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2016 P100 Summary of Changes

Section Number Section Title Summary of Change

Throughout N/A References to Executive Order (EO) 13423 (Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management) and EO 13514 (Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance) shall be replaced with EO 13693 (Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade).

Throughout N/A References to LEED Version 2009 shall be replaced with LEED Version 4 (V4).

Throughout N/A References to ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐2004, 90.1‐2007 and 90.1‐2010 shall be replaced with ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐ 2013.

Throughout N/A References to ASHRAE Standard 189.1‐2011 shall be replaced with ASHRAE Standard 189.1‐2014.

Throughout N/A Guiding Principles reference shall be replaced with new Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings

1.6.2 Land Ports of Entry United States Land Port of Entry Design Guide reference date shall be changed from 2010 to 2014.

1.6.4 Security Reference update.

1.6.5 Other Guides Reference update.

1.7.2 LEED Certification Reference update. Prescriptive credit requirements removed.

1.8 Energy Use Targets Reference update.

1.10.3 Climate Change Risk

Management

New section.

1.10.3.1 Wildland Urban Interface New section.

1.10.4 Indoor Firing Ranges New section.

1.10.5 Smart Buildings New section.

2.1 Sustainable Locations Updated requirements.

2.2.1.2 Site Supports Transit‐Use

and Reduced Automobile Commuting

Updated requirements.

2.5.6 SITES Certification New section.

3.4, 3.5.1.13 Millwork and Cabinets Updated requirements to provide AWI/QCP Labels/Certificates.

3.5.5 Cornerstone Updated requirements.

3.5.9 Family Restrooms New section.

3.5.10 Lactation Rooms New section.

4.1 Seismic Reference update.

4.2.2.2 Seismic Resistance of

Structure Lateral Force Resisting System

Updated requirements.

4.2.2.3 Seismic Resistance of Non‐

Structural Components

Updated requirements.

4.3.2 IBC for Structural Design of

New Buildings

Updated requirements.

4.3.3 ISC Security Standards Reference update.

4.3.5 Structural Loads Updated requirements.

4.3.6 Structural Systems and

Elements

Updated requirements.

4.4 Physical Security

Performance Attributes

Updated requirements.

4.5 Physical Security

Performance Attributes

Updated requirements.

4.6 Prescriptive Physical

Security Requirements

Updated requirements.

5.3.2.1 Chiller Plant Updated requirements.

5.3.2.2 Boiler Plant Updated requirements.

5.3.3.1, Table 2 Air Handling Units Updated requirements.

5.3.3.5 Boilers Updated requirements.

5.3.5.9 Noise Control in Duct

Systems

Renumbered 5.3.4.2.

5.3.5.10 Controls/Building

Automation Systems (BAS)

Renumbered 5.3.2.7.

5.3.5.11 Coordination of Digital

Control Systems

Renumbered 5.3.2.8.

5.3.2.9 Building Automation

System Software

New section.

5.3.2.10 Building Automation

System Controllers

New section.

5.3.2.11 Point Naming New section.

5.3.2.12 Integrated Sequences of

Operations (ISOO)

New section.

5.3.2.14 Space Utilization Systems New section.

5.3.6.7 Plumbing Piping Updated requirements.

5.3.6.9 Fuel Storage Tanks New section.

5.3.7.5 Alterations in Existing

Buildings and Historic Structures

Renumbered 5.3.8.

6.3.2.3 Lamps Updated requirements.

6.5.9.2 Generator System Updated requirements in capacity section.

7, Throughout Fire Protection and Life Safety

Chapter renamed Fire Protection.

7.3.1.2 GSA Regional Fire

Protection Engineer

Renumbered 7.1.3.2 and subsequent numbers corrected.

7.2.3.1 Fire Protection Systems Renumbered 7.3.1.1.

7.4.2 Evacuation Route Signage New section.

7.4.2 Exit Stair Path Markings

and Stairway Identification Signage

Updated requirements. Renumbered 7.4.3.

7.4.4 Occupant Load Factors New section.

A.1 Document Security Requirements

Reference update.

A.3 Design Awards New section after As‐Built Documents.

A.3 Data and Operations Manual

Updated requirements.

B.1, Chapter 1 Land Ports of Entry Reference update.

B.1, Chapter 1 Security Reference update.

B.1, Chapter 4 Publications Reference update.

B.1, Chapter 5 Web Sites New section.

B.1, Chapter 6 Web Sites New section.

B.1, Chapter 7 Fire Protection and Life Safety

Chapter renamed Fire Protection.

2016 PBS-P100 Update Issuance

The following is a list of changes to be made to the 2015 P100, marked in strike-through and underline format; these changes include the draft issuance update as well as updated information resulting from comment resolutions throughout PBS. The PBS- P100, “Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service,” shall be amended as follows:

1. Throughout, all references to Executive Order (EO) 13423 and to EO 13514 shall be replaced with EO 13693.

2. Throughout, all references to LEED Version 2009 shall be replaced with LEED

Version 4 (V4).

3. Throughout, all references to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004, 90.1-2007, and 90.1-

2010 shall be replaced with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013.

4. Throughout, all references to ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011 shall be replaced with

ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014.

5. Page 17, 1.6.2 Land Ports of Entry shall be amended as follows:

• United States Land Port of Entry Design Guide, 2010 2014

6. Page 17, 1.6.4 Security shall be amended as follows:

1.6.4 Security

Please see the following documents for more information on the security design requirements for Federal buildings:

• Interagency Security Criteria (ISC) — Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities

• GSA PBS Site Security Design Guide

• GSA PBS Design Notebook for Federal Lobby Security “The Risk Management Process: An Interagency Security Committee Standard, August 2013.”

7. Page 17, 1.6.5 Other Guides, shall be amended as follows:

• GSA 3490.1A3490.2 on Document Security for Sensitive Butbut Unclassified Building Information

8. Page 20-21, 1.7.2 LEED Certification, shall be amended as follows:

1.7.2 LEED Certification

Through integrative design and application of sustainable design principles, all new construction projects and substantial renovations must achieve, at a minimum, a LEED Version 4 Gold rating through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the U.S. Green Building Council. GSA’s use of LEED is to measure and quantify building performance achievements in relation to our mandates and goals.

Pursue LEED credits appropriate to the goals of GSA and to the type of project being designed.

For projects seeking LEED certification, the following prerequisites and credits must be achieved to comply with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings, unless specifically exempted from the project scope. Credits are listed under each Guiding Principle. Additional credits listed are interrelated and synergize with the Guiding Principles but are discretionary to achieve.

I. Employ Integrated Design Principles Integrated Design Innovation & Design: LEED Accredited Professional Commissioning Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Energy & Atmosphere: Enhanced Commissioning II. Optimize Energy Performance Energy Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance Energy & Atmosphere: Optimize Energy Performance — Improve by 30 percent for New Buildings or 20 percent below pre‐renovations 2003 energy use baseline for major renovations On‐Site Renewable Energy — interrelated discretionary credit Energy & Atmosphere: On‐Site Renewable Energy (solar hot water) Measurement and Verification/Benchmarking Energy & Atmosphere: Measurement and Verification III. Protect and Conserve Water Indoor Water Water Efficiency Prerequisite: Water Use Reduction (20 percent reduction) Outdoor Water Water Efficiency: Water Efficient Landscaping — Reduce by 50 percent

Sustainable Sites: Stormwater Design — Quantity Control (Imperviousness) Sustainable Sites: Stormwater Design — Quality Control (Best Management Practices) IV. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality Ventilation and Thermal Comfort Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Indoor Environmental Quality: Thermal Comfort — Design Daylighting Indoor Environmental Quality: Daylight and Views — Daylight 75 percent of Spaces Low‐Emitting Materials Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials — Adhesives and Sealants Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials — Paints and Coatings Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials — Flooring Systems Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials — Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products Protect Indoor Air Quality during Construction Indoor Environmental Quality: Construction IAQ Management Plan — During Construction Indoor Environmental Quality: Construction IAQ Management Plan — Before Occupancy Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control V. Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials Recycled Content Materials & Resources: Recycled Content — 10 percent (post‐consumer + 1/2 preconsumer) Biobased Content — interrelated discretionary credit Materials & Resources: Rapidly Renewable Materials Materials & Resources: Certified Wood Environmentally Preferable Products — interrelated discretionary credit Consult the Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers at www.wbdg.org/design/greenspec.php Materials & Resources: Materials Reuse — 5 percent of total value of materials Materials & Resources: Regional Materials — 10 percent Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally Waste and Materials Management Materials & Resources Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables Materials & Resources: Construction Waste Management — 50 percent Recycled or Salvaged Ozone Depleting Compounds Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management Energy & Atmosphere: Enhanced Refrigerant Management

9. Page 21, 1.8, Energy Use Targets, shall be amended as follows:

1.8 Energy Use Targets

Buildings must be designed to comply with the energy performance requirements of EPAct 2005 and EISA 2007.

EPAct 2005 Building Design Energy Compliance EPAct 2005 requires buildings to be designed to be at least 30 percent more efficient than the design required by ASHRAE 90.1 if life cycle cost effective. For guidance to achieve a level of energy efficiency 30 percent greater than ASHRAE Standard 90.1‐20102013, see the final rule 10 CFR, Energy, Parts 433‐435 issued by DOE at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR‐2013‐07‐09/pdf/2013‐16297.pdf https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR‐2015‐11‐ 06/pdf/2015‐28078.pdf.

EISA 2007 Fossil Fuel Reduction Compliance

EISA 2007 requires buildings to be designed so that the fossil fuel generated energy use is reduced by the following percentages over the latest version of the Energy Information Administration’s Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) 2003 in designs for prospectus‐level new construction and major renovations:

10. Page 27, after 1.10.2.8, insert the following:

1.10.3 Climate Change Risk Management

Federal buildings often outlast the lifespans of standard economic analysis. Meanwhile, historic climatic design data is becoming less illustrative of the future climate. Designers cannot assume that the future will reflect the past. For these reasons, federal agencies must consider very‐long‐range climatic trends when planning their capital investments. Chief among those data are the climate observational trends and projections found in the latest National Climate Assessment. Prioritization is for sites with existing vulnerabilities and mission critical/dependent functions (e.g. land port of entries, data centers) or historical/cultural resources.

Whereas the National Environmental Policy Act primarily addresses a project’s impact on the environment, climate can impact the long term viability of federal investments and mission continuity, in turn. Therefore, federal design solutions must take into account changing climatic factors. Known as climate change risk management, this process is distinctly different from climate change mitigation: It is a qualitative, iterative process that addresses the risks and opportunities of plausible incremental climate change, as well as extreme weather incidents. Climate change risk management also addresses adaptations to the design, operation, and maintenance of a project in light of its vulnerabilities.

Climate change risk management yields best‐value decisions that mitigate climate‐change risk, with the aim of minimizing emergency incidents during a building’s full lifespan. As a result of climate change risk management, parts of a project may be designed for reliable performance throughout a building’s lifespan; others may be adapted as climate changes.

For a project to limit its exposure to climate‐change risks over the building’s expected life, climate protection levels (CPLs) must first be established. CPLs factors may include higher summer design temperatures, lower and longer‐ lasting winter design temperatures, and higher flood elevations. For some projects, energy and water surety may also be needed in the event of extended utility disruption, while other projects may only need to achieve net‐zero energy. In short, detailed assessment and design must establish these benchmarks on a case‐by‐case basis, as informed by a partner agency’s mission, sensitivity to interruption, and other variables.

Because building operating plans, alternative workplaces, and mobility strategies must support CPLs, an integrated design team is best suited to developing CPL options, according to different climate factors and time scales. Model codes do not yet incorporate consideration of climate change. Therefore, federal and design‐team leadership on this issue is essential, especially for building sites that are both vulnerable to climate change and critical to the public good.

Designs, new construction, renovations, repairs and alterations and modernizations shall:

‐Exercise professional judgment in the context of a new professional standard of care regarding a changing climate, ‐Integrate climate information into designs per the provided climate profile, ‐Develop designs for the service life of the asset and associated climate protection levels.

Additional References/Resources:

2014 National Climate Assessment, http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/downloads

Executive Order 13653, Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR‐2013‐11‐06/pdf/2013‐26785.pdf

Executive Order 13693, Planning for Sustainability in the Next Decade

GSA’s FY2014 Climate Change Risk Management Plan http://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/199751/fileName/GSA_FY_2014_Climate_Change_Risk_Management_Plan.a ction

Customer Agency Climate Change Adaptation Plans – see agency’s most current SSPP.

Federal buildings often outlast the lifespans of standard economic analysis. For that reason, federal agencies must consider very‐long‐range trends when planning their capital investments. Chief among those data are the climate forecasts found in the latest National Climate Assessment.

Whereas the National Environmental Policy Act primarily addresses a project’s impact on the environment, climate can impact capital investments and mission continuity, in turn. Therefore, federal design solutions must take into account National Climate Assessment factors. Known as climate change risk management, this process is distinctly different from climate change mitigation: It is a qualitative, iterative process that addresses vulnerability to plausible incremental climate change, as well as extreme weather incidents. Climate change risk management also addresses adaptations to the design, operation, and maintenance of a project in light of its vulnerabilities.

Climate change risk management yields best‐value decisions that mitigate climate‐change risk, with the aim of minimizing emergency responses during a building’s full lifespan. As a result of climate change risk management, parts of a project may be designed for reliable performance throughout a building’s lifespan; others may be adapted as climate changes.

For a project to limit its exposure to climate‐change risks over time, climate protection levels (CPLs) must first be established. CPLs factors may include higher summer design temperatures, lower and longer‐lasting winter design temperatures, and higher flood elevations. For some projects, energy and water surety may also be needed in the event of extended utility disruption, while other projects may only need to achieve net‐zero energy. In short, detailed assessment and design must establish these benchmarks on a case‐by‐case basis, as informed by a partner agency’s mission, sensitivity to interruption, and other variables.

Because building operating plans, alternative workplaces, and mobility strategies must support CPLs, an integrated design team is best suited to developing CPL options, according to different climate factors and time scales. Model codes do not yet incorporate consideration of climate change. Therefore, federal and design‐team leadership on this issue is essential, especially for building sites that are both vulnerable to climate change and critical to the public good.

Additional References/Resources:

∙ 2014 National Climate Assessment Chapter 16 Northeast Region, http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/downloads ∙ Executive Order 13653, Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR‐2013‐11‐06/pdf/2013‐26785.pdf ∙ GSA’s FY2014 Climate Change Risk Management Plan http://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/199751/fileName/GSA_FY_2014_Climate_Change_Risk_Management_Plan.a ction ∙ Customer Agency Climate Change Adaptation Plans – see agency’s most current Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP).

1.10.3.1 Wildland Urban Interface

Each building must comply with the latest edition of the International Wildland‐Urban Interface Code (IWUIC), promulgated by the International Code Council, if the building is at moderate or greater wildfire risk as defined in the IWIUC, using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “The 2010 Wildland‐Urban Interface of the Conterminous United States” map.

11. Page 27, after 1.10.3.1, insert the following:

1.10.4 Indoor Firing Ranges

The Ddesign, or renovation, repairs and alteration, and modernization of an indoor firing range shall meet the minimum standards set forth in the GSA “Indoor Firing Range Policy and Criteria”., and industry standards.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/25635

12. Page 27, after 1.10.4, insert the following:

1.10.5 Smart Buildings

GSA intends to lead the government in owning and operating smart buildings. Utilizing the latest technology and building systems, the GSA is able to optimize energy usage and operations. Please reference the GSA Smart

Buildings Program Guide for guidance on developing Smart Building projects and selecting smart building attributes. The GSA Smart Buildings Implementation Guide should be referenceds for guidance in specifying the smart building attributes.

13. Page 29, Sustainable Locations, shall be amended as follows:

Verification Design Construction

Measurement &

Verification Plans & Specs

Calculations &

Analysis Basis of Design Verification

Sustainable Locations Reference

Site Uses Existing

Infrastructure

Resources and

Preserves Natural

Resources o Site selection process addressed EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing Instructions for Sustainable Federal Locations

(CEQ 09/2011)), AND

o Site includes no wetlands, no water bodies, no land w/in 50

ft. of wetlands, and no land w/in 100 ft. of water bodies;

complies with all local, state, and federal regulations on wetland and water body conservation.

o Site not within a state or locally designated agricultural preservation district; does not disturb prime soils, unique soils, or soils of state significance.

o Site not a greenfield.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o Site is an infill site within existing urban or suburban development, served by existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o The site is a grayfield or brownfield infill site within existing urban or suburban development, served by existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

o The site meets the Tier 2

High Performance requirements, AND:

o The site is identified in consultation with local officials as being targeted for redevelopment in existing local development plans.

ODC Review of Site

Acquisition Package and presentation at relevant reviews

Site Acquisition and Design

Concept materials

N/A

EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing

Instructions for Sustainable

Federal Locations (CEQ

09/2011); LEED ND, v2009

Verify relevant design elements from approved

Concept presentation.

Site Supports Transit‐

Use and Reduced

Automobile

Commuting o Site selection process addressed EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing Instructions for Sustainable Federal Locations

(CEQ 09/2011)), AND

o The site is located w/in an MPO‐ served region and w/in a TAZ where annual VMT does not exceed 90% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value. AND/OR:

o Principal functional building entrance of facility is (a) w/in a 1/4 mile walk distance of bus and/or streetcar stops, or (b) w/in a 1/2 mile walk distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, and/or ferry terminals, connected by pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Qualifying routes must have paired route service.

o The site meets the Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is between 60 and 89% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops (must include Saturday and Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types: weekday, up to 100/day; weekends, up to 60/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, up to 24/day; weekends, up to 6/day.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is between 30 and 59% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops

(must include Saturday and

Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types:

weekday, 101‐245/day;

weekends, 85‐150/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, 25‐

40/day; weekends, 7‐10/day.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is 30% or less of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops

(must include Saturday and

Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types: weekday, more than

245/day; weekends, more than 150/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, more than 40/day;

weekends, more than

10/day.

Maps detailing transit buffers around site;

confirmation of transit service from DOT, local transit officials, and/or

GSA; confirmation of

TAZ based on data from MPO or GSA

Site Acquisition and Design

Concept materials

VMT and TAZ calculations based on

MPO data and GSA's SLI data

EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing

Instructions for Sustainable

Federal Locations (CEQ

09/2011); LEED ND, v2009

Resubmission of maps detailing transit buffers around site; confirmation of transit service from

DOT, local transit officials, and/or GSA; confirmation of TAZ based on data from

MPO or GSA

Attribute Baseline

Tier 1 High Performance

Tier 2 High Performance

Tier 3 High Performance

Verification Design Construction

Measurement &

Verification Plans & Specs

Calculations &

Analysis Basis of Design Verification

Sustainable Locations Reference

Site Uses Existing

Infrastructure

Resources and

Preserves Natural

Resources o Site selection process addressed EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing Instructions for Sustainable Federal Locations

(CEQ 09/2011)), AND

o Site includes no wetlands, no water bodies, no land w/in 50

ft. of wetlands, and no land w/in 100 ft. of water bodies;

complies with all local, state, and federal regulations on wetland and water body conservation.

o Site not within a state or locally designated agricultural preservation district; does not disturb prime soils, unique soils, or soils of state significance.

o Site not a greenfield.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o Site is an infill site within existing urban or suburban development, served by existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o The site is a grayfield or brownfield infill site within existing urban or suburban development, served by existing water and wastewater infrastructure.

o The site meets the Tier 2

High Performance requirements, AND:

o The site is identified in consultation with local officials as being targeted for redevelopment in existing local development plans.

ODC Review of Site

Acquisition Package and presentation at relevant reviews

Site Acquisition and Design

Concept materials

N/A

EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing

Instructions for Sustainable

Federal Locations (CEQ

09/2011); LEED ND, v2009

Verify relevant design elements from approved

Concept presentation.

Site Supports Transit‐

Use and Reduced

Automobile

Commuting o Site selection process addressed EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing Instructions for Sustainable Federal Locations

(CEQ 09/2011)), AND

o The site is located w/in an MPO‐ served region and w/in a TAZ where annual VMT does not exceed 90% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value. AND/OR:

o Principal functional building entrance of facility is (a) w/in a 1/4 mile walk distance of bus and/or streetcar stops, or (b) w/in a 1/2 mile walk distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, and/or ferry terminals, connected by pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Qualifying routes must have paired route service.

o The site meets the Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is between 60 and 89% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops (must include Saturday and Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types: weekday, up to 100/day; weekends, up to 60/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, up to 24/day; weekends, up to 6/day.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is between 30 and 59% of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops

(must include Saturday and

Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types:

weekday, 101‐245/day;

weekends, 85‐150/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, 25‐

40/day; weekends, 7‐10/day.

o The site meets the

Baseline requirements, AND:

o A) The annual per capita

VMT of TAZ is 30% or less of average of equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B)• The minimum daily service at the transit stops

(must include Saturday and

Sunday) is:

• For multiple transit types: weekday, more than

245/day; weekends, more than 150/day.

• Commuter rail or ferry service only: weekday, more than 40/day;

weekends, more than

10/day.

Maps detailing transit buffers around site;

confirmation of transit service from DOT, local transit officials, and/or

GSA; confirmation of

TAZ based on data from MPO or GSA

Site Acquisition and Design

Concept materials

VMT and TAZ calculations based on

MPO data and GSA's SLI data

EOs 12072, 13006, 13514, and Implementing

Instructions for Sustainable

Federal Locations (CEQ

09/2011); LEED ND, v2009

Resubmission of maps detailing transit buffers around site; confirmation of transit service from

DOT, local transit officials, and/or GSA; confirmation of TAZ based on data from

MPO or GSA

14. Page 32, 2.2.1.2, Site Supports Transit-Use and Reduced Automobile Commuting, shall be amended as follows:

2.2.1.2 Site Supports Transit‐Use and Reduced Automobile Commuting

• Baseline: o The site selection process addressed relevant policy directives as of publication of this standard:

Executive Orders 12072, 13006, and 13693; and the Implementing Instructions for Sustainable Federal Locations (Council on Environmental Quality, September 2011), AND

A) The site is located within a region served by a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and within a transportation analysis zone (TAZ) where either:

a) the current annual home‐based vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita (if TAZ is 100% residential), or

b) the annual non‐home based VMT per employee (if TAZ is 100% non‐residential) does not exceed 90% of the average of the equivalent metropolitan region value.

The research must be derived from household or employment transportation surveys conducted by the MPO within ten years of the date of project completion or as provided by GSA, upon request, AND/OR:

B) The site is located near to existing and/or planned transit service, such that the principal functional building entrance of the facility is:

a) within a 1/4 mile walk distance of bus and/or streetcar stops, or

b) within a 1/2 mile walk distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, and/or ferry terminals, all of which are connected continuously by pedestrian pathways and routes accessible to bicycles. Qualifying transit routes must have paired route service.

• Tier 1 High Performance ():

o The site meets the Baseline requirements, AND:

A) The annual per capita VMT of the TAZ is between 60 and 89% of the average of the equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B) The minimum daily service at the transit stops identified in the Baseline requirement meet the following thresholds (weekend service must include Saturday and Sunday):

For facilities near to multiple transit types, weekday trips up to 100 per day and up to 60 trips per day on weekends.

For projects with commuter rail or ferry service only, weekday trips up to 24 per day and up to 6 trips per day on weekends.

• Tier 2 High Performance ():

o The site meets the Baseline requirements, AND:

A) The annual per capita VMT of the TAZ is between 30 and 59% of the average of the equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR

B) The minimum daily service at the transit stops identified in the Baseline requirement meet the following thresholds (weekend service must include Saturday and Sunday):

For facilities near to multiple transit types, weekday trips between 101 and 245 per day and between 85 and 150 trips per day on weekends.

For projects with commuter rail or ferry service only, weekday trips between 25 and 40 per day and between 7 and 10 trips per day on weekends.

• Tier 3 High Performance ():

o The site meets the Baseline requirements, AND:

A) The annual per capita VMT of the TAZ is 30% or less of the average of the equivalent metropolitan region value, AND/OR: B) The minimum daily service at the transit stops identified in the Baseline requirement meet the following thresholds (weekend service must include Saturday and Sunday):

For facilities near to multiple transit types, weekday trips of more than 245 per day and more than 150 trips per day on weekends.

For projects with commuter rail or ferry service only, weekday trips more than 40 per day and more than 10 trips per day on weekends.

15. Page 47, after 2.5.5.4.3, insert the following:

2.5.6 SITES Certification

Through integrative design and application of sustainable design principles, all new construction projects and substantial renovations with adequate scope must achieve, at a minimum, a SITES silver rating through the Green

Building Rating System of the U.S. Green Building Council. GSA’s use of the SITES framework allows our land‐ based projects to better protect ecosystems and enhance the mosaic of benefits they continuously provide our communities, such as climate regulation, carbon storage and flood mitigation. Pursue SITES credits appropriate to the goals of GSA and to the type of project being designed.

For projects seeking SITES certification associated with site civil and landscape components, the following prerequisites and credits must be achieved to comply with SITES and the P‐100 Facility Standard baseline and should be considered at the project inception. The project must protect floodplain functions, preserve wetlands, limit development on designated prime soils, reduce potable water use, preserve threatened or endangered species, create a soil management plan, eliminate the use of wood from threatened tree species, restore disturbed site soils, employ an integrated site development process, control construction phase pollutants, utilize non‐ invasive plants, and plan for sustainable site maintenance.

16. Page 71, Millwork and Cabinets, shall be amended as follows:

17. Pages 92-93, 3.5.1.13 Millwork and Cabinets

3.5.1.13 Millwork and Cabinets

Millwork includes custom wood fabrications such as paneling, built‐in furniture, shelving, and other items of architectural woodwork. Cabinets include base and wall cabinets. The descriptions below do not apply to metal cabinets or casework such as the type that might be found in laboratories. Quality descriptions for millwork and cabinets are based on the AWI’s Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards. Quality standards for hardware such as drawer slides, hinges, pulls, latches and locks, and shelf supports are based on ANSI/BMHA 156.9, Cabinet Hardware.

• Baseline: AWI Custom Grade. Particle board core with plastic laminate veneer. Factory fabricated to standard sizes. Grade 2 hardware, plated finish.

• Tier 1 High Performance (): AWI Custom Grade. Particle board core with wood veneer on exposed to view surfaces. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, plated finish.

• Tier 2 High Performance (): AWI Premium Grade. Particle board core with wood veneer on exposed to view surfaces. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, solid stainless, brass, or bronze. Provide AWI QCP Labels/Certificates.

Millwork and

Cabinets

Construction

Particle Board

Plastic Laminate

Particle Board

Wood Veneer

Particle Board

Wood Veneer

Solid Wood

Detailed

Molding/Trim N/A N/A N/A

Describe construction and document any environmental

(temperature/hu midity) limits, if any.

Verify compliance through product submittal information.

Durability

Moderate Moderate Extended Life Extended Life

N/A N/A N/A

Describe anticipated service life.

Verify compliance through product submittal information.

Quality

AWI Custom grade, factory standard products. Grade

2 hardware.

AWI Custom grade, shop fabricated by millworker.

Grade 1 hardware.

AWI Premium grade, shop fabricated by millworker. Grade

1 hardware.

Provide AWI QCP

Labels/Certificates.

AWI Premium grade, shop fabricated by millworker. Grade

1 hardware.

Provide AWI QCP

Labels/Certificates.

N/A

AWI

Architectural

Woodwork

Quality

Standards N/A

Describe quality of millwork and cabinets.

Verify through shop drawing submittal and product submittal information.

• Tier 3 High Performance (): AWI Premium Grade. Solid wood, custom detailed molding and trim. Shop fabricated by millworker to custom sizes and configurations. Grade 1 hardware, solid stainless, brass, or bronze.

Provide AWI QCP Labels/Certificates.

18. Page 105, 3.5.5 Cornerstone, shall be amended as follows:

3.5.5 Cornerstone

A cornerstone is required for all new buildings as a part of the exterior wall. The cornerstone must be a cut stone block having a smooth face of size adequate to present the following incised letters: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, (PRESIDENT'S NAME), PRESIDENT, (ADMINISTRATOR’S NAME), ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION, (YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION START), (YEAR OF PROJECT COMPLETION). Only the name of the

President is allowed on the cornerstone. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA should be in letters 50 mm (2 in.)

high and other letters should be proportionally sized by rank.

The name should be the President in office at the time construction funds were appropriated, if construction is completed during a subsequent President's term of office.

The names must be of the President in office at the time the construction contract was awarded, as well as the name of the confirmed GSA Administrator in office at the time the construction contract was awarded. In the event that a confirmed GSA Administrator was not in office at the time the construction contract was awarded, the name of the confirmed GSA Administrator in office at the time closest to the date that the construction contract was awarded through to project completion shall be included on the cornerstone. In the event that a confirmed GSA

Administrator was not in office at any time from the date the construction contract was awarded through to project completion, the cornerstone shall not include the name of any General Services Administration official, but instead will include “General Services Administration”. The cornerstone shall also include the year construction began and the year of project completion. A confirmed GSA Administrator shall include an Acting Administrator who subsequently, without any break in service, becomes confirmed.

19. Page 107, after 3.5.8.6, insert the following:

3.5.9 Family Restrooms

All federal buildings shall provide one or more family restrooms. The symbol or sign on the door should indicate family, handicapwheelchair accessible as well as single user availability for those with special needs.

Locate one family restroom for each set of gang restrooms on each floor plate of a federal building preferably collocated with centrally located building restrooms and in a manner sensitive to historic features.

A special needs statement would make it clear that the facility is not for the general public, but for those with special needs. The physical characteristics of the facilityfamily restroom should:

∙ Provide minimum size for accessibility following all ABAAS standards.

∙ Provide one accessible sink, one accessible toilet with appropriate accessibility hardware as required, one accessible urinal, one baby changing station.

∙ Provide a lockable door with dead‐bolt type occupancy designation.

∙ Provide finishes appropriate for ease of maintenance.

20. Page 107, after 3.5.9, insert the following:

3.5.10 Lactation Rooms

Consistent with Section 4207 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal agencies are required to provide a reasonable break time for female employees to express breast milk as needed for her nursing child for 1 year after the child's birth. Federal agencies must provide a place for lactation, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.

As such, all federal buildings must provide facilities to meet these requirements. Lactation rooms shall be provided according to Table XXX below, and should be located in close proximity to public family restrooms and/or health unit.

Room size:

For a single station lactation room, minimum footprint of 5 feet by 7 feet is recommended as it allows for a 5‐foot radius circle with 20‐inch deep X 30 inch wide counter.

For a multi‐station lactation room, at least one station must meet accessibility requirements. Non‐ accessible stations must be a minimum of 4 feet X 4 feet.

In multi‐station lactation rooms, provide visual partitioning for each station.

Determine the number of lactation stations according to Table XXX below. If the number of female employees is unknown, assume half of the number of employees to be female.

Minimum requirements:

A lockable door. In single station lactation rooms, the lock should have an occupancy indicator.

A comfortable chair and a work surface sufficient for lactation equipment.

A small utility‐type sink with adjacent counter. In a multi‐station lactation room, provide a minimum of one sink per three stations.

Storage for cleaning supplies and paper towels.

Provision for towel dispenser and trash receptacle.

A mirror.

A bulletin board.

Adequate HVAC service, including a thermostat for the room, and wWell‐placed GFCI electrical outlets for each lactation station and near the sink if a multi‐station room.

Hard or resilient flooring suitable for regular mopping and sanitizing.

Signage to identify that it is a LactationMothers’ Room, with international signage to indicate women only.

Accessibility guidelines should be met for all thecommon features of the room.

Location

Lactation rooms should be located in a safe area accessible to all and in close proximity to, or adjacent to, family restroom or health unit. Consideration should be given to acoustics with respect to adjacent occupancies.

Lighting and HVAC and Lighting

Provide adequate lighting for the task. Temperature should be maintained year‐round at a comfortably warm level, within the comfort range established by ASHRAE Standard 55.Provide HVAC and Lighting in accordance with Chapter 5 (Mechanical Engineering) and Chapter 6 (Electrical Engineering), respectively.

Milk Storage

Install a lockable refrigerator for milk storage, sized sufficiently for the number of users.

Lactation Stations

Number of Female Employees Number of Stations Needed

Under 100 1

Approximately 250 2

Approximately 500 3

Approximately 750 4

Approximately 1000 6

For every additional 1000 female employees 6 additional stations

Table XX

21. Page 119, Structural Seismic Performance, shall be amended as follows:

22. Page 120, 4.2.2.2 Seismic Resistance of Structure Lateral Force Resisting System, shall be amended as follows:

4.2.2.2 Seismic Resistance of Structure Lateral Force Resisting System This attribute relates to the performance of the structural system in response to a design basis earthquake with a

10% probability exceedance in 50 years (500‐year return period). Higher performance levels are expressed as

Seismic

Structure Life Safety

Immediate

Occupancy

Operational

Performance N/A N/A Y

Design Team should provide calculations showing requirements are met. Calculations required at all performance levels.

ASCE 41‐06

ASCE 41‐13

and IBC

Describe seismic resistance design assumptions.

The design review should include: Review of any site‐specific seismic criteria employed in the analysis including the development of site‐specific spectra and ground motion time histories.

Review of acceptance criteria used to demonstrate the adequacy of structural elements and systems to withstand the calculated force and deformation demands, together with that laboratory and other data used to substantiate these criteria.

Review of the preliminary design including the selection of structural system and the configuration of structural elements.

Review of the final design of the entire structural system and all supporting analyses.

Nonstructu ral

Life Safety Immediate

Occupancy

Operational

Performance N/A N/A Y

Design Team should provide calculations showing requirements are met. Calculations required at all performance levels.

ASCE 41‐06

ASCE 41‐13

and IBC

N/A N/A lower inter‐story drifts and damage during the seismic event. The primary reference is ASCE 41 “Seismic

Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings”. This attribute relates to the performance of the structural system in response to a design basis earthquake. Higher performance levels are expressed as lower inter‐story drifts and damage during the seismic event. The primary reference is ASCE 41 “Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings”.

23. Page 121, 4.2.2.3 Seismic Resistance of Non-Structural Components, shall be amended as follows:

4.2.2.3 Seismic Resistance of Non‐Structural Components

This attribute relates to the performance of the non‐structural components in response to a design basis earthquake with a 10% probability exceedance in 50 years (500‐year return period). Higher performance levels are expressed as lower damage states and recovery costs after the seismic event. The primary reference is ASCE 41

“Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings”. This attribute relates to the performance of the non‐structural components in response to a design basis earthquake. Higher performance levels are expressed as lower damage states and recovery costs after the seismic event. The primary reference is ASCE 41 “Seismic Evaluation and

Retrofit of Existing Buildings.”

24. Page 123, 4.3.2 IBC for Structural Design of New Buildings, shall be amended as

4.3.2 IBC for Structural Design of New Buildings

The structural design (including wind, snow, and earthquake) of new buildings, structures, and portions thereof must be in full compliance with the latest edition of the IBC. Unless otherwise specified or required by IBC, all new buildings must be assigned a Risk Category II according to Chapter 16 of the IBC.

25. Page 123, 4.3.3 ISC Security Standards, shall be amended as follows:

4.3.3 ISC Security Standards

The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities “Risk Management

Process: An Interagency Security Committee Standard” applies to new construction of Federal office buildings and courthouses.

26. Page 123, 4.3.5, Structural Loads, shall be amended as follows:

4.3.5 Structural Loads

Design loads shall be in accordance with International Building Code (IBC) except as noted:

Since locations of corridors are not always known until after the completion of construction documents and are subject to change over time, use a uniform live load of 100 pounds per square foot (psf) over the entire floor for all elevated slabs unless the tabulated uniform live load required by the International Building Code is higher than 100 psf. This load includes 15 pounds per square foot of partitions, but excludes heavy loads like the planned use of space saver file systems.

Do not use live load reductions for (1) horizontal framing members, (2) transfer girders supporting columns, and

(3) columns or walls supporting the walls to top floor supporting roofs where mechanical equipment can be located. Live load reductions shall be considered in the design of foundation members regardless of the restrictions placed on individual members.

27. Page 123, 4.3.6 Structural Systems and Elements, shall be amended as follows:

4.3.6 Structural Systems and Elements

Precast floor framing systems should be used only for Federal office buildings when the design can be demonstrated to adapt well to future changes in locations of heavy partitions or equipment. Precast Precast floor framing systems shall not be used in for Federal Office Buildings or

Courthouses. When the design can be demonstrated to adapt well to future changes in locations of heavy partitions or equipment, precast systems may be considered for low‐rise structures such as parking garages, industrial building, and storage and maintenance facilities. Precast shall not be used as part of the structural framing to prevent progressive collapse.

28. Page 125, 4.4, Physical Security Performance Attributes, shall be amended as

29. Page 126, 4.5, Physical Security Performance Attributes, shall be amended as

4.5 Physical Security Performance Attributes

The following physical security performance levels reference the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) “Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities”. Other reference documents include the ISC “Facility Security Level

Physical Security Performance Design Construction

Measurement &

Verification Plans & Specs Calculations & Analysis Basis of Design Verification

Physical Security Performance

ISC Level I or II ‐ minimum or low level of protection

ISC Level III ‐ medium level of protection

ISC Level IV ‐ high level of protection

ISC Level V ‐ very high level of protection N/A N/A

Design Team must provide calculations showing requirements are met.

Calculations required at Tier

1 High Performance and above.

Interagency Security Criteria The Risk

Management Process: An Interagency

Security Committee Standard

ISC Physical Security Criteria and the Building Specific Risk assessment. Describe ISC

Level used in design and how the criteria and risk assessment were met. See the

Prescriptive Physical Security requirements section for further information The Risk

Management Process: An

Interagency Security Committee

Standard and the Building

Specific Risk assessment.

Describe ISC Level used in design and how the criteria and risk assessment were met. See the Prescriptive Physical

Security requirements section for further information

N/A

Reference Standard

Verification

Determinations for Federal Facilities”, the ISC “The Design‐Basis Threat” report, and the General Services Administration Facility Security Requirements for Explosive Devices Applicable to Facility Security Levels III and IV, GSA’s Interpretation of the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Physical Security Criteria, August 2, 2011. The following physical security performance levels reference The Risk Management Process: An Interagency Security Committee Standard, and the General Services Administration Facility Security Requirements for Explosive Devices Applicable to Facility Security Levels III and IV, GSA’s Interpretation of the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Physical Security Criteria, August 2, 2011. Each of these documents is For Official Use Only (FOUO) and contains sensitive details that are not repeated here. Refer to the ISC references for more information.

This attribute relates to the design of the buildings physical security, and its ability to resist the Design Basis Threats. These threats include but are not limited to blast, progressive collapse, vehicle ramming, and ballistics.

GSA buildings are to meet the ISC Security Criteria for the given Facility Security Level (FSL).

• Baseline: ISC FSL I and II facilities have minimum and low levels of protection. These buildings are to be classified as Baseline for Physical Security Performance.

• Tier 1 High Performance (): ISC FSL Level III facilities have medium levels of protection and are to be classified as GSA Tier 1 for Physical Security Performance.

• Tier 2 High Performance () ISC FSL Level IV facilities have medium high levels of protection and are to be classified as GSA Tier 2 for Physical Security Performance.

• Tier 3 High Performance () ISC FSL Level V facilities have medium very high levels of protection and are to be classified as GSA Tier 3 for Physical Security Performance

30. Page 127, Prescriptive Physical Security Requirements, shall be amended as

4.6 Prescriptive Physical Security Requirements

GSA buildings shall meet the Interagency Security Committee's (ISC) standards and best practices for protecting Federal facilities in the United States. These Standards include:

The Physical Security Criteria…