W51AA1-26-Q-A068 Exhibit 3A - Standard Design Criteria for School Age Centers.pdf

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville

STANDARD DESIGN CRITERIA

SCHOOL AGE CENTERS

FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE

SMALL 152 CAPACITY

MEDIUM 280 CAPACITY

LARGE 408 CAPACITY

ROOM BY ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

CATEGORY CODE: 74017

Prepared by:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center

300 SECURED GATEWAY

REDSTONE ARSENAL

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35808

SEPTEMBER 2024

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MEMORANDUM FOR

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HUNTSVILLE CENTER, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 1600

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35807-4301

30 SEP 2024

SUBJECT: Army’s Standard Design for School Age Center Ages Six Weeks to Five Years of Age

1. The enclosed Standard Design for design and construction of Child Development Centers are hereby approved for implementation. The Standard Design applies to all Army Child Development Centers for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Army School Age Centers for children ages 6 years to 10 years of age are addressed by a separate Army Standard Design.

Waivers from the Standard Design must be approved and signed the Centers of Standardization.

2. The Standard Design is mandatory for all Child Development Center Military Construction, Army (MCA) projects FY25 and beyond.

3. Per ER 1110-345-100, Army Standard Designs are the definitive and optimum functional, operational, and technical requirements that support doctrinal needs for each facility type they represent.

a. The UFC 3- Series and Facilities Criteria (FC) 3- Series (simply referred to as UFC 3- Series) provide discipline-specific criteria requirements for the various engineering disciplines. If conflict occurs between an Army Standard Design and the UFC within the UFC 3- Series, the requirements of the document that is more detailed pertaining to that specific building, facility, structure, or system take precedence.

b. The UFC 4- Series and FC 4- Series (simply referred to as UFC 4- Series) provide requirements for multi-disciplinary and facility-specific design. If conflict occurs between an Army Standard Design and a UFC within the UFC 4- Series, the requirements of the Army Standard Design-specific building, facility, structure, or system take precedence.

4. Army Standards and Army Standard Design Criteria: https://mrsi.erdc.dren.mil/cos/hnc/cdcsa

5. The subject matter experts for Army School Age Centers for children ages 6 years to 10 years of age are Mrs. Micheal Johnson, CEHNC-EDC-A, Micheal.R.Johnson2@usace.army.mil; Mrs.

Rajette Hodge, CEHNC-EDC-A, Rajette.L.Smith@usace.army.mil.

6. The USACE Center of Standardization for Child and Youth Services is Mr. Chris Shepherd, CEHNC-EDC-A, Chris.A.Shepherd@usace.army.mil.

CHRIS SHEPHERD

CEHNC-EDC-A

CoS Program and Technical Manager

Standard Design Criteria Child Development Centers (For Children 6 Weeks – 5 Years)

September 2024

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS – 5 YEARS

STANDARD DESIGN (SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE)

Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/)

Change No. Date Location

This document supersedes the Army Standard Design Criteria CDC Room by Room Descriptions, dated February 2023.

Table of Contents

A. INTRODUCTION

1. APPLICABILITY

2. COMPLIANCE

3. WAIVERS

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. CRITERIA

2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

3. ARCHITECTURAL

4. MECHANICAL / PLUMBING

5. ELECTRICAL

6. FIRE PROTECTION

7. SECURITY AND MONITORING – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (VSS)

8. CYS/MWR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK (CEN)

9. SITE AND BUILDING EXTERIOR

10. DIAPER CHANGING STATION

11. CUBBIES

12. SIGN-IN DESKS

13. FOOD PREP/ARTS & CRAFTS CABINETS

14. ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

15. NET AREAS AND TOTAL GROSS BUILDING AREA

16. TOILET FIXTURE & GRAB BAR SCHEDULE

17. TOILET ACCESSORY SCHEDULE

18. HARDWARE SETS

C. INDIVIDUAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. SPACE: Vestibule

2. SPACE: Waiting Area

3. SPACE: Central Counter/Reception Area

4. SPACE: Admin Storage

5. SPACE: Isolation Area

6. SPACE: Isolation Area Toilet

7. SPACE: Administrative Offices

8. SPACE: Infant/Pre-Tod/Toddler Activity Room

9. SPACE: Infant/Pre-Tod/Toddler Storage Room

10. SPACE: Infant/Pre-Tod/Toddler Toilet Area

11. SPACE: Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten Activity Room

12. SPACE: Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten Storage Room

13. SPACE: Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten Toilet Area

14. SPACE: Buggy Storage

15. SPACE: Public and Staff Toilets

16. SPACE: Exterior Storage

17. SPACE: Janitor Closet

18. SPACE: Stroller/Car Seat Area

19. SPACE: Training Room

20. SPACE: Training Room Storage

21. SPACE: Staff Lounge

22. SPACE: Central Storage

23. SPACE: VSS Equipment Room

24. SPACE: Kitchen

24A. SPACE: Kitchen Dry Food Storage

25. SPACE: Laundry Room

26. SPACE: Outreach/Transitional Care Activity Room

27. SPACE: Outreach/Transitional Care Storage Room

28. SPACE: Outreach/Transitional Care Toilet Area

29. SPACE: Active Play Room

30. SPACE: Active Play Storage Room

31. SPACE: Active Play Toilet Area

32. SPACE: Nursing Mother’s Room (Lactation Room)

33. SPACE: Corridor(s)

34. SPACE: Recycling Room (Optional)

35. SPACE: Maintenance Storage

36. SPACE: Utility Rooms (Mechanical, Electrical, Communications)

37. SPACE: Playground/Outdoor Play Areas

Playground Equipment Lists

APPENDIX A: GUIDANCE FOR OCONUS LOCATIONS

APPENDIX B: ACCEPTABLE BID OPTIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

1. APPLICABILITY. All United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) geographic districts shall incorporate the key mandatory design features described herein in close coordination with the USACE Centers of Standardization (COS) for Child Development Center (CDC) facilities.

a. New Construction. This criterion covers all Military Construction (MILCON) of Military Construction, Army (MCA) funded Child Development Center facilities. The functional relationships are mandatory unless variations are approved by the COS. All projects shall be reviewed by the COS to ensure conformance with the Army Standard and Standard Design

(SD).

b. Repairs, Alterations, Conversions and Additions. While this document is primarily for New Construction, any Repairs, Alterations, Conversions, Additions, and Remodeling shall comply with the Standard Design Criteria to the fullest extent possible.

c. Centers of Standardization (COS). The COS for the Child Development Center (CDC) facility type is the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, AL (CEHNC). In accordance with ER 1110-3-113, the COS maintains Army CDC Standard Designs (SD) and must be consulted during the programming, design, and construction of all projects with primary facilities categorized under Facility Category Codes 74017: Child Development Center - Under 6 Years of Age and 75018: Playground, General Purpose. Army SD plans and criteria supersede Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) criteria.

d. OCONUS Design Guidance. Per ER 1110-3-113 for the Department of the Army (DA) Facilities Standardization Program, allowable regional variations may be integrated with the SD to accommodate Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) operational differences, construction materials and methods, and Host Nation building codes, construction regulations, and construction practices, but shall maintain the functional characteristics documented within the SD. When Host Nation Requirements or Specific Geographical Requirements conflict with the Army Standard, contact the COS at CEHNC.

See Appendix A: OCONUS Design Guidance for more information.

2. COMPLIANCE. The Army Standard Design applies to Active, Reserve, and National Guard component facilities; on or affiliated with military installations This document provides instructions and definitions necessary for the application of the mandatory requirements contained in the tabular section of the Child Development Center Standard Design. As such, they are used in conjunction with the Army Standard in order to ensure the intent and embedded functionality contained herein shall meet the Army’s mandatory requirements set forth by this standard.

3. WAIVERS. All requests for a waiver to the Standard Design require COS conflict resolution prior to submission by the Project Manager or Project POC.

a. Army Standard Design waiver request submissions shall be received in sufficient time to allow the completion of the COS Team’s review and development of recommendations or courses of action for the COS Program and Technical Manager to consider prior to implementation into project design.

b. All waiver requests shall include compelling rationale of functional and operational deviations to include substantiating documentation in sufficient detail for the Army to assess implications of approving the waiver.

c. Information on the MILCON waiver process may be found at:

https://mrsi.erdc.dren.mil/cos/waiver-process/.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. CRITERIA. https://mrsi.erdc.dren.mil/cos

a. Army Standard Design Criteria. The Army Standard and the Army Standard Design Criteria Room by Room Descriptions are mandatory criteria that must be followed. Per AR420-1, use of the Standard Design is mandatory. The criteria in this document have incorporated relevant sections of AR 608-10 and IMCOM Reg 608-10-1 (latest version) and all applicable UFCs.

The Army Standard for CDCs is the minimum mandatory criteria that must be followed. This document, the Army Standard Design Criteria Room by Room Descriptions, further expands on the requirements of the Army Standard. Deviations not meeting the requirements of the Army Standard, or this document, require a waiver (see above).

b. Army Child & Youth Services (CYS) Review and Approval. Notify the Headquarters (HQ) Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G9 CYS Facilities Team upon inception of any construction, repair, alteration, conversion, and/or remodeling project – this includes kitchens and/or playgrounds. All facility and playground construction projects shall be reviewed and approved by Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G9 CYS.

Involvement of IMCOM G9 CYS is required in all phases of the project, to include planning, design and construction.

c. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The entire CDC and site must meet all requirements of ABA. This includes spaces such as storage rooms, janitor closets, etc. Water closets and toilet compartments for children shall comply with ABA Advisory 604.9 and associated table.

This ABA Advisory is mandatory for CDC facilities. Other special requirements will be provided in the remainder of this document.

d. UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. The CDC must meet fire protection criteria as expanded by the Army Standard and the Army Standard Design Criteria Room by Room Descriptions.

e. Technical Instruction (TI) 800-01. TI 800-01 shall not be used in the design or review of a CDC.

2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

a. Flammability Codes and Standards. Use textiles and upholstered components that comply with the applicable interior finish requirements stated in UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. See Sections 4 (Architectural) and 15 (Room Finish

Schedule) under General Requirements for more information on Interior Finishes requirements.

b. Radon. Check the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Map of Radon Zones (by state), available from https://www.epa.gov/radon, to determine the radon priority area.

Provide passive sub-slab depressurization systems for projects located in Priority Area No.

1. Change the system to active, if needed, based on follow-up testing. See also the latest information available from the EPA Radon information resources for new construction and current standards of practice.

c. Contaminants. Evaluate the site for potential soil and groundwater contamination. Check with the Environmental Installation Restoration Program and the Underground Storage Tank Program. Also, check previous uses of the site.

d. Lead-Based Paints. Lead-based paint is prohibited throughout all buildings—interior and exterior, including playground equipment. All painted areas suspected of containing lead (manufactured before 1978) should be tested and managed by the Garrison Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

e. Asbestos. Materials containing asbestos are forbidden throughout the facility. Any suspected asbestos containing material should be identified and abated by a certified contractor and monitored by the Installation Asbestos Management Program (IAMP).

3. ARCHITECTURAL.

a. Construction. The Child Development Center shall have a residential scale and feeling but shall meet commercial construction standards in accordance with UFC 1-200-02. The building may be rotated or mirrored on the site.

b. Spaces. Functional spaces, which include all Child Activity Rooms, Admin Areas, Kitchen, Storage, Staff Lounge and Training Room, may not be reduced from what is shown in this document (See Section 16. Net Areas and Total Gross Building Area) and the Army Standard without an official waiver.

c. Army CDC facility Child Activity Rooms (CARs) include:

a) Infant/Pre-Tod/Toddler Activity Room

b) Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten Activity Room

c) Outreach/Transitional Care Activity Room

d) Active Playroom

d. Recycling. A dedicated recycling room may be included in the facility. However, the space must be taken entirely from the Mechanical Room’s allotted square footage. If a room is provided, this room shall open into the corridor and be provided with a door(s) with a half-height glass window. When sizing the recycling area, keep in mind the function of this facility and that the recyclable materials will mainly come from the Staff Lounge and Admin Area.

See 34. SPACE: Recycling Room (Optional) for requirements.

e. Roof. Roofs shall be a simple gable or hip with minimal level changes to maintain the residential feel of the overall facility. The roof slope shall be a minimum of 3:12 for pitched roofs or as defined by the Installation Design Guide, State Historic Preservation Office

(SHPO), and other standards as may apply. Flat roofs are not allowed (unless compatibility to an existing structure is required).

The preferred roof for the CDC is a standing seam metal roof system. Provide snow guards as needed.

f. Minimum Floor and Base Construction. For finish materials refer to the Room Finish Schedule unless additional guidance is provided in the individual space descriptions which follow. Salient characteristics include shall be easy to clean and maintain and shall be durable. A base material, appropriate for the flooring material used, is required.

g. Minimum Wall Construction. Unless additional guidance is provided in the individual space descriptions which follow, salient characteristics include shall be easy to clean and maintain and shall be durable.

h. Interior Walls. Unless noted otherwise, interior walls between rooms shall be provided with acoustical batt insulation to match the stud wall thickness to achieve the required R value. All interior walls shall contain 5/8” drywall and all electrical outlets shall be staggered.

Unless noted otherwise, interior walls between rooms shall be provided with acoustical batt insulation, or other approved system, to obtain minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings in accordance with UFC 3-101-01 and UFC 3-450-01.

i. Wall Finish. Impermeable wall finishes, such as vinyl wall covering or Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling (FRP), are not acceptable, unless noted otherwise. This is a mold prevention issue.

j. Corner Guards. Corner guards are to be surface mounted and provided on all outside corners of interior walls. Corner guards are to be integral color, radiused, sufficiently durable to prevent damage to the wall corners and injury to the children, and mechanically fastened (not through tape or adhesives) to the wall. Corner guards are to be caulked and sealed to prevent harborage of vermin and accumulation of debris. Corner guards shall be minimum 48” (1220mm) high and set flush and tight to the adjacent walls.

k. Minimum Ceiling Construction. Unless additional guidance is provided in the individual space descriptions which follow, salient characteristics include ease of accessibility to mechanical system above ceiling, durable, and shall provide an aesthetically pleasing surface, free of sags or other defects. Acoustical tile ceilings shall have a minimum Noise Reduction Class (NRC) rating of 0.85 throughout the facility. Unless noted otherwise, Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) ratings shall be a minimum of 35.

l. Ceiling Heights. Unless noted otherwise in this document, all ceiling heights shall be a nominal 9’ (2.7m). Ceilings in the kitchen may exceed 9’ (2.7m). Ceilings in storage rooms are desired to be a minimum 9’ (2.7m) to allow increased storage under the “fire” line which is located at 18” (457mm) below the lowest part of the sprinkler head, or in accordance with NFPA 13. See 7. Fire Protection Storage Height Limitation Line for more information. The furr-down over the Central Counter may be lower than 9’ (2.7m) , but no less than 7’ (2.1m).

The Active Playroom ceiling shall be 9’ (2.7m) minimum over at least 75% of the room.

m. Exterior Doors. All exterior doors from the facility shall be flush within ¼” (6mm) with the exterior sidewalk for evacuation of cribs in the case of an emergency. The exterior pathways from activity room and corridor doors shall meet the requirements of the ABA and be appropriate for crib evacuation. All exterior doors shall be hollow metal with a half-height glass view window unless noted otherwise. All exterior doors shall be provided with hardware on the exterior side that allows for re-entry. All exterior exit doors shall have full-width push pad panic hardware and self-closing devices. Exit door hardware mounting heights shall be in accordance with ABA above the finished floor and shall have a clear opening width of 32” (812mm) minimum.

n. Intrusion/Exit Alarms: Exit notification system with keyed manual override is required at all exterior doors that do not exit directly into a fenced area, except for the main entrance and the kitchen delivery door. These alarms must provide immediate notification; they cannot have a delay.

o. Interior Doors. Salient characteristics include durability. Doors, frames, and hardware shall be able to withstand constant opening and closing. Unless noted otherwise, doors shall be solid core wood doors, stain grade. Glazing in interior half-height glass doors shall be a minimum of 5 square feet of exposed clear safety glass. All interior doors shall be half-height glass, except for adult toilet room doors and the Nursing Mother’s Room. All doors opening into corridors and all doors into toilet rooms must be provided with self-closing devices. All fire rated doors shall meet UFC 3-600-01 requirements to include self-closing devices. Metal frames shall be painted, and doors shall be stained and sealed.

p. Finger Guards. Finger guards shall be provided on doors as noted per the following Individual Space Requirements for each room. Finger guards shall be roll-type only and extend up to a minimum height of 48” (1220mm) Above Finished Floor (AFF).

q. Sharp Edges. Radiused corners shall be provided on all millwork up to 48” (1220mm) AFF. Ease or file smooth all sharp points and edges on wall tile, cabinetry, windows, doors and frames, etc. For exposed under-sink piping in any area accessible to children, ABA covering is required. The intent is to eliminate all sharp corners, points, and edges up to a height of at least 48” (1220mm) AFF.

r. General Cabinetry. Salient characteristics include easy to clean, maintain and repair.

Cabinets shall be durable and be able to withstand impacts from carts, strollers, buggies, etc., without showing damage. For safety, all edges, both vertical and horizontal, shall be eased or rounded. No sharp edges may be provided. Cabinetry is to be caulked and sealed to prevent harborage of vermin and accumulation of debris.

a) Cabinets shall be a minimum of Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) 400B, Custom Grade, minimum 5-ply hardwood plywood veneer core (particle board and MDF is not acceptable) clad with High-Pressure Laminate (HPL). Other finishes meeting or exceeding the performance of HPL (such as a high-pressure, solid composite surface material) may be considered.

b) All base cabinets in the facility denoted as lockable shall be keyed alike. Base cabinets in child accessible locations may be provided with magnetic locks as a safety measure.

c) Countertops shall be a durable, low maintenance, stain resistant, solid surface quartz (quartz agglomerate – NSF certified or host nation equivalent, non-porous solid surface) with back splash. Countertops shall be sealed to the base cabinetry and have rounded/radius corners and edges (refer to Sharp Edges above).

s. Exterior Windows. Where exterior windows are provided, the following requirements shall be met. Shall comply with UFC 4-010-01 ATFP requirements. Salient characteristics include easy to clean, operable, and able to withstand continuous use. Provide windows of residential size and type to maintain the residential feel of the overall facility. Natural ventilation is required.

a) Individual windows are preferred to be single or double hung, with only the top portion operable; bottom sash shall be fixed. If double hung windows are provided, the bottom sash must be secured so that it cannot be opened, and such modification shall not affect the warranty on the window. Full height insect screens shall be provided. Secure insect screens with interior metal clips to preclude children from removing the clips. Windows shall be provided with a manual locking mechanism in addition to the sash latch mechanism. Where windows with sash latching mechanisms higher than 80” (2032mm) AFF are provided, the contractor shall also provide a minimum of one (1) latching/unlatching mechanism (pole mounted) for each room with operable windows.

b) Windows shall be provided with a non-porous, smooth, and easily cleanable, solid surface quartz windowsill mounted 18-20” (457 – 508mm) above the finish floor per the Army Standard. Wood and plastic laminate windowsills are not allowed. Exposed edges shall be eased per the Sharp Edges paragraph above.

c) For child safety, window shade systems shall maintain visibility from the Playground into the Activity Room and be cordless.

t. Glass. All glass shall be provided with a manufacturer’s label indicating that the glass is safety glass.

u. Mirrors. All mirrors in the facility shall be a tempered safety glass mirror, with stainless steel surround, including a clear film applied to mirrored surface to retain glass pieces, if somehow the tempered mirror is cracked accidentally.

v. View Windows & Vision Panels. View Windows are interior windows where the actual glass is to extend from 18” - 24” (457 - 610mm) above the floor to the height of the top of the door. Vision Panels are interior windows where the actual glass is to extend from no more than 51” (1296mm) above the floor to the height of the top of the door. It is desired that the top frame of the windows aligns with the top of the door frame, and that the bottom frame of the vision panels is right above the cubbies. Shades may be provided on these View Windows and Vision Panels based on local Physical Security requirements.

w. Caulking. All caulking used inside the building shall be US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved caulking or Host Nation equivalent that meets national sanitation standards.

x. Grout. Where porcelain, ceramic or quarry tile is provided, grout shall be non-staining and resistant to liquid absorption.

y. Showers. Showers and changing rooms are typically not allowed due to child abuse prevention measures.

z. Toilet Partitions. Toilet partition doors shall include latching hardware but shall not include coat hooks. In the ABA toilet stalls in the pre-school/pre-k/kindergarten activity rooms and outreach/transitional care activity room, toilet partitions shall have a headrail (overhead-braced) or shall be otherwise mounted to assure rigidity of all posts and panels. These ABA toilet stalls shall be provided with one in-swinging regular width door (+/- 24” (610mm) wide), and one out-swinging ABA-compliant (min. 32” (812mm) clear opening width) door. Floor mounted partitions are required. Partitions shall be color-through phenolic or solid plastic (HDPE). Exposed boots and hardware shall be non-corrosive material.

aa. Kitchen Equipment. Shall be commercial equipment NSF approved. Kitchen equipment will comply with UFC 3-600-01, equipment will be contractor furnished and contractor installed (CFCI). All equipment must be designed and installed in accordance with the Technical Bulletin Medical (TB) Med 530 Tri-service Food Code.

bb.Special Kitchen Requirements. Kitchen designs are provided in the standard designs.

The final kitchen design must be verified by a certified kitchen designer in accordance with TB Med 530 Tri-service Food Code and in coordination with IMCOM G9 CYS and the Preventive Medicine Proponent.

4. MECHANICAL/PLUMBING.

a. Temperature Controls. Temperatures in child activity rooms/modules maintained at no less than 68 degrees F (20˚C) in the winter and no higher than 78 degrees F (25˚C) in summer. Temperature range must be maintained within one foot above the floor with a combination of conditioned and natural air. Tamper proof temperature and air quality measurement/ monitoring devices shall be installed with the operable mechanism mounted at 44” - 48″ (1117 – 1220mm) elevation above floor. A relative humidity of between 35 and 50 percent will be maintained in the facility, especially in the activity rooms, to prevent drying of mucous membranes, to control the spread of diseases, and to prevent mold growth. In addition to the temperature sensor in the thermostat, a second temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature at 1 foot (0.3m) above the floor. The sensor must be virtually flush with the wall (no more than ½” (13mm) projection) and shall not include any controls or other safety concerns. The thermostat and the sensor shall be located in the wall near the center of the activity space, not adjacent to the entry door, and not near the toileting area.

b. Exhaust Points. Maintain an odor free environment in toilet areas and in child activity spaces serving non–toilet trained children through two (2) individual exhaust pick-up points, each providing minimum 150 cubic feet per minute. One shall be provided in the toilet area, and one will be located directly over the diaper changing station. There is a critical need for redundancy when providing a central exhaust system.

c. Water Temperature. The appropriate temperature for the water in child accessible areas is a range of 80 to 95 degrees F (26-35˚C), with a maximum of 110 degrees F (43˚C) in child accessible sinks. Provide anti-scalding devices for all child accessible sinks.

a) Water temperature in the laundry room, janitor's closet and the kitchen are required to be 140 degrees F (60˚C). The final rinse (sanitization) of the dishwasher and ware washing will be 180 degrees F (82˚C) provided by means of an adequately sized booster heater.

d. Automatic-Sensor Plumbing Fixtures. Automatic flushing water closets with an accessible manual override and automatic lavatory faucets are permissible in staff and public toilet areas. These fixtures shall be equipped with an automatic sensor activation system that provides touch-free operation to enhance hygiene and convenience. Additionally, each fixture must include a manual override feature to allow for operation in the event of sensor malfunction or for specific user needs. The manual override control shall be durable and capable of withstanding repeated use. The override control must be designed to work independently of the sensor system, ensuring functionality in case of sensor failure. The fixture shall be capable of adjusting flow rates and durations as required, with settings adjustable via an intuitive interface. The sensor's detection range and sensitivity shall be adjustable to accommodate various installation environments and user needs. The fixture must meet or exceed industry standards for water efficiency and performance. See Individual Space Requirements for acceptable metered faucet criteria in child accessible areas.

e. Pediatric Lavatory Faucets. The preferred faucet at pediatric lavatories is a pre-mixed, front push button faucet instead of the typical, top push down faucet.

f. Water Closets. Child size toilets are available from only a couple of manufacturers and are in limited stock. There is a possibility these will be a long lead item. Substitutions of larger toilets will not be accepted. Please take long lead times into consideration when ordering.

Provide appropriately sized toilet seats for all water closets.

g. Drinking Fountains/Electric Water Coolers/Bottle Fillers. Where an activity room requires a drinking fountain, it shall be a non-refrigerated fountain, similar to the photo below (to maintain the residential feel of the overall facility, a stainless finish is not preferred). All corners must be rounded or eased.

a) Where Electric Water Coolers (EWC) are permitted in the facility, at least one of them shall be provided with an automatic water bottle filler.

5. ELECTRICAL.

a. Receptacles. Wall mounted receptacles shall generally be mounted 18” (457mm) above finished floor unless otherwise noted. Above counter, receptacles shall be mounted in the vertical wall space above the counter-top unless otherwise noted. Coordinate the location of wall mounted receptacles located above the “cubbies” with the vision panels. Outlets shall be tamper-resistant throughout the facility in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC). As a minimum provide two (2) combination 3.1 Amp charger USB/electrical outlets in reception counter, staff lounge, training room, administrative and office areas (to include the cook’s workstation), and one (1) above the counter at the sign-in desk in each child Activity Room.

b. Lighting. There is a mixture of natural and artificial light which can be adjusted by the staff to changing outside light levels. Lighting in the Activity Rooms shall be overhead and be provided with multi-ballast fixtures to provide lighting flexibility of all lamps/all fixtures on, half lamps/all fixtures on, and all lamps/fixtures off. The intent is to be able to reduce lighting levels to address different activities and to address natural daylighting. Lighting shall be controlled by manual wall switches located at the room entrance door and at the direct exit to the outside. If dimmer controls are used in lieu of multiple switches, provide lighting fixtures which will not oscillate visibly at low intensities. Roof overhangs and window shade systems control the natural light-brightness ratios and lateral differences in illumination. Lights come from behind most activities and children. There are sufficient controls over the natural and artificial light to give lighting flexibility. Multi-ballast switches, dimmer switches, track lighting, movable lights, etc., are used to meet this requirement. See room specific requirements for more details.

c. Lighting Controls. Due to child abuse prevention measures, automatic motion light switches (occupancy sensors) are allowed only in rooms not accessible to users and staff of the CDC. Daylighting sensors are permitted and may be installed to optimize the use of natural light within the space, reducing artificial lighting energy consumption.

d. Telephone/Intercom.

a) TELEPHONE: Each activity room shall be provided with a system that is capable of making local and long-distance calls. Incoming calls shall be received at the reception desk, and the reception desk can then forward the call to the appropriate room as necessary.

b) INTERCOM: The Building Construction Contractor shall provide a two-way addressable system capable of allowing program staff to communicate (hands free) with the main reception desk and other locations of the facility as noted throughout this document. System shall be audible throughout the entire space. Each station shall have the ability to receive and send. The system should enable front desk staff at the master console to contact rooms individually and all rooms simultaneously. Operable mechanisms shall comply with ABA. The mechanical, communication, and electrical rooms do not need to be on this system.

i. Phone and Intercom communication systems may be combined where technology allows, and functional equivalents can be maintained.

ii. Intercom panel location in CARs to be coordinated with local CYS for placement in the room.

iii. See 35. SPACE: Playground/Outdoor Play Areas for exterior intercom requirements.

e. Panels. In general, electrical circuit breaker panels shall be located in appropriate electrical rooms. If this cannot be accommodated, panels may be located in the corridors if provided with keyed locks.

f. GFI. Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) outlets shall be installed per electrical code.

g. Water Coolers. Electricity for the Electric Water Coolers (EWC) shall be per manufacturer’s instructions, but in no case shall the electrical outlet and cord be located outside of the area encompassed by the EWC, where it would be easily accessible. All EWC shall be GFI protected.

h. CYS Commercial Internet/Wi-Fi: Entire facility shall be commercial Wi-Fi enabled and shall be capable of supporting Virtual Lab School (VLS) training, child programming, teaching curriculum, etc. See Section 9. CYS/MWR Commercial Enterprise Network (CEN) for further details.

6. FIRE PROTECTION.

a. Emergency Lighting. Emergency lighting shall be provided in all occupied rooms, including the Mechanical Room and Electrical Room.

b. Fire Protection Systems. Occupancy Classification is “Day Care” in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

a) Provide complete automatic sprinkler system, fire alarm/mass-notification system, and carbon monoxide detection in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 4-021-01.

Provide smoke detection in all areas including closets over 20 sq. ft. (1.8m2) except the kitchen, entry vestibule and spaces not climate controlled such as the attic, walk-in coolers, and the mechanical equipment room. Maintain smoke detectors at least 3 ft.

(0.9m) from all HVAC diffusers. Heat detectors are not required in any area because the facility is fully protected with a sprinkler system. Fire caulking shall be red in color making it easily distinguishable from standard caulking.

c. Fire Extinguishers. Provide portable fire extinguishers in accordance with UFC 3-600-

01. As per AR 420-5, they are CFCI.

d. Fire Extinguisher Cabinet. A recessed fire extinguisher cabinet shall be provided where portable fire extinguishers are required. Kitchen, mechanical and electrical do not require cabinet.

e. Storage Height Limitation Line. In rooms where shelves are provided (to include Janitor Closet, Storage Rooms, Stroller/Car Seat Area, etc.), interior walls shall be marked with a red line 1” (25mm) in width located 18” (457mm) below the lowest point of the sprinkler head. The red line shall be provided on the walls with shelves as a minimum. In addition, where adjustable shelves are provided in storage rooms, shelving standards shall be mounted so that the top of the bottom shelf can be located 1.5’ - 2’ (0.4 – 0.6m) above the floor. There is no need to plan for the top shelf to be any higher than 3’ (0.9m) below the ceiling.

7. SECURITY AND MONITORING – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (VSS).

a. Requirements. The VSS (commonly referred to as Closed Circuit Television, or CCTV) shall include visual and audio recording. This system does not transmit data external to the facility. See section 23. SPACE: VSS Equipment Room for additional information.

b. Power.

a) VSS POWER SUPPLY: Power for the VSS shall be distributed from the SER rack mount power supply to each camera location (Class 2 limited power source - low voltage system - 24VAC to the cameras). Coordinate the number and location of cameras provided for each facility with the COS and IMCOM G9 CYS.

b) SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT RACK (SER): The circuit shall be terminated with a 3-prong receptacle (L5-30P3W125V) recess-mounted in the location designated for the

SER.

c) Small Facility – At a minimum, a dedicated NEMA 30 Amp 125V circuit is required.

d) Medium And Large Facilities - Two (2) at a minimum, a dedicated NEMA 30 Amp 125V circuit is required.

e) PARENTAL VIEWING MONITOR (PVM): A standard 110 VAC receptacle shall be installed at the location designated for the PVMs. The receptacle shall be mounted above the drop ceiling and can be tied to any circuit in the facility.

f) PVM WORKSTATION (PWS): A standard 110 VAC outlet shall be made available at the reception desk, for the PVM workstation.

c. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). EMT shall be sized in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) based upon the type, gauge and quantity of cabling and wiring installed within the EMT. The conduit fill rate shall conform to the NEC standard.

d. Power Cable. Note: Cameras are not analog. They are digital and run on Power Over Ethernet (POE). Preferred cable is Multi-Conductor-Enhanced Category 6 Nonbonded-Pair Cables 4-pair U/UTP CMP Reel-in-Box Gray, such as Belden 2413008A1000.

a) All cables shall be one continuous run. Splicing is not acceptable.

b) In the location designated for the SER (VSS Equipment room), leave 20' (6m) excess coil of power cable.

e. Video Camera Cable. Note: Cameras are not analog. They are digital and run on Power Over Ethernet (POE). Power and Video shall be on the same POE cable. Preferred cable is Multi-Conductor-Enhanced Category 6 Nonbonded-Pair Cables 4-pair U/UTP CMP such as Belden 2413008A1000.

a) Note: EMT, cables, and power cables that are specifically designated for use by the VSS system should homerun to the VSS SER in the VSS Equipment Room, not the (NIPR/NEC) Communication Room.

b) Cable runs should be kept under 275 feet (83.8m) where possible and should not exceed 327 feet (99.6m). This distance can be lengthened with the use of extenders;

however, it does result in degradation of signal and should be avoided whenever possible.

c) For MILCON CAT6 recommend terminated, labeled, and tested end-to-end with test results. For exterior junction boxes, ensure grounding is executed. (Note: between junction and camera mounting location the use of Liquid Tight conduit or Metal Flex for runs less than nine feet in length).

f. Ceiling Installations. In areas with drop ceilings, run conduit (w/ video and power cabling) above the ceiling from SER location to each camera location. Leave 6' (1.8m) excess coil of power and video cable tied up at the camera location.

a) In areas w/o dropped ceilings, run conduit (w/ video and power cabling) above ceiling from SER location to each camera location. Provide one (1) single gang receptacle box, recess mounted on the wall no more than 12' (3.6m), and no less than 8' (2.4m), above the fixed floor at each camera location (the closer to 12' (3.6m) is preferable for greater field of view.) All receptacle boxes in the same area shall be mounted at the same distance from the fixed floor.

b) In areas with exposed conduit, provide one (1) octagon box surface mounted on the wall no more than 12' (3.6m), and no less than 8' (2.4m), above the fixed floor at each camera location (the closer to 12' (3.6m) is preferable for greater field of view). All receptacle boxes in the same area shall be mounted at the same distance from the fixed floor.

g. Exterior Cameras. In areas where cameras are to be installed on building exterior, run conduit (w/ video and power cabling) from SER location to the adjacent interior location.

Leave the requested 6' (1.8m) excess coil of power and video cable tied up at the location.

Do not penetrate the wall, if required, a 4"x 4" (101mm x 101mm) junction box and sleeve will be installed during camera installation. Request a #12 solid ground wire at each designated exterior camera location. Suggested grounding options are:

a) Grounding wire(s) to be attached to a grounded conduit run or run grounding wire from communication room/SER location to exterior cameras. If option #2 is the method of grounding, provide a #6 or #8 ground wire from communication room/SER location to a power panel.

h. Cat-6 Cable and Connection. A 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT-6 circuit shall be provided between the facilities administrator's office and the SER location. A second 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT-6 circuit shall be provided between the PVM workstation location at the reception desk and the SER. This shall include a terminated RJ-45 receptacle at the administrator's office and the PVM workstation location. At the SER, both circuits shall be un-terminated with 20' (6m) excess coiled in overhead.

i. Pull Box. A pull box shall be installed at the PVM with an EMT wire path between it and the PVM workstation location. All EMT shall be a minimum of one inch in diameter.

j. Diffusers/Register/Grilles. Do not install diffusers, registers, or grilles above a location designated for SER. Forced heat during winter months may cause over-heating of equipment.

k. Cable Trays. Use cable trays throughout the facility. Recommend using tray to get camera wires as close to the camera locations as possible. Then run conduit to the exact locations using the most direct route.

8. CYS/MWR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK (CEN).

a. Requirements. External Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity to the CEN will be provided by a single carrier with a minimum bandwidth speed of 1G.

b. Rack/Space/Power.

a) RACK Requirement: At least 12U of rack space. Depth should have a maximum of at least 22 inches. Enclosure should be lockable. Can be on floor or wall mounted.

b) POWER Requirement: At least 6 outlets close to the rack for power on 2 separate and dedicated 120v circuits.

c. Communications Room: A dedicated room shall be made available for the existence of telecommunications and IT related equipment/switches. Room sizing and conduit fill rate shall conform to National Electric Code requirements. See Standard Design floorplans and Section 34. SPACE: Utility Rooms (Mechanical, Electrical, Communications) for additional information.

d. Fiber Availability: For external building connectivity to the NEC, fiber will be made available by the Government to the CEN service provider. For internal building extensions, fiber should be run to supplementary communication closets/racks for any distance exceeding 275’ (83.8m) from the main communication closet.

e. Network Enterprise Center (NEC): At minimum a pair of single mode fiber optic cable between the NEC and the CYS Facility (either direct or cross-connected from other buildings-direct is preferred) is required. For breaks, future proofing, or expansion, a second or third available pair is preferred. This requirement is in addition to any fiber optic cable that will be used for the NIPRNet and VSS.

f. Cabling and Inside Wiring: Access Points for Wi-Fi access to users run on Power Over Ethernet (POE). Preferred cable is Belden 2413008A1000; Multi-Conductor-Enhanced Category 6 Nonbonded-Pair Cables 4-pair U/UTP CMP Reel-in-Box Purple. Likewise, any direct connections to wired user equipment will use the same specifications for CAT6 cabling.

a) Ceiling Installations. In areas with drop ceilings, run conduit (w/ fiber optic cable and/or CAT6 cabling as appropriate) above the ceiling to each general access point location. Service provider will patch/extend to precise AP installation per design criteria.

b) In areas w/o dropped ceilings, run conduit (with fiber optic cable and/or CAT6 cabling) above ceiling to each access point location. All receptacle boxes in the same area shall be mounted at the same distance from the fixed floor.

c) In areas with exposed conduit, provide one (1) octagon box surface mounted on the wall no more than 12' (3.6m), and no less than 8' (2.4m), above the fixed floor at each AP location (the closer to 12' (3.6m) is preferable for greater field of view). All receptacle boxes in the same area shall be mounted at the same distance from the fixed floor.

g. Exterior Access Points. In areas where access points are to be installed on building exterior, run conduit (w/ fiber optic cable and CAT6 cabling) to the adjacent interior location.

Leave the requested 6' (1.8m) excess coil of CAT6 and fiber tied up at the location. Do not penetrate the wall, if required, a 4"x 4" (101mm x 101mm) junction box and sleeve will be installed during access point installation. Request a #12 solid ground wire at each designated exterior access point location.

h. Pull Box. A conveyance riser tube shall be installed at the CEN Rack for distribution of interior fiber and CAT6 cabling runs to facilitate AP connectivity throughout the building as well and wired end user equipment.

i. Diffusers/Register/Grilles. Do not install diffusers, registers, or grilles above a location designated for CEN rack. Forced heat during winter months may cause over-heating of equipment.

j. Cable Trays. Use cable trays throughout the facility. Recommend using tray to get access point wires as close to the access point locations as possible. From the cable tray, J-hooks will be used to run the cable to the location of the Access Point (AP) installation. J-hooks are preferred to allow flexibility in moving or adjusting AP location to optimize service.

9. SITE AND BUILDING EXTERIOR.

a. Criteria. Site and building exterior must be in accordance with Host Nation Requirements, Specific Geographical Requirements, Installation Design Guide (IDG) or other garrison criteria.

b. Site Size. Approximate acreage needed per facility size to properly support program space requirements (including building, playgrounds, and parking), surrounding unobstructed space and access drives.

a) Approximate acreage are as follows:

i. Small: 3 acres

ii. Medium: 5 acres

iii. Large: 6 acres

b) ATFP standoff distances, building and site setbacks, fire department access and other Garrison site requirements may vary and affect overall size of the site. Ensure site shape will accommodate CDC standard design layout.

c. Site Layout. The layout of the parking lot and traffic circulation must consider the safety of the children when entering and departing the facility. Parking lots shall be designed such that children are not required to walk behind parked vehicles as they walk from the parking lot to the building. In other words, sidewalks shall be provided immediately in front of or beside the parked car. These sidewalks must be sufficient width to accommodate the overhang of the vehicle and still provide ABA width, be of adequate width to accommodate patrons with strollers and little children and eliminate the possibility of a child being required to walk behind a parked car to gain access to the building. If curbside or parallel parking is provided, parking should be restricted to the right side so children will not exit the vehicle on the street side of the vehicle. If the parking lot design requires crosswalks, as a minimum, these must be painted and identifiable with signage in appropriate locations to ensure the safety of the patrons. In addition to the curb ramps required for ABA, provide curb ramps as needed at all crosswalks for parents with strollers and little children. Where a crosswalk crosses the traffic circulation path, consider placing the walkway on top of a speed table to ensure vehicles have slowed at that location.

a) All sidewalks and exit pathways must be ABA compliant. The sidewalk around the perimeter of the building shall be 6’ (1.8m) wide. The sidewalk around the perimeter of the building must be directly adjacent to the building, with no grass or landscaping between the sidewalk and the building.

b) Required fire exits (which includes exterior exits from all activity rooms) from the building will lead to a public way or to a clear safe area which is a minimum distance of 50’ (15.2m) from the building. If this is located within a fenced area, they shall terminate at a gate in the playground fence.

c) Locate exterior mechanical and electrical equipment as far from the main entrance as possible. It is recommended that the mechanical yard be located at the side of the facility.

Screening is required that is architecturally compatible with the facility.

d) Per AR608-10, AR600-63, and IMCOM Regulation 608-10-1, Smoking is not permitted within 50’ (15.2m) of the egress or ingress of the building. An outdoor employee break area may be needed to accommodate smoking in designated areas out of the presence or view of children / youth and away food preparation areas.

d. Ramps. Exterior ramps shall comply with ABA, including ABA Handrails Advisory 505.4 requiring child height handrails in addition to adult height handrails. This Advisory is mandatory for CDC facilities.

e. Parking. The only reserved parking in the patron parking area shall be the minimum number of ABA compliant spaces required. Spaces closest to the door are the preferred spaces for parents with small children and patrons of this facility. Unless required by Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), Installation policies, or other standard, it is strongly recommended that reserved spaces for carpools, energy efficient vehicles, etc. not be provided.

a) Rows of parking spaces shall not be provided in dead-end vehicular circulation paths.

b) The number of parking spaces are as follows: (Numbers may not be reduced beyond Army Standard requirements for 1 space per full-time staff member and 1 space for every 4 children.)

i. Small: 123 spaces

ii. Medium: 202 spaces

iii. Large: 275 spaces

f. Emergency Access Roads and Fire Lanes. Emergency vehicle access roads shall meet the requirements of UFC 3-600-01. Fire Lanes shall be painted red and marked accordingly. An additional fire hydrant may be required to the rear of the facility based on UFC requirements.

Vehicle requirements and Host Nation codes should be considered.

g. Entry Canopy. An entrance canopy shall be provided. The canopy shall be permanent construction and shall enhance the…