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Terminal Facilities Design Standard Version 2.2

August 30, 2024

Terminal Facilities Design Standard Issued on August 30, 2024 Page i Version 2.2 Terminal Facilities

TERMINAL FACILITIES DESIGN STANDARD

Approved By

Zane M. Edwards Lead, Terminal Facilities Execution

Design, Engineering, and Innovation

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CHANGE RECORD

Doc.

Version Date Process Owner/Ext. Description

1.0 03/31/21 Z. Edwards/(202)374-5570 Basic issue. This document supersedes the A/E Project

Manual, dated 12/15/16; TFDR-20-001, dated 08/24/20; and TFDR-20-002, dated 11/10/20.

1.1 12/31/21 Z. Edwards/(202)374-5570 Identify that the TFDS should be used, when possible, for modernize/sustain projects where an entire system is being replaced. Provide a link to the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instruction.

Major revision to Chapter 4, Civil Engineering and Chapter 8, Structural Engineering. In Paragraph 9.5, HVAC System Requirements, removed link to Federal energy code requirements. Revise Paragraph C.4.3, Structural Calculations.

2.0 08/01/22 Z. Edwards/(202)374-5570 Identify that the TFDS should be used, when possible, for modernize/sustain projects where an entire system is being replaced. Identify that an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, and Architect preparing any portion of the design document must be registered and licensed to practice within the state or territory of the project site. Clarify Energy and Sustainability guidance. Major revision to Chapter 4, Civil Engineering and Chapter 8, Structural Engineering. Add Chapter 5, Architectural Interiors. Revise Paragraph C.4.3, Structural Calculations. Changes are identified with a change bar in the outer margin of the page.

2.1 12/13/22 Z. Edwards/(202)374-5570 In Paragraph 3.4, Energy and Sustainability, identify the applicable version of the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions and associated link. In Paragraph 4.7, Site Structures and Apparatuses, add site lighting requirements for dumpster enclosures. In Section 5.13.2, ATCT Stairs, clarify the minimum stairway width. In Table 7-2, ATCT Cab Room Finish Schedule, clarify that raised access floor systems are not permitted in the cab. In Section 7.3.7, Cab Room, add a requirement for a sensor-controlled light. In Table 8-2, Design Loads and Events, correct Wind Acceleration and Drift from 100-year to 1-year and Snow Load from 500 year to 50 year. In Section 9.5, HVAC System Requirements, clarify that the design must account for proper clearance for code-compliant working spaces. Change all references to the cab window washing to reflect cab window de-fogging.

In Section B.6, Fire Protection and Life Safety, clarify the requirements for a Fire Protection Engineer.

2.2 08/30/24 Z. Edwards/(202)374-5570 Revise Section 3.4, Energy and Sustainability, to reflect current procedures. In Section 4.7, Site Structures and Apparatuses, revise Item I, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Revise Chapter 6, Architectural Enclosures, and Chapter 12, Fire Protection and Life Safety, to reflect current procedures. In Table C-1, clarify that Temporary structures to be dismantled/relocated, Topographical and Site Survey, Under Slab Drainage, Utilities Layout Plan, and Utility Details fall under the Civil Engineering. Update Section D.1, Cost Estimate Preparation. Changes are identified with a change bar in the outer margin of the page.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page No. Doc. Version Page No. Doc. Version Cover ................................................................ 2.2 9-6 thru 9-8....................................................... 2.0 i thru xii ............................................................. 2.2 9-9 .................................................................... 2.1 1-1 and 1-2 ....................................................... 2.2 9-10 thru 9-20 .................................................. 2.0 2-1 and 2-2 ....................................................... 2.2 10-1 .................................................................. 2.2 3-1 thru 3-6 ....................................................... 2.2 10-2 thru 10-4 .................................................. 2.1 4-1 thru 4-4 ....................................................... 2.0 11-1 thru 11-15 ................................................ 2.0 4-5 .................................................................... 2.1 11-16 ................................................................ 2.2 4-6 .................................................................... 2.2 11-17 and 11-18 ............................................... 2.0 4-7 thru 4-10 ..................................................... 2.0 12-1 thru 12-26 ................................................ 2.2 5-1 thru 5-23 ..................................................... 2.0 13-1 and 13-2 ................................................... 2.0 5-24 .................................................................. 2.1 14-1 thru 14-6 .................................................. 2.0 6-1 thru 6-6 ....................................................... 2.2 A-1 and A-2 ...................................................... 2.0 7-1 and 7-2 ....................................................... 2.0 B-1 thru B-3 ...................................................... 2.0 7-3 .................................................................... 2.1 B-4 .................................................................... 2.1 7-4 and 7-5 ....................................................... 2.0 C-1 and C-2...................................................... 2.0 7-6 .................................................................... 2.1 C-3 ................................................................... 2.2 7-7 and 7-8 ....................................................... 2.0 C-4 thru C-22 ................................................... 2.0 8-1 and 8-2 ....................................................... 2.0 D-1 and D-2...................................................... 2.2 8-3 .................................................................... 2.1 E-1 thru E-4 ...................................................... 2.0 8-4 thru 8-10 ..................................................... 2.0 F-1 thru F-10 .................................................... 2.2 9-1 thru 9-4 ....................................................... 2.0 G-1 thru G-6 ..................................................... 2.2 9-5 .................................................................... 2.2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. 1-2

CHAPTER 2 – TERMINAL FACILITIES STANDARD DESIGNS ............................................................. 2-1

2.1 STANDARD DRAWING FILES .................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 MASTER SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 CODES AND STANDARDS ...................................................................................................... 2-2

2.4 DEVIATION/ALTERNATIVE APPROACH ................................................................................ 2-2

CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 GENERAL DESIGN ................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 PHYSICAL SECURITY .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.4 ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ............................................................................................. 3-1

3.4.1 Sustainable Federal Buildings ................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4.2 ENERGY STAR® and FEMP-Designated Products .................................................................. 3-2

3.4.3 Sustainability Report .................................................................................................................. 3-2

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ........................................................................................... 3-3

3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ....................................... 3-4

3.6.1 Emergency Eyewashes/Showers .............................................................................................. 3-4

3.6.2 Fall Protection ............................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.6.3 Confined Spaces ........................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.6.4 Hazardous Materials .................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.7 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 3-5

3.7.1 Final Submittal ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.8 PROJECT PLANNING DOCUMENT ......................................................................................... 3-6

3.9 TECHNICAL CONSULTATION ................................................................................................. 3-6

CHAPTER 4 – CIVIL ENGINEERING ....................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 SITE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 SITE INVESTIGATION AND VERIFICATION ........................................................................... 4-1

4.3 EARTHWORK AND SITE PREPARATION ............................................................................... 4-1

4.4 STORM DRAINAGE .................................................................................................................. 4-2

4.5 GEOMETRIC DESIGN .............................................................................................................. 4-2

4.6 PAVEMENT TYPES AND DESIGN ........................................................................................... 4-4

4.7 SITE STRUCTURES AND APPARATUSES ............................................................................. 4-5

4.8 UTILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 4-6

4.9 PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAGE AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS .................... 4-7

4.10 GATES AND FENCING ............................................................................................................. 4-7

4.11 LANDSCAPING ......................................................................................................................... 4-8

4.12 LAND SURVEYING ................................................................................................................... 4-8

CHAPTER 5 – ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS ....................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 5-1

5.3 MATERIAL QUALITY STANDARDS ......................................................................................... 5-2

5.4 MATERIALS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 5-2

5.5 INTERIOR ROOM FINISH REQUIREMENTS. ......................................................................... 5-5

5.6 ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 5-11

5.7 PROGRAMMED ROOM AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 5-12

5.7.1 Furniture and Furniture Systems ............................................................................................. 5-12

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5.8 CIRCULATION ......................................................................................................................... 5-13

5.8.1 Lobby ....................................................................................................................................... 5-13

5.8.2 Connecting Link ....................................................................................................................... 5-13

5.8.3 Elevator .................................................................................................................................... 5-14

5.9 ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES ................................................................................................... 5-14

5.9.1 Private Offices .......................................................................................................................... 5-14

5.9.2 Training and Conference Rooms ............................................................................................. 5-14

5.10 AMENITIES/SHARED BUILDING SUPPORT SPACES ......................................................... 5-14

5.10.1 Breakrooms/Kitchen ................................................................................................................ 5-14

5.10.2 Quiet Room .............................................................................................................................. 5-15

5.10.3 Wellness Room ........................................................................................................................ 5-15

5.10.4 Locker Room ............................................................................................................................ 5-15

5.10.5 Toilet Rooms ............................................................................................................................ 5-15

5.10.6 Shower Room .......................................................................................................................... 5-15

5.10.7 Drug Testing Room .................................................................................................................. 5-16

5.10.8 Lactation Room (Nursing Mother’s Room) .............................................................................. 5-16

5.10.9 Janitor Closet ........................................................................................................................... 5-16

5.10.10 Storage Areas .......................................................................................................................... 5-17

5.10.11 Smoking Room ........................................................................................................................ 5-17

5.11 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SPACES ................................................................................ 5-17

5.11.1 Mechanical Equipment Rooms ................................................................................................ 5-17

5.11.2 Electrical Switchgear Room ..................................................................................................... 5-18

5.11.3 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Room ............................................................................. 5-18

5.11.4 Battery Room ........................................................................................................................... 5-18

5.11.5 Engine Generator Room .......................................................................................................... 5-18

5.11.6 Electrical Room/Closet ............................................................................................................ 5-19

5.11.7 Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Chases .................................................................................. 5-19

5.11.8 Typically Unoccupied Intermediate Levels (ATCT) ................................................................. 5-19

5.11.9 Loading Dock ........................................................................................................................... 5-19

5.11.10 Shipping/Receiving Area ......................................................................................................... 5-20

5.11.11 Supply/Parts Storage and Secure Storage .............................................................................. 5-20

5.11.12 Environmental Workshop ......................................................................................................... 5-20

5.11.13 Elevator Machine Room .......................................................................................................... 5-20

5.12 NAS/OPERATIONAL SPACES ............................................................................................... 5-20

5.12.1 TRACON Operations Room .................................................................................................... 5-21

5.12.2 NAS Electronic Equipment Rooms .......................................................................................... 5-21

5.12.3 LAN Room ............................................................................................................................... 5-22

5.12.4 Telco Room .............................................................................................................................. 5-22

5.12.5 NAS Electronic Workshop/NAS Documentation Area ............................................................. 5-22

5.12.6 ETG Lab (Simulator Room) ..................................................................................................... 5-23

5.12.7 Computer Based Instruction .................................................................................................... 5-23

5.12.8 Tape Playback Room .............................................................................................................. 5-23

5.12.9 AT Tech Library ....................................................................................................................... 5-23

5.12.10 Contract Weather Observer ..................................................................................................... 5-23

5.13 AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER SHAFT ................................................................... 5-23

5.13.1 ATCT Tower Shaft Use and Occupancy ................................................................................. 5-23

5.13.2 ATCT Stairs ............................................................................................................................. 5-24

CHAPTER 6 – ARCHITECTURAL ENCLOSURES .................................................................................. 6-1

6.1 EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLIES .............................................................................................. 6-1

6.2 EXTERIOR WALL MATERIAL PROHIBITIONS ........................................................................ 6-1

6.3 ENGINEERING EXTENSIONS OF NFPA 285 TESTED ASSEMBLIES .................................. 6-2

6.4 FINAL EXTERIOR WALL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SUBMITTALS .............. 6-5

6.5 MOCK-UPS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES ..................................................................... 6-6

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Section Page CHAPTER 7 – ARCHITECTURAL ATCT CAB ........................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 7-1

7.1.1 Operational Performance ........................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1.2 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 7-1

7.1.3 Fire Barriers, Smoke Barriers, and Fire/Smoke Compartmentation .......................................... 7-1

7.1.4 Siting Study ................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1.5 NFPA 75 Defined Spaces .......................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 CAB ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS ........................................................................................ 7-2

7.2.1 Finishes ...................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.3 Consoles .................................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.2.4 Ceiling Plenum ........................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.2.5 Ceiling-Mounted Equipment ...................................................................................................... 7-3

7.2.6 Break Station/Concession Area Requirements ......................................................................... 7-4

7.2.7 Cab Floor Hatch and Hoist ........................................................................................................ 7-4

7.2.8 Airport Surface Detection Equipment ........................................................................................ 7-4

7.3 CAB ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE ................................................................. 7-4

7.3.1 Acoustic Requirements .............................................................................................................. 7-4

7.3.2 Cab Glazing and Framing .......................................................................................................... 7-5

7.3.3 Cab Shades and Maintenance .................................................................................................. 7-5

7.3.4 Interior and Perimeter Columns ................................................................................................. 7-6

7.3.7 Cab Roof .................................................................................................................................... 7-6

7.3.8 Catwalk ...................................................................................................................................... 7-7

7.3.9 Hygrothermal Analysis ............................................................................................................... 7-7

7.3.10 Thermal Barrier Continuity at Cab Structure. ............................................................................ 7-7

CHAPTER 8 – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ........................................................................................ 8-1

8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 8-1

8.2 SECURITY ................................................................................................................................. 8-1

8.3 FUTURE EXPANSION AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ................................................... 8-1

8.4 DESIGN METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 8-1

8.5 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY ....................................................... 8-2

8.6 SPECIAL LOAD CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................... 8-3

8.7 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS .......................................................................... 8-6

8.8 CONTROL CAB FRAMING SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 8-7

8.9 CONCRETE SLABS AND FLOORING ...................................................................................... 8-7

8.10 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION ............................................................................................. 8-8

8.11 FOUNDATIONS AND WALLS ................................................................................................... 8-9

8.12 INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS ................................................................................................ 8-9

CHAPTER 9 – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ........................................................................................ 9-1

9.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 9-1

9.2 LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS ................................................................................................. 9-1

9.3 EXISTING RESOURCES .......................................................................................................... 9-1

9.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 9-1

9.5 HVAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 9-1

9.6 ENERGY CONSERVATION CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................... 9-6

9.7 EXTERIOR DESIGN TEMPERATURES ................................................................................... 9-7

9.8 SPACE DESIGN TEMPERATURES ......................................................................................... 9-7

9.9 HVAC CALCULATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 9-7

9.10 NON-CRITICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 9-8

9.11 CRITICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 9-8

9.12 OCCUPIED SUPPORT SPACE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 9-10

9.13 UNOCCUPIED SUPPORT SPACE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 9-10

9.14 HVAC CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 9-12

9.15 AIR DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 9-17

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9.16 HVAC PIPING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 9-18

9.17 LABELING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 9-18

CHAPTER 10 – PLUMBING.................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 10-1

10.2 PLUMBING PIPING AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 10-2

CHAPTER 11 – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING...................................................................................... 11-1

11.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 11-1

11.2 CODES AND STANDARDS .................................................................................................... 11-1

11.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 11-1

11.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................... 11-1

11.5 SITE LIGHTING ....................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.6 BUILDING SERVICE FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 11-2

11.7 COMMERCIAL SUPPLY ......................................................................................................... 11-2

11.8 ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ....................................................................................................... 11-2

11.9 SERVICE DISCONNECT MEANS .......................................................................................... 11-3

11.10 SERVICE ENTRANCE SWITCHBOARD ................................................................................ 11-3

11.11 PANELBOARDS/SWITCHBOARDS ....................................................................................... 11-9

11.12 STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS ............................................................................................. 11-10

11.13 BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................... 11-11

11.14 MOTORS AND MOTOR CONTROLS ................................................................................... 11-11

11.15 TRANSFORMERS ................................................................................................................. 11-12

11.16 WIRING METHODS............................................................................................................... 11-12

11.17 SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS/PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY ............... 11-12

11.18 ARC FLASH ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................ 11-12

11.19 LOCK OUT/TAGOUT ............................................................................................................ 11-13

11.20 CAB DC POWER SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 11-13

11.21 LIGHTING AND CONVENIENCE OUTLETS ........................................................................ 11-14

11.22 TRACON OPERATIONS ROOM ........................................................................................... 11-14

11.23 CONTROL CAB ..................................................................................................................... 11-15

11.24 EQUIPMENT ROOM ............................................................................................................. 11-16

11.25 AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................. 11-16

11.26 EXTERIOR HEATER OUTLETS ........................................................................................... 11-16

11.27 GROUNDING, LIGHTNING, AND SURGE PROTECTION ................................................... 11-16

11.28 EMERGENCY LIGHTING ...................................................................................................... 11-16

11.29 SECURITY SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................... 11-17

11.30 LOCAL AREA NETWORK AND FIBER OPTIC CIRCUITRY ................................................ 11-17

11.31 CABLE TRAYS ...................................................................................................................... 11-17

11.32 LABELING ............................................................................................................................. 11-17

11.33 METERING ............................................................................................................................ 11-18

11.34 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS ...................................................................... 11-18

11.35 ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM ....................................................... 11-18

11.36 ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING SYSTEM .................................................................. 11-18

11.37 POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS .................................................................... 11-18

CHAPTER 12 – FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY ..................................................................... 12-1

12.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 12-1

12.2 SITE DESIGN AND ROADWAYS ........................................................................................... 12-2

12.3 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLY ................................................................................... 12-2

12.4 BUILDING EXPOSURES ........................................................................................................ 12-3

12.5 CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES .......................................................................................... 12-3

12.6 BARRIERS AND OPENINGS PROTECTION ......................................................................... 12-4

12.7 MEANS OF EGRESS .............................................................................................................. 12-6

12.8 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION ............................................................................................. 12-8

12.9 WATER-BASED SUPPRESSION ......................................................................................... 12-11

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12.10 NON-WATER-BASED SUPPRESSION ................................................................................ 12-13

12.11 SMOKEPROOF EXIT ENCLOSURES .................................................................................. 12-14 12.11A POST-FIRE SMOKE REMOVAL ........................................................................................... 12-16

12.12 HAZARDOUS AND INCIDENTAL OCCUPANCIES .............................................................. 12-19

12.13 PROTECTION OF NAS CONTROL AND EQUIPMENT SPACES ....................................... 12-19

12.14 ELEVATOR SYSTEMS FEATURES AND PROTECTION .................................................... 12-20

12.15 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY ELECTRICAL MANDATES ................................. 12-21

12.16 MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................................ 12-26

CHAPTER 13 – RESERVED ................................................................................................................... 13-1

13.1 RESERVED ............................................................................................................................. 13-1

CHAPTER 14 – VERTICAL CONVEYANCE .......................................................................................... 14-1

14.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 14-1

14.2 PLANNING AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 14-1

14.3 BUILDING SYSTEM INTERFACE ........................................................................................... 14-3

14.4 ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................... 14-3

14.5 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 14-4

14.6 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 14-5

14.7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 14-6

APPENDIX A – ARCHITECT/ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. A-1 A.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE A/E FIRM .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 COST LIMITATION ................................................................................................................... A-1 A.3 QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM .................................................... A-1 A.4 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS .................................................................................................... A-1 A.5 DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP ...................................................................................................... A-2 A.6 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ............................................................................................ A-2 A.7 RELEASE OF INFORMATION ................................................................................................. A-2

APPENDIX B – DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ B-1 B.1 CIVIL ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................... B-1 B.2 ARCHITECTURE ...................................................................................................................... B-2 B.3 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ............................................................................................... B-2 B.4 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND PLUMBING ................................................................... B-2 B.4.1 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis ........................................................................................................... B-3 B.5 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................................................. B-4 B.6 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY ................................................................................. B-4 B.7 VERTICAL CONVEYANCE ...................................................................................................... B-4

APPENDIX C – DESIGN SPECIFICATION SUBMITTAL ....................................................................... C-1 C.1 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ C-1 C.2 BASIS OF DESIGN................................................................................................................... C-5 C.3 DRAWING DETAILS................................................................................................................. C-9 C.4 CALCULATION DETAILS ....................................................................................................... C-19 C.4.1 Electrical Calculations ............................................................................................................. C-20 C.4.2 Mechanical Calculations ......................................................................................................... C-20 C.4.3 Structural Calculations ............................................................................................................ C-21 C.4.4 Fire Protection ......................................................................................................................... C-22

APPENDIX D – COST ESTIMATE (NOT APPLICABLE TO DESIGN-BUILD) ..................................... D-1 D.1 COST ESTIMATE PREPARATION .......................................................................................... D-1 D.2 COST ESTIMATE SUBMITTAL ................................................................................................ D-1 D.2.1 Project Planning Document Cost Estimate Submittal ............................................................... D-1 D.2.2 45% and 70% Design Cost Estimate Submittal ........................................................................ D-1 D.2.3 100% Design Cost Estimate Submittal ..................................................................................... D-2 D.2.4 Final Design Cost Estimate Submittal ...................................................................................... D-2

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Section Page APPENDIX E – DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................... E-1 E.1 PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS ............................................................................................. E-1 E.2 DRAWING TITLE BLOCKS ...................................................................................................... E-1 E.3 DRAWING SCALES ................................................................................................................. E-1 E.4 ARRANGEMENT OF DRAWINGS ........................................................................................... E-2 E.5 GENERAL DRAWING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ E-2 E.6 NOMENCLATURE .................................................................................................................... E-2 E.7 CERTIFICATION AND REVISION ........................................................................................... E-3 E.8 DRAWING SERIES .................................................................................................................. E-3 E.9 DRAWING REVIEW ................................................................................................................. E-3 E.10 RECORD (“AS-BUILT”) DRAWINGS ....................................................................................... E-4

APPENDIX F – LIST OF CODES AND STANDARDS ............................................................................. F-1 F.1 CODES ...................................................................................................................................... F-1 F.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. F-4

APPENDIX G – ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................... G-1

LIST OF TABLES

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4-1 Access Road Design Type and Requirements ............................................................................. 4-4 4-2 Paved Surface Grade Requirements ............................................................................................ 4-4 4-3 Positional Accuracy ....................................................................................................................... 4-9 5-1 Interior Materials Finish Schedule ................................................................................................. 5-6 5-2 Circulation ..................................................................................................................................... 5-7 5-3 Administrative ................................................................................................................................ 5-8 5-4 Amenities/Shared Support Spaces ............................................................................................... 5-9 5-5 Environmental Support................................................................................................................ 5-10 5-6 NAS Operations .......................................................................................................................... 5-11 5-7 Acoustic Design Criteria Matrix ................................................................................................... 5-13 7-1 Interior Materials Finish Schedule ................................................................................................. 7-2 7-2 ATCT Cab Room Finish Schedule ................................................................................................ 7-3 8-1 Structural Performance Levels and Categorizations .................................................................... 8-2 8-2 Design Loads and Events ............................................................................................................. 8-3 8-3 Minimum Acceptable Quality and Strength Materials ................................................................... 8-7 8-4 Concrete Slab Design Methods .................................................................................................... 8-8 8-5 Borehole Frequency Schedule ...................................................................................................... 8-9 9-1 Filtration Standards by Space Type .............................................................................................. 9-5 9-2 Minimum Heat Gain by Electronic Equipment Area ...................................................................... 9-9 9-3 HVAC Piping Requirements ........................................................................................................ 9-19 14-1 Traffic Study Design Criteria ....................................................................................................... 14-1 C-1 Design Deliverables by Discipline and Phase ............................................................................. C-1 C-2 Basis of Design Details ................................................................................................................ C-5 C-4 Drawing Details ............................................................................................................................ C-9 E-1 Nomenclature Usage ................................................................................................................... E-3

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LIST OF FIGURES

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6-1 Exterior Wall Assembly Components ............................................................................................ 6-2 11-1 FLS Distribution Bus – CPDS Type Basic .................................................................................. 11-5 11-2 FLS Distribution Bus – CPDS Type Radial ................................................................................. 11-6 11-3 FLS Distribution Bus – CPDS Type 1 ......................................................................................... 11-7 11-4 FLS Bus – CPDS Type 2 ............................................................................................................ 11-8 12-1 Smoke Barrier Scheme ............................................................................................................... 12-5 12-2 Post Fire Smoke Removal ........................................................................................................ 12-17 12-3 Generator Remote Manual Stop Location – Configuration 1 .................................................... 12-25 12-4 Generator Remote Manual Stop Location – Configuration 2 .................................................... 12-25

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Terminal Facilities Design Standard Issued on August 30, 2024 Page 1-1

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Terminal Facilities Design Standard (TFDS) establishes design standards and technical criteria to be used in the programming, design, construction, measurement and verification, and documentation of new construction of Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities, and associated Base Buildings. Where possible, use this document for modernize/sustain projects where an entire system is being replaced (i.e., entire roof). This document also applies to lease construction with Government option-to-purchase buildings.

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

1.1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document is structured to present technical information in a streamlined, consistent format.

Major sections (e.g., Section 4.0) are discipline-specific and contain facility design requirements.

Appendices define the methods in which the Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm must demonstrate compliance with those requirements (e.g., submittal requirements).

1.2 COMPLIANCE

Projects must comply with the version of the TFDS identified in the Scope of Work for that project. The latest version of the codes and standards published at the time of Design Notice to Proceed (NTP) must be used to complete the design of the project. Extended design periods or project delays may cause the codes of record to become out of date.