Attachment 4 - DMAFB Construction Project Guidelines_Feb2025_Signed.pdf

Construction Project Guidelines

– February 2025 –

Davis–Monthan Air Force Base Arizona

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

GUIDELINES

DAVIS–MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE

ARIZONA

February 2025

APPROVALS

Lt Col Sarah L. Bodenheimer, USAF, PMP

Base Civil Engineer

Steven W. Hill, PE, DAFC

Deputy Base Civil Engineer

Ms. Denise Terry, P.E., LEED AP

Chief, Engineering Flight

Colby Moeller, RA, LEED AP

Chief, Project Management

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CONTENTS

01 – General Requirements 02 – Existing Conditions 03 – Concrete 04 – Masonry 05 – Metal 06 – Wood 07 – Thermal & Moisture Protection 08 – Openings 09 – Finishes 10 – Specialties 12 – Furnishings 13 – Special Construction 21 – Fire Protection 22 – Plumbing

23 – HVAC

25 – Integrated Automation 26 – Electrical 27 – Telecommunication 28 – Electronic Safety & Security 31 – Earthwork 32 – Exterior Improvements 33 – Utilities 48 – Electrical Power Generation

Appendix A* – Master List of References and Appendices ......................................................................................... A

Appendix B* – Standard Details and Sample Calculations .......................................................................................... B Appendix D* – Civil Engineering Control Systems Cyber Security ............................................................................ D

Appendix E* – 355th Communications Squadron Telecommunications Installation Criteria ..................................... E Appendix F* – DM Contractor Environmental Guide.................................................................................................. F

Appendix G* – CPG Waiver Request Form ................................................................................................................. G

* Available As Separate Attachments

Issue Date: February 3, 2025 llDivision 01 – General Requirementss

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01 – General Requirements

01.1 Scope Of This Document

The following Construction Project Guidelines outline a consistent level of quality and style for all facilities at Davis– Monthan AFB. These standards provide a reference for everyone involved in base planning, design, and construction.

Davis–Monthan AFB is in Pima County, Arizona within the city limits of Tucson in a high altitude, desert environment.

Responding to this harsh climate, many buildings on base are influenced by traditional Southwestern desert architecture.

Common themes include using courtyards, thick walls, deeply recessed windows, wide overhangs, trellises, and other shading devices.

Davis–Monthan AFB will continue to reflect this Southwest influence: horizontal emphasis in building massing and fenestration, simple, rectangular volumes, earth–tone masonry, metal roofing, and use of various traditional and non–traditional shading elements. New and existing building shall be renovated or constructed to enhance the campus aesthetic with contemporary and contextual design that complement Section

01.6 DM Planning Districts with massing, materials, color, and architectural detailing.

Walls shall be predominantly integral color masonry block, Reference Division 04, with standing seam metal roofs, Reference Division 07.

All designs must meet all code requirements and applicable Air Force guidance referenced in this document.

All individuals involved in base planning, design, and construction must use these Construction Project Guidelines. The success of any design standard is dependent upon implementation and enforcement. It is the responsibility of each design professional working at Davis–Monthan AFB to adhere to the design framework presented here. Perhaps more importantly, it is the responsibility of the reviewing agencies and the contracting officer, particularly at the base level, to enforce the guidelines. A collective commitment to understand and abide by the guidelines is necessary to achieve the goals desired.

All associate units at Davis–Monthan AFB are required to comply all code requirements and applicable Air Force guidance referenced in this document.

The Chief Engineer or AFCEC Lead Architect for ACC must approve any deviations from standards listed in this document. Waivers to these standards may be requested through the Base Civil Engineer.

01.1.1 Intended Users

Improving the visual environment at Davis– Monthan AFB will require a consistent and determined approach through creative problem solving and quality design. Our success is ensured through two essential stakeholders: enlightened clientele and design professionals. These guidelines aim to help both military and civilian personnel including architects, engineers, and facility managers.

This document is tailored to respond to the diverse experience of base personnel while design professionals mutually implement these Construction Project Guidelines

(CPG).

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01.1.2 Instructions For Use

There is a critical sequence of tasks, or decisions, to be made when the CPG is being used for developing or evaluating design work. The following summarizes this series of tasks:

Task One – Read and understand all background information in the CPG.

Establish the location of the project to determine its District for new facilities. This determination is especially important for building design projects. However, this issue should not be ignored for design projects including landscape and site elements, Reference Section 01.6.

Task Two – Review the assets and liabilities contained in the appropriate District to develop a thorough understanding of the positive and negative aspects of past improvements.

Task Three – Develop appropriate design responses which will visually enhance the stated objectives of the assigned District.

Check all applicable guidelines throughout the District and review all the applicable Design Guidelines that are required.

Task Four – Review the project design’s contribution to objective completion and desired image. This shall be done for both the Districts and Davis–Monthan AFB.

Task Five – Establish whether the basic principles, general concepts, and design guidelines have been followed to the maximum extent possible.

Task Six – Review the applied construction project guidelines and document compliance of the proposed improvements. All projects must comply with the Construction Project Guidelines.

Task Seven – Compare the project to the applicable Concept Landscape Design to determine adherence to the demonstrated intent.

Task Eight – Rigorous control must be maintained on the project, both during design and construction. All questions and interpretations delivered during the construction phase must stay in compliance with CPG intent.

Task Nine – Review all applicable codes, UFCs, and regulations.

Task Ten – Review and familiarize yourself with the Davis–Monthan AFB standard details for construction found in Appendix A.

01.2 Design Analysis

All projects require the following minimum design analysis in addition to meeting all applicable International Building Codes (IBC), Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions (AFIs) and official guidance:

1. Code Analysis & Life Safety Analysis in accordance with UFC 3–600–01.

2. Space Allocations: Categorize areas and capacities under operations, administrative, storage, and support requirements.

3. Energy Conservation and U–Values:

Show calculations for floor, walls, and roof assemblies.

4. Electrical load calculation for entire facility, if applicable per UFC 3–501– 01.

5. Exterior window shading, see Division 08, Openings.

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6. Design for the physically handicapped according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

01.3 Work Classification

For projects with multiple work classifications: design document shall separately identify categories of work, i.e.

maintenance, repair, new construction, and demolition. However, the designer/contractor shall appropriately prepare the project documents, including but not limited to the contract drawings, the contract specifications, and construction cost estimates. This enables each category of work to be bid separately. If the project is only one work classification, that shall be clearly noted on the cover sheet.

01.4 Design Schedule &

Submittal Form (AF Form 3064 And AF Form 3000)

Following contract award, the contractor shall prepare the design progress schedule using the AF Form 3064 (Contract Progress Schedule). The design progress shall be broken into milestone tasks as identified in the solicitation. For example, charrette, 35%, 65% etc. Each phase shall include a 14–21 calendar day Government Review Period followed by 7 days allocated for scheduling the required review meeting.

The contractor shall submit the AF Form 3064 to the 355th Contracting Officer for government review and approval no later than 10 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). See the following page for an example project schedule. Each major milestone submittal identified on the Form 3064 requiring approval shall include an AF Form 3000.

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Figure 1: Example Project Schedule

01.4.1 Submittal Procedures

Submittal of the complete design package will be to the Contracting Officer (CO). This package shall be done each phase and will include but is not limited to drawings, specifications, structural calculations, design analysis, and the construction cost estimate.

Include any additional required documentation along with the AF Form 3000 listing all items.

Adequate time (a minimum of 14 calendar days) shall be allowed and shown on the AF Form 3064 for distribution, review, and approval by the Civil Engineer Project Manager/Inspector and Contracting Officer.

A design review meeting will be scheduled in the subsequent 7 calendar days to discuss comment responses with the design team.

The contractor shall not move on to the next milestone design task until they have an approved AF Form 3000 for the prior milestone submission.

01.4.2 Transmittal Forms

0.1.4.2.1 AF Form 3000

The AF Form 3000 shall be used for both government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the form. The CES Project Manager shall furnish these forms to the contractor. This form shall be properly completed by filling out the heading blanks and identifying each item submitted.

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01.4.3 Submittal Forms

0.1.4.3.1 AF Form 66

The designer shall edit the provided AF Form 66 for use in project solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), and the Statement of Work (SOW) for a construction project.

AF Form 66 shall include standard required items and list the equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications. A draft of the base standard AF Form 66 will be provided for the designer. The approved submittal register will become the scheduling document and will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the contract.

01.5 Quality Control

The design team shall maintain a list of critical issues affecting the project including scheduling (period of performance extension), outstanding required information, or construction cost limitations.

This list shall document who is responsible for addressing the issue, the date it is required, and documentation of resolution.

This list shall be shared with the Contracting Officer and CES Project Manager on a bi– weekly basis.

01.6 DM Planning Districts

Davis–Monthan AFB can be described and categorized by seven distinct planning districts. These districts are illustrated on the Planning District Map in Figure 2 of these guidelines.

01.6.1 North District

The North District at Davis–Monthan AFB includes areas directly related to the daily operation and function of the 12th Air Force/AFSOUTH, Army General Instruction Building, AZ ANG and Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) which is outside base fencing, but within the installation boundary. This area is mostly made up of administrative type facilities and primarily comprised of large–scale buildings surrounded by pavement and parking areas.

Typically, some emphasis is needed towards landscaping and other site amenities. Some noise is a concern due to the adjacent proximity to the North Ramp of the airfield. This area is bound to the north by the Installation boundary and Golf Links Road and to the south by Arizola St/Quijota Blvd and extends from west of the Swan gate to just east of the Craycroft gate. Compatible landscape features should be considered for this district in accordance with the standards in this design guide.

01.6.2 Flightline District

The Flight Line Zone at Davis–Monthan AFB includes areas directly related to the daily operation and function of the 355th Wing and the 12th Air Force. This area includes, but is not limited to, runways, aircraft hangars, maintenance and storage facilities, and some office functions. This District is primarily comprised of large– scale buildings surrounded by pavement and parking areas.

Typically, little attention is needed towards landscaping and other site amenities. Noise is a major concern in this area due to daily flight line operations. This area is bound on the southwestern region of the base due to the main runway and adjacent tarmacs, the

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01.6.3 Main Base District

The Main Base District functions as the central core of the Installation community. It offers amenities and programs that cater to the daily needs of airmen and base personnel, as well as administrative and mission support functions.

It is home to several key headquarters, including the 355 WG, 355 MSG, 355 MDG campus, and various squadrons. This district also serves as the primary location for mission support activities and facilities that enhance quality of life, such as dormitories, lodging, the BX, commissary, recreational opportunities, two fitness centers, two schools, two child development centers (CDCs), two chapels, and various dining options. Strategic placement of community support facilities near dormitories, family housing, and mission support functions ensure easy accessibility to residents. The Wilmot Gate and adjacent Craycroft Gate provide convenient access to the surrounding community.

This district should emphasize walkable campuses, and alternative transportation initiatives. Compatible landscape features should be considered for this district in accordance with the standards of this guide.

01.6.4 PPV Housing District

The Public–Private Venture Housing District functions as the family housing district. Lend Lease holds a 50–year lease over the lands encompassing the Soaring Heights housing area. Because of this, no future development is proposed for these communities beyond those improvements to be funded by the property management company. The notable exception is the 35– acre parcel located on the leased land, for which the lease will expire in 10 years. This parcel may be redeveloped with a land use compatible with housing. This district is bound by Golf Links Rd to the north, Picacho Rd. to the south, Wilmot Road to the east, and Craycroft to the west. Design standards for this district are the responsibility of Soaring Heights PPV

01.6.5 Aerospace Maintenance

Regeneration Group (AMARG) District

AMARG is a unique organization that provides aircraft maintenance, regeneration (including the conversion of manned aircraft to unmanned aircraft), storage, and sales of functional aircrafts or parts. Aircraft and parts are stored for use by allies as well.

Use of the runway and support maintenance and operations functions at DMAFB is critical for the continued existence of the AMARG facility. AMARG facilities are primarily within a self–contained complex and will not affect the overall future development unless expansion is required.

This is a global asset that will need to be maintained for the foreseeable future.

This district is primarily industrial in land uses that support the regeneration of stored aircraft or the divestiture of aircraft. The district is bound on the north by Escalante Rd, Yuma Rd to the south and southwest.

Valencia Rd to the southeast, open desert to the east and bisected by Kolb Rd. No specialized landscape requirements are present for this district.

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01.6.6 Munitions & Ranges

District

The MSA consists of approximately 170 acres located in the southeast portion of DMAFB. The MSA sits south of the 309 AMARG outdoor storage area and is accessed through Yuma Street.

Administrative facilities are located inside the gate on East Cochise Road with several industrial facilities located beyond, which are used for munitions assembly and maintenance. The remainder of the MSA facilities are used for munitions storage operations. In addition to the MSA, 355 MUNS also operates out of Building 4515 and the HAMS Yard, which are located approximately 2.5 miles to the north of the MSA and provides a staging area to the flight line.

This district is bound by AMARG to the north and west, Yuma Rd to the south, and open desert to the east. The overall land use in this district munitions storage, EOD and CATM Ranges, and FSS RV Storage. No specialized landscape requirements are present for this district.

01.6.7 Training Area District

The Training Area District functions as the base specialized training apparatus and equipment area that is not compatible to be placed within any other district on the installation. The district is bound on the north side by Yuma Rd. the installation boundary fence line to the south, just east of the S. Wilmot gate, and West of Kolb Rd.

The typical land use for this district is industrial in nature with a training equipment emphasis. No specialized landscape requirements are present for this district.

01.6.8 Other

Throughout the base, structures exist that do not fit the permitted functions by district as described herein. Administrative support functions serving specific hangar buildings are in the Main Base District. Likewise, dormitories are in the Main Base District rather than in the PPV Housing District.

Complete adherence to the permitted functions by district is impossible in an environment as functionally complex as Davis–Monthan AFB.

Care must be taken in these cases to ensure that architectural compatibility and form– based codes are maintained as well as the AF Corporate Facilities Standards and AF Installation Facility Standards are maintained within specific districts as identified in the CPP Installation Development Framework section despite varying building functions.

Positive base–wide aesthetic trends have emerged in recent construction. Examples are uniform exterior masonry colors, consistent standing seam metal roofs, and consistent palettes for landscaping. Crossing all planning districts, these aesthetic characteristics help create a harmonious, consistent image for the entire base.

Continuations of these trends in future development will further reinforce the image of the base as a cohesive whole. Functional requirements will, however, lead to architectural treatments that are planning district specific.

Aircraft hangars are required to be large and industrial in character and merit little, if any landscape treatment. In contrast, a child development center should be small in scale and welcoming in appearance. Only by recognizing the architectural impacts of

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Adhering to the Regulating Plans within the overall Installation Development Plan (IDP), District Plans, and Comprehensive Planning

Platform (CPP) is a requirement to meet the minimum physical requirements for future facilities and infrastructure by district.

Contact 355 CES/CENPL, Community Planning to obtain the most recent copies of the CPP Installation Development Framework.

Figure 2: DM District Map

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01.7 Planning

Like the District Plans in which potential site selections will occur, the siting process strives to meet the objectives of installation development planning in alignment with the national military strategy by ensuring installations remain effective power projection platforms now and into the future.

The goals of the siting process are to:

• Complement and align with existing

District, Area Development, and Campus Plans.

• Be consistent with the Installation’s Vision Plan.

• Ensure efficient and compatible land usage.

• Respect, protect and preserve operational requirements, natural and cultural resources, and environmental constraints.

01.7.1 Building Siting

The following are the key policies:

• 10 US Code §2864, Master Plans for

Major Military Installations

• Executive Order (EO) 13327 Federal

Asset Management

• Department of Defense Instruction

(DoDI) 4165.70, Real Property Management

• UFC 2–100–01, Installation Master Planning

• AFI 32–1015, Integrated Installation Planning

Building siting at Davis–Monthan AFB is at present, primarily function driven. While compatible groupings of buildings have traditionally been located in proximity to one another (flight line structures, dormitories, etc.), concern with site aesthetics, green space development and pedestrian friendly design has been the exception rather than the rule.

Newer structures on the base exhibit a more campus–like approach to site design. Visual shielding of parking and utilities, enhanced pedestrian environments, and climate– and topography–appropriate design are evident even in the Flight Line and AMARG Districts. The landscaped plaza on the flight line side of the Base Operations Facility represents a good example of aesthetic and pedestrian response in a mission environment.

While the activities in Main Base and PPV Housing Districts lend themselves more naturally to the “campus” character desired, the same site design guidelines should be applied to projects in the North, Flight Line and AMARG Districts. While functional site design factors will be given top priority at Davis–Monthan, pedestrian response and connectivity with neighboring buildings should also be a driving factor on all new projects.

01.7.2 Consistency with the IDP

Regulating Plans by District

All siting considerations must be consistent with the Installation Development Plan (IDP) Regulating Plan and any relevant District Plan’s Regulating Plans. An important aspect of the analysis step is ensuring consistency with the IDP and more directly the Regulating Plan and compatibility of Permitted Functions and Form–Based Codes listed in the Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP).

Ensure that any Regulating Plan Elements (Build–to–lines, Entry Zones, Parking Zones, min/max heights) enumerated for the potential siting area are considered along

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Contractors are to contact 355 CES/CENPL (Community Planner) to obtain the most current CPP Installation Development Framework documents to use during proposals and design.

In addition to confirming the potential siting is a Permitted, or Permitted with Restrictions within the applicable Planning District, ensure that the function is compatible with existing/surrounding functions. Contact DMAFB Community Planning for the most recent copies of the Comprehensive Planning Platform Installation Development Framework documents for the Planning District relevant to the proposal or design, reference Figure 2 DM District Map in Section 01.6.

01.7.3 General Considerations

Avoid small sites that cause problems for neighboring buildings and unnecessarily increase costs.

Alternative sites should be analyzed prior to establishing the preferred alternative. Once the preferred alternative is established through coordination with the customer and SME’s, the Community Planner will present the preferred site to the Facilities Board Working Group.

Ensure all site location plans have been coordinated with the following at a minimum:

• Airfield Manager

• Base Fire Marshall

• Communications Planning

• EIAP/NEPA Manager

• Programming

• Other SME’s (as required)

Site buildings with a common function (such as dormitories) in proximity to each other and in accordance with the CPP Installation Development Framework documents. In addition to sharing common infrastructure, the massing, scale, materials, and details can be used to link the buildings aesthetically by referring to the CPP Form–based Codes Planning, AF Corporate Facility Standards, and AF Installation Facilities Standards found at the links in Appendix A.

Provide enough space around a complex for expansion. Assume 10% for expansion whenever other supporting data is not available.

Questions or Requests for Information regarding Sections 01.6 and 01.7 should be directed to the 355 CES/CENPL, Community Planning or the Portfolio Optimization Section Chief, 355

CES/CENP.

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02 – Existing Conditions

02.1 Project Site Survey

A survey of the site shall not be provided by the Government. If required the contractor shall generate/contract a current site survey which shall include the topography, surface features (including but not limited to, walks, parking lots, utility poles, transformers, valves, manholes, landscaping, etc.), and underground utilities including electrical lines, communication lines, storm drains, waterlines, gas lines, and sewer.

Underground utility line locations on the survey shall be developed from base mapping and from surface features found in the field.

Existing manhole rim and invert elevation information for the sanitary sewer and storm drain systems is not provided. The contractor shall field survey all sanitary sewer and storm drain system manholes involved in the project design/construction to obtain actual rim and invert elevations.

The area to be surveyed shall encompass all areas required for the design and construction of all features included within the project scope; and shall, as a minimum, address on site, through site, and off–site flows to ensure that downstream facilities are not adversely affected or degraded.

Gathering topographic and planimetric map data shall be accomplished by field methods, using Global Positioning System (GPS), total station methods, or a combination thereof.

Base utility drawings are available for the contractor’s use; however, these drawings may not reflect current conditions. It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain additional mapping from the base if needed.

02.2 Demolition And

Deconstruction

Design documents shall identify all demolition activities for project and list in General Notes that Tracking and Reporting requirements are found in the Base Contractor Environmental Guide, found in Appendix F. As applicable, documents shall identify the following categories:

02.2.1 Utilities

Utilities that are to be demolished or abandoned shall be terminated/capped at the main lines, leaving the valve in place, as applicable.

Water line terminations shall have a thrust block at the termination cap.

Gas lines to be capped at the nearest main feed.

The contractor shall ensure electric power is de–energized prior to demolition.

All mechanical equipment shall have all refrigerants abated/removed before being disposed.

Communication lines shall be removed or relocated back to point of nearest connection.

02.2.2 Items To Remain In Place

The construction documents shall identify the necessary precautions to avoid damaging existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the government.

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02.2.3 Salvage And Disposal

The government reserves the right of salvage prior to Notice To Proceed (NTP).

Salvageable items existing at the time of inspection shall not be used for pricing purposes.

All salvageable and non–salvageable material obtained through removal shall be considered as having been included as a factor in the Contractor's bid price.

a. The contractor shall provide a waste receipt to CO showing the weight of the waste and the price for disposal. See Appendix F for the DM Contractor Environmental Guide, latest edition.

b. Salvageable material obtained from existing construction may be reused only if so, stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, and then only when the material is approved for reuse by the CES Project Manager.

c. Salvageable material shall remain the property of the government only when specifically called out in the Contract Documents.

d. Salvageable material not reused or otherwise designated to remain the property of the government shall become the property of the contractor and shall be removed and disposed of off base in accordance with the environmental controls specified in this section.

e. Non–salvageable material: Remove all non–salvageable material from the project site and dispose of it off base, in accordance with the environmental controls specified in this section.

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03 – Concrete

03.1 General

All concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days.

All foundation walls (stem and/or basement walls) and footings shall be constructed of reinforced, cast–in–place concrete. All concrete structures shall be designed per ACI 318/M318. A vapor barrier is required under all building slabs.

This is a non–waivable requirement.

03.1.1 Foundation Design

The recommended foundation type, allowable bearing pressure, foundation depth, expansive/settlement parameters, etc., will be included in the final Foundation Design Analysis (FDA).

Foundation notes shall be included in the structural drawings.

Controlling foundation moisture is critical for the success of the building foundation.

Several items shall be considered for the control of water infiltration around the building perimeter. These items are as follows:

• The structural designer shall coordinate with the civil designer and the landscape designer to ensure control any water around the building’s perimeter. All surface water flowing into the building site shall be diverted around the structure so that it will not infiltrate the building subgrade.

• Rainfall shall be prevented from infiltrating the ground near the perimeter of the structure. Paving will be provided where adequate drainage slopes are not possible. Gutter downspouts will divert away from the foundation.

• Wash down floors shall slope to drains.

This prevents water from entering the subgrade through joints in the floor. All floor drains shall be pressure tested for leaks.

• Slabs on grade with interior floor drains, such as mechanical rooms, shall have joint sealant placed in all joints within the area.

• When surface or underground water cannot be diverted away from the building, consider using interceptor or perimeter drains. Foundation drainage systems shall be carefully designed to prevent introducing water to the foundation.

• Landscape plantings and irrigation systems shall be planned in relation to water levels. Ensure that water is not introduced or withdrawn due to sprinkler systems or large plant roots.

03.1.1.1 Floating Slab Foundation

System

A floating floor slab foundation system is discouraged due to the susceptibility of free edge slab curling. Slab curling is a common occurrence in the dry, arid climate of Arizona. It is preferred to use a post tensioned, floor slab on grade with integral turned down edge and rib footings.

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04 – Masonry

04.1 Consistent Visual

Character

In all Districts with exception of the housing area, integrally colored split–face, smooth– face, or split–ribbed concrete masonry unit (CMU) shall be the primary exterior wall finish. CMU wainscot veneer shall be installed over a water/air barrier drainage plane on sheathing over the wall framing/construction. Provide weeps for drainage plane as base of wall. All CMU and mortar shall be manufactured with additives to discourage efflorescence and water penetration. The color of CMU walls shall be compatible with adjacent facilities.

Traditionally, integral color block has been “Terra Brown #1” and “Buff #1” as manufactured by Young Block Co. Gray or painted block is prohibited as an exterior finish.

04.2. Screen Walls

Provide masonry screen walls for ground mounted mechanical or electrical equipment on the prominent side of building.

Mechanical screen walls shall include screened, ventilated block. If provided, position the service side door for ease of maintenance. Ensure the proper maintenance/safety clearance of all mechanical and electrical equipment.

Coordinate height and configuration with UFC 4–010–01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings (latest version).

04.3 Control Joints

Show masonry control joint locations on architectural plans and elevations in the contract drawings. Incorporate the control joint details in the contract drawings.

04.4 Admixtures

All exterior, concrete masonry units shall contain a water repellant admixture. Integral water repellant shall be a liquid polymeric admixture.

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05 – Metal

05.1 Finishes

All miscellaneous ferrous metal items, exposed to view, which do not have a factory finish, shall be primed and painted.

05.2 Louvers

Louvers shall have bird or insect screens, as appropriate.

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06 – Wood

06.1 General Requirements

The use of wood shall be limited to:

• cabinets

• vanities

• paneling

• wainscots

• shelving

• minor interior wall accents

• chair rails

• unexposed roofing nailers

• shims

• backing for flashing

Miscellaneous wood members such as telephone backboards, and unexposed treated roofing nailers, shims or backing shall be allowed. Telephone backboards shall be specified as fire retardant. Wood in direct contact with concrete or roofing materials shall be pressure treated.

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07 – Thermal & Moisture Protection

07.1 General Requirements

Roof slope should be accomplished with structural members, not tapered insulation.

New roofs should be of gable or hipped design with a slope of 3:12. Lower slopes may be utilized with prior approval of the Chief Engineer. Design roof slope towards the building’s perimeter to assure proper drainage. Do not create interior valleys or depressions that have the potential to pond water.

Provide rosin paper overlay of roofing felts to avoid adherence to metal roof panels when heated. Adherence will compromise the membrane.

Required low–slope roof shall be: 1 base, 4 ply, hot tar built–up roof system with 1 coat of emulsion and 2 coats of elastomeric coating.

07.2 Aluminum Standing

Seam

Standing seam, factory–finished metal should be used on the Flightline, Main Base AMARG, Munitions &Ranges, Training Area Districts. Concrete tile roofs shall be used in the PVV Housing District. Medium scale structures that may occur in housing areas should incorporate standing seam metal roofs.

Roof panels shall be of continuous length.

Panels too long to ship shall be formed on site. Sloped metal roofs shall be light– colored, standing seam color MBCI Signature 300–ALMOND or BROWNSTONE. Davis–Monthan AFB has obtained a blanket waiver from ACC for light–colored roof panels.

Roof systems shall be the product of one manufacturer. Manufacturer’s systems shall provide 20–year warranty. Provide a minimum 40–mil, self–adhesive, rubberized, fiberglass reinforced, asphaltic membrane over the entire roof substrate.

07.3 Gutters

Gutters on the entire perimeter are strongly recommended, but not mandatory, on all sloped roof buildings; gutters are required on low–slope roofs. Gutters and down leaders shall be exposed on the exterior of the building. Gutter finish shall match roof finish. Downspout shall match the adjacent wall or the gutter.

07.4 Exterior Walls

Majority of exterior wall finish material shall be integral color concrete masonry units (CMU), see Division 04, section 04.1.

The remainder of exterior wall finish shall be either Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) or metal wall panels. EIFS system shall include an integral color finish and a continuous water control barrier below the insulation. Metal wall panels shall be installed over a water/air barrier drainage plane on sheathing over the wall framing/construction. Drainage path will be provided at base of wall min. 6–in above exterior grade.

07.5 Control Joints

Show EIFS control joint locations on architectural plans and elevations in the contract drawings. Incorporate the control joint details in the contract drawings.

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08 – Openings

08.1 General Requirements

All door frames both exterior and interior shall be hollow metal steel construction.

Exterior doors shall be insulated steel construction with factory primer.

All double doors will have removable center steel mullion.

All windows will have exterior shading devices that at a minimum will provide shade from spring equinox to fall equinox.

Shading to be validated during design process by project Architect/Engineer of Record and included in the Design Analysis.

New windows shall have double–glazing set in and thermally broken anodized aluminum frames. The color is selected from manufacturer’s standard pallet.

Window coverings in the office areas should be a single 1–in, horizontal mini blind.

Window coverings shall have blackout blinds to accommodate 24 hour and/or contingency operations when required.

Restroom windows shall have frosted glazing.

Windows to have solid surface sills when budget allows.

08.2 Door Hardware

No substitution without a waiver from the Chief Engineer.

Standard Door Hardware:

• Best hardware with best cores, brushed aluminum finish, 3 heavy duty hinges (min.) with non–removable pins, per door.

All “Or Equal” material submittals shall be 100% compatible, or they will be disapproved by the government.

Closers:

• LCN, Part of the Allegion Family of

Brands

Panic Devices:

• Von Duprin, Part of the Allegion Family of Brands.

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09 – Finishes

09.1 Ceilings

Acoustic grid:

• 2’ x 2’ Tegular Edge Tile Armstrong

CS1 (Cortega).

Drywall:

• Flat/smooth finish, matte bright white.

09.2 Carpet & Wall Base

Carpet shall be selected and ordered from the Air Force Carpet II Ordering Guide.

Reference the USAF Carpet SharePoint found in Appendix A.

All carpeting will meet the AF Technical letter for carpeting including min. TARR rating of 3.5–Severe. Use rubber transition strips from carpet to resilient or non– resilient flooring.

Wall base to be 4–in rubber continuous roll, not separate pieces. Corners will be field– formed.

09.3 Restrooms

Counters:

• Solid surface or quartz counters w/ integral sinks. P–lam finish is prohibited.

Wall tiles:

• Matte finish glazed ceramic.

o Basis of design: Daltile Color Wheel Collection–Classic

Floor tile:

• Matte of abrasive finish through–body porcelain o Basis of design: Daltile Keystones

Group 1 & 2

Toilet partitions:

• Powder coat steel, floor mount, solid surface or phenolic if cost permits. P– lam partitions are prohibited. Pattern and colors as approved by CE Project Manager.

09.4 Break Rooms

Quartz or P–lam counters with p–lam cabinets (finish as selected)

09.5 Paint

Ceilings:

• Pure White SW 7005, Matte finish

Walls:

• Aesthetic White SW 7035, Eggshell finish

Doors and Frames:

• Match wall base color, Semi–Gloss

Finish

09.6 Drywall Finish

Ceilings: Smooth Finish Walls: Lite hawk and trowel finish

09.7 Resilient Flooring

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) or Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT), pattern and colors as approved by CE Project Manager

09.8 Electrical Trim

All electrical switch plates, electronic devices, and light switches shall be white, or match adjacent wall.

Use ivory only in situations where “match existing” is applicable.

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10 – Specialties

10.1 Signage

All facilities shall have at a minimum building number signage on the vehicle approach side of the facility and must be easily read from the street or parking lot.

Sign shall be Building Number over street address. For example: B4300 (8” min.), 5352 E. Madera Street (5” min.)

Interior signs will be ordered by Facility Managers from a commercial manufacturer or supplier and designed to comply with UFC 3–120–01, Design: Sign Standards.

These signs are NOT fabricated by 355 CES. 355 CES is available to provide technical and architectural assistance when needed.

Commercial equivalent activities such as Air Force Services activities, Army and Air Force Exchange Service activities and the Defense Commissary Agency, which typically have standard, recognizable image signs and symbols, may deviate from the standards for facility identification signs defined in this guide. However, all proposed signage will still require an AF Form 332 approved by 355 CES prior to installation.

Activities are permitted to use the standard image sign and symbols appropriate to their function which provide an attractive, identifiable image and/or wording that is easily recognizable to potential users as long as they are set in a framework that is consistent with the installation’s architectural guidelines. The signs should be tastefully done and complement the architectural character of Davis–Monthan

AFB.

10.1.1 On Base Internal

Organizations

All exterior signs must be approved by the Operations Flight within the Civil Engineering Squadron, regardless of mode of procurement and installation.

355 CES Customer Service section will be the focal point for repair requests to existing signs. Requests for exterior signs, including traffic control signs, shall be submitted via a service request in NexGen IT, to 355 CES Customer Service, in building 4300. Sign production is based on the following priorities:

• 1 – Emergency o Always respond–supersedes all other direct and indirect work.

• 3A – Urgent o Maintenance risk is primary driver to respond urgently.

Upon approval and review, signs will be installed by the Operations Flight, within the Civil Engineering Squadron, using in–house resources or contracted services, to ensure they meet approved standards.

No other organization is authorized to purchase, manufacture, alter, relocate, remove, or install permanently affixed exterior signs on the installation, without the approval of CE Operations Flight.

Temporary signs, such as those built on stanchions, are considered equipment that must be purchased and maintained by the requesting unit. However, placement of these signs requires prior approval by submitting an AF Form 332 and the signs must conform to UFC 3–120–01.

Unauthorized signs found on base will be removed.

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The Traffic Safety Working Group, consisting of members from Civil Engineer Squadron, Security Forces, and Safety, will review all new requests, on a quarterly basis, for traffic control signs and base warning signs to ensure necessity, and conformation with regulatory guidance.

Airfield Management will be the focal point for all newly constructed signs on the airfield. The engineering squadron will accomplish technical review and installation.

10.1.2 On Base External

Organizations

External organizations such as contractors shall use these Construction Project Guidelines within their designs and material submittals for approval prior to construction activities. Project Managers as delegated by Chief Engineer will be the focal point for requests of any newly constructed signs to facilitate compatibility and adherence to regulating guidance.

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12 – Furnishings

12.1 Walk–Off Mats

Provide recessed walk–off mats or stiff bristle–type mats at the point of entry to protect carpet and tile flooring.

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13 – Special Construction

13.1 Safety Bollards

This type of bollard shall be used in all areas where industrial application is necessary. It is typically used at locations such as garage door openings, around above–ground utility components, and similar applications. Use receiver/key switch equipped bollards where required. Safety bollards shall have the following design characteristics:

• Not illuminated

• Steel well–casing construction, 6–inch diameter and paint safety yellow, red, etc. (Per OSHA 1910.144 Standards) with white reflective striping.

• Fill with concrete and provide rounded top for proper water drainage.

Figure 3: Example Bollard

13.2 Trash Dumpsters And

Dumpster Enclosures

All dumpsters shall be screened from view and/or located behind or beside buildings to make them as inconspicuous as possible and yet accessible by the sanitary truck.

Dumpsters shall be incorporated into enclosures and per the installation’s standard construction for dumpster enclosures. When required or anticipated, standard dumpster enclosure construction shall be expanded to include an additional dumpster position for recyclable materials (usually a “cardboard only” dumpster).

Trash dumpsters and garbage cans must be concealed on at least three sides using walls.

Wall material must match the building material, forms, and colors used on the adjacent building to which the enclosure is physically and/or functionally attached.

Dumpster enclosures shall incorporate opaque doors into their design, such that enclosure contents are not visible

All dumpsters and garbage cans shall be brown (match FSC X0045), to reduce their visual prominence. Stenciled caricatures, messages, or similar attachments are prohibited at all dumpsters and trash receptacles. At unattached trash enclosures, use materials to match those of the adjacent building that the trash enclosure serves.

13.3 Metal Building Systems

All metal buildings require ACC/A7D approval regardless of location. Coordinate design efforts with the base project program office.

Metal buildings may be used only for large structures such as hangars or temporary facilities. When large buildings are metal, a masonry base proportionate to the height of the building is required. The base must be an integrally colored, textured masonry base for durability. Temporary buildings must be removed within one year. All temporary buildings and large buildings, except hangars, require a waiver from ACC/A7D.

Specialized facilities such as water towers and fuel tanks may be metal. Temporary wood structures for use as sheds and shelters, such as those manufactured under llDivision 13 – Special Constructions

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Metal fuel tanks shall incorporate integral secondary containment. Secondary containment can be in several forms. A Steel Tank Institute (STI) certified, fabricated, double–walled AST will meet secondary containment requirements. Containment shall include all the appropriate vents (normal & emergency), monitors, gauges, etc. The interstitial space between the main tank and the exterior tank provides containment. There will need to be leak detection monitors installed to assist with the inspection requirement. Typically, AST suppliers carry a "packaged" tank system.

It's critical to include the correct components to ensure an acceptable tank "system".

Use factory applied metal finishes with 20– year (or longer) warranties where metal buildings are approved.

13.4 Temporary Buildings

In high visibility areas, special consideration must be given to the design of temporary buildings to comply with the Construction Project Guidelines. Temporary buildings or structures may be reviewing stands or other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies, or fences used for protection of the public around and in conjunction with construction work.

Temporary structures shall be completely removed upon expiration of the approved time limit. All base architectural and engineering design standards such as traffic and parking requirements, accessibility standards, and fire requirements shall apply to temporary buildings.

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21 – Fire Protection

21.1 General Standards

All projects for new construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization shall be designed to comply with current version of UFC 3–600–01 and applicable NFPA Codes. For fire protection engineering services reference UFC 3–600– 01 section 1–7 thru 1–7.1.3.

The Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) shall meet requirements of UFC 3– 600–01 section 2–1.16.

All projects for sustainment, restoration and modernization programs including building renovations shall reduce redundancy in fire protection systems not required by NFPA 101 and UFC 3–600–01 (latest editions) and any…