2015_TAFB_Facility_Standard.pdf

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

FACILITY STANDARD

2015 Edition

Base Civil Engineer 72 ABW/CE 7535 5th ST, Ste 101

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145-9010 Telephone 405-734-3451

Fax 405-734-5535

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: Project Procedures Chapter page

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………… 4

2. 72 ABW / CE RECORDS…………………………………………………………………….. 6

3. DESIGN CRITERIA……………………………………………………………………………. 7

4. COST ESTIMATING……………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. DESIGN DOCUMENTATION FORMAT………………………………………………………. 9

Part 2: Base Infrastructure

6. UTILITY SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ON TAFB……………………………….. 12

7. EXTERIOR SIGNAGE………………………………………………………………………... 17

8. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING……………………………………………………………………. 19

9. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE……………………………………… 20

Part 3: TAFB Facility Design on TAFB Chapter page

10. LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS………………………………………………………………….. 23

11. FACILITY PROGRAMMING……………………………………………………………….. 24

12. BARRIER FREE ACCESS………………………………………………………………… 25

13. ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY PLAN……………………………………………… 26

14. INTERIOR DESIGN…………………………………………………………………………. 55

15. TAFB SYSTEMS FURNITURE POLICY………………………………………………….. 68

16. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………. 80

Part 4: Engineering Systems Requirements for Facilities

17. CIVIL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………….. 82

18. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………….. 83

19. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………..… 86

20. ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS………………………………………… 88

21. INTERIORS SYSTEMS……………………………………………………………………… 91

22. CATEGORIES OF EQUIPMENT…………..……………………………………………….. 92

23. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING………………………………………………………. 93

24. PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………. 93

25. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING………………………………………………………………. 93

26. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………. 94

27. TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS REQUIRMENTS……………………………………. 94

Part 5: Project Construction and Installation Procedures

28. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………… 98

29. SPECIAL BASE PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………… 98

30. CONTRACTOR USE OF AVAILABLE UTILITIES……………………..……………………. 100

31. PROPERTY MAINTAINABILITY………………………………………………………………. 100

Part 6: Links and Documents in Attachment to the Facility Standard https://org.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/72ABWCE/CEO/TSS/Eng/STANDARDS/Forms/AllItems.aspx General Requirements for Construction on Tinker Air Force Base ………………………… https://org.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/72ABWCE/CEO/TSS/Eng/STANDARDS/Forms/AllItems.aspx Tinker Base Facility Standards……………………………………………………………………

ATTACHMENT A Schedule of Native Plantings Recommended for TAFB………………

ATTACHMENT B Base Standards for Building/Utility Electrical Distribution Systems/Tele-Data

Communications…

ATTACHMENT C Base Standardization of Building/Utility Mechanical Systems…

ATTACHMENT D Base Standardization for Sustainability Guidelines…

ATTACHMENT E Pavement Trench Detail…

Part I: Project Procedures

Defense Information Systems Agency: Building 3900

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Introduction

The Tinker AFB Facility Standard (referenced hereafter simply as the Standard) identifies the minimum requirements for construction quality and life safety features for all real property improvements and for all equipment installation projects executed on Tinker Air Force Base.

All projects which permanently attach equipment to real property via hard-wired electrical connections and/or structural anchorage, such as systems furniture installation, hydraulically-operated crane assembly, or repair of existing similar components shall also be subject to compliance with this Standard.

All work encompassed within these categories shall be identified hereafter by the word project or projects as appropriate to the context.

All individuals or companies who provide design and/or construction services for execution of projects on the Base shall be identified hereafter by the word contractor.

1.2. Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR):

The Standard is maintained and annually updated under the authority of the Base Civil Engineer. All questions and recommendations for improvement to this document shall be directed to the 72 ABW/CE.

1.3. Application of the Standard

The Standard applies to Military Construction projects (MCP or MILCON), Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) projects; Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC); Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts; Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) delivery orders, Service contracts, Performance Oriented Construction Activity (POCA) projects, Contract By Requestor (CBR) projects, Self Help projects, and AFCEC GSA Contracts. Requirements contained herein shall be applied to all design and/or construction services affecting real property and/or equipment within TAFB, whether designed by 72 ABW/CE, the US Army Corps of Engineers, DLA, HPO, AAFES, NAVFAC, private design consultants, private construction companies, or any other person or business.

1.4. How to use the Standard:

Requirements of the Standard shall be incorporated to design documentation beginning with pre-design and pre-construction services including programming, design analyses, and site planning phases of project designs. The Standard shall be the basis by which all CE approval of projects for Base execution shall be granted or denied.

1.5. TAFB 72 ABW/CE as the Authority-Having-Jurisdiction

All design and construction services executed for the US Air Force and/or any of the Federal organizations residing within TAFB are subject to the review, approval, and inspection of the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) as the local Authority-Having-Jurisdiction. The TAFB Facilities Standard is the principal information source by which BCE project requirements are defined and administered.

1.6. BCE Project Submittal Requirements

As part of the project review process, both hardcopy and electronic documents shall be provided to the BCE by project designers for review prior to the completion of each design stage. All BCE review comments communicated to the project designer which implement requirements of the TAFB Facility Standard shall be incorporated to the Project design prior to the next design phase submittal and prior to issue of any/all drawings and specifications issued for construction.

1.6.1. All Project Drawings and Specifications, for each phase of design required for submittal, shall be delivered in digital format using AutoCAD and MS Word for Windows software for Specifications as identified in Chapter 11, CADD Requirements. The designer shall provide an unbound hard copy suitable for reproduction.

1.6.2. The schedule and number of design submittals shall be in accordance with the design documentation requirements of the project’s contract for construction.

1.7. BCE Function at TAFB

Located within a Federal military installation, the BCE performs the functions of capital improvement programming, urban planning, environmental management, civil and facilities maintenance, maintenance of roads and grounds, air field pavements, air field related lighting, barriers, provision and repair of municipal utilities and community services, and fire protection.

2. TAFB Civil Engineering Records

2.1. Base Maps: TAFB maps in paper format (scale 1 inch to 100 feet are available from the following office:

Engineering Support Division

72 ABW/CE

Second Floor, Building 400 7535 5th Street

TAFB, OK 73145-9010

2.1.1. Electronic media records of base infrastructure and facility improvements are also available upon written request to the Office of 72 ABW/CE, also at the above street address.

2.2. CE Engineering Vault in B400

2.2.1. The CE Vault is the repository for hardcopy “as-built” drawings for all constructed improvements on base. The Vault, being at full capacity, does not contain all as-built record drawings, since many are in digital format. The archived “Vault” data is the starting point from which 72 ABW/CE personnel plan the continuing program of base maintenance and improvement projects.

Construction contractors use the Vault to find information about utilities and their locations, whereas design consultants use the vault at the beginning of project’s development for determining project proximities to airfield zoning, site constraints, and utility rights-of-way.

2.2.2. Currently, the vault houses approximately 50,000 drawings. Some 30,000 of those are associated with specific facilities while approximately 20,000 are associated with groups of facilities and the overall grounds of Tinker. This inventory includes the runways, aprons, taxiways, and utility services such as electrical, liquid fuel, natural gas, industrial waste, water, and waste water. All Vaulted drawings have been scanned, and are stored on a secure file-server. Available files formats include a mix of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and TIF or PDF files. Customers must present a request to Engineering Support for copies of these files.

2.2.3. Located on the Second Floor in the northwest corner of Building 400, the Vault is open business days 0715-1600 hours to all TAFB personnel and their visitors.

2.3. Vault Research Procedures

2.3.1. First-time visitors please check in at the Customer Support Desk located near the Vault entrance.

Customers must present their requests to Engineering Support, and then allow support personnel time to research the desired information. Typically, Engineering Support provides files to the customer on CD. Hardcopies may be printed upon request. Before entering the Vault, sign-in on the Logbook located just outside the door. This maintains security and accountability for Vault drawings.

2.3.2. After drawings have been selected for copying or scanning to digital files, please ask assistance of Engineering Support personnel on the use of scanner/copier equipment. In most cases this step will not be needed since all drawings have already been scanned. The designer shall be responsible to field verify as-built drawings as the Government does not guarantee their accuracy.

3. Design Criteria

3.1. Order of Project Requirements:

3.1.1. All projects shall comply with this Standard. All projects which permanently attach equipment to real property via hard-wired electrical connections and/or structural anchorage, such as systems furniture installation or hydraulically-operated crane assembly, are also subject to compliance with the Standard.

3.1.2. The term “standard” shall be taken to mean both the body of requirements stated here as well as stated in the attachments and publications incorporated –by-reference.

3.1.3. Where mandatory references cite differing provisions for similar construction or life safety features, the Project shall then meet the most stringent requirement.

3.2. Design Publications incorporated by reference to the Standard

Project designers shall prepare design and construction documents in accordance with (IAW) the most current editions of the following publications as they apply to the project: Refer to Attachment A for a complete listing of the mandatory and advisory requirements incorporated-by-reference to the standard.

New Facilities must comply with UFC 4-010-01, DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards

3.2.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

3.2.2 AF Military Handbook Series (MILHDBK)

3.2.3 AF Instruction Series (AFI)

3.2.4 AF Regulation Series (AFR)

3.2.5 AF Manual Series (AFM, AFMAN)

3.2.6 Handbook Series (AFH)

3.2.7 AF Pamphlet Series (AFP, AFPAM)

3.2.8 AF Engineering Technical Letter Series (ETL)

3.2.9 AF Engineering Guidance Letter Series (EGL)

3.2.10 AF Construction Technical Letter Series (CTL)

3.2.11 Department of Defense Design Guide Series (DOD)

3.2.12 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)

3.2.13 USACE Engineering Manual Series (EM)

3.2.14 Unified Facilities Criteria Series (UFC)

3.2.15 Airfield Striping, ETL 04-2 Standard Airfield Marking Schemes

3.2.16 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, UFC 3-260-1

3.2.17 UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls

Most of the publications can be found at the following links:

http://www.wbdg.org http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

3.3. Model Building Codes and Construction Regulations

The most current edition of the International Code Council publications is hereby incorporated by reference to the Standard:

3.3.1. International Building Code

3.3.2. Uniform Plumbing Code; (Backflow Prevention)

3.3.3. International Plumbing Code

3.3.4. International Mechanical Code

3.3.5. International Fuel Gas Code

3.3.6. International Maintenance Code

3.4. Occupational Safety and Health Act / OSHA Regulations

OSHA Safety and Health Standards, as published in the CFR, USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and the Air Force Policy on Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODC) regulate all construction practices, systems operation, and maintenance on base.

3.5. National Fire Protection Association

All current National Fire Code, including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), apply to base projects.

3.6. Americans with Disabilities Act

The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) is mandatory on all projects.

3.7. Sources of Technical and Procedural Requirements

The United States Government has many agencies of technical support. The following list directs the project designers and engineers to access design and construction publications which may be incorporated-by-reference to the standard.

Acronym Federal Internet Abbreviation Agency Address

USAF United States Air Force http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

DOD United States Department of Defense http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/index.html

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil

AFCEC Air Force Civil Engineer Center http://www.afcec.af.mil

USGPO United States Government Printing Office http://www.access.gpo.gov

NAVFAC US Naval Facilities Engineering Command http://www.navfac.navy.mil

Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/

3.8. Responsibilities of the Contractor:

The contractor shall be responsible for accessing or obtaining all required publications referenced above that are recommended, mandatory, or applicable to the project’s design and engineering.

3.9. Variance from the Standard:

During the design and construction phases of TAFB projects, the contractor shall each be responsible, during their respective phases, to notify the project’s Contracting Office (CO) immediately of all project deficiencies relative to compliance with the TAFB Facility Standard and all other publications incorporated by reference hereto. The CO shall review the impact of all deficiencies to the original project scope and determine if a change in scope is warranted. Should a change in requirements be desirable on the part of the Government due to project limitations, written permission from the Office of the BCE is required.

4. Cost Estimating

4.1. General:

All cost estimates submitted in support of design and/or construction contracts for TAFB shall be based on costs of materials, equipment, and labor rates appropriate to the Oklahoma City area and shall be in full compliance with the current rule of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. All cost estimates shall be developed IAW UFC-3-740.

4.2. Change Order Documentation

All estimates for change orders and the 8A Small Business Set Aside Program shall be prepared on AF Form 3052, and shall include labor hours, material, and bonding costs. The cost estimates for change orders and the 8A Program shall be presented in considerable detail.

5. Design Documentation Formats

5.1. CE Recordkeeping

Drawings, specifications, renderings, and graphics which are provided in fulfillment of design and construction contracts shall meet the following requirements:

5.1.1. GIS (Geographical information systems) information files shall be included for full design contracts which substantially change a facility footprint or install/replace substantial portions of utilities. GIS Systems files shall include either data tags or geo-spatial databases.

5.1.2. Data dictionary(s) shall follow the current version of the Tri-Services GIS Standard. Preferred Datum is North American Datum 1983, Grid Oklahoma North #3501. Units shall be measured in International Feet. If other data is used, the contractor shall furnish a “read-me” file indicating datum. Grid and working units. Utilities information shall include, at a minimum, the installation date, pipe sizes and pipe materials.

5.2. Dual Records

The Contractor shall furnish digital design files and image files of final drawings along with the hard copy final design plans.

When the contractor requirement calls for as-constructed drawings, all hard copies, design sheet files and image files shall so state “AS-BUILT” and date(s) of revision.

Additionally, an electronic listing of drawings which detail Sheet Number, Sheet Sequence Number, Sheet Title, CADD file name, and Image File Name shall be provided in both hardcopy and electronic copy.

5.3. Delivery Media

Complete copies of all CADD data and files developed shall be delivered to the Government on electronic digital media at both construction-issue and as-built phases of the project. For projects with electronic digital files the electronic digital data and files shall be provided on either Read/Write optical disk (CDRW), or compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM). CDRW and CD-ROM are the preferred media. The electronic digital media shall be in a format which can be read and processed by the Government’s target CADD system. See CADD file formats below.

5.3.1 The external label for each electronic digital media shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

5.3.1.1 AF Project Number, Contract Number, Delivery Order Number (if applicable), and date of submission:

5.3.1.2 Type of submission (i.e. preliminary design, final design, or as-built);

5.3.1.3 Format and version of operating system software; i.e. WIN XP.

5.3.1.4 Name and version of utility software used for preparation (e.g.

compression/decompression) and copying files to the media; i.e. WIN ZIP.

5.3.1.5 Sequence number of the digital media;

5.3.1.6 Schedule of filenames (to be contained in a “text“ file on CD).

5.4. CADD File Formats

Before a CADD file is placed on electronic digital media to be submitted to 72 ABW/CE, the following procedures shall be performed;

5.4.1. Remove all extraneous graphics outside the border area and set the active parameters to a standard setting or to those in the government-furnished seed file.

5.4.2. Make sure all reference files are attached without device or directory specifications.

5.4.3. Where compression is required, compress and reduce all design files using “PKZip” or other compatible file compression/decompression software approved by the Contracting Officer. If the file compression/decompression software is different from that specified above, then electronic digital media copy of the file compression/decompression software shall be purchased for 72 ABW/CE by the submitting consultant/contractor and provided with the submitted media.

5.4.4. Include all files, both graphic and non-graphic, required for the project (i.e. color tables, pen tables, font libraries, line style files, cell libraries, user command files, plot files, etc.).

5.4.5. Make sure that all support files such as those listed above are in the same directory and that reference to those files does not include device or directory specifications.

5.4.6. Include all standard sheets (i.e., abbreviation sheets, standard symbol sheets, etc.) that are necessary to completely describe the project.

5.5. Documentation.

Document any fonts, tables, etc. developed by the A-E or not provided among the Government-furnished materials. The contractor shall obtain Government approval before using anything other than the Government’s standard fonts, line-types, tables or cells/blocks.

5.6. Image Files.

Each finished drawing (sheet) shall have its own separate image file. The image file for each finished drawing (sheet) shall have its own separate image file. The image file for each finished drawing shall be provided to the Government in Portable Document File (PDF).

5.7. CADD File Formats

Due to the fact many file formats are proprietary and not completely interchangeable; flexibility is required for file formats used. The following CAD file types may be furnished with the idea that context of information is maintained. The electronic format of all shall be in Autodesk AutoCAD 2004 or later.

5.7.1. AUTOCAD (DWG): Files in AutoCAD format shall NOT include XREFs or shape files as separate files, but rather be included in the drawing furnished. Specific font files (shx) used by any add-on software shall be included with the text file mentioning their inclusion.

5.8. CADD Standards

When submitting drawings, designers shall follow the Tri-Services A/E/C CADD Standards (Release 3.0 or later) as published in the National CADD Standard. Also, the standards can be found at the web site https://cadbim.usace.army.mil. The Tri-Services standard is an implementation of the National CADD Standard and thus, the National CADD Standard is also satisfactory. File structure, nomenclature, and assignment of layers, levels, and/or entities shall conform to those of the requesting organization. This information is to be provided by the Technical Representative of the Contracting Officer/TRCO.

5.8.1. Text index must be included on the media of the drawings as well as a description of the method of composition (attachment information).

5.8.2. Standard borders and cover sheets are provided to firms upon request. Border sheets are available in ANSI Standard A through D. D size borders are the preferred size.

5.9. Specifications Formatting

Project designers shall submit all technical specifications to the 72 ABW/CE for review and compliance with project requirements. All specifications shall be formatted for desktop publishing in MS Word for Windows electronic format using the US Army Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications (CEGS) or SPECSINTACT.

5.10. Base General Requirements TAFB

Standard Specifications Section 00 70 00 (General Requirements) and Section 00 72 00 (Environmental Requirements) shall be incorporated without amendment to all minor Construction and all Repair Projects’ construction specifications. Military Construction Projects shall also incorporate Sections 00 70 00 and 00 72 00 with amendments as approved by 72 ABW/CE.

5.11. Additional Geographic Information Systems Data

For contract deliverables that also require/include Geographical information System (GIS) data and printed materials as part of the product, the Tri-Services Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment SDSFIE (release 2.0 or later) shall be the minimum standard to which the delivered product must comply.

5.11.1. GIS products must include a hardcopy and an electric copy using the following format: ESRI ArcGIS (release 9.1 or later), ESRI Arc View (release 9.1 or later).

5.11.2. Any file structure and naming convention that falls outside the current SDSFIE specifications must be in accordance with, and be defined by, the requesting organization. This information should be provided by the Technical Representative of the Contracting Officer/TRCO.

Geographic Datum, Projection System, and Working Units should also be provided by the

TRCO.

5.11.3. If not otherwise indicated in the contract, any database material should be done in MS Access 2003 or later version. All products should be done in accordance with the current Operating System of Tinker AFB, i.e. MS Windows XP.

Part 2: Base Infrastructure

Satellite Image of Tinker Air Force Base

6. Utility Systems and Infrastructure on TAFB

6.1. Water Supply

The Tinker AFB domestic water distribution system is supplied by both groundwater wells and by connections to the Oklahoma City municipal system.

6.1.1. For most situations on TAFB, new fire hydrants and automatic fire protection sprinkler systems shall be served by the base domestic water distribution system.

6.1.2. Three important exceptions to the above requirement are in the provision of fire protection systems to Base hangar facilities which serve aircraft maintenance, paint-stripping, and painting. For facilities which serve these missions, those fire sprinkler systems which use water shall be served by separately piped/pumped, high pressure non-potable water systems.

6.1.3. Well water is chlorinated at the pump or at the end of collection lines. Chemical analysis of the water may be obtained from the Base Environmental Management office upon request.

6.1.4. Corrosion control for all new water supply lines shall be provided as part of a project’s scope.

6.1.5. Water usage shall be metered in accordance with 3-400-01 ENERGY CONSERVATION Section

2-5 METERS.

6.1.6. New meters and replacement of existing analog meters shall as a minimum be provided with pulse counter which can communicate with AMRS system at Tinker. Daily data is required for a minimum of 90 days. Contractor shall consult with and comply with the requirements of the TAFB Meter Management Group before installation of meter(s).

6.1.7. All Base equipment connections shall be designed and constructed to eliminate cross-connection and/or backflow hazards. Such connections include Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and automatic fire sprinkler systems. Construct backflow prevention components respective of the degree of hazard. Follow the Uniform Plumbing Code/UPC and AFI 32-1066 Backflow Prevention Program for design, installation, and maintenance requirements. (**Should obtain a copy for reference)

6.1.8. All landscape irrigation systems design and construction served by potable water systems shall include back flow prevention to protect the potable water supply.

6.1.9. All buildings or facilities equipped with a Siamese fire department water connection shall incorporate a reduced pressure principle back flow prevention to protect the potable water supply.

Project specifications shall call for "approved" back flow prevention devices as required by AFI 32-1066 and the UPC

6.2. Wastewater Treatment

Industrial wastewater is piped to one of the two treatment facilities located in Districts 2 and 5.

Industrial wastewater is then treated by filtration and clarification processing. For projects which are large producers of industrial wastewater, the designer shall verify that the capacities of both the collection system and the treatment plant are adequate to respectively transport and treat the discharge. All base sanitary sewer wastewater is channeled to the Oklahoma City municipal system for treatment. .

6.2.1. Design contribution to existing sanitary sewer system shall be estimated at 30 gallons per capita per day.

6.2.2. Wastewater collection systems shall be designed in accordance with the Water Environment Federation and American Society of Civil Engineers Manual of Practice MOP FD-5/ASCE MOP 60 Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction.

6.2.3. Design requirements for drinking fountains, water closets, lavatories, showers, and laundry washers shall be based on building occupancy.

6.3. Piping, Utilities, and Manholes

No physical connections shall exist between sewer and water supply systems. Minimum construction precautions and separation distances to ensure against utility cross-contamination between water and sewer utility lines shall be maintained as identified below. Where these minimum practices cannot be provided, the 72 ABW / CE may prescribe additional construction measures to provide an equivalent measure of utility integrity and maintainability.

6.3.1. Sewer and water lines shall be located at least 10 feet apart horizontally. In utility projects where the bottom of the water pipe is at least 12 inches above the top of the sewer, the horizontal spacing may be a minimum of 6 feet.

6.3.2. Where conditions require a sewer to cross above a water line, the sewer shall be constructed of cast iron, steel or other pressure pipe for a distance of 10 feet in both directions from the crossing.

Within these distances there shall be no occurrence of sewer pipe joints.

6.3.3. The earth cover for sanitary sewers shall be at least 30 inches deep to protect the pipe from superimposed live loads of ordinary traffic.

6.4. Sanitary Water Supply

All Base equipment connections shall be designed and constructed to eliminate cross-connection and/or backflow hazards. Such connections include Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and automatic fire sprinkler systems. Construct backflow prevention components respective of the degree of hazard. Follow the Uniform Plumbing Code/UPC and AFI 32-1066 Backflow Prevention Program for design, installation, and maintenance requirements. (**Should obtain a copy for reference)

6.4.1. All landscape irrigation systems design and construction shall include served by potable water systems shall include back flow prevention to protect the potable water supply.

6.4.2. All buildings or facilities equipped with a Siamese fire department water connection shall incorporate a reduced pressure principle back flow prevention to protect the potable water supply.

6.4.3. Project specifications shall call for "approved" back flow prevention devices as required by AFI 32- 1066 and the UPC.

6.5. Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems

6.5.1. To ensure maintainability, the minimum size pipe allowed for base facilities shall be six inches diameter for housing connections and eight inches for all other facility connections.

6.5.2. Adequate manholes and clean-outs shall be provided for all collection piping for maintainability.

Sanitary sewer manholes shall be provided at all changes in direction and at maximum intervals of 500 feet.

6.5.3. All sanitary collection systems shall be designed for gravity collection. Pressurized force main and lift station design for base sanitary sewers are prohibitive without the consent in writing of the 72ABW/CE. Where lift stations are permitted their construction shall feature dual ejectors pumps fitted with controls for alternate cycling of lead pump function. Manual override of automatic cycling control shall be included.

6.5.4. Lift stations shall be designed to preclude bypass/overflow. Provide adequate sump storage for short power outages. Provide an electrical outlet and transfer switch to permit connection of an emergency power generator on large lift stations or where overflow/bypass can create a health hazard or pollution problem.

6.5.5. Crossing potable water lines and sewage lines shall be installed in accordance with Water Environment Federation publication Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction.

6.6. Industrial Wastes

6.6.1. All facilities generating wastewater (other than sanitary sewage waste) shall be connected to the industrial waste sewer system (IW). All new industrial wastewater connections which connect to a dual-wall IW collection main or to an existing lift station shall be dual-wall polypropylene pipe with a leak detection system compatible with the existing system. Wastes shall be identified, both in characteristics and quantities, in project design analysis, and compared to the capabilities of the receiving treatment plant.

6.6.2. Materials for industrial waste drains, sewers, tanks, pumps, and other features shall be carefully selected for suitability based on worst case expected waste characteristics. Once selected, these materials shall be clearly and thoroughly specified in project specifications. Material substitutions shall be avoided to the greatest extent possible.

6.6.3. Where necessary, pretreatment at the source should be provided. This may include physical, chemical, or a combination pretreatment. Flammables and troublesome solids shall be removed at the source.

6.6.4. For projects which are large producers of industrial wastewater, the designer shall verify that the capacities of both the collection system and the treatment plant are adequate to respectively transport and treat the discharge.

6.7. Oil Separators

Many small, proprietary oil/grease separators on the market do not provide adequate detention times nor have sufficient volumetric capacities to function properly. These devises shall not be used for base construction.

6.7.1. All oil separators shall have a submerged tee (or other submerged feature) as an outlet. This feature allows the separator function as a two-stage separator, thereby preventing discharge of oils which pass to the outlet chamber. A tee may not be required if the two-stage-effect is provided by other means.

6.8. Storm Drainage System

All new facilities shall be designed so that the finished floor elevation (FFE) is above the 100-year flood elevation. Rainfall intensity shall be based on local intensity-duration-frequency data. The designer shall analyze the project’s effects of increased watershed runoff before tying into an existing system at any particular location. If post-project runoff is projected to be greater than previously recorded, then post construction storm water controls shall be constructed to prevent increase of flood potential downstream.

6.9. Natural Gas Delivery Systems

All natural gas systems shall be installed in accordance with Unified Facility Criteria, International Fuel Gas Code, and American Gas Association standard.

6.9.1. All underground natural gas pipes buried at a minimum of 60” cover.

6.9.2. Preferred material for underground gas pipe are steel pipe or highly congested areas or High Density Polyethylene Pipe.

6.9.3. All underground natural gas pipes shall be provided with trace wire.

6.9.4. All underground pipes shall be provided with location tape at least 12” above pipe.

6.9.5. All natural gas lines that pass under roadways shall be sleeved. All sleeves shall be installed and vented in accordance with ODOT (Oklahoma Department of Transportation) requirements.

6.9.6. Natural gas usage shall be metered in accordance with 3-400-01 ENERGY CONSERVATION Section 2-5 METERS.

6.9.7. New meters and replacement of existing analog meters shall as a minimum be provided with pulse counter which can communicate with AMRS system at Tinker. Daily data is required for a minimum of 90 days. Contractor shall consult with and comply with the requirements of the TAFB Meter Management Group before installation of meter(s).

6.10. Liquid Fuel Supply Systems

6.10.1. Pipelines and Hydrant Systems: All designs shall ensure that maintenance personnel shall be able to physically perform routine tasks with tools and equipment readily available on base. Items of consideration include:

6.10.1.1 Ensuring that parallel or crossing pipelines are at least one foot apart to permit repair and/or equipment use in-between the pipes. Large diameter pipes require greater separation.

6.10.1.2 Providing hydrant outlet pits or equipment pits large enough for tool use in the pit while replacing or maintaining valves, flanges, pumps, nuts and bolts, and flange gasket replacement.

6.10.1.3 Assuring that sufficient flanges are installed to permit ease of pipe and equipment repair or replacement. For example, because pipe cutting or welding is not permitted in a pump house, flanges are required.

6.10.1.4 Providing sectionalizing valves in piping systems to shut down piping sections for repair, maintenance, and pressure testing.

6.10.2. Fuel Storage Tanks and Welding:

6.10.2.1 Dikes or basins around storage tanks shall be designed so that tank cleaning, maintenance, and repair equipment can be easily transported into the diked area. This includes providing clear access to the tank manholes without climbing over or under pipelines. Provide cathodic protection (CP) inserts in the concrete basin of the dike for CP testing.

6.10.2.2 Clearance shall be provided between parallel buried tank structures and between other structures to allow individual tank excavation and removal. Separation of adjacent tank installations shall accommodate the use of mechanized equipment in tank excavation, maintenance, removal, and replacement. Also, cathodic protection systems for a given tank structure shall be shielded from adjacent tanks where sufficient clearance is not provided.

6.10.2.3 All welding shall be performed by a welder certified in accordance with ANSI B31.1 or API 1104 codes. Welds shall be made and inspected on accordance with ANSI B31.8 requirements.

7. Exterior Signage

A consistent system of signage not only encourages smooth navigation of the base and is an important tool in establishing unifying visual images for the precinct of the specific facility, for its larger planning district, and for the base overall.

7.1. Standard Facility signs

All exterior signage shall be developed and designed in accordance with the Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 3-120-01 Air Force Sign Standard. This document is accessible via the following hyperlink:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_120_01.pdf

Design sign panel thickness and support columns as required to resist all imposed wind forces. Reflective sheathing shall conform to the requirements of Federal Specification LS300C, Type I, Table III, Reflectivity II and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

All exterior signs, except traffic control, shall be Spectrum Paint Cleveland Brown MP#80YR 09/163 with reflective white letters. The building number sign shall be Type B4 sign as stated in UFC 3-120-01

Exception: In the Navy Area Machine Blue shall be used for all sign fields. Reflective numbers and letters shall meet Federal Specification LS300C, Type I, Table III, Reflectively II and be Helvetica medium style.

All painted frames shall match as closely as possible 3M Company, Scotchlite, #3680-29, Russet Brown

Exception: In the Navy Area sign frames shall be painted Machine Blue to match sign fields.

Existing exterior signage that does not comply with base standards shall be replaced as needed, due to wear.

The AFMC logo and shield shall be used to establish corporate identity; however, use shall be limited to gate signs, selected towers, billeting, base operations and headquarters buildings. Placement of the logo and shield on exterior signage shall be is accordance with AFPAM 32-1099.

7.2. Zip + 4 Program Implementation

The Zip + 4 program is a DOD directive mandating that bases such as Tinker shall develop street addresses for all base Facilities in addition to the long -time standard facility numbers. Questions about the program shall be directed to the Base Comprehensive Planner.

Office of the Base Planner

72 ABW/CEAO

7535 5th Street, Building 400

TINKER AFB OK 73145-9010

(405) 734-2074

7.3. Logos and Super Graphics

Painted logos, super graphics, and racing stripes are prohibited Base wide. All exterior signage proposals shall be submitted to the Base Architectural Compatibility Board and be subject to its review and approval.

7.4. Highway Standards and Traffic Control

The Air Force Sign Standard recognizes the importance of signage consistency between base rights of way and those in the community to which they connect.

7.4.1. Highway Standards are defined as that group of signs which regulate base traffic.

7.4.2. For design and construction of these types of signs refer to the Federal Highway Administration’s Standard Highway Signs and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. These publications can be accessed at the following hyperlinks:

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ser-shs_millennium.htm (Standard Highway Signs)

7.5. Identification of Hazardous Storage

See Chapter 10 Life Safety, Paragraph 10.4.1 for the special signage requirements of hazardous materials storage occupancies.

8. Traffic Engineering

8.1. Traffic Considerations

The vehicle circulation system at TAFB provides primary means of movement of both people and materials throughout the Base. The infrastructure of roads, pedestrian systems, and open spaces links the individual structures on Base into a complete and functioning military installation.

8.1.1. Pedestrian and vehicle occupant safety are the first priorities in all roadway, parking lot, and sidewalk projects.

8.1.2. All sidewalks interrupted by vehicle rights-of-way shall feature barrier-free pedestrian crosswalk design and pavement marking and signage as recommended by the MUTCD.

8.1.3. Projects which include parking lot pavements shall also include traffic control signage, stall striping, crosswalk marking, and directional lane markers as part of the project scope of work.

8.1.4. Circulation and parking facilities shall conform to UFC 3-210-02.

8.2. Signage

All facility signs shall comply with UFC 3-120-01 Air Force Sign Standard.

All traffic signage shall comply with those standards set forth in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

8.3. Parking

The Office of 72 ABW/CE is the authority for assigning reserved parking spaces. Parking requirements for new facilities shall be in accordance with AFI 3-218, Tinker Supplement.

8.3.1. A standard parking space is 9 feet wide by 18 feet long.

8.3.2. A standard motorcycle parking space is 4.5 feet wide by 12 feet long.

8.3.3. Parking accommodations for all Base facilities shall include an appropriate number of spaces designed and constructed in compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standard for DoD facilities.

8.3.4. The number of accessible parking spaces for each facility shall not be less than that set out in the ABA, but may be more as the need is identified by the resident organization of the subject project.

8.4. Curbing Standards

8.4.1. All curb construction shall be of Portland cement concrete and be of integral 6” Barrier Curb-and-gutter design.

8.4.2. Minimum width of the curb and gutter shall be 24 inches.

8.4.3. Minimum thickness of the gutter shall be 6 inches and shall match the thickness of the adjoining paving where of greater thickness.

8.4.4. Curbing standards shall conform to the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standard for DoD facilities.

9. Environmental Regulations Compliance

9.1. Mandatory publications

Requirements of this section include but are not limited those found in AFI 32-1052 Facility Asbestos Management, March 1994 Edition.

9.2. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)

No ACM shall be used in work performed at Tinker AFB. Several facilities on Tinker AFB contain asbestos in the form of pipe insulation, boiler and tank insulation, wall and ceiling materials, floor tile, exterior siding, roofing, and flexible duct connectors. The government will generally perform preliminary surveys to determine the presence of asbestos in facilities where work shall be performed.

9.2.1. In some cases the designer may be required to perform asbestos field surveys and testing to determine the extent of ACM present. All survey work shall be accomplished by a certified industrial hygienist or personnel trained and certified IAW federal, State of Oklahoma, and Air Force regulations. Field surveys shall fully describe locations, types (chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite) and quantities. Include percentage of asbestos and composition of material.

9.2.2. Submit documentation and certifications of personnel trained to take ACM samples to the CO prior to beginning asbestos surveys.

9.2.3. Submit samples for ACM testing to a certified laboratory. The designer shall submit to the CO the laboratory results and other pertinent information of samples sent for testing for ACM as soon as they become available.

9.2.4. Refer to Tinker Air Force Base Asbestos Abatement Specifications, Attachment Number 4 to the Standard. The abatement design drawings and specifications shall incorporate these specifications. The designer shall be required to provide Scope and Location of Asbestos Containing Materials. All projects’ construction documentation shall be coordinated through the 72 ABW/ CEIEC Base Environmental Management Directorate.

9.3. Lead Based Paint

No lead-based paint shall be used in work performed at TAFB. The government will generally perform preliminary surveys to determine the presence of lead-based paint facilities where work shall be performed.

9.3.1. In some cases the designer may be required to perform field surveys and testing to determine the extent of lead-based paint present. All survey work shall be accomplished by a certified industrial hygienist or personnel trained and certified IAW the applicable federal, State of Oklahoma, and Air Force regulations. Field surveys shall fully describe locations and quantities.

9.3.2. Submit documentation and certifications of personnel trained to take lead-based paint samples to the CO prior to beginning field surveys.

9.3.3. The designer shall submit to the project’s CO the laboratory results and other pertinent information of samples sent for testing as soon as they become available.

9.3.4. Refer to Tinker Air Force Base Lead-Based Paint Abatement Specifications, Attachment Number 5 to the Standard. All projects’ abatement design drawings and specifications shall incorporate these Specifications. All projects’ construction documentation shall be coordinated through the Base Environmental Management Directorate.

9.4. PCB Filled Ballast and Universal Waste Lamps

Refer to Tinker Air Force Base PCB Filled Ballast and Universal Waste Lamp Abatement Specifications, Attachment Number 6 to the Standard. All projects’ ballast and lamp abatement design drawings and specifications shall incorporate these Specifications. All projects’ construction documentation shall be coordinated through the 72 ABW/CEAN Base Environmental Management Directorate.

9.5. Historic Preservation

The Air Force and all tenant organizations residing within TAFB are bound to comply with all requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act and CFR 36 Part 800.

9.5.1. It shall be the responsibility of each project’s contractor to verify the need for 72 ABW/CEIEC review relative to historic preservation regulations. Project contractors shall, when requested by 72 ABW/ CEIEC, provide documentation as necessary to establish compliance with CFR 36 Part 800.

9.5.2. Projects which potentially affect any of the historic resources situated within the perimeter of TAFB shall be fully coordinated among the 72 ABW/ CEIEC, 72 ABW/CE, and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

9.6. Aging Facilities

9.6.1. There are many structures on TAFB that exceed 50 years of age.

9.6.2. Some of these structures have been classified as “significant” based on their integrity of architectural style and/or their relationship to historic events within American history.

9.6.3. These facilities may derive historical significance from Tinker Field’s development during World War Two or even from later historic American events in response to the “Cold War”.

9.6.4. All projects which affect TAFB facilities and grounds, whether or not they have been determined to be contributing or non-contributing resources of historical significance in American history, shall be coordinated with 72 ABW/ CEIEC. 72 ABW/ CEIEC’ Cultural Resource Manager will then determine the appropriate level of project review and whether consultation with the SHPO is necessary.

9.7. Base Historic Preservation Officer (BHPO)

9.7.1. 72 ABW/CEAN Natural Infrastructure Management are responsible for coordination of all historic preservation regulation compliance issues with the SHPO, State of Oklahoma, 72 ABW/CE, and all appropriate agencies. The Base BHPO can be contacted at telephone (405) 734-4579 and at the following address.

72 ABW/CEAN

TINKER AFB, OK 73145-9010

9.7.2. All potential candidates for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) which are situated within TAFB shall be identified by the BHPO with the full consultation of the SHPO prior to formal nomination to the NRHP.

9.8. State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)

9.8.1. Throughout the State of Oklahoma, the Office of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is responsible for validating candidates for the National Register of Historic places. The SHPO acts in conjunction with the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (regional office- Washington, DC) and is the sole authority in the approval of candidates for the National Register of Historic Places.

9.8.2. Once a facility has been identified as being eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, all projects which propose to repair or alter the interior or exterior of the facilities infrastructure in any way shall be reviewed and approved by the Cultural Resource Program Manager, 72 ABW/CEIEC, and concurred upon by the Oklahoma SHPO prior to execution of the project..

9.8.3. Design documents for potential construction projects must be submitted to 72 ABW/CEIEC Cultural Resource Program Manager for review and comment. Direct consultation with the SHPO is to be initiated only by 72 ABW/CEIEC Cultural Resource Program Manager. The time necessary for SHPO consultation varies with the resource and project scope.

9.9. Solid Waste Tracking

9.9.1. All non-hazardous solid waste shall be managed and accounted by Base construction contractors in accordance with the Standard Specification Section 00 70 00 General Requirements for Construction on Tinker Air Force Base. See Attachment Number 3 to the Standard.

9.10. Affirmative Procurement Plan for TAFB

Project designs shall comply with the requirements of “Green Procurement Program for TAFB” http://www.wbdg.org/pdfs/dod_gpp_082704.pdf

Part 3: Facility Design on TAFB

The Gateway Dormitories looking north along Arnold Street

10. Life Safety Systems

10.1. Identification of Hazardous Systems and Materials Storage

10.1.1. The NFPA 704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response shall be followed for signage of all hazardous storage occupancies and also for the temporary construction facilities in support of permanent project improvement contracts.

10.2. Color coding of all facility piping construction shall comply with Chapter 24 Mechanical, of the Standard

10.3. The current practice is to use…