Atch__6_-_Robins_AFB_Architectural_Compatiblity_Standards_18_Aug_2015.pdf

ARCHITECTURAL

COMPATIBILITY

STANDARDS

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE

a component of

Robins Air Force Base Facility Standards

18 AUGUST 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

GOALS

INSTALLATION DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

SPECIFICATIONS, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS

HIERARCHY OF REQUIREMENTS

SUSTAINABILITY

FORCE PROTECTION

ACCESSIBILITY

EXTERIOR FACILITY STANDARDS

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

RAFB EXTERIOR COLOR PLAN

OUTSIDE WALLS & FINISHES

ROOFING

DOORS AND WINDOWS

EXTERIOR ELEMENTS (SITE CONSIDERATIONS)

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION & PARKING

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

LANDSCAPING

SITE APPURTENANCES

INTERIOR FACILITY GUIDELINES

FLOORS - CARPET AND COVEBASE OPTIONS

RAFB INTERIOR PAINT COLOR OPTIONS

1.1 1.2

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

5.1 5.2

Chapter 1

Chapter 3

Chapter 2

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Appendix A

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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

As we build and maintain this valuable resource called Robins Air Force Base (AFB), identifying construction priorities becomes a tougher challenge each year. We are directed to abide by rules, laws and guidelines that are not only complex, but seem to be contradictory.

At the onset of every project we are asked to reconcile regulatory mandates with costs and budgets, and balance them with functional requirements, funding availability and long term durability. Adding Life-Cycle-Cost (LCC) into our lexicon, has improved our basis for decision making but lengthened the list of elements that must be reviewed for each project.

This Architectural Compatibility Standard (ACS) is provided to Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Base Leadership to identify specific requirements and Best Practices for Robins AFB, as well as a "heads up" on issues of special concern. These Best Practices and "heads up" issues are based on the specific needs of our current and future missions within the context of Middle Georgia's physical environment and micro-climate, combined with our current knowledge of opportunities, resources and constraints.

A new enterprise-wide program of standards and criteria is being developed on-line by the Air Force. The Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards (AFCFS) is still incomplete, but it is already an excellent resource for facility design guidance and product performance standards. The primary stated goal of the AFCFS is to optimize mission success while balancing available resources with an appropriate level of quality, including a focus on functionality and character.

See http://afcfs.wbdg.org/

Building 189 complies with the Robins AFB Exterior COLOR PLAN and Roofing Program.

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Chapter 1.1 GOALS The goal of this Architectural Compatibility Standard (ACS) is to identify competing components and develop standard procedures to balance them and efficiently complete each construction project.

FUNCTIONALITY

Robins AFB exists to support the mission of protecting this country and all of us who are residents and citizens of this country. If our facilities don't work, if they are not functional and effective, we will fail in our support. An integrated design approach is essential to our success.

SUSTAINABILITY

The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. A straightforward path to optimizing energy efficiency is to follow the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) guidelines for Silver Certification.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Thorough planning is required to ensure that all project components comply with the complex array of environmental and cultural laws, regulations and standards.

SAFETY / SECURITY

Overall safety is tantamount. Compliance with antiterrorism force protection (AT/FP) measures is mandatory. Risk factors and vulnerability must be assessed for each facility.

COST EFFECTIVENESS

In order to be cost effective, many factors must balance -- initial cost and quality must extend the cost of maintenance into the future. At the same time, components of a building shouldn't last so long that the intrinsic value of the component is gone.

There is a "sweet spot" for each building and building component that provides "Best Value" for the time, energy and money spent.

AESTHETICS

While there is a lot of "soft" language wrapped around aesthetics requirements, there are also some "hard" facts. Good quality and good aesthetics typically go hand-in-hand. Personnel are more likely to be highly functional in well-designed, well-organized facilities.

ACCESSIBILITY

It has been nearly fifty years since accessibility rules became part of the United States' national standard.

During that time "ensuring accessibility" has become second nature, yet there are still day to day challenges associated with full integration of accessibility into operations on a military installation.

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Chapter 1.2 INSTALLATION DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

The Robins AFB Installation Development Plan (IDP) completed in June 2015 provides an updated summary of the comprehensive planning process required to make informed programming decisions that address mission capabilities, sustainability potential, and opportunities for enhanced readiness and modernization.

The IDP addresses many of the issues and protocols discussed within the Architectural Compatibility Standard (ACS) and serves as a tool for integrating the issues into the initial planning for the facility projects and base-wide improvements. Robins AFB Planning Districts from Installation Development Plan 2015

Planning Districts from IDP 2015 overlayed on Robins AFB Future Land Use Map (General Plan 2002)

AIRFIELD EAST

AIRFIELD

AIRFIELD WEST

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

ADMINISTRATIVE

AND INDUSTRIAL

INDUSTRIAL

AND TRAINING

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Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS

HIERARCHY OF REQUIREMENTS

1. All facilities shall meet the requirements of the Base Facility

Standards and the Architectural Compatibility Standards.

2. If there is a conflict between applicable codes and regulations, normally use the more stringent requirement.

3. If there is a conflict between the military criteria and other directives or codes, use the military requirements.

4. In general, use the most up-to-date resource available.

5. Use National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101- Life Safety

Code and the 2012 International Building Code (IBC2012) except as modified by UFC 1-200-01.

6. Use DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) as the source for planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration and modernization criteria for military facilities and infrastructure components.

A list of the core UFC criteria are provided in this document.

7. Use Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) as the source for DoD technical specifications for facilities and infrastructure components. Note that they are published only in electronic format and are intended to be used with SpecsIntact software.

Updates are posted quarterly in February, May, August and November.

8. Follow LEED 2009/LEED v4

9. The basic UFGS Division 1 specifications are reviewed periodically against RAFB Division 1 Sections. Although most UFGS specifications have been fully adopted in lieu of Robins specific guides, get the current Robins-specific sections at the onset of each project.

10. Refer to The RAFB Procedural Guide for Designers for detailed instructions on administrative rules, and preparation of specifications, drawings, design analyses, cost estimates and other components of design packages prepared for construction contracting actions.

11. Use Auto-CAD 2010 version.

WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN GUIDE

(WBDG)

The WBDG is a comprehensive resource for federal construction and development projects. It includes data, guidance, mandates, specifications and much more.

See http://www.wbdg.org/

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Chapter 2.1 SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

CORE UFCs

Core UFC regulations provide the requirements for the majority of traditional building systems prevalent on DoD facility construction projects as well as specialty criteria such as Antiterrorism and High Performance and Sustainable Building that are mandated by law and policy. Comply with the Core UFCs listed here, and other UFCs identified as applicable.

• 1-200-01 General Building Requirements

• 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements

• 3-101-01 Architecture

• 3-110-03 Roofing

• 3-120-10 Interior Design

• 3-201-01 Civil Engineering

• 3-201-02 Landscape Architecture

• 3-210-10 Low Impact Development

• 3-220-01 Geotechnical Engineering

• 3-230-01 Water Storage, Distribution, and Transmission

• 3-230-03 Water Treatment

• 3-240-01 Wastewater Collection

• 3-260-01 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design

• 3-301-01 Structural Engineering

• 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings

• 3-401-01 Mechanical Engineering

• 3-410-01 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

• 3-420-01 Plumbing Systems

• 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering

• 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems

• 3-530-01 Design: Interior and Exterior Lighting and Controls

• 3-550-01 Exterior Electrical Power Distribution

• 3-560-01 Electrical Safety O&M

• 3-580-01 Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems Planning and Design

• 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

• 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

• 4-010-02 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standoff Distances for Buildings (FOUO)

• 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

• Use United Facility Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01 General Building Requirements as a guide to the military use of non-government model building codes.

• Follow all provisions of UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements to comply with Department of Defense Sustainable Buildings Policy.

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Chapter 2.2 SUSTAINABILITY

For the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the term “sustainable” means the capacity to continue the mission without compromise.

It is the ability to operate into the future without decline in either the mission or the natural and man-made systems that support it.

We must create sustainable installations in order to accomplish these goals.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a building certification program established by the U.S.

Green Building Council (USBC) to recognize best-in-class building strategies and practices.

Building projects must satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of LEED certification.

BACKGROUND

1. The first Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy was established by memorandum Oct 25, 2010.

• DoDI 4170.11 and UFC 4-030-01 were set as the benchmarks.

• The "Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings" (Guiding Principles) were established.

• The Silver level of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

(LEED) was set as the minimum standard for new DoD construction and the compliance guide for all construction.

2. The Air Force Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) Implementing Guidance Memorandum was issued June 2, 2011.

• Incorporated eleven existing Federal and DoD environmental and energy mandates.

• Established LEED 2009 as the centerpiece of the AF sustainability program.

• Introduced the AF MILCON Sustainability Requirements

Reporting Scoresheet (Scoresheet) for reporting.

3. The Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy issued November 10, 2013 supersedes previous DoD and AF guidance.

• UFC 1-200-02 is set as the minimum requirement for planning, design and construction, renovation, repair, maintenance and operation, and equipment installation in new and existing facilities.

• Requires that an "auditable (compliance) process" be established, followed and documented. Sets LEED as an option for MILCON and Major Renovation Projects, but not a requirement and not the path to full compliance. Suggests using the Scoresheet as a tool.

• LEED 2009 is the program that was mandated for AF use in 2010.

• The USGBC replaced it with LEED v4 in November 2013.

• Either LEED 2009 or LEED v4 registration is allowed through 31 October 2016.

• Only LEED v4 allowed starting 1 November, 2016

• AF guidance on LEED use is expected in 2015.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

FOR FEDERAL LEADERSHIP

IN

HIGH PERFORMANCE AND

SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Outline I. Employ Integrated Design Principles

Integrated Design Commissioning

II. Optimize Energy Performance Energy Efficiency Measurement and Verification

III. Protect and Conserve Water Indoor Water Outdoor Water

IV. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality

Ventilation and Thermal Comfort Moisture Control Daylighting Low-Emitting Materials Protect Indoor Air Quality during Construction

V. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials

Recycled Content Biobased Content Construction Waste Ozone Depleting Compounds

2.2 SUSTAINABILITY continued

CURRENT SUSTAINABILITY POLICY MEMORANDUM

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ROBINS AFB

GREEN PROCUREMENT

PROGRAM PLAN (GPP)

Acquisition of all new materials, products, services and repairs at Robins AFB must comply with the Robins AFB Green Procurement Program Plan (GPP). The GPP provides procedures to implement federally mandated green purchasing preference programs and specific local environmental guidelines.

2.2 SUSTAINABILITY continued

GUIDANCE

Incorporate sustainable development concepts into facility design and site design at Robins AFB.

Building 937 was sited to take advantage the cooling impact of existing trees.

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Chapter 2.3 FORCE PROTECTION

ANTITERRORISM FORCE PROTECTION AT/FP

• AT/FP standards are mandatory for all new DoD buildings

• AT/FP standards apply to existing buildings only when triggered.

What are the AT/FP TRIGGERS?

1. Renovations or modifications that exceed 50% of the Plant

Replacement Value (PRV).

Note: The cost to meet these standards is not part of the 50%.

2. A building conversion from a lower to a higher occupancy/density level. There are four (4) Occupancy Levels for AT/FP assessments.

Each is based on an Occupancy Density of 1 person/430 square feet (SF):

• Low Occupancy - Fewer than 11 DoD personnel (in 4,730 SF)

• Inhabited - More than 11 but less than 50 DoD personnel in an area with 4,730 SF (for 11) and no larger than 21,500 SF for 50 people

• Primary Gathering - 50 or more DoD personnel

• Billeting - A building where 11 or more unaccompanied DoD personnel are routinely housed regardless of population density Note: Low occupancy areas can be assessed separately from other areas of a building.

3. Window and skylight replacement projects in new or existing buildings that are Inhabited or Primary Gathering spaces must comply with AT/FP Standard 10 B-3.1.6

What is NOT an AT/FP TRIGGER?

1. A window replacement alone is not a trigger, except as noted.

2. A building addition is not considered to be part of the 50% trigger.

3. Roadway improvements that are separate and unrelated to building changes even if they encroach into Conventional Construction Standoff Distance (CCSD).

See the following documents for more information:

• UFC 4-010-01 "DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for

Buildings”

• UFC 4-010-02 "DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standoff

Distances for Buildings"

• UFC 1-200-01 "General Building Requirements"

Facilities EXEMPT from AT/FP standards:

- Low Occupancy Buildings

- Low Occupancy Family Housing

- Fisher Houses (Residential)

- Town Centers

- Enhanced Use Leases

- Temporary/Relocatable Buildings

- Construction Administrative Structures

- Gas Stations/Car Care Centers

- Military Protective Construction

- Parking Structures

Facilities partially EXEMPT from AT/FP standards:

- Stand-Alone Franchised Fast Food Operations, Shoppettes, Mini Marts and Commissaries less than 15,000 square feet, Commercial, Bank and Pharmacy Facilities

- High Occupancy Family Housing

- Parking and Roadway Projects

Antiterrorism protection standards are based primarily on the premise that the most cost effective way to protect personnel and assets inside a facility is to add distance between the (potential) threat and the facility.

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2.3 FORCE PROTECTION continued

DESIGN STRATEGIES

Ways to Minimize the Impact and Cost of AT/FP Compliance

1. Run a Blast Analysis to determine if the standard protocols are accurate for the specific facility being analyzed.

2. Change the construction parameters to make the walls and roof more blast resistant.

Remember the UFC does not require that all walls in a building be built identically.

3. Rotate the building so the shortest wall faces the constrained side (the direction of the greatest threat).

4. Change the interior design and place a low occupancy area towards the constrained side.

STANDOFF DISTANCES

Since the foundation of AT/FP requirements is physical separation between the asset and the threat, determining standoff distances is critical.

• Robins AFB is located inside a CONTROLLED PERIMETER for all AT/FP rules.

• AT/FP rules use two different standoff distances:

1. MINIMUM Standoff Distance (typically UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE)

- 13 feet absolute for all new buildings

- 13 feet preferred for existing buildings

2. Conventional Construction Standoff Distance (CCSD)

- Varies from 13 to 167 feet depending on Occupancy Level and building construction details (wall type) plus Applicable Explosive Weight

- To determine the CCSD for a specific building, use Table B-1 and Table B-2 in UFC 4-010-01, Note: Standoff Distances shown in Table B-2 do not include design calculations for glazed windows and doors. These must be designed for the Applicable Explosive Weight and factored into the Standoff Distance.

• UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE is based on the Explosive Weight II.

In many cases, the unobstructed distance is the same as the MINIMUM Standoff Distance, but it can also extend to the Conventional Construction Standoff Distance.

DESIGN SUBMITTAL

If a facility is required to comply with AT/FP rules, a Design Submittal must be prepared as part the Design Package. It should include the following:

1. Narrative describing how applicable standards will be met

2. Applicable Explosive Weight and Level of Protection provided

3. Standoff Distance provided

4. Calculations for blast resistant windows and supporting structure

5. Structural analysis or design calculations if CCSD not used

6. Progressive collapse calculations if required Note: Required Design Basis for Explosive Weight and Level of Protection will be provided to the A/E by the Project Manager.

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Chapter 2.4 ACCESSIBILITY

⇒ DoD is one of four Federal agencies that issues standards under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968. DoD has also established accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

⇒ The United States Access Board was established in 1973 as an independent federal agency that functions as a coordinating body among federal agencies and provides technical assistance and enforcement for accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities.

⇒ The latest revision of the "ADA" is called the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAAG).

The sections that apply to public accommodations and commercial facilities, consist of the Title III regulations at 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 36, subpart D, and the 2004 ADAAG at 36 CFR part 1191, appendices B and D. When requirements between the two differ, use 28 CFR part 36, subpart D.

⇒ The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is available at www.ADA.gov.

⇒ A Guide to the ADA Standards is available at www.access-board.gov

All facilities shall be barrier-free and designed to meet the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standard for Department of Defense Facilities as signed and adopted by the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated October 31, 2008 and updated periodically.

MILITARY EXCEPTIONS

In general, facilities intended for use and operation by able-bodied military personnel are not required to be ACCESSIBLE. This may include specific areas such as elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical rooms, equipment catwalks, lookout galleries, utility rooms; or entire facilities such as unaccompanied personnel housing, closed messes, or vehicle and aircraft maintenance facilities, but...

Any portion of an excluded facility that may be open to the public or used by the public MUST be accessible.

Any military facility that is converted to public use must be accessible.

At least 5% of military housing (or at least one unit) must be built for accessibility or be easily adaptable.

Note: If the cost of ACCESSIBILITY exceeds 15% of the total cost of alterations, a five-year completion schedule may be established.

PARKING

Parking for handicapped personnel will not be located closer than the Minimum Standoff Distance required by AT/FP standards.

When providing handicap accessible parking spaces based on the design capacity of a facility, it is not necessary to include able-bodied military personnel in the calculation of spaces required.

Building 301 - Handicap ramp located adjacent to handicap parking space.

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Chapter 3 EXTERIOR FACILITY DESIGN STANDARDS

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Architectural Compatibility Standards

1) Project Design Statement This brief project overview should explain the purpose of the proposed project and identify any special or extenuating project requirements.

2) Finish and Color Schedule for Exterior Materials This information can be provided as a list or spread sheet. If samples are available, they should be provided; if not, a later submittal date should be identified.

3) Statement of Compatibility -- This information should demonstrate how the exterior design elements of the proposed structure/ building are compatible with the character of nearby existing facilities.

Information regarding the facility function, structural mass, shape, height, configuration, color and texture may all be used as part of the presentation.

-- Address the project within the context of historically and architecturally significant elements as they apply to Robins AFB.

-- Show how the project will be integrated into the overall physical, site context so that it achieves, maintains and emphasizes a positive exterior visual environment for Robins AFB.

-- Note specific design guidance from the Statement of Work (SOW) or customer that are relevant to the review.

-- Note specific provisions of the ACS that are relevant to the review.

4) Statement of Sustainability -- Identify specific building design elements such as use of a cool roof or factory finishes on construction materials that will achieve sustainability goals and enhance constructibility, ease of maintenance or improve life cycle costs.

-- Point out specific provisions that are part of the Site Planning and landscape interface that will accomplish such goals as optimizing energy efficiency, enhancing seasonal comfort levels, improving safety for site users or improving vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

Robins AFB Architectural Compatibility Standards must be followed regardless of the size and scope of proposed improvements. When any design or design/build project is being developed, the following submittal package is required:

At Robins AFB a southerly building exposure will maximize heat from the sun in the winter and minimize heat from the sun in the summer.

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Note: When matching existing materials and colors. Be specific.

It is not sufficient to state, “match existing.”

Chapter 3.1 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS

No buildings or structures are automatically exempt from the provisions of the ACS.

1. When renovating or modifying buildings that have been historically exempt, follow the provisions of the ACS as much as practicable.

2. If the provisions of the ACS seem impractical, request a variance as early as possible.

DESIGN GUIDELINES

1. Facility and site design shall be compatible with surrounding base architecture and architectural features.

2. Colors, materials, forms and details shall work together to maintain an overall orderly and cohesive character.

3. Architectural form and character shall be responsive to local climate and regional influences.

4. Architectural elements should be proportional and follow hierarchical protocols.

5. High quality and professional appearance shall not be compromised while striving for economical construction.

6. Construction materials used should be durable and easy to maintain.

7. SAFETY shall not be compromised.

Building 222 Addition - The size, mass and character of this addition is compati-ble with adjacent architecture

The use of color creates the feeling of cohesive architectural character, even though the buildings in the Avionics Complex vary significantly in size.

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Chapter 3.2 ROBINS AFB EXTERIOR COLOR PLAN

DESIGN GUIDELINES:

1. All buildings at Robins AFB shall use the Robins AFB Exterior COLOR PLAN.

2. New construction shall complement exterior color and appearance of existing nearby buildings.

3. Renovations, repairs and additions shall complement existing structures.

4. Different materials can be used as long as the entire building appears to be a single planned structure.

5. If a building is “two-toned” the darker color must be on the bottom.

ROBINS 22 NEW ROBINS 42

ROBINS 48 ROBINS 68 ROBINS 62

CLASSIC VELOUR RED VELOUR DIXIE ROSE VELOUR LIGHT GRAY

EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS

BRICK COLORS

ROBINS 22 is a PRIMARY COLOR for buildings basewide. It is available as a standard factory-finished color using Kynar 500®/Hylar 5000™ finishes.

It is also known as ALMOND.

ROBINS 62 is a CONTRAST COLOR for standing seam metal roofs, metal fascia, trim, gutters and downspouts.

ROBINS 42 is the PRIMARY COLOR used historically for buildings basewide. The GOAL is to MATCH ROBINS 42 as closely as possible AND use factory-finished materials.

ROBINS 48 is an ACCENT COLOR for building walls, doors and trim. It is the preferred color for transformers and utility boxes. Use for handrails and signposts.

ROBINS 68 is an ACCENT COLOR for building walls and doors.

ROBINS 32 NEW

ROBINS 32 is a PRIMARY color for buildings basewide. It is available as a standard factory-finish colored using Kynar 500®/Hylar 5000™ finishes. It is also known as

BROWNSTONE.

These are samples of bricks historically used at Robins AFB. Use bricks that have a similar even-colored character and match or blend with adjacent and nearby brick finishes.

Mortar colors and joint finish should be gray or natural unless otherwise approved.

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1. Use natural finish, prefinished or pigment-impregnated materials to the greatest extent possible.

2. Avoid trendy, highly-customized or experimental materials.

3. Use only materials that are appropriate for the local climatic conditions.

4. Always use heavier, darker material on the bottom.

5. Existing facilities shall be brought into compliance, whenever possible.

MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDELINES

The following guidelines govern the design and use of various materials and components used as a part of facility construction at Robins AFB. It is the designer’s responsibility to evaluate each element for design suitability and sustainability. All construction materials and components are subject to applicable codes and standards.

BRICK

• Brick is the preferred exterior cladding for high-profile administrative facilities.

• Use running bond as the primary brick layout pattern, except for accent runs.

• Use a brick color and type that most closely matches the adjacent structures. Note: Most of the brick colors on existing facilities are no longer manufactured.

• The default color for mortar and joint finishes is natural or gray.

CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS (CMU)/CAST STONE MASONRY UNITS

• Use Standard 8” x 12” x 16” CMUs (in most cases).

• Match CMU product color to Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN

(regardless of texture/finish).

• Minimize use of Grey Block in EXPOSED locations

(Exterior Grey Block must be painted).

• Match mortar to CMU color.

CONCRETE/PRECAST CONCRETE/CONCRETE AGGREGATE PANELS

• Color match all concrete building components with the Robins

Exterior COLOR PLAN.

EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EIFS)

• Limit placement of EIFS to at least six inches above grade.

• Use with brick or CMU wainscot in heavily traveled or high-impact areas.

• Color match to Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN

Chapter 3.3 OUTSIDE WALLS & FINISHES

Building 700 - Brick + concrete accent;

R62 trim

Building 365 - EIFS; R63 trim

Building 196 - CMU; R62 trim

Building 189 - Metal + CMU; R62 trim

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Building 282

3.3 OUTSIDE WALLS & FINISHES continued

]ROBINS 42 on CMU primary wall and exterior pipes

]NOTE Clerestory Windows added

]ROBINS 62 on fascia, gutters and doors ]NOTE safety design for roof access in

ROBINS 62

]ROBINS 48 on foundation CMU and handrails

]NOTE matching Safety Bollards

]New metal addition is compatible with existing structure

]Exterior Equipment is positioned "out-of-the-way" to minimize conflicts

]Outer structure clad with brick ]ROBINS 42 on walls of metal structure

]Accent strip visually ties areas together ]Roof vents visible but visually recede

]ROBINS 62 on trim of metal and brick and used on shadow box fence

]Brick fence posts with accent strip at same height as building accent provides cohesive appearance

]Clerestory windows used

]Bollard lighting coordinated to building design

]Utility Box minimized with light-green color that blends with surroundings

Building 2078

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METAL

• All metals shall be factory-finished with manufacturer’s standard paint colors to match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN as closely as possible.

• Metal conduit and cables mounted on the sides of facilities shall be factory-finished with the manufacturer’s standard paint colors or field-finished (minimum two covering coats) to match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN as closely as possible.

• Metal gratings and floor plates shall have appropriate corrosion protection.

• All pad mounted transformers, exterior pad mounted switchgear cabinets, etc. shall be factory-finished to match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN whenever practicable; otherwise they should be factory-finished in light gray or light green.

• Handrails shall be painted to match the Robins Exterior COLOR

PLAN.

Building 128 - Metal; Gutters match

Building 148 - Metal + concrete with compatible addition

WOOD FRAMING, SHEATHING AND DECKING

• Paint exposed material in accordance with Robins Exterior

COLOR PLAN.

3.3 OUTSIDE WALLS & FINISHES continued

Building 229 - Brick with R62 accents;

R48 handrails and utility boxes

Building 2061 - One structure with multiple integrated exterior finishes. Metal in the back; EIFS, brick cladding and matching trim in front.

Note: A white-colored area is used to identify (highlight) the location of the primary building entrance.

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Chapter 3.4 ROOFING The Robins AFB Roofing Program requires that all new or replacement roofs meet ENERGY STAR “cool roof” standards as established by the joint Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) program.

• What is a “cool roof”?

Cool roofs are roofs designed to stay cooler by reflecting more sunlight and absorbing less heat.

• Cool Roof Measurement: Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) SRI is a gauge from 0-100, with 0 being most likely to absorb and radiate heat (such as a tar roof) and 100 being the most reflective (least likely to get hot), such as a roof painted bright white.

• Cool Roof Measurement: Thermal Emittance The ability to emit thermal radiation is measured on a scale of 0 to 1.

• Interesting Fact: A COOL ROOF DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WHITE Reflective coatings or special material applications can be utilized to increase the solar reflectance and thermal emittance of a roof.

ALLOWABLE ROOF TYPES:

1) Standing Seam Metal

2) Single-Ply Membranes Built –Up Roofing (BUR) is NOT allowed at Robins AFB.

WARRANTY REQUIRED: 20-Year single source “no dollar limit” (NDL) warranty on materials and labor

ROOF COLOR OPTIONS:

DARK BRONZE (a.k.a MEDIUM BRONZE) Use for administrative buildings when the roof is visible from ground level

WHITE

Use for administrative buildings when roof is not a focal point;

Use for flightline, industrial and warehouse buildings with (nearly) flat roofs.

SLOPE STANDARDS:

Slope (Typical): 3:12 Slope (Minimum): ½:12

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STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF

Metal building and roof systems used at Robins AFB must be fabricated by a manufacturer accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) Inspection Program for the Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems (AC472).

Design Guideline 1: Match existing roof profile Design Guideline 2: Use transition to appropriate profile to enhance overall character of building

Standing Seam Metal Roof Design Basis:

Use Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Reflective Coatings (Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000™), plus insulation See Double-Lok® Roofing Systems

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Building 549T - Modular building with EIFS cladding and standing seam metal roof

CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

SIMPLE Standing Seam Metal ROOFS (with no valleys):

- Structural panels 360° mechanically seamed

- 24” Maximum Panel Width

- 3” Minimum Nominal Seam Height; Flat pans not allowed

ARCHITECTURAL Standing Seam Metal ROOFS (may contain valleys):

- Structural panels 360° mechanically seamed

- 16” Maximum Panel Width

- 2” Minimum Nominal Seam Height; Flat pans not allowed

TRIM AND ACCESSORIES

For trim, flashing or roof curbs EXPOSED to view – Match roof and/or building trim color For hatches, roof curbs, etc NOT EXPOSED TO VIEW – Match roof and/or adjacent wall color For vents and other functional components – Match roof and/or provide visual screening Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000™ PVDF factory-applied finish REQUIRED for all metal components

SINGLE-PLY MEMBRANE ROOFS

The Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), identifies three major categories of single ply membranes: thermoplastics, thermosets and modified bitumens. The preferred type of single-ply membrane roofing at Robins AFB is thermoplastic; the most common thermoplastic membrane is PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

• Single Ply Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Roofing Membranes preferred

• Mechanical fasteners required; Ballasted and fully-adhered systems are rarely allowed

• Minimum thickness – 60 mils

• Minimum Slope – ½:12

Single-Ply Membrane Roof Design Basis:

See Duro-Last® Cool Zone®-Cool Roofing System

Building 210 - A new PVC roof is being installed. Note the rolls of PVC lying on the ground.

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IDENTIFICATION SIGN REQUIRED:

Each roof panel is required to have an identification (ID) sign Material: ¼” REYNOBOND MATERIAL WITH VINYL Size: 16” high x 20” long Color: Background – Federal Standard (FED-STD) 595B Color, STANDARD BROWN - #10100

Letters: Block-Style, Arial Font, Vinyl – FED-STD 595A Color, WHITE - #17875

Date: Get correct date 20 years in the future from 78 CEG/CEN Section: Get Section No. from 78 CEG/CEN

FASCIAS, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

• Use continuous metal fascias that are scaled to match the roof.

• Typical Height: 8 inches minimum / 14 inches maximum

• Color Match fascia and gutters on sloped roofs to roof color.

• Color Match downspouts and architectural details to adjacent walls OR paint ROBINS 62 to contrast.

• Use underground piping to carry water away from foundations whenever possible. Alternately, use concrete splash blocks.

• Avoid the use of interior roof drains and open scuppers.

ROOF VENTS AND ELEMENTS

• Minimize, consolidate and organize roof penetrations on the least visible side of the building.

• Make mechanical vent sizes and shapes consistent with architectural elements.

• Color Match roof vent pipes and other elements to roof color.

• Minimize the negative visual effects of any rooftop mechanical units with screening or dormers and/or Color Match.

• Avoid roof-mounted antennas.

• Incorporate Fall Protection into re-roofing projects.

Building 701 - Gutters match metal panels;

Doors and fascia are R62; Roof is white

78 CEG/CEN ROOFING MANAGERS

POINTS OF CONTACT

Primary: Terry R. Stinson (478) 327-2942 Alternate: David A. Trescott (478) 926-8838

WARRANTY EXPIRATION DATE

xx MONTH 20xx

ROOF SECTION - XX

Building 44 gets a new roof. Building 46 is located in the foreground.

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GLAZING

• All windows and doors shall meet requirements for security, energy efficiency, safety and maintenance ease as required.

• Exterior windows and skylights in inhabited buildings must be laminated and insulated. The minimum standard is ¼-inch (6-mm) laminated glass consisting of two nominal 1/8-inch (3-mm) annealed glass panes bonded together with a 0.030-inch (0.75-mm) polyvinyl butyral (PVB) material interlayer that has been designed and tested for bomb blast resistance configured as the exterior component of a dual-pane insulated glass with low-E coating and thermal-break frame.

• Ballistic glazing is required only when AT/FP compliance is triggered.

• Fragment resistant film is not allowed as part of a window retrofit system.

• For exterior doors requiring glazing, use factory-finished aluminum storefront systems with thermal-break construction.

• Bronze tinted glass are no longer required, but may be used.

• Mirrored, spandrel and plastic glazing are not allowed.

Chapter 3.5 DOORS & WINDOWS

ANNEALED GLASS

Breaks easily into long, sharp splinters.

Broken annealed glass is very dangerous.

LAMINATED GLASS

Cracks under pressure but remains integral by adhering to the inner layer .

Broken laminated glass resembles a "spider-web"

TEMPERED GLASS

Shatters completely with high impact and breaks into small granular pieces or "jewels"

Low-E windows with thermal-break frames take advantage of passive heat gain from the sun while keeping interior heat from escaping.

Laminated glass minimizes injuries if the glass is broken.

This window design meets minimum AT/FP and sustainability standards.

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COLOR OPTIONS

• Trim for doors and windows shall be factory finished or painted to match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN with Robins 62 or Robins 48.

• Exterior metal doors shall be factory-primed and factory-finished or field-finished and shall match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN with Robins 48 or Robins 68.

• Sealants applied adjacent to windows and doors shall match the frame color.

• Wood exterior doors shall NOT be used.

EXTERIOR HARDWARE

Hinges: Stainless Steel on primary and heavy-duty doors Hardware: Stainless Steel, Brushed Chrome or Bronze All hardware components must match and create a unified look.

LOCKS

1. All door hardware shall be compatible with the Base Master

Keying System.

2. All new or replacement keying systems shall have seven-pin, small-format interchangeable cores (IC) made by BEST Locks (owned by Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.).

3. The Key Plan must be presented to the Lock Shop at least four (4) weeks prior to acceptance of Beneficial Occupancy.

4. New BEST cores shall be shipped to the following address:

78 CES/CEOHS/Lock Shop 775 Macon Street Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098 ATTN: Danny Butler

Building 228 uses mirrored, spandrel glass that is no longer allowed.

Building 215 has R42 exterior walls; R62 doors and awning with Stainless Steel hardware; R48 trim.

Building 220 - Windows and frames were successfully replaced to comply with AT/FP standards. Note that legacy plant materials were retained.

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Chapter 4 EXTERIOR ELEMENTS

THINK

WE WANT OUR FACILITIES TO BE

EFFICIENT HEALTHY COMFORTABLE SAFE

View towards Buildings 83 and 125

Building 280 - Picnic tables and bench.

Building 85

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Chapter 4.1 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION & PARKING

AT/FP REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADS AND PARKING

• Roadway and parking projects associated with new facility construction or building renovations that TRIGGER AT/FP compliance, shall comply with Conventional Construction Standoff Distances provided in UFC 4-010-01, Tables B-1 and B-2.

• Existing parking, drop-off and loading area locations may need to be modified for existing buildings that have been TRIGGERED to comply.

• For situation where compliance is impractical, options are provided for complying with the standoff distance as long as the applicable level of protection is met.

• Although roadway and parking projects that are independent from building projects that require AT/FP compliance are not required to comply with AT/FP standards, compliance is encouraged.

• Parking near buildings shall be restricted to the Minimum Standoff Distance for all private and official government vehicles except those used for emergency, command and operations support;

and mobile ground tactical platforms.

• Handicap parking can be placed no closer than the Minimum Standoff Distance required by AT/FP standards.

PARKING DESIGN GUIDELINES

• Use 90 degree parking configuration as much as possible.

Parking Stall Size: 9' wide x 18.5' long (minimum)

• Maintain two-way movement as much as possible.

• Avoid dead end parking lots.

• Asphalt is the standard material for parking lots.

• Use 4" white striping to mark parking lots.

• Use concrete for heavy vehicles areas, load and unloading, motorcycle parking, and where fuel spills may occur.

• Adhere to ADA standards.

NOTE: Parking labeled FPCON Handicap can be used by everyone when Normal Alert levels are in place.

• Requests for reserved parking must be submitted by the respective parking warden to CE Customer Service via the e332 System.

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SDDCTEA Pamphlet 55-17

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Chapter 4.2 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

SIDEWALKS

Sidewalks shall be constructed in conjunction with all new facility and exterior remodel projects, and located to create an interconnecting base-wide pedestrian walkway system.

• Sidewalks at primary building entrances shall be connected with the walkway system.

• Sidewalk access to secondary and service entrances shall be provided as required.

Minimum Width: 4’-0” (Typical) Preferred Width: 5"0" (or Wider) Construction Material: Natural Colored Concrete (Typical);

Solid Pavers or Permeable Pavers complimentary to facility color Roadway Setback: 2’-0” Minimum

• Use crosswalks to connect sidewalks across roadways.

• Provide handicapped access with appropriate concrete striations at intersections and crosswalks.

HANDRAILS

• Handrails shall meet ADA standards.

• Handrail designs shall be integrated with the facility design.

• Dark brown powder-coat is the preferred finish for metal handrails.

Sidewalks interconnect buildings in the dense area between Buildings 300 and 228

Crosswalk to Building 229 provides handicap access to sidewalks.

Building 365 - Handrails at a service entrance

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Chapter 4.3 LANDSCAPING

Due to ongoing budgetary setbacks and constraints, the use of plant materials is being cut back significantly at Robins AFB. In many cases existing, well-established plant materials are being removed.

For the time being, the use of new plant materials must be limited and judiciously selected.

GRASSING

Manage construction sites to ensure appropriate timing of seed and sod application.

• Seeding -- March/April through August:

Use hulled Bermuda or Centipede Grass Brown Top Millet is not authorized

-- September through February/March:

Use a mixture of Winter Rye and unhulled Bermuda, or Tall Fescue variety

• Sodding -- March through August only Use Bermuda or Centipede Grass

All grass must be maintained at a height of no more than 6 inches.

All grounds must be maintained in a neat and orderly condition.

TREES

• Provide tree shading or shade canopy for parking areas.

• Plant trees as windbreaks on the northwest side of buildings.

• Use trees that don't product messy fruit or grow too fast in high-profile locations.

• Use indigenous or well-adapted plant materials.

SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS

• Limit planting to areas where long-term maintenance is likely.

• Select plant materials that have a maximum mature size that is no larger than the planting area provided.

• Do not plant shrubs that must be pruned.

• Use planting materials to achieve the following functions.

Energy Conservation Wind Control Noise Abatement Security Enhancement Glare Control Surface Erosion Control Soil Stabilization Wetlands Preservation

For guidance with soil stabilization and Best Management Practices (BMPs), follow the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia." (Sixth Edition, 2014) prepared by the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission

(GSWCC).

Detailed guidance on acceptable (and non-acceptable) plant materials and landscape management practices is available in

"BEST PRACTICES FOR LANDSCAPING AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE,"

from the Environmental Management Branch of 78 Civil Engineer Group.

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Chapter 4.4 SITE APPURTENANCES

WALLS AND FENCES

Walls and fences shall be incorporated into the design of facilities to screen such items as exterior mechanical and electrical equipment, outdoor storage and service areas.

Screens, walls and fences shall be visually compatible with adjacent facilities.

WALLS

• Walls and retaining walls must comply with the Robins Exterior

COLOR PLAN .

• Suitable materials include split-face CMU, Allen Block and brick.

A combination of several materials is also suitable.

FENCES

• Metal Shadow-Box Fencing

- 6 - 8 feet tall (Typical) as needed for screening

- Factory-finished with Robins 62 or Robins 48 to match adjacent facility

• Chain Link Fencing with or without Barbed Wire

- 4 - 8 feet tall; Allowed only for security or special purpose uses

- Use wire coated with brown or black fused bonded vinyl in "visible" locations

- Install with 12" concrete mow-strip in grassy areas

• Ornamental Metal Fence

- 6 - 8 feet tall with spiked profile for heavy security

- Install with a 12" - 18" concrete mow strip

• White vinyl fencing is only acceptable for residential use.

Building 365 - Wall is incorporated into facility design.

Building 365 - These elements are hidden behind the wall.

Building 321 - Metal shadowbox fence used for screening.

Building 287 - Chain link fence used for security. Vinyl-coating would prevent rust.

New brown vinyl-coated chain link fence with concrete mow strip at Robins AFB Dog Park.

Black ornamental metal fence with concrete mow strip along Hwy 247 perimeter.

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Dumpsters at Building 660.

Dumpsters for Building 2067 are located across roadway

Dumpsters for Day Care Center are partially screened.Dumpster Colors: Dark Brown - Refuse/Trash

Bright Blue - Cardboard/Recycle Dumpster Pad Design: Min. 6" thick reinforced concrete Sized to extend at least 10 feet in front of dumpster Allowable Placement: Location must comply with AT/FP standoff distances. Typically, dumpsters must be at least 13 feet from a facility.

Service Access: Access for service vehicles shall be clear and free of conflicts.

DUMPSTER LOCATIONS - AT/FP REQUIREMENTS

• For existing inhabited buildings, dumpsters and exterior recycling bins shall be placed no closer than 13 feet from the (inhabited portion) of the building.

• For new construction and existing buildings that have been TRIGGERED to comply with AT/FP standards, dumpster and exterior recycling bins must comply with Conventional Construction Standoff Distances (CCSD) shown in Tables B-1 and B-2 of UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

Where the applicable standoff distance is not available or an alternate dumpster location cannot be found, building hardening shall be required.

• Screening for dumpsters and exterior recycling bins shall comply with AT/FP standards for concealment:

- Two-sided opaque screening is allowable

- Opaque, four-sided enclosures must be at least 7 feet tall OR have a top enclosure

- Any openings in screening material must be less than 6 inches

• Existing dumpsters and bins shall be brought into compliance when general exterior facility improvements are being made.

DUMPSTER SAFETY

• Maintain a forward movement for dumpster trucks through the site. Design for dumpster service trucks to approach the pad in a straightforward manner, align with the dumpster, reverse away from the pad and exit forward from the site.

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OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT CABINETS

• Equip all pad mounted transformers, utility and equipment boxes, etc. with a Best Lock Corporation padlock. Use lock number 21B720L-R with core number 8A59, 1½" short shank.

• The placement of outdoor utility cabinets shall be neat and orderly

• All equipment cabinets and enclosures shall be painted to match the Robins Exterior COLOR PLAN with Robins 48 whenever possible.

Factory-finished light-colored grays and greens are also acceptable.

Utility / equipment boxes near the NE corner of First Street are less noticeable when painted Robins 48.

SITE FURNISHINGS

Consistency is the most critical factor in the selection of various site elements such as benches, trash receptacles, lighting fixtures, pavilions and street furniture.

• All site furnishing within a single visible area, should create a unified and cohesive appearance.

• Recycled tan and black colored plastic is preferred for benches and picnic tables.

• Avoid using mis-matched site furniture and site elements.

PAVILIONS AND SHADE STRUCTURES

Preferred Design: Premanufactured metal structure Robins 48 or Robins 62 dark bronze finish Square or hexagonal in shape Focus on recycled products for other site elements

The use of wooden residential gazebos is discouraged.

Utility / equipment boxes outside Building 208. Boxes painted Robins 48 are preferred;

Factory-finished gray-green is acceptable.

Building 301 - Outdoor seating and recycling bin.

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Exterior lighting fixtures should be placed to provide maximum safety, appropriate…