04A_Appendix_C.1_-_Agency_Specific_Requirements_(Detroit).pdf

VA DOMICILIARY RLP No. VA-101-16-R-0143 DETROIT, MICH. Appendix C.1

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Appendix C.1 – ASR (Agency Specific Requirements)

This appendix contains Agency Specific Requirements (ASR) that must be included in the construction and operation of the leased premises. These requirements supersede any conflicting requirements in the Lease.

The newly renovated Domiciliary aesthetic is intended to provide a warm and inviting, professional, yet non-institutional environment with soothing colors and textural interest. The architectural detailing and base finish palette will allow for flexibility and longevity. The aesthetics will be respectful of the heritage of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while looking forward and being supportive of future needs. The interior palette, will be warm neutrals combined with soft blues and greens reminiscent of nature and provide a soothing and welcoming environment for the staff and resident patients.

The interior design will be detailed in a way that is simple yet welcoming and provides for a comfortable, efficient, and attractive environment. Code requirements, cost, long-term maintenance, Infection Control, durability, and acoustics will be considered as exact items are chosen. The Lessor’s A/E will identify these details as part of the offer and consistent with all documents and matrices under Appendix C.

I. DOMICILIARY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Lessor shall design and construct the building and site work in accordance with the Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) and Lease, all applicable federal regulations and local building codes. VA follows the latest editions of National Fire Codes (NFC) published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

1. The Lessor shall comply with the following sections of the VA Mental Health Design Guide: Chapter 3.3 Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, page 3-38 to 3-

2. Chapter 3.4 Outpatient Services

B. Life Safety Systems

1. The building shall be fully sprinklered. In areas where patients are unattended for periods of time, sprinkler heads that are tamper resistant and cannot be used as an anchor point shall be installed. Other life safety items such as smoke detectors, visual and audible fire alarms, and fire extinguisher cabinets shall also be specified as vandal resistant and located to prevent abuse.

C. Emergency Egress

1. The building shall be designed with remote emergency exits being alarmed with a delayed egress function. If the panic bar on a remote emergency exit door is engaged, the security camera monitoring that door shall automatically be called up on the main reception desk monitor. This function prevents visitors and residents from either entering or leaving the facility without passing by the main reception desk.

D. Disaster Planning

1. To the greatest extent feasible, this facility shall have necessary emergency provisions to mitigate the need to evacuate patients and residents to a remote location without compromising patient comfort and safety. A disaster contingency plan shall be established as a part of the facility design process.

II. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. VA requires 85 reserved spaces for its exclusive use for patients, visitors, and staff.

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B. Logistics

1. Confirm there is adequate turning radius/back-up and access for semi-trucks at a receiving location.

C. Building Entrances

1. Provide a main entrance at the front of the building, similar to what is shown in the drawings in Appendix B.

a. Automatic entry doors (both sets at vestibule) – double doors minimum width of 6’-

0”

b. 10’-0” minimum vestibule depth

c. Provide a permanent canopy structure integrated with the building façade (similar and compatible materials), similar to what is shown in the drawings in Appendix B.

This shall be a minimum of 12’-0” in depth, and at least 3x the width of the entry vestibule.

2. Provide a receiving entrance remote from the main entrance, similar to what is shown in the drawings in Appendix B.

a. Automatic entry door – single door minimum width of 3’-6”

3. Provide secured egress doors as required to meet code, but these shall not be considered or treated as building entrances.

D. Provide safe access in and out of the site for vehicles and pedestrians.

E. The site shall meet all applicable zoning and planning requirements of the municipality.

F. Space shall be provided for dumpsters exterior to the building, on concrete pads. No security requirements for the VA.

G. Provide exterior signage at the front of the building consistent with the VA Signage Design Manual.

H. Flag Poles: The Lessor shall provide a flagpole at a location to be approved by the Contracting Officer. Flagpole must extend at least 30 feet above the ground and shall be equipped with rope and hardware for the United States of America and a POW/MIA. The Government will provide the flags.

This requirement will be waived if determined inappropriate by the Government. Exterior lighting (two each light fixtures spaced a minimum of 20 feet apart, mounted on the building or at grade) shall be provided to illuminate the flags at night. Automatic switching for light fixtures shall be provided.

III. BUILDING FEATURES

A. Corridors

1. Provide minimum width of 6’-0”, but not less than any applicable codes or what is shown in the drawings in Appendix B.

B. Bedrooms

1. Two-Bed Rooms are to be organized as two separate and individual rooms with access from a shared vestibule.

2. A single shared washroom shall be accessible from the vestibule, and vestibule shall be treated as a separate and individual room.

3. Doors shall be provided to the vestibule from the corridor, and from the vestibule to each individual bedroom.

4. Refer to the drawings in Appendix B for an acceptable arrangement.

C. Daylighting / Windows

1. Maximize daylighting where possible

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2. Bedrooms require an exterior window

3. Group and Consult Rooms require an exterior window

4. Offices shall receive access to daylight via an exterior window if possible, similar to what is shown in the drawings in Appendix B.

D. Interior Finishes, Materials, Doors, Door Hardware, Ceiling Heights

1. Refer to Appendix C.3, Parts C and D for specific information.

2. In case of any discrepancies between Appendix C.3, Parts C and D and the rooms listed as required in Appendix A (i.e.: if a required room is not listed in Appendix C.3, Part C, then VA PG 18-14 shall apply).

E. Interior Partitions

1. Partitions shall meet all applicable codes and regulations.

2. Partitions shall minimally be comprised of 25-gauge metal studs with one layer of 5/8” gypsum board on each side exposed to occupiable space.

3. All partitions shall extend to the underside of the deck above, inclusive of gypsum board, unless noted below:

a. Partitions wholly contained within a room do not need to extend to structure above.

b. Non-rated partitions of Storage and Janitor / HAC rooms.

IV. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. All exposed electrical devices in patient / resident areas shall be vandal resistant and attached with security fasteners. Exterior equipment such as generators and transformers shall not be accessible to patients / residents.

B. Electrical System Characteristics:

1. Contact the local electric utility company for the type and availability of service. Multiple utility feeders from separate utility substations shall be provided for service redundancy.

Three phase, 480/277 volt or 208/120 volt secondary systems are acceptable. A utility owned, pad mounted transformer is preferred for these services.

2. Electrical Service Load Estimate: Refer to the Appendix C.3, Part E for the Electrical Utility Square Foot Load Summary.

C. EPSS Power:

1. An emergency generator shall be provided as an electrical source for power and lighting during an interruption of the normal electric supply. Where stored fuel is required, storage capacity shall permit continuous operation for at least 24 hours. The specific loads and branch circuit arrangement shall comply with NEC Article 517 as well as the VA Electrical Design Manual Chapter 4.

2. EPSS Load Estimate: Refer to Appendix C.3, Part F for the Electrical EPSS Square Foot Load Summary. Where percentages of loads or devices are indicated, the VA will work with the lessor to confirm which receptacles shall be placed on emergency power.

D. Lighting:

1. Comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommended lighting levels and

VA design criteria. Patient and resident rooms shall utilize natural light as much as possible. In addition, provide general lighting and night lighting as required. At least one night light fixture in each domiciliary resident room shall be controlled at the room entrance. All lighting fixtures used in patient and resident areas shall be listed for vandal resistant construction.

E. Receptacles:

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1. Provide each domiciliary resident room with non-metallic duplex receptacles which are used for tamper resistant applications and are equipped with ground fault current interrupters. Provide one receptacle at each side of the head of each bed and at least one receptacle on all other walls. Electrical receptacle cover plates or electrical supplied from the emergency system shall be distinctively colored or marked for identification.

Ground fault interrupters shall comply with NFPA 70. Receptacles shall comply with the VA Electrical Design Manual Chapter 3. Outlet plates shall have tamper resistant screws.

2. For all equipment and furniture listed in Appendix A.2, provide power, data, and other utilities as required to support full functionality of the listed room contents.

3. Refer to drawings in Appendix B for example room content layouts and device locations.

The absence of room contents on the drawings does not preclude the need for power, data, and other utilities to support Appendix A.2.

4. At minimum, provide two duplex receptacles in all rooms, and never less than required by code.

F. Conduits:

1. No exposed conduit shall be used in areas accessible to patients.

G. Fire Alarm System:

1. Provide fire alarm and detection systems in compliance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.

H. Appendix C.3, Parts E and F

1. Calculations:

a. Electrical Utility Square Foot Load Summary

b. Electrical EPSS Square Foot Load Summary

V. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General

1. The HVAC system shall comply with applicable building codes including those included in Appendix D.

2. Exterior HVAC equipment shall be located so they are not accessible to domiciliary residents / veterans.

B. Exterior Design Conditions

1. Exterior design conditions shall be based on the most current edition of the ASHRAE

Fundamentals Handbook. Summer design conditions shall be based on the 0.4 percent dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures indicated under "Cooling db/mwb." Where cooling towers are applicable, select the cooling tower based on the wet bulb temperature indicated under "Evaporation wb/mdb." Winter design conditions shall be based on the

99.6 percent dry bulb temperature indicated under "heating dry bulb". The A/E may recommend more severe outdoor climatic conditions for review and approval by the VA.

C. Indoor Design Conditions

1. Indoor design conditions for each space shall be maintained throughout the year. Interior design conditions for all spaces shall be maintained in accordance with the most current version of ASHRAE Standard 55.

D. Supply Air Requirements

1. The supply air volume shall be established to meet the cooling load requirements of the occupied space. The supply volume shall, however, be modified to meet a) minimum air change requirements, or b) maintain proper space pressurization relative to room exhaust requirements.

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E. Outdoor Air Requirements

1. The HVAC design shall provide each space with not less than the minimum recommended quantity of ventilation air as indicated in the most current version of ASHRAE Standard 62.1. In addition to the ASHRAE Standard 62.1 requirements, the minimum air changes of outside air shown in Table 3.6 shall be required.

F. Exhaust Air Requirements

1. The HVAC design shall provide exhaust air to spaces to control the transfer of odors and provide proper room pressurization.

G. Design Features

1. Economizer: Air conditioning systems shall be designed to operate below 48 degrees F

(9 degrees C) outdoor air temperature without refrigeration. Perimeter Heat: Provide perimeter heat for bedrooms and other perimeter spaces when the outdoor winter design temperature is 9 degrees F (-12 degrees C) or lower than interior temperature.

Emergency Power: Emergency power shall be provided for, but not limited to, the following equipment/systems:

a. All heating water system components (pumps, condensate return pumps, boilers, etc.) where outdoor design conditions are below 20 degrees F (-6 degrees C).

b. Automatic temperature control system and components.

c. Exhaust system serving the isolation suite. Security/Safety Considerations:

H. Domiciliary Resident Room Diffusers

1. Standard louvered diffusers shall not be used. Diffusers shall be perforated hole diffusers, or “S” / “Z” shaped tamper-resistant louvered diffusers, with tamper resistant fasteners. All supplies and returns shall be ceiling mounted or wall mounted above 8 feet. Thermostats: No exposed wall mounted thermostats shall be installed in domiciliary resident / patient areas. Recommend using a duct mounted temperature sensor programmable from a remote control panel. If necessary, an alternative approach would be using a recessed wall mounted aspirating type room thermostat with a tamper resistant perforated cover.

VI. PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. All exposed plumbing fixtures and trim in domiciliary resident / patient areas shall be vandal resistant.

B. Utilities and Building Services:

1. Domestic Water: Provide code compliant separate services designed for full system demand to provide an uninterrupted water supply.

2. Sanitary Sewer: Provide minimum of one code compliant building sanitary sewer connecting to the site sanitary sewer system.

3. Storm Sewer: Provide minimum of two code compliant building storm sewers connecting to the site storm sewer system.

C. Domestic Cold Water System:

1. Secure wall access panels shall be provided to access flush valves and controls.

2. A domestic booster pump system shall be provided where street pressure is inadequate to maintain a minimum of 35 psi at the most remote plumbing fixture. Domestic booster system shall include three pumps. One pump shall be sized for one-third the total demand and the two remaining pumps shall be sized for two-thirds of the total demand.

Provide alternating control for the pumps as well as a pressurized storage tank.

Emergency power shall be provided for the domestic booster system.

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D. Domestic Hot Water System:

1. Provide duplex fuel fired central water heaters with the capacity of generating the flow demand at 140-degrees F (60-degrees C) with each heater sized to supply 75% of the demand. The heater discharge temperature, however, shall be set for 130-degrees F (54-degrees C). A hot water recirculating system shall be provided. The domestic heating water system also shall be in accordance with the requirements of the most current version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

2. Provide a complete domestic hot water recirculating system in accordance with domestic hot water systems outlined in the VA plumbing design manual.

3. Requirements for dead-end piping and fixture runout piping shall be per the VA plumbing design manual.

4. Legionella mitigation shall be provided in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000 – Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Systems.

E. Sanitary Sewer System:

1. Provide floor drains in bathrooms with shower fixtures.

F. Natural Gas System:

1. A piped natural gas system shall be provided to supply kitchen equipment, domestic water heaters, and heating boilers.

G. Kitchen Waste System:

1. Drainage for kitchen fixtures and equipment shall connect to an exterior grease trap before entering the sanitary sewer system.

H. Plumbing Fixtures:

1. Provide the following fixture types in domiciliary toilet rooms:

a. Toilets: Wall mounted with back outlets (concealed piping). Provide a floor mounted carrier with lag bolts to increase rigidity and secure the fixture to structure. Flush valves shall be recessed in the wall and activated by a push button. Provide pneumatic push buttons with an electronic controller wired to the nurse's station in domiciliary units. This controller monitors usage and can be programmed to shutoff after several frequent usages. Porcelain water closets shall be utilized for domiciliary resident bathrooms to promote a normal environment. Where high abuse is anticipated, such as in a seclusion bathroom, the water closet fixture shall be porcelain coated stainless steel with integral toilet seat.

b. Showers: A single lever mixing valve that provides minimal opportunity for hanging risk shall be utilized in domiciliary resident units. An alternative is a push button/timer that limits the duration of shower. An electronic shower controller wired to nurse's station that monitors duration of shower and can be programmed to shut off after several frequent usages is recommended. The shower head shall be in a fixed position. The hot water temperature shall be thermostatically limited to a maximum of 110-degrees F (43.34°C). Shower mixing valve shall be detention grade with a pneumatic actuator.

c. Lavatories: All lavatory waste and piping shall be enclosed and not accessible to the patient. Counters shall be solid surface with integral sinks. Provide integral faucets with the solid surface lavatory. Provide a tamper resistant motion sensor or push-button metering faucet to control the water run time. Floor mounted carriers with lag bolts to increase rigidity and secure the fixture to structure.

Provide a secure, tamper resistant strainer with no stop.

d. Water Coolers: Electric water coolers shall be recessed stainless steel with the cooling apparatus recessed in the wall behind a vandal resistant panel.

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2. Provide eyewash stations in all Janitor's and Housekeeping Aides Closets, and wherever required by code.

I. Plumbing Specialties:

1. Trap Primers: All floor drains and floor sinks shall have a single or manifold electronic trap primer supply. The trap primer control box shall be recessed. Traps primer control box shall be located a maximum of 6 m (20 ft.) from the traps(s) being served unless shown otherwise on the construction documents. Pressure type trap primers may also be considered. Trap primers shall be ASSE 1018 or 1044 approved. Trap guards and rubber mechanical devices that do not use water for seal shall not be used.

2. Wall Hydrants: Provide wall hydrants a maximum of 60 m (200 ft.) apart at building entrances with a minimum of one wall hydrant on each exterior wall. Where freeze conditions exist, wall hydrants will be non-freeze type.

3. Thermostatic Mixing Valves: Master Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves (MTMV) are used to temper water distribution from the hot water source. These valves shall conform to the requirements of ASSE 1017.

4. Provide tempering valves on all plumbing fixtures where people access water from the potable hot water distribution system is required in order to prevent scald injury. The water temperature delivered from the outlet must not exceed 43.3 deg C (110 deg F).

Provide ASSE 1070 tempering valves at individual point-of-use fixtures such as sinks and lavatories. Provide ASSE 1016 valves for shower and tub-shower applications that are thermostatic and pressure balancing (combination) type. In public restrooms, ASSE 1070 or ASSE 1069 tempering device may, if properly sized, serve multiple fixtures in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Provide ASSE 1071 valves to temper water at emergency eye-wash and shower locations. Install tempering devices as close to the fixture as possible to minimize the volume of tempered and stagnant water in high risk patient areas.

VII. FIRE PROTECTION

A. General:

1. All sprinkler heads in patient areas shall be institutional type.

B. Utilities and Building Services:

1. Provide fire water service to supply the facility fire sprinkler requirements.

C. Fire Protection System Characteristics:

1. The entire facility shall be completely sprinklered with a hydraulically calculated wet pipe sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 101.

2. A flow test shall be performed to assess the adequacy of the existing water supply.

3. Provide minimum host stream allowance for total combined inside and outside firefighting to comply with NFPA 13 in hydraulic calculations.

4. If a fire pump is necessary to supplement fire flow and pressure, it shall be sized to comply with NFPA 13 and located in a dedicated room.

5. Fire pump installation shall comply with NFPA 20. Provide test header, flow meter and bypass. All fire pump system valves to be electrically supervised by tamper switches.

6. Sprinkler densities shall comply with NFPA 13.

7. Sprinkler zones shall coincide with all smoke zone boundaries.

8. Provide quick response sprinkler heads in all areas.

9. Sprinkler system flow and tamper switches shall be electrically supervised.

10. Fire extinguisher cabinets (recessed) shall be provided and located to comply with NFPA

10.

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VIII. SECURITY / TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Lessor shall comply with the security requirements shown in the Facility Security Level (FSL) II document. The document includes requirements for the site and building including concentric levels of protection, building systems, closed circuit television system, intrusion detection system, physical access control system, duress alarms, security phones, and intercoms. Coordinate with the narrative requirements outlined below.

B. General:

1. All exposed telecommunications devices in patient areas shall be vandal resistant and attached with security fasteners.

2. Public Utility Requirements:

a. Contact service providers and comply with their requirements for telephone, television and data services. Make necessary submittals to service providers for approval of equipment to be installed.

3. Seismic Restraints:

a. Requirements shall be as specified by local codes and ordinances. The work shall comply with detailed provisions required by local authorities having plan check and inspection jurisdiction.

4. Utilities and Building Services:

a. Ensure that required easements for utility conductors and equipment are provided in accordance with the requirements of the service provider. Follow the rules and regulations of the local service provider.

b. Telecommunications cable pathways shall be underground, located away from other utility services, and located away from high-risk areas.

c. Telecommunications cable pathways shall provide redundant services to the Demarc from the street or property line where the interface with the service provider takes place. The Demarc is the separation point between utility-owned and VA-owned equipment.

d. Redundant conduit paths shall be separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 m).

e. All conductors for the TIP (Telecommunications Infrastructure Plant) telecommunications distribution system components shall be copper and approved fiber optic cables.

f. Locate TMGB (Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar) in the facility utility entrance, as close as practical to the primary or secondary protectors and near the electrical panel to which it will be bonded.

C. Communications

1. Telephone:

a. Telephones shall not to be installed in patient rooms. Within a domiciliary resident unit, wall mounted telephones near the nursing station, cordless telephones, or a "hands free" recessed wall mounted phone system located in a phone room will be provided for patient's use.

b. Provide telephone outlets at each staff work station, in each office, conference and meeting room. Wall outlets will be 18" [457.2 mm] AFF and desk outlets 48" [1219.2 mm] AFF.

2. Information System:

a. Information system will include computer outlets at:

1) Desks, work stations and decentralized charting locations. Desk and workstation outlets will be 48" [1219.2 mm] AFF.

2) Data outlets are to be provided at each supply/medication area to allow for inventory control.

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3) Data and phone, outlets will be installed 48" [1219.2 mm] AFF in all group rooms where video-conferencing may be used.

b. A locked, dedicated information systems room will be located outside the domiciliary resident bedroom wings of the unit.

1) The room shall be designed to house equipment that provides and manages data, LAN, WAN, and VoIP services to the entire building facility.

2) Provide sleeves and conduit for initial and anticipated TIP access

3) DO NOT PLACE RADIO EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE MCR.

c. Telecommunications rooms will be located on all floors of the building and distribute telephone, data, and other telecommunications services to work spaces located throughout the building.

1) Patchpanels and punchdown blocks may be installed in telecommunications rooms and telecommunications enclosures. Corridor-mounted patchpanels and punchdown blocks shall not be installed

2) Each TR (Telecommunication Room) shall have its own TGB (Telecommunications Grounding Busbar) to which equipment, building steel and support structures in that room are bonded.

a) Provide an internal Communications Circulating Grounding System

(CCGS) complete with all components from the Intersystem Bonding Termination (IBT), at the service equipment to the TGBs.

b) TBB (Telecommunications Bonding Backbone) conductor size shall comply with TIA 607-B recommendations based upon total TBB length.

3) DO NOT PLACE RADIO EQIPMENT INSIDE THE TR.

3. Wireless Local Area Network System

a. Provisions shall be made during the initial telecommunications system design and installation to implement a wireless data system throughout the building. These provisions are required whether a wireless data system will be initially installed or not.

b. Specific requirements include placement of wireless access points, horizontal cabling used to connect Wireless Access Points, and equipment space and power requirements in telecommunications distribution rooms.

c. The Facility or VACO OI&T Service will provide active Wi-Fi equipment to the project subcontractor for installation.

4. Video-conferencing:

a. Video-conferencing, also known as "tele-mental health", will be available to allow for remote communication between patient and mental health professional. This video-conferencing capability will be installed in group rooms or conference rooms.

b. VA video-conferencing units will use the VA's IT network for IP-based video-conferencing. The wiring for these cameras must be compatible with the CVT system and teleconferencing system in the main facility and all VA CBOC’s (Community-Based Outpatient Clinics).

5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANT (TIP)

a. Horizontal cabling

1) Copper conductor balanced twisted pair cable is required in the horizontal TIP. Aluminum, copper clad aluminum, or copper clad steel conductors and like wires and cables are not permitted.

2) Horizontal Length shall be 90M [295 FT] maximum.

3) TIP cabling may be installed above suspended ceilings using wire basket cable trays. Minimum size of wire basket tray shall be 150 mm [6 in.] wide, with 40 mm [1.5 in] high sidewalls.

4) In hard ceiling areas, a raceway system is required.

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5) Plenum, CMP, rated cable shall be provided in all air-handling plenum locations. Non-plenum, CM or CMR, cable may be provided in all other areas.

6) Provide separate cable distribution system for critical, life, emergency, safety and protection systems (i.e. emergency bypass phones; police emergency voice communications from elevator cars, parking lots, stairwells, personal protection/duress alarms, and nurse call/code blue;

etc.).

b. BACKBONE DISTRIBUTION

1) Backbone cabling system will provide the connections between service provider point of entry, DEMARC (or extended DEMARC) point, Telecommunications Rooms, and telecommunications enclosures. A backbone cabling system consist, as a minimum, of the following to comprise a complete and functional TIP cabling system:

a) 110-style cross-connector blocks,

b) patch panels,

c) distribution backbone cabling sub-systems,

d) copper and fiber optic distribution cables,

e) connectors,

f) patch cables,

g) equipment cabinets or radio relay equipment rack, and

h) telecommunications enclosures.

2) Copper conductor balanced TWP (thin wall PVC) cable is required.

Aluminum, copper clad aluminum or copper clad steel conductors are not permitted.

3) Terminate all interconnecting TWP pairs, fiber-optic strands or coaxial cables on patch panels or punch blocks.

4) Provide continuous inter-and/or intra-facility cable distribution system based on a hierarchal star topology compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0

6. MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION (MATV)

a. Provide a separate National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) compliant

High Definition (HD) MATV (Broad-band) System with outside antenna(s) and antenna farm.

b. Cable and electrical outlets for television will be located in patient dayrooms.

c. Provide MATV connections to TCOs at ceiling or on the wall near domiciliary resident beds. Verify type TV set wall-mount bracket to be used. Provide additional MATV wall/ceiling outlets mounted at designated areas.

d. The cords shall be less than 12 inches [304.8 mm] in length and placed out of view to prevent abuse from patients.

e. Televisions shall be flat screen and flush-mounted securely to the wall.

f. The Antenna Headend (HE) Equipment shall be located in the mechanical penthouse or other area dictated by system design and as close to the Antenna Farm as possible.

g. Provide MATV (Broadband) system cable(s) for reception and generated MATV (Broadband) programming from the Antenna HE equipment to the FMS Area of each TR and terminated in TCOs in Facility location(s).

1) Provide sleeves and conduit for initial and anticipated TIP access to the

Antenna HE.

h. Use Series-6, Series-11, or appropriate hardline, minimum 13 mm [1/2 inch] coaxial cable, to achieve the specified signal level at TCOs. Series-11 coaxial cable or 13 mm [1/2 inch] hardline coaxial cable is preferred in broadband branch (horizontal) runs exceeding 45.72 m [150 feet].

7. Public Address:

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a. A public address system for regular paging or staff communications will not be furnished. Public address systems shall only be provided where code required for fire and life safety communications.

D. Safety and Security

1. Vehicle Standoff Distance

a. Surface parking

1) No vehicle shall be parked closer than 50 feet (15 m) to any side of the building.

b. Access

1) No unscreened vehicle shall be permitted to travel closer than 50 feet (15 m)

2) No screened vehicle shall be permitted to travel within 5 feet (1.5 m) of facility.

c. Minimum standoff distances are to the edge of the curb line demarcating the internal roadways and parking within a VA campus.

2. Duress Alarm, Security Phones, and Intercom System:

a. The DSPI system is used to provide security intercommunications for access control, emergency assistance, and identification of locations where persons under duress request a security response.

b. Under no circumstance shall the VoIP system be used to provide duress alarm functions.

c. Wireless-pendant Duress Alarm

1) A wireless duress alarm system may be provided. Portable duress devices will allow staff to discretely request assistance in a potentially threatening situation from any point within the unit or facility.

2) The duress system for the unit will be monitored and shall be coordinated with the overall security protocol established in this particular facility. The monitoring shall be located at the central reception/security post for the facility.

d. Switch/push button hardwired: In addition to portable duress alarms, duress push buttons shall also be located under the counter of domiciliary resident nursing stations, at reception desks and in mental health professional's offices and exam rooms.

1) The duress/panic alarm system shall be hardwired to a monitoring site or the SCC (security communication center).

2) Upon activation of the alarm both a visual and audible alarm will be activated in the SCC.

3) The system shall identify the location of the alarm by phone extension and area description.

e. Security intercoms:

1) Security intercom with remote door release capability shall be used for functional areas that require PACS.

2) 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.

3) 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.

f. Security Phones or Emergency Call-Boxes

1) Emergency call-boxes shall be used in areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, pathways of large campuses, and in isolated areas

2) Emergency call-box systems shall be hardwired to a master station located and monitored at a central location, preferably the SCC.

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3) Pushing and releasing the emergency call-box call button shall initiate a call-in to a pre-programmed master station. Once the button is pushed, hands free operation shall occur.

4) All emergency call-boxes shall be installed on rigid structures, columns, walls, poles, and/or freestanding pedestals that are easily identifiable through unique markings, striping or paint, signage or lighting, and shall remain easily visible during low light conditions.

a) All emergency call-boxes shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.

b) Emergency call-boxes in indoor locations shall be easily accessible to the public, clearly marked, and may be wall mounted.

3. Physical Access Control System (PACS)

a. The physical access control system consists of all equipment and information required to verify, identity, and grant or deny access to individuals in accordance with HSPD-12 (homeland security presidential directive 12). Equipment ranges from card readers and locks to the servers and databases required for identity verification and all components and communication in between.

1) The PACS must function with current VA PACS and SMS (security management system) equipment standard regardless where installed.

2) Head End equipment will be located in the FMS area of a TR.

b. Data gathering panels shall be centrally located within a secure location that prevents panels from being damaged, tampered with, or accessed by unauthorized personnel

c. Entry control devices, card readers, shall be FIPS 201 compliant and hardwired to the PACS data gathering panel.

d. Electrified locks

1) Magnetic locks, strikes, and mortise locks, shall be selected based upon life-safety requirements, locking arrangements, and level of security.

2) Utilize request-to-exit devices integrated in the electrified locksets in accordance with NFPA, IBC, and other applicable construction codes.

3) Fail-safe-fail-secure, field selectable locks shall be provided.

e. Credentials and enrollment interface:

1) With the development of the HSPD-12 based architecture, credentialing and badge issuance are separate from the PACS.

2) Facility level enrollment station will be required; however, credentialing and badge issuance will be accommodated by a separate non-PACS system.

4. Intrusion Detection System

a. The intrusion detection system (IDS) consists of all equipment and information required to detect and annunciate potential unauthorized entry into a protected space through an accessible and man-passable opening.

b. IDS sensors include motion detection, glass break, door contacts, and other detection devices.

1) Intrusion devices of different technologies (such as, motion detection, glass break, or magnetic contacts) shall be zoned separately.

2) Intrusion devices of like technologies shall be wired together, not to exceed three devices, within the confines of clear physical barriers and not to exceed 50 feet (15 m).

3) Devices in the same physical location providing the same purpose shall be programmed in alarm groups to support the intrusion zone concept.

c. All IDS shall meet UL 639 Intrusion Detection Standard.

d. Terminate all IDS sensors on the PACS data gathering panel.

e. Provide an arm/disarm panel in protected spaces.

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5. Video Assessment and Surveillance (A.K.A. SECURITY SURVEILLANCE TELEVISION

(SSTV))

a. VASS shall be used to monitor building entrances, restricted areas, mission critical asset areas, and alarm conditions.

b. VASS shall be used for surveillance and documentation of defined exterior areas, such as, site and roadway access points, parking lots, and building perimeter

c. Cameras

1) The design, installation, and use of VASS cameras shall support the visual identification and surveillance of persons, vehicles, assets, incidents, and defined locations.

2) All cameras shall be home run to a monitoring and recording device via controlling video equipment such as a network server that is monitored from a designated SCC location.

3) Fixed cameras shall be used to monitor interior building areas; P/T/Z cameras may be used to provide supplemental surveillance coverage of building interiors where necessary

4) Both interior and exterior cameras shall be housed within a tamper-proof camera enclosure.

5) VASS cameras shall have built-in video motion detection capability that automatically monitors and processes information from each VASS camera.

The video motion detection shall be interfaced with the IDS to provide redundancy in the security alarm reporting system

6) With the exception of fiber optic cables, all cables and conductors that act as control, communication, or signal lines shall include surge protection when extending beyond the building envelope.

d. Monitors

1) Monitors shall be color and able to display analog, digital, and other images in either NTSC or MPEG format associated with the operation of the security management system (SMS).

e. Controlling and Recording Equipment

1) All cameras on the VASS shall be recorded in real time using a digital video recorder (DVR), or network video recorder (NVR).

E. Electrical Common Work Results

1. WIRE AND CABLE

a. Below 100 Volts: Per UL class and associated system manufacturer requirements.

b. Plenum-rated cable will be considered for telecommunications and signal wiring (not including fire alarm) in areas where the ceiling space will be utilized for return air HVAC system cavity. Otherwise, wiring systems in these areas will be installed in conduit.

2. Conduit and Raceways

a. The following types of conduit will be specified for the applications listed:

1) Underground: RGS, IMC, PVC

a) Telecom Service will be concrete encased under roadways.

b. Branch Circuits:

1) Generally: RGS, IMC, EMT

2) Wet Locations: RGS, IMC

3) In Slabs: RGS, IMC, PVC

c. Telecommunication and Signal Wiring:

System Pathway Requirements Grounding Conduit Not Required; but may be used as approved by the RE Control, Communication and Complete Conduit, Allowed in Non-Partitioned Cable Tray or

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System Pathway Requirements Signal Wiring Cable Ladders Communications Structured Cabling

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray

Emergency Voice Switching System

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray

Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray

Intercommunications and Program Systems

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray; If used as a part of an emergency system complete conduit

Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray

Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

Conduit Not Required unless required by local code(s)

Physical Access Control System Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray Security Access Detection Complete Conduit Intrusion Detection System Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray Video Surveillance Complete Conduit Electronic Personal Protection System

Conduit to Cable Tray, Partitioned Cable Tray; in certain areas – Complete Conduit

3. WIRING DEVICES

a. Standard styles with vandal resistant nylon coverplates (to match wiring device color) will be specified.

F. IDENTIFICATION

1. Telecommunication/special telecommunications systems racks and cabinets will be systematically colored and labeled with screw mounted colored Lamocoid nameplates.

2. Outlet cover plates will be systematically labeled with vinyl, machine printed labels for telecommunications/special telecommunications systems jacks.

G. Appendix C.3, Parts A and B

1. Security Door Opening Matrix

2. Security System Application Matrix

IX. COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

A. In addition to system commissioning requirements called out in FGI, the Lessor will also test and commission all sound rated walls required by FGI.

1. Minimum STC requirement of 45 for all rooms where patient care is provided.

2. Eyewashes are required to be commissioned with other mechanical equipment.

3. Test and balance reports and corrections need to be provided a minimum of once per five years from date of occupancy.

X. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Lessor will maintain utilities and equipment as prescribed by local codes and references listed in Appendix D. Lessor will provide records of the maintenance in the format and frequency required by the VAMC to ensure compliance with TJC.

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XI. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Lessor shall comply with the requirements within the Lease document.

IX. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

A. In Resident Engineer's Office Space

1. At such time on-site construction commences the Lessor shall provide a temporary field office, furniture, and two-inch deep gravel-surfaced parking area sufficient to accommodate parking a minimum of six vehicles for use of the Resident Engineer (RE).

Office and furniture shall be new or in "like new" condition. The Lessor shall furnish a floor plan for the trailer to the Government prior to obtaining furniture for the field office.

Building must comply with code requirements for ramp access with cover and maintained graveled roadway to trailer.

B. Remote Oversight Space

1. The lessor shall provide one (1) office space not less than 120 SF for the sole use of the

VA and its delegate, when present. The office space shall be within three (3) miles of the jobsite and may be within the prime contractor’s trailer. Offsite locations must be approved by the SRE considering safety and security. The office space shall have conditioned air and electricity for proper lighting and receptacles in accordance with typical office area standards. Access to high speed wireless internet shall be provided.

The space shall be near a restroom, break room, copy room and conference room in which the RE is able to use as needed. The break room shall contain a shared microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot. The conference room shall be able to seat a minimum of 10 people. The office space shall contain the following items:

a. 1 Office desks, double pedestal, executive size

b. 1 Swivel chairs with arms

c. 2 Arm chairs

d. 1 5 drawer file cabinets, letter size

e. 1 Drawing rack, with 12-30 inch “Plan Hold” drawing holders, freestanding

f. 2 Apple I PAD Pro 12” Tablets, Wi-Fi + 4G service, 510 GB and Word app, with

Signed/Numbered awarded SFO loaded. Loading of all drawings and specifications when “completed” after acceptance of final drawings should be up-loaded / accomplished at that time frame...

C. COST OF RESIDENT ENGINEER'S OFFICE

1. All costs associated with the Resident Engineer's office including, but not limited to, construction, demolition, hook-ups to utilities, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (RE Office Costs) shall be paid by the Lessor.

D. DESIGN REVIEW DOCUMENTATION

1. All design review comments shall be tracked in the Dr. Checks web-based system. Dr.

Checks enables an actionable collaboration among the reviewers and Lessor’s design team. This process allows project reviewers to enter their project review comments so that the design team may provide timely responses from a web browser into a database.

The main function of Dr. Checks is to document and streamline the communication process between the project reviewers and the design team. This process provides transparency and consistency by tracking the review comments to assure timely response and resolution.

2. All information is captured into a database and will remain in the system throughout the design and construction period and will be archived for future reference. Once the review

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3. The SRE is responsible for assuring that access is available to all required users. The Lessor or designer can propose the use of an alternative web-based system as long as it provides equal or better functionality as that offered by Dr. Checks.