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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System A/E Scope of Work Renovate B1, 2E for Clinics Project No. 646-14-102

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive

Division

A/E SCOPE OF WORK

For

Renovate Building One, Second Floor 2 East for Clinics

Project # 646-14-102

-- Services --

Provide Professional Architect/Engineer (A/E) and healthcare planning services to include but not limited to:

➢ 3rd Party Cost Estimates

➢ Construction period services - review of submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and comment on as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings.

➢ Identify all additional services or third-party contracts required to be completed during the construction scope of work.

Provided by VA:

➢ VAPHS GEMS staff will handle any IH/HazMat consults.

-- Project Scope --

SPECIFICS:

The work for project, Renovate Building One, 2 East at University Drive for Clinics, includes the renovation of approximately 14,500 SF of existing space. In order to continue to meet the ever-increasing demand for clinical services within the VISN, the following enhancements are included:

• Renovation of existing space on the 2nd floor to accommodate additional clinic space with improved patient visibility, larger individual room space and correction of patient safety deficiencies.

• Modernization of existing adjacent space to provide support space for clinical support and nursing services necessary to maintain quality services.

• These renovations will provide the opportunity to address system deficiencies including Security, Fire Safety, HVAC, Data and Communications, Electrical, and Plumbing.

The project will follow the guidelines established in the VA Pittsburgh Master Space Plan to enhance services at the University Drive Division. All designs will be in compliance with space criteria as referenced in VA Handbook 7610.

See final pages of this document for area of consideration. Other auxiliary and ancillary spaces may be required for service to or from this area and will need to be considered and documented on the construction documents.

All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA guidelines and specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ A/E shall pay particular attention to USAF, NFPA, BOCA, VA Handbook 7610 space criteria and PG18-9 Space Planning Criteria, and PG-18-12 Design Guides.

-- Construction Period Services --

Expectations: Respond to submittals and other requests in a timely manner. A/E will make up to 20 site visits as necessary.

Provide services:

Contractor’s Submission Review

• Document each visit with a Field Inspection Report and/or meeting minutes and deliver to the VA within 1 day. Notify the VA immediately of any hazard encountered. Coordinate visits with the CO or designee.

• Review all submissions and provide recommendations to the VA as required but not longer than five calendar days and/or in accordance with agreed upon construction schedules.

• Review and provide replies to contractor generated RFIs when required by the project manager as required but not longer than 5 days. Review all change requests. Include agreed upon documentation of change in design and associated cost estimates and record of negotiations as determined necessary by the CO or Designee. Familiarize yourself with the Contract requirements and the FAR and comply with the standards.

• Review contractor's cost estimates, schedule of values, monthly payment applications and other pre-construction and close-out submittals and provide recommendations to the VA. Prepare Bulletins for pricing for minor scope changes.

Field Visits and Inspections

• AE to attend bi-weekly meetings. Attend other meetings as required assuring the performance of the construction. Each engineer to inspect their specialty at rough in and attend pre-construction meetings as required. Make site visits (+/- 20 total) on requests of the VA and prepare written field reports to resolve issues and commission equipment.

Attachment A http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

Attachment B

Standards/Codes/Requirements/Regulations

Meet all applicable and most current federal and state codes/requirements, i.e.:

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Agency EPA - Environmental Protection Agency DER - Department of Environment Resources, State of Pennsylvania NFPA 101, Life Safety Code JCAHO - Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations AHERA - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act NESHAPS - National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Asbestos Standards NFPA - Applicable codes published by the National Fire Protection Association ASTM – American Standards & Testing Method Association PENNDOT – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation UFAS – Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

Design using the following VA publications http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL

PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications

PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures

PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List

H-18-8 Seismic Design Handbook

PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria

PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline)

PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function)

PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Guides

PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedules

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

PG-18-17 Environmental Compliance Manual

H-7545 VA Cultural Resource Management

VA Handbook 0730/1 Security and Law Enforcement References for Mental Health Environmental Care Version 2-26-2008

Design using the following VA publications are available on the internet address http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/cPro.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/sDetail.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/equip.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/seismic.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/planning.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dManual.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dGuide.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/accessibility.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/room/RoomFinishes.pdf http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/contract/aeDesSubReq.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/spclRqmts.asp#EC http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=312&FType=2

HVAC DESIGN GUIDE – VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

AIR

On medium pressure systems, do not install flexible joints prior to the VAV box. All ductworks shall be metal.

Install outside air temperature sensors at each air handling unit.

Do not install mini-split air conditioning systems for computer/telecommunication rooms because these systems do not restart automatically.

Do not install duct sensors in return ducts for temperature control. Provide wall thermostats or wall sensors. If there is a concern regarding occupants tampering with thermostat controls, provide lockable covers over thermostats.

Install supply diffusers on opposite side of room of return air grilles. If supply diffusers are installed in the center of room, provide 3-way diffusers blowing away from the return air grilles. Intent is to minimize stratification.

In access restricted areas, permanently remove covers of variable air volume (VAV) boxes prior to installation of the VAV boxes. Coordinate with maintenance staff prior to installation. Allows for easier access for maintenance.

Provide 24” x 24” x 4” pre-filters.

Provide 24” x 24” x 12” final and HEPA filters.

Provide slide trays for filter racks to allow for easy removal and replacement of filters. No clips, bolts, or other means of fastening are acceptable.

For air handling units, provide stainless steel drip pans and ensure positive slopes to drains.

All fan bearings shall be accessible via access panels. Panels shall be large enough to allow complete access for maintenance and/or removal of bearings.

CONTROLS

Do not install duct sensors in return ducts for temperature control. Provide wall thermostats or wall sensors. If there is a concern regarding occupants tampering with thermostat controls, provide lockable covers over thermostats.

All control components shall be operated and viewable on the existing controls system. Any deviations shall be explained and preapproved by the hospital Utilities Department.

All fire and smoke dampers shall have end switches that report back to a central location to indicate damper operation. Simplifies testing of dampers.

All valves shall be 0-to-10-volt control voltage.

Provide positive proof of pump water flow via a flow switch or differential pressure switch.

Include the following for all control panels:Provide new enclosure with label.

a. Controllers shall be prewired to a terminal strip within the panel.

b. Label all wires.

c. Label all relays and controllers.

d. Install all wiring in wiring troughs.

e. Provide complete schematic wiring diagrams showing all wiring connections for each controller. Diagrams shall be laminated and mounted inside control panels.

f. Panels shall not have excessive amounts of wiring.

g. No relays, controllers, or terminal strips shall be installed behind wiring.

h. No relays, controllers, or terminal strips shall be installed behind racks or troughs.

i. Relays, controllers, terminal strips, and wiring shall be installed neatly in a workmanlike manner.

j. Enclosures shall be large enough to allow installation of all relays, controllers, troughs, and terminals strips within the enclosure with ample space for additional equipment and access for maintenance.

k. No conduit penetrations shall be in the top of the enclosure. Conduit shall be run to a trough and run from the trough into the bottom of the enclosure.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

Edit specification to meet VAPHS requirements.

STEAM

If bronze gate valves for on/off are specified for steam piping, provide 300 lb. valves.

On/off valves shall be gate valves, not ball valves.

Provide tapered plug valves to modulate steam.

No steam valve shall be greater in size than 1-1/2 inches.

Provide schedule 80 black pipe for all condensates return lines.

Properly size by-pass valves based on flow and not adjacent pipe sizes.

Maximum thickness of steam coils shall be eight rows of tubes, with no more than ten fins per inch. Allows access for cleaning coils.

All control valves shall have threaded joints.

Between the outlet of any drip trap and the stop valve, install a Tee with a 1/4-inch test valve. Allows for convenient testing of the drip trap’s operation.

Eliminate by-passes at all drip traps.

Install orifice traps wherever drip traps are installed where constant loads are present.

WATER

Provide ball valves for all cold and hot water lines. Balls shall be chrome.

No water valves shall be greater in size than 2 inches.

Provide metal flexible joints on hot water heating lines. Rubber materials are not acceptable.

Properly size by-pass valves based on flow and not adjacent pipe sizes.

All control valves shall have threaded joints.

All chilled water-cooling coils and hot water heating coils shall be 100% drainable coils.

Heating coils shall provide the stated rise at full pressure, high and low.

Provide a minimum of two (2) feet between heating coil and cooling coil and provide an access door for this space. Allows for proper installation of freezestat and provides access for maintenance of both coils.

Maximum thickness of water coils shall be eight rows of tubes, with no more than ten fins per inch. Allows access for cleaning coils.

Control valves shall be linear use. For example, at 100% open it shall be 100% full temperature rise, and at 50% open it shall be 50% of stated temperature rise across the coil.

Chemically clean and flush all water and fluid lines prior to initial release into existing lines.

Provide tap-ins and temporary pumps to facilitate circulation of fluid within lines. Remove temporary pumps once lines have been tested and approved for cleanliness.

Provide a filtration system for hot water to minimize repairs, flushing, exposure to hot water (safety), cold complaints, etc. Filtration system shall be similar to those manufactured by Amiad SAF (large buildings) or Tekleen.

GENERAL

All consideration shall be provided to maintain complete access to all associated HVAC, electrical & plumbing controls, valves, switches, disconnects, access doors and access panels. Completed construction shall allow access to these components for use, maintenance, repair, and replacement.

Provide adequate number of access panels for non-removable metal ceiling systems. Intent is to have sufficient access so that no panel that is not an access panel has to be removed to gain access to items above the ceiling grid. Preference is to make each full-sized ceiling panel an access panel.

Documentation: Contractor shall provide a minimum of three (3) hard copies of technical manuals, as-built drawings, and manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manuals. Also provide same information on cad disc for addition to electronic library.

Verify sources of utilities (chilled water, steam, hot water) with FMS staff to ensure adequate capacity is available.

Install lockable local disconnects at each AHU, pump, exhaust fan, etc. to facilitate lockout-tagout of the equipment.

Telecommunication Room Standards

Only telecommunications related services are to be located in the telecommunications room (TR), it is not to be shared with other building functions.

New TR

• 10 X 10 Room

• Provide HVAC that o Air conditioned 12000 BTU o maintains a temperature range of 64° to 75° F o maintains a positive pressure with a minimum of one air change per hour o if possible, connected to emergency power

• Electrical outlets to be o (2) 208 V AC 30-amp dedicated circuits o (1) 120 V AC 20-amp dedicated circuit located on each wall

• Solid core door o Metal frame o Metal strike plate o OI&T keyed number pad and card swipe access

• Plywood to be installed on every wall and to be o 8’ high and .75” thick o Two-hour fire-rated

• Provide for two cable access points into room with (4) 4” conduits each and fire stopped

• Ladder tray mounted six inches above racks

• Grounding bus bar

• Lighting at front and rear of racks

• Minimum of two 19” telco racks with vertical and horizonal cable management

• 48 port Cat 6 patch panels with horizontal and vertical cable management for all station cables

• 48 port (one pair per port) patch panels for backbone cable

• 110-style rack mounted termination block mounted on frame o 50 pair to be ran from IDF to MDF room and terminated onto backbone 110 block

Work Area Standards New TR

• Cable to be installed shall be o Cat 6 CMR o Blue in color for HD and HZ o Yellow in color for UD o (4) cables per work area (faceplate)

• All cables to be terminated onto Cat 6 patch panels

• Faceplate to be ivory in color

• Connectors are to be o Cat 6 o Blue in color

• Outlet boxes to be double gang with device cover to reduce opening to single gang

• All penetrations (new and existing) used in cable installation must be fire stopped

• All cables to be tested to industry standards

• Patch panels and faceplates to be labeled o Consult OI&T staff for labeling scheme

Existing TR

• Cable to be installed shall be o Cat 6 CMR o Blue in color for HD and HZ o Yellow in color for UD o (4) cables per work area (faceplate)

(2) data, (2) voice

• Connectors are to be o Cat 6 o Blue in color

• Use existing termination fields o Data to be terminated onto patch panels o Voice to be terminated onto 110 blocks (proper slack to be left to relocate cables onto data patch panels at a later date)

• If there are no available data ports, Cat 6 patch panels are to be used

• All penetrations (new and existing) used in cable installation must be fire stopped

• All cables tested to industry standards

• Patch panels and faceplates to be labeled o Consult OI&T staff for labeling scheme

General

• Equipment is to be protected against damage, dust and debris at all times.

• All cable is to be in cable tray if available. If no tray exists or is no longer usable, cable is to be run and secured in accordance with industry standards.

• Cable tray is to be installed in all construction areas and tied into existing tray system.

• All cable is to be tested and test reports provided.

• Corridor wall phones to be mounted at 54” on center.

• Overhead paging speakers to be tested prior to and after construction/installation to ensure it is operational. Contractor to be responsible for repairing any damage to the system.

• Any cable or equipment damaged by the contractor during the performance of their work is to be repaired at the expense of the contractor.

• Safety cones are to be used when working in traffic areas.

Plumbing Design Guide

1) Install check valves on hot and cold-water supply pipes on all automatic faucets, janitor sink faucets, tempering/mixing valves or anywhere there is a potential for hot and cold-water crossover in addition to any integral check valves built into the fixture.

(Ref. IPC 604.2).

2) Check valves 2” and smaller shall be spring type, ball cone design equal to Apollo 61-100/200 series.

3) Install a full port ball valve ahead of check valves for servicing or replacement.

4) Clean outs shall be provided on soil/waste/storm stacks at every other floor in addition to the base of the stack and comply with section IPC 708.

5) VA Pittsburgh valve tagging procedure shall be used.

6) In addition to supporting pipe at the proper intervals all pipes shall be supported within 12 inches of each fitting or coupling.

7) Contractor provides drawings showing elevation and plan views. (Ref. 22 05 11 H).

8) Drawings shall have column lines marked that match the original building column lines.

9) Provide 6” walls where drain / vent piping and water piping cross each other in the same wall.

10) Drains shall be hydrostatically tested with 5psi of water for 15 Minutes do not air tested.

11) Water piping shall be hydrostatically tested at 150% of the working pressure.

12) Contractor will provide test documentation that new backflow preventers have been tested.

13) Maximum distance of fixture trap from vent:

1-1/4” trap-------2’6” 1-1/2” trap-------3’6” 2” trap------------5’ 2-1/2” trap-------5’ 3”-------------------6’ 4” and over------10’

14) At the main hot water supply mixing valve, a check valve shall be installed on the cold water supply and the hot water return loop.

15) Fixtures requiring hot water shall be within 25 Lineal feet of the source of hot water or hot water circulating return loop.

16) Additional lockable medical gas valves shall be considered in order to isolate sections for service and repair.

17) Air Admittance Vents (AAV) are not permitted.

18) Natural Gas NFPA 54:

7.9.2.3 Emergency Shutoff Valves. An exterior shutoff valve to permit turning off the gas supply to each building in an emergency shall be provided. The emergency shutoff valves shall be plainly marked as such and their locations posted as required by the authority having jurisdiction.

7.9.2.4 Shutoff Valve for Laboratories. Each laboratory space containing two or more gas outlets installed on tables, benches, or in hoods in educational, research, commercial, and industrial occupancies shall have a single shutoff valve through which all such gas outlets are supplied. The shutoff valve shall be accessible, located within the laboratory or adjacent to the laboratory’s egress door, and identified

19) All traps smaller than 3” shall be individually vented (no wet venting).

20) L-tubing is the minimum wall thickness for copper drains and vents.

21) Laminar flow devises shall not be used.

22) Double block and bleed on steam…..HVAC Shop

23) Ball valves shall have stainless steel ball and stem.

24) Flexible elastomeric cellular thermal pipe insulation shall not be used.

25) Chicago faucets, Standardization

27) Documentation: Provide an as-built revised layout of the entire building floor plan that incorporates the project’s as-built drawings for any floor affected by the design.

28) Update as-built drawings weekly.

29) For cast iron pipe 4 band type heavy duty shielded couplings shall be used, 2 band type shall not be used.

30) After potable water piping is sanitized, the water must be tested for potability with documentation.

31) Copper water pipe 2 ½” and larger shall be joined by grooved joints (example: Victaulic).

32) Thermostatic mixing valves shall be used at all sinks and showers.

33) A by-pass from the hot supply to the discharge side of the thermostatic mixing valve shall be installed with a lockable or secured valve for the purpose of performing a heat flush.

34) The domestic water heater system shall be specifically approved and conform to our VHAPTH specifications under review as of Jan. 2013.

Example: water heater shall be able to produce 160F degree water at all fixture outlets, be sized 100% each, use digital mixing valve with manual by-pass installed, a means of remotely monitoring temperatures, pressures, flow, etc.

35) If applicable a means of double blocking and bleeding the domestic hot water system must be installed as stated by VA policy.

36) Horizontal drains shall be 2” minimum diameter.

37) Type-K copper shall be used for domestic water piping.

38) No water coolers or water fountains to be installed.

39) All valves, seals, gaskets, O-rings, etc. on the domestic hot water distribution system shall be rated at a minimum of 180F Deg.

40) Domestic hot water return loops at each wing shall be provided with a means of verifying flow. Examples flow meter or flow switch

41) All piping shall be installed in a fashion where the pipe identification can be easily read.

Electrical Design Guide

I. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (26 05 11)

• No work is permitted on energized circuits or equipment except as authorized by the Facility Director.

• Both control power and main system power supplying equipment or electrical systems must originate from a common source. (Example: An HVAC unit with control power provided through a Johnson Control Panel should be wired so that the control power and system power are supplied from a common distribution point/circuit breaker or through the same ATS. This would also include VAVs, etc.)

• VA Pittsburgh Lock-out/Tag-out procedures shall be utilized by all contractors.

• Properly patch/seal all penetrations through floors, ceilings, roofs, and walls.

• All electrical installations shall be in accordance with the VA Master Construction Specifications (TIL- Technical Information Library) Divisions 0 through 48 where project specifications or drawings do not specifically address a particular area or question. In general, electrical installations are addressed in Divisions 26, 27, and 28. However all divisions shall apply.

• Upon completion of all electrical work/projects a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings shall be turned over to the COR before final payment on the contract will be submitted.

• Necessary electrical outages shall be coordinated with the COR and facility staff in order to mitigate any effects on the mission of the facility and patient safety. Certain outages may require provision of temporary power to the affected areas. Materials and labor for the installation of temporary power shall be provided by the contractor. The necessity for the provision of temporary power shall be at the sole discretion of facility supervision and staff.

• "Existing-to remain in place" electrical systems within any project area, or raceways and cables permitted by the Project Engineer to be re-used within a project area, must conform, or be brought into conformity with, all project specifications and applicable codes.

• All abandoned conductors or conductors not deemed reusable shall be removed back to the nearest junction box. Where the entire circuit is to be removed, the conductors shall be removed back to the power, telecommunications, or signal system source from which they originate.

• STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR MISSION CRITICAL FACILITIES: A

Standby Electrical System is required to provide full power backup for Mission Critical facilities. The Standby Electrical System shall be sized for full load operation of the entire electrical system and must be capable of sustaining operation of all electrical loads for a minimum four-day period during which the electric utility source is not available. Additional sustainability time may be required for hurricane-prone areas, arctic areas, high-seismic areas, areas vulnerable to other natural disasters, Continuity of Operation (COOP) facilities, or for other locations as specified by VA.

• ESSENTIAL AND STANDBY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS - Critical Branch: Shall supply power to loads per NFPA 70 and 99.

• ESSENTIAL AND STANDBY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS - Life Safety Branch: Shall supply power to loads per NFPA 70 and 99.

• ESSENTIAL AND STANDBY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS - Equipment Branch Non-Delayed Automatic Connection:

• Electrically operated louvers

• Other generator accessories essential for generator operation

• Transfer fuel pump

II. Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems (26 05 26)

• All electrical rooms/closets containing transformers shall have 18" grounding bus bars installed and attached to the facility electrical grounding electrode system.

• The secondary windings of all "Y" connected transformer must be bonded to the facility electrical grounding electrode system at the closest grounding bus bar, where a grounding bus bar is within 200 feet of the transformer. Where a grounding bus bar is not available within 200 feet the bonding of the secondary windings of "Y" connected transformers to the facility electrical grounding electrode system shall be accomplished by the installation of a grounding bus bar near the transformer or by other means as directed by the COR for the project.

• All metallic conduits, raceways, and cable trays must be bonded with #6 AWG bonding jumper to the grounding Electrode system. All metallic raceways shall utilize an insulated grounding bushing to bond the raceway to the grounding Electrode system.

• Panelboard Bonding in Patient Care Areas: The equipment grounding terminal buses of the normal and essential branch circuit panel boards serving the same individual patient vicinity shall be bonded together with an insulated continuous copper conductor not less than No. 10 AWG, installed in rigid metal conduit.

• The grounding system shall be shown complete on the one-line diagram with all components and descriptions from the medium- or low-voltage service to the low-voltage panels, as applicable for each project. The grounding system shall be shown complete on the One-line Diagram for the Normal, Standby, and/or Essential Electrical Systems, including but not limited to generators, automatic transfer switches, electrical equipment, etc.

III. Raceways and Boxes For Electrical Systems (26 05 33)

• All electrical, electronic, and communications raceways shall maintain at least 1" of space between the raceway and any other piping or duct system (i.e.---sprinkler system piping, plumbing piping, HVAC lines and ductwork Pneumatic piping, medical gas/medical vacuum/oxygen lines, etc.) unless specifically authorized by the Project Engineer that a closer distance is acceptable.

• Conduit not intended for reuse in existing or new ceilings shall be removed back to the power, telecommunications, or signal system source from which it originates.

• Where electrical capacity is reserved for future use, such as bussed space in panelboards, motor control centers, switchboards, and switchgear of all voltage levels, and where under-slab or underground conduit is used, the A/E shall provide spare under-slab or underground conduits to an accessible point.

The number and size of conduits shall be appropriate to the equipment and amount of bussed space served.

• Where junction boxes or electrical boxes containing control devices (switches, receptacles, motion detectors, etc.) are to be flush mounted, the distance between the wall surface and the face of the box or plaster ring shall not exceed 1/4".

• When using rigid PVC underground, concrete encased or in any other authorized installation location (only schedule 40 or higher is acceptable) all bends 45 degrees or larger shall be rigid steel. In situations where two or more bends are utilized to create a larger degreed bend, the combination shall be considered one bend and shall be rigid steel if more than 45 degrees total.

• The installation of non-metallic cables and raceways within patient care areas is prohibited. Installation of non-metallic raceways underground or embedded in concrete is acceptable.

• Connectors, couplings and all other electrical cable or conduit fittings shall be constructed of steel or malleable iron. Pot metal or die cast metal is prohibited.

• Install all wiring in raceways. Open wiring is prohibited. Raceways shall be as specified in PG-18-1, Master Specifications. Raceway shall comply with the definition of the NEC Article 100.

• MC type cable used within patient care areas must be Healthcare Facility type (green colored interlocking sheath).

• Conduit not intended for reuse in existing or new ceilings shall be removed back to the power, telecommunications, or signal system source from which it originates.

IV. Panelboards (26 24 16)

• Panel schedules need to be marked with specific and accurate information.

Label spares, Room numbers, and specific location. (Not just labeled as "receptacles" or "lights".)

• Where new panelboards are installed or old panelboards are being replaced, a trough or junction box shall be installed near the panelboard for the routing of all branch circuit raceways and wiring. If panelboard is installed within an Electrical closet the trough/junction box should be installed outside the closet, above ceiling height, and as close to the associated panelboard as practical.

Trough/junction box shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all branch circuits and future branch circuits.

• All electrical circuit breakers installed within the VA Pittsburgh facilities must have an A.I.C. (Ampere Interrupting Capacity) rating of 22,000 amps or higher.

Where the most recent Arc Flash Study indicates that the available fault current in the circuit is higher than 22,000 amps, a higher A.I.C. rated breaker shall be installed which meets or exceeds the available circuit fault current indicated by the study.

• Panelboards shall be installed in new or existing electrical rooms and closets.

Corridor-mounted panelboards shall not be installed without specific approval from VA.

V. Wiring Devices (26 27 26)

• All 120 volt, 15- or 20-amp receptacles shall be installed in the ground up position vise the ground down position. If existing/not to be removed receptacles are located within the construction area, contractor shall verify and change these receptacles to the ground up position where the existing receptacles were previously installed in the ground down position in order to maintain uniformity.

• All 120 volt, 15- or 20-amp, convenience receptacles shall be of the hospital grade type (identified with a green dot in most cases) unless specifically authorized by drawings, specifications, or the supervising engineer to install other than hospital grade receptacles in non-patient care areas only. Patient care areas shall have hospital grade receptacles installed without exception.

• All receptacles, connected to the normal/emergency electrical system (critical, life safety, or equipment branches), designed to except a cord and plug of any size, style, or configuration, shall be "red" in color or have a wall plate that is "red" in color.

• No more than six receptacles shall be installed on a single branch circuit for general use.

• HUMAN SURGERY ROOMS: Each receptacle shall have a Critical Power dedicated circuit in a dedicated homerun conduit, except for those mounted in the service columns, which may be wired two to a circuit. Multiwire Critical Branch circuits are not allowed in human surgery rooms.

• Provide tamper-resistant receptacles every 8 ft. [2.4 M] in waiting, lounge, and lobby areas.

• Provide two receptacles on the footwall or side wall near the foot of beds in Intensive Care cubicles or Isolation Rooms. Feed these receptacles from different circuits in the respective Prefabricated Bedside Patient Unit (PBPU).

• ANIMAL SURGERY ROOMS (RESEARCH): Provide eight single Hospital Grade power receptacles for general use at each table: four flush-mounted in the ceiling (two at each end of the table), and four distributed along the permanent wall(s) associated with the table.

• In rooms without general illumination on emergency power, emergency receptacles shall be of the self-illuminated type. Night lights, pilot lights, and instrument lights are not considered general illumination.

• CORRIDORS: Provide receptacles for cleaning machines at no more than 75

ft. [23 M] spacing, except those in Nursing Unit corridors, where receptacles shall be a maximum of 40 ft. [12 M] apart. These receptacles shall be on a dedicated circuit serving only corridor receptacles.

• PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT ROOMS: Provide GFCI tamper-resistant receptacles with beveled, metal-edged cover plates in psychiatric patient rooms. Psychiatric patient room receptacles shall be on a dedicated circuit such that they may be shut off independently, without affecting other rooms.

• INTERSTITIAL SPACES: Provide receptacles every other column. Where catwalks are installed instead of a walk-on platform, provide receptacles along the catwalks at 40 ft. [12 M] spacing maximum. In addition, provide receptacles at each entrance to the interstitial space.

• ELECTRICAL CLOSETS: Provide at least 1 (one) red receptacle, fed from the CRITICAL branch of the EES (Essential Electrical System), with its centerline located 40 in. [1000 mm] above the finished floor adjacent to the room door.

• All device wall plates, disconnects, controllers, variable frequency drive units, and junction boxes shall be labeled with appropriate panel and circuit numbers. This includes both normal and normal/emergency circuits.

• Stainless steel wall plates are required in all patient care and heavy traffic areas. (I.E.- passageways, mechanical spaces, storage rooms, exam rooms, patient bed locations, kitchen areas, loading docks, crawl spaces, interstitial spaces, and housekeeping spaces)

VI. Disconnect Switches (26 29 21)

• Provide all motors with a local disconnect switch (unfused unless required otherwise) located at the motor or a maximum of 5 ft. [1.5 M] away, and within sight.

VII. Automatic Transfer Switches (26 36 23)

• AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES (ATS) CONTROL NETWORK: ATS,

generator remote alarm systems, load shedding controls, and other interconnecting control components of the Standby Electrical System and/or the Essential Electrical System shall be networked over a fiber-optic communications network, which shall be installed in dedicated raceways and shall not be used to transport information of other systems. The ATS shall be such that it can be monitored, tested, and operated from a single location;

typically, the paralleling switchgear.

New ATSs must be of the same pole configuration as existing ATSs. (Example: At UD all ATSs are of the 3-pole configuration. The grounded conductors/neutrals are not switched.

Thus, the Normal/Emergency electrical system is not a separately derived system. This configuration must be maintained with all future installations.