Attch 7 - Appendix 1 - General Design Guidelines.pdf

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GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

CIVIL ENGINEER SERVICES

377TH CIVIL ENGINEER DIVISION

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO

95% SUBMITTAL

OCTOBER 2011

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PREFACE

The special character of defense installations dictates compatibility and a uniform, but not monotonous, appearance. The Air Force Material Command (AFMC) recognizes that diversity in architectural design can produce a unified appearance while avoiding repetitious, “canned-solutions” for facility design. Well-designed facilities contribute to the organization and provide working and living environments that respond positively to the users and taxpayers. Facilities should utilize cost-effective technology and design decisions that reduce maintenance and energy consumption. Buildings should address their specific programs and available budgets with an eye towards future reconfiguration, reuse, and life span. Excellence in design recognizes a holistic approach that considers every design facet from site planning to the smallest details.

New construction, additions, remodeling, and site improvements should contribute to the harmonious visual perception of a community. These standards strive to promote building forms that are perceived as harmonious with their sites, terrain, selected materials, colors, and finishes.

GOALS

The following goals have guided AFMC policy and shall direct all design at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB):

• Site Conditions - Provide site conditions and building forms appropriate to any new, future, or existing buildings.

• Low Maintenance - Use permanent, low maintenance exteriors that are compatible with the natural and man-made environment.

• Environmental - Design facilities to enhance the built environment and minimize consumption of natural resources.

• Layouts – Provide flexible, functional plans that completely satisfy user needs.

• Cost - Reduce Life Cycle Costs (LCC) by constructing and renovating facilities with a prime objective to produce the lowest total costs of ownership rather than the lowest first cost.

A&E costs often increase when developing a very low LCC facility. Careful design, equipment selection and sizing can reduce construction costs while producing a more efficient, reliable and flexible facility. KAFB wants a modern customized design using modern equipment rather than a carbon copy of an old design based on keeping the design costs down, lowest first cost and obsolete equipment.

• Cost - Reduce lifecycle costs.

• Labor - Reduce labor intensive maintenance procedures.

• Approval - Obtain user approval of design concepts in order to prevent costly changes during final design, contracting and construction.

• Accessibility - The site and interiors of all facilities shall be designed for accessibility in accordance with the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Guidelines for Accessibility. An exemption may be given for facilities specifically designed for military personnel occupancy and use.

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GENERAL

Current building design recognizes the prevailing, most current editions of the International Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Codes, and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Refer to UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements for current code guidance.

Facilities designed for use on bases and/or occupied by Air Force personnel fall under the criteria of the most recent editions of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Where there are conflicts between the UFC and prevailing codes, UFC criteria prevail.

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE (KAFB)

Specific architectural and landscape criteria are available in the current edition of the Architectural Compatibility Plan (ACP). This document addresses the separate zones of the base. KAFB is a unique entity comprised of several diverse functional zones, occupied by several different tenants and constructed over many decades. The ACP contains specific architectural requirements for each zone regarding materials, colors, and building forms.

SIGNAGE

Interior and exterior signs shall conform to UFC 3-120-01 Air Force Sign Standard.

Franchise Facilities

Retail buildings constructed by franchise vendors on KAFB shall be subject to review for conformance with the ACP in terms of building form, colors, and signage. Corporate trademarks, logos, signs and colors may be permitted to retain the franchise identity but shall be submitted for review by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE).

EXTERIOR SIGNS

CURRENT CONDITIONS

Signs at KAFB shall be in conformance with UFC Criteria.

Where special signs (free-standing, marquee signs) are used, they shall be appropriate in size, location and design.

GENERAL STANDARDS

SIGNS (GENERAL)

The number of signs should be held to the minimum required for identification and customer service. Lettering attached to buildings, structures, monuments or entryway glass shall be white, beige or bronze. For other types of exterior signs, white lettering on a brown background with brown posts is the standard, with the exception of signs relating to safety and governed by National Standards applicable to the USAF. Special signs mandated by National Standards must be of the required colors and design.

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BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

All buildings at KAFB shall have a building number affixed near the main entrance. The building number is sufficient to identify the majority of the facilities on base.

If a building name sign is necessary, it will require Base Civil Engineering approval. Building name signs shall be individual bronze dimensional letters, all capitals, mounted directly to the building fascia or exterior wall adjacent to the facility’s main entrance or a monument-type sign as directed by Base Civil Engineering.

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COORDINATION SHEET

Synopsis: This design guide has been prepared at the request of ...to be used in conjunction with the Architectural Compatibility Plan (ACP).

JACK M. LOGAN, R.A. Date Architect

JAMES R. DOYLE, P.E. Date Director Engineering

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RECORD OF ANNUAL REVIEW AND CHANGES

All changes should be posted as they are received and recorded below. A line in the margin adjacent to changed material highlights changed portions in the red-lined, marked-to-show-changes, version of this document. The red-lined, marked –to-show-changes version of this document is available upon request.

RECORD OF ANNUAL REVIEW

Reviewed By Date Remarks Change No.

Jack Logan 25 Feb 2009 Provided updated data. 01 Donna Dunn 25 Feb 2009 Provided ATFP Information 02 Donna Dunn Provided updated data 03 Jeffrey Peterson 26 Feb 2009 Provided updated data 04 Melanie Archibeque 23 Mar 2009 Provided updated data 05 Clifford Richardson 2 Apr 2009 Provided updated data 06 Paul Romero 21 Jan 2011 Provided updated data 07 Jeff Peterson 1 Feb 2011 Provided updated data 08

RECORD OF CHANGES

Change No. Date Posted Posted By Remarks

01, 02, 03, 04, 05 23 Mar – 3 Apr2009 T. Bandeka Compiled updates received by:

and 06. J Logan, D. Dunn, J. Peterson, M. Archibeque, and C. Richardson 07 25 Jan 2011 T. Bandeka Added updated information to 4 and 5.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COORDINATION

PREFACE .................................................................................................................................... i RECORD OF ANNUAL REVIEW AND CHANGES ......................................................................... v TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. vi

1.0 ARCHITECTURE

1.1 General

1.2 Wall Surface Treatment

1.3 Window and Window Frames

1.4 Entrances and Doors

1.5 Roofs

1.6 HVAC Equipment

1.7 General Levels of Improvement for Existing Buildings

2.0 INTERIOR DESIGN STANDARDS SYNOPSIS

2.1 Sustainable Requirements

2.2 Environmental Considerations

2.3 Materials

3.0 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:

4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER DESIGN STANDARDS

5.0 MECHANICAL STANDARDS

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Construction Drawings

5.3 Mechanical Access and Layout

5.4 Vault Type and/or SCIF Facilities

5.5 Mechanical Equipment Selection – General

5.6 Air Handling Units and Motors

5.7 Pumps

5.8 Air Filters

5.9 HVAC Design Conditions

5.10 Evaporative Cooling Design

5.11 Refrigeration Systems

5.12 Exhaust System Design

5.13 Local Exhaust Ventilation

5.14 Exhaust Fans

5.15 Ductwork Design

5.16 Equipment on Roof

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5.17 Controls

5.18 Vibration Isolation

5.19 Sound Control

5.20 Insulation

5.21 Water Treatment

5.22 Painting and Pipe Identification

5.23 Test and Balance

5.24 Plumbing Design Conditions

5.25 Potable Water Connections

5.26 Non Potable Water

5.27 Piping Materials and General Conditions

5.28 Plumbing Fixtures

5.29 Mechanical and Plumbing Calculations Required

7.0 ELECTRICAL

7.1 GENERAL

7.2 SERVICE ENTRANCE

7.3 TRANSFORMER

7.4 METERS

7.5 GROUNDING

7.6 LIGHTNING/SURGE PROTECTION

7.7 CONDUIT:

7.8 CONDUCTORS

7.9 LIGHTING

7.10 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM:

7.11 BREAKER PANELS:

7.12 EMERGENCY GENERATOR

7.13 HANGARS

7.14 TERMINATIONS/SPLICES

7.15 PAD-MOUNTED DEVICES

7.16 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION MANHOLES

7.17 ENERGY CONSERVATION IMITATIVE

7.0 ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (EMCS)

7.1 System Type

7.2 Communication

7.3 Graphics

7.4 Accessibility

7.5 Points to Monitor/Control

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7.0 CIVIL

7.1 General

7.2 Roads and Parking Lots

7.3 Sanitary Sewer System

7.4 Water Distribution System

7.5 Gas Distribution System

7.6 Storm Water System

7.7 Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP)

8.0 ACRONYMS

9.0 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – ATFP .................................................................................................... A1-1 ATTACHMENT 2 – GENERAL AIR FORCE DESIGN GUIDES ............................................... A2-1 ATTACHMENT 3 – ENGINEERING TECHNICAL LETTER (ETL) REFERENCES .................. A3-1 ATTACHMENT 4 – UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) REFERENCES ......................... A4-1 ATTACHMENT 5 - DDC POINTS LISTS ............................................................................... A5-1

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KIRTLAND AFB

APRIL 2009

1.0 ARCHITECTURE

A. Refer to KAFB ACP for details/specifics.

B. Department of defense policy dictates the use of the Architectural Barriers Act, Chapters 1 through 10, as the prevailing accessibility standard.

C. Department of Defense policy is to make all facilities complaint and accessible to the maximum extent possible.

D. The most current International Building Code and International Plumbing Code shall be used to determine the toilet fixture count that is necessary for facilities.

Exceptions based on gender of military occupants will be considered by Civil Engineering on a case by case basis.

E. Air Force criteria does not recognize IBC chapter 10 for egress requirements. NFPA Life Safety Code 101, Chapter 7 is used for egress requirements.

1.1 General

A. Colors: refer to the ACP color scheme for exterior building colors (i.e., 2 colors: one base color and one color for roof and trim.) All colors, interior and exterior, must be submitted for Government approval.

B. All utilities are to be placed underground where feasible.

C. Existing Utilities: All sites requiring digging or other subsurface work should be checked using ground penetrating radar (GPR) to verify depth and location of existing utilities and other underground structures and foundations. GPR identified anomalies not identifiable on as-built utility drawings should be exposed for verification as part of the site survey. Base utility drawings have been found to sometimes be incomplete and inaccurate.

D. Finishes: Use low maintenance materials. Do not install porous or pitted surfaces which encourage the growth of mold and mildew.

E. Ensure all metal and wood surfaces are primed prior to final painting (2 coats) for added resistance against corrosion and improved adhesion.

F. For new parking lots, berms or landscaping should be implemented to conceal the parking lot from the main road. The designers should apply the most practical, native and base-approved, low water consumption materials applicable and aesthetically pleasing to the area.

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G. Follow ABA, NFPA, UFC and IBC standards.

1. Some spaces will require security certification. The level of security and additional applicable DOD codes/guidelines are dictated by users Security Officer. Ensure written direction is received and all existing conditions as well as modifications made in construction are documented via photographs to be delivered to Security Officer.

H. Existing Buildings:

1. Representative examples of period architecture should be preserved and used.

2. Rehabilitate and maintain buildings in a manner consistent with the original character. Where possible, eliminate incompatible appendages, such as exterior stairs, awnings, and canopies that were not part of the original structures.

3. Limit the size of new additions to be in scale with original building.

4. When possible, locate additions to form spaces, develop views, screen poor views, etc. as described under guidelines for new construction.

5. Locate additions to minimize intrusions on character defining features such as massing, rhythm, setbacks, elevations, rooflines, primary entrances.

6. When appropriate, match original materials and construction techniques where structural and decorative elements of the building façade need repair or replacement.

7. Clean and repair exposed and visible surfaces. Paint only materials that were originally painted, such as fascias, cornices, trims, doors. Do not paint concrete, copper, brass, glass, brick, stone, factory finishes and stucco.

8. Remove where possible, all extraneous elements (such as utility lines, support brackets, pipes, and vents), that detract from the building facades. When this is not possible, paint an appropriate color to minimize visual impact.

9. Locate equipment (such as transformers, HVAC apparatus, telephone cabinets, dumpsters) in areas where they will have minimum detrimental effect on the appearance of existing structures. Provide screening where necessary, and as dictated by the ACP.

I. New Construction:

1. Exteriors of new buildings shall be as suggested by the ACP. Select materials, finishes, and details in their respective districts.

2. Design new buildings compatible in style, scale, proportion, orientation, and directional emphasis with existing structures in their respective districts.

3. Locate new structures to visually define space, to reinforce spatial enclosure, create vistas, frame views, and guide the eye to landmarks.

4. Avoid intrusions into open spaces, such as parade grounds, plazas, and walkways.

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5. Toilet accessories are to be provided and installed by the construction contractor and the mounting locations need to be reinforced to ensure each installation is secure.

6. Preferred toilet accessories include 8” roll towel dispensers in lieu of folded towels, multi-roll toilet paper dispensers, toilet seat cover dispensers, recessed, semi-recessed and free standing receptacles.

7. KAFB recommends the use of gym showers for physical fitness use. Where provided showers should be terrazzo.

1.2 Wall Surface Treatment

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Clean brick, stone, wood, and metal surfaces by appropriate method. Investigate alternatives and choose the least harmful cleaning method. Avoid sandblasting brick, stone or wood surfaces.

2. Repair walls, where necessary, by removing loose material and patching holes and cracks with new material to match adjoining surfaces.

3. Repair joints in masonry walls by pointing. Joints should be raked, tooled, struck, or otherwise treated to match original joint techniques.

4. Avoid cosmetic application of new synthetic materials resembling original materials; such materials will not weather and age the same as existing natural materials. When new synthetic materials must be used, avoid combining with existing material to achieve resemblance with original appearance.

5. Remove inactive systems, machines, duct, wiring, and devices abandoned by renovation. Do not leave inoperable systems, conditions, or devices.

1.3 Window and Window Frames

A. Existing Buildings: (Must meet current UFC and ATFP guidelines):

1. When appropriate restore or replace existing windows to match original design as closely as possible.

2. Avoid exterior bars, wire mesh, and other unsightly exterior applied security devices on windows.

3. Avoid filling or boarding up window openings. Where window opening must be closed, remove sills and frames and fill opening with material matching adjacent surfaces.

4. Weatherize windows to reduce or prevent outside air infiltration.

5. Add inoffensive shading, infrared reflecting films, attachments or blinds as appropriate to minimize cooling loads and winter heat loss.

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B. New Construction: (Must meet current UFC and ATFP guide lines)

1. When appropriate, place window openings in a rhythm that is in harmony and compatible with the fenestration in existing buildings.

2. Provide contemporary window style on facades of new buildings.

3. Maintain a regular ordered pattern of fenestration.

1.4 Entrances and Doors

A. Keep doors in style, material, and character compatible with existing structures.

B. Remove and avoid construction of canopies that are not compatible with the original entrance design.

C. Avoid filling door and window openings in the building facades with plywood, wood slats, or masonry. Where door openings must be closed, remove lintel and frames entirely and fill opening with material matching adjacent surfaces.

D. Avoid partial infill of door openings in existing structures to accommodate standard or stock doors.

E. Use 16 gauge minimum galvanized sheet metal or wide-stile storefronts for all exterior doors.

F. KAFB has implemented a standardized lock system (Schlage, removable core: 7-pin system.) Ensure that all new locks are compatible with this system. Locks and cores will be purchased and installed by the contractor. The contractor will install lockable “construction cores” to be used during construction. After the building has been accepted by the Government, the base lock smith will remove the construction cores and then install the Schlage, or compatible, cores which have been provided under the construction project contract. All construction cores will be turned over to Operations.

G. The Government shall receive (2) keys and (3) blank keys per lock.

H. On existing doors, install weather stripping and caulking to reduce or prevent outside air infiltration.

I. New Construction:

1. Provide entrances and doorways in scale and character compatible with character of surrounding buildings. Use store front type construction with side lights and transom glass when feasible.

2. Design all entrances, particularly main entrances of buildings to be easily perceived. Covered entries that provide wind protection are strongly encouraged.

1.5 Roofs

A. Roof penetrations shall be kept to a minimum. Minimize equipment (electrical, mechanical, communication, etc.) mounted on roofs due to roof leaks and ease of accessibility and maintainability.

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B. All new roof work shall carry a warranty. Specifications shall call for roof signage, refer to Attachment 5.

C. Existing Buildings:

1. Do not place mechanical equipment, such as cooling towers and heat pumps, on sloped roofs. Locate essential roof ventilators, pipe, vents, and stacks so as to minimize visual impact on buildings. Install such equipment as an integral part of structures.

2. Provide screening for equipment on flat roofs of existing structures. Select finish material and color to harmonize with the rest of the building.

3. Place antennas in inconspicuous locations.

4. In order to gain LEED & Energy Star ratings, considerations for existing flat Built-Up Roofs (ie., asphalt & gravel) should include white, elasto-meric coatings. The gravel must first be removed. Approved manufacturers of these types of systems include NEOGARD, GAF & CONKLIN.

D. New Construction:

1. Provide new roofs in pitch, material, color, and texture similar to existing roofs in appropriate districts as indicated in ACP.

2. Sloped roof forms are recommended. Minimum roof slope should be 3:12. Refer to guidelines in the ACP for specific requirements for each visual district.

3. Standing Seam Metal Roofs shall be fastened with concealed clips, with a 20 year warranty on steel and aluminum panels.

4. For installation of roofs, especially for new buildings, utilize a simple roof line.

5. Provide permanent access to roofs by interior stairs or access hatches with fixed ladders.

6. Do not place mechanical equipment on roofs of new structures. Provide appropriate screening for essential equipment.

7. Place roof ventilators, vent pipes, and antennae in locations as inconspicuous as possible.

8. Auxiliary structures on roofs, such as chimneys, elevator penthouses, water tanks should always be designed to be an integral part of the building and to harmonize with the rest of the structure.

1.6 HVAC Equipment

A. Existing Structures:

1. Avoid placement of window air conditioning units on buildings. Where air conditioning equipment is required, a central system shall be installed.

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2. Avoid placing HVAC equipment (heat pumps, cooling towers, etc.) outside of existing structures. Where such equipment must remain, it shall be screened from view, but not to restrict air flow. Screen walls must meet ACP requirements.

Hose bibs and receptacles are required in screened mechanical yards for future maintenance.

B. New Structures:

1. Avoid installation of HVAC or other utility equipment such as transformers, telephone cabinets, on the exterior of new structures. Install such equipment in a mechanical room. Where required on facades, they should be simple in design and finished to match adjacent material.

1.7 General Levels of Improvement for Existing Buildings

A. New Structures:

1. To allow for flexibility in implementation, three levels of improvement are proposed for existing buildings:

a. Level A: Painting and/or renovation of existing finishes.

b. Level B: Changing existing cladding material and/or revisions to existing doors and windows.

c. Level C: Alteration of building form/style or revision to existing doors and windows.

2. While the highest level of improvement may be the ultimate objective, a lower level of implementation is preferable rather than partial results. Implementation of the highest improvement level may cost more initially; however, the additional, initially expense may be justified if reduced maintenance and energy consumption can be obtained and the results meet the user’s mission.

3. Level A Improvements typically consists of maintaining existing cladding materials but using a more compatible color scheme in the future.

4. Level B Improvements would typically consist of the following improvements:

a. Changing the existing cladding material to ACP compatible material. Besides improved appearance, the new material could be more permanent providing extended period of maintenance cost benefit and can also accommodate energy saving measures. Windows and doors could be replaced to further enhance energy conservation and make it more compatible in overall appearance and materials. Also, exterior appurtenances such as HVAC equipment or antenna would be screened or removed. Careful consideration must be given to the screening of HVAC equipment so as not to create a short cycling of condenser air circulation.

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b. Level C Improvements are major alterations to the building form that result in compliance with the ACP. The following alterations are recommended:

i. Modify “flat” roofs to pitched roofs with large overhangs.

ii. Adding: covered entries.

iii. New windows and shading.

iv. Resurfacing with more durable and maintenance reducing materials.

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2.0 INTERIOR DESIGN STANDARDS SYNOPSIS

A. In offices and other work areas it is highly recommended that the painted wall surfaces be kept in neutral colors. Accent walls are acceptable Color palettes shall be selected by a design professional. The interior finishes selected and associated components installed, shall minimize or prevent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions.

2.1 Sustainable Requirements

A. All sealants, adhesives, carpets, paints, and coatings shall be specified as low emitting or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), per applicable U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Reference Guide. In addition, it is highly recommended that all projects are LEED certifiable; programming estimates shall automatically account for this.

2.2 Environmental Considerations

A. Environmental files are available for review at the Environmental Management Branch, 377 MSG/CEAN. Programming estimates shall account for testing and abatement of probable asbestos and lead-based paint containing materials.

1. ASBESTOS - RENOVATIONS AND DEMOLITIONS

The Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) (40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M) and 20.11.20.22 NMAC requires notification to the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department (AEHD) Air Quality Division (AQD) for building demolition whether asbestos is present in the building or not. For building renovation,

20.11.20.22 NMAC requires notification when threshold amounts of regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) are disturbed. For commercial buildings such as AAFES, Commissary, Base Exchange, McDonalds, Subway, and banks, 20.11.20.22 NMAC requires notification whether or not RACM is present. The Asbestos NESHAP also mandates work practice requirements when threshold amounts of regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) are stripped, removed, dislodged, cut, drilled or similarly disturbed.

i. Thresholds for work practice requirements:

ii. At least 260 linear feet (ft) of RACM on pipes OR

iii. At least 160 square feet (ft2) of RACM on other facility components OR

iv. At least 35 cubic feet (ft3) of RACM off facility components where the length or area could not be measured previously

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2. The required asbestos notification form is located on the AEHD web site at http://www.cabq.gov/airquality. The notification form must be received by the AEHD at least ten (10) business days prior to the renovation/demolition. For commercial buildings, if a renovation has less than the threshold amount of asbestos or no asbestos present, then select “Courtesy” in the MS Excel version of the form. Any changes to the original notification must be reflected in a revision to the notification.

Forward a copy of the completed notification form and any revisions to the Air Quality Program at the time it is submitted to the AEHD.

3. Please also forward a copy of the letter from the AEHD that confirms receipt of the notification. A fee is required for RACM above the thresholds and the calculation form is available at the website above.

2.3 Materials

A. Walls

1. All interior walls shall have acoustical insulation. Walls may be composed of gypsum wallboard, steel studs, or concrete masonry units (CMU) , plaster on CMU or other similar systems. These walls shall be finished with paint, tile, or other similar systems in lieu of vinyl wall coverings. Painted CMU walls are permitted at the following locations:

a. Maintenance Bays

b. Equipment Areas

c. Storage Rooms

d. Utility Rooms

e. Electrical and Mechanical Rooms

f. Egress Stairwells

2. Unpainted or burnished, split face, and similar CMU walls and similar wall systems are encouraged throughout the building.

3. Existing CMU walls with surface mounted conduit, etc., shall be hidden by new furring in renovation applications. Wood stud construction is not permitted.

B. Coatings

1. Avoid materials that will require regular application coatings such as wax, paint, or varnish.

C. General Finishes

1. Vinyl wall coverings and painted zolotone finishes are not acceptable in any renovation application on KAFB.

2. Ceramic floor tile shall have a speckled, flecked or mottled pattern where possible. Thorough body porcelain is preferred over glazed tiles. Use dark colored grout coordinated with tile to minimize a stained or soiled appearance.

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3. Tile banding accents or patterns are acceptable for walls and floors, provided the accent coordinates with the dominant tile color.

4. Floor finishes that do not require frequent waxing, such as rubber tile is preferred to vinyl composition tile.

5. Rubber base is preferred in lieu of vinyl base.

D. Miscellaneous Floor Finishes

1. Walk-off Mats

a. Walk-off mats shall be provided and installed at all main entries, at a minimum of 6’-0”. Recessed pan systems shall be used.

2. Carpet

a. Refer to current Air Force Engineering Technical Letter (ETL): Air Force Carpet Standard at time of design.

b. Natural finish/painted concrete floors are limited to:

i. Maintenance Bays

ii. Utility Rooms

iii. Mechanical and Electrical Rooms

c. Decorative, stained concrete floors are acceptable for:

i. Lobbies

ii. Corridors

iii. Large Mercantile Facilities

3. Fluid Applied Flooring System

a. A manufactures Representative from Coatings company shall inspect and sign approval of floor prep prior to install of fluid applied flooring system.

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E. Doors and Windows

1. Door Finishes

a. Depending on door quality, interior doors shall be painted natural, or stained.

If painted, door color shall coordinate with door frame. Painted metal frames should be consistent throughout the facility. The color shall be coordinated in tone with the wall and floor colors. If stained wood doors are used, the species and finish should be consistent throughout the entire facility.

b. All interior hardware shall be consistent throughout the entire facility. Bright brass is not acceptable. Miscellaneous door hardware associated with bronze anodized aluminum storefront entrances should match the door frame finish.

c. Armor, kick and mop plates shall be stainless steel, 0.050. U.S. 18 Gage.

d. Exposed rubber parts on holders, stops, and bumpers shall be grey.

e. All locks shall be USZ6D Finish, keyway “C” or “E” manufactured by Schlage. All locksets, exit devices, and padlocks shall accept the same interchangeable cores.

2. Windows

a. Window treatments shall be 1 inch horizontal metal blinds, or rolling, retractable solar control screens coordinated with the overall interior color scheme. Dark blinds generate significant heat gain when exposed to harsh desert sun conditions shall not be used.

F. Furnishing

1. Contemporary style furnishings shall be utilized whenever possible.

2. Although exceptions may arise, in general, commercial grade furnishings should be used in all facilities.

G. Systems/Pre-Wired

1. Workstations/Modular Furniture

a. Work surfaces, flipper doors, etc., shall complement fabric panels. Only one type of system furniture should be used per building to provide continuity and to allow flexibility in reconfiguration as occupants, needs and requirements changes. System furniture should be installed over carpet tiles. Removal of roll stock carpet requires dismantling and storing and reinstallation of systems furniture. Carpet tile will allow for self-help replacement. Carpet tile will also allow flat wiring for power and communications under the carpet.

2. Miscellaneous Accessories

a. Electrical switch plates, receptacles, communication plates and covers shall match adjacent/complement wall colored, unless otherwise dictated by special design features or applications.

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b. Placement of thermostats, fire extinguishers and visible devices shall be coordinated with the interior design, in compliance with applicable codes.

c. Lighting fixtures shall be aesthetically coordinated into the overall interior design scheme. Task lighting and similar designs are encouraged to reduce glare and impact on eyes as well as conserve energy.

STRUCTURAL Standards

REFERENCES

At a minimum, the following primary references (latest editions – unless noted otherwise) will be used for the design of the structural systems at Kirtland AFB.

ACI 318 Structural Concrete code

AISC 360 Structural Steel code

AISI Cold-Formed Steel design

ASCE 7 Design Loads for Buildings

AWS D1.1 Steel Welding code

IBC International Building Code

UFC 3-301-01 Structural Engineering UFC 3-310-01 United Facilities Criteria, Structural Load Data * UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements UFC 3-310-02A Structural Design Criteria for Buildings UFC 3-300-10N Structural Engineering ** UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design *** UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Anti-terrorism Standards

SDI Steel Decking design

SJI Steel Joists design

NDS National Design Specification for Wood

APA-PDS Plywood Design Specification

ACI 530 Structural Masonry code

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association

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* Specifics include: Ground Snow Load = 10 psf; Min. Frost Depth = 18” Wind Speed (3 sec. gust) = 100 mph, except that Wind Speed = 125 mph (for areas south of Tijeras Arroyo)

** If applicable to specific engineering projects, all other government & non-government publications as listed in ‘Appendix A: References’ are also included.

*** Spectral Response Accelerations (Mapped): S_s = 0.58 S_1 = 0.17

DESCRIPTION

Describe the proposed new building in terms of its structural systems & components. This includes its Framing System pertinent to gravity loads (columns, interior & exterior walls, roof), as well as its Foundation System.

DESIGN LOADS

Specify the proposed floor loads (DL & LL), roof loads (DL & LL), & wall loads.

Wind Loads: Basic Wind Speed (3-sec gust) = 100 mph (as per UFC 3-310-01) 125 mph is identified for areas south of the runway per UFC 3-310-01

Seismic Loads: S_s = 0.58 (Mapped Spectral Response Accelerations) S_1 = 0.17

DESIGN BASIS

Foundations: For example, “To be designed using 3.5 ksi strength concrete. Reinforcing steel to be 60 ksi. Uplift to be checked using 90 percent working dead load, including safety factor =

1.5. Anchor bolts to be designed to resist all computed shear & tension forces, and be ASTM A1554, Grade 36.”

Walls: For example, “Light-gauge steel stud walls to be designed in accordance with AISI, minimum 33 ksi yield strength.”

Decking & Diaphragms: For example, “Steel decking to be designed in accordance with SDI allowable load tables; plywood decking to be designed in accordance with NDS and/or APA.”

WIND & SEISMIC PROVISIONS

The vertical (ie., walls) lateral force-resisting system (LFRS). For example, “Strap bracing & plywood panel shearwalls.” The horizontal (ie., floors & roof) LFRS. For example, “Composite steel/concrete decks & plywood or OSB panels.”

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CALCULATIONS

All calculations are to be submitted at the designated design review periods. Submittal to include general structural design, roof framing, wall framing, foundations & lateral force-resisting system.

DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

To correlate with Calculations.

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3.0 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:

A. Refer to the “Kirtland Air Force Base Architectural Compatibility Plan” (ACP) for landscaping requirements at KAFB.

B. Refer to UFC 4-010-01, for general information regarding ATFP requirements as it pertains to landscape and site design. For the purposes of this document, page B-7 states:

1. B-1.2 Standard 2. Unobstructed Space Obstructions within 10 meters (33 feet) of inhabited buildings or portions thereof shall not allow for concealment from observation of explosive devices 150 mm (6 inches) or greater in height. This does not preclude the placement of site furnishings or plantings around buildings.

It only requires conditions such that any explosive devices placed in that space would be observable by building occupants.

2. For existing buildings where the standoff distances for parking and roadways have been established at less than 10 meters (33 feet) in accordance with paragraph B-1.1.2.2, the unobstructed space may be reduced to be equivalent to that distance.

C. Plant growth shall not conceal explosive devices today, tomorrow or three years from now. Plants should be selected that would allow quick visual detection of a device.

Everything around a facility becomes part of the blast when it occurs. Plant selection takes into account a variety of elements.

D. Landscape

1. See the list of plants suitable for Kirtland AFB compiled as part of the ACP.

2. White House memorandum #W50737 (dated 26 Apr 94) mandates the use of regionally native plants at federal installations.

3. Refer to Tree Owner’s Manual compiled by the US Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service for purchase, acceptance, and maintenance of trees on KAFB. www.treeownersmanual.info

4. Plants must be drought tolerant and capable of withstanding the full range of potential climate conditions located in the Albuquerque area.

5. Select plants that require little or no maintenance (trimming/shaping).

6. Consider the sun and shade conditions where each plant is to live—most plants have very specific sun/shade requirements.

7. Take into account the plant’s mature size.

E. An automatic irrigation system is required for any landscaping. Use controllers and spray heads compatible with and approved by the KAFB.

F. Drafting requirements:

1. Landscape plan views shall be scaled at between 1.0” = 10.0’ to 1.0” = 30.0’.

2. Irrigation plan views shall be scaled the same as the landscape plan.

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3. Icons of plants located on plan shall be shown at mature size and identified with labels or a symbol legend.

4. Clearly identify types of mulches, paving and other hardscape on plants

5. Plant legend shall include scientific and common plant name, mature size of plant, container, caliper, and height of plant at installation.

6. Irrigation plans shall show location of irrigation heads, laterals, main lines, valves, backflow preventers, tie-in to base water supply, size of all irrigation equipment, and legend.

7. Laterals and main line shall be sized on plans.

8. Call the Utilities Branch at 505-846-5065 for static water pressure and base water supply line.

Contract Work in areas of Existing Landscape and Irrigation

This section is for contract work requiring trenching, digging, driving over or work that disrupts exiting landscape or irrigation, to include installation of communication lines, fiber optics, water, gas or electrical lines or digging of any kind.

Process for Checking Irrigation System

1. Before the contractor begins work there shall be an inspection of any irrigation system that will be in the area of construction. The inspection shall include Base Grounds personnel.

2. Any problems found will be repaired by Base Grounds, and the system will be 100% operational prior to commencement of work.

3. After work is complete, but before any backfill is done, there shall be a systems check of the irrigation system to ensure lines, heads and controllers are operational. All will be 100% operational prior to backfilling

4. Another systems check will be performed after backfilling to confirm that all repairs held through the compaction process.

Grass Repair

For projects conducted during the winter months the grass will be repaired between 15 April and 30 May. Any substitutions for the below specified products must be approved before use. Any damage to the grass area by the contractor during performance of work, to include spoil piles that have been left on good grass, ruts made by equipment and damage due to the digging or trenching process must be repaired.

Repair with Sod:

1. Sod shall be the park blend mix from Gardener Turf Grass that is 40% Fescue, 40% Rye and 20% Blue

2. Lightly loosen the top 2 inches of soil to ensure the roots establish, remove rocks, stumps and provide a smooth and level surface. Spread starter fertilizer of 16-22-8 at a rate of 1.5 pounds per 1000 square feet.

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3. Lay sod in a straight line, with no gaps or overlaps,and with staggered joints. Place sand on seams, and roll to smooth and eliminate air pockets.

4. Immediately after laying the sod, contact a Base Grounds representative to apply water as needed.

Repair with Seed:

1. Follow procedure in item 2 above

2. Seed shall be Albuquerque Park Blend with 20%tall Fescue Grande 2, 20% Tall Fescue Guardian 21, 20% Tall Fescue SR8650, 20% Kentucky Bluegrass Wildhorse and 20% Perennial Ryegrass Manhattan 5.

3. Apply seed at a rate of 12 lbs per 1000 square feet.

Repair Xeriscapes or Shrub and flower Beds

1. Replace damaged plant materials,

2. Replace rock mulch and filter fabric

3. Loosen soil compressed by vehicular traffic due to construction activities.

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4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER DESIGN STANDARDS

A. Introduction

1. The primary objective of these standards is to achieve consistency in the fire protection design. These guidelines are general and are supplemented by the applicable codes, standards, and guides referenced in this manual

2. The primary code of reference for all new and renovated construction is the UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. Additional standards listed in Appendix Section of this report are to be referenced if appropriate for a specific project. This will have to be determined by designer on a project by project basis.

3. A design narrative with specific project criteria is to be developed so that project design requirements can be available in a written format to all reviewing parties.

Commercial specifications along with general design drawings indicating scope of work are required to be incorporated in all final construction bid packages.

Final fire sprinkler design shop drawings and as-builts will be produced during the construction phase.

B. Existing Buildings

1. Existing facilities must meet the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for existing occupancies. Facilities that do not meet the requirements of NPFA 101 for existing facilities must be brought up to, at least the minimum requirements for existing facilities. If the facility cannot be brought up to the minimum requirements for existing facilities without initiating a renovation, modernization, or rehabilitation project, that project must meet the requirements for new construction as outlined in UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

C. New Buildings

1. Complete automatic sprinkler protection must be provided in all new or renovated DOD facilities.

Exception: Non-mission essential buildings of Type I or II construction less than 15,000 ft2 gross floor area or Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction less than 5,000 ft2 do not require automatic sprinkler protection unless specified by Chapter 6 of the UFC 3-600-01.

2. Non mission essential buildings are not common at KAFB. Civil Engineering assumes all new facilities at KAFB are mission essential unless otherwise informed by the 377 ABW/CC.

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D. Building Additions

1. Building Additions must meet the criteria for New Buildings. If the addition is 50 percent or more of the existing building’s gross floor area, the existing building must comply with the criteria for New Buildings, to the maximum extent practical. If the addition construction costs equal to or exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the existing building, then the entire building must be brought into compliance with criteria for New Buildings. If the addition construction costs are less than 50 percent of the replacement cost of the existing building, then the entire building must be brought into compliance to the maximum extent practical.

E. Existing Building Renovations

1. Building Renovations must meet the criteria for Existing Buildings if not sprinkled. If the renovation construction costs equal to or exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the existing building, then the entire building must be brought into compliance with criteria for New Buildings. If the addition construction costs are less than 50 percent of the replacement cost of the existing building, then the entire building must be brought into compliance to the maximum extent practical.

2. Building Renovations must meet the criteria for New Buildings if existing building is already protected.

F. Fire Sprinkler Design Guides

1. Sprinkler classification, design density and system type will be determined from

UFC 3-600-01.

2. Products, installation guidelines, and testing procedures will be determined primarily from a combination of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and Engineering Technical Letters (ETL). Depending on the facility, additional NFPA or ETL guidelines may apply. However, the designer is always required to start the code analysis with UFC 3-600-01 and follow up on that with NFPA codes and ETL’s. In the event of conflict between codes, the specific ETL for that facility will govern.

3. The sprinkler system will be designed and installed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. The licensed sprinkler contractor will be required to submit detail shop drawings and calculations of system design to government. Drawings and calculations are required to be stamped by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer.

The sprinkler designer of the fire protection systems are required to meet the following certifications:

a. A Registered, Professional Fire Protection Engineer in the State of New Mexico.

b. Minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for wet pipe or dry pipe, Ordinary Hazard, Group II Sprinkler Systems regardless of size.

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c. Minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level IV for all other types of systems, including special hazards.

4. For new facilities, the sprinkler piping system will be a separate entrance with a post indicator shut-off valve located outside. The riser assembly into the facility will contain an alarm check valve, reduced pressure backflow preventer (RPBP) and fire department connection. The alarm check valve and RPBP are required to be located in a fire riser room or mechanical room with appropriate working clearances. A by-pass around the check valve to the fire department connection is required for full forward flow testing. The fire department connection is required to be located in an area accessible for Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Fire Department. The relief drain from the RPBP will be 8” minimum and exit to the outdoors. If the relief discharge from the RPBP becomes a hazard due to the RPBP being located indoors then the RPBP will be required to be located outdoors in a heated enclosure.

5. The fire protection bid drawings are required to indicate the following:

a. Areas to be protected.

b. Occupancy classification

c. Sprinkler type

d. Design density

e. Location of RPBP and Fire Alarm Check Valve Assembly; including drainage and control valves.

f. Water supply main size and location

g. Water supply data (water supply data is required to be verified by licensed installer)

h. Fire hydrant locations

i. Post indicator valve(s)

j. Fire department connection location and inspector’s test connection(s)

k. Standpipes if required

l. Location of all valves with associated tamper switches. Tamper switches are required to be coordinated with the electrical engineer’s plans.

6. Heating for sprinkler protected areas are preferred in lieu of anti-freeze systems.

In unheated areas such as vehicular air locks, air locks, canopied areas a dry pipe valve or sprinkler head system is required.

7. Seismic protection for automatic sprinkler systems is required for all new facility systems. The installation guidelines for seismic protection can be determined from NFPA 13.

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8. Sprinkler protection is required to be considered when future expansion of the facility is to be included in design criteria. The piping size for planned expansions and additions will be established with the design of sprinkler systems for the current project.

9. Automatic fire sprinkler systems that are provided with cross connection to the site potable water supply will require installation of a RPBP. Backflow prevention assemblies will be either FM approved or UL listed and be approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of Southern California (USC-FCCHR). Backflow prevention assemblies used or installed under this contract shall be tested by a "Certified Backflow Control Assembly Tester" who possesses a current (within three (3) years from date of issuance) certificate that confirms successful completion of an approved (USC-FCCCHR or Colorado Environmental Training Center, Golden, Colorado) training course.

10. Requirements for fire protection water are based on the assumption that there will be only one fire at a time. The quantity of water required is equal to the product of the fire protection water demand and the required duration. This quantity represents fire protection requirements only, and must be available at all times.

Water supply for domestic, industrial, and other demands must be added to these requirements to determine the total amount of water that is necessary at a facility.

11. Pumps for fire protection must have adequate capacity with reliable power and water supply. This equipment must conform to requirements of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. Fire pumps, drivers, and other equipment including automatic accessories must be listed by UL, approved by FM, or listed or classified by an NRTL. Reference 3-600-01 for additional requirements.

12. The distribution system must be sized to accommodate fire flows plus domestic and industrial or…