Schedule_2_-_Facilities_Services_Design_Guidelines_April_2024.pdf

7th Edition April 2024

GUIDELINES

for

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

of

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

for

THE SCHOOL BOARD

of

VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA

FACILITIES SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cover Page 1

Table of Contents 2

Introduction 4

General Information / Design Elements 2

DIVISIONS

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0 Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents, Conditions of the Contract 1

1 General Requirements 1

2 Site Work (Includes: Site Drainage, Landscaping) 5

3 Concrete 1

4 Masonry (Includes: Preferred Exterior Wall System) 2

5 Metals 1

6 Wood and Plastic (Includes: Millwork Cabinets) 1

7 Thermal and Moisture Protections (Roofing) 2

8 Doors and Windows 1

9 Finishes (Includes: Flooring) 14

Specialties (Includes: Signage, Walkway Canopies, Toilet Room Accessories, Accessibility Standards for Children’s Environments) 2

11 Equipment 1

12 Furnishings 1

13 Not Used 0

14 Elevators 1

15 Not Used 0

16 Not Used 0

22 Plumbing 2

23 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 12

25 Integrated Automation 28

Electrical (Includes: Security, Closed Circuit Television, Overhead Projector Cable Requirements, Voice/Data 29

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Custodial Room Requirements 1

School Kitchen Requirements 3

School Funded Shed Installation Requirements 1

Volusia County Wind Speed 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FORMS

REF.

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PAGES

Design Guidelines Conformance Statement 2

Div. 23 and 25 Division 23 and 25 Conformance Statement 2

Div. 26 Voltage & Amperage Readings – Tabulated Data 1

Div. 26 Ground Test Information 1

Div. 26 Conductor Insulation Resistance Test 1

Suggested Changes / Modifications Form 1

Asbestos Free Documentation 1

ATTACHMENTS

REF.

DIV. TITLE

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Div. 2 2023 List of Invasive Plant Species 2

Div. 2 Gate / Fence Details 1

Div. 2 Heavy Duty Cantilever Slide Gate 1

Div. 4 Panel Wall Joint Detail #11 1

Div. 4 Thermal Spray Foam Detail – Roof Detail #1 1

Div. 4 Typical Parapet-LWIC Detail #5 1

Div. 6 Elementary School Storage “Cubbies” Detail 1

Div. 8 AD-400 Networked Wireless Electronic Lock 4

Div. 8 NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless Cylindrical Lock 4

Div. 9 Typical Classroom Teaching Wall 1

Div. 10 Interior Signage Requirements 2

Div. 10 Bronze Dedication Plaque (example) 1

Div. 26 Aluminum Canopy Light Fixture Installation 1

Div. 26 Typical Surge Protection Device (SPD) Panel Installation 1

INTRODUCTION TO THE

GUIDELINES

for

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

of

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

for

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA

7th Edition

April, 2024

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the design professional with a general listing of design criteria from a technical, facilities perspective. The manual is divided into chapters, which reflect the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Master Specification Format. It is not the intent of this manual to direct design or insist upon any proprietary products, but merely to serve as a basis of quality and standardization needs for the district. Volusia County Schools Division 0 standards are available on the District website and are to be incorporated into your documents.

Design contracts awarded after April, 2024 shall comply with this document.

Design professionals are expected to incorporate the criteria set forth in this manual into all projects.

Variances from the items listed herein should be coordinated with the VCS Construction Project Manager and confirmed in writing.

The VCS Construction Project Manager is the designee responsible for administering a project and is the Owner’s Representative. All contact with the Owner and all direction to the Architect/Engineer shall be through this representative, herein after referred to as Owner.

Any comments, suggestions for improvements in the content of this manual are encouraged and always appreciated. We hope this guide will be of assistance to you and your staff and look forward to a successful project to improve the quality of education for the students of Volusia County Schools.

The acronyms below are abbreviations referenced throughout this manual.

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

A/C Air Conditioning

A/E Architect / Engineer

AGC Application Generic Controller

AHU Air Handling Unit

AI Analog Input

AIA American Institute of Architects

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

AMR Automated Meter Reading

AO Analog Output

API Application Program Interface ASC Application Specific Controller

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASP Application Service Provider

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

Introduction

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AWG American Wire Gage

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

BAS Building Automation System

BTU British Thermal Unit

CAC Custom Application Controller CATV Cable Television

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

CFM Cubic Feet / Minute

CHWR Chilled Water Return

CHWS Chilled Water Supply

CMU Concrete Masonry Unit

CPU Central Processing Unit

DC Direct Current

DDC Direct Digital Controller

DDE Dynamic Data Exchange

DEP Department of Environmental Protection DI Digital Input

DO Digital Output

DOE (Florida) Department of Education

DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Functional

DWV PVC Drain Waste Vent Polyvinyl Chloride

DX Direct Expansion

ECC Engineering Control Center

EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

EIFS Exterior Insulation and Finish System

ELL Elbow

EMS Emergency Management System EMT Electric Metallic Tubing

EP Electric-pneumatic

ESE Exceptional Student Education

FAC Facilities (Volusia County Schools Facilities Services)

FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel

FBC Florida Building Code

FCC Fire Command Center

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

FISH Florida Inventory of School Houses

FMT (Volusia County Schools) Facilities Maintenance Technician

FPA Florida Product Approval FS Florida Statute

GA Gauge

GC Global Controller

GPS Global Positioning Satellite

GUI Graphical User Interface

HID High Intensity Discharge

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol

HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

IDF Intermediate Distribution Frame

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

I/O Input / Output IP Internet Protocol

ISA The Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society

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ISS Intelligent Space Sensor

ITV Intercom and Television

KMC KMC Controls

LAN Local Area Network

LC Local Controller LED Light Emitting Diode

LVT Luxury Vinyl Tile

MC Metal Clad

MDF/IDF Main Distribution Frame / Intermediate Distribution Frame

MEP Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

MDF Medium Density Fiberboard

NEC National Electric Code

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

ODBC Open Database Connectivity

O & M Operating and Maintenance

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act

OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

PC Personal Computer

PE Pneumatic-electric

PID Proportional-Integral-Derivative

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

PPM Parts per million

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride RAM Random Access Memory

RF Radio Frequency

RH Relative Humidity

RPZ Reduced Pressure Zone

RTD Resistive Temperature Device

SBS Styrene - Butadiene - Styrene

SDI Steel Door Institute

SI System Integrator

SID Supervisory Interface Device (Gateways)

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association

SMS Short Message System SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

SPD Surge Protective Device

SREF State Requirements for Educational Facilities

ST Single Termination

TAB Test and Balance

TCP/IP Transmission-Control Protocol / Internet Protocol

TUC Terminal Unit Controller

TVP Television Production

UC Unitary Controller

UL Underwriters Laboratories

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair

VAC Volts Alternating Current

VAV Variable Air Volume

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VCS Volusia County Schools

VCSB Volusia County School Board

WAN Wide Area Network

WET Web-Enabled Technology

XIF External Interface File XML Extensible Markup Language

GENERAL INFORMATION / DESIGN ELEMENTS

1. These guidelines apply to all new, existing, renovations, remodeling, and maintenance projects for Volusia County Schools.

2. The forms in the “Form” section of this manual are PDF forms. To use this feature, extract the page, save to your computer, fill in the form, then print.

3. All design and construction drawings shall be no larger than 30” x 42”. All details shall be clearly shown and accurately referenced on the construction drawing.

4. Upon successful completion of bidding and award of the construction contract the Architect shall submit the following to the Owner: two (2) complete printed sets of the final approved construction documents for bidding including plans, project manual and all addenda; and digital documents of all drawings on CD or other Owner approved file transfer protocol (FTP), in AutoCAD (.dwg format), and PDF, read-only files are not acceptable. AutoCAD drawings shall be bound drawings with no external references allowed; file names shall be identical to the sheet it represents (i.e.: A100.dwg, etc.). Include the Engineer’s plot configuration, special fonts and digital images.

5. Prior to any demolition work, the Owner shall prepare a list of items to be salvaged by the Owner.

Owner maintains first right of refusal.

6. A list of major codes (with date of each code) utilized on the project shall be included on the drawings.

7. Each project shall include a site plan or at least partial site plan showing relative locations of existing buildings.

8. The A/E Team shall comply and develop practical design solutions that are functional and cost effective as described in Florida Statute 235.002(1) b.

9. Volusia County School Board endorses and supports the Teaming Program and expects all design team members and construction team members to actively participate and work towards maintaining a positive relationship among all team members throughout the project duration.

10. All radon protection requirements shall be clearly noted and detailed on the construction drawings.

The Radon Resistant Construction Guidelines published by Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, current edition, is recommended.

11. The structural floor plans shall clearly show all floor drain locations and the extent/limits that the concrete slab requires pitching towards the drain (i.e., emergency showers, mechanical rooms, etc.)

The floor at all locations within toilet spaces shall be sloped to a drain.

12. Exterior wall assemblies shall be CMU construction with exterior bituminous damp proofing and rigid insulation with brick veneer, split face CMU veneer; all cavity systems shall include weep holes and flashing with mortar netting.

13. All exterior walls shall be continuous to the underside of the roof deck assembly. Do not design soffits venting into an attic space above interior spaces. Above ceiling spaces shall be designed airtight to prevent outside air from entering ceiling space. Roof insulation shall be designed in the roof deck assembly and not placed on ceiling assemblies.

14. Parapet walls shall not be used in design unless the roof membrane is continuous up to, and counter flashed by, the coping. The parapet wall shall not extend more than 2’ above the adjacent roof elevation. The coping will be continuous along the cap line and not be of masonry / precast construction without written approval. Parapet shall not completely enclose a roof so as to prevent drainage to the eave(s).

GENERAL INFORMATION / DESIGN ELEMENTS

15. Metal roof systems or roofs that drain over the perimeter face of the building shall be designed with gutters and discharge into an underground collection system, where applicable. Discuss and decide on a direction pertaining to this item with the Owner during design.

16. EIFS wall systems shall not be specified for any location.

17. Please note the difference between “owner furnished” and “owner provided”.

A. “Owner Furnished”: the owner will specify and order the equipment and ensure that it is on site for the contractor to build-up, install and test.

B. “Owner Provided”: the owner will specify, order, build-up, install and test.

C. It is normally our intention to utilize “owner furnished” equipment.

18. A bronze dedication plaque will be specified on new construction and major redevelopment projects.

An example can be found in the Attachments section of this manual.

19. Re-number buildings: if a project requires existing buildings to be re-numbered, the changes will need to be reflected on the electrical panels, fire alarm panel, intercom, energy management, security, local law enforcement, fire department, F.I.S.H., etc.

20. Contractor to provide Post and Placard Box for permits on jobs, as required.

21. A/E to check and review the most recent VCS Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report, Environmental Reports, Asbestos Reports, and ADA Survey for items that may be included in project design.

22. Maximum weight of a set of plans shall be 35 lbs. Break plans into sections so no one section exceeds this weight.

23. ESE changing tables will be Owner furnished equipment. A space shall be provided for one as required. Space shall be a minimum of 3’ x 6’-6” with one electrical outlet at the location.

24. Provide Key Management System to include lockable key cabinet or cabinets on new facility construction and on major renovation projects. Provide one space for each door. Provide key tags;

include tags for fifty percent (50%) future expansion.

25. If domestic appliances are a part of the project, they should be included in the contract.

26. Assure door openings are sufficient for replacement or moving of appliances in and out. (Example:

washers and dryers for the athletic department.) Provide double doors with removable center mullion, if required.

27. Provide document cameras for demonstration areas instead of demonstration mirrors (science class, demonstration kitchens, etc.).

28. Refer to FS 255.2575 for green building requirements for public schools.

29. Specify at least three (3) products for each item specified or note approved equal. Exception: door hardware, closers, panic / exit devices.

30. Any “Performance Specified” structural item shall be clearly listed on the A/E project plans along with the code criteria to which the plans are designed.

31. Verify that all products that require Florida Product Approval (FPA) are so approved before specifying. Provide FPA number for each such product on the drawing.

DIVISIONS

FACILITIES SERVICES

DIVISION 0

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BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

1. The following represents the standard documents of inclusion for Division 0; in some instances, a notes of explanation (in italics) may follow document title.

A. Cover Page B. Table of Contents C. Index of Drawings D. Advertisement for Bid E. Instructions to Bidders F. Bid Form G. Bid Bond Form (AIA Document A310-1970) H. List of Subcontractors I. Bidder Project Data for Self-Performed Portions of Work J. Trench Safety Act Form K. Bid Protest Bond Form L. Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (AIA Document A101-2017)

This document has been modified by VCS and should be used for projects with an estimate of $100,000 or more; should the design professional desire other modifications or items of inclusion he/she should present those to the VCS Construction Project Manager for review.

M. Exhibit A – Insurance and Bonds N. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (AIA Document A201-2017)

This document has been modified by VCS and should be used in conjunction with the A101- 2017 and the A133-2019; should the design professional desire other modifications or items of inclusion he/she should present those to the VCS Construction Project Manager for review.

O. Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Small Project (FAC 625) This document should be used for projects with an estimate of $25,001 to $99,999.

P. Contractor E-Verify Affidavit Q. Performance and Payment Bond R. Contractor’s Direct Material Purchase Affidavit S. Contractor Acknowledgment Form (Asbestos Survey) T. Application and Certification for Payment (AIA Document G702-1992) U. Application and Certification for Payment (AIA Document G703-1992) V. Partial Receipt and Release W. Consent of Surety to Reduction in or Partial Release of Retainage (AIA Document G707A)

AA. Consent of Surety to Final Payment (AIA Document G707-1994) BB. Contractor Affidavit CC. Receipt and Release

2. The documents and forms listed above are available at the VCS website or from the Facilities Design

& Construction department.

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Typical general requirements may vary with the size and complexity of any given project; coordinate items of inclusion with the Owner.

2. Subcontractors shall be required to attend a pre-installation meeting with the Contractor and Owner before beginning their work.

3. The architect shall state in the contract documents all permits (i.e., School Board of Volusia County

Florida Building Permit, Water Management District, Site, utility, Right of Way Access, etc.) that are applicable to each project.

4. The contractor shall coordinate all inspections required during construction.

5. As-built site drawings submitted to the Owner shall be certified by a professional land surveyor and clearly show all as-built conditions, elevations and utilities.

6. The contractor shall be required to submit a complete set of as-built drawings in AutoCAD and PDF format in addition to the field maintained record set, or copy thereof, as required in AIA Document A201.

7. The architect shall require the contractor to submit material safety data sheets for all hazardous products and make them available at the job site.

8. Subcontractors listed on bid form shall not be changed without Owner approval. List shall include contractor name, address, phone number and state license number.

9. The contractor is expected to work in a safe manner.

10. The utmost consideration to safety shall be given while working around students and staff.

11. Barricades shall be maintained where required while construction is occurring and checked regularly.

Contractor is required to submit a safety barrier plan to the VCS Building Department before a Building Permit is issued.

12. Access to and from the construction area needs to be planned and agreed upon by all involved.

13. Clean construction debris daily.

14. Interaction with students and staff is prohibited.

DIVISION 2

SITE WORK

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1. The following considerations shall be addressed in the site design of a school.

A. The allowance of future building expansion and the accommodation of ten (10) portable classrooms (grading, circulation patterns, water, sewer, electric, fire alarm, intercom, ITV and computer stub outs.

B. The development of circulation patterns that separate pedestrian from vehicular traffic, the bus drop off from parent drop off, and staff parking from student parking.

C. Provide a minimum turn radius of 60’ at bus loops with a double width lane where possible. Allow for adequate stacking of vehicles.

D. Athletic areas should be easily accessible from parking (i.e. for community use).

E. Main building entrances shall be readily identifiable.

F. Building orientations, which conserve energy and allow for natural light and ventilation.

G. Providing handicapped accessibility.

H. The identification and preservation of natural site features.

I. Site plans will be reviewed by local jurisdiction. This shall be coordinated with the Facilities Site

Acquisition and Intergovernmental Coordination Department.

J. Concrete pads for up to six (6) dumpsters shall be provided; gates for dumpsters (if provided) should be swing rather than roll type.

K. Entrance gates should be swing rather than roll type. If the opening requires a roll gate due to the extensive opening length, see Attachments section – Heavy Duty Cantilever Slide Gate.

L. Demolition on our sites will require permits from the VCS Building Department.

M. Playground equipment is to meet VCS specifications available from the Maintenance Safety

Department. Plan for level area with no underground utilities – one primary and one intermediate site location.

N. Depending on complexity - consider GPS coordinate identifier for all valve boxes.

O. Vegetation buffers and areas to remain uncleared shall be clearly noted on the drawing. The

Contractor shall be required to protect these areas during construction.

P. Consider the use of recycled crushed concrete as a substitute for lime rock.

Q. Specify Siamese backflow preventors at domestic potable water service coming into facility from right-of-way. (See Division 22 Plumbing for more specific information.)

R. Provide potable water isolation valves at each individual building.

S. Specify concrete grease trap tank, unless otherwise directed by VCS Project Manager.

2. Construction/site clearing debris shall be disposed of off-site unless specifically noted otherwise. This shall be the basis for bidding. Burning tree/shrub debris may be permitted with Owner approval. Note for A/E: Should the Contractor determine that burning is allowable with the local fire authorities and the Owner feels that allowing burning would best serve the Owner’s financial interest, a credit shall be received from the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for permits. No burns allowed in location of future buildings.

3. Soil cement base shall not be specified without written approval by the Owner.

4. Type SP 905 asphalt shall be specified in all vehicular traffic areas. Consider the use of recycled asphalt whenever possible. Provide 1 ½” asphalt for general driveways and 2” asphalt in bus loop.

5. All PVC utilities and main irrigation lines shall have #10 GA copper tracer wire located directly above the line and terminate on a metal device accessible from the surface without excavation. In addition, plastic marker tape indicating the type of line shall be located no less than 2’ directly above the utility line. The tape and wire/terminations shall be inspected by the Owner prior to backfill. On main irrigation lines provide marking tape halfway between pipe and grade.

6. “Free draining soils” shall be used for all fill material. “Free draining soils” are defined as: clean sand containing five percent (5%) or less by dry weight of material passing the US Standard No. 200 sieve size.

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7. All storm water outfalls shall have protection grates and horizontal energy dissipation pads per FDOT specifications. All grates shall be hot-dipped galvanized.

8. Provide Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction compliant foot traffic grates at all trench drains and inlets at areas of pedestrian traffic.

9. Site design shall have perimeter fencing and secondary fencing between buildings. If gates are required between buildings. See “Attachments” section on sheet A1.0 for gate details.

10. TENNIS COURTS

A. Fencing shall be vinyl, black or green-coated galvanized fabric.

B. Court shall run north/south.

C. Surfacing shall be Plexi-Pave or equal over asphalt.

11. Chain Link fence shall be minimum 9 GA galvanized fabric thickness at all locations. All posts shall be set in concrete bases. Tension wire in lieu of bottom rail shall be specified for all locations. Top and bottom selvage shall be knuckled/turned into the fabric. Provide minimum one gate 60” wide all locations for lawn mower. Galvanize fabric prior to weaving. New fencing shall match existing fencing at an existing school / facility.

12. Athletic courts shall be asphalt. Provide basketball goals on courts.

13. All Exterior athletic courts shall have flexible base material specified. Soil cement shall not be specified as a base material for any exterior athletic courts.

14. In addition to bacteriological water testing that may be required by DEP, a minimum of 1 bacteriological test for the interior of each floor and building shall be taken at a point directed by the A/E and at the contractor’s expense.

15. The specification shall clearly state any requirements for DEP permit clearances prior to activation of any potable or waste water system service. The specifications shall clearly require the contractor to submit test results and sealed as-built site utility drawings to the engineer. Upon acceptance of the system, the engineer of record shall submit the request form and supporting documents to DEP for system clearance. The engineer shall enforce this requirement under the construction contract. The engineer will clearly specify any requirements for similar action for any systems that are under the jurisdiction of local municipalities and will enforce these requirements.

16. Refrigerant shall not be vented during demolition and shall be captured, handled and disposed of per

DEP regulation.

17. Disposal of fluorescent tubes and magnetic ballasts shall be performed in accordance with Federal and State recycling regulations.

18. SITE DRAINAGE / GRADING

A. The construction drawings shall clearly show (with appropriate spot elevations) finish grades in the areas of structures/buildings and shall be designed to shed surface runoff away from the structures/buildings. The A/E shall ensure that the finish floor elevations shall be a minimum of 8” above adjacent finish site grades to ensure positive runoff away from the structures/buildings and 12 inches (12”) above the base flood elevations.

1) Provide finished grade elevations at designated playground areas.

2) No water shall be designed to sheet flow over sidewalks from landscape areas or roofs;

design to flow away from sidewalks.

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B. Renovation projects shall be designed to make modifications to spaces and adjacent grades such that the above criteria are met. Swales and runoff collection systems shall be designed and clearly shown on the construction documents to ensure drainage away from all buildings.

C. Design for storm drainage away from buildings, parking areas and driveways. Consider flow of concentrated storm drainage, design to slow down velocity. Concentrated drainage across sidewalks shall not be allowed, nor will ponding be allowed. Discharge from roofs and canopies shall be directed away from buildings and walks or tied to an underground storm drainage system.

D. Take roof rain leaders to underground systems (when appropriate) utilizing a sleeve flush with grade.

E. Install storm drainage collection devices with a positive outfall in all areas where water can be trapped, especially in closed basin such as between buildings, interior courtyards and other similar conditions.

F. The contractor shall obtain a copy of the St. Johns River Water Management District drainage and driveway permits and comply with all provisions therein.

G. All storm drainage pipe installed shall comply with FDOT and Volusia County material and construction specifications.

H. As built drawings, signed and sealed by a Florida registered surveyor, will be required upon completion of the retention basins and storm drainage system. Drawings shall include all invert and grate elevations of all storm pipe and structures and representative top of bank and bottom elevations on the retention basins.

I. Do not use under-drains.

J. When sodding next to pavement or sidewalk, always set/lay the top of the sod ¾” lower than the pavement finish grade. This will prevent sod from trapping water on the pavement or sidewalks.

Slope grade a maximum of three percent (3%) for first five (5) feet.

K. Sod the side slopes of a retention basin or swale to reduce erosion but seed and mulch the bottom to maximize percolation.

19. TERMITE PROTECTION

A. The general contractor will schedule a meeting, at the site, with the owner, architect and pest control operator to discuss procedures, chemicals and ratios of mix.

B. Termiticide treatments shall not be applied at existing facilities during occupied hours.

C. Termite protection chemicals shall be brought to the site in sealed containers and mixed on site with the Owner present. Owner to witness breaking of seal.

D. All applications are to be witnessed by the Owner. 24-hour notice shall be given to the Owner of scheduled treatments. Prior to application the contractor will be responsible for calculating the square footage, lineal footage and any other dimensions needed to determine the proper ratios of mix being applied.

E. If termite activity is discovered during the warranty period of five (5) years, the Contractor will re-treat soil and repair or replace damage caused by termite infestation, without cost to the Owner.

The Contractor shall pay the entire cost of retreatment if required, including the costs of providing access to the soil, repair of resulting damage to concrete, and project details.

20. LANDSCAPE PLANTING

A. Xeriscaping no maintenance preferred; otherwise minimal landscaping.

B. All landscaping shall have root ball wraps cut back prior to planting.

C. A/E’s are encouraged to consider sodding throughout entire site. Use proper sod to match soil conditions. Bahia sod shall be used unless other type is approved by Owner.

D. All spaces between newly placed sod shall be filled in with organic material, rolled and fertilized as deemed necessary.

E. Renovation/addition projects, the A/E shall require the Contractor to isolate and protect existing planting not involved in the project.

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F. All species should be native to or acclimated to Central Florida, hearty, drought tolerant and require low maintenance (see attachments).

G. Warranty trees and shrubs through indicated maintenance period, and until final acceptance.

H. Warranty trees and shrubs for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion against defects including death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from neglect by Owner, abuse or damage by others, or unusual phenomena or incidents which are beyond Landscape Installer’s control.

I. Require Contractor to offer, as an alternate, a one-year maintenance contract for new landscaping.

J. To the extent possible sodded areas should be easily accessible for mowing.

K. Deciduous trees shall not be planted within fifty feet (50’) of the perimeter of the building.

L. Landscape mulch shall be all shredded Cypress mulch.

21. ATHLETIC FIELDS

A. Baseball, Softball fields shall have a sand/clay ratio of 20/80 to 30/70 with surface additive.

B. Dugouts shall consist of aluminum canopy chain link fencing and aluminum bench on concrete pad.

C. Provide drinking water fountains at athletic fields.

D. Restroom facilities available for users of the athletic fields shall be within 400 feet (400’) of bleacher locations.

E. Provide recessed hose bib (in valve box) in grass area directly behind pitcher’s mound at baseball and softball fields.

F. All new tracks shall be of FDOT 9.5 SP asphalt mix (with rubber coating) and laid out in the metric system (400 meters).

G. Prefer a concrete apron curb at running tracks.

22. IRRIGATION

A. Irrigation systems shall be designed by the A/E and clearly detailed on the construction drawings.

Irrigation systems designed by the installer shall not be allowed. Use Rainbird, Hunter or equivalent unless approved by the Owner.

B. Schedule 40 PVC pipe shall be specified for irrigation lines. Provide one inch (1”) minimum supply line. All irrigation heads shall be pop-up type, regardless of application. Fixed head, stationary risers shall not be specified.

1) New Irrigation lines connected to re-use water lines shall be “purple” pipe PVC.

2) Existing irrigation lines connected to re-use water lines shall have purple sprinkler heads/caps.

C. All irrigation wells shall have as a basis of bid, one-hundred (100) feet in depth. A unit cost ($/FT of depth) shall be solicited for depths in excess of one-hundred (100) feet Pump and controls design shall be selected for ease of maintenance.

D. Sprinkler systems shall be directed away from buildings and shall not spray on buildings.

E. Existing systems should be evaluated and field inspected prior to new work being specified.

F. Sprinkler systems shall not spray on or across sidewalks, driveways, running tracks or courts.

G. Wipe clean all glue joints of excess adhesive.

H. The pipe edge should be tapered on PVC 2” and larger.

I. Irrigation Systems shall be designed and installed according to County Regulations (specifically the “Water Wise” ordinance 2004-2005).

J. At substantial completion, demonstrate a control wire integrity test, assuring the minimum ohm requirements are satisfied.

K. At substantial completion an Owner training session will be required.

23. Provide traffic grade caulking material over expansion joint material.

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24. MARQUEE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

A. Shall be located at the entrance/exit of parent pick up loop.

B. Basis of design

1. Watchfire double face twinpak (slim) 53”H x 99”W x 5”D.

2. Aluminum cabinet painted school color made as (1) unit (5) coat acrylic polyurethane map system by Matthews paint or equal.

3. 16MM RGB, 80 H. x 160 W. pixel matrix

4. Vents/fans for thermal management.

5. Ingress protection front/rear.

6. Light sensor photocell auto-adjust

7. (5) Year part / (10) Year available warranty

8. Provide control system software with training by manufacturer.

9. Provide AC surge protection.

10. Spare parts kit

11. One empty 1” conduit from message center to nearest IDF or MDF.

DIVISION 3

CONCRETE

1. Color/stained concrete shall not be used in design or specified without written approval.

2. ACI 318 and other code requirements shall be clearly noted on the construction drawings. The structural engineer of record shall verify this and any additional requirements (including all certifications) with the VCS Building Department.

3. Minimum 3000 psi at 28-days.

4. Location of all expansion/control joints will be shown on plans. Sawn control joints shall be cut as early as possible and with 24-hour maximum.

5. Owner’s testing laboratory will perform field quality control tests and submit test reports. The testing service will make additional tests of in-place concrete when test results indicate need. The Contractor shall pay for the additional tests when unacceptable concrete is verified.

6. For under-slab vapor barriers use widest practical widths, lapping should be a z-lock not less than 6 inches wide with taped lap placed in the direction of the spreading of the concrete.

A. Under-slab vapor-barrier shall be used under all slabs on grade.

B. Under-slab vapor-barrier shall be used under all sidewalks and include welded wire mesh reinforcing.

C. Wire mesh shall be supported by two (2”) mesh-ups.

7. Specify tooled control joints for exposed concrete sidewalks or plaza areas. Saw cut tooled joints to achieve designed depth.

8. Use of fiber mesh prohibited without Owner approval.

9. Driveways shall be sloped or crowned to prevent water from draining across sidewalks.

10. Weight room floors shall be reinforced, six inches (6”) thick, 4,000 psi concrete.

DIVISION 4

MASONRY

1. EXTERIOR WALLS

A. Cavity wall (masonry veneer on concrete masonry unit back-up) construction. Veneer shall be of durable material, such as, brick or split-face block and should be maintenance-free and resistant to vandalism.

B. Tilt wall system

a. Foundation: The foundations for columns shall be monolithic spread concrete footings on compacted subgrade. Walls will be supported by concrete footings on compacted subgrade.

The ground floor shall be concrete slab on grade.

b. Walls: The walls are composed of a reinforced concrete tilt wall system.

c. Roof: Roof framing consists of a steel deck on steel joists, steel beams, and reinforced concrete tilt wall system.

d. Floor: Framing consists of concrete on composite steel deck on steel joists on steel beams and reinforced concrete tilt wall system.

NOTE: Details of the Panel Wall Joint Detail #11, Thermal spray foam detail Roof Detail #1 and Typical Parapet-LWIC Detail #5 are located in the “Attachment section.

C. VCS ultimate design wind speed- 155 mph as referenced in “Additional Requirements” section – Volusia County Wind Speed.

2. INTERIOR WALLS

A. Walls in student occupied spaces shall be of block construction. Eight-inch (8”) block is preferred as it provides greater cavity space for conduit and plumbing. Other interior walls may be gypsum wallboard on metal studs. Impact resistant drywall eight feet (8’) from finish floor. Finish of walls shall be latex epoxy paint, durable and easily cleanable.

3. Wall ties specified for brick veneer cavity wall systems shall be hot dipped galvanized hook and eye type. Corrugated metal ties and continuous joint reinforcing bridging the cavity space shall not be allowed.

4. Bituminous damp-proofing shall be specified as troweled, rolled or sprayed on application. If a sprayed-on application is considered acceptable, it shall be specified to be applied in no less than 3 separate coats per approved manufacturer’s recommendations and verified to the Owner’s satisfaction. Specify mill thickness in addition to number of coats (tolerances).

5. Brick or CMU veneer joints shall be tooled concave. Raked joints shall not be specified unless approved in writing by the Owner.

6. Weep hole shall be open head joints.

7. All exterior brick support angles where the underside of the angle is exposed (i.e., lintels, windows, etc.) shall be specified to be hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel.

8. All control/expansion joints shall be shown on the plans. Architect to show brick joints and engineer to show CMU joints. Engineer to provide all locations for control joints and expansion joints on approved documents.

9. Through-wall flashing systems shall be detailed on the drawings.

10. Split-face block shall be used as veneer only, not for solid unit load bearing walls.

DIVISION 4

MASONRY

11. Glass block will not be specified for any location without written approval.

12. The building code requires a clear air space between brick veneer and its supporting wall. The air space shall be a full one-inch minimum dimension, be open, and be clean (no mortar or insulation in the air space). Specification shall require the contractor to keep this air space clean during construction.

13. For consistency, use face of brick. Saw cut as needed. Avoid turning and using end of brick to eliminate color variations (zipper effect).

14. Sprayed on waterproofing for masonry restoration shall be water based only.

DIVISION 5

METALS

1. All structural steel welds shall be specified to be properly cleaned and coated with zinc chromate primer.

2. Steel members exposed to the exterior and weather shall be specified as receiving hot-dipped galvanized coatings. Fastening hardware to be hot dipped galvanized or stainless.

3. Structural steel specified shall have minimum yield strength of 36 ksi (ASTM 36).

4. Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling all weld testing per plans/specs and manufacturers recommendations.

5. All welding shall be done with a certified welder per applicable work and shall have current certification on site available to Owner.

6. All material per this division shall be stored off the ground.

7. Signed and sealed design drawings for any performance specified work of this division shall be required and shall be submitted to and approved by the VCS Building Department prior to the commencement of said work. Design drawings shall be reviewed and approved by the A/E and the construction plans submitted to the VCS Building Department.

8. Trusses shall be certified by a Florida Registered Engineer to meet wind load criteria of ASCE 7, current edition as adopted by the Florida Building Code.

9. Exterior soffit and facia shall meet Florida Product Approval as exterior components.

10. Structural design and placement drawings for all performance designed roof trusses, bar joists, and pre-stressed concrete tees/slabs shall be signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Engineer.

Signed and sealed placement drawings shall be part of the specialty engineer’s design drawing submittal.

11. All light gauge metal framing shall be designed by the A/E of record on the project plans.

12. Metal roof and floor deck shall not be fastened with pneumatic, or powder activated fasteners.

13. All dowels or anchor bolts set in epoxy require submittal to and approval by the VCS Building

Department.

DIVISION 6

WOOD AND PLASTICS

1. Fire resistive treated lumber shall not be specified. For interior wall backing, use sixteen (16) gauge metal flat strap.

2. Bases for cabinets shall be 2 x 4 (minimum) pressure treated material.

3. All materials in cabinets shall be specified as seven 7-ply plywood (minimum), typical three-quarter inch (¾”), with the exception that doors may be specified as commercial grade high density particle board, three-quarter inch (¾”) minimum meeting AWI standards. At sinks, marine grade plywood for counter top, typical 4 feet from center line of sink in both directions.

4. All exposed surfaces of cabinets shall be laminated in accordance with AWI standards. Three (3) millimeter plastic band on all exposed edges (door edge, drawer edge, etc.)

5. Miter protruding corners of counter tops.

6. All surfaces of cabinets that are not exposed shall have a balance sheet.

7. Reveal overlay five (5) knuckle hinges (.095”) thick steel five (5) knuckle institutional grade quality

(grade 1 per ANSI/GHMA A156.9). Hinge shall permit door swing 270 degrees. Doors less than 48” in height require two (2) hinges and doors over 48” height require three (3) hinges.

8. Pulls: Anodized aluminum wire pull must be eight (8) millimeter diameter with ninety-six (96) millimeters on center mounting holes.

9. Drawer Slides: Grade 1, bottom mount, ¾ extension, 100 lb. load rated, epoxy coated, roller bearing.

10. Shelf clips shall be inserted molded plastic, with double pin engagement, 32 millimeters on center and shall have ¾” and 1” anti-tip locking tabs.

11. The A/E shall ensure the coordination of millwork with the MEP items for proper heights and locations to meet all code and ADA requirements.

12. All millwork work shall conform to “Custom” grade as defined in the latest edition of the AWI “Quality

Standards” unless detailed as a higher grade. Millwork shall not be delivered until the building and storage areas are sufficiently dry so that the millwork will not be damaged by excessive changes in moisture content.

13. Individual storage room shelves shall not exceed three feet (3’) span between supports and be capable of supporting fifty (50) pounds per lineal foot.

14. Pressure treated wood shall not be exposed to contact.

15. The A/E shall design and detail the method / pattern of anchorage of wall cabinets to the wall.

16. Counter tops to be laminate or “Quartz”; “Corian” counter tops shall not be specified.

17. Casework manufacturer shall offer a five (5) year warranty to the owner against defective materials and workmanship.

18. Standard “cubbies” (see Attachments section – Elementary School Storage “Cubbies” Detail).

DIVISION 7

THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

1. PREFERRED ROOFING SYSTEMS

A. Modified Bitumen (SBS) Roofing

1) The roof system will have a minimum of one one-hundred-eighty-pound (180 lb.) inner-ply and one two-hundred fifty pound (250 lb.) cap sheet which will have a granular surface. Install roof system over minimum one-quarter (¼) per foot slope.

2) Twenty (20) year total roof system warranty inclusive of roofing materials from roof deck to finish membrane. Provide non-deductible roofing warranty inclusive of all material and labor.

3) If the manufacturer fails and/or refuses to issue the required roof warranty, the contractor surety shall make repairs or take corrective action as required of the manufacturer so that the intended warranty is delivered to the owner.

4) Roofing contractor will contract either directly with Owner or indirectly as a subcontractor to warrant work against leaks and faulty or defective materials and workmanship for two years from final completion.

B. Fleece Backed Single Ply Roofing Membrane fully adhered directly to light weight insulating concrete deck.

1) Minimum twenty-two (22) gauge metal deck

2) Twenty (20) year materials/Two (2) year Labor

3) Manufactures

a) GAF – PVC-KEE blend sheet (GAF EverGuard PVC XK 60-mil Fleece-Back Membrane)

b) Johns Manville – Fleece-back (JM PVC FB with Elvaloy KEE Polymer)

c) Soprema – PVC-KEE blend sheet (Soprema Sentinel KEE P150 HFB)

d) Carlisle – PVC-KEE blend sheet (Carlisle PVC SureFlex KEE HP FleeceBACK)

e) Fibertite – 45 mil FiberTite-SM-FB – KEE sheet

4) Use manufacturer clad metals.

5) Roofing contractor will contract either directly with Owner or indirectly as a subcontractor to warrant work against leaks and faulty or defective materials and workmanship for two years from final completion.

C. Metal Roofing

1) Metal roof system shall be installed with no less than two (2) and twelve (12) slope, with continuous panel run from ridge to edge installed over a solid deck design with a peel and stick membrane, i.e. Ice and Water Shield or equal.

2) Twenty (20) year leak free system warranty.

3) Roofing contractor will contract either directly with Owner or indirectly as a subcontractor to warrant work against leaks and faulty or defective materials and workmanship for two years from final completion.

4) Provide a stainless-steel tie-off located near the ridge of sloped roofs. This tie-off should project through the roof and be designed to accept a safety harness hook. Load rating equals three hundred (300) pounds.

5) Metal roof panels shall not be roll formed on the job site unless approved by the Owner.

Metal roof panels shall be roll formed in the manufacturer’s permanent factory and transported to the job site.

6) All roof curbs shall be provided and installed by the roof system manufacturer and be designed for that specific roof system.

7) All lighting arrestor system parts shall be secured to the metal roof standing seams with anchor clips acceptable to or provided by the roofing manufacturer. Do not “glue” anchors to the metal roof. Penetrations shall be kept to a minimum.

D. Asphalt Shingle Roofing

1) If chosen, asphalt shingle roofing systems shall be specified as a minimum, around a thirty

(30) year architectural, fungus resistive shingle.

2) Roofing contractor will contract either directly with Owner or indirectly as a subcontractor to warrant work against leaks and faulty or defective materials and workmanship for five years from final completion.

E. All roofing is to meet a specific roof assembly per Florida Product Approval, per FS 553.

DIVISION 7

2. FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

A. Aluminum: ASTM B 209-90, Alloy 3003, Tempe H14 AA-C22A41 baked on enamel finish 0.040” thick, at edge detail and 0.050” at coping.

B. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 167-91 Type 304, soft temper, twenty-four (24) gauge thick, smooth 2B finish if not painted.

C. Manufacturers laminated metal twenty-four (24) gauge stainless steel for all flashing areas on single ply roofs.

D. All metal flashing shall meet current SMACNA guidelines.

E. Metal decking scheduled to receive light weight concrete shall be designated G90.

3. Coping shall be aluminum or stainless steel and mechanically fastened to the structure.

4. Maintenance/walkway pads shall be specified around all sides of HVAC equipment on single ply and modified bitumen capped asphalt built-up roofs. (Contrasting color suggested).

5. Pitch pans shall not be used.

6. Avoid as much as practical roof mounted HVAC equipment.

7. Sprayed on waterproofing for masonry restoration shall be water based only.

8. Provide roof access hatches, ladders and fall suppression systems for high roof areas, example:

auditorium roofs, gymnasium roofs, cafeteria roofs and multistory classroom roofs.

9. Conduit on roofs shall not be allowed.

DIVISION 8

DOORS AND WINDOWS

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1. For aluminum windows, all extrusions shall be 0.125” minimum thickness with stainless steel hardware and fasteners, and impact glazing to have low E coating #2. Screens shall be included and specified as aluminum.

2. Architect shall specify hollow metal doors and frames in lieu of aluminum storefront. The use of heavy-duty aluminum entrance doors (store front) shall require the prior approval of the Owner.

3. Acceptable Manufacturers

PRODUCT

ACCEPTABLE

MANUFACTURER ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE

Butt Hinges Stanley Hager

Locksets, Latch sets, Privacy sets, Deadlocks, Cylinders

Schlage Lock Co. None (School District Standard)

Exit Devices (Panic Devices) Von Duprin None (School District Standard)

Door Closers LCN None (School District Standard)

Overhead Stops & Holders, Magnetic Holders

Rixon-Firemark Glynn-Johnson

Push Plates, Pull Plates, Kickplates, Wall Bumpers, Floor Stop & Holders

Rockwood Mfg.

Ives

Quality, Brookline

Threshold, Weather Strip, Transom Astragal, Sound Seal, Light Seal, Automatic Door Bottoms

Pemko Mfg. Zero, Reese, Guard

4. Locksets for interior and exterior doors shall be ND-series with Primus interchangeable core. Provide keys as follows:

6 Grandmaster 4 Building sub-masters (per building) 3 Classroom change keys (per classroom) 3 Control keys

FUNCTIONS REQUIRED:

1. ND96 for offices, classrooms, storerooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms (NOTE: Electrical and mechanical rooms use tactile warning lever.)

2. ND85 for staff restrooms (this will be a single core, not primus key to C-145, provide emergency override key)

3. ND40 for individual and student restrooms (35-250 emergency key)

4. 99 Series for panic bars with 96 lever outside trim (If double doors, one with lever trim and one with no trim)

5. Aluminum gates cores (20-740-XP-262). We have zones - coordinate with VCS Project Manager.

6. Lever to be Rhodes Type

7. Interchangeable primus core (20-740) classic primus system for buildings.

8. Finish G626 (Satin Chromium)

Note: For new construction, major…