construction & performance standards

February 12, 2018

CONSTRUCTION & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Rockford Public Library Mixed Use Development The following system descriptions are provided in advance of discussion or design and are necessarily general. Expect changes as a result of the Library’s design process and as a result of coordination with the selected developer. The descriptions included below provide a baseline for considering construction quality associated with contemporary library planning fo developers considering constructing all or part of the library as one of their options.

This Standard consists of three parts.

• Part 1 – Summary, offers a high-level summary of the project requirements. This section should be reviewed alongside of the requirements of the RFQ.

• Part 2 – Gray Box Delineation includes tables describing typical core and shell construction and interior construction found in mixed use agreements. These are presented as separate elements defining a total project. Developers may consider providing core and shell and interior construction as part of their proposal; core and shell only with the library providing construction of the interior spaces (gray box) as part of their proposal; or no library construction as part of their proposal.

• Part 3 – Detailed Standards includes a set of baseline expectations. This is where the most deviation is to be expected as the design process begins. It is included to offer a basis for understanding the level of construction and system functionality required as part of the constriction of the library building.

Rockford Public Library | Mixed Use Library | Construction Standards

Contents

PART 1 - SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... 4 1. Library Shell Construction ..................................................................................................... 4 2. Parking................................................................................................................................... 4 3. Utilities .................................................................................................................................. 4 4. Mechanical Systems .............................................................................................................. 4 5. Plumbing ............................................................................................................................... 5

PART 2 - CORE & SHELL/GRAY BOX DELINEATION .................................................................................................. 5

PART 3 - DETAILED STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 9 1. Proposed Site Development ................................................................................................. 9 2. Trash Enclosure & Chiller Screen .......................................................................................... 9 3. Structure ............................................................................................................................. 10

General Description .............................................................................................. 10 Foundations ......................................................................................................... 10 Structure............................................................................................................... 11 Roof Framing ........................................................................................................ 11 Canopies ............................................................................................................... 11 Finishes ................................................................................................................. 11 Design Criteria & References ............................................................................... 12 Spray-On Cementitious Fire-Proofing .................................................................. 13 Hanging (OPERABLE panel) Partitions ................................................................. 13

4. Enclosure ............................................................................................................................. 13 Wall Systems ........................................................................................................ 13 Enclosure System 3A – Store Front ...................................................................... 14 Enclosure System 3B – Curtain Wall .................................................................... 14 Trash Enclosure & Chiller Screen – ....................................................................... 15

5. Roof Systems ....................................................................................................................... 15 Roof System 1 – Standard Roof ............................................................................ 15 Roof System 2 – Solid Overhangs ......................................................................... 15

6. Interior Construction ........................................................................................................... 16 Restrooms ............................................................................................................ 16 Mechanical & Storage .......................................................................................... 16 Entry Zone/Account Services ................................................................................ 16 Friends & Vending ................................................................................................ 17 Market Place, Large Print, Fiction, New Materials, Foreign Language, Media ... 17 Multipurpose Room 1 & 2, Kitchen, Storage, Conference, Vestibule 2 ................ 17 General Youth Services Spaces ............................................................................. 18 Storytime Room ................................................................................................... 18 J Study Rooms ...................................................................................................... 19 Emergent Literacy / Active Learning Zones .......................................................... 19 Teen Room, Public Space, Study Rooms ............................................................... 19 Quiet Study, Study Rooms, Activity Rooms, Public Space .................................... 19 Computer Lab, Public Space, (3) Study Rooms, Maker Lab .................................. 19 Staff Spaces .......................................................................................................... 20 Server/Network Room.......................................................................................... 20 Fire Stairs ............................................................................................................. 21


Public Stair ........................................................................................................... 21 Window Treatment .............................................................................................. 21 Millwork ............................................................................................................... 21 Accessories ........................................................................................................... 21

7. Fire Protection Systems ...................................................................................................... 22 General ................................................................................................................. 22 Exterior ................................................................................................................. 22

8. Plumbing Systems ............................................................................................................... 22 General ................................................................................................................. 22 Sanitary Drainage System: ................................................................................... 22 Storm Drainage System: ...................................................................................... 23 Domestic Water System: ...................................................................................... 23 Water Efficiency ................................................................................................... 23 Fixtures ................................................................................................................. 23 Pipe Materials ...................................................................................................... 23 Pipe Insulation ...................................................................................................... 23 Water Softeners ................................................................................................... 24 Domestic Water Heating ...................................................................................... 24

9. Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning ........................................................................... 24 Design Criteria ...................................................................................................... 24 Codes & Standards ............................................................................................... 24 Energy Modeling .................................................................................................. 24 Design Values ....................................................................................................... 24 Option A | Baseline system .................................................................................. 25 Heat Generation & Distribution ........................................................................... 26 Refrigeration ........................................................................................................ 27 Automated Control System .................................................................................. 27 Testing, Adjusting & Balancing ............................................................................ 28 Option B | Geo-exchange system ........................................................................ 28

10. Electrical Systems ................................................................................................................ 28 Design Requirements ........................................................................................... 28 Power ................................................................................................................... 28 Lighting ................................................................................................................ 29 Lighting Fixture Types .......................................................................................... 30 Exit signs .............................................................................................................. 31 Emergency lighting .............................................................................................. 31 Lighting Control .................................................................................................... 31

11. Fire Alarm System ............................................................................................................... 32 12. Low Voltage Systems (Voice/Data, Access Control, Paging, CCTV, CATV, A/V) .................. 33 13. Technology Systems ............................................................................................................ 33

General ................................................................................................................. 33 Load Calculation Criteria ...................................................................................... 33 Pathways .............................................................................................................. 34 Network Electronics ............................................................................................. 34 Telecommunications Rooms (TR, MDF, IDF) ........................................................ 34 Data Station Cabling & Connecting Hardware .................................................... 35 Low Voltage Systems ........................................................................................... 36 Access Control System .......................................................................................... 36 Closed Circuit Television Security System ............................................................. 36


Cable Television (CATV) ........................................................................................ 36 Technology/Media Descriptions by Room ........................................................... 36 Computer Labs – Maker Lab Stations .................................................................. 36 Small Study Rooms ............................................................................................... 36 Story Time Rooms ................................................................................................ 37 Meeting Rooms .................................................................................................... 37 Display Monitors. ................................................................................................. 37

PART 1 - SUMMARY

1. Library Shell Construction

• Approximately 68,000 square feet of library space plus additional space for m HVAC/mechanical equipment/components and additional roof or ground space for installation of mechanical units. Location and size of mechanical units to be determined in association with RPL.

• Separate public entry for Library

• Highly visible first floor space at street levels utilizing tempered laminated glass curtainwall or storefront.

• Celling height in public spaces of 17’4 minimum, 20’ preferred.

• Column spacings of 27’6”, 30’ or 33’ are acceptable.

• Bearing capacity of 150 pounds per square foot live load, minimum.

• Separate loading zone for truck delivery and staff entry.

• Maximum daylighting.

• Use “best practices” for sustainable system design and construction including exterior envelope

• Waterproof barrier between residential developments above the library space.

2. Parking

• Parking area at lower level shall be marked with pavement markings and signage.

• Parking to be secured and equipped with access control system. Parking shall be free to the public during library operations and controlled by the Library board after hours.

• Mechanically ventilated if necessary.

3. Utilities

• Utility services to library shall be separate from other utility services to the development.

4. Mechanical Systems

• Library mechanical rooms shall be separate from mechanical system rooms serving other components of the development.

• Use “best practices” for sustainable system design, construction and installation.


5. Plumbing

• Use cast-iron piping in ceiling plenums

• Organize all plumbing from any residential or other development above the library spaces to minimize the number of floor penetrations into the library space.

PART 2 - CORE & SHELL/GRAY BOX DELINEATION As a reminder, the tables are to assist developers in understanding the requirements of the Library if they choose to propose inclusion of the library core and shell or the library core and shell and interior construction as part of their proposal. Developers are not required to include any aspect of the library construction in their proposal. Developers who propose construction above the library space must consider the integration of the core and shell elements into their concept. The designations apply only to the library spaces. All components of all other building uses are the full responsibility of the developer.

See Part 3 for detailed notes on key building systems.

Descriptions Library Core & Shell

Library Interiors

Site Work

Site Grading X

Site Utilities

Water X

Gas X

Electric X

Sanitary X

Stormwater X

Fiber optics X

Telephone X

Cable X

Site Paving, curb, gutter, walkways, road restoration X

Landscaping X

Site Furnishings

Bike racks, trash receptacles, benches X

Flagpoles X

Structure

Foundations X

Floor finish to overall ff25 or better X

Concrete topping at library space X

Structure of library floors to support minimum live load of 150 pounds per square foot

X

Coring, trenching and penetrations of floor for below grade electrical and plumbing devices including maintenance of required ratings

X

Additional structure to support special purpose library equipment X

Fireproofing of all elements of building structure and connections where required by code based on library occupancy, building size,

X



Library Interiors

mixed use occupancy or any other aspect or combination of aspects of the project

Repair of any fireproofing damaged by library interior construction X

Overall floor to floor height shall accommodate a finished ceiling height in public spaces of no less than 17’4” with 20’ preferred. A maximum depth for plumbing between the library and any occupancy above the library shall be determined between the parties. The plumbing shall be arranged as much as possible to stay out of the library space and to be clustered as much as possible above non-public spaces.

X

Openings in precast or post tensioned concrete to accommodate library mechanical shafts, chases and other through floor penetrations.

X

Openings in precast or post tensioned concrete to accommodate non-library mechanical shafts, chases and other through floor penetrations. Locations and sizes to be coordinated with library architect. No piping or mechanical service for non-library uses may pass through the library space.

X

Exterior Enclosure

Exterior enclosure systems, complete. Exterior enclosure systems do not include interior surfaces on exterior walls.

X

Exterior curtainwall or storefront and glazing to meet energy code with u-value, solar heat gain, condensation resistance factor to be approved by library architect. Support system on perimeter foundation, independent of interior topping slab. All exterior glazing to be tempered/laminated.

Shading structures at south or west facing windows X

Perimeter firestop between slab edge and exterior enclosure X

Stud framing at perimeter enclosure. Insulation to be exterior applied with no interior insulation without prior approval of library. Vapor transmission calculations shall be required to show dew point to occur outside the wall cavity.

X

Stud framing and finishes at perimeter columns. Perimeter framing/glazing may be supported on the slab and not foundation. There may not be a toping slab if the structure is post tensioned concrete.

X

Window sills X

Window treatments X

Interior sealant at perimeter walls X

Exterior fresh air intake louver, supply X

Exterior fresh air intake louver, installation X

Book return rough-in, supply, installation X

Exterior doors, frames, hardware and keying to match library keycard access system.

X

Main entry doors, vestibule, and power assist doors X



Library Interiors

Fire protection of exterior soffit areas. X

Roof access including control, pavers to library’s roof top equipment, safety devices.

X

Interior Construction in library space

Interior partitions at walls and columns X

Interior gypsum board and finishes at exterior walls X

Interior doors, frames & hardware X

Interior ceilings X

Casework, millwork X

Floor finishes and base X

Fire Protection

Water service to water room with tee connection X

Fire department connection X

Fire pump, if required X

Wet sprinkler system throughout building including all vertical and horizontal main and branch piping, dry or anti-freeze extensions as needed for exterior elements

X

Installation of sprinkler heads via flexible connections in library space X

Fire extinguishers, cabinets and related accessories X

Pre-action or chemical or other specialty suppression system X

Plumbing

Restrooms for library spaces including internal piping, hangers, fixtures, finishes and accessories.

X

Janitor’s Closet and other custodial spaces including internal piping, hangers, fixtures, finishes and accessories.

X

Domestic cold water stubbed to library water room with meter X

Roof drains and associated piping, drains to be routed outside of library spaces

X

Routing of all vertical and horizontal elements of tenant water systems to be outside of library space.

X

Cast iron, over 3” outside diameter, and metal piping for all piping above library space serving other building tenants (no PVC)

X

Floor slab of tenant space above library (if any) to be waterproofed, all penetrations of floor slab to be booted and waterproofed.

X

Sanitary see stub into library space to be provided under library. X

Hot and cold-water distribution through library space X

Sanitary piping distribution for library space X

Vent piping distribution for library spaces and connections upper most level of library

X

Condensate piping serving library from equipment to point of connection

X

Floor slab of tenant space above library (if any) to be waterproofed, all penetrations of floor slab to be booted and waterproofed.

X



Library Interiors

Insulation of piping serving other tenants X

Firestopping all penetrations related to piping, not water proof requirement above

X

Mechanical (HVAC)

Mechanical shafts, chases and other through floor penetrations. X

Interior air handling, heat generating and cooling equipment serving the library space. Includes geo-exchange system or conventional system as designed by library architect, related venting, exhausts, pumps, and controls.

X

Space for condensing units, pathways, required lighting, service platform, railings and other OSHA requirements

X

Duct work serving library space, including high pressure ductwork X

Ventilation systems at elevator and electrical rooms X

Stair pressurization system head end equipment, ductwork, piping, and controls, if required.

X

Supplemental exhaust systems for library space, if required X

Facility Management System (FMS) serving library space X

Fans, ducts, boxes, controls, coils and accessories related to air distribution

X

Underfloor terminal units, grilles, diffusers, and ductwork as required for library space

X

Underfloor piping/tubing and associated pumps and controls for in-floor radiant heating in library space, if any.

X

Supplemental cooling/heating for computer equipment room X

Hot water perimeter heat for library space, if any X

Humidification system, if any, serving library space X

Electrical

Electrical closets for library spaces X

All library space lighting fixtures, connections and controls X

High voltage secondary distribution system at main electrical room and connections to utility

X

Building transformer, if required X

Emergency power for building fire and life safety systems X

Emergency power for non-life safety library systems X

Building fire alarm system, including head end equipment, implementation in non-library spaces, annunciator panel, fire department coordination

X

Installation of fire alarm devices in library spaces X

Power and lighting distribution within library spaces X

Pathway from service entry to library electrical room X

Library power receptacles X

Exit signage in library space X

Exterior lighting for library site areas X



Library Interiors

Communications

Fiber optic to building X

Fiber optic to Library X

Communications distribution and cabling for voice and data including conduit, receptacles, cable management, etc. to serve library space

X

Main point of presence (demark) room and raceways to property line for internet and phones

X

Communications head end equipment including UPS and PDU systems

X

Security Systems

Library security panel X

Electronic access control at non-library spaces X

Electronic access control at library spaces X

Security cameras and motion detection in library spaces X

Security camera at building exterior for library security X

Security cameras for library parking X

Security cameras for non-library spaces X

Other

Exterior library signage including illumination and controls X

Conduit and envelope openings for exterior signage where needed X

Interior signage X

Elevator serving non-library spaces X

Elevator serving library spaces with staff only access to roof and mechanical level

X

Construction signage X

Construction signage for library building out X

PART 3 - DETAILED STANDARDS

1. Proposed Site Development

Include alternate pricing for: Army Corps of Engineers – Rock River Winnebago County Storm Water Management requirements Assumptions: Allowable Outflow 0.1 CFS Rain Event: 100 years @ 7.5 inches per hour

2. Trash Enclosure & Chiller Screen

A prefinished aluminum enclosure system will be used to shield the chiller, Trash area, and transformer. Refer to Structural.


3. Structure

General Description

• The library is intended to be constructed as a steel frame structure with slab on grade and composite concrete floors.

• Typical Bays are 33’-0” x 33’-0”.

• It is anticipated at this time that the exterior walls will be cold-formed steel stud infill backing a masonry, stone, and/or wall panel façade.

• The lateral system for the building will either be braced steel frames or steel moment frames.

• All stair and elevator shafts will be constructed of minimum 10” CMU.

• Typical interior steel gravity columns will be minimum W12x50 or HSS 10x10 tube steel columns.

Foundations

Supported First Floor

• Conceptually, pending engineering review and sizing….

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Slab-On-Grade

• The First Floor Level (not over the basement) and the basement will be a slab-on-grade and will consist of a 5-inch concrete slab reinforced with welded wire fabric or macrosynthetic fibers at a minimum dosage rate of 4.5 #/cubic yard. The slab sub-grade will consist of 6 inches of compacted granular fill over a 10-mil vapor barrier.

• Slab control or construction joints will be spaced no further than 15 feet on center.

Composite Floor Assembly

• Second floor level, provide 5 ½ inch composite deck which consists of 2 inch composite decking and concrete.

• Provide composite floor assembly at all first floor roof and second floor level locations. First Floor roof to be structured for future second floor expansion.

Structure

• Provide rigid frame steel columns and beams for the proposed structure.

• The fire stairs and elevator shafts will be constructed of reinforced 10” CMU block and provide additional lateral bracing.

• The areas of the building with a first floor roof will be structured to take a 150 per square foot library addition. See Composite Floor Assembly above.

Roof Framing

• The majority of the second-floor roof will be framed with steel joist and beams supporting 1½” WR 20 GA metal deck.

• The second-floor roof on the North side of the building, for one 33’-0” bay running east and west, will be famed with laminated wood beams and purlins. Provide 2.5-inch-deep T&G decking to be exposed.

• The South façade will have louvered canopies which will consist primarily of tube steel framed cantilevered overhangs and custom fins.

• Minimum 1-1/2” 20 GA type B painted steel deck unless otherwise noted.

Canopies

• It is anticipated that the canopy/entrance framing will consist of tube steel beams and columns supporting 6” WR 20 GA metal deck.

Finishes

• All exposed exterior steel will be finishes with a 4-part organic finish system with custom color.

• All exterior exposed wood structure and decking will be finished with an exterior grade 3 part Minwax system with custom color.


• All interior exposed wood structure and decking will be finished with an interior grade 2 part Minwax system with custom color. (low VOC)

Design Criteria & References

Building Code

• IBC + Amendments

• IL State Accessibility Code 1997

Industry Reference Standards

• AISC "Specifications for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings"

• AISI "Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members"

• AWS D1.1- "Structural Welding Code- Steel"

• ACI 301- "Specification for Structural Concrete"

• ACI 315-80 "Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement"

• ACI 315R-80 "Manual of Engineering and Placing Drawings for Reinforced Concrete Structures"

• ACI 318 "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete"

• CRSI "Manual of Standard Practice" and "Placing Reinforcing Bars"

• UL- Underwriter's Laboratories- "Fire Resistance Directory"

• TMS MSJC- "Building Code for Masonry Structures, Specification for Masonry Structures and Commentaries"

• AFPA “National Design Specification for Wood Construction”

Design Loads

• Typical Floor Loading for Library o Library Spaces 150 psf o Stairs and Exits 100 psf

• Roof Loading for Library o Snow 25 psf (plus drifted snow loads)

• Basic Wind Load= 20 psf

• All Foundations 4,000 psf (presumed based on existing drawing design criteria)

Material & Design Stresses

• Concrete (f'c @ 28 days)

• Footings 3,000 psi o Walls and Piers 4,000 psi o Slab On Grade 4,000 psi

• Reinforcing Steel (fy) o Rebar 60,000 psi o Welded Wire Fabric 65,000 psi

• Structural Steel (Fy) o Steel Beams 50,000 psi o Steel Plates, Angles and Channels 36,000 psi o Steel Tubing (A500) 46,000 psi o All Bolts, U.N. A-325-N o Anchor Bolts A36 o Welding Electrodes E70XX

• Light Gage Steel (Fy) o Roof Deck 33,000 psi


o Studs & Joists 50,000 psi o Tracks & Studs or Joists,18 ga 33,000 psi

• Masonry (Minimum Compressive Strength) o Concrete Masonry (f'm) 1,500 psi o Mortar Type "S" 1,800 psi o Grout (f'g) 3,000 psi

Spray-On Cementitious Fire-Proofing

Code The Replacement Library will be classified as a Type 2A construction. This will require the structural frame, floors and roof to be 1 hour rated.

Provide 1hr spray fire-proofing at the following areas:

• Steel Building columns

• Steel Beams and Joists

• Steel Roof Decking

Areas that do not require spray fire-proofing

• First Floor Roof & Second floor composite concrete desks. The composite concrete desk has a rating of 1 hr.

• Second Floor Heavy Timber Framing and decking. These items have rating of 1 hr. Decking must be 2” thick.

Hanging (OPERABLE panel) Partitions

• 7 hanging partitions are to be a part of this program. The hanging partitions are to be a Hufcore class 51STC, Glass Movable Walls or equivalent. Miscellaneous steel framing will be required to support and brace the system.

4. Enclosure

Wall Systems

Back-Up Systems

• 6" 16 ga galvanized metal studs, 16" o c with diagonal strap bracing, intermediate channel reinforcing. Additional thickness or reduced spacing as required to meet conditions. Stud depth shall be maintained at 6 inches. Maximum allowable stud deflection L/720. Engineering of back-up system shall be included in contractor's price.

Sheathing

• 5/8" Densglass Gold glass reinforced gypsum board, no tape required.

• Provide W.R. Grace Permabarrier air/water/vapor barrier over entire wall surface.

• Provide 2" spray foam wall insulation.

Enclosure System 1A – Masonry – Stone

• Masonry shall all be installed over a 2-inch air cavity. Flashings shall be EPDM type, 40 mil thick with pre-finished aluminum drip edge bent to profile and exposed at outer edge. Walls are to be constructed as rain screens with cavity compartments vented top and bottom with stainless steel cavity vents. Locate vents at maximum 2' horizontal as possible with Masonry modules.


Enclosure System 1B – Masonry - Brick

• Masonry shall all be installed over a 2-inch air cavity. Flashings shall be EPDM type, 40 mil thick with pre-finished aluminum drip edge bent to profile and exposed at outer edge. Walls are to be constructed as rain screens with cavity compartments vented top and bottom with stainless steel cavity vents. Locate vents at maximum 2' horizontal as possible with brick modules.

• Brick dimensions: 4” x 16”, nominal

• Provide 8” custom colored cast stone base to match the brick.

Enclosure System 2A – Aluminum Panels

• Aluminum Panels shall all be installed using manufacture open joint clip system. Flashings at openings and material changes shall be 16-gauge prefinished aluminum to match aluminum panels. Walls to be constructed as rain screens with cavity compartments.

o Dri-Design o Color 1 – Manufacture Standard o Provide Louver panels at Mechanical Room location

Enclosure System 2B & 2C – Phenolic Wall Panel

• Phenolic Wall Panels shall all be installed using concealed fasteners and subframe system. Flashings at openings and material changes shall be 16-gauge prefinished aluminum to match aluminum panels. Walls to be constructed as rain screens with cavity compartments.

o Type 1: Trespa: Meteon Wood Decors Phenolic Panel system, Concealed Fastened

o Type 2: Trespa: Meteon Metallics Phenolic Panel system, Concealed Fastened

Doors, Storefront and Curtain Wall

Enclosure System 3A – Store Front

Insulated Glass Aluminum Storefront System, Window Wall Stick System

• Aluminum tube system with internal steel reinforcing at required locations to accommodate lateral and gravity loads. Integral system to channel and weep moisture to the exterior. Dry gasket sealing system. All fasteners to be concealed by snap on cover plates. Cover plates to be of 2-1/2" widths and depths as required to achieve desired effect. System shall be engineered by manufacturer to meet required loading conditions, exposures and configurations by the manufacturer's engineer.

o Kawneer 451T, custom color

• Locations shown in drawings provide manufacture supplied horizontal aluminum louver system. Louver system to overhang windows by 3 feet. Finish to match window framing.

Enclosure System 3B – Curtain Wall

Insulated Glass Aluminum Curtainwall system, Window Wall Stick System

• Aluminum tube system with internal steel reinforcing at required locations to accommodate lateral and gravity loads. Integral system to channel and weep moisture to the exterior. Dry gasket sealing system. All fasteners to be concealed by snap on cover plates. Cover plates to be of 2-1/2" widths and depths as required to achieve desired effect. System shall be engineered by manufacturer to meet required loading conditions, exposures and configurations by the manufacturer's engineer.

o Kawneer 1600 Series, custom color


• At locations shown in drawings provide manufacture supplied horizontal aluminum louver system. Louver system to overhang windows by 3 feet. Finish to match window framing.

Exterior Service and Egress Doors other than the main entry

• Aluminum frame, with Fiberglass doors.

• Special Lite SL-600TB, manufacturer’s standard color

Main Entry and Staff Entry Storefront

• Construct from typical storefront system with 2-1/2" wide face profile for all openings. The depth of framing should be 4-inches except where opening size requires greater depth.

• Storefront shall be thermally broken. Aluminum framing system shall be fluorpolymer painted (custom color) aluminum finish. Doors shall be wide stile and thermally broken.

• Manufacturer shall engineer system to meet project specific loading conditions, exposures and configurations.

• Kawneer – custom color

• Provide (2) sets of automatic swing doors at the main Library entry. (1) at the exterior and (1) at the interior vestibule Doors to have minimum 6 feet opening.

• Provide (1) automated swing door opener at Staff entry.

Glazing

• Center glazed with 1" units. Glazing units shall be high performance low E coated, clear glass. Units shall be tempered at doors and within 30 inches of the floor line.

Trash Enclosure & Chiller Screen –

• Prefinished aluminum enclosure, extruded aluminum tubular louver blades installed horizontally and spaced to provide 80 percent screening.

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5. Roof Systems

Roof System 1 – Standard Roof

• Shall be fully adhered TPO on 1/4" protection board on shaped extruded polyisocyanurate insulation, pitched 1/4 inch per foot to internal drains, on 1/2" gypsum thermal barrier with 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier. Provide 4” of roof insulation at minimum at roof drains.

• Accessories shall include 2 roof hatches, soffit cladding, coping, trim and flashing. Copings shall be multi-part profile fabricated from prefinished aluminum to match aluminum panels. Copings at Masonry locations – preformed aluminum – custom color.

Roof System 2 – Solid Overhangs

• Shall be fully adhered TPO on 1/4" protection board on shaped extruded polyisocyanurate insulation, pitched 1/4 inch per foot to internal drains, on 1/2" gypsum thermal barrier with 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier. Provide 1” of roof insulation at minimum at roof drains. Fascia to be Enclosure System 2A. Soffits to be Prefinished wood decking. Provide custom color aluminum gutters and downspouts at overhangs.


6. Interior Construction

Restrooms

Public restrooms

• Finishes: o Tile to be porcelain with recycled content, 1/8” grout joints. Walls: Alternating bands

of 12” x 24” tile running vertically and 6” x 12” tile running horizontally. The Tile will be located on all walls, from floor to ceiling. The wall behind the lavatories to be 3” x 6” glass tile. The floor will be large bodied (12x24) tile. The ceiling will be painted gypsum board; gloss.

• Partitions: o Ceiling hung stainless steel.

• Lavatories: o Solid surface with integrated sinks. Basis-of-design: Silestone Marengo or Bradley

Corporation.

Staff Restrooms

• Finishes: o Tile to be porcelain with recycled content, 1/8” grout joints. Walls: Alternating bands

of 12” x 24” tile running vertically and 6” x 12” tile running horizontally. The Tile will be located on all walls, from floor to ceiling. The wall behind the lavatories to be 3” x 6” glass tile. The floor will be large bodied (12x24) tile. The ceiling will be painted gypsum board; gloss.

• Partitions: o Ceiling hung stainless steel.

• Lavatories: o Solid surface with integrated sinks. Basis-of-design: Silestone Marengo or Bradley

Corporation.

Mechanical & Storage

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer.

• Floor Finishes: o Epoxy Floors

• Ceilings: o Open to Structure.

Entry Zone/Account Services

Vestibule, Gallery, Service Desk, Self Service

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. o Art Glass wall between Lobby and AMH Room. Provide Dorma glass wall system with

custom Skyline glass. Glass wall to be 9 feet tall. o Each Vestibule to have (2) sets of automated doors. On set of automated doors on the

inside and one on the outside. Doors and frames to be thermally broken aluminum. Doors to have large glass lites.

• Hardware: o NON-AUTOMATED HARDWARE: Closers, Lock, Continuous Hinges, Panic Crush Bar,

Dorma 54” Stainless pull, seals, threshold, and overhead stops.


o AUTOMATED HARDWARE: Automatic Closers, Key Switch, Push Buttons, Lock, Continuous Hinges, Panic Crush Bar, Dorma 54” Stainless pull, seals, threshold, and overhead stops.

• Display Elements o (3) Self-Check Stations: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base. Coordination with Self-Check

provider is required. o (4) Staff Desk & 1 credenza: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base. Height Adjustable,

Integrated Power and Data, Grommets, Monitor Mounts. o Millwork: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base with 2 door cabinets. Pulls and locks. o Power and Data for (2) 60” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner. o Power and Data for Theft Detection Sensors: Equipment by owner. o Power and Data for ATM & Copy Fax station: Equipment by owner. o (2) Built-in display cases, (2) Bulletin Boards, (1) Public Notice Board.

• Floor Finishes: o General Floor Finish: Terrazzo. o Vestibule: Walk-off mat approximately 18’ x 18’. Rest of the space is Terrazzo. Assume

6” tile base. o Basis of Design: Terraggo 3/8” Epoxy

Friends & Vending

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. o Provide Dorma glass wall system with clear glass. Glass wall to be 9 feet tall.

• Floor Finishes: o General Floor Finish: Terrazzo. o Basis of Design: Terraggo 3/8” Epoxy o Friends: Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design: $5.50/sf o Refer to Finish Plans. o Power and Data for (3) 60” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner.

• Display Elements o Millwork: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base with 2 door cabinets. Pulls and locks. o Power and Data for (2) 60” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner.

Market Place, Large Print, Fiction, New Materials, Foreign Language, Media


• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. There will be 4 different carpets

throughout these areas. Assume 6" rubber base. o Refer to Finish Plans.

• Display Elements o Power and Data for (3) 60” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner. o Provide 7000 sf of decorative wall feature elements. Provide wood veneered panels

with trim. (maple)

Multipurpose Room 1 & 2, Kitchen, Storage, Conference, Vestibule 2

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. o (2) Hufcor STC 51 operable Partitions.


o (1) Hufcor sliding glass security door at the entry to the meeting area.

• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. Assume 6" rubber base. o Kitchen: Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design: $5.50/sf for material only. o General Floor Finish: Terrazzo. o Basis of Design: Terraggo 3/8” Epoxy o Refer to Finish Plans. o Vestibule 2: Walk-off mat and rubber base.

• Display Elements o (4) ceiling recessed motorized projection screens

• Range Hood, Double Oven, Stove, Dishwasher, Large Refrigerator in the Kitchen.

• Millwork Kitchen and Public Spaces: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base with 2 door cabinets. Pulls and locks. Uppers to be Laminate with 2 door cabinets.

• Provide (10) 4x4 white board.

• Provide 500 sf of acoustical wall panels. Armstrong or equal.

• Power and Data for (1) 80” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner.

General Youth Services Spaces

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. Fun, bright

colors, multi-color scheme. o Art Glass wall: refer to drawings for locations. Provide Dorma glass wall system with

custom Skyline glass. Glass wall to be 9 feet tall. Provide lockable glass swing doors with stainless steel hardware.

o (1) Hufcor STC 51 operable Partitions. o (2) Hufcor sliding glass security door at the entry to the Story Time.

• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. There will be 4 different carpets

throughout these areas. Assume 6" rubber base. o ½ Storytime & 2/3 Public Spaces: will be Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material. o 1/3 Public Spaces & ½ Storytime: Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design:

$5.50/sf for material only.

• Display Elements o Power and Data for (3) 60” wide LED monitor: Equipment by owner.

Storytime Room

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. Fun, bright

colors, multi-color scheme. o Sliding Operable Acoustic Wall panel at the midpoint of the Story Time room. Provide

custom fabric acoustic overhead hung Hufcor Wall. Coordinate additional structural requirements with Engineer.

• Millwark o Counters: Solid Surface Top, Laminate Base with 2 door cabinets. Pulls and locks. o Allow for (4) sinks. Custom laminate 24x24 inch cubbies above counter.

• Display Elements o Provide (2) 8x8 white boards. o Provide 200 sf of acoustical wall panels. Armstrong or equal. o Provide (2) large format automated projection screen.


J Study Rooms

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. o Art Glass wall: refer to drawings for locations. Provide Dorma glass wall system with


• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. Assume 6" rubber base.

• Display Elements o Provide 100 sf of acoustical wall panels. Armstrong or equal. o Provide (1) 4x4 white board for each room.

Emergent Literacy / Active Learning Zones

• Display Elements o 12-foot wide by 8-foot high wall clad in marker board or chalkboard.

Teen Room, Public Space, Study Rooms



• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. .Assume 6" rubber base. o Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design: $5.50/sf

• Display Elements o Provide (2) 60” wide LED monitor: Sharp commercial grade. o Provide 1000 sf of decorative wall feature elements. Provide wood veneered panels

with trim. (maple) o Provide (1) 4x4 white board for each Study room.

Quiet Study, Study Rooms, Activity Rooms, Public Space



• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. Assume 6" rubber base. o Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design: $5.50/sf o Refer to Finish Plans.

• Display Elements o Provide 1000 sf of decorative wall feature elements. Provide wood veneered panels

with trim. (maple) o Provide (1) 4x4 white board for each Study room.

Computer Lab, Public Space, (3) Study Rooms, Maker Lab



o Art Glass wall: refer to drawings for locations. Provide Dorma glass wall system with custom Skyline glass. Glass wall to be 9 feet tall. Provide lockable glass swing doors with stainless steel hardware.

• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. Assume 6" rubber base. o Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design: $5.50/sf o Refer to Finish Plans.

• Display Elements o Provide 2000 sf of decorative wall feature elements. Provide wood veneered panels

with trim. (maple) o Provide 16 sf of acoustical wall panels for each room. Armstrong or equal. o Provide (1) 4x4 white board for each Study room. Provide (1) 8x8 white board in maker

lab and (1) 8x8 at the computer lab o Provide (2) 60” wide LED monitor: Sharp commercial grade. o (1) over head screen.

Staff Spaces

• The Library has a variety of staff spaces. For the most part, each space will have the same finish level. Exceptions include high traffic areas with book traffic that will have metal corner guards and the Receiving – Assembly – Circulation Work Room pathways, that will have stainless steel plate wall protection.

• Wall Finishes: o Gypsum Board interior partitions with (2) coats paint and (1) coat primer. Wall

protection in all staff corridors. Provide corner guards at all corners in staff areas. o Provide (1) 4x4 white board: Tech Services, Child’s Services, Break, Maintenance Office,

Account Services. o Corridor to have stainless steel plate wall protection 42” high. o All corners in Account Services to have clear plastic corner guards.

• Floor Finishes: o Carpet Tile at $32.00 / sq. yd. material only. Assume 6" rubber base. o Provide vinyl flooring in all staff corridors: Basis of Design – Acrovyn. o Break Room and Account Services: Rubber Flooring and Rubber Base. Basis of Design:

$5.50/sf for material only. o Sealed Concrete: Epoxy.

• Millwork: o Staff Millwork to consist of laminate cabinetry with laminate work surfaces. o Staff islands and counters should have plastic laminate top with cabinets below, 2 door,

1 drawer configuration. o Workshop to have Industrial strength supports and work surfaces.

• Staff Lounge/Break Room o Provide electrical and plumbing connections for dishwasher, 1 refrigerator, coffee

maker, and 2 microwaves. Millwork to be back-of-house standard, see below.

Server/Network Room

• Floor Finishes: o Provide static dissipative vinyl flooring in all spaces: Basis of Design – Armstrong. o Glass wall: refer to drawings for locations. Provide Dorma glass wall system with 3/8”

glass. Glass wall to be 9 feet tall.


Fire Stairs

• Wall Finishes: o Painted CMU or GWB: Provide 500 sf of fire treated painted plywood surfaces.

• Floor Finishes: o Sealed Concrete

• Ceiling: o Open to Structure

Public Stair

• Ornamental Steel Metal Pan Stair with C channel stringers and glass handrail.

• Wall Finishes: o Provide 1000 sf of decorative wall feature elements. Provide wood veneered panels

with trim. (maple) o All Metal Surfaces receive 4 part organic finish, custom color. o Hand / Guard Rails to be structural glass with stainless steel hardware.

• Floor Finishes: o General Floor Finish: Terrazzo. o Basis of Design: Terraggo 3/8” Epoxy

Window Treatment

• Electric Lutron-Shades at East, West and South windows.

Millwork

• Fabricate all sections to AWI standards. Grade Custom.

• Lavatory and Public Space countertops to be solid surface. Vertical cabinetry to be laminate.

• All other staff and service area millwork to be HDPL, custom grade construction, flush overlay.

Accessories

• Fire Extinguisher Cabinets o (15), semi-recessed cabinet, brushed aluminum finish. Provide 10# extinguisher at each

cabinet.

• Defibrillator o (2), semi-recessed cabinet, brushed aluminum finish.

• Toilet Partitions o Embossed Stainless steel, ceiling hung. Provide required Unistrut metal framing above

ceiling.

• Toilet Accessories: o Semi-recessed Paper Towel Dispensers w/ Trash Receptacles: 1 each toilet room o Toilet Paper Dispensers:1 each stall o Soap Dispensers: 1 each lavatory o Napkin Dispenser: 1 each women's room o Napkin Disposals: 1 each women's room stall o Changing Table: 1 each public toilet room o Coat Hook: 1 each stall o Dyson Hand dryers: 1 in Children’s, Staff and Assisted Restrooms; 2 each in Primary

Men’s and Women’s Restrooms o Paper Towel Dispenser: 1 each in Public Restrooms

• Metal Lockers o Lockers: 18”x 18” x 72” (2 doors: upper and lower: provide 45)


o Coat rod and hat/package shelf 8-foot unit, (7) total.

• Signage o Interior code required building signage. o Exterior building signage – pin mounted aluminum letters. o Exterior Messaging Sign, double sided. o Miscellaneous site signage. o Departmental Signage: (9) 20” tall stainless steel pin mounted dimensional letter signs. o Room Signage – (1) 6 inch x 6 inch sign each room.

7. Fire Protection Systems

General

• IBC, NFPA o The coverage will be based on an ordinary hazard classification throughout all areas

with bookshelves, whether as laid out now or anticipated in the future. General office and public spaces will be light hazard.

• A wet-type automatic fire sprinkler system will be provided. The water service will be separate from the domestic. The city main will be protected by a backflow preventer.

• Pipe material will be black steel. Large diameter pipes will be joined by roll-grooved fittings. Sprinkler heads on finished ceilings will be with concealing covers, factory coated in a white finish.

• One main fire alarm panel will serve the entire building. At minimum, each floor of the building will be separated into zones for sprinkler system and fire alarm purposes.

• Sprinklers in areas with finished ceilings will be UL listed recessed quick response pendant type. Finish for sprinkler and escutcheon shall be white.

• Sprinklers in unfinished areas or rooms without ceilings will be UL listed brass quick response upright type.

• In the MDF (server room) provide a pre-action dry system.

• A new standpipe will be installed with the new fire stair on the West side of the building.

Exterior

• The coverage will be based on an ordinary hazard classification

• A dry-type automatic fire sprinkler system will be provided at all canopies which extend past the building by 3’-0”.

➢ Allowance: Provide the cost to add (4) fire hydrant at the north side of the building. Assume 400 feet of underground pipe from an existing line along IL 68.

8. Plumbing Systems

General

The public restrooms will be located in approximately the same area. Staff restrooms are also will be located in approximately the same area.

Sanitary Drainage System:

The sanitary drainage system will collect from all plumbing fixtures and drain by gravity to the building’s ejector system.


Storm Drainage System:

The storm water from flat roof areas will be collected by roof drains with interior conductors and drain piping.

Domestic Water System:

The building will be supplied by a new metered water service for the domestic water supply and wall hydrants. The water service will be equipped with backflow preventer.

Water Efficiency

Water efficiency within the building will be maximized to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. The goal will be to achieve a 20-30% reduction in water use over the water-use standards required by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992.

Fixtures

• Fixtures will comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines and Illinois Accessibility Code. o Water Closets: Elongated wall-mounted 1.28-gpf high efficiency (HET) fixture with top

spud, open front seat, and infrared-sensor flush valve. o Urinal: Wall-mounted washout 0.125-gpf (one pint per flush) high efficiency (HEU)

fixture with top spud and infrared-sensor flush valve. o Lavatories: Solid surface counters with integral bowls and wall-hung vitreous china

lavatories. Lavatories shall generally have infrared-sensor faucets that flow at 0.5-gpm. Bradley Corporation Verge Sinks will be used.

o Sinks: Single-compartment, self-rimming, counter-mount, 18-gauge, 302 stainless steel with manually-operated faucets, maximum 1.5 gpm.

o Mop Basin: 24” x 24” x 10” molded stone basin and faucet with elevated vacuum breaker, and stainless steel wall guards.

o Exterior wall hydrants: ¾” size, with hose connection vacuum breaker o Water Coolers: Wall mounted electric, two-basin design

• Plumbing Specialties o Floor drains in finished areas will have cast iron bodies with nickel-bronze strainers. o Floor drains in mechanical areas will have cast iron bodies with cast iron strainers. o Roof drains will have cast iron bodies with a cast iron dome strainer. o Overflow storm downspout nozzles will have nickel bronze body, outlet nozzle, and wall

flange. o Floor cleanouts will have cast iron bodies with nickel-bronze covers. o Wall cleanouts will have a stainless-steel wall plate. o Trap primers will be provided for floor drains subject to trap seal evaporation. o ASSE 1013 reduced pressure principle backflow preventer will be furnished in the water

supply to mechanical equipment and on the water services, fire and domestic.

Pipe Materials

• Pipe material for sanitary waste, storm water, clear-water waste, and vent piping above floor will be cast iron pipe. Similar exterior piping and interior buried piping will be Schedule 40 PVC pipe.

• Water service piping and water distribution piping 4” and larger shall be ductile iron with mechanical joints. Water distribution piping 3” and smaller will be Type L copper.

Pipe Insulation

• Fiberglass insulation of 1” thickness will be installed on domestic hot water piping including circulating return. Fiberglass insulation of ½” thickness with a vapor barrier will be installed


on domestic cold water piping. Fiberglass pipe insulation will be jacketed with a kraft-foil covering.

• Fiberglass insulation of ½” thickness with a vapor barrier will be installed on horizontal storm piping installed above floor and initial 4’ of vertical storm conductors. Fiberglass pipe insulation will be jacketed with a kraft-foil covering.

Water Softeners

An automatic ion exchange water softener with meter initiated regeneration and integral brine recovery system will be provided. The unit will soften all domestic water except wall hydrants and turf irrigation.

Domestic Water Heating

A high-efficiency gas water heater will be provided for domestic hot water. The heater will include an expansion tank, circulation pump for distribution temperature maintenance and a mixing valve.

9. Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning

Design Criteria

The facility will be designed with an emphasis on occupant comfort, systems reliability, systems serviceability, building energy efficiency and remaining within the Owner’s budget. All mechanical systems will be designed in accordance with industry recognized codes and standards,

Codes & Standards

• IBC - International Building Code with Amendments

• IECC – International Energy Conservation Code

• IFGC – International Fuel Gas Code

• IMC – International Mechanical Code with Amendments

• AABC National Standards for Total System Air Balance -

• ASHRAE 55-: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

• ASHRAE 62-: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

• ASHRAE 90.1-: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

• ASHRAE 129-: Measuring Air Change Effectiveness

• NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental Systems -

• SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible -

• Design Conditions

Energy Modeling

Modeling of the Library will be utilized to establish the building heating and cooling requirements. The computer model will also be utilized in establishing the estimated energy usage and for the estimated energy usage.

Design Values

• The facility will be designed utilizing the following design values: o Summer Outdoor Air Dry-bulb Temperature: 91 oF o Summer Outdoor Air Wet-bulb Temperature: 75 oF o Summer Indoor Air Dry-bulb Temperature: 75 oF o Summer Indoor Relative Humidity Level: 40 – 50%


o Winter Outdoor Air Dry-bulb Temperature: -15 oF o Winter Outdoor Air Relative Humidity Level: 25% o Winter Indoor Air Dry-bulb Temperature: 70 oF o Winter Indoor Air Relative Humidity Level: 10 – 25%

Option A | Baseline system

The baseline system is a traditional electric and gas system for cooling and heating. It is to be compared to a Geo-exchange system utilizing the Rock River as a heat source/sink (System B)

Air Handling Systems The building will be served by an air handling system(s) located in the basement. The system will be a variable air volume (VAV) system with hot water reheat. The system will have an approximate capacity of 80,000 to 85,000 CFM pending final calculations. The system supply ductwork pressure will be controlled and reset based on the critical zone to minimize fan energy. The supply air temperature will be reset based on the critical zone. The air handling unit will be selected so the face velocity through the filters and cooling coil do not exceed 500 fpm.

AHU

• The air handling unit will be a packaged air handling unit with 2” thick, double wall panels. The unit will have the following components:

• Relief air fan with variable frequency drive (VFD) with inlet sound attenuator. Relief air may be controlled independently via dedicated fans.

• Mixing chamber with outdoor air, return air and possibly relief air dampers.

• Filter section with 2” pleated pre-filters (MERV-8) and 12” cartridge filters (MERV-13).

• Pumped hot water heating coil.

• Plenum section for future humidifier manifolds.

• Chilled water cooling coil.

• Supply fan(s) with VFD.

• Discharge sound attenuator if required (unit or duct mounted)

• The IT Room will be served by a direct expansion split air conditioning system with a matching outdoor pad mounted condensing unit. For the purposes of this narrative the unit is estimated to be of a nominal 8 tons total cooling capacity. The unit will be controlled by a factory supplied electric thermostat.

Ventilation

• Outdoor air will be provided to the building during occupied hours in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1, as required by the 2012 IMC and as recommended by good engineering practices.

Exhaust Systems

• Toilet room, housekeeping areas and similar spaces which require exhaust will be exhausted through roof mounted exhaust fan(s).

Sheet Metal Work

• All ductwork on the project will follow SMACNA standards for ductwork construction. Ductwork materials will be galvanized sheet metal with thicknesses per the SMACNA Standards. All ductwork will be sealed in accordance with SMACNA Class “A” standards. Long radius elbows will be utilized where possible. When it is necessary to use mitered elbows, turning vanes will be provided in each supply elbow. Turning vanes will not be utilized on return or exhaust systems.


• All outside air, mixed air and supply air will be externally insulated. The mixed air and outside air systems will be insulated with 2” thick, 3 pcf rigid fiberglass insulation with ASJ jacketing. The supply air system will be insulated with 1-1/2” thick, 1-/2 pcf flexible fiberglass insulation with factory foil jacketing. Exposed insulation in mechanical spaces shall have ASJ white jacketing.

• Flexible ductwork may be utilized for final connections to diffusers and grilles. The maximum length of the flexible ductwork will be 6 feet. Each branch take-off will be provided with a manual volume damper for balancing purposes.

• Supply ductwork upstream of VAV boxes will be constructed to 3” pressure class in accordance with SMACNA Standards and will be sized for a maximum pressure drop of 0.10” w.g. per 100 feet of ductwork. Supply ductwork downstream of VAV boxes will be constructed to 2” pressure class in accordance with SMACNA Standards and will be sized for a maximum pressure drop of 0.10” w.g. per 100 feet of ductwork.

• Exhaust, return, relief and outside air ductwork will be constructed to 2” pressure class in accordance with SMACNA Standards and will be sized for a maximum pressure drop of 0.08” w.g. per 100 feet of ductwork.

Acoustics

• The mechanical systems will allow for an acoustical environment that does not negatively impact the occupant productivity, communication and privacy of the staff. Sound levels will be designed to meet the following criteria:

• Public Areas of the Library: Room Criteria 30 to 40

• Private Office: Room Criteria 25 to 35

• Meeting Rooms: Room Criteria 25 to 35

• Corridors and Lobbies: Room Criteria 35 to 45

Heat Generation & Distribution

Heating will be provided by three natural gas-fired hot water boilers equal to Thermal Solutions EVA-2000, Patterson Kelly or equivalent high efficiency non-condensing boilers. Each boiler will be sized for approximately 1/2 of the load to provide for redundancy. It is estimated (pending final calculations) that each boiler will have an approximate input of 2,000 MBH. Each boiler will be provided with a 90-110 gpm primary pump, equal to Bell & Gossett Series 60 - 626 inline pump with 3/4 hp motor.

Heating hot water will be distributed throughout the building with two inline secondary pumps piped in parallel to allow for redundancy. Each secondary pump (pending final design) will be approximately 110 gpm @ 60 feet of head, equal to Bell & Gossett Series 80 – 2-1/2x2-1/2x9-1/2B inline pump with 5 hp motors. The secondary pumps will be provided with variable frequency drives to control the pump speed based on system load requirements. The secondary pumps will be arranged in a lead-lag control mode. The heating hot water system will distribute water at up to 190 oF with the supply temperature reset based on the outside air temperature.

Hot water piping 2” and smaller will be Type “L” copper with wrot copper fittings. Hot water piping 2-1/2” and larger will be standard weight black steel piping with Class 150 seamless butt weld fittings. Hot water piping 1-1/2” and smaller will be insulated with 1” thick rigid fiberglass insulation with scrim foil jacketing. Hot water piping 2” and larger will be insulated with 2” thick rigid fiberglass insulation with scrim foil jacketing. Shut-off valves for the hot water system will be bronze body two-piece ball valves. Balancing valves for the hot water system will be bronze body calibrated balance valves. Hot water piping will be sized for a maximum pressure drop of 3.5 feet per 100 feet of piping.


The hot water system will supply finned tube radiation, convectors, unit heaters, cabinet unit heaters and VAV box reheat coils. Finned tube radiation or radiant ceiling panels will be provided at all areas with external glazing. Convectors will be provided in toilet rooms and similar spaces as necessary. Unit heaters will be provided in mechanical and electrical rooms as necessary. Cabinet unit heaters will be provided at all entries into the building. All terminal devices will be provided with 2-way modulating control valves with electric actuators.

Low pressure natural gas will be provided for the boilers. Natural gas piping 2” and smaller will be standard weight black steel pipe with Class 150 malleable iron threaded pipe fittings. Natural gas piping 2-1/2” and larger will be standard weight black steel pipe with Class 150 seamless butt weld fittings. Shut-off valves for the natural gas system will be bronze body two-piece ball valves. Natural gas piping will be sized in accordance with the 2009 IFGC.

Refrigeration

Chilled water for the facility will be generated by (pending final load calculations) up to a 300 ton air cooled chiller with remote evaporator equal to Trane RTAC 300, Carrier, York or McQuay. The chilled water system will be arranged in a variable primary flow arrangement. Chilled water will be pumped to the building air handling unit and fan coil units as required by two primary pumps piped in parallel to allow for redundancy. Each pump will be approximately 250 gpm @ 75 feet of head, equal to Bell & Gossett Series 1531 – 2-1/2BB with a 10 hp motor. Each pump will be provided with a variable frequency drive to control the pump speed based on system load requirements. A two-way bypass valve will be provided in the system to maintain the minimum chiller flow rate.

Chilled water piping 2” and smaller will be Type “L” copper with wrot copper fittings. Chilled water piping 2-1/2” and larger will be standard weight black steel pipe with Class 150 seamless butt weld fittings. Chilled water piping water piping 1-1/2” and smaller will be insulated with 1” thick rigid fiberglass insulation with scrim foil jacketing. Chilled water piping 2” and larger will be insulated with 1-1/2” thick rigid fiberglass insulation with scrim foil jacketing. Shut-off valves for the chilled water system for piping 2” and smaller will be bronze body two-piece ball valves. Shut-off valves for the chilled water system for piping 2-1/2” larger will be lug style, iron body butterfly valves with lever actuators. Balancing valves for the chilled water system for piping 2” and smaller will be bronze body calibrated balance valves. Balancing valves for the chilled water system for piping 2-1/2” and larger will be lug style, iron body butterfly valves with memory stop lever actuators and insertion type flow meters. Chilled water piping will be sized for a maximum pressure drop of 3.5 feet per 100 feet of piping.

Automated Control System

The design team will incorporate appropriate thermal zoning throughout the building and provide thermostats in each private office, meeting room and thermal zone. The mechanical system will have the ability to monitor the CO2 levels. CO2 sensors will also be provided for all densely occupied areas (25 people or more per 1000 sq. ft. of floor area) of the building.

The building will be equipped with a building-wide BACnet Direct Digital Control (DDC) system with graphics. The DDC system will control all HVAC equipment, including the air handling unit, chiller, boilers, pumps and all terminal units. The DDC system will provide control of all HVAC functions such as temperature set points, CO2 sensors, occupancy scheduling, system monitoring, system alarms and system trend functions.


The control system will utilize electronic room sensors with set point adjustability and LED temperature display. The adjustment will be limited to 5 oF range from the set point.

All terminal devices will be controlled using electric actuation on all automatic dampers and valves.

Testing, Adjusting & Balancing

The HVAC systems will be balanced in accordance with the latest AABC or NEBB procedures.

Option B | Geo-exchange system

10. Electrical Systems

Design Requirements

• IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

• IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

• NEC (2006) National Electrical Code

• IECC (2015) International Energy Code

• NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

• NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

• UL Underwriters Laboratories

• IBC International Building Code

• NFPA 70, 72, 101

• ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

• ASHRAE American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

• Owner’s Standards

Power

Loads

• Loads shall be designed using the following criteria. Description Load Density (VA/sq ft) Receptacle 3.5 Lighting 1.0 Mechanical 7.5

Service

• The utility service for the building is anticipated to be 800 A at 480/277 V using a conventional HVAC system.

• Should a geo-exchange HAVC system be installed at the facility, a larger utility service would be required. The utility transformer location and installation, the main utility switch and the utility metering is located at the south façade of the building.

Panels & Switches

• The utility service provided be terminated in an 800 A, 480/277 V switchboard. This panel shall serve a panelboard for lighting loads, mechanical equipment and a 480 - 208/120 V step-down transformer. A step-down transformer will serve 208/120 V branch panel boards located throughout the facility. Switchboards, branch circuit panels and distribution panels shall be circuit breaker type. Panel cabinets shall be equipped with lock-type hinged door. Each panelboard shall contain an equipment ground bus. 208/120 V feeders and panelboards shall have 200% rated neutrals. All conductors shall be copper


Protection

• A transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) shall be provided at the main 480/277 V switchboard, the main 208/120 V distribution Panel and at each panelboard that serves Computer Outlets. This protects the electronic equipment from electrical surges and voltage spikes, such as those from lighting strikes.

Sizing Electrical equipment sizing shall be determined by the following criteria.

Branch Circuit Load Calculations

• Lighting Actual installed VA

• Receptacles 180 VA per outlet

• Multiple Outlet Assemblies 180 VA per 2'-0"

• Special Outlets Actual installed VA of equipment served

• Motors 125% of motor VA

Demand Factors

• Lighting 100% of installed VA

• Receptacles 100% up to 10 kVA plus 50% thereafter

• Motors 95% of VA

• Fixed Equipment 95% of total VA installed

Connection Devices

• Point-of-use power connection devices will include specification grade receptacles (120 V, 20 A, single phase) and surface raceway. Surface raceway will be divided into two raceway compartments, one for power and one for telecommunications. Receptacles in surface raceway will vary between 18" OC and 36" OC.

Conduit

• In general, all circuits shall be in conduit. Metal Clad/Armored Cable (MC/AC) shall be considered as a cost savings for branch circuits only; homeruns shall be wire in conduit, not MC/AC cable. For circuits serving computer loads, the size of the neutral conductors shall be increased and installed for each branch circuit. All feeders and branch circuits will be provided with an equipment ground conductor and shall comply with NEC 250. Under no circumstances will the raceway system be used as an equipment grounding conductor.

Floor Boxes & Receptacles

• Receptacles shall be located in floor boxes as required by the computer/workspace layout. Floor boxes shall be Steel City 664 and 667 Series or equal. Where required, provisions for power and data shall occupy the same box. Child proof receptacles are required in all Youth Services Spaces.

Meter

• A digital meter shall be provided on the main switchboard for tracking and profiling energy consumption. Computer software to log this information shall be considered.

Lighting

General

• A complete lighting system for all indoor illumination will be provided. The base lighting system will consist primarily of energy efficient direct/indirect linear pendant LED lighting fixtures.


• The interaction between building lighting systems and the interior finishes will be coordinated to achieve the most efficient installation.

• Incandescent lighting will be not be used.

Exterior fixtures:

• Provide exterior lighting for patron and staff safety and convenience when approaching or leaving the building after sunset. Lighting should walkways leading to Library entrances (public and staff). Lighting should also illuminate an exterior sign. Provide sufficient lighting around the Library’s after-hours materials return to discourage vandalism there.

• All lighting fixtures specified should be resistant to vandalism to the greatest extent possible.

• Exterior lights should be operated by a photosensitive control that turns them on automatically at dusk. Alternately, if mechanical controls are to be monitored by an automated system, the exterior lights could be controlled by that system.

• Provide lighting in the underside of the drive thru book drop canopy

Controls

• In general, indoor lighting controls will consist of low-voltage switches controlled by low-voltage lighting control system, room occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, automatic dimming and line voltage switches.

• All lighting circuit wiring will be in conduit and routed concealed within walls, partitions, or ceiling spaces. Surface-mounted conduit will be minimized and used only in non-finished spaces. The ampacity of lighting circuits will be sized for 25% future growth.

Design Lighting Levels

• (average maintained foot-candles as measured 2’-6” above finished floor):

• Office 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Lobbies 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Hallways 30 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Restrooms 30 – Horizontal, 3 – Vertical

• Reading Rooms 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Mechanical/Electrical 25 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Storage/Janitor 10 – Horizontal, 3 – Vertical

• IT Room 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Meeting Room 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Stack Spaces 30 - Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

• Public Staff Desks 50 – Horizontal, 5 – Vertical

Lighting Fixture Types

General

• Pendant mounted direct/indirect light fixtures utilizing LED technology shall illuminate the circulation areas and adjacent seating/work areas. Stack areas shall be lit to IESNA recommended levels, including an emphasis on vertical illumination of the book shelves. Consideration shall be given to recessed volumetric type fluorescent fixtures if the lighting models show an opportunity for increased energy efficiency.

Circulation Desk

• The circulation desk area shall have specialized lighting system/fixture orientation to identify the area from the rest of the circulation areas.


Self-Check

• Areas with self-checkout shall be lit with indirect or diffused direct fixtures selected to avoid adverse interaction with scanning checkout equipment.

Meeting Rooms

• General room illumination for meeting rooms shall be dimmable, recessed volumetric lighting and dimmable wall wash fixtures. Dimming down to 5% of full light output will provide low light levels for movies or videos. Low voltage accent lights shall be provided at front of room to highlight speaker during low light level situations for the general lighting.

Office, study rooms and staff work areas

• These spaces shall have premium quality architectural, recessed volumetric lighting, or direct/indirect pendant mounted fixtures.

Building support and storage areas

• These areas shall have surface- or pendant-mounted, open industrial fixtures or recessed fixtures lens. Fixture type is dependent on the ceiling installed in the area.

Task Lighting

• In areas requiring additional task lighting, and where upper cabinets exist, 2’, 3’ or 4’ undercabinet lights shall be provided. Fixtures shall have an LED source. All undercabinet lights shall have integral rocker switches for individual fixture control. To supplement the ambient lighting, at work surfaces throughout the Library area, individual task lighting shall be considered.

Common areas

• Areas such as corridors and lounges shall have premium quality architectural volumetric lighting and premium grade LED fixtures.

Restrooms

• Restrooms shall be illuminated using ceiling mounted vandal resistant fixtures

Exit signs

• Exit signs shall be cast aluminum LED type with a recessed box, self-diagnostic testing and battery back-up, located in all paths of egress.

Emergency lighting

• Emergency lighting shall be provided with a combination of wall or ceiling mounted emergency lighting with battery back-up (normally off until loss of normal power) and select general lighting fixtures outfitted with battery back-up units. Lighting levels for emergency egress shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101. Battery/ballast systems from Bodine and Iota shall be considered.

Lighting Control

General

• All lighting will be controlled to meet or exceed the requirements of the energy code. Photocells and occupancy sensors shall be utilized to minimize energy consumption and to meet energy code switching and shutoff requirements. Occupancy sensors will be passive infrared, ultrasonic or a combination infrared/ultrasonic type. Dual-level switching, dimming or stepped dimming shall be provided as required by the state energy codes. Consideration shall be given to vacancy style sensors that turn lights off when an area is not occupied, but require the occupant to turn the lights on when they enter the room. Further


consideration shall be given to occupancy sensors that incorporate photocells to detect ambient light. These sensors prohibit the lights from turning on when there is sufficient light in the space. Use of such sensors would be limited to areas with natural daylight. Sensors from Leviton, Watt Stopper, Sensor Switch and Hubbell shall be considered.

Daylight harvesting

• The majority of the facility will be controlled by a lighting control system. The programmable, low-voltage control system shall provide time-of-day controls, occupancy controls, and daylight harvesting dimming controls. Manual overrides for fixtures controlled by this system shall be located at various locations as required. Automatic controls of individual spaces will be provided with individual occupancy sensors or with the lighting control system. Control systems from Sensor Switch, Cooper, and Leviton shall be considered.

• The lighting zones will be set up by department with consideration given to naturally lit areas. Daylight responsive controls shall be incorporated in all regularly occupied spaces within 15 feet of windows. The fixtures in these day lit zones shall be switched separately from the remainder of the fixtures in the area. The controls shall automatically adjust the light output of the fixtures in the day lit area based on the ambient light levels. Care shall be taken to ensure that the adjustment of light levels is subtle and not disruptive to the building occupants.

Meeting Rooms

• The meeting rooms shall have scene setting low voltage control systems. Each row of fixtures shall be separately dimmed. Accent lights and wall washers shall be separately dimmed. Systems from ETC, Leviton and Lutron shall be considered.

11. Fire Alarm System

An addressable fire alarm and smoke detection system shall be provided. The fire alarm system will comply with requirements of NFPA 72 for protected premises signaling system. Visual devices shall be wall or ceiling mounted and installed in all areas in accordance with the NFPA and the ADA guidelines. Audible devices shall be wall or ceiling mounted horns and installed in accordance with the NFPA and ADA guidelines.

The system will utilize individual, addressable photoelectric smoke detectors, heat detectors, addressable manual pull stations, and addressable monitor modules and addressable control modules. The system will monitor all sprinkler-supervisory and water flow switches and will interface with HVAC system as required. Smoke detectors shall be installed as required by the NFPA, the IBC, and the IFC as modified by the State of Illinois. Smoke detectors will be installed in, but not limited to, the following locations: air handling units, IT rooms, janitor closets, storage rooms and electrical/mechanical equipment rooms. Heat detectors will be installed in areas that are not feasible for smoke detectors. Manual pull stations will be installed adjacent to all exit doors and as required per the NFPA. An annunciator panel shall be located within the Library space (location verified with the local Fire Department).

All wiring will be installed in red-colored conduit. Minimum conduit size will be 3/4".

Secondary power for the fire alarm shall be a storage battery dedicated to the fire alarm system and that complies with the requirements of NFPA 72.


12. Low Voltage Systems (Voice/Data, Access Control, Paging, CCTV, CATV, A/V)

Provide junction boxes, floor boxes, conduit and other elements as necessary to support installation and routing of conductors by others for all low voltage systems. Additional information about these systems can be found under the Information Technology and Low Voltage Systems section of this document.

A flush, two-gang box with a single plaster ring will be provided at each voice/data outlet location. Minimum raceway size to be 1" conduit, with end bushings stubbed up into the accessible ceiling space in the room. Cable trays will be steel basket type, and J-hooks shall be provided as required.

Devices located in the technology area of the Library shall be located in floor boxes as required by the computer/workspace layout.

13. Technology Systems

General

An industry standard structured cabling system shall be provided throughout the facility to accommodate the needs of both staff and public. The cable system shall comply with all industry standards including the National Electric Code, BICSI, and TIA/EIA. The cable system shall use Category 6 cable and attempt to integrate the low voltage systems in the facility to the greatest extent possible.

Load Calculation Criteria

The following outlet quantities indicate the general outlet densities expected for the project. Specific requirements to satisfy user needs shall be implemented as the building design nears completion. The structured cabling system shall be designed as a universal cabling system utilizing Category 6 cable for both voice and data. This will simplify the entire system, including patch cords and owner maintenance. It will also future-proof the building allowing new technologies to be introduced without the need to change the cabling system. It will permit any jack to be used for any purpose. For simplicity we will hereafter refer to the universal outlets or jacks as data jacks, even though they may be used for voice or any other purpose. The values in the following table anticipate the number of faceplates in each room and the number of jacks at each faceplate. For example, a typical office would have a total of 2 faceplates containing (2) data jacks each, for a total of (4) data jacks within the office.

Room or Space Function No. of duplex receptacles Data Jacks per

faceplate Staff Workstations (Typical) 2 per Desk 2 Staff Enclosed Office & Public Staff Desks

2 per Desk 2

Large Study Rooms & Maker Lab

4 per room 2

Study Room 1 2 Public Areas Where Computers Area Shown (1

faceplate per computer) 2

Self Check Out Floor Box (1 Faceplate) 2 Express Internet Floor Box (1 Faceplate) 4 Story Time 1 Floor Box (1 Faceplate) and 6 wall 4 Conference Room 2 Floor (1 Faceplate) and 3 wall 4 Multi-Purpose 8 Floor (1 Faceplate) and 3 wall 4


Mechanical Room 4 Total 4

Outlets and Data jacks in ceiling at Story Time, Computer Lab, Meeting and Conference Rooms. Wireless transmitters required for entire building plus both exterior terrace areas. The Library will have (2) ceiling mounted wireless transmitters per column bay. One Wireless transmitter for the public network and one for the staff network.

Pathways

Cable pathways shall be sized with a minimum of 50% spare capacity, or spare pathways will be provided to allow for growth. Typical pathway sizing shall be as follows:

Network Electronics

Network electronics shall be sized, furnished and installed by the Owner. The Owner shall provide to the engineer all equipment types, sizes and electrical loads for proper sizing of racks, floor space, HVAC, electrical and other utilities as required. Patch cords within the TR are also provided by owner.

Telecommunications Rooms (TR, MDF, IDF)

General

• The Telecommunications Room (TR) shall be provided with card access or other method of access control. The TR shall be located central to the areas served and have clear access to cable pathways coming in and out of the room. Technician and equipment access shall be through a door located off a public corridor and should not require access through any other locked room. Door width shall be 36” minimum opening outward when possible.

• Suspended ceilings are not typically desired in TRs. However, some means of maintaining the environmental control of the TR must be implemented. If a suspended ceiling is required to maintain environmental integrity, the ceiling shall be installed high enough to allow all pathways and room services to come into the rooms below the ceiling. Therefore ceilings (if required) shall be installed at no lower than 9 ft. Above Finished Floor (AFF). The main reason ceiling may be desired in TR is if the building structure is coated with fire-proofing materials that might flake off or create dust in the TR.

• Floors, walls and ceilings in the TRs shall be treated to minimize dust and the potential for static electricity. All walls shall be covered with fire retardant plywood (3/4 inch thick, 8 feet high, A-C grade) painted a light color. Floor shall be treated, sealed concrete or non-static vinyl. Carpet shall not be acceptable. Wall construction, wall coverings, ceilings, and floor treatment shall be addressed in the architectural drawings and schedules. Floor material shall consist of concrete or non-static tile to within 36" of TR function and equipment.

• All walls of the TRs shall have studs, dry wall or Concrete Masonry Units extended to deck or trusses above. This is to provide added wall stability, environmental control and physical security from intruders. If TR walls are constructed of CMU, 1-1/2 inch furring shall be required under plywood so that equipment mounting screws do not dead-end into the CMU when installed. Additional furring strips shall be added where required to prevent buckling or bowing of plywood, and to be sure all plywood seams remain straight and flush with adjoining plywood.

MDF

• Precise number of data racks will be determined during design process. Allow space for 10 standard 24"x48" data racks as an initial allowance.


IDF

• Space for one or two standard 19"x84" data racks shall be reserved on the floor.

TR MEP Requirements

• No MEP piping or ductwork shall pass over or through the TR, unless they are used to provide services to the TR. Piping and ductwork used to provide services to these rooms shall be coordinated with the anticipated IT equipment layout within the room.

TR Electrical Requirements

• Provide dedicate duplex receptacles to support the owner provide equipment.

TR Mechanical Requirements

• TR shall be maintained between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit with 30% to 50% relative humidity at all times. If the building HVAC system cannot provide continuous operation or adequate capacity to meet these criteria, supplemental cooling units shall be provided for each TR. Environmental control is required 24 x 7 x 365.

Data Station Cabling & Connecting Hardware

Universal system includes voice services

• Each data jack shall connect to the nearest TR with a 4-pair UTP, Category 6 cable. All four pairs shall terminate at the outlet and in the TR. Category 6 rated 8 Pin 8 Conductor type jacks shall be used at the outlet locations and rack mounted patch panels shall be used in the TR. Cables from wall mounted and surface raceway mounted outlets shall run in conduit, cable supports and cable trays to the TR.

Patch Cables

• Patch cables at workstations and within the TR shall be provided by the Owner to match the data outlet cable and termination hardware.

Cable Raceways

• The cable raceway system shall consist of a combination of cable tray, cable supports, conduit, surface raceway, j-hooks, cable runway and D-rings. The cable runway and D-rings shall only be used in the telecommunications room. Cable pathways from the voice and data outlets to the TR shall use conduit above inaccessible ceilings, cable tray, j-hooks and cable supports above accessible ceilings in major corridors, and cable supports for aggregating small quantities of cables in common areas and to carry cable from tray to workstation outlet.

• Cable tray shall be wire-mesh type and sizes will range from 2 x 12 and 4 x 12 depending on requirement. Tray shall be supported every 4 to 8 feet (average 6 foot on center) from walls, ceilings or other building structures or as directed by tray manufacturer. Cable supports shall be provided every 4-6 feet where required from cable tray to in-wall conduit to back box.

• Cable shall be non-plenum rated unless precluded by code.

• Conduits from each workstation outlet shall be stubbed above all walls to nearest accessible ceiling or cable tray. Each user outlet shall be terminated in a 4 x 4 box, using a single-gang mud-ring. Conduit shall be minimum 1" EMT for each communications outlet. Conduit smaller than 1 inch may be used on a case-by-case basis for security or paging systems. Minimum of 1-1/4 inch conduit shall be provided for all Audio-visual applications.

• Architect shall provide means to convey or conceal cable above hallways, above rooms and across open corridors by means of rafters, soffits, troughs or false beams.


Low Voltage Systems

Telephone System

• VOIP System

Access Control System

Provide access control system for the spaces listed below: Room or Space Function Access Control Security

Exterior Doors & Vestibules Yes Yes Receiving Yes Yes Staff Workrooms / Departments

No No

Individual Staff Offices No No Study Room No No Meeting Rooms No No Staff to Public Doors Yes No Mechanical Room Yes No Restrooms No No

Closed Circuit Television Security System

Provide a security camera system, 60 cameras, recording, 4 monitors.

Cable Television (CATV)

Cable TV shall be provided in public areas. RG-6 coax shall be provided by contractor from the TR to each TV outlet. A separate CAT 6 cable will be provided to every TV outlet in addition to the coaxial cable. Compression type F-connectors shall be provided on both ends. The Cable TV company demarcation shall be brought into the Main Telecommunications Room and terminated on their equipment or on a vendor-provided amplifier. Taps and splitters shall be provided as required by the cable company to divide the signal and provide between +3 and +10 dB to each TV. The head end equipment, cable, taps, splitter and amplifiers to be included in the Owner's budget, and shall be provided by local cable vendor. Owner is responsible to contact local cable company to complete head-end hook up and provide services. Cable and jacks to TV location to be included in construction budget.

Technology/Media Descriptions by Room

Items are provided under media/technology estimate/contracts. Coordinate mounting, framing, power and data pathways and power.

Computer Labs – Maker Lab Stations

• Lab equipment will be provided by the owner. All media lab rooms shall have dimmable zoned lighting, and plenty of Power and Data connections.

• Maker Lab, Provide ceiling mounted retractable corded outlets.

Small Study Rooms

• All small study rooms will have plenty of Power and Data connections and dimmable lighting and a Monitor / Data connection combination.

• One of the study rooms will have media scape technology provided by the furniture contract.

• One Study room will have video conference technology through a large wall mounted monitor or a motorized recessed screen w/ High Definition projector.


Story Time Rooms

• These rooms will have plenty of Power and Data connections and dimmable lighting. The rooms will have a motorized recessed screen w/ projector.

• Rooms to have Smart control technology provided my owner. Provide allowance for electrical and data connections to the building Power and IT systems.

Meeting Rooms

• These rooms will have plenty of Power and Data connections and dimmable lighting. The rooms will have a motorized recessed screen w/ projector.

• Rooms to have Smart control technology provided my owner. Provide allowance for electrical and data connections to the building Power and IT systems.

Display Monitors.

• Refer to Drawings.

construction & performance standards

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