S02 - ATTACHMENT 12 - Instructions to AE from Grand Junction Engineering.docx

Instructions to AE from WCHCS As of30 Jun 2021 General Requirements Subgroup

Project design shall be in compliance with applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides referenced here and available from the Technical Information Library: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual

Architectural Design Manual – August 1, 2014 Finishes: See section 09 below

General:

1. Available capacity shall be verified by the AE for all proposed utility connections.

2. There are multiple utility services to different zones inside the hospital (i.e. North/South). New utility connections shall match the existing framework.

3. Any existing systems that remain in a major demolition project shall be made code compliant. Systems that are removed shall be removed to the source (or to the closest live Tee if the system is branched from a live system).

4. As-builts shall be integrated into master cad files at the completion of the project.

5. All project submittals shall be submitted in hard copy and digital form. Digital forms shall include pdf file as well as native format (e.g. MS Office product (Word and Excel), AutoCAD, etc.). The native format shall be a program authorized for use on a government computer.

6. All drawings (including shop drawings) shall comply with PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

7. All AE & GC documents stored in the cloud during a construction project shall be provided to the government in a physical electronic format approved by the government (i.e. optical media, flash drive, etc.)

8. All utility service capacity shall be verified by the design firm prior to designing connection to that utility. The design firm shall verify utility capacity for any increases over 1% of current usage.

9. Where a trade is regulated by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, the regulations for that agency shall be followed. Specifically, work shall be performed by licensed contractors and tradesmen in the State of Colorado.

10. Design all areas with acoustical privacy taken into consideration. Achieve minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating 45. Plenums shall not be used; shared ductwork shall contain baffles and be insulated. Walls and ceilings shall be insulated and have double layers of 5/8 inch gypsum board on both sides. Walls shall extend 4 inches above the top of the ceiling construction. Dropped ceiling tiles shall incorporate a 2.5-inch sound attenuation layer, and hard-lid ceilings shall be insulated. Scrutinize construction details and prevent possible flanking paths for noise transmission. Penetrations for electrical boxes, light fixtures, HVAC grills shall be caulked and/or insulated. New construction and total renovations shall include the services of an acoustical engineer.

11. Use sound-dampening measures in quiet rooms (chapel, library), group work rooms, and areas where recording takes place (dictation of records). Sound dampening material in patient care areas shall be cleanable to sanitary or even sterile levels and may not be possible.

12. If temporary facilities must be provided to allow construction in an area, specify the temporary facilities that are acceptable, and make sure it is in the scope of work for the construction contractor to procure them and install them, including connections to utilities. The specification shall include language making the contractor responsible for systems in the temporary facilities (for example – if the AC goes out, Contractor has to get it working again within two hours.)

13. A submittal register shall be included starting with the schematic design submission and all follow on design submittals. The submittal register shall include all submittals required in the scope, specifications, and drawings. The register shall identify each specification section, paragraph, a description of the submittal, when it is required to be submitted (e.g. pre-construction, reoccurring, closeout, etc.), Submitted (Y/N), Approved (Y/N), and include on pre-final checklist (Y/N).

14. All electrical work shall be performed by qualified electricians. WCHCS has defined “qualified” as licensed in the State of Colorado at the Journeyman level or greater. Prime Contractor shall submit names and a copy of all electrician licenses prior to any electrical work occurring. This applies to all prime and subcontractor employees performing electrical work.

15. A/E shall verify latest version of template specification on TIL is used prior to each submittal in the design process. If specification updates prior to 100%/For Construction documents are issued, the specification shall be updated to reflect the changes made in the latest version on the TIL.

16. The term “resident engineer” shall be replaced in all specifications with the term “COR”.

17. The schematic design submission shall include a list of planned specifications to be included in the project utilizing the Table of Contents on the TIL. The Design Developmental (DD) submission shall be updated to reflect any changes based upon the status of the design. Specifications added or deleted shall be highlighted so the changes are clear. General specifications shall have been tailored to the project by the DD submission. Any specifications not yet tailored to the project shall be highlighted in the DD submission. The 95% submission shall include all specifications will all specification additions or deletions highlighted on the table of contents. Any specification not previously tailored before the 95% will be reviewed in detail and new comments shall be issued if it was not previously made available for review.

18. Equipment that is required to be accessible shall not be unnecessarily difficult. Non-essential systems shall not run above access panels, between access panels and equipment or around equipment that requires access. Access conflicts will be a cause to deny final acceptance of project.

Interior Design Manual for New Construction and Renovations of Hospitals and Clinics – November 2020

Asbestos Abatement Design Manual for New Hospitals, Replacement Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Additions, Energy Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Animal Research Facilities, Laboratory Buildings – July 2011

Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions (PG-18-15)

Critical Path Method Design Manual – December 2012.

Incorporate Risk Management by identifying long lead or critical equipment and material and seasonal weather. Relate schedule to phasing plans on architectural floor plans; provide phasing diagrams; list temporary systems by phase; separate phasing plans and diagrams by discipline. See Specification Section 01 32 16 Network Analysis

Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates and Related Documents for VA Facilities – March 2011 Physical Security Design Manual – October 2020 These requirements shall be applied to architectural design. Some of this information duplicates fire code.

1. Entrance doors to service hallways shall be capable of being remotely locked and unlocked from the reception desk, have key locks, and shall have card-reader locks.

2. Entrance doors to service hallways or to building entrances shall be manually operated and also have power openers not just to comply with ADA requirements but to allow passage of supply or medical carts.

3. For doors into the main building (exterior and from reception) and into the Emergency Department, provide security intercom with remote door release capability. The security intercom system shall be integrated with electronic or magnetic remote door release allowing for remote communication and unlocking of doors from a reception desk or SCC master intercom station. The security intercoms for these areas shall have both an audio and built-in video capability. Video verification of person(s) requesting access at these points shall be required.

4. Glass for entrance and egress doors shall be laminated.

5. Laminated glass “sneeze guards” shall be provided at reception desks at building and service-corridor entries.

6. Security Control Center (SCC): A location for security personnel to monitor VASS, alarms, and other security systems and devices. This may be in a separate space or, for small facilities, combined with a guard or reception desk at the entrance.

7. At reception areas or nurse stations or similar areas with free approach of patients and visitors, design work areas so that information is not visible to approaching persons, and sensitive paper documents can be covered out of the reach of casual passers-by. Monitors shall be visible only to the person using them.

8. Areas which have storage of patient information shall have a locked container (desk drawer, file cabinet) in which to store the information, and a lock to the room in which the information is stored. (Computers are locked by card and code, so do not have to be in a locked room.)

Division 01 — General Requirements Service and construction contractors shall comply with local VA policy requirements. The COR shall review and provide the AE with the applicable sections following MCMs, MCPs, and SOPs (this list isn’t complete):

00Q-11 Infection Prevention Guidelines 05-41 Dress Code 003-18 Inpatient and Emergency Department Diversion Policy and Procedure 007-1 Emergency Operations Plan 007-5 Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) During Construction/Bldg. Maintenance Operations 007-15 Life Safety/Fire Prevention Management Program 003-91 Laser Safety 111AC-9 Emergency Medical Management (Includes Code Blue) 114-8 Radiation Safety Program 132-11 Security Management Program 138-2 Control of Keys and Security Locks 138-6 Construction Project Changes 138-7 Emergency Power System 138-11 Plan of Action - Failure of Essential Medical Center Equipment or Utility 138-12 Boiler Plant Operations 138-13 Fire Wall/Smoke Barrier Penetration Permits 138-14 Facility Policy on Hot-Work 138-15 Asbestos Management Plan 138-20 Energy Management and Conservation Program 138-21 Temperature and Humidity Monitoring via the Temptrak System 138-22 Legionella Prevention Flushing Policy 138-24 Project Design and Review 138-25 Utility Systems User Training 138-26 Project Planning 138-27 Electrical System Preventive Maintenance _ Rescinded 138-28 Use of Cellular Telephones and Two-Way Wireless Communication Devices 138-29 Use of Extension Cords Within the Medical Center ISO-12 Information Security Program SOP 575-138-1011 Energy Management and Conservation Program SOP 575-138-1022 Legionella Prevention Flushing (construction contractors have requirements) SOP 575-138-1027 Electrical System Preventative Maintenance SOP 575-138-1040 Monitoring of Water Quality for the Reprocessing of Medical Devices

Division 01 – General Conditions

Where existing infrastructure is used, it shall meet all current codes and specifications.

01 00 00 Add a paragraph 1.2 D Communication: All communications relating to the process of construction, including Requests for Information, shall be directed to and from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Requests for Information shall be submitted in the Contractor’s standard format. All contractual direction shall come from the Contracting Officer.

01 00 00 Add a paragraph 1.2.E laying out construction progress meeting frequency and duration. Note that day of the week or month and starting time shall be determined at the pre-construction (kick-off) meeting. Note that the agenda shall be established by the COR.

Planned/Scheduled outages: All notifications and consultations must be completed at least 7 days before interruption or shutdown.

01 00 00 1.3 Statement of Bid Items (Summary of Work: This is duplicated in the SOA (does double duty).)

· General Description: Location; Composed of but not limited to the following elements:

· Civil Work (Stormwater collection, geotextile, piles, steam lines, high voltage electrical, foundations.)

· Landscape to include TESC, plant materials installation, hardscape material, irrigation

· Architectural work, structural work, electrical work, mechanical work.

· In the summary of work, highlight work restrictions (hours, days of week, noise, security requirements, and other elements that would affect the price of work for the contractor.

01 00 00 1.5.C: We don’t require guards, usually 01 00 00 1.5.F: Motor Vehicle Restrictions: Contractor staff shall park off site. Exterior space is very limited. Contractor may deliver materials to site on an as-needed basis. Contractor shall not bring materials onsite until they can be immediately off-loaded the vehicle taken off site. Contractor may store materials within work area under contractor’s control. Location of dumpsters shall be coordinated with COR at pre-construction meeting.

01 00 00 1.14 A: The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current and on-site during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. Redline drawings shall be available for review during construction rounds and any time at the request of the Project Manager and/or COR.

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build. Also covered in SOA 4.21. Slim this down to what you really need. Required start time and period of construction described in SOA 4.1.

01 35 26 Safety : Infection Control. Refer to the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) conducted for the specific project to ensure that all required elements have been addressed. This section shall be lifted from this document and replace Section 1.12.

C. Obtain Infection Control permit from COR. Do not begin work until the following infection control measures have been installed , inspected by the COR, and approved.

1. Securely seal and block off supply air diffusers and return air grills. Seal shall be dust-tight and withstand airflow.

2. Construct infection control barrier to seal work area from non-work areas. Barrier shall include an Anteroom that allow workers to remove protective clothing or vacuum off existing clothing and clean tools when exiting the work area. Barriers can be made from:

a. Closed door with masking tape applied over the frame and door. This is acceptable for work that can be contained in a single room; however, maintenance of negative air pressure in separate rooms may be difficult for Contractor to achieve.

b. Airtight plastic barrier that extends from the floor to ceiling. Seams shall be sealed with duct tape to prevent dust and debris from escaping. Use fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thickness. Supporting structure shall be non-flammable. Wood products, even treated with fire retardant, are not allowed.

c. Steel-framed drywall barrier, with sealed joints. (If the fire system will be modified or hot work inside the work area is anticipated, this barrier can be converted to a 1-hour smoke barrier.)

3. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and all other penetrations through the continuous barrier.

4. Maintain negative air pressure (0.1 inches of water gauge) within work site. Use High Efficiency Particulate Air-Equipped filtration units to maintain negative air pressure. The HEPA units shall be rated to at least 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores, and dust particles. HEPA filters shall have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Maintenance of equipment and replacement of the HEPA filters and other filters shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

5. The HEPA negative pressure machines shall discharge outside the hospital (this will probably have to be done through a window fitting). Exhaust hoses are to be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced ventilation blower hose. Exhaust shall be placed so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center – at least 20 feet from doorways and air intakes.

6. Place manometers with data logging capability with the sensor inside the work barrier but reading outside the ante room.

7. For the work area where exterior venting cannot be made, a HEPA air scrubber may be used rather than a negative air machine. The scrubber shall provide a minimum of 6 air changes per hour; the volume of space indicated on the drawings contains _____ cubic feet, so the scrubber shall have a _____cubic feet per minute (cfm) capacity.

8. Before any construction on site begins, all contractor personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center. This shall take place in the ________ meeting described in paragraph _________ above.

D. Daily operations

1. Workers shall have dust-free clothing when exiting the work area, including shoes, hard hats, safety vests, and gloves. The ante-room shall have sufficient space for workers to vacuum their clothing and to wipe hard-surfaced materials.

2. Alternatively, workers may wear “bunny suits” in the work area, which are donned to enter the work area, and removed in the ante room before exiting the work area. Contractor shall provide facilities for storing protective clothing off the floor (hooks or clothing rack). If shoe covers cannot be worn because of safety concerns, boots shall be cleaned after exiting the work area.

3. Workers shall place tool belts, rags, tool belts, and small tools inside clean portable containers when being transported through the hospital, and not wear them on their person.

4. Equipment, materials, waste carts, and transfer carts shall be dust-free when outside the work area. Workers shall wipe the exposed exterior down in the ante room before exiting the work area and also before bringing them into the hospital from the outside.

5. Contractor to provide a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner in the ante room to allow cleaning of clothing, tools, and carts as they exit the work area.

6. Contractor to provide a separate HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner in the work area to clean the workspace of dust and fine particles. Larger debris may be swept up, but dust suppressant shall be used to prevent dust from being stirred into the air.

7. Power tools such as drills and saws shall have a working-surface shroud with HEPA-vacuum attachment.

8. Contractor to provide commercial disposable disinfecting wet wipes in the ante room to allow cleaning of clothing, tools, and carts as they exist the work area, and at the location tools, materials, and carts enter the hospital from the outside. Contractor to provide disposal bins lined with plastic bags in these areas for used wipes, of a size that shall contain the amount used in a day. Empty wipe-bin throughout the day and at the end of each work day.

9. Contractor to place adhesive walk-off mat within ante room at the exit to the adjacent corridor, and outside the anteroom door. Workers shall pull sheet off tacky mats and dispose of frequently to maintain a dust-free area directly outside the ante room at all times.

10. Workers to remove debris as it is created. Debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects shall be allowed to cut through the plastic. Workers to wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. Solid covers shall be kept clean and stored on shelves or racks (not on the floor) when not in use, preferably in a bag.

11. If workers displace a ceiling tile for visual inspection, they shall replace it immediately. They shall immediately vacuum up particles that were disturbed by the displacement. If the ceiling shall remain open for more than 10 minutes, Contractor shall install dust control barrier above ceiling to contain the work.

12. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. Workers shall clean up all accidental spills so that they are dry within 12 hours. Contractor to remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

13. Contractor shall clean work area at the end of every work day at a minimum. This includes removing debris, vacuuming small particulate matter with HEPA filtered vacuum, and damp mopping finished floors. If dust is being tracked out work area, it shall be cleaned more often to ensure dust is not tracked out of work area.

14. Contractor shall clean HEPA filtered vacuums inside and out at the end of every work day. Conduct detailed daily inspection of the vacuum to ensure clean, intact filters and proper seating of the HEPA filter on the filter gasket.

15. Contractor shall conduct detailed daily inspection of the HEPA filtered negative air machine to ensure clean, intact filters and proper seating of the HEPA filter on the filter gasket.

E. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall dispose of all remaining waste, remove tools and remaining materials, and thoroughly clean the work area.

1. Cleaning shall be by HEPA vacuum followed by commercially available disposable wipes and mops. Clean all vertical and horizontal surfaces. Request an inspection of the area by the COR.

2. wipe down the barriers with disinfect wipe prior to moving or taking down to minimize the spread of dust on the barriers.

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4. When the cleanliness of the area has been approved by the COR, remove air supply and air return blocks and seals. Carefully remove barrier materials to minimize creation of dust and debris. Immediately clean up any dust and debris created with HEPA vacuum and disposable wipes.

5. Sign off on permit and return to COR.

6. After the barrier has been removed, the COR will coordinate an Environmental Services terminal clean of the area to the level required for the type of patient care that will be provided in the area.

01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements: Documents that shall be required of the Contractor to close out the project – physically and administratively. Final cleaning; closeout procedures; etc.

Division 02 — Existing Conditions (Demolition and protection; hazardous material mitigation)

Division 03 — Concrete

Division 04 — Masonry

Division 05 — Metals

Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites

Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection

1. Due to incompatibilities between all fire stopping products by different manufacturers, the facility has selected 3M as the standard for all fire stopping products. All firestopping products shall be fully compatible when installed adjacent/overlapping existing through penetrations sealed with 3M products, and shall be fully compatible with future through penetrations sealed with 3M products that are adjacent/overlapping.

Division 08 — Openings

1. Power operated door operation shall be reviewed by the electric shop

2. Openers shall LCN or Horton brand.

3. Doors & Egress paths shall be ADA compliant

4. 08 71 00 – 1.9.B. - Keying: All cylinders shall be keyed into existing Grand Master Key System, which is BEST small format interchangeable core, 7 pin type.

Division 09 — Finishes

1. Flooring: Hallways and walkways shall be Armstrong NA131 Toasted Sand. Waiting rooms, exam rooms, patient rooms, offices shall be Armstrong NA225 Saddle Rust.

2. All finishes shall be selected from the master color board maintained by the chief of EMS.

3. Paint finish to be satin.

4. Carpet shall not be used in clinical areas or public areas. If carpet is used in offices or administrative areas, specify carpet tiles over vinyl flooring.

5. Work that involves significant ceiling work in areas with older ceiling tiles shall include new ceiling grid and tiles.

6. All damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced with new, matching tiles.

7. All penetrations in acoustic ceiling or drywall for pipes (or any similar penetration) shall be have a properly fitted escutcheon.

8. VOC Content: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing system, paints and coating to comply with VOC content limits of authorities having jurisdiction and the following VOC content limits:

1. Flat Paints and Coatings: 50 g/L.

1. Non-flat Paints and Coatings: 150 g/L.

1. Dry-Fog Coatings: 400 g/L.

1. Primers, Sealers, and undercoats: 200 g/L.

1. Anticorrosive and Antirust Paints applied to Ferrous Metals: 250 g/L.

1. Zinc-Rich Industrial Maintenance Primers: 340 g/L.

1. Pretreatment Wash Primers: 420 g/L.

1. Shellacs, Clear: 730 g/L.

1. Shellacs, Pigmented: 550 g/L.

9. VOC test method for paints and coatings is to be in accordance with 40 CFR 59 (EPA Method 24). Part 60, Appendix A with the exempt compounds’ content determined by Method 303 (Determination of Exempt Compounds) in the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) “Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples” manual.

10. Seal all wall penetrations (ductwork, piping, controls, conduits, etc.) with non-combustible material. Station uses 3M products.

11. Bathrooms: use non-slip vinyl for flooring, FRP/cultured marble for wall covering, pre-cast fiberglass shower stalls with anti-slip basin, shower stalls to be 4’x5’ roll-in capable with fold down shower seat rated for 400 lbs, floor drains to be flush mounted with the floor, floor to be sloped to floor drain.

12. Do not use tile for interior design accents.

13. Where hard-lid (drywall) ceilings are installed by VA standards, above-ceiling utility features (such as J-boxes and valves) shall be grouped, and a 2’x2’ access panel shall be provided adjacent to the grouping. The VA shall have one panel for every 100 SF or fraction of 100 SF unless the AE can demonstrate that fewer are needed based on location of above-ceiling features. Light fixtures are not acceptable access panels.

Division 10 — Specialties Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities – October 2020

Division 11 — Equipment

1. Equipment designations shall reference area served, not reference equipment type with sequential numbering (for example, many remodel projects have had an EF-1 on the plans. This isn’t a useful designation system) Division 12 — Furnishings

Division 13 — Special Construction

Division 14 — Conveying Equipment Elevator Design Manual – March 1, 2018

Division 21 — Fire Suppression Fire Protection Design Manual – December 2015

1. The design documents provided by the AE shall be submitted for third-party fire protection design review by the VA.

1. A hydrant flow test completed 15 January 2020 showed Static Pressure of 72 psi, and residual pressure of 46 psi at 2,160 GPM.

Division 22 — Plumbing PG 18-10 Plumbing Design Manual – Revised May 1, 2018

1. All utility service capacity shall be verified by the design firm prior to designing connection to that utility.

1. Garbage disposals are only to be installed in commercial cooking locations.

1. All drinking fountains shall be ADA accessible, have bottle filler option, and include indicator for filter life. Filters shall match existing drinking fountain filters. [which are?]

1. The Station uses Moen & Chicago fixtures.

1. Ball valves shall be used when available in all plant piping. Ball valves shall be lockable.

1. All valves installed in the plant shall incorporate a commercially available locking system. Clearly show the locking system in submittals.

1. Irrigation piping shall be minimum schedule 40 PVC.

1. Waste line for all water closet to be minimum 4”, and to be separate from waste lines for sinks, showers, lavatories and water fountains.

1. Plumbing specification shall contain the requirements of WCHCS SOP 575-138-1022 Legionella Prevention Flushing for the areas under the contractor’s control during Construction.

Division 23 — Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) PG-18-10 HVAC Design Manual - revised May 1, 2019

1. Grand Junction facility has existing JCI Metasys system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. For additions, new HVAC shall be integrated into this control system. Specifications for this system shall include JCI as the local system integrator.

1. All cables shall be labeled at both ends and at any splices per the local naming convention. The labeling convention for data drops is “Building # — Room # — Patch Panel # — Port #”

1. VAVs shall use 24VAC for supply power.

1. Conduit for HVAC systems shall be blue.

1. All control panels, power supplies, sensors, line voltage connections and wire routs shall be indicated on a plan view. Plan shall note that any changes shall be indicated in as built drawings.

1. All control panels, power supplies, sensors, line voltage connections and wire routs shall be indicated on a plan view. Plan shall note that any changes shall be indicated in as built drawings.

1. Follow the Station’s Control Designation standard (attached).

1. All HVAC control cabinets shall have UPS backup, rated for 250% controller capacity for 2 hours.

1. AHUs shall be designed to supply at least 30% more capacity and VAVs shall be designed to supply at least 40% more capacity.

1. All cables not installed in conduit shall be plenum rated.

1. UPS units shall be double conversion type.

1. Verify HVAC systems can meet design guides for differential pressure and air changes, with spare capacity to meet future conditions.

1. Systems shall include dedicated sensors for critical controls. (sensors used across multiple AHUs have been unreliable)

1. Provide individual temperature controls for each new staff area.

1. The room pressure requirements in the VA design manuals shall be followed and HVAC CFM shall be able to be increased 50% above the levels required to meet the design manual.

1. Rooms with differential pressure requirements shall monitor and log differential pressure, supply CFM, return and/or exhaust CFM in the BAS.

1. Verify HVAC systems can meet design guides for differential pressure and air changes, with spare capacity to meet future conditions.

1. Systems shall include dedicated sensors for critical controls (for example, AHUs have been installed that reference a common outside air temperature. Mapping to the common sensor frequently doesn’t work correctly. So, each AHU shall have a dedicated outdoor air sensor).

1. When designing in-patient units, the ventilation system shall be designed so that it can run on 100% outside air with minimal intervention (“flick of a switch”) and with HEPA filters in the return line

1. The spec reference to a “Control System Integrator” shall name our current HVAC control system integrator, including company name, address & phone number. This is currently Johnson Controls. (spec 23 09 23 1.1 G)

1. Motors shall be 3-phase wherever practical.

1. For new construction, chilled water lines shall be tapped from a 12” line, and this tap shall be in a vault that shall allow connections for future buildings, even if they are not currently shown on the site Master Plan.

1. Temperature in temporary spaces to be continuously occupied by VA staff shall be maintained between 68 and 76 degrees, and 65 and 80 degrees for areas not continuously occupied.

1. VAV control boxes shall have 24x24 access panel within 18” of control box. The area above the access panel and between the control box shall be clear of all foreign systems.

1. All pipe systems listed below shall be labeled for Use the following naming conventions for controls equipment:

Full Label: Line Designation – Component Designation – Bldg. # – Rm # – ID # For example: HPS-MV-9-100-2 Brass Tag: Component Designation ID # For example: MV2 (Line, Building & room shall be referenced separately)

Line designations, choose from:

CHWS – chilled water supply CHWR – chilled water return COWS – condenser water supply COWR – condenser water return HPS – high pressure steam MPS – medium pressure steam LPS – low pressure steam CRH - Condensate Return HPS CRM - Condensate Return MPS CRL - Condensate Return LPS CR - Condensate Return HWHS – Hot Water Heating Supply HWHR – Hot Water Heating Return DCW – Domestic Cold Water DHW – Domestic Hot Water DHWR – Domestic Hot Water Return

Component Designation, choose from:

MV – manual valve CKV – check valve CV – modulating valve (0-100%) PRV – pressure reducing valve XCV – control valve (on/off) PI – Pressure Indicator PM – Pressure Meter PS – Pressure Switch PT – Pressure Transmitter TI – Temperature Indicator TM – Temperature Meter TS – Temperature Switch TT – temperature transmitter LI-Level Indicator LM – Level Meter LS – Level Switch LT – Level Transmitter FI-Flow Indicator FM – Flow Meter FS – Flow Switch FT-Flow Transmitter

For all Abbreviations not listed, please reference this attachment:

Division 25 — Integrated Automation

1. UPS units shall be double conversion type.

Division 26 — Electrical Electrical Design Manual - December 1, 2019 The following are highlights, clarifications, additions or changes to the design manual.

1.10.5 All utility service capacity shall be verified by the design firm prior to designing connection to that utility.

1.10.5 All electrical loads shall be evaluated to ensure that the branch circuit is connected to the correct power system (Normal, Equipment, Critical, Life Safety).

1.10.9, spec 26 41 00 All new buildings shall include lightning protection. Major remodels shall consider if a lightning protection system can be included in the scope of the project or if repairs/expansion of current system is required.

1.14.5 & 2.1.3, spec 26 05 33 & 26 05 19 VA standard specifications are for conduit fill is three (3) circuits (26 05 19 3.1), this can be exceeded, provided one (1) empty conduit is installed to same location as the conduit that exceed three (3) circuits.

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 Access to all J boxes in hard lid ceiling shall be easily accessible, within working distance from an access panel.

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 Junction box covers shall be identified with panel, system, and circuits.

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 Junction boxes in accessible ceilings shall be minimum of 4 11/16” square by 2 1/8” deep minimum.

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 Junction boxes shall be minimum 2 1/8” deep, unless site specific conditions prevent this.

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 No less than 3/8 hardware for hanging cable tray, strut racks etc.

1.14.5, spec 02 41 00 Demolished wire larger than #6 shall be returned to the VA

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 Conduit & junction boxes shall be identified using the following colors:

Silver: Normal branch power Red: Fire Alarm & Equipment branch power Green: Mass Notification Dark Blue: BAS/HVAC Control Purple: Nurse Call Red: Equipment (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing) Orange: Critical branch power (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing) Yellow: Life Safety branch power (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing) Light Blue: UPS branch power (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing)

1.14.5, spec 26 05 33 The minimum size for EMT for is ¾”, ½” EMT can be used where required with VA permission.

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 #10 & #12 wire shall be stranded (this contradicts VA general specifications 26 05 19 2.1)

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 Branch circuits cannot use shared breakers or handle ties with different branch circuit.

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 Branch wires shall be identified with circuit number in all junction boxes.

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 Neutral conductors shall be identified to which circuit it is paired with.

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 Neutrals cannot be shared between branch circuits.

1.14.6, spec 26 05 19 Power systems cannot be installed in conduit for different power systems. Circuits from one panel cannot be installed in conduit for different panels.

1.14.7, spec 26 05 19 Power outlets shall be identified using the following colors:

Ivory: Normal branch power Red: Equipment branch power Orange: Critical branch power (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing) Yellow: Life Safety (this is a new requirement and doesn’t match existing) Light Blue: UPS branch power (currently there are none)

1.14.8, spec 26 51 00 & 26 09 23 All offices, exam rooms, conference rooms shall include dimmable lighting.

1.14.8, spec 26 51 00 & 26 56 00 All new light fixtures shall be LED, 3500K +/- 500.

1.14.9, spec 26 24 16 Electric panel doors shall be door in door style.

1.14.9, spec 26 24 16 Electric panels shall be same brand as those already installed at this facility (GE, Square D, Siemens & Cutler hammer). The facility prefers GE panels.

1.14.10, spec 26 05 19 Power outlet faceplates shall be stainless steel.

4.4.1, spec 26 32 13 All generators shall have EPO located in accordance with NFPA 110.

4.6.1, 4.6.2 Verify that all branch circuits are connected to the correct power system (Normal, Equipment, Critical, Life Safety). Normal power shall not be used for: Task lighting in critical rooms, patient care TVs or similar, 4.6.1.1, spec 26 51 00 In building 1, 20 & 34, life safety branch shall be used for EM lights & exit lights. These lights shall not have battery backup. In other buildings with generator backup, generator power shall be used for EM lights & exit lights. These lights shall not have battery backup.

5.3.3, spec 26 22 00 Bonding jumpers for derived systems shall be in the transformer, not the first point of disconnect.

5.3.6, spec 26 43 13 All service equipment, switchboards and distribution panelboards shall include TVSS, or justification to not include TVSS.

spec 26 09 23 Building 1 has an existing nLight lighting control system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. Additional lights in common areas shall integrate into that lighting control system. Renovations/additions of any owned building shall use nLight lighting control.

spec 26 09 23 Occupancy sensors shall be IR/Ultrasonic dual technology. It shall be the designer’s responsibility to correct any gaps in occupancy sensor coverage unless that responsibility is clearly delegated to the installers.

? All electrical terminations and busbar connections shall be torqued to the manufacturer specifications. A torque log shall be provided to the VA for every switchboard & panelboard.

spec 26 09 23 Timers shall not be used for lighting in limited use areas, like bathrooms or mechanical rooms.

- Normal power shall not be used for any in patient care areas. These areas shall use critical power for main power source, and equipment power for alternate power source.

Additional information:

A2. The facility has an existing Notifier brand mass notification (voice paging) system. Contractor shall maintain the system functionality in the building and extend/integrate the systems into remodeled space.

A3. The facility has an existing VA IT WiFi system. Contractor shall maintain the system functionality in the building and extend/integrate the systems into remodeled space.

A4. The facility has an existing guest WiFi system. Contractor shall maintain the system functionality in the building and extend/integrate the systems into remodeled space.

A5. Provide emergency power for IT room and battery backup (UPS). Connect IT closets to central backup power system. UPS units shall be double conversion type.

A6. VHA Directive 1028 requires only Qualified Persons, as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, are allowed to work on VA electrical systems. WCHCS has determined the standard for “demonstrated skills and knowledge …” is at least a journeymen level certification/license by the State of Colorado. All contractors and sub-contractors shall provide a copy of their registration with Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Authorities prior to starting any work on electrical systems.

Division 27 — Communications Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design Manual – February 1, 2016

1. UPS units shall be double conversion type.

2. Typical data drop for each user is two (2) data drops, white CAT6.

3. All UTP shall be plenum rated.

4. UTP cables shall be CAT6 and comply with the following color standards:

Blue: IT network POE & non-POE (existing blue UTP is most likely data) White: IT network POE & non-POE (new data CAT6 shall be white) Green: Analog Phone (no longer used as analog phone, may be repurposed) Pink: Guest WiFi Gray: Biomed Network Black: CCTV Camera Yellow: point to point systems Red: Not Used Orange: Not Used Purple: Not Used Brown: Not Used

5. All data cables and ports shall be labeled per the local naming convention. The labeling convention for data drops is “IT Room # — Patch Panel # — Port #.

6. The facility has an existing VA IT WiFi system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional.

7. The facility has an existing guest WiFi system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional.

8. For rooms less than 200 sf, data drops shall have a service loop that enables the cable to reach any location in the room. For larger rooms, data drops shall have a service loop of approximately 6 feet. For service drops routing into system furniture, the wire shall have enough length to reach to the floor then the furthest corner running at right angles, plus 10 feet.

9. All communications cabling shall be installed in cable tray, raceway, or j-hooks; and not resting on any pipes, ductwork or ceiling grid or other infrastructure.

10. For all offices, exam rooms, storage rooms, conference rooms, or similar types of rooms, every wall shall have a minimum of either 1 tele data jack, or junction box for future provisions for a data jack.

11. Break rooms shall not include a TV

12. Waiting rooms shall include a TV. The TV shall we wired back to the in-house QAM distribution.

Possible Electronics Systems: If needed in the renovated space ensure they are clearly shown on plans.

RTLS

· [MORE INFORMATION ON EXISTING SYSTEM]

Wireless physiological signal monitoring

· NIHON KOHDEN/TELEMETRY is existing brand

· Coax Cable

· Antenna System

MASS COMM

· Reinstallation to be completed by contractor

FIRE ALARM

· Located inside red conduit

· Reinstallation to be completed by contractor

IT WIFI

· Mobile sd1

· Contractor to install what was taken out

GUEST WIFI

· Pink CAT6, in cable tray, not in conduit

· Contractor to re-install per original layout

· As-builts for reference are attached

· Reinstallation to be completed by contractor

PILLOW SPEAKERS/NURSE CALL SYSTEM

· Goes inside purple conduit

· Confirm that the “pillow speaker” is part of the nurse call submittal (it is piped to the TV, so this should already be in the plans)

· Nurse call system is Zettler Sentinel 500

CABLE TV SYSTEM

· Goes inside the cable tray

· At a minimum, it shall be supported by J-hooks going to the cable tray and shall be sleeved through walls

· Cable above all water piping

· Contractor to install

IT DATA CABLE SYSTEM

· Phone, computers, printers, etc.

· At a minimum 1 data port per bed

· Contractor to install

DAS

· Antennas need to be reinstalled per original layout (if it was demolished)

· Installed as far away as possible from the cable tray

· At a minimum be supported by J-hooks

· Contractor to reinstall VA equipment

Division 28 — Electronic Safety and Security

1. UPS units shall be double conversion type.

2. Spec 28 23 00 The facility has an existing IP based security camera system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. For additions, new CCTV systems shall integrate into existing CCTV system. Fisheye cameras are preferred for interior locations. All cameras shall be 4K or higher resolution.

3. Spec 28 13 00 The Grand Junction Facility has an existing JCI P2000 Access Control system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. The construction contractor shall provide and install all access control equipment at the door and the cabling to the location designated by the VA. The construction contractor shall provide required equipment at the head end location. Th VA is responsible for installation, termination and programing at the head end. Information on finding compatible card readers:

a. RPK40, Keypad Card Reader that fits on a single gang P-Ring.

e. RP40 Card Reader that fits on a single gang P-Ring:

4. Spec 28 13 00 1.1 shall be rewritten to reference the existing system and not installation of a new system

5. Spec 28 31 00 The facility has an existing Notifier brand fire alarm system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. For additions, new fire alarm systems shall be integrated into the current system. Every change to the fire alarm system shall also update the graphics system.

6. The facility has an existing Notifier brand mass notification (voice paging) system. Construction projects that modify, remove or impair its operation shall repair, replace or extend the system to keep it fully functional. For additions, new mass notification systems shall be integrated into the current system.

7. Leased clinics shall include security system to match systems at existing clinics. [which is currently ?]

8. All equipment (including other spec sections) shall comply with Section 889 of Public Law 115-232, “Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”

Division 31 — Earthwork Division 32 — Exterior Improvements Division 33 — Utilities Division 34 — Transportation Division 35 — Waterway and Marine Construction

Process Equipment Subgroup:

Division 40 — Process Interconnections Division 41 — Material Processing and Handling Equipment Division 42 — Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment Division 43 — Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification and Storage Equipment Division 44 — Pollution and Waste Control Equipment Division 45 — Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment Division 46 — Water and Wastewater Equipment Division 48 — Electrical Power Generation image1.emf

ABBREVIATIONS.pdf

ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description

AAHX Air to Air Heat Exchanger FD Fire Damper

ACCH Air-Cooled Chiller FF Final Filter

ACCU Air-Cooled Condensing Unit FHX Flue Gas/Feedwater Heat Exchanger

ACU Air-Conditioning Unit FM Flowmeter

AF After-Filters FOP Fuel Oil Pump

AFCV Air Flow Control Valve FOT Fuel Oil Tank

AFMD Air Flow Measuring Device FOHX Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger

AHU Air-Handling Unit FTR Fin Tube Radiation

AS Air Separator

AW Air Washer H Humidifier

HC Heating Coil

B Boiler HD Hood

BFT Boiler Plant Fire Tube HP Heat Pump

BHW Hot Water Heating Boiler HRP Hydronic Radiant (Ceiling) Panel

BHX Boiler Blowdown Heat Exchanger HTM Humidifier Terminal

BSC Biological Safety Cabinets HUM Humidifier Unit Mounted

BT Boiler Tank HW Hot Water

BTCU Blow Off Tank Control Valve HWHC Hot Water Heating Coil

BWT Boiler Plant Water Tube HWC Hot Water Coil

HWP Heating Hot Water Pump

CC Cooling Coil HWUH Hot Water Unit Heater

CFP Chemical Feed Pump HVD Hoistway Vent Damper

CHP Chilled Water Pump HX Heat Exchanger

CHW Chilled Water

COMP Compressor Unit LLHX Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchanger

CP Condensate Pump

CS Condensate Storage Tank MAU Make-up Air Unit

CT Cooling Tower

CU Condensing Unit NGFM Natural Gas Flow Meter

CUH Cabinet Unit Heater NPSH Net Positive Suction Head

CV Constant Volume

CWCC Chilled Water Cooling Coil OAI Outside Air Intake

CWP Condenser Water Pump OFM Oil Flowmeter

DDC Direct Digital Controls P Pump

DPA Differential Pressure Assembly PF Pre-Filter

DPS Differential Pressure Switch/Sensor PHC Preheat Coil

DX Direct-Expansion PTAC Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner

DXCC Direct-Expansion Cooling Coil

RAD Refrigerant Air Dryer

EC Evaporative Cooler RAHX Rotary Air Heat Exchanger

ECC Engineering Control Center RCCH Remote Condenser Chiller

ECU Evaporative Condenser Unit RF Return Fan

EDH Electric Duct Heater RG Return Grille

EF Exhaust Fan RR Return Register

EGS Emergency Gas Shutoff RTU Roof Top Unit

EH Exhaust Hood

ERC Electric Reheat Coil SAD Sound Attenuating Device

ERP Electric Radiant Panel SD Smoke Detector

ET Expansion Tank SD Supply Air Diffuser

EUH Electric Unit Heater SDPR Smoke Damper

EWC Evaporative Water Cooler SF Supply Fan

SH Steam Humidifier

F/SDPR Combination Fire Smoke Damper SHC Steam Heating Coil

FCU Fan Coil Unit (4 Pipe) SP Static Pressure

FCUC Fan Coil Unit Cooling Only SP GR Specific Gravity

FCUH Fan Coil Unit Heating Only SPD Supply Process and Distribution

EQUIPMENT

SPRV Steam Pressure Reducing Valve

SR Supply Air Register

SSHX Steam to Steam Heat Exchanger

SSR Solid Separator

ST Steam Trap

SUH Steam Unit Heater

SV Steam Pressure Reducing Valve

SVS Steam Vent Silencer

SWHX Steam to Water Heat Exchanger

TP Trap

TU Terminal Unit

UC Unit Cooler

UH Unit Heater

V Valve

VAV Variable Air Volume

VFD Variable Frequency Drive

VI Vibration Isolator

VPS Variable Primary System

VSD Variable Speed Drive

WC Water Cooled

WCCH Water Cooled Chiller

WCCU Water Cooled Condensing Unit

WCHP Water Cooled Heat Pump

WCPU Water Cooled Packaged Unit

WCUH Water Cooled Unit Heater

WF Water Filter

WFCV Water Flow Control Valve

WFM Water Flowmeter

EQUIPMENT

APD Air Side Pressure Drop L/m Liters Per Minute

L/s Liters Per Second

BHP Brake Horse Power LAT Leaving Air Temperature

BTU British Thermal Unit LBS/HR Pounds Per Hour

BTUH British Thermal Unit per Hour LF Linear Foot (Feet)

LGT Leaving Glycol Temperature

C Centigrade (Celsius) LH Latent Heat

CFM Cubic Feet Per Minute LVG Leaving

CFH Cubic Feet Per Hour LWT Leaving Water Temperature

CFT Cubic Feet

CM Cubic Meter M Meter

CM/s Centimeter Per Second MAX Maximum

COP Coefficient of Performance MBH 1000 BTUH

MCA Maximum Current Ampacity

Db Dry-Bulb Temperature MCA Multichannel Analyzer

DB Decibels MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

DEG Degree MHP Motor Horsepower

DIA Diameter MIN Minimum

DP Dewpoint…