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36C10E22N0069 | VA-OIG HOUSTON VARO SPACE

RENOVATION

03/30/2023

BID DOCUMENTS | DESIGN BINDER

HOUSTON REGIONAL VA OFFICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1- A&E DESIGN NARRATIVE

ARCHITECTURE

PLUMBING

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

TELECOMMUNICATION

SECURITY

PART 2- A&E CHECKLISTS

VA CHECKLISTS- ARCHITECTURE

VA CHECKLISTS- PLUMBING

VA CHECKLISTS- MECHANICAL

VA CHECKLISTS- ELECTRICAL

VA CHECKLISTS- TELECOMMUNICATION

SPUR DESIGN CHECKLISTS- ARCHITECTURE

SPUR DESIGN CHECKLISTS- PLUMBING

SPUR DESIGN CHECKLISTS- MECHANICAL

SPUR DESIGN CHECKLISTS- ELECTRICAL

PART 3

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 4

INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

PART 5

COST NARRATIVE & ESTIMATE

DESIGN NARRATIVE- ARCHITECTURE

VA PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT NAME

36C10E22N0069 (1805.04) VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation

SUBMITTAL Bid Documents SUBJECT Architectural Design Narrative

Architecture 1

Project Overview and Background

Houston VA Regional Office, VBA, Veterans Affairs – Office of Inspector General (VA-OIG). Project scope includes approximately 2792 SF renovation of 2 noncontiguous areas located on the first floor, location is 6900 Almeda Road, Suite 1073, Houston, TX 77030

Utilizing the VA OIG Space Requirement Information as a guide, this renovation design will include updating finishes, increase efficiency and use of space to include work areas, private offices, meeting spaces, secured storage, IT COM closet, kitchenette and other supporting spaces. The renovation will include 2 noncontiguous areas (Phase I and Phase II) as provided with the goal of providing the staff with a location which will facilitate the frequent trips to and from the office necessary to conduct their business of investigations, audits and inspections.

Building is equipped with a fully automatic fire sprinkler system throughout.

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Programming

Design to increase efficiency and use of space which will facilitate the business of investigations, audits and inspections. Spur will utilize the VA OIG Space Requirement Information as a guide while incorporating the design directives of the facility.

Phasing:

A. Will start in the unoccupied known as Phase 1

B. Staff currently working in the Phase II area will move to Phase 2 temporarily upon completion

C. Phasing will have a slight impact to the cost of construction.

Phase I area (Expanded space):

A. High level overview of the layout.

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Interior Elevation:

A. Countertops to comply with VA PG-18-13 – Material to be based upon cost vs future maintenance cost analysis.

B. Base cabinets to comply with VA PG-18-13, to have shelves.

C. Electrical outlets to be above counter (microwave, coffee maker)

D. Provide gypsum board soffit area above cabinets due to IH concerns.

E. No upper cabinets in conference room 169

F. Provide TV in room 169

G. Provide 2 printer areas

Phase 2 area:

A. Existing Windows along the WORKSTATIONS are full height, floor to ceiling windows.

These windows will have a security film applied on the inside of the building to add additional protection.

B. Power and Data drops in this location would have to be along portions of the exterior wall that have a wall to run the lines.

C. 1073G – EVIDENCE ROOM - Walls and door for this space are to comply with the

PSRDM.

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Architecture 4

Phase 2 Floorplan:

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Architecture 5

VA Planning, Design and Construction Criteria

PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications

PG-18-3 Design & Construction Procedures

PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List

PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria, and VA – Space & Equipment Planning System

(VA-SEPS)

PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline)

PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function)

PG-18-13 VA Barrier Free Design Standard (Supplement to the ABA Standards)

PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule

PG-18-15 A/E Submission Requirements, Vol. C

PG-18-17 Environmental Guidance

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations

IBC International Building Code

IPC International Plumbing Code

ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook

ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

ASHRAE

Standards 15 &

Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants.

ASHRAE 90.1 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

ABA Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards (2015)

PSRDM VA Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) 1 July 2022 Revision

DESIGN NARRATIVE- PLUMBING

36C10E18D0020 (1805.04) VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation

SUBJECT Plumbing Design Narrative

Plumbing 1

Plumbing Project Overview

Spur Design is providing professional Architecture/Engineering services in the renovation of the Office of Inspector General located at the Houston Regional VA Campus. The renovation includes, but is not limited to, the testing and redesign of the existing plumbing systems to accommodate the new space. Existing piping systems (including domestic cold water, domestic hot water, sanitary and vent) will be modified or added to meet requirements for each new space.

Existing system description

Water Service

• A 3-inch domestic cold water main exists within the renovation area and will be reused with additional branches to serve new fixtures.

• Existing water heaters and domestic hot water piping will be reused where necessary.

Sanitary Drainage System

• The existing 4” Sewer main will be reused with added branch lines to serve new fixtures.

Storm Drainage System

• The existing storm drainage system will not be impacted in this project’s scope.

Selective Demolition

Existing grease waste piping and vent piping in new space to be demolished in their entirety.

Reference demolition drawings for selective demolition scope.

Proposed System Description

The base building Plumbing system will consist of additional Domestic Cold Water piping to serve room requirements.

Commissioning

The system will be commissioned subject to the requirement of Section 0191 00 General Commissioning Requirements

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for Plumbing

• Pre-testing is not required for this project.

• Final testing of systems will be performed and reviewed during the commissioning functional performance testing of the systems.

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SUBJECT Plumbing Design Narrative

Plumbing 2

Seismic Requirements

• Not Required- this project location is in a low seismic activity area.

Applicable Codes and Standards

• IPC - International Plumbing Code - 2021 Edition

• VA Plumbing Design Manual - 2021 Edition

Tests Prior to design

• Water analysis

Calculations

• Building Service Water Pipe Size, Peak building water demand calculation

• Pressure zone design calculations

• Cold water (potable water, laboratory, and industrial) pipe size calculations.

End Plumbing

DESIGN NARRATIVE- MECHANICAL

36C10E18D0020 (1805.04) VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation

SUBJECT Mechanical Design Narrative

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning 1

HVAC Project Overview

Spur Design is providing professional Architecture/Engineering services in the renovation of the Office of Inspector General located at the Houston Regional VA Campus. The renovation includes, but is not limited to, the testing and redesign of the existing HVAC system to accommodate the new space; New air distribution, including supply, return, and exhaust, will be provided as rooms are renovated, added, or altered. The existing VAV terminal units will be reused where applicable, and new units will be added when needed. The primary air handling equipment, including air handling units, will be reused.

Existing system description

a. The existing system is served via Air Handling Units labeled AHU-3 and AHU-4 located in Mechanical Room 1097. Both Air Handlers are manufactured by Trane and feature chilled water cooling.

b. Supply air is provided to each individual space via multiple single duct VAV terminal units with electric reheat; all manufactured by Trane.

Selective Demolition

Reference demolition drawings for selective demolition scope.

Proposed System Description

a. Supply and return main ductworks will be reused when applicable.

b. New VAV terminal units will be provided in areas in which an existing unit cannot meet space requirements.

c. Each renovated space will receive new air distribution systems including air terminals and branch ductwork.

Commissioning

The system will be commissioned subject to the requirement of Section 0191 00 General Commissioning Requirements

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

• Pre-testing is not required for this project.

• Final testing of systems will be performed and reviewed during the commissioning functional performance testing of the systems.

Seismic Requirements

• Not Required - this project location is in a low seismic activity area.

Applicable Codes and Standards

• IMC - International Mechanical Code - 2021 Edition

• NFPA – National Fire Protection Association - 90A, 96, 99, 101 – 2021 Editions

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning 2

• VA HVAC Design Manual – Nov 2021 Edition

• ASHRAE Standard 170- 2017 (Ventilation of Health Care Facilities) complete with amendments a-d.

• ASHRAE 90.1 – 2016 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.

• ASHRAE 62.1 - 2016 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Outdoor Climate Conditions

ASHRAE Climate Zone 2A (Moist)

• Dew Point Hours: 5152 DP >4,000 hours.

• Houston, TX (Harris County)

VA HVAC Design Manual

• Heating: 29.1 (99.6% H DB)

• Cooling (100% OA)- 0.4% Db/WB: 96.8 FDb / 80.1 FWb; [Per VA Design Manual].

• Cooling (100% OA)- 0.4% Dp/MCDB/HR: 78.7/83.5/149.4 [Proposed Value per ASHRAE Fund. 2009].

• Cooling (minimum OA)- 1.0% Db/WB: 76.6 FDb / 80.1 Wb [Per VA Design Manual]

• Cooling (minimum OA)- 0.4% Db/WB: 95.1 FDb / 77.6 MCWb, HR= 149.4 [Proposed Value per ASHRAE Fund. 2009].

Indoor Design Conditions and ventilation

• Per VA Room Data Sheets and Related Standards

HVAC Load Analysis

• Trane Trace 700

• VA Room HVAC Output Summary

Controls

• The controls will be brought up to the current ECC system platform as part of this work.

• Building Automation System

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DESIGN NARRATIVE- ELECTRICAL

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SUBJECT Electrical Design Narrative

Electrical 1

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

1. GENERAL

A. The Electrical portion of this project will include selective demolition and renovation of an existing part of VA Houston Regional Office Building. The project will reconfigure approximately 3,000 usable square feet of space located on the first floor 6900 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030. The space shall include Workstations/Workspaces, Private Offices, Meeting Spaces, secured storage, IT COM closet, Kitchenette and other supporting spaces.

2. ELECTRICAL CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Architectural Barrier Act (ABA) Standards (2015)

B. VA Barrier Free Design Standard (PG-18-13)

C. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2019

D. Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook, 10th Edition

E. IBC 2021 – International Building Code

F. IEBC 2021 – International Existing Building Code

G. IECC 2021 – International Energy Conservation Code

H. JCAHO EC 7.40 – Emergency Electrical Power System Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing

I. NFPA 70-2020 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

J. NFPA 99-2021 – Health Care Facilities Code

K. NFPA 101-2021 – Life Safety Code

L. NFPA 110-2022 – Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

M. NFPA 111-2022 – Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

N. NFPA 780-2020 – Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

O. VA PG-18-10 Electrical Design Manual, December 2019

P. VA PG-18-10 Lighting Design Manual, January 2022

3. ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

A. The Electrical demolition work within the building will be limited to the area of scope work. This will include the removal of the general power circuits, lighting circuits, receptacles, lighting and all the existing equipment circuits withing the area of work.

4. BUILDING POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

A. The current loads are fed from various panels that are fed from main utility transformers (3 Pole - 500kVA Utility transformers).

B. PANEL K SEC. 1 & 2 feed the existing kitchenette area and lighting

C. No new normal branch panelboard(s) are anticipated to be added to the project unless the new load exceeds the existing load and the existing panel capacities.

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5. BUILDING LIGHTING SYSTEMS

A. The area under scope will receive new LED lighting to meet the new space programs.

The lighting will comply with the VA lighting Design manual, the VA Electrical Design manual and IES publication RP-29-06.

B. Light fixtures used in Staff spaces will utilize a combination of LED troffers.

6. ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS

A. Voltage drop calculations will be performed for all new feeders and branch circuits.

Feeders and branch circuits will be sized to limit voltage drop to the levels recommended by the energy code (2% for feeders, 3% for branch circuits, with the combined drop no more than 5%).

B. Preliminary fault currents will be calculated to determine the available interrupting current (AIC) rating at the primary and secondary sides of the transformer and at the loads they serve. These calculations will be performed via SKM PowerTools for Windows software. Final fault current and arc-flash calculations will be performed by the electrical equipment supplier and based upon installed equipment on the project.

A protective device coordination study will also be performed by the electrical equipment supplier and all recommended settings will be implemented at the time of installation.

7. GENERAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Panelboards

i. New panelboards will be provided as required for the project. Panelboards will include main circuit breakers where required by the NEC and bolt-on style circuit breakers. 30% spare capacity will be provided per the VA Electrical Design Manual. Bussing will be copper. Fault currents will be calculated to determine the AIC rating for the panelboard and circuit breakers. All panelboards and circuit breakers will be fully rated.

ii. Panelboards will be provided with clear, concise schedules.

B. Disconnect Switches

i. New disconnect switches will be provided for HVAC equipment. Switches will be heavy duty style, rated for the environment installed in and fused if required to protect equipment from high available fault currents. Disconnecting means will be provided within sight of all motors and other equipment.

ii. Motor-rated disconnect switches will be provided for any fan-powered boxes.

iii. A shunt trip fused disconnect will be provided to control the elevator and interlock with the fire alarm system in accordance with the elevator code.

C. Feeders, Branch Circuits, and Raceways

i. All conductors will be copper and routed within raceways.

ii. A copper ground conductor will be routed with all circuits.

iii. Minimum raceway size will be 3/4” above grade and 1” below grade.

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D. Wiring Devices

i. [Receptacles will be specification grade, NEMA 5-20R grounding type, and ivory in color as required by the VA design guide.]

ii. Cover plates will be smooth nylon, ivory color. Cover plates for devices fed from emergency circuits will be red smooth nylon and engraved with “EMERGENCY” in white letters.

iii. Tamper-resistant receptacles will be hospital grade, NEMA 5-20R grounding type, and gray in color.

iv. Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) style duplex receptacles will be provided within 6’ of all sinks.

v. Multi-service floor boxes will be utilized to house receptacles and voice/data outlets in open spaces on the ground floor. Floor boxes will be cast iron, 4-compartment style with a flanged cover and separate raceways for power and data.

vi. Multi-service recessed poke-through devices will be utilized to house receptacles and voice/data outlets in open spaces on floors above grade. Poke-throughs will be 5-gang style in a metal housing with a flanged aluminum cover and separate raceways for power and data.

E. Grounding and Bonding

i. Equipment grounding conductors will be installed with all feeders, and power and lighting branch circuits.

ii. All metallic raceways will be grounded and the equipment grounding conductor will be bonded to all junction boxes, pull boxes, enclosures and panelboards.

F. Labeling/Nameplates

i. Normal power distribution equipment will have white lettering on a black background. Essential electrical distribution equipment will have white lettering on a red background. Lettering will be 1” tall and include the name of the equipment, name of the equipment it is fed from, and the sizes of the conductors that it is fed with.

ii. All new and/or modified low-voltage building electrical distribution equipment will be provided with new phenolic resin labels screwed to the equipment. Normal power distribution equipment will have white lettering on a black background.

Essential electrical distribution equipment will have white lettering on a red background. Lettering will be ½” tall and include the name of the equipment, name of the equipment it is fed from, and the sizes of the conductors that it is fed with.

iii. All new wiring device cover plates will be labeled with a permanent adhesive label listing panel and circuit feeding the wiring device.

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8. GENERAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

A. Building Lighting

i. Building lighting will consist of recessed troffer, downlight, and strip light style fixtures with LED light sources with integral lamps and drivers. Drivers will be a minimum of 85% efficient at full load, have a power factor greater than 95%, total harmonic distortion less than 20%, and operate with a universal 120/277V input.

All lights will be serviceable from below the ceiling. Emergency lighting fixtures along the path of egress will also incorporate a 90-minute battery backup to meet emergency lighting levels.

ii. Wall-mounted bed light fixtures in single bed patient rooms will consist of an upward and downward lamps with a 2-position on-off pull cord control of the downward portion of the light.

iii. Self-contained emergency lighting units will consist of lamp heads, batteries, battery charger, and an integral test switch. Batteries will be nickel-cadmium and rated to operate for a minimum of 90 minutes.

iv. Exit light fixtures will be LED type with red lettering and a brushed aluminum finish. Fixtures will be single or double-faced with directional arrows as required.

Fixtures will incorporate a nickel-cadmium battery for operation of a minimum of 90 minutes, battery charger and an integral test switch.

B. Lighting Controls

i. Indoor wall-mounted occupancy sensors will be dual technology, automatic off/manual on, low-voltage type. Wall-mounted sensors will be utilized in enclosed offices and small spaces where ceiling mounted coverage is not required. Sensors will include all required power packs, etc. for a complete control system.

ii. Indoor ceiling-mounted occupancy sensors will be dual technology, automatic off/manual on, low-voltage type. Ceiling-mounted sensors will be utilized in open offices and larger spaces where coverage by ceiling is required. Sensors will include all required digital room controller, power packs, etc. for a complete control system. Wall-mounted override switches will be included.

iii. Daylighting sensors will be automatic dimming, digital style photo-sensors compatible with the digital room controllers to interconnect with occupancy sensors and lights. Sensor will allow for foot-candle set points from 20-60 fc.

Sensors will be set at 5 fc greater than the required average-maintained illumination in the space.

iv. Standard manual light switches will be quiet toggle type, specification grade and ivory in color as required by the VA design guide. Manual light switches will be utilized in spaces where automatic control of lights is detrimental to the occupant, such as in electrical and mechanical rooms.

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DESIGN NARRATIVE- TELECOMMUNICATION

VA LEASE NUMBER

36C10E22N0069 (1805.04) VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation

SUBMITTAL Bid Set SUBJECT Telecommunications Narrative

Telecommunications - 1

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

A. The communications portion of this project will include the demolition of existing category cabling, data devices, and all existing telephone systems in the designated spaces within the first floor of 6900 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas 77030. The new work will update the infrastructure throughout the renovated OIG Phase-1 and Phase-

2 spaces of the VA Houston Regional Office Building in order to meet the modern needs for telecommunications speeds and longevity. All network cables will be upgraded to Cat6A which are capable of 10 gigabit per second transmission speeds.

2. COMMUNICATIONS CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards (2015)

B. VA PG-18-13 VA Barrier Free Design Standard 2018 (Supplement to ABA Standards)

C. ICC/A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (2017)

D. IBC 2021 – International Building Code

E. IEBC 2021 – International Existing Building Code

F. NFPA 70-2020 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

G. NFPA 75-2020 - Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technological

Equipment

H. NFPA 99-2021 – Health Care Facilities Code

I. NFPA 101-2021 – Life Safety Code

J. NFPA 780-2020 – Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

K. VA Office of Information & Technology (OIT) Design Guide – February 2011

L. VA Office of Information & Technology (OIT) Infrastructure Standards for

Telecommunication Spaces – July 2021

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M. VA Office of Information & Technology (OIT) Design Guide Templates for Critical

Telecommunication Spaces – December 2018

N. VA PG-18-10 Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design

Manual – February 2016

O. VA PSRDM Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual – July 2022

P. BICSI and EIA/TIA Standards as defined in VA PG-18-10

3. COMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION

A. Demolition of communications work will include the removal of all existing data drop boxes, faceplates, keystones, cables, cable trays, conduit in the existing space back to source.

4. BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

A. New 48-port, high-density, angled patch panels will be provided in the existing telecommunications rack located in room 1050. All network cabling for the renovated spaces will be terminated in these rack-mounted patch panels and prepared for integration into government furnished and installed network switches.

B. Telecommunication systems will include Cat6A rated cables and RJ45 wall jacks.

Cables will be run to each workstation, and shared room to provide a physical connection to the network for devices that may require such. All cables will be terminated in Telecom Room 1050 on government provided switches.

C. New floorboxes will be provided in conference room spaces with pathway for connectivity to monitors.

D. A new video doorbell, intercom system with be provided at each door.

1. Master stations will be provided within each door, mounted on a shelf.

2. Additional master stations will be provided as shown on the drawings.

5. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

A. Cable Raceways, Pathways, Cable Trays, Cable Ducts, Conduits, and Boxes

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i. All communications cabling will be Cat6a and routed in raceways or cable trays.

Voice cabling will be terminated with RJ-45 jacks and data cabling will be terminated with RJ-45 jacks.

ii. Minimum raceway size for work area outlets will be 1.25”. Maximum conduit fill will not exceed 40%.

iii. Minimum cable tray size will be 12” wide with 4” high sidewalls. Maximum cable tray fill will not exceed 40%.

iv. The minimum radius of the telecommunication conduit bend shall be in accordance with specification section 27 05 33 – 3.1.C.8

B. Work Area Outlets

v. Work area outlets will consist of 2” x 4-1/2” x 1-1/2” boxes with single-gang, four-port faceplates. Each outlet will consist of (2) data jacks, and space for network cable jacks. Unused blanks should be filled with spacers while not being used.

C. Grounding and Bonding

vi. Grounding and bonding will be provided in accordance with the NEC, VA PG-

18-10 and EIA/TIA Standards.

vii. All metallic raceways, cable trays and basket trays will be grounded and bonded.

END DIVISION 27

DESIGN NARRATIVE- SECURITY

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SUBJECT Electronic Safety & Security Narrative

Electronic Safety & Security - 1

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

A. The building security systems portion of this project will include the removal of all existing physical access control devices, intrusion detection, and security surveillance cameras in the designated spaces within the first floor of 6900 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas 77030. The new security system equipment, devices, cabling and pathways will be provided throughout the renovated OIG Phase-1 and Phase-2 spaces of the VA

Houston Regional Office Building.

2. ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards (2015)

B. VA PG-18-13 VA Barrier Free Design Standard 2018 (Supplement to ABA Standards)

C. The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security

Committee Standard

D. ICC/A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (2017)

E. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (2017)

F. IBC 2021 – International Building Code

G. IEBC 2021 – International Existing Building Code

H. NFPA 70-2020 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

I. NFPA 99-2021 –Health Care Facilities Code

J. NFPA 101-2021 – Life Safety Code

K. VA PG-18-10 Electrical Design Manual, December 2019

L. VA PG-18-10 Fire Protection Design Manual, December 2021

M. VA PG-18-10 Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design

Manual, February 2016

N. VA PSRDM Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual – July 2022

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SUBJECT Electronic Safety & Security Narrative

Electronic Safety & Security - 2

3. BUILDING ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY DEMOLITION

A. Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) Demolition

i. Demolition of the PACS system work will include removal of all existing devices.

B. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Demolition

ii. Demolition of the IDS system work will include removal of all existing devices.

C. Security Surveillance Television (SSTV) System Demolition

iii. Demolition of the SSTV system work will include removal of all existing devices.

4. BUILDING PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

A. Cypher style (battery powered), electronic, keyless, pin code lock will be utilized at entrance door to each space.

B. Rough-in only will be provided as part of the scope of this project for PACS.

1. Pathways and back boxes will be provided for future PACS system (by others).

5. SECURITY SURVEILLANCE TELEVISION SYSTEM

A. A local, SSTV system will be provided.

B. 360 degree, ceiling mounted, dome stile camera will be installed at the entrances to each suite.

C. A new video management server and works station will be installed in storage 1073F that will be monitored by locally by OIG only.

D. A contractor furnished and installed, wall-mounted monitor will be installed in Work

Area 1073A and connected to video management server in 1073F for local monitoring of surveillance cameras.

END DIVISION 28

VA CHECKLISTS- ARCHITECTURE

March 22, 2021

ARCHITECTURAL

Reviewers should - Use Checklists when reviewing any type of VA construction project for the following disciplines:

• Architectural,

• Boiler Safety Devices – Operation Checklist,

• Electrical,

• Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

(HVAC),

• Incineration/Solid Waste,

• Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Sanitary,

• Site and Landscape,

• Steam Distribution,

• Steam Generation, and

• Structural.

Reviewers should - Ensure that DESIGN REVIEW Submission Instructions

(PG-18-15) for Schematic, Design Development, and

Construction Documents are followed for the various types of VA construction projects.

Reviewers should - Ensure that every VA construction project is in compliance with all life safety issues.

Reviewers should - Be aware that these checklists are not all-inclusive but only provide minimum review items.

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

ARCHITECTURAL

TITLE_VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation _____________________

PROJECT NO. 36C10E22N0069 ______________________________________

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

REVIEWED BY Noe Ramirez ______________________________________

ORGANIZATION Spur Design _______________________________________

The reviewer should be thoroughly familiar with the following VA standards before conducting a design review. These are available on the CFM Internet Web site: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)

2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (PG-18-3)

3. STANDARD DETAILS (PG-18-4)

4. EQUIPMENT GUIDE LIST (PG-18-5)

5. SPACE PLANNING CRITERIA (PG-18-9)

6. DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10)

7. DESIGN GUIDES (PG-18-12)

8. BARRIER FREE DESIGN GUIDE (PG-18-13)

9. ROOM FINISHES, DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULES (PG-18-14)

10. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS (PG-18-

15)

11. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GUIDANCE (PG-18-17)

12. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE (D-7545)

13. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (H-7545)

14. DESIGN ALERTS

15 CAD and VA BIM STANDARDS

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

NO. ARCHITECTURAL - LIFE SAFETY ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

1 The design of all fire safety features in new construction and renovation at VA facilities shall comply with the latest edition (the edition in effect at the bid date) of the National Fire codes (a compilation of National Fire Protection Association Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices, and Manuals). Fire protection features not included in the National Fire Codes shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of the International Building

Code (IBC).

YES

2 For existing buildings, the Fire Protection Engineering consultant may propose equivalent fire safety protection. The consultant shall document equivalency requests with sufficient rationale in the fire protection report for the project. VA’s Authority Having Jurisdiction shall approve all equivalency requests prior to the equivalent method being incorporated into the design.

YES

3 Every project should have a comprehensive fire protection design plan which includes protection throughout the building by an approved automatic sprinkler system. A fire protection report, including fire protection drawings that are developed during the design development stage of the project, shall support the fire protection plan. The fire protection report shall include related design considerations and criteria that have been coordinated among all the affected disciplines, and shall serve as the basis for the design, construction, and future operation of the building.

YES

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – SCHEMATIC 1 ITEM

YES/NO/NA

1 Compliance with DESIGN REVIEW Submission Instructions (PG-18-

15)

YES

2 Architectural narrative - Explain alternative designs and their proposed exterior materials and any other constraints affecting overall design.

YES

3 Schematic block plans showing:

a. All floors (new and renovated) YES

b. Penthouse NA

c. Roof plan NA

d. Pipe basement NA

e. Key plan, title block, north arrow, and scale on each floor plan YES

f. Temporary index of drawings YES

4 Exterior dimensions/total building gross area:

a. Circulation YES

b. Mechanical areas NA

c. Electrical Areas NA

d. Exterior walls NA

5 Size and shape of all departmental functions and services:

a. Label each service or activity YES

b. Indicate boundaries YES

c. Show activity code number YES

6 Location of:

a. Entrances to buildings NA

b. Main entry point to each functional block YES

c. Mechanical spaces NA

d. Expansion joints NA

e. Structural grid NA

f. Special seismic structural features NA

SCHEMATIC 1

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – SCHEMATIC 1 ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

7 Finished floor elevations NA

8 Finish grades at corners, entrances, exits, platforms, and ramps NA

9 Schematic section of building NA

10 Lead or any other hazardous materials abatement NA

11 Compliance with VA CAD and BIM standards/manual and NCS

Application Guide and applicable NCS modules.

YES

12 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of Decision or

Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA, and/or any commitment or agreement under Section 106 of NHPA.

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – SCHEMATIC 2 ITEM

YES/NO/NA

1 Compliance with DESIGN REVIEW Submission Instructions (PG-18-

15)

YES

2 Narrative for building construction, fire and smoke separation, fire sprinkler/standpipe systems, pump sizes, water supply available/maximum demand, water flow testing results, fire alarm systems, and kitchen extinguishing systems.

YES

3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. All floors (new and renovated) YES

b. Penthouse NA

c. Roof plan NA

d. Pipe basement NA

4 Location of:

a. Rooms with room names and numbers, include program net area/design net area

YES

b. Doors YES

c. Corridors YES

d. Basic column/grid sizes NA

e. Expansion and seismic joints NA

f. Electrical and IT closets YES

g. Equipment rooms NA

h. Signal and telephone closets NA

i. Mechanical shafts and space NA

j. Stairs NA

k. Ramps NA

l. Elevators NA

m. Automatic conveyances NA

n. Trash and linen chutes NA

SCHEMATIC 2

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – SCHEMATIC 2 ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

o. Fire and smoke rated partitions YES

5 Program net area/designated net area for all rooms and departments YES

6 Exterior dimensions/total building gross area NA

7 Each integral or fragmented service outlined with name and code YES

8 Layout of critical areas (1:50 - 1/4 in.) showing:

a. Minimum clearances around patient beds NA

b. Correct bed sizes NA

c. Dimensions of patient wardrobes in mental health units NA

d. Accessible toilet and bedrooms NA

e. All accessible Bathroom & Bathing room floors slope to the shower drain or room drain

NA

f. Compliance with Design Alert 149 (Refer to Women’s Health

Directive 1330.2)

NA

9 Exterior building elevations:

a. Significant materials including colors NA

b. Massing NA

c. Fenestrations NA

d. Relationship to adjacent structures NA

e. Finish grades NA

f. Floor-to-floor heights NA

g. Floor elevations NA

h. Exterior materials NA

i. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum clearances) NA

j. Materials and elements (if any) identified for preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; see item 13

NA

10 Building section NA

11 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines YES

12 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS modules.

YES

13 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of Decision or

Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA, and/or any commitment or agreement under Section 106 of NHPA.

14 Final specification update using track changes YES

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ITEM

YES/NO/NA

1 Compliance with DESIGN REVIEW Submission Instructions (PG-18-

15)

YES

2 Incorporate all of the revisions required from S2 Review YES

3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. All floors (new and renovated) YES

b. Penthouse NA

c. Roof plan (mechanical equipment and architectural screens) NA

d. Pipe basement (emergency exit, ventilation, and stairs) NA

e. Pipe tunnel NA

f. Equipment floor plans 1:50 (1/4 inch) scale coordinated with VA

Equipment List

NA

g. Ceiling Plan

(1) Ceiling Mounted equipment NA

(2) Lighting Fixtures YES

(3) Air diffusers YES

(4) Registers YES

(5) Tracks NA

(6) Room names and numbers YES

(7) Patients lifts NA

h. Fire Protection plan

(1) Room names and numbers YES

(2) Door locations and swings YES

(3) Smoke and fire rated partitions YES

(4) Areas not protected by sprinklers NA

(5) Main Fire Alarm Panel YES

4 Location of:

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ITEM

a. Rooms with room names and numbers YES

b. Doors and door swings YES

c. Corridors YES

d. Basic column/grid sizes NA

e. Expansion and seismic joints NA

f. Electrical closets YES

g. Signal and telephone closets NA

h. Equipment rooms NA

i. Mechanical shafts and space NA

j. Plumbing fixtures YES

k. Stairs NA

l. Ramps NA

m. Elevators NA

n. Automatic conveyances NA

o. Trash and linen chutes NA

p. Interior features (e.g. stair rails, light fixtures, decorative elements) thought to be historically or architecturally significant and to be preserved.

NA

q. Lead-lined and radio-frequency shielded partitions NA

r. Fire and smoke rated partitions YES

s. Fire extinguisher cabinets YES

t. Bathroom & Bathing room floor drains with floors sloped to drain NA

u. Fixed Equipment NA

v. Wheelchair accessible facilities NA

5 Wall thickness and chase walls YES

6 Handrail locations and dimensions (where required) NA

7 Program net area/designated net area YES

8 Exterior building elevations:

a. Significant materials including colors NA

b. Massing NA

c. Fenestrations NA

d. Relationship to adjacent structures NA

e. Finish grades NA

f. Floor-to-floor heights NA

g. Floor elevations NA

h. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum clearances) NA

i. Materials and elements (if any) identified for preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; see item 15

NA

j. Future expansion NA

k. Expansion and control joints NA

l. Roof top equipment and architectural screens NA

NO. ARCHITECTURAL – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ITEM

m. Areaways and below grade openings NA

n. Downspouts and gutters NA

o. Canopies at entrances and loading docks (minimum clearances) NA

9 Building sections (same scale as floor plans):

a. Finish floor elevations NA

b. Relationship of finish ground floor to finish grade at major entrances

NA

c. Floor elevation alignment if building abuts existing structure NA

d. Floor to floor heights NA

e. Pipe basements and roof mechanical equipment NA

f. Section through elevator shaft NA

g. Section through stairways NA

10 Wall sections showing construction, building materials and systems, and proposed sill and head heights of openings

NA

11 Finish schedule YES

12 Specification Section 09 06 00 for materials and products for interior design

YES

13 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines YES

14 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS modules.

YES

15 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of Decision or

Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA, and/or any commitment or agreement under Section 106 of NHPA.

YES

16 Slip resistance of flooring material in Bathroom & Bathing rooms is a minimum of 0.7.

NA

17 Equipment activation list NA

LOCATION Houston VA Regional Office _____________ DATE 03/20/2023

NO.

ARCHITECTURAL – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS /

FINAL BID DOCUMENT ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

1 Compliance with DESIGN REVIEW Submission Instructions (PG-18-

15)

YES

2 Incorporate all of the revisions required from DD2 Review YES

3 Floor Plans/Drawings;

a. Room names and numbers YES

b. Interior dimensions YES

c. Exterior dimensions and match lines NA

d. Column grid lines NA

e. Expansion joints between new and existing NA

f. Floor drains and pitch (all accessible Bathroom & Bathing room floors slope to drain)

NA

g. Corner guards, handrails, bumper guards, and grab bars NA

h. Water coolers (near waiting rooms and along corridors) NA

i. Air-lock vestibules at main entrance NA

j. Elevator lobbies (min 12 feet deep) NA

k. Ducts and utility shafts that pass-through floors NA

l. Transformer rooms with curbs and no overhead pipes or ducts NA

m. Roof slope is minimum 1/4" per foot NA

n. Roof-top equipment with screens NA

o. Access doors to roof NA

p. Walkways on roof NA

q. Lightning protection NA

r. Door symbols NA

s. Lead-lines partitions and "universal floor T's" NA

t. Location and details of Dedication Plaque NA

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS /

FINAL BID DOCUMENT

NO.

ARCHITECTURAL – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS /

FINAL BID DOCUMENT ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

u. Floor slab depressions identified and coordinated with structural drawings

NA

v. Areaways with rails or gratings NA

4 Demolition Plans with existing finish schedule and notes YES

5 Reflected Ceiling Plan YES

6 Equipment Plans with elevations and details NA

7 Building sections, wall sections, and exterior elevations showing:

a. Finish floor elevations NA

b. All building systems NA

c. Materials NA

d. Future expansion NA

8 Fire Protection Plan:

a. Details of stairwell sign NA

b. Door and window schedule with fire rating and fire rated glazing YES

c. Location of main annunciator panel NA

d. Height and configuration of storage racks and shelving NA

e. Exit calculations NA

9 Graphics and Signage Plan NA

10 Interior details, elevations, and sections YES

11 Finish schedule YES

12 Architectural specifications edited and marked in pencil YES

13 Drafting symbols, abbreviations, general notes, and schedules YES

14 Coordinate all drawings with other technical disciplines YES

15 Compliance with VA NCS Application Guide and applicable NCS modules.

YES

16 Compliance with applicable requirements of any Record of Decision or

Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA, and/or any commitment or agreement under Section 106 of NHPA.

VA CHECKLISTS- PLUMBING

June 1, 2020

PLUMBING/ SANITARY

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

REVIEWER: Christopher Thomas, PE

ORGANIZATION: Spur Design

NO. PLUMBING - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ITEM

YES/NO/NA

1 Have DESIGN REVIEW Submission Requirements (PG-18-15) for this review been met? If not, list omissions.

YES

2 Were previous VA comments satisfied? YES

3 Have drawings been prepared in compliance with VA Design &

Construction Procedures?

YES

4 Have design calculations been submitted for the following systems:

a. Soil, waste, & vent NA

b. Roof drainage NA

c. Domestic cold water NA

d. Domestic hot water & return NA

e. Hot water generation NA

f. Reagent grade water NA

g. Fuel gas NA

h. Oxygen NA

i. Vacuum NA

j. Medical air NA

k. Nitrous Oxide NA

l. Nitrogen NA

m. Laboratory air NA

n. Laboratory vacuum NA

o. Dental air NA

p. Oral Evacuation NA

q. Shop air NA

r. Therapeutic pool NA

5 Do drawings indicate locations, sizes, & capacities of:

a. Medical air compressors & receivers NA

b. Laboratory air compressors & receivers NA

c. Dental air compressors & receivers NA

d. Vacuum pumps & receivers NA

e. Hot water heaters, accumulator, & circulating pump YES

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

f. Sumps & pumps NA

g. Water treatment equipment NA

6 Do plumbing fixture numbers agree with those provided in contract specifications?

YES

7 Have correct plumbing fixtures been located where required? YES

8 Has adequate wall space been provided for piping to serve wall-hung fixtures and back-to-back fixtures?

NA

9 Has location, size, and invert or centerline elevations of sanitary and storm sewers, water and fuel gas lines been coordinated with civil/sanitary engineer?

NA

10 Do "P" numbers provided for plumbing fixtures on drawings match those indicated in specifications?

YES

11 Have piping and fixture locations been coordinated with architectural and structural drawings?

YES

12 Has freeze protection been considered for water piping? YES

13 Are floor drains correctly located and sized? NA

14 Are roof drains correctly located and sized? NA

15 Has location and number of cylinders of nitrous oxide manifold been indicated?

NA

16 Has location and number of cylinders of inside oxygen manifold been indicated?

NA

17 Has exterior oxygen storage pad been indicated? NA

18 Has location of medical gas alarm panels been shown? NA

19 Have pressure failure switches for oxygen, nitrous oxide, vacuum, and compressed air systems been indicated and coordinated with electrical?

NA

20 Are fuel oil tanks for emergency generators provided? NA

21 Have balancing valves been provided in the domestic hot water system?

YES

22 Are emergency eye wash/showers provided where chemicals and other hazardous materials are handled?

NA

23 Have room names and numbers been provided for floor plans? YES

24 Have floor numbers, floor heights, and plumbing fixture numbers been shown on all riser diagrams?

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

25 Have adequate number of isolation shut-off valves been provided for the following piping systems?

a. Water YES

b. Fuel Gas NA

c. Medical Gases NA

26 Have backflow prevention valves been installed in potable and non-potable water distribution systems

NA

27 Are acid waste and vent piping and neutralization/dilution tanks necessary?

NA

28 Are all plumbing items provided in specifications? YES

29 Has type, speed, horsepower, and capacity of pumps and compressors been provided on drawings?

NA

30 Have necessary details been provided? NA

31 Have riser diagrams been provided for the following systems?

a. Soil, waste, & vent NA

b. Cold water NA

c. Hot water & return NA

d. Reagent grade water NA

e. Oxygen NA

f. Medical air NA

g. Vacuum NA

h. Dental air NA

i. Oral evacuation NA

j. Shop air NA

k. Fuel gas NA

l. Nitrous oxide NA

m. Nitrogen NA

n. Roof drainage NA

32 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines YES

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

NO. SANITARY – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

1 Have DESIGN REVIEW Submission Requirements (PG-18-15) for this review been met? If not, list omissions at bottom of this sheet.

YES

2 Were previous VA comments satisfied? YES

3 Have drawings been prepared in compliance with VA Design &

Construction Procedures & Design Manuals?

YES

4 Have design calculations been submitted for the following systems:

a. Sanitary sewerage NA

b. Sewage treatment NA

5 Are sanitary drawings coordinated with plumbing, electrical site, steam site, and landscape drawings?

6 Coordinate drawings with other disciplines YES

VA CHECKLISTS- MECHANICAL

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING –

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1 ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

1 Check whether the A/E submission is in compliance with PG-18-15. YES

2 Summary of PG-18-15, A/E submission requirements for the designers:

a. Provide complete and final calculations of all HVAC equipment and systems.

YES

b. Submit sound analysis of various systems and steps taken to ensure compliance with the noise criteria.

YES

c. Complete coordination with other disciplines by providing revised information developed since the last submission.

YES

d. Submit 100 % complete 1:100 (1/8”) scale all HVAC floor plans.

Separate floor plans for ductwork and piping, unless waived by

VA.

YES

e. Submit 100% complete 1:50 (¼”) scale all mechanical equipment room floor plans with minimum two cross sections at right angles to each other.

YES

f. Show all roof-mounted equipment on roof plans. NA

g. Provide 100% complete drawings of the outside chilled and condenser water distribution with profiles, sections, and details etc.

Show existing utilities through actual inspection at the site and discussions with the medical center.

NA

h. Provide 100% complete automatic temperature control drawings including point schedules for all trades, a riser diagram showing locations of ECC, and field data gathering panels. Show actual location of ECC and peripherals on floor plans.

NA

i. Provide 100% complete HVAC demolition drawings showing clearly the extent of demolition work.

YES

j. Submit HVAC original VA Master Specification drafts marked-up showing the editing for the project. Ensure the specification sections represent accurate coordination between drawings and specifications.

YES

3 Check compliance by the designer requirements stated in the applicable VA, HVAC Design Manual.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

TITLE: VA-OIG Houston VARO Space Renovation PROJECT #: 36C10E18D0020

LOCATION: Houston, TX DATE: 03/29/2023

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING –

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 1 ITEM

COMMENTS/

YES/NO/NA

4 Check smoke and fire protection, and other life safety provisions in the design:

YES

5 Compliance with VA National CAD Standard Application Guide and applicable National CAD Standard modules.

VA CHECKLISTS- ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

TITLE VA OIG Houston Space

Renovation

PROJECT

NO.

36C10E22N0069

LOCATION Regional Office Houston, TX DATE 03/30/2023

REVIEWED BY Zablon Nyanumba

ORGANIZATION Spur-Design

�Reviewers should - Use Checklists when reviewing any type of VA construction project for the following disciplines:

• Architectural,

• Electrical,

• Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

(HVAC),

• Incineration/Solid Waste,

• Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Sanitary,

• Site and Landscape,

• Steam Distribution,

• Steam Generation, and

• Structural.

�Reviewers should - Ensure that A/E Submission Instructions

(PG-18-15) for Schematic, Design Development, and

Construction Documents are followed for various types of VA construction projects.

�Reviewers should - Ensure that every VA construction project is in compliance

�Reviewers should - Be aware that these checklists are not all-inclusive but only provide minimum review items.

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