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Installation Design Guide

Spring 2013 Edition

Fort Carson Installation Design Guide

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Fort Carson, Colorado

Installation Design Guide Spring 2013 Edition

Effective Date: May 24, 2013

Developed By;

Directorate of Public Works

1626 Evans Street, Building 1219 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913

Authorized By;

US Army Garrison, Fort Carson, Colorado

Installation Management Command, Central Region maintained By;

Directorate of Public Works – Master Planning Division

1626 Evans Street, Building 1219 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913

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Contents

Section 1 – General

1.1 Introduction

1.1-A Objectives and Compliance 1.1-B Permits 1.1-C Requests 1.1-D Engineering Requirements 1.1-E Fire Department Information 1.1-F IDG Contact Information

1.2 Summary of Changes

1.3 Installation Profile

1.3-A History 1.3-B Temperature 1.3-C Precipitation 1.3-D Wind 1.3-E Hydrology 1.3-F Wetlands 1.3-G Wildlife 1.3-H Cultural Resources 1.3-I Historic Preservation

1.4 Net Zero Goals

1.4-A Net Zero Energy 1.4-B Net Zero Water 1.4-C Net Zero Waste

1.5 Primary Land Use Map

Section 2 – Infrastructure

2.1 Natural Gas Service

2.1-A General Information 2.1-B Pipe Installation 2.1-C Tracer Wire / Warning Tape 2.1-D Cathodic Protection 2.1-E Testing Requirements 2.1-F Meters, Regulators, Pipe Risers 2.1-G Materials 2.1-H References & Point of Contact

2.2 Electrical Dist. and Installation

2.2-A General System Information 2.2-B General Design Information 2.2-C Electric Meter Requirements 2.2-D Roadway Street Lighting &

Parking Lot Lighting 2.2-E Labeling and Equipment

Identification 2.2-F Temporary Services 2.2-G Additional Resources & Details

2.3 Water

2.3-A Water Service Taps ¾” to 2” 2.3-B Water Service Taps 4” and Larger 2.3-C Water Service Fire Protection 2.3-D Water Distribution Main 2.3-E General Notes 2.3-F References and Point of Contact ... 61

2.4 Sewer

2.5 Storm

2.5-A Stormwater Program

2.6 Circulation

2.6-A Roadway Design 2.6-B Roadway Crossing Standards 2.6-C Fire Lanes and Access 2.6-D Traffic Calming 2.6-E Pedestrian Circulation 2.6-F Tactical Vehicle Trails

2.7 Engineering Details

Section 3 – Site

3.1 Circulation

3.1-A Parking 3.1-B Bikeways

3.2 Grading & Drainage

3.2-A Soil Erosion Control 3.2-B Rainwater

3.3 Irrigation Standards

3.3-A Design

3.4 Landscaping

3.4-A General 3.4-B Performance Info. for Turf 3.4-C Irrigation Systems 3.4-D Green Infrastructure Zones 3.4-E Landscaping Zones 3.4-F Acceptable Plants List

3.5 Furnishings

3.6 Lighting

3.6-A Parking 3.6-B Walkways 3.6-C Miscellaneous

3.7 Signs

3.7-A General 3.7-B Parking Signs 3.7-C New Sign Requests 3.7-D Sign Change Requests

Section 4 – Buildings

4.1 Architectural

4.1-A Visual Themes 4.1-B Visual Theme Boundaries 4.1-C Visual theme Categories 4.1-D Keyed Access entry Control 4.1-E Building Signage

4.2 Interior Design

4.2-A Interior Finishes 4.2-B Furnishings

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4.3 Structural

4.3-A Foundations

4.4 Mechanical

4.4-A General 4.4-B Domestic Hot Water Heaters 4.4-C Hot Water or Steam Boilers 4.4-D Air Conditioning 4.4-E Air Distribution 4.4-F Radiant Heat Systems 4.4-G Ventilation 4.4-H Control systems

4.5 Plumbing

4.5-A Interior Plumbing Systems

4.6 electrical 4.6-A Electric Meters 4.6-B Conductors 4.6-C Energy-Efficient Lighting 4.6-D Occupancy Sensors

4.7 Fire Alarm Systems

4.8 Utility Control system

4.8-A UCS Scheduling Procedure 4.8-B Naming Conventions 4.8-C History extensions 4.8-D Metering 4.8-E System Graphics

Section 5 - Environmental

5.1 General Information

5.1-A Environmental Compliance Assessment Team

5.1-B National Environmental Policy 143 5.1-C Spill Control

5.2 Environmentally Sensitive Areas

5.2-A Wetlands 5.2-B Wildlife 5.2-C Cultural Resources 5.2-D Forestry Program

5.3 Air Quality

5.3-A Air Program

5.4 Water Quality

5.4-A Water Quality Program 5.4-B Water Rights

5.5 Soils Management

5.5-A Above Ground Storage Tanks 5.5-B Underground Storage Tanks 5.5-C Restoration Program 5.5-D Pest Management

5.6 Contaminates

5.6-A Asbestos, Lead and Toxics 5.6-B Hazardous Waste Storage 5.6-C Household Hazardous Waste

Disposal Facility

Section 6 - Force Protection

6.1 General

6.1-A Guidance 6.1-B Coordination

6.2 Building Siting and Design

6.2-A Minimum Standoff Distances and

Building Separation 6.2-B Building Orientation

6.3 Landscape Considerations

6.3-A Vegetation 6.3-B Fences

6.4 Physical Security

6.4-A Lighting

6.4-B Berms 6.4-C Gates and Entrances 6.4-D Physical Security Equipment 6.4-E Area Specifications 6.4-F Arms Storage

Section 7 – Fire Protection

7.1 General Information

7.2 Fire Extinguishers

7.3 General Project Guidelines

7.3-A SITE MAINTENANCE DURING

CONSTRUCTION

7.3-B Special System Plans 7.3-C System Tests

7.3-D INSPECTION, TEST AND PERMIT

REQUEST INFORMATION

7.3-E Projects With Special

Consideration

7.4 Water Supply

7.5 Fire Hydrant Clearances

7.5-A General notes 7.5-B Fire Department Access 7.5-C Sign Specifications 7.5-D Addresses, Strett Names, signs

7.6 APPROVED TURN-AROUNDS AND CUL-

DE-SAC

7.6-A ARIAL FIRE TRUCK INFo 7.6-B Approved Fire Access Surfaces

7.7 NFPA 704 PLACARDINg

7.8 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PLANS AND Min.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

7.8-A General Guidance 7.8-B Drawings 7.8-C Attachments to Drawings

7.9 Fire Alarm Notification Location

Requirements

7.10 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

REQUIREMENTS

7.11 POST INDICATOR VALVE

7.11-A General Notes 7.11-B Standpipe Requirements 7.11-C Bollards

7.12 COMMERCIAL COOKING FIRE

EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

7.13 High-Piled Stock

7.14 Exit Sign Requirements

7.15 RAPID ENTRY EQUIPMENT

INSTALLATIONS

7.15-A Approved Type 7.15-B Required Keys 7.15-C Placement 7.15-D Marking the Building 7.15-E Override Switches 7.15-F Padlocks

7.16 MASS NOTIFICATION

7.16-A Background 7.16-B Purpose 7.16-C Abbreviations 7.16-D Review/Installation Process 7.16-E Mass Notification Components 7.16-F Power Supply Features 7.16-G Local Operator Console 7.16-H Audible Appliance Network 7.16-I Visual Appliance Network 7.16-J Fort Carson Monaco Transmitter

Requirements

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Section 8 - Development Plans

8.1 Butts Army Airfield

8.1-A Objectives 8.1-B Goals

8.2 10th Special Forces Group

8.3 Iron Horse Park

8.3-A Overview 8.3-B Goals

8.4 Energy and Water Master Plan

8.4-A Vision and Coals

8.5 Central Core

8.5-A Central Core Planningg Vision 8.5-B Goals

8.6 Banana Belt

8.6-A Area Description

8.7 Green Infrastructure Plan

8.7-A Purpose 8.7-B Benefits

List of Figures

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Section 1

General

1.1 Introduction

1.1-A Objectives and Compliance

The Fort Carson Installation Design Guide (IDG) provides design guidance for standards and improvements in the quality and environment of the installation. This includes the visual impact of existing features on the installation, and the impact of future projects on the total built and natural environment. The IDG incorporates standards and guidelines for the design issues of site planning, architectural character, colors and materials, vehicular and pedestrian circulation,; and landscape elements, and utilities.

Provide general design standards and guidelines that define color, materials, style, signage, and other aspects of design for all visual elements.

Provide standards and guidelines for the selection of materials for new construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects.

Provide guidance for sustainable development.

Provide a structured methodology for establishing projects to improve the visual imagery of the installation.

Provide guidance to integrate ATFP standards.

A.1 Compliance

The IDG is to be used by all individuals involved in decisionmaking, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities on Fort Carson and Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site.

A.2 Variations

Variances from standards will be reviewed and adjudicated by the Master Planning Division and/or Garrison Commander. Final decisions rest with the Garrison Commander, who will chair an Installation Planning Board (IPB) to review and approve variances.

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A.3 Conflicts

Contracts for projects which involve the use of the IDG are controlled by a variety of different organizations. Ultimately, contracts control how closely compliance is maintained. It is imperative that all organizations understand the relevance on compliance with the IDG prior to solicitation.

When a contractor’s contract conflicts with the standards set forth in this IDG, the contractor, in coordination with the the Contracting Officer (and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative), shall make every reasonable effort to comply with the IDG.

Where flagrant or obvious deviations from the IDG occur, referral to the Garrison Commanderl for guidance may be required. All referals to the Garrison Commander will be the decision of the Director of Public Works.

1.1-B Permits

B.1 Dig Permits

Per Fort Carson Regulation 420-20, any type or depth of digging or excavation requires prior approval from DPW and a proper dig permit which specifically addresses the work to be conducted for the project. After an approved DA Form 4283 is obtained from the DPW Business Operations and Integration Division , contact the DPW, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor to submit a dig permit request.

Fort Carson Support Services Utility Office, Building 1225

(719) 302-0157

Per Fort Carson Regulation 420-19, any utility outages or roadway closures or detours require a Fort Carson Scheduled Utility Outage. The requestor must submit the outage request no later than 72 hours prior to the outage. The outage request form will be obtained from and submitted to the Utility Office listed above.

B.2 Stormwater Permits

B.2(a) USEPA Construction General Permit (COR1200F)

Fort Carson ‘s Stormwater Program is regulated by the Federal USEPA, and not the State of Colorado. Some of the implimentation and enforcment of the USEPA’s Constuction General Permit (CGP),COR1200F, has been delegated to the Fort Carson Stormwater Program via the Fort Carson’s Municipat Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit (COR042001).

Coverage under the USEPA’s CGP is required for the development and re-development that results in a land disturbance (which includes the laydown area) of greater than or equal to 1 acre or disturbs less than 1 acre if the development or redevelopment is part of a larger common plan.

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If the project does require coverage under the USEPA’s CGP, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be created in complinace with the CGP. The SWPPP must be submitted and approved by the Fort Carson Stormwater Program Manager.

The site construction manager should allow 7 to 10 days for Fort Carson’s review process.

Once a SWPPP is approved by the Stormwater Office, a Notice of Intent (NOI) can be filed on the USEPA website. The site construction manager should allow 14 days to receive the NOI. Ground disturbance cannot be executed without an approved SWPPP and approved NOI.

The site construction manager is required to perform self inspection by either a trained on-site employee or by a qualified subcontractor as described in the sites SWPPP. Also, site inspections on Fort Carson will be performed, at a minimum, quarterly by the Fort Carson Stormwater Team to verify compliance with the SWPPP and CGP.

All requirements of the CGP must be met regarding final stabilization. Both Fort Carson and PCMS are located in semi-arid environments and need to follow the semi arid caveats within the CGP. Final stabilization applies to any and all areas that were disturbed during construction which were not stabilized by permanent structures and which were under the contractor site control during the construction activities.

When the project is complet and site stabilized according to the site SWPPP and USEPA CGP, the contractor must file a Notice of Termination (NOT) with the USEPA. The USEPA NOT cannot be completed without the Fort Carson Stormwater Program Manager’s written acceptance of the following:

• Meeting the intent of EISA07, Section 438 (USEPA 2009)

• Correct placement and utilization of BMPs as depicted in the site specific

SWPPP

• Removal of all temporary BMPs

• As-built drawings of all permanent BMPs

• A GIS map depicting the new surface contours

• O&M plan for each permanent BMPs

• Final stabilization achieved on any and all areas disturbed during construction

Some construction projects qualify for a Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. The Rainfall Erosivity Waiver allows permitting authorities to waive those sites that do not have adverse water quality impacts. Erosivity describes the potential for soil to wash off disturbed, devegetated earth into waterways during storms. Low- Erosivity Waivers are only available for 1- to 5-acre projects with short durations that take place during specific times of year. Detailed instructions for calculating a project R-factor and determining if a project qualifies for a waiver, which were derived from USEPA Fact Sheet 3.1.

If the site contractor is noncompliant, the contractor will be responsible for any fines and penalties assessed by the USEPA in addition to Fort Carson enforcement actions.

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The Stormwater Program Manager can be contacted by phone at 719-526-1697 or through email at:usarmy.carson.imcom-central.list.dpw-ed-storm-water@mail.mil

More information about the Stromwater Progarm can be found the following website:

http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/environmental/stormwater/ index.html

1.1-C Requests

C.1 Maps, Utilities, Infrastructure, As-Builts

Requests for detailed information must be supported by a DPW or US Army Corps of Engineer's project number or construction solicitation document. These requests must show a justifiable need for the information and how it relates to the project. Detailed maps and production products are official correspondence and will not be shared with any organization not related to the specific project. To obtain existing site information and/or as-built drawings, please contact:

CAD/GIS Technology Associate Building 1219, 1st Floor, Room 132 Engineering Support Branch, DPW

(719) 524-1085

The Engineering Support Branch will be consulted for any questions relating to procedures

(719) 526-9218/9217.

1.1-D Engineering Requirements

D.1 As-Builts Drawings

All project drawings will conform to Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Infrastructure and Engineering, SDSFIE (formerly known at Tri-Service Spatial Data Standards) or A/E/C CADD Standards. The Engineering Support Branch will be consulted for any questions relating to procedure.

All primary projects will provide record drawings in both paper and electronic (i.e. Micro-station) format.

All projects must provide completed record drawings before being considered finished.

Repair/alterations to any exterior utility that changes system configuration or location will be reported within 72 hours via red line or electronic media. GPS support from DPW Engineering may be requested to establish accurate survey locations. (719) 526-9218/9217

The submittal register shall include requirements for record drawings (As-Built) be submitted prior to final project close-out.

D.2 Utility Maps

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In the interest of safety and the accuracy of the Utility Maps, the following requirements apply:

Utilities redlines must be submitted prior to the activation of that utility. This is to include service and distribution systems.

Interim redline drawings with accurate measurements are required every 30 days for any project or phase of a project, which will exceed 30 days.

Complete As-Built drawings will be submitted per contracted.

1.1-E Fire Department Design Information

Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services encourage preplanning consultations to discuss projects before plans are finished. Please contact thier office to request an appointment and feel free to call any time with any questions.

Additionally, Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services has developed a information packet for Development and Construction. A copy can be requested from the following:

FORT CARSON FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION, BUILDING 1805

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-5023

(719-526-9355)

This packet is also incorporated into this design guide as Section 7 – Fire Protection.

1.1-F IDG Contact Information

Information regarding compliance with the Installation Design Guide, or any issues related to this document can be directed to the following:

IDG Coordinator Building 1219, 3rd Floor, Room 308 Master Planning Division, DPW

(719) 526-3038

1.2 Summary of Changes

This new layout of the IDG is an attempt to remove irrelevant and redundant information so that this document addresses only pertinent issues. This document is intended to be user friendly so that information can be located quickly without having to sift through common design principles adhered to in the professional community.

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1.3 Installation Profile

1.3-A History

Camp Carson was established on 6 January 1942 as a temporary training camp to prepare soldiers for combat during World War II. One of the primary considerations that influenced this location for the training camp was the ideal climate for year-round training. Fort Carson was developed with respect to the standard design of the early 1940’s and is similar to other installations constructed in that period. The main cantonment area of was modified from the standard linier layout to conform to the natural terrain and wrap around the hill mass on the eastern side of the cantonment area.

Hundreds of buildings were rapidly constructed to respond to the immediate wartime necessity for mobilization. These buildings were of an extremely utilitarian design that supported expedient construction. These original wood structures were then, and still are some 65 years later, considered to be only "temporary" in nature. The later development and replacement of the temporary structures with permanent masonry facilities occurred over the next six decades.

The permanent facilities have been built through annual construction funding.

After training over 100,000 soldiers at Camp Carson during World War II, in 1954 the government decided to make the camp a permanent installation and changed the name to Fort Carson. Since 1962, Fort Carson has housed and supported mechanized infantry training activities.

The challenges of training a mechanized division triggered the need for more land. In 1965, Fort Carson acquired 24,577 acres of state land (leased since 1942) by trading it for federal land east of Denver. In 1965 and 1966, a total of 78,741 acres of land were acquired south of the original reservation at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. This consisted of 45,236 acres purchased from private individuals, 22,694 acres of state land traded for more land at the Lowry Bombing Range, and 7,668 acres purchased from the Colorado School of Mines. An additional 2,871 acres were acquired without cost from the Department of the Interior in trade for Camp Hale. These additions brought Fort Carson to its current size of 138,523 acres. On March 7, 1966, Camp Red Devil was opened. The camp was the first year-round training area at Fort Carson for soldiers in a field environment. The base camp, which could accommodate as many as 950 soldiers, is located south of the main post off Highway 115.

The Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS), located 150 miles southeast of Fort Carson, was opened in 1985 to provide critical maneuver lands for larger units on the installation and from other installations in the area. Its 235,896 acres, combined with Fort Carson's training areas, comprise maneuver training lands second only to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California in size. Fort Carson, with 97,201 acres of range land, supports limited battalion-size and smaller training exercises.

Figure 1.3–a Fort Carson WWII Facilities

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Figure 1.3-b Fort Carson Temperature Averages Source: The Weather Channel, LLC; weather.com®

Figure 1.3-c Fort Carson Precipitation Averages Source: The Weather Channel, LLC; weather.com®

1.3-B Temperature

°F Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Average Low

Record Low

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Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Manueveur Site have semi aird climates with a annual average parcipitation of about 17 in per year.

1.3-D Winds

The prevailing winds on post are generally mild; however, wind speeds of 100 miles per hour or more have been recorded in the fall, winter, and spring due to the west-to-east Chinook winds.

These damaging winds are clearly the exception; however, protected building entries and windbreaks can b effective elements.

1.3-E Hydrology

Fort Carson is located in the Fountain Creek and Upper Arkansas River watersheds. Fountain Creek discharges into the Arkansas River just south of Fort Carson within the city of Pueblo. The cantonment area (that include B Ditch, Clover Ditch, Central Unnamed Ditch (CUD), and Rock Creek) and most of the eastern training lands of Fort Carson drains into Fountain Creek, while watersheds in the southwest drain into the Arkansas River. Figure 3 illustrates the Fort Carson watersheds.

E.1 Surface Water Quality

The Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act (CWA)) requires states to design a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) process to meet the goals of the CWA. The TMDL process is a method of analyzing pollution sources and allocating responsibility among those sources. The CWA requires that states submit to the USEPA a list of known impaired waters not meeting water quality standards and therefore need of a TMDL. The list of impaired waterways is called the states Section 303(d) list. 5CCR 1002-93 establishes Colorado’s 303(d) list. In Colorado, this list is updated every four years by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC.)

CDPHE WQCC also establishes Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List).

This list identifies water bodies where there is reason to suspect water quality problems, even though there is also uncertainty regarding one or more factors, such as the representative nature of data.

Currently, there are not TMDLs that relate to the waterways on Fort Carson. Fort Carson has three water body segments listed on the CDPHE’s 303d and M&E list. These segments are shown in the following table:.

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E.2 Impared Waterways at Fort Carson

WBID

Segment Description Portion

Colorado’s Monitoring & Evaluation Parameter(s)

Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Impairment

303(d) Priority

COARFO04 All tributaries to Fountain Creek, which are not on National Forest or Air Force Academy Land all E. coli H

COARMA04a Wildhorse Creek all NO2 E. coli H COARUA14b Tributaries to the

Arkansas River, from Pueblo Reservoir to Colorado Canal headgate

Teller Reservoir

Aquatic Life Use (Hg FCA)

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Figure 1.3-e Fort Carson Watershed Map

E.3 Fort Carson Watershed Map

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1.3-F Wetlands

Fort Carson’s and the Army’s goal is to have no net loss of wetlands. To achieve this goal the Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management (Environmental Division of DPW) is managing and monitoring the Fort Carson and Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site wetlands.

The Environmental Division of DPW will work closely with the DPW to minimize impacts to wetlands and to serve as a liaison to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) when having to mitigate wetland loss. Whenever possible, avoid impacting wetlands. If unavoidable, coordinate closely with the Environmental Division of DPW wetland staff

The Environmental Division of DPW will work with DPW staff in preparing the appropriate documents required by the Corps of Engineers. State authorization and permitting applies. For more information contact the Resource Compliance Branch at (719) 526-1693.

1.3-G Wildlife

The State of Colorado owns the wildlife resources on the installation, and the Army co-manages those resources. This involves public hunting and non-consumptive wildlife use. Installation activities and development can easily come into conflict with these interests.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also has interests in migratory birds, and species that have specific protections. The Installation has many species that have compliance requisites before a site can be used, altered, or developed.

All proposed activities, including those that could affect urban wildlife, must be reviewed by Installation wildlife managers to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability of wildlife resources.

1.3-H Cultural Resources

Cultural resources management on Fort Carson and the PCMS encompasses conservation of resources of significance to the history or prehistory of the United States or of traditional, religious, or cultural importance to Native Americans. Three general stages of prehistory have been delineated for southeastern Colorado: the Paleoindian, Archaic, and Late Prehistoric. These periods span from approximately 11,500 B.P. to 225 B.P. (before present). The historic era of southeastern Colorado spans the first European incursions into the area in the 16th century to the present, including occupation during the Spanish, Mexican, and Euroamerican eras.

Cultural resources have been identified in the following categories: districts, buildings, structures, and historic, prehistoric, and multi-component archaeological sites. Management of cultural resources hinges on the identification and eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places

1.3-I Historic Preservation

All work to be considered within the 2 Fort Carson National Historic Districts (Turkey Creek Ranch and Incinerator Complex) should be coordinated with the DPW-Environmental Division, Cultural Resources Management Program. All work within these Historic Districts will most likely require a continuation of the existing architectural and landscaping theme. Additionally, Fort Carson Installation Design Guide

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1.4 Net Zero Goals

Fort Carson was designated as a pilot Triple Net Zero Installation by the Assitant Secretary of the Army for Installation, Energy and Environment (ASA IE&E) in April 2011. The target of this pilot program is for Fort Carson to attain each of the three Net Zero goals by 2020.

A Triple Net Zero Installation applies an integrated approach to managing energy, water, and waste to capture and commercialize the resource value and/or enhance the ecological productivity of land, water, and air. Fort Carson is one of two pilot installations chosen to implement Triple Net Zero.

1.4-A Net Zero energy

A Net Zero Energy Installation produces as much energy on site as it uses, over the course of a year.

1st Priority: Energy Efficiency

2nd Priority: Renewable Energy

1.4-B Net Zero Water

A Net Zero Water Installation limits the consumption of freshwater resources & returns water back to the same watershed so as not to deplete the region’s groundwater and surface water resources in quantity or quality.

1st Priority: Conservation

2nd Priority: Reuse

1.4-C Net Zero Waste

A Net Zero Waste Installation is an installation that reduces, reuses, and recovers waste streams with zero solid waste to landfills.

1st Priority: Reduction

2nd Priority: Recycling

3rd Priority: Re-use on site

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1.5 Primary Land Use Map

This map is used for Master Planning of the installation. The boundaries shown vary depending upon specific curcumstances. This map is shown for reference only.

Residential Community Industrial Professional / Institutional Troop Training

Figure 1.5-a Fort Carson Primary Land Use Map

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Section 2

Infrastructure

2.1 Natural Gas Service and Distribution

2.1-A General Information

A.1 Purpose

The purpose is to ensure that requirements established in the U.S.Department of Transportation Minimum Federal Safety Standards for Natural Gas Pipelines (49 CFR Part 192), are adhered to by all persons engaged in design and/or construction of natural gas lines. These standards are provided as a guide for gas service and gas main line extensions and put forth as the standards for material and construction.

A.2 Applicability

These standards apply to all gas line work on Fort Carson and Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site. This applies to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) contracts and contractors, Corps of Engineers contracts and contractors, and the Fort Carson Family Housing contracts and contractors.

A.3 General Policy Information

A.3(a) The contractor shall provide the duly authorized employees of the Directorate of Public Works (DPW and the DPW Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor full and free access to the site at all reasonable hours. This access will be for the purpose of installing, reading, inspecting, adjusting, repairing, maintaining, replacing or removing any Fort Carson utility facilities on the premises of the contractor or for any other purpose incidental to the gas service.

A.3(b) The contractor will not bypass, tamper with, engage in any unauthorized metering, or otherwise interfere with the proper operation of Fort Carson utility meter or other equipment or in any way interfere with the proper metering registration.

A.3(c) Devises or attachments will not be connected to Fort Carson utility facilities in such a manner as to permit use of unmetered energy without prior written consent of Fort Carson DPW Operations and Maintenance Division.

A.3(d) All polyethylene gas line heat fusion will be accomplished by a certified technician. Gas line fitter certification can be obtained by attending a training course; and passing a written exam; and successfully completing a practical hands-on heat fusion test. Any bona fide certification card will be accepted by Fort Carson DPW Operations and Maintenance Division.

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A.3(e) Utility lines shall be bored or jacked beneath streets and pavements. DPW Engineering Division may approve requests to cut and patch pavements in select areas where such damage is considered to be of minimal consequence. Refer to the design engineer’s recommendations for pipe casing requirements.

A.3(f) The contractor is required to meet the standards of The National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 58) and the Army’s Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFC 33 51

15) for any other items not mentioned in this design guide.

2.1-B Pipe Installation

B.1 Guidance

B.1(a) All gas service lines shall be installed in the most direct, straightest and practical path possible from the gas service stub location to the gas service riser.

B.1(b) Each separate building shall be served by a single and separate gas service line.

An underground isolation valve is required for each building service line. This valve should be located as close as practical to the gas main tap connection.

B.1(c) Gas service lines shall not be installed under any building/structure.

Underground and surface structures include, but are not limited to foundation and basement walls, patios or other sealed surfaces, which abut a building, or its foundation. Excluded from this category are public sidewalks and unavoidable structures where a protective sleeve is required.

B.1(d) HDPE gas service line piping shall be joined by socket heat or electro fusion only. NOTE: Due to the thermal expansion & contraction of polyethylene, sufficient pipe length shall be provided by installer (polyethylene pipe changes in length one inch for every 100 feet for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit).

B.1(e) For HDPE gas service line(s) no more than 2 socket fusion couplings between the gas service stub and the gas service riser shall be allowed.

B.1(f) All gas service lines should have at least three feet (3’) of horizontal separation from other buried utilities and underground structures which run parallel to the gas service line. However, where this distance cannot be maintained, a reasonable separation distance will be considered at the discretion of Fort Carson DPW, O&M Division. A one foot (1’) vertical separation shall be required for all unavoidable utility crossings and when crossing under a retaining wall or footing.

B.1(g) Where buried utilities and/or underground structures prohibit adherence to separation requirements, a polyethylene protective sleeve must be installed. The protective sleeve shall have an inside diameter sufficient for insertion of the gas line without causing undue resistance. The protective sleeve shall extend a minimum of three feet (3’) beyond the perimeter of the conflicting structure.

B.1(h) Prefabricated service line assemblies, anodeless risers, are the standard for gas risers.

B.1(i) All gas service lines shall be properly supported on well-compacted soil prior to back-filling. Prior to back-filling, a fine padding material (bedding sand), equal to manufactured sand shall be used to:

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• Line bottom (below pipe) of the Joint Trench with a minimum of six inches (6") of fine padding sand.

• Place over the pipe an additional 6 inches of fine padding material. Back-fill material shall be free of all foreign debris such as bricks, concrete, asphalt, wood, and trash that may damage the gas service line.

B.1(j) If gas service stubs are damaged such that greater than 10 percent of the wall thickness is gouged, stripping back of the trench shall be required in order to replace the entire portion of damaged pipe.

B.1(k) Service gas line depths shall be a minimum of twenty-four inches (24”) and a maximum of forty-eight (48”) below existing grade and proposed final grade, including the required padding.

B.1(l) All taps must be made using the wet tap method, unless other methods are approved. Use experienced workers to make direct taps with tools in good repair and proper adapters for size of pipe being tapped. Before any utility is activated, the contractor installing that utility (Electric, Gas, Water, etc.) shall contact the DPW, O&M Contractor and provide (2) two sets of as-built (red line) drawing representative of the as-built condition before any utility is energized.

Any utility put into use without meeting the AS-Built drawing requirement WILL BE SHUT OFF and LOCKED OUT by the O&M Contractor withour prior notification.

2.1-C Tracer Wire/Warning Tape

C.1 The following items shall be applied to tracer wires and utility warning tape:

C.1(a) Tracer Wire:

Gas lines; #6 AWG type, RHW, RHW-2, or HMWPE (wet locations) stranded or solid copper, colored yellow, installed 6” above the pipe.

C.1(b) All other utilities #12 AWG type RHW, RHW-2, or HMWPE (wet locations) solid copper installed along top surface of the utility, wire color to match warning tape color, placed on top of the utility. Tracer wire should be secured to the utility pipe every 3 feet with duct tape (except gas) to hold it in place during backfilling.

Wire / Warning Tape Color Utility Red or White Electric Yellow Gas, Oil, Dangerous Materials Orange Telephone/Communications Blue Water Systems Green Sewer Systems Purple Non-potable Water Systems

C.2 Tracer wire leads shall be brought up, identified, and protected by test stations of the flush-curb-box type; H-20 rated, and shall be the standard product of a recognized manufacturer (HANDLEY or equal). Test stations shall have a cast iron lid and be mounted in 18 inches of concrete. [Where possible combine the Cathodic Test Station, Valve Box, and Tracer Wire Test Stations in the same concrete pad.] Test stations shall not be placed further that

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400-ft apart. Contractor shall coil 18-inches of extra wire into the test stations for maintenance. See standard detail C1-29a Fort Carson UTILITY TRACER WIRE INSTALLATION DETAILS on the following page.

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C.3

Figure 2.2-a Tracer Wire Installation Details

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2.1-D Cathodic Protection

The information in this guide is designed to provide general guidance to designers and contractors who will be performing work for Fort Carson Director of Public Works. Additional Codes, References & guidelines: UFC-3-570-06 Operation and Maintenance Cathodic Protections Systems, NACE International (NACE), ASTM International, DOT Part 192.451 thru Part 192.491, NFPA 70, FC Reg 420-19, FC Reg 420-20. There are many more codes and references not listed. The designer/contractor is responsible to research all applicable codes for each project and meet codes and provide a safe useable system installed in a professional and workman link manor.

Please direct all inquires regarding this section of the Instalaltion Design Guide to:

Utility Engineering

(719) 526-2943 or (719) 526-6673

D.1 General System Information

Fort Carson protects all underground metallic utility lines with the use of Cathodic Protection. This guide covers cathodic protection for metallic underground utilities (i.e.

water, sewer, industrial waste, gas & storm drainage) that are in direct contact with an electrolyte (i.e. the soil). Cathodic protection limits corrosion by shifting the structure to electrolyte potential to a level proven to control corrosion. The designer or contractor shall design, furnish and install a complete, operating, magnesium sacrificial anode or impressed current (whichever is more appropriate) cathodic protection system. The services require planning, installation, adjusting, and testing of the system. If there are opportunities outside of the utility systems listed above (i.e. fire protection lines, their connectors, & lines / fittings under the slab or foundation) the contractor shall be responsible for analyzing and development of a Cathodic Protection Plan that will meet the protection requirements for that specific applications.

Designers & Contractors shall coordinate design and proposed installations with the Base Operations and Maintenance Division Utilities for project review.

D.2 General Design Information

D.2(a) The design, installation, testing and inspection of Cathodic Protection systems shall done by or under direct supervision of a “corrosion expert” to supervise, inspect, and test the installations and performance of the cathodic protection system. The “corrosion experts” name and qualifications shall be certified in writing to the DPW operations division utility representative prior to the start of construction. Such a person must be certified by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NECE) as a NACE Accredited Corrosion Technologist or a NACE certified Cathodic Protection (CCP) Specialist or be a registered professional engineer who has certification or licensing that includes education and experience in corrosion control of buried or submerged metallic piping and tank system.

D.2(b) Certification shall be submitted giving the name of the firm, the number of years of experience, and a list of not less than five (5) of the firm’s installations three

(3) or more years old that have been tested and found satisfactory.

D.2(c) Services of “Corrosion Expert” The “Corrosion expert” shall make at least 3 visits to the project site. The first of these visits shall include reviewing the

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Attachment 12 requirements with the installation contractor, review and approve the equipment and materials to be used, and review or prepare installation drawings for the cathodic protection required. Once the submittals are approved and the materials delivered, the “corrosion expert” shall revisit the site to ensure the Contractor understands installation practices, conduct onsite training of contractor personnel, laying out the components and initial testing. The third visit shall involve testing the installed cathodic protection systems and training applicable personnel on proper maintenance techniques. The “corrosion expert” shall monitor the installation verify the contractor’s installation procedures, and complete the final testing of all cathodic protection installed.

D.2(d) All cathodic systems installed must meet a 20 year anode life expectancy based on final test readings. All work must meet the applicable NACE Standards and Practices. Final test results must meet one of the NACE criteria described in the applicable Standards and Practices

D.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

D.3(a) INSTALLATION;

All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacture recommendations. All uncoated flange bolts, uncoated mechanical fitting bolts, any other uncoated bolts and uncoated flanges or fittings with metallic composition shall be protected with wax-tap primer and #1 wax-tape. (Trenton Corporation, 313-426-3955 Wax-tape primer / #1 Wax-tape or approved equal) Do not wrap plastic around any metallic water line appurtenances for corrosion protection.

D.3(b) Package anodes shall be installed completely dry, in native soil, installed horizontally to the depth at least as deep as the bottom of the pipe, and shall be lowered into holes by rope sling or by grasping the cloth gather. The anode lead wire shall not be used in lowering the anodes. The hole shall be backfilled with fine native soil in 6-inch layers and each layer shall be hand-tamped around the anode. Care must be exercised not to strike the anode or lead wire with the tamper. If immediate testing is to be performed, water shall be added only after backfilling and tamping has been completed to a point 6 inches above the anode (leaving a pocket above the anode). Approximately 5 gallons of water may be poured into the hole. After the water has been absorbed by the soil, backfilling and tamping may be completed to the top of the hole.

D.3(c) Anodes shall be installed a minimum of 3-feet and a maximum of 10-feet from the protected fitting. The anode may be laid in the same trench adjacent to non-metallic pipe, in native soil, and a depth below the pipeline but no closer than 6-inches to the pipe.

D.3(d) Single anodes shall be connected through a test station allowing adequate slack in the connecting wire to compensate for movement during backfill operation and future maintenance testing.

D.3(e) Connections to ferrous pipe or fittings shall be made by exothermic weld methods manufactured for the type of pipe or fittings being used. The connection area shall be prepared to bare metal by means of filing, grinding or other approved methods recommended by the manufacture of the exothermic

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D.3(f) The test leads shall be installed in PVC conduit to protect them from physical damage and routed to the base of the test station allowing adequate slack (12”) in the connecting wire to compensate for movement during backfill operation and future maintenance testing.

D.4 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

D.4(a) Galvanic anode shall be high potential magnesium. Impressed current anodes shall be selected by the Corrosion Expert as appropriate for the structure being protected.

D.4(b) Artificial Backfill Galvanic anodes shall be factory packaged with an artificial backfill in a water-permeable fabric sack or cardboard container. Impressed current backfill shall be determined by the Corrosion Expert as appropriate for the selected anode.

D.4(c) Galvanic Anode Connection Wire Connect one (1) each No. 12 AWG Stranded copper listed for direct bury wire colored black, not less that 10-feet long, un-spliced, factory installed with the place of emergence from the anode in a cavity sealed flush with a dielectric-sealing compound.

D.4(d) Metallic appurtenances Connection Wire;

Connect two (2) each No. 12 AWG stranded copper, listed for direct bury wires, color red, cad-welded to each appurtenance, not less than 10 feet long, un-spliced. In cases were more than one solid metallic component are being protected as one system two N0. 8 AWG copper HMWPE coated for direct bury wires shall be cad-welded (or approved alternate method) between each component (i.e. pipe to Mega Lug to valve).

D.4(e) JOINT, PATCH, SEAL, AND REPAIR COATINGS:

Coating compound shall be cold-applied wax based material. Wax-tape primer and #1 wax-tape shall be used to cover bolts and exposed uncoated metal fittings. (Trenton Corporation, 313-426-3955, Wax-tape primer/ #1 Wax-tape or approved equal). Wire brush the surface clean of loose mill scale, rust, paint and other foreign matter. Apply a thin film of Wax-Tape Primer. If the surface is wet, cold or rusty, rub and press on Primer firmly to displace the moisture and to ensure adhesion. Then wrap #1 Wax-Tape using a 1 inch overlap. While wrapping, press and mold the tape into conformity, ensuring that there are no air pockets or voids, so that the tape in intimate contact with the surface. Also, press and smooth out lap seams to ensure that they are sealed, Because there is no drying or curing time, backfilling can take place immediately, .

D.4(f) TEST STATIONS;

Test stations shall be of the flush-curb-box type; 5” shaft, heavy duty, H-20 rated and shall be the standard product of a recognized manufacture (Bingham and Taylor P525RD TEST or equal). They are to be installed in an 18- inch concrete ring 6-inch thick at final grade. The test stations shall be provided with a lockable

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Attachment 12 cover and shall have an embossed legend; “C.P. Test” A minimum of two (2) leads is required to the metallic object from each test station. Other conductors shall be provided for each anode. Contractors shall splice wires together from the anode to the metallic object at one point connection with a .1 ohm shunt inside the test station. Contractor shall coil 18-inches of extra wire into the station for maintenance. Test station shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the number of wires from the anode/s and fitting/s. The location of the test station shall not be greater than (10) ten feet Test Stations shall be installed flush mounted in concrete 18 inch round 6 inch thick, all test station hardware such as machine screws, washer, and hex nuts shall be brass or stainless steel.

Test station shall be installed with color-coded covers to identify the system on which it is installed as specified in this specification. Identify the fitting size and control wires in the test station with a tag/label. (Panduit PAN-TY PN:

PLF1MA-C or similar may be used)

Flush mount test station shall be installed in low or no traffic areas.

Test stations shall be installed with color-coded covers to identify the system on which it is installed. Refer to Section 2.1-C.1(b) for color codes.

D.5 DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall provide GPS coordinates in Lat/Lon hddd.ddddd WGS 84 decimal degrees for all test station locations installed, as-built drawing showing the location and design of installation, photos of installation taken prior to backfilling.

D.6 TESTING

D.6(a) Finial Testing, The “corrosion expert” verifies the contractor’s installation procedures, and completes the final testing of all cathodic protection. Values obtained must include the following but not limited to:

• Date readings taken

• Location of test station

• Structure Native potential

• Structure ON potential

• Structure Instant Off potential

• Anode only potential

• Current output of anode (used to calculate 20 year life expectancy)

• Final potential readings shall meet NACE criteria for cathodic protection.

2.1-E Testing Requirements

E.1 Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with code requirements.

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E.2 Connection points between the new piping and the existing piping shall be tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or approved leak-detecting device.

The test medium shall be air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or an inert gas. OXYGEN

SHALL NEVER BE USED.

E.3 Test Preparation:

E.3(a) Pipe joints, including welds, shall be left exposed for examination during the test.

E.3(b) Appliances and equipment that are not to be included in the test shall be either disconnected from the piping or isolated by blanks, blind flanges, or caps.

E.3(c) All testing of piping systems shall be done with due regard for the safety of employees and the public during the test. Bulkheads, anchorage, and bracing suitably designed to resist test pressure shall be installed if necessary. Prior to testing, the interior of the pipe shall be cleared of all foreign material.

E.4 Test Pressure

E.4(a) Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or…