RFP - Att 16 - SOW - Att 16 - MN Design Stnd - Bldg 73 Reno - MN.pdf

Last Revised Date: 1-29-2016 Printed on 8/28/2025

MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS

The product names specified in this Design Standard shall be used as reference only. Specific products listed in this standard are only indicative of the quality expected unless noted as a sole source item. All products equal in quality and providing the best value to the VAMC will be considered.

1. General Design Standards

1.1. Use locally modified specification section 010000.

1.2. Use latest version of VAMC Master Specifications at:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=8&c=52

1.3. Use latest version of state approved code.

2. Civil Design Standards

3. Landscape Design Standards

3.1. Design Principles

3.1.1. General

3.1.1.1. Prior to developing the site planting plan, the landscape architect shall perform a detailed site analysis and preliminary concept plan of the entire project.

3.1.1.2. All landscape plans shall be integrated with the surrounding or existing landscape.

3.1.1.3. Landscape contractor shall perform landscape establishment procedures for a period of at least 120 days from the completion of the entire project.

3.1.2. Vegetation

3.1.2.1. Improve and protect the soil with organic and inert mulches.

3.1.2.2. Use low-water plant materials whenever possible.

3.1.2.3. Specify proper maintenance procedures

3.1.2.3.1. Seed Mix – 27% creeping red fescue, 27% perennial rye, 46% Kentucky bluegrass

3.1.3. Irrigation

3.1.3.1. Existing irrigation system extends around VAMC to the fire lane.

3.1.3.2. Include irrigation system for any trees, shrubs, and plants that extend beyond the fire lane.

3.1.3.3. Employ water efficient irrigation systems that match existing.

3.1.3.4. Specify proper maintenance procedures.

3.2. Materials and Equipment

3.2.1. Vegetation: Use Minnesota hardy trees, shrubs, and plants.

3.2.2. Herbicides: All inert material areas shall be treated with an approved pre-emergent herbicide prior to the completion of the project. All noxious weeds shall be eliminated with an approved contact herbicide prior to completion of the landscape portion of the contract.

3.2.3. Guarantees

3.2.3.1. Vegetation: All plant material shall be guaranteed for a period of at least 120 days from the completion of the entire project.

3.2.3.2. Irrigation Materials: All irrigation materials, workmanship, and controller elements shall be guaranteed for a period of at least one year following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

4. Architectural Design Standards

4.1. Design Principles

4.1.1. General

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=8&c=52

4.1.1.1. Use permanent, low-maintenance exteriors that are compatible with the surrounding structures.

4.1.1.2. Design building such that the exterior contributes to the overall harmony of the campus. Some repetitive, common architectural elements should tie all buildings together.

4.1.1.3. Design with full consideration of ADA requirements.

4.1.2. Life Cycle Costs

4.1.2.1. Consider life cycle cost in all aspects of design and construction.

4.1.2.2. Reduce labor-intensive maintenance procedures.

4.1.2.3. Use energy efficient design practices, materials, and equipment.

4.1.3. Design Elements

4.1.3.1. Do not let mechanical systems, service areas, and dumpster locations become form givers. Design these features to blend in with the building architecture.

4.1.3.2. Do not use roof-mounted equipment.

4.1.3.3. Screening of mechanical or service equipment is required. Screening shall match exterior of new building.

4.1.3.4. Do not paint new buildings or use materials that require regular restorative maintenance.

4.1.3.5. Exterior signage shall match Minneapolis VAMC standard.

4.1.4. Interior Design Standards

4.1.4.1. Employ the use of modular cabinetry and/or casework in exam rooms, reception areas, administrative areas, and work stations. Avoid the use of permanent fixtures.

4.1.4.2. Employ the use of durable materials that can be restored by cleaning, such as ceramic tile, vinyl wall covering, and laminated or solid plastics.

4.1.4.3. In areas where carpeting is appropriate, consider use of carpet tile.

4.1.4.4. Ensure walls are finished with paint or durable vinyl wall covering.

4.1.4.5. Avoid flooring that requires the regular application of coatings such as wax and varnish.

4.1.4.6. Handrails: Install in corridors and where required in other patient areas. IPC #800, 0117 beige. Guards shall be IPC #150, 0117 beige, 3”x3”x4’ high.

4.1.4.7. Specify draperies and/or cubicle curtains in areas where privacy is required.

4.1.4.8. Interior signage shall match Minneapolis VAMC standard. See Appendix A.

4.1.5. Linen Closets

4.1.5.1. Inpatient – 8’x10’ ideal, 8’x8’ minimum

4.1.5.2. Clinics with high linen usage (e.g. Dialysis, PT, spinal Cord, ED, Imaging) 5.5’x7’ with door on 5.5’ side. This allows for a cart to enter, be rotated to the back wall and allow doors to remain open for staff to pull linen.

4.1.5.3. Clinics with low linen usage (e.g. Dermatology, GI, ENT, Dental, Nuc Med, RAD) can either be design for a cart (5.5’x7’) or with shelves for EMS to physically load.

4.1.5.4. Storage Room lockset (L9080P) or card reader.

4.2. Materials and Equipment

4.2.1. Roofs: Flat roofs – Duralast, or approved equal.

4.2.2. Ceiling Tile: (Updated 5/27/2015)

4.2.2.1. Existing building and administrative/clerical areas: Armstrong #1729 Fine Fissured 24”x48”x5/8” White or approved equal, Clinical remodels: Armstrong, Ultima Beveled Tegular 24”x24”x ¾”

4.2.3. Ceiling Grid: Armstrong Prelude XL grid for #1729 Fine Fissured tile, Armstrong 15/16” beveled tegular #1901 grid for Ultima Beveled Tegular tile, or approved equal. Please note that the previous building standard, Chicago Metallic 521 Series, is no longer available.

Department of Veterans Affairs Verify with Paul Walz or current laundry manager at time of design

4.2.4. Walls and Framing:

4.2.4.1. Gypsum Board: Type X, 5/8”-minimum thickness.

4.2.4.2. Studs: Steel, 20 gauge 16” O.C.

4.2.4.3. Sound Proofing: Acoustiblok 3mm (1/8”) thick with mineral fiber insulation.

Example, 1Q123 between procedure room and conference room.

4.2.4.3.1. Other Sound Proofing options to consider:

4.2.4.3.1.1. Type X gyp board with mineral fiber. Example ED

4.2.4.3.1.2. CertainTeed Silent FX Noise Reducing Gyp Board with mineral fiber insulation.

Example 3S and 3R

4.2.4.4. Baby Changing Stations: Koala Bear Kare, P/N – 10721,phone – 1888-733-3456

4.2.4.5. Wall mounted monitor (non-Smart Board) recessed outlet box, Arlington

TVBS507, 3-Gang steel box with white non-metallic trim plate.

4.2.4.6. Wall mounted Smart Board recessed outlet box, Chief PAC511

(http://www.chiefmfg.com/Products/PAC511). Mount Chief box 55” AFF to the center of the box.

4.2.4.7. Wall Backing Heights

4.2.4.7.1. Smart Board – immediately above Chief box.

4.2.4.7.2. Waiting Room TVs (lowest acceptable height)

4.2.4.7.2.1.Standard TV (4:3) = (diag. screen size + 5” (for frame)) X 0.3 + 55” 4.2.4.7.2.2.Widescreen TV (16:9) = (diag. screen size + 5” (for frame)) X 0.245 + 55”

4.2.5. Door Frames: Mesker site prep locations welded doorframes. Equal rabbets not required.

4.2.6. Doors: Plain Sliced Red Oak-finish doors. No sidelights.

4.2.7. Doors:

4.2.7.1. 42” wide to accommodate larger wheelchairs in clinics or patient care areas

4.2.7.2. 48” wide in bariatric areas

4.2.7.3. 36” wide in all other areas

4.2.8. Door kick plates: Use InPro corp. color: Beige 0117, .060 thickness or Acrovyn color: 104 Beige, .060 thickness

4.2.9. Door Closers: LCN #4040xp with or without hold open.

4.2.10. Door Electronic Hold Open: LCN Sentronic 120V

4.2.11. Exit Device: Von Duprin.

4.2.12. Interior Hardware: All interior hardware shall be consistent.

4.2.13. Lock Sets: Schlage L series mortise lock sets. (L9010: Non-Keyed Passage, L9040: Non-

Keyed Privacy, L9050P: Keyed Offices, L9070: Keyed Classrooms, L9080P: Keyed Storerooms) with Best 6-pin cores, keyway “J or K,” Lever=03, Finish=626, Rose=B, Best Mortise Cylinder 1E74-C265-RP3 with 626 cylinder.

4.2.14. Door Operators: Stanley, no substitute.

4.2.15. Auto Door Operators: Stanley, no substitute.

4.2.16. Sliders: Stanley Dura-Glide 2000/3000 Door, no substitute.

4.2.16.1. On Dura-Glide 2000, only the doors break away. On dura-Glide 3000, all glass panels break away

4.2.17. Paint:

4.2.17.1. Walls: Sherwin Williams, or approved equal.

4.2.17.2 Flooring, except B-70 warehouse: Sherwin Williams Armor Seal Floor Plex 7100, partA-B70A400, Part B- B70V400, 1 oz. black, 4/32 blue.

4.2.17.3 Door Frames: Sherwin Williams, eggshell finish: Base: B31, W2253 and Colorant:

Black: 24/32 oz, Dark Gold: 1-11/32 oz, Maroon: 7/32 oz, White: 1-4/32 oz,

4.2.18. Guarantees:

4.2.18.1. All materials and labor shall be guaranteed for at least one year following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

4.2.18.2. Roofs shall be guaranteed, with consequential damages included, for a minimum of 15 years following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

5. Mechanical Design Standards

5.2. Design Principles

5.2.11. General

5.2.11.1. Design analysis shall include: list of applicable codes, detailed cooling and heating calculations, personnel loads, lighting loads, equipment loads, system static pressure loss calculations (air handler selection), head loss calculations (pump sizing), detailed equipment selection, and applicable cutsheets.

5.2.11.2. Minimum outdoor air requirements for ventilation shall meet ASHRAE Standard 62.

5.2.11.3. Use ducted supply and return air systems with variable air volume boxes wherever possible.

5.2.11.4. When units are set outdoors, do not run ductwork up building walls or across roofs.

5.2.12. Maintenance Requirements

5.2.12.1. An appropriately sized, well-lighted mechanical room shall be provided in new buildings.

5.2.12.2. Install air handling units in equipment rooms where possible. If air handling units are installed overhead, provide a working level platform with suitable working space and access ladders or stairs. Ensure clearances are provided for filter servicing, fan shaft and coil removal, tube pulling and cleaning, and similar work. Locate maintenance access over in areas that minimize interference with occupants.

5.2.12.3. All water-cooled/supplied equipment shall have isolation valves installed for maintenance.

5.2.12.4. All water-cooled equipment must have a strainer installed that matches VAMC bench stock. Contact the A/C shop for more information.

5.2.12.5. Clearances surrounding all mechanical equipment shall be clearly shown on drawings and adequate on all sides to allow maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment.

5.2.12.6. Provide a suitably thick concrete floor, separate from equipment pads, on the interior of any equipment enclosure. Provide equipment pads eight inches wider than the equipment in all directions, except the compressor side. On the compressor side, provide equipment pad 36 inches wider than the equipment. For chillers, the equipment pad shall be 36” wider than the equipment on all sides.

5.2.12.7. Provide hose bibbs near all new tower for maintenance personnel.

5.2.12.8. Provide 120/220-volt convenience outlets in close proximity to mechanical equipment.

5.2.13. Energy Savings Considerations

5.2.13.1. Install building automation system direct digital controls on all large HVAC/R equipment to incorporate energy-saving cycles. Controls should interface with existing Metasys building automation system.

5.2.13.2. Employ the use of economizer air cycles wherever possible.

5.2.13.3. Use high-efficiency motors for all applications 2 hp and greater.

5.2.13.4. Install variable frequency drives (VFDs) on all motors that have varying demand.

5.3. Materials and Equipment

5.3.11. HVAC System.

5.3.11.1. VAV Boxes: Titus VAV boxes with Johnson Control Inc. control valves, or approved equal.

5.3.11.1.1. VAV Equipment Tag: Label VAV boxes as “Building#.”VAV”.AHU#.Room#” For example, the VAV box that serves room 1C104 in Building 70 would be labeled:

70.VAV.44.1C104. If one VAV box serves more than one room, the room number is where the controlling thermostat is located. If more than one VAV box serves a room, add “.#” after the room number, for example, 70.VAV.44.1C104.2, would be the second VAV box that serves room 1C104.

5.3.11.2. Ceiling Supply Diffusers: Titus, or approved equal.

5.3.11.3. Ductwork: Spiral. Insulate exteriors of supply and return. Exhaust ductwork not insulated.

5.3.11.4. Dampers: Stand off lever.

5.3.11.5.

5.3.12. Plumbing

5.3.12.1. Patient Room, Staff, and Public Sink Faucets – T&S paddle hand. Do NOT install automatic water sensor faucets in patient care areas, where instruments will be washed, or exam rooms.

5.3.12.2. Plumbing fixture supply lines shall be sized per the latest version of International Plumbing Code in lieu of VA plumbing design manual.

5.3.12.3. Doctors’ Offices: T&S foot valves, wall mounted.

5.3.12.4. Laboratories: T&S water savers, foot valves.

5.3.12.5. Flushometers: Sloan Royal 1.6 gpf or less.

5.3.12.6. Urinals: Sloan Royal 1.0 gpf or less.

5.3.12.7. Showers: American Standard, or approved equal.

5.3.12.8. 0.5” – 2” Water Valves: Ball, full port 600 wog Walworth, Apollo, or approved equal.

5.3.12.9. 2” – 6” Water Valves: Gate, butterfly, 150 psi min., Walworth, Apollo, or approved equal.

5.3.12.10. 3” – 6” Water Valves: Pro Press, Victaulic, or approved equal.

5.3.12.11. Stops (water supply shut-offs), BrassCraft Multi-Turn Angle Stop w/ Loose Key –

Compression x Compression (BrassCraft SCR19X C)

5.3.12.12. 0.5” – 2” Steam Valves: Gate valves, WSP 300 psi.

5.3.12.13. 2” – 12” Steam Valves: Gate valves or gear-actuated ball valves, WSP 300 psi, Walworth or approved equal.

5.3.12.14. Steam Traps: Armstrong, or approved equal.

5.3.12.15. Domestic Water Line (Interior): Schedule 40 Galvanized for 6” and above.

5.3.12.16. Plumbing Insulation: TechLite open cell Melamine foam (product #79) or approved equal.

5.3.13. General

5.3.13.1. Controls: Johnson Controls Inc. – Direct Digital Controls

5.3.13.2. Thermostats: Electronic thermostat with pre-set adjustment range. Johnson

Controls Inc. to interface with existing Metasys building automation system.

5.3.13.3. Variable Frequency Drives: ABB, or approved equal.

5.3.13.4. Air Compressors: Atlas Copco, or approved equal.

5.3.13.5. Hose Bibbs: Woodford Hose Bibb Co. model #65 up to 24” wall thickness.

5.3.13.6. Johnson Controls Communications Protocol: All equipment connected to the

Building Automation System (BAS) shall use BACnet MS/TP communications protocol.

5.3.13.7. Ice Machines: Scotsman, Meridian Series. Should be installed with filter #10 Blue VIH w/pressure release.

6. Medical Gas Design Standards

6.2. Design Principles

6.2.11. Master alarm panels are located in the Energy Center and Bldg 70, Telephone Operator Room.

6.3. Materials and Equipment

6.3.11. BeaconMedaes, no approved equivalent

6.3.12. Provide On/Off indicators for all gas valves.

7. Fire Protection Design Standards

7.2. Design Principles

7.2.11. General: Fire protection design shall be completed by a licensed fire protection engineer.

Accurate as-built wiring diagrams shall be provided before final acceptance. Any upgrades to the system shall be designed with the intent of using a central computer with annunciating maps.

7.3. Materials and Equipment

7.3.11. Sprinklers

7.3.12. Quick response, semi-recessed heads.

7.3.13. Mechanical T’s shall be specified as Grulock, Victaulic, or approved equal. U-bolt style clamps are not allowed per XXX.

7.3.14. Fire Alarm:

7.3.14.1. Control Panel: Gamewell FCI, E3 Series

7.3.14.2. Keypad Display: Gamewell FCI, LCD-3

7.3.14.3. Interface Main Board: Gamewell FCI, ILI-MB-E3 Series

7.3.14.4. Power Supply: Gamewell FCI, PM-9

7.3.14.5. Addressable Switch Module: Gamewell FCI, ASM-16

7.3.14.6. Network Repeater: Gamewell FCI, RPT-E3

7.3.14.7. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter: Gamewell FCI, DACT-3

7.3.14.8. Command Center Voice Gateway: Gamewell FCI, INI-VG

7.3.14.9. Amplifier: Gamewell FCI, AM-50

7.3.14.10. Cabinets: Gamewell FCI, E3 Series

7.3.14.11. Broadband: Gamewell FCI, E3 Series Broadband

7.3.14.12. Intelligent Network Command Center: Gamewell FCI INCC

7.3.14.13. Intelligent Network Transponder: Gamewell FCI, INX

7.3.14.14. PC-based Graphic User Interface: Gamewell FCI, Focal Point Graphic Workstation

7.3.14.15. Smoke Sensor: Gamewell FCI Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series ASD-PL2F

7.3.14.16. Thermal Sensor: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series ATD-L2F

7.3.14.17. Duct Sensor: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series ADPF

7.3.14.18. Beam Smoke Sensor: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series ABD-RT2F

7.3.14.19. Manual Pull Station Gamewell FCI MS-7AF

7.3.14.20. Addressable Monitor Module: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series AMM-2F

7.3.14.21. Addressable Monitor Module: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series AMM-4F

7.3.14.22. Addressable Output Relay Control Module: Gamewell FCI, Velociti Series AOM-

2SF

7.3.14.23. Addressable Output Relay Supervised Control Module: Gamewell FCI, Velociti

Series AOM-2RF

7.3.14.24. Isolator Module (Style 7): Gamewell FCI System Sensor M500X

7.3.14.25. Relay Output Module, Multi-Mod: Gamewell FCI Velociti Series MM0-6RF

7.3.14.26. Input Monitor Module, Multi-Mod 10: Gamewell FCI Velociti Series MMI-10F

7.3.14.27. Power Supplies and Battery Chargers Gamewell FCI HPF24S8

7.3.14.28. Speakers and Strobes: Gamewell FCI SpectrAlert Advance Indoor Notification

Appliances

7.3.14.29. Speakers and Strobes: Gamewell FCI SpectrAlert Selectable Outdoor Notification Appliances

7.3.14.30. Bells: Gamewell FCI Series MB Motor Bells

7.3.15. Pumps and Risers

7.3.16. Guarantees: All materials and labor shall be guaranteed for at least one year following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

8. Electrical Design Standards

8.2. Design Principles

8.2.11. General

8.2.11.1. Design analysis shall include: Short-circuit and fault calculations study, voltage drop analysis study, load calculations, coordination analysis, and foot-candle analysis (lighting).

8.2.11.2. All new electrical service shall enter through a mechanical/electrical room.

8.2.12. Lighting

8.2.12.1. Install energy efficient fluorescent lighting whenever possible.

8.2.12.2. Install motion control in areas where lighting is not required on a continuous basis throughout the work day. For example; conference rooms and classrooms.

8.2.12.3. Use incandescent lighting in areas that require dimming capability.

8.2.12.4. Install timers with contactors on outdoor area lighting rather than photocells.

8.2.12.5. Install timers on interstitial lighting.

8.2.13. Switchboards/Distribution Panels/Circuits

8.2.13.1. Breakers: Minimum breaker size = 20 amps.

8.2.13.2. Branch Circuits: Multiwire branch circuits are not allowed. A multiwire branch circuit is defined in article 100 of NFPA 70.

8.2.13.3. Circuit Identification: All circuits and circuit modifications shall be legibly identified as to its clear, evident, and specific purpose or use. The identification shall include sufficient detail to allow each circuit to be distinguished from all others. The identification shall be included in a circuit directory that is located on the face or inside of the panel door in the case of a panelboard, and located at each switch on a switchboard.

8.2.13.4. Outlet Identification: All outlets shall be labeled with applicable panel number and circuit number.

8.2.13.5. Disconnecting Means: Shall be labeled with applicable equipment description and feeder. For example, “Steam press agitator, 402-7-6A9, Fed from MCC 7A6.”

8.2.13.6. Arc Flash Labeling: All newly installed equipment that has an arc flash hazard (such as panels, disconnects, motor control centers, and automatic transfer switches) shall be labeled with the actual hazard level the equipment is capable of producing. For example; “WARNING – ARC FLASH PPE REQUIRED – Available incident energy is 19 CAL/CM2.” A danger label applied by the manufacturer is not sufficient.

8.2.13.7. Cables, Low Voltage (600 Volts and Below):

8.2.13.8. In the Hospital Bldg 70:

208/120 Phase A (Black) Phase B (Blue) Phase C (Red) 480/277 Phase A (Yellow) Phase B (Brown) Phase C (Orange)

8.2.13.9. Out Building: Contractor to verify and match existing colors per phase.

208/120 Typical is Black, Red, Blue 480/277 Typical is Brown, Orange, Yellow.

8.2.15. Life Safety Low Voltage Riser (120/208V). Acceptable loads include:

8.2.15.1 Illumination of means of egress.

8.2.15.2 Exit signs.

8.2.15.3 Alarm and alerting systems.

8.2.15.4 Communication systems (where used for issuing instructions during emergencies).

8.2.15.5 Gen Set and ATS locations

8.2.15.6 Gen Set accessories.

8.2.15.7 Elevators.

8.2.15.8 Automatic doors used for building egress.

8.3. Materials and Equipment

8.3.11. Automatic Transfer Switches: ASCO, or approved equal. Designer will size and specify recommended series. Minneapolis VAMC will specify accessories.

8.3.12. Generators: Caterpillar, or approved equal. Designer will size based on project requirements.

Minneapolis VAMC will specify accessories including; alarms, gauges, readings, etc.

8.3.13. Electrical Distribution Panelboards: Cutler-Hammer. Front shall be hinged to box with standard door opening over interior. No toggled, screwed or clipped panel doors are acceptable.

8.3.14. Lighting:

8.3.14.1. Fixtures: Lithonia, or approved equal.

8.3.14.2. Ballasts: Advance T-8 ballast, or approved equal. Ballasts shall be industry standard, low watt, high-efficiency, tandem-wired.

8.3.14.3. Lamps: General Electric, or approved equal.

8.3.14.4. Reflectors: Energy Solutions, model number, K24WRD2232, or approved equal.

8.3.14.5. Average Rated Life: >20,000 hours.

8.3.14.6. Color Temperature: General patient areas, offices, and administrative areas: 4100.

Specialty medical areas such as surgery, dental, etc. shall be as described by A-E or project specifications.

8.3.15. Standard Parking Lot Lighting:

8.3.15.1. Lighting: Arm-mounted luminaire for high intensity discharge lamps up to 1000 watts. Existing luminaries are single assembly, 250 watt, 277 volt, and required pole top tenon. Gardco model EH19-1-VS-250-HPS-277-BRA, or approved equal.

8.3.15.2. Anchor Base Poles: Spun-tapered seamless 6063 alloy, aluminum tubing, and heat-treated. Anchor base telescopes the pole shaft and is circumferentially welded at both the top and bottom. All hardware including, screws, nuts, and bolts shall be stainless steel. Standard finish is brushed aluminum. Lithonia RTA-39-10G-T20-DDB, or approved equal.

8.3.16. High Security Parking Lot Lighting

8.3.16.1. Floodlighting: Hubbell (4) MVK-1000H-268-L-SSS-30-50-7-TA-DB-THB-41 with lamps, or approved equal.

8.3.16.2. Anchor Base Poles: One-piece construction, square straight steel shaft, with galvanized anchor bolts and template. Hubbell SSS-30-50-7-TA-DB-THB41, or approved equal. Ensure tenon is included.

8.3.17. Exit Signs: Gilbert LED, or approved equal.

8.3.18. Switches: Ivory rocker style with stainless steel plate rated for 20A.

8.3.19. Receptacles: Polarized, duplex, hospital grade, rated for 20A, 125V, ivory with stainless steel plate. What is standard for using a double duplex (i.e. quad) vs. installing 2 duplex receptacles 6” apart? -Ryan

8.3.20. Wiring: Minimum wire size shall be No. 12 AWG. Copper only.

8.3.20.1. Indoor Applications: THHN insulation rated for 600V and 75°C.

8.3.20.2. Outdoor or Damp Applications: XHHW or THWN insulation rated for 600V and

75°C.

8.3.21. Conduit

8.3.21.1. Minimum size conduits;

8.2.11.1.1 Conduits from an electrical panel to the first junction box shall be minimum ¾” diameter.

8.2.11.1.2 Conduits serving power and lights, except where connected to the panel as mentioned in 8.2.11.1.1 above, shall be minimum ½” diameter.

8.2.11.1.3 Conduits serving all other (phone and data) shall be minimum ¾” diameter.

8.2.11.2 Raceway systems shall be installed as far as practically possible before changing over to HCF cable (Health Care Facility cable which is typically a green jacketed MC or AC).

8.3.22. Guarantees: All materials and labor shall be guaranteed for at least one year following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

9. Door Security System

9.1. Design Principles

9.1.1. Areas that are required to be secure shall be constructed or retrofitted with PIV proximity card readers for entrance.

9.1.2. Egress shall always be unrestricted with the exception of the locked mental health ward where all staff members are able to un-secure doors in case of emergency.

9.1.3. All magnetic locks shall “drop-out” when a fire alarm is initiated.

9.1.4. Doors that are secured for entrance may be best outfitted with panic hardware for egress.

9.2. Materials and Equipment

9.2.1 Magnetic Locks vs Electric Strike: Perimeter doors and sensitive areas should be electric strikes. The concept is to have doors that fail to secure on the perimeter or sensitive areas. On interior doors that are not sensitive areas they can be fail to safe which is usually the magnetic locks. Electric strikes are preferred as they always have the capability to fail to secure. The doors always need a key bypass system.

9.2.2. Distribution System: Provide wiring, conduit, terminations, connections, and labor to connect magnetic locks to fire alarm system.

9.2.3. Connect with Fire Alarm System: Work with FireNet and COTR to determine where to connect door to fire alarm system so that locks fall open when alarm is initiated.

9.2.4. Panic Hardware: Provide wiring, conduit, terminations, connections, and labor to connect power to panic hardware and closer/holder. Door panic hardware shall be connected to Lenel 1300-u boards via contractor-provided, contractor-installed power transfer hinges. Door cords shall not be used.

9.2.4.1 18/2 white unshielded cable is used for 1300-u board power

9.2.4.2 16/2 unshielded cable is used for lock power

9.2.4.3 22/4 white unshielded cable is used for comm loop

9.2.5. Card Reader: Install HID or Lenel brand card reader that is compatible with existing Minneapolis VA Health Care System Lenel equipment. The card reader shall be model

#RPK40D 921P.

9.2.6. Board: Install Lenel 1300-u board in an 8”x8”x8” Wiegmann or Hoffman type enclosure on secure side of door above suspended ceiling and below interstitial deck.

9.2.7. Connectivity: Provide card reader, door contact(s), and associated hardware and wiring.

Connect security hardware to an existing security communications loop.

9.2.7.1. Contractor shall provide necessary connections, terminations, and programming to ensure complete compatibility and interoperability with existing security system.

9.2.7.2. Any other required hardware that is necessary to meet the intent shall be specified, designed, and installed by the contractor as part of the design-build scope of work.

9.2.8. Guarantees: All materials and labor shall be guaranteed for at least one year following project acceptance by the Minneapolis VAMC Contracting Officer.

10. Low Voltage Systems

10.1 Duress Alarms

10.1.1 Duress Alarm Button Fixture: Tru-Lock, United Security Panic, HUB-2B Latching

10.1.2 Wiring: 22 AWG, 8 cord strand

10.1.3 Plate: Hubbell Plate, ivory, 1 gang, 1 port, part no. IFP110W. Backplate: B-Line, BB10, low voltage.

10.1.4 Plug/Outlet: Telephone plug, Ideal, RJ-116P6C, 6 position (2-wires landed on 2 middle positions), or Plus, modular RJ-45, 8 position, stranded flat #4JY50 or solid round #4JY50 (2-wires landed on 2 middle positions). No resistors.

10.1.5 Installation Location: If installing on modular or desk furniture, try to install on left hand side, on side of drawer, with screws in gap between drawer and side of desk, as close to top of desk as possible. 1/8” drill.

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Appendix A: Interior Signage Requirement

Signage specifications for VA CBOC locations, and full department remodeling projects. This specification is a change from our Minneapolis standard sign so if your construction project only includes a few rooms within an entire area, these specifications would not apply, use the detail above.

Manufacturer: Take Form Architectural Graphics One Mahar Way

Medina, New York 14103 (585)798-8888 Local representative:

Tim Healy & Associates Att: Izzie Austin

(952)-929-5686 izzie.austin@ki.com

Style: Fusion Room identification: Type I, Room sign F20, 9.5”w x 10.5”h, front thumb notch, accommodates insert. Face finish: LS837 Graphite, Backer finish: 3form (specific style to be determined by the VA as a coordinating finish to the interiors), Raised copy: C0104 White, Font: Helvetica Neue, Insert: Media White paper, copy: Helvetica Neue-Black, Image: (specific shuttlerstock image to be determined by VA to coordinate with the finish of the interiors).

Restroom Sign: Type E.2, Unisex restroom sign, F20, 9.5”w x 10.5”h. Face finish: LS837 Graphite, Backer finish: 3form (specific style to be determined by the VA as a coordinating finish to the interiors), Raised copy:

C0104 White, Font: Helvetica Neue, Raised copy: C0101 Black, font: Helvetica Neue.

Double sided flag restroom sign: Type M, unisex double sided restroom sign, F20, 15.25”w x 6.0”h, double sided. Face finish: LS837 Graphite, Backer finish: 3form (specific style to be determined by the VA as a coordinating finish to the interiors), Raised copy: C0104 White, Font: Helvetica Neue, Raised copy: C0101 Black, Font: Helvetica Neue.

Note: Supply Takeform with a layout of the space and they will recommend the signage and type of signs needed for the type of rooms, along with a cost estimate. The VA will need to approve the recommended list of signs from Takeform before proceeding with ordering.

Updated 1/23/2012 mailto:pditty@dittyrehkamp.com