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A. ARCHITECTURAL

Program Distribution and Organization The design team was engaged by Kentucky State University to develop a new Health Science Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Health Science Center will house the College of Nursing, space for a Nutrition Sciences lab, and a small outpatient Health Clinic. The building is envisioned as a multidisciplinary academic and clinical facility that supports the education of future healthcare professionals while providing limited outpatient services to the surrounding community.

The Nursing program forms the core of the academic component and includes classrooms, training labs, a simulation suite, a respiratory lab, a computer lab, and an administrative suite for the College of Nursing.

The outpatient clinic includes a waiting and reception space, multiple exam rooms, a blood draw area, and nursing stations. Shared support spaces are distributed throughout the building and include, but are not limited to, group study areas, storage, commons, and a kitchenette.

The Nutrition Sciences program includes approximately 3,103 NSF of research laboratory space dedicated to nutritional food science and cancer prevention research. The laboratories will be designed as open, collegial research environments that promote collaboration, visibility, and interdisciplinary interaction.

The laboratory planning approach emphasizes flexibility, modularity, and adaptability to accommodate changes in research focus, staffing levels, and equipment requirements over time. Open laboratory zones will be organized around shared resources and support spaces to maximize operational efficiency and minimize redundancy.

The Program Book submitted at the end of the Pre-Design Phase is available for reference. Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the program distribution by function as shared in the Program Book. The Tabular Program Validation per Phase A (Schematic Design) can be referenced in Appendix B and an Area Summary can be reviewed in Appendix C.

DESIGN NARRATIVE

Classroom/ Instructional

Research Lab

Special Function

Building Support

Office/ Workstation

Student Support

Office Support 1%

Meeting Space 2%

Program Support 3%

58%

9%

7%

7%

5% 4%

Contingency

4%

Figure 2-1: Distribution of net assignable area in the Accepted Program by function.

NSF (net square feet): Indicates the assignable area that is occupiable.

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Building Organization The proposed three-story 58,640 GSF Health Science Center is located at the corner of East Main Street and Valley View Drive, establishing a strong building presence along Main Street and reinforcing Kentucky State University’s identity as the eastern gateway to campus. The primary building entrance for campus is accessed through Douglas Avenue and positioned on the north façade, oriented towards a new pedestrian courtyard. The courtyard will serve as a central organizing space for building access and outdoor gatherings. A separate clinic entrance is located along the south façade providing direct visibility and access to the public from Main Street and Valley View Drive.

The building form is shaped by both the site conditions and programmatic requirements, resulting in an east-west orientation that maximizes the building’s frontage and relationship to campus as shown in Figure 2-2 below. This orientation allows the north façade to engage the campus with transparency, while the south façade is designed to manage direct solar exposure through more controlled openings as shown in Figure 2-3 below.

Figure 2-2: North facade of building form and site diagram.

Figure 2-3: South facade of building form and site diagram.

GSF (gross square feet): Indicates the total area including assignable and unassignable areas such as the walls and support spaces.

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The overall organization is structured around a primarily single-loaded corridor located along the north edge of the building with primary program spaces positioned along the south façade as shown in Figure 2-4 below.

Figure 2-4: Internal organization diagram

The building is organized into two primary wings defined by a curved facade along the northern edge. At the ground floor, the east wing houses the Health Clinic and is positioned for direct access from Main Street and Valley View Drive, while the west wing contains nursing administration located adjacent to the primary building entry. On the upper floors, the east wing contains the the lab spaces such as the Nursing training labs and Nutrition Sciences lab while the west wing accommodates classrooms and the simulation suite. The organization supports efficient adjacencies while maintaining clear separation between academic and clinic functions. An approximately 11-FT planning module is utilized within the Nutrition Science Lab and serves as a consistent framework for organizing the program spaces. The preliminary building organization can be seen in Figure 2-5.

The idea of the building envelope is conceived as a controlled and responsive curtainwall system that balances transparency and enclosure.

The solid portions of the façade respond to solar exposure and programmatic needs while the areas of glazing are used to provide daylight and visibility into key teaching spaces, reinforcing the building’s academic mission. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information regarding the sustainable measures adhered to in the building design.

Figure 2-5: Program organization diagram

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Exterior Design and Materials Design Inspiration

The architectural language of the exterior is inspired by the Kentucky Palisades, translating the stratified limestone cliffs and natural undulations of the Kentucky River into the building’s massing and materiality. This inspiration process can be seen in Figure 2-6.

Glazing and Facade Systems

• Base: Natural Kentucky limestone veneer grounds the building and ties into the local context.

• Primary Glazing: The main envelope features a 7-1/2” curtain wall system, primarily utilizing a 2-sided SSG (structural silicone glazing) application. The glass incorporates etched and fritted treatments to optimize energy performance by reducing glare and solar heat gain.

• Accent Glazing: Smaller, select areas feature a 4-sided SSG system to highlight interior programming and promote transparency with the surrounding community.

Opaque Wall Assembly

The spandrel and opaque sections of the façade are designed as a high-performance cavity wall assembly, consisting of (from interior to exterior):

and natural stone veneer at the base of the building.

Roofing System

• Structure: A structurally sloped roof framework significantly reduces the need for tapered roof insulation.

• Membrane: Durable SBS-modified bituminous membrane system.

• Drainage: Rainwater is managed via internally piped primary and overflow roof drains.

Interior Design And Materials

Public Spaces

Walls

Catalpa)

ONE)

Flooring

• Replaceable carpet tile type entry mats in main vestibule

Figure 2-6: Kentucky Palisades inspiration process

BOD (Basis of design): Indicates the product accounted for during design with consideration for performance criteria.

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treatment Ceiling

Turf Platter & Torrent) Millwork

Classroom Spaces

Walls

floor, tackable and writeable surfaces both sides (BOD: Skyfold) Flooring

Ceiling

Millwork

Clinic Space

Walls

ONE)

Flooring

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Ceiling

Millwork

Administrative/Faculty Office

Walls

ONE), glass doors to public spaces

Flooring

rooms

• Rubber base, typical Ceiling

Millwork

laminate

Restrooms

Walls

• 3x10 porcelain tile on all walls Flooring

Ceiling

• Painted drywall, 1x paint colors Millwork

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Wellness/Mothers Room

Walls

Flooring

• Modular carpet tiles Ceiling

Millwork

above

Elevators

Walls

• Public elevator (BOD: Forms & Surfaces LEVELc-1000 Elevator Interiors)

• Textured stainless steel at back of house/service elevator Flooring

Ceiling

• Public elevator (BOD: Forms & Surfaces LEVELc-1000 Elevator Interiors)

• Stainless steel at back of house/service elevator Railings

• Public elevator (BOD: Forms & Surfaces LEVELc-1000 Elevator Interiors)

• Stainless steel at back of house/service elevator

Stairs

Monumental

stair opening perimeter

Core/Egress

design) allowance at floor landings

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Back of House and Storage Spaces

Walls

• Painted drywall or exposed concrete/masonry Flooring

• Exposed slab or epoxy coating, if required Ceiling

• Exposed or acoustic ceiling tile, if required (2x2 with 15/16 grid, BOD: Armstrong Canyon)

Millwork

Exterior Window Treatments

Typical shades are manually operated. However, the Multipurpose Classroom on level 1 will be motorized. Assume breaks in fabric rolls at window mullion locations and different colors at interior/ exterior sides. (BOD: Mechoshade)

Door Hardware

All hardware shall be heavy-duty, commercial grade hardware.

Include a Primus FSIC (full size interchangeable core) as part of the door hardware.

Locksets

• BOD: Schlege L Series locks, 626 satin chrome finish, with 06 trim and A rose

Exit devices

• BOD: Von Duprin 99 rim mouth with 996L trim (no trim at exit only doors)

CODES AND REGULATIONS

New construction, at minimum, will be designed per the 2018 KBC (Kentucky Building Code), the 2009 Kentucky Accessibility Code, and the 2012 ECC (Kentucky Commercial Energy Conservation Code). The Health Science Center will be constructed to the standards of the Kentucky Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA).

Combustible).

According to the above mentioned Occupancy and Construction Type, the building’s allowable height, number of stories, and square footage are code compliant.

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B. LAB PLANNING

Project Overview The Nutrition Sciences program includes approximately 3,103 NSF of research laboratory space dedicated to nutritional food science and cancer prevention research. The laboratories will be designed as open, collegial research environments that promote collaboration, visibility, and interdisciplinary interaction.

The laboratory planning approach will emphasize flexibility, modularity, and adaptability to accommodate changes in research focus, staffing levels, and equipment requirements over time. Open laboratory zones will be organized around shared resources and support spaces to maximize operational efficiency and minimize redundancy.

Project Goals & Objectives

• Encourage interaction with all nutrition science groups

Project Location & Constraints

The Nutrition Sciences lab is located on the third floor adjacent to the core of the building. Refer to Figure 2-7 below.

Process

The Nutrition Sciences program is based on a pre-read as well as in-person and virtual meetings with the primary stakeholder during the Pre-Design phase. During Phase A (Schematic Design), progress was followed up with additional in-person and virtual meetings to review the lab’s continued layout iterations. The team also inventoried all the equipment in Lab 218A which will be transitioning to the new lab upon completion (refer to Appendix D). The Nursing equipment will be inventoried during Phase B (Design Development).

Figure 2-7: Level 3 floor plan diagram indicating the Nutrition Science lab.

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Codes and Standards

Codes Referenced

Fire Protection for Laboratories

Conditioning Engineers) Standards 90.1, 62.1, 110, and 170

• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z358.1 Eyewash and Shower Equipment

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Laboratory Safety Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450

• BMBL (Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories)

Hazardous Material Code

Hazardous material codes play a critical role in ensuring the safety of personnel, property, and the environment. These codes, such as those outlined by the NFPA, KBC, and fire and safety regulations, dictate how hazardous materials (flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive substances), must be stored, handled, and used. They influence key design elements including ventilation systems, fire suppression, chemical storage cabinets, occupancy limits, and emergency egress routes. Compliance with these codes is essential for minimizing risk and ensuring that laboratories operate within legal and safety guidelines

MAQs Per Control Area of Hazardous Materials

Table 307.1(1) shown in Figure 2-8 on the following page and 307.1(2) define the MAQs of hazardous materials permitted per control area or higher education laboratory suites.

The table captured in Figure 2-8 represents the ideal condition in which the space is protected by an automatic sprinkler system and the materials are stored in approved cabinets.

MAQ (maximum allowable quantity): The total amount of hazardous materials allowed per hazard class and physical state within a single control area.

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Figure 2-8: Table indicating maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials.

Level 3 Control Area Maximum Quantities

Yes Automatic sprinkler system is provided in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 Yes Approved storage cabinets, day boxes, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or safety cans are provided and will be used throughout.

50.0% Scaling factor per Table 414.2.2 or Higher Education Laboratory 428.3 according to floor.

Number of Control Areas Allowed per Floor

Group when the MAQ is Exceeded

II H2 or H3 N/A 240 gal N/A N/A 120 gal N/A N/A 30 gal IIIA H2 or H3 N/A 660 gal N/A N/A 330 gal N/A N/A 80 gal IIIB N/A N/A NL gal N/A N/A NL gal N/A N/A NL gal

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Loose 50 cf N/A N/A 50 cf N/A N/A 10 cf N/A Baled 500 cf N/A N/A 500 cf N/A N/A 100 cf N/A 1.4G 250 lbs N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A H2 N/A 45 gal N/A N/A 45 gal N/A N/A 10 gal N/A H3 N/A 45 gal N/A N/A 45 gal N/A N/A 10 gal Division 1.1 H1 1 lbs 1 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs Division 1.2 H1 1 lbs 1 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs Division 1.3 H1 or H2 5 lbs 5 lbs N/A 0.5 lbs 0.5 lbs N/A 0.5 lbs 0.5 lbs Division 1.4 H3 50 lbs 50 lbs N/A 25 lbs 25 lbs N/A N/A N/A Division 1.4G H3 250 lbs N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Division 1.5 H1 1 lbs 1 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs Division 1.6 H1 2 lbs N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Gaseous N/A N/A 2000 cf N/A N/A 2000 cf N/A N/A Liquified N/A 60 lbs N/A N/A 60 gal N/A N/A N/A 1A N/A 60 gal N/A N/A 30 gal N/A N/A 10 gal IB and 1C N/A 240 gal N/A N/A 120 gal N/A N/A 30 gal N/A H2 or H3 N/A 240 gal N/A N/A 120 gal N/A N/A 30 gal N/A H3 250 lbs N/A N/A 125 lbs N/A N/A 25 lbs N/A Gaseous N/A Liquified N/A UD H1 1 lbs 1 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs I H2 10 lbs 10 lbs N/A 1 lbs 0.5 lbs N/A 1 lbs 1 lbs II H3 100 lbs 100 lbs N/A 50 lbs 50 lbs N/A 10 lbs 10 lbs III H3 250 lbs 250 lbs N/A 125 lbs 125 lbs N/A 25 lbs 25 lbs IV N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs V N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs 4 H1 1 lbs 1 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs N/A 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs 3 H2 OR H3 20 lbs 20 lbs N/A 2 lbs 2 lbs N/A 2 lbs 2 lbs 2 H3 500 lbs 500 lbs N/A 250 lbs 250 lbs N/A 50 lbs 50 lbs 1 N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs Gaseous N/A N/A 3000 cf N/A N/A 3000 cf N/A N/A Liquified N/A 30 gal N/A N/A 30 gal N/A N/A N/A N/A H2 4 lbs 4 lbs 50 cf 0.5 lbs 0.5 lbs 10 cf 0 lbs 0 lbs 4 H1 1 lbs 1 lbs 1 cf 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs 2 cf 0.125 lbs 0.125 lbs 3 H1 OR H2 10 lbs 10 lbs 100 cf 1 lbs 0.5 lbs 20 cf 1 lbs 1 lbs 2 H3 100 lbs 100 lbs 500 cf 50 lbs 50 lbs 500 cf 10 lbs 10 lbs 1 N/A NL lbs NL lbs NL lbs NL lbs NL lbs NL cf NL lbs NL lbs 3 10 lbs 10 lbs N/A 5 lbs 5 lbs N/A 1 lbs 1 lbs 2 H4 100 lbs 100 lbs N/A 50 lbs 50 lbs N/A 10 lbs 10 lbs 1 NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs N/A NL lbs NL lbs

Corrosive N/A H4 10000 lbs 1000 gal 1620 cf 5000 lbs 500 gal 1620 cf 1000 lbs 100 gal Highly toxic N/A H4 20 lbs 20 lbs 20 cf 10 lbs 10 lbs 20 cf 3 lbs 3 lbs

N/A H4 1000 lbs 1000 lbs 1620 cf 500 lbs 500 lbs 1620 cf 125 lbs 125 lbs

Notes:

1. The data in this table is based on Tables 307.1.1, 307.1.2 and 414.2.2 and 428.3 in theNorth Carolinia Building Code and International Building Code.

2. The calculations performed in this table take into account increases, decreases and restrictions as described in the footnotes of the aforementioned tables. Please refer to those foootnotes for additional information.

3. N/A = Not Applicable; NL = Not Limited.

N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A

H3

H2

N/A

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N/A N/A

N/A N/A

Table 307.1(1) Maximium Allowable Quantity Per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Physical Hazard

Water reactive

Toxic

Combination flammable liquid (1A, 1B, 1C) Flammable solid

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Oxidizer

Oxidizing gas

Pyrophoric material

Cryogenics, flammable Cryogenics, oxidinzing Explosives

Flammable Gas

Flammable liquid

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Solid

Combustable Dust

H2

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Liquid

Storage

Combustible liquid Material

Consumer Fireworks (Class C, Common)

Combustible Fiber

Class Gas

(at NTP)

N/A

Solid Liquid

In Use-Open SystemsIn Use-Closed Systems

Solid Liquid Gas

(at NTP)

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CAs (Control Areas)

Laboratory CAs provide a regulatory and architectural framework that enables the safe use of hazardous materials without triggering high-hazard occupancy requirements, if material limits and construction standards are met. CA is defined as a building or portion of a building within which quantities of hazardous materials not exceeding the MAQs per control area are stored, dispensed, used, or handled. Refer to Figure 2-9 below.

Figure 2-9: Table indicating design and number of control areas.

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a. Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2), with all increases allowed in the notes to those tables.

b. Separation shall include fire barriers and horizontal assemblies as necessary to provide separation from other portions of the building.

STORY

[F] TABLE 414.2.2

DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS

Above grade

CA Strategy

The third-floor research laboratory includes two control areas:

one for the lab suite and the second for the remaining floor. In accordance with 2018 KBC (2015 IBC) Section 414 and Tables 307.1(1) & (2), control areas are defined zones within a building where hazardous materials are permitted to be stored or used in regulated amounts.

The percentage of maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials per control area permitted for the third floor is 50% of the total allowed in table 307.1(1) & (2) . The control area is fully enclosed by 1-hour fire-rated construction and separated horizontally by a 1-hour fire-rated structural floor assembly.

The third-floor control area is designed in accordance with IBC Section 414. These limits are based on the maximum allowable quantities outlined in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2). It is assumed that the quantities of hazardous materials manufactured, processed, generated, or stored; whether they pose a physical or health hazard, are expected to remain within the adjusted maximum allowable quantity thresholds for a third-level control area in a fully sprinklered building.

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Planning and Design Criteria

Lab Module

The lab module is a standardized spatial planning unit used as the foundational building block for laboratory layout design. It defines a repeatable area that can be multiplied to create flexible, efficient, and coordinated lab spaces that accommodate workstations, casework, circulation, and utilities.

Lab Metrics: (open wet lab)

General Concept

• Lab Safety: Laboratory safety is designed to meet industry standards.

• Lab Design Concept: The main open laboratory will accommodate six researchers and maintain separation from office and support lab areas. Staff will enter through a vestibule before accessing the lab, with all support spaces accessed directly from the vestibule.

• Material Flow: All materials will be received at the dock and be moved up to the third floor in a service elevator and stored in the designated storage areas. All waste will be accumulated in a satellite storage area within the lab and, once full, transported to the appropriate storage area on the dock for vendor pickup.

• Storage Consumable point of use storage: The lab will contain storage for consumables. These areas will include an ice maker, wire shelving and tall glass front cabinets.

Chemical Point of use Storage: The lab will contain a minimum of one chemical storage room that has a fire rating of 2-hours and has a watertight floor to contain spills. The space will be able to support 2-days of chemicals that are organized on shelving systems based on chemical compatibility.

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• Satellite Storage: The lab will include a designated zone for the temporary storage of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. All waste materials must be dispensed into clearly labeled, designated containers in accordance with internal EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety) guidelines and the KSU safety standard. These containers shall be placed on appropriate spill containment platforms and hazardous waste drums will be located beneath a snorkel exhaust to ensure proper ventilation. Flammable liquid waste shall be collected within a dedicated chemical fume hood using a capped safety funnel that connects to a grounded solvent waste container equipped with a “Filter and Fill” level detection system in the cabinets below. Hazardous waste must be tracked and quantified, as it contributes to the total MAQs permitted within a control area. EH&S will oversee the tracking of these quantities per lab and control area and will coordinate with laboratory staff regarding the frequency of waste pickups.

• Special Systems: HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) waste system will be utilized. Waste will be collected through a benchtop port to a solvent waste piping manifold that is connected to a vented waste can located directly below the bench.

Program Summary Refer to Appendix E for Lab Data Sheets and Appendix F for Lab Cut Sheets.

Laboratory Types

Wet Lab

Function: Open research Lab

Design Approach

nitrogen, argon, helium, DI water, and a milli-Q located at one sink.

Laboratory Support

Laboratory support spaces are dedicated rooms or zones adjacent to or associated with research laboratories that are designed to house equipment, perform preparatory or ancillary functions, and support core research activities without occupying primary bench space.

Functions: storage, glass wash, autoclave, LERs (linear equipement room), cell culture

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Design Approach

a milli-Q located at one sink.

• Power: 120V -1Ph and 208V-1Ph

Adjacencies and Departmental Relationships

The main open wet lab connects directly through the LERs to the support spaces, which include two cell culture rooms and an imaging suite. The imaging suite is located along a column line and exterior wall to achieve VC-A vibration criteria.

The autoclave room is accessed from a service corridor that links the tech office area with the LER. This generously sized corridor is designed to accommodate carts and tall storage cabinets. It also serves as a vestibule to the wet lab, providing staff with space to don and doff safety apparel.

All general support spaces have been designed with future flexibility in mind. By maintaining consistent room dimensions, these spaces can be readily adapted to support evolving research needs over time.

Functional Lab Programming

Refer to Figure 2-10 below for the list of programmed spaces, lab types, square footage, and occupancy.

Note: this does not include office and collaboration space.

Figure 2-10: Table indicating lab programming.

LABORATORY DESIGN

Finishes

Walls

Wall finish for all laboratory and lab support spaces shall be painted drywall.

Ceilings

Ceiling finish for all laboratory and lab support spaces except as noted below shall predominately be lay-in tile with 15/16” corrosion resistant white painted aluminum suspended grid.

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The cell culture and imaging lab will use 15/16” corrosion resistant white painted aluminum suspension grid with a ceiling panel that is non-shedding, scrubbable, and resistant to mold, moisture, and microbial growth, suitable for laboratory environments. Panels shall have a sealed surface with a smooth, washable finish compatible with routine cleaning and disinfection protocols.

Floors

Floor finish for laboratory and lab support spaces shall predominately be heat-welded sheet vinyl with integral 4” coved base at walls.

Equipment

Lab Equipment

All laboratory equipment other that what is specified within this narrative shall be provided by the Owner. Refer to preliminary Lab Equipment List in Appendix D for equipment information.

Biological Safety Cabinet (may not be needed based on discussion)

6’-0” Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet, certified to NSF/ ANSI 49 for personnel, product, and environmental protection.

Unit shall be nominal 6’-0” wide with a stainless steel interior work surface and side walls, and powder-coated exterior. Cabinet shall utilize a dual DC ECM motor system with HEPA filtration providing 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns for both supply and exhaust air. Airflow shall be laminar downflow with inflow velocity and downflow velocity automatically balanced and monitored via a microprocessor control system with digital display, alarms, and user interface.

Provide hinged or sliding tempered glass sash with ergonomic design and position alarms. Include interior LED lighting, integral electrical outlets, and UV light (where specified). Cabinet shall operate at low noise levels and be energy efficient, with automatic airflow compensation for filter loading. Provide provisions for thimble or canopy exhaust connection where required; coordinate with mechanical systems.

Install on manufacturer’s base stand as indicated, level and plumb, with proper clearances for service and certification. Field certify unit upon installation by qualified personnel.

BOD: Thermo Scientific – 1300 series

Fume Hoods (Bench-Mounted)

6-ft wide x 3-ft deep bench-style chemical fume hoods shall have painted steel superstructures and shall be restricted bypass type for use with a VAV exhaust system. Sash shall be a single-pane vertical rising type with a normal operating height at 18”and a face velocity of 100fpm. A decal shall be provided on both sash posts at a 12” high sash opening, indicating “Energy Saving Sash Height”.

Interior liner shall be 1/4” thick white modified epoxy resin, reinforced with glass fibers. Rear baffle shall be fixed. Interior work surface shall be 1” epoxy resin with recessed work area to prevent spills. Fixtures shall be front-loaded valves with 4-arm handles and interior fittings with serrated-hose ends

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All fixtures shall be pre-piped inside hood with connection stubs protruding from top. Top of fume hoods shall have enclosure panels covering three sides to 4” above ceiling level.

Fume Hood FH1-72 (2 total, one of which is ADA)

Utilities:

Fume hood under cabinets shall consist of one non-vented flammable storage cabinet with upper flush panel and two swinging, self-closing cabinet doors; and one vented acid storage cabinet with interior one-piece poly liner, upper flush panel and two swinging louvered cabinet doors. Fume hood monitoring/alarm modules shall be provided by mechanical controls contractor (see mechanical narrative).

BOD: Kewaunee, Venturi - V05

Ice Machines

An Ice machine shall be in a common lab support area.

Provide air-cooled ice machine capable of ice flake production at 300 lbs./24 hr. period minimum. Storage bin shall hold 80 lbs.

of ice minimum. Provide filter on water supply line.

BOD: Scotsman Prodigy – FS0522

Autoclave

One autoclave shall be located in a single common lab support area.

Provide a single-door type freestanding cabinet-style autoclave for steam sterilization of reusable lab materials. Chamber size shall be 16” W x 16”H x 26” D hinged door. Controls shall be microprocessor-based and mounted on unit. The steam source is an electric steam generator, and the unit shall include a water saving electric vacuum pump.

The unit and accessories will be finalized during Phase B (Design Development) of the project

BOD: AMACO 400, Sterilization autoclave

Under Counter Glasswasher

One glasswasher shall be located in a single common lab support area.

The Lancer 810LX is a fully automatic, microprocessor-controlled laboratory glassware washer designed for undercounter or freestanding installation. It utilizes a high-capacity recirculation pump (~350 L/min) and a dual cleaning system combining rotary spray arms with direct injection washing to ensure effective internal and external decontamination of glassware.

The unit features a stainless steel (AISI 304/316L) wash chamber with two independent wash levels and interchangeable racks, supporting multi-level processing.

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Programmable operation includes up to 4 preset and ~35–40 user-defined cycles with adjustable parameters for temperature (up to 95 °C), time, and chemical dosing via peristaltic pumps.

Integrated sensors, self-diagnostic controls, and closed-loop water level and temperature monitoring provide process validation and repeatability, while a 6 kW heating system and insulated chamber enable efficient thermal cleaning and drying performance.

BOD: Lancer 810LX

Local Exhaust Vents (Snorkels)

Provide a minimum of one (1) ceiling mounted articulating arm fume extractor with a clear 10” PETG plastic dome. Minimum reach radius shall be 51-inches.

BOD: Movex ME extractor

Fume Hood Flammable Waste System

The flammable waste will be poured into a funnel with a strainer and a lid within the hood. This funnel is directly connected to a vented safety can with in the flammable cabinet below the hood.

The safety can shall have a level indicator and warning light located on the face of the flammable cabinet

BOD: SCAT Europe SymLine High Flow Waste System

HPLC Waste Management System

The HPLC System manifolds multiple units together by providing a desktop port that is connected to solvent piping. The piping manifold is connected to a vented safety can which has a level indicator and warning light located on the face of the cabinet.

BOD: SCAT Europe SymLine HPLC Waste System

Furnishings

Fixed Lab Bench

Fixed casework shall be predominately located against walls and specific island/peninsula locations as required per user needs.

Fixed casework shall consist of painted steel base cabinets with inset-style doors and drawers.

Hardware shall be a stainless-steel wire pull. Base cabinetry shall consist of three predominate configurations:

Other base cabinet configurations shall be provided on a case-by-case basis per lab user needs. Base cabinetry shall be predominately standing height, 36” nominal AFF (above finished floor), and shall be based on 24”, 36”, 48” and 60” common widths where practical. A sitting height, 30” nominal AFF, cabinetry shall be provided in lab write-up areas and in other specific locations per lab user needs. Include utility chases 20” W x 6” D, having removable fronts and reveals at 10 FT ceiling level where island benches are not equipped with sinks.

BOD: Kewaunee Research Collection

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MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Knee Spaces

Knee spaces shall be located along fixed bench casework at a spacing of approximately 6 FT.

Knee spaces shall consist of painted steel drawer frames with a single drawer. Drawer frames shall be based on either 30” or 36” widths and shall include back panel. Hardware style shall match fixed benches.

Work Surfaces

Work surfaces in general lab areas shall consist of 1” thick epoxy resin with chamfered edges and underside drip grooves. Provide 4” high applied backsplashes at interfaces with vertical surfaces.

Work surfaces in radiochemistry and other specialty labs shall be formed stainless steel sheet metal over reinforcing metal channels, creating a 1” thick assembly with smooth surface. Provide 4” integral backsplashes at interfaces with vertical surfaces. The top surface shall have indented marine edges. All stainless-steel sheet joints shall be fully welded and ground smooth. Provide continuous sealant at wall and base cabinet joints.

Work surface depths for fixed casework shall be 33” at walls and 60” at islands/peninsulas.

Adjustable/Removable Shelving

Adjustable/removable shelving shall be located above fixed base cabinetry, except for sink base cabinets. Shelving shall be placed/ sized as to provide at least 12” clear from sides of adjacent fume hoods.

Adjustable/removable shelving shall consist of all painted steel shelves with upward facing side wings, front retaining lips and slotted wall rails on 1” centers. Island/peninsula shelves shall include bolt-on center bench upright assemblies with center shelf extensions

Wall Cabinets

Wall cabinets shall be placed above fixed casework in specific locations only per lab user needs.

Wall cabinets shall be painted steel with glazed swinging doors and two interior adjustable shelves. Cabinets shall be 36” high, 13” deep and based on 24”, 30”, 36”, 42” and 48” common widths. Hardware style shall match fixed benches

Adaptable/Mobile Casework (Mobile Lab Benches)

Adaptable/mobile lab casework shall be predominately located in lab areas to support general bench-top equipment and functions.

Adaptable/mobile casework units shall be comprised of column-based vertical supports, allowing power/data/piped utilities to be mounted within the columns at a convenient height from the work surface. Adjustable height painted metal shelving will be provided between the columns and will be removable to accommodate tall equipment where needed.

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MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Typical work surfaces will be epoxy resin, with work 30” deep surfaces on both sides of the columns (double-sided). Adaptable/ mobile units will be equipped with all-in-one leveling casters, allowing the casework to be rolled into position and lifted such that the casters are no longer in contact with the floor for stability.

Under-cabinetry will be painted steel mobile cabinets with an epoxy resin top.

Mobile base cabinets shall consist of painted steel base cabinets with inset-style doors and drawers. Provide a 1” epoxy worksurface.

Hardware shall stainless steel wire pull design. Base cabinetry shall consist of four predominate configurations:

Desk height (34”) mobile cabinet shall be based on the following sizes:

Standing height (36”) mobile cabinet shall be based on the following sizes:

Provide a minimum of one mobile base cabinet for mobile bench.

If the bench is double sided provide two.

Power, data, and piped utilities will be routed through an integrated column from the overhead ceiling service panel. The system will feature quick-disconnect pipe fittings and twist-lock receptacles, terminating at outlets mounted within the column to maintain clear access across the bench.

Mobile bench utilities: For each mobile run

BOD: Kewaunee Evolution

PHASE A

MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Lab Tables

Lab tables shall be placed at specific locations in general labs and underneath overhead service carriers (where provided).

Lab tables shall consist of all-welded painted steel frames with a weight capacity of 1000-lbs. Table heights shall be adjustable within an 8” range and shall be equipped with either leveling feet or all-in-one leveling casters, allowing the tables to be rolled into position and lifted up such that the casters are no longer in contact with the floor for stability. Tables shall include a 1” thick epoxy work surface based on the following sizes:

Lab Sink Units

Lab sink units shall consist of drop-in style epoxy resin sinks, fixtures, utility chases and pegboards. Sink dimensions shall be 25”L x 15”W x 10”D with corner drains.

Sink fixtures shall include one mixing faucet, one recirculating pure water faucet and one deck-mounted drench hose. Sinks shall be equipped with either wall or island/peninsula utility chases 20”W x 6”D, having removable fronts and reveals at 10’ ceiling level.

Pegboards shall be 20”W x 30”H black epoxy with 2” stainless steel drip pans and shall be attached to utility chases.

Basis of Design(s):

Refer to Emergency Fixtures section Freestanding Stainless Steel Sink Units

Freestanding stainless-steel sink units shall be located in specific locations per lab user needs.

Sink units include freestanding sinks, fixtures and pegboards.

Freestanding sinks shall have a 24”L x 24”W x 14”D single-bowl, 8”H backsplash and a 24”W side drainboard (if applies). Fixtures shall be a combination of splash-mounted pre-rinse sprayer/faucet.

Pegboards shall be 20”W x 30”H black epoxy with 2” stainless steel drip pans and shall be attached to wall above drainboards.

K-116 w/K-117)

PHASE A

MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Vertical Service Pedestals

VSPs (vertical service pedestals) shall fit between posts of shelving upright assemblies located at island/peninsula benches, allowing free clearance from one side of the bench to the other without raceway interference.

VSPs shall consist of a two-chamber, divided aluminum housing that will contain a certain combination of duplex power receptacles, data outlets or piped service fixtures (provided with unit). VSPs shall be fed with utilities from the chase beneath the bench’s work surface.

BOD: PG Lifelink Series 252

Ceiling Service Panels

CSPs (ceiling service panels) shall be located above adaptable/ mobile casework in order to provide necessary utilities.

CSPs shall consist of painted steel panels designed to fit in lay-in ceilings for utility distribution to equipment and casework beneath (note that CSPs are not intended for frequent access of utilities by hand).

CSPs will house utilities such as twist-lock power receptacles, special power receptacles, data outlets and quick-disconnect piped service fixtures. CSP nominal dimensions shall be 24”W x 24”D.

BOD: Kewaunee Ceiling Service Panel

Vertical Service Columns

VSCs (vertical service columns) are integrated into the casework system and serve as the primary structural and utility distribution elements. The VSCs accommodate electrical, data, and plumbing services while supporting adjustable shelving, overhead accessories, and suspended storage components. Each VSC is supplied from an overhead service panel to provide flexible and efficient utility distribution throughout the laboratory workspace.

VSCs will house side-mounted utilities such as duplex power receptacles, special power receptacles, data outlets, and piped service fixtures.

Overhead Service Carriers

OSCs (overhead service carriers) shall be provided in specific locations per lab user needs.

OSCs shall consist of an enclosed horizontal painted steel shell suspended from the ceiling by a single support enclosure around a unistrut frame attached to the structure above. OSC support enclosure shall extend 6” above the 10’ ceiling level and will descend from the ceiling to 66” AFF to bottom of carrier so that it is within reach of the user.

OSCs will house bottom and side-mounted utilities such as duplex power receptacles, special power receptacles, data outlets, piped service fixtures and 4” exhaust ducts at the bottom of the unit (as they apply). Provide side mounted access doors on opposing sides of support enclosure.

OSC nominal dimensions shall be 72”L x 24”W x 8”H. Lab equipment can be placed on either side of lab tables.

PHASE A

MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Casework Utility Poles

Casework utility poles shall be provided in specific locations per lab user needs.

Utility poles shall be provided between two or more grouped table/ bench systems, allowing one pole to serve each system. Utility poles shall consist of a two-channel, divided aluminum housing with removable fronts that will contain a certain combination of duplex power receptacles, data outlets or piped service fixtures (provided with unit). Two housings shall be mounted back-to-back, providing utilities on both sides of the pole.

Utility poles shall be attached to the floor with appropriate anchors and stabilized above ceiling with unistrut framing to structure. Each pole shall be fed with utilities from the ceiling interstitial space down to devices and fixtures within each channel.

BOD: PG Lifelink Series 252 Raceway, Mounted vertically with two back-to-back units to form utility pole

Emergency Fixtures

Emergency showers within lab areas shall consist of units designed to penetrate ceilings. Showers shall have stainless steel heads and shall be actuated by suspended pull rods. Provide appropriate ceiling escutcheons and rod guide plates. Lab sinks shall be equipped with deck-mounted eyewash/drench hose units (refer to Lab Sink Units section).

Emergency stations within non-lab/facility areas shall consist of pole-mounted units with attached eyewashes. Showers shall have plastic heads and shall be actuated by suspended pull rods.

Attached eyewashes shall be actuated by side-paddle valves.

All fixtures shall be equipped with appropriate signage.

• Recessed safety station w/ drain pan (BOD: WaterSaver

SSBF2152)

• Emergency drench hose (BOD: WaterSaver, EW1022BP) Canopy Exhaust Hoods

Canopy exhaust hoods shall be provided in specific locations per lab user needs. Canopy exhaust hood shall be designed for heat, fume, and vapor capture only.

Nominal sizes shall vary, with enclosure panels at top of hood protruding 4” above ceiling level. Hoods shall be constructed of single wall, 304 stainless steel with #3 finish.

BOD: CaptivAire VHB Series (Type II), Dimensions shall vary

Upright Flammable Storage Cabinets

Upright flammable storage cabinets shall be provided in specific locations per lab user needs.

Upright flammable storage cabinets shall be painted steel construction with hinged, self-closing lockable doors. Cabinet dimensions shall be 43”W x 18”D x 65”H with a storage capacity of 45 gallons. Two interior shelves shall be provided and cabinet shall be equipped with high and low side-mounted vent bungs. Exterior finish shall be yellow with all appropriate decals and markings.

BOD: Justrite 894520, 45 gallons

PHASE A

MAY, 2026

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Vented Flammable Gas Cabinets

The single-cylinder, vented, and sprinklered gas safety storage cabinet is designed to comply with OSHA, IFC, and NFPA55 standards. Constructed from welded 12-gauge epoxy-painted steel, it features a 6-inch diameter top-mounted exhaust vent that, when connected to a properly designed ventilation system, safely directs hazardous or flammable gases to a remote location, protecting personnel from exposure. The cabinet includes a self-closing door with a ¼-inch thick clear wire glass window and bottom louvers for ventilation. Additionally, it comes with an adjustable height bracket accommodating 7- to 9-inch cylinders and a removable back panel for easy mounting.

BOD: USA Safety Model No.: CB7100S

C. SITE DESIGN

Existing Site Conditions The existing 4.3-acre project site is located at the eastern edge of Kentucky State University’s campus perimeter, at 510 East Main Street between Douglas Avenue and Valley View Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Surrounded on three sides by residential use, the site is currently occupied by two 1-story metal siding buildings and associated asphalt parking areas.