Appendix to Child Development Center BAFB.doc

Appendix Child Development Center BAFB

Design Requirements

Section 01 10 10

AWUB 08-5008

The following are modifications to the Standard Design Requirement Documents and take precedence over information in the 10 10 document.

1. Paragraph 2.10 Delete UFC 3-110, Design: Architectural. Add: UFC 3-110-3 Roofing; Add UFC 3-120-01 AF Sign Standards; Add UFC 3-120-10 Interior Design; Add UFC 3-190-06 Protective Coating & Paints.

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4.4 CAPILLARY WATER AND VAPOR BARRIERS

In the first sentence, change “minimum 6-inch aggregate capillary barrier” to “minimum 4-inch aggregate capillary barrier”.

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5.21 at end of paragraph add the following: The site also contains a large area of asphalt pavement on the Southern area of the site. This area of pavement should be scheduled for removal in the scope of the project. On sire parking to support functions of the new facility should accommodate sixty to eighty (60-80) cars.

The new facility is to have a covered entrance canopy for patrons use. Also required is a service entrance for the kitchen to receive food deliveries and for trash removal. This area should be near dumpster and can wash areas. The grease trap for the kitchen should be located for servicing near a paved access drive or delivery drive.

The site also needs to accommodate outdoor play ground areas associated with preschool, toddler and pre toddler age groups. More specific information about these areas will be outlined with the building portions of this document.

These are a few mature trees that exist on the site that’s desirable to maintain. These are noted on the attached site evaluation plan.

The site design must result in all areas being well drained especially playground areas. The site generally slopes from Southwest to Northeast. Due to this condition the rear of the existing facility has experienced some standing water issues. Future development should take steps to divert water from this area and shall prevent the introduction of run off water from flowing into this zone of the site. Attached is an aerial photo of the site.

4. Parking spaces paragraph 5.3.11.1 change 130 spaces to 60 spaces.

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5.3.13 Fencing at the end of this section add the following: Mesh fabric is to be 11 gauge. Woven end of fence shall be installed on top with the links not exceeding the top rail. Mesh fabric is to be welded to the top rail. Top rail fence covers shall encase the top of the fence. All sharp edges of fencing system are to be turned down. All connection bolts to have smooth heads and nuts with no sharp edges. Fence shall be provided at the exterior perimeter of the outdoor play environments. Fence shall be a minimum height of five (5) feet.

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7.6 Irrigation System-Delete this section

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Section 8.3 Delete the second paragraph and add the following in its place: The CDC shall be designed as a medium sized single story facility as classified by the Unified Facilities Criteria. The initial standard floor plan will accommodate approximately 136 children: three preschool activity rooms of 24 children each, two toddler activity rooms of 14 children each, two pre-toddler activity rooms of 10 children each and two infant activity rooms of 8 children each.

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8.5.2.3 Keying Requirements: Delete first paragraph add new paragraph as follows: The Contractor shall provide permanent cores and keys for locksets, auxiliary locks, and exit devices, and deliver as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide temporary core and keys for Contractor’s use during construction and for testing the locksets. All doors with the exception of Mechanical, Electrical, and Communications rooms shall be on a building master key system. The Contractor shall provide three keys per door plus two master keys.

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8.5.7.1 a. Delete the word “Jumbo” add the word “Double” in its place.

8.5.7.2.a. Delete the word “Jumbo” add the word “Double” in its place

10. At 9.1 add 9.1.a Program of Spaces as follows:

9.1.a Program of Spaces:

Area Name: Square Feet:

1. Vestibule at Main Entrance

2. Lobby

3. Reception

4. Waiting/Parent Resource Area

5. Directors Office

6. Isolation Room

7. Isolation Toilet

Included in item #6

8. Security System Storage

9. File Room

10. Operations Clerk/Workroom

11. Communications Room

12. Unisex Toilet

13. Electrical Room

14. Central Storage

15. Mechanical Room

16. Breakroom

17. Breakroom Toilet

Included in Breakroom

18. Trainer Office

19. Training Room/Resource Room/ Parent Conference

20. Multi Purpose Room/Storage/Toilet

21. Laundry

22. Kitchen

23. Dry Storage

24. Women’s Toilet Room

25. Janitor

26. Stroller storage (3) Areas

27. Infant A Class Room (2) 6mo.-12 mo.

900 ea x 2

28. Pre Toddler A Class Room (2) 1 year old 900 ea x 2

29. Toddler A Class Room (2) 2 years old 1025 ea x 2

30. Preschool A Class Room (3) 3-5 years old 1595 x 3

31. Infant Porch

32. Pretoddler Playground

33. Toddler Play Ground

34. Toddler Toy Storage

35. Preschool Playground

36. Preschool Toy Storage

37. Arts & Crafts Storage

38. Car Seat & Cot Storage at each pair of classroom Included in classroom squarefoot

11. 9.4.4 add the following description: Break Room: The staff will use this space as a retreat. They eat, relax and converse here. It may contain a sofa. The staff lounge should be located near the adult toilet. This space requires visual and acoustical separation from children’s areas, but should be easily accessible to the staff.

The lounge needs to be comfortable, pleasant, and soothing. Provide a counter with a microwave, a sink with plumbing connections and a refrigerator and cabinets. Provide impervious flooring at the counter area. All base cabinets should have “child proof” hardware. Furnishings include a tale with four chairs, a small sofa and drink and food vending machines. Interior Finishes shall include resilient flooring, resilient wall base, painted walls and acoustical ceiling tile.

12. 9.4.5 add the following description: Training /Resource/Library: Training room shall require data / electrical for data tables which are reconfigurable for different room applications. Tack board, whiteboard with projection capable surface, overhead projector and flat panel display monitor for security camera viewing and training purposes shall be specified. All training rooms shall have exterior emergency access in the event a child is in the room. Space for computers, Art paper, Craft rolls, Self storage for books and supply storage. Interior Finishes shall include carpet, resilient wall base, painted walls and acoustical ceiling tile.

13. 9.4.8 Kitchen add the following description: It is vitally important to provide space for two or more stainless steel food carts. Adequate lighting, ventilation and clearances are required. Locked storage for any hazardous materials must be provided. For food not requiring refrigeration, provide clean, dry, well ventilated storage off the floor. Shelving in kitchen areas should not be exposed wood as this is difficult to clean adequately. Metal wire shelving is the best choice for this purpose. Provide storage for all utensils and equipment off the floor in a clean, dry, closed space. No sewage or drain pipes are allowed above food storage, preparation or service areas. Ample electrical outlets (with ground-fault interruption in wet areas) out of children’s reach must be provided.

14. 9.4.9 Laundry add the following description: Laundry finishes shall be durable, slip resistant flooring that slopes to a floor drain. Epoxy paint for walls that is moisture resistant and acoustical tile that is designed for a high moisture environment.

Laundry units shall be commercial grade front loading machines, (2) washers and (2) dryers.

Laundry room shall have a freestanding laundry tub with adjacent counter and storage area for supplies.

The laundry room should be accessible only to adults. Locate this area near the infant/toddler classrooms, if possible and convenient to the food service areas. For acoustical purposes and to ensure adult controlled access. Locate the laundry room away from children’s areas and provide a lockable door. Ideally, the laundry room should be located close to an exterior wall to minimize the run of the dryer exhaust vent to the exterior.

Note: Dryer exhausts contain combustible lint which can present hazard when the exhaust vent is excessive. Dryers must be vented separately and not be combined with other building exhaust systems.

15. 9.4.12 Corridors add the following description: The main circulation connecting the various classrooms and major spaces of the center, serves as a community space as well as a pathway. Especially in child care center, the circulation space should never be simply utilitarian in character. Instead, it should be conceived as a street or a gallery with stopping and cueing areas along the way. There is opportunity for important social in this space. It is a space to see into classrooms, an exhibition space for the work of children or prints of other kinds of art, and perhaps even quotations to inspire and educate adults about child care issues.

The designer should strive to arrange spaces to be economical in the amount of built area devoted to “pure” building circulation. There should be at least one accessible drinking fountain in the corridor. But the designer must de-emphasize the institutional appearance typically created by a long, undeviating, double-loaded corridor. When it is not feasible to vary the layout of the circulation corridor, design strategies to de-emphasize such an impression include:

· Lighting: Skillful introduction of artificial lighting (for instance, instead of the dead center placement of fluorescence in corridor ceilings, consider using some strategically placed wall washers, or better yet, introduction of natural light through skylights). Providing a window, glazed door, or skylight at the end of a corridor is very psychologically advantageous.

· Floor Pattern: A strong sense of pace for children can be created by a floor pattern. It can also be used by the skillful designer to diminish the impression of long, double-loaded corridors. For instance, large pattern repeats are often effective to de-emphasize the “tunnel” appearance of double-loaded corridors. Likewise, patterns which are not symmetrically arranged or which emphasize functional areas (such as entrances to classrooms) are effective means to achieve the same end.

· Color: the designer should explore the use of color to visually after the dimensions of otherwise institutional looking, double-loaded corridors. Care should be taken to avoid an over-stimulating color scheme. Avoid primary red and oranges.

Children gain a sense of orientation when they can see the entrance to their classroom and recognize landmarks such as displays, common areas, and other design features. Teachers and children require clear views between the classroom and circulation areas at their respective viewing levels. The main circulation must be designed and constructed to serve as a primary means of egress. Through judicious arrangement, the designer should strive to lower the amount of area devoted to a purely utilitarian circulation. In no case should more than 30 percent of the facility be used for primary circulation and service areas unless the center location is very irregularly configured.

Eliminate outside corners in the circulation pathways to the extent possible. Angled or curved corners aid in manipulating cart traffic and strollers, and eliminate a possible source of injury. Recommended finishes for major circulation paths include impervious durable surfaces at the floor (such as linoleum) and at wainscot height (formaldehyde-free medium density fiberboard) with a continuous, flush metal strip above it where children’s art can be displayed. Paint above wainscot height and use safety glad in windows along the corridor.

16. 9.9 Furniture & Fixtures add the following: The Contractor shall be responsible for preparation and submission of the Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) Package. The Contractor is required to provide a complete 100% FFE for all furnishings to be procured by the government in addition to the contractor furnished and installed equipment which is specified separately. The Contractor is required to use qualified personnel with prior experience in the requirement analysis phase and the design development phase to FFE. The principle designer performing space planning, furniture selections and coordination of the fabric and other finishes with the SID shall have prior experience and training in the design layout of Child Development Centers and the specifying of FFE items. The designer shall specify furnishings that will contribute to the LEED certification process. Prototypes for selected furnishings shall be evaluated by the end user to determine proper functionality. Furniture Illustration & Procurement Information sheets shall provide performance specifications for required furniture. The Contractor’s designer shall perform interviews with end user to gather specifies needs and requirements for the CDC. Furniture items which require AV equipment shall be provided in the in the FFE package. Detailed drawings will be provided by either the designer or AV consultant to implement requirements of the client. The designer shall specify age appropriate furnishings and play activities for the designated area which can be easily relocated by staff. Furnishings and built-in equipment shall be of institutional instructions and directives as to the manufacturers of choice. The Government has the right to r equest proto-types of furniture to ensure functionality. This will help in selection and deriving best

Accessories (Artwork, Clocks, Table Lights, Whiteboards, Trash/Recycling Containers)

Chairs (all kinds)

Desks (all kinds)

Files/Storage/Bookcases/Display Cases (all kinds)

Tables (all kinds)

Equipment and Play Pieces (To include contractor and government procured items)

Bedding

Kitchen Equipment (Government procured items)

17. 10.2 DESIGN LOADS

10.2.1 Load Requirements

Structural designs shall be accordance with the latest edition of IBC and ASCE 7.

10.3.1 Foundations and Floor Slab

Omit the following sentence in the second paragraph, “Slabs-on-grade shall be isolated from foundations to prevent cracking of the slab due to differential settlement”.

10.5.4 Slabs-on-Grade: The first two sentences of the second paragraph shall read as follows: “Slabs-on-grade shall be placed in alternate panels. The area bounded by crack control joints shall not exceed 400 square feet, and the distance between parallel crack control joints shall not exceed 20 feet”.

10.6.1 BASE PLATES: In the first sentence, change “minimum of 2 inches of cementitious non-shrink grout” to “minimum of 1-1/2 inches of cementitious non-shrink grout”.

18. 14.8 SECONDARY POWER

14.8.4 PANELBOARDS: Revise the second sentence to read “Panelboards shall be main circuit breaker or main lug only type, as indicated on the plans, with appropriate circuit breakers for branch circuits.”

14.9 LIGHTING DESIGN AND FIXTURES

14.9.3 EXTERIOR ILLUMINATION: Revise the second and third sentence of the first paragraph. “All exterior lighting shall utilize high pressure sodium lamps. All exterior lighting shall have the capability to be controlled both manually and automatically by a photocell.”

14.11 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Delete the reference to the following Sections

26 05 48.00 10 “Seismic Protection for Electrical Equipment”

26 20 00 “Interior Distribution System

26 29 23 “Variable Frequency Drive Systems Under 600 Volts”

26 56 00 “Exterior Lighting”

33 70 02.00 10 “Electrical Distribution System, Underground”.

Add the following Sections

26 05 13 “Medium Voltage Cables”

26 05 13 “Conductors and Cables”

26 05 33 “Raceways and Boxes”

26 05 36 “Cable Trays”

26 12 00 “Medium Voltage Transformers”

26 22 13 “Low Voltage Distribution Transformers”

26 24 16 “Panelboards”

19. 15.2 COMMUNICATIONS

BAFB 2ndCommunication Squadron standards for communication systems wiring and equipment are as delineated on the plans. Plan requirements govern for any conflicts between the plans and Section 01 10 10.

15.9 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS

Delete the reference to the following Sections

27 10 00 “Building Telecommunications Cabling System”

33 82 00 “Telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP)”

Revise the following Section number references

27 21 00.00 20 change to 27 51 23 “Intercommunications System”

28 16 01.00 10 change to 26 16 00 “Intrusion Detection System”

28 23 23.00 10 change to 28 23 00 “Video Surveillance System”