W911SA21B2000 TE-4 Unified Facilities Code.pdf

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (Preparing Activity)

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND

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CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-2 SCOPE OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-3 ARMY RESERVE CADD PLATFORM

1-4 FORMAT OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-5 PROJECT PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1-6 PURPOSE OF THE ARMY RESERVE

1-7 QUALITY OF DESIGN

1-8 PROJECT DELIVERY

1-9 PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

1-10 USAR PROJECT FUNDING

1-11 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD

CHAPTER 2 PLANNING GUIDELINES

2-1 INTRODUCTION

2-2 DESIGN AND REGULATORY CRITERIA AND THEIR APPLICATION 12

2-3 ENVIRONMENTAL

2-4 SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING

2-5 ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP)

2-6 LANDSCAPE

2-7 BUILDINGS

2-8 FIRE PROTECTION/LIFE SAFETY

2-9 INTERIOR DESIGN

2-10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2-11 SIGNAGE

2-12 ACCESSIBILITY

2-13 SECURITY

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

3-1 INTRODUCTION

3-2 CIVIL AND UTILITIES

3-3 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

3-4 FIRE PROTECTION / LIFE SAFETY

3-5 ARCHITECTURAL

3-6 INTERIOR DESIGN

3-7 STRUCTURAL

3-8 MECHANICAL

3-9 PLUMBING

3-10 ELECTRICAL

3-11 SPECIFICATIONS

3-12 COST ESTIMATING

3-13 ENERGY CONSERVATION

3-14 ANTITERRORISM FORCE PROTECTION

3-15 ACCESSIBILITY

3-16 ENVIRONMENTAL

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CHAPTER 4 INDIVIDUAL SPACE CRITERIA

4-1 GENERAL

4-2 TRAINING CENTER BUILDING

4-2.1 Full-time Offices 4-2.2 Unit Exclusive Offices 4-2.3 Unit Commons 4-2.4 Recruiting/Retention Office 4-2.5 Family Support Office 4-2.6 Administrative Support

4-2.6.1 Mail Room 4-2.6.2 Reproduction

4-2.7 Information Technology (IT) Spaces 4-2.7.1 IT Spaces - General Information 4-2.7.2 Entrance Facility (EF) 4-2.7.3 Telecommunications Equipment Room (TER) 4-2.7.4 Telecommunications Room (TR) 4-2.7.5 IT Work Space

4-2.8 Lobby 4-2.9 Assembly Hall 4-2.10 Chair and Table Storage 4-2.11 Kitchen 4-2.12 Arms Vault 4-2.13 Armorer’s Room 4-2.14 Classrooms 4-2.15 Library Reading Room 4-2.16 Library Storage 4-2.17 Learning Center 4-2.18 Training Aids Storage 4-2.19 COMSEC Storage 4-2.20 Unit/Individual Storage 4-2.21 Staging Area 4-2.22 Supply Office 4-2.23 Janitorial 4-2.24 Flammable Storage 4-2.25 Controlled Waste Storage 4-2.26 Facility Maintenance Storage 4-2.27 Weapons Simulator 4-2.28 Band Room 4-2.29 Medical Section 4-2.30 Physical Exam Wing 4-2.31 Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) 4-2.32 Soils Testing Lab 4-2.33 Conference Room 4-2.34 Drafting Room 4-2.35 Physical Readiness Training

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4-2.36 Army Global Command Control System (AGCCS ) 4-2.37 Distance Learning Center 4-2.38 Male and Female Toilets and Showers 4-2.39 Accessible Unisex Toilet 4-2.40 Male and Female Locker Rooms 4-2.41 Vending Alcove 4-2.42 Break Area 4-2.43 Mechanical 4-2.44 Electrical 4-2.45 Circulation 4-2.46 Stairs 4-2.47 SIPRNET Cafe 4-2.48 EOC - Emergency Operations Center

4-3 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE SHOP

4-3.1 Shop Office 4-3.2 Male and Female Toilets 4-3.4 Storage Room 4-3.5 Special Equipment Alcove 4-3.6 Battery Room 4-3.7 Flammable Storage 4-3.8 Controlled Waste Storage 4-3.9 Workbays 4-3.10 Mechanical/Electricall 4-3.11 Information Technology 4-3.12 Custodial/Janitorial

4-5 AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY (AMSA)

4-5.1 General 4-5.2 AMSA Workbays 4-5.3 Small Arms Shop and Vault 4-5.4 Supply 4-5.5 Electrical/Communications Repair 4-5.6 Breakroom 4-5.7 Male and Female Locker Rooms 4-5.8 Male and Female Toilets and Showers 4-5.9 Battery Room

4-6 DIRECT SUPPORT/GENERAL SUPPORT (DS/GS)

4-7 DEPLOYABLE MEDICAL SETS (DEPMEDS)

4-8 WAREHOUSE

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A References APPENDIX B Acronyms and Military Rank Designations APPENDIX C OMAR-Funded Items APPENDIX D Sample 1390, 1391, AND 5034R - Functional Space Detail APPENDIX E Standard Kitchen Plan and Equipment List APPENDIX F Toilet Room Fixture Counts APPENDIX G Band Room APPENDIX H Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) APPENDIX I Physical Exam Wing APPENDIX J Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) APPENDIX K Roof Systems for Army Reserve Projects APPENDIX L Physical Readiness Room Equipment Matrix APPENDIX M Sample Projects and Photography Credits

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FIGURES

Figure Title Page 1-1 USARC, Ft Dodge, Iowa 1-2 Project Guidance 1-3 USARC, Camp Parks, California 1-4 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 1-5 Total Systems Design 1-6 USARC, Camp Parks, California 1-7 OMS/DS-GS, Arden Hills, Minnesota 2-1 Project Design Development 2-2 USARC, Green Bay, Wisconsin 2-3 Site Access 2-4 Typical Reserve Center Site Plan 2-5 Typical AMSA Site Plan 2-6 Typical ECS Site Plan 2-7 Landscape Planting 2-8 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 2-9 Flexibility for Future 2-10 Training Center Adjacencies 2-11 USARC, Green Bay, Wisconsin 2-12 Lobby and Full-time Office 2-13 Office/Unit Common Relationship 2-14 Multiple Unit Commons 2-15 USARC, Ft. Dodge, Iowa 2-16 Assembly Hall Adjacencies 2-17 Janitorial and Toilets 2-18 Conference Room 2-19 OMS Schematic Diagram 2-20 Shop Office Views 2-21 AMSA Schematic Diagram 2-22 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 2-23 USARC, Ft. Knox, Kentucky 3-1 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 3-2 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 3-3 USARC, Camp Parks, California 3-4 USARC, Camp Parks, California 3-5 USARC, Sacramento, California 3-6 AFRC, Greenville, North Carolina 3-7 ARRTC VOQ, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin 3-8 Duffel Bag Cage Layout 3-9 USARC, Camp Parks, California 3-10 USARC, Arden Hills, Minnesota 3-11 Janitor’s Closet 3-12 USARC, Camp Parks, California 3-13 USARC, Arden Hills, Minnesota 3-14 USARC, Arden Hills, Minnesota

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4-1 Single Office 4-2 Shared Office - A 4-3 Shared Office - B 4-4 Unit Commons 4-5 Unit Commons 4-6 Recruiting / Retention Office 4-7 Mail Room 4-8 Copy Room 4-9 IT Work Space 4-10 Lobby 4-11 Assembly Hall and Kitchen 4-12 Chair and Table Storage 4-13 Armorer’s Room and Arms Vault 4-14 Classroom 4-15 Classroom with Operable Partition 4-16 Library Reading Room 4-17 Library Storage 4-18 Learning Center 4-19 Training Aids Storage 4-20 Unit Storage with Supply Office 4-21 Unit Storage with Staging and Supply Office 4-22 Janitorial 4-23 Facility Maintenance Storage 4-24 Weapons Simulator 4-25 Conference Room 4-26 Physical Readiness Training Room

4-27 AGCCS

4-28 Shower Room 4-29 Unisex Toilet 4-30 Locker Room 4-31 Vending Alcove 4-32 Break Area 4-33 Typical Small SIPRNET Cafe 4-34 Typical Large SIPRNET Cafe 4-35 Shop Office 4-36 Unisex Toilet 4-37 Tools and Parts Storage Room 4-38 Flammable Storage 4-39 Controlled Waste Storage 4-40 Workbays 4-41 Small Arms Repair Room with Arms Vault 4-42 Electric / Comm. Repair 4-43 Break Area 4-44 Battery Room and Toilet

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E-1 Kitchen Equipment Plan G-1 Standard Band Room Plan I-1 Typical Medical Section Plan J-1 Typical ECS Layout

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-1.1 This Design Guide contains design criteria and general requirements to be used in the development of designs for new construction and additions/alterations of U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) facilities. Its purpose is to serve as one means for the Using Service to convey functional and other criteria for Military Construction Army Reserve (MCAR) projects to the Design Agency charged with the planning and design of a facility. This Guide is also intended to aid in the formulation of project documentation for inclusion in military construction programs.

Figure 1-1 USARC, Ft Dodge, Iowa 1-1.1.1 The Using Service is the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management- Operations Division Reserve (ACSIM- ODR). An ACSIM-ODR representative, the Project Officer, is typically assigned to each project.

1-1.1.2 The USAR Installation includes the USAR unit(s) that will utilize the facility (Tenants) and the USAR Regional Support Command (RSC), which supports the unit(s). \3\ /3/

1-1.1.3 The Design Agency is the Corps of Engineers (COE) or other engineering command, which acts as USAR’s agent for obtaining design and construction services.

The Design Agency may develop project designs utilizing their in-house design personnel, or may contract with private-sector architecture and engineering firms (A/Es) to provide design services. The in-house personnel or private-sector A/E team will be referred to as “designer” or “design team” in this Guide.

1-1.2 This Guide should also be used as a benchmark of acceptable quality for USAR Full Facility Restoration (FFR), Real Property Exchange (RPX), Minor Maintenance and Repair (MMR) and other projects. See Paragraph below for additional information on such programs and their funding.

1-1.3 This Guide should be considered to provide guidance representing an 80% solution; the information should apply at least 80% of the time, and address at least 80% of the issues. The Design Agency should always obtain Using Service approval when departing from the guidance herein.

1-2 SCOPE OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-2.1 This Guide is applicable to all new construction projects for Army Reserve facilities, and as a general guide in the modernization or restoration of existing facilities.

Only the more common or typical features associated with Army Reserve facilities are addressed. The Guide deals primarily with training center buildings and vehicle maintenance shops, both of which directly support a training facility or group of facilities.

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1-2.2 The intent of the Guide is to provide a portion of the general information and guidance required for the successful preparation of project designs. Additional information and guidance must be obtained from the Using Service, the USAR Installation, the Design Agency, and designer investigations on such matters as project scope, local codes and site constraints. Typical project-specific and general documentation to be made available to the designers is listed below. Additional listings of criteria are in Appendix A.

Design Guide

Project Documents

CriteriaCodes

User Input

Local Conditions

Site and

Building Concept

1-2.2.1 Project Documents DD Forms 1390 and 1391 – project authorization documentation.

DD Form 5034R – Functional Space Worksheet (with notes). (Sample of Forms in Appendix D) Project Scope of Work for design team.

1-2.2.2 Additional Design Criteria USAR Design Process and Submittal Requirements.

Design Criteria, Technical Manuals, Technical Letters, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other design guidance. Unified Facility Guide

Specifications (UFGS). \3\

1-3 ARMY RESERVE CADD PLATFORM

1-3.1 TThe Army Reserve CADD platform is Bentley’s MicroStation Triforma. A USAR Building Information Model (BIM) dataset has been developed utilizing the Triforma workspace. The USAR BIM Dataset is available upon request to the Louisville

District Army Reserve Support Team to designers under contract to perform Army Reserve designs. The USAR BIM dataset is coordinated and has relationships built so that information can be easily extracted in the form of drawings, details, schedules, quantity takeoffs, renderings, animations, and other formats needed during the design and/or construction process. The BIM dataset provides the level of quality expected by the Army Reserve. The Bentley Microstation TriForma platform was selected by the Army Reserve and Louisville District to provide consistency and ease in updating, maintaining, and reviewing the BIM dataset.

1-3.2 Along with the USAR BIM Dataset, the Army Reserve developed its “USAR Design Process and Submittal Requirements” document to define its desired design process and submittals to be made at each step of the design process. All Army Reserve projects should follow the “USAR Design Process and Submittal Requirements” document, unless otherwise directed by the Using Service or the Design Agency.

Figure 1-2 Project Guidance

Figure 1-2 Project Guidance

Figure 1-3 USARC, Camp

Parks, California

Figure 1-3 USARC, Camp

Parks, California

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1-3.3 The previous Army Reserve CADD platform, Modular Design System (MDS), was a unique MicroStation-based computer aided design software program used to complete USAR facility designs. This program contained the level of quality expected by the Army Reserve. MDS had the unique capability to streamline the design and review process, offer more uniform construction quality and produce a reliable cost estimate early in the design process. However, with the recent moves in design towards a three dimensional modeling approach and generational changes to Bentley’s MicroStation requiring updates to the MDS program, maintaining the program was cost prohibitive to the Army Reserve, thus MDS was retired./3/

1-4 FORMAT OF THE DESIGN GUIDE

1-4.1 The Design Guide format is intended to facilitate the development of project requirements and designs by dealing with major criteria on both a general and specific level.

1-4.2 Chapter 1 provides general information about the Army Reserve, and its facilities program and process. Chapter 2 provides information and guidance on overall planning of Army Reserve sites and buildings, with emphasis on site and building organization, functionality, adjacencies and esthetics. Chapter 3 contains information and guidance on systems and materials applicable to all Army Reserve facilities, site design, and the design of the various buildings – large-scale, total building or facility issues. Chapter 4 contains specific requirements for the design of each type of typical space in an Army Reserve facility. Additional information is included in the Appendices.

1-4.3 Illustrations in this Guide represent possible applications of the criteria and are not intended to be definitive. The Design Agency is encouraged to be creative throughout the design process. Local conditions, codes and specific project requirements are major design considerations in the development of a total, integrated facility.

1-5 PROJECT PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1-5.1 The Using Service (ACSIM-ODR) is responsible for the following:

1-5.1.1 Determining functional requirements from USAR criteria.

1-5.1.2 Approving functional requirements or Tenant requests that extend beyond the scope of this Guide.

1-5.1.3 Preparing and submitting project documentation (DD Forms 1390 and 1391 and supporting data) in accordance with Army Regulation 140-483 (AR 140-483), and providing any updates of these documents as the project progresses.

1-5.1.4 Approving concept and later designs to certify compliance with functional requirements.

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1-5.1.5 Developing additional information, as required, such as telephone needs, special electrical requirements and equipment specifications.

1-5.2 The Design Agency is responsible for the following:

1-5.2.1 Preparing a design that provides for a complete and usable facility, including all equipment, fixtures and furnishings except those specifically designated as Government-furnished.

1-5.2.2 Incorporating the functional requirements of the Using Service and USAR Installation into the project design.

1-5.2.3 Developing a design responsive to the criteria in this Guide and the project documentation, and preparing all submittals required by the USAR Design Process and Submittal Requirements, and the project Scope of Work.

1-5.2.4 Justifying, in the project Design Analysis, any issues of design which do not follow this Guide and other project documentation.

1-5.2.5 Incorporating the quality standards for the overall design as described in this Guide and other criteria for the project.

1-5.2.6 Identifying the applicable codes and regulations, and ensuring that the design is in compliance with them.

1-5.2.7 Preparing cost estimates, and ensuring that the design will provide a fully functional facility within the project construction cost limit (CCL). Optional bid items may be required to ensure that a base bid within the construction cost limit can be achieved. Any such options must be planned such that the facility is complete and usable without their inclusion.

1-5.2.8 Preparing a draft of DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property.

1-5.2.9 Preparing any surveys and/or geotechnical, environmental, sustainable design or other investigations identified in the project Scope of Work.

1-5.2.10 Developing design analyses, calculations, and other information that supports and explains the project design.

1-5.2.11 Identifying issues that will deserve special attention during project construction.

1-5.2.12 Preparing a draft of specification \2\ Section 00 80 00.00 06 /2/ for the use of the constructing entity, and reviewing and commenting on the remainder of the “front-end” specifications. \2\ Specification section available at the USACE Louisville District

Figure 1-4

ARRTC VOQ,

Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin

Figure 1-4

ARRTC VOQ,

Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin

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Web-Site. /2/

1-5.2.13 Complete coordination of A/E discipline interfaces, and checking for architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection conflicts.

1-5.2.14 Preparing a submittal register for inclusion in the specifications, coordinated with the construction entity.

1-5.3 The USAR Support Installation is responsible for the following:

1-5.3.1 Providing the Design Agency with as-built drawings of existing construction.

1-5.3.2 For alteration projects, providing a copy of all outstanding maintenance and repair work orders.

1-5.3.3 Providing a copy of the current Full Facility Assessment.

1-5.3.4 Providing a condition survey for any existing facilities affected by the proposed work, along with a list of any red or amber conditions noted in the Installation Status Report.

1-5.3.5 Reviewing and commenting on Design Agency submittals, and providing input to the Design Agency as requested.

1-5.3.6 Ensuring that any required real estate purchase is accomplished in a timely manner.

1-5.3.7 Providing a threat assessment that identifies the level of risk for the facility to be designed.

1-5.3.8 If real estate was purchased for the project, providing a copy of the Real Estate Planning Report (REPR) and any Engineering Feasibility Study done during the real estate acquisition.

1-5.3.9 Performing any required environmental investigations, and preparing any required environmental documentation, such as environmental baseline surveys (EBS) and/or environmental assessments (EA). The USAR Installation may contract with the Design Agency or design team for performance of these tasks.

1-6 PURPOSE OF THE ARMY RESERVE

1-6.1 The purpose of the Army Reserve is to provide trained units and qualified individual soldiers for active duty in time of need.

1-6.2 The Army Reserve spends most of its drill time in training. Therefore, a Reserve Center is a training center.

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1-6.2.1 The individual soldier is given hands-on training in the skills of his/her job with particular emphasis on the operation and maintenance of equipment.

1-6.2.2 Unit training is accomplished by progressively larger and larger elements to perform the mission as a team.

1-6.3 Every functional space in a Reserve Center is intended to be primarily a training space. For example:

1-6.3.1 The primary purpose of a kitchen is to allow cooks to train. The secondary purpose is to feed the troops.

1-6.3.2 The primary purpose of the organizational maintenance shop (OMS) is to allow the training of mechanics. The secondary purpose is to maintain vehicles.

1-6.3.3 The primary purpose of office space is to allow the training of staff and clerical personnel. The secondary purpose is to perform administrative functions associated with the unit’s mission.

1-6.4 A Reserve Center is an institutional building with both community and national significance. The center is the home station for the local unit composed of individuals sharing experiences of personal action on behalf of the community, much in the same way as a volunteer fire department. At the same time, as a Government installation of the U.S. Army, it represents the entire Army. Thus the design of the building must reflect the Reservists’ feelings of patriotism, pride and community participation as well as a sense of the purpose of the U.S. Army: to keep the peace by maintaining a strong and capable organized military force.

1-7 QUALITY OF DESIGN

1-7.1 The Design Agency must seek design excellence through commitment to high standards. Success in achieving this objective lies not in the repetition of previous design solutions but in relating to the Using Service and USAR Installation project-specific requirements, and responding to their unique needs.

1-7.2 The concept of total systems design will be emphasized in promoting the development of a functional, energy efficient and esthetically pleasing building. Design concepts must evolve in a multidisciplinary manner with regard to architectural, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical systems.

1-7.3 In evaluating the cost impact of design decisions, the designer will consider the life cycle cost effectiveness, not just the initial cost.

U.S. Army Reserve Facility

Cost Effective

Energy Efficient

Esthetically PleasingFunctional

Figure 1-5 Total Systems Design

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1-8 PROJECT DELIVERY

1-8.1 Design/Bid/Build Delivery Process: The majority of USAR facility projects are delivered through the design/bid/build (D/B/B) process. The Design Agency prepares a comprehensive and detailed set of construction documents; interested construction contractors use these documents to prepare competitive “hard” bids for Government evaluation; and the qualified bidder with the lowest proposed construction price is awarded the contract for construction at the proposed price.

1-8.1.2 Under the D/B/B delivery method it is critical that the Design Agency provides construction documents that clearly define all construction requirements, so that the Using Service gets the benefit of best possible bids. No issues should remain vague or be left in a state to be resolved during construction; this could result in differing assumptions among bidders, bid protests and contractor claims for price increases during construction.

1-8.1.3 The designer must also keep in mind that bidders are not required to visit the construction site prior to bidding. The construction documents must allow for preparation of bids without the necessity of a site visit. Any items identified as options to the base bid must likewise be fully defined. Both the base bid condition and the option condition must be adequately illustrated, detailed and specified.

1-8.2 Design/Build Delivery Process: Some USAR projects may be delivered through a design/build (D/B) process. Under this delivery method the Design Agency develops a D/B Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package. Interested D/B teams respond with statements of qualifications as well as their proposed construction price.

The proposals are evaluated on price, qualifications, and other items or information requested in the RFP. The highest-ranked proposing team is awarded a contract to complete the project design and perform the construction.

Figure 1-6 USARC, Camp

Parks, California 1-8.2.1 The Using Service, the USAR Installation, and the Design Agency must determine the scope and content of the D/B RFP. The goal is to provide sufficient project information and criteria to ensure that the resulting facility will meet standard USAR requirements for quality, functionality, performance and esthetics. The facility program and USAR standards must be defined, and specific Tenant requirements identified.

Qualifications for selection must be described, along with design completion requirements and submittals.

1-8.2.2 The D/B RFP may include conceptual site and building plans, conceptual image sketches, and outline specifications.

1-9 PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

1-9.1 A typical facility consists of two major components: the training center and related maintenance facilities.

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1-9.2 Chapter 4 delineates the functional and environmental requirements for most individual spaces within the training center and maintenance buildings. Not all projects will include all of the spaces, nor are all of the possible types of spaces included in this Design Guide. Specific information on the types and sizes of spaces authorized is determined by the project documentation. The Design Agency will supplement the information in this Guide in the project documentation and at the initial design conference.

1-9.3 The Army Reserve Center or training center (TC) generally consists of five main functional groups: administrative, assembly/kitchen, weapons, educational, and storage. Supporting these main functional groups are the special training and support areas. Within each group are subordinate functional areas that contribute to the operation of the group. Circulation and structural space are allocated to each project based on the size of the other authorized spaces.

1-9.3.1 The administrative group consists of spaces for offices, recruiting/retention, information technology, administrative support, and a lobby.

1-9.3.1.1 Full-time and unit exclusive office space is dedicated space for full-time employees and unit supervisors. These may be single or shared offices.

1-9.3.1.2 Unit common office space is shared space for use by non-supervisory unit personnel. The unit common workstations are available for use by the various Tenant units on their assigned drill weekends.

1-9.3.1.3 Supporting spaces include such functions as the mailroom, administrative support rooms, information technology, recruiting/retention offices, family support office, and the lobby.

1-9.3.2 The assembly/kitchen group consists of the assembly hall, table and chair storage, and the kitchen.

1-9.3.2.1 The main element of the assembly group is a multipurpose space for assembly. The hall serves as a large classroom, a practical training area, a dining room, and as an area for drills and ceremonies.

1-9.3.2.2 The kitchen serves as a training space for cooks, and is also used to prepare and serve meals for drills and other events.

1-9.3.3 The weapons group consists of the arms vault, for storage of the Tenants’ weapons, and the armorer’s room, for weapon distribution/return and repair.

1-9.3.4 The educational group consists of classrooms, library reading and storage rooms, learning center, training aids storage, and communications security (COMSEC) training and storage rooms. These areas provide instructional space for Reservists during weekend training periods and testing areas for potential unit members.

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1-9.3.5 The storage group consists of unit/individual storage areas, staging area, supply offices, and storage spaces for janitorial, facility maintenance, flammables and controlled waste. The unit/individual storage space is closely related to the assembly group, which provides a training space for use of the equipment issued from the storage group.

1-9.3.6 Special training areas, when authorized, include such spaces as physical training, weapons training, drafting rooms, medical wings, band areas and photo labs.

General-use conference rooms, when authorized, are included as special training spaces.

1-9.3.7 Support areas are allocated in proportion to the number of soldiers, or the size of the other authorized spaces in the facility. They include toilets, showers, locker rooms, vending, breakroom, and space for mechanical, electrical, and telephone equipment.

1-9.3.8 A privately-owned vehicle parking area (POV) is typically associated with the training center.

1-9.4 Maintenance facilities consist of organizational maintenance shops (OMS), direct support and general support maintenance shops (DS/GS), area maintenance support activity shops (AMSA), and maintenance shops of equipment concentration sites (ECS).

1-9.4.1 These facilities may be collocated with a training center and with each other. When collocated, the maintenance workbays will be shared. Military equipment parking areas (MEP) are also associated with these facilities.

1-9.4.2 OMS and DS/GS Shops are used primarily to train Reserve mechanics, although some full-time employees may be assigned to these facilities.

1-9.4.3 AMSA and ECS maintenance facilities have the same requirements and will both be referred to as AMSA. These shops are used primarily to service vehicles, using a full-time staff. The bulk of maintenance work is performed in these shops.

1-9.4.4 An ECS is a large storage site with outdoor parking areas and enclosed warehousing of military equipment, typically located at a larger Government installation.

The ECS is designed not only to store equipment but also to efficiently issue and return equipment used in training exercises. Facilities which may be associated with an ECS, if included in the project documentation, are an MEP, fuel dispensing system, loading ramp, wash platform, indoor equipment storage warehouse, combat vehicle arms vault, fencing, security lighting and an AMSA.

Figure 1-7

OMS/DS-GS,

Arden Hills, Minnesota

Figure 1-7

OMS/DS-GS,

Arden Hills, Minnesota

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1-9.4.5 Common OMS/AMSA/ECS Configurations

1-9.4.5.1 As a separate location, supporting USAR units in a geographical area, a typical AMSA will consist of an AMSA building with POV area and MEP.

1-9.4.5.2 When collocated with an OMS, and supporting USAR units in a geographical area, there will typically be an OMS/AMSA building with shared workbays, a shared POV area, and an MEP.

1-9.4.5.3 If in a separate location, and supporting only an ECS, there will typically be an AMSA building, POV area, MEP, and any other ancillary facilities as provided for in the project documents.

1-10 USAR PROJECT FUNDING

1-10.1 The Government generally utilizes two sources of funding for new and add/alter USAR projects: MCAR, and Operation and Maintenance Army Reserve (OMAR) funds. The construction documents must identify all OMAR-funded items so that the bidders can provide separate pricing. Cost estimates must also differentiate the two types of funds, and OMAR items must be further divided into furniture and collateral equipment. A list of OMAR-funded collateral equipment is in Appendix C.

1-10.1.1 All fixed site and building construction is typically MCAR funded. Unless otherwise directed, all required built-in equipment and furnishings are also MCAR funded and will be included in the design of the project, to be furnished and installed by the construction contractor.

1-10.1.2 Moveable equipment (items not built into the construction or hard-connected to utilities, and which could be relocated to another facility for reuse) and some specialty items are OMAR-funded. They will also be included in the design, to be furnished and installed by the construction contractor. Finally, furnishings and some specialty equipment are OMAR-funded, and will be included for information only in the design documents, but will typically be furnished by the Using Service under a separate contract. The Design Agency will prepare a separate package for furniture acquisition.

1-10.2 The \3\Full Facility Restoration (FFR)/3/, Minor Maintenance and Repair (MMR), and other programs are also OMAR-funded. These programs generally use simplified design methods to design and construct projects within annual OMAR funding cycles; utilize the Design Guide as the starting point for project designs.

1-10.2.1 In the FFR program, all building components in the affected buildings, and the utility infrastructure, are evaluated for remaining useful life, and for compliance with current building and life safety codes. Systems and components that are at or near failure, or in serious need of modernization, are replaced with current products approved by the Using Service.

1-10.2.2 FFR projects are further evaluated against Plant Replacement Value (PRV), Including Change 3, 1 February 2010 as defined by AR 420-10, and cannot exceed 50% of PRV without specific approval of the appropriate Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army.

1-10.2.3 The majority of FFR projects consist of maintenance and repair (M&R), or health/life safety work. These projects are funded from different subsets of the OMAR “K” account.

1-10.2.4 FFR projects may include some incidental new Minor Construction work in order to provide complete and usable USAR facilities. This work is funded from the OMAR “L” account; the current limits on the allowable construction cost must be verified and not exceeded.

1-10.2.5 Cost estimates for FFR projects must differentiate the amounts to be funded from different OMAR accounts, as directed by the Using Service.

1-10.3 Real Property Exchange (RPX) projects involve the exchange of Army Reserve property and/or facilities for property or facilities owned or built-to- suit by other Governmental units or the private sector. The entity with which the USAR makes such an exchange is the “exchange partner.” The exchange partner typically provides the funding for any facility design and construction to be acquired by the USAR in such exchanges, and often provides both the design and construction of the facility, transferring ownership to the USAR when the project is ready for occupancy.

1-11 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD

1-11.1 The construction contracts for many of the USAR projects are awarded solely on the basis of lowest bid, after an open, competitive bidding process. Other contracts may be awarded on the basis of price among other qualifications, and some contracts may be set-aside for award to small or small, disadvantaged businesses, on the basis of price, or price among other qualifications.

1-11.2 The construction documents must be complete and comprehensive to ensure, to the extent possible, that all work required is shown or described. No details or other parts of the work should be left for resolution during construction. This will help ensure that all prospective construction contractors are basing their bids or proposals on the same construction work effort.

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CHAPTER 2

PLANNING GUIDELINES

2-1 INTRODUCTION

2-1.1 The goal of the site and building planning process is to develop one or more site/building concepts for a functional and efficient facility. In addition to meeting USAR criteria and standards, the facility should fit well into the surrounding environment, and accommodate existing and future development to the extent possible.

2-1.2 A wide variety of factors must be considered in the site and building planning process; this Chapter identifies and discusses some of them. The Design Agency must ensure that all appropriate factors are considered, including those that are specific to the project site.

2-1.3 The two main documents submitted to the designer, prior to beginning design for a facility, are the project documents (see 1-2.2.1) and this Guide. The project documents lists the authorized spaces and their respective areas for a specific project.

This Guide provides design criteria and application guidelines which will be used in the development of the project. Use of these two documents will help the designer to quickly produce the schematic design and design development of the proposed facility.

2-2 DESIGN AND REGULATORY CRITERIA AND THEIR APPLICATION

2-2.1 The Design Agency must become familiar with the following design and regulatory criteria and apply them to the planning, and later the design process. It is important that applicable criteria be identified early in the planning process to avoid revisions being required at a later point. In cases where criteria are in conflict, the more stringent criteria generally applies; questions concerning conflicting criteria should be presented to the Using Service for resolution. Figure 2-1

Project Design Development

Design Guide

Project Documents

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2-2.1.1 USAR Standards and Criteria:

Project Documents, This Design Guide, and USAR Design Process and Submittal

Requirements

2-2.1.2 Engineering, Design and Other Guidance Criteria See Appendix A.

2-2.1.3 Codes, Regulations and Utility Requirements

2-2.1.3.1 The Using Service has identified UFC 1-200-01 as guidance for the use of model building codes for design and construction of Army Reserve Facilities. This UFC

Including Change 3, 1 February 2010 references the International Building Code (IBC) as the basis for building design. The UFC contains specific instructions regarding application of IBC chapters, and for fire protection and life safety requirements refer to UFC 3-600-01 “Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities”. UFC 3-600-01 governs fire protection requirements and includes National Fire Codes and other specific NFPA criteria, such as NFPA 101 for exiting requirements and NFPA 30A for maintenance shops.

2-2.1.3.2 For facilities not located on federal military installations, the Design Agency must identify local (state, county, city, etc.) codes, regulations, and utility requirements which would be applicable to a typical building project at the site, and determine their applicability to the USAR project. The criteria identified in paragraph 2-2.1.3.1 generally takes precedence over local code requirements unless local code requirements are more stringent.

2-2.1.3.2.1 If the project site is owned by the Federal Government, it may be a “Federal reservation,” and compliance with all local codes and regulations is not necessarily required under the Doctrine of Supremacy. However, USAR strives to be a “good neighbor” in the communities of its citizen soldiers, and prefers to comply with local codes and regulations, unless such compliance would be particularly onerous or costly or reduce the level of safety within this facility. Using Service encourages the Design Agency to meet with local code and regulatory officials to review the project and the local requirements, and to present any recommendations for non-compliance with local regulations to the Using Service for resolution.

2-2.1.3.2.2 Property owned by the Federal Government may also be under concurrent jurisdiction of the local and Federal Government, by agreement. If so, compliance with local codes and regulations is generally required. However, the Using Service still encourages the Design Agency to meet with local code and regulatory officials to review the project and the local requirements, and to present any recommendations for noncompliance with local regulations to the Using Service for resolution.

2-2.1.3.3 In general, on a Federal reservation, Federal Supremacy Doctrine applies. The local building and zoning codes do not apply; no building permit will be required, nor will construction inspections be performed by local building officials.

Local fire codes and utility requirements generally do apply, since these organizations will be the likely service providers to the facility. Other local requirements also generally apply, such as those governing environmental, drainage, traffic, and similar issues.

2-2.1.3.4 The Design Agency must identify any submittal or permitting requirements, and address them. This can be achieved either by the Design Agency making required submittals and applications, or by incorporating the requirement into the construction documents for contractor implementation. If application and permitting responsibilities are assigned to the construction contractor, the Design Agency must obtain and fill out applications as completely as possible, and convey them to the COE construction

Figure 2-2 USARC, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Figure 2-2 USARC, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Including Change 3, 1 February 2010 district for contractor use and completion. The Design Agency must also identify any fees the contractor will be required to pay, and include them in the cost estimate and construction documents.

2-2.1.3.5 On a non-Federal reservation USAR facility, such as a leased facility, local codes and regulations apply as they would for any private-sector project, and building permits and inspections will be required.

2-2.1.4 Installation Design Guidance

2-2.1.4.1 If the USAR project site is on a larger Government installation, it is likely the property owner will have installation design guidance applicable to the project, such as an Installation Design Guide. The Design Agency must identify any such guidance, and work with the Using Service to determine its applicability.

2-2.1.4.2 On a larger Government installation, there typically will also be a public works or similar department, which is likely to have its own requirements for construction on the installation. This department may also control some or all of the utility services. The Design Agency should coordinate its design with the appropriate department personnel.

2-2.1.5 Corps of Engineers Design Guidance

2-2.1.5.1 The Corps of Engineers design or construction District may have design guidance, such as Architect/Engineering Instructions, District Design Guides, or construction details that may be applicable. The Design Agency and the Using Service must determine their applicability.

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2-3 ENVIRONMENTAL

2-3.1 In general, an Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) and an Environmental Assessment (EA), with a finding of no significant impact (FONSI), must be completed for each USAR project. Preparation of these documents is the responsibility of the RSC, but the design team must become familiar with any requirements from the studies which are to be included in the design, such as erosion control measures.

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2-3.2 See Paragraph 2-2.1.3.4 above for environmental permitting requirements.

2-4 SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING

2-4.1 General Selection and Planning Criteria

2-4.1.1 In most cases, the project site will have already been selected, based on the following characteristics. If the Design Agency is involved in site selection, the factors below, along with the budget, are important factors to be considered. For additional site selection considerations, see Section 2-5, Antiterrorism/Force Protection.

2-4.1.1.1 A relatively level site, suitable for the parking of military training vehicles.

2-4.1.1.2 A high public visibility of the training center building.

2-4.1.1.3 A buffered area of the site should be available to mask the noise and disruption caused by exterior training exercises and military equipment usage.

2-4.1.1.4 An easily accessible site.

Figure 2-3 Site Access

Figure 2-4 Typical Reserve Center Site Plan

2-4.1.2 The standard USAR training facility consists of the training building, the organizational maintenance shop (OMS) with military equipment parking (MEP) area, and the privately-owned vehicle (POV) parking area. The interrelationship of these spaces and their appropriate site orientation require careful study. As the major point of activity and public access, the training center building should dominate the community

Including Change 3, 1 February 2010 interface of the entire facility and must be visible from adjacent public areas. The MEP and OMS also should be located relatively near the training center building for economical accessibility and to afford a showcase for public relations purposes. The location of the OMS and MEP, and whether community concerns necessitate visual screening of these functions, should be reviewed with the Tenants.

2-4.1.3 As a general rule, the training center building, due to its high usage and the desire to provide high community visual presence, will be located on the most visible side of the site. The POV parking area is best located behind or adjacent to the training center building. The OMS/AMSA is an individual structure located away from the training center building to minimize noise and disruption. Most Tenants prefer that the administrative portions of any OMS/AMSA building be nearest the training center.

2-4.1.4 The general direction above tends to divide the site into two zones: an administrative zone for the training center and the POV, and a more utilitarian zone for the OMS and MEP. If possible, without duplication of roadways, a site design should be developed to minimize vehicle circulation interference between traffic for the two zones

2-4.1.5 Site access must be direct, safe and efficient to minimize the environmental impact of military vehicle traffic. The design should minimize access points but provide adequate acceleration and deceleration lanes at the primary entrance(s). Standard traffic planning practices will be adhered to. To the extent practical, keep POV and military traffic separated. Avoid, if possible, restrictions for site entrance and exit, such as “right-in, right-out” access only.

2-4.1.6 The schematic design concepts for both the site and the buildings should be based on a simple, logical idea which satisfies the requirements of the program, site, Tenant functions and long life maintenance. Each project is individual and requires a concentrated effort to develop the appropriate solution.

2-4.1.7 The building and main facility entrance should be apparent to passing traffic while meeting Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements, to ensure community visibility and ease of access. Visitor parking and the main entry to be used by building visitors should also be readily identifiable.

Figure 2-5 Typical AMSA Site Plan

Figure 2-5 Typical AMSA Site Plan

Figure 2-6 Typical ECS Site Plan

Figure 2-6 Typical ECS Site Plan

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2-4.1.8 AMSA and/or ECS sites, when not collocated with a training center or OMS, should be arranged for functionality and vehicle access with consideration for future expansion.

2-4.1.9 When practical, orient the longest sides of buildings along an east-west axis.

This orientation will generally result in most windows facing north and south to minimize solar heat gain. At extreme latitudes, energy savings may be better with different building orientations.

2-4.2 Availability of Utilities

2-4.2.1 It is the Design Agency’s responsibility to verify availability and capacities of all utilities required for the project. Contacts will be made with the utility providers, and records of all discussions should be made and copied to the provider. Any required applications, permits, reviews, fees, design/construction requirements, or service upgrades should be identified, and their impacts on design and construction costs and schedules should be calculated. If alternative providers exist for any utility, the designer should identify the alternatives to the Design Agency as early in the design process as possible, and verify whether a formal study of the alternatives is desired to provide comparative costs, benefits, and drawbacks.

2-4.2.2 It is obviously preferable that utilities be available at or near the boundaries of the site.