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This document provides details on a federal contract solicitation to construct a prosthetics facility for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation number is 36C77623R0166_1 for the project "Y1DA--590-210 Construct Prosthetics Facility (VA-23-00044335)" issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin. Offerors should respond with bids by the specified deadline to be considered for the award, which is to construct a new prosthetics facility for veterans. Key details in the solicitation include the project scope, response deadline, award timing, and the involved contracting agency. This opportunity appears aimed at supporting veterans through development of upgraded healthcare infrastructure.
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EX
IT
EX
IT 220-45
MECHANICAL
226-45
DME ACTIVE
STORAGE
225-45
WHEELCHAIR
PARTS
STORAGE
222-45
ELEVATOR
EQUIP
223-45
PARTS
STORAGE
224-45
SHOE
MODIFICATION
STORAGE
S202-45
STAIR 2
221-45
TELECOM
227-45
ELECTRICAL 228-45
PROSTHETICS/
ORTHOTICS
MAINTENANCE
208-45
STAFF
TOILET
207-45
COPY/
WORK/MAILING
206-45
PROSTHETICS
REP OFFICE
205-45
ASSIST
CHIEF
OFFICE
204-45
CHIEF
OFFICE 203-45
STAFF
LOUNGE
201-45
OPEN
OFFICE
202-45
CONFERENCE
203A-45
LOCKERS
S200-45
STAIR 1
OPEN TO BELOW
E-1
ELEVATOR
FEC
FECTRAVEL DISTANCE
119'-9"
TRAVEL DISTANCE
84'-1"
FLOOR/ CEILING ASSEMBLY EQUIVALENT TO 1 HOUR (MIN) RATINGCO2 FEC
NOYES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
GENERAL TYPE OF PROJECT
NFPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES (EXCEPTION: NFPA 5000 & 900)
2018 FGI GUIDELINES
2021 NFPA 101 (LIFE SAFETY CODE)
ABA STANDARDS (2015) (ABAAS)
2021 IBC
REMODEL
ADDITION
NEW BUILDING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
CODE SUMMARY
PRESERVATION OF PORTION OF FRONT FACADE. NEW
CONSTRUCTION FOR PROSTHETICS DEPARTMENT.
VA BARRIER FREE DESIGN STANDARD (PG-18-13)
NOYESAUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ's)
THE JOINT COMMISSION (TJC)
TESTRATING (HRS)
ACTUAL
TOTAL
EXTERIOR DOORS AND WINDOWS
SHAFTS AND EXIT PASSAGEWAYS
OTHER
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
PRIME & SEC. FLOOR BEAMS, JOISTS
FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLY
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
INTERIOR
NON-BEARING WALLS AND PARTITIONS
BEARING WALLS
COLUMNS
GIRDERS
TRUSSES
ROOF/CEILING ASSEMBLY
PRIME & SEC. ROOF BEAMS, JOISTS
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR BEARING WALLS
EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS
STRUCTURAL FRAME
AREA SEPARATIONS / FIRE WALLS
FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
TYPE(S) OF CONSTRUCTION
ACTUAL AREA PER FLOOR
CONSTRUCTION TYPE(S)
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
ADDITIONAL NOTES
SEE LIFE SAFETY PLANS
See Life Safety Plans
VA PSRDM LIFE SAFETY PROTECTED BUILDING.
PLUMBING FIXTURES
TOILETS
LAVATORIES
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
SERVICE SINKS
PROVIDED RQD FACTOR
6 3 1/25 for first 50 occupants, then 1/50
6 2 1/40 for first 80 occupants, then 1/80 1/100 occupants. 50% may be vending
URINALS 0 -- --
OCCUPANT LOAD OF BUILDING
SF/OCCUPANT OCCUPANTS
TOTAL BUILDING OCCUPANT LOAD:
ACTUAL AREAAREA LOCATION
FIRST LEVEL
SECOND LEVEL
9,236 SF
7,011 SF
16,247 SF
9,236 SF
7,012SF 150SF 108
E136
(IBC CH 29)
(NAPA 220 TABLE 4.1.1)
OSHA STANDARDS
VA SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS H-18-8
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE
ASME CODE FOR PRESSURE PIPING
BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE,
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE AND COMETARY (ACI 318)
MANUAL OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, LOAD AND RESISTANCE
FACTOR DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL
BUILDINGS, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)
ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 (EPAct)
DOE INTERIM FINAL RULE: ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS
FOR NEW FEDERAL, COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-RISE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND NEW LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS, 10 CFR PARTS 433,434 AND 435
FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE
BUILDINGS: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
EXECUTIVE ORDER 13834
THE PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY SIGNS. STATED
IN THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01010 OF THE VA
MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
VENTILATION FOR ACCEPTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY - ASHRAE
STANDARD 62.1-2004
SAFETY STANDARD FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - ASHRAE
STANDARD 15 -2007
VA FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL
VA DIRECTIVES, DESIGN MANUALS, MASTER SPECIFICATIONS, VA
NATIONAL CAD STANDARD APPLICATION GUIDE, AND OTHER
GUIDANCE ON THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION LIBRARY (TIL)
AREAS OF REFUGE REQUIRED
MEANS OF EGRESS CAPACITY (width in inches)
EGRESS
42" MIN
NOYES
ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS ("MOE") REQUIRED
ELEVATOR REQUIRED AS MEANS OF EGRESS
NOYES
(Section 8.3)
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY?
SEPARATED OCCUPANCIES?
FIRE BARRIER RATING(S) SEE LIFE SAFETY PLANS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S)
OCCUPANCIES
(If Remodeling)
2021 LSC (TABLE 6.1.14.1)
(LSC CH 12-42)
NOYES
FIRE RESISTIVE CORRIDORS?
SMOKE TIGHT CORRIDORS (SMOKE PARTITIONS)
INCIDENTAL USE AREA RATING(S) SEE PLANS
MISCELLANEOUS
INTERIOR FINISHES CLASSIFICATION A OR BEXITS
EXIT ACCESS CORRIDORS
A,B OR COTHER SPACES
V(000)
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
E136
A OR B
NEW BUSINESS
LIFE SAFETY PROTECTED (VA PSRDM)
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA)
PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCY CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECT
LIFE-SAFETY PROTECTED (LSP) WITH MC UTILITIES /
SYSTEMS REDUNDANCIES
LIFE-SAFETY PROTECTED (LSP)
MISSION CRITICAL (MC)
2015 VIRGINIA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
ANSI 90.1
BLAST DESIGN CRITERIA: LIFE-SAFETY PROTECTED (LSP) – VA
PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCE DESIGN MANUAL (PSRDM),
APRIL 01, 2021.
LIFE SAFETY SYMBOLS
SMOKE TIGHT
ASSEMBLY
1 HOUR FIRE
BARRIER
2 HOUR FIRE
BARRIER
3 HOUR FIRE
BARRIER
1 HOUR FIRE &
SMOKE BARRIER
2 HOUR FIRE &
SMOKE BARRIER
3 HOUR FIRE &
SMOKE BARRIER
HE
TRAVEL DISTANCE
100'-10"
TRAVEL DISTANCE
EA
EDEXIT EXIT
HORIZONTAL EXIT
EXIT DISCHARGE
EXIT ACCESS
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
FE
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
CABINET
FEC
LIMITS OF
CONSTRUCTION
NOTE: NOT ALL SYMBOLS MY BE USED ON EACH PLAN
SHAFT
ADJACENT SYMBOLS SHOW PARTITION RATING AND
DAMPER REQUIREMENTS
HAZARDOUS USE
ADJACENT SYMBOLS SHOW PARTITION RATING.
OPENINGS REQUIRE CLOSER & LATCH
EXIT PASSAGEWAY
RATE AS STAIR
ALL OPENINGS TO BE RATED AS STAIR SHAFT
CORRIDOR
WALLS TO LIMIT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE
ADJUNCT CORRIDOR or PSYCHIATRIC AREA or CONSTRUCTED WITH MIN. 4'-0" CLEAR
WITH (PER CHAPTER 19)
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CABINET FOR CARBON
DIOXIDE EXTINGUISER
CO2 FEC
PATH OF TRAVEL
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
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BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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GI121-B45
SECOND LEVEL LIFE SAFETY
PLAN - BUILDING 45
CONSTRUCT
PROSTHETICS FACILITY
HAMPTON, VA.
590-210
09/02/2022 LA GJB16149
1/8" = 1'-0"1 SECOND LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BUILDING 45
0 8' 16'4'
Revisions: Date: 09/12/2022
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Name: Steve Schlotthauer
Signature:_________________
Date:__________ License# 42138
S100-45
STAIR 1
101-45
RECEPTION
111-45
STAFF
TOILET
C102-45
CORRIDOR
C100-45
CORRIDOR
C103-45
CORRIDOR
126-45
ORTHO
SUPERVISOR
OFFICE
S102-45
STAIR 2
122-45
STAFF
TOILET
151-45
TELECOM
120-45
TEAM
EVALUATION
130D-45
CAD/ CAM
130E-45
TRASH
150-45
ELECTRICAL
108-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
110-45
HAC
115-45
EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
113-45
DYNAMIC
ALIGNMENT
114-45
CAST
109-45
FACIAL/
BODY
FITTING
STUDIO
116-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
112-45
SOILED
HOLDING
107-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
117-45
FITTING /
EXAM
CUSTOM
FAB
106-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
105-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
104-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS
103-45
FITTING /
EXAM SOFT
GOODS102-45
PATIENT
TOILET
130-45
PROSTHETICS
LAB
125-45
MECHANICAL
FIRE/H20
124-45
ELECTRICAL
119-45
PATIENT /
PUBLIC
TOILET
118-45
PATIENT /
PUBLIC
TOILET
100-45
LOBBY
123-45
OPEN
OFFICE
130C-45
PROSTHETICS/
ORTHOTICS
FUME 130A-45
LAB
RESTORATION
130B-45
LAB DUST
ROOM
E-1-45
ELEVATOR
C101-45
CORRIDOR
ALL PHASES AND ALL WORK:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITY TYPE - COORDINTE WITH COR
INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP - COORDINTE WITH COR
CONTROL PROCEDURE CLASS - IV
INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) BY
PROJECT AREA USE AND PHASE
CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA)
TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
TYPE D
INSPECTIONS AND NON-INVASIVE ACTIVITIES. INCLUDES, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REMOVAL OF CEILING TILES FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
LIMITED TO 1 TILE PER 50 SQUARE FEET, PAINTING BUT NOT SANDING
WALL COVERING, ELECTRICAL TRIM WORK, MINOR PLUMBING, AND
ACTIVITIES WHICH DO NOT GENERATE DUST OR REQUIRE CUTTING OF
WALLS OR ACCESS TO CEILINGS OTHER THAN FOR VISUAL INSPECTION.
SMALL SCALE, SHORT DURATION ACTIVITIES WHICH CREATE MINIMAL
DUST. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE
AND COMPUTER CABLING, ACCESS TO CHASE SPACES, CUTTING OF
WALLS OR CEILING WHERE DUST MIGRATION CAN BE CONTROLLED.
FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL (WITHOUT SANDING OR GRINDING).
ANY WORK THAT GENERATES A MODERATE TO HIGH LEVEL OF DUST OR
REQUIRES DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF ANY FIXED BUILDING
COMPONENTS OR ASSEMBLIES. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
SANDING OF WALL FOR PAINTING OR WALLCOVERING, REMOVAL OF
FLOOR COVERINGS, CEILING TILES AND CASEWORK, NEW WALL
CONSTRUCTION, MINOR DUCTWORK OR ELECTRICAL WORK ABOVE
CEILINGS, MAJOR CABLING ACTIVITIES, AND ANY ACTIVITY WHICH
CANNOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A SINGLE WORK SHIFT. FLOOR
COVERING REMOVAL (WITH SANDING OR GRINDING).
MAJOR DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. INCLUDES, BUT IS
NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVITIES WHICH REQUIRE CONSECUTIVE WORK
SHIFTS, REQUIRE HEAVY DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF A COMPLETE
CEILING SYSTEM, FLOORING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.
GROUP 1
LOW RISK
• MECHANICAL SPACES: AREAS NOT DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO PATIENT
CARE, INCLUDING INTERSTITIAL SPACES.
• ENGINEERING OR EMS OFFICE/WORK AREAS
• OFFICE AREAS: AREAS NOT ATTACHED TO/ADJOINING PATIENT CARE
AREAS, NOT USED FOR PATIENT INTERVIEWS, EVALUATIONS OR
EXAMINATIONS.
• PUBLIC CORRIDORS: SPACES NOT ON OR DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO
PATIENT UNITS OR TREATMENT LOCATIONS.
GROUP 2
MEDIUM
RISK
• OUTPATIENT AREAS:
1. PRIMARY CARE OR SPECIALTY CARE CLINIC AREAS
2. BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH AREAS
3. EXTENDED CARE / REHAB CLINIC AREAS
4. COMMUNITY BASED OUT PATIENT CLINICS (CBOC’S)
GROUP 3
HIGH RISK
• IN-PATIENT UNITS:
1. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EMERGENCY DEPT.; NURSING
UNITS; RADIOLOGY/MRI/CT/ULTRASOUND; NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
CAFETERIA/KITCHEN/CANTEEN; LABORATORIES; RADIATION /
ONCOLOGY; DIALYSIS
GROUP 4
HIGHEST
RISK
• ICU/SICU
• OR/PACU/ENDOSCOPY
• GI
• STERILE PROCESSING SERVICES (SPS)
• PHARMACY
• CATH LAB
CLASS
I
KEEP AREAS FREE OF DEBRIS, TRASH
EXECUTE WORK TO MINIMIZE OF DUST MIGRATION (E.G. WET MOPPING, HEPA VACUUM)
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY CEILING TILE DISPLACED FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
(INVOLVING MINOR DEMOLITION IN MAINTENANCE OR REMODELING.)
CLASS
II
SAME AS CLASS I PLUS:
1. ESTABLISH MATERIAL AND DEBRIS ROUTE USING NON-PATIENT/VISITOR PATHWAY
2. WATER MIST WORK SURFACE TO CONTROL DUST WHILE CUTTING OR DRILLING.
3. BLOCK OFF AND SEAL AIR VENTS
4. SEAL UNUSED DOORS WITH PLASTIC SHEATHING AND DUCT TAPE.
5. CREATE BARRIERS AS DEFINED BY INFECTION PREVENTION
6. CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINER; TAPE COVERING UNLESS SOLID LID.
7. WET MOP AND/OR VACUUM WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING WORK AREA.
8. PLACE STICKY MAT AT ALL WORK AREA ENTRANCES AND EXITS.
9. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA
CLASS
III
SAME AS CLASS I AND II PLUS:
1. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA TO PREVENT DUCT SYSTEM CONTAMINATION
2. COMPLETE CRITICAL BARRIERS (I.E. SHEETROCK, PLYWOOD, PLASTIC) AT ALL CONSTRUCTION ENTRIES AND EXITS; MONITOR FOR SEAL AND TAKE IMMEDIATE
CORRECTIVE ACTION AS NEEDED
3. MAINTAIN AND MONITOR NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITHIN CONSTRUCTION SITE UTILIZING HEPA EQUIPPED AIR FILTRATION UNITS.
4. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEMS IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED.
5. CHECK AND REPLACE AIR FILTERS AS NEEDED REGULARLY
6. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK SITE UNTIL PROJECT IS COMPLETE & HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED; REMOVE BARRIERS CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE
SPREADING DUST. DEBRIS.
7. VACUUM WORK WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM.
8. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/DISINFECTANT.
9. MITIGATE VIBRATION AND NOISE TO LOWEST IMPACT WHERE POSSIBLE.
10. DISPLAY ICRA AT SITE
11. SEAL HOLES, PIPES, CONDUITS AND PUNCTURES.
CLASS
IV
SAME AS CLASS I, II AND III PLUS:
1. INSPECT ADJACENT AREAS FOR DUST MIGRATION; TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE AS NEEDED
2. USE HEPA VACUUM IN AREA PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION
3. CONSTRUCT ANTE ROOM; ALL PERSONNEL MUST ENTER THROUGH IT TO BE VACUUMED USING HEPA VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING OR TO DON/DOFF PPE
INFECTION CONTROL &
CONSTRUCTION BARRIER
GENERAL NOTES
1. SEE SPEC SECTION 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
2. THE INTENT OF INFECTION CONTROL ISOLATION IS TO CONTAIN DUST AND
PARTICULATE MATTER TO THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. CONSTRUCTION AREA
PERIMETER NEEDS TO BE SEALED COMPLETELY WITH SHEET PLASTIC AS
SPECIFIED AND DUCT TAPE DURING OPERATIONS, WHERE PERMITTED BY CLASS.
ICRA - CONSTRUCTION BARRIER TO BE PROVIDED AS SPECIFIED AND LISTED IN
ICRA CLASS.
3. PROVIDE NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
MONITOR TO MEASURE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AREA
AND ADJACENT CORRIDOR OR ROOM AS DIRECTED BY VA. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR
PRESSURE OF 0.01 INCHES OF WATER GAUGE, WITH IN WORK SITE. PROVIDE
CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH RECORDING FUNCTION
AND ALARM. CALIBRATE MONITOR AT TIME OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTAIN
CALIBRATION THOUGH OUT DURATION OF PROJECT.
4. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITH HEPA EQUIPPED FILTRATION UNITS
WITH HEAVY DUTY, FLEXIBLE STEEL REINFORCED VENTILATION BLOWER HOSE.
5. PROVIDE ADHESIVE WALK OFF MATS AT ALL INTERIOR TRANSITIONS FROM
CONSTRUCTION SITE TO OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AREAS. MATS ARE TO BE
MINIMUM OF 24" X 36". CHANGE MATS AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN
AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF ALL CONSTRUCTION AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
6. VACUUM AND WET MOP ALL TRANSITION AREAS FROM CONSTRUCTION TO
OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. VACUUM SHALL
UTILIZE HEPA FILTRATION. MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA FREQUENTLY.
7. CONTAIN ALL CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED
CONTAINERS.
8. AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES, FROM TYPE D TO TYPE C AND THEREON,
PROVIDE A REQUEST VIA "INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT" TO THE
VA INFECTION CONTROL NURSE. UPON AUTHORIZATION, PROCEED TO NEXT TYPE
OF CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE AT LEAST TEN (10) WORKING DAYS NOTICE FOR
EACH PERMIT.
9. CONSTRUCT IC (INFECTION CONTROL) CONSTRUCTION BARRIER(S) FROM FLOOR
TO DECK/FLOOR ABOVE. EXCEPTION. IF BARRIER IS ADJACENT TO SMOKE, FIRE,
OR EXISTING WALL CONSTRUCTION WHICH WILL NOT BE DEMOLISHED AND
TERMINATES TO FLOOR/DECK ABOVE, THEN CONSTRUCT DUST PROOF IC
BARRIER, SEE DETAIL(S). TAPE, MUD, SAND JOINTS AND PAINT ON NON-
CONSTRUCTION SIDE OF BARRIER.
10. BARRIER DOORS ARE TO BE MINIMUM 1 HOUR RATED SOLID CORE WOOD DOOR
IN STEEL FRAME. PAINT STEEL DOOR FRAME. PROVIDE CLOSER ON DOOR/FRAME.
11. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PREFORMED TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DUCT SYSTEM.
12. CONTROL BARRIERS ARE TO BE INSTALLED AND REMOVED ONLY BEFORE 7:00
AM AND AFTER 8:00 PM OR AS DIRECTED BY COR.
13. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK AREA UNTIL COMPLETED PROJECT IS
INSPECTED BY THE COR AND TOUGHLY CLEANED BY THE VA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND CEILING PROTECTION CAREFULLY TO
MINIMIZE SPREADING OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION.
15. VACUUM WORK AREA WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUMS.
16. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/ DISINFECTANT.
17. UPON COMPLETION, RESTORE HVAC SYSTEM WHERE WORK WAS PERFORMED
AND REINSTALL CEILING TILE AND GRID AS REQUIRED.
18. DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS IN EACH ENCLOSED AREA PROVIDE
NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS, MINIMUM (1) ONE IN AREAS LESS THAN 1000 SF,
(2) TWO MINIMUM IN AREAS BETWEEN 1000 SF AND 5000 SF, AND (3) THREE FOR
AREAS BETWEEN 5000 SF AND 10000 SF.
19. LIFE SAFETY EGRESS IS TO BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ENOUGH NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES TO
COMPLETELY EXCHANGE THE REGULATED AREA AIR VOLUME (4) FOUR ACTUAL
TIMES PER HOUR. THE COMPETENT PERSON SHALL DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF
UNITS NEEDED FOR EACH REGULATED AREA BY DIVIDING THE CUBIC FEET IN THE
REGULATED AREA BY (15) FIFTEEN AND THEN DIVIDING THAT RESULT BY THE
ACTUAL CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (CFM) FOR EACH UNIT TO DETERMINE THE
NUMBER OF UNITS NEEDED TO EFFECT (4) FOUR AIR CHANGES PER HOUR.
PROVIDE A STANDBY UNIT IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE AND/OR
EMERGENCY IN AN ADJACENT AREA.
21. PRIOR TO ANY REMOVAL OF SMOKE BARRIER FIRE RATED PARTITIONS,
CONSTRUCT NEW SMOKE BARRIER/APPROPRIATE FIRE RATED PARTITIONS PER
PLANS OR CONSTRUCT INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER TO ACT AS SMOKE
BARRIER.
CONSTRUCION PHASING
GENERAL NOTES
1. THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO PHASES. A PHASE
CAN INVOLVE MULTIPLE LOCATION AREAS. SEE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 01 00 00
1.6.I PHASING.
2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL PHASING AND SEQUENCING
WITH ALL TRADES AND THE OWNER. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
A WRITTEN NARRATIVE TO OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND SEQUENCE
PLANS, VALIDATING AND ELABORATING ON THIS PHASING DESCRIPTION.
3. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COOPERATE FULLY WITH THE OWNER SO
WORK MAY BE CARRIED OUT SMOOTHLY, WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH OR
DELAYING WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT, OR OTHER CONTRACTS ON THE
PROJECT SITE OR WORK BY OWNER.
4. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SHALL INDICATE THE
SEQUENCE, COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION DATES, OWNER INSPECTION AND
APPROVAL DATES AND MOVE-OUT AND MOVE-IN DATES OF OWNER'S PERSONNEL
FOR ALL PHASES OF THE WORK.
5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK IN EACH PHASE IN THE
SEQUENCE SHOWN ON THE PHASING PLAN DRAWING(S) AND CONSTRUCTION
PHASING DESCRIPTION.
6. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLETE ALL WORK IN EACH PHASE WITH
THE VA INSPECTING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK PRIOR TO VA OCCUPANCY AND
THE CONTRACTOR PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED PHASE. UPON
COMPLETION OF A PARTICULAR PHASE, THE ENTIRE AREA COVERED BY THAT
PHASE CAN BE OCCUPIED BY THE VA PERSONNEL WITH ALL SYSTEMS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
7. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON EACH SUCCESSIVE PHASE, THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN UPDATED COPY OF THE SCHEDULE.
8. ANY DUST PARTITIONS OR ICRA-CONSTRUCION BARRIERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE
CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE START OF DEMOLITION MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL
THE COMPLETION OF THAT PHASE OR SUBSEQUENT PHASE WHERE REQUIRED.
9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL WORK ADJACENT TO VA OCCUPIED
AREAS IN SUCH A MANNER TO ENSURE THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED
USE OF ALL OCCUPIED AREAS, INCLUDING THE APPLICABLE MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SERVING THESE AREAS.
10. FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES AND INFORMATION REFER TO INFECTION CONTROL
DRAWING(S) AND DEMOLITION PLANS.
11. ANY INFORMATION REGARDING SEQUENCING PROVIDED IN THE DOCUMENTS IS
FOR ARCHITECT-OWNER PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
12. THE CONTRACTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL MAINTAIN REQUIRED MEANS
OF EGRESS THROUGHOUT ALL PHASING.
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLAN FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS' TIME BETWEEN
PHASES TO ALLOW THE VA TO OCCUPY THE NEWLY ACCEPTED SPACE AND
VACATE THE FOLLOW-ON PHASES. THE VA WILL ACCELERATE THIS TIME WHEN
POSSIBLE AND WILL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR IF THIS OCCURS.
FIRE PROTECTION SAFETY
NOTES:
1. PRESERVE EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS OR PROVIDE TEMPORARY
SYSTEMS.
2. PROVIDE 1 HOUR FIRE RATED ICRA/CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND MODIFY
SPRINKLER HEADS TO BE UPTURNED AND EXTENDED TO 18" OF STRUCTURE
3. DISRUPTIONS TO FIRE ALARM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SHALL BE KEPT TO A
MINIMUM OR AVOIDED.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL DELINEATE PHASING OF CONSTRUCTION TO ENSURE THAT
INSTALLATIONS OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE EXPEDITED AND EXISTING
SYSTEMS ARE KEPT IN SERVICE UNTIL REPLACEMENT SYSTEM(S) ARE
OPERATIONAL.
5. IF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE TO BE DISRUPTED, PROCEDURES SHALL BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK TO MAINTAIN EQUIVALENT LEVELS OF FIRE
PROTECTION AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE COR AND / OR SAFETY
PERSONAL WHILE SYSTEMS ARE INOPERABLE. SEE SPECIFICATIONS 01 35 26 - 1.14.
6. AN ACTIVE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, EITHER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT, SHALL BE
IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL BEFORE ANY SIGNIFICANT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
ARE PRESENT.
7. EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVE WHERE POSSIBLE.
PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF IMPAIRMENTS TO COR AT LEAST 14 CALENDAR
DAYS BEFORE OUTAGE. REPAIR AND RETURN SYSTEM TO SERVICE AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
8. EXISTING FIRE DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVE
WHERE POSSIBLE. PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF IMPAIRMENTS TO COR AT LEAST
14 CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE OUTAGE. REPAIR AND RETURN SYSTEM TO SERVICE
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF REQUIRED, REMOVE SMOKE DETECTORS IN AREA OF
WORK AND PROVIDE HEAT DETECTORS FOR DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION.
A. MEANS OF NOTIFICATION REQUIRED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION AREA PER
NFPA 241.
9. FIRE PROTECTION SHOULD BE INSTALLED AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES.
ONCE INSTALLED, SYSTEM SHOULD BE ACTIVE EVEN IF PENDING ACCEPTANCE.
10. INSTALLATION AND ACTIVATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AS
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES IS REQUIRED.
11. TEMPORARY SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED IF FINAL SYSTEM CANNOT BE
INSTALLED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES. ONCE
INSTALLED TEMPORARY SYSTEM SHOULD BE ACTIVE EVEN IF PENDING
ACCEPTANCE.
12. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE COORDINATED AND PLACED IN
SERVICE PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION.
13. EXISTING FIRE ALARM / DETECTION SYSTEM SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ONLINE FOR
DURATION OF PROJECT. IF UNABLE TO KEEP EXISTING SYSTEM ACTIVE PROVIDE
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROVIDE TEMPORARY FIRE ALARM / DETECTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVATE.
B. PROVIDE FIRE WATCH PER SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 01 35 26 - 1.14
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Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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FIRST LEVEL INFECTION
CONTROL & PHASING
PLAN-BUILDING 45
CONSTRUCT
PROSTHETICS FACILITY
HAMPTON, VA.
590-210
09/02/2022 LA GJB16149
1/8" = 1'-0"1 FIRST LEVEL ICRA, CONSTRUCTION BARRIER & PHASING PLAN
0 8' 16'4'
Revisions: Date: 09/12/2022
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Name: Steve Schlotthauer
INFECTION CONTROL &
CONSTRUCTION BARRIER
GENERAL NOTES
1. SEE SPEC SECTION 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
2. THE INTENT OF INFECTION CONTROL ISOLATION IS TO CONTAIN DUST AND
PARTICULATE MATTER TO THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. CONSTRUCTION AREA
PERIMETER NEEDS TO BE SEALED COMPLETELY WITH SHEET PLASTIC AS
SPECIFIED AND DUCT TAPE DURING OPERATIONS, WHERE PERMITTED BY CLASS.
ICRA - CONSTRUCTION BARRIER TO BE PROVIDED AS SPECIFIED AND LISTED IN
ICRA CLASS.
3. PROVIDE NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
MONITOR TO MEASURE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AREA
AND ADJACENT CORRIDOR OR ROOM AS DIRECTED BY VA. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR
PRESSURE OF 0.01 INCHES OF WATER GAUGE, WITH IN WORK SITE. PROVIDE
CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH RECORDING FUNCTION
AND ALARM. CALIBRATE MONITOR AT TIME OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTAIN
CALIBRATION THOUGH OUT DURATION OF PROJECT.
4. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITH HEPA EQUIPPED FILTRATION UNITS
WITH HEAVY DUTY, FLEXIBLE STEEL REINFORCED VENTILATION BLOWER HOSE.
5. PROVIDE ADHESIVE WALK OFF MATS AT ALL INTERIOR TRANSITIONS FROM
CONSTRUCTION SITE TO OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AREAS. MATS ARE TO BE
MINIMUM OF 24" X 36". CHANGE MATS AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN
AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF ALL CONSTRUCTION AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
6. VACUUM AND WET MOP ALL TRANSITION AREAS FROM CONSTRUCTION TO
OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. VACUUM SHALL
UTILIZE HEPA FILTRATION. MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA FREQUENTLY.
7. CONTAIN ALL CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED
CONTAINERS.
8. AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES, FROM TYPE D TO TYPE C AND THEREON,
PROVIDE A REQUEST VIA "INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT" TO THE
VA INFECTION CONTROL NURSE. UPON AUTHORIZATION, PROCEED TO NEXT TYPE
OF CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE AT LEAST TEN (10) WORKING DAYS NOTICE FOR
EACH PERMIT.
9. CONSTRUCT IC (INFECTION CONTROL) CONSTRUCTION BARRIER(S) FROM FLOOR
TO DECK/FLOOR ABOVE. EXCEPTION. IF BARRIER IS ADJACENT TO SMOKE, FIRE,
OR EXISTING WALL CONSTRUCTION WHICH WILL NOT BE DEMOLISHED AND
TERMINATES TO FLOOR/DECK ABOVE, THEN CONSTRUCT DUST PROOF IC
BARRIER, SEE DETAIL(S). TAPE, MUD, SAND JOINTS AND PAINT ON NON-
CONSTRUCTION SIDE OF BARRIER.
10. BARRIER DOORS ARE TO BE MINIMUM 1 HOUR RATED SOLID CORE WOOD DOOR
IN STEEL FRAME. PAINT STEEL DOOR FRAME. PROVIDE CLOSER ON DOOR/FRAME.
11. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PREFORMED TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DUCT SYSTEM.
12. CONTROL BARRIERS ARE TO BE INSTALLED AND REMOVED ONLY BEFORE 7:00
AM AND AFTER 8:00 PM OR AS DIRECTED BY COR.
13. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK AREA UNTIL COMPLETED PROJECT IS
INSPECTED BY THE COR AND TOUGHLY CLEANED BY THE VA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND CEILING PROTECTION CAREFULLY TO
MINIMIZE SPREADING OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION.
15. VACUUM WORK AREA WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUMS.
16. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/ DISINFECTANT.
17. UPON COMPLETION, RESTORE HVAC SYSTEM WHERE WORK WAS PERFORMED
AND REINSTALL CEILING TILE AND GRID AS REQUIRED.
18. DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS IN EACH ENCLOSED AREA PROVIDE
NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS, MINIMUM (1) ONE IN AREAS LESS THAN 1000 SF,
(2) TWO MINIMUM IN AREAS BETWEEN 1000 SF AND 5000 SF, AND (3) THREE FOR
AREAS BETWEEN 5000 SF AND 10000 SF.
19. LIFE SAFETY EGRESS IS TO BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ENOUGH NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES TO
COMPLETELY EXCHANGE THE REGULATED AREA AIR VOLUME (4) FOUR ACTUAL
TIMES PER HOUR. THE COMPETENT PERSON SHALL DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF
UNITS NEEDED FOR EACH REGULATED AREA BY DIVIDING THE CUBIC FEET IN THE
REGULATED AREA BY (15) FIFTEEN AND THEN DIVIDING THAT RESULT BY THE
ACTUAL CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (CFM) FOR EACH UNIT TO DETERMINE THE
NUMBER OF UNITS NEEDED TO EFFECT (4) FOUR AIR CHANGES PER HOUR.
PROVIDE A STANDBY UNIT IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE AND/OR
EMERGENCY IN AN ADJACENT AREA.
21. PRIOR TO ANY REMOVAL OF SMOKE BARRIER FIRE RATED PARTITIONS,
CONSTRUCT NEW SMOKE BARRIER/APPROPRIATE FIRE RATED PARTITIONS PER
PLANS OR CONSTRUCT INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER TO ACT AS SMOKE
BARRIER.
CONSTRUCION PHASING
GENERAL NOTES
1. THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO PHASES. A PHASE
CAN INVOLVE MULTIPLE LOCATION AREAS. SEE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 01 00 00
1.6.I PHASING.
2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL PHASING AND SEQUENCING
WITH ALL TRADES AND THE OWNER. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
A WRITTEN NARRATIVE TO OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND SEQUENCE
PLANS, VALIDATING AND ELABORATING ON THIS PHASING DESCRIPTION.
3. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COOPERATE FULLY WITH THE OWNER SO
WORK MAY BE CARRIED OUT SMOOTHLY, WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH OR
DELAYING WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT, OR OTHER CONTRACTS ON THE
PROJECT SITE OR WORK BY OWNER.
4. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SHALL INDICATE THE
SEQUENCE, COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION DATES, OWNER INSPECTION AND
APPROVAL DATES AND MOVE-OUT AND MOVE-IN DATES OF OWNER'S PERSONNEL
FOR ALL PHASES OF THE WORK.
5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK IN EACH PHASE IN THE
SEQUENCE SHOWN ON THE PHASING PLAN DRAWING(S) AND CONSTRUCTION
PHASING DESCRIPTION.
6. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLETE ALL WORK IN EACH PHASE WITH
THE VA INSPECTING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK PRIOR TO VA OCCUPANCY AND
THE CONTRACTOR PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED PHASE. UPON
COMPLETION OF A PARTICULAR PHASE, THE ENTIRE AREA COVERED BY THAT
PHASE CAN BE OCCUPIED BY THE VA PERSONNEL WITH ALL SYSTEMS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
7. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON EACH SUCCESSIVE PHASE, THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN UPDATED COPY OF THE SCHEDULE.
8. ANY DUST PARTITIONS OR ICRA-CONSTRUCION BARRIERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE
CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE START OF DEMOLITION MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL
THE COMPLETION OF THAT PHASE OR SUBSEQUENT PHASE WHERE REQUIRED.
9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL WORK ADJACENT TO VA OCCUPIED
AREAS IN SUCH A MANNER TO ENSURE THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED
USE OF ALL OCCUPIED AREAS, INCLUDING THE APPLICABLE MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SERVING THESE AREAS.
10. FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES AND INFORMATION REFER TO INFECTION CONTROL
DRAWING(S) AND DEMOLITION PLANS.
11. ANY INFORMATION REGARDING SEQUENCING PROVIDED IN THE DOCUMENTS IS
FOR ARCHITECT-OWNER PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
12. THE CONTRACTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL MAINTAIN REQUIRED MEANS
OF EGRESS THROUGHOUT ALL PHASING.
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLAN FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS' TIME BETWEEN
PHASES TO ALLOW THE VA TO OCCUPY THE NEWLY ACCEPTED SPACE AND
VACATE THE FOLLOW-ON PHASES. THE VA WILL ACCELERATE THIS TIME WHEN
POSSIBLE AND WILL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR IF THIS OCCURS.
ALL PHASES AND ALL WORK:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITY TYPE - COORDINTE WITH COR
INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP - COORDINTE WITH COR
CONTROL PROCEDURE CLASS - IV
INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) BY
PROJECT AREA USE AND PHASE
CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA)
TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
TYPE D
INSPECTIONS AND NON-INVASIVE ACTIVITIES. INCLUDES, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REMOVAL OF CEILING TILES FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
LIMITED TO 1 TILE PER 50 SQUARE FEET, PAINTING BUT NOT SANDING
WALL COVERING, ELECTRICAL TRIM WORK, MINOR PLUMBING, AND
ACTIVITIES WHICH DO NOT GENERATE DUST OR REQUIRE CUTTING OF
WALLS OR ACCESS TO CEILINGS OTHER THAN FOR VISUAL INSPECTION.
SMALL SCALE, SHORT DURATION ACTIVITIES WHICH CREATE MINIMAL
DUST. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE
AND COMPUTER CABLING, ACCESS TO CHASE SPACES, CUTTING OF
WALLS OR CEILING WHERE DUST MIGRATION CAN BE CONTROLLED.
FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL (WITHOUT SANDING OR GRINDING).
ANY WORK THAT GENERATES A MODERATE TO HIGH LEVEL OF DUST OR
REQUIRES DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF ANY FIXED BUILDING
COMPONENTS OR ASSEMBLIES. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
SANDING OF WALL FOR PAINTING OR WALLCOVERING, REMOVAL OF
FLOOR COVERINGS, CEILING TILES AND CASEWORK, NEW WALL
CONSTRUCTION, MINOR DUCTWORK OR ELECTRICAL WORK ABOVE
CEILINGS, MAJOR CABLING ACTIVITIES, AND ANY ACTIVITY WHICH
CANNOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A SINGLE WORK SHIFT. FLOOR
COVERING REMOVAL (WITH SANDING OR GRINDING).
MAJOR DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. INCLUDES, BUT IS
NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVITIES WHICH REQUIRE CONSECUTIVE WORK
SHIFTS, REQUIRE HEAVY DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF A COMPLETE
CEILING SYSTEM, FLOORING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.
GROUP 1
LOW RISK
• MECHANICAL SPACES: AREAS NOT DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO PATIENT
CARE, INCLUDING INTERSTITIAL SPACES.
• ENGINEERING OR EMS OFFICE/WORK AREAS
• OFFICE AREAS: AREAS NOT ATTACHED TO/ADJOINING PATIENT CARE
AREAS, NOT USED FOR PATIENT INTERVIEWS, EVALUATIONS OR
EXAMINATIONS.
• PUBLIC CORRIDORS: SPACES NOT ON OR DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO
PATIENT UNITS OR TREATMENT LOCATIONS.
GROUP 2
MEDIUM
RISK
• OUTPATIENT AREAS:
1. PRIMARY CARE OR SPECIALTY CARE CLINIC AREAS
2. BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH AREAS
3. EXTENDED CARE / REHAB CLINIC AREAS
4. COMMUNITY BASED OUT PATIENT CLINICS (CBOC’S)
GROUP 3
HIGH RISK
• IN-PATIENT UNITS:
1. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EMERGENCY DEPT.; NURSING
UNITS; RADIOLOGY/MRI/CT/ULTRASOUND; NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
CAFETERIA/KITCHEN/CANTEEN; LABORATORIES; RADIATION /
ONCOLOGY; DIALYSIS
GROUP 4
HIGHEST
RISK
• ICU/SICU
• OR/PACU/ENDOSCOPY
• GI
• STERILE PROCESSING SERVICES (SPS)
• PHARMACY
• CATH LAB
CLASS
I
KEEP AREAS FREE OF DEBRIS, TRASH
EXECUTE WORK TO MINIMIZE OF DUST MIGRATION (E.G. WET MOPPING, HEPA VACUUM)
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY CEILING TILE DISPLACED FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
(INVOLVING MINOR DEMOLITION IN MAINTENANCE OR REMODELING.)
CLASS
II
SAME AS CLASS I PLUS:
1. ESTABLISH MATERIAL AND DEBRIS ROUTE USING NON-PATIENT/VISITOR PATHWAY
2. WATER MIST WORK SURFACE TO CONTROL DUST WHILE CUTTING OR DRILLING.
3. BLOCK OFF AND SEAL AIR VENTS
4. SEAL UNUSED DOORS WITH PLASTIC SHEATHING AND DUCT TAPE.
5. CREATE BARRIERS AS DEFINED BY INFECTION PREVENTION
6. CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINER; TAPE COVERING UNLESS SOLID LID.
7. WET MOP AND/OR VACUUM WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING WORK AREA.
8. PLACE STICKY MAT AT ALL WORK AREA ENTRANCES AND EXITS.
9. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA
CLASS
III
SAME AS CLASS I AND II PLUS:
1. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA TO PREVENT DUCT SYSTEM CONTAMINATION
2. COMPLETE CRITICAL BARRIERS (I.E. SHEETROCK, PLYWOOD, PLASTIC) AT ALL CONSTRUCTION ENTRIES AND EXITS; MONITOR FOR SEAL AND TAKE IMMEDIATE
CORRECTIVE ACTION AS NEEDED
3. MAINTAIN AND MONITOR NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITHIN CONSTRUCTION SITE UTILIZING HEPA EQUIPPED AIR FILTRATION UNITS.
4. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEMS IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED.
5. CHECK AND REPLACE AIR FILTERS AS NEEDED REGULARLY
6. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK SITE UNTIL PROJECT IS COMPLETE & HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED; REMOVE BARRIERS CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE
SPREADING DUST. DEBRIS.
7. VACUUM WORK WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM.
8. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/DISINFECTANT.
9. MITIGATE VIBRATION AND NOISE TO LOWEST IMPACT WHERE POSSIBLE.
10. DISPLAY ICRA AT SITE
11. SEAL HOLES, PIPES, CONDUITS AND PUNCTURES.
CLASS
IV
SAME AS CLASS I, II AND III PLUS:
1. INSPECT ADJACENT AREAS FOR DUST MIGRATION; TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE AS NEEDED
2. USE HEPA VACUUM IN AREA PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION
3. CONSTRUCT ANTE ROOM; ALL PERSONNEL MUST ENTER THROUGH IT TO BE VACUUMED USING HEPA VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING OR TO DON/DOFF PPE
224-45
SHOE
MODIFICATION
STORAGE 223-45
PARTS
STORAGE
228-45
PROSTHETICS/
ORTHOTICS
MAINTENANCE
100-45
LOBBY
201-45
OPEN
OFFICE
202-45
CONFERENCE
S200-45
STAIR 1
203A-45
LOCKERS
203-45
STAFF
LOUNGE
204-45
CHIEF
OFFICE
205-45
ASSIST
CHIEF
OFFICE206-45
PROSTHETICS
REP OFFICE
207-45
COPY/
WORK/MAILING
227-45
ELECTRICAL
208-45
STAFF
TOILET
C200-45
CORRIDOR
226-45
DME ACTIVE
STORAGE
222-45
ELEVATOR
EQUIP
220-45
MECHANICAL
221-45
TELECOM
225-45
WHEELCHAIR
PARTS
STORAGE
S202-45
STAIR 2
E-1
ELEVATOR
FIRE PROTECTION SAFETY
NOTES:
1. PRESERVE EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS OR PROVIDE TEMPORARY
SYSTEMS.
2. PROVIDE 1 HOUR FIRE RATED ICRA/CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND MODIFY
SPRINKLER HEADS TO BE UPTURNED AND EXTENDED TO 18" OF STRUCTURE
3. DISRUPTIONS TO FIRE ALARM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SHALL BE KEPT TO A
MINIMUM OR AVOIDED.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL DELINEATE PHASING OF CONSTRUCTION TO ENSURE THAT
INSTALLATIONS OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE EXPEDITED AND EXISTING
SYSTEMS ARE KEPT IN SERVICE UNTIL REPLACEMENT SYSTEM(S) ARE
OPERATIONAL.
5. IF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE TO BE DISRUPTED, PROCEDURES SHALL BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK TO MAINTAIN EQUIVALENT LEVELS OF FIRE
PROTECTION AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE COR AND / OR SAFETY
PERSONAL WHILE SYSTEMS ARE INOPERABLE. SEE SPECIFICATIONS 01 35 26 - 1.14.
6. AN ACTIVE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, EITHER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT, SHALL BE
IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL BEFORE ANY SIGNIFICANT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
ARE PRESENT.
7. EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVE WHERE POSSIBLE.
PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF IMPAIRMENTS TO COR AT LEAST 14 CALENDAR
DAYS BEFORE OUTAGE. REPAIR AND RETURN SYSTEM TO SERVICE AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
8. EXISTING FIRE DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVE
WHERE POSSIBLE. PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF IMPAIRMENTS TO COR AT LEAST
14 CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE OUTAGE. REPAIR AND RETURN SYSTEM TO SERVICE
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF REQUIRED, REMOVE SMOKE DETECTORS IN AREA OF
WORK AND PROVIDE HEAT DETECTORS FOR DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION.
A. MEANS OF NOTIFICATION REQUIRED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION AREA PER
NFPA 241.
9. FIRE PROTECTION SHOULD BE INSTALLED AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES.
ONCE INSTALLED, SYSTEM SHOULD BE ACTIVE EVEN IF PENDING ACCEPTANCE.
10. INSTALLATION AND ACTIVATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AS
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES IS REQUIRED.
11. TEMPORARY SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED IF FINAL SYSTEM CANNOT BE
INSTALLED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES. ONCE
INSTALLED TEMPORARY SYSTEM SHOULD BE ACTIVE EVEN IF PENDING
ACCEPTANCE.
12. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE COORDINATED AND PLACED IN
SERVICE PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION.
13. EXISTING FIRE ALARM / DETECTION SYSTEM SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ONLINE FOR
DURATION OF PROJECT. IF UNABLE TO KEEP EXISTING SYSTEM ACTIVE PROVIDE
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROVIDE TEMPORARY FIRE ALARM / DETECTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVATE.
B. PROVIDE FIRE WATCH PER SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 01 35 26 - 1.14
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
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C
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SECOND LEVEL INFECTION
CONTROL & PHASING
PLAN-BUILDING 45
CONSTRUCT
PROSTHETICS FACILITY
HAMPTON, VA.
590-210
09/02/2022 LA GJB16149
1/8" = 1'-0"1 SECOND LEVEL ICRA, CONSTRUCTION BARRIER & PHASING PLAN
0 8' 16'4'
Revisions: Date: 09/12/2022
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Name: Steve Schlotthauer
B246-110
ET
WORKSHOP
B247-110
TECH
OFFICE
B245-110
TECH
OFFICE
B243-110
BIOMED
PARTS
S2B-2-110
STAIR-2
B244-110
HAC
B242-110
BIOMED C2B-5-110
CORRIDOR
C2B-1-110
CORRIDOR
B227-110
WORKSTATION
B216-110
TOILET
B227A-110
BREAK
B229-110
OFFICE
B227B-110
FILES
C2B-4-110
CORRIDOR
B214-110
TELECOM
B226-110
COPY
B228-110
OFFICE
B230-110
OFFICE
B230A-110
STORAGE
B232-110
OFFICE
B234-110
OFFICE
B236-110
OFFICE
B238-110
CONFERENCEB239-110
WORKSTATION
B235-110
WORKSTATION
B231-110
WORKSTATION
S2B-5-110
STAIR
B212-110
ELEC
B219
WOMEN'S
TOILET
B22
STORAGEB223
OFFICE
B225
STORAGE
B224
SHARED
OFFICE
B220
BIO
ENGINEERING
E2B-10
ELEVATOR
B209A
CHASE B209
STORAGE
E2B-11 Room
C2B-10
CORRIDOR
1 HOUR CONSTRUCTION BARRIER.
COORDINATE FINAL LOCATIONS
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LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION
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STAIR MAY NEED TO BE PROVIDED TO
ALLOW FOR EMERGENCY EGRESS.
COORDINATE WITH COR AND VA SAFETY
INFECTION CONTROL &
CONSTRUCTION BARRIER
GENERAL NOTES
1. SEE SPEC SECTION 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
2. THE INTENT OF INFECTION CONTROL ISOLATION IS TO CONTAIN DUST AND
PARTICULATE MATTER TO THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. CONSTRUCTION AREA
PERIMETER NEEDS TO BE SEALED COMPLETELY WITH SHEET PLASTIC AS
SPECIFIED AND DUCT TAPE DURING OPERATIONS, WHERE PERMITTED BY CLASS.
ICRA - CONSTRUCTION BARRIER TO BE PROVIDED AS SPECIFIED AND LISTED IN
ICRA CLASS.
3. PROVIDE NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
MONITOR TO MEASURE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AREA
AND ADJACENT CORRIDOR OR ROOM AS DIRECTED BY VA. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR
PRESSURE OF 0.01 INCHES OF WATER GAUGE, WITH IN WORK SITE. PROVIDE
CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY WITH RECORDING FUNCTION
AND ALARM. CALIBRATE MONITOR AT TIME OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTAIN
CALIBRATION THOUGH OUT DURATION OF PROJECT.
4. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITH HEPA EQUIPPED FILTRATION UNITS
WITH HEAVY DUTY, FLEXIBLE STEEL REINFORCED VENTILATION BLOWER HOSE.
5. PROVIDE ADHESIVE WALK OFF MATS AT ALL INTERIOR TRANSITIONS FROM
CONSTRUCTION SITE TO OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AREAS. MATS ARE TO BE
MINIMUM OF 24" X 36". CHANGE MATS AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN
AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF ALL CONSTRUCTION AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
6. VACUUM AND WET MOP ALL TRANSITION AREAS FROM CONSTRUCTION TO
OCCUPIED MEDICAL CENTER AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. VACUUM SHALL
UTILIZE HEPA FILTRATION. MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA FREQUENTLY.
7. CONTAIN ALL CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED
CONTAINERS.
8. AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES, FROM TYPE D TO TYPE C AND THEREON,
PROVIDE A REQUEST VIA "INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT" TO THE
VA INFECTION CONTROL NURSE. UPON AUTHORIZATION, PROCEED TO NEXT TYPE
OF CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE AT LEAST TEN (10) WORKING DAYS NOTICE FOR
EACH PERMIT.
9. CONSTRUCT IC (INFECTION CONTROL) CONSTRUCTION BARRIER(S) FROM FLOOR
TO DECK/FLOOR ABOVE. EXCEPTION. IF BARRIER IS ADJACENT TO SMOKE, FIRE,
OR EXISTING WALL CONSTRUCTION WHICH WILL NOT BE DEMOLISHED AND
TERMINATES TO FLOOR/DECK ABOVE, THEN CONSTRUCT DUST PROOF IC
BARRIER, SEE DETAIL(S). TAPE, MUD, SAND JOINTS AND PAINT ON NON-
CONSTRUCTION SIDE OF BARRIER.
10. BARRIER DOORS ARE TO BE MINIMUM 1 HOUR RATED SOLID CORE WOOD DOOR
IN STEEL FRAME. PAINT STEEL DOOR FRAME. PROVIDE CLOSER ON DOOR/FRAME.
11. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PREFORMED TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DUCT SYSTEM.
12. CONTROL BARRIERS ARE TO BE INSTALLED AND REMOVED ONLY BEFORE 7:00
AM AND AFTER 8:00 PM OR AS DIRECTED BY COR.
13. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK AREA UNTIL COMPLETED PROJECT IS
INSPECTED BY THE COR AND TOUGHLY CLEANED BY THE VA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND CEILING PROTECTION CAREFULLY TO
MINIMIZE SPREADING OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION.
15. VACUUM WORK AREA WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUMS.
16. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/ DISINFECTANT.
17. UPON COMPLETION, RESTORE HVAC SYSTEM WHERE WORK WAS PERFORMED
AND REINSTALL CEILING TILE AND GRID AS REQUIRED.
18. DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS IN EACH ENCLOSED AREA PROVIDE
NEGATIVE PRESSURE MONITORS, MINIMUM (1) ONE IN AREAS LESS THAN 1000 SF,
(2) TWO MINIMUM IN AREAS BETWEEN 1000 SF AND 5000 SF, AND (3) THREE FOR
AREAS BETWEEN 5000 SF AND 10000 SF.
19. LIFE SAFETY EGRESS IS TO BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ENOUGH NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES TO
COMPLETELY EXCHANGE THE REGULATED AREA AIR VOLUME (4) FOUR ACTUAL
TIMES PER HOUR. THE COMPETENT PERSON SHALL DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF
UNITS NEEDED FOR EACH REGULATED AREA BY DIVIDING THE CUBIC FEET IN THE
REGULATED AREA BY (15) FIFTEEN AND THEN DIVIDING THAT RESULT BY THE
ACTUAL CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (CFM) FOR EACH UNIT TO DETERMINE THE
NUMBER OF UNITS NEEDED TO EFFECT (4) FOUR AIR CHANGES PER HOUR.
PROVIDE A STANDBY UNIT IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE AND/OR
EMERGENCY IN AN ADJACENT AREA.
21. PRIOR TO ANY REMOVAL OF SMOKE BARRIER FIRE RATED PARTITIONS,
CONSTRUCT NEW SMOKE BARRIER/APPROPRIATE FIRE RATED PARTITIONS PER
PLANS OR CONSTRUCT INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER TO ACT AS SMOKE
BARRIER.
CONSTRUCION PHASING
GENERAL NOTES
1. THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO PHASES. A PHASE
CAN INVOLVE MULTIPLE LOCATION AREAS. SEE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 01 00 00
1.6.I PHASING.
2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL PHASING AND SEQUENCING
WITH ALL TRADES AND THE OWNER. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
A WRITTEN NARRATIVE TO OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND SEQUENCE
PLANS, VALIDATING AND ELABORATING ON THIS PHASING DESCRIPTION.
3. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COOPERATE FULLY WITH THE OWNER SO
WORK MAY BE CARRIED OUT SMOOTHLY, WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH OR
DELAYING WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT, OR OTHER CONTRACTS ON THE
PROJECT SITE OR WORK BY OWNER.
4. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SHALL INDICATE THE
SEQUENCE, COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION DATES, OWNER INSPECTION AND
APPROVAL DATES AND MOVE-OUT AND MOVE-IN DATES OF OWNER'S PERSONNEL
FOR ALL PHASES OF THE WORK.
5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK IN EACH PHASE IN THE
SEQUENCE SHOWN ON THE PHASING PLAN DRAWING(S) AND CONSTRUCTION
PHASING DESCRIPTION.
6. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLETE ALL WORK IN EACH PHASE WITH
THE VA INSPECTING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK PRIOR TO VA OCCUPANCY AND
THE CONTRACTOR PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED PHASE. UPON
COMPLETION OF A PARTICULAR PHASE, THE ENTIRE AREA COVERED BY THAT
PHASE CAN BE OCCUPIED BY THE VA PERSONNEL WITH ALL SYSTEMS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
7. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON EACH SUCCESSIVE PHASE, THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN UPDATED COPY OF THE SCHEDULE.
8. ANY DUST PARTITIONS OR ICRA-CONSTRUCION BARRIERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE
CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE START OF DEMOLITION MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL
THE COMPLETION OF THAT PHASE OR SUBSEQUENT PHASE WHERE REQUIRED.
9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL WORK ADJACENT TO VA OCCUPIED
AREAS IN SUCH A MANNER TO ENSURE THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED
USE OF ALL OCCUPIED AREAS, INCLUDING THE APPLICABLE MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SERVING THESE AREAS.
10. FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES AND INFORMATION REFER TO INFECTION CONTROL
DRAWING(S) AND DEMOLITION PLANS.
11. ANY INFORMATION REGARDING SEQUENCING PROVIDED IN THE DOCUMENTS IS
FOR ARCHITECT-OWNER PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
12. THE CONTRACTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL MAINTAIN REQUIRED MEANS
OF EGRESS THROUGHOUT ALL PHASING.
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLAN FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS' TIME BETWEEN
PHASES TO ALLOW THE VA TO OCCUPY THE NEWLY ACCEPTED SPACE AND
VACATE THE FOLLOW-ON PHASES. THE VA WILL ACCELERATE THIS TIME WHEN
POSSIBLE AND WILL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR IF THIS OCCURS.
ALL PHASES AND ALL WORK:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITY TYPE - COORDINTE WITH COR
INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP - COORDINTE WITH COR
CONTROL PROCEDURE CLASS - IV
INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) BY
PROJECT AREA USE AND PHASE
CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA)
TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
TYPE D
INSPECTIONS AND NON-INVASIVE ACTIVITIES. INCLUDES, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REMOVAL OF CEILING TILES FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
LIMITED TO 1 TILE PER 50 SQUARE FEET, PAINTING BUT NOT SANDING
WALL COVERING, ELECTRICAL TRIM WORK, MINOR PLUMBING, AND
ACTIVITIES WHICH DO NOT GENERATE DUST OR REQUIRE CUTTING OF
WALLS OR ACCESS TO CEILINGS OTHER THAN FOR VISUAL INSPECTION.
SMALL SCALE, SHORT DURATION ACTIVITIES WHICH CREATE MINIMAL
DUST. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE
AND COMPUTER CABLING, ACCESS TO CHASE SPACES, CUTTING OF
WALLS OR CEILING WHERE DUST MIGRATION CAN BE CONTROLLED.
FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL (WITHOUT SANDING OR GRINDING).
ANY WORK THAT GENERATES A MODERATE TO HIGH LEVEL OF DUST OR
REQUIRES DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF ANY FIXED BUILDING
COMPONENTS OR ASSEMBLIES. INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
SANDING OF WALL FOR PAINTING OR WALLCOVERING, REMOVAL OF
FLOOR COVERINGS, CEILING TILES AND CASEWORK, NEW WALL
CONSTRUCTION, MINOR DUCTWORK OR ELECTRICAL WORK ABOVE
CEILINGS, MAJOR CABLING ACTIVITIES, AND ANY ACTIVITY WHICH
CANNOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A SINGLE WORK SHIFT. FLOOR
COVERING REMOVAL (WITH SANDING OR GRINDING).
MAJOR DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. INCLUDES, BUT IS
NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVITIES WHICH REQUIRE CONSECUTIVE WORK
SHIFTS, REQUIRE HEAVY DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF A COMPLETE
CEILING SYSTEM, FLOORING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.
GROUP 1
LOW RISK
• MECHANICAL SPACES: AREAS NOT DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO PATIENT
CARE, INCLUDING INTERSTITIAL SPACES.
• ENGINEERING OR EMS OFFICE/WORK AREAS
• OFFICE AREAS: AREAS NOT ATTACHED TO/ADJOINING PATIENT CARE
AREAS, NOT USED FOR PATIENT INTERVIEWS, EVALUATIONS OR
EXAMINATIONS.
• PUBLIC CORRIDORS: SPACES NOT ON OR DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO
PATIENT UNITS OR TREATMENT LOCATIONS.
GROUP 2
MEDIUM
RISK
• OUTPATIENT AREAS:
1. PRIMARY CARE OR SPECIALTY CARE CLINIC AREAS
2. BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH AREAS
3. EXTENDED CARE / REHAB CLINIC AREAS
4. COMMUNITY BASED OUT PATIENT CLINICS (CBOC’S)
GROUP 3
HIGH RISK
• IN-PATIENT UNITS:
1. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EMERGENCY DEPT.; NURSING
UNITS; RADIOLOGY/MRI/CT/ULTRASOUND; NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
CAFETERIA/KITCHEN/CANTEEN; LABORATORIES; RADIATION /
ONCOLOGY; DIALYSIS
GROUP 4
HIGHEST
RISK
• ICU/SICU
• OR/PACU/ENDOSCOPY
• GI
• STERILE PROCESSING SERVICES (SPS)
• PHARMACY
• CATH LAB
CLASS
I
KEEP AREAS FREE OF DEBRIS, TRASH
EXECUTE WORK TO MINIMIZE OF DUST MIGRATION (E.G. WET MOPPING, HEPA VACUUM)
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY CEILING TILE DISPLACED FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
(INVOLVING MINOR DEMOLITION IN MAINTENANCE OR REMODELING.)
CLASS
II
SAME AS CLASS I PLUS:
1. ESTABLISH MATERIAL AND DEBRIS ROUTE USING NON-PATIENT/VISITOR PATHWAY
2. WATER MIST WORK SURFACE TO CONTROL DUST WHILE CUTTING OR DRILLING.
3. BLOCK OFF AND SEAL AIR VENTS
4. SEAL UNUSED DOORS WITH PLASTIC SHEATHING AND DUCT TAPE.
5. CREATE BARRIERS AS DEFINED BY INFECTION PREVENTION
6. CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINER; TAPE COVERING UNLESS SOLID LID.
7. WET MOP AND/OR VACUUM WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING WORK AREA.
8. PLACE STICKY MAT AT ALL WORK AREA ENTRANCES AND EXITS.
9. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA
CLASS
III
SAME AS CLASS I AND II PLUS:
1. ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA TO PREVENT DUCT SYSTEM CONTAMINATION
2. COMPLETE CRITICAL BARRIERS (I.E. SHEETROCK, PLYWOOD, PLASTIC) AT ALL CONSTRUCTION ENTRIES AND EXITS; MONITOR FOR SEAL AND TAKE IMMEDIATE
CORRECTIVE ACTION AS NEEDED
3. MAINTAIN AND MONITOR NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE WITHIN CONSTRUCTION SITE UTILIZING HEPA EQUIPPED AIR FILTRATION UNITS.
4. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEMS IN AREA WHERE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED.
5. CHECK AND REPLACE AIR FILTERS AS NEEDED REGULARLY
6. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK SITE UNTIL PROJECT IS COMPLETE & HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED; REMOVE BARRIERS CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE
SPREADING DUST. DEBRIS.
7. VACUUM WORK WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM.
8. WET MOP AREA WITH CLEANER/DISINFECTANT.
9. MITIGATE VIBRATION AND NOISE TO LOWEST IMPACT WHERE POSSIBLE.
10. DISPLAY ICRA AT SITE
11. SEAL HOLES, PIPES, CONDUITS AND PUNCTURES.
CLASS
IV
SAME AS CLASS I, II AND III PLUS:
1. INSPECT ADJACENT AREAS FOR DUST MIGRATION; TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE AS NEEDED
2. USE HEPA VACUUM IN AREA PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION
3. CONSTRUCT ANTE ROOM; ALL PERSONNEL MUST ENTER THROUGH IT TO BE VACUUMED USING HEPA VACUUM BEFORE LEAVING OR TO DON/DOFF PPE
CONTINUOUS DUCT
TAPE SEAL EACH SIDE
AT CEILING
COMPRESSIBLE
INSULATION
CONTINUOUS DUCT
TAPE SEAL EACH
SIDE
EXISTING FINISHED
FLOOR
(1) LAYER 5/8" GYP BD EACH
SIDE. FINISH OCCUPIED SIDE
WITH GLOSS PAINT
3 5/8" STEEL STUDS @ 16"
OC WITH FULL BATT SOUND
ATTENUATING INSULATION
CLOSE OPEN DUCTS WITH
6 MIL POLYETHYLENE
BARRIER. SEAL EDGES
WITH CONTINUOUS DUCT
TAPE
"WORK" SIDE OF BARRIER OCCUPIED SIDE OF BARRIER
BOTTOM OF EXISTING FLOOR SLAB
3 5/8" STEEL STUDS @ 16"
OC WITH FULL BATT SOUND
ATTENUATING INSULATION
3 5/8" STEEL STUDS @ 16"
OC WITH FULL BATT SOUND
ATTENUATING INSULATION
REMOVE PORTION OF EXISTING CEILING AS REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLATION OF BARRIER
FRAME AND SEAL BARRIER
AROUND ANY EXISTING
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING, TECHNOLOGY,
MED GAS, ETC. SYSTEMS AS
REQUIRED.
FIRE PROTECTION SAFETY
NOTES:
1. PRESERVE EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS OR PROVIDE TEMPORARY
SYSTEMS.
2. PROVIDE 1 HOUR FIRE RATED ICRA/CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND MODIFY
SPRINKLER HEADS TO BE UPTURNED AND EXTENDED TO 18" OF STRUCTURE
3. DISRUPTIONS TO FIRE ALARM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SHALL BE KEPT TO A
MINIMUM OR AVOIDED.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL DELINEATE PHASING OF CONSTRUCTION TO ENSURE THAT
INSTALLATIONS OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE EXPEDITED AND EXISTING
SYSTEMS ARE KEPT IN SERVICE UNTIL REPLACEMENT SYSTEM(S) ARE
OPERATIONAL.
5. IF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE TO BE DISRUPTED, PROCEDURES SHALL BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK TO MAINTAIN EQUIVALENT LEVELS OF FIRE
PROTECTION AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE COR AND / OR SAFETY
PERSONAL WHILE SYSTEMS ARE INOPERABLE. SEE SPECIFICATIONS 01 35 26 - 1.14.
6. AN ACTIVE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, EITHER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT, SHALL BE
IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL BEFORE ANY SIGNIFICANT COMBUSTIBLE…
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