W51AA1-26-Q-A068 Exhibit 3B - 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 TO TEN YEARS OF AGE

WING ADDITION 60 � 75 CAPACITY

SMALL 105 � 135 CAPACITY

MEDIUM 150 � 180 CAPACITY

LARGE 195 � 225 CAPACITY

ROOM BY BOOM DESCRIPTIONS

CATEGORY CODE: 74016

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

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

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 Years to Ten Years of Age

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

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733702 Date: 2024.10.07 16:34:00 -05'00'

Standard Design Criteria September School Age Centers (For Children 6-10 Years)

SCHOOL AGE CENTERS FOR CHILDERN AGES 6-10

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS (Preparing Activity)

STANDARD DESIGN (WING ADDITION, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE)

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

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This document supersedes the Army Standard Design Criteria SAC 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

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. ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE:

11. NET AREAS AND TOTAL GROSS BUILDING AREA

12. TOILET FIXTURE & GRAB BAR SCHEDULE

13. TOILET ACCESSORY SCHEDULE

14. HARDWARE SETS

C. INDIVIDUAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. SPACE: Vestibule #1

1A. SPACE: Vestibule #2

2. SPACE: Corridors 1 & 2 & 3

3. SPACE: Gathering/Waiting Area (Medium & Large only; Waiting Area for Small Facilities)

4. SPACE: Main Atrium

5. SPACE: Atrium 1 (Medium & Large Facilities)

6. SPACE: Atrium 2 (Medium & Large Facilities)

7. SPACE: Teaching/Demo Kitchen

8. SPACE: Central Counter/Reception

9. SPACE: Admin Storage

10. SPACE: Staff/ Visitor Toilet

Standard Design Criteria September 2024

11. SPACE: Isolation Area

12. SPACE: Administrative Offices

13. SPACE: Maintenance/ Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) Office

14. SPACE: Training Room

15. SPACE: Staff Lounge

16. SPACE: Nursing Mother�s Room (Lactation Room)

17. SPACE: VSS Equipment Room

18. SPACE: Staff & Public Toilet

19. SPACE: Kitchen

20. SPACE: Dry Food Storage

21. SPACE: Boy�s Toilet

22. SPACE: Girl�s Toilet

23. SPACE: Janitor Closet

24. SPACE: Supply Storage

25. SPACE: Laundry

26. SPACE: Multi-Purpose Room

27. SPACE: Multi-Purpose Room Unisex Toilets (2)

28. SPACE: Multi-Purpose Room Storage

29. SPACE: Storage & Issue

30. SPACE: Arts & Science Activity Room

31. SPACE: Performing Arts Activity Room

32. SPACE: Activity Room 1

33. SPACE: Homework Center (Medium & Large Facilities)

34. SPACE: Resource Room

35. SPACE: Secure Storage Room

36. SPACE: Computer Lab (Medium and Large Facilities)

37. SPACE: Computer Homework Lab (Small Facilities only)

38. SPACE: Communication Room(s)

39. SPACE: Electrical Room

40. SPACE: Mechanical Room

41. SPACE: Covered Entry

42. SPACE: Activity Room 2 (Large Facility)

43. SPACE: Activity Room 3 (Large Facility)

44. SPACE: Activity Room 4 (Large Facility)

45. SPACE: Playground/Outdoor Activity Areas

APPENDIX A: GUIDANCE FOR OCONUS LOCATIONS

APPENDIX B: ACCEPTABLE BID OPTIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

1. APPLICABILITY

a. 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 School Age Center (SAC) facilities.

b. The criteria cover all Military Construction (MILCON) of Military Construction, Army (MCA) funded School Age 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.

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 School Age 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

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

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. 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 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

b. Centers of Standardization (COS). The COS for the School Age Center (SAC) facility type is the US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, AL (CEHNC). In accordance with ER 1110-3-113, the COS maintains Army SAC Standard Designs (SD) and must be consulted during the programming, design, and construction of all projects with primary facilities categorized under Facility Category Codes (FCCs) 74016 and 75018. Standard design plans and criteria supersede UFC and UFGS criteria. The Army Standard for SAC is the minimum mandatory criteria that must be followed. This document, Army Standard Design Criteria Room by Room Descriptions further expands on the requirements of the Army Standard. Deviations not meeting the requirements to the Army Standard, or this document require a waiver.

c. 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 standard design 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 standard design. 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.

All construction outside of the United States, its territories, and possessions is also governed by Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements (HNFA), and in some instances, Bilateral Infrastructure Agreements (BIA). Therefore, the acquisition team must ensure compliance with the most stringent of the UFC, the SOFA, the HNFA, and the BIA, as applicable. Variations need to be coordinated with the COS, and if determined to conflict with the standard design, will need to be submitted for adjudication via the waiver process. When Host Nation Requirements or Specific Geographical Requirements conflict with the Army Standard, contact the COS in Huntsville, Alabama.

d. Renovations, Repairs, Conversions and Additions Guidance. Any Additions, Repairs, Alterations, and Remolding shall comply with the Standard Design Criteria to the fullest extent possible. 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 and design. This document is primarily for New Construction.

e. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The School Age Center (SAC) 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 SAC facilities. Other special requirements will be provided in the remainder of this document.

f. Codes and Regulations: The SAC must meet all DOD, national, state, and local codes and regulations.

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

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 Architectural and Room Finish Schedule under General Requirements for more information on Interior Finishes requirements.

b. Radon. Check the EPA's Map of Radon Zones (by state), EPA 402-R-93-071 (available from http://www.epa.gov/), to determine the radon priority area. Provide passive sub-slab depressurization systems for projects located in Priority Areas No. 1. Change the system to active, if needed, based on follow-up testing. Check the latest editions of the EPA documents available from the EPA Radon Information Resources, (1-800) 557-2366)

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 Department of Public Works (DPW).

e. Lead-Based Pipes. Lead-based pipes and solder for potable water is prohibited throughout all buildings�interior and exterior, including playground equipment. All piped areas suspected of containing lead (manufactured before 1978) should be tested and managed by the Garrison Department of Public Works (DPW).

f. 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 School Age Center shall meet commercial construction standards and designed in accordance with UFC 1-200-02. The building may be rotated or mirrored on the site.

b. Spaces. Program Space sizes that have a mandatory minimum may not be reduced in size from what is shown in this document (See Section 12. Net Areas and Total Gross Building Area) and the Army Standard without an official waiver.

c. 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).

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

e. 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 durable, easy to clean and easy to maintain. A base material, appropriate for the flooring material used, is required.

f. 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. Unless noted otherwise, interior walls between rooms shall be provided with acoustical batt insulation, or other approved system, to obtain a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of at least 50.

a) 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 be finished with drywall unless noted otherwise, and all wall electrical outlets shall be staggered.

h. 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.

i. Interior Acoustics. Design the facility to provide a comfortable acoustical environment with comprehensive sound isolation and sound absorption measures for individual spaces as appropriate. Special attention should be given to areas such as the Commons, Multi-Purpose Room and High-Performance Activity Room where acoustical control is required through the use of sound baffles, banners, acoustical materials, etc. Develop and provide a complete acoustical design based on the requirements of UFC 3-101-01, UFC 3-450-01, and UFC 4- 740-06.

j. Recycling. A designated recycling area(s) shall be included in the facility. At a minimum an alcove shall be provided near the demo kitchen. If an additional room is provided, this room shall open into the corridor and be provided with a door 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 Demo kitchen, Staff Lounge, and Admin Area.

k. Ceiling Heights. Unless noted otherwise in this document, all ceiling heights shall be a nominal 9� (2.7m) minimum. Ceilings in the kitchen may exceed 9� (2.7m). Furr-down over the Central Counter may be lower than 9� (2.7m), but no less than 7� (2.1m). Ceilings in storage rooms are desired to be 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, DOD, national, state, and local codes, and regulations.

l. Exterior Doors. All exterior doors from the facility shall be flush within ¼� (6mm) with the exterior sidewalk. All Activity Rooms must have a direct exit to the outside. The exterior pathways from activity room and corridor doors shall meet the requirements of the ABA. 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 panic hardware and self-closing devices. All exit door hardware shall be mounted in accordance with ABA above the finished floor and shall have a clear opening width of 32� (812mm) minimum.

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

n. 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. All interior doors shall be half-height glass, except for child/adult toilet rooms and nursing mother�s room doors. Glazing in interior half-height glass doors shall be a minimum of 5 square feet of exposed clear safety glass. All doors opening into corridor/atrium and all doors into toilet rooms must be provided with self-closing devices.

Doors that open into the corridor/atrium (NOT offices or any ancillary room like the janitor closet) shall have magnetic hold open devices that tie into the fire alarm system. All fire rated doors shall meet UFC 3-600-01, DOD, national, state, and local codes, and regulation requirements to include self-closing devices. Metal frames shall be painted, and doors shall be stained and sealed.

o. Wall Finish. Impermeable wall finishes, such as vinyl wall covering or Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling (FRP), are not acceptable on plumbed walls, unless noted otherwise.

This is a mold prevention issue.

p. Corner Guards. Corner guards are to be surface mounted and fastened; provide 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� (1.2m) high and set flush and tight to the adjacent walls.

q. Sharp Edges. Radius corners shall be provided on all millwork up to 48� (1.2m) Above Finished Floor (AFF). Ease or file smooth all sharp points and edges on wall tile, cabinetry, windows, doors and frames, plumbing fixtures, exposed piping, 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 that will cause injury to children up to a height of at least 48� (1.2m) AFF.

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

Cabinets shall be durable and be able to withstand impact 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 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.

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

s. Exterior Windows. Exterior windows shall comply with the Army Standard and UFC 4- 010-10 ATFP requirements. Salient characteristics include easy to clean and able to withstand continuous use Operator type and natural ventilation are also required. Apart from vertical windows, clerestory windows and other top lighting fenestrations may be considered to enhance daylighting. Sky lights are prohibited. 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 and with a non-porous, smooth, and easily cleanable, solid surface quartz windowsill. Wood and plastic laminate windowsills are not allowed. Exposed edges shall be eased per the Sharp Edges paragraph above. Where windows with sash latching mechanisms higher than 80� (2032mm) AFF are provided, the Building Construction Contractor shall also provide a minimum of one (1) latching/unlatching mechanism (pole mounted) for each room with operable windows.

Window shades systems shall be cordless and maintain visibility from the playground into the Activity Room for child safety.

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. Vision Panels. Vision Panels are a minimum 3� wide x 4� tall (0.9 x 1.2m) interior windows with the top of the window frame aligned with the top of the door frame. Shades or blinds may be provided on these vision panels based on local Physical Security requirements.

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

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

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

z. Toilet Partitions. Toilet partition doors shall include latching hardware but shall not include coat hooks. Toilet partitions shall have a headrail (overhead braced) or shall be otherwise mounted to assure rigidity of all posts and panels. ABA toilet stalls shall be provided with 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. Child Lockers. Lockers shall be provided for the maximum youth occupancy of the facility. Lockers shall be secured to the wall and sealed to the adjacent walls and floor. Locker size shall be a minimum of 12� W x 12� D x 30� H (304 x 304 x 762mm), double stacked except were provided at vision panels. Where single tier lockers are provided (in front of vision panels or in islands), provide a solid surface quartz countertop cap rigidly attached to the lockers. Countertop cap shall have rounded corners and edges. Top of double stacked lockers shall be sloped to discourage the accumulation of dust. Locking mechanisms shall be padlock type with padlocks provided by the users; combination lockers are not acceptable.

OPTION: For colder climates, consider providing a minimum size of 15� W x 15� x 36� H (381 x 381 x 914mm) lockers to accommodate heavier coats, boots, etc.

bb. Kitchen Equipment. Shall be commercial equipment NSF approved or OCONUS equivalent. Kitchen equipment will comply with DOD, national, state, and local codes, and regulations. 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.

cc. 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

a. Temperature Controls. The required temperatures in child activity rooms shall be maintained at no less than 68 degrees F (20� C) in the winter and no higher than 78 degrees F (25�C) in summer 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″ (1117-1219mm) elevation above floor with temperature control set to provide winter and summer room temperatures. 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. The thermostat shall be located in the wall near the center of the activity space, not adjacent to the entry door.

b. 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.

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.

c. Automatic-Sensor Plumbing Fixtures. Automatic flushing water closets and automatic lavatory faucets are permitted in staff and public areas. 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.

d. Urinals. Waterless urinals are prohibited.

e. Electric Water Coolers/Bottle Fillers. Where Electric Water Coolers (EWC) are permitted in the facility, at least two of them shall be provided with an automatic water bottle filler. All corners must be rounded or eased.

f. Grease traps. Grease traps shall not be located inside the facility without prior, written approval of the MEDCEN/MEDDAC Commander. Grease traps must be located underground and shall not be located within the fenced area.

g. Special Requirements. 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.

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. 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 outlet on each wall of every child activity room, reception counter, staff lounge, training room, administrative and office areas, to include the cook�s workstation.

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, shades and window treatments 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.

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

d. Telephone. Each activity room shall be provided with a system that can make 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.

e. 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.

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

f. 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.

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

h. Electric Water Coolers/ Bottle Fillers. 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.

EWCs located in the facility shall be provided with an automatic water bottle filler. All EWCs shall be GFI protected.

i. 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 occupied rooms, including the Mechanical Room and Electrical Room.

b. Fire Protection Systems. Occupancy Classification is �Educational and Assembly� where applicable in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. 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. except the kitchen and spaces not climate controlled such as the attic, walk-in coolers, and the mechanical equipment room. Maintain smoke detectors at least 3� (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 and 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, 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). VSS shall include visual and audio recording. See section 13. SPACE: VSS Equipment Room for additional information.

a. Power. VSS POWER SUPPLY: Power for the VSS cameras 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). The number of cameras provided for each facility shall be as indicated on the SECURITY & MONITORING PLAN included in the School Age Center (SAC) Standard Designs for Children 6 - 10 years old.

a) 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.

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

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

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

e) PVM WORKSTATION (PWS): A standard110 VAC outlet shall be made available at the reception desk for the PVM workstation.

b. 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.

c. 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 Non-bonded 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' (5.4m) excess coil of power cable.

d. 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 Non-bonded Pair Cables 4-pair U/UTP CMP Reel-in- Box Gray, such as Belden 2413008A1000.

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.

a) Cable runs should be kept under 275 ft (83.8m). where possible and should not exceed 327 ft (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.

b) 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).

e. Ceiling Installations. In areas with drop ceilings (ceilings < 16 ft. (4.8m)), run conduit (w/ video and power cabling) above the ceiling from SER location to each camera location.

Leave 6' excess coil of power and video cable tied up at the camera location.

a) In areas w/o dropped ceilings (or open/high ceilings > 16ft. (4.8m)), 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.

f. 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" (101x101mm) junction box and sleeve will be installed during camera installation. Request a #12 solid ground wire at each designated exterior camera location.

a) Suggested grounding options are:

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.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. 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.

j. 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. 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.

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 Section 36. SPACE:

Communication Room(s) for additional information.

d. Fiber Availability. For external building connectivity to the Network Enterprise Center (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 main communication closet.

e. Cabling and Inside Wiring: Access Points for Wi-Fi access to users 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 Purple, such as Belden 2413008A1000. Likewise, any direct connections to wired user equipment will use the same specifications for CAT6 cabling.

f. Ceiling Installations. In areas with drop ceilings (ceilings < 16 ft. (4.8m)), run conduit (w/ fiber optic cable and/or CAT6 cabling as appropriate) above the ceiling to each general access point (AP) location. Service provider will patch/extend to precise AP installation per design criteria.

a) In areas w/o dropped ceilings (or open/high ceilings > 16ft (4.8m).), run conduit (w/ fiber optic cable and/or CAT6 cabling as appropriate) 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.

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 AP location. 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/or CAT6 cabling as appropriate) 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" (101x101mm) 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 as wired end user equipment.

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

j. Cable Trays. Use cable trays throughout the facility. Recommend using trays 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.

k. 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.

9. SITE AND BUILDING EXTERIOR. Site and building exterior must be in accordance with Host Nation Requirement, Specific Geographical Requirements, Installation Design Guide (IDG) or other garrison criteria.

a. Site Size: A Small SAC requires approximately 4.5 acres of program space, a Medium SAC requires approximately 5 acres of program space, and a Large SAC requires approximately 6 acres (to include building, playground, and parking). Modify acreage accordingly for the Wing Addition. Ensure site shape will accommodate the SAC standard design layout. ATFP standoff distances, building and site setbacks, access drives and other Garrison site requirements may vary and affect overall size of the site.

b. 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 besides, the parked car. These sidewalks must be sufficient width to accommodate the overhang of the vehicle and still provide ABA width and shall be of adequate width to accommodate patrons with strollers and little children. 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, ramps 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 in 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) CYS requires for smokers to have an outdoor employee break area. A designated smoking area 50� (15.2m) from the building, out of the presence or view of children / youth and away from food preparation areas.

c. 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 SAC facilities.

d. Bus Drop Off. School buses deliver and pick up children curbside on a sidewalk that leads directly into the facility. Curbside drop off should be restricted to the right side so children will not exit the vehicle on the street side of the vehicle.

e. Parking. The only reserved parking in the patron parking area shall be the minimum number of ABA compliant spaces required. 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. are not to be provided since the spaces close to the door are the preferred spaces for parents with small children who are the patrons of this facility.

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

b) The number of parking spaces are as follows:

i. Wing Addition: 35 spaces minimum

ii. Small: 45 spaces minimum

iii. Medium: 54 spaces minimum

iv. Large: 64 spaces minimum

f. Emergency Access Roads and Fire Lanes: Emergency vehicle access roads shall meet the requirements of UFC 3-600-01, as well as AR 608-10 Section V C-54. Fire Lanes shall be painted red and marked accordingly.

g. Entry Canopy. An entrance canopy shall be provided. The canopy shall be permanent construction and shall enhance the architectural theme of the facility. The minimum area of this canopy shall be 100 square feet, with a minimum dimension of 8� (2.4m) wide. Per Army criteria, this area counts as half-scope to the total square footage of the facility. Larger canopies are acceptable.

h. Wall Hydrants. Freeze-proof, enclosed wall hydrants, 18� (457mm) above finished grade, are required on the walls of the building as noted below. They must be of the frost/freeze protective type with removable cut off handles with integral vacuum breakers.