Attachment 06a - 100 Percent Narrative.pdf

Viera VAMC Site Deficiencies November 3, 2023

VA Project #: 675-23-151 Engineer: Blake L. Gude

Civil Design Narrative

Design References

The project will be designed and constructed in accordance with VA program guides, directives, design manuals, and specifications in conjunction with industry standard criteria.

Building Codes and Design References

1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Master Specifications PG-18-1

2. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Program Guide PG-18-3, July 2021

3. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National CAD Standards and Details PG-18-4

4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Construction Standards H-18-3

5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Design Manuals PG-18-10

6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Design Submission Requirements PG-18-15C

7. ACI 360R-10, Specifications Guide to Design of Slabs-On-Ground

Existing Conditions:

The Viera VA Medical Center campus is a suite of buildings surrounded by parking lots to the north, south, east, and west. Calibre is being tasked with fixing drainage and flooding problems in the northeast landscape area near Breslay Dr. as well as pavement repair in various locations around the site.

Currently, water is ponding in the landscape area and not flowing to the existing storm infrastructure. The water should flow to the south and enter a drainage swale, where it is then directed off site, however it is currently ponding in a low spot and being eventually percolating through the soil. In some cases, this water sits for a week before completely drying up.

The pavement is currently in good condition throughout the complex but some areas are in need of repairs in the approximate locations indicated on the plans. These areas are identified and located on the site plan and will be repaired as part of the pavement improvements.

Site Demolition:

Site preparation for the re-grading area is limited to the excavation and grading of necessary soil to restore the correct drainage patterns. Removal of topsoil will be required to adjust grades to proper elevations to allow drainage as originally intended.

Site preparation required for the pavement repairs is the sawcut and removal of full depth asphalt top layer in the areas where repairs are required.

Site Improvements:

In the landscape area near Bresley Dr., once the grading has been corrected, re-sodding of removed grass will be required.

In the areas where pavement repairs are necessary the pavement will be sawcut, removed and filled with new asphaltic concrete to match the existing pavement section and material.

Once repairs are completed, the entire parking lot and access drive area will be seal coated with an asphaltic seal coat conforming to VA specifications. Work for seal coat will be accomplished on weekends when visitor vehicles are not occupying the site. Paint restriping will be done after seal coat application has cured sufficiently to apply paint. Striping will match existing parking spaces, accessible spaces and no parking striping.

Figure 1: Landscape area low spot.

Figure 2: Pavement repair area near entrance

Figure 3: Pavement repair area

Figure 4: Pavement repair area

Figure 5: Asphalt-Conc transition repair area

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Company: CALIBRE ENGINEERING, INC

Phone | Fax: 303-730-0434 e-Mail: TBENJAMIN@CALIBRE-ENGINEERING.COM

Project Number:

Project Title: VIERA CSD

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Date: 6/1/2023

PROFIS DF Diaphragm 2.9.8

Contact:

www.hilti.com

8822 S RIDGELINE BLVD STE 310, HIGHLANDSAddress:

Area A

200.00 ftLength L:

100.00 ftWidth B:

X - DirectionZone Orientation:

3 in.Sidelap Connector Spacing from:

36 in.Sidelap Connector Spacing to:

3 in.Sidelap Connector Spacing incr.:

BeamsSupport Construction:

6.25 ftJoist / Beam Spacing:

0.3300 in.Joist / Beam Thickness:

1-1/2" B-Deck - Fy = 40 ksi - Wide Rib or WR

Deck Panel:

NestablePanel Type:

36.000 in.Panel Width:

Panel Moment of Inertia (16 ga):

Panel Moment of Inertia (18 ga):

Panel Moment of Inertia (20 ga):

Panel Moment of Inertia (22 ga):

Lateral Load Uplift Load

55 ksi / 40 ksi

Steel Roof DeckDeck Type:

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PROFIS DF Diaphragm 2.9.8

Contact:

www.hilti.com

8822 S RIDGELINE BLVD STE 310, HIGHLANDSAddress:

Zone A - 1

150 ftLength L:

0 plfDiaphragm Shear Q: 141 psfNet Uplift T (W):

20 ga (0.0358 in.)Deck Thickness:5/8 Inch Diameter Puddle Weld

Frame Fastener:

#10 Drill ScrewSidelap Connector:

36 in.Sidelap Connector Spacing:

36/7Pattern:

Required Input Loads

Proposed Diaphragm System

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Pattern Drawing:

0.0 kip/in.

36 in.Edge Fastener Spacing:

473 plfDesign Shear: 213 psfDesign Uplift:

78.1 kip/in.Shear Stiffness G': 12.8 micro-in./lbFlexibility Factor F:

Design OK

Proposed System Diaphragm Shear and Stiffness/Flexibility

Design Checks

Design Shear

Design Uplift

Shear Stiffness G'

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PROFIS DF Diaphragm 2.9.8

Contact:

www.hilti.com

8822 S RIDGELINE BLVD STE 310, HIGHLANDSAddress:

Zone A - 2

50 ftLength L:

0 plfDiaphragm Shear Q: 141 psfNet Uplift T (W):

20 ga (0.0358 in.)Deck Thickness:Hilti X-HSN 24Frame Fastener:

#10 Drill ScrewSidelap Connector:

36 in.Sidelap Connector Spacing:

36/7Pattern:

Required Input Loads

Proposed Diaphragm System

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3.00

2.00

Pattern Drawing:

0.0 kip/in.

36 in.Edge Fastener Spacing:

391 plfDesign Shear: 179 psfDesign Uplift:

76.3 kip/in.Shear Stiffness G': 13.1 micro-in./lbFlexibility Factor F:

Design OK

Proposed System Diaphragm Shear and Stiffness/Flexibility

Design Checks

Design Shear

Design Uplift

Shear Stiffness G'

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VA Baldwin – Renovate Lake Baldwin Canteen Mechanical and Plumbing Narrative

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Introduction

This project will address a variety of site deficiencies at the Viera VA Clinic, to include the installation of new epoxy flooring, creating a new bathroom and office, upgrading physical security and safety eye wash systems as required for the chiller plant, replacing the marquee signage and controller at the Clinic Main Entrance, enclosing an existing concrete pad area for secure storage adjacent to loading dock, repair damaged and cracked asphalt throughout the clinic parking and roadway areas, and address poor storm water storage at the Northeast corner of the property.

Design Criteria

All aspects of the design shall be in full compliance with VA design criteria as listed in VA design guides and manuals which can be found on the web at the VA Office of Facilities Management technical information library – site address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.

The following codes and design criteria shall be utilized to the extent applicable:

VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, VA National CAD Standard Application Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (TIL) http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

International Building Code (IBC) (Only when specifically referenced in VA Design Documents, see notes below)

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA National Fire Codes with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NFPA 900 Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

VA Seismic Design Requirements, H-18-8 National Electrical Code (NEC) International Plumbing Code (IPC) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME) A 17.1.

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASME Code for Pressure Piping Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) including VA supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13) Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute and Commentary (ACI 318) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Energy policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) DOE Interim Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for New Federal, Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings and New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 10 CFR Parts 433, 434 and 435.

Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.

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The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General Requirements Section 01010 of the VA Master Construction Specification.

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE Standard 62.1- 2004.

Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems – ASHRAE Standard 15 – 2007.

Mechanical and Plumbing

Weather

The weather information for Orlando, FL is as follows:

Latitude: 28.43N Elevation: 105 ft Summer (0.4% Dry Bulb): 93.7 F-Db, 76.5 F-Wb Summer (Extreme Dry Bulb): 99.4 F-Db Summer (0.4% Dehumidification): 81.9 F-Db, 143.9 gr/lb, 78.6 F-Wb Winter (0.4% Dry Bulb): 37.7 F-Db Winter (0.4% Humidification): 47 F-Db, 16.1 gr/lb, 36.8 F-Wb Winter (Extreme Dry Bulb): 19.8 F-Db

Mechanical Scope (Refer to plans for clarification):

Provide cooling from existing AHU to:

o New Office – Provide VAV with electric heat to control temperature of office (1 KW).

o New Restroom

Upsize coil in existing Chilled Water Plant. The coil has been replaced with a 30-ton coil (more rows/fins than previous cooling coil), per the request of the owner.

o The previous coil provided approximately 19 tons of cooling.

o The new coil will provide sufficient cooling during normal operations.

Add automatic damper to existing refrigerant monitoring relief louver. This shall remain closed during normal operation. In the event there is a refrigerant leak and the exhaust fan initiates the damper will open to provide relief. In the event of a power loss, the damper will automatically open.

Plumbing Scope:

New toilet for new restroom New Lav for new restroom New water heater for new restroom

Fire Protection Scope (Refer to plans for clarification):

Add new heads to new rooms.

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Mechanical Calculations

Room Name ACH Area Ceiling Height Cubic Feet Calculated CFM Actual CFM Office 4 142 8 1,136 76 100

Restroom 10 44 8 352 59 60

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Appendix A (Mechanical Cutsheets):

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Appendix B: Plumbing Cutsheets

Address Site Deficiencies – Viera VA Clinic Electrical Narrative

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This project will address a variety of site deficiencies at the Viera VA Clinic, to include the installation of new epoxy flooring, creating a new bathroom and office, upgrading physical security and safety eye wash systems as required for the chiller plant, replacing the marquee signage and controller at the Clinic Main Entrance, enclosing an existing concrete pad area for secure storage adjacent to loading dock, repair damaged and cracked asphalt throughout the clinic parking and roadway areas, and address poor storm water storage at the Northeast corner of the property.

General Design Guidelines

The following guidelines shall establish the basic standards of construction for the work associated with this project:

All work described herein shall conform to the National Electric Code (NEC) – NFPA 70, The

International Building Code, The Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 99, The Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, The International Energy Conservation Code, and VA design guidelines.

Project Scope

Electrically, the scope of work for this project will involve:

Providing the following for the new office:

o New receptacles, fed from the nearest 120/208V normal branch panelboard.

o New recessed LED lighting (Lithonia VTL Series), fed from nearest normal/emergency branch panelboard.

o Power to new mechanical/plumbing equipment as required, fed from the nearest equipment branch panelboard.

Providing the following for the new restroom:

o New receptacles, fed from the nearest 120/208V normal branch panelboard.

o New downlighting (Lithonia LDN6 Series) fed from nearest normal/emergency branch panelboard.

o Power to new mechanical/plumbing equipment as required, fed from the nearest equipment branch panelboard.

Providing lighting for storage enclosure around generator pad o New surface mounted strip lighting with associated occupancy sensor and dimming switch

Reconnect power to monument sign o Power for the monument sign will be disconnect, the same circuit will then be re-used to feed the new monument sign.

Furthermore, the following applies to the areas in scope:

Electrical Service and Distribution:

All existing electrical service and distribution are to remain “as-is” unless noted otherwise.

Additions or modification to any panel or service will be documented.

No additional backup, standby or emergency power will be required. Existing egress or emergency lighting will be reconnected or modified as needed.

Branch Wiring:

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Branch wiring system will be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the NEC. Each branch circuit will utilize a dedicated neutral conductor. All branch circuits shall utilize an equipment grounding conductor in each conduit. The conduit will not be allowed to be used as the sole grounding path.

All branch circuiting will be copper conductors in conduit. Minimum conduit size will be 3/4”.

Typical branch circuit wiring will be minimum #12 AWG CU, installed in EMT conduit for power and lighting systems. Rigid conduits shall be used for all exposed conduit runs where EMT would be subject to physical damage as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Conduits to be installed concealed, except where installed in electrical rooms, mechanical rooms or other unfinished areas.

All empty conduits shall have a pull-string installed in them.

Power for Mechanical Equipment:

Power for Mechanical Equipment wiring systems will be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the NEC. Each branch circuit will utilize a dedicated neutral conductor as needed. All branch circuits shall utilize an equipment grounding conductor in each conduit. The conduit will not be allowed to be used as the sole grounding path.

All branch circuiting will be copper conductors in conduit. Minimum conduit size will be 3/4”.

Wiring Devices:

Wiring Devices shall be hospital-grade, tamper-resistant duplex receptacles rated for 120V with 5-20 NEMA configuration, nylon type, with finishes determined by architect. Device faceplates shall be stainless steel.

Interior receptacles located within 6 feet of a water source shall be provided with GFCI.

Wiring devices to be mounted in 4” square x 2-1/8” deep minimum boxes with appropriate gang mud ring.

Where wiring devices are surface mounted or in unfinished areas, devices to be mounted in a 4” square outlet box with matching industrial raised cover plates.

Device wall plates to have extra strength laminated adhesive tape labels indicating the source panel and circuit number. Labels to be white with black letters for “normal” power and red with black letters for “emergency” power.

Receptacles shall have the following finish:

o Normal = White o Life Safety / Emergency = Red

Receptacle cover plate to be stainless steel.

Receptacles to be installed in accordance with the electrical drawings.

Lighting and Lighting Control Systems:

LED lighting will be utilized to reduce energy and maintenance costs.

Provide new exit signs as required along path of egress.

Local control of the lights will be provided in each room.

Emergency egress lighting will also be controlled but will incorporate a UL 924 listed transfer relay to override any lighting controls in the event of a power outage.

Local emergency power shall be utilized as necessary to maintain egress lighting in the event of a power outage.

(VA-PG-18-10) Lighting Design Manual – Applicable Guidelines:

5.9 PUBLIC TOILET

DESIGN PARAMETERS:

1. Average Maintained Illumination - Ambient: 200 lx (20 FC) at finished floor.

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2. Average Maintained Illumination - Task: Vanity: 300 lx (30 FC) at vanity surface.

3. Uniformity Ratio (avg / min): Ambient: 2:1.

4. Color Temperature (CCT): 3,500 degrees.

5. Color Rendering (CRI): Minimum of 80

6. Power Source:

Normal Critical branch of the EES.

DESIGN APPROACH:

Vertical illumination should be considered at hand washing sinks and mirrors.

Decorative sconces may be used at sink areas.

RECOMMENDED LUMINAIRES:

1. Recessed ceiling-mounted LED lensed luminaire.

2. Recessed ceiling-mounted LED downlight or wall washer.

3. Recessed ceiling-mounted LED cove or perimeter light.

4. Wall-mounted LED mirror or vanity luminaire.

5. Decorative LED wall-mounted sconce.

CONTROL APPROACH:

1. Occupancy sensors.

2. Refer to the ASHRAE 90.1 – Chapter 9 - Section 9.4.1.1 Interior Lighting Controls – for additional controls.

SPECIFIC COORDINATION ISSUES:

1. Coordinate lighting with toilet stall partitions, and ensure that all stalls are properly illuminated.

2. Sconces must be ADA compliant.

6.1 OFFICE

DESIGN PARAMETERS:

1. Average Maintained Illumination - Ambient: 300 lx (30 FC) at 3’-0” AFF.

2. Average Maintained Illumination - Task: Reading: 500 lx (50 FC) at desktop or countertop.

3. Uniformity Ratio (avg / min): Ambient: 2:1.

4. Color Temperature (CCT): 3,500 degrees.

5. Color Rendering (CRI): Minimum of 80.

6. Power Source: Normal.

DESIGN APPROACH:

Lighting in the office spaces should be a combination of indirect general lighting and direct lighting on the task surface. Task lighting should be provided at each workstation.

RECOMMENDED LUMINAIRES:

1. Recessed ceiling-mounted LED lensed luminaire.

2. Linear suspended LED indirect/direct luminaire.

3. Linear wall-mounted LED indirect/direct luminaire.

4. Surface-mounted LED under-cabinet task light (if not provided with prefabricated furniture system).

CONTROL APPROACH:

1. Dimming controls for LED luminaires, or vacancy sensors.

2. Under-cabinet task lights and desk lights shall be controlled with integral switches.

3. Refer to the ASHRAE 90.1 – Chapter 9 - Section 9.4.1.1 Interior Lighting Controls – for additional controls.

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SPECIFIC COORDINATION ISSUES:

1. In open office areas, coordinate location of occupancy sensors in ceiling with space plan.

VA Viera – Address Viera Site Deficiencies Physical Security System Narrative

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100% Physical Security System Narrative

This narrative discusses the existing conditions verified at the Viera, Melbourne VA Medical Center, and the design approach to correct noted deficiencies and bring the chiller building up to the current standard as outlined in the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual. Scope of work for this project includes upgrades to the Chiller Building physical security systems as outlined in the SOW, which includes camera surveillance, access control, intrusion alarm and telecommunication enclosure (TE).

General Design Guidelines The following guidelines shall establish the basic standards of construction for the work associated with this project.

ASHRAE 90.1 2013 Edition as applicable.

Department of Energy (DOE) Regulations Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) IEEE STD 143-1992-Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems International Building Code (IBC – 2021 Edition) International Fire Code (IFC – 2021 Edition) National Energy Conservation Policy Act (95-619) National Fire Protection Association Standards (Latest Editions) NFPA 13 – Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 70 – National Electric Code NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 75 – Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs PG-18-10 Electrical Design Manual 2019 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs PG-18-10 Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OI&T Infrastructure Standards for Telecommunications

Spaces, Version 3.1, July 1, 2021 – Solution Delivery-Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces 2021

(driving document) All applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations and standards adopted by the authority having jurisdiction

Existing Conditions

The Chiller Building is a separate structure from the main building and currently does not have any physical security hardware associated with the existing structure. However, it was observed and noted that the existing Chiller Building does contain an existing data rack. This existing data rack is located in the southwest corner of the Chiller Building and is being fed with (2) 2” conduits with (6) multi-mode fibers and

(3) OSP CAT-6 cables terminating in room D601. Ongoing EHRM upgrades within the main building have room D601 to be decommissioned and converted to an engineering support space; all new fiber to be terminated in room A406.

The Chiller Building’s electrical service and power distribution contains its own service separate from the main building and is not to be disturbed under this SOW. However, any power required to serve the new physical security system and hardware shall be fed from the existing 208/120V, 3 Phase panelboard PP-1 within the Chiller Building.

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The scope of this project is to create a new 150 sq/ft office area inside the Viera Chiller Building along with a 100 sq/ft bathroom facility. In addition, upgrade the Viera’s Chiller Building physical security systems to meet the criteria’s as identified in the provided SOW attachments. The EOR will compare the SOW with VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual, and compare them to the existing conditions. Additional scope noted below:

Existing physical security distribution will be evaluated to study if existing system can support additional equipment would be required.

Provide new security cameras throughout Chiller Building structure in coordination with the VA police.

Provide access control/intrusion detection devices and hardware as needed to support the Chiller

Building updates.

Coordinate with site existing elements and access point to provide connectivity to the new devices.

Provide new Telecommunication Enclosure to support new equipment/devices.

Security and Access Control:

New physical security system which includes physical access control systems (PACS), motion intrusion detection, and security surveillance television (SSTV) will be installed in accordance with VA standards.

PACS such as card readers will be installed at all exterior entrances of the Chiller Building to properly verify, identify and grant or deny access to individuals entering the space. These entry control devices-card readers are dual authentication card readers (card and pin).

Intrusion detection system (IDS) such as door contacts, VMD and BMS will be installed at each accessible and man-passable opening of the Chiller Building to detect and annunciate potential unauthorized entry into the protected space.

Video motion detection (VMD) cameras will be installed/utilized around the exterior perimeter of building structure to provide an automated alert, assessment, and response to the. SSTV as described below will have built in VMD capability.

As part of the IDS, gates and double doors will be fitted with a balanced magnetic switch (BMS).

Roll up doors wider than 80 inches will have two BMS mounted on both sides.

Security surveillance television (SSTV) such as cameras will be installed around the exterior perimeter of the building in a configuration to provide visual identification and surveillance of persons, vehicles, assets, and incidents. Cameras shall be in accordance with Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual, Section 10.6.3.1. Cameras shall be dual technology with motion sensors. All new cameras shall be coordinated with VA police.

Duress/Panic alarms will be included with the new OIT computers that have a keyboard panic system built in. Upon activation, a silent alarm will be sent to a centralized monitoring location in the main building as defined by the VA and shall function as described in the Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual, Section 10.7.3.

A phone shall be installed outside the newly created office that will dial out directly to the campus’s police/security room.

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Image #1 Room D601 – Existing Physical Security System

Image #2 Chiller Building – Existing Electrical Gear Panel PP-1

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Image #3 Overall Campus – D601 and Chiller Building

Image #4 – Security Door Opening Matrix

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Image #5 – Security System Matrix

Image #6 – Door Details

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100% Fire Protection Narrative

Existing Conditions

The existing enclosure is adjacent to the main building and is comprised of three masonry walls. The enclosure does not presently have a roof. No fire protection system is installed in the enclosure.

The scope of this project includes building a roof above the existing walled enclosure and installing a chain link gate on the open side. Fire sprinklers will be added to the enclosure to meet the VA PSDRM criteria and VA Design Manuals as this will now be an enclosed space. The sprinkler piping will be connected to the existing wet pipe fire protection system in the adjacent building.

The piping will be routed below grade from the main building to the enclosure and will be exposed within the enclosure. Sprinkler heads shall be of the upright type and shall be caged to prevent damage.