Attachment 7 - FMB-RTP - ESMR - Revision I.pdf

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Office of Research Facilities

Facilities Management Branch-RTP

Engineering Standards and Material Requirements

Revision I

1 October 2021

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SECTION 1: ADMIISTRATION

REVISION/CHANGE RECORD

CHANGE

NO.

DATE DESCRIPTION/ MAJOR TOPICS AFFECTED

Rev I

• Sections & Chapters updated to match DRM

• Lab Airflows updated

• BSC exhaust requirements updated

• CFM exhaust availability rates updated

• UV light requirements on chilled water coil added

• Minimums for flexible duct runs updated

• Section 12 added for Special Process Piping Systems:

compressed air, central vac and med gasses

• Removed use of HID luminaries

• Added requirement for new drinking fountains with in-wall bottle filling stations

• Telecommunications installation/labeling requirements updated

• Appendix F – QA and Pre-Final Checklist Added

• Appendix G – BAS Alarm Tables Added

Rev H 5/2/2019

• 1.10 Commissioning Specification Added

• Gypsum Board wall requirements (4.3.1.C)

• Updates and Corrections to Paint Table

• Office Carpet Type updated

• Flex Duct min/max updated

• Section 7 BAS Updated

• Laboratory Raceway Standard Updated

• Horizontal and Data Center Cable Colors Updated

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Revision G 2/20/2018

• VFDs required to have BACnet

• Branch line Isolation for Domestic Water Piping

• Section 7 Building Automation Systems significantly updated

• HTHW Valves over 4” must have equalization bypass piping

• Covebase color defined

• Pipe hanger spacing

• Pressure and insulation thickness added to pipe label

• Tissue Culture laboratory sink specifications

• MRI and F-Module Paint Colors corrected

• Security work shown on its own drawing in design packages

• Valve insulation labeled with bolt patterns

• Foot pedals required for laboratory sinks

• Manual Volume dampers in ductwork specifications

• Standby power labeling

• Laboratory Countertops

• Data center Power Cable Colors

• R410 Pipe specifications added

• Quickstop Fire Sprinkler tools required

• Horizontal Data Cabling standard updated

Revision F 4/11/2016

• Use of wood in facility

• Caulking in Animal Areas

• F-Module ceiling painting standard

• Non-Animal Area laboratory flooring standard updated

• Use of Manual Dampers on dual duct and VAV terminal units

• BSC ductwork type updated

• Use of stainless steel duct in Humidification systems

• Means of providing maintenance removal of motors and equipment over 50lbs

• Threaded rod and pipe hanger lengths

• Insulated piping labeling standard updated

• Various updated in the BAS section to include updating the Alarm

Notification table

• GPR standard updated

• Location of eyewashes in laboratories updated

• Used of stainless steel emergency showers

• Hydro connection most commonly ½” connection

• Electrical (Normal & Emergency) and Data Raceway standard

• Size of panels and use of Main breakers

• Appendix B: Fume Hood Testing Criteria

• Appendix C: BSC Installation Standard

• Appendix D: Control Panel Lights & Buttons

• Appendix E: Electrical Labeling Standard

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Revision E 5/28/2015

• AutoCAD Version (2015)

• Four additional layers on common base layer name list

• Laboratory water purification (Hydro) requirements and details

• Sink material requirement 316 stainless steel

• Details on emergency eyewash installation location

• Details on laboratory gas turret spacing

• Use of fume hood base cabinets restricted to corrosion-resistant lined steel casework

• Fume hood utilities limited to vacuum only

• Dimensions for laboratory casework peninsulas

• Dimensions for reagent shelving length

• Numerous NIEHS specific requirements for casework

• Figures for communications outlets

• Figure for quad and communications outlets under desk

• Interior and exterior painting standard and Fed. Std. paint colors

• Figure for ceiling penetration locations for air distribution

• Various BAS section clarifications including Figure for information required on inside of control equipment panel

• Ethernet color coding table

• Standard ceiling opening locations for air distribution

• Typical laboratory raceway labeling

• Training is required for non-standard equipment installations

Revision D

8/6/2014

• Complete revision of the document; therefore changes were not tracked. Title was changed to FMB-RTP Engineering Standards and Material Requirements.

Revision C 12/9/2013 • Modified pressure gauge and thermometer specifications.

• Modified pipe and valve labeling standard.

Revision B 6/24/2013 • Added clarification on drawing standards and added new 6-port telecommunication outlet installation specifications.

Revision A 5/21/2013

• Changed logo on title sheet

• Included labeling requirements

• Corrected drawing sheet sizes

• Removed drawing standards that no longer apply

• Added sash lock and ventilation requirements to fume hood standard

• Included exceptions for piping used for Hydro connections and

Everpure filter systems

• Added color coding requirements for BAS

Basic 7/12/2012 • FMB-RTP basic release of site specific changes and additions to the NIH Design Requirements Manual.

*Note: Minor typos, clarifications, and changes not captured in revision log.*

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1.1 - GENERAL ESMR GUIDEANCE

1.1.1 ORGANIZATION

1.1.2 CODES, STANDARDS & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SECTION 1.2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

1.2.1 CAD DRAWINGS

1.2.2 TRAINING

1.2.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LAYERING

SECTION 1.3 – EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & ACCESS

1.3.1 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS

SECTION 1.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.7 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.8 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.9 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.10 - COMMISSIONING

1.10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1.11 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.12 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.13 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.14 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.15 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.2 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.3 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 3.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 3.2 – NOT USED

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SECTION 3.3 – SITE UTILITIES

3.3.2 SITE UTILITIES DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

SECTION 3.4 - SITE IMPROVEMENTS

3.4.1 SITE IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENT

SECTION 3.5 – NOT USED

SECTION - 4. 1 – EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

4.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4.2 - DOORS

4.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.2.2 LABORATORY DOORS

SECTION - 4.3 PARTITIONS

4.3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4.4 INTERIOR FINISHES

4.4.1 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

4.4.2 APPLICATION OF PAINT AND COATINGS

4.4.3 FMB-RTP STANDARD PAINT COLORS

4.4.4 WOOD

4.4.5 WALLS AND FLOORS

SECTION 4.5 - CASEWORK AND MILLWORK

4.5.3 LABORATORY CASEWORK

SECTION 4.6 - FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT

4.6.2 ANIMAL RESEARCH FACILITIES EQUIPMENT

SECTION 4.7 – NOT USED

SECTION 4.8 – NOT USED

SECTION 4.9 – NOT USED

SECTION 5.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 5.2 – NOT USED

SECTION 5.3 – NOT USED

SECTION 5.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 6.1 - HEATING, VENTILIATION & AIR CONDITIONING

6.1.8 HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

6.1.16 PROGRAM EQUIPMENT

6.1.22 EXHAUST AIR SYSTEMS

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SECTION 6.2 - SUPPLY AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS

6.2.4 AIR HANDLING UNITS

6.2.6 HUMIDIFICATION UNITS

6.2.8 MOTOR AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

SECTION 6.3 - PIPING SYSTEMS

6.3.1 HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

6.3.7 STEAM SYSTEMS

6.3.9 PIPING

SECTION 6.4 - THERMAL INSULATION SYSTEMS

6.4.2 INSULATION MATERIAL FOR PIPING

6.4.3 INSULATION THICKNESS FOR PIPING & HOT/COLD EQUIPMENT

6.4.4 SUPPLY, RETURN, AND OUTDOOR AIR DUCTWORK INSULATION

SECTION 6.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 6.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 7.0 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

7.0.1 BACKGROUND

7.0.2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

7.0.3 NAMING CONVENTION AND STRUCTURE

7.0.4 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT, WIRING, AND PANELS

7.0.5 DETAILED WRITTEN SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

7.0.6 GRAPHICS AND NAVIGATION

7.0.7 USER VIEWS / EQUIPMENT DATA

7.0.8 EQUIPMENT

7.0.9 ALARMING

7.0.10 SUBMITTALS

7.0.11 CONTROLS VALIDATION

7.0.12 TRAINING

7.0.13 NETWORK ENGINE AND CONTROLLER BACKUP PROCEDURES AND FILE LOCATIONS

7.0.14 POINT LABELING STANDARDS

SECTION 8.1 - PLUMBING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1.4 SYSTEM MATERIALS

SECTION 8.2 - PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

8.2.4 URINALS

8.2.5 LAVATORIES/SINKS/HAND SINKS

8.2.9 SHOWERS

8.2.10 EMERGENCY SHOWERS AND EYEWASH

8.2.11 JANITOR SINKS/MOP SINKS/JANITOR CLOSETS

8.2.12 DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BOTTLE FILLERS

8.2.21 LAB GAS TURRETS

8.2.25 FIXTURE TRIM REQUIREMENTS

8.2.26 FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR SINKS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 8.3 - WATER SYSTEMS

8.3.5 BUILDING WATER SYSTEM GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA

8.3.8 HOT WATER SYSTEMS

SECTION 8.4 - DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

8.4.3 ALL SYSTEMS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.4.5 PIPING SIZE

8.4.10 INDIRECT WASTE, DIRECT WASTE, AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

8.4.19 CONDENSATE DRAINAGE

8.4.21 SUMP, SEWAGE, AND LAB WASTE PUMPS

SECTION 8.5 - NATURAL GAS/FUEL SYSTEMS

SECTION 8.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 9.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 9.2 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

9.2.1 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

9.2.3 FIRE HYDRANTS

SECTION 9.3 - FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

9.3.1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

9.3.2 - FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION

SECTION 9.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 9.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 10.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 10.2 - NORMAL POWER

10.2.4 ELECTRICAL WORKSPACE

SECTION 10.3 - EMERGENCY POWER

SECTION 10.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 10.5 -WIRING METHODS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

10.5.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

10.5.2 RACEWAY

10.5.3 WIRING DEVICES

10.5.4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

10.5.5 LABORATORY AND ANIMAL RESEARCH FACILITY

SECTION 10.6 - POWER QUALITY AND GROUNDING

10.6.4 GROUNDING

SECTION 10.7 - LIGHTING

10.7.2 INTERIOR LIGHTING

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10.7.4 LAMPS

SECTION 10.8 – NOT USED

SECTION 11.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 11.2- TELECOMMUNICATIONS/LAN CLOSET/ROOM CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

11.2.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 11.3 CABLE MANAGEMENT

11.3.2 CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

11.3.3 HORIZONAL PATHWAYS

11.3.4 BARRIER PROTECTIONS

11.3.5 LABELING

11.3.6 CABLING REQUIREMENTS

11.3.7 CABLE TESTING AND AS-BUILTS

SECTION 11.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 11.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 11.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 11.7 – NOT USED

SECTION 12.1 HIGH PURITY WATER SYSTEMS

12.1.1 PURIFIED WATER SYSTEM: COMMON REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 12.2 – NOT USED

SECTION 12.3 COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEMS

12.3.4 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

SECTION 12.4 LABORATORY VACUUM SYSTEMS

SECTION 12.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 12.6 – NOT USED

APPENDIX A - STANDARD LABORATORY PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

USING THE STANDARD LABORATORY PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

STANDARD LABORATORY EXAMPLE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT BUILDING 101 LABORATORIES

STANDARD LABORATORY PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT PURCHASE GUIDELINES

APPENDIX B: FUME HOOD SPECIFICATIONS

APEENDIX C: BSC INSTALLATION STANDARD

APPENDIX D: CONTROL PANELS STANDARD LIGHTS AND BUTTONS

APPENDIX E: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NAMING AND LABELING

ABBREVIATIONS:

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NAMING:

https://nih-my.sharepoint.com/personal/karveram_nih_gov/Documents/ESMR/ESMR%20Rev%20I%20dtd%208Oct21.docx#_Toc84925582

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LABELING:

LABORATORY RACEWAYS:

LABEL TYPES AND EXAMPLES:

APPENDIX F: QA & PREFINAL CHECKLIST

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND DEVICES

LIGHTING

CONTROLS

COMMUNICATIONS

PLUMBING

PIPEFITTING

HIGH TEMP HOT WATER (HTHW)

CHILLED WATER (CHW)

CONCRETE

PRE-PLACEMENT:

POST-PLACEMENT

STRUCTURAL STEEL

STEEL FRAMING AND MISCELLANEOUS STEEL

BOLTS/NUTS/WASHERS/ANCHORS

WELDING

FLOORING

PAINTING/WALLS

CASEWORK/COUNTERTOPS

DUCTWORK, BOXES, AND COILS

APPENDIX G : BAS ALARM TABLES

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SECTION 1.1 - GENERAL ESMR GUIDEANCE

1.1.1 ORGANIZATION

The intent of this document is to summarize important minimum materials requirements as mandated by the NIH Design Requirements Manual (DRM) and to incorporate site-specific requirements for construction of new facilities as well as improvements, alterations, and major repairs to existing facilities on the NIEHS campus. The organization of this document is intended to mirror that of the DRM. Not all sections and/or subsections from the DRM have been included in this document; but they are still requirements. Underlined text indicates text that is new to this revision (figures and tables will not be underlined.)

The NIH DRM can be found online at:

https://www.orf.od.nih.gov/TechnicalResources/Documents/DRM/DRM1.503262020.pdf

The Facilities Management Branch-Research Triangle Park (RTPFMB) Engineering Standards and Material Requirements reflect and document the minimum standards and material requirements for construction and design work at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (NIEHS, RTP, NC) campus. The work of both construction and design contractors shall adhere to this document. Contractors are encouraged to propose superior or alternate materials or methods; however, all deviations must be pre-approved by National Institutes of Health/Office of Research Facilities (NIH/ORF) and shall be considered a variance. Contractors shall comply with the latest issues of all construction codes, ordinances, and standards (federal, state, local, etc.) which govern and have jurisdiction. If conflicts occur in the requirements established by these publications, the most stringent shall govern. All federal, state, and local requirements apply.

Contractors shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary approvals of plans and specifications from state, county, and city authorities (such as fire marshal, building inspectors, etc.) in connection with the development of construction permits and licenses.

The appendix of this document provides supplemental guidelines and information for contractors and customers involved with laboratory renovations. The intent of the appendix is not to mirror the appendix of the DRM.

This manual is effective on the date listed on the front cover or date on which it is added to contract documents.

https://www.orf.od.nih.gov/TechnicalResources/Documents/DRM/DRM1.503262020.pdf

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1.1.2 CODES, STANDARDS & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1.1.2.2 Guiding Principles from HHS as They Relate to the NIH DRM

G. Research Triangle Park

3. The FMB RTP QA/Inspection Checklist found in Appendix F shall be followed and used for all pre-final and final inspections

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SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 1.2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

1.2.1 CAD DRAWINGS

1.2.1.1 General Requirements

Construction drawings shall convey to contractor, manufacturer, or fabricator the information necessary for accomplishing the required work. It is essential that the drawings be accurate and explicit. All elements of work shall be properly coordinated to ensure that there are no conflicts between disciplines on drawings or in specifications. They are also used to avoid duplication of information on the drawings and in the specifications.

• The information shown on the drawings must be sufficient for satisfactory completion of the project.

• Permanent survey control points, showing station grid coordinates, shall be shown on the drawings for all new construction on NIEHS property. Where possible, building column lines shall be shown.

• The Contractor shall utilize the standard drawing border provided by the Government. All sheets shall have the standard drawing border.

• When applicable, complete finish, door, and fixture schedules shall be included on the drawings.

• Do not combine disciplines on drawings. There shall be only one discipline on one sheet, except on very small jobs where approved and directed by the Government.

• Final design drawings shall be signed, sealed, and dated.

The contractor shall comply with the latest issues of all construction codes, ordinances, and standards (Federal, state, local, etc.) which govern and have jurisdiction. If conflicts occur in the requirements established by these publications, the most stringent shall govern. The current jurisdictional status of NIEHS government-owned or leased facilities is “proprietorial”, not exclusive. All federal, state, and local requirements apply.

1.2.1.2 Order of Drawings

The main purpose of the recommended sequence for the drawing sheets is to provide a simple logical guide for assembling graphic components. This system is designed to be flexible to compensate for differences in both project complexity and size. The sequence of the sheets is to align with the order of construction and go from a general to detailed level of design description.

1.2.1.3 Hardcopy Sheet Order

The hard copy drawing sheets for a project shall follow the organization shown below. Depending on the size and scope of a drawing set, drawing sets may be numbered and bound in a single set or by subsets.

All subsets may not apply or more detailed groupings may be required depending on the scope, size, and complexity of the project.

Drawings shall be arranged in the following order:

1. General (title sheet/ index of drawings/ symbols and abbreviations).

2. Civil (plot and/or vicinity plans and utility plans).

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3. Landscape

4. Architectural (including interior design).

5. Structural (including foundation plan).

6. Fire Protection

7. Plumbing

8. Mechanical (such as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning).

9. Electrical

See Table 1-1 below for the Discipline Designators and Modifiers.

FIGURE 1-1 DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS & MODIFIERS

DESIGNATION DISCIPLINE

G - GENERAL

C - CIVIL/SITE

L - LANDSCAPE

S - STRUCTURAL

A - ARCHITECTURAL

I - INTERIORS

F - FIRE PROTECTION

P - PLUMBING/PIPING

M - MECHANICAL HVAC

E - ELECTRICAL

Notes: Security equipment shall be shown on its own sheet within the electrical section. Electrical and Communications connections should be shown on their respective electrical and communications sheets.

1.2.1.4 Drawing File Names

Drawing files shall be named by the following eight-character conventions. First two characters shall be the last two digits of the year in which the project is created, the second two digits shall be the project drawing number assigned by the COR, the next character shall be the discipline (i.e. A-Architectural, E- Electrical, C-Civil, P-Plumbing, M-Mechanical), and the last three characters shall be the sheet number.

Example:

1234 M 001

This refers to a project number of 1234 (assigned by the NIH COR) with a mechanical discipline on the first sheet.

1.2.1.5 Scale

All site plans, plot plans, floor plans, contour maps, and other drawings of this type shall be drawn to scale. Actual drawing scale will be determined at plot and by the initial drawing setup. Use standard engineering/architectural scales in all cases. Scales shall be selected so that the drawing provides the most detailed and decipherable drawing graphic possible. All floor plans shall have a graphic scale and a north arrow.

Project Drawing No. Discipline Sheet No.

4 Characters 1 Character 3 Characters

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1.2.1.6 Text Height Defaults

Text height defaults are based on scale. View Table 1-2: Text Height: Decimal, Table 1-3: Text Height:

English, and Table 1-4: Text Height: Arch for further information. Scale indicates the default text height for each scale available for each of the disciplines. These values also represent NIH’s text height requirements for notes, dimension text, etc.

TABLE 1-1: TEXT HEIGHT: DECIMAL

DECIMAL SCALE DEFAULT TEXT

HEIGHT

1X 0.1 2X 0.2 4X 0.4 8X 0.8 12X 1.2 16X 1.6 24X 2.4 32X 3.2 48X 4.8 64X 6.4 96X 9.6 128X 12.8 192X 19.2 256X 25.6

TABLE 1-2: TEXT HEIGHT: ENGLISH

ENGLISH SCALE TEXT HEIGHT

1"=5’ 0’ 6" 1"=10’ 1’ 0" 1"=20’ 2’ 0" 1"=30’ 3’ 0" 1"=40’ 4’ 0" 1"=50’ 5’ 0" 1"=60’ 6’ 0" 1"=80’ 8’ 0" 1"=100’ 10’ 0" 1"=200’ 20’ 0" 1"=250’ 25’ 0" 1"=300’ 30’ 0" 1"=400’ 40’ 0" 1"=500’ 50’ 0"

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TABLE 1-4: TEXT HEIGHT: ARCH. SCALE

Arch.

Scale

Default Text Height

Approx.

Height

1/32"=1’ 3’ 2-13107/32768" 3’ 2-3/8" 1/16"=1’ 1’ 7-3277/16384" 1’ 7-3/16" 3/32"=1’ 1’ 0-13107/16384" 1’ 0-13/16" 1/8"=1’ 0’ 9-19661/32768" 0’ 9-5/8" 3/16"=1’ 0’ 6-13107/32768" 0’ 6-3/8" 1/4"=1’ 0’ 4-13107/16384" 0’ 4-13/16" 3/8"=1’ 0’ 3-3277/16384" 0’ 3-3/16" 1/2"-1’ 0’ 2-13107/32768" 0’ 2-3/8" 3/4"=1’ 0’ 1-19661/32768" 0’ 1-5/8" 1"=1’ 0’ 1-3277/16384" 0’ 1-3/16" 1- 1/2"=1’

0’ 0-13107/16384" 0’ 0-13/16"

3"=1’ 0’ 0-13107/32768" 0’ 0-3/8" 6"=1’ 0’ 0-3277/16384" 0’ 0-3/16" 12"=1’ 0’ 0-3277/32768" 0’ 0-1/8"

1.2.1.7 Format

In addition to the signed PDF files; electronic files shall be provided that are directly readable by the AutoCAD 2015 without conversion. Before a file is placed on the delivery media the following steps shall be performed, if applicable:

1. Remove all extraneous graphics and drawing entities existing outside the drawing border.

2. Zoom the drawing to the extents of the drawing area.

3. Ensure that no external reference files (X-Refs) or non-AutoCAD software packages are referenced in the drawing or required for viewing/editing.

4. Ensure that the only font type used in the drawing is Arial.SHX.

5. Ensure that the drawing can be plotted using the extents plot routine without the need for additional manipulation. This includes maintaining the layer state used in all submitted plots.

Consequently, there shall be a separate drawing file for every plotted sheet submitted for the project.

6. Include any standard sheets (i.e., abbreviation sheets, standard symbol sheets, etc.) necessary for a complete project.

7. Ensure that the file names comply with the eight-character file naming requirements outlined in this manual.

8. Disks may contain compressed or zipped files only if they are self-extracting in nature.

Otherwise, only AutoCAD drawings in *.dwg format will be accepted. Similarly, a single file cannot be spanned across multiple disks unless it is self-extracting.

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1.2.1.8 Delivery Media

The preferred type of delivery media for data exchange depends both on the hardware/software platforms utilized in creating a drawing/data file and the size of the file. Generally, digital data sets larger than 9 megabytes (MB) should be furnished via compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM) or DVD.

1.2.1.9 External Label

When exchanging digital media, an external label shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

a. Format and Version:

Include the format and version (e.g., Microsoft Windows XP) of the operating system on which the media was created and the software used to create it (e.g. AutoCAD 2016).

b. Sequence Number:

Include the sequence number in the following format:

Disk N of T

Where N = disk sequence number and T= the total number of disks.

c. Other:

Also be sure to include the project description, project number (contract number and task order number), construction request number, COR, and date.

1.2.1.10 Transmittal Sheet

A transmittal sheet shall accompany the media containing, at a minimum, the following information:

The same information included on the external label of each CD and the file names and descriptions for each file.

The instructions for restoring /transferring the files from the media, if required.

Certification that the delivery media is free of known computer viruses.

1.2.1.11 Drawing Sizes

Full drawing sheet size for FMB-RTP is 24” x 36”, unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Where a larger sheet size is desirable, 30” x 42” is available, but approval must be obtained from the COR. Typical A/E projects (contract documents) will be prepared on 24” x 36” size sheets, with 11” x 17” available for half size drawings and 8½” x 11” allowable with COR permission.

1.2.1.12 Project Title

Use the project title provided by the COR.

1.2.1.13 Title Block

Use the NIH, FMB-RTP Standard title blocks provided by the COR. Fill out per descriptions and figures below. These have been standardized with the local standard layers. Where Johnson Controls, Inc.

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drawings per full size sheet is allowed as long as text and figures are legible at half size. See Figure 1-2.

A. Drawing File Path:

Dynamically updated complete file paths of the drawing location shall be included on the side of the drawing outline. See Figure 1-2A.

B. Drawing Information:

The initials of the designer, the drawer, and the checker shall be listed in capital letters. The file name of the individual drawing file shall be listed next to “file name”. The drawing number/discipline/sheet number convention described previously shall be used on all drawings in the “DRAWING NO.” section.

The total sheet number shall be the total number of drawings for all sections. See Figure 1-2B.

C. Titles:

The “PROJECT TITLE” shall be listed as it appears on the contract award document. The “DRAWING TITLE” shall be a title that uniquely describes the information on the current sheet and shall not be repeated for other drawing sheets. The titles shall be aligned to the left. See Figure 1-2C.

D. Contractor and Building Information:

The information shall be filled in, where applicable, for each line of text. The text shall be aligned to the left. Where the prompt does not apply to a project, fill in “N/A”. ‘CONS. WORK’ refers to the consultant’s internal project number. ‘WRK REQ. NO.’ refers to the construction request number provided in the project statement of work. See Figure 1-2F.

E. Revision Block

As revisions to a drawing sheet occur, revisions shall be marked both in the central part of the drawing and in the revision block. The mark letter shall increase in alphebetical order for pre-construction drawings. The mark number shall increase in numerical order starting at 1 for revisions after construction.

Once construction drawings are issued, all pre-construction revisions are deleted in the revision block.

See Figure 1-2D.

F. Seal Block:

Final drawings shall be signed and sealed. Where more than one seal is required on a sheet, the logo space may be used. The license number and name must be clearly legible. The firm license number shall be provided where required by the Board. See Figure 1-2E.

G. Logo Block:

This space may be used for prime and sub contractor logos. See Figure 1-2G.

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1.2.1.14 Line Characteristics

Although monotone line work is not contractually improper, drawings employing varied line widths substantially improve their readability. Most commercial CAD plotters provide an extensive variety of line widths.

A. Color:

One reason to use color in CAD drawings is to improve the clarity of the drawing on a computer monitor.

However, in AutoCAD applications, color is also used to delineate individual layers and/or define the line thicknesses of drawing elements on the final (plotted) drawing sheet.

Note: For this standard, specific colors and line widths are assigned (standardized) to individual layers and shall not be changed for the master electronic as-builts

1.2.1.15 Conventions and Symbols

Conventions and symbols must be clearly identified on the drawings and consistently used throughout.

1.2.1.16 Lettering

NIH/NIEHS uses AutoCAD’s Arial font as the standard text font for all basic text entities on a contract drawing. No other font type is permitted on a contract drawing. The Arial font provides the maximum readability and transportability of text entities between CAD drawings.

A. Plotting:

Printers and plotters are controlled by files called pen tables or feature tables. These files (tables) convert line thicknesses in an electronic file to line thicknesses on a paper drawing. Properly apply the pen tables based on the printer/plotter used to produce high quality drawings.

1.2.1.17 Layering

NIH/NIEHS uses a modified Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format for assigning layers in CAD drawings. Refer to Table 1-5 to see a list of layers. A layer script file and layer line type file can be provided upon request. These layers are the only ones that shall be used in the master electronic as-built files. Table 1-7 in section 1.2.3 includes more information regarding layering.

TABLE 1-5: COMMON BASE LAYER NAME LIST

Layer Name

00001_ELEVATIONS_DIVISIBLE_BY_1

00002_ELEVATIONS_DIVISIBLE_BY_2

00005_ELEVATIONS_DIVISIBLE_BY_5

00010_ELEVATIONS_DIVISIBLE_BY_10

01050_SURVEY_GRID

01051_PROPERTY_LINE

01052_TRACT

01053_EASEMENT

01190_ENVIRONMENTAL

02276_RETAINING_WALL

02280_SOIL_BORING

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02300_EARTHWORK

02463_WOOD_PILES

02516_PARKING_LOT

02531_SANITARY_SEWER_PIPING

02555_GAS_DISTRIBUTION_SYSTEMS

02582_MEDIUM_VOLTAGE_UNDERGR

OUND_POWER_DISTRIBUTION

02585_WOOD_UTILITY_POLES

02610_PIPE_CULVERTS

02635_STORM_SEWERAGE

02640_MANHOLES_COVERS

02645_FIRE_HYDRANT

02741_PAVING

02770_PONDS_RESERVOIRS

02810_IRRIGATION_SYSTEM

02825_CHAIN_LINK_FENCES_AND_GA

TES

02880_MONUMENT

02920_LANDSCAPING

03011_GRAVEL

03012_SAND

03100_SIDEWALK

03200_WIRE_MESH_RE-BAR

03300_CAST-IN-PLACE_CONCRETE

03413_PRECAST_CONCRETE

03601_CATALYZED_METALLIC_GROU

T

03650_FOUNDATION

04200_BRICK_MASONRY

04225_CONCRETE_MASONRY_UNITS

04400_STONE

05090_WELDING_STRUCTURAL

05096_WELDING_ALUMINUM_CONST

RUCTION

05120_STRUCTURAL_STEEL

05210_STEEL_JOISTS

05310_STEEL_DECKS

05400_COLD_FORMED_METAL_FRAMI

NG

05500_METAL_FABRICATIONS

05510_METAL_STAIRS

05520_HANDRAILS_AND_RAILINGS

05700_ORNAMENTAL_METAL

06060_FIBERBOARD

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06100_CARPENTRY

06182_STRUCTURAL_GLUE-

LAMINATED_TIMBER

06190_PRE-FAB_JOIST_TRUSS

06400_CABINETS

07100_DAMPPROOFING_AND_WATERP

ROOFING

07220_INSULATION

Layer Name

07400_SHINGLES_ROOFING_AND_SIDI

NG_PANELS

07420_EXTERIOR_WALL

07467_STEEL_SIDING

07500_MEMBRANE_ROOFING

07511_ASPHALT_BUILT-UP_ROOFING

07530_EPDM_ROOF_MEMBRANE

07550_MODIFIED_BITUMINOUS_MEM

BRANE_ROOFING

07600_FLASHING_AND_SHEET_METAL

07800_FIRE_AND_SMOKE_PROTECTIO

N_MATERIAL

07920_JOINT_SEALANTS

08110_DOORS_AND_FRAMES

08510_WINDOWS

08600_SKYLIGHTS

08805_GLASS_AND_GLAZING

08900_GLAZED_CURTAIN_WALLS

09130_CEILING

09200_INTERIOR_WALL

09210_GYPSUM_PLASTER

09212_FIREPROOFING_PLASTER

09310_CERAMIC_TILE_QUARRY_TILE_

AND_PAVER_TILE

09330_QUARRY_TILE

09510_ACOUSTICAL_CEILINGS

09630_STONE_AND_BRICK_FLOORING

09650_RESILIENT_FLOORING

09675_HEAVY_DUTY_EPOXY_FLOORI

NG

09680_CARPET

09720_WALL_COVERINGS

09920_ARCHITECTURAL_PAINTING

09960_HIGH-

PERFORMANCE_COATINGS

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09970_COATINGS_FOR_STEEL

10100_VISUAL_DISPLAY_BOARDS

10160_TOILET_COMPARTMENTS

10275_ELEVATED_FLOOR_SYSTEM

10350_FLAGPOLES

10500_LOCKERS

10523_FIRE_EXTINGUISHERS_AND_HO

SES

10600_PARTITIONS

10800_TOILET_BATH_AND_LAUNDRY

_ACCESSORIES

11025_FIRE_INSULATED_RECORD_VA

ULT_DOORS

11120_VENDING_EQUIPMENT

11161_DOCK_LEVELERS

11400_FOOD_SERVICE_EQ

11600_LABORATORY_EQ

12303_STEEL_AND_WOOD_CASEWOR

K

12485_ENTRANCE_AND_FLOOR_MATS

12490_WINDOW_TREATMENT

12495_HORIZONTAL_LOUVER_BLINDS

12600_FURNITURE

13100_LIGHTNING_PROTECTION_SYST

EMS

13110_CATHODIC_PROTECTION

13121_PRE-ENGINEERED_BUILDINGS

13210_ELEVATED_STEEL_WATER_TA

NK

13215_FIBERGLASS-

REINFORCED_POLYESTER_STORAGE_

TANK

13412_INSTRUMENTATION

13701_VIDEO_SURVEILLANCE

13704_SECURITY_ACCESS_SYSTEM

13803_PROGRAMMABLE_CONTROLLE

RS

13852_FIRE-ALARM_SYSTEMS

13854_GAS_DETECTION_SYSTEMS

13930_FIRE_SPRINKLER_SYSTEMS

13930_FIRE_SPRINKLER_SYSTEMS_IN

TERSTITIAL

13960_CARBON_DIOXIDE_EXTINGUIS

HING_SYSTEMS

14210_ELEVATORS

14600_HOISTS_AND_CRANES

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15003_GENERAL_MECHANICAL_PROV

ISIONS

15050_BASIC_MECHANICAL_MATERIA

LS_AND_METHODS

15055_WELDING_MECHANICAL

15072_VIBRATION_ISOLATION_FOR_A

IR_CONDITIONING_EQUIPMENT

15083_DUCT_INSULATION

15085_PIPING_INSULATION

15102_PLUMBING

15106_FERROUS_PIPE_AND_FITTINGS

15107_PLASTIC_PIPE_AND_FITTINGS

15108_STAINLESS_STEEL_PIPE_AND_F

ITTINGS

15110_VALVES

Layer Name

15119_SELF-

CONTAINED_CONTROL_AND_RELIEF_

VALVES

15120_PIPING_SPECIALTIES

15125_STEAM_TRAPS

15126_STEAM_PIPING_5LBS

15126_STEAM_PIPING_20LBS

15126_STEAM_PIPING_60LBS

15130_STEAM_SUPPLY

15130_STEAM_RETURN

15131_STEAM_SUCTION

15135_PUMPS

15145_DEMIN_WATER

15146_FEED_WATER

15181_CONDENSER_WATER_PIPING

15183_CHILLED_WATER_PIPING_SUPP

LY

15183_CHILLED_WATER_PIPING_RETU

RN

15185_REFRIGERATION_PIPING_AND_

SPECIALTIES

15186_CONDENSATE_PUMPS

15187_CONDENSATE_DRAIN

15187_CONDENSATE_RETURN

15187_PUMPED_CONDENSATE

15187_CONDENSATE

15187_HUMIDIFIED_STEAM

15187_STEAM_VENT

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15189_CHEMICAL_WATER_TREATME

NT

15195_NATURAL_GAS_SYSTEMS

15211_LOW-

PRESSURE_COMPRESSED_AIR_SYSTE

MS

15212_HIGH-

PRESSURE_COMPRESSED_AIR_SYSTE

MS

15214_LABORATORY_GAS_CO2

15214_LABORATORY_GAS_N2

15214_LABORATORY_GAS_Ar

15214_LABORATORY_GAS_O2

15216_GLYCOL_SUPPLY

15216_GLYCOL_RETURN

15218_VACUUM_SYSTEMS

15225_CHEMICAL-

WASTE_DRAINAGE_SYSTEMS

15240_MEDICAL_GAS

15250_LABORATORY_AIR

15310_GLASS_DISTILLED_WATER

15320_TIN_DISTILLED_WATER

15350_FILTERED_WATER_SUPPLY

15350_FILTERED_WATER_RETURN

15410_PLUMBING_FIXTURES

15444_SAFETY_SHOWER_AND_EYEW

ASH_STA

15445_SUMP_PUMPS_AND_SUMP_BASI

NS

15455_DRINKING_FOUNTAIN_WATER_

COOLER

15491_FUEL_OIL

15492_FUEL_GAS

15494_FUEL_LIQUID

15510_BOILERS

15520_COLD_WATER_DOMESTIC_RET

URN

15520_COLD_WATER_DOMESTIC_SUP

PLY

15520_COLD_WATER_LAB_SUPPLY

15550_HIGH_TEMP_HOT_WATER_RET

URN

15550_HIGH_TEMP_HOT_WATER_SUPP

LY

15560_HOT_WATER_DOMESTIC_SUPP

LY

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15560_HOT_WATER_180_SUPPLY

15560_HOT_WATER_180_RETURN

15560_HOT_WATER_SUPPLY

15560_HOT_WATER_RETURN

15560_HOT_WATER_LAB_SUPPLY

15560_HOT_WATER_LAB_RETURN

15560_HOT_WATER_PREHEAT_SUPPL

Y

15560_HOT_WATER_PREHEAT_RETUR

N

15560_HOT_WATER_REHEAT_SUPPLY

15560_HOT_WATER_REHEAT_RETURN

15560_HOT_WATER_RAD_SUPPLY

15560_HOT_WATER_RAD_RETURN

15570_SOFTENER_WATER

15580_WASTE

15610_REFRIGERATION_COMPRESSOR

S

15625_CHILLED_WATER_AIR_CONDITI

ONING

15626_WATER_CHILLERS

15675_AIR-COOLED_CONDENSERS

Layer Name

15700_HEATING_VENTILATION_AIR_C

ONDITIONING_SYSTEMS

15720_AIR_HANDLING_UNITS

15725_AIR_HANDLING

15736_AIR_CONDITIONING_UNITS

15740_HEAT_PUMPS

15762_AIR_COILS

15764_FAN-COIL_UNITS

15765_FAN-COIL_PIPING_SUPPLY

15765_FAN-COIL_PIPING_RETURN

15766_UNIT_HEATERS

15767_ELECTRIC_RESISTANCE_HEATI

NG

15768_DUCT_HEATERS

15815_LOW_PRESSURE_DUCTWORK

15818_FLEX_DUCTWORK

15830_FANS

15835_CONVECTORS_RADIATORS

15840_AIR_TERMINAL_UNITS

15852_DIFFUSERS

15855_VENTS

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15865_FILTERS

15877_FUME_EXHAUST_EQUIPMENT

15885_AIR_CLEANING_EQUIPMENT

15902_CONTROL_SYSTEMS

15942_REGISTERS_GRILLES

15950_MECH_CONTROLS_INSTRUMEN

TATION_TESTING_&_ADJUSTING_THE

RMOSTATS

16003_GENERAL_ELECTRICAL_PROVI

SIONS

16050_BASIC_ELECTRICAL_MATERIA

LS_AND_METHODS

16065_SECONDARY_GROUNDING

16121_FIBER_OPTIC_CABLE_AND_OU

TLETS

16124_MEDIUM_VOLTAGE_CABLE

16130_RACEWAYS_CONDUITS

16135_CABLE_TRAYS

16145_STANDARD_WIRING_SYSTEMS

16200_POWER_GENERATOR

16225_MOTORS

16275_TRANSFORMERS

16288_SURGE_ARRESTERS

16305_OVERHEAD_MEDIUM-

VOLTAGE_WIRING

16315_MEDIUM_VOLTAGE_OVERHEA

D_POWER_DISTRIBUTION

16325_LOAD-

BREAK_SWITCHES_&_DISCONNECT_S

WITCHES

16345_MOTOR_CONTROL

16365_PRIMARY_UNIT_SUBSTATION

16366_SECONDARY_UNIT_SUBSTATIO

N

16390_GROUNDING_DEVICES

16425_VARIABLE_FREQUENCY_CONT

ROLLERS

16435_AUTOMATIC_TRANSFER_SWIT

CHES

16445_SWITCHGEAR_ASSEMBLIES

16446_PANELBOARDS_CONTROL_PAN

ELS_ELEC_PANELS_CIRCUIT_BREAKE

RS

16495_MEDIUM_VOLTAGE_FUSES

16511_LIGHTS

16512_HIGH_INTENSITY_DISCHARGE_

(HID)_LUMINARIES

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16522_FLOOD_LIGHTING

16524_ROADWAY_LIGHTING

16529_PHOTO_CONTROL_DEVICES

16535_EMERGENCY_LIGHTING

16536_EXIT_LIGHTING

16700_COMMUNICATION_AND_COMM

UNICATION_OUTLETS

16720_COMPUTER

16720_ALARM_DETECTION_SYSTEM

16821_PUBLIC_ADDRESS_AND_MUSIC

_EQUIPMENT

20000_NORTH_ARROW_AND_DRAWIN

G_SCALE

20200_PHANTOM_LINE

20500_LEADERS_AND_LEADER_TEXT

20700_MISCELLANEOUS

20710_GRID

Defpoints

GROS

GROS$

GROS$TXT

RM

RM$

RM$TXT

Layer Name

FN

FN-FREE

FN-PART

HL-TEMP

RMTC

RMTC$

RMTC$TXT

EQ

EQ_TEXT

1.2.1.18 Ownership

The Government, for itself and such others as it deems appropriate, will have unlimited rights to all information and materials furnished to the government and documentation thereof, reports and listings, and all other items pertaining to the work and services pursuant to this agreement including any copyright. Unlimited rights under this contract are rights to use, duplicate, or disclose data, and information, in whole or in part in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever without compensation to or approval from the Contractor. The Government will at all reasonable times have the right to inspect the work and will have access to and the right to inspect the work and will have access to and the right to

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1.2.1.19 As-Built Design Procedure

NIH/NIEHS uses a modified Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format for assigning layers in CAD drawings. Refer to Table 1-5: Common Base Layer Name List to see a list of layers. A layer script file and layer line type file can be provided upon request. These layers are the only ones that shall be used in the master electronic as-built files.

1.2.1.20 Level of Detail for Master Electronic As-Builts

The master electronic as-builts shall document details of additions or alterations to the facility. See Table 6 for guidance.

TABLE 1-6: DISCIPLINE AND DESCRIPTION OF DETAIL REQUIREMENTS

General Shall be Shown

Elevators North Arrow/Graphic Scale

Shall not be Shown

Civil/Site/Structural

Column Lines Columns

Concrete Equipment Pads Floor Penetrations Stairs/Ladders (along with indication of travel path) Walls

N/A

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Electrical/Communication/Security

Card Reader Locations Circuit Arrow Symbols

Circuit Breakers (with indication of source panel and circuits)

Communications 6-Port Wall Jack

Conduit/Raceway ≥ 2” Electrical Equipment Home runs Light Outline Panels with information and abbreviation in rectangle (Example ELE

PANEL; EEBRG)

Receptacles (Duplex or Fourplex Symbol)

Sensors (with equipment abbreviation)

Switches Thermostat Transformer with abbreviation and information in rectangle (Example XFMR; FED

FROM MCC-BB-1E1;

BUCKET 7D)

Conduit < 2”

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FIGURE 1-2: DRAWING INFORMATION/SHEET NUMBER EXAMPLE

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FIGURE 1-2A: - DRAWING PATH FILE

FIGURE 1-2B: DRAWING

INFO

FIGURE 1-2C – TITLE EXAMPLE

FIGURE 1-2D – REVISION BLOCK

FIGURE 1-2E: SEAL BLOCK

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FIGURE 1.2F – CONTRACTOR/PROJECT

INFORMATION

FIGURE 1.2G – LOGO BLOCK

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1.2.2 TRAINING

The contractor shall provide training for non-standard equipment installation. The contractor shall consult with the COR to determine which, if any, of the equipment is considered standard. The contractor shall submit classroom and field instructions in the operation and maintenance of systems equipment where required by the technical provisions. These services must be directed by the contractor, using the manufacturer’s factory-trained personnel or qualified representatives. The COR shall be given 14 calendar days written notice of scheduled instructional services. Instructional materials belonging to the manufacturer or vendor, such as lists, static exhibits, and visual aids, must be made available to the Government. All training should be recorded and published in electronic format to the COR.

1.2.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LAYERING

Below is a table relevant to the information discussed in section 1.2.1.17

TABLE 1-7: GENERAL LAYER CATEGORIES

LAYER NUMBER Category

00000 CONTOUR (NON-CSI)

01000 FIELD ENGINEERING

02000 SITEWORK

03000 CONCRETE

04000 MASONRY

05000 METALS

06000 WOOD & PLASTICS

07000 THERMAL &

MOISTURE

PROTECTION

08000 DOORS & WINDOWS

09000 FINISHES

10000 SPECIALTIES

11000 EQUIPMENT

12000 FURNITURE

13000 SPECIAL

CONSTRUCTION

14000 CONVEYING

SYSTEMS

15000 MECHANICAL

16000 ELECTRICAL

20000 REFERENCE

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SECTION 1.3 – EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & ACCESS

1.3.1 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS

1. Engineer(s) shall be responsible for ensuring equipment shall be designed, coordinated, selected, and installed in a manner that provides the following:

a. During design and/or project development the following shall be considered:

a. Safe access to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

b. Ease of future replacement of equipment

c. Ability to maintain the equipment with a reasonable effort. For example, routine maintenance should not require piping to be removed to access a filter.

d. Sufficient equipment clearance in accordance with current codes and standards.

When equipment clearances are not specified in current codes and standards, a minimum of 36” of equipment clearance shall be provided.

e. Ability to locally isolate equipment for maintenance in a manner that minimizes system outages and impacts to building occupants.

b. During installation the following shall be considered:

a. Orientation of equipment so access doors are available, and filters and other items can be removed/replaced.

b. Sufficient clearances are maintained

c. During project close-out all usernames and passwords for equipment shall be provided to the COR

SECTION 1.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.6 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.7 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.8 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.9 – NOT USED

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SECTION 1.10 - COMMISSIONING

1.10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform commissioning in accordance with the NIH DRM and ASHRAE Standard 202.

Commissioning shall be performed by an independent commissioning firm. The COR shall determine if the commissioning firm will be directly contracted by the Government or by the Contractor depending on the size and complexity of the project.

1.10.2 Personnel Qualifications

A. Commissioning Authority (CxA):

Professional who possesses either a Certified Commissioning Professional certification from the Building Commissioning Certification Board or a Building Commissioning Professional Certification from ASHRAE. CxA shall also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing commissioning on systems similar to those covered by the project scope of work.

1.10.3 Execution

For the majority of contracts utilized at the NIEHS Campus, commissioning services are to be provided in five (5) phases depending on the complexity and size of the project:

1. Pre-Design (Conceptual Design Phase)

2. Design (Schematic, and Construction Documents Phases)

3. Construction

4. Acceptance

5. Post-Acceptance (Endurance Test and Warranty Phase)

The COR shall determine during the development of the project what the appropriate level of Cx shall be and specify which phases of commissioning are to be included in the statement of work (SOW).

1.10.3.1 Pre-Design

1. During the pre-design phase, the commissioning authority shall carry out the following scope of work:

1. Provide input to the Owner’s requirements.

2. Review the Design Intent Document and verify the initial design intent with the Owner and engineer.

3. Prepare the initial commissioning plan. Commissioning plan shall include at a minimum, items in Appendix E of ASHRAE Standard 202-2013.

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1.10.3.2 Design

During the design phase the commissioning authority shall carry out the following:

1. Review the design documents (drawings and specifications) as they are prepared to ensure inclusion of material covering the Contractor’s responsibilities for commissioning; provide comments and suggestions for designer consideration.

2. Review shop drawings and equipment submittals for information affecting the commissioning process.

3. Update the commissioning plan to reflect equipment and controls data from the submittals, and provide commissioning schedule information that the Contractor can integrate into the project schedule.

4. Prepare draft pre-functional checklists.

Provide installation checklists developed from equipment submittal data. Checklists shall include the equipment make, model and serial number and shall include signatures lines for the installing parties.

1.10.3.3 Construction

During the construction phase the Commissioning Agent shall carry out the following scope of work:

1. Organize and lead the commissioning team.

2. Attend the pre-construction meeting and provide direction for implementation of the commissioning plan.

3. Schedule and lead commissioning meetings. Take meeting minutes and distribute to meeting attendees within three (3) business days.

4. Establish and maintain a system for tracking commissioning issues needing resolution.

5. Review the project schedule periodically to ensure commissioning activities are properly incorporated; provide feedback to the designer and the Government as needed.

6. Complete Pre-Functional Checklists Ensure that all pre-functional checklists have been fully completed and signed by each responsible party prior to scheduling any functional performance test.

7. Perform Pre-Functional Performance Tests (PFT) Perform on-site observations during construction. Submit written reports to the Consultants and Government, including photograph documentation.

Monitor correct component and equipment installation; including controls point-to-point checkouts. Document all observations.

Witness equipment and system start-ups as deemed necessary. Ensure complete documentation of same.

1.10.3.4 Acceptance

During the acceptance phase the Commissioning Agent shall carry out the following:

1. Perform Functional Performance Tests (FPT) Conduct functional performance testing of sub-systems, systems, and interactions between systems, leading to acceptance of the completed work. Document results of all tests witnessed.

2. Verify design and manufacturer requirements have been met.

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3. Review the system manuals and include an evaluation report in the final commissioning report.

4. Organize and direct the training of O & M personnel.

5. Videotape O&M staff training sessions if required.

6. Update the Commissioning plan and all attachments as necessary

1.10.3.5 Post-Acceptance

During the post-acceptance phase the commissioning authority shall carry out the following scope of work:

1. Conduct functional performance testing of sub-systems, systems, and interactions between systems that could not be carried out prior to acceptance due to unsuitable weather conditions.

2. Prepare and submit a final commissioning report.

3. Provide follow-up for quality performance during the guarantee period.

1.10.3.6 Final Commissioning Report

Submit the Final Commissioning Report, no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Functional Performance Tests. Final Commissioning Report, consisting of completed Pre- Functional Performance Test Checklists and completed Functional Performance Tests organized by system and by subsystem and submitted as one package. The Commissioning Report shall also include all HVAC systems test reports, start-up reports, TAB report, TAB verification report. The results of failed tests shall be included along with a description of the corrective action taken. The following items shall also be addressed in the report:

Description of the project requirements Description of design drawings and project specifications Pre-Functional Checklists Pre-Functional Performance Test Function Performance Tests System Manual Evaluation Warranty review and evaluation Training Program Evaluation Value of the Commissioning Process Outstanding Issues

SECTION 1.11 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.12 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.13 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.14 – NOT USED

SECTION 1.15 – NOT USED

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SECTION 2: PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

SECTION 2.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.2 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.3 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.4 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.5 – NOT USED

SECTION 2.6 – NOT USED

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SECTION 3: CIVIL ENGINEERING & SITE DESIGN

SECTION 3.1 – NOT USED

SECTION 3.2 – NOT USED

SECTION 3.3 – SITE UTILITIES

3.3.2 SITE UTILITIES DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

I. Profiles

Underground utilities: Cover shall be a minimum of 18 in.

U. Materials

To supplement the following table, refer to Exhibit 6.3 within Chapter 6 of the DRM for detailed criteria for materials, applications, and joints, which are to be utilized for site utility services.

TABLE 3-1: ABBREVIATED SUMMARY OF APPROVED MATERIAL OF UTILITY SERVICE

Utility

Minimum Size

Material

Storm Drain 12 in. RCP or Ductile Iron1 Sanitary Sewer 6 in. PVC SDR 35, SDR 26, or Schedule 40, or Epoxy line ductile iron1. Select as required for application and loading

Domestic Water 6 in. Cement Lined Ductile Iron1

Chilled Water >= 6 in. Steel Extra Heavy Seamless, weld joint

Chilled Water < 6 in. Steel Schedule 40 Seamless weld

High Temperature Hot Water

>= 6 in. Steel Extra Heavy Seamless, weld joint

High Temperature Hot Water

< 6 in. Steel Schedule 40, weld joint

Natural Gas N/A Polyethylene fusion joint Electrical >= 1 in. PVC Schedule 40 Rigid

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Note:

1. Polyethylene Encasement of Ductile Iron Pipe: All buried ductile iron pipe shall be encased with either 8-mil linear low-density polyethylene or 4-mil high density cross-laminated polyethylene. Material requirements shall meet ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5 Standard. Care shall be taken so that material completely encases the pipe and prevent contact between pipe and surrounding soil. Sufficient slack shall be provided in contouring to prevent stretching the polyethylene where it bridges irregular surfaces.

Overlaps and ends shall be secured with adhesive tape or plastic tie straps to hold the polyethylene in place until backfilling operations are completed. Any cuts, tears, punctures, or damage shall be repaired.

3.3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

For all new, repaired, or altered underground utilities greater than 10 feet in length, the Contractor shall install detectable marking tape 8” below grade unless otherwise directed by the Engineer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Detectable Marking Tape shall be appropriately colored, continuous-printed magnetic tape intended for direct-burial service not less than 6 inches wide by 4 mils thick. The tape shall read “CAUTION:

BURIED INSTALLATION BELOW”. Tape color shall conform to the APWA Uniform Color Code.

A. Uniform Color Code:

The American Public Works Association encourages public agencies, utilities, contractors, other associations, manufacturers, and all others involved in excavation to adopt the APWA Uniform Color Code, using ANSI standard Z535.1 Safety Colors for temporary marking and facility identification.

WHITE- Proposed Excavation

PINK- Temporary Survey Markings

RED- Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cable

YELLOW- Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials

ORANGE- Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit

BLUE- Potable Water

GREEN- Sewers and Drain Lines

PURPLE- Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines

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SECTION 3.4 - SITE IMPROVEMENTS

3.4.1 SITE IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENT

B. Parking and Paving

C. Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters

Optimum sidewalk width is 72 in., with 60 in. as the minimum. All sidewalks shall be exposed aggregate.

The concrete design mix shall be a maximum of 4 in. slump, 3000 psi, 6% to 10% air entrainment.

Contractor shall remove surface mortar in 8-24 hours.

1. Material Exclusions for Common Pedestrian Sidewalk Areas Subject to Use by Snow Removal Equipment: The following materials are not permitted on any NIH projects because of maintenance requirements or safety concerns:

a. Cobblestones

b. Asphalt hex pavers on asphalt base

c. Pavers on plastic blocks

d. Granite, base, or slate on concrete base

SECTION 3.5 – NOT USED

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SECTION 4: ARCHITECTURE

SECTION - 4. 1 – EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

4.1.1 GENERAL…