING 75

3.3.11 PROVIDING ACCESS TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN ATRIUMS 76

3.3.12 SUSPENDED ACCESS TO ELEVATED LOCATIONS 76

3.4 INTERIOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 80

3.5 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIOR FINISHES PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 100

3.5.1 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS 100

3.5.2 INTERIOR FINISHES AND MATERIALS 107

3.5.3 ACOUSTICS 114

3.5.4 FIRE PERFORMANCE AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT 117

3.5.5 CORNERSTONE 117

3.5.6 REGISTRY OF DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS 118

3.5.7 PROMOTE THE USE OF STAIRS 118

3.5.8 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION 118

3.5.9 FAMILY RESTROOMS 120

3.5.10 LACTATION ROOMS 121

3.5.11 BIRD SAFE BUILDING DESIGN 122

3.6 WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 123

3.7 WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 126

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3.7.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN STRATEGIES 126

3.7.2 SPACE EFFICIENCY 128

3.7.3 TECHNOLOGY 129

3.7.4 HEALTH AND COMFORT: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 129

3.7.5 HEALTH AND COMFORT: ERGONOMICS 131

3.7.6 FLEXIBILITY/EFFICIENCY 131

3.7.7 WORKPLACE IMAGE 133

CHAPTER 4 • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 134

4.1 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 134

4.2 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 135

4.2.1 LIVE LOAD 135

4.2.2 NATURAL HAZARD 135

4.3 PRESCRIPTIVE STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS 137

4.3.1 INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND METHODS 137

4.3.2 IBC FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF NEW BUILDINGS 137

4.3.3 ISC SECURITY STANDARDS 137

4.3.4 DESIGN METHODS 137

4.3.5 STRUCTURAL LOADS 138

4.3.6 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS 138

4.3.7 ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HISTORIC STRUCTURES 138

4.3.8 SEISMIC UPGRADING 138

4.3.9 SEISMIC INSTRUMENTATION 139

4.4 PHYSICAL SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 140

4.5 PHYSICAL SECURITY PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 141

4.6 PRESCRIPTIVE PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 141

CHAPTER 5 • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 143

5.1 MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 143

5.2 MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 147

5.2.1 TEMPERATURE 147

5.2.2 HUMIDITY CONTROL 147

5.2.3 AIR MOVEMENT 148

5.2.4 PRESSURE 148

5.2.5 VENTILATION 149

5.2.6 FILTRATION 150

5.2.7 HVAC NOISE CONTROL 150

5.2.8 HVAC OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY 151

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5.2.9 ENERGY PERFORMANCE 151

5.3 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS 152

5.3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA 152

5.3.2 HVAC SYSTEMS 154

5.3.3 HVAC COMPONENTS 159

5.3.4 AIR DISTRIBUTION 161

5.3.5 WATER TREATMENT 162

5.3.6 PLUMBING FIXTURES 163

5.3.7 OPERABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY 165

5.3.8 ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HISTORIC STRUCTURES 166

5.4 WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 168

5.5 WHOLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 169

5.5.1 ENERGY PERFORMANCE 169

CHAPTER 6 • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 170

6.1 LIGHTING PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 170

6.2 LIGHTING PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES 174

6.2.1 LIGHTING QUALITY 174

6.2.2 LIGHTING QUANTITY 175

6.2.3 ENERGY USE 176

6.2.4 POWER QUALITY 177

6.2.5 MAINTENANCE 177

6.2.6 SERVICE LIFE 178

6.3 LIGHTING PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS 178

6.3.1 INDOOR LIGHTING AND DAYLIGHTING CRITERIA 178

6.3.2 LOAD CRITERIA 180

6.3.3 SECURITY LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS, AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING 181

6.3.4 SPECIFIC LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS 182

6.4 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT 183

6.5 PRESCRIPTIVE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS 187

6.5.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 187

6.5.2 CODES, STANDARDS, AND GUIDELINES 188

6.5.3 UTILITY COORDINATION 192

6.5.4 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES 196

6.5.5 SPACE CONDITIONS 198

6.5.6 SECONDARY BRANCH POWER DISTRIBUTION 200

6.5.7 BRANCH WIRING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 202

6.5.8 VOICE AND DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 207

6.5.9 EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS 207

6.5.10 CLEAN POWER SYSTEMS 210

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6.5.11 GROUNDING SYSTEMS 213

6.5.12 SAFETY SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL PROTECTION 214

6.5.13 ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HISTORIC STRUCTURES 215

6.5.14 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS 216

6.5.15 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 218

CHAPTER 7 ∙ FIRE PROTECTION 220

7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 220

7.1.1 SCOPE 220

7.1.2 APPLICABILITY 220

7.1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES 220

7.2 REFERENCES 222

7.3 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 222

7.3.1 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS 222

7.3.2 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 222

7.3.3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS 222

7.4 MEANS OF EGRESS 222

7.4.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 223

7.4.2 EVACUATION ROUTE SIGNAGE 223

7.4.3 EXIT STAIR PATH MARKINGS AND STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE 223

7.4.4 OCCUPANT LOAD FACTORS 224

7.5 INTERIOR FINISHES 224

7.6 FIRE ALARM AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 224

7.6.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES 226

7.6.2 WATERFLOW SWITCHES 226

7.6.3 SMOKE DETECTORS 226

7.6.4 AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES 227

7.6.5 VISIBLE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES 227

7.6.6 OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION 228

7.6.7 FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION STRATEGIES FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS 228

7.6.8 SURVIVABILITY 228

7.6.9 FIRE COMMAND CENTER 229

7.6.10 ANNUNCIATOR 229

7.7 WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION 229

7.7.1 FIRE PUMPS 230

7.7.2 PRESSURE MAINTENANCE PUMP (JOCKEY PUMP) 230

7.7.3 FIRE HYDRANTS 230

7.7.4 POST INDICATOR VALVE 230

7.8 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS 230

7.8.1 TYPES OF SPRINKLERS 232

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7.8.2 SPRINKLER PIPING 232

7.8.3 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE OR ISOLATED FACILITIES 232

7.8.4 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS 233

7.8.5 STANDPIPES 233

7.8.6 FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE OUTLETS 233

7.9 NON-WATER-BASED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 234

7.9.1 WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 234

7.9.2 DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 234

7.9.3 CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 234

7.9.4 CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 234

7.9.5 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND CABINETS 234

7.10 ELEVATOR SYSTEMS 234

7.10.1 FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATORS 235

7.10.2 OCCUPANT EVACUATION ELEVATORS 236

7.11 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 237

7.11.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 237

7.11.2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT ROOMS 237

7.11.3 PLACES OF CONFINEMENT (HOLDING AREAS) 238

7.11.4 ATRIUMS 238

7.11.5 COOLING TOWERS 239

7.11.6 RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UNITS 239

7.11.7 CHEMICAL LABORATORIES 239

7.11.8 RECORD STORAGE FACILITIES 240

7.11.9 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS 240

7.11.10 COMPACT STORAGE MODULES 240

7.12 REQUIRED DESIGN GUIDES AND MANUALS 240

7.12.1 U.S. COURT FACILITIES 240

7.12.2 U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE SPACE 240

7.12.3 LAND PORT OF ENTRY FACILITIES 240

7.12.4 GSA CHILD CARE CENTERS 241

7.13 HISTORIC STRUCTURES 241

7.13.1 RESPONSIBILITY 241

7.13.2 IMPACT ON HISTORIC FABRIC 241

7.13.3 FIRE PROTECTION ALTERNATIVES FOR CONSIDERATION 241

7.14 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 242

7.15 PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN 243

7.16 COMMISSIONING FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 244

CHAPTER 8 ∙ DESIGN STANDARDS FOR U.S. COURT FACILITIES 246

8.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 246

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8.2 DESIGN GUIDANCE 246

8.2.1 U.S. COURTS DESIGN GUIDE (USCDG) 246

8.2.2 U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE CRITERIA 246

8.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 247

8.3.1 PLANNING FOR FUTURE REQUIREMENTS 247

8.3.2 PLANNING FOR ACCESSIBILITY 247

8.3.3 INFRASTRUCTURE 248

8.3.4 ACOUSTIC PLANNING REQUIREMENTS 248

8.3.5 ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN 250

8.3.6 BUILDING ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS 250

8.3.7 FLOOR SYSTEMS 251

8.3.8 INTERIOR WALL SYSTEMS 251

8.3.9 CEILING SYSTEMS 251

8.3.10 OFFICE AND CONFERENCE SPACES 251

8.3.11 COURTROOMS 252

8.3.12 PUBLIC SPACES 252

8.3.13 DETAINEE AREAS 252

8.3.14 FIXED AND MOVABLE FURNITURE 252

8.3.15 SIGNAGE AND GRAPHICS 255

8.3.16 IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION SIGNAGE 255

8.3.17 DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE 255

8.3.18 REGULATORY/SECURITY SIGNAGE 255

8.4 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 255

8.4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 256

8.4.2 OTHER STRUCTURAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 256

8.5 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 256

8.5.1 SYSTEM SELECTION AND DESIGN 257

8.6 FIRE PROTECTION AND SECURITY SYSTEMS 260

8.7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 261

8.7.1 SPARE CAPACITY 261

8.7.2 NUMBER OF OUTLETS 261

8.7.3 GROUNDING 268

8.7.4 ISOLATED GROUND CIRCUITS 268

8.7.5 BELOW-FLOOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 268

8.7.6 EMERGENCY AND UPS POWER SYSTEMS 268

8.7.7 SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION 268

8.7.8 EXTERIOR CONNECTION 268

8.7.9 COORDINATION WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM DESIGN 269

8.7.10 LIGHTING SYSTEMS 269

8.7.11 AUDIOVISUAL REQUIREMENTS IN U.S. COURT FACILITIES 270

8.8 SECURITY DESIGN: AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 270

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8.8.1 BATTERY BACKUP 271

APPENDIX SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, RESOURCES, AND SUMMARY OF CHANGES 272

A.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 272

DRAWINGS 272

BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL 274

SPECIFICATIONS 275

TURNOVER DOCUMENTS 275

DESIGN NARRATIVES AND CALCULATIONS 276

INTEGRATED DESIGN REVIEW 277

ENERGY ANALYSIS 277

COST MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS 277

A.2 PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS MATRICES 280

A.3 NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION 283

PEER REVIEW 283

DESIGN PROCESS DEFINITIONS 284

SITE ANALYSIS AND PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS 287

FINAL CONCEPT 289

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 295

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 306

A.4 ALTERATION PROJECTS 314

DESIGN PROCESS DEFINITIONS 316

CONCEPT 316

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 320

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 325

A.5 SURVEYS AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS 331

SITE SURVEY 331

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND ENGINEERING REPORT 332

GEOLOGIC HAZARD REPORT 334

A.6 GSA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SUBMISSION 335

A.7 ENERGY ANALYSIS INPUT AND OUTPUT 335

PROCEDURES 336

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 336

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 336

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 337

B.1 REFERENCES 338

LIST OF REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS AND WEB SITES 338

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 338

CHAPTER 2 SITE ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPING 341

CHAPTER 3 SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING AND DESIGN 341

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CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 343

CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 344

CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 345

CHAPTER 7 FIRE PROTECTION 346

B.2 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 348

C.1 SUMMARY OF CHANGES FOR P100 2017 VERSION 353

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Introduction

About the P100

The Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service establishes design standards and criteria for new buildings, repairs and alterations, modernizations, lease construction buildings with government option to purchase (Design Excellence in Leasing), and work in historic structures for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This document contains both performance based standards and prescriptive requirements to be used in the programming, design, and documentation of GSA buildings.

Introduction Through its Public Buildings Service (PBS), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) designs, constructs, and operates federal civilian buildings. PBS provides workspace to 1.1 million federal employees, primarily with courthouses, land ports of entry, and federal office buildings. It ranks among the largest holders of real estate in the United States.

The PBS-P100, "Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service," is GSA's mandatory facilities standard. It applies to design and construction of new federal facilities, major repairs and alterations of existing buildings, and lease construction facilities that GSA intends to own or has the option to own (Design Excellence in Leasing). P100 users span the entire spectrum of building professional disciplines, and the P100 informs and regulates decisions made throughout a project's life.

This edition of the P100 updates the document's substantial transformation from a prescriptive standard to one that contains both performance-based and prescriptive requirements. A large portion of the standard specifies levels of performance, which allows a design team and GSA's other professional partners to identify and implement the best strategies to meet those goals.

Four levels of performance are defined throughout the P100 in matrices, in which "baseline" performance (plus all prescriptive requirements) is the lowest permissible level, and it is generally commensurate with the standards of the P100 published in 2010. The three higher-performance levels are more rigorous and voluntary. Each project may implement any combination of performance levels, in order to prioritize performance opportunities that stem from climate, site, program, mandates, and other conditions. Metrics will validate performance goals at various phases of design and construction through total building commissioning.

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Chapter 1 – General Requirements

CHAPTER 1 • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The design team must review compliance with the building program at each stage of the project, as required in Appendix A, to ensure that the requirements of the program, the P100, and relevant codes and standards have been met and to guard against unplanned expansion of the program because of design and engineering choices.

All prospectus-level projects are required to follow the Design Excellence Policies and Procedures found on the PBS/Design and Construction web page. www.gsa.gov/designexcellence

1.1 Purpose of the Facilities

Standards The Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service PBS-P100 (known as the P100) establishes design standards and criteria for new buildings, repairs and alterations, and modernizations for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA). This document also applies to lease construction with government option-to-purchase buildings (Design Excellence in Leasing). This document contains policy and technical criteria to be used in the programming, design, construction, measurement & verification, and documentation of GSA facilities.

The P100 is a mandatory standard. It is not a guideline, textbook, handbook, training manual, nor substitute for technical competence. The P100 represents the current state of practice in designing facilities to meet GSA’s commitments, maximize the efficiency of business processes, and comply with the requirements of law.

The P100 must be used in conjunction with the governing standards referenced in this document, as well as the building program for each project. If conflicts exist between the facilities standards and a specific program and project requirements, contact the Office of Design and Construction for resolution.

1.2 Application of the P100

The P100 applies to all new construction projects. New construction includes additions and annexes to existing facilities. In addition, this section describes how to apply the P100 to projects for repair and alterations, modernizations, and lease construction with Government option to purchase.

1.2.1 Repairs & Alterations

Repairs & Alterations (R&A) are improvements made to existing facilities. Generally, building systems need only be upgraded to correct deficiencies identified by GSA, unless the entire building is being renovated. All new work is required to meet the applicable national codes and standards adopted by GSA. If a major portion of the building is being renovated, the specific codes must be evaluated to determine if the entire building must be brought into

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http://www.gsa.gov/designexcellence compliance with the code. Any questions or concerns must be discussed with the GSA project manager.

The requirements of the P100 apply to renovations and alterations to the extent those renovations and alterations are identified in the approved and funded project prospectus. All items within the designer’s scope of work must be designed in accordance with the P100. The designer must clarify ambiguities in writing before beginning the design.

1.2.2 Lease Construction with

Government Option to Purchase (Design Excellence in Leasing)

Lease construction is new construction of a facility for Government use required by GSA’s formal Request for Lease Proposals (RLP).

In lease construction where GSA’s formal RLP has an option for GSA to purchase the building at a future date, the requirements of the P100 may be considered for inclusion in the RLP on a case by case basis. In addition to the GSA-adopted nationally recognized codes and requirements, State and local government codes apply. If a conflict exists between applicable State and local government codes and the GSA requirements, the developer must identify these conflicts in writing and request a resolution from the GSA contracting officer.

1.2.3 Tenant Improvements

Tenant improvements are defined in the GSA Pricing Desk Guide at https://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/Pricing_Desk _Guide_4th_Edition.pdf

1.2.4 Deviations from P100

1.2.4.1 Waivers

Most deviations from the P100 require an approved waiver. Waivers must be requested in writing by the regional commissioners and approved by the Office of Design and Construction before the concept submission is presented. Waivers must be processed through the responsible regional program coordinator in the Office of Design and Construction. The following deviations utilize other processes:

o The Fire Protection Program Office does not issue waivers for addressing identified fire protection risk conditions. However, the Fire Protection Program Office will consider proposed alternatives in accordance with Section 1.2.4.2.

o Waivers or modifications from the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) must be approved by the Commissioner of PBS. The ABAAS process is explained in the "National Accessibility Program - Standards, Policies and Procedures", Chapter 6.

Please see https://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaI d/125178/fileName/National_Accessibil ity_Program_Standards_Policies_and_P rocedures_2.action.

o Metric Waivers, see GSA Order, GSA Metric Program, for guidance.

1.2.4.2 Alternative and Equivalent

Compliance GSA encourages the development of new and innovative building systems. The provisions of this document are not intended to prohibit the use of alternative systems, methods, or devices not specifically addressed by the P100. The use of alternative systems, methods, or devices is permitted to meet the intent of the prescribed

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All proposed alternatives must be accomplished within the project budget and schedule. The approved alternative will be recognized as being an equivalent design solution and compliant with the P100. The use of an alternative and equivalent compliance method is not to be considered a waiver.

1.3 Federal Laws, Regulations, and Standards The following are Federal laws, regulations, and standards applicable to all projects.

The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312, require that each building constructed or altered by GSA or any other Federal agency must, to the maximum extent feasible, comply with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other applicable nationally recognized codes.

1.3.1 Public Buildings Amendments of

The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312, require that each building constructed or altered by GSA or any other Federal agency must, to the maximum extent feasible, comply with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other applicable nationally recognized codes.

1.3.2 Environmental Protection

In addition to building-specific codes, all projects must comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. Federal regulations are found typically, but not exclusively, in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Protection of Environment, and Executive Order 13693:

Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. In matters of environmental compliance, GSA’s policy is voluntary conformity to certain State and local code requirements even when permitting or approvals from local regulators are not required. Confer with the regional environmental coordinator for specific applicability.

1.3.3 Energy and Sustainable Design

Legislation directed toward energy efficiency and sustainability continues to increase.

Laws, regulations, and Executive Orders affecting the design and operation of Federal buildings include:

● Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

● Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007)

● Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)

● Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings (Guiding Principles)

For information on the implementation of sustainable design and energy, see Section 1.7, Sustainability.

1.3.4 Historic Preservation

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 mandates that Federal agencies use

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historic properties to the greatest extent possible and strive to rehabilitate them in a manner that preserves their architectural character, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

(36 CFR 67).

1.3.5 Accessibility

GSA policy is to make all Federal buildings accessible without the use of special facilities for persons with disabilities. The intent of this policy is to use standard building products set at prescribed heights and with prescribed maneuvering clearances to allow easy access by disabled employees and visitors. Building elements designated specifically for use by persons with disabilities should be kept to a minimum.

1.3.6 The Architectural Barriers Act

Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

ABAAS is mandatory for all GSA projects. If local accessibility standards exist, the A/E must follow the most stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

The criteria of these standards must be considered a minimum in providing access for persons with disabilities. Dimensions that are not stated as “maximum” or “minimum” are absolute. All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points.

1.3.7 Accessible Public Entrances

All public entrances provided in accordance with Paragraph F206.4.1 (Public Entrances) of the ABAAS must have at least one entrance door complying with Section 404.3 (Automatic and Power-Assisted Doors and Gates) of the ABAAS.

Where an accessible public entrance has a vestibule with exterior and interior entrance doors, at least one exterior door and one interior door must comply with Section 404.3.

1.3.8 Accessibility in Federal

Courthouses

Please refer to Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities, Section 8.2, Planning for Accessibility, and Table 8.1, Accessibility Requirements.

1.3.9 Occupational Safety and Health

Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not directly regulate facility design; however, the construction, operation, and occupation of facilities must comply with OSHA regulations. The A/E must ensure that facilities can be constructed in a manner compliant with 29 CFR 1926; the design must anticipate facility operations and maintenance and ensure they can be performed in compliance with 29 CFR 1910; and must not subject building occupants to conditions in violation of 29 CFR 1910.

1.3.10 Randolph-Sheppard Act

The Randolph-Sheppard Act provides qualified blind persons the opportunity to operate businesses on Federal, State, or other property.

The A/E must coordinate design with the vending facility operators to meet the needs of vendors covered by the act.

1.3.11 Buy American Act

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Only domestic construction materials shall be specified in construction contracts performed in the United States except when a waiver to the Buy American Act is granted.

1.4 Nationally Recognized

Codes and Standards For all design and construction work performed on Federal buildings by GSA or those functions under GSA’s construction authority, GSA has adopted the technical requirements of the nationally recognized codes and standards referred to in this subsection. The technical requirements of these codes and standards are supplemented by mandates of Federal laws and executive orders, as well as GSA and other Federal agency criteria. The latest edition of these codes and standards, in effect at the time of design contract award, must be used throughout design and construction of the project.

1.4.1 Conflicts between Codes or

Standards and GSA Requirements

To ensure flexibility, GSA’s policy is to make maximum use of equivalency clauses in all codes and standards. If a conflict exists between GSA requirements and the GSA-adopted codes or standards, the GSA requirements take precedence. All such conflicts must be brought to the attention of the GSA project manager as appropriate for resolution.

1.4.2 ICC International Codes

GSA has adopted the technical requirements of the International Codes, or I-Codes published by the International Code Council (ICC), except as noted below. The ICC I-Codes are available through http://www.iccsafe.org/.

1.4.3 NFPA Life Safety Code

GSA has adopted the technical egress requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), in lieu of the technical egress requirements of the International Building Code (IBC). The Life Safety Code is available through http://www.nfpa.org/.

1.4.4 NFPA National Electrical Code

GSA has adopted the technical electrical requirements of the NFPA, National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). The National Electrical Code is available through http://www.nfpa.org/.

1.4.5 National Standards

Organizations writing voluntary national standards, including NFPA, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), publish standards on health, safety, welfare, and security that are recognized by GSA in various chapters of the P100. Consistent with GSA’s long-standing policy to comply with nationally recognized standards to the extent practicable, these standards must be used as indicated in the P100.

The latest edition of the nationally recognized standards herein, in effect at the time of design contract award, must be used during design and construction.

1.5 State and Local Codes

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http://www.iccsafe.org/ http://www.nfpa.org/ http://www.nfpa.org/

Facilities built on Federal property are exempt from State and local building codes. GSA recognizes that the national building codes are typically the foundation of State and local building codes, and that State and local codes represent important regional interests and conditions. It is GSA’s policy to comply with State and local building codes to the maximum extent practicable; however, GSA has the final authority to accept or reject any recommendation from State and/or local government officials.

1.5.1 State and Local Government

Consultation and Review

The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312, direct that each building constructed or altered by GSA shall be constructed or altered only after consideration of all design requirements (except procedural requirements) of state or local governments, which would apply to the building if it were not a building constructed by a Federal agency. This includes zoning as well as laws related to landscape, open space, building massing and orientation, and aesthetic considerations. In order to meet these requirements, GSA will consult in a timely manner with appropriate local officials in preparing plans for the building.

The GSA project manager must provide the appropriate State and/or local government officials the opportunity to review the project for compatibility with local planning, design objectives, and zoning compliance. Local reviews must occur early in project development so that the design can easily respond to appropriate recommendations. These reviews include, but are not limited to, the review of drawings and specifications, making recommendations for compliance with local regulations, compatibility with local planning goals, and alignment with first responder requirements. The GSA project manager must inform State and local government officials that GSA and its contractors are not allowed to pay any fee for any actions taken by the State and/or local government officials in connection with local reviews or inspections. GSA will review all recommendations made by State and local government officials. Each recommendation will be carefully considered based on adequacy, cost, and nationally accepted practice. GSA has the final authority to accept or reject any recommendation from State and/or local government officials. The GSA project manager will maintain a record of all recommendations and comments from State and local government officials for the duration of the project.

The above requirements are also directed by the Federal Urban Land Use Act of 1949 (40 USC Sect 901-905) and Executive Orders 12072 and 13693.

1.5.2 Zoning and Related Issues

The A/E team must offer local officials timely opportunity to review and comment on the GSA project plans for compatibility with local plans, zoning, and design guide-lines. Local review must be done in coordination with the project design schedule. If local officials choose not to review the design concept, the project manager must document this in the project file.

By law, the A/E must incorporate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) record of decision (ROD) requirements in the design documents.

Local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that have a direct impact on off-site terrain or infrastructure.

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1.5.3 Design Review for Code

Compliance

The GSA project manager must provide the appropriate State and/or local government officials the opportunity to review the design for building code compliance. The GSA project manager will officially forward design submissions to the appropriate local officials.

1.5.4 Construction Inspections

If State and local government officials elect to perform code compliance construction inspections, the GSA project manager must include provisions in both the A/E and construction contract for coordination of the work with local officials. State and local government officials do not have the authority to reject, accept, or make changes to the work, and their inspections are done only to assist GSA in achieving code compliance.

1.6 Program-Specific Guides

and Standards In addition to the P100, GSA and its customer agencies use a number of specific guides and standards that address program requirements.

Use of these guides is mandatory. In case of conflicts between the P100 and a specific building guide, the more stringent requirement will take precedence. If conflicts exist between the facilities standards and specific program and project requirements, contact the Office of

Design and Construction for clarification. The websites for these guides are listed in Appendix Section B1, References.

1.6.1 Federal Courthouses

The Office of Design and Construction provides guidance on all levels of development of courthouse projects between Congress, OMB, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUSC), and GSA and serves as a liaison for all courthouse projects. See Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities, for detailed descriptions of the publications listed below and their application.

● GSA Courthouse Visitor’s Guide, February 2003

● GSA Courthouse Project Handbook, August 2004

● U.S. Courts Design Guide

● U.S. Marshals Service Judicial Security Systems Requirements and Specifications, Volume 3, Publication 64, 2005

● U.S. Marshals Service Requirements and Specifications for Special Purpose and Support Space, Volume One: Architectural & Engineering, 2007; Volume Two:

Electronic Security & Hardware, 2007

1.6.2 Land Ports of Entry

The Office of Design and Construction provides guidance on the management of the border station program, including strategic planning, budgeting, benchmarking, and design guidance.

For more information reference:

● United States Land Port of Entry Design Guide, 2014

1.6.3 Child Care Centers

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Requirements for child care centers must be incorporated early in the design and planning process. The references below provide guidance on such topics as site design, emergency evacuation, food services, safety, security, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing:

● Child Care Center Design Guide (PBS- P140)

● Accreditation Criteria and Procedures of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

1.6.4 Security

Please see the following documents for more information on the security design requirements for Federal buildings:

● The Risk Management Process: An Interagency Security Committee Standard, August 2013.

1.6.5 Historic Preservation

Performance Requirements for projects affecting historic properties must be incorporated into design team qualification requirements, project scopes of work and construction contracts.

Design teams undertaking feasibility studies, repairs, alterations or new construction within or adjoining historic properties must include a historical architect, architectural conservator or preservation specialist, as applicable, who meets Department of Interior Professional Qualification Standards and GSA Qualification Requirements.

Projects affecting historic properties, including landscape modifications and infrastructure work involving ground disturbance, must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in accordance with GSA ADM 1020.3 Procedures for Historic

Properties, Chapter 4, as directed by GSA’s Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO).

The performance level to be met within the standards will be determined by the historical architect or preservation specialist, who must be integrally involved in the design and analysis of all alternatives affecting restoration or rehabilitation zones as defined in the Building Preservation Plan (BPP) or Historic Structure Report (HSR). The minimum standard treatment is rehabilitation with viable design alternatives that avoid adverse effects on historic spaces and materials. Each study and design submission must include a Section 106 Compliance Report documenting the development and analysis of preservation design alternatives in photographs, detail drawings and project descriptions explaining how the recommended solutions address preservation issues raised by the project. Designs must follow applicable GSA Technical Guidelines and requirements for historic buildings in P100 Chapters 3-7.

Contract documents for repair, cleaning, restoration or alteration of historic building materials must include GSA technical competency requirements for work requiring specialized skills required to meet preservation standards.

1.6.6 First Impressions

The First Impressions program extends the vision of Design Excellence into public lobbies of federal buildings. These are the areas which shape a visitor’s “first impression” of the federal government. Lobby security is critical part of these public spaces and visitors should be able to seamlessly navigate these areas without delay or confusion. The goal is to provide guidance for creating world-class lobbies. Five action points form the foundation of the First Impressions

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https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107491 https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm http://www.gsa.gov/portal/directive/d0/content/529565 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/directive/d0/content/529565 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107487 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107507 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107507 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107491 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107491 program. These action points are applicable across projects of all scopes and funding levels.

● Reduce Clutter- A place for everything and everything in its place.

● Consolidate Functions-Cluster amenities by function creating centrally located business centers.

● Unify Signage-A unified signage system is critical to access.

● Streamline Security- Security should not be intrusive or intimidating.

● Transform your image – The result of integrating architectural, graphic, security, and signage design.

See the First Impressions Program Guide for more information.

http://www.gsa.gov/firstimpressions/

1.6.7 Other Guides

● GSA National Business Space Assignment Policy

● GSA P120 Project Estimating Requirements

● Metric Design Guide (see GSA Order, GSA Metric Program, for guidance)

● GSA 3490.2 on Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information

● Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects

1.7 Sustainability

Sustainability is the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations. Sustainable design seeks to ensure that future generations are not disadvantaged by the depletion of natural or nonrenewable resources by the current generation. Sustainable designs follow an integrated, synergistic approach, in which all phases of the facility lifecycle are considered.

Following sustainable design principles improves building performance, promotes the health and comfort of building occupants, minimizes environmental impacts, and supports natural resource availability. The result must be an optimal synergy of cost, environmental, societal, and human benefits while meeting the mission and function of the intended facility or infrastructure. Subsequent chapters of the P100 include requirements and recommendations to meet these objectives.

The essential principles of sustainable design and development are:

● Optimize site potential

● Minimize nonrenewable energy consumption

● Protect and conserve water

● Use environmentally preferable products and materials

● Enhance indoor environmental quality, and

● Optimize operations and maintenance practices

These principles must serve as the basis for planning, programming, design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and disposal of all new facilities, major renovations, and existing building alterations. These principles must be applied as appropriate to every project scope.

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http://www.gsa.gov/firstimpressions/ major renovations of GSA buildings, as well as applicable work in existing GSA buildings, must comply with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings. Strategies to meet the Guiding Principles are included in each appropriate chapter of the P100. For the latest guidance on implementing the Guiding Principles see https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/20 16/03/02/2016-04563/guiding-principles-for-sustainable-federal-buildings.

1.7.1 Key Sustainable Products

In addition to meeting the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings, GSA must meet

Federal requirements to incorporate products into its projects products that are recovered content, biobased, non-ozone-depleting, non-toxic or less-toxic, energy-efficient, and water-efficient. To ensure overall compliance with these requirements, PBS has developed a list of ten "Key Sustainable Products" - five construction materials and five custodial products - used the most by PBS. These products will be the focus of special sustainability reporting and compliance efforts. The KSP standards for the five construction materials are listed below.

Product Sustainability Standard

Nylon carpet NSF 140 Gold certification and

≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content

Interior latex paint ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard)

Gypsum board Greenguard Gold certification

Acoustical ceiling tiles Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials and

Total recycled content ≥ 20% and

Recyclable in a closed loop process and

USDA Certified BioPreferred and

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available

Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix) ≥ 15% fly ash or

≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

Table 1.1 Key Sustainable Products

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1.7.2 LEED Certification

Through integrative design and application of sustainable design principles, all new construction projects and substantial renovations must achieve, at a minimum, a LEED Version 4 Gold rating through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the U.S. Green Building Council. GSA’s use of LEED is to measure and quantify building performance achievements in relation to our mandates and goals. Pursue LEED credits appropriate to the goals of GSA and to the type of project being designed.

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1.7.3 Sustainable Performance Requirements

Attribute Baseline Tier 1 High Performance

Tier 2 High Performance

Tier 3 High Performance

Measurement & Verification

Plans & Specs Calculations &

Analysis Design Construction

Energy

Energy Net-Zero

Designs must be Energy Net-Zero ready on a source energy basis with onsite renewables which are designated on the plan for future installation.

Designs must be Energy Net- Zero ready with 25% onsite renewables installed and the remainder designated on the plan for future installation.

Designs must be Energy Net- Zero ready with 50% onsite renewables installed and the remainder designated on the plan for future installation.

Designs must be Energy Net- Zero ready with 100% onsite renewables installed.

Y Y

Provide 90.1 Appendix G energy model and calculations for proposed and installed renewable energy.

Show a project is net 0 ready by providing a written narrative on how the energy-efficient building, on a source energy basis, achieves actual annual delivered energy less than or equal to the on-site and/or proposed renewable exported energy.

CX agent to confirm installed renewables supply the required power to meet the high performance tiers.

Water

Water Net-Zero Meet current policy including EISA sec. 438.

Designs must be Water Net- Zero ready with 50% potable water returned back to the original water source on site.

Designs must be Water Net- Zero ready with 75% potable water returned back to the original water source on site.

Designs must be Water Net- Zero with 100% potable water returned back to the original water source on site.

Y Y

Provide calculations for water use baseline. Show all methods of water conservation, reuse, and the amount of water returned back to the original water source.

Provide written narrative showing how water baseline is offset by proposed and installed water saving or reuse measures.

NA

High Performance Building Technologies

GSA Proving Ground Designs must incorporate one technology from the GPG Published Findings.

Designs must incorporate two technologies from the GPG

Published Findings.

Designs must incorporate four technologies from the GPG

Published Findings.

Designs must incorporate five technologies from the GPG

Published Findings.

Identify technologies utilized from the GPG.

Provide written narrative showing how the GPG technologies will be utilized.

CX agent to confirm GPG technologies are appropriately installed.

Construction Personnel

Green Credentialed No requirement

Specify that 30% of the contractor and subcontractor management be certified by a green builder program recognized in the LEED rating system.

Specify that 30% of contractor and subcontractor management and 15% of the tradespeople be certified by a green builder program recognized in the LEED rating system.

Specify that 30% of contractor and subcontractor management and 30% of the tradespeople be certified by a green builder program recognized in the LEED rating system.

Employ the LEED v4 rating system innovation and/or pilot credit

Provide list of certified managers and tradespeople and calculate the percentage of each on site.

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Net Zero Waste Based on the solid waste management policy, provide a written narrative supported by drawings to show: the building’s waste collection and storage locations by waste stream; methods to maximize waste reduction and reuse (through interior construction and design) and to collect, separate, and divert waste (reuse, recycle, compost, waste to energy); and locations within the building for the anticipated management and final collection points of the waste streams to maximize waste reduction and diversion. This applies to all non-C&D waste (excluding hazardous and medical waste).

Construction and Demolition Waste Divert at least 50% of total non‐hazardous construction and demolition (C&D) materials, by weight, from landfills. Report total diverted tons and landfilled tons figures at substantial completion. Waste diversion methods include reuse, recycling, scrap, and donation.

High Performance Building Technologies GSA’s Proving Ground (GPG) program began in 2011 as a means to evaluate the most effective high performance building technologies installed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In subsequent years, GPG has annually published a Request for Information, and selected 5-15 emerging technologies to install in test beds, where their real world performance can be evaluated. In this manner, GPG enables GSA to make sound investment decisions in next generation building technologies based on their real world performance.

Those technologies GPG has recommended for broad deployment have demonstrated cost effective real world performance, tenant and facility operator acceptance, and…