FVTC Construction Specification Standards.PDF

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

REVISION 14 Last Updated: 12/2/20

DIVISION 0 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Requests for Substitutions 1. No substitutions or deviations are allowed for anything specified in the FVTC Construction Specification Standards (FVTC Specs).

2. Allowable substitutions

a. On a Project in which substitutions are allowed for items not specified in the FVTC Specs, Request for Substitutions shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions included in that Project’s construction documents.

b. When no instructions for submitting Requests for Substitutions are included with a Project’s construction documents, contact purchasing@fvtc.edu for instructions.

c. In any event, Requests for Substitutions MUST be submitted PRIOR TO the Project’s Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. No Requests for Substitution will be considered after the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.

3. The above requirements apply to the Invitation for Bid, Request for Quote and Request for Proposal processes.

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Operations & Maintenance Manuals Operations & Maintenance Manuals: One (1) hard copy and (1) PDF file version of the O&M Manual shall be submitted. The PDF file shall be bookmarked to each section and piece of equipment in

it. The PDF shall be (1) file containing the information for all of the work, except data cable test results. Data cable test results must be submitted in a PDF file only (no hard copy), separate from the O&M manual file.

b. As-Built Drawings One (1) hard copy and (1) PDF file version of the as-built drawings shall be submitted. Note: Multiple sheets of the same number shall not be submitted in the as-built drawing set. If more than one contractor has as-built comments on a particular sheet, comments from all of them shall be consolidated onto 1 copy of that sheet.

c. Drawings in Revit (FVTC to provide more detail)

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

a. Existing Conditions The Contractor is responsible for verifying all existing conditions, including dimensions, related to a project.

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

a.

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

a. Face brick manufacturer, color, texture Match Existing, unless application suggests otherwise. Coordinate with Director of Facilities.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

DIVISION 5 – METALS

a.

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

a.

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

a. Acoustical Insulation All interior walls shall contain acoustical insulation

No batt insulation shall be used above suspended ceilings for acoustical insulation. Acoustical insulation above suspended ceilings, if needed, shall be encapsulated.

b. Roof Drains All roof drains shall be routed through the interior of any building.

Gutters and exterior downspouts are not allowed unless approved by Director of Facilities.

c. Roofing type Roofs shall be built-up and ballasted. Consult with Director of Facilities to consider alternates.

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS (DOORS – WINDOWS)

Hardware

a. Automatic Door Openers Acceptable manufacturers for exterior door openers: Record USA M/N 8100;

Acceptable manufacturers for interior door openers: Record USA M/N 6100;

Activation switches shall be wireless and mounted in accordance with the ADA.

Any “push and open” function shall be disabled at the time of installation.

b. Hardware lockset manufacturer and type (i.e., cylindrical, mortise).

Best 9K Series #15, 15D Trim Assa Abloy 10 Line Series “L” Schlage ND-Series RHO (L-Series 06)

c. Hardware finish 626 Finish

d. Hinges Interior Doors:

Butt size requirements:

1. Interior doors up to 37” wide: 4-1/2” x 4-1/2”

2. Interior doors greater than or equal to 37” wide 5” x 4-1/2”.

Door butt legend:

1. Interior doors up to 37” wide: BB1279

2. Interior doors greater than or equal to 37” wide: BB1168

Acceptable manufacturers: Hager, McKinney, Stanley.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

e. Door Stops and Bumpers (interior doors) For doors swinging 90 or 180 degrees against clear wall, provide wall stop aligned with lockset handle.

Bumper Style - Concave Projection - ~1”

Acceptable manufacturers:

Hager Assa Abloy

For doors swinging into a open office or corridor, or in locations where it is impractical to provide a wall stop, provide an overhead door stop.

f. Cabinet Hardware: Hinges: European style, concealed, independent three way adjustable, self closing, overlay application, 170 degree hinge.

Provide Grass System 3903 or equal from Julius Blum.

Drawer and Door Pulls: “U” shaped wire pull, steel with satin finish, 4 inch centers. Stainless steel, 5/16” diameter; BHMA630.

Drawer Guides/Sides: Epoxy coated steel drawer fabricating system; consisting of prefabricated integral metal sides and roller guides, complete with hardware and fasteners, for use with wood back, bottom and front; ANSI/BHMA 156.9, Grade 1 drawer slides;

cream color; self-closing action; two dimensional independent adjustment, dimensions indicated, full extension and rated for the following loads:

1. Box Drawer & Pencil Drawer Slides: 100 pounds.

2. File Drawer & Trash Bin Slides: 200 pounds.

Products:

a. Blum; TANDEM series: www.blum.com.

b. Unigrass Zargen: www.grassusa.com.

Locks: Provide key type lock at doors and drawers ( and elbow catch at doors) where shown on drawings.

Products:

a. Best - rim mounted/ Inverted mount 5L7RD5 with standard A-450 strike.

Contractor to furnish and install cores. See section e for specifics.

b. Deadbolt No deadbolts shall be used at any locations, except as required for certain restrooms or a particular project need.

c. Padlocks Marshall Best Security- Z5 Series- Stainless Steel

Stanley Security Soulutions- 21B Series- Stainless Steel

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

d. Hardware for specific doors These are minimum requirements. Specific projects may call for additional or different hardware on some doors.

*** NOTE: All locksets shall be compatible with BEST 7-pin cores, regardless of manufacturer. ***

*** NOTE: All electric strikes must be capable of being energized (“open”) for a minimum 18 hours w/o overheating.

1. Classrooms & Offices

1.1. Lockset shall be Office/Entrance function (ANSI No.

F109).

1.2. No closer, no hold open.

1.3. Exception: Any classroom or office door with electric

strike/access card reader shall have a Storeroom function lockset (ANSI No. F86). It shall also have a closer with an integral hold open.

2. Custodial, Mechanical & Electrical Rooms

2.1. Lockset shall be Storeroom function (ANSI No. F86).

2.2. Closer w/integral hold open.

2.3. Stainless steel kickplate on the push side of the door.

3. Data Closets

3.1. Electric strike/access card reader

3.2. Lockset shall be Storeroom function (ANSI No. F86).

3.3. Closer w/integral hold open

4. Exterior doors – emergency exit only.

4.1. Push bar with integral, battery powered alarm function.

Alarm will not be connected to building access control system.

4.2. Push bar shall be labeled “Emergency Exit Only – Alarm

Will Sound”, or similar.

4.3. Push bar shall not have the ability to be dogged.

4.4. Exterior of door shall not have a pull.

5. Exterior doors – entry/exit

5.1. Electric strike/access card reader. For multi-leaf door sets only 1 leaf shall be disengaged with the access card reader.

5.2. Push bar, with the ability to be dogged. Core to open door from the exterior.

5.3. Pull on exterior.

5.4. Frequent entry/exit doors shall have an ADA compliant

door operator. For multi-leaf door sets, only 1 leaf shall be operated, unless otherwise required by an applicable Code.

5.5. Hinges shall be continuous, full height.

5.6. Not used.

5.7. If push bars are not required for a given application, the lockset shall be Storeroom function (ANSI No. F86).

6. Vestibule – interior doors

6.1. Frequent entry/exit doors shall have an compliant ADA

door operator. For multi-leaf door sets, only 1 leaf shall be operated, unless otherwise required by Code.

6.2. Hinges shall be continuous, full height.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

7. Restrooms – see Restrooms section below.

e. Keying & Coring Contractor to furnish and install door cores and keys for each new door. New cores and keys shall also be furnished for existing doors where identified.

Lock Cylinders: Provide cams and/or tailpieces as required for locking devices required.

Keying: Grand master keyed.

1. Prior to ordering cylinders, supplier to confirm keying requirements with owner.

2. Include finished keyed cores

3. Supply keys in the following quantities:

a. 3 blank keys for each lock.

Doors

a. Lites Unless specified otherwise, all doors to occupied spaces, except restrooms, shall have lites. Lites shall be 9” W x 36” H, located 34” from bottom of door to bottom of lite, and centered on width of door.

Glass shall be ¼” thick, tempered.

Lite trim shall be wood, flush with surface of door. If metal lite frame is required for fire door, frame shall be painted to match door.

b. Door Frame Room Numbering (inside of room)

After a door frame is painted the number of the room shall be applied to the inside of the door frame, at the top of the frame, in line with the edge of the handle side of the door.

The Helvetica font, 1-1/2” tall, shall be used. Letters shall be capitalized. Color shall be white, unless directed otherwise by

FVTC.

The numbers shall be printed on Oracle Series 651 Intermediate Calendared Film, gloss finish, or similar product approved by Director of Facilities. Numbers printed on one-piece labels are not allowed.

Contractor shall furnish and install numbers on all remodeling and new work projects.

Only the room number shall be applied to the frame, not the door number. For example, if Room 323 has 2 doors, the door schedule will list door 323-1 and 323-2. The label applied to both door frames shall be “323”.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

Restrooms

a. Door Swing All restroom doors shall swing outward, unless prohibited by Local, State or Federal Code or Regulations.

Restroom doors shall have a 10” high kickplate on the push side of the door. This does not apply to single person restrooms.

b. Locksets No restroom doors shall have locks, except single toilet restrooms and mother’s rooms.

In the case of single toilet RRs/mother’s rooms, the lockset shall be a Best- Privacy Lock M/N- 45H LT x 15H x VIN.

c. Door Operators All ADA accessible RR doors, except those in single toilet RRs and mother’s rooms, shall have ADA compliant door operators.

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Finish Carpentry

a. Wood species of wood trim, moldings, etc. This will be specified for each applicable project.

b. Wood door species Medium Density Overlay (MDO) (no substitutes unless approved by Director of Facilities during project design phase)

Floors

a. Floor Tile Dal-Tile

b. Wall Tile Dal-Tile

c. Laminates Wilson ART

d. VCT Armstrong “Standard Excelon”, Pewter 51908

e. Base – material, height VPI – Vinyl Plastics Inc. - #54 Burnt Umber. No substitutions without advanced approval from FVTC.

f. Carpet This will be specified for each applicable project.

g. Walk off matting This will be specified for each applicable project.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

h. Epoxy Floor Coating For general industrial lab applications, the epoxy floor coating system shall be a 2 part system:

Primer: Sherwin Williams 3579, clear, applied to a minimum DFT of 10 mils.

Finish Coat (textured): Sherwin Williams GP3745, silver gray, applied to a minimum DFT of 15 mils.

Texture: Texture will vary based on specific application.

Provide grit level samples to FVTC for approval prior to the start of the work.

Unless noted otherwise:

o All materials shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

o Remove existing floor coatings and prepare surface as required for new coating, in accordance with manufacturer requirements. At a minimum, shot blast or grind the existing concrete substrate to remove any coatings; hand-grind at walls/edges. Fixtures permanently affixed to the floor shall be protected from damage during the preparation process. The material shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

o Fill all cracks, spalls and other damage, low spots, depressions, scaled concrete, cracks and non-moving joints with grouts or filler as recommended by the coating manufacturer. Expansion joints shall be re-cut into finished floor as required and filled with urethane sealant.

When using the Sherwin Williams products listed above, these items shall be filled and leveled with Sherwin Williams/General Polymers 3580 Crack and Joint Filler prior to the application of the floor coating.

o Mask adjacent surfaces or areas that require protection or do not receive flooring.

o The same floor coating system shall be applied to cleanout covers, catch basin frames & covers, manhole frames & lids, trench drain frames & lids, etc.

Walls

a. Texture Medium Orange Peel

b. Corner Protectors Clear – 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 48”

c. Wall Protection Inpro Palladium Rubrail- 8’x 8”x 0.040 thickness

Color- Consult with FVTC Director of Facilities.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

d. Paint Walls, for normal color tones – Sherwin Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC Interior Semi-Gloss, B31W2651 Series.

Standard wall color: Sculpture Gray Mix formula:

Walls, for deep color tones – Sherwin Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Semi-Gloss, B31-2600 Series.

Color: As specified per project.

Doors, door frames, & metal railing – Sherwin Williams High Performance Acrylic Semi-Gloss, B66-T654 Series

- Standard color for doors: Sculpture Gray (see mix formula above)

- Standard color for door frames & metal railing: Buck Brown.

Mix Formula (low sheen/satin):

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

e. Dry Erase Marker Board Paint

1. Primer: SW: Multi-Purpose Latex Primer Eggshell White.

2. Second Coat: SW ProMar 200 Zero VOC Interior- Eggshell

White .

3. Finish Coat: Dry Erase Coating.

a. SW: Dry Erase Coating (KB65C2000)

4. Level 5 drywall finish required on new and existing walls.

f. Wall height Unless specified otherwise:

New partition walls shall extend to the floor or roof deck above, with sound barrier insulation and drywall on both sides. Seams above ceilings shall be taped but other finishing above ceiling is not required.

Existing partition walls, if part of project limits or perimeter, shall be extended to floor or roof deck above. Extension shall be insulated with sound barrier insulation and drywall on both sides. Seams shall be taped, but other finishing is not required.

Ceiling

a. Ceiling tile, size, manufacturer & pattern Armstrong 1732 Fine Fissure 2 x 2 Tegular w / Humaguard

Lavatory ceiling shall be lay-in style – gypsum board vinyl faced.

Color shall be white.

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Restrooms

a. Toilet accessories – style and type Backside

b. Toilet partition type and style Solid molded high density polyethylene (HDPE)

Acceptable manufacturers: Scranton Products, Accurate Partitions

c. Restroom Dispensers The following items shall be furnished by FVTC, installed by Contractor:

Towel – NPS React Hard Roll Towel Dispenser Black

Soap – Buckeye Symmetry Prestige 200ml Dispencer

Toilet Tissue – NPS React Jumbo Bath Tissue Dispenser- Black

Sanitary Disposal - Stainless

d. Electric Hand Dryers Each restroom shall be furnished with (2) electric hand dryers. (1) shall be mounted in compliance with ADA.

The electric hand dryers shall be World Dryer Corporation Model J4-974A2, 208 – 240V AC, aluminum, white cover finish.

Alternates may be used only if approved by FVTC Director of Facilities.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

Electric hand dryers shall be included in a project only if approved by the Director of Facilities.

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

a.

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Cabinetry a.

Window Treatments

a. Blinds This will be specified for each applicable project.

Clock Systems

a. Type Primex Wireless (no substitutions). All clocks shall be furnished and installed by FVTC.

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONTRUCTION

a.

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

Fire Panels

a. Fire Panels New construction – Discuss options with FVTC Facilities Staff/

(Addressable System) - Fire strobe and siren disabling switch capable of sending trouble to panel

Dial through our Security Panel-

Providing full mapping and electronic file

Renovation – Match existing System

b. Fire Extinguishers ABC

RUSOH ELIMINATOR ABC

Semi-Recessed Fire Extingusher Cabinet-

Model: Larsen C3216, Aluminum 2 ½” rolled edge, Clear Anodized- No Letters

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

a. Water Closet/Urinal Flushing Valves Valves to be Sloan Royal LC manual flushing (no substitutions) with Sloan EBV-200-A Smooth Flushometer Retrofit Kit, or approved equal, installed on valve.

Toilet flush valves shall be mounted no higher than 15” above the toilet bowl, unless otherwise required by Code.

b. Toilet WC-1 – Wall hung back outlet white vitreous china siphon jet water closet with elongated bowl, 1-1/2” top spud, 2-5/8” passageway and

1.6 1.28 gallon flush.

Fixture: Kohler Kingston K-4330-ET

Seat: Bemis 1655-SS/C white solid plastic open front

Carrier: Josam commercial grade adjusted for 15: bowl height

c. Toilet WC-2 – Same as WC-1, barrier-free adjusted for 16-1/2” bowl height.

See Division 22 Section a. for valve information.

d. Toilet (ADA) WC-3 – Wall hung back outlet white vitreous china siphon jet, ADA retrofit water closet with elongated bow, 1-1/2” top spud, 2-1/8” passageway and 1.6 1.28 gallon flush.

Fixture: American Standard Afwall ADA retrofit toilet.

Seat: Bemis 1655-SS/C white solid plastic open front

Carrier: Josam commercial grade adjusted for ADA bowl height.

e. Mop Basin MB-1 – Floor mounted molded polyester resin and stone mop basin, 24”x24”x10” h, with 3” drain, stainless steel strainer and vinyl bumper guards.

Fixture: Mustee 63M

Faucet: Chicago Faucet 782-IS with Watts 8BC vacuum breaker

Hose: Mustee 65.700

Stops: (Integral with faucet)

Bumper Guards: Mustee 63.401

f. Shower Stall SH-1 – Shower stall by Contractor. Pressure balanced shower valve with ceramic valves, check stops, adjustable temperature limit stop and volume control, lever handle operated. With lever operated diverter valve, stationary shower head and hand-held adjustable head with 44” slide bar, 72” hose, in-line vacuum breaker and supply elbow.

ADA compliable.

Fixture: Symmons C-96-300-B30-V-X Temptrol shower system with 4-228 1.5 head and hand spray

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

g. Restroom Sink Consult with FVTC Director of Facilities for direction for a particular project.

h. Urinal UR-1 – Wall mount white vitreous china washout urinal with ¾” top inlet spud, 2” outlet, removable beehive strainer and 1 0.125-gallon flush.

Fixture: Kohler Bardon K-4991-ET

Flush Valve: Sloan Royal 186, manual flushing (no substitutions), with Technical Concepts Clamp On Auto Flush, P/N 401805A, or approve equal, installed on valve.

Carrier: Josam commercial grade carrier

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

a. Boilers Thermal Solution / Evolution Series / Full modulation (No substitutions)

Burner control display shall be included with every boiler

Boiler plant shall be controlled by BAS

b. Roof Top Units and Package Chillers Trane, AAON, McQuay or approved equal.

Hail guards: Any unit with coils positioned such that they are exposed to potential hail damage shall have hail guards installed.

Cottonwood screens: Unit location is to be evaluated during design phase. Cottonwood screens are to be included in the scope of work if the location is exposed to airborne cottonwood fruit capsules with numerous “hairy” seeds.

c. Water Specialties Appleton Main Campus hot water heating system is water only. New water introduced into the system shall be certified de-ionized water.

Submit certificate to Mechanical Maintenance staff.

Chilled water: Chilled water shall be maintained at a total system solution of 40% propylene glycol in certified de-ionized water. When adding to existing systems sufficient propylene glycol and de-ionized water shall be added to maintain the total system solution of 40%.

Mix test results and deionized water certificate shall be submitted to Mechanical Maintenance staff.

d. Contactors/Starters Square D – NEMA rated series dependent upon application (no substitutions)

e. Ductwork See Appendix B.

f. Diffusers, Grilles & Registers Acceptable manufacturers: Agitair, Anemostat, Carnes, Krueger, Metalaire, Nailor, Price, Reliable, Titus or Tuttle and Bailey.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

Furnish ceiling exhaust and transfer grilles constructed of aluminum with 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 fixed aluminum grid (Egg Crate). Grilles for T-bar lay-in installation shall have no flange border. Surface mounted type to have flange type frame with countersunk holes for surface mounting.

Furnish plaque type ceiling diffusers with a removable 22-gauge steel face panel with the exposed surface of the face panel smooth, flat and free of visible fasteners

Furnish sidewall exhaust, return and transfer grilles with steel grille core, flanged frame with sponge rubber gasket, fixed horizontal face fins with a ¾” maximum fin spacing set in an angular position.

Furnish sidewall supply grilles with adjustable double deflection steel grille core, flanged frame with sponge rubber gasket, horizontal face fins with 3/4" maximum fin spacing and vertical rear fins.

g. VFD’s ABB w/Native BacNet Communication Board (no substitutions)

All AHU motors VFD’s shall include a bypass section

h. Motor’s All motors shall be inverter duty, premium efficient

No multi-speed motors

All applications requiring multiple fixed speeds shall be controlled using VFD’s with drive presets.

i. Building Automation Alerton BACtalk (no substitutions)

No stand-alone systems

Native BACnet communication cards in all new equipment (drives, chillers, boilers, etc.)

Low voltage wiring: Refer to Division 27 – Communications, Section a., for details regarding the routing and support of low voltage wiring.

All devices, control panels, and software shall be furnished and installed by FVTC’s Alerton Controls vendor. Contact: Jeff Modahl at Modahl & Associates; phone: 608-843-2954. On remodel or new construction projects, the project Contractor or Subcontractor is responsible for hiring Modahl & Associates to perform the design, furnish and installation of system/system components related to the construction project. The Contractor or Subcontractor must include the cost of this work in their bid or quote.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

j. Miscellaneous All air-handlers to include a heating coil

All individual rooms shall have VAV boxes with thermostat control.

In remodeled spaces where multiple VAV boxes will service a combined space, the VAV boxes and thermostats shall be modified to a master-slave operation.

All VAV boxes to include an operational minimum 2-row reheat coil – no cooling only boxes nor boxes with 1 reheat coil. Balancing valves for VAV boxes shall be Flow-Design or equal.

All VAV boxes shall be interlocked with the room or area occupancy sensor furnished with the lighting system. Air flow is to be reduced to the minimum required by Code when the room or area is unoccupied.

VAV boxes shall be Carnes, Trane, ETI, Carrier, Price or approved equal.

Perimeter walls shall have in-floor radiant heat. Other options will be permitted with prior approval by FVTC Director of Facilities.

No water pumps shall be installed in ceiling spaces, nor shall they be mounted more than 48” above AFF.

All pumps shall be located in designated mechanical rooms and shall have leak protection or containment.

Isolation valves shall be installed in all piping systems.

Isolation valves shall be installed at all pumps and control valves.

No face and bypass dampers shall be used in AHU’s. All coils shall have control valves.

Exhaust fans shall be Acme Centri Master, Greenheck, Loren Cook, Twin City Fan (no substitutions).

Circulating pumps shall be Bell & Gossett or Taco (no substitutions).

Return air duct protection during construction work:

During construction work, all return grilles, return duct risers, and/or openings in return ducts shall be temporarily covered with temporary MERV-8 filter material.

Temporary filters shall be changed as needed.

Temporary filters shall remain in place until all gypsum wall board is installed, finished, and paint primer has been installed.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

k. Placement of equipment on roofs. All equipment shall be placed a minimum clear distance of 15’ from the roof edge. This includes fans, HVAC units, condensers, etc. It does not include simple, non-powered vent pipes.

For adjacent roofs with elevation differences greater than 3’, the minimum clear distance from the higher roof edge shall be 15’.

The clear distance shall accommodate any required maintenance access clearance. For example, if an air handler requires 3’ of space to open a door to change filters, then the clear distance to the roof edge from that side of the air handler shall be 18’.

Any variance from this requirement must be approved in advance by the Director of Facilities.

l. Testing of existing ductwork When the entire ceiling grid and tile is removed in an area, the HVAC contractor shall test existing ductwork for leaks. Contractor shall seal all leaks. Payment for this work will be done on a T&M basis, typically from an allowance (FVTC will specify allowance amount to be included in the bid). Contractor is responsible for submitting time logs and material receipts, along with which sections have been tested/sealed, with invoice for payment.

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATION AUTOMATION

a.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Lighting

a. Light Level Standards The light levels listed are the values 30” above the floor.

Break Rooms, Work Rooms: 30 foot-candles

Classrooms, Computer Labs, Offices/Office Spaces, Conference Rooms: Maximum design of 45-foot candles at any location, with an average of about 40-foot candles across the space. LED fixtures shall have dimmable switching.

Corridors, Stairways: Maximum design light level is 20 foot-candles.

Laboratory, industrial shop/lab or other specialty spaces: Light levels will be determined per application, in consultation with FVTC.

Mechanical Rooms & Custodial Closets: Maximum 30 foot-candles.

Restrooms, Locker Rooms: Maximum 20 foot-candles.

Storage Rooms – active: Maximum 30 foot-candles.

Storage Rooms – inactive/long term: 10 – 15 foot candles.

Areas not specifically noted above shall follow latest edition of IESNA recommendations and be discussed with FVTC Director of Facilities.

b. Fluorescent Lamps Existing fixtures: T-8 4100k (all except for high bays)

Existing high bay fixtures: T-8, 5000k

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

c. Fixtures The standard light fixture is a 2’ x 2’ LED troffer fixture, to fit a standard ACT grid. Acceptable 2’ x 2’ fixtures are:

“C2” fixture:

Lithonia – 2BLT2-20L-ADP-GZ1-LP840 Metalux – 22CZ-LD5-24-L840-CD-1

“C4” fixture:

Lithonia – 2BLT2-33L-ADP-GZ1-LP840 Metalux – 22CZ-LD5-34-L840-CD-1

“C6” fixture:

Lithonia – 2BLT2-48L-ADP-GZ1-LP840 Metalux – 22CZ-LD5-44-L840-CD-1

Wall-mounted fixtures – restrooms/stairwells:

Corelite – DWI-WD-3-L40-1-C-XX-W (XX = fixture length, dependent upon application), Divide Wall Mount LED fixture w/WaveStream Diffuse Optic or approved equal.

2’ x 4’ fixtures will be allowed only if appropriate for a specific application. Contact the FVTC Director of Facilities for approval.

High bay lights shall be LED fixtures. Contact the FVTC Director of Facilities regarding fixture selection for a specific application.

Refer to Section 26.a “Light Level Standards” for fixture dimming requirements. In general, wall mounted fixtures (restrooms, stairwells, sconces, etc.) will not require dimming. Contact the FVTC Director of Facilities with questions regarding specific applications.

Compact fluorescent fixtures will NOT be allowed.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

d. Fixture switching Switching standard is under review, except where modified below.

Consult with FVTC Director of Facilities for direction for a particular project.

Offices & Conference Rooms: (1) dimming switch per office.

Office areas: (1) dimming switch per office area minimum. More switches may be required based on office area size.

Classrooms: (2) dimming switches per room. One switch shall control the row of fixtures adjacent to the room’s teaching wall. The other switch shall control the remainder of the fixtures (except in special circumstances or when required by Code).

Rooms with multiple entry points may require 3- or 4-way switching.

Switching requirements in all other areas shall be determined based on application.

For LED light switching a 0-10V LED dimmer wall switch shall be utilized. The switch style shall be push button on/off with slide dimmer control which allows for preset. Acceptable Manufacturer & Model:

- Leviton IP710-LFZ or equal.

- Low voltage control wiring may be installed within the conduit carrying the electrical wiring.

- Consult with Director of Facilities for consideration of alternates.

Currently, corridor lighting is controlled by PLC linked to security system. FVTC is in the process of controlling all corridor lighting with occupancy sensors. Consult with FVTC Director of Facilities for direction for a particular project. Exterior lighting is controlled by BAS.

Switch cover plates shall be plastic, cover shall be ivory. Exceptions are allowed if required or appropriate for a given application. Review with FVTC Director of Facilities.

e. High Bay Light Fixtures – wiring High bay light fixtures shall be powered with cord/plug into outlet. No direct wired high bay fixtures will be permitted.

f. Exterior Lighting Wall packs shall be RAB WPLED26 on all buildings existing as of May, 2012, and any additions to existing buildings. Other “or equal” wall packs may be used on new, standalone buildings - contact FVTC Director of Facilities for approval.

Shall be controlled by BAS.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

g. Occupancy Sensors All spaces shall have one or more occupancy sensor(s). Unless noted or approved otherwise, all occupancy sensors shall be ceiling mounted and be capable of interfacing with the HVAC system’s VAV boxes.

In most locations (e.g. classrooms, offices) dual technology occupancy sensors shall be used. When placed in rooms, sensor shall be placed such that a passerby an open door does not activate it.

Where appropriate (e.g. corridors) ultrasonic technology occupancy sensors shall be used.

Ceiling mount occupancy sensor (dual technology) – Sensor Switch M/N CM-PDT-10-R w/mini power pack M/N MP20 (or approved equal)

Ceiling mount occupancy sensor (ultrasonic technology) – Approved suppliers are Watt Stopper, Hubbell, Novitas, Leviton, or Sensor Switch.

Wall mount occupancy sensor – Levition 001-ODS10-IDI (No Substitutions)

h. Exit Lights Single/Double face: LED, white thermoplastic, Exitronic P/N VEX-U- BP-LB-WH or approved equal. Some locations may require P/N VEX-U-BP-WB-WH (with battery).

Miscellaneous Electrical

a. Arc Flash Study Provide for any new construction and any renovation where service or panel is upgraded or added. Provide all equipment with detailed Arc Flash Warning labels, including incident energy at corresponding working distance; required level of PPE or minimum arc rating of clothing; nominal system voltage, and arc flash boundary.

Electronically update the existing arc flash one-line diagram provided by FVTC.

b. Short Circuit Current Ratings All electrical equipment shall be rated for the available fault current.

Provide short circuit study to document compliance. Electronically update the existing short circuit current rating one-line diagram provided by FVTC.

c. Selective Coordination All emergency system and legally required standby system overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated to 0 seconds. All normal and optional standby systems shall be selectively coordinated to 0.1 seconds. Provide selective coordination study to document compliance.

d. Wire Use only stranded wire THHN or THW

Label all wires with panel and circuit number in panel, at device and at any splices.

e. Junction Boxes Box extensions are not allowed.

Junction boxes shall have a maximum of (5) penetrations.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

Shall be labeled with voltage, panel, and circuits. Labeling shall be on junction box cover. Labeling may be legibly hand-written in black permanent ink.

f. Labeling All switch and outlet covers shall be labeled with panel name and circuit number. Labels shall be electronically printed in black ink on ½” clear tape, ¼” high letters/numbers.

g. Phasing Color Codes / Conduit

120/208 V 277/480 V

A phase Black Brown

B phase Red Orange

C phase Blue Yellow

Neutral White Gray

Sizes #8 and smaller insulation will be the correct color

Sizes #6 and larger will be allowed to be black with appropriate color tape markings.

Color coding will be marked at all splice boxes and termination points.

Minimum conduit size ¾”

Conduits shall be galvanized electrical metallic tubing (EMT) using compression gland or steel set screw fittings through 2-inch size.

Conduits 2-1/2 inch and larger shall be galvanized rigid metallic conduit (RMC) using threaded connections.

Flexible metal conduit shall be used for final connections to recessed lighting fixtures.

Flexible metal conduit may be used when installing new electrical wiring in new and existing walls (e.g CMU, stud/GWB). However, the FMC must transition to EMT within 2’ of its exit from the wall.

h. Safety Switches

Square D class 3110 – No Substitutions

i. Power and Lighting Panels

Square D – No Substitutions

I line series – Main Distribution Gear

NF EDB series – 480/277 panels

NQOD series – 120/208 panels

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

j. Contactors/Starters

Square D – NEMA rated series dependent upon application (no substitutions)

k. VFD’s ABB w/Native BacNet Communication Board (No substitutions)

All AHU motors VFD’s will include a bypass section

l. Motors All motors shall be inverter duty, premium efficient

No multi-speed motors

All applications requiring multiple fixed speeds shall be controlled using VFDs with drive presets.

m. AHU/RTU Motor Disconnects All AHUs/RTUs shall have disconnects located at their installation location.

n. Placement of electrical equipment on roofs.

Refer to the like-titled section in Division 23 specifications for these requirements.

o. Low voltage wiring Refer to Division 27 – Communications, Section a., for details regarding the routing and support of low voltage wiring.

p. Outlet cover plates Outlet cover plates shall be plastic, cover shall be ivory. Exceptions are allowed if required or appropriate for a given application. Review with FVTC Director of Facilities.

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

Basic Technology & Communications Systems

a. General Information Installation of these components shall be performed by a Contractor experienced in data and communication system installations.

Supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of FVTC systems or any of their components shall be Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Registered Cabling Installers, Technician Level. BICSI certification documentation shall be made available to FVTC or its representative upon request.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

A Contractor may use (2) non-BICSI installers for each BICSI Technician Level Registered Cabling Installer working on site. BISCI TL-RCI must be on-site supervising the non-BISCI installers. No remote supervision is allowed.

Each employee workstation requires 2 data connections. Employee workstation power supply requirements is dependent upon workstation(s) arrangement.

FVTC does not require dedicated voice data cabling.

Classroom data requirements will be based on application and determined during project design phase.

All data cable/low voltage wiring (including coaxial cable) shall be routed parallel or perpendicular to all walls. No diagonal cable runs are allowed. All data cable shall be supported with J-hooks or similar.

No cable shall be supported from any mechanical or electrical equipment and other non-structural components (such as acoustical ceiling support wires). In addition, data cable and other low voltage wiring may not be supported directly by structural members (e.g.

across bottom chords of roof trusses). Data cable/low voltage wiring shall be supported as close as reasonable to the ceiling grid.

In areas where existing walls are extended or penetrated, or new walls are erected, sleeves shall be installed around cabling through the walls, to allow cables to be removed and/or new cable to be easily installed.

All installations shall be in accordance with ANSI/TIA standards, unless stricter requirements are defined in this document.

b. Racks 7’ Option – Use in lower density installation

Manufacturer: Chatsworth Manufacturer Part No: 55053-503 Standard Rack: 7’ H x 19” W double sided alum clear

Manufacturer: Chatsworth Manufacturer Part No: 30162-703 CCS Combination Vertical Cabling Section; 7’ H x 6” W

8’ Option – Use in higher density installation

Manufacturer: Chatsworth Manufacturer Part No: 55053-515 Standard Rack: 19” W x 7’ H x 3” D; Clear; 45 RMU

Manufacturer: Chatsworth Manufacturer Part No: 30163-715 CCS Combination Vertical Cabling Section; 8’ H x 10” W

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

c. Fiber Optic Cable, Fiber Termination Connectors

Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax

Material for FOC Backbone. MDF to IDF/IDF to IDF:

TeraSPEED Singlemode.

Cable must be the appropriate type for the installation location and length.

The installation shall support a minimum 10Gb/s.

OS1/2 and strand count must be approved by FVTC Networking

Manager.

Material for FOC Endpoint/WO. IDF to a field device requiring fiber optic connection (e.g. LED roadway signs, pole mounted cameras).

LazrSPEED OM3 or OM4.

Cable must be the appropriate type for the installation location and length.

Installation of this cable will require the authorization of FVTC

Networking Manager.

Fiber Termination Connectors – the following manufacturer part numbers are acceptable as dictated by the application:

LC SM Quik II Mechanical connector SFC-LCF-09-8X 760117895 LC SM Fuse On connector SFC-LCF-09-8Y 760243372 LC MM Quik II OM3/4/5 Mechanical connector MFC-LCF-09-5X

760117887 LC MM Fuse On connector MFC-LCF-09-5Y 760242874.

d. Fiber Optic Termination Enclosure/Panels Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax

Manufacturer Part Numbers to be used as required for application:

2U Fiber Enclosure HD-2U 760209957 12LC SM Adaptor panel 360 DPIS-12LC-SM 760230946 24LC SM Adaptor panel 360 DPIS-24LC-SM 760216762 12LC MM Adaptor panel 360 DPIS-12LC-LS 760230938 24LC MM Adaptor panel 360 DPIS-24LC-LS 760216754

e. Power Strips Manufacturer: Chatsworth

Manufacturer Part No: 12816-703

8-outlet power strip rack mount 19” Black

f. Category 6 Patch Panel Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax

Manufacturer Part No: 360-PM-GS3-2U-48P

SYSTIMAX 360™ GigaSPEED® XL PATCHMAX® GS3 Category 6 U/UTP Patch Panel, 48 port

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

g. Category 6 Cable and Above Ceiling Terminations

In non-plenum ceilings:

Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax Manufacturer Part No: 1071E SG 4/23 W1000

In plenum ceilings:

Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax Manufacturer Part No: 2071E SG 4/23 W1000

Above ceiling termination of horizontal cabling to endpoint, including but not limited to, wireless access points and security cameras:

Manufacturer: CommScope Manufacturer Part Numbers to be used as required for application:

For direct connection: Ceiling Connector Assembly Plenum 18”pigtail 760235588

For connection to factory patch cable: Ceiling Connector Assembly Plenum Connector Only 760234921

h. Category 6 Jacks CommScope / Systimax

Manufacturer Part No: MGS400-246

i. Face Plates Manufacturer: CommScope / Systimax

2-port Manufacturer Part No: M12L-246

4-port Manufacturer Part No: M14L-246

6-port Manufacturer Part No: M16L-246

Wall-Mount Phones Manufacturer Part No: 108 258 450, LW Wall Mount Telephone Flush Faceplate

j. Category 3 Riser Cable May or may not be required depending on circumstances.

Manufacturer: Any

100 pair indoor Category 3 riser cable, gray jacket.

Terminate on CommScope/Systimax 110 block in MDF

Terminate on Leviton 41dr2-100 1U 19” rack mount block in closet.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

k. Cable Labeling Cable labels: Cables shall be labeled on both ends with self-laminating labels.

Wall plate labels: All jacks shall be labeled. Jack labels shall be electronically printed in black ink on ½” clear tape, 1/8” high letters/numbers.

Labels shall follow this example: 01-1EAA-01

Where:

01=campus

1=floor

E=closet

A=rack in closet, first rack would be A

A=patch panel in rack, top panel would be A.

01=port number on the patch panel

l. Cable terminations in modular furniture assemblies (e.g. workstations)

Data cables feeding modular furniture assemblies shall terminate in the assembly, not at the wall. Adequate cable must be provided to reach the termination point in each assembly. The wall outlet box cover plate shall have a bushing to protect the cable from wear.

Data cables feeding computer table assemblies (e.g. “snake” style furniture) shall be enclosed in a flexible conduit to protect the cables and provide an orderly appearance. For reference, see the computer table assemblies in the Main Campus Building’s Student Success Center.

The data cable installer is responsible for furnishing the specified jack(s) and faceplate to fit the brand/style of the modular furniture.

In classroom computer labs, data cables shall be terminated in wall outlet jacks. Patch cables between the wall jack and the computers will be furnished and installed by FVTC.

m. Testing of components All data cable and other components shall be tested after installation.

Testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/TIA/BICSI standards.

Testing shall be performed by a BICSI Technician Level

Registered Cabling Installer.

All testing equipment shall be manufactured by Fluke Networks.

All optical fiber will require OTDR certification testing.

All horizontal CAT6 will require Permanent Link certification testing.

Completed test reports shall be submitted to FVTC Networking

Manager and the Facilities Department Project Manager.

Electronic submission of results is required.

n. Warranties Data cabling and equipment must be warranted by the Contractor for a minimum of 1 year after acceptance of the work. The CommScope components do not require the specific CommScope warranty.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

o. HDMI Cables Manufacturer: C2G (Cables to Go)

Type: HDMI with Gripping Connectors

Model Numbers: #29675 for 3 ft. length; #29677 for 6 ft.

length

Classroom & Conference Room Audio- Visual Equipment

p. Conference Rooms In Conference Rooms that will be equipped with a TV monitor, connections shall be provided between the monitor and the conference room table. See Appendix A for details.

A recessed 3-gang box shall be used for the wall box:

- Steel, for use with metal raceway.

- Designed for use in commercial construction.

- 3-gang style with voltage separator and non-metallic paintable white trim plate.

- Arlington TVBS507 or equal. The outlet cover shall match the cover of the recessed box.

- Use CommScope flush mounted modular mounting frame, four port, white (P/N 106622285 | M106FR4-262) (if recessed box is not white, frame color must match box color). The outlet cover shall fit this mounting frame.

- Use CommScope dust covers, white, P/N 107067928 | M20AP- 262 (if recessed box is not white, dust cover color must match box color).

For the floor box, use a Legrand Resource RFB4-CI-1 Four- Compartment Cast-Iron Combination Box, with Floor Port Series Cutout Cover Assembly, or equal. Cover color to be coordinated with FVTC. Alternates may be necessary based on floor box location.

Work with FVTC Director of Facilities regarding floor box selections.

In some cases, the floor box connections may need to be mounted in a wall.

These specifications shall be followed for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deviations must be approved in advance by the FVTC Director of Facilities.

The latest updates are in red text.

q. Classrooms w/Interactive Projectors In Classrooms that will be equipped with an interactive projector, instructor station (IS) and speakers, connections shall be provided between the IS & projector, the IS & speakers and the IS & data closet. See Appendix A for details.

A recessed 2-gang box shall be used for the ceiling tile box:

- Support with (2) 512 T-bar hangers, or similar

- Designed for use in commercial construction.

- With voltage separator and non-metallic paintable white trim plate.

- Arlington TVBS505 or equal. The outlet cover shall match the color of the recessed box.

- Use CommScope flush mounted…