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SECTION 4.0 Civil Engineering Standards

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4.6.7 Site Amenities – Suggested Sources

Note: In the interest of reducing cost, shipping requirements and delivery time, an alternate supplier may be chosen. Match style, color, finish and flexibility.

Item Manufacturer Item Number Remarks Trash Receptacle

Dura Art Stone 3423 Investment Blvd. #14 Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: 1-800-431-3311 Fax: (510) 265-0299

TR-D2 Round

S-TRD2-S18-SK

Diameter: 2’-1” Height: 2’-6” Color: Stone Gray Finish: Smooth

Entry/Foyer applications

Matches specified urn.

Standard lid

(LID/ST)

Lid Color: Brushed Aluminum

Ash Urns

Hayward, CA 94545

AU-D Round

S-AUD-S18-SK

Diameter: 1’-2” Height: 1’-10” Color: Stone Gray Finish: Smooth

Entry/Foyer applications

Matches specified trash receptacle.

Standard lid

(LID/ST)

Lid Color: Brushed Aluminum

Bollards

Hayward, CA 94545

PB-25 Round

S-PB25-48-B-S18-SK

Diameter: 1’-0” Height: 4’-0” Color: Stone Gray Finish: Smooth

Color and finish to match trash receptacles and ash urns.

Bike Parking

Columbia Cascades 1975 S.W. Fifth Avenue Portland, OR 97201-5293 Phone: (503) 223-1157 Fax: (503) 223-4530

Color:

Brushed Aluminum

Provides parking for 7 bicycles per unit.

Do not paint this Site Amenity

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Item Manufacturer Item Number Remarks Benches

Hayward, CA 94545

Rectangular

S-S5B-E-S18-SK

Height: 1’-5” Length: 5’-0” receptacles, tables, bollards and ash

Picnic Shelters (Ramada)

W.H. Porter, Inc. (Polygon) 4240 N. 136th Avenue Holland, MI 49424 Phone: 1-800-354-7721 Fax: (616) 399-9123

Square Series Hex 16/Hex 20/Hex 24 Tan or Beige metal roof

Tables

Hayward, CA 94545

5 PT-70 Rectangular

S-5PT70-E-S18-SK

receptacles, ash, urns, seating and bollards

Seating

Hayward, CA 94545

Rectangular

S-S5A-E-S18-SK

receptacles, tables, bollards and ash

Seating

Wabash Valley 505 E. Main Street Silver Lake, IN 46982- Phone: (260) 352-2102 Fax: (260) 352-2160 Toll Free: 1-800-253-8619

Model: S710 Color: Brown

Vinyl-coated steel in an open mesh

Six-foot long with back, no arms.

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4.6.8 Civil Standards

See Civil Standards in these DCG for additional site element design information at it pertains to coordination of site elements and the “Civil” requirements identified therein.

SECTION 4.0 Civil Engineering Standards

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4.7 CIVIL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

4.7.1 General

The soil at Davis-Monthan AFB is underlain with well-drained soils of fine loam and sand. The water table varies from 200-feet to 400-feet below the ground surface.

All underground non-metallic piping shall be provided with bright-colored, continuously printed, plastic ribbon tape manufactured for direct burial service. Tape shall be acid-and alkali-resistant, polyethylene film, and 6-inches wide with minimum thickness of 0.004-inch. Tape shall have a minimum strength of 1750 psi lengthwise and 1500 psi crosswise. The tape shall be manufactured with integral, magnetically detectable wire conductors and foil backing, or other means to enable detection by a metal detector when the tape is buried up to three feet deep. The metallic core of the tape shall be encased in a protective jacket or provided with other means to protect it from corrosion. Tape color shall be the industry standard for the specific utility (i.e., blue for water, green for waste, orange for telecommunications, red for electric, and yellow for gas) and bear a continuous printed inscription describing the specific utility.

In addition to the required plastic ribbon tape, provide an insulated, #12 AWG solid copper tracer wire installed along the top of all non-metallic pipe.

Do not locate utility risers within site of the facility main entrance.

Every effort will be made to avoid cutting street pavement for trenching to install new underground utilities. Jacking and boring will be the planned method to cross existing paved streets with new underground utilities. Trenching through existing paved streets will only be allowed if approved by the Chief Engineer on a case-by-case basis and if approved will be constructed per Standard Detail DM-C008, Utility Patch (See Appendix E). Jacking and boring with required casings will be accomplished per industry standards.

4.7.2 Water Supply (Domestic and Fire Protection)

Water piping shall be designed for a maximum velocity of 5 fps, or manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is less. Trenching, backfilling, and pipe installation shall be done according to manufacturer's recommendations. Pipe shall have minimum cover of 36-inches.

Provide separate connection to water main for fire protection and domestic water systems.

Irrigation systems shall be fed from domestic mains with appropriate backflow protection.

Service line connections to existing mains shall be pressure or hot-tap, with service valve at or near connection to main.

Provide backflow prevention as required by local AT/FP and/or UFC 4-010-01, with most restrictive requirement governing. Backflow preventers shall be provided with a secure chain and lock on the valve handles to prevent unauthorized tampering.

Refer to AFI 32-1066, Plumbing Systems and ACC Sustain Advisory 99-001, Backflow Prevention, The Uniform Plumbing Code, latest edition and AWWA M-14 for more information.

Use RPBP's in the system according to AWWA Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control (M 14) and according to the Manual of Cross Connection control Tenth Edition University of Southern California for protection of the Davis-Monthan AFB well water system.

Underground water service piping less than 4-inches in diameter shall be black AWWA C901 polyethylene plastic with ASTM D26571D3261 electro-fusion fittings and joints and pre-manufactured anode less service risers. Use 1-inch and 2-inch sizes only.

Underground water mains and service piping 4-inches and greater shall be AWWA C900, Class 150 PVC with AWWA C111, cast iron fittings and ASTM D3139 compression gasket ring joints. Use even sizes only.

Do not route underground water main or service piping beneath the building slab or any concrete slab attached to the building except as shown in Standard Detail DM-M011 (See Appendix E).

Generally, the domestic water service connection

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4.32 2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ shall rise above ground next to the building and penetrate the exterior wall above grade. Provide a shut off valve and a hose bib in the exterior portion of the riser.

Loop all water piping to eliminate dead ends, improve flow, and reduce losses.

When water lines are demolished utilities shall be capped or plugged and GIS located at the main.

Meter water service on all new structures and major renovations. Water meters shall have a register with an internal Sensus protocol encoder. Preferred water meters manufacturer is Mastermeter with an Accutrax 8 digit encoded register. The low voltage signal wire shall terminate in the Communications Room or the Comm Rack, whichever is applicable.

Preferred manufacturer is Scadametrics Ethermeter

EM-100.

4.7.3 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage

Sewer lines shall be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations with not less than a 2.5 fps hydraulic velocity flow; minimum service connection from building shall be 4-inch.

Sewer manholes shall be precast reinforced concrete manhole sections with two exterior coats of heavy-duty bituminous material. Manholes shall conform to ASTM C478-72. Position manholes at every change in direction and at a maximum of 300-feet apart.

Provide a two-way ground cleanout (GCO) on all sewer—soil or waste—lines, which exits a building (refer to standard details).

Waste, Vent, and Drainage Piping shall be one of the following: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), or Cast Iron, Service or Extra Heavy. On site retention and percolation shall be designed in accordance with local municipal ordinances.

When sewer lines are demolished utilities shall be capped or plugged and GIS located at the main.

4.7.4 Natural Gas

Underground gas piping shall be medium-density, yellow, ASTM 02513 PE 2406 SDR11 pipe category CEC polyethylene plastic with ASTM 03261 electro-fusion fittings and joints and pre-manufactured anode less service risers. Use only 1-inch, 2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch underground gas piping sizes.

Underground gas piping shall have a minimum cover of 30-inches.

Service line connections to existing mains shall generally be hot-tapped. 1/4 Turn poly service valve shall be at or near connection to main, tapping saddle shall be electro-fused to existing main.

Valve shall be yellow for gas distribution. Installers shall be qualified for P.E. installation per ASTM F2620-06. Provide brass directional markers at the service valve.

In addition to the required plastic ribbon tape, an insulated, #12 awg, solid copper tracer wire shall be installed along the top of all new underground with a minimum of 4” fill between gas lines and tracer wire. Wire shall not connect to gas piping at any location.

Building gas service regulators for reduction from medium pressure (30-35 PSI) service to 5-inch to 8-inch w.c. shall be installed above ground on the exterior of facilities. Gas piping shall enter facility above grade. Provide plug cocks on inlet and outlet of regulator/meter assembly with provisions to remove meters for service with minimum downtime.

Select new service regulators to include the following features: internal high pressure relief, manual reset low pressure cutoff, and orifice size, spring range, and date of manufacture stamped on the outer casing. Provide gas meter directly downstream of regulator. Provide parts listing and service/repair instructions for gas regulator and meter.

The gas meter shall have a pulse initiator that outputs 1 dry contact pulse per cubic foot of gas flowed. Preferred natural gas meter manufactures include Sensus and Roots. Rotary/turbine gas meters shall terminate in the Communications Room or the Comm Rack, whichever is applicable. A Remote Encoder Reader shall be installed in the Communications Room. Preferred manufacturer is Scadametrics Ethermeter EM-100.

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Do not route service gas piping underground beneath the building slab.

Valve boxes for all gas lines shall be a minimum of 4-inch diameter. 2-inch diameter boxes shall not be used.

Refer to Section 6.7.4 for information concerning as-built drawing requirements for underground utilities.

Metallic gas lines shall be bonded per Uniform Plumbing Code.

When natural gas lines are demolished utilities shall be capped or plugged and GIS located at the main.

Civil Engineering Standards

SECTION 5.0

Interior Design Standards

SECTION 5.0 Interior Design Standards

2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 5.1

5.1 GENERAL

Quality interior design reflects “understated excellence” and assures that facilities are attractive, environmentally safe, operationally efficient, and maintainable. Well-designed facilities satisfy the user’s needs, instill pride in ownership, and promote productivity in the workplace. Design standards are not a fad, but rather a long term attitude necessary to ensure the mission is accomplished regardless of manning and budget reductions.

AFIMSC, AFCEC and senior staff have strongly emphasized the necessity to enhance the quality of life at Davis-Monthan AFB. Morale is a crucial factor in the daily work environment. Design compatibility should be the goal as well as the responsibility of everyone at Davis-Monthan AFB.

Bright, modern, and attractive facilities for work, living, and relaxation are essential to maintain the morale and efficiency of the installation. The design of all interior renovations and new construction needs to offset the detrimental physiological affects of long work shifts and extended operations.

Interior design compatibility is similar to architectural compatibility in that it involves the relationships of various built elements to each other and to their surrounding context. It does, however, also incorporate a heightened emphasis on comfort and function. Improper lighting levels or uncomfortable seating, for example, have a more immediate and easily defined detrimental effect on performance than does the wrong color of brick.

Interiors are also easier and less expensive to change to enhance compatibility, as well as more likely to require intermittent change to accommodate changes in mission.

5.2 INTERIOR DESIGN COMPATIBILITY

CONCEPTS

5.2.1 General Objectives

The use and condition of interior space is critical for all buildings. All new repair, renovation, and addition work must meet the standards as outlined below. These standards address all facets of building interiors. A functional, attractive, safe and maintainable work environment will promote productivity and insure the occupant’s sense of well being.

5.2.2 Design Standards

All Air Force Architectural and Interior Design Standards and Guidelines and UFAS and/or ADAAG standards will also be followed.

Furniture and finish materials in these guidelines have been selected from United States owned manufacturers. These standards for quality and color should be used as a reference or “or equal” when purchasing items from other countries authorized under specific trade agreements. The Civil Engineer paint shop will keep a supply of the base colors and pigment colors required to mix the paints referenced in these guidelines.

5.2.3 Interior Design Standards Objectives

Continue the development of an overall theme within each building through the use of the DCG standards and consistent finishes, colors, textures, office furniture, and lighting.

5.3 GENERAL FINISHES AND

FURNISHING

All finishes, furniture and equipment will be commercial grade with specification information to show that they pass industry testing for grade level and fire safety standards.

The use of “green” and recycled content products is highly encouraged in finishes and furnishings.

5.3.1 Finish Pallets

Finish Pallets for each facility should be established to assure the interior design compatibility of that facility. Consistent function and/or operational themes have been defined and each facility placed in their appropriate category. Refer to the Finish Pallets at the end of the Guideline for details on finishes.

Design Note: The intent of the Finish Pallet color schemes and color boards identified in these Design Compatibility Guidelines is to establish an initial standard to meet quality, life cycle, and aesthetic guidelines. They are in no way intended to stifle the creativity of future qualified designers that continue the efforts to make Davis-Monthan AFB the leader in fresh and innovative materials as they are applied to the interior environment. However, it is critical to the success of interior design compatibility at

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Davis-Monthan AFB that any and all modifications to the initial material selections be fully documented and incorporated into the next update of these Design Compatibility Guidelines.

Furnishing

Even though funds are limited and an upgrade to existing furnishings may appear to be an unobtainable luxury, a comprehensive furniture plan should be developed to ensure that small purchases over a long period of time support and comply with the final objectives. Disjointed furniture purchases will present mismatched furnishings and degrade the appearance and professionalism of the space.

Furniture should be appropriate for an office environment and present a professional look;

residential or home office furniture will not be accepted on the base.

Furnishings need to provide appropriate support for the task and function being performed in a space.

Provide furniture with ergonomic support for all time intensive tasks

All furniture and equipment must be commercial grade quality and construction. Ask for a commercial use warranty to verify product was manufactured to hold up in a commercial space.

All electrical accessories must be UL listed for use on the base.

Not all furniture that is under GSA contracts will meet AF standards.

Walls

All administrative areas should have a satin or eggshell painted finish over plaster or drywall and semi-gloss paint finish on door and window frames.

Painted concrete masonry units (CMU) are not desired and should be avoided whenever possible unless the space is used for industrial storage or extremely heavy usage such as mechanic shops.

All electrical and data should be behind drywall and plaster. The use of wall mounted conduit and wire-mold should not be accepted unless no other option exists.

Chair rails, corner guards and other wall protection systems should be utilized in areas where chairs and other furniture and equipment will damage the wall.

Make sure these fit the aesthetics of the space and are located to produce the best results.

Base Molding

Tile base molding will be used in areas that have ceramic or porcelain tile flooring.

A 4-inch rubber (rubber over vinyl to reduce cracking due to the dry environment) wall base should be used in all areas with floor finishes such as carpet, VCT, concrete, linoleum, and sheet flooring.

Wood base is not used unless in a formal, executive, low traffic area.

Flooring

All carpeting will meet the AF Technical letter for carpeting

Use rubber transition strips from carpet to resilient or non-resilient flooring.

Vinyl, rubber, ceramic tile or other easily cleanable floor material should be used under and near areas where there is water (including water fountains).

5.3.2 Entrances

Building entrances provide a transition from the exterior to interior spaces. First impressions are formed here and are difficult to alter once a person enters the main building. Entrances need to be comprised of durable and safe building finishes because of the amount of traffic that passes through them. Consequently, the highest quality materials possible should be used within these spaces.

Provide recessed walk-off mats or stiff bristle-type mat at the point of entry to protect carpet and tile flooring.

Entrance areas can be personalized and creative to reflect the pride of the users in that particular facility and should reflect a professional image to everyone entering the building. However, all renovations must be coordinated through the Chief Engineer’s

2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 5.3 office to ensure they meet the DCG, fire codes and safety regulations.

5.3.3 Corridors

Corridors are the most public portion of building interiors and, as such, convey a strong visual statement. This space, as with the entry space, needs to have durable and maintainable finishes that provoke a clean, well-lighted professional atmosphere.

Electrical panel boxes and other miscellaneous items within the corridors should be painted to match the wall surface – fire and Life Safety Code conventions excluded. This practice tends to make unsightly equipment less obvious and should be continued in the future.

Avoid designing corridors that have a long “tunnel like” appearance by considering the following ideas:

Visually reduce the length of a long corridor by creating perpendicular lines with ceiling grid and light arrangements.

Create a division of space with wall and floor color changes and patterns.

When using a border, run it across the corridor at key locations as well as along the wall.

Keep the base molding color very similar to the floor or wall color to avoid a long stripe effect.

Add artwork that is big enough to interrupt large wall expanses from enhancing the tunnel effect.

Add a flooring pattern, lighting to accent artwork, or wall mounted fixtures to make the corridor more interesting.

5.3.4 Stairwells/Landings

Stairwells and landings should emulate the finish materials and attention to detail of the surrounding areas. They should not be treated as a separate entity. Stairwells can be used as a transition space that ties all floors together for a coordinated overall interior design.

Include finishes that meet the highest fire and safety testing be sure that stairwells used as fire exits meet or exceed requirements for a fire rated exit.

5.3.5 Administrative Areas

Administrative areas should reflect the work performed in these areas and provide finishes and colors that enhance the daily task. Quality work places promote pride and excellent performance in the people occupying these spaces, therefore administrative spaces should be designed to represent an office environment and not appear industrial. Consideration to the space layout, traffic and work flow will help determine the best use of large open spaces. Refer to AFH 32-1084, Standard Facility Design for guidance.

Provide ergonomic and adjustable, commercial grade (commercial use warranty) furniture and seating.

Administrative areas will also provide support for daily tasks. If authorized, these spaces may include:

Centrally located space for shared copy, fax and recycling equipment

Small conference or group meeting spaces

Shared file or resource areas

Easy access to data, phone and power for quick and less expensive reconfigures.

Shared waiting area/seating.

5.3.6 Conference Rooms

Conference Rooms are in high demand for usage and need to perform under different scenarios. To maximize the flexibility of conference rooms, use adjustable lighting, multipurpose seating, ganging tables, folding and stacking tables and chairs, creative ceiling finishes, acoustical wall treatment, room dividers and multi-media presentation systems.

Conference rooms are also a good area to promote organization branding with quality displays used as art work.

Carefully plan the location of electrical outlets and consider flush mounted floor outlets for audiovisual

5.4 2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ equipment and computers, to provide flexibility in the setup of the room.

Floor finishes should generally be carpet, unless space is classified as sever usage.

Executive conference rooms can utilize wood furniture, carpet borders, and multiple lighting sources.

5.3.7 Operational Control Centers/Computer

Rooms

In Operational Control Centers/Computer Rooms the use of a raised flooring system is appropriate for access to cables and wiring.

Use static dissipate vinyl tile, conductive vinyl tile, or low KV (<2.5) static rated carpet.

Modular furniture systems should be specifically configured for the types and sizes of equipment used.

Provide quality ergonomic seating for personnel that work at a terminal for extended periods of time.

Lighting should have different levels. The use of ambient lighting and adjustable task light is recommended to reduce computer screen glare.

5.3.8 Kitchens/Break Areas/Coffee Bars

These spaces require interior finishes that must be easily cleaned and maintained. These areas should incorporate a counter area and storage for coffee, snacks, utensils, etc. Larger areas may include a designated space and electrical outlet for a refrigerator, coffee pots and microwaves.

Spaces used for eating and drinking should have a tile or VCT floor to make spills easier to clean.

Closed storage should be provided to hide supplies.

Counters shall typically be plastic laminate unless solid surfacing material (e.g. Corian) is justified due to severity of use or the need to blend with or match other premium quality finishes justified for the space.

5.3.9 Restrooms

Although usually the most costly area to renovate and maintain, restrooms need particular attention to demonstrate a clean and uncluttered feel. Often, the best efforts of an interior renovation can focus too much on the more public spaces leaving the restrooms in a “below standard” condition. These areas can undermine the best design compatibility efforts if not properly addressed.

Design restrooms for easy cleaning and maintenance, but not at the expense of quality.

Installation and use of electric hand-dryers or any other similar energy intense specialties is not permitted.

Restroom fixtures should be wall mounted or floor mounted. Wall mounted accessories should include a towel source, toilet paper dispenser, soap dispenser, mirror, clothes hook for shower area and trash receptacle. All plumbing fixtures, electrical and switch plates, and accessories should be brushed-stainless steel.

All sinks must have a counter and mirror that runs the entire length of the counter. Exceptions will be made on a per project basis, with approval of the Chief Engineer. Water faucet activation shall be manual and not by motion detection.

Toilet and urinal partitions should be a factory baked enamel finish or if cost permits, solid surface material or plastic laminate. Toilet partitions should be floor mounted.

Partitions for industrial areas should be pre-finished metal.

Each handicap restroom will adhere to ADA design layouts and measurements. Partitions should be at least 60”x60” as a minimum. The toilet must be no less than 18” on center from inside wall of partition or finish wall of stall. Door of partition must be no more than 4” from wall or partition inside edge and no less than 34” in width of door opening. Door opening is opposite corner of the toilet.

The entire toilet fixture should be one color. Do not use a black seat on a white toilet.

Ceilings in all bathrooms and locker areas should be a hard board, water resistant, painted surface. Use 24-inch by 24-inch suspended ceiling with moisture

2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 5.5 resistant ceiling tile whenever hardboard application is not practical.

Flooring should be a monolithic tile and walls should be a combination of monolithic and glazed tile. Tile should be used on all walls behind wet areas such as sinks, toilets, urinals and showers.

5.3.10 Locker Rooms

Locker rooms should be well ventilated, designed with materials that are antimicrobial and easily cleaned and should provide the justified number of lockers.

Whenever possible, space between the top of the lockers and ceiling shall be finished and flush with the front of the lockers to avoid dust collecting on top of the locker units.

Lockers should have a vent and incorporate a shelf, clothes hook and accept a lock. Lockers should be a factory baked enamel finish.

5.3.11 Industrial Areas/Storage Rooms

Industrial areas, by definition, function differently than office spaces and must be designed for uses which are tougher on flooring and other finishes.

The finishes selected must be more durable than those used elsewhere and must be regularly maintained.

Exposed concrete floors are acceptable for moderate wear areas if properly sealed. Where more severe wear is expected, or where corrosive chemicals or other activities take place which may cause damage to a bare concrete floor, an environmentally safe, epoxy or chemically resistant urethane (CRU) floor covering system shall be used.

5.3.12 Lighting

All areas are to have 24-inch by 48-inch fluorescent light fixtures for overall room lighting (24-inch by 24-inch light fixtures are not approved for use).

Discolored diffusers are to be replaced.

Replacement lamps shall meet all environmental and sustainable design requirements for Government facilities. Track lighting, can lighting and/or spotlights shall be used in display areas or provide additional lighting for architectural features.

5.3.13 Plants

Plants, whether artificial or live, help improve any environment. Occupants should be conscious of adding plants to their interior spaces to assure that the plant does not take up valuable storage space or damage the surface that it sits on. All plants should present a professional look.

Plants of all types must be clean, well maintained and healthy looking.

Attention also should be paid to the plant containers.

They should be selected to coordinate with the overall color scheme of the facility. Basic black plastic and/or metal pots should be used to insure some color coordination as the other interior aspects of the interior areas are upgraded.

Plants that are in public areas or above the “viewing plane” of systems furniture should be in coordinated containers that have been selected to be consistent with the colors of the furniture and interior finishes of the space.

5.3.14 Interior Signage

At the very least, each facility shall establish a signage system for the entire facility. Flexibility for all interior signs is a key factor in order to accommodate mission and/or personnel changes.

All signage must conform to UFC-3-120-01, Sign Standards.

The top portion of a sign is used to designate a room number and its corresponding Braille characters.

The bottom portion of the sign is used for additional information such as room name, room occupant, position or title, directional information, etc.

Generally, signage must be located on the wall surface adjacent to the door at the height denoted in UFC-3-120-01, Sign Standards.

Develop a long-term program to replace existing non-conforming signage. Start by replacing all painted signs and vinyl letter signs placed directly on the wall surface.

Keep interior signage to a minimum to provide a clutter free environment.

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Do not place signs on doors unless it is necessary to provide information concerning the room behind the door, for example a warning sign for a high voltage electrical equipment room. When signs are required to appear on doors, use the minimum size allowable.

Provide personnel recognition boards at visually prominent corridor locations. Provide picture frames (open top) and slip-in nameplates to receive pictures and names. Nameplates should be chrome or a color to match the overall board color. Titles placed on the board should be raised style brushed chrome.

Use non-glare glass at picture frames. Use full color military symbols and insignia.

Paper notices, rosters, and other unframed items of a temporary nature should be neatly arranged on a framed bulletin board. The type, color and style of board should match the signage found throughout the facility. Areas should be designed in all facilities to post special interest items. Taping notices of special events, temporary direction, etc., on walls, windows, and doors is not authorized as it damages the finish, increases maintenance costs, and is unsightly.

5.3.15 Artwork

Artwork for waiting areas, lobbies, corridors, conference rooms, break rooms, billeting rooms and recreational areas should be purchased by the Air Force. Artwork selections for individual offices and dormitory rooms should be left up to the occupant.

All artwork should be matted and framed for a professional image. Each facility should establish an artwork theme and use it throughout the public spaces.

A good portion of the artwork at Davis-Monthan AFB has been updated and displayed very successfully. To maintain this positive aspect of the interior environment, Davis-Monthan AFB should continue to implement a photography and/or artwork program among its personnel.

Incorporating local and theme-based images into the installation artwork through photography and art contests will save the limited funding for accessories and establish a consistent look throughout the base.

Contests can also help promote a sense of ownership across this duty location.

Standard Frame: Metal – Black

All paintings, photographs, posters etc. hung on interior building walls or outside of individual workspaces (cubicles or offices) must be matted and framed.

The frames should all match or be metal (preferably) to comply with the facility pallet and these guidelines.

Personal pictures should not be hung on common office area walls. Private offices are the exception.

5.3.16 Windows

Window coverings in the office areas should be a one-inch, horizontal mini blind. Window coverings shall have blackout blinds to accommodate 24-hour and/or contingency operations when required.

Curtains should be added as an additional window covering for those areas that require a more finished look. Colors and patterns must coordinate with the interior color scheme.

Windowsills should be plastic laminate or solid surface materials whenever possible. Painted windowsills are an acceptable, but not preferred, finish method.

5.3.17 Doors and Frames

All door hardware throughout a building should match. Nonconforming hardware should be replaced during renovations or as money is available. Hardware includes kick plates and escutcheon.

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Standard Door Hardware: Brushed Aluminum finish

Interior metal doors, trim and framing should be painted to match surrounding wall color within a building for consistency and visual softening.

Provide astragal configuration for all double doors.

5.3.18 Wall-Mounted Accessories

A single material and finish standard should be established and incorporated for standing and wall-mounted accessories throughout a common area.

Mixing of similar elements with differing finishes can create a cluttered appearance not consistent with facilities excellence guidelines.

All electrical switch plates, electronic devices, and light switches shall be white. The use of ivory colored devices should only be used when matching existing.

Special attention should be taken to conceal all conduit, pipes, electrical wires, communications and computer cables. Where these items cannot be concealed they should be painted to match the surface wall or ceiling color.

5.3.19 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

Whenever construction and/or renovation occur, all fire extinguisher cabinets, panel boxes and other equipment should be recessed in the wall and have a brushed stainless steel finish. Fire extinguishers should be placed in a metal cabinet that is flush or semi-flush with the wall. Fire extinguishers hanging from a hook on the wall are not acceptable.

Signs for fire extinguishers or fire notices/exits etc.

are not required by code to be red. The fire code states that there has to be a sign, but does not specify a color.

The words “fire extinguisher” should be written in black on the cabinet door.

5.3.20 Ceilings

Ceilings need to be kept clean and free of visual clutter. Air diffusers, grills, and light fixtures should be white drop-in units, flush with the ceiling.

Fire detectors and sprinkler nozzles shall be consistent.

Water marked or damaged ceiling tiles should be replaced immediately. Purchase additional ceiling tile stock to have on hand for replacement.

If renovation funds are limited, systematically replace existing flat 24-inch by 48-inch tiles with suspended ceilings tiles. In circulation areas such as corridors, hallways, entrances, etc. use products equal to Armstrong Cirrus Profiles (Classic Step Scored). All other areas shall be equal to Armstrong CS1 (Cortega).

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5.4 BATHROOMS

5.4.1 Color Palette-A

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 1): Graphite Granite, G103, LG Hi-Macs

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 2): Storm Granite, G602, LG Hi-Macs

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE (ACCENT): Desert Gray X144,Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: Silver 27, Mapei Bio Block Grout

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE: Pepper White 0147, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

2”x2” FLOOR TILE: Desert Gray Speckle D200, Daltite Mosaic Colorbody Porcelain, Keystones Groups 1 & 2

TOILET PARTITION: Light Gray 535, Hadrian Inc, Powder Coated Finish, Metal Toilet Partition

5.4.2 Color Palette-B

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 1): Midnight Pearl, G15, LG Hi-Macs

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 2): Arctic White, S06, LG Hi-Macs

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE (ACCENT): Waterfall 0169, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: White 00, Mapei Bio Block Grout

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE: Desert Gray X144, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

2”x2” FLOOR TILE: Pepper White D037, Daltite Mosaic Colorbody Porcelain, Keystones Groups 1 & 2

TOILET PARTITION: Tile 624, Hadrian Inc, Powder Coated Finish, Metal Toilet Partition

5.4.3 Color Palette-C

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 1): Umber Granite, G605,LG Hi-Macs

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 2): Almond, S02, LG Hi-Macs

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE (ACCENT): Urban Putty 0161, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: Ivory 3, Mapei Bio Block Grout

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE: Golden Granite 0138, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

2”x2” FLOOR TILE: Buffstone Range D147, Daltite Mosaic Colorbody Porcelain, Keystones Groups 1 & 2

TOILET PARTITION: Linen 504, Hadrian Inc, Powder Coated Finish, Metal Toilet Partition

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5.4.4 Color Palette-D

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 1): Timberwolf Granite, G604, LG Hi-Macs

SOLID SURFACE COUNTER (Option 2): Umber Granite, G605, LG Hi-Macs

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE (ACCENT): Urban Putty 0161, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: Biscuit 14, Mapei Bio Block Grout

4 ½”x4 ½” WALL TILE: Almond 0135, Daltite Wall Tile, Semi-gloss/Matte Group 1

2”x2” FLOOR TILE: Golden Granite 0138, Daltite Mosaic Colorbody Porcelain, Keystones Groups 1 & 2

TOILET PARTITION: Linen 504, Hadrian Inc, Powder Coated Finish, Metal Toilet Partition

5.5 FLOOR TILE FINISHES

5.5.1 Color Palette 1

FIELD TILE 1 (Option 1): Urban Putty Speckled, B928, Daltile

FIELD TILE 2 (Option 2): Uptown Taupe Speckled, B930, Daltile

ACCENT TILE 1 (Accent Option 1): Cityline Kohl Speckled, B934, Daltile

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: Sahara Beige, 11, Mapei Bio Block Grout

VINYL CERAMIC TILE 1 (Field): Cool White, 51899, Armstrong, Imperial Texture

VINYL CERAMIC TILE 2 (Accent): Earthstone Greige, 51804, Armstrong, Imperial Texture

5.5.2 Color Palette 2

FIELD TILE 3 (Option 3): Desert Gray Speckled, B931, Daltile

FIELD TILE 4 (Option 4): Suede Gray Speckled, B932, Daltile

ACCENT TILE 2 (Option 2): Galaxy Speckled, B933, Daltile

CERAMIC TILE GROUT: Pearl Gray, 19, Mapei Bio Block Grout

VINYL CERAMIC TILE 3 (Field): Polar White, 51941, Armstrong, Imperial Texture

VINYL CERAMIC TILE 4 (Accent): Shadow Blue, 51807, Armstrong, Imperial Texture

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5.6 CARPET TILES

All Carpet from City by City Modular Line from Bigelow of Mohawk Industries, Inc. The Mohawk Group, 1975 West Oak Circle, Marietta, GA 30062 www.mohawkgroup.com/ready Use Quarter Turn pattern

5.6.1 Color Palette C1

CARPET TILE 3 (Brown 1): Delhi BT225, Khaki, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group

WALL BASE: P140 Fawn, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

5.6.2 Color Palette C2

CARPET TILE 4 (Brown 2): Seoul BT226, Khaki, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group

WALL BASE: P140 Fawn, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

5.6.3 Color Palette C3

CARPET TILE 3 (Gray 1): Delhi BT225, Slate, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group

WALL BASE: 114 Lunar Dust, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

5.6.4 Color Palette C4

CARPET TILE 4 (Gray 2): Seoul BT226, Slate, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group

WALL BASE: 114 Lunar Dust, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

5.6.5 Color Palette C5

CARPET TILE 5 (Blue 1): Delhi BT225, Indigo, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group WALL BASE: P177 Steel Blue, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

5.6.6 Color Palette C6

CARPET TILE 6 (Black 1): Delhi BT225, Charcoal, Bigelow, The Mohawk Group WALL BASE: 123 Charcoal, 4” Vinyl Resilient Cove, Roppe

SECTION 6.0

Engineering Standards

SECTION 6.0 Engineering Standards

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6.1 MECHANICAL DESIGN

6.1.1 General Standards

All new building and major renovation projects shall include meters to measure consumption of water, natural gas, and electricity per UFC 3-400-01 Energy Conservation. If there is a conflict with any additional guidance, the most stringent guidance shall govern. Water and Electric meters shall have encoded registers that output serialized data, gas meters shall have dry contact pulse initiators for 1 cubic foot of gas flowed. Water and gas meters shall be integrated in to the Communications Room directly. If there is no Industrial Controls System or EMCS, provide meters for future use.

In new buildings or buildings undergoing major renovation, an appropriate, well-lighted mechanical room or rooms will be provided. Where necessary, mechanical rooms shall be provided with double doors to facilitate removal/replacement of equipment and other items too large to be easily moved through single doors.

Chillers and boilers may be installed in exterior walled or screened mechanical yards or enclosures.

Maintain compliance with other provisions of these standards.

Mechanical and equipment yards and enclosures must meet all AT/FP requirements, including, but not limited to, location and construction of equipment yards and location of outside air intakes.

Verify exact requirements with UFC 4-010-1, DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

For maintenance access, an engineered, concrete access drive shall be provided to all mechanical rooms, yards, and enclosures from the nearest street or parking lot. The access drive must be designed to meet all AT/FP requirements.

For facilities undergoing major renovations, especially roofing renovations or repairs, relocate existing roof-mounted mechanical equipment to be ground-mounted to the greatest extent possible.

Clearances surrounding all mechanical equipment will be clearly shown on drawings and will be adequate on all sides to allow for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the equipment.

Clearances shall be equal to the manufacturer’s standard clearance or 36-inches, whichever is greater. Clearances shall account for and be in addition to clearances required for adjacent equipment and obstructions mounted on enclosure walls.

Provide screening around mechanical equipment in accordance with these and the base standard architectural guidelines. Mechanical screen walls shall include screened, ventilated block. Position the door on the service side of the equipment for ease of maintenance.

Provide a suitably thick concrete floor, separate from equipment pads, on the interior of the entire equipment enclosure. Equipment pads will be appropriately isolated from the adjacent concrete floor.

Provide equipment pads for all equipment. Pads shall be 6-inch thick concrete. Provide equipment pads 8-inches wider than the equipment in all directions. Equipment with compressors shall have an equipment pad 36-inches wider than the equipment on the compressor side. Also provide an 8-foot wide access gate through the enclosure wall on the compressor side.

All mechanical compressors shall be specified to perform in multiple stages of capacity. Non multi-stage compressors are not permitted over 19 tons.

As applicable, provide Low Ambient Kits on systems that are designed to be "cooling" operational year-round or have critical cooling requirements (i.e. Server Rooms, Simulators, etc.)

Do not locate outside equipment, louvers, or any mechanical fenestration, near or within visual the distance of the main entry of buildings without appropriate screening. Verify all questionable issues with the Chief Engineer prior to finalizing the design documents.

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6.1A Provide screening around mechanical equipment.

6.1B CMU screen walls hide equipment.

For chillers, provide concrete pads 36-inches wider than the equipment on all sides.

If equipment other than that specified on the drawings is proposed, require in the specifications that the Contractor provide a revised layout for approval, which maintains the clearances specified above.

Provide hose-bibs for use by maintenance personnel in all mechanical rooms, yards, and enclosures.

Provide one 120-volt (20 amp, 1 phase) waterproof, labeled convenience outlet for use by maintenance personnel in all mechanical rooms, yards, and enclosures. In addition, provide switchable lighting for use by maintenance personnel inside all mechanical rooms, yards, and enclosures.

Maintenance access shall be given high-priority consideration in system and equipment selection and layout. Install air-handling units in equipment rooms where possible. If air-handling units are installed high overhead or above suspended ceilings, provide a working level platform with suitable clear working space and access ladders or stairs.

Ensure clearances are provided for filter servicing, fan shaft and coil removal, tube pulling and cleaning, and similar work. Locate terminal devices over common use areas where possible to reduce interference with building occupants – especially unit commanders – during maintenance activities.

Do not use roof-mounted equipment.

Do not penetrate roof with outside air requirements.

Redirect to vertical wall surfaces and provide metal grilles.

All projects shall include meters to measure consumption of water, natural gas, and electricity per UFC 3-400-01 Energy Conservation. If there is conflict with any additional guidance, the most stringent guidance shall govern. All meters shall have pulse initiators readable through EMCS. If there is no EMCS system, provide meters with pulse initiators for future.

Provide ION 7350 or ION 7550 power meters consistent with base requirements/standards.

New or replacement refrigeration equipment shall use HCFC-22 or other suitable, non-CFC refrigerant, rather than chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants.

Compliance with the latest edition UFC 3-400-01 Design: Energy Conservation, UFC 3-400-2 Engineering Weather Data, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and the Tucson amendments to that code shall be required.

Equipment standards can be met by compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program. Provide the calculations of the thermal transmission values as part of the Design Analysis.

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2 monitors shall be installed where applicable in new construction and major renovations.

6.1.2 Design Analysis

Minimum requirements are as follows:

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• List of applicable codes governing design and used for guidance.

• Detailed cooling and heating load calculations using commercially available computerized software. Include actual personnel loads, actual lighting loads – not watts per square foot (SF) – and actual equipment loads where known, to include thermal transmission value calculations.

Submit a complete report with interpretive sheets as necessary.

• Proportioning of airflow based on area is not acceptable.

• Selection of air handlers shall include a calculation of system static pressure losses.

• Sizing of equipment based on the size of existing equipment is not acceptable.

• Detailed equipment selection for each item.

• Cut sheets clearly depicting the essential elements of information for each item selected, legibly marked to show the item intended for use.

• Selection of pumps shall include a calculation of system head. Pumps shall be sized and specified to be non-overloading under all conditions.

• Design Parameters:

Design Conditions shall be per Engineering Weather Data AFH (1) 32-1163 as follows:

Latitude 32° 17’N

Longitude 110° 8’W Elevation 2654 feet Cooling Degree Days 2769 Summer design 101°F Dry bulb 72°F Wet bulb Outside 75°F Dry bulb 50% RH Inside Mean Daily Range 26 F Heating Degree Days 1,574 Winter Design @97.5% Column 33°F Outside 70DB 50% RH Inside

Submit the analyses required by UFC 3-400-01 Design: Energy Conservation for new and renovated facilities.

6.1.3 Standard Details

The base standard design details are attached in Appendix E and shall be incorporated into the design wherever they are applicable.

6.1.4 Mechanical Specifications

Use CSI format specifications edited to specific project requirements.

Air devices shall be specified as follows:

Ceiling Diffusers

Perforated face with fully-adjustable pattern and removable face; fabricated of steel with baked enamel finish; round neck adapter, if required;

provided with opposed blade damper; Krueger series 6000 or approved equal.

Ceiling Return and Exhaust Grilles

Extruded aluminum frame containing a fixed core of ½-inch by ½-inch by ½-inch fabricated aluminum squares; baked enamel finish; provided with opposed blade damper only for ducted return or exhaust systems with multiple grilles; Krueger series EGC-5 or approved equal. Grilles in T-bar type ceilings shall be 24-inch by 24-inch. Exposed ductwork behind return air grilles shall be painted flat black color.

Supply Grilles

Vertical front with horizontal rear deflection blades, spaced on ¾-inch centers, individually adjustable front and rear, 1¼ -inch margin frame with countersunk screw mounting; fabricated of aluminum extrusions with factory clear lacquer finish; provided with opposed blade damper;

Krueger series AL5880V or approved equal.

Return and Exhaust Grilles

Vertical front deflection blades, spaced on ¾-inch centers, individually adjustable, 1¼ -inch margin frame with countersunk screw mounting; fabricated

6.4 2017 Design Compatibility Guidelines—Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ of aluminum extrusions with factory clear lacquer finish; provided with opposed blade damper;

Krueger series AL580V or approved equal.

Exposed ductwork behind return air grilles shall be painted flat black color.

Temperature Controls and Energy Management

Existing central Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) is Staefa Direct Digital Controls (DDC). All new HVAC systems in excess of 15-tons shall be provided with Staefa DDC controls.

Temperature controls will be used to the fullest extent consistent with economy of operation. They will be adequately protected against unauthorized adjustments or tampering (locking covers).

All DDC components shall be provided in a control panel remotely installed from the equipment being controlled. No relays shall be allowed on the equipment. Only control wiring shall be installed on the equipment requiring DDC management.

Where packaged units are provided, provide electronic programmable thermostats with seven-day time clocks for each unit. Ensure supply fans run continuously.

Use dry-bulb temperature controls for…