BCCC Nursing Building Part 2 final 6-23-2026.pdf

Baltimore City Community College Nursing Building Renovation Facility Program Part II – 2026 UPDATE 6/23/2026 DBFP No. 1021202 P a g e | 0

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LIBERTY HEIGHTS CAMPUS

2901 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVENUE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

NURSING BUILDING RENOVATION

FACILITY PROGRAM – PART 2, DGS PROJECT CC-623-250-001

NOELKER AND HULL ASSOCIATES, INC.

June 23, 2026 UPDATED

Acknowledgements

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Board of Trustees Mr. John Carroll Weiss III Dr. Roger J. Ward Tanya Jones Terrell Mackenzie Garvin Ohnalea Shimunek Billie Marie Malcolm Tyrese McBain

Administration Dr. Debra L. McCurdy, President Becky L. Burrell, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning Wayne Rose, Chief Information Officer Stephanie Williams, General Counsel Guessner Augustus, Vice President for Advancement Donna Thomas, Vice President for Student Affairs Michael D. Thomas, Vice President for Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Planning Team Dr. Debra L. McCurdy, President Becky L. Burrell, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning Michael D. Thomas, Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Katherine Z. Chesley, Consultant Christina Bryz-Gornia, Project Manager, Maryland Department of General Services

Design Team Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc., Frederick, Maryland, Robert M. Asbury, Architect A. Morton Thomas, Rockville, Maryland, Matt Ernst, Civil Engineer WAI Engineers, Germantown, Maryland, Michael Weigand, Vice President KUMI Construction Management Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland, Godwin Larbi, Senior Cost Estimator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cover ..……………………………….………………………………………………. Page 1

Acknowledgements ….…………………………………………………….…...... Page 2

Table of Contents …………………………………………………….………….… Page 3-4

Project Narrative …………………………………………………….……………… Pages 5-20

Conceptual Vision

General Requirements

Occupancy and Code Impact

Site

Sustainability

Building Characteristics

Site Development

Systems

Site Plan ………………………………………………………………………….…… Page 21

Conceptual Adjacency Diagrams ...……………………………….………….. Page 23-24

Program Outline ………………………………………………………………….… Pages 25-26

Description of Room Data Summaries …………………………………………. Page 27

Room Data Summaries

Section 1 Lecture Spaces ……………………………………….….……...... Pages 29-32

Section 2 Student Spaces ……………………………………….…….…….. Pages 33-40

Section 3 Offices ……………………………………………….……….…...... Pages 41-58

Section 4 Classrooms …………………………………….…………….......... Pages 59-66

Section 5 Testing ………………………………………….……………….…... Pages 67-92

Section 6 Simulation ………………………………….………………….…..... Pages 93-118

Section 7 Specialty Simulation Labs …….………………….…………........ Pages 119-132

Section 8 Radiology ……..……………………………………….………........ Pages 133-138

Section 9 Occupational Therapy ….………………………….……….….... Pages 130-134

Section 10 Facility Support …………………………………….….….………. Pages 139-148

Estimate ……………………………………………………………………….….….. Pages 143-154

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Appendices

Appendix A Checklist Templates ………………………………………….. Pages 155-168

Appendix B Flood Map …………..……………………………………..…... Pages 169-173

Appendix C Local Site Plan ..……………………………………………….. Pages 174-180

Appendix D Plat and Deed ………………………………………….……... Pages 181-185

Appendix E Soils Report …….……………………………………………...... Pages 186-190

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Baltimore City Community College Nursing Building Program – Part II Summary (UPDATED 6-23-2026) Noelker and Hull Architects

Project Narrative Baltimore City Community College Nursing Building 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215

The renovation of the Nursing Building at Baltimore City Community College will address longstanding issues of building condition and functional adequacy. Built in 1977, the Nursing Building is overdue for renovation and re-programming.

The proposed program envisions an addition on the north side of the existing building, housing expanded functional space. The existing building will be stripped to the structural frame and will function as the core of the expanded building. Additions and façade replacement will form the new visible face of the building, incorporating current building envelope technology and significantly improving building performance and appearance. Together with the Learning Commons project across the main campus axis, the Nursing Building will form a new gateway to the BCCC Liberty campus.

The proposed program will provide reconfigured and expanded spaces optimized for current and future class sizes, faculty offices, testing spaces for occupational certification, and simulation labs to teach essential practical skills.

The design program envisions simulation lab spaces on the first and second floors, organized as a virtual hospital. Classroom and office space will be located on the third floor, while study and debrief spaces will occupy the narrower existing structural bays on the south side of the building. The virtual hospital will house simulation labs for basic nursing skills, general skills, OB/pediatrics, surgical tech, radiology and occupational therapy. The simulation labs will be served by shared utilities and will share briefing/debriefing group spaces. Simulation spaces will include functioning compressed air and suction, as well as oxygen where appropriate. A small oxygen generation station is included in the project scope.

The project will replace all building systems apart from the building’s structural frame, and will be designed and constructed in accordance with the Maryland High Performance Buildings initiative. In accordance with developing state policy, the project will be designed to avoid the use of fossil fuels in its systems. The building will be brought into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and will be upgraded to meet current occupational and life safety standards, including a fire suppression sprinkler system.

In addition to updated circulation and common spaces, the project will include space for student study and lounge space, and will incorporate outdoor space in its role as a major component of the campus entrance. Daylighting and modern, durable finishes will be used.

The program includes provisions for an information technology (IT) infrastructure commensurate with the needs of the new facility.

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The project will replace all building systems, and will be designed and constructed in accordance with the Maryland High Performance Buildings initiative. In accordance with developing state policy, the project will be designed to avoid the use of fossil fuels in its systems. The building will be brought into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and will be upgraded to meet current occupational and life safety standards, including a fire suppression sprinkler system, which is currently not present in the building. Expansion, re-cladding and new systems will greatly enhance building performance and sustainability.

In addition to updated circulation and common spaces, the project will include space for student study and lounge space, and will be enhanced in its role as a major component of the campus entrance.

Daylighting will be emphasized, and modern, durable finishes will be used.

Conceptual Vision

The Nursing Building will provide an up-to-date, flexible center for the core of the instructional curriculum at BCCC in health sciences. The renovated building will be centered around a compact simulated hospital, incorporating training areas for basic skills, general nursing skills, and specialty programs including obstetrics/pediatrics, surgical technician training, occupational therapy, radiology and respiratory therapy. Instructional space and faculty office space will support these programs.

Located at the main entrance to the BCCC campus, the Nursing Building will be enhanced in its role as a frame to the main campus circulation access. It will complement the renovation of the Bard Library as the Learning Commons, which will be renovated just prior the Nursing Building. Together, they will provide a transparent, engaging appearance, inviting students inside and providing strong connections to the outdoors and the surrounding campus.

Individual spaces will be scalable, providing flexibility for a variety of activities and use patterns, and will be adaptable to future uses and technologies. The widespread use of handheld personal devices will be accommodated and encouraged, so that students can interact with the Internet, each other, and a variety of interactive presentation options. Individual study spaces will be adaptable for the preparation and presentation of multi-media presentations. Each classroom, tutoring and study space will provide opportunities for remote teaching and learning.

The internal circulation patterns of the Nursing Building will be expanded and improved to introduce daylighting and to emphasize its role as a center for learning and experience in health sciences. The simulated hospital will be designed to incorporate evolving trends in health sciences, so that it can be updated to reflect future ideas in health care.

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General Requirements

The Nursing Building shall be designed in accordance with applicable building codes and standards, including the Internal building Code, the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the Maryland Accessibility Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, and applicable specialty codes.

These include the most recently adopted versions of the following codes, as well as subsidiary or accessory standards referenced in these codes:

International Building Code (IBC)

International Existing Building Code (IEBC), where applicable

Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

International Mechanical Code (IMC)

International Plumbing Code (IPC) and COMAR 09.12.02

National Electrical CODE (NEC, NFPA 70)

Maryland Accessibility Code (COMAR 05.02.02)

Americans with Disabilities Act

ANSI 117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings

Additional requirements include the following, which may incorporate ICC and NFPA requirements by reference:

Maryland Smart Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Act

Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code

Maryland High Performance Green Building Program

Maryland Public Art Initiative

Maryland Elevator Code (COMAR 09.12.81 through 09.12.83)

Maryland Fire Prevention Code (COMAR 29.06.01 and 29.06.02)

Maryland Department of Health regulations for Eating and Drinking Establishments (COMAR 05.02.02)

Maryland Environmental Health Regulations (COMAR 10.15.03)

Maryland Forest Conservation Act (COMAR 08.19.04)

Maryland Department of the Environment Hazardous Waste Disposal (COMAR 26.13.03)

Maryland Occupational Lead Exposure Regulations (COMAR 09.12.32)

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Maryland Sediment and Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Regulations (COMAR

26.17.01 and 26.17.02)

Maryland Safety Glazing Regulations (COMAR 05.02.06)

Baltimore City Food Service Regulations (City Code 6.101(c)

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for Higher Education https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universities/considerations.html

Occupancy and Code Impact

Since it is an instructional facility, building features particular to health care facilities will in general be simulated. The building shall be planned for instruction and will not be required to meet design and construction standards specific to health care facilities, with the exception of features such as oxygen distribution.

It is expected that the building’s existing construction type classification under the IBC will be retained, and that new and renovated construction shall be noncombustible in nature. Given program requirements for new sprinkler protection for a building that presently lacks sprinklers, and the anticipated space program, it is not expected that major subdivision features such as fire walls will be necessary. However, the building shall be fully evaluated to establish individual fire protection features and subdivision requirements for fire barriers and fire separations, including protection for supporting structure at fire rated elements, as defined by building code and life safety code requirements.

Using 2018 IBC areas limits for multi-story, sprinklered buildings with B occupancy and IBC IIB construction classification, the area limit per floor is 69,000 square feet, before perimeter access adjustments. However, existing structure shall be analyzed for compliance with requirements for higher construction classifications, such as IBC IB, and structural systems for additions evaluated accordingly.

Care shall be taken to review area limits and to introduce appropriate subdivision or protected construction as appropriate. Building design shall also take into account accessory assembly occupancies. Since the clinical component of the facility is only simulated, no institutional occupancy is anticipated.

The facility will include a small-scale oxygen generator for the simulation labs. The oxygen generator and distribution system shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations concerning oxygen use in a business occupancy. The equipment shall be located in a partitioned mechanical space, in proximity to suction and air equipment, with appropriate compartmentation and fire protection.

Site

The Nursing Building occupies a prominent location at the entrance to the Baltimore City Community College Liberty Heights campus. The building is built into a hillside as it slopes from the main entrance to the parking lots on the south side of the campus, which is on one of the highest points in Baltimore. The site is within about 300 feet of the intersection of Liberty Heights Avenue and Druid Park Drive, where there is access to several bus routes. Although the Baltimore Metro runs under Liberty Heights Avenue, Facility Program Part II – 2026 UPDATE 6/23/2026 DBFP No. 1021202 P a g e | 9 the nearest station is at Mondawmin, half a mile away. The project is distant from retail other community resources.

The project encompasses the existing nursing building and the proposed additions, and includes site development and amenities within roughly 50 feet of the building. Site utilities will require replacement to appropriate connection points beyond these limits on campus. These will include new water, sewer, storm drainage, electricity, natural gas, and communications connections. Stormwater management development will be required as part of this project, elsewhere on campus. These measures shall be coordinated with other campus development, including the renovation and expansion of the adjoining Learning Commons. Demand capacity will be required to be evaluated based on the systems chosen for the project at the time of design. It is expected that the Learning Commons will be removed from the campus hot water system supplied through the Main Building and will operate separately, requiring a new gas line, if gas is selected as a fuel, and a new electrical service. A new water supply will be required as well to accommodate the fire suppression sprinkler system. The obsolete clay tile sanitary and storm water drainage lines will require replacement.

Sustainability

In accordance with the Maryland High Performance Buildings Program (MHPGBP), the Nursing Building will be required to achieve LEED Silver compliance according to the version of LEED in effect at the time of project commissioning, or an approved alternate compliance path defined by the MHPGBP.

One alternate path is net-zero compliance in accordance with standards set by the Maryland Green Building Council. For this building type, LEED NC will be the probable LEED framework, in the most current version that is adopted at the time the project begins design. In addition to this requirement, pending legislation such as the proposed Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 are expected to impose targets for carbon emissions that are substantially more strict than present initiatives.

These requirements will lead to significant reduction or elimination of fossil-fueled energy sources, with a preference for all-electric energy supplies, for state-funded projects.

The project will benefit from credits for development of existing sites, access to transit systems, and re-use of the existing structure.

While specific strategies for meeting sustainability goals must be determined according to the rating program criteria and prerequisites in place at the time of design, certain features are expected to be especially desirable. These include:

• Daylighting

• The use of low -emissions materials

• Generous ventilation rates

• A building envelope and systems that lend themselves to economical operation and low environmental emissions

• Thoughtful use of site features

• Water conservation

• The use of occupancy sensors and environmental sensors to control lighting and systems according to their level of use

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• Innovative use of recycled and recyclable materials

• Use of low-maintenance materials amenable to low-emitting cleaning products

• Exploration of grants for renewable energy and energy conservation

• Innovative educational opportunities for environmental awareness

Building characteristics

Existing conditions

The existing Nursing Building dates to 1977. The existing usable area is about 30,000 square feet. The three-story building is built into a hillside, with the grade cut away on the north side to allow windows in the lowest level. This creates a moat-like depression that isolates the building from the campus circulation axis, which is spanned by pedestrian bridges. The three stories have a mixture of instructional spaces interspersed with offices and lab space.

The Nursing Building’s exterior skin is primarily brick veneer with long gray-tinted ribbon windows.

Glazing is in aluminum frames, dating to the original construction of the library. Emergency egress is available through exterior stairways on either end of the building. The Nursing Building’s chiller is on the east side of the building, to the rear. There is little interaction with surrounding spaces, leaving pieces of unused ground, especially on the north and west sides.

The main entrance is accessible, but the building was designed before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and it has many minor accessibility deficiencies. Minor alterations have been made to toilets for accessibility accommodation. There is a small elevator that is not suitable for the movement of the hospital equipment associated with nursing simulation labs. There is no sprinkler system, and fire alarms are outdated and non-compliant with ADA. The HVAC system is obsolete and energy-inefficient, dating to the construction of the building.

Structure

The existing structure shall be evaluated for re-use. Since a change of occupancy is not planned, full compliance for existing sections with current structural building code requirements is not required unless significant deficiencies are encountered. New sections shall conform to current building code requirements. Existing roof structures shall be evaluated for loading conditions incurred by new design elements.

Geotechnical investigation shall be performed to verify assumed structural bearing conditions for foundations.

New floor structure shall be designed according to loadings required for room occupancy, generally to a minimum of 100 psf live load. The existing roof shall be evaluated for loading by new HVAC systems and for drift loading incurred by equipment or adjoining construction.

Additions shall match the existing floor to floor heights.

Building envelope

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The existing thermally-inefficient envelope shall be stripped to the building frame and replaced with a new envelope, conforming to current building code requirements for thermal and structural performance. In coordination with sustainability targets and HVAC systems selection, the new envelope shall include thermal insulation, a continuous air barrier, and internal moisture control. The thermal envelope shall conform to International Energy Conservation Code requirements for thermal resistance values.

Exterior materials shall be chosen for durability and consistency with the surrounding campus.

Glazing and doors shall be thermally broken systems, using double-pane low-e glazing to IECC standards, with solar control where required to address solar heat gain. Consideration shall be given to shading devices where they are appropriate. Roller shades or similar shading materials shall be provided where additional solar control is desired.

Main entrances and door locations susceptible to windy conditions shall be provided with vestibules.

Vestibules shall be provided with walk-off mats for interior air quality control. Overhangs are desirable at all entrances. Automatic doors shall be considered for heavily used entrances.

The existing roof system shall be evaluated for replacement with a new system over the existing deck in renovated areas, and a new system over new noncombustible structure in new areas. Insulation shall be provided to current IECC thermal performance requirements.

New roof structures shall have positive structural slopes to drain. Existing roofs shall be provided with tapered systems where insufficient slope exists, if replaced. Auxiliary or overflow drains shall be provided in addition to regular roof drains, and the existing internal roof drainage system shall be evaluated for capacity and coverage in light of existing capacity and changes to configurations. New roofing shall be high reflectivity low-emissivity material. Warranties shall be according to the roofing policy described in the Maryland DGS Design Manual.

Phasing

During the construction of the Nursing Renovation and Addition, there will be extensive work to the envelope and central systems, and since work on the addition will take place on available land along the length of the building, phased renovation does not appear to be practical. The program must be relocated while construction work is underway, to operate from temporary swing spaces. This may be accomplished in several existing locations and can be finalized during the schematic design phase, considering current class schedules.

To minimize the time in which the building must be vacated, site work and site utility work shall be scheduled to allow maximum use of the building and a minimal window of vacancy. Systems shall be evaluated with consideration given to early construction of central systems in the Nursing Building addition space while the existing building continues to be occupied as long as it is properly sealed off, so that envelope and fit-out work would comprise the major portion of the work requiring vacancy.

However, for a period of approximately one year, the existing building shall be vacated, with programs relocated to other existing facilities at the Liberty Heights campus, the north campus

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Acoustics

The Nursing Building will house a variety of functions, each requiring different acoustical approaches.

Classroom spaces will require measures to enhance intelligibility of speech. Laboratory spaces with groups that are performing simulated tasks will require significant sound deadening to allow for instructor feedback and group communication. Office space will require attention to sound transmission to provide acoustic privacy. Floor systems in all upper-level spaces shall be treated so that impact noises on elevated slabs are suppressed.

Finishes

As befits a heavily used facility of this kind, finishes shall be chosen for ease of maintenance, durability and long service life. Flooring in high traffic areas shall be chosen for particular durability. Flooring in study areas shall be chosen for sound absorption and to minimize sound generated by impact, within a space and its neighbors below. Colors shall be selected for a lively, bright environment, with colors responding to the uses of the spaces. The overall finish scheme shall avoid connotations of institutional appearances, while retaining durability and a timeless nature.

In sections of the building that house simulated health care facilities, the environment shall be planned to resemble an up-to-date hospital as much as possible, with hospital-type finishes. The simulated hospital should have hospital-type accessories such as crash rails, corner guards, hospital-style doors and frames, and other health care features.

Miscellaneous Building Features

In clinical simulation areas, building elements shall replicate hospital features as closely as possible. For instance, doors to clinical simulation areas shall be sized for bed movement, with hospital-type hardware and frames, and simulation bays shall incorporate the same features, functional or simulated as required, as those found in hospitals.

Radiology instructional areas containing functional radiological devices shall be evaluated for shielding requirements commensurate with the systems in use. Shielding shall be incorporated into walls and, if

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The occupational therapy suite will require simulated home environments for training on discharging patients to their home environments. Materials should have a residential appearance, but shall be of appropriate durability for the instructional environment.

Furnishings

Furnishings shall be selected for long wear and easy cleaning. Upholstery shall be capable of withstanding repeated scrubbing with disinfecting cleansers. A mixture of tables, chairs, small study units, and informal seating is required in study spaces. To the greatest extent possible, study furniture shall incorporate charging features for personal electronic devices. Classroom furnishings shall be suited to their environments, with computer tables with integrated wireways and charging.

Office furnishings shall be consistent with that provided elsewhere on campus, with wood desks and ergonomic seating.

Furnishing materials shall be selected for compatibility with the Nursing Building environment, and shall reflect the unique characteristics of the facility. Consistency with other campus spaces is not required.

Accessibility

The Nursing Building shall be designed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Maryland Accessibility Code. All public and staff areas of the building shall be fully accessible.

The Nursing Building will require an elevator. Since simulated hospital suites will be housed on multiple levels, the elevator shall be a hospital-style elevator with at least 4500# capacity, capable of accommodating a hospital bed and attendants. Because it is not a clinical environment, high-speed traction elevators of the kind normally employed in a hospital are not needed. A conventional hydraulic elevator with a speed of minimum 125 fpm is expected to be satisfactory. The elevator shall be evaluated to ensure an appropriate duty cycle rating. Holeless and machine-roomless elevators shall not be considered. The elevator machine room shall be located away from noise-sensitive areas such as instructional or office areas.

Building entrances and exits shall be on accessible paths, integrated with the building site. Toilets shall contain accessible features.

Site Development

The Nursing Building is on a restricted site that will require close coordination with existing utilities and circulation paths. As an element of the new campus gateway, site development will include improvements to the campus circulation axis in the vicinity of the Nursing Building, including lighting, landscaping, paving, seating and other site amenities. The Learning Commons is programmed for renovation, and site development work, should be coordinated with that project to maximize the benefit of both. A plan of common utility development should be pursued to allow shared services and utility routing.

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Site stormwater mitigation elements should be planned around both the Learning Commons and the Nursing Building. All new development or redevelopment must comply with Maryland Department of Environment stormwater management regulations which will require environmental site design measures as well as well as water quantity control for the 10-year storm events. With the limited site area adjacent to the building, planter box bioretention facilities, rain gardens and other micro-scale practices should be utilized. If stormwater treatment within the project limits is not feasible, the treatment may need to be provided for other campus untreated impervious area as a mitigation measure. To control the 10-year storm events, surface or underground detention may be required.

A comprehensive landscaping development plan should encompass the Nursing Building and the Learning Commons and adjoining areas. Site planning shall take into account Maryland environmental and cultural resource regulations as required by COMAR. Reforestation requirements shall be evaluated, with potential sites identified on the campus as determined by engineering analysis.

Site planning shall incorporate vehicular access for service. A small receiving area shall be provided for equipment and supplies. The impact of building expansion on existing parking shall be limited as much as possible, favoring expansion on the north side facing the campus axis, and on existing island space. An enclosed outdoor area shall be included for a small oxygen generating plant.

Shading, either by means of permanent features or by vegetation or furnishings, shall be provided at outdoor study terraces. Benches, bike racks and other site amenities shall be provided in the public space in front of the building, coordinated with the Learning Commons project and other campus improvement projects.

Systems

The existing Nursing Building was built in the 1970s and has seen almost no renovations since then to update systems or replace finishes. Most of its systems are original to the building. For the renovation and expansion project, all systems need to be replaced in their entireties.

Utilities

Existing utility services are either inadequate in capacity or beyond their lifespans.

Water service shall be replaced and upgraded from the campus main to provide sufficient pressure and flow for fire sprinkler systems and domestic water consumption. The existing clay tile sanitary and storm drainage systems shall be replaced and connected to the campus system.

New electrical service shall be provided in accordance with calculated and anticipated loads. It is expected that primary distribution lines from the campus distribution system and transformers will require replacement to meet current and future requirements, as calculated by the design team.

Existing hot water loops to the main building shall be disconnected and abandoned.

Natural gas service shall be sized to serve the generator and, if gas is chosen for the purpose, water heating requirements.

Existing data connections shall be evaluated for re-use and expansion.

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System connections shall be sized and located to coordinate with the Learning Commons renovation project to the greatest extent possible, to allow for economy in shared use and to minimize the impact of utility routing and construction work on each project.

Mechanical Systems

The Nursing Building will be one of the most heavily used buildings on the BCCC campus. Ventilation shall be designed to accommodate LEED or LEED-equivalent goals for indoor air quality, filtration and temperature control. In accordance with current CDC guidelines for Colleges, Universities and Higher Learning best practices, if applicable at the time the project is designed, a high performance air filtration system shall be incorporated, with MERV-13 filtration, or as enacted by the most recent guidance.

Strong consideration shall be given to in-duct ultraviolet sterilization. The system shall be designed at minimum to the currently-adopted ASHRAE 90.1 standard, the International Mechanical Code and the International Energy Conservation Code.

In anticipation of legislation reducing CO2 emissions, systems shall be designed to maximize the use of sustainably-derived electric power for heat pump systems. System cost evaluation shall include comparisons of ground-source and air-source systems. It is anticipated that the existing central hot water supply system from boilers in the Main Building shall be discontinued, and that heat shall be locally derived. No central chilled water system exists on campus or is expected to be developed.

Since the Nursing Building is not a clinical environment, ventilation systems should reflect the instructional nature of the building, emphasizing adaptability to large groups of students rather than to patients and caregivers.

The mechanical system shall be designed to take into account periods of heavy use. While the building envelope shall use appropriate glazing and solar control methods, the mechanical system shall be designed to accommodate increased amounts of glazing and daylighting over the existing structure. The system shall be appropriately zoned to reflect exposures and the effects of floor penetrations at the building lobby. The system shall be capable of responding to varying load requirements through the day.

The air exchange systems in the building shall employ energy recovery ventilation units to meet regulatory requirements for energy conservation.

Air distribution systems shall incorporate insulated ductwork for all supply systems to eliminate the possibility of condensation. The use of sound attenuating linings and dampers shall be encouraged.

Returns shall be fully ducted.

Controls, metering and monitoring systems shall be evaluated and chosen in accordance with the selected sustainability compliance path. Direct digital controls shall be implemented, with appropriate and compatible interface with the college’s existing central control system. The controls shall be connected to the campus IT distribution system, using secure protocols.

HVAC system design shall consider methods for the control of noise generated by the system and by air movement.

Lower-level areas shall incorporate appropriate ventilation and humidity control suitable for sub-grade spaces.

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Roof-mounted equipment shall be placed to minimize visibility from the surrounding site and shall be screened. To facilitate maintenance and equipment longevity, mechanical equipment shall be placed in enclosed spaces to the greatest extent practical.

Plumbing systems

Existing plumbing systems have reached the end of their practical lifetimes and shall be replaced.

Existing site sanitary and storm drainage shall be evaluated to confirm appropriate capacities and tie-in points. Storm drainage shall be coordinated with stormwater treatment measures required by Baltimore City regulations and by sustainable design goals.

Multi-stall toilets shall be provided on each level for each gender, with single-occupant toilets considered for ungendered or staff usage. Toilet counts shall be allocated to avoid the need to go to an adjoining level, and shall comply with IPC fixture count requirements. Wall-mounted water closets shall be preferred, with sufficient space in chases to accommodate mounting chairs and opposing piping.

Toilet areas shall be located to avoid direct sight and sound lines to other spaces, while ensuring that they can be located with ease by visitors, using signage, location and other wayfinding cues.

Plumbing shall be arranged to serve toilets on all three levels of the building, in a compact, efficient manner. A circulation system and anti-scald devices shall be provided for hot water. All piping and fittings shall be insulated for energy conservation and condensation resistance. Low-flush fixtures and touch-free controls shall be provided.

At least one wheelchair-accessible ADA stall shall be provided in multi-stall toilets, and in toilets with three or more stalls, an ADA alternate stall with grab bars for non-wheelchair use shall be provided.

At the middle level, space for a folding changing table shall be provided in the main toilets for each gender.

Touch-free controls shall be provided for plumbing fixtures.

Hot water generation systems shall be evaluated for consistency with state-mandated goals for CO2 reduction. The simulated clinical spaces shall include the same level of functional hand-washing facilities normally afforded in a real hospital. In simulated surgical areas, functional surgical scrub sinks shall be provided, and in all simulated clinical spaces, appropriate foot-operated controls shall be provided as needed to match the clinical simulation environment. Where toilets are provided in simulation suites, they shall be equipped as if they were in a hospital, with provisions for bedpan washing, rails, call buttons and other dedicated health care features.

Sanitary and storm drainage shall be designed for minimal sound transmission, with preference given to cast iron drainage A fire suppression sprinkler system is required.

Since a new water supply will be required to replace the existing 3” supply, the new water supply shall be designed to avoid the need for a fire pump. Flow tests shall be conducted to confirm adequacy without a fire pump.

Simulated Systems

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In order to correctly simulate a hospital environment, bed locations and similar features shall be equipped with hospital-style headwall consoles, incorporating outlets for compressed air, suction, oxygen, and medical gases. Electrical outlets shall be provided for regular power, isolated ground and emergency power. Data outlets shall likewise match a clinical environment. Nurse calls shall be provided at simulated patient beds and connected to the nurse’s stations. Dedicated power and data connections shall be provided for simulation mannequins.

However, not all of the features are required to be active. No medical gases will be used in instruction – they will be simulated. Oxygen service will be confined to specific locations where it is a feature of the instructional program. Isolated ground and emergency outlets may be simulated unless there is a specific requirement. Suction and compressed air shall be provided and active throughout the simulation labs.

Special power and data connections are required for the simulation mannequins and associated medical equipment, controlled from the observation rooms. These shall be distinct from the simulated or functional clinical services.

A small oxygen generation unit will be needed to avoid extensive use of bottled oxygen and attendant space and stocking requirements. Since oxygen use will be low, a small-capacity unit will be appropriate.

A cylinder fill feature may be desirable, limited to quantities below thresholds for special storage requirements. The unit shall be located in a secure, fire-rated interior space or an outdoor enclosure.

Manifolds shall be located in a utility space rated for oxygen equipment. Oxygen piping and devices shall conform to all applicable code requirements. Active oxygen outlets shall be provided for the respiratory therapy and surgical OR simulation labs. Oxygen distribution piping shall be provided to all other simulation outlets, but shall be inactive, suitable for connection to bottled oxygen supplies at or near the oxygen generator location.

Inactivated X-ray equipment shall be used which cannot produce x-rays, but which are otherwise functionally identical to operational units.

Electrical Systems

The entire electrical service and distribution system must be replaced and re-sized to accommodate the expanded building and changes in usage since the Nursing Building was built. A new electrical service feed will be required to the building. A 480/277V three-phase system is recommended for a building of this size, with 120V step-down transformers as needed for general use.

Heavy equipment loads for HVAC systems and specialties such as the elevator should utilize the highest practicable voltage. Due to the extensive use of personal data devices and computer stations by students and staff, an extensive 120V network of power outlets is required, with appropriate surge protection measures. Floors, partitions and furnishings shall be designed to incorporate power outlets.

These outlets should include 5V USB power connections to allow the charging of personal electronic devices where appropriate. Power outlet locations shall be coordinated with furnishings, some of which may include power access and internal wiring or raceways.

Power distribution shall be in raceways, with metallic-clad (MC) cable considered where appropriate for economy, particularly for convenience outlets and lighting fixture whips. Hospital-grade wiring and

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Outdoor seating areas shall be provided with weatherproof power for personal devices, including USB power.

Lighting shall use LED fixtures throughout, with color temperature coordinated between fixtures. The use of indirect or direct/indirect lighting shall be encouraged to avoid glare and to provide uniformity of illumination. Lighting controls shall include daylight sensors and integrated stepped switching to allow for reduced lighting use when daylighting is sufficient. Occupancy sensors shall be employed where appropriate to reduce power consumption. Controls shall include timers and means for unoccupied modes, with night lights for security illumination. Dimmers shall be provided in spaces requiring user-variable illumination. Accent and decorative lighting shall be provided in areas of special design emphasis.

In simulation suites, simulated patient bays shall be provided with exam lights and similar features consistent with the simulated clinical environment. Simulated surgical rooms shall be provided with illumination and systems associated with such an environment.

Footcandle levels shall be appropriate for study in all areas associated with study activities and classrooms, in the range of 30-50 footcandles. Lighting in office and general use spaces shall be 20-30 footcandles.

Radiology spaces shall be equipped with appropriate power supplies and data systems for functional radiology devices, control systems, safety systems and displays.

Exterior illumination shall reflect the Nursing Building’s role as a campus gateway, and shall further the Learning Commons’ design concept as a transparent beacon for the BCCC community. Appropriate levels of site lighting shall be provided on all sides in accordance with Illuminating Engineering Society of America (IES) guidelines, and controllable illumination shall be provided for outdoor study and dining areas. Lighting design shall include the main walkway axis, enhancing that feature in accordance with the campus master plan. Exterior lighting shall bear in mind future additional lighting provided through updated campus standards.

Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code and IBC requirements. An emergency generator shall be provided for backup power for alarm and critical systems, including central IT and communication systems, simulation lab emergency outlets, and emergency lighting. If a fire pump is required based on flow evaluations, the generator shall be sized appropriately. Natural gas shall be the preferred fuel.

Data and Communication Systems

A main distribution frame shall be provided for the building, served by the campus fiber network, with distribution by fiber to intermediate distribution frames as required by building layout. MDFs and IDFs shall be housed in their own secure spaces with appropriate workspace surrounding equipment.

Supplemental cooling shall be provided for IT equipment where appropriate. Distribution shall be provided to wired connections via Category 6 gigabit cable, minimum. Cabling shall be concealed in finished spaces. Where suspended ceilings are provided, cables may run in cable trays or bridle rings, Facility Program Part II – 2026 UPDATE 6/23/2026 DBFP No. 1021202 P a g e | 19 with drops in conduit stubbed above ceilings from outlet locations. Data outlets shall be provided at anticipated permanent workstation locations, printers, copiers and library control systems. Additional hard-wired outlets shall be provided at displays and input locations. HDMI cabling shall be provided for connection to display systems from presentation locations.

A network of power-over-Ethernet wireless nodes shall be provided, consistent with the expected use of the Nursing Building and considerations of coverage and signal strength. Nodes shall be designed and placed to consider the aesthetics of their spaces, and shall be concealed in high-finish spaces. The system shall be designed for heavy use of wireless devices. Wireless coverage shall be provided at outside spaces.

A voice-over-IP telephone system shall be provided for staff, connected to the existing campus VOIP telephone system through the IT network. Security, building controls, and telecommunications shall be integrated with the data system.

Currently, the Nursing building has three floors with an equipment room on each floor housing a stack of POE Switches.

Each stack on each floor has a 1 Gig Multi-mode Fiber connection to BCCC CORE in the main building.

The new extension of the Nursing building will at a minimum mirror the current network in the old building, i.e. each floor having its own equipment room and connected to the corresponding floor in the old building via Fiber Optic connection. The size of the network will at a minimum be doubled. All Network cabling in the new building will be CAT6. All new switches will be POE.

Both sections will have a capacity of 600 nodes on the networks.

Corresponding nodes on each floor will be members of the corresponding existing VLANs – (Students, Admin, Voice, Mgmt). A new VLAN will be created for all IoT devices.

Aruba Wireless Access points (Aps) will be deployed at the new building and integrated into the Campus Aruba Wireless Network for consistency and effective enforcement of BCCC security policies.

Each equipment room will be equipped with sufficient cooling system and a redundant power supply.

Security systems

The Nursing Building shall be provided with an intrusion security system, with provisions for both perimeter detection and interior motion sensors. The system shall be connected to the campus security center via the campus security data system.

Campus security intercom points shall be provided for communication with the campus security center.

A building public address system shall be provided, connected to the internal telephone system and to the central campus security post. Intercom locations shall be clearly identified. A digital security camera system shall be provided throughout the interior and exterior of the Nursing Building, connected to the campus security system. The existing campus alert system shall be extended to the Nursing Building and provided throughout the facility.

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A public safety repeater system shall be provided to accommodate campus police, city police and fire service radio requirements. Provision shall be made for a cellular telephone repeater system for future installation.

Life Safety Systems

The Nursing Building shall be provided with a complete fire suppression sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 requirements, connected to the public water system. The system shall be integrated with the finishes of each space for unobtrusive appearance.