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1. Unless specific written permission is given all panelboards for power distribution and power and lighting branch circuits shall use bolt on circuit breaker protective devices Fused switches are not to be used Provide additional spare conduits from flush mounted panels stubbed out above the lay in ceiling for future use The number of 3 4 conduits should be half the number of on pole spaces left for the future to a maximum of six All panels installed in electrical rooms and mechanical rooms shall be surface mounted Provide a minimum of 2096 spare circuit breakers for future use 3 9 Emergency Power System A ELECTRICAL The emergency power system shall have a status monitoring system with annunciation at the building management system In addition several summary alarms will be transmitted to the energy management system Example of parameters follows W ater temperature Oil pressure M ode switch in other than automatic O ver speed O ver crank Battery voltage status ATS status L V main circuit breaker status R everse power 10 Fail to synchronize 11 Engine running 12 Low fuel level 13 Ground fault ee OL ec The transfer switches and engine controls shall be insolated from the engine generator by a partition with a glass observation window A room shall enclose the engine generator set to prevent noise from being present at the transfer switch and engine controls 16400 15 SECTION 16400 ELECT
2. 1 8 Insulation Coordination Plumbing systems shall be coordinated with requirements of fire protections systems which may include automatic sprinkler systems fire pumps fire standpipes fire hydrants mains water tanks or fire department connections Potability Extreme care shall be taken to ensure that potable water for the domestic system is maintained The design shall require safety precautions such as reduced pressure type backflow preventers and other safety devices to protect the domestic water system when cross connections are made with other systems A As a minimum reference the following ANSI ASTM C 195 C533 C547 C552 ASTM C449 E84 B209 NFPA 255 UL 723 PLUM BING 15400 5 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 9 B M inimum Insulation Schedule INSULATION TYPE PIPE SIZE THICKN ESS Inch Inch 1 Domestic Hot and Recirculating Water A All ile 2 Domestic Cold Water A All 3 4 3 Heating Water Supply and Return A All 1 4 Hot Water H eating Runouts not exceeding 15 feet AorD Thru 1 1 2 1 2 5 Chilled Water Supply and Return A Thru 6 1 1 2 8 amp larger 2 6 Steam Condensate Return A Thru 2 1 A 2 1 2 amp larger 1 1 2 7 Auxiliary Water on Chiller A All Sizes 1 8 Horizontal Rain Leaders Bottom of Roof Drains and Riser to Drain A All Sizes 1 9 Steam A Thru 2 2 A 2 1 2 to 4 2 1 2 A 5 amp larger D 10 Air Conditioning Condensate Drain D All 1 2 11 Control Air 15 Feet Downstream of
3. T he door schedule on the drawings indicates which H ardware Set is used with door END OF SECTION FINISH HARDWARE 08710 7 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES SECTION 09255 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section identifies standard framing and gypsum wallboard products to be used at Towson University Products specified for framing are for conventional applications and do not include materials required for unusual or other specific purposes such as those dictated as a result of structural restrictions The consultant should be sure to include in the documents appropriate language concerning gypboard finishes Too often the contractor does not have qualified personnel to perform the required tasks to give the proper finishes M any times vertical gypboard installations prove to show undulations when natural light is cast on it When these conditions exist paint selections should be restricted due to reflectability The consultant should identify these areas of concern when determining class of finish imt Project Conditions A T he consultant should confirm with the owner what the HVAC conditions will be during construction Where conditions dictate that the contractor provide supplemental or interim climate control to maintain the integrity of the product or as demanded by the manufacturer include such language in the specifications In addition verify and coordinate with the owner the availability and use of existing utilities for t
4. 1 2 Rotis on legend Background of Arrow painted Accent Color Typeface 1 Rotis Semi Sans white silkscreen Wheelchair symbol light gray Towson University Interior Sign Program Portnoy Levine Design Assoc ia Sign type P 20 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 224 8998 5 7 99 Cubicle nameplate 1 16 Face acrylic 1 16 Subsurface painted clear non glare acrylic Color 1 Typeface centered all uppercase 3 8 Sabon white vinyl or silkscreened subsurface This mounts on the cubicle using velcro 18d j ubis H adA ubis y addy ubis y addy ubis adA ubiS q adA ubis J3 addy ubis 4 adAj ubis SUI00J1S34 OZEE 68 CLC INS LLC S9C INS gt juo ouuos1oq pezuouny ANSY Jo 1usun1edo qq soupuaqqv puv a2uai2g Jo 232f 07 66 L S 8668 vEZ OLV 34ed COCLZ GW eounjeg subie JODO 0 1 b E 1004 yz Jeans eJounjeg 3 LEZ we1bo4g ubis 10u83u LZ IS pi J 9 e9g 20ssy ubisag aui a Aounog Ajiss9niuf u0SMO CC IN adA ubis y add ubis Q addy ubis SUJ00J1S3H 10 2A 3 J 68 CLC WS sonpueadqii puv aouairg Jo 282107 eH uius y 283097 ALISY3AIND NOSMO L 66 L G 8668 vEC 0Lt aje C0212 CIN eounjeg 07 L 0 100 u1z JOSS eJouinjeg 3 LEZ subis Aqqo7 uien JL IS o0ssy ubisag auia ouyod LLC S89 INS gt ua z N e e 2 lt 0 ueJBoJg UBIS 10181u AyisJoAIUf u0SMO Towson University Des
5. Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name 37 3 4 W x 27 H x 2 1 2 thick aluminum directory sign with protective cover holds 120 names painted background color 1 120 1 2 x9 light gray acrylic inserts Surface silkscreened with black type Typeface Name or Department is 3 8 Sabon Room number is 3 8 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular 1 10 Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Interior Sign a 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Sign type B 9 Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Secondary directory 1 1 2 16 2 1 2 1 8 1 2 SM 100 level Receivi
6. 1 All building Entrance Splice Cases shall be Keptel type closure and accessories Fire stopping A fire stop system is comprised of the item or items penetrating the fire rated structure the opening in the structure and the materials and assembly of the materials used to seal the penetrated structure Fire stop systems comprise an effective block for fire smoke heat vapor and pressurized water stream All penetrations through fire rated building structures walls and floors shall be sealed with an appropriate fire stop system This requirement applies to through penetrations complete penetration and membrane penetrations through one side of a hollow fire rated structure Any penetrating items i e riser slots and sleeves cables conduit cable tray and raceways etc shall be properly fire stopped 1 Contractor shall provide fire stopping protection that shall meet NFPA Life Safety Code 101 6 2 3 6 Penetrations and Miscellaneous Openings and Fire Barriers and the NEC 300 21 Fire Stopping regulations and standards All vertical penetrations consisting of conduit sleeves or chases shall be fire stopped at the bottom of the penetration All horizontal penetrations consisting of conduit sleeves of chases shall be fire stopped on both sides of the penetration Individual cable penetrations in plenum air return areas not enclosed in conduit shall be fire stopped Openings made in concrete floors shall be UL a
7. Automated Logic WebCTRL as distributed by EM S Technologies Crofton M aryland Input Output Summary T ables shall be provided in the specifications and list by equipment title all analog and digital inputs shown as measured or calculated analog and digital outputs and system features alarms programs etc Sequence of operations for all HVAC equipment shall be shown on the drawings and updated for as built conditions following building commissioning END OF SECTION 15500 13 ELECTRICAL SECTION 16400 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A Because of the complexity of the electrical systems required and encountered at Towson University this division includes supplemental design criteria to be considered Due to the broad scope approach of this division the information is not in a standard CSI format Instead Part 2 will provide supplemental design information while Part 3 will provide information specific to Towson University for design and construction Part 3 includes information on R aceways cable trays underground duct manholes and hand holes W ire and cable fiber optics power cable Electrical identification Service entrance substations medium voltage Switchboards switchgear low voltage M etering Transformers Panel Boards Emergency Power Systems Fire Alarm System Security System T elecommunication Wiring Standards PART2 SUPPLEMENTAL DESIGN INFORMATION 2 0 Engineering design work con
8. Bandwidth Windows Dual 850 nm 3 5 dB Maximum Attenuation 850 nm 3 5 dB 1300 nm 500 MHz km Maximum Field Loss 0 5 dB 2 For single mode fiber cable it shall meet the following technical specifications Multi Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications Core Type Graded Index Core Diameter 8 3 0 8 microns Core Eccentricity 1 5 Nominal 7 5 Max Core Ovaity 4 Nominal 20 Max Cladding Diameter 125 2 microns Cladding Non Circularity Coating Diameter Refracting Index Delta 2 0 3 Numerical Apert Bandwidth Windows Dual 850 nm 3 5 dB Maximum Attenuation 1300 nm 1 0 dB 1550 nm 0 75 dB Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 3 All fiber cable used shall have the following physical characteristics Fiber Optic Cable Physical Characteristics Cable Core Building Interior Air Core Building Exterior Filled core stable from 40F 140F Cable Composition Building Interior Flouropolymer Jacket Station Plenum Station Non Plenum Building Interior PVC Jacket Riser Building Exterior Non metallic dielectric Riser Maximum pulling tension 600 Ib Minimum Bend Radii lt 30 man Pull tension 10 times cable diameter 7309 0 max pull tension 20 times cable diameter Fiber Identification Color coding system adequate to unambiguously identify each fiber See As Built documentation The words Fiber Optic Cable s shall be imprinted on
9. Cable manufacturer shall be O konite Kerite or Pirelli For 600 volt and other conductors splices shall be as follows l 12 and 10 solid conductors wire nuts 2 8 through 3 stranded conductors shall be by compression type fittings Communications cabling is addressed in the Telecommunications Wiring Standard however an understanding of communications signal flow must be obtained before application of the standard is useful This can be done by meeting with Towson University telecommunications and data systems representatives 3 2 Electrical Identification A ELECTRICAL All equipment and feeders shall be identified with durable commercially manufactured labeling materials intended for the purpose T he panel directories of all panels which are affected by this work shall be brought up to date with every circuit new and existing identified correctly The directory shall be neatly typed Each circuit breaker shall be numbered and marked with proper markers in the spaces made available by the manufacturer of the panel board Each receptacle shall be neatly marked on the inside of the cover plate with indelible marker identifying the panel and breaker from which it is fed 16400 11 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL G All panels safety switches motor controls etc shall be correctly identified as to the feeder motor or circuit controlled with black phenolic nameplates with minimum 1 2 high etched white letters and b
10. Contractor shall install single mode OSP optical fiber backbone cabling to support data video communication requirements The underground fiber shall run in inner liner in the appropriate duct bank and manholes In both locations the terminated fiber shall be housed within fiber enclosures Prior to termination of this cable in the MDF Contractor shall verify its termination location with the University 3 Optical fiber cable shall be run in existing and new duct banks New duct banks shall have two 2 one and one quarter 1 1 4 inch and one 1 and one half 1 2 inch inner ducts shall be installed in at least one 1 duct of each duct bank 4 Underground cable should be mounted on a 4 x4 sheet of fire rated plywood with Towson university approved carbon lightning protection at both terminating points The lightning protection must have a separate ground from the electric circuits Outlet Box Installation 1 Unless otherwise noted on the drawings outlets shall be securely and neatly installed at the height specified in the following table Outlet Box Specifications Standard Communication 1 ft 6 inches above finished floor Outlet AFF Wheelchair access sutface Connection to Existing System 1 Splicing shall only be allowed in manholes or at building entrance locations No splices shall be allowed in any other location in the new facility or in any ducts or inner liner Splice cases in manholes shall be securely supported
11. i Locations Coordinate locations with architectural requirements and as required by the manufacturer Ideally drains are located in accessible chases 2 Piping M aterial Roof drain pipe below the outlet is to be PVC schedule 360 Cleanouts Provide sufficient cleanouts in storm water lines as required Sump Pumps Prohibited Insulation Interior rain leaders shall be adequately insulated to prevent condensation 1 7 W ater Supply System A W ater pressures required 1 Fixtures M inimum water pressure required on the top floor of a building is 60 psi Where cooling towers are located on the roof of the building the water pressure requirements for that system will dictate design criteria 2 Fire sorinkler and standpipe systems Refer to Fire Protection Section of these standards Do not install fire hoses in buildings Service Pipe In large buildings two sources of water from different mains are desirable as determined by Towson University Service lines must enter the building in an accessible location and must never enter fuel rooms storage rooms switchgear rooms or transformer vaults Provide water strainer and filtering systems at service entrance as required to improve the incoming water quality Separate domestic and fire services shall be provided Provide flush valve at all service entrances to building Interior W ater Piping l Backflow protection of water piping systems Protect water distribution sys
12. lights or on occupants Supply air outlets and return exhaust inlets shall be sized for a maximum of 500 feet per minute neck velocity a maximum pressure drop of 1 water column and a maximum noise coefficient nc of 30 Classroom and auditorium outlets and inlets shall be sized for a maximum nc of 25 B Locate supply outlets uniformly and within the range of throw to distributed loads and coordinate with architectural layout and ceiling grid If loads are concentrated locate supply outlets near the load source 1 12 Air Terminal Units A Select air distribution devices for variable air volume systems VAV to be compatible with characteristics of the VAV box i e the outlet must be capable of HVAC 15500 12 SECTION 15500 HVAC 1 13 1 14 HVAC H A performing at full and partial load The flow pattern must be properly evaluated as standard air outlets do not perform satisfactorily with VAV flows B Variable Air Volume VAV bypass terminals shall be specified to be provided with a factory mounted bypass damper to regulate bypass airflow C Tominimize disruption to occupants during periodic maintenance locate air terminal units above corridors or other transient spaces wherever possible Thermal Insulation Provide thermal insulation for piping systems duct systems and equipment VAC Instrumentation and Controls Building Automation System BAS The BAS shall be an extension of the campus standard
13. Cable may be used in existing walls to feed new light systems providing a transition to EM T occurs above the ceiling line or below the floor deck as required 1 7 Light Switching A M inimize the use of three and four way switching In existing construction and where additional switches are required by the client make every attempt to install wiring in walls without the use of surface mounted raceways W here SM R are required verify their use with the project manager B O ccupancy sensors shall be employed throughout the building in general use spaces using the appropriate technologies of passive infrared ultrasonic or dual technology as warranted by the design 1 8 Extra M aterials A Furnish extra materials that match the products installed and are packaged with protective covering for storage l Lamps 10 for every 100 of each type and rating installed 2 Acrylic Lenses 2 for every 100 of each type installed 3 Ballasts 2 for each type installed PART 2 PRODUCTS 2 0 Fluorescent Fixtures General A H ousing shall be constructed of minimum 20 gauge die formed steel unless otherwise noted B Finishes shall be baked white enamel unless otherwise indicated with minimum reflectance of 86 C Prismatic lens type finishes shall have hinged type access 2 1 Lenses A 100 virgin acrylic plastic LIGHTING 16500 2 SECTION 16500 LIGHTING 2 2 Fluorescent Ballasts A Ballasts shall be non PCB electronic high effici
14. Dryers D All 1 2 12 Alternator Engine Exhaust C All Zee 13 Fire Pump Exhaust C All 2 515 14 Refrigeration Suction and H ot Gas D All 1 2 15 Outdoor Condenser W ater B All 1 1 2 Vacuum compressed air and laboratory gases Laboratory gases including but not limited to natural gas compressed air and vacuum systems shall be provided with multiple compressors and pumps for increased reliability Provide lead lag starting controls with automatic changeover weekly adjustable Arranged pumps and compressors to allow complete isolation mechanically and electrically for servicing of one unit without interruption of operation of the other unit Space and piping manifolds shall be provided for future expansion A reagent grade water system in the form of distilled or reverse osmosis water shall be designed as a re circulating distribution loop with no dead end branches Final polishing will be performed by the end user Ice M akers Freezers Walk in and Ice Boxes WATER COOLED SYSTEMSARE PROHIBITED PLUM BING 15400 6 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The following are product standards for use under this section Some products listed may be proprietary pal 2 2 2 3 2 4 Valves A Domestic W ater Valves Soldered screwed flanged or lug type valves only wafer type valves shall not be used B Acceptable M anufacturers l M ilwaukee 2 A pollo 3 Centerline 4 De Zuric Pipe A Dome
15. M anager at all design phases Room numbers will be assigned by Towson University Facilities Management when appropriate and shall be used on all drawings throughout all design stages D emolition plans shall include existing room numbers for reference 100 CONSTRUCTION Bid Set l CAD files for all hardcopies 2 Complete set of hardcopies 3 Specification books RECORD DRAWINGS as builts l CAD files Before submitting as built CAD files to the Towson University project manager any external references xref must be bound and all appropriate script files shall be run so that when the CAD files is opened it shows a true visual representation of the corresponding hard copy The PURGE ALL command shall be performed prior to submittal to remove unused elements and reduce drawing file size 2 Record drawing sheets Shall be plotted onto reproducible media M anual corrections on the as built reproducibles not reflected in the CAD drawings are not acceptable R edlined construction documents Updated Specification books Drawings to be furnished shall be appropriate to properly convey the required work ie 72 Operation and M aintenance M anuals as required by the project contract Plat drawings shall be related to the Baltimore County Coordinate grid system and utilize land surveyor s units and angles All elevations shall be stated as Baltimore County mean low tide datum All details and sections shall be cross
16. M aryland 21202 7 State of M aryland Fire Prevention Code Office of the State Fire M arshal 106 Old Court Rd Suite 300 Pikesville M aryland 21208 0892 8 Specifications for M aking Buildings Accessible to and Usable by Physically H andicapped People AN SI A 117 1 1986 9 Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Public Law 101 336 Dept of Justice 1991 10 ASH RAE Handbook and Standard 90 75 Standard for Energy Conservation in Building Design 11 Annotated Code of M aryland Sections 4 802 and 4 908 relative to Procurement Solar Power For projects which contain animal facilities American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care AAALAC 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda M aryland 20814 For projects which require excavation and or storm water management M aryland Department of The Environment 2500 Broening H ighway Baltimore M aryland 21224 For all M aryland state funded capital construction projects The State Architectural Review Board Department of General Services 301 W Preston Street Baltimore M aryland 21201 68 f For projects which impact Baltimore County Streets Department of Traffic Engineering Baltimore County Towson M aryland 21204 g For projects utilizing Baltimore Gas and Electric Co direct service BG amp EM iddle Department Inspection Agency 3610 M ilford M ill Road Baltimore M aryland 21208 E INFORMATION FURNISHED TO THE AJE L Information furn
17. METAL DOORS amp FRAMES SECTION 08100 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section pertains to interior and exterior metal entrance doors and frames to be provided for all contracts unless specified otherwise in these standards While these standards are minimum the consultant is encouraged to maintain heavy duty for all specified products 1 1 Labeled Doors and Frames A Specify or note where required UL labels with the appropriate fire resistance and temperature rise ratings for the class of opening indicated B Verify all openings and requirements with the State Fire M arshall during design 1 2 ADA Compliance A Consider ADA requirements when specifying frames and doors including l Pull resistance requirements including negative air spaces 2 Latch side clearances 3 Appropriate accessible hardware PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 M etal Doors A T ypically metal doors are full flush without lites This should not be interpreted as being the only solution for design Where the consultant desires metal doors with lites or other face types coordinate with the owner for approval M etal doors shall havethe following minimal characteristics l Interior Doors Level 2 and Physical Performance Level B H eavy Duty Cold rolled steel face sheets Seamless Door silencers Shop primed Alkyd field finished DnD 2 Exterior Doors a Level 3 and Physical Performance Level A Extra H eavy Duty b M etallic co
18. Mud Mob tu cn EE TM I EDU Me p DID E CEDE IR 5 Riser Backbone Optical Fiber COU Gerais e 6 OPTICAL FIBER TERMINATIONS n a a e A D ud E I Cu E A LEM 7 CONNEC FING COCKS ice E E T T E T A E tu Le a E c cest O all e a T 7 DOCTBANK INNER DINER th ca e let ce Roehl a i T E E E AS Mabe E a tet de E E ET aa EE E eke E E E A EEES 8 EON AE d ree T A T E E CREE Te ce ere Tene nt ert 8 OUTLET BOXES zanni 8 VOICE DATA JACKS AND COVER PLATES dede eet a ie onte vesci d aa ar a a r a e e a A a a a a 8 JeHOOE PATAS S udo ik ES E NA E AN NE M LAKE MU hk E N A 9 CASES SNDUSPEICES E EE E MI LL C E E LU EM M uA A E A du I C M tel 10 PITRE STOPPING dece ecc odi to eh teeta Aletta eed ee E E CES M LI IM C cM te ec cd EE 10 CABLE TRAY ET T M 10 UR SPECIFIEDPEOUIDMENT Neon uates ee it od CEN ME M E DE E RM MEE M UU RED M AMAN 10 PAR S EE EXECUTION crc 11 SY STENLDESIGN QU SA uc Mi eU LAM Eu A M E Ax A S CE 11 TUN AC CEP TA BIE WORK 5 55 eausa M LI MM e LI tiM E C M M tiM UE I MEME ee 11 EXAMINATION 2o cetero aote tit tenet d oec ttd co Aad LA MEL DE LAT LII MM AD ELI DE hale ce teat ieee Rall 11 BACKBOARD INS TALIA TION sessed scciedtcs Soxvssteseiuexe cicer tue eu c rre Ee rev A md testas e bvas ie E eei pda Fus ues co rrxvss deii Pese E tures Ciz ixvssde e weviee i m a tute
19. The proposed cabling system is an Ortronics structured cabling system to support voice data and video requirements has been designed in accordance with BISCI EIA TIA NFPA NEC and IEEE 2 he proposed cabling system has been designed and shall be installed in a manner that provides mechanical integrity and symmetry for the cabling media and any associated frames and racks which also furnishes ease of access and suitability for future rearrangements and changes 3 The transmission media shall be installed through a network of cable trays conduit sleeves and chases and interconnect the various rooms and floors of the building Unacceptable Work 1 No cable splices shall be allowed within buildings 2 Aerial cable construction shall not be permitted 3 Cable shall be installed above fire sprinkler systems and shall not be attached to the system or any ancillary equipment or hardware The cable system and support hardware shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves fire alarm conduit boxes or other control devices 4 Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires Where support for horizontal cable 1s required the contractor shall install appropriate carriers to support the cabling 5 Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation should be replaced by the contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to Towson University Examination 1 Contractor sh
20. adjacent to frequently opened doors with adequate heating equipment to prevent excessive cooling when doors are opened in cold weather All frequently opened doors shall have two sets of doors and a vestibule Areas near doors intended for occasional use require heating to offset normal heat transmission infiltration etc All hydronic systems shall be piped reverse return wherever possible H eating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC Systems A General HVAC systems shall maintain the conditions required by simultaneously controlling the supply air temperature humidity and distribution to the space Consider the following systems Self contained Built up Variable air volume with hot water reheat Single duct Constant air volume small systems with similar HVAC requirements only Constant volume with hot water reheat Fan coil unit Oe EA Laboratory Spaces W here the H VAC system will serve laboratory spaces a 10096 outside air constant volume reheat system shall be designed Refrigeration System A R efrigerated Units Selection of type of refrigeration systems shall be coordinated with Towson University Selection criteria shall address Peak load coefficient of performance Part load performance Unloading capability M ultiple units for redundancy Compliance of refrigerants with current environmental requirements UI Ae WN IB 15500 7 SECTION 15500 HVAC 1 7 1 8 HVAC 6 Compatibility
21. and poor legibility Floor Plans include the following 1 2 10 Scale Indicate the scale by note and by graphic scale on each drawing Plan sheets Provide column lines and numbers and use north arrow indications on plan sheets Section symbols N ote the sheet location of detail involved Details On details other than standard details note the sheet number and drawing location of detailed features Key plan Where a portion of a plan or elevations appears on a sheet provide a key plan that shows the location of that portion with respect to the other portions Cross references Indicate the relationship of details plans elevations and sections by cross reference Room title and number Show room title and number on all plans Specifications information W rite all specification information on working drawings Do not repeat drawing information on plans elevations and details do not repeat general specifications from the project specifications document Abbreviations When possible use standard abbreviations Equipment capacities Show equipment capacities 16400 6 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL 11 12 ELECTRICAL Delineation of work Carefully delineate all drawings to distinguish between new existing and replacement items of work Expansion space Indicate possible future expansions both vertical and horizontal by dotted lines on site plans architectural floor plans engineering floor plans
22. and backlighting situations Camera in vandal proof housing and mounted in ceiling vs wall General Grounds and Building Exteriors Located on building roof edges or off structures with a wide angle perspective and a view distance from close in to distant Placement of cameras to observe events or persons in the context of a large area view Pan tilt zoom cameras versus fixed lens cameras to give the capability of an Observer to specifically direct the camera to a specific location person or to use an automatic sweeping pattern of surveillance Locations selected and cameras mounted in a location and manner that will allow easy access for maintenance activities Parking Garages Located at garage vehicle entrances pedestrian entrances and in proximity of emergency phones Placement and lens selection at garage vehicle entrances to capture video images of vehicles entering and departing garage entrances 2 cameras specifically driver and front passenger images and license plate Cameras shall be fixed lens type Placement and lens selection at garage pedestrian entrances to capture full body images of persons entering and leaving garage with ability to discern facial features of individuals for identification purposes through digital zoom Cameras shall be fixed lens type SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 2 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE e Placement and lens selection at locations in proximity of emergency pho
23. and in elevations and sections a Scale plans Clarify congested areas on enlarged scale plans or by additional normal scale floor plans Include features that affect construction or interfere with the construction contractor s work in floor plans These includes expansion joints structural beams located below the ceiling line sky lights special panels grills air conditioning outlets ducts piping etc Plot plan Indicate exterior electrical work on a plot plan which shall be complete and clearly delineate the extent of the contractor s responsibility Plans shall also show all other underground utilities Electrical layouts Indicate layouts on drawings to define specific requirements for each raceway conductor cable outlet wiring device lighting fixture switching arrangement equipment item etc Symbols Electrical symbols required to define specific system components shall conform to IEEE standards they may be supplemented by additional symbols which shall be indicated on project drawings R acew ay layouts Indicate raceways required for each electrical system in their entirety on each floor plan include specific identification on associated conductors or cables Indicate branch circuits from outlet to outlet including switch legs but associated home runs may be symbolically designated Indicate feeders in their entirety from points of origin to termination include all intermediate takeoffs pull boxes etc Arr
24. and tie feeder between the emergency power bus and appropriate substation secondary Engine generator sets and emergency normal power tie circuit breaker should be equipped with synchronizing and paralleling equipment and instrumentation including wattmeters with pulse output ammeters voltmeters and synchroscope and reverse power and other protective relaying required by BG amp E J T he emergency engine generators are to be sized using as a criteria motor starting with 1596 maximum voltage drop at the motor END OF SECTION ELECTRICAL 16400 16 LIGHTING INTERIOR SECTION 16500 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A The consultant will find many different types of lighting systems on the interior and exterior of buildings on Towson University campus This standard however establishes specific guidelines to the types and makes of light systems required by the university for new and alteration work The university does not necessary desire to match existing lighting systems for new work adjacent to existing spaces Instead new spaces and renovated spaces should be treated as separate spaces using the guidelines listed below For the most part this section applies to ceiling mounted fluorescent fixtures and illuminated exit signs Systems that require dimming or alternative lighting must be approved by AEC 1 1 Quality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall only be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen
25. approved hardware schedule the manufacturers printed instructions and in accordance with recommended locations for architectural hardware for standard steel doors and frames by the Door and H ardware Institute Prefit hardware before finish is applied remove and reinstall after finish is complete and dry Install and adjust hardware so that parts operate smoothly close tightly and do not rattle C Installation shall conform to local governing agency security ordinance ADJUSTING A Adjust and check each operating item of hardware and each door to ensure proper operation or function of every unit Replace units which cannot be adjusted to operate freely and smoothly B Inspection H ardware supplier shall inspect all hardware furnished within 10 days of contractor s request and include with his guarantee a statement that this has been accomplished Inspector or contractor shall sign off the hardware as being complete and correctly installed and adjusted Further corrections of defective material shall be the responsibility of his representative SCH EDULE OF FINISH HARDWARE A Legend of listed manufacturers HA H ager BE Best VD Von Duprin LC LCN NG N ational Guard RO Rockwood The items listed in the following Schedule of Finish H ardware shall conform throughout to the requirements of the foregoing specification Thelast column of letters in the H ardware Schedule refers to the manufacturer abbreviation listed above
26. as well as allow for unique TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined icons Any icon can be oriented and moved to reflect the actual installation of the device it represents By selecting an icon in alarm the application shall display text and alarm message in the same screen as the original map Applications not able to display alarm text and message in the graphics screen are unacceptable T he application shall be ableto allow operators to acknowledge the alarm represented by the chosen icon Applications that cannot acknowledge the alarm from graphic map shall not be acceptable T he application shall be capable of linking together graphic maps to provide multiple and expanded views of any system device and or TOWSON UNIVERSITY area The application shall provide links each being numbered to represent the map connected to that link The application shall also allow the TOWSON UNIVERSITY to provide a text description for the linked map T hese links like the maps they are associated with are dynamic and shall display the highest priority color of any device associated with the graphic map the link represents System graphic map screen format shall allow the display of an alarm queue for all 16 alarm priority levels This alarm queue shall be real time and each level will increment any changes to alarms in the application at each level As alarms are acknowledged the corresponding alarm priority will decrement its queue accordingly Applications that do not
27. be reserved for installation of CCTV power transformation equipment etc within this electrical closet 3 Video and signal data distribution shall be by means of a single coaxial cable with ISDN transmission Provide floor space within a communications data closet for a 36 inch square full height rack housing electronic equipment 4 Cabling Infrastructure Power wiring and data cable must be run in electrical metal tubing EM T where cabling must be run in inaccessible walls ceilings floors etc O therwise data cabling and low voltage cable may be plenum rated and placed in cabletrays A hybrid cable with conductors carrying both low voltage power and data may be used Data cable shall be Category 5 Cabling shall terminate in junction boxes and be concealed within walls and above ceilings in the general vicinity of the final camera installation at approximately 10 feet above finished floor Where ceilings are hard surfaces not lay in acoustical type a 24 x 24 square access door shall be provided in the ceiling The conduit installation shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable N EC requirements and as indicated on the drawings SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 4 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE PART 2 PRODUCTS 2 1 2 2 2 3 M ANUFACTURERS A M anufacturers Subject to compliance with requirements provide products by the following l Lenel Systems International O nGuard ET No Substi
28. cable no more than one metet apart 4 Acceptable Manufacturer Berk Tek or Ortronics Approved Manufacturer Optical Fiber Terminations 1 All optical fiber cable installed shall be terminated with a split ferrule alignment sleeve and a precision ceramic tip All optical fiber connectors shall meet the following technical specifications Optical Fiber Termination Specifications Connector Type ST Fiber Outside Diameter 124 microns Nominal Loss Repeat 0 2 dB per 100 reconnects Axial Load Minimum 35 pounds Temperature Stability 0 1 dB Maximum from 20 to 60 F 2 Acceptable Manufacturer Berk Tek or Ortronics Approved Manufacturer Connecting Blocks 1 All UTP voice copper cable shall be terminated on high density modular 110CAT5 connecting blocks Station cables terminated on 110CAT5 connecting blocks shall utilizes 5 C4 termination clips and 1 C5 termination clip and riser cables shall be terminated on 110CAT5 connecting blocks shall utilize 5 C5 termination clips 2 All optical fiber cable in all Telecommunications Closets TC shall be terminated in fiber termination shelves Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 3 All optical fiber cable in the Building Distribution Frame MDF room shall be terminated in fiber termination shelves and associated equipment 4 All data Category 5e cable shall be terminated on Modular Patch Panels Enhanced Category 5 ports as specified by Towson Univers
29. come in and choose the appropriate information and request copies from Towson University l CAD FILES All drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD Autodesk Inc DWG format and is compatible with AutoCAD Architectural Desktop Towson University shall not accept any drawings in the Drawing Interchange Format DXF If any drawing translators are used prior to submittal the results of such translations shall be 100 complete It is the responsibility of the consultant to crosscheck translated drawings for errors and or omissions 2 MEDIA a All electronic drawing files shall be submitted on either 3 1 2 floppy diskettes 1 44 M B High Density format IBM compatible 100 M B iomega zip disk or CD R Recordable Compact Disc WinZip An archive utility for Windows may be used for file compression All submitted electronic media shall be clearly labeled with consultant name project title and date of submittal Labels shall be firmly attached to diskette CD N aming extensions used shall be as follows l DWG AutoCAD drawing file Drawing filenames shall contain the sheet number they represent i e A3 1 DWG 2 DOC Documentation files providing general descriptions such as layer lists Record drawing sheets shall be plotted onto reproducible media These sheets will become part of the Towson University archives D CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS l GENERAL DESCRIPTION a Towson University will be using the c
30. consultant desires a deviation from the normal coordinate with the AEC office for acceptable alternative patterns 3 2 Vinyl Cove Base A Proper installation of vinyl cove base Is critical to a complete and acceptable flooring project Use only best methods for attachment l 2 3 Do not use nails or other fasteners for temporary or permanent attachment Do not apply vinyl cove base over unsound substrate Provide temporary bracing as required until mastic is fully set and support vinyl cove base in its intended position Apply mastic in neat uniform beads using a notched spreader as recommended by the manufacturer Do not allow mastic to bleed out Usea hand roller to roll out the base working in the direction of the next joint For projects requiring in excess of 100 lin ft use only continuous roll materials For outside corners M ark the base where the corner will be positioned Shave a strip approximately 1 4 wide and the thickness from the back of the base where the corner is marked Use a solvent based contact adhesive 4 in each direction away from the corner to provide maximum adhesion END OF SECTION RESILIENT FLOORING 09650 3 CARPET SECTION 09680 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 General A For many years the university has installed a wide range of carpet with different pile weights and styles throughout campus In recent past 26 oz broadloom has been the standard For the most par
31. each typical and special electric and telecommunications closets Service entrance profiles for all utilities 16400 8 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL PART 3 3 0 3 1 ELECTRICAL TOWSON UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC DESIGN amp CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Raceways Cable Trays Underground Ducts M anholes and H andholes A J Galvanized Steel Electrical M etallic Tubing EM T up to 2 in diameter shall be used for feeders communication cables and branch circuits unless I The NEC requires intermediate IM C or rigid galvanized steel conduits RGSC because of voltage class 2 There is a risk of physical damage to the feeder and IM C or RSGC is appropriate 3 N o aluminum conduit may be used PVC schedule 40 conduit shall be used outside buildings but only on roofs or underground and encased in concrete PVC conduits shall not be used in interior of buildings N o exposed conduit shall be run on exterior walls Size conduits in accordance with the NEC minimum 34 inch for branch circuits Cabletray ladder type with 9 rung spacing is preferred for vertical and horizontal cable runs The entrance of cable trays into electrical telephone rooms shall be via fire stops designed to use removable pillow type fire stops Conduits for the campus standard combination telephone and data communications outlets shall betwo 1 EM T conduits extending from one 4 square box to abovethe lay in ceiling or to the local distributio
32. eue resi i INE US 11 CABLE PULLING Mcr n 11 COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES 52e ss ceaseseaecscitiveet a asian I aue Prset Same need gata EID iad a a a a pepe dene meee ae Aare ee DE 12 CONDULEINSPADES LION ee Rieter eres sata tou eel LM I LIMEN EI LM eek oan te MI Ed 12 COMMUNICATIONS EOUIPMENT ROOMS TE D T A A T EN E AEE 13 STATION CABLING AND INSTALLATION csiarcessivssinnd cick write ui dune dh tadcdaietucoatda eE SEE EEEa E ESETE Lid ovid sie tu de Aa EEEE ETE Ea EA aa E Scd one EEES 13 RISER CABLING AND INSTALLATION eni hena e e besote A et tet D cas LS tito N E O A E 14 EXTERIOR CABLING Anier a tani M 14 OUILEFBOXINSTALLA TON monie ear a hala lec r a Oca cdi Me A a A a a a forts 15 CONNECTION TO EXISTING SYSTEM sales oss satreas acute nga dea a a a a a a des n Mees a a a a a a a a a 15 CABLE LAN TA BEING fait fu cost E tee A AEN LM E e A iD AA A A A A N 15 GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS 32i epee e enr en tutela EO etie o einer t n tula E etude dk AETERNE ak EEAO ate das 17 TESTING AND INSPECTION NM E MO 18 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ML x M mete 19 IAT SCC iM ler C o 19 AS BUILT DOCUMENTATION ies cud ain Rt uM DE c du Be RSet uU nh cd ba Bt iL tt AE 19 js
33. give the system alarm overview as part of graphic map screen are not acceptable 2 24 CARD HOLDER DATALINE CONFIGURATION A The application shall provide an ODBC M icrosoft compliant SQL relational database The application shall have the ability to support at a minimum 50 000 cardholder records T hese records shall have at a minimum the following fixed fields cardholder last name cardholder first name cardholder identification number cardholder PIN cardholder access group levels cardholder activation or deactivation status card PIN activation and expiration dates and individual cardholder TRACE or LOCATION status and cardholder classification i e Employee Visitor For ease of use the application shall provide alphabetical TABS for selecting cardholders by name The application shall also support 32 TOWSON UNIVERSITY configurable data fields on eight restricted pages These fields are necessary for maintaining but not limited to vehicle license plate numbers phone numbers departments addresses etc The application shall provide TOWSON UNIVERSITY configurable report capabilities that allow selection search and sort combinations of any and all fields to be used to create desired reports These reports once generated shall be displayed and or printed at TOWSON UNIVERSITY s discretion Additionally it shall be possible for an operator so privileged to perform a Quick Search of SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700
34. hours a day access every day of the year T here shall be a minimum of 8 cardholders assigned privileged group per reader in the system These privileged groups shall not diminish the 256 access level minimum in the application The applications shall provide the ability to generate a report on all 256 levels and their TOWSON UNIVERSITY assigned definitions 2 16 GROUPLEVELS A Each cardholder in the system shall be assigned at least one of the 256 Access Level detailing the times days of the week and holidays that cardholder shall be granted or denied access to each R eader K eypad within the system Additionally any cardholder or group of cardholders may be assigned a second and or third access level from the list of 256 for access to other groups of readers keypads The assigning of a second and or third level access shall not negate the access granted in the primary access level SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 10 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 17 DOOR AND READER CONFIGURATION A The application shall allow all 128 doors and 128 readers to be configured for their own unique requirements Each door shall be identified in TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined text form Each reader shall be identified in TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined text form The door strike unlock time and door propped open time are to be assignable independently for a minimum of 1 second to up to a maximum of 120 minutes All door unlocks shall be time
35. in their regular employment an certified Architectural H ardware Consultant AH C who will be made available at reasonable times to consult with the owner architect and or contractor regarding any matters affecting the finish hardware on this project B Fire rated openings Provide hardware for fire rated openings in compliance with N FPA Standard N o 80 This requirement takes precedence over other requirements for such hardware Provide only such hardware which has been tested and listed by UL for the type and size of door required and complies with the requirements of the door and the door frame labels Latching hardware door closers ball bearing hinges and seals are required whether or not listed in the H ardware schedule FINISH HARDWARE 08710 2 SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE 1 3 1 4 1 5 l W here panic exit devices are required on fire rated doors provide supplementary marking on door UL label on exit device indicating Fire Exit H ardware DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING A Acceptance at the site Individually package each unit of finish hardware complete with proper fastening and appurtenances clearly marked on the outside to indicate contents and specific locations in the work Deliver packaged hardware items at the times and to the locations shop or field for installation as directed by the contractor PROJECT CONDITIONS A Coordination Coordinate hardware with other work Furnish hardware items
36. loops shall be used wherever possible Flow measurement Provide suitable devices so flow can be measured in major branches and major equipment such as chillers cooling towers boilers coils convertors and primary and secondary loops Provide balancing devices to allow adjustment Piping layout shall incorporate manufacturer s installation requirements of flow measuring devices to ensure accurate readings Separate taps shall be provided on the suction and discharge of each pump for installation of energy management monitoring devices Specify that flow charts and meters be supplied with all flow measuring devices Expansion and air elimination Provide an expansion tank and air separator for each closed system including chilled water systems 15500 9 SECTION 15500 HVAC M akeup connections Provide each piping system with a makeup water connection for filling purposes that complies with local codes All makeup water connections to the potable water system shall have a reduced pressure type back flow preventer located between 3 and 6 feet above the finished floor and piped by gravity to the nearest floor drain Design shall include determination of fill and relief valve pressures Provide pressure and temperature relief valves for both heating and cooling systems Specify that Dowtherm SR 1 or equal be used for all glycol systems W ater treatment Provide each closed open recirculating piping system with a three quarter inch valved
37. must be replaced not repaired as with touch up paint Ceiling systems over 4 000 sq ft assuming a single wall exceeds 60 lin ft are to be installed utilizing a laser line technology M inimal length for power activated fasteners for suspension wires is 1 or better as required by the structural engineer T he preferred method for attachment of suspension systems utilizes the existing structural system above I Beams etc where possible N o exposed pop rivets on grid are permitted without approval from the university s project manager END OF SECTION ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 09510 2 RESILIENT FLOORING SECTION 09650 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A Resilient flooring and carpet are the soft flooring products most used on campus Sheet materials are not acceptable and vinyl composition tile VCT has been the standard Whilethe consultant is free to design spaces with non standardized patterns including field and border patterns the manufacturer and types listed below should be considered for all classroom and non executive office spaces All products included in the design must meet the minimum criteria listed below B W here new resilient flooring meets existing ceramic coved wall base indicate method of terminations on the drawing with large scale details e Provide specific written methodology and drawings for vinyl cove base radius attachment See Part 3 of this section 1 1 Quality Assurance A W ork s
38. not install cleanout fittings in floors of toilet rooms All cleanouts shall be in the wall except where floor runs exceed 50 feet 50 G Grease T raps T reatment Systems l Grease T rap T reatment systems are to be installed at all plumbing discharge areas for kitchen and food prep facilities Preferred system is Remediator as manufactured by Jay R Smith M fg Co Size to suit the application D Sew age Ejectors l General Do not use sewage ejectors if other methods can be employed to allow gravity flow If feasible locate toilet facilities on upper floors If ejectors are required only lower floor facilities shall drain to them upper floor facilities shall drain by gravity to the main sewer E Special W astes l Acid wastes Separate drainage and vent systems for acid wastes shall be of corrosion resistant material as submitted to and approved by the owner Glass pipe is prohibited 2 N eutralizing device for corrosive wastes Corrosive liquids spent acids or other harmful chemicals that might destroy or injure a drain or vent pipe create noxious or toxic fumes or interfere with the sewage treatment process shall be thoroughly diluted neutralized or treated Providea properly constructed and acceptable dilution or neutralizing device Depending on the type of treatment required the device shall be provided with either or both an automatic supply diluting water or a neutralizing medium so asto make its conte
39. of 30 during the winter to a maximum of 50 during the summer b W here individual user requirements exceed these limits appropriate systems shall be provided for localized environmental control These systems shall be separate and independent from the general building systems Load Calculations a Load calculations and energy analysis shall be based upon established ASH RAE procedures and shall be presented using the published load calculation form as contained in the ASHRAE Load Calculation M anual publication RP 626 Automated load calculation procedures may be used upon approval from Towson University engineering department O perating Requirements L All campus HVAC systems shall be designed to allow simultaneous heating and cooling of separate spaces within the same system 2 pipe systems shall not be used Variable flow chilled and heating water pumping shall be used Campus building systems are operated and monitored by a campus wide automated energy monitoring and control system see para 1 14 this section The HVAC system sizing and selection process shall be influenced by operating preferences campus wide standardization of systems where possible and optimum maintenance personnel involvement Unoccupied hours During unoccupied hours energy shall not be added to increase space temperature above 55 degrees Fahrenheit F dry bulb db heating below 85 degrees F db cooling unless specific program requirements stat
40. or frame is more appropriate e Below is a sample faceplate voice always being on the top and data on the bottom TC102 V1 TC102 V2 TC102 1 TC1022 3 The character code for each outlet shall be permanently marked on the outlet per the manufacturer s specifications The telecommunications closet designator should not be used in buildings where there is exactly 1 hub room per floor if all locations within the building can be reached by existing telecommunications closets 4 The numbers used for patch panel ports within the telecommunications closet begin with 1 in the upper left corner of the left most rack in the technology hub room and increment by 1 for each jack encountered left to right top to bottom in each rack The next rack should start with the next available number Each rack should be labeled in this manner from left to right The figure below shows the labeling scheme for a hub toom with 3 racks 16 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 In this example the first port on the 96 port patch panel labeled would be labeled 97 The second port on the 96 port patch panel labeled D would be 288 On the office end each jack should be labeled with the identifier that was assigned to the other end of the cable in the hub room On both ends labeling should be done with a label printing device Label
41. power must be supplied within 3 feet of the network component rack The network equipment must be on it s own dedicated circuit with a breaker and the circuit must be able to handle the load of all the network equipment in the room including a UPS which will be required with the network equipment An additional dedicated must be installed to meet redundant power requirements Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01
42. referenced indicating location of details and sections as well as where they are taken SPECIFICATIONS L All specifications shall follow the C S 1 format BIDDING REQUIREM ENTS I A E will receive procurement specifications from Towson University s Procurement Department for inclusion in the Project M anual A E will receive Towson University s Standard General Conditions of Construction Contract from Towson University s Procurement Department for inclusion in the Project M anual 00800 Amendments to General Conditions Such amendments are to be reviewed by Towson University s Facilities M anagement Department and Towson University s Procurement Department prior to inclusion in the Project M anual 00830 Prevailing Wage A E will receive Prevailing Wage Rates Statements from Towson University s Procurement Department when applicable for inclusion in the Project M anual 73 BITUMINOUS ROOFING SECTION 07510 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A Towson University has several different types of roof systems used throughout the campus Theseroofs rangefrom four ply built up modified bitumen foam and single ply systems The majority of roofs arefour ply built up with stone ballast For the most part Towson University prefers the four ply built up ballasted system H owever different building types may dictate different roof systems For this reason the consultant should consult AEC prior to the Schematic Design Pha
43. supplies more than one toilet room and on the connection to each wall hydrant or wherever a break of fixtures occur Provide drain valves with hose ends at the low points of systems and at the base of risers Provide two 1 inch valved and capped connections per floor in the water distribution system for future expansion Connections to bein an accessible space conveniently located for expansion 15400 4 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING E Domestic H ot W ater 1 General For general plumbing and laboratory plumbing use equipment shall be automatically controlled and shall have sufficient capacity to deliver 140 degree Fahrenheit water to single temperature faucets at the point of use Provide aquastatic controls at the source Systems shall provide tempering devices to maintain 110 degrees Fahrenheit T ype of Fuel Fuel or energy selected for water heating shall be determined by availability and cost Thetype selected may be steam gas oil fired or electricity Where oil is the available fuel source and when practical and feasible for the application install dual burners to allow for natural gas as a fuel at a later date Size of H eaters H eater size should be in agreement with the latest edition of the International Plumbing Code IPC and or as required by the owner Requirements for kitchen cafeterias and special areas Provide a separate domestic water heating system to supply high temperature water to kitchen equipment and specia
44. surface in color texture and size 3 2 Clean Up A T he contractor is responsible for thoroughly cleaning all components of the installed products and any adjacent surfaces affected by the installation Do not leave pencil marks END OF SECTION PLASTIC TOILET PARTITIONS SOLID SURFACE PROD 10170 2 SIGNAGE SECTION 10426 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A The Towson University campus signage standards have been established to ensure a consistent level of identification which is familiar and readily recognizable in all buildings and to ensure a quality which is appropriate for the institutions image As such the standards utilized are thought to be neither too elaborate nor modish insubstantial or inadequate Consistency is to be maintained throughout all facilities and is to be modified in part only as necessary for coordination with local conditions as approved by FM B Signage systems are customarily installed as part of a capital improvement or facilities renewal project A new or renovated building will be fitted with a new signage system and renovation of a single floor or a large department may require a new signage system H owever a single suite or room renovation requiring new signage is provided with signs which match the remainder of the building Changes on directories and individual signs match the system within the building Signage systems design shall be in accordance with the Towson University Interior Sign Progra
45. the Table of Contents and bound separately due to their size The Construction Standards have been written in standard CSI format to allow easy reference by all to applicable sections N ot all sections are included in the document QUALITY OF STANDARDS The quality of any one standard contained in this document is based on precedent reliability serviceability and acceptable costs SIANDARDS VS SPECIFICATIONS These Standards are not intended as specifications nor are they intended as a substitute for specifications developed by the design professional Where practices methods or products are given they should be considered as a minimum requirement and expanded as required SUMMARY Summaries are intended to give the reader conceptual insight regarding past practices and existing and future preferences N ot all sections contain summaries QUALITY ASSURANCE Where the reader finds reference to minimum qualifications for a specific application those qualifications should be included into the design documents or complied with by the contractor PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS Some products found in these Standards are noted as being proprietary Only those products are acceptable and may not be substituted with proposed equal or other products BASIC REQUIREMENTS A PURPOSE L R esponsibility Towson University s Department Of Facilities M anagement is responsible for all components of the built environment on the campus buildings o
46. trend at Towson University is to use bronze duronodic door finishes This does not prevent the consultant from specifying a clear anodized door especially in renovation or addition work where existing door finishes are established Verify the desired finish with AEC 4 W eather Stripping M anufacturer s standard replaceable weather stripping as follows ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS 08410 1 SECTION 08410 ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS a Compression weather stripping M olded neoprene complying with ASTM D 2000 requirements or molded PVC complying with ASTM D 2287 requirements b Sliding weather stripping wool polypropylene or nylon woven pile with nylon fabric or aluminum strip backing with AAM A 701 requirements c Weather sweeps manufacturers standard weather sweep for application to exterior door bottoms and with concealed fasteners on mounting strips Fasteners and accessories manufacturers standard corrosion resistant non bleeding fasteners and accessories compatible with adjacent materials Finishes Class l anodic finish AA M 12C22A42 A44 mechanical finish non specular as fabricated chemical finish etched medium matte anodic coating Architectural Class integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color coating 0 018mm or thicker complying with AAM A 606 1 or AAMA 608 1 Construction a M echanically fastened SIGM A deep penetration welded corners b Integral weatherstrip system as sup
47. who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks for a minimum of five 5 years In addition these individuals shall be licensed electricians holding the license in the State of M aryland for a minimum of two 2 years 1 2 Lighting System Supply V oltages A The consultant is responsible for thoroughly investigating the existing building electrical systems to establish the proper voltage of the specified fixtures The consultant is responsible for thoroughly investigating the existing building electrical systems to establish ample service availability for the addition of or replacement of new lighting systems 1 3 Lighting levels shall be in accordance with I E S standards M aintained levels 1 4 All fluorescent fixtures and ballasts shall be of the types that are approved as EFFICIENT LIGHTING SYSTEM S by thelocal electrical utility company 1 5 Incandescent lamps shall be permitted only under special conditions or requirements 1 6 Electrical Service A LIGHTING W iremold or other SM R should never be used to feed light system including wall mounted fixtures 16500 1 SECTION 16500 LIGHTING B All wiring to light fixtures shall bein EM T except the following l M C Cable may be used from the light fixture to a junction box or betw een light fixtures located no more than ten feet 10 in length provide ample cable to push light fixtures up and out of ceiling bay for inspection 2 M C
48. with campus wide energy management and control system 7 Acceptable noise level indoor and outdoor 8 Special systems such as hot gas by pass low ambient controls etc 9 Reliability B H eat Rejection Equipment l Cooling Towers Cooling tower selection shall be based on performance rating at 80 degrees Fahrenheit wet bulb M ultiple units shall be provided for redundancy Towers shall match chiller sizes no tower shall serve multiple chillers N oise criteria shall be determined and shall influence selection AIl cooling tower systems shall be provided with the potential for winter operation AIl cooling towers shall have gear driven fans Belt driven tower fans shall not be used Towson University prefers siting cooling towers on rooftops and discourages locating cooling towers at grade 2 All other heat rejection equipment shall be selected for an outside air temperature of 95 degrees F db when located on grass covered surfaces Equipment located on asphalt or concrete surfaces or rooftops shall be selected for 105 degrees F db ambient air temperature Air Filters A Filter efficiency requirements Space Filter Efficiency Office areas general 35 percent Laboratory areas 95 percent Fume hoods toxic tissue culture and biological containment 99 5 HEPA Providea 2 pleated throw away type as well Per N BS dust spot test method or ASHRAE test method B Selection of Filters Select filters for maximum operating velocity of 400 FPM t
49. with hardwood veneers Doors are to be top quality only FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08211 1 SECTION 08211 FLUSH WOOD DOORS B H ardwood veneers are typically stain grade Birch W here the program calls for oak veneer use only top quality materials For doors Slated to receive paint finish paint grade veneers are acceptable C Crossband Hardwood veneer nominal 1 16 thick 2 2 Dimensional Data A T ypical doors are 6 8 x 3 0 x 134 However where existing adjacent doors exist match those doors in face dimension 2 3 Finishes A See Section 09900 Painting for Finish requirements 2 4 Frames See Section 08100 M etal Doors and Frames PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Protection Storage of Wood Doors A The contractor shall be fully responsible for the protection and storage of wood doors after delivery Specify that doors are to be maintained in door racks until needed for use B M aintain new doors in a stable environmental condition until needed for use Do not allow doors to be stored in a humid environment C All wood doors shall be immediately sealed after cutting of tops and bottoms 3 1 Installation A T he door frame contractor is fully responsible for checking the prepared opening prior to setting the frame O penings that are not plumb square or have irregularities should not have frames set Frames that are set in unacceptable openings will be removed by the door frame contractor and replaced without cost to the owner afte
50. work stations and polls all main and terminal controllers for current firmware versions of all controllers on the network PART 3 EXECUTION 3 INSTALLATION A Security contractor shall provide all additional system design work required including 1 Conduit layout and sizing 2 Wiring and cable layout and sizing 3 Point to point wiring and equipment connection and hook up information 4 Equipment mounting details SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 19 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 5 Design of equipment cabinets 6 Other detailed design work as required B Security contractor s design shall conform to all applicable codes and ordinances All electrical design including the sizing and placement of conduit raceways and conductors shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code 1993 unless local codes establish more stringent requirements C Security contractor s design work is subject to review and approval by TOWSON UNIVERSITY In addition TOWSON UNIVERSITY shall approve all CCTV camera locations prior to installation Refer to Division 16 for CCTV specifications D M iscellaneous 1 Theaddition of all wire cable conduit connectors and junction boxes required for system operation 2 Install conduit as indicated in the drawings at each door 3 Complete as built documentation of all security systems including documentation of existing wiring conduits and raceways E TOWS
51. 11 ELECTRICAL Establish the maintainability required of the system in consultation with Towson University Identify and discuss advantages and disadvantages of available types of equipment with Towson University Select type of equipment to accomplish the need in consultation with Towson University and to satisfy reliability and maintainability requirements Identify configuration of the system in consultation with Towson University justify by reasoning application performance maintenance reliability and value considerations Establish the capacity to be included in the system for future growth in consultation with Towson University M ake calculations to establish component sizes primary and related systems Establish routing of wiring or other interconnecting requirements M ake drawings schematic wiring diagrams and details that establish and define the installation as established by prior consultation with Towson University Provide specifications to describe the installation and equipment involved as established with Towson University 2 l Codes and Standards A ELECTRICAL Baltimore County codes are not in force on Towson University State of M aryland property The basis for design shall be the latest editions including amendments and revisions of these codes im N ational Electrical Code N EC N FPA 70 and all applicable N ational Fire Protection Association N FPA Code s N ational Electrical M
52. 15 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 25 2 26 2 2 2 28 cardholder extended date information example Quick Search an automobile license plate number T he application shall provide the ability to set a validity period on the cardholders This feature allows a cardholder to be activated and or deactivated based on specified dates The application shall provide the ability for cardholders to be placed in a minimum of two classes T hese classes shall include visitors and standard It shall be possibleto generate a report based on visitor cardholders only It shall be possibleto place any cardholder in a Trace status mode A traced cardholder shall generate a separate event that may be displayed and or printed when any traced cardholder presents their card at any reader in the system The traced event shall allow tracking of selected individuals throughout a facility SOCIAL SECURITY NUM BER AND ANSI STANDARD FORMAT CARDS A It shall be possible to set the application software to identify 12 digits of the 48 digit AN SI standard numbering format This will allow for using Dorado magnetic stripe cards and ICI bar code cards that have been programmed with a cardholder s social security number plus personal ID number PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUM BER A It shall be possible to set the application software to require selected entry points to grant access only when a valid cardholder presents a valid card in conjun
53. 2 20 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONFIGURATION A The application shall allow for a minimum of 256 monitored Input points and a minimum of 512 controlled O utput points to be configured for their own unique requirements Each input and or output shall be TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined in text form Each of the input points shall have four 4 state supervision capabilities i e secure active short cut Any input in the system shall have the ability to report a state change of Secure A ctive and Cut Short The reporting by these four events shall beTOWSON UNIVERSITY definable by time zone It shall be possible to shunt any input or group of inputs by an operator so privileged A system status R eminder shall be stored in the Reminders window indicating that a shunt action has been instituted and is in effect The system Reminder shall only reset upon all inputs being in an Un Shunted state It shall be possible to trigger the Reminder of this condition on a minute by minute hour by hour or day by day week by w eek month by month year by year L enel as well as to vector this Reminder to selected workstations s Each output shall allow for any of the following states to be programmed O utputs shall be configured to latch close momentarily selectable for a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 120 minutes or set to follow the state of the corresponding input or inputs These states shall work in conjunction with outputs being managed under time zone
54. 4200 Unit M asonry Division 5 M etals Section 5720 Exterior M etal Railings with graphic attachments Division 6 Wood and Plastics sesc ee n Rh Rm hh nennen nes RESERVED Division 7 Thermal and M oisture Protection Section 07510 Bituminous Roofing Division 8 Doors and Windows Section 08100 M etal Doors amp Frames Section 08211 Flush Wood Door Section 08410 Aluminum Entrance amp Storefront Section 08710 Finish H ardware Division 9 Finishes Section 09255 Gypsum Board Assemblies Section 09310 Ceramic Tile Section 09510 Acoustical Ceilings Section 09650 Resilient Flooring Section 09680 Carpet Section 09900 Painting Division 10 Specialties Section 10170 Plastic Toilet Partitions Solid Surface Products Section 10426 Signage with graphic attachments Section 10800 Toilet Room Accessories with graphic attachments Division 13 Section 13046 Bus Shelters with graphic attachments Section 13700 Security Access and Surveillance Division 15 M echanical G eneral D esign Section 15300 Fire Protection Engineering Section 15400 Plumbing Section 15500 HVAC Division 16 Electrical Section 16400 Electrical Section 16500 Lighting Interior Section 16520 Exterior Lighting with graphic attachments Section 16721 Fire alarm and Detection Systems 0 02 ccc cee cee eee cee cee cee ee eee es Section 16780 Telecommunication Cabling Specif
55. 5 4 Electronic Classroom 5 5 Large Lecture H all 5 6 Environment and Infrastructure 5 6 1 Projection and Display 5 6 2 Acoustics 5 6 3 HVAC 5 6 4 Cable Infrastructure and Power 5 6 5 Lighting 5 6 6 Furniture Fixtures and Security BASE REQUIREMENTS prorina eau teu Nautica wanda N A Dod ULP DEMO Purpose Campus Background Design Principles bs Codes Standards R eview Agencies Information Furnished to the AJE moocurmr PART Il TOWSON UNIVERSITY CAD STANDARDS A General B Beginning A Project C Format s D Construction Documentation 1 Requirements E Submittal R equirements PART Ill CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS GENERAL Section 00800 Supplemental General Conditions Division 1 General Requirements Condensed Division 1 Section 01010 Section 01021 Section 01026 Section 01100 Section 01041 Section 01045 Section 01050 Section 01421 Section 01200 Section 01300 Section 01400 Section 01500 Section 01700 53 Section 01027 Application for Payment Section 01720 Project Record Documents Division 2 SiteWork Section 02220 Excavating Backfilling and Compacting Section 02513 Asphaltic Concrete Paving Section 02530 Sanitary Sewer Section 02780 Concrete Pavers with graphic attachments Section 02870 Site Furnishings with graphic attachments Division 3 Concrete Section 03300 Cast In Place Concrete Division 4 Masonry 9 General Section 0
56. 6400 12 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL 100 Spare fuses are required Spell the following out F I L rating is 95KV The whole substation assembly shall be on a housekeeping concrete pad of approximately 3 1 2 high above the room floor The following items shall be furnished with each substation l One line riser diagram of the complete electrical system framed and covered in plexiglas 3 5 Transformers A 13 2KV primary transformers shall only be ventilated dry type with 1152C temperature rise and of the appropriate voltage secondary Characteristics amp features l H ot spot temperature gauge with output for remote monitoring 2 5 75 impedance 7 5 tolerance 3 95 K V B ILL 4 N EMA standard sound level 5 2 2 1 2 taps above rated voltage and 2 2 1 2 taps below rated voltage 6 Provide forced air cooling Primary and distribution transformers shall be grounded to the building s substation grid in addition to any N EC requirements 3 6 Distribution Switchboard and Panelboards Low V oltage Square D M ain Breaker and Square D I Line Panelboards A ELECTRICAL M ain Breakers M ain breakers shall be molded case with Ground fault protection Solid state trip units Ground fault pickup amp delay Adjustable long time pickup amp delay Short time pickup amp delay settings 16400 13 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL B Panelboards Circuit breaker type distribution panelboards with circuit br
57. 8100 2 FLUSH WOOD DOORS SECTION 08211 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section pertains to flush wood doors to be provided where said doors are required for all new and alteration work While many classrooms and office suites use solid core wood doors some buildings were designed using horizontal grade plastic laminate Alterations in those buildings allow for doors in kind All new construction will use finished solid core hardwood veneer doors as outlined below Alteration and renovations would allow for matching existing conditions in academic buildings 1 1 Quality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks for a minimum of five 5 years 1 2 Labeled Doors A Specify or note where required UL Labels with the appropriate fire resistance and temperature rise ratings for the class of opening Indicated B Verify all openings and requirements with the State Fire M arshall during design 1 3 ADA Compliance A Consider ADA requirements when specifying l Pull resistance requirements including negative air spaces 2 Latch side clearances 3 Appropriate accessible hardware PART2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Selection of Doors A Coordinate with AEC to determine the type of each door and the finish required for each application 2 1 Veneers A Specify only solid core wood doors
58. ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 16 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE example yet not be allowed to unlock any other doors in the system It also provides TOWSON UNIVERSITY or tenants the ability to add modify and delete cardholder records for their specific region department or company yet preventing access to other regions departments or companies records C An operator may be assigned an O perator L evel of view only and thereby totally restricting those operators from modifying entries The system shall alert any operator trying to access a restricted menu selection with an onscreen message The message shall state Access D enied See Y our System Administrator D T he application shall provide the capability of generating a report outlining operator privilege capabilities per level and a list of operators assigned to each O perator L evel 2 29 REPORTS A The application shall provide at a minimum the ability to generate reports on the following criteria and allow or restrict so privileged operators access to selective reports or all reports The application shall allow for the creation of report templates that may be set to filter a report for specific information Once created these templates shall be saved as modified for future and continual use Report templates may only be modified by operators so privileged 1 Event History Archive minimum of 64 report templates 2 Card Holder Configuratio
59. AN SI C82 and C78 In general lamps will be 265 mA T 8 instant start type as follows 16500 3 SECTION 16500 LIGHTING a 2 lamps will be 17 watt F17T8 b 3 lamps will be 25 watt F25T8 c 4 lamps will be 32 watt F32T8 d 8 lamps will be replaced by 2 4 32 watt F32T8 e 2 MOL U lamps will be 31 watt FB31TB 3 Lamps will be 4100 Kelvin correlated color temperature 4 Lamps will have CRI of 70 to 79 through the use of rare earth phosphor coatings 5 Lumen output lamp life and lumen depreciation will be determined in accordance with IESN A testing procedures B Compact Fluorescent Lamps O sram Sylvania Dulux or equivalent l Lamps will be UL or ETL listed 2 N o ballast or related materials will contain PCB s 3 T he screw in base will be integrally molded to support center contact and support shell M ale screw shell is copper alloy 0 008 inches minimum thickness Copper alloy center will be integrally molded into ceramic or glass insulator Thelamp holder will be molded into base 4 T he ballast will have a high power factor and total harmonic distortion TH D below 20 Br Providelamps with all fixtures D Lamps shall be as manufactured by General Electric W estinghouse or Sylvania 2 4 Fluorescent Fixture A pplications A Classrooms Corridors Executive Suites Staff Offices Labs l M anufacturer M etalux Lithonia H ubbell 2 Color White 3 Size 24 x 48 fluorescent troffer 4 M ounting R ecesse
60. ARDS REVIEW AGENCIES l Applicability Design and construction on Towson University facility projects are subject to the following codes standards and review agencies to the extent noted a M ajor projects are subject to compliance with the following internal standards l Towson University Facilities M aster Plan and Towson University Architectural and Landscape Plan Design Guidelines 1998 2 Towson University General Conditions of the Construction Contract latest edition Under the General Conditions the entire project is guaranteed for two 2 years Therefore unless a longer guarantee time is required it need not be addressed 3 Towson University Design Standards latest edition 4 DGS Procedure M anual for Professional Services Latest Edition as amended For all projects to be completed at Towson University the following apply as minimum l B O C A Basic Building Code latest edition 2 The B O C A Basic N ational M echanical Code latest edition 67 3 M aryland State Fire Prevention Code incorporating the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code latest edition and its referenced standards The N ational Electrical Code latest edition M aryland Occupational Safety amp Health Administration M OSHA 6 M aryland Safety Codefor Elevators Dumbwaiters Escalators and M oving Walks latest edition NES Department of Licensing and Regulation Bureau of Labor and Industry 501 Saint Paul Place Baltimore
61. Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 PART 1 GENERAL Purpose This document provides the minimum performance criteria for the components and sub systems comprising a complete structured cabling system that shall accommodate Towson University s current telecommunications requirements and support emerging technology Product specifications general design considerations and installation guidelines are provided in this written document Quantities of telecommunications outlets typical installation details cable routing and outlet types for a specific facility will be provided as an attachment to this document If the bid documents are in conflict this written specification shall take precedence The successful vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document This telecommunications infrastructure project requires an Ortronics Inc structured cabling system The cabling system shall be backed by an Ortronics Inc twenty five 25 year applications assurance warranty The Applications Assurance Warranty shall be instituted and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the Ortronics Inc Certification Program Information Manual A contractor who is successful in winning the award of this contract is required to furnish all labor materials supervision tooling and miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables for each cabling system installed The Contractor shall maintain c
62. Fiber Cable The optical fiber cable shall contain two tight buffered multimode 62 5 125 micron fibers surrounded by aramid strength members and a PVC outer jacket The cable shall have a UL rating of OFNP Plenum rated as needed The cable shall have an outside diameter of 4 75 mm The cable jacket shall be orange The cable shall provide a maximum attenuation of 3 5 dB km 850 nm and 1 5 dB km 1300 nm The bandwidth of the cable shall be 500 MHz km a both 850 nm and 1300 nm Optical fiber cable performance shall be third party verified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 Backbone Cabling Sub System The structured cabling system with LAN equipment in each TR will require one 12 strand optical fiber cable for backbone connectivity between the MC and each TR This cable shall be jacketed as appropriate for use in a riser or plenum environment Backbone optical fiber cable shall be colored orange to denote multimode fiber The centralized optical fiber cabling architecture with LAN equipment centralized in the MC will require multi strand fiber for backbone connectivity between the MC and each TR At each TR the contractor shall provide backbone cable with one pair of fiber for each station served by the TR plus 20 spare fibers for future growth This cable shall be jacketed as appropriate for use in a riser or plenum environment Backbone optical fiber cable shall be color
63. NRCA details as guide 1 2 W arranties A Guarantee by the manufacturer shall include but not be limited to roofing insulation base flashing system and shall be for a term of 20 years with no BITUM INOUS ROOFING 07510 2 SECTION 07510 BITUMINOUS ROOFING dollar limit NDL and no penalty sum B Contractors guarantee shall be five 5 years PART 2 PRODUCTS 2 0 Fascia Copings M etal Edges A All exposed metal such as fascia metal edges and copings shall be 040 ga minimum with Kynar paint finish B Color selections of metals to be coordinated with FM AEC Department C All metals to be installed utilizing continuous cleats Continuous cleats are to be one gauge heavier metal than fascia metal edges and coping specifications PART 3 INSTALLATION 3 0 M etals A Do not fabricate and install fascia metal wider than 6 Oil canning dents buckles etc are not acceptable 3 1 Bleed O ut A Thecontractor will minimize bleed out of bitumen where the roof is normally exposed to view Where bleed out of bitumen is required broadcast granular materials matching the granular roof system into the bitumen 3 2 Flood T est A Atthecompletion of all roof work the contractor shall perform a flood test in the presence of the owner Areas of the roof that exceed manufacturers tolerances for standing water will immediately be removed and corrected prior to final payment END OF SECTION BITUM INOUS ROOFING 07510 3
64. ON UNIVERSITY shall provide all IP addresses to security contractor General contractor shall install network jacks on each floor in the telecom security room 3 2 IDENTIFICATION A Identify system components wiring cabling and terminals according to Division 16 Section Basic Electrical M aterials and M ethods Use color coded conductors and apply wire and cable marking tape to designate wires and cables so media are identified in coordination with system wiring diagrams 3 3 FIELD CONTROL A M anufacturer s Field Service Engage a factory service representative to inspect field assembled components and equipment installation and connections R eport results in writing Include the following 1 Operational T est Start system to confirm proper operation Location of equipment shall match location or permanent room numbers TOWSON UNIVERSITY shall provide permanent room number layout to contractor Remove malfunctioning units replace with new units and retest 3 4 ADJUSTMENT A O ccupancy Adjustments W hen requested within 12 months of date of substantial completion provide on site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied conditions Provide up to two visits to site outside normal occupancy hours for this purpose without additional cost SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 20 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 3 5 3 6 3 7 DEMONSTRATION A Engage a factory service representati
65. OPY FEATURE A The application shall provide the ability to display a controller door reader input and or output configuration of any device in the system W hile displayed a privileged operator may modify the configuration if necessary All or any portion of the configuration of a device may be copied onto any other like device using the time saving Copy Feature of the application B It shall be possibleto display a Tree of the devices configured and their related addresses at positions within the Threshold controller network It shall be possible to Drag and Drop configured devices from the inactive list to the active list and vice versa 2 22 OPERATOR INTERFACE ALARM HANDLING AND OVERRIDES A Operator Actions The application shall provide for an operator so privileged the ability to take action on Doors Inputs and or O utputs Selected Operators shall be granted ability to or restricted from Locking Unlocking M omentarily Unlocking or Query Status of any door or group of doors in the systems Selected Operators shall be granted ability to or restricted from Turning On Turning Off M omentarily Turning On Off or Query Status of any Output or group of O utputs in the system Selected Operators shall be granted ability to or restricted from shunt or query any Input or group of Inputs in the system Selected Operators shall be granted ability to or restricted from refreshing or query any controller or group of
66. PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 7 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING unless other wise directed by either Towson University or the authority having jurisdiction 6 Public water main connections Connections to public water mains shall be sized to provide the required water demand for fire protection before the fire department arrives All connections to public water shall be protected using a reduced pressure type back flow preventer 7 Sprinkler system devices R equired sprinklers shall be connected to a vertical fire riser system in accordance with NFPA 13 The sprinkler connection shall be equipped with a waterflow alarm connected to the building fire alarm system An inspector s test constructed as one self contained unit and valve tamper devices shall also be provided Valve tamper devices shall be connected to the trouble side of the building fire alarm system 8 Fire department hose connections Provide 2 1 2 inch fire department hose connections at each floor level off the fire main riser Each connection shall be provided with an easily removed cap All 2 1 2 inch fire department fire hose connections shall be located inside fire rated constructed stairways If additional fire department connections are required on any floor due to the square footage of the floor the connection shall be installed as required by NFPA 14 Threads shall be compatible to the Baltimore County Fire Department hose D Automatic Sprinkler Prot
67. REMENTS The following are product standards for use under this section Some products listed may be proprietary pal 2 2 2 3 2 4 Valves A Domestic W ater Valves Soldered screwed flanged or lug type valves only wafer type valves shall not be used B Acceptable M anufacturers l M ilwaukee 2 A pollo 3 Centerline 4 De Zuric Pipe A Domestic W ater Systems l Type L copper above ground 4 and smaller 2 Type K below ground B Sanitary W aste Systems l Schedule 80 PVC 2 N o hub couplings are prohibited C Condensate L Schedule 40 PVC Fixtures A Lavatories W ater Closets and Urinals l Automatic operation battery powered only 2 Flush Valves Sloan or Zurn Insulation A Acceptable M anufacturers l O wen Corning 2 Johns M anville 3 K nauf 4 Armstrong 5 Certainteed 6 M cCormick PLUM BING 15400 7 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING B T ype l TypeA Glass Fiber insulation AN SI ASTM C547 k value of 0 24 at 75 degrees Fahrenheit noncombustible 2 Type B Cellular glass ASSI ASTM C552 maximum water vapor transmission rating of 0 2 perms k value of 27 at 75 degrees Fahrenheit 3 TypeC Hydrous calcium silicate AN SI ASTM C533 rigid white in preformed piping sections asbestos free k value of 0 44 at 300 degrees Fahrenheit suitable for 1 200 degrees Fahrenheit operation 4 Type D Cellular foam flexible plastic k value of 0 27 at 75 degrees Fahren
68. RICAL C The engine generator day tank shall have a sight glass The main fuel tank shall have a fuel gauge Both tanks shall have gauges with outputs for use with emergency power system monitor D All engine generator transfer switches and engine sensing devices for correct system operation shall have contacts for remote monitoring The contacts shall be for anticipatory high water temperature and low oil pressure Additional alarm contacts shall be provided for generator called on to start mode switch not in Automatic over speed over crank battery alarm transfer switch in emergency position transfer switch in normal position ventilation fan and louver on off and closed open and fuel pump for day tank malfunction and engine heater not working E Provide sufficient fuel to fill main and day fuel tanks F T he generator set shall be diesel fueled with automatic start and transfer upon loss of normal power Automatic transfer switches shall have manual by pass switches to permit maintenance and repair of automatic switches without interrupting the load being served G Provide a manual bypass for the transfer switch so the transfer switch can be maintained while de energized yet emergency power still in service H Engine generator sets should be located close to the normal power switchboard to permit paralleling with the normal power substation for demand peak shaving and curtailing load operations Provide a tie circuit breaker
69. ROOM ACCESSORIES E Feminine N apkins Disposal 1 Material Stainless steel 2 Construction W elded self closing doors secured with full length stainless steel piano hinges tumbler locks 3 Mounting Recessed F Towel Robe H ook 1 Material H eavy gauge stainless steel 2 Construction Concealed wall plate no exposed fasteners G Shelf 1 Material H eavy gauge stainless steel projects 8 inches from wall 2 Construction Rolled formed edges concealed mounting 3 Mounting Surface H Framed M irror 1 Material 1 4 inch clear polished plate mirror with 20 gauge galvanized steel back and stainless steel retainer angle 2 Mounting Concealed wall hanger and theft resistant locking screws 3 Size 18 inches wide x 24 inches high Shower Rod and H ooks 1 Material 18 gauge 1 1 4 inch diameter stainless steel tubing 2 Mounting 2 1 2 inch square flange J Shower Curtain 1 Material 8 mil white vinyl opaque with heat sealed grommets 2 Size Variable 3 M ildew resistant PART3 EXECUTION 3 0 Installations A All installations are to be accomplished by the contractor regardless of the source of supply B Installations to bein accordance with manufacturers written instructions END OF SECTION TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES 10800 3 1 800 893 3665 Monumental Shelters The original Brasco shelter design the Monumental stands today as a monument to the strength and durability found in all Brasco International s
70. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PART GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES DESIGN GUIDELINE S atat utat odd dou aal d added avi rds aas dc aet tdt T 1 0 Purpose 1 1 Design Principles 1 2 Identity 1 3 Compatibility and H armony 1 4 Visual Clarity 1 5 Organization and Pattern 1 6 Environmental Impact ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES irae tatc E eni e dde hace ert Qn o ebat 2 0 Architectural Guidelines 2 1 Buildings 2 2 Site Considerations 2 3 Composition 2 4 M assing 2 5 Form 2 6 Scale 2 7 Rhythm 2 8 M ateriality DESIGN GUDERNE SL xni sut Munda don ai tapa Rebate tact donas Ete iacit sd 3 0 D esign Elements 3 1 Towers 3 2 Roofs 3 3 Fenestration and Patterns 3 4 Circulation 3 5 Archways 3 6 Entrances 3 7 Corridors Arcades and Stairs 3 8 Lobbies 3 9 Floors 3 10 Walls 3 11 Ceilings 3 12 Lighting 3 13 Service and M echanical LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES eroi HRS EE RIP BORNE ete detenido bd t LOI wr Oe b Se bE 4 0 Landscape Guidelines 4 1 Campus Landscape D esign Principles 4 12 Functional Aspects of Landscape 4 15 Streetscapes 4 18 Landscape Elements 4 19 Natural Systems amp Ecological M anagement Guidelines 4 20 Natural Resources M anagement 4 25 Project Planning and Design Guidelines CLASSROOM TECHNOLOG 1 neue o mata Bia EX E tg bev ae Aileen ands 5 0 Classroom T echnology Guidelines 5 1 Recommended M inimum Functional Capabilities 5 2 Standard M ultimedia Capable Classroom 5 3 M ultimedia Classroom
71. a need for a significant increase in outside air possibly up to 10096 Air Distribution L All air distribution duct systems shall be low pressure ductwork and be sized for a maximum air velocity of 1500 feet per minute before applying diversity Ductwork serving classrooms shall be sized for a maximum velocity of 800 feet per minute before applying diversity All areas shall be provided with an air change rate as required to satisfy heating cooling and ventilation requirements M inimum requirements for laboratories shall be 10 air changes per hour and shall generally be negative with respect to the surrounding areas M inimum requirements for all other occupied spaces shall be 1 0 CFM per square foot of floor area Airflows shall be based on cooling load requirements For mechanical equipment spaces where positive ventilation is required such as rooms housing atmospheric burners the minimum air change rate shall be 10 air changes per hour Intermittent thermostatically controlled supply air is acceptable M echanical equipment rooms containing refrigeration systems shall comply with the most recent version of ASHRAE Standard 15 Safety Codefor M echanical Refrigeration ventilation requirements 15500 4 SECTION 15500 HVAC 5 Future expansion capability shall be incorporated into the air distribution system design The degree of expansion shall be coordinated with Towson University F Exhaust l General exhaust systems sh
72. al junction boxes are required above each access controlled or monitored door per plans and specs and shall be furnished and installed by the electrical contractor P It is the intent of this specification to coordinate all of the responsibilities of the interconnecting devices to designate and assign specific responsibilities to the various sub contractors whom are supplying and or installing them Q All door hardware including electric locks electrified strikes magnetic locks door contacts electrified hinges door transfer loops audible sounders and request to exits shall be supplied under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware and installed by the door hardware sub contractor SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 23 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE R Electrical contractor shall supply and install conduit between each of the aforementioned devices and between the electrical junction boxes above the door S Door hardware sub contractor shall provide all cabling connections and terminations from the electrical junction box to these electrical devices T Electrical contractor shall provide conduit between electric junction box to the wall mounted card reader The security contractor shall provide and install the cable from the wall mounted card reader to the electric junction box and make all final terminations of the electronic hardware supplied under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware U Installatio
73. all be designed for toilet rooms janitor closets storage rooms mechanical and electrical rooms and utility areas with rates as established by ventilation requirements General laboratory exhaust may be included with general exhaust systems where logistically possible 2 Exhaust air containing toxic material viruses radioactivity or undesirable odors shall require special treatment before being released into the atmosphere and should be discharged as far away from air intakes as possible The proximity of air intake and exhaust to nearby buildings adequate discharge height location wind direction etc for exhausted air contaminants shall be determined using ASH RAE standards N IH requirements NIOSH requirements and the International M echanical Code IM C 3 A separate exhaust system shall be provided for each fume hood Each system shall consist of a utility set suitablefor roof top installation and a stainless steel exhaust system M inimum exhaust duct size shall be 10 inches in diameter Alternative fume hood systems shall be presented for Towson University review prior to design Alarmed variable flow hoods shall be used 4 T he use of energy recovery systems between exhaust and supply air systems shall be designed where economically feasible or where requested by Towson University A hydraulic run around loop is the preferred method H eat wheel systems shall not be used where contaminated exhausts are present 5 Des
74. all provide a minimum of 64 time zones Time Zones One and T wo shall be fixed as Time Zone N ever and Time Zone Always respectively The additional Sixty two 62 of these time zones shall be TOWSON UNIVERSITY definable and have a minimum of 8 definable intervals and shall allow a TOWSON UNIVERSITY assigned Time Zone description These intervals shall be programmable for starting and stopping times assignable to individual days of the week The intervals shall also define holiday usage Time zones shall be assignable to doors readers cardholders outputs inputs and selected system events B H olidays The application shall provide for enrolling a minimum of 32 holidays annually H olidays in conjunction with time zones shall be assignable to doors readers cardholders outputs inputs and selected system events TOW SON UNIVERSITY assigned H oliday description shall be possible 2 15 DOOR ACCESS GROUP PRIVILEGE LEVELS A The application shall have the capabilities to relate cardholders to readers for door access by time It shall be possible to restrict any single cardholder or group of cardholders through the use of access levels The application shall have a minimum of 256 access group levels and shall allow a TOWSON UNIVERSITY assigned description of each The application shall have the ability to create a privileged cardholder group This group shall be assignable to any or all reader s in the system and those cards assigned shall have 24
75. all thickness shall be 220 mils The insulation screen shall be a triple extruded semi conducting compound The metallic shield shall be non magnetic 5 mil copper tape applied helically with a 25 percent minimum overlap Jacket shall be polyvinylchloride The minimum e Bus A Black e Bus B Yellow A permanent marking on the cable jacket shall indicate the cable type size conductor type and rate voltage Cable by O konite Company or approved equal O koguard O koseal type M V 105 15 kV shielded power cable one copper conductor 909C at rating 220 milts 133 insulation level Provide 2 0 AWG bare copper stranded soft copper ground conductor and install with feeder cable along same routing Ground cable at each cable pulling point 16400 10 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL 12 Factory testing shall be performed on completed cable in accordance with ICEA S 68 516 and AEIC CS6 as follows e Conductor Resistance ICEA Para 1 2 e A C Withstand 5 min 33 KVAC e IR Constant at 15 62C min 50 000 megohms 1 000 ft e D C Withstand 15 min 80 KVDC e Corona Level AEIC CS6 5 percent M ax at 4 times Rated voltage M anufacturer shall submit quality control procedures to insure against defects in the product Copies of certified test shall be submitted to the project manager or Towson University representative for approval on all cable manufactured for this contract before cable is shipped from the factory 13
76. all verify that surfaces are ready to receive work and coordinate with Towson University and appropriate trades involved with project Backboard Installation 1 All termination backboards in the MDF and TCs shall be finish painted with durable white enamel under provisions specified above prior to installation of any communications equipment 2 All backboards shall be marked with the legend COMM under EIA TIA 606 standards Cable Pulling 1 Pulling tension on 4 pair UTP horizontal distribution cables shall not exceed 25 lbf for a four pair UTP cable 2 Contractor shall utilize cable pulling lubricant for all pulls in conduit ducts or inner liners Not less than three 3 gallons per kilometer shall be used 11 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 Coordinate with Other Trades 1 Cable routing shall be designed and installed so that cabling and associated equipment does not interfere with the operation or maintenance of any other equipment No wiring shall be hung tied to or supported from anything other than telecommunications raceway or the building structure All cable in accessible spaces shall be designed and installed for easy access Cable paths above suspended ceilings mechanical rooms closets etc shall not be blocked or covered in any way that would impede that addition of cable in the future Conduit Installation 1 Conduit sleeves shall be four 4 inch trade size minimum with a minimum of thr
77. amp larger 2 6 Steam Condensate Return A Thru 2 1 A 2 1 2 amp larger 1 1 2 7 Auxiliary Water on Chiller A All Sizes 1 8 Horizontal Rain Leaders Bottom of Roof Drains and Riser to Drain A All Sizes 1 9 Steam A Thru 2 2 A 2 1 2 to 4 2 1 2 A 5 amp larger D 10 Air Conditioning Condensate Drain D All 1 2 11 Control Air 15 Feet Downstream of Dryers D All 1 2 12 Alternator Engine Exhaust C All Zee 13 Fire Pump Exhaust C All 2 515 14 Refrigeration Suction and H ot Gas D All 1 2 15 Outdoor Condenser W ater B All 1 1 2 Vacuum compressed air and laboratory gases Laboratory gases including but not limited to natural gas compressed air and vacuum systems shall be provided with multiple compressors and pumps for increased reliability Provide lead lag starting controls with automatic changeover weekly adjustable Arranged pumps and compressors to allow complete isolation mechanically and electrically for servicing of one unit without interruption of operation of the other unit Space and piping manifolds shall be provided for future expansion A reagent grade water system in the form of distilled or reverse osmosis water shall be designed as a re circulating distribution loop with no dead end branches Final polishing will be performed by the end user Ice M akers Freezers Walk in and Ice Boxes WATER COOLED SYSTEMSARE PROHIBITED PLUM BING 15400 6 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUI
78. andard Excelon 2 Armstrong Premium Excelon 2 2 Sub flooring Underlayments A Specify underlayments over existing wood floors or sub floors as 1 4 smooth surfaced plywood M asoniteis not an acceptable underlayment 2 3 Vinyl Cove Base A Vinyl Cove Base 4 high except where pre existing conditions dictate a higher cove coved over resilient flooring toeless at carpet flooring Colors selection from manufacturers standard range of colors PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Demolition A Contractor is responsible for removing all materials from campus as a result of demolition including sub flooring materials except for materials containing asbestos B W here asbestos containing materials are found to exist coordinate with the owner for removal All removals shall be accomplished by the university through the Environmental H ealth and Safety office Include coordination in the documents to include persons responsible for removal dates of removal and interface with the contractor RESILIENT FLOORING 09650 2 SECTION 09650 RESILIENT FLOORING 3 1 Tilelnstallation A Preparation Provide only sound substrate for VCT installation Flash patch or solid fill voids and other irregularities prior to placement of underlayment Where underlayment is installed use a nailing pattern into sound substrate acceptable to the manufacturer 6 o c minimum B T ypically VCT is installed with the grain constant in one direction Where the
79. ange raceways so they are not installed in elevator hoist ways duct spaces stairwells etc Supplementary diagrams Include in drawings a one line diagram for each major electrical system and a riser diagram for each electrical communications and signal system these shall include schedules and supplementary information that completely define the several systems Electrical schedules required shall include each medium voltage or low voltage switchgear assembly transformer motor control center and panelboard these shall designate system characteristics and parameters for each protective device and motor controlled including current limiting fuses circuit designation equipment served and the connected load Equipment rooms Provide enlarged scale drawings for each room required for medium voltage and low voltage switchgear 16400 7 SECTION 16400 C ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL assemblies and for transformers Show auxiliary systems equipment arrangement grounding requirements and DC and supervisory systems on drawings Equipment rooms Provide enlarged scale drawings for each room required for medium voltage and low voltage switch gear assemblies and for transformers Show auxiliary systems equipment arrangement grounding requirements and DC and supervisory systems on drawings D etail drawings L Architectural and other drawings Architectural or other drawings may be used to show exact locations of electrical o
80. anufacturers Association N EM A Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers EEE Edison Electric Institute EEI Electronic Industries Application EIA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association IPCEA 16400 3 SECTION 16400 10 11 12 13 14 l5 ELECTRICAL Certified Ballast M anufacturers Association CBM American N ational Standards Institute AN SI American Society of M echanical Engineers ASM E American Concrete Institute ACI Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL Illuminating Engineering Society of N orth America IES Rules and regulations of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company AN SI ASM E Elevators and Escalators Safety Code A17 1 EPA regulations 2 2 Architectural Considerations A Exterior and interior exposed electrical items shall be shown or indicated and their use shall be coordinated with the architectural design by calling the attention of the architect to the item involved 2 3 Phases of work and submissions A B ELECTRICAL T he requirement stated here are intended to define for the electrical engineer the level of development at which the electrical design should be at each of the four submissions required by the standard A E contract These requirements are intended as a further definition of the contract requirements which are more general since they pertain to all disciplines Schematic D esign Submission T he engineer shall show the follow
81. are minimum installation standards for this section A Steel Partition Framing l Provide bracing at lock locations 2 Provide double studs at all doorframe locations 3 Provide backer boards at all interior corners vertically and horizontally B M etal Trim Corners l Plastic and vinyl trim is not acceptable 2 Reveal type J beads with exposed return flange requiring no finishing compound such as USG 400 are not acceptable in any location that remains visible upon completion of work Specify in lieu thereof products similar to USG 200 or 800 series trim GYPSUM BOARD ASSEM BLIES 09255 2 SECTION 09255 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEM BLIES 3 All corner beads are to be mechanically fastened G Gypsum Board 1 Install gypsum board only in longest sections possible with tapered edges horizontal 2 Single piece vertical applications of gypsum board are acceptable in wall spaces under twelve 12 linear feet and within closed offices 3 All gypsum board to be glued and mechanically fastened 4 N eatly cut around wall outlets switches and other devices that penetrate the face of the panel Do not over cut and fill Over cut panels will be rejected 5 Sanding of finish gypsum board shall be done in a controlled environment W here work is not remote and is adjacent to existing occupied spaces the contractor shall thoroughly seal all doors windows cracks and HVAC systems to ensure no dust migration The contractor i
82. as 16 configurable input control points and 2 output control relays It supports normally open normally closed supervised and non supervised circuits The input circuits are scanned using an analog to digital converter The digitized input status signal is software monitored and controlled so that each input point can be programmed as a supervised or non supervised alarm point The output relays can also be configured for fail safe or sail secure operation Each relay supports On Off and Pulse software commands SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 6 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE The acceptable power supply for each ICM isaUL Listed 12VAC continuous supply current with enclosure lock open frame transformer UPS capable and 12 volt battery back up 2 6 ETHERNET LAN CARD A M icro Serial Server for Ethernet Flash ROM DB25 serial port RJ 45 10 100 base T Ethernet interface diagnostic LED s External power 120VAC includes cable HOC ETHLAN The Ethernet LAN card shall be LNL ETHLAN 2 1 POWER SUPPLY A UL Listed Power Supply 12VDC or 24VDC 4A output switch selectable 120VAC input continuous supply current with enclosure lock and open frame transformer UPS capable Each power supply is to receive a back up battery kit with a 12 VDC 12 AH battery 2 8 MAGNETIC CARD ACCESS READER WALL MOUNTED A Wall mounted card readers shall be provided as specified in the hardware sets und
83. ated steel sheet or galvanized steel sheet consult owner c Seamless METAL DOORSAND FRAMES 08100 1 SECTION 08100 METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 2 1 M etal Frames d Weather stripped e Shop primed Alkyd field finished A M aterials l For Level 3 doors 14 gauge 2 For Level 2 doors 16 gauge B Construction l W elded frames for all new construction with ground smooth surfaces 2 M itered knock down type permitted for replacement when walls are not removed 3 Shop primed with rust inhibiting primer 4 M inimum Reinforcement a 11 ga steel hinge reinforcement plates for 4 hinges b 14 ga strike reinforcement plate c 12 ga closer reinforcement plate 5 12 ga Closer reinforcement 6 6 ga Hinge reinforcement 7 14 ga Lock reinforcement 8 Preformed rigid polystyrene core 9 Factory cleaned and primed field finished 2 2 Galvanized Option For exterior doors and frames and elsewhere required specify ASTM A60 hot dipped galvanized coating at 0 6 oz mill treated for proper adhesion PART3 EXECUTION 3 0 Installation A Thedoor frame contractor is fully responsible for checking the prepared opening prior to setting the frame O penings that are not plumb square or have irregularities should not have frames set Frames that are set in unacceptable openings will be removed by the door frame contractor and replaced without cost to the owner after the opening is corrected END OF SECTION METAL DOORSAND FRAMES 0
84. ategory 5e performance rated and communications outlet Faceplates shall be white in colot Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 Jack Color Specifications Jack Type Jack Color The pin out wiring assignment for the 4 pair UTP copper cable for both voice and data communications for the telecommunications outlet jack and at the TC connection shall be consistent with EIA TIA T568B Back to back outlets in the same wall or thru wall type boxes are not permitted To maximize sound control outlets on opposite sides of a common wall shall be offset at least 6 inches Station outlet boxes shall be installed at the same elevation as the other outlets in the room As a general guideline Mount the station outlet boxes as follows dimensions are from the finished floor to the center line of unobstructed outlets Standard Communications Outlet 18 Wall Mounted where wheel chair Persons can only approach head on 40 Acceptable Manufacturer Ortronics Standard Communication Outlet Layout Standard Outlet w o Video Standard Outlet w Video J Hook Pathways 1 All j hook pathways shall support cable runs with a maximum spacing specified as not greater than four feet 4 between j hooks Contractor shall submit samples and cut sheets on proposed solutions for Towson University approval 2 Acceptable Manufacturer Caddy Cat 5 J Hooks Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 Cases and Splices
85. ation for electrical wiring and reflected on as built drawings o Reliability Requirements Video systems will be connected to the emergency standby power source N etwork connections will use CCTV dedicated network fiber optic cable for security purposes and to maximize capability of running multiple cameras at optimum frame and compression rates Video recording shall take place in the building or structure prior to transmission over the campus network e Video Capture Video cameras shall be analog type with a variety of lens selections available e Video Recording Playback and Storage Video recording shall employ digital technology for recording playback and storage Video recording shall take place in the building or structure using DVRs DVRs shall be capable of recording 16 32 cameras simultaneously with frame and compression rates adjustable for individual camera video inputs Storage media shall employ internal hard disk storage of sufficient size to guarantee 30 days of video storage assuming good video management practices are employed to minimize storage requirements i e 4 frames per second during non alarm events H ard disk shall havea RAID 5 configuration All images recorded shall be digitally watermarked for authentication purposes for use in a court of law The DVR shall have full media search capabilities for archiving restoring and playback operations Search capabilities shall include filters for start stop dates a
86. be attachable to a floor slab through the use of a pre threaded lead insert which is suitable for installation of a 12 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 3 8 inch all thread rod in a predrilled 1 2 inch hole The threads of the closure bolt on the pipe hanger shall be covered by 3 8 inch copper or aluminum tubing to protect the cabling sheaths Cables placed in hangers in the plenum ceiling area shall be routed high and away from all other electrical and mechanical systems so as to avoid contact with light fixtures ventilation ducts sprinkler systems or plumbing piping motors or any other electrical devices The cable shall not be run in parallel with any high voltage electrical wiring The maximum separation between support points for all cabling shall be four 4 feet Lay in pipe hangers shall be installed so as to accommodate maximum distance spacing Hangers shall be installed at directional bend points so as to provide a maximum bend angle of 45 degrees for the supported cabling Contractor shall install 3 32 inch O D 200lb Strength polyethylene pulling string in each empty conduit and appropriately secured at each end Communications Equipment Rooms E The communications equipment rooms supporting voice and data requirements are identified on the construction documents Prior to the installation of any equipment in any of the telecommunication rooms the Contractor shall provide room layouts
87. by support hooks on the cable racks not more than two 2 feet away from the splice case Before closure all splices shall be offered for inspection by the University and certification of workmanship by the University 2 Contractor shall connect to University video network at Towson University direction Cable Plant Labeling 1 All labeling shall be clear securely affixed and consistent on both ends of each installed cable All labeling shall be approved in advance by Towson University 2 The labeling of outlet jacks and TC hardware shall be permanently engraved in the field by the Contractor according to the following numbering system a Each outlet identification code shall consist of the telecommunications closet number and jack number b The first character shall indicate the telecommunications closet number in alpha numeric format as follows TC102 15 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 c The second character shall indicate the jack number Voice cables jack number will begin with a V and data cables will begin with a D For instance TC102V 1 for voice and TC102D1 2 for data d Each jack should be labeled on the faceplate and on the cable jacket at both ends and visible upon inspection by a technician when performing maintenance Cables should be punched down 1n the appropriate frame starting at the first available port in the most left and most high position on the frame unless a new patch panel
88. ce 3 8 Sabon white vinyl or silkscreened Color 2 Authorized Personnel Only Additional message can be added to same Be sure both latches plaque are locked before Typeface 1 4 Sabon white closing the door vinyl or silkscreened Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Interior Sign ae 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 121 Sign type K Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 M essa g es Acceptable messages for sign type K CON OO A WN lI CO mF OUON e O Authorized personnel only Faculty only Please keep door closed Please keep door open Open door slowly Please knock before entering Please do not lock this door Please lock this door Do not open without disengaging alarm Be sure both latches are locked before closing the door Research in progress Please enter through room SM Temperature controlled room Safety glasses required in this area Learn your colors orange red rust 15 Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type L 1 6 Interior Sign Program 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 1 2 Baltimore MD 21202 Date 7 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Informational 1 16 Face acrylic Men s located in SM 124 and 1 16 Acrylic subsurface painted SM 324 amp Women s located ean dae color d in SM 295 and SM 495 Typeface 3 8 Sabon white vinyl or silkscreened subsurface This plaque installs above Sign Type H on doo
89. ceptacles junction boxes conduit and pulling of wire cablefor a complete access control system shall be provided under the electrical contractors scope of work under Division 16 2 13 LENEL ACCESS CONTROL APPLICATION SOFTWARE A General This section details the minimum requirements necessary for the application software The software shall be a M icrosoft Windows 2000 X P 32 bit application engineered as an Access Control and Alarm Point M onitoring program Applications that use FAT are unacceptable It shall provide an integral solution for incorporating optional Video ID verification and Photo ID Badging and Badge design The application must as a standard feature allow for attaching a photo ID to each cardholder record The application must additionally allow for Closed Circuit TV Control Time and Attendance Paging and other third party linked M icrosoft compliant applications B T he applications shall be M icrosoft ODBC compliant and shall provide a SQL relational database for export of Archive History and cardholder data to third party software and applications Of primary importance the system shall bea graphical user interface using standard M icrosoft Windows list boxes option buttons and check boxes and mouse support C T he application shall provide and easy to use Graphical User Interface GUI with Icons for Event M onitor Card Holder Database Reports System Administration Installer and Administrator Setup O perator Ac
90. classification marking for flammability E Segregation of H azards l General Rooms or areas containing hazardous occupancies as defined in Chapter 4 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code shall be separated from the remainder of the building by fire resistive separations per NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Places of Assembly Because of the concentration of occupants in auditoriums cafeterias and other places of assembly it may be necessary to provide a greater number of exits and exit passageways to the exterior of the building Whenever possible such occupancies shall be located on the grade floor along the perimeter of the building or a floor close to grade adjacent to an egress stairwell Emergency Control Center Emergency control centers shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a minimum of 1 hour fire rated construction whether or not the entire floor is provided with automatic sprinklers Special O ccupancies Specific fire resistant construction and separation and automatic fire detection and suppression means are required for essential electronic equipment facilities including automated data processing storage facilities and other specific occupancies F Interior Finish l Interior finish shall comply with the definitions in Chapter 6 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Unless otherwise stated herein the fire safety characteristics of interior finish must include a flame spread rating and smoke development ra
91. cognized approved laboratory to perform these tests even if they were developed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL and Factory M utual FM W hen laboratory services do not include regular test follow up service of tested components contractors must certify in writing that materials and construction are identical to the item s tested FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 1 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 1 5 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Towson University bases its hazard classification on the applicable N FPA standards A Determination of floor area and building height These determinations must be based on applicable sections of the International Building Code IBC and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code unless otherwise specified B Area limitations T hese limitations must be based on applicable sections of the NFPA standards Firewalls and fire partitions must conform to NFPA standards and the rating of fire partitions must be as required throughout this part When more than one hazard classification is housed in a building the more stringent classification is the determining one per NFPA C Structural fire resistance rating determination l Building materials assemblies members etc are required to meet certain fire protection requirements as noted through this specification which are evaluated by standard fire testing methods The fire protection performance of these items must be confirmed in either laboratory repo
92. connections for Towson University furnished chemical treatment system Provide a 5 gallon shot feeder system and a 55 gallon liquid chemical feeder system including pump For glycol filled systems coordinate water treatment system with Towson University 1 10 Air Duct Systems A HVAC Design Requirements l M ethod Either the equal friction method or the static pressure regain method in the ASH RAE Fundamentals H andbook may be used to determine duct sizes High velocity duct systems shall not be used Ducts shall be sized for a maximum static pressure drop of 1 wg per 100 feet of duct M aximum duct velocities are 1 500 feet per minute for general purpose ducts and 800 fpm for ducts serving classrooms or auditoriums 2 Ductwork Where ducts are connected to equipment fittings transition should be smooth with a transition no greater than 15 degrees for diverging transitions and less than 30 degrees for converging transitions Avoid transitions in elbows 3 Access doors or panels Provide hinged access doors or panels no smaller than 18 x 18 in ductwork for maintenance inspection and service for Filters U pstream amp downstream of cooling coils and heating coils Sound absorbers Fire and smoke dampers Controls dampers switches relays sensing devices etc ocoocov Coordinate with architect to provide access openings through finish construction 4 M aterials Use galvanized sheet metal ductwork Internall
93. controllers in the system B It shall be possibleto perform operator actions after a simple mouse click on any event displayed in the Event Viewer screen without additional menu call ups e Alarm and Status Events Priorities The application shall provide TOWSON UNIVERSITY the means to prioritize alarm status events T hese events shall be generated from any of the nine event origins These origins shall be as follows System Events M ain Controller Events Terminal Controller Events cardholder Events Door Events Reader Events Input Events O utput Events and Diagnostic Events D T hese events shall be configurable to any one of sixteen 16 priority levels which will display in unique corresponding colors The color assignment shall permit selections from a basic color chart having samples and shall also provide for the user to configure custom colors down to the hue saturation and luminosity level E It shall be possible to route events for display in any one or more of the four event display quadrant screens and or printing on any or all display and event printer and event printer devices on the system based on event type Each individual device event shall have the ability to be assigned different alarm priority levels in SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 13 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE accordance to the needs of the TOWSON UNIVERSITY i e Not Time event on Reader One may be assigned Alarm Lev
94. conveniently located for expansion 15400 4 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING E Domestic H ot W ater 1 General For general plumbing and laboratory plumbing use equipment shall be automatically controlled and shall have sufficient capacity to deliver 140 degree Fahrenheit water to single temperature faucets at the point of use Provide aquastatic controls at the source Systems shall provide tempering devices to maintain 110 degrees Fahrenheit T ype of Fuel Fuel or energy selected for water heating shall be determined by availability and cost Thetype selected may be steam gas oil fired or electricity Where oil is the available fuel source and when practical and feasible for the application install dual burners to allow for natural gas as a fuel at a later date Size of H eaters H eater size should be in agreement with the latest edition of the International Plumbing Code IPC and or as required by the owner Requirements for kitchen cafeterias and special areas Provide a separate domestic water heating system to supply high temperature water to kitchen equipment and special use areas Recirculating System Separate re circulating domestic hot water systems shall be designed for general plumbing and laboratory plumbing with hot water produced from separate generators Provide tempering valves at all residence building shower and lavatories supplies and where lavatories are provided for the disabled F Fire Protection System 1
95. ction with a valid Personal Identification N umber PIN The PIN shall be selectable from oneto six digits It shall be possible to enforce a card PIN combination by time zones on a per reader Lenel thus allowing card only entry during selected hours DURESS CODE A It shall be possible to set a system wide Duress code that when entered at any threshold keypad will grant access to that entry point and in addition alert the Command Center of the Duress situation and entry point OPERATOR PRIVILEGE LEVELS A The application shall havea TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined number of operators Any enrolled cardholder may be assigned operator privileges The application shall allow the TOWSON UNIVERSITY to distinguish between operator privileges by defining a minimum of 64 levels Once defined these levels shall allow an operator to have restrictions placed on them down to the point level Each of these operator privilege levels shall be named for their group of operators T hese operator privilege levels shall be English text definable T he applications shall provide for segregation of the database both in devices points doors readers inputs and outputs as well as cardholder records It shall then be possible to restrict any operator of operators from accessing data not specifically authorized by their operator level This provided for the feature of allowing a security officer to momentarily unlock the lobby door for SECURITY
96. ction systems Direct buried piping shall be insulated and contained in a PVC carrier pipe equal to perma pipe or ric wil W ater systems H eating and chilled water systems shall be of the reverse return type Dual temperature piping systems shall not be used Condenser water systems shall be provided with filtration systems Sizes Size piping for a maximum friction loss of 4 feet per 100 feet of straight pipe or a maximum velocity of 6 feet per second whichever results in the larger pipe size Layout The chilled and heated water piping layouts shall belogically designed to provide organized distribution systems which permit the isolation of distinct sections without disruption to the entire building This includes provision of a major branch to each section and installation of isolation valves at every major branch Isolation valves shall also be provided at all unit connections M anual air vents shall be provided and shown on drawings at all high points of piping systems H ose end drain valves shall be provided and shown all low points of piping systems For all chilled water connections to water cooled equipment for heat rejection provide hose end drain valves on supply and return piping for emergency hook up of domestic water Piping Expansion Show locations of expansion joints loops and anchors on drawings incorporate acoustical to prevent transmission of vibration and fluid noise Dueto maintenance problems with joints expansion
97. d 5 Lens a Acrylic Parabolic Submit parabolic cube size with photo metrics for approval by OFM 2 5 Exit Signs Dual Lite Liteforms LX Series LX UGWE FAP Green or equivalent LIGHTING 16500 4 SECTION 16500 LIGHTING O P Signs will meet the requirements of UL 924 1998 and NFPA Life Safety Code 1991 and be UL listed Light source will be Light Emitting Diodes LEDs with a life expectancy in excess of 20 years LED lamps will provide 10096 illumination in normal and emergency operation Fixture will have a green lens LED lamps will be mounted inside the housing not on the face A color rich prismatic diffuser will be mounted in front of the LEDsto providea full 34 letter stroke with even illumination M inimum brightness will be equivalent to an exit sign legend illuminated at seven 7 foot candles Exit sign frame back plate faceplate and mounting canopy will be UV stable thermoplastic that will not yellow with age W here necessary signs will be provided with a stem suspension system Exit signs will have concealed knockouts for programmable directional arrows Self pow ered models will prove 90 minutes of battery powered emergency illumination Batteries in self powered models will be completely sealed maintenance free nickel cadmium Battery chargers in self powered models will be fully automatic solid state and current limited Circuitry will include a combination LED pilot light and
98. ding by means of a OAWG insulated copper ground wire connected to the building ground system unless Towson University provides an exception to standards in writing 2 All closet layouts shall be approved by Towson University before installation of any equipment or termination of any wiring 3 Contractor shall install vertical fiber and coaxial cabling between MDF and each TC to support data and video communications Each riser cable shall be homerun from the MDF to each TC in the conduit and sleeves The size of the riser cables for both data and video communication from the MDF to each TC will be found in the floor plans provided 4 Kellums type basket hangers or a University approved equal shall be installed on all riser cables to provide independent support if cables passing through conduit sleeves installed in floor slabs Hangers shall have a maximum separation of twelve 12 inches Exterior Cabling 1 Contractor shall install multimode OSP optical fiber backbone cabling to support data communication requirements The underground fiber shall run in inner liner in the appropriate duct bank and manholes In both locations the terminated fiber shall be housed within fiber enclosures Prior to termination of this cable in the MDF Contactor shall verify termination location with the University OSP fiber that requires splicing shall be spliced with Keptel splice enclosure 14 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 2
99. duct of a sequence of acceptance tests to be performed as soon as system or piece of equipment is installed Preparation in the development of lists of important equipment or installations which must be witnessed by Towson University representatives and identification of the particular installation and inclusion of these requirements in the specification An example would bethe witnessing of factory testing of synchronizing switchgear for the emergency power system The inspections should list the testing required with specific details In general the purpose is to identify problems as early in construction as possible so corrections can be made while other work proceeds and so all punch list items are not left to the end of the project and consequently hold up completion of the building T he preparation of a coordination study including a short circuit current study and determining of the protective device settings before distribution equipment is purchase and before start up of power equipment is allowed T his information is required to be submitted with shop drawings Specify reliability requirements for each system where Towson University has identified the need in the program or in design review Approach to system design each system l Review of current equipment available to accomplish the need 2 Establish the needed reliability required of the system in consultation with Towson University 16400 2 SECTION 16400 10
100. e constructed following the requirements of the N FPA standards FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 2 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 2 Shaft openings shall be protected with fire doors and or dampers as required by NFPA 80 90A and 101 O penings in vertical shafts containing exit stairs shall be limited to those required for egress and ingress Floor penetrations by ventilating and exhaust systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A 91 and 101 respectively 1 6 INTERIOR BUILDING SPACE REQUIREM ENT A Scope This section establishes requirements for interior construction features in Towson University buildings including means of egress finishes and insulation flammability fire partitions and hazard segregation Interior nonstructural construction of building spaces l N ational codes and test methods Unless otherwise specified interior construction and arrangements shall meet the requirements of the N ational Fire Protection Association N FPA standards and test methods Exit facilities and arrangements NFPA 101 shall be followed Partitions l Partitions requiring fire resistance ratings shall be constructed of noncombustible limited combustible N C LC materials approved by N FPA and listed by UL or approved by Factory M utual Engineering FM and listed in their approval guide or materials satisfactory tested to the same standards by an approved testing laboratory Fire stopping sealing shall be pr
101. e detection system that actuates the pre action valve is self contained it must send all supervisory trouble and alarm signals to the building fire alarm control panel 6 All sprinkler systems shall a Be hydraulically designed and b Be based on a performance specification E Portable fire extinguishers shall be chemical ABC type unless otherwise specified provided and installed in accordance with N FPA 10 and as noted below L Portable fire extinguishers for laboratories shall be installed just inside the room entrance door and directly under the room light switch s END OF SECTION FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 9 PLUMBING SECTION 15400 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Summary A This section addresses plumbing requirements for new work alteration and repair projects General Requirements A Sewer System Provide separate sanitary and storm water systems on the site and throughout the building B All piping that may contain colder than ambient temperature fluids shall be insulated including all horizontal rain leaders Insulation shall have a vapor barrier installed continuous through the hangers All insulated piping shall have silicon pipe supports of the same thickness as the insulation at every pipe hanger All insulated pipe to have galvanized steel shields at the hangers C Limitation Domestic water shall not be used as a condensing fluid This restriction applies to refrigeration uni
102. e otherwise Since this will require heating cooling the building mass on the next occupied cycle to at least above below the minimum maximum inside surface temperature make provision to 15500 3 SECTION 15500 HVAC HVAC increase system capacity to provide this capability within 2 hours All control systems shall be specified to include programmed occupancy schedules for 7 independent weekday settings with a minimum of 4 set points per day for each HVAC system that is controlled Ventilation 1 Ventilation rates shall be established initially in accordance with the latest ASH RAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and applicable NIH guidelines for the anticipated occupancies All HVAC systems shall be designed to allow 100 outdoor air economizer free cooling whenever the outdoor air is below 55 degrees F db and below 60 Relative Humidity adjustable Outdoor air intakes shall be located at least 20 feet from exhaust outlets or plumbing vents and 30 feet from loading docks Since operating experience shows that many Towson University facilities undergo significant changes in occupancy during the building life it is expected that the design ventilation rates will be reviewed by Towson University prior to incorporation into engineering design For example a building system originally designed with 2096 outside air for a typical office environment due to change in space usage may result in
103. e requirements for heating and air conditioning on an integrated basis 2 Annual energy consumption estimating procedures and equipment sizing Base energy use projections and equipment sizing on calculation methodologies addressed in HVAC 15500 1 SECTION 15500 1 3 HVAC HVAC ASHRAE handbooks Towson University shall provide existing energy pricing D esign engineers shall provide detailed estimated annual energy and operating costs 3 All new HVAC systems shall be selected and installed based on lowest life cycle cost b Towson University approved alternates l Detailed analysis of Towson University approved alternates shall be submitted with the design development submission All estimates of first cost replacement costs energy use costs maintenance impact costs and other issues shall be quantified and evaluated Design Criteria A B General Comfort conditions to be maintained are dry bulb temperature and relative humidity provided in ASH RAE Standard 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy The indoor temperature varies with the activity and intended use of the building Review the design of walls floors roofs and windows for conditions affecting comfort and condensation 1 Wall and Roof Construction and Glazing Walls shall have a maximum thermal transmittance u value of 15 and roofs shall have a maximum u value of 08 Wall and roof construction and glazing shall provide ins
104. e system devices shall then be placed in an Active Tree or Riser or kept in a M aintenance Tree or Riser Placing a maintenance device into an Active Tree shall be a simple matter of standard Windows Drag and Drop into the Active Tree Riser 2 38 BACKUP AND RESTORATION A The application shall provide the ability to archive a minimum of 750 000 events and generate reports print selectable to how and when The software shall have the capability to back up archival data to a standard 350M b tape media automatically based on the system internal clock and be capable of formatting either a standard 3 5 1 44M B diskette or 250 M B tape media in the background It shall providethe ability to backup and restore archival history reports and system configuration database card and cardholder database 2 39 ON LINE MAINTENANCE A The application shall provide on line diagnostics and communications maintenance for adjustment to the operating environment T hese diagnostics shall allow for the modification of baud rate system packet information and network polling It shall be possible for the application to adjust the data handshake ability through channel commands and channel response On line maintenance providing real time communications conditions of all system controllers is required B The application shall be required to have ability to generate a version report which notifies the operator of the current software version that exists in all
105. eaker branch circuit devices N ema 1 dead front enclosures M olded case thermal magnetic breakers Adjustable magnetic trip for all breakers 225 amps and above C Accessories Permanent ID plates for each breaker D Copper bus is standard E All feeder lugs shall be copper and UL approved F All circuit breaker trip devices shall be coordinated G All circuit breaker trip devices shall be set in accordance with the coordination study by the contractor before placing the feeder in service H Circuit breaker trip operation shall be tested and adjusted as required to comply with the coordination study by an independent electrical testing company Computer laboratory power should be separated from mechanical and lighting systems where possible 3 7 M etering A M etering Panels ELECTRICAL l M eter with sensors to monitor parameters of entire switchboard including all main breakers and connected loads Square D QED 2 Power Style Switchboard 2 True RM S metering to 31 harmonic 3 M in max readings for all meter parameters 4 0 296 accuracy class 5 M etered parameters not limited to a Ammeter 3 phases amp neutral b Voltmeter L L and L N C W attmeter d Varmeter e Va meter f Peak demand of above g Power factor 16400 14 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL THD voltage THD current M in max for all values D ate time for each min max Alarm relay functions m O n board data logging 3 8 Panel Boards A D
106. ection l Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided for the entire project area 2 Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 with modifications as required to meet the special needs of the university 3 All sprinkler system installations shall be of the wet type except that a Dry pipe systems shall be used in areas subject to freezing b Double Protection Pre action systems may be used when approved by Towson University in high value spaces subject to the requirements of paragraph 5 C D eluge systems for fast developing fires and building exposures may be used to provide water curtains and water spray systems and to protect cooling towers transformer vaults etc Where high voltage 600 volts or greater equipment is involved automatic water fire protection systems shall be designed using N FPA 15 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 8 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 4 Double Protection Pre action systems shall be arranged so that a Both the detection and sprinkler system must actuate before the alarm valve will trip and allow water to enter the sprinkler piping in the area protected b An alarm signal is transmitted to the building fire alarm control panel when the valve trips C Supervisory air or nitrogen pressure is maintained to ensure piping integrity and low or high pressure sends a supervisory signal to the building fire alarm control panel and d W hen th
107. ed orange to denote multimode fiber Riser Backbone Copper Cable 1 All UTP riser copper cable supporting voice communications requirements shall be standard 24 gauge paired dual semi rigid PVC skin over foamed PE and shall meet the following technical specifications Riser Backbone Copper Cable Specifications 25 7 Ohms 1000ft Gauge 24 AWG solid copper conductor twisted pair 15 8 pF ft Characteristic Impedance 650 Ohms 1 kHz 105 Ohms 1MHz 2 The attenuation of any pair shall not exceed the following values Frequency Maximum Attenuation dB per 305 m 20 deg C dB per 1000 ft 20 deg C 3 The characteristic impedance of any pair shall meet the following requirements Frequency Characteristic Impedance MHz Ohms 0 064 120 15 0 128 110 15 0 256 105 15 gt 0 772 100 15 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 4 The Neat End Cross talk NEXT coupling loss between pairs within a cable shall be equal to or greater than the following Frequency NEXT Loss Worst Pair MHz dB 305 m dB 1000 ft 5 Acceptable Manufacturer Berk Tek or Ortronics Approved Manufacturer Riser Backbone Optical Fiber Cable 1 For multi mode fiber cable it shall meet the following technical specifications Multi Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications 1 5 Nominal 7 5 Max Core 245 9 13 microns Refracting Index Delta 2 0 3 Numerical Aperture
108. ed self contained stainless steel drinking water units electric water coolers Ceramic bowls are prohibited Floor Drains Floor drains shall be installed in boiler and mechanical equipment rooms kitchen and dishwashing areas toilet rooms garages and similar areas Coordinate types of floor drains with floor finish material Submit proposed floor drains strainers and accessories for Towson University approval Number and locations of floor drains shall be provided to avoid standing water Floor drains shall be located near the equipment served to minimize surface water flow and to avoid crossing paths of travel Floor drains connected to sanitary systems shall be primed Concrete floors shall be sloped for proper drainage PLUM BING 15400 1 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 4 Sanitary System A Fixture Elevations l Traps Each plumbing and floor drain shall be installed so that the trap invert is not less than 3 feet above the top of the sewer into which it discharges B Cleanouts l In finished spaces the cleanout access cover location shall be coordinated with AEC Do not install cleanout fittings in floors of toilet rooms All cleanouts shall be in the wall except where floor runs exceed 50 feet 50 G Grease T raps T reatment Systems l Grease T rap T reatment systems are to be installed at all plumbing discharge areas for kitchen and food prep facilities Preferred system is Remediator as manufactured by Jay R Smi
109. ee 3 sleeves shall connect the TC s vertically Sleeves shall be Rigid Galvanized Steel for penetrations of concrete slabs concrete walls and CMU walls Sleeves for penetrations of stud walls shall be EMT All sleeves shall be rigidly installed using appropriate fittings and all masonry penetrations shall be grouted Sleeves shall project a minimum of six 6 inches beyond wall or floor surface All penetrations of fire rated construction shall be fire stopped with fire stopping as specified earlier or exceed fire rating of the penetrated material Sleeves for penetration of walls and floors shall have one hundred percent 100 spare capacity and shall be fire stopped as per code Any section of conduit containing two 2 90 degree bends a reverse bend of having length greater that one hundred 100 feet shall have an accessible pull box All conduits with less that 50 fill ratio shall have a 3 32 inch polyethylene pull cord appropriately secured at each end No oval or square conduit fittings shall be permitted No screw type fittings shall be permitted All metallic conduit and raceways shall be appropriately grounded as specified in the National Electric Code An AWG 6 ground wire will be installed in both vertical risers from the basement to the top floor This ground shall be attached to the building s approved grounding point used for the building electrical service at one 1 point only A ground buss shall be provided in eac
110. el Two but the identical event N ot Time on Reader Two may only require an Alarm Level six response Alarm and Status Events O perator Response The system shall also be capable of satisfying the operator of designated alarms set over a specific priority level while the operator is in other access control screens or in other applications Events set as Alarm Events shall also have the ability to be designated as Breakthrough Flash ICON Notification or Audible Alarms for the security operator of the system shall be displayed and made Interactive via an Alarm Annunciation screen Breakthrough alarms shall interrupt the operator s program being run and present the alarm notification box in priority color at the center of the screen Flash ICON Notification and or Audible alarms shall not breakthrough but will blink or flash the alarm alert ICON to draw the attention of the security operator for response and disposition or sound the internal computer audible device Alarms shall be displayed based on priority For each alarm priority queue there shall be a minimum of 256 unacknowledged alarms All alarms displayed shall have the ability to be acknowledged singularly or as a group based on priority by an operator so privileged The application shall provide the ability to enter an operator response documenting action taken The application shall provide annunciation of alarm events at any or all worksta
111. emporary climate control equipment 1 2 Interior Wall Design A All walls should be constructed from floor to the deck above Floor to ceiling is not a preferred application and should be avoided When new walls are required in existing construction and a plenum ceiling exists attempt to construct walls full height with transfer grills sized for HVAC requirements When this method is not a practical approach consult AEC for remedy B W alls shall only be constructed of steel framing unless otherwise approved by AEC C W alls should have full sound blankets the entire height of the wall D A coustical sealant to be applied at all perimeter joints GYPSUM BOARD ASSEM BLIES 09255 1 SECTION 09255 PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Steel Framing for Walls and Partitions A ASTM C 645 B Thickness 20 ga en Depth 3 5 8 D Spacing 16 o c 2 1 Steel Rigid Furring Channels A ASTM C 645 B H at shaped with depth and thickness as follows l Thickness 0 0329 inch or higher 2 Depth 7 8 2 2 Gypsum Board Products A Standard Installations ASTM C 36 and as follows GYPSUM BOARD ASSEM BLIES l Dimensions 1 2 x 48 x longest lengths available to minimize butt joints 2 Fire Resistant Rated assemblies a Type X b Thickness 5 8 2 3 Sound Attenuation Blankets A Unfaced mineral fiber blanket comply with ASTM C 665 for Typel without membrane facing PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 The following
112. ency Ballast shall be compatible with T 8 fluorescent lamps Verify electric service to determine ballast rating or provide multi tap B Electronic Ballasts Osram QT X 321X X XY Y or equivalent where N umber of lamps XX X 2120 or 277V and YY RH for regular power and LP for low power L 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 Will beUL listed Class P Will be Sound Rated A Total harmonic distortion will beless than 2096 with input current third harmonic not to exceed AN SI recommendation Will conform to AN SI Specification C82 11 1997 Will have a power factor of 90 minimum Enclosure size will be the same as magnetic ballast Wiring will bein the same colors as magnetic ballast Low power ballasts are to be used BF 0 78 Where full power electronic ballasts are required by the owner the ballast factor must be at least 0 85 Light regulation will be 10 with 10 input voltage variation Lamp current crest factor will not exceed 1 7 Flicker index will be 01 or less with any lamp suitable for the ballast Lamps will be operated in instant start mode Will be designed to withstand line transients per IEEE 587 Category A Will meet FCC Rules and Regulations Part 18C Circuit diagrams and lamp ballast connections will be displayed on all ballast packages 2 3 Fluorescent L amps A Fluorescent Lamps Philips TL 70 Series or equivalent 1 2 LIGHTING Will meet applicable sections of
113. epartment hose connections and 2 automatic sprinkler systems Fire department Siamese connection At least one fire department Siamese connection shall be provided for any building that has a sprinkler system or standpipe system In new construction standpipe and sprinkler systems shall be interconnected so that each fire department Siamese connection will serve all fire protection needs simultaneously Large buildings facing on more than one street shall be provided with a second fire department Siamese connection interconnected remotely located from the first each shall be unobstructed and located within 100 feet of a fire hydrant Deficient available water supplies If the available water supply lacks the required pressure to meet the applicable codes a fire booster pump shall be provided However the university reserves the right to request a review and waiver from the authority having jurisdiction H ydrants and mains When necessary to provide fire hydrants valves or underground fire mains the material installation and location shall meet the requirements of NFPA 24 and or Department of Public Works Baltimore City or Baltimore County Fire booster pumps Fire pumps booster pumps and their related electrical controllers shall meet the requirements of NFPA 20 and 70 Where fire oooster pumps are required to meet pressure requirements of the sprinkler system the pump shall be sized for the sprinkler system only FIRE
114. er Division 8 Section Finish H ardware The M agnetic Stripe reader must be able to connect to access control panels which accept the popular clock data and Wiegand signals The reader must accept low or high coercivity magnetic stripe cards with standard track 2 encoding optional track 1 or track 3 may be required A red green bi color LED and a beeper should be standard The LEDs may be operated in one wire or two wire mode Card data is sent using common clock data or Wiegand pulses The LED and the buzzer are controlled using standard TTL voltage levels All signal lines are protected from Electrostatic Discharge ESD The nominal distance between the card reader and the reader interface is 500 ft The die cast metal housing must first be treated with an anti corrosion film and then coated with a tough abrasion resistant finish The reader must have a bi directional card swipe The reader must have at least a 1 million card pass head The reader can be mounted with all stainless steel hardware The reader shall be rated for operation from 40 C to 75 C and be suitable for both indoor and outdoor use 2 9 PROXIMITY CARD ACCESS READER WALL MOUNTED A HID Proximity Readers The SY STEM shall provide the ability to support H ID Proximity Card Readers as specified in hardware sets Division 8 Section Finish H ardware Each card reader shall offer a low profile rugged weatherized polycarbonate sealed enclosure with multi colo
115. er these proprietary products when associating other products not supplied by the owner TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES 10800 1 SECTION 10800 TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES e 1 Paper Towel Dispenser a M anufacturer Fort J ames b M odel Generation Il e 2 Toilet Paper Dispenser a M anufacturer Kimberly Clark b M odel JRT Jr Escort In Sight or M odel JRT Jr In Sight Twin Jumbo e 3 Wall M ounted Soap Dispenser a Manufacturer GOJO b Model Dermapro e 4 Toiler Seat Cover Dispenser a Manufacturer Kimberly Clark b Model Health Gards Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser 2 2 Other Accessories A Grab Bars 1 Material 1 1 2 diameter satin texture stainless steel 2 Construction Concealed plates with no exposed fasteners 3 Length Asrequired by ADA 4 Weight requirements and configuration as dictated by ADA B Soap Dish When Required 1 Material H eavy gage stainless steel 2 Construction Seamless 3 Mounting Recessed C Combination Feminine N apkin and Tampon V endor 1 Material 18 gauge stainless steel 2 Construction welded construction concealed piano hinge two tumbler locks 3 Capacity 30 feminine napkins 27 tampons 4 Dispensing mechanisms 25c D Paper Towel Disposal 1 M aterial 22 gauge stainless steel 2 Construction Same as a above 3 Capacity 5 75 gal minimum Note Combination units with a or b above are acceptable TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES 10800 2 SECTION 10800 TOILET
116. erim climate control for tile installation include such language in the specifications In addition verify and coordinate with the owner the use of existing utilities for temporary climate control equipment 1 3 Fire Rated Ceilings A It isthe consultant s responsibility to determine if the products identified herein are suitable and acceptable for the required fire rating W here a conflict exists coordinate with AEC for determination of an acceptable product PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Tileand Grid A All Spaces l Acceptable Tile No 1 for grid type no 1 2 x 2 USG Eclipse Climaplus SLT 2 Acceptable Tile No 2 2 x 2 Armstrong Cirrus Beveled T egular Edge 584 3 Grid Type No 1 USG Standard 15 16 white 4 Grid TypeNo 2 Armstrong Prelude XL 15 16 Reveal white ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 09510 1 SECTION 09510 2 1 Extra Stock ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS A Provide 2 of the total tile amount installed as extra stock M aterials areto be delivered and stored in a location designated by the AEC office PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 The following are minimum installation standards for this section A Ceilings Tiles l 2 3 4 B Grid T ypically equally spaced tiles with perimeter tile dimensions that are constant are preferred Tiles shall be neatly cut in at perimeters so that the cuts are not visible Provide drop in cuts at perimeters and all cut tiles Tiles damaged during installation
117. etal doors At present this portion of these standards will focus on hardwarefor swinging doors interior and exterior including storefront Finish H ardware Schedule A Provide a Finish H ardware Schedule listing each of the proposed contents of each hardware group l Show the quantity of each type of item proposed to be supplied within each H ardware Group 2 Show the dimensions when pertinent and the manufacturer s catalog number 3 Show the finish of each item 4 Show the manufacturer s name by a suitable legend FINISH HARDWARE 08710 1 DRAFT COPY SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 SUM MARY A Section includes Finish hardware except as otherwise specified or specifically omitted herein B R elated sections l Section 06200 Finish Carpentry Installation of finish hardware 2 Section 08100 Standard Steel Doors and Frames 3 Section 08211 Wood Doors 1 1 SUBSTITUTIONS amp SUBMITTALS A Only products specified under Part II of this Section are acceptable M ake no substitutions 1 2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A Q ualifications Obtain each kind of hardware latch and locksets exit devices hinges and closers from only one manufacturer although several may be indicated as offering products complying with requirements 2 H ardware supplier to bea qualified factory authorized direct contract hardware distributor of the products to be furnished In addition the supplier to have
118. eveled white trim Color code insulated grounding conductors in accordance with N EC 210 5 B l 208 120 V olt System 480 277 System Phase A Black Brown Phase B R ed Orange Phase C Blue Y ellow N eutral W hite Grey Ground G reen G reen 2 No 12 thru No 6 conductors shall have continuous insulation color 3 Color code conductors larger than N o 6 which do not have continuous insulation color by application of at least two laps of colored tape on each conductor at all points of access including junction boxes N umber code all control and instrumentation wiring at all points of access including junction boxes 3 3 Primary Electrical Service RESERVED 3 4 Building Electrical Distribution A ELECTRICAL Primary electrical service is available from the Towson University 13 2K V distribution system Available fault current at the M aster Switching Station M SS bus is 460 M VA at 13 2KV T ypical primary service is via two feeders two air load interrupter switches and one fuse compartment The fuse compartment is key interlocked so that both switches must be open in order to gain access to the fuses Campus standard is S amp C switchgear Sectionalizing switches used in the distribution of 15 KV electrical service shall be as manufactured by S amp C Electric Company M odel PM H 10 14 4 nominal kilovolt rating Catalogue 55242R 3 B5B7C 1J2K8 S286 and provided with a key interlock and inner barrier panel 1
119. eys and Control key to be furnished by Towson University 4 each M asterkeys per set 4 each Change keys each keyed core 9 each construction M asterkeys 1 each construction Control keys The owner or the owner s agent will install permanent cores and return the construction cores to the Best Access Systems factory representative All construction cores and keys remain the property of Best Access Systems K eying schedule Submit three copies of separate detailed schedule indicating clearly how the owner s final instructions on Keying of locks has been fulfilled PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 HARDWARE LOCATIONS Pe H inges l Bottom H inge 10 inches from door bottom to bottom of hinge 2 Top Hinge 5 inches from door top to top of hinge 3 Center H inge Center between top and bottom hinge 4 Extra Hinge 6 inches from bottom of top hinge to top of extra hinge Lock 38 inches from finished floor to center of lever or knob Push Bar 44 inches from bottom of door to center of bar Push Plate 44 inches from bottom of door to center of plate Pull Plate 42 inches from bottom of door to center of pull Exit Device 39 13 16 inches from finished floor to center of pad D eadlock Strike 44 inches from floor centered FINISH HARDWARE 08710 6 SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE 3 1 3 2 9 3 INSTALLATION A H ardware is to be installed by experienced finish hardware installers only B Install finish hardware in accordance with the
120. for surveillance systems will be identified during the Programming Phase of design Towson University is always in the process of identifying the requirements and needs of interfaced proximity cards specifically for use by people with disabilities Consult Towson University for current requirements when designing security access systems 1 1 Quality Assurance A The products and manufacturers specified below are proprietary Use only the products and associated components from the manufacturer shown W here components of other manufacturers are capable of interface with the specified systems specified below consult the university for acceptance of that product 1 2 Security Access Systems A Existing Access Systems O verview At the present two independent security access systems are deployed throughout the campus T he first system is the Auxiliary Services system T his system is controlled by a server located in the Burkshire T he second system is dedicated to academic and administrative facilities and will be hereafter referred to as the Administrative system to differentiate it from the Auxiliary Services system T he system is controlled by a server located in the University Police s Communication Center in General Services Communications between all devices e g workstations controllers readers etc is handled via TCP IP over Ethernet using a dedicated portion of the campus wide data network B Existing Access System S
121. for these materials PLASTIC TOILET PARTITIONS SOLID SURFACE PROD 10170 1 SECTION 10170 PLASTIC TOILET PARTITION S SOLID SURFACE PROD PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Toilet Partitions A W here all new construction is proposed or where total renovations of a toilet room or other space that required toilet partitions exists install only the following products l H igh Density Polyethylene H DPE panels 2 Technical data requirements are based on Santana H DPE products and components A Associated components and fasteners not specified by the manufacturers shall be of the best quality B Urinal screens shower compartments dressing compartments l W here urinal screens shower compartments or dressing compartments are required specify products of the same type as the toilet partitions 2 1 Solid Surface M aterials A Lavatories vanity and countertops are to be one piece monolithic design with integral bowls and splashes in locations as required by the architect B Solid surface products to be Corian as manufactured by Dupont or equal PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Installations A Installation procedures shall be based on manufacturers written recommended installation procedures 3 1 Renovation Work A W hen renovating existing toilet rooms is slated include repair of existing floor and wall surfaces in the documents Repairs include any wall and floor surface affected by the work and shall match the existing
122. for university approval for each of the rooms showing the proposed locations of all backboards equipment racks cable tray termination blacks distribution panels security boxes control boxes power supplies etc required for all communications systems which are part of this specification Cable must be installed so that station wire runs from the station outlet to the cross connect point in the closet be no longer than 90 meters 295 of cable distance An AWG 6 ground wire will be installed in the vertical riser from the basement to the top floor This ground shall be attached to the building s approved grounding point used for the building electrical service All walls ceilings and floors must be made non porous with paint or sealant to minimize dust Sleeves or conduit entering these spaces from telephone outlets shall penetrate the closet wall at a height above the plywood panels and extend only far enough to install bushings Sleeves shall provide access to the communication rooms from all sides if possible 6 cable tray will circle the ceiling perimeter of communication rooms to facilitate cable management Cable tray shall be center hung Cable tray will be GS Metals or equivalent Appropriate quantities of J hooks shall support horizontal cable distribution beyond the communication rooms Hardware shall be installed plumb and level on the equipment racks Appropriate distribution rings shall be installed so that jumper and cro
123. g by Towson University for each of the specified media a Cable identification number Copper b Cable design makeup Copper c Cable lengths between splice points d Exact routing of cable Copper e Splice location and identification Copper f Bonding and grounding Copper Fiber Coax g Location and description of all associated equipment Copper h Location and description of all associated structures and obstructions Copper 2 The contactor shall provide the following intra building wiring information for each specified media prior to acceptance of the building by Towson University a Cable entrance locations and penetrations details copper b Location and identification of all distribution closets and of all equipment located inside distribution closets Copper c Terminal information jack numbering and pair count information at each distribution frame Copper d Schematic drawings of riser Copper e Routing of cable and termination information Copper 3 The Contractor shall provide the folowing MDF wiring information prior to acceptance of the building by Towson Univetsity a Cable pair assignments per connector block 19 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 b Identification of cable routing to MDF 1 Floor 4 The Contactor shall provide a complete listing of pair assignment records for copper wiring Copper cable records shall include the status of each c
124. h TC bonded to the communications ground system Each floor will be equipped with a center hung cable tray as Manufactured by OBO Bettermann or equivalent from the telecommunications closet above the suspended ceiling in corridors to provide an access path to each communications outlet Three 3 4 electrical metallic tubing EMT conduits will be installed to provide access to the center hung cable tray from the telecommunications closet The center hung cable tray shall be installed as low as possible above the suspended ceiling and secured according to the National Electric Code If possible at least 18 clearance above the center hung cable tray The telecommunications center hung cable tray should be on the opposite side f the ceiling space from cable ladder racks or other distribution used for electrical service Where possible all 90 degree turns should be made by two 2 45 degree turns Supports and fasteners shall be used such that they provide an adequate safety factor All conduit cable trays shall be supported from the building structure and not from any other ductwotk pipes ceiling tiles or equipment All conduits should be a maximum of two 2 inches from any finished plywood wall Should ceiling space not allow for cable tray contractor shall install Category 5 J hooks with a span of no greater than 4 from hanger to hanger Where cable trays or conduit are not provided Category 5 J hooks shall be installed The J hooks shall
125. h piping from shut off valves to drain through hydrant Provide air gap type back flow preventer on all hose bibs Prohibited Locations Do not place water piping in exterior walls floor fills structural slabs above ornamental suspended ceilings transformer vaults or in electric switchgear rooms except for fire sprinkler system piping Avoid extended runs of water piping in unheated garages or soffits as heat tape applications can result in substantial energy use Location Locations and types of valves must be shown on drawings be accessible and be identified with suitable markers On Mains Install isolation valves at all branch lines including cold water hot water and hot water return circulating mains so that sections of mains may be shut off without disturbing the services to other parts of the building In addition a valve shall be provided on the main supply at its entrance to the building and on inlets and outlets of mechanical equipment requiring water connections During both new construction and renovation design particular care shall be taken to ensure that there are no dead end piping runs On Branch Connections Install a ball type shut off valve close to the main on each branch connection off the main serving more than one fixture Provide valves at the base of risers Valves to have stainless steel balls with Teflon seats Additional Valves Install a ball type valve on the supply to each toilet room where the riser
126. heit Armstrong Armaflex 2000 or equal oF Jackets l Interior Applications a Vapor Barrier Jackets Kraft reinforced foil vapor barrier with self sealing adhesive joints 2 Exterior a Steel or aluminum jackets b Pitwrap H eat sealed END OF SECTION PLUM BING 15400 8 PLUMBING SECTION 15400 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Summary A This section addresses plumbing requirements for new work alteration and repair projects General Requirements A Sewer System Provide separate sanitary and storm water systems on the site and throughout the building B All piping that may contain colder than ambient temperature fluids shall be insulated including all horizontal rain leaders Insulation shall have a vapor barrier installed continuous through the hangers All insulated piping shall have silicon pipe supports of the same thickness as the insulation at every pipe hanger All insulated pipe to have galvanized steel shields at the hangers C Limitation Domestic water shall not be used as a condensing fluid This restriction applies to refrigeration units of any size Electric Water Coolers A General Chilled drinking water shall be provided in buildings at 55 degrees Fahrenheit provide one drinking water station adjacent to or near toilet rooms but not in entrance lobbies or where hazardous materials are stored All units are to be ADA compliant A Type of System Water shall be chilled by standard packag
127. helters The Monumental Series projects an image of strength through the use of 4 x 4 aluminum framing members as columns and beams The Monumental can accommodate a wide variety of decorative trims and roof designs The 6 x 12 with center windscreen has a dome roof waste receptacle and schedule holder BUS SHELTERS SECTION 13046 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A W here shelters of the type described herein are part of the program verify the preferred locations and vehicle pedestrian approach with the university representatives prior to final location determination PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Use only the products manufacturer as described in this section 2 1 Bus Shelters A M anufacturer Brasco International B Features e Black anodized aluminum structures three sided e 1 4 Clear tempered safety glass e Barrel vault style roof black with fascia and integral gutter e Two schedule holders e Full length aluminum bench with backrest e 4 fluorescent light fixture with CW ballast and photocell C Standard Size 6 x 9 2 2 For further information on these products go to http www brasco com END OF SECTION SHELTERSAND BOOTHS 013046 1 SECURITY ACCESS AND SURVEILLANCE SECTION 13700 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary Towson University requires all new building construction including additions and renovations to have security access systems for perimeter entrances All new buildings considered
128. hgear rooms or transformer vaults Provide water strainer and filtering systems at service entrance as required to improve the incoming water quality Separate domestic and fire services shall be provided Provide flush valve at all service entrances to building Interior W ater Piping l Backflow protection of water piping systems Protect water distribution systems against backflow flow of water or other liquids into distributing pipes from a source s other than the intended sources including make up water systems The minimum Towson University requirement is to use reduced pressure zone type back flow preventers Pipe pressure relief to floor drain or splashblock at grade 2 Pressure reducing valves These are installed on domestic water mains or branches where pressure in excess of 70 psi is expected Provide a valved PLUM BING 15400 3 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING Valves L PLUM BIN G bypass one pipe size smaller than the main size around the pressure reducing valves Specifications shall state the initial pressure reducing valves Specifications shall state the initial pressure required flow and final pressure These shall be located in mechanical spaces only and not above ceilings Lawn Hoses Install frost proof wall hydrants so that any part of the building site may be reached with 100 feet of hose without having the hose cross building entrances Provide shut off valve on piping serving each wall hydrant Pitc
129. i Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale i Interior Sign ae 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 2 1 0 Sign type A Baltimore MD 21202 Date Main directory 410 234 8998 5 7 99 2 3 1 3 4 satin aluminum panel with logo silkscreened in yellow and black Heading 1 1 2 Sabon Bold white silkscreened George A Smith Hall UNIVERSITY Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Biology Dept Biology Dept Biology Dept Biology Dept Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Chemistry Dept Chemistry Dept Chemistry Dept Chemistry Dept Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name Faculty Name
130. ications H ub Room Requirements oes RESERVED Design Guidelines an Construction Standards Volume II Department of Facilities Management July 2004 E22 L m B ER de 3 Deum ne m Lt C A Ava cT deem aom LU m m a gt A t ow A 4 KAN TOWSON UNIVERSITY Towson University Interior Sign Program Design Intent Document Sign Elevations May 7 1999 Revised April 2 2004 Environmental Graphic Designer Portnoy Levine Design Associates 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 Portnoy Levine Design Assoc 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 Towson University Scale Interior Sign Program a Index Date 5 7 99 Introduction Sign Fabricators Typefaces Sign Colors SigntypeA Main directory SigntypeB Secondary directory SigntypeC Floor plan directional SigntypeD Directional SigntypeE Department ID SigntypeF ADA room ID SigntypeG Office name ID SigntypeH Door mounted room ID Sign type I Projecting room ID Signtype J Floor ID SigntypeK Informational 4x4 SigntypeK Messages SigntypeL Informational 2x8 SigntypeM College display SigntypeN Regulatory SigntypeO Floor plan pylon SigntypeP Cubicle Nameplate Corridor Sign Elevations Main Lobby Sign Elevations ae eo C C0 A W N N N N m m m N C C OO O amp O G1 FE GW PR OD Towson University Po
131. ide surface temperatures not lower than those in the following table when outside design temperatures and wind velocities prevail Limits for office space should be used for laboratory and for other spaces where sedentary work is done near outside walls and windows Limits for shops may be used in all other cases M inimum Inside Surface T emperature Office Space Shop Space Glass 45 deg F Walls 60 deg F 45 deg F Ceiling Exposed Roofs 60 deg F 60 deg F Slabs on Grade M ake recommendations to the architect following the ASH RAE Handbook of Fundamentals for insulation of concrete slabs on grade Design Conditions and Calculations l Outdoor Air Design Conditions Base outdoor design conditions for heating and cooling as follows 15500 2 SECTION 15500 HVAC HVAC a Outdoor design conditions to be used shall be 95F db 78F wb summer 7 5 mph wind O F db winter 15 mph wind Equipment operating outdoors on grass surfaces shall be designed for 95 degrees F db ambient air temperature and equipment operating outdoors on concrete asphalt or rooftop surfaces shall be designed for 105 degrees F db ambient air temperature Indoor Air Design Conditions To calculate thermal loads and size of equipment use the following a Indoor design conditions to be used shall be 72 degrees F db winter all areas 75 degrees F db summer for laboratories offices classrooms and public spaces Relative humidity shall bea minimum
132. ign and Construction Standards Introduction OVERVIEW These Design Guidelines and Construction Standards have been developed to provide architects engineers contractors and Towson University in house staff with minimum guidelines for acceptable practices methods and materials for design and construction projects They area compilation of planning design construction and maintenance expertise provided by university personnel T hese standards apply regardless of the value type or location of the work While most sections refer to the A E or Consultant these standards are intended to apply to all parties charged with the design administration or construction of the proposed work A CHANGING DOCUMENT These standards are considered a living document and are subject to change As the university develops new Standards or changes existing Standards that information will be included into the current edition Always consult with the Towson University s Facilities Management Department for the most current edition FORMAT These Standards are comprised of Design Standards Construction Standards and Appendices Design Standards These Standards provide a comprehensive overview of the baseline concepts and philosophies for design development Construction Standards These standards provide minimum requirements for application in each Section Appendices While Appendices are integral to these Standards they are referenced in
133. ign calculation H eating and cooling load calculations shall be performed using one of the methods presented in the ASHRAE Fundamentals handbooks G N oise Levels l T he mechanical system components shall be selected and or acoustically treated to meet indoor space requirements Prior to selection of all equipment and devices the maximum noise level criteria for all spaces shall be submitted for Towson University approval M aximum noise level allowed for all air inlets and outlets in occupied spaces is noise coefficient nc 30 with effects of multiple diffusers registers taken into account O utdoor levels shall be as outlined in ASHRAE Standards 1 4 H eating Systems M aintain required design condition spaces by supplying heat adequate to offset heat loss Provide adequate reserve capacity for morning warm up Sources may HVAC 15500 5 SECTION 15500 HVAC HVAC be power plant steam hot water natural gas fuel oil 2 geo thermal solar energy or electricity Electric heating shall only be used as a last resort after all other possible heat sources have been explored Fuel oil systems shall include the costs for double wall fiberglass underground storage tanks monitoring and leak detection systems and annual well monitoring in the initial and operating costs for Life Cycle Cost Analysis Gas fired heating systems shall have output to input energy efficiency ratings of not less than 80 percent at full loading Systems may be comb
134. inal strips panduit BEST keyed lock cylinder BEST key tamper switch integrated quad outlet for A C power and standoffs This enclosure is being specified to ensure standardization and conformity for TOWSON UNIVERSITY Enclosure shall be mounted inside the designated telecom security rooms N o substitutions shall be permitted E Security contractor shall provide and install LEN EL wall mounted card readers utilizing magnetic stripe technology s specified under Division 8 Section Finish Hardware which will provide a user friendly high security method of access control M agnetic stripe cards shall be provided and programmed by TOWSON UNIVERSITY F Security contractor shall provide and install the required number of single reader interface boards dual reader interface boards and alarm input output expansion boards needed to handle the number of card readers locking devices and identified alarm inputs as specified under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 22 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE G Fire alarm contractor shall provide the interface and programming required for the magnetic locks if applicable which shall be supplied by the door hardware supplier under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware H Security contractor shall provide all permits submittals and approvals required by the authority having jurisdiction prior to commencing with work All products are
135. ined with ventilating and air conditioning if functionally and economically feasible A W here hydronic distribution systems are used the following separate zones shall be provided where applicable combination of zones shall be subject to Towson University approval Perimeter heating Terminal reheat and duct heating Air handling unit heating unit heaters and connectors Air handling unit preheat Energy recovery run around loop PER c Each zone shall be provided with at a minimum a separate circulating pump with standby capability and temperature reset controls Perimeter H eating System Since control between interior and exterior spaces may cause lack of comfort as seasons change provide a perimeter heating system for skin load only Provide individual zones of control based upon building exposures and building component thermal characteristics The design shall provide perimeter heat below every window or glazing element used in the perimeter building envelope Terminal Reheat and Duct H eating For system of appreciable size as coordinated with Towson University a separate heating source shall be considered Air handling unit heating unit heaters and connectors Where there is no air handling unit heating coil unit heaters and connectors shall be combined with another zone as coordinated with Towson University Air handling unit preheat and energy recovery loop zones shall be provided with a 4096 ethylene water soluti
136. ing a Some category shall be able to include or exclude any sub category of any event type The selection of none excludes the entire type and all corresponding sub categories There shall be a minimum of 64 archive report templates in the application WHO SIN WHO S OUT REPORT A The application shall have the capacity to generate a Quick Status R eport giving a status as to who is in and or who is out of a specified area The report generated shall provide the following information cardholder by name cardholder access level in out status This report shall be ableto be created at any time for any group of readers configured as read in and read out This report shall be printed and or screen displayed as desired VIDEO HISTORY A The system shall provide as a standard feature the ability to display a Video Image of each cardholder as selected workstations upon a card read This shall be for the purpose of verifying that the cardholder is the actual cardholder of record A history of these photos shall also be archived thus allowing an operator or administrator to scroll through the list to see who was admitted at the selected access control point OPERATOR ON LINE HELP A The application shall provide help that is specific to the area of the application being used The on line help shall be context sensitive for general help specific help and glossary of terms These help screens shall be selectable by a single mouse clic
137. ing items on drawings or on text which accompanies the drawings l 2 Source of power Source of telephone data fiber optics fire alarm and security cabling Locations of buildings to which underground cabling will be required for fire alarm building management security etc The approximate size preferred location and number of stacks of electrical telephone data distribution room 16400 4 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL Design ELECTRICAL Probable location for entrance into the building of underground feeds for power telephone data fiber optics fire alarm and security cabling Rough 1 line diagram of power fire alarm telephone data cabling risers Emergency generator and fuel tank location Development Submission Firm locations for a Electrical telephone data room stacks and building entrance b Emergency generator and fuel tank C Cable tray ladder system for distribution of telephone data security systems Coordination and short circuit study calculations impedance diagram O ne line diagram of power systems showing sizes of feeders transformers distribution panels switchboards motor control centers and protections schemes D escription of the sequence of operation approved by the user project manager Towson University O peration and M aintenance police and Environmental H ealth and Safety for card access building security and fire alarm systems Lay out of substation emergency generato
138. ions and alteration projects Deviations from established criteria are considered when reviewed by the University s Environmental H ealth and Safety O ffice and a equivalent or alternate protection is provided for new construction and or repair renovation and alteration projects NATIONAL STANDARD M ost fire protection requirements imposed by the State of M aryland are adopted by incorporation by reference to national codes and standards developed by associations such as the N ational Fire Protection Association N FPA American Society for Testing and M aterials ASTM American N ational Standards Institute AN SI The International Fire Code IFC etc These standards are considered requirements for the State of M aryland to the extent they are referenced or are applicable except where exceptions are noted BUILDING CODES Construction repairs and alterations shall be in compliance with state adopted nationally recognized model fire and building codes and other recognized codes such as electrical HVAC and plumbing codes The referenced edition of these code standards shall be used APPROVED PRODUCTS or TESTS M any national standards referenced herein specify test methods for determining conformance with the particular standard This is referred to as a product material or type of construction as being listed approved classified acceptable or recognized etc Towson University documents must allow any nationally re
139. ions shall be supervised for integrity If communications is detected as failed the system shall report the loss and automatically enable the affected controllers buffer Systems that require Site Codes Facility Codes degrade to these codes and or do not buffer event information in the event of lost communications are not acceptable All reader cabling shall use an overall shield 6 conductor wire for card reader Refer to paragraph E for specific wire cabling requirements A reader shall be wired a minimum of 500 feet without wire size change Readers requiring a wire size change or special adapters to drive signal this distance are not acceptable SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 8 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE D Input and Output wire and cable requirements shall be application specific and shall usethe proper shielded cable as required by the specific application and or code E Wiring Cabling shall be E11871 CM P CL3P 24AWG 2PRS Foil Braid Shield 16AW G no shield UL listed N o substitute and shall be furnished under this section All wiring cable shall be labeled tagged and color coded At minimum and as required by code the general contractor shall provide 1 conduit with pull string from specified electric exit devices electric card reader locks electric power transfer card reader power supplies reader interface modules and intelligent system controllers N ote All power requirements re
140. ip to protect door trim Provide locksets with 7 pin Best interchangeable core cylinders All mortise cylinders shall have a concealed internal setscrew for securing the cylinder to the lockset The internal set screw will be accessible only by removing the core from the cylinder body locksets and latchets are to have self aligning thru bolted trim Auxiliary dead latch to be made of one piece stainless steel permanently lubricated Lever handles must be of forged or cast brass bronze or stainless steel construction Spindle to be such that if forced it will twist first then break thus preventing forced entry Levers to be operated with a roller bearing spindle hub mechanism 1 Lock Series and Design Best 35H 7 15H Rosetrim at new construction 2 Lock series and Design Best 15 Trim EscutcheonT rim at existing construction 3 Cores Cylinders Best 7 Pin with Premium keyway to match existing system D Exit Devices Furnish all sets at wood doors with sex bolts unless otherwise specified in Wood Door Section H ardware blocking T rim of exit devices to match trim of locksets Provide rim devices at single doors At pairs of doors with low visibility provide two rim devices with key removable mullion At doors with high FINISH HARDWARE 08710 4 SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE 2 2 2 3 visibility provide concealed vertical rod devices Depending on location at exterior openings provide two surface vertical rod devices or two ri
141. irements of Chapter 6 NFPA 101 7 When an airspace exists behind combustible material the airspace shall be blocked so that no void extends more than 10 feet in any direction For example paneling applied to wood furring strips meet the requirement if the distance between strips is no morethan 10 feet in both directions both horizontally and vertically 8 M aterial composed of combustible substances such as wood and fiberboard that has been treated with fire retardant chemicals by a pressure impregnation process or other method that treats the material through as Opposed to a surface treatment to make it firesafe may be used as interior finish under the following conditions a The treated material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and b W here conditions exist that may reduce the effectiveness of the fire retardant treatment high humidity for example the material shall not be installed C M eets the requirements of N FPA 101 6 5 8 fireretardant coating 9 M aterial composed of combustible substances such as wood fiberboard or paper base materials treated with a surface treatment such as fire retardant paint to improve the fire safety shall not be used 10 A material shall not be used as an interior finish if it results in higher flame spread or smoke development ratings than those permitted by NFPA 101 11 Flooring materials used as wall sections or wall coverings must c
142. ished to the A E Towson University s OFM will make available at the request of the A E any existing utility plans topographic plats and Record Drawings construction documents drawings and specifications on file No assurances however are given that these record drawings are accurate or complete See attached Supplemental General Conditions 69 70 PART II TU CAD STANDARDS TOWSON UNIVERSITY CAD STANDARDS Design Development and 100 complete contract drawings shall be prepared and furnished on brand name quality ZIP disks or on CD in Autodesk s AutoCAD Version 2000 in accordance with the following Towson University CAD Standards A GENERAL 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS The General Provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions Specification Sections and Contract Documents of Division 1 and other related sections apply to work in this section Consult them for further instructions and be governed by their requirements WORK INCLUDED a W ork included in this section L Computer Aided Drawing standards for construction CAD 2 All required documentation for CAD 3 Required submittal media and format SECTION INTENT Towson University is actively pursuing a program of computerized construction related documents and Computer Integrated Facilities M anagement CIFM In general terms this section describes the requirements for CAD related drawings the required accompanying documentation a
143. ity 5 Acceptable Manufacturer Ortronics Duct bank Inner liner 1 Inner liners are required Contractor shall furnish Pi Mar PVC conduit The inner liner shall conform to the following University color code type of media routed in the inner liner Media Color Size Fiber Orange 1T 2 Acceptable Manufacturer Pyramid Carlon Equipment Racks 1 The equipment racks shall be made of lightweight steel charcoal gray in color and include steel mounting hardware for mounting 110 wiring blocks to the frame In addition the mounting hardware must provide vertical and horizontal wire ways for cross connect wire 2 The standard frame must be available in double sided frames Frames must meet the following specifications a T Height b 6 5 Deep Channel c Vertical Management Channels 3 Acceptable Manufacturer Ortronics Mighty Mo Outlet Boxes 1 All flush mount electrical J boxes supporting standard voice data communications flush mount requirements shall be flush mounted double gang four 4 inch square be three 3 inch deep minimum galvanized steel boxes with dual gang raised tie covers 2 All surface mounted boxes supporting standard voice data communications surface mount requirements shall be double gang Ortronics plastic boxes 3 Acceptable Manufacturer Ortronics Voice Data J acks and Cover Plates 1 The jack assembly to support UTP voice and data connectivity requirements shall be a modular eight 8 conductor 8P8C C
144. k of the H elp Icon QUERY STATUSOF SYSTEM COMPONENTS A It shall be possibleto query the status of any or all of the system controllers access control doors input and or output devices This status shall display dynamically the current state of the device in question The application shall have the ability to group doors readers inputs and outputs into groups Doors readers inputs and outputs shall have a minimum of 256 groups each for a total of 1 024 groups Each group shall havethe ability to be described in plain English text Each door reader input or output group may contain any number of its system devices and any device may be assigned to more than one group Group configuration provides a filtering mechanism during report generation and simplifies operator actions SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 18 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 36 FILTERSAND USE OF A The application shall provide for setting of Filters Filters allow for placing doors readers inputs outputs main controllers terminal controllers and system events into a filter or multiple filters These filters may then be used to easily request information or take action on any device within the selected filter 2 37 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION A The application shall provide for configuring a Tree or Riser of system devices consisting of main controllers terminal controllers doors readers inputs and outputs T hes
145. l be different for each application Although a specific grade is listed under Part 2 products of this section grade selection will be made at the discretion of the director of AEC 1 3 Seaming Plan A CARPET Towson University requires a seaming plan for all carpet to be installed No carpet shall be installed without approval of that plan by the project manager in charge 09680 1 SECTION 09680 CARPET 1 4 Carpet Tile A Carpet tile is not typically a standard product H owever there are applications where carpet tile is practical especially in high volume or food service areas and may be requested by the end user or recommended by the A E Proposed installation of carpet tiles should be presented to the owner designer at the SD Phase for consideration Where carpet tile is initiated by either the owner or A E the tile shall be approved by the university PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Source Q uality Control A M anufacturer shall be an integrated mill tufting dyeing and backing in house with a formal Quality Improvement Process or equivalent quality initiative in operation M anufacturer shall provide verification when requested M anufacturer shall be a member of the Carpet and Rug Institute CRI and specified product shall comply with the CRI s Indoor air Quality T esting Program Green label T esting l Carpet supplier shall furnish test results by an independent testing laboratory
146. l notify the general contractor in writing immediately ACCEPTANCE OF SYSTEM A U pon completion of all work specified in the contract documents the security contractor shall submit as built documents to the owner for review and shall request scheduling of acceptance tests The contractor shall not schedule acceptance tests prior to submission of complete as built documentation Acceptance tests shall be conducted as follows 1 Theowner as required to confirm complete and accurate documentation of the installed systems shall examine all as built record drawings and technical manuals 2 Thesecurity contractor shall demonstrate the operation of all system components in the presence of the owner 3 Each field installed device shall be inspected and activated as required to confirm proper installation and operation as specified SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 21 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 4 All control monitoring and processing equipment and all software shall be tested to confirm proper programming and operation 5 Upon completion of initial acceptance test activities the owner shall prepare and forward to the general contractor a detailed written punch list which identifies all apparent deficiencies in the operation and or installation of the systems and the as built documentations 6 Upon correction of all deficiencies the general contractor shall provide the owner with written notification
147. l use areas Recirculating System Separate re circulating domestic hot water systems shall be designed for general plumbing and laboratory plumbing with hot water produced from separate generators Provide tempering valves at all residence building shower and lavatories supplies and where lavatories are provided for the disabled F Fire Protection System 1 1 8 Insulation Coordination Plumbing systems shall be coordinated with requirements of fire protections systems which may include automatic sprinkler systems fire pumps fire standpipes fire hydrants mains water tanks or fire department connections Potability Extreme care shall be taken to ensure that potable water for the domestic system is maintained The design shall require safety precautions such as reduced pressure type backflow preventers and other safety devices to protect the domestic water system when cross connections are made with other systems A As a minimum reference the following ANSI ASTM C 195 C533 C547 C552 ASTM C449 E84 B209 NFPA 255 UL 723 PLUM BING 15400 5 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 9 B M inimum Insulation Schedule INSULATION TYPE PIPE SIZE THICKN ESS Inch Inch 1 Domestic Hot and Recirculating Water A All ile 2 Domestic Cold Water A All 3 4 3 Heating Water Supply and Return A All 1 4 Hot Water H eating Runouts not exceeding 15 feet AorD Thru 1 1 2 1 2 5 Chilled Water Supply and Return A Thru 6 1 1 2 8
148. lation area and provide directional signage to alternate entrances END OF SECTION ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS 08410 3 FINISH HARDWARE SECTION 08710 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Summary A Towson University through its in house lock shop is required to maintain repair and interchange many locks cylinders exit devices and assorted other finish hardware on an ongoing basis For this reason it is imperative to maximize the value and economics of a standardized hardware system As described in the attached Spec Section all materials specified are proprietary with no consideration for substitutions Attached Specification Section A Attached is a Specification Section 08710 available for the A E to use directly in the proposed documents Q uality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks for a minimum of five 5 years Experience for tradesmen stated above must include the types models and functions of the specified products Finish H ardware A This section specifies those items collectively referred to as Finish H ardware or Architectural Finish Hardware Section encompasses those items of hardware essential to operation control and weatherstripping of swinging and sliding doors as normally used throughout a building namely wood and hollow m
149. ll be packaged in DOT approved shipping cartons provided by the university END OF SECTION 16500 6 LIGHTING EXTERIOR SECTION 16520 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Summary A T his section addresses exterior roadway parking lot and pedestrian light fixtures and poles Q uality Assurance A Only products and associated components furnished by the specified manufacturers below will be acceptable Lighting System Supply V oltages A T he consultant is responsible for thoroughly investigating the existing and proposed electrical supply systems to establish service availability and the proper voltage coordination of the specified fixtures N ew Conduit A All new light standards shall be supplied by PVC conduit of the size appropriate for each installation Direct buried cable is not acceptable All new pole bases that are dead end in a group shall have an additional conduit stubbed out and capped for future use H and H oles for Light Poles A All light poles shall have hand holes inspection holes and covers with gaskets within four vertical feet of the base Holes shall be 2 wide by 4 high minimum Lighting Controls A All exterior lighting shall be controlled by either time clock or photocell or a combination of the two controls Consult Facilities M anagement to determine the program requirements and desired controls B Photocells are typically mounted at the top of the light sta
150. m the individual building program and include building identification room identification directory and way finding systems Certain building programs may have requirements for additional exterior signage including ADA required signage If the design program is nonspecific to these requirements then the requirements shall be developed in conjunction with the Department of Facilities M anagement The proposed color of interior signs and directories shall be consistent with these standards and shall be submitted for approval with the interior design materials and colors submittal Variations of the standards shall be developed with the Facilities Planning department 1 1 Towson University Brand M ark Standards A Towson University s Brand M ark Standards are available for review through FM Thesign design should be developed in stages coordinating with FM and the Facilities Planning department 1 2 Interior and Exterior Sign Standards A Following are Towson University s Interior and Exterior Sign standards SIGNAGE 10426 1 TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES SECTION 10800 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A Towson University has generally standardized toilet room accessories campus wide This has been accomplished by use of a single source housekeeping vendor under contract with the university Through the H ousekeeping Contract the vendor supplies certain toilet room accessories as listed in Part 2 Products of this section The consultant cont
151. m devices with key removable mullions 1 Exit Device Series Von Duprin 99 Series Surface Door Closers Full rack and pinion type with removable non ferrous cover Provide sex bolts at all wood doors unless otherwise specified in Wood Door Section H ardware blocking Place closers inside building stairs and rooms Closers shall be non handed non sized and adjustable 1 Closer Series LCN 4041 or 1461 2 Provide multi size 1 through 6 at all doors rated or not 3 Exterior and high frequency openings to receive 4041 Series 4 Interior and low frequency openings to receive 1461 Series 5 All closers shall be cast iron 6 Flush transom offset brackets shall be used where parallel arm closers are listed for doors with fixed panels over 7 Drop brackets are required at narrow head rails 8 Set exterior doors closers to have 8 5 Ibs maximum pressure to open interior non rated at 5 Ibs rated openings at 12 Ibs and meet all ADA requirements F Kickplates Provide with four beveled edges 10 inches high by width less 2 inches on single doors and 1 inch on pairs of doors unless otherwise specified Furnish Type A screws to match finish G Seals All seals shall be finished to match adjacent frame color Seals shall be furnished as listed in schedule M aterial shall beUL listed for labeled openings H Screws All exposed screws shall be Phillips head Silencers Furnish silencers on all interior frames 3 for single doors 2 for pairs O mit whe
152. made for each of the performance criteria listed herein 2 The owner at his option may request additional tests from an independent test lab at his own expense on any portion of furnished fabric for conformance with his criteria 3 T ests if ordered shall be at the expense of the owner if material is in compliance with this section If material is not in compliance with this section the carpet supplier shall bear testing costs 2 l General A CARPET Following is minimum performance data required for a typical application at Towson University This criterion is intended for use by design consultants as a guide in making recommendations to the university Upgrades or exceptions may be required for specific applications Coordinate requirement with the owner 1 CLASSROOMS FACULTY STAFF LOCATIONS a Pile Fiber 100 6 6 Branded N ylon b Yarn Construction Bulked Continuous Filament C D ye M ethod Solution or Piece as required d M anufacturing Process T ufted e Pile Surface Dense Loop f Gauge 1 10 or better g Tufted Stitches Per Inch 9 minimum h Tufted Y arn Weight 26 oz SY min typical 09680 2 SECTION 09680 Special Treatment Backing System Static Generation Width m Flammability Rating a Flooring Radiant Panel b NBS Aminco Smoke n Lightfastness O Crockfastness p Atmospheric Fading q Colors PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Restoration A CARPET Fluorochemical Life Span or app
153. mplish minor work to verify substrate conditions B W here existing substrate conditions are suspect in part or whole include removal and replacement in the design Patching is only acceptable where adjacent substrate is structurally sound and capable of maintaining a monolithic system when complete PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Only ceramic tile of the Best Quality shall be specified for use 2 1 Ceramic tile colors are typically a neutral shade that would be adaptable to a variety of adjacent wall finish colors Coordinate color selections with the owner early in the design phase 2 2 Ceramic floor tile A Standard ceramic floor tilesizeis 2 x 2 Darker grouts are preferred B Ceramic floor tile shall be non slip surface only where wet conditions exist Provide manufacturers literature regarding coefficient and friction CERAMIC TILE 09310 1 SECTION 09310 CERAMIC TILE C As a part of the ceramic floor tile system provide marble thresholds at entrances Thresholds to have proper tapers to conform with ADA Standards Install widest thresholds for minimal rise 2 3 Ceramic W all Tile A Standard ceramic wall tile size is 4 x 4 B Provide ceramic cove base bull nose corners and W ainscot caps at appropriate locations 2 4 Grout A Latex Portland Cement Grout l Unsanded grout for joints 1 8 and less 2 Sanded grout for joints 1 8 and larger PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Ceramic floor tile is typicall
154. n minimum of 64 report templates 3 Device Status 4 Cardholder Location Status 5 System Version 6 Time Zone and Holiday 7 Access Level Readers 8 Access Level Outputs 9 Input Output Control 10 Operator Level 11 Event Configuration 12 Class Configuration 13 Network Configuration 14 Graphic Configuration 15 Event Generated O utput Configuration 2 30 EVENT ARCHIVES A The system shall allow event history to be written to the hard drive disk and accumulated as archives The hard disk drive shall determine the amount of history archived but must support a minimum of 750 000 recorded transactions W arning messages shall be standard M icrosoft Windows in nature The system shall have the capacity to off load the archive files onto any standard medium including 3 5 inch floppy diskettes tape drives 10 M ega Floptical or SyQ uest SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 17 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 54 2 32 2 33 2 34 2 35 EVENT ARCHIVED HISTORY REPORTS A The application shall allow reports to be generated from the history accumulated on the system s hard disk drive and or back up diskettes The application shall allow any report template to be cleared or modified Archived templates shall be created through a selection process of event classifications available This selection allows individual event types to be selected by an all some or none choice An operator choos
155. n N otes L If a wall mounted card reader is specified under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware the access control equipment will require conduit on the secured side of the door 44 from the finish floor and 6 from the edge of the frame stub up above the ceiling If an electrified hinge is specified under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware the access control equipment shall require conduit on the secured side of the door from the center hinge location stud up above the ceiling If an electrified card reader lockset is specified under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware the access control equipment will require to havea raceway through the center of the door that is scheduled to receiving the access control system on the interior side of the building END OF SECTION SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 24 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING SECTION 15300 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 SCO PE This chapter provides the technical requirements for Towson University facilities The majority of the fire protection requirements are contained in numerous national codes and standards Compliance to State of M aryland building and fire codes is explained and areas where Towson University requirements differ from the referenced State of M aryland codes and standards are ITALICIZED APPLICABILITY These requirements are primarily directed to the construction of new facilities and repair renovat
156. n backboard if gypsum ceilings are used Provide a pull line 200 Ibs minimum tensile strength in each data telephone conduit All branch circuits for power telephone communications fire alarm etc shall be distributed from the same floor which they serve For example an electrical panel located on the 3 floor shall serve only the 3 floor Romex is unacceptable N o exceptions W ire Cable Fiber O ptics Power Cable A AIl cable shall have copper conductors Aluminum conductors are not permitted 16400 9 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL Primary Cable System 15K V Systems l 10 11 Feeders shall consist of grounded neutral single conductor Class B copper covered with an extruded semicon strand screen wall of flexible thermosetting dielectric based on ethylene propylene rubber triple extruded insulation copper shielding tape and an oil resistant thermoplastic jacket overall Cable shall conform to the latest IPCEA S 68 516 AEIC 6 75 and UL 1072 standards Conductor shall be bare stranded soft copper Stranding shall be Class B stranded per ASTM B 8 or B 231 and it shall meet the requirements of Part 2 IPCES S 68 516 Conductor screen shall be an extruded layer of semiconducting thermosetting compound per UL 1072 paragraphs 13 thru 14 IPCEA S 68 516 The insulation shall be ethylene propylene rubber EPR The percentage of ethylene in the EPR compound shall not exceed 75 The w
157. n conditions such as when built up modified systems are used Consult AEC for acceptable materials G Indicate on the drawings the following information as required relating to membrane roofing systems 1 Roof plan for each area of roofing clearly indicating extent of each type roofing including slopes including insulation and vapor retarders if any 2 Detailed pattern lay out of taper insulation showing numerical sequence of installation 3 Required thicknesses and taper of insulation 4 Taping of substrate or insulation joints where required 5 Flashing stripping sealants cants tapered edgetrips nailers reglets etc at terminations of roofing Show nailers where required 6 Areas of extra aggregate surfacing course if any waterways walkways etc include both locations and dimensions 7 Details of roof drains and other waterways and drainage facilities 8 Locations and dimensions of walkways if any and how they are supported 9 Color of surfacing 10 Areas of special UL rating if any other than rating specified UL Class A fire hazard UL790 FM Roof Assembly Classification meet wind uplift requirements for 90 windstorm NFPA Current Edition adopted by State Fire M arshall s Office 11 Locations and large scale details for sheet metal roofing accessories and type metal if several specified 12 Locations and large scale details of roof expansion joints curbs penetrations equipment supports etc Use
158. n of anti pass back across terminal controllers and additionally for the management of Input to O utput linking across terminal controllers Intelligent System Controllers s shall be mounted in the telecomm security room to accommodate the specified card readers General contractor shall provide 4 x8 x3 4 fire rated plywood in each room to mount Access Control equipment TOWSON UNIVERSITY shall be responsible for supplying dedicated IP addresses RJ45 network connections to the general contractor General contractor shall Install network jacks in each of the telecom security closets T he acceptable power supply for each ISC is a UL Listed 12VAC continuous supply current with enclosure lock open frame transformer UPS capable and 12 Volt battery back up SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 5 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 4 2 5 READER INTERFACE MODULE RIM A The Reader Interface M odule RIM provides a vital link between the Intelligent System Controller ISC and the card reader attached to the interface As many as 32 RIM s can be multi dropped using RS 485 2 wire communication up to 4 000 feet per port away from the ISC use twisted pairs with a minimum of 24 AWG and a shield for the communications Each RIM is individually addressed for increased reporting capabilities The RIM can be either a Single Reader Interface M odule SRI or a Dual Reader Interface M odule DRI Each SRI includes tw
159. n requirements for new and renovated HVAC systems 1 1 Scope A This part deals with heating ventilation and air conditioning H VAC systems energy conservation and design procedures 1 2 General Requirements A All new construction and renovations shall be designed to qualify as a LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design by the US Green Building Council certified building and shall comply with the latest edition of ASHRAE Standard 90 1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise R esidential Buildings Design engineers shall co ordinate with architects and provide input and feedback on designs to achieve these standards and certifications B Economic Analyses l In the preliminary analysis identify alternates that appear sufficiently promising to warrant detailed analyses Use block loads unit prices and engineering judgment in their preparation This analysis must be included with the AE s design development submission C Equipment Equipment must meet minimum performance criteria in terms of capacity energy efficiency acoustics and control tolerance and they must be able to meet space and installation limitations a Energy and Economic Analysis Life Cycle Cost Analysis LCCA Prepare a life cycle cost economic analysis for each new building project and for each alteration project requiring a new heating refrigeration or air conditioning system For new HVAC systems the AE shall evaluate th
160. nd the form and format of the electronic data The intent of these standards is two fold one to permit the efficiency of the consultant s internal drawing development methods by not imposing overly ambitious CAD standards and two to provide a set of documents that are consistent with the needs of Towson University for both Facilities M anagement and future construction B BEGINNING A PROJECT 1 START UP INFORMATION a Thefollowing information shall be provided by Towson University s Facilities M anagement D epartment at the request of the consultant in both electronic and or hard copy format It is the consultant s responsibility to include this information on all CAD files and large documentation 1 Key Plan Shall be either a building footprint or a site plan with the project area noted Key plans shown shall befor the purpose of locating sheet specific information within the project area 2 Current Room Numbers Only the most current room numbers shall be used on project documentation These numbers may be obtained from the floor plan drawings maintained by the CAD office 70 e FORMAT 3 TUFacilities dwg Drawing to be used for layer and dimstyle information TU Facilities M anagement can provide standard 24 x36 or 30 x42 border sheets TU Facilities M anagement will not research and or compile the necessary drawings needed for a specific project It is the responsibility of the project manager or consultant to
161. nd times and alarm occurrences SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 3 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE e Video System Software System software shall be Lenel International to allow the full integration of new equipment into the university s legacy video and electronic access systems T he software will allow secured access from any network PC to the system for the purposes of viewing live video playback and search of recorded video and the archiving of recorded video unto other media such as compact discs C DV R Server Locations l Space for DVRs and servers shall be provided for in security rooms programmed by the university W here such rooms are not programmed provide adequately sized climate controlled and secured closet space D Closed Circuit Television CCTV system design standards for new construction l The CCTV system shall include only system infrastructure components including panelboards electrical conduit junction boxes etc The university will supply and install cameras power conductors and communications data wiring at the time of occupancy The infrastructure shall be continuous and complete from electrical closets and main hub rooms to all camera locations 2 All camera power systems shall be connected to the standby electrical service hence all power infrastructures must originate from and be connected with this service A floor area 36 inch square for full wall height shall
162. ndal resistant but not vandal proof The new systems specified under this section have to date stood up to the punishment incurred in the university s academic facilities For this reason only the products listed will be acceptable B Only solid surface products similar to those specified here are to be specified for use as lavatory vanity top and other adjacent sanitary tops Submittals A Specify required submittals under this section to include li Shop drawings in sufficient detail to show fabrication installation anchorage and interface of the work of this section with the work of adjacent trades 2 M anufacturers written installation procedures 3 H DP toilet partition product samples of each color or texture required Samples shall be as supplied by the manufacture 4 x 4 ADA Compliance A All toilet room design shall be accomplished utilizing the most current and stringent of ADA regulations and rules W here structural members cannot be changed to accommodate acceptable compliance design notify the owner to discuss acceptable alternative methods Support Systems A W here horizontal solid surface products such as counters and lavatory tops are to be constructed use like materials for support in accordance with the manufacturers recommended designs or constructed using H DP products to match adjacent toilet partitions The consultant should design for worse case abuse when considering structural supports
163. ndard Where multiple standards are installed determine the number of fixtures allow ed to be controlled for each photocell Ci W hen time clocks are required consult Facilities M anagement for locations LIGHTING EXTERIOR 16520 1 SECTION 16520 LIGHTING EXTERIOR 1 6 Fuses A Every pole mounted light fixture shall bein line fused inside of the pole The fuse shall be accessible through the hand hole specified Fuses shall be BUSS HLR type and of the appropriate size for each application 1 7 Extra M aterials A Furnish extra materials that match the products installed and are packaged with protective covering for storage 1 Lamps 10 for every 100 of each type and rating installed 2 Acrylic Lenses 2 for every 100 of each type installed 3 Ballasts 2 for each type installed PART 2 PRODUCTS 2 0 Thefollowing products for light fixtures and poles are proprietary and may not be substituted A Roadway and Parking Lot 1 Gardco Lighting 2 Quality Lighting 3 Delta Lighting B Pedestrian 1 Selux 2 1 See attached manufacturers specification sheets END OF SECTION LIGHTING EXTERIOR 16520 2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTION 16780 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Following are standards for Cabling and Hub Room requirements for telecommunication systems at Towson University 1 1 Because of the rapid change in technology and the need of the university to stay current with that technology always request a current copy
164. nes to be ableto view individual using emergency phone Cameras shall be pan tilt zoom type and optimally placed to survey more than one emergency phone in a general area to save equipment costs Video software shall be integrated with emergency phone so that camera is programmed to fix on person phone once alert is activated B Systems Infrastructure e General Overview Camera systems within buildings and structures will consist of analog video capture transmitting over coaxial cable back to a building central Digital Video Recorder DVR The DVR shall be connected to the campus network for remote access from any network computer e Cabling Infrastructure Power wiring and data cable must be run in electrical metal tubing EM T where cabling must be run in inaccessible walls ceilings floors etc O therwise data cabling and low voltage cable may be plenum rated and placed in cabletrays A hybrid cable with conductors carrying both low voltage power and data may be used Data cable shall be Category 5 Cabling shall terminate in junction boxes shall be concealed within walls and above ceilings in the general vicinity of the final camera installation at approximately 10 feet above finished floor W here ceilings are hard surfaces not lay in acoustical type a 12 inch square access door shall be provided in the ceiling The conduit installation shall be done in accordance with Division 16 specifications covering electrical conduit install
165. ng Machine Shop SM 200 level Lecture Hall Lecture Hall SM 300 level Center for Science amp Mathematics Education Dean s Offic Dept of Biological Services Lecture Hall SM 400 level Dept of Physics Astronomy amp Geosciences SM 500 level Dept of Chemistry Lecture Hall Planetarium SM 113 SM 101 SM 202 SM 259 SM 313 SM 309 SM 327 SM 346 SM 424 SM 526 SM 545 SM 601 satin aluminum panel 1 Sabon Bold Black silkscreened Subsurface painted clear non glare acrylic Color 1 1 x 8 Background of Level Accent Color Typeface 1 2 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular white vinyl 1 2 and 3 8 Sabon white vinyl or silkscreened Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc i 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Interior Sign Program Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 Scale 3 1 0 Date 5 7 99 SM 400 level SM 400 423 Physics Dept Elevator c Restrooms s Sign type C 6 Floor plan directional 14 1 4 W x 20 H x 1 thick Poster Display System with glass door natural aluminum frame 6 x 12 digitally printed paper map fits behind clear glass cover 5 8 Rotis Semi Sans white on Accent Color band Surface silkscreened 12 x 18 paper Color 1 Background of Arrow Accent Color silkscreened Typeface 1 Rotis Semi Sans white vinyl or silkscreened Wheelchair symbol light gray Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale I
166. nterior Sign ae 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Sign type D 1 Baltimore MD 21202 Date Directional 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Satin aluminum panel 032 SM 200 level 1 Sabon Bold Black silkscreened 1 16 Subsurface painted clear non glare acrylic SM 500 525 Color 1 SM 500 506 Background of Arrow Accent Color SM 521 _BAG 1 16 Acrylic arrow over 1 16 Acrylic Elevator amp Rest rooms I 1 Rois Somi Sans white vinyl Wheelchair symbol light gray Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type IE 8 Interior Sign Program 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 224 8998 5 7 99 Department ID 16 x 16 or 12 x 12 1 16 Face acrylic 1 16 Subsurface painted clear non glare acrylic Color 1 College of Science and Mathematic Typeface Department of Chemistry 3 8 Sabon Italic white vinyl or silkscreened 1 Sabon Bold white vinyl Satin aluminum panel 032 College of Science and Mathematics Center for Science and Mathematics Education Towson University Interior Sign Program Portnoy Levine Design Assoc 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 1 2 Date Scale Sign type IF a ADA room ID 1 16 Face acrylic 1 8 Acrylic subsurface painted clear non glare Color 1 Typeface 3 4 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular white vinyl 040 LEXAN clear coa
167. nts non injurious before discharge to the drainage system Discharge of corrosives and methods of treatment shall be approved by local code authorities and Towson University 1 5 Trap Primers A As required by code Do not use primers connected to the back of flush valve PLUM BING 15400 2 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 6 Storm W ater Drains A Roof Drains i Locations Coordinate locations with architectural requirements and as required by the manufacturer Ideally drains are located in accessible chases 2 Piping M aterial Roof drain pipe below the outlet is to be PVC schedule 360 Cleanouts Provide sufficient cleanouts in storm water lines as required Sump Pumps Prohibited Insulation Interior rain leaders shall be adequately insulated to prevent condensation 1 7 W ater Supply System A W ater pressures required 1 Fixtures M inimum water pressure required on the top floor of a building is 60 psi Where cooling towers are located on the roof of the building the water pressure requirements for that system will dictate design criteria 2 Fire sorinkler and standpipe systems Refer to Fire Protection Section of these standards Do not install fire hoses in buildings Service Pipe In large buildings two sources of water from different mains are desirable as determined by Towson University Service lines must enter the building in an accessible location and must never enter fuel rooms storage rooms switc
168. o give an economic combination of static pressure loss and dust holding capacity C Access Door Provide hinged access doors on both sizes of filter sections with a minimum width of 18 inches and sized as necessary for filter removal and replacement Coordinate with architect to provide access to filter assemblies D Pre filters shall be used on the inlet of all energy recovery coils E Filter housing shall not be installed above ceilings in labs or above plaster or inaccessible ceilings H umidification Systems Where program or user requirements include humidification it shall be provided on a localized individual basis using self contained humidification equipment that is operated controlled and monitored through the building s energy management control system 15500 8 SECTION 15500 HVAC 1 9 Piping Systems A HVAC Arrangement Design of the heating chilled and condenser water piping systems shall incorporate the pressure rating requirements of coils piping valves and fittings where the combination of system fill pressure determined by vertical height and pumps discharge pressure exceed the standard ratings All steam heating water chilled water pumped condensate and other pressurized piping systems shall be soldered type L copper pipe for sizes 2 1 2 and smaller and welded schedule 40 black steel piping for sizes larger than 2 1 2 Grooved or victaulic fittings shall not be used except on fire prote
169. o surface color NOTE Base built up to be flush with upper section photopolymer applied Braille Elevator Mal cud A PT AM Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type 12 Interior Sign Program 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 1 2 Balti MD 21202 Date 1107234 8998 57199 Projecting room ID 1 16 Face acrylic two sides Color 1 2 Wheelchair symbol light gray vinyl 7 Symbol light gray vinyl Typeface 3 4 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular white on 1 1 4 x 4 back ground of accent color 8 x 8 Satin aluminum bracket NOTE Base built up to be flush with upper section photopolymer applied Braille Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type J 13 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor pz Interior Sign Program Baltimore MD 21202 Date Floor ID 410 234 8998 5 7 99 1 16 Face acrylic 1 38 Acrylic subsurface painted clear non glare Color 1 Typeface 3 4 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular white vinyl 1 5x 8 satin aluminum panel NOTE Base built up to be flush with upper section photopolymer applied Braille Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type K 1 4 Interior Sign Program 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 1 2 Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Informational 1 16 Face acrylic Authorized 1 16 Acrylic subsurface painted clear non Personnel Only glare Typefa
170. o inputs that support normally open normally closed supervised and non supervised circuits In addition two output relays support fail safe or fail secure operation Each DRI includes eight inputs that support normally open normally closed supervised and non supervised circuits In addition six output relays support fail safe or fail secure operation Each RIM supports most access control card readers keypads or readers with keypads that use standard Wiegand Datal1 D ata0 or Clock D ata communications Lock unlock and facility code offline access modes are supported on all readers connected to the RIM Each RIM supports up to eight different card formats as well as issue codes for both magnetic and Wiegand card formats Each RIM shall be microprocessor based with on board time and date generation with lithium battery to allow a minimum of 48 hours of date integrity T he acceptable power supply for each RIM isa UL Listed 12VAC continuous supply current with enclosure lock open frame transformer UPS capable and 12 volt battery back up INPUT CONTROL MODULE ICM A Each Input Control M odule ICM provides the access control system with high speed acknowledgement of critical alarm points in monitored areas The ICM communicates directly to the ISC via RS 485 2 wire or 4 wire communication up to 4 000 feet per port away from the ISC use twisted pairs with minimum of 24 AWG and a shield for the communications Each ICM h
171. of proper design for use on doors and frames of the thickness profile swing security and similar requirements indicated as necessary for the proper installation and function regardless of omissions or conflicts in the information on the contract documents Upon request check the shop drawings for doors and entrances to confirm that adequate provisions will be made for the proper installation of hardware WARRANTY A Provide written two year guarantee from hardware manufacture as well as hardware supplier for the following items Locksets Exit devices Closers Electronic closers All other hardware U1 B WN IP W arranty shall begin with substantial completion of the project not installation PART 2 PRODUCTS 2 0 H inges A Interior 1 M anufacturer H ager Lawrence Stanley 2 Finish M atch adjacent hardware for retrofit or match locksets for new work 3 Specifics Hinges to be extra heavy weight for high frequency openings or doors 36 and over in width All hinge open widths shall be minimum but of sufficient size to permit door to swing 180 Furnish hinges with three knuckles and concealed bearing Furnish 3 hinges per leaf to 7 foot 6 inch height Add one for each additional 30 inches in height or fraction thereof FINISH HARDWARE 08710 3 SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE B Exterior 1 Manufacturer Roton 2 Type H eavy duty continuous aluminum offset for minimum 180 degrees 3 Finish Consult owne
172. of such and shall request scheduling of a punch list verification test 7 After the correction of all punch list items has been confirmed the owner shall certify acceptance of the system and start of warranty period 3 8 SY STEM SCOPE REQUIAREM ENTS A Provide a new client software license for TOWSON UNIVERSITY s existing LEN EL access control security system All software including the required number of reader licenses including at least a 64 reader license upgrade and server client licenses shall be included as part of this scope of work B Security contractor shall install the LEN EL Intelligent System Control panels in the designated security room Contractor shall provide and install the network device which shall be connected to TOWSON UNIVERSITY s existing security network or communication back to the Server TOWSON UNIVERSITY shall providea static IP address and a network jack for the intelligent system controller General contractor shall furnish and install network jacks in the designated telecom security room e Security contractor shall provide and install all Intelligent Control Panels R eader Interface Boards O utput Boards and Power Supplies inside the designated telecom security room All field devices will communicate over a RS485 downstream communication channel D All LEN EL components shall be installed in a single custom enclosure as manufactured by Integrator com This enclosure will include all PD 8 s term
173. of these standards from the issuing department END OF SECTION TELECOMMUNICATONS 16780 1 TOWSON COMPUTING AND NETWORK SERVICES Systems and Networking Cabling Specifications Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 COMPUTING AND NETWORK SERVICES Cabling Specifications 26 March 2002 Towson University 8000 York Road Towson MD 21252 0001 Phone 410 704 2041 Fax 410 704 6177 Table of Contents PARP b GENERA Perse n 2 PUR RO SB Stra A D i A E te UM M M A xD IM D M M T MD IM DN du LM M cea M a 2 OUALEPPYUASSUPRANGDE ae A At Ri M t esu LL D E M LP ULT M M L E 2 DUDNIDEDATS 8 2365 detecte baies Lcd Mtt ecrit Ke E oto t cr uL Lec Ale et lade 3 DOGUMENTS e PH 3 PARE 2 PRODUC TS Semper UM 3 lo i8 4 9 UrdD Ly ENTM E E TER ER RC TRI ERROR NOE PERRO Non EPEC e OSEE ANa 3 HORIZONTAL DISTRIBUTION CABLE 1235s t uocat e M o AH AC LM LAM LU M LAO LAC CMM IE DM LLL 2d 3 Horizontal Distrib tion COP TOU Costs sates 4 Horiz ntal Distrib tion Optical Fiber Cables eise aec ded sad dr b o aste aae asd Atte Mes rct rdc optet ie tuat Nut mornin Ld itus 4 BACKBONE CABLING SUBSS YSTEM dcdit tint ecu iste ovt ono in aues E bea do abeo mda cibis ecu folios at tassel ea ute lu csetera efe A 5 Riser Backbone CODDOECODIG s Museos ae ed coe do Daan cena tU Mo Dat Su eu Det La D Mti ICD E A ae
174. oftware Both the Auxiliary and the Administrative Systems use software manufactured by L enel Systems International Inc specifically Lenel OnGuard 2000 Access Control Because the systems were separately designed and installed the software version and licensing differs between the two The Auxiliary System is running O nGuard 2000 Revision 5 8 211 with a license for 128 card readers whilethe Administrative System is running O nGuard 2000 Revision 5 8 405 with a license SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 1 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE for only 64 card readers Both systems are using M icroSoft SQL Server 7 0 as an Operating system 1 3 Surveillance Systems Security Cameras A Camera Deployment Camera locations will be selected based on input from Towson University Facilities M anagement considering 1 operational outcome desired 2 type of equipment to be used and 3 infrastructure and maintenance costs and budget constraints The following general locations and operational guidelines shall be considered Building Interiors Located at building entrances Placement and lens selection to capture full body height images of persons entering and exiting entrances 2 cameras with ability to discern facial features of Individuals for identification purposes through digital zoom Fixed camera versus pan tilt zoom in most cases as the economical selection Camera able to adjust to varying lighting
175. olded of flame retardant ABS plastic Color of housings shall be off white gray or mahogany brown The magnet shall be made of Alnico V Rare Earth M agnet shall be made of neodymium iron boron Snap lock insulation busing for tight fit and maximum gap in steel Both contact and magnet plastic housings are constructed of one piece of thick walled ABS plastic for maximum strength and durability Recessed door contacts shall be provided as specified in hardware sets under Division 8 Section Finish Hardware All doors and frames requiring door contacts shall be prepared at the manufacture s facility prior to delivery to the jobsite 2 12 NETWORK WIRING A The Controller communications network shall be made up of a primary main controller bus and secondary terminal controller bus The communications protocol used shall be RS485 The primary bus and secondary bus shall use a shielded dual twisted pair 20 AWG or equal Both bus networks shall be capable of a distance of 4 000 ft total wire In addition any point s between either the primary and or secondary bus shall have the capability of being connected using Fiber Optics Repeaters Fiber O ptics Repeaters shall provide network wiring capability of a minimum of 4 000 feet between controllers using 62 5 micro Fiber O ptic Cable The system shall also have the capability of utilizing a standard Static UIP address for LAN WAN communication capabilities on the Primary Bus T he system communicat
176. omply with NFPA 101 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 5 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 12 All draperies curtains and similar hanging materials must be noncombustible or flame resistant fabrics chemically treated Flame resistant means that the fabric shall meet the performance criteria described for this small scale or large scale NFPA 701 101 260 261 and 266 13 Cellular or foamed plastics shall not be used as interior wall and ceiling finish G Flooring 1 Underlayment Underlayments shall be tested with the carpet or rug samples to provide a rating for the entirefloor covering However where the underlayment is a separate cushion or pad it shall meet the requirements of applicable N FPA standards H Fireplaces Installing fireplaces in new or renovated Towson University spaces is prohibited LJ SMOKE CONTROL AND STAIR PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM S A Scope This part describes design requirements for smoke control systems and dedicated stairway pressurization systems where required for Towson University buildings B System R equirements Smoke control systems shall be designed and installed as required by Section 7 3 NFPA 101 1 8 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM S ENGINEERING A Scope This section specifies Towson University s design installation and acceptance testing requirements for automatic fire extinguishing systems B General R equirements 1 All Towson University buildings will be protected with
177. on using DOW therm SR 1 H eating Source and Distribution Redundancy of heating source shall be provided in the form of multiple primary heating equipment Where hot water boilers are selected as the primary heating source provide two boilers each sized for two thirds of the peak load including morning warm up Where steam to hot water convertors are used provide one third two third control valve arrangements and each heating water system shall be provided with two convertors each size for approximately two thirds of the total anticipated load to provide for redundancy and future expansion Steam condensate from the power plant steam system shall be returned via condensate 15500 6 SECTION 15500 HVAC 1 5 1 6 HVAC J pumps Heat recovery methods such as domestic water preheat and for reheat systems shall be investigated M ultiple heating water pumps shall be designed for each zone to provide standby potential Provide a minimum of four zone Isolation valves per floor in both the supply and return piping to allow maintenance repairs on one zone of the system whilethe remaining system is operational Insulation Where heated areas have floors exposed to the outside temperatures coordinate with the architect to provide sufficient insulation on the underside of the floor to maintain comfort conditions Entrance H eating H eat entrance vestibules by cabinet unit heaters located one foot above floor level Provide areas
178. onstruction documents on CAD for three major purposes l Long term document archival 2 Reference 3 Provide architectural backgrounds for future work The intent of this part isto establish minimal standards for CAD development and specific requirements for drawing documentation TheTowson University Facilities M anagement D epartment will not provide CAD files or copies of design documents to sub consultants or contractors working on the same or another related project This information is the property of the design firm until the project is 71 E complete and record documents are submitted to Towson University Facilities M anagement p DRAWING ORGANIZATION a b C All drawing documents shall be 10096 complete on CAD T he font files used in submitted CAD documentation should be restricted to only standard unmodified AutoCAD and M icrosoft W indows font files All entities drawn in CAD must be at full scale 3 DRAWING DOCUMENTATION a LAYERS Theconsultant shall submit a complete list of all layers used on a drawing file with the following information F The layer name as it appears on the drawing file 2 Expanded description of layer name 3 T he default color and line type of layer LINE WEIGHT Theconsultant shall provide a ctb file pen style table for pen assignments SUBM ITTAL REQUIREM ENTS L SUBM ITTAL REQUIREM ENTS a REVIEW Consultant is required to submit a review set to the Project
179. opper pair 5 The Contractor shall provide Towson University with the operational and maintenance documentation of all telecommunications equipment installed under this contract 6 Contractor shall submit all drawings on 3 5 inch floppy diskettes or compact disks utilizing AutoCAD vetsion xxx 7 Cable test results will be submitted 1n Microsoft Excel 2000 spreadsheet xls format 20 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 TOWSON COMPUTING AND NETWORK SERVICES Systems and Networking October 10 2001 Towson Universi 8000 York Road Towson MD 21252 0001 Phone 410 704 2041 Fax 410 704 2661 Hub Room Requirements Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 CABLING SPECIFICATIONS Hub Room Requirements General requirements list lighting e Space e Security Access Location Environmental control Electrical power Lighting requirements Every hub room must have sufficient lighting for a technician to work on any side of the hub equipment and to provide safety such that the technician can avoid unnecessary injury The lighting requirements of a hub room must be acceptable to Computing and Network Services Space requirements There must be at least 3 feet free of obstruction around all network equipment This does not include the backside of wall mounted equipment This is to ensure that the technician responsible for this equipment has sufficient room to maintain it Minimum
180. or operated dampers to stop backflows of air Locate fire dampers in accordance with N FPA refer to local fire codes for use location and construction Show fire dampers on drawings with access doors Fume H oods 1 Chemical Fume H oods and Biological Safety Cabinets a R equest information from Towson University user of equipment User shall supply a list of hazardous substances which will or may be used in the hood or cabinet see attached H azardous Substances Questionnaire b In conjunction with the Towson University O ffice of Environmental H ealth and Safety evaluate the list and information provided by the user Determine the best type of ventilation equipment to employ i e standard chemical fume hood by pass hood etc C D etermine if special filtration is needed If required this equipment should be arranged with bag in bag out housing on roof d Air supply diffusers shall be installed or adjusted to assure that no air blows on or across the face of the fume hood or cabinet e Each fume hood or cabinet shall have it s own dedicated exhaust system f D uct velocity of 2 000 FPM should be maintained Duct shall be under negative pressure everywhere inside the building including in mechanical spaces 15500 11 SECTION 15500 HVAC Each system shall consist of a utility set suitable for roof top installation and a stainless steel exhaust system Exhaust discharge shall be upblast through the roof prefe
181. ot prohibit the use of other paint types required for a specific use by the consultant H owever finishes other than those shown here must be approved in advance of design by the director of Architecture Engineering and Construction 2 1 Colors A A list of 25 standard colors are on file in the Facilities M anagement department These standard colors are generally the preferred colors used throughout the campus PAINTING 09900 1 SECTION 09900 PAINTING This does not exclude the use of other colors as may be appropriate for a specific project 2 2 Materials A See attached paint schedule for each paint application B Low Odor Paint Duron Genesis odor free paint PART3 EXECUTION 3 0 Controlled Climate Environment A All painting regardless of type shall be accomplished in a controlled climate environment W here work is not remote and is adjacent to existing occupied spaces the contractor shall thoroughly seal all doors windows cracks and HVAC systems during the painting process B All areas slated to be painted shall be ventilated to the outside using mechanical means I e fans ventilators exhausters The contractor shall submit in detail plans for properly ventilating the space to AEC as part of the submission requirements of the contract 3 1 Finish A All walls and ceilings new or existing shall receive at least two finish coats of the specified paint B Apply paint using brushes and rollers of high quality g
182. otifier Mfgr King Products Types C and D Andrew Lorant 156 Fifth Ave St 1123 New York NY 10010 1 800 661 5464 fax 212 807 8308 Sign type C amp 0 Poster Display System Mfgr Neiman amp Company Types F G amp H Hanley Bloom 7229 Atoll Avenue N Hollywood CA 91605 1 800 368 3456 fax 818 764 3082 Sign type E G amp H ADA Braille alternatives 1 braille embossed from behind and subsurface painted on clear plex with tactile lettering applied Bullit style or 2 etched metal bottom bar attached to clear plex subsurface painted or entire sign etched magnesium style Mfgr System 2 90 This an alternate to Neiman for F G amp H Sign type E G amp H ADA Braille alternatives 3 entire sign photoetched polymer and surface painted Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Interior Sign ae 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Typefaces 2 Baltimore MD 21202 Date wets ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORS TUVWAY2Z1234567890 Rotis Semi Sans Extra Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORS TUVWXYZ1234567890 Rotis Semi Sans Regular ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXY Zabcdetg hijkImnoparstuvwxyx Sabon Regular Regular Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Interior Sign ae 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Sign colors Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Color palette Background Background Background color 1 color 2 color 1 PMS 195c PMS Cool Gray Black Towson Univers
183. ovided in all penetrations through fire rated partitions to form an effective fire and smoke barrier Fire doors of rating appropriate to the partition fire resistance shall be installed under the requirements of N FPA 80 with the fire door hardware and frames bearing the labels of Underwriters Laboratory Factory M utual or other approved testing laboratories that test under ASTM E 152 2 Ceiling high partitions may be constructed of NC LC materials Interior finish or trim may be combustible to the extent permitted in Chapter 6 NFPA 101 and combustible insulation on electrical installations may be used to the extent permitted by the Towson University authorities 3 Bank style acoustical screens free standing space dividers and other less than ceiling high partitions must not exceed 5 1 2 feet in height except along the periphery of the space and shall meet the fire safety requirements prescribed the authorities having jurisdiction Towson University and N FPA 101 including a Limited combustibility i e flame spread rate and smoke development to meet the requirements of N FPA 101 and FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 3 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING b Flame resistance fabric coverings i e meeting the performance N FPA 701 plus the flame spread rating and smoke contribution and any other requirements of NFPA 101 One of the easiest means of determining compliance is if the fabric bears a label with the UL
184. pecified under this section shall be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks for a minimum of five 5 years 1 2 Existing Asbestos Containing M aterials A Some buildings at Towson University may have asbestos containing materials In regards to this section asbestos tile and mastic may exist throughout campus This should be considered when preparing documents for new resilient flooring installation The university maintains records of known existing ACM locations The consultant should confirm those locations with the AEC office Where tile or mastic is suspected the material must be tested for ACM by the university s Environmental H ealth and Safety O ffice B See Demolition under this section 1 3 Climate Control A The contractor is responsible for providing an installation environment in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations M aterials that are RESILIENT FLOORING 09650 1 SECTION 09650 RESILIENT FLOORING installed in an environment not acceptable to the manufacturer will be rejected and reinstalled at no cost to the owner PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Extra Stock A Specify not less than 596 for fewer than 100 sq ft and 396 for over 100 sq ft for each type color pattern and size installed 2 1 Vinyl composition Tile VCT A Standard size and gauge for VCT is 12 x 12 x 1 8 B M anufacturer T ype l Armstrong St
185. pen spaces and infrastructure Building Goals The Department of Facilities M anagement is entrusted with providing Towson University with buildings which incorporate a high degree of Functional efficiency Innovative but appropriate design Contextual harmony with the site Appropriately selected materials and systems H ealth and safety characteristics Accessibility for the disabled g Life cycle value panog Applicability These Architectural and Engineering Design Standards have been compiled to establish general and in some cases specific design policies as a guide to Towson University staff and to consultant architects and engineers A E for designing new facilities as well as the alteration or renovation of existing structures ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE STANDARDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ON THE FORM INCLUDED IN THESE STAN DARDS Supersedure These Design Standards supplement the job specific Facility Program Should the Facility Program and these Design Standards conflict these Design Standards shall supersede B CAM PUS BACKGROUND iF Towson University the comprehensive metropolitan university of the Baltimore region is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences business communication fine arts allied health sciences and teacher education T he Physical Plant of the university is comprised of fo
186. plied by the manufacturer including integral sweeps as required H ardware a Except as noted below refer to section 08710 for this information b Hinges use only heavy duty Roton Continuous door hinges Type and offset of hinges must be adapted to the opening and approved by AEC prior to submission c Exit Devices Von Duprin 99 Series Rim d Locks All lock cylinders as determined under Section 08710 must be accompanied by a BEST construction core e Pulls reserved f Push Plates reserved 2 1 M anufacturer Following are acceptable manufacturers of aluminum storefront A Kawneer B VistaW all C YKK AP America Inc ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS 08410 2 SECTION 08410 ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS D EFCO Corporation PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Building Security A Thecontractor shall at all times provide for a secure entrance to the facility under construction Where existing storefront has been removed reinstall new work including locks within one 1 workday When new systems cannot be installed in the same day provide adequate means of securing the facility as approved by the university s project manager 3 1 Construction Safety A Thestorefront contractor is solely responsible for providing adequate protection to pedestrians during installation of storefront materials Do not allow pedestrians to enter the building through the construction area Barricade area directly in front of the instal
187. pproved Thickness or depth of fire stop materials shall be as recommended by the material Manufacturer and backed by formal ASTM E 814 tests Plenum air return ceiling penetrations for conduit and cables shall be sealed with a system appropriate for the substrate and level protection required All metal conduits designed for communications with or without wire cable inside shall be fire stopped to restrict transfer of smoke Acceptable Manufacturer Nelson International Protective Coatings Corp Cable Tray 1 Contactor shall install wire mesh flextray in ceiling and telecommunications closets where deemed necessary to facilitate proper cable management Size to be approved by Towson University Install cable management system at locations specified Coordination with other trades will be absolutely necessary during installation Any major corrections of the path should be brought to the attention of the General Contactor and the University Acceptable Manufacturer GS Metals Unspecified Equipment 1 Any item of equipment or material not specifically addressed on the drawings or in this document and required to provide a complete and functional PDS installation shall be provided in a level of quality 10 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 consistent with other specified items Towson University shall retain the right to review and approve all products not specified PART 3 EXECUTION System Design 1
188. r Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Sign type M 17 Interior Sign Program 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 2 1 0 Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 Col lege d Isplay Heading 1 Sabon Italic white silkscreened 3 1 3 4 College of Science and Mathematics 3 3 4 W x 27 H x 2 1 2 thick aluminum case with cork or magnetic backing with protective cover Painted Background Color 1 Towson University Interior Sign Program Portnoy Levine Design Assoc 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 o Sign type N 18 5 7199 Regulatory 1 16 Surface silkscreened clear non glare acrylic Color 2 1 16 Acrylic subsurface 3 1 2 no smoking symbol in PMS 195c and black vinyl subsurface Towson University Interior Sign Program 5 0 1 8 1 4 D gt L e e av Portnoy Levine Design Assoc 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 SM 265 271 SM 272 289 Elevator amp Restrooms amp re Sign type 0 19 aa Directory pylon Aluminum sign box 3 thick painted Color 71 1 Sabon Bold Black 26 Wx20 1 4 H x 1 thick Poster Display System with glass door natural aluminum frame 18 x 24 digitally printed paper map fits behind clear glass cover Map by another vendor 3 x 20 1 4 Accent Color painted band Typeface 2 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular silkscreen
189. r 2 1 Locksets A M anufacturer Cylindrical Best Locking M ortise Best Locking preferred or Russwin Corbin B Cylindrical 1 M odel Best 93K 7 15D 2 Performance Extra heavy duty cylindrical with Best 7 pin interchangeable core Lockset and cores to be of the same manufacturer to maintain complete lockset warranty Locks to have solid shank with no opening for access to keyed lever keeper Lock chassis must be through bolted outside of the lock chassis prep to prevent rotation of chassis after installation Lock manufacturer shall provide a three year warranty in writing to the owner along with three copies of the lock service manual Strikes shall be 16 gauge curved brass bronze or stainless steel with a 1 deep box construction and have sufficient length to clear trim and protect clothing a Lock Series and Design Best 93K 7 15D at existing construction b Cores Cylinders Best 7 Pin with Premium Keyway to match existing system C M ortise Locks and Latches series 35H at NEW CONSTRUCTION shall be heavy duty with hinged anti friction 3 4 inch throw latch bolt with anti friction piece made of self lubricating stainless steel Functions and design as indicated on the hardware groups D eadbolt functions shall be 1 inch projection made of hardened stainless steel both deadbolt and latch bolt are to extend into the case a minimum of 3 8 inch when fully extended Furnish locksets and latchets with sufficient curved strike l
190. r LEDs and a sounder for access granted and denied indications Each shall be mountable indoors or outdoors as noted on the contract drawings Proximity card access reader shall integrate with the owners on line system and utilize the same function cardholder database as specified under this section 1 HID M iniProx Card Reader shall bea 6 x 1 7 unit designed to allow mounting directly to a door mullion It shall have a card read range of 4 5 5 inches SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 7 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 HID ProxPro Card Reader shall be a 5 x5 low profile wall mounted unit having a read range of 5 8 inches If specified the ProxPro unit also shall offer an integrated keypad for PIN entry 2 10 ELECTROM ECHANICAL CARD READER LOCKSETS BEST IDH MAXO A Self contained hardwire electromechanical card reader locksets shall be provided as specified in hardware sets under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware Electromechanical card reader locksets shall integrate with the owners on line system and utilize the same function cardholder database as specified under this section N o substitutions shall be permitted 2 11 RECESSED DOOR CONTACTS A The contact contains a hermetically sealed magnetic reed switch The reed shall be potted in the contact housing with a polyurethane based compound Contact and magnet housing shall snap lock into a 3 4 or 1 diameter hole H ousings shall be m
191. r lighting work but on electrical drawings show complete requirements Cross references Include in drawings suitable notes which cross reference diagrams schedules symbol list general notes etc with associated floor plans Detail drawings Provide detail drawings as described below in subpars 1 thru 4 Use a minimum scale of 1 4 inch equals 1 foot a Front elevations Provide front elevations for each supervisory control panel motor control center and medium voltage and low voltage switchgear assembly Provide front elevations for a typical transformer at each substation with the cabinet containing current transformer and secondary disconnecting switch Provide front elevations for each type of services entrance including the associated conduit bank and other significant details Requirements shall be coordinated with utility companies T his is essential as some require reinforced conduit bank construction for filled areas and a conduit bank support or saddle that must be cast in the building wall O ne line diagrams D elineate elevator control transfer scheme control transformer arrangement potential and current transformer ratings relays device numbers indicated by AN SI etc on these diagrams on associated one line diagrams Grounding diagram Provide a system grounding diagram with the required layout also indicated on associated floor plans Enlarged plans elevations and details Provide these for
192. r piping in unheated garages or soffits as heat tape applications can result in substantial energy use Location Locations and types of valves must be shown on drawings be accessible and be identified with suitable markers On Mains Install isolation valves at all branch lines including cold water hot water and hot water return circulating mains so that sections of mains may be shut off without disturbing the services to other parts of the building In addition a valve shall be provided on the main supply at its entrance to the building and on inlets and outlets of mechanical equipment requiring water connections During both new construction and renovation design particular care shall be taken to ensure that there are no dead end piping runs On Branch Connections Install a ball type shut off valve close to the main on each branch connection off the main serving more than one fixture Provide valves at the base of risers Valves to have stainless steel balls with Teflon seats Additional Valves Install a ball type valve on the supply to each toilet room where the riser supplies more than one toilet room and on the connection to each wall hydrant or wherever a break of fixtures occur Provide drain valves with hose ends at the low points of systems and at the base of risers Provide two 1 inch valved and capped connections per floor in the water distribution system for future expansion Connections to bein an accessible space
193. r rooms and electrical telephone data rooms Calculations to support the number and spacing of lighting fixtures to achieve IES lighting levels Calculations to show compliance with energy conservation requirements for lighting watts square foot for corridors offices labs etc D escription of sequence of operation approved by Towson University electrical engineer and O perations and M aintenance representative for substation automatic throw over or emergency power systems 50 Construction Documents Submission l 5096 construction documents should be accurate and coordinated with other disciplines showing sizes locations connections and detailing materials equipment and methods so the contractors understand what is intended and can select and install equipment to satisfy the intended purpose 16400 5 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL 95 Construction Document Submission l 95 construction documents should be essentially complete and coordinated by the consultant The drawings shall include all circuiting and wiring 2 4 Drawing requirements A ELECTRICAL Floor Plans 1 Provide a minimum of two plans for each floor Normally the first plan should show lighting requirements the second plan should show the floor system power system and the communication and signaling systems A third plan will be necessary in locations where power teleohone data security and fire alarm systems cause overcrowding
194. r the opening is corrected END OF SECTION FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08211 2 ALUMINUM ENTRANCE AND STOREFRONTS SECTION 08410 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section provides minimum construction standards for all aluminum storefront entrances These entrances must be specified as best quality and heavy duty for all components and construction 1 1 Quality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall be accomplished by a qualified vendor whose skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed projects of equal size and complexity for a minimum of five 5 years 1 2 Storefront Configuration A Coordinate with the owner for storefront door configuration The preferred configuration provides all doors hinged from the same direction However the purpose for this is to accommodate the specified hardware The consultant still has the flexibility of utilizing other configurations if the specified hardware can be accommodated PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 System R equirements A Doors M anufacturers standard 1 34 thick glazed door with minimum 0 125 inch thick extruded tubular rail and stile members 2 Stiles T ypically doors are designed as medium stile Wide stile doors are acceptable where existing adjacent wide stile doors exist This selection is due to high volume of student traffic and abuse N arrow stile doors are not acceptable except where approved by FM 3 Finish The
195. rably 7 feet to 10 feet above the roofline or prominent structure A terminal velocity of no less than 2 500 fpm shall be maintained Exhaust discharge shall be located as far as possible from air intakes in building served as well as surrounding building All discharges shall comply with ASHRAE NIH and NIOSH Standards and International M echanical Code requirements All exhausts shall be located at least 20 feet from outdoor air intakes H orizontal exhaust duct runs should be minimal generally not greater than 12 feet and pitched toward the fumehood Fumehoods shall have a face velocity reading of 100 FPM with the sash at it s maximum opening It may be necessary to change this requirement depending on the nature of the hazard involved This shall be determined before design is begun Each fumehood or cabinet shall be labeled to indicate location of fan motor Each fan motor and controller shall be labeled to indicate the location of the fumehood ie room number External exhausting for biological safety cabinets if required shall be designed and installed in accordance with the N ational Sanitation Foundation Standard No 49 NSF 49 The external exhaust duct for biological safety cabinets must be equipped with isolation dampers to facilitate decontamination 1 11 Air Distribution Devices A Locate supply air outlets to provide proper throw drop and spread Air should not blow against obstructions such as beams columns
196. racteristic impedance attenuation and near end and far end cross talk The contractor at no charge shall bring any pairs not meeting the requirements of the standard into compliance Complete end to end test results must be submitted to Towson University in one 1 Microsoft Excel 2000 xls soft copy file and one 1 hard copy All fiber testing shall be performed on all fibers in the completed end to end system Testing shall consist of a bi directional end to end OTDR trace performed per EIA TIA 455 61 for OSP and a bi directional end to end power meter test performed per EIA TIA 455 53A for ISP The system loss measurements shall be provided at 850 and 1310 nanometers for multimode fibers and 1310 and 1550 for single mode fibers 18 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 System Performance 1 During the three 3 week period between final inspection and delivery of the test and as built documentation Towson University will activate the cabling system Towson University will validate operation of the cabling system during this period Final Acceptance 1 Completion of the installation in progress and final inspections receipt of the test and as built documentation and successful performance of the cabling system for a three 3 week period will constitute acceptance of the system As Built Documentation 1 The contractor shall provide the following outside plant wiring information prior to acceptance of the buildin
197. ractor should be familiar with the products listed and properly plan for their inclusion with the project design The contractor may find economy in purchasing these products through the university s vendor Contact the AEC representative for contact 1 1 Related Sections A All drawings and general provisions of the contract including General and Supplemental General Conditions Division 1 and other documents sections required for interface with this section 1 2 Submittals A Specify required submittals under this section to include l Shop drawings in sufficient detail to show fabrication installation anchorage and interface of the work of this section with the work of adjacent trades 2 M anufacturers written installation procedures 3 Provide manufacturers written product data showing compliance with the requirements specified under this section PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Following are products standard for use under this section Some products listed may be proprietary and are indicated with a bullet Other products listed are shown as performance criteria only 2 1 Owner Supplied Accessories The following products will be supplied by the university unless otherwise directed by the Department of Facilities Management The products listed are proprietary and shall be included in the documents but noted as owner supplied All installations are to be accomplished by the contractor The consultant should consid
198. rade and as appropriate for thetask DO NOT THIN PAINT Lap marks holidays sags brush marks runs and other imperfections in the paint application will not be accepted 3 2 Protection A T he paint contractor is responsible for protection of all adjacent surfaces The contractor shall at all times protect those surfaces with approved materials B Protection of horizontal surfaces must utilize materials that will not causetripping hazards When providing floor protection in areas being used by the public temporarily tape drop cloths and paper sheet to the flooring Ca W hen working in areas of electronic equipment especially computers make provisions for complete protection including shutting down or relocation of equipment if possible D Provide adequate W et Paint signs When possible provide Caution taped areas to avoid interference with the paint operation PAINTING 09900 2 SECTION 09900 PAINTING 3 3 Clean Up A The paint contractor is responsible for a complete and thorough clean up of the areas and items painted Over paint splatter and spills will be completely removed prior to inspection of the work END OF SECTION PAINTING 09900 3 PLASTIC TOILET PARTITIONS SOLID SURFACE PRODUCTS SECTION 10170 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 Summary A Until recently the university has specified metal and phenolic materials for toilet partition systems These systems have proven to be somewhat va
199. re any type of seals occur FIN ISH A As selected by architect and or owner 1 Protection plates push pulls shall be selected by architect B Spray door closers to match other hardware unless otherwise noted C Aluminum items shall be finished to match predominant adjacent material Seals to coordinate with frame color KEYING REQUIREM ENTS A Provide Best brass construction cores and keys during the construction period Black plastic construction cores will not be permitted Construction control and operating keys and core shall not be part of the owner s permanent Best keying system or furnished on the same keyway or key section as the owner s permanent FINISH HARDWARE 08710 5 SECTION 08710 FINISH HARDWARE Best keying system Permanent Best cores and keys prepared according to the accepted keying schedule will be furnished to the owner by the local Best factory representative prior to occupancy All cylinders shall be Best 7 pin interchangeable core Premium keyway to match existing key system Permanent Best keys and cores shall be stamped with the applicable key mark for identification These visual key control marks or codes will not include the actual key cuts Permanent keys will also be stamped Do Not Duplicate Grand M asterkeys M asterkeys and other security keys shall be transmitted to the Owner by Registered M ail return receipt requested Furnish keys in the following quantities 0 each Grand M asterk
200. ronics Structured Cabling system 2 Contractor shall install work in accordance with the BISCI Methods Manual Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 3 Contractor shall install work in accordance with the EIA TIA Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards Submittals 1 Towson University will provide an AutoCAD document that includes floor plans jack locations for voice and data to the Contractot 2 Before installation of any wire or equipment the Contractor shall submit shop drawings and product data for Towson University approval 3 Any changes to the floor plans and jack locations for voice and data must be submitted to Towson University for approval prior to installation 4 Contractor shall submit all appropriate product data for each component 5 Contractor shall submit Manufacturer s installation procedures Documents 1 Contractor shall accurately record location of service entrance conduit termination backboards outlet boxes port locations and labeling messenger cable raceways and cable trays pull boxes and equipment boxes on 3 5 inch floppy diskettes or compact disk using Towson University approved AutoCAD version xxxx format 2 Contractor shall document the cable plant and associated equipment installation in accordance with the specifications detailed below PART 2 PRODUCTS Backboards 1 2 Contractor shall install 3 4 inch fire resistant plywood with Class A surface in all communication
201. room dimensions must be 10 by 12 for a basement first floor hub room with hub rooms on all other floors measuring 8 by 10 Hub rooms must stack vertically on all floors to allow for vertical riser system Security requirements Every hub room must be locked and access limited to Computing and Network Services and the building manager Access Computing and Network Services must be supplied with a key to the room and any other keys needed to enter to building so access can be obtained at any time 7 by 24 Location Hub rooms can only service computers within 100 meters of the hub room If no hub room exists within 100 meters of a site that must be connected to the network hub room space as defined by this document must be supplied within 100 meters of the location Every effort should be made to locate hub rooms in areas that will service the most users however this policy may slide to accommodate the needs to the departments and building managers Environmental control Every hub room must be able to maintain a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower with all equipment up and running In addition the humidity must be kept at 50 or lower non condensing If hub room conditions do not meet these conditions steps need to be taken to provide these environmental conditions or another site must be chosen Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 2 CABLING SPECIFICATIONS Electrical power Electrical
202. roved equal 3 0 kv or less AATCC 134 12 ft Class ASTM E 648 450 or less AST M E 662 Flaming M ode Rating of not less than 3 on International Grey Scale after 300 SFU s AATCC Test M ethod 16E0 M inimum stain rating on International Grey Scale of not less than 4 wet and dry AATCC Test M ethod 165 Burned Gas shall not be less than 3 on International Grey Scale after two cycles on each test As selected from manufacturer s standard color palette Any damage done to paint walls woodwork floors and or similar finishes as a result of this work shall be the responsibility of the carpet contractor Include language regarding inspection of surfaces prior to carpet installation R equired repairs shall be made by the proper trade contracted on the work for this project who shall make the necessary repairs and shall be paid by the carpet subcontractor for the repair work 3 1 Extra Stock A CARPET Upon completion of installation deliver a minimum of 5 of each type color and pattern of carpet exclusive of material required to properly complete installation or of usable pieces described previously in this section Where carpet tile is installed provide 8 of each type Furnish accessory components as required Furnish replacement materials from the same production runs as installed materials Package replacement materials with protective covering with identifying labels Store extra stock where direc
203. rt forms or in listings provided by nationally recognized test laboratories The principal fire test used is American Society for T esting and M aterials ASTM E 119 Standard method of Fire Tests of Building Construction The authority having jurisdiction and Towson University makes the final decision on acceptability of test methods and testing laboratories 2 Fire resistance ratings of building assemblies and structural elements shall be determined in accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM E 119 Asan alternate the fire resistance rating of concrete assemblies and structural elements may be determined in accordance with the procedures of the CRSI book Reinforced Concrete Fire Resistance or the PCI book Design for Fire Resistance of Pre cast Prestressed Concrete As an alternate the fire resistance of protected steel may be calculated in accordance with AISI Designing Fire protection for Steel Columns and AISI Designing Fire Protection for Steel Trusses The calculations shall be based upon the fire exposure and acceptance criteria specified in ASTM E 119 3 Assemblies of building construction shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or be detailed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance D esign manual or Underwriters Laboratories Inc FireResistance Directory D Integrity of FireResistant Floor Separations l Fire resistance vertical openings and shafts penetrating fire resistive floors shall b
204. rtnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale Introd ucti on 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 3 1 0 Interior Sign Program Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 This design intent manual serves as the standard for Towson University Interior signage product Itwas designed using Smith Hall as the prototype and incorporates design standards which address both wayfinding and identity issues They are a family of products that may not be required in entirety in each building on campus A review of each building and the development of a unique message schedule will be required prior to ordering product The manufacturers specified are for design intent and may be replaced with equal product Itis intended that State Use Industries will be involved in the procurement and provision of this signage Towson Universi Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale ty 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor 321 0 Sign Fabricators Interior Sign Program Baltimore MD 21202 Date 410 234 8998 5 7 99 The following fabricators have been considered for the noted sign products by the design team Equal substitutions may be considered by Towson University however the quality of fabrication may not fall below the original specifications Mfgr APCO Types A M F and G Gayle Colner amp Allen Sears 4601 Presidents Drive St 133 Lanham MD 20706 301 577 3930 fax 301 577 3934 Sign type A amp M Visulex Non illuminated directory Sign type F amp G N
205. rty one buildings situated on 328 acres of rolling and partially wooded terrain A daily campus population of nearly 21 000 persons comprised of 3 944 staff and faculty and approximately 17 500 students engage in comprehensive higher education and business and industry outreach programs of a statewide scope 66 C DESIGN PRINCIPLES 1 General Towson University buildings new and renovated must provide the functional aesthetic environmental and safety needs of the using agency client and the requirements of governing authorities with a reasonable balance between initial cost and life cycle value Towson University is dedicated to improving the quality of its campus and buildings through architectural planning and engineering services which must a Ensure the highest degree of professionalism from the A E T eam to develop and implement innovative and functional design concepts in harmony with the site environment and appropriate to the project needs Implement reliable procedures for controlling project estimates construction costs life cycle factors and time schedules Establish thorough quality control coordination during all phases of the A E Scope of Services Respond to governing codes and standards ensuring environmental health and safety Assume that design concepts for repair alterations and renovations are executed with the same professional consideration as that for new facilities D CODES STAND
206. s and or selected events as well It shall be possible for an operator so privileged to control outputs from any workstation in the network Privileged operators may activate outputs individually or in groups on a momentary L enel or latch outputs on or off using the mouse or menu driven commands It shall be possiblefor any input in the system to activate any output or group of outputs in the system The relationship shall be Local any input activates any output under its same terminal controller Regional any input activates any output under is main controller on any other terminal controller and Global any input activates any output under any main controller on any other terminal controller It shall also be possible for any event i e Log In Log Off Failed M odified Traced etc to activate any output in the system It shall be possible for any access level to activate any output s under a terminal controller thus providing but not limited to TOWSON UNIVERSITY required Elevator Floor Button control HVAC control and Alarm shunting SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 12 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE G T he application shall allow a TOWSON UNIVERSITY programmed message unique to each input and each output in the system T his message shall appear automatically under the alarm condition for that input or that output when any status event is set as an Alarm Level event 2 21 DEVICE CONFIGURATION AND C
207. s minimized between telecommunications equipment and the electrical system to which it is attached All racks metallic backboards cable sheaths metallic strength members splice cases cable trays etc entering or residing in the TR or ER shall be grounded to the respective TGB or TMGB using a minimum 6 AWG stranded copper bonding conductor and compression connectors All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with a green insulation Non insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with a wrap of green tape All cables and busbars shall be identified and labeled in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification Testing and Inspection 1 Upon completion of the project Towson University s CANS Technical Representative will perform a final inspection of the installed cabling system with the Contractor s Project Foreman The final inspection will be performed to validate that all horizontal and backbone cables were installed as defined in the drawing package and that the installation meets the aesthetic expectations of the Owner Upon receipt of the test documentation Towson University reserves the right to perform spot testing of a representative sample of the cabling system to validate test results provided in the test document Towson University testing will use the same method employed by the contractor and minor variations will be allowed to accoun
208. s responsible for coordination of HVAC outages with FM during sanding operation 6 N o painting will beallowed until a dust free environment has been established Gypboard face must be thoroughly cleaned prior to painting O btain the owners approval to complete the required painting tasks after the prime coat has been applied D Finishes l All walls shall be Level 4 finish END OF SECTION GYPSUM BOARD ASSEM BLIES 09255 3 CERAMIC TILE SECTION 09310 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section describes the minimum requirements for typical applications of ceramic tile The university s preference is to have floor tile that will allow a contrasting dark grout Wall tile is typically lighter with matching grout color 1 1 Quality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks for a minimum of five 5 years In addition the individual must have a thorough knowledge of acceptable substrate conditions and acceptable remedy for failed systems 1 2 Consultant Subsurface Investigations A It is the responsibility of the consultant to thoroughly investigate existing substrate conditions prior to design Where there Is conflict between the university s drawings and a historical record of substrate conditions field verify by selective demolition In some circumstances the university s in house trades can acco
209. s rooms Minimum backboard size shall be 4 x 8 Horizontal Distribution Cable The horizontal distribution cable for twisted pair copper circuits shall be Category 5e or Category 6 4 pait unshielded twisted pair PVC or plenum rated CMP cable as needed The optical fiber horizontal cable shall be 2 strand 62 5 125 micron optical fiber multimode zip cable general purpose or plenum rated OFNP as needed Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 Horizontal Distribution Copper Cable 1 All unshielded twisted pair UTP copper cable supporting voice communications requirements shall be Category 5 Enhanced cable and shall meet the following technical specification Horizontal Distribution Voice Copper Cable Specifications 0 165 in 4 19mm Gauge 24 AWG Thermoplastic 9 38 Ohms 100m Nominal Mutual 4 4 nF 100m Capacitance Attenuation 28 1 dB 100 m 155 MHz Characteristic Impedance 100 Ohms 15 772 100 MHz Acceptable Manufacturers Berk Tek or Ortronics Approved Manufacture Color Gray 2 All UTP copper cable supporting data communications requirements shall be Category 5 Enhanced cable and shall meet the following technical specifications Horizontal Distribution Data Copper Cable Specifications Maximum DC Resistance 9 38 Ohms 100m Nominal Mutual 4 4 nF 100m Capacitance Acceptable Manufacturers Berk Tek or Ortronics Approved Manufacture Horizontal Distribution Optical
210. s should be installed in the labeling slots and the label slot covers must be used The contractor must provide an as built AutoCAD drawing to Towson University before the project will be considered complete The as built AutoCAD drawing must show the locations of each data jack and clearly indicate their unique ID numbers Grounding and Bonding Requirements The facility shall be equipped with a Telecommunications Bonding Backbone TBB This backbone shall be used to ground all telecommunications cable shields equipment racks cabinets raceways and other associated hardware that has the potential to act as a current carrying conductor 1 The TBB shall be installed independent of the building s electrical and building ground and shall be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the ANSI TIA EIA 607 Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Standard 2 The main entrance facility equipment room in each building shall be equipped with a telecommunications main grounding bus bar IMGB 3 Each telecommunications room shall be provided with a telecommunications ground bus bar TGB 17 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 4 The TMGB shall be connected to the building electrical entrance grounding facility The intent of this oy 6 system is to provide a grounding system that is equal in potential to the building electrical ground system Therefore ground loop current potential i
211. se to clarify the type of roof proposed 1 1 Roof Types A The following roofing system types are acceptable to Towson University for applications to low slope min 1 4 1 0 roofs It is the consultant s responsibility to select the roofing system most appropriate for the building The consultant shall provide the necessary drawings details and specifications to provide Towson University with a sound watertight long lasting roofing system References N ational Roofing Contractors Association Acceptable membrane roofing systems 1 4 ply built up aggregate type II ballasted asphalt bitumen roofing system LAGA or NAGA 2 4 ply built up aggregate type II ballasted modified roofing system 3 2 ply built up with modified bitumen granulated cap sheet unballasted 4 nterlocking standing seam 24 gauge minimum commercially pure aluminum coated steel aluminized type ll roof 5 Unballasted fully adhered fastened single ply EPDM roofing system with a minimum sheet thickness of 0 045 inches Aggregate for ballasted systems shall be nominally 3 8 diameter minimum M eeting ASTM D 1863 and embedded in a flood coat of hot asphalt Walkway systems shall be installed to and around all mechanical equipment Typical walkway systems are lightweight concrete pads Granulated modified bitumen sheet is not preferred but may be acceptable BITUM INOUS ROOFING 07510 1 SECTION 07510 BITUMINOUS ROOFING under certai
212. sists of these elements A ELECTRICAL Investigation of field conditions and investigation of existing equipment name plates Ascertaining data from manufacturers Establishing reliability required based on consultation with Towson University and incorporation of the reliability levels in the design Field measurements of physical sizes power current voltage transient voltage etc all recorded and all over sufficient time to establish a trend Examination of data Calculation tabulations making graphs 16400 1 SECTION 16400 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL Listing of maintainability and servicing features of proposed equipment Preparation of cost estimates and comparisons Listing of advantages and disadvantages Study of equipment and apparatus operating methods to ascertain the applicability and comparison of advantages and disadvantages Coordination with architects and other engineering disciplines to see that equipment and light fixtures will fit and that power sources are provided where needed Preparation of and submission of reports to Towson University including the aspects of engineering previously listed Participation in discussions with Towson University project managers clients and architects to select choose the various systems methods equipment etc Preparation of design phase reports drawings and specifications Preparation of construction drawings and specifications Participation in and the con
213. some type of automatic fire extinguishing system 2 N ational Codes Unless otherwise specified extinguishing system installation shall meet the requirements of the following N ational Fire Protection Association N FPA standards most current issue that has been adopted by the M aryland State Fire M arshall s Office a Portable Fire Extinguishers N FPA 10 b Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems N FPA 12 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 6 SECTION 15300 C FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12A W et and Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems N FPA 13 Standpipe and H ose Systems N FPA 14 W ater Spray Fixed Systems N FPA 15 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems N FPA 17 Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 17A Centrifugal Fire Pumps N FPA 20 W ater tanks for Private Fire Protection N FPA 22 and Private Fire Service mains and their A ppurtenances NFPA 24 pisc sue 1 The engineer shall incorporate the fire protection specification section to be provided by Towson University The section shall be edited and formatted by the engineer to suit project requirements W ater Supply Requirements k Types of water supplies including flow and pressure requirements The water supply system shall provide ample water to meet all needs concurrently There are two types of fire protection water use 1 large hose streams from inside building standpipe fire d
214. ss connect wires can be installed in a neat and orderly fashion Station Cabling and Installation 1 All voice and data outlets shall be installed in the locations that are conspicuously marked in the building floor plans If there is a question as to the location of any outlet it shall be brought to the attention of Towson University prior to installation 13 Computing amp Network Services Revised 06 04 01 2 All outlets supporting minimum voice and data communications requirements shall be wired with three 3 two 2 4 pair UTP enhanced copper cables for data one 1 4 pair UTP Enhanced copper cable for voice conforming to the EIA TIA 568 569 standards for Level 5 Enhanced cable and will have blue outer sheath for data and gray outer sheath for voice 3 Data distribution terminals shall be high density 48 port 110 Enhanced Category 5 patch panel Connector System Modular design or equivalent to facilitate future additions and rearrangements Patch panels will be rack mounted 4 Voice distribution terminals shall be 110 punch blocks Connector System modular design or equivalent Blocks will be wall mounted 5 Voice station wiring for single voice outlets will be terminated on station fields as follows Station Tip Ring Pair W BL BL W Voice Station 1 W O O W 2 Wire 1 W G G W 3 W BR BR W 4 Riser Cabling and Installation 1 All telecommunication rooms shall be grounded per EIA TIA specifications Groun
215. stic W ater Systems l Type L copper above ground 4 and smaller 2 Type K below ground B Sanitary W aste Systems l Schedule 80 PVC 2 N o hub couplings are prohibited C Condensate L Schedule 40 PVC Fixtures A Lavatories W ater Closets and Urinals l Automatic operation battery powered only 2 Flush Valves Sloan or Zurn Insulation A Acceptable M anufacturers l O wen Corning 2 Johns M anville 3 K nauf 4 Armstrong 5 Certainteed 6 M cCormick PLUM BING 15400 7 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING B T ype l TypeA Glass Fiber insulation AN SI ASTM C547 k value of 0 24 at 75 degrees Fahrenheit noncombustible 2 Type B Cellular glass ASSI ASTM C552 maximum water vapor transmission rating of 0 2 perms k value of 27 at 75 degrees Fahrenheit 3 TypeC Hydrous calcium silicate AN SI ASTM C533 rigid white in preformed piping sections asbestos free k value of 0 44 at 300 degrees Fahrenheit suitable for 1 200 degrees Fahrenheit operation 4 Type D Cellular foam flexible plastic k value of 0 27 at 75 degrees Fahrenheit Armstrong Armaflex 2000 or equal oF Jackets l Interior Applications a Vapor Barrier Jackets Kraft reinforced foil vapor barrier with self sealing adhesive joints 2 Exterior a Steel or aluminum jackets b Pitwrap H eat sealed END OF SECTION PLUM BING 15400 8 HVAC SECTION 15500 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A This section provides the desig
216. t this applies to classrooms offices labs and certain specialty areas Areas such as executive offices and high traffic areas may require heavier carpet with higher quality pile or the use of carpet tiles The carpets required for specialty areas and executive offices are not provided here but instead should be coordinated and approved for each application with FM 1 1 Q uality Assurance A W ork specified under this section shall be accomplished by qualified skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed commercial carpet installation for a minimum of five 5 years Qualifications of Installers All work shall be done by installation firms specializing in commercial carpet installation It is recommended that whenever possible the firm shall be a member of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association FCICA or certified by the Floor Covering Installation Board FCIB Carpet manufacturer shall certify by register and roll numbers that carpet shipped for this project complies with all requirements of this section subject to normal manufacturing tolerances Only materials with the same dye lot number will be accepted As a condition of bidding the university may require a room mock up of all potential qualified carpets The sample will be approximately 12 x 12 and may be required prior to selection of the successful carpet supplier 1 2 Grade Selection A In general carpet grades selected wil
217. t for differences in test equipment If significant discrepancies are found the contractor will be notified for resolution Prior to acceptance all As Built and technical documentation shall be received and approved by the University As built documentation shall include the completed and notarized original copy of the Premises Distribution System Registration Document if applicable All intra building and inter building wiring and equipment and all site restoration shall be installed and completed in accordance with Towson University and industry standards All wiring and equipment provided and or installed under this contract shall be tested as described under the terms of this contract and shall be fully operational After all work is complete the Contractor shall also provide Towson University with Structured Cabling System Certification for all communications work completed on the project Testing of all copper wiring shall be performed prior to system cutover One hundred percent of the horizontal and rise wiring pairs shall be tested for opens shorts polarity reversals transpositions and presence of AC voltage Voice and data horizontal wiring pairs shall be tested from the information outlet to the TC The category 5e cable runs shall be tested for conformance to the specifications of EIA TIA 568A Category 5e Testing shall be done with a TIA EIA TSB 67 UL Certified Level 2 test set Test shall include length mutual capacitance cha
218. ted by the owner END OF SECTION 09680 3 PAINTING SECTION 09900 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A The university through its in house paint shop has established paint standards as listed below for each application For other applications not provided in this section coordinate with AEC for approved products 1 1 Project Conditions A The consultant should confirm with the owner what the HVAC conditions will be during construction Where conditions dictate that the contractor provide supplemental or interim climate control include such language in the specifications In addition verify and coordinate with the owner the use of existing utilities for temporary climate control equipment 1 2 Finishes A The consultant is responsible for determining the right paint for the right application i e ferrous metals gypboard assemblies Areas that receive large amounts of sunlight should be given special consideration to minimize irregularities in the wall finish 1 3 Low Odor Paint A W here painting is required in an occupied building use only low odor paint as specified below 1 2 W arranty A All paint materials and workmanship are subject to the Towson University standard 2 year 24 months period from the date of final acceptance as noted in Towson University Standard General Conditions PART 2 MATERIALS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 0 Following this section is a complete Towson University paint schedule This schedule does n
219. ted intermediate sheet 1 5 x 4 satin aluminum for raised Helvetica lettering and Braille with no surface color Satin Aluminum Notifier to hold 3 x5 card NOTE Base built up to be flush with upper section photopolymer applied Braille 5 5 Towson University Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Interior Sign Program 1 1 2 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 SM 218A Dr Solomon Shoemaker DM Sign type G 10 Sido Office name ID 1 16 Face acrylic 1 8 Acrylic subsurface painted clear non glare Color 71 Typeface 3 4 Rotis Extra Bold amp Regular white vinyl 040 LEXAN clear coated intermediate sheet 3 8 Sabon name in white vinyl on removable clear panel 1 5 x4 satin aluminum for raised Helvetica lettering and Braille with no surface color Satin Aluminum Notifier to hold 3 xb card NOTE Base built up to be flush with upper section photopolymer applied Braille Towson University Interior Sign Program Portnoy Levine Design Assoc Scale 231 E Baltimore Street 12th floor Le Sign type H 1 1 Baltimore MD 21202 410 234 8998 a Door mounted ID 6 1 2 MEN 1 16 Face acrylic 1 8 Acrylic subsurface painted clear non glare Color 1 Typeface 3 4 Rotis Extra Bold white vinyl 6 Symbol light gray vinyl 3 Wheelchair symbol light gray vinyl 1 5 x8 satin aluminum for raised Helvetica lettering and braille with n
220. tems against backflow flow of water or other liquids into distributing pipes from a source s other than the intended sources including make up water systems The minimum Towson University requirement is to use reduced pressure zone type back flow preventers Pipe pressure relief to floor drain or splashblock at grade 2 Pressure reducing valves These are installed on domestic water mains or branches where pressure in excess of 70 psi is expected Provide a valved PLUM BING 15400 3 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING Valves L PLUM BIN G bypass one pipe size smaller than the main size around the pressure reducing valves Specifications shall state the initial pressure reducing valves Specifications shall state the initial pressure required flow and final pressure These shall be located in mechanical spaces only and not above ceilings Lawn Hoses Install frost proof wall hydrants so that any part of the building site may be reached with 100 feet of hose without having the hose cross building entrances Provide shut off valve on piping serving each wall hydrant Pitch piping from shut off valves to drain through hydrant Provide air gap type back flow preventer on all hose bibs Prohibited Locations Do not place water piping in exterior walls floor fills structural slabs above ornamental suspended ceilings transformer vaults or in electric switchgear rooms except for fire sprinkler system piping Avoid extended runs of wate
221. test switch and brownout protection A filtered and regulated power supply will protect LEDs from power surges All models will be 120 277 dual voltage and have a maximum 3 watt power draw Self powered models will flash during emergency conditions PART 3 EXECUTION 3 0 Fixture Support A LIGHTING All fixtures shall be supported independently of ceiling grid with tie wires at four corners and as required by the manufacturer Power activated fasteners for concrete shall be a minimum of 1 buried Utilize structural steel purlins etc 16500 5 SECTION 16500 LIGHTING whenever possible using appropriate beam clamps or other approved fasteners for this type of application 3 1 Disposal of Fluorescent Light Bulbs amp PCB Contaminated Light Ballasts A LIGHTING The contractor will provide all labor materials equipment transportation documentation and services necessary for the environmentally responsible disposal of PCB containing light ballasts and mercury containing fluorescent light bulbs removed from existing campus lighting fixtures associated with the lighting retrofit project Upon removal from light fixtures all ballasts will be placed into steel DOT approved shipping containers provided by the contractor and transported to an EPA permitted PCB Ballast Recycling Facility approved in advance by the owner Fluorescent light bulbs will be disposed of intact as much as reasonably possible and upon removal wi
222. th M fg Co Size to suit the application D Sew age Ejectors l General Do not use sewage ejectors if other methods can be employed to allow gravity flow If feasible locate toilet facilities on upper floors If ejectors are required only lower floor facilities shall drain to them upper floor facilities shall drain by gravity to the main sewer E Special W astes l Acid wastes Separate drainage and vent systems for acid wastes shall be of corrosion resistant material as submitted to and approved by the owner Glass pipe is prohibited 2 N eutralizing device for corrosive wastes Corrosive liquids spent acids or other harmful chemicals that might destroy or injure a drain or vent pipe create noxious or toxic fumes or interfere with the sewage treatment process shall be thoroughly diluted neutralized or treated Providea properly constructed and acceptable dilution or neutralizing device Depending on the type of treatment required the device shall be provided with either or both an automatic supply diluting water or a neutralizing medium so asto make its contents non injurious before discharge to the drainage system Discharge of corrosives and methods of treatment shall be approved by local code authorities and Towson University 1 5 Trap Primers A As required by code Do not use primers connected to the back of flush valve PLUM BING 15400 2 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 6 Storm W ater Drains A Roof Drains
223. ting as specified per NFPA 101 Chapter 6 Interior finishes shall be classified based on test results from N FPA 255 W here the use of wood paneling or other decorative finish is required in unsprinklered executive suites conference rooms etc N ot exceeding 5 000 sq ft materials meeting the minimum requirements of chapter 6 NFPA 101 shall be used FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 15300 4 SECTION 15300 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 3 In fully sprinklered protected buildings or sprinklered areas within fire rated enclosures the interior finish in areas not part of the normal exit shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6 NFPA 101 4 Interior finish in exits exit access and enclosed corridors used for exits shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6 NFPA 101 5 Doors door frames and trim materials such as moldings window frames chair rails baseboards and bulletin board frames that are not located in exit ways and are not part of fire separations may be of wood or any other material that is no more combustible than wood providing that such materials meet the minimum requirements of Chapter 6 NFPA 101 The area finished with this type of material shall not exceed 10 percent of the aggregate wall and ceiling area 6 Wallpaper paint veneer fabrics other thin final finishing materials not more than 0 035 in and textile materials must adhere to the substrate under fire conditions and shall meet or exceed the minimum requ
224. tion Alarm Response Scheduled Reminders Time Zones Groups Events and O perators D At a minimum the Event Viewer shall allow for four separate viewing screens with TOWSON UNIVERSITY selectable events vectored to each screen Each event line shall contain at a minimum an event number a date and time and event type and event description It shall be possiblefor TOWSON UNIVERSITY to select with components of the event lines shall appear in any event viewer screen It shall be possible for an operator to select viewing on only one viewer screen two viewer screens three viewer screens or four viewer screens at any one time It shall be possible to select and or restrict through filters which events are present any and all viewers based upon the operator currently logged on to the system It shall also be possible to use standard Windows sizing of the columns for event number a date and time an event type and event description SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 9 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE E The application shall provide on screen help to insure an operator s ability to receive online informational context sensitive help when required The system points will be identified in English text with TOWSON UNIVERSITY assignable definitions of Door Reader Keypad Input and Output points The application shall allow easy understanding of any event transaction in the system 2 14 TIME ZONES A The application sh
225. tions as allowed by the Windows 2000 X P network based on priority A simple click of the mouse on any selected Event shall bring up a Detail window with complete information regarding that particular event An alternate method of operator response using Icons shall be through the use of facility maps and graphics O perator restrictions to devices and points It shall be possibleto partition the devices doors readers inputs and outputs so as to restrict operators from performing actions on any device their operator privilege levels do not specifically authorize It shall be possibleto partition the card holder records so as to grant access to only specific card holders in a selected group or groups 2 23 FACILITIES M APSAND GRAPHICS A T he application shall be capable of allowing the creation of dynamic and linkable TOWSON UNIVERSITY created graphic maps Applications using a separate video display screen to generate or display maps shall not be acceptable T he application shall be capable of using imported ACAD files provided by TOWSON UNIVERSITY for the creation of floor plans The application graphics shall be able to represent system devices by use of cons Theicons shall be dynamic and reflect real time status of the device it SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 14 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE represents The application shall provide a library of icons per device type in the system
226. to be warranted free from material defects and shall operate in general accordance with their product specifications Security contractor shall be responsible for programming the doors into the existing LEN EL access control system All user programming is to be done by TOWSON UNIVERSITY J Door and frame supplier shall fabricate all doors and frames to accept the specified access control hardware as specified under Division 8 Section Finish H ardware prior to site delivery to jobsite K Electrical contractor shall provide all 120VAC power This shall include two quad outlets on a dedicated circuit in the telecom security room and 1 quad outlet above any doors receiving magnetic locks All electrical back boxes are a part of this security requirement and shall be furnished and installed under the electrical contractor scope of work under Division 16 Ls Electrical contractor shall supply and install 1 CONDUIT IN ANY OPEN AREA OF THE BUILDING AND ANY AREA WITH FIXED DRYWALL CEILING In all other areas wire may be suspended with j hooks All wire shall be plenum rated M General contractor shall supply and install a 4 x8 fire rated sheet of plywood in the telecom security room for use by the security contractor to mount the access control equipment N Electrical contractor shall supply and install a cable trough at the top of the fire rated plywood and pipe from the top of thetrough to above the ceiling line O Electric
227. ts of any size Electric Water Coolers A General Chilled drinking water shall be provided in buildings at 55 degrees Fahrenheit provide one drinking water station adjacent to or near toilet rooms but not in entrance lobbies or where hazardous materials are stored All units are to be ADA compliant A Type of System Water shall be chilled by standard packaged self contained stainless steel drinking water units electric water coolers Ceramic bowls are prohibited Floor Drains Floor drains shall be installed in boiler and mechanical equipment rooms kitchen and dishwashing areas toilet rooms garages and similar areas Coordinate types of floor drains with floor finish material Submit proposed floor drains strainers and accessories for Towson University approval Number and locations of floor drains shall be provided to avoid standing water Floor drains shall be located near the equipment served to minimize surface water flow and to avoid crossing paths of travel Floor drains connected to sanitary systems shall be primed Concrete floors shall be sloped for proper drainage PLUM BING 15400 1 SECTION 15400 PLUM BING 1 4 Sanitary System A Fixture Elevations l Traps Each plumbing and floor drain shall be installed so that the trap invert is not less than 3 feet above the top of the sewer into which it discharges B Cleanouts l In finished spaces the cleanout access cover location shall be coordinated with AEC Do
228. tutions shall be permitted PRODUCTSAND EQUIPM ENT A General The system components shall be of modular design to allow ease of installation service future expansion upgrades and additions to the system T he system shall consist of the interface of two levels of intelligent controllers with distributed architecture These controllers shall have operating environments to allow complete functionality at q temperature range of 0 to 50 C and a relative humidity of 9096 non condensing INTELLIGENT SYSTEM CONTROLLER ISC A The Intelligent System Controller ISC shall be microprocessor based with on board time and date generation with a lithium battery to allow a minimum of 48 hours data integrity ThelSC shall be responsible for maintaining the data communications between the field panels and the LEN EL Access Control A pplication installed on the Command Center CPU ThelSC shall communicate upstream at 38 4 Kbps via the existing TOWSON UNIVERSITY Ethernet T CP IP network ThelSC shall have a minimum 1 M B onboard memory expandable to 4 M B to store up to 175 000 cardholders and 1 million events on line and shall also maintain a buffer for a minimum of 4 000 event transactions for the off line operations or in the event of lost communications with the CPU Each ISC will allow the configuration of 64 card access readers or 32 downstream devices The Intelligent System Controller shall provide for the management and supervisio
229. urrent certified status with Ortronics including fulfilling all training requirements for the duration of the Cabling Infrastructure Project The Contractor shall staff each installation crew with the appropriate number of trained personnel in accordance with the Ortronics Inc Certification Program Information Manual to support the 25 Year Applications Assurance Warranty requirements After installation the Contractor shall submit all necessary documentation to properly register the project and shall apply for said warranty on behalf of Towson University The warranty will cover the components and labor associated with the repair replacement of any failed link within the warranty period that is a valid warranty claim This document defines the structured cabling infrastructure system to include cable termination hardware supporting hardware and accessories that the Contractor will furnish and install a complete telecommunications cabling system supporting multiple voice and data applications The intent of this document is to provide all pertinent information to allow the vendor to bid the labor materials supervision tooling and miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables to install a complete system However it is the responsibility of the Contractor to propose any and all items required for a complete system if not identified in the Bill of Materials attached to this specification Quality Assurance 1 Contractor shall install an Ort
230. ve to train owner s maintenance personnel to adjust operate and maintain services as specified below 1 Train owner s maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for starting up and shutting down troubleshooting servicing and maintaining equipment schedules 2 Review data in maintenance manuals Refer to Division 1 Section Operation and M aintenance D ata 3 Scheduletraining with owner through architect with at least seven days advance notice INSPECTION OF WORK A D uring the course of system installation the owner shall periodically inspect the work of the security and electrical contractor to observe the quality of workmanship and progress of the work The owner reserves the right to reject any material or installation practice which in their opinion is not in accordance with these specifications either before or after installation R ejected work and materials shall be removed at once at no additional cost to the owner and replace with work and materials acceptable to the owner Approval of partial payment applications does not constitute approval of the work by the owner Theowner reserves the right to disapprove partial payment applications if a substantial portion of the inspected work is not in accordance with these specifications or if the work is significantly behind schedule due to delays caused by the general contractor subcontractor If the owner encounters work that is not acceptable they wil
231. vide for a False Count setting of zero to seven invalid code presentations prior to reporting the invalid code event This feature is necessary when using numeric keypads as reader devices D T he application shall allow TOWSON UNIVERSITY to program a message unique to each door and each reader in the system This message shall appear automatically under alarm conditions for that door or that reader when any status event is set as an Alarm Level event 2 18 ANTI PASS BACK A T he system shall provide enforcing Anti Passback on doors controlled by an In Reader and an Out Reader T he system shall have a minimum of three methods for anti Passback forgiveness The first method allows the system to forgive anti Passback at the controllers by time The second method allows the system to forgive anti Passback by door groups or individual door s Thethird method allows a privileged operator to forgive anti Passback by cardholders an operator so privileged may invoke any method SECURITY ACCESS amp SURVEILLANCE 013700 11 SECTION 13700 SECURITY ACCESSAND SURVEILLANCE 2 19 REQUEST TO EXIT A Each Request to Exit REX device shall be assignable to unlock its door on a time zone holiday Lenel If the device is not programmed to unlock the door the door contact shall still be shunted upon activation of the request to exit device Additionally reporting and archiving of the REX device event shall be time zone holiday assignable
232. y lined ductwork shall not be used Construction shall be per the latest edition of SM ACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards All ductwork shall be galvanized rectangular designed for a 3 1 aspect ratio M aximum diverging transition is 15 and maximum converging transition is 30 Flexible ductwork to air terminal devices i e VAV and constant volume boxes diffusers etc shall 15500 10 SECTION 15500 HVAC HVAC be limited to 3 feet in length and shall not change direction Stainless steel duct systems shall be used for duct systems containing caustic or hazardous substances Support Ductwork and related equipment shall be supported from the building structure and shall be isolated from vibration Air pressure considerations Design shall include the anticipated operating pressure of every duct system and the calculated pressure drop for system component e g filters wet coils plenums dampers sound attenuators Sealing All ductwork shall be specified to be sealed using mineral impregnated woven fiber tape and all seams and joints shall be sealed including longitudinal seams Testing All ductwork including low pressure duct over 15 feet in length shall be leak tested using the method prescribed by Towson University Dampers Provide manual volume dampers in every air distribution device branch duct and where it is necessary to obtain proper control balancing and distribution U se self closing gravity operated or mot
233. y placed in standard sheet supplied pattern Alternative patterns are to be submitted to AEC office for approval during the Schematic Design Phase Typical joints are 1 16 3 1 W all tileis typically placed in stacked pattern END OF SECTION CERAMIC TILE 09310 2 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS SECTION 09510 PART 1 GENERAL 1 0 Summary A M ost ceilings found at Towson University are the acoustical type specified in this section For this reason it is imperative that all new or renovated areas receive the type specified to maintain consistency To maintain a higher level of sound attenuation and to have mechanical systems access the consultant should refrain from specifying gypboard ceilings except in specific areas such as bathroom ceilings 1 1 Structural Investigations A Historically the university has found that certain activities and programs within a building may affect the integrity of the new ceiling system Buildings that allow dances or other large crowd activities may cause exceptional deflections in the support structure above the new ceiling N ew ceilings in areas of excessive movement should be properly designed to provide adequate and long life support Coordinate with AEC for the programmatic use of each facility 1 2 Project Conditions A The consultant should confirm with the owner what the anticipated HVAC conditions would be during construction Where conditions dictate that the contractor provide supplemental or int
234. zone configurable and once unlocked shall be configured to report state change at TOWSON UNIVERSITY s discretion It is understood that the R equest T o Exit device will be capable of unlocking its related door additionally all doors shall be unlockable by a minimum of 2 auxiliary input configured overrides These inputs shall be described in TOWSON UNIVERSITY defined text form and overrides reportable based on an assigned time zone B Each access controlled door in the system shall have the ability to generate a local alarm output in the event of that door being forced or left open beyond an allowable time This local alarm output shall be configured to any of thefollowing states latched or timed In the event of the output being latched it shall only be reset through operator intervention or the passing of a valid card at that door s reader The reporting of these two events shall be time zone definable C T he door status shall be configurable to report the physical state of the door based on time and condition The system shall provide a t a minimum D oor R eader C ardholder status events Door Left Open Door Forced Door O pened and Door Closed and Admitted Admit in Admit O ut Entered Exited Expired Inactive Is In Is Out No Access Not Time and Unknown Code The system shall be capable of reporting by TOWSON UNIVERSITY assigned time zone valid and or invalid code presentations on a per reader Lenel The system shall also pro

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