Attachment 3 - Design A-E Checklist.pdf

DESIGN A-E CHECKLIST

PROJECT TITLE

ACTIVITY/LOCATION

SUBMITTAL STAGE

PROJECT MANAGER'S SIGNATURE DATE

REVIEW ITEMS CHK COMMENT N/A

1. Orientation Review

Review investigation reports, POR (for familiarity only), geotechnical reports, design analysis, and code analysis for completeness, technical adequacy, and familiarity. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Briefly review the set of plans to become familiar with the project. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Verify:

a. All previous design review comments endorsed by ARS are incorporated. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Drawing size, lettering, and shading meet

Agency requirements. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. Elevation, section, and detail symbols meet Agency requirements. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Metric dimensions are properly utilized. [ ] [ ] [ ]

2. Civil Plan

Verify:

a. Property line dimensions on site plan against architectural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Building is located behind setback lines. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. Existing and new work is clearly identified on site plan. Staging area for contractor/parking is identified. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Utility lines (underground power, telephone, water sewer, gas, storm drain, fuel lines, grease traps and fuel tanks). [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Existing power/telephone poles, pole guys, street signs, drainage inlets, valve boxes, manhole castings, and other structures do not interfere with new driveways, side-walks, or other site improvements. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Limits of construction, clearing, grading, seeding, grass or mulch are shown and are consistent with other disciplines. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Fire hydrants and street light poles do not conflict with other aboveground items. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Profile sheets show other underground utilities and avoid conflicts. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Horizontal distances between drainage structures and manholes match scaled dimensions and stated dimensions on both plan and profile sheets. [ ] [ ] [ ]

CHK COMMENT N/A

j. Provisions have been included for adjusting valve box and manhole castings (sewer, power, telephone, drainage) to match final or finish grade of pavement, swales, or sidewalks. [ ] [ ] [ ] k Notes are referenced, clearly stated, and do not conflict with specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

l. Existing and proposed grades are shown and identified. [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. Contractor use of power, water, and sani-tary services is addressed. [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. Storm water management, and sediment and erosion control are addressed. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. UFAS requirements are included. [ ] [ ] [ ]

3. Structural Plan

Verify:

a. The correct seismic zone, wind load, and snow load have been used. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Adequacy of structural design. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. Column lines with architectural plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Column locations are the same with architectural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Dimensions of the perimeter slab match with architectural plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Depressed or raised slabs are indicated and it matches architectural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Slab elevations with civil and architec-tural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Foundation piers are identified and sized on schedule or plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Foundation beams are identified and sized on schedule or plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

j. Column lines and columns on roof framing plan with foundation plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

k. Perimeter roof line with architectural roof plan.

l. Columns, floor beams and roof beams are listed in column and beam schedules. [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. Length of all columns in column schedule.

Match the length shown in section and the elevations shown on plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. Sections are properly labeled. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. Expansion joint locations with architec-tural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

p. Dimensions match architectural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

q. Notes are referenced, clearly stated, and do not conflict with specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

4. Architectural Plan

Verify:

a. Columns, bearing walls, and overall building dimensions match with structural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Existing and new work is clearly identi-fied on site plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. Notes are referenced, clearly stated, and do not conflict with specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Building elevations with floor plans.

Check in particular roof lines, window and door openings, and expansion joints. [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Building sections with elevations and plans. Check roof lines, windows and door openings, and expansion joints. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Building wall sections with structural building sections. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Openings for windows and doors match structural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Expansion joints are continuous throughout the building. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Large scale floor plans with small scale floor plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

j. Reflected ceiling plan with architectural floor plan. Check ceiling materials with finish schedule, check light fixture layout with electrical, check ceiling diffusers/ registers with mechanical, check soffits and location of vents. [ ] [ ] [ ]

k. Room finish schedule information including room numbers, names of rooms, finishes, and ceiling heights. Look for omissions, duplications, and inconsistencies. [ ] [ ] [ ]

l. Door schedule information including sizes, types, ratings. Look for omissions, duplications, and incon-sistencies. [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. Panic hardware is provided as required. [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. That all doors designed to be locked are operable from the side from which egress is made without the use of keys, special knowledge, or effort. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. All doors and all fire doors in a means of egress have a door closure. [ ] [ ] [ ]

p. That all doors are at least 813mm in width and that exit access width of an exit is, at a minimum, 914mm. [ ] [ ] [ ]

q. That doors and their assemblies are appro-priately fire-rated and labeled for their intended application and that all doors, stairs, ramps, passageways, signs and other components of means of egress are suitable. [ ] [ ] [ ]

r. That all doors swing in the proper direction, eg. right hand, inward, or outward. [ ] [ ] [ ]

s. Fire-rated walls match with mechanical plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

t. That all fire-related enclosures and walls are clearly marked as to appropriate fire rating and verify that fire separation criteria is met. [ ] [ ] [ ]

u. Utility chases are properly constructed in accordance with fire ratings. [ ] [ ] [ ]

v. Electrical panels are not recessed in fire rated walls. [ ] [ ] [ ]

w. Casework/cabinetry will fit. [ ] [ ] [ ]

x. That building material used for work sur-faces, floors/walls comply with the pro-visions and procedures of NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. [ ] [ ] [ ]

y. Firestopping is provided as needed. [ ] [ ] [ ]

z. Interior finish for means of egress meets or exceeds standards for flame spread and specific optic density. [ ] [ ] [ ]

aa. Dead-end pockets do not violate code. [ ] [ ] [ ]

bb. That traffic flow of building occupants is designed to prevent movement from poten-tially contaminated areas to clean areas. [ ] [ ] [ ]

cc. Animal-use areas meet criteria in ARS manual 242.1, Chapter 10. [ ] [ ] [ ]

dd. Adequate exits are available. Two exits are required from laboratories and mechanical, boiler, and furnace rooms.

Verify exits are adequate and remote from each other, and meet the NFPA horizontal rule. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ee. Assembly occupancies are in compliance with NFPA 101, Chapter 8. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ff. That access to an exit does not go through any space of a higher hazard or that may be subjected to locking. [ ] [ ] [ ]

gg. That occupancy load factors are appropriate for the type of intended occupancy. [ ] [ ] [ ]

hh. That corridors will not be used as exits along exit route to exit stairs or ramps. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ii. That travel distance for high hazard laboratories and areas does not exceed 23m (75 feet); all other laboratories do not exceed 45m (150 feet), and corridors are not used as exits along exit route. [ ] [ ] [ ]

jj. Space designated for storage of chemicals, pesticides, and compressed gas cylinders is designed in accordance with code. [ ] [ ] [ ]

kk. That storage for hydrogen, acetylene, and other flammable gas cylinders are well removed from ignition sources and out of stairwells and other means of egress, con-sistent with the guidelines of the Compressed Gas Association. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ll. That the design of any area for storage of compressed gases and flammable combus-table materials comply with OSHA Standards.[ ] [ ] [ ]

mm. That all work involving hazardous material (i.e., lead, asbestos, mercury bulbs, PCB ballasts, etc.) is clearly identified and handled in accordance with local regula-tions. [ ] [ ] [ ]

nn. Chemical, perchloric acid, and radioisotope fume hoods meet the criteria in ARS Manual 242.1, Chapter 7. [ ] [ ] [ ]

oo. Fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and chemical storage cabinets are not placed in a location that might impede egress in case of fire or chemical reaction. [ ] [ ] [ ]

pp. That the provisions of UFAS are incorpo-rated into the design. [ ] [ ] [ ]

qq. Adequate seismic consideration is given based on seismic zone. [ ] [ ] [ ]

5. Plumbing Plan

Verify:

a. New gas, water, sewer, and other utility lines are connected to existing utility lines and the same type of lines and meters are provided as appropriate. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. That each laboratory, chemical storage room, or chemical handling room has an emergency eye/face wash. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. That emergency showers and floor drains are located within each laboratory no more than 30m (100 ft.) or 10 seconds travel distance from potential injury source. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Plumbing fixture locations with architec-tural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Plumbing fixtures with fixture schedule and specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Storm drain system with architectural roof plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Size of pipes and that drains are con-nected. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Wall chases are provided on architectural plans to conceal vertical piping as intended. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Pipes are sized sensibly and drains are connected and do not interfere with foundations. [ ] [ ] [ ]

j. Proper backflow prevention is provided. [ ] [ ] [ ]

k. Sanitary drainage pipe sizes and fixtures are connected. [ ] [ ] [ ]

l. Fire suppression systems are specified in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes. [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. The building is protected by a sprinkler system, properly classified, and designed in accordance with the NAVFAC specs. [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. Fire department connections are available to emergency personnel and located near a fire hydrant. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. Laboratory buildings with two or more stories above or below the street level have a standpipe system with 2 1/2 inch hose connection, installed in accordance with NFPA 14. [ ] [ ] [ ]

p. Sprinkler systems and supply pipes are protected from freezing. [ ] [ ] [ ]

q. That the provisions of UFAS are incorp-orated into the design. [ ] [ ] [ ]

r. Notes are referenced, clearly stated, and do not conflict with specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

6. Mechanical Plan

Verify:

a. HVAC floor plans match with architectural plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Sections are identical to architectural and structural. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. Roof penetration (ducts, fans, and other utilities) are indicated on roof plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Structural support required for mechanical equipment is indicated on structural drawings. [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Adequate ceiling height exists at worst case duct intersection or at largest beam. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Dampers are indicated at smoke and fire walls. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Diffusers are indicated on architectural reflected ceiling plan. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Ductwork is sized. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Notes are referenced, clearly stated, and do not conflict with specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

j. Air conditioning units, heaters, and ex-haust fans with architectural roof plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

k. Air conditioning units, heaters, and ex-haust fans with mechanical schedules. [ ] [ ] [ ]

l. Mechanical equipment will fit in spaces allocated and there is room for mainte-nance (removing filters or tubes). [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. Mechanical space is adequately protected for refrigerant selected (i.e., alarms, separate rooms, etc.). [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. That elevators meet ANSI/ASME A17.1, Emergency Operations and Signaling Devices. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. Horsepower ratings for major pieces of equipment match on mechanical, electrical drawings and specifications. [ ] [ ] [ ]

p. That separate HVAC systems are provided for laboratory, animal, and administrative space. [ ] [ ] [ ]

q. Exhaust air from laboratory and animal room is not recirculated. [ ] [ ] [ ]

r. Laboratories have minimum of 8 AC/hr., animal rooms 15 AC/hr. [ ] [ ] [ ]

s. That laboratories, animal facilities, chemical storerooms and photographic darkrooms are negative to the corridor. [ ] [ ] [ ]

t. That the building ventilation systems are designed to prevent entrainment of exhaust air. [ ] [ ] [ ]

u. The location of intake ducts to building and confirm that other hazards will not be be introduced into building, e.g., exhaust from trucks at loading dock. [ ] [ ] [ ]

v. Location of HVAC controls/alarms and ensure fire and smoke dampers are controlled by an automatic alarm device. [ ] [ ] [ ]

w. All local laboratory exhaust systems are ducted and maintained under negative pressure to prevent leakage of contaminated air into occupied spaces. [ ] [ ] [ ]

x. Exit passageways, stairs, ramps, and other exits are not used as a part of the supply, return, or exhaust system servicing other areas of the building. [ ] [ ] [ ]

y. Adequate (and when appropriate fire-resistive rated) service openings are pro-vided in air ducts adjacent to each fire damper. [ ] [ ] [ ]

z. Fire dampers are provided where necessary and ensure smoke detectors are installed according to NFPA 72. [ ] [ ] [ ]

aa. Each air distribution system is provided with manually operable means to stop the operation of the supply, return, and ex-haust fan(s) in emergencies. [ ] [ ] [ ]

bb. Duct smoke detectors will automatically stop their respective fan upon activation, except fume hood fans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

cc. Smoke detectors specified for ventilation systems are listed for air distribution systems and are located downstream of air filters, but ahead of any branch con-nections of 944 L/S (2000 cfm) or more. [ ] [ ] [ ]

dd. Fire suppression dampers are installed in systems over 15,000 cfm (7080 L/S) capacity to isolate air handling equip-ment from remainder of system to restrict circulation of smoke. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ee. Fume hoods are individually exhausted from building, unless a waiver is granted.

ff. Stack heights are at least 3m from the plane of the roof with a minimum exhaust velocity of 12.7 M/S (2500 fpm)--of par-ticular concern when fume hoods are manifolded. [ ] [ ] [ ]

gg. Location of exhaust stacks in relation to air intake to prevent entrainment. [ ] [ ] [ ]

hh. That the use of 90 degree elbows in the ductwork for fume hoods is avoided. [ ] [ ] [ ]

ii. All steps have been taken to bundling as many stacks as reasonable. [ ] [ ] [ ]

jj. HVAC control sequence and logic. [ ] [ ] [ ]

kk. Adequate seismic consideration is given based on seismic zone. [ ] [ ] [ ]

7. Electrical Plan

Verify:

a. Electric meter is provided. [ ] [ ] [ ]

b. Electrical floor plans are identical to architectural and mechanical. Check that the location of floor mounted equipment is consistent between disciplines. [ ] [ ] [ ]

c. The location of light fixtures matches architectural and reflected ceiling plan and that light fixtures do not conflict with the structure or mechanical HVAC system. [ ] [ ] [ ]

d. Major pieces of equipment have electrical connections and phases and voltages are consistent with other discipline schedules. [ ] [ ] [ ]

e. Locations of panel boards are consistent with architectural, mechanical, and plumbing floor plans and the panel boards are indi-cated on the electrical riser diagram. [ ] [ ] [ ]

f. Notes are referenced and clearly stated. [ ] [ ] [ ]

g. Sufficient space for electrical panels to fit. [ ] [ ] [ ]

h. Exterior electrical equipment locations with site paving, grading, and landscaping plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

i. Structural supports are provided for elec-trical equipment on roof. [ ] [ ] [ ]

j. Locations of electrical conduit runs, floor trenches, and openings with structural plans. [ ] [ ] [ ]

k. Electrical equipment is appropriate to the type of hazard that can be anticipated in high humidity areas such as greenhouses, and animal facilities. [ ] [ ] [ ]

l. Electrical receptacles, switches, and con-trols are located to avoid liquid spills, sprays, or moist environment, and GFCI is provided where appropriate. [ ] [ ] [ ]

m. Fire detection systems are specified in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes. [ ] [ ] [ ]

n. Actuation of any smoke/heat/sensor will sound the fire alarm and provide the function of controlling the ventilation systems. [ ] [ ] [ ]

o. All audible and visual fire alarms meet UFAS and are adequate in design placement, specification, and application. (Minimum visual signals shall be provided in general use areas such as rest rooms, meeting rooms, corridors, and lobbies.) [ ] [ ] [ ]

p. All means of egress and related components have emergency lighting and that all exits are clearly marked and exit signs are illuminated. [ ] [ ] [ ]

q. Fire alarm manual pull stations are located in a natural path of travel near an exit, but not more than 61m (200 ft.) in horizontal travel with a minimum of one pull station on each floor (including attics and basements.) [ ] [ ] [ ]

r. Adequate seismic consideration is given based on seismic zone. [ ] [ ] [ ]