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<br />Water (Drinking) Fountains
<br />1. Where water fountains are provided, they shall comply with this section.
<br />2. Water fountains shall be located completely within alcoves or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into
<br />pedestrian ways. The alcove in which the water fountain is located shall not be less than 36" in width and 24"
<br />in depth. Barriers, if used, shall project horizontally at least as far as the drinking fountain and within 6" of the
<br />floor.
<br />3. Where only one drinking fountain area is provided on a floor, there shall be a drinking fountain that is
<br />accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs and one accessible for standing persons. This can be
<br />accommodated by the use of "hi-low" fountains, or by such other means as would achieve the required
<br />accessibility for each group on each floor.
<br />4. The spout shall be located 15 inches minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches maximum from the front
<br />edge of the unit, including bumpers.
<br />5. Spouts shall provide a flow of water 4 inches high minimum and shall be located 5 inches maximum from the
<br />front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the
<br />unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall
<br />be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches and 5 inches maximum from the front
<br />of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum.
<br />Gypsum Wallboard
<br />1. Gypsum wallboard shall not be installed on exterior surfaces. Gypsum wallboard shall not be installed until
<br />weather protection for the installation has been provided.
<br />2. Supports shall be spaced not to exceed the spacing set forth in Table 25-G for single-ply application and Table
<br />25-H for two-ply application. Vertical assemblies shall conform with Section 2503 and horizontal assemblies
<br />shall conform with Section 2504 of the CBC.
<br />3. For a single-ply application, all edges and ends of gypsum wallboard shall occur on the framing members,
<br />except those edges and ends which are perpendicular to the framing members. All edges and ends of
<br />gypsum wallboard shall be in moderate contact except in concealed spaces where fire-resistive construction
<br />or diaphragm action is not required.
<br />4. The size and spacing of fasteners shall conform with Table 25-G of the CBC except where modified by
<br />fire-resistive construction meeting the requirements of Section 703.2. Fasteners shall be spaced not less than
<br />3/8" from edges and ends of gypsum wallboard. Fasteners may be omitted at the top and bottom of vertical
<br />assemblies or the edges and ends of horizontal assemblies perpendicular to supports, and at the wall line,
<br />except on shear-resisting elements or fire-resistive assemblies. Fasteners shall be applied in such a manner
<br />as not to fracture the face paper with the fastener head.
<br />5. For a two-ply application, the base of gypsum wallboard shall be applied with fasteners of the type and size as
<br />required for a application single-ply gypsum wallboard. Fastener spacings shall be accordance with Table
<br />25-H except as modified by fire-resistive construction meeting the requirements of Section 703.2.
<br />6. Gypsum wallboard single-layer fire-rated assemblies shall have joints treated (except where permitted to be
<br />untreated per Section 2511.5 of the CBC).
<br />7. Wallboard must be attached to full height on both sides of studs with Type S Bugle Head Drywall Screws
<br />(Type S-12 for 20 gauge studs) spaced not more than 12" o.c. on all studs when framing is 24" o.c. and 16"
<br />o.c. if framing is 16" o.c. or less. Screw lengths must be not less than 3/8" greater than the total thickness of
<br />the wallboard being fastened.
<br />Entrances, Doors, and Doorways
<br />All primary entrances to buildings and facilities shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped.
<br />Doors
<br />1. Hand activated door-opening hardware to be mounted 34" to 44" above the floor and be operable with a single
<br />effort by lever type hardware.
<br />2. Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 5 pounds for exterior doors and 5 pounds for interior doors.
<br />3. The bottom 10" of all doors (except sliding and automatic) shall have a smooth uninterrupted surface.
<br />4. All required exit doorways shall have a minimum 32" clear opening with the door at 90 degrees to the closed
<br />position.
<br />5. One door of a pair of doors shall meet the minimum width requirements.
<br />6. Maximum height of a door threshold shall be 1/2". Maximum vertical change at edge is 1/4" with a maximum
<br />bevel of 1:2.
<br />7. Hand-activated doors in a path of travel shall operate without requiring the ability to grasp the opening
<br />hardware.
<br />Structural Steel
<br />1. Structural steel and miscellaneous iron shall conform to ASTM A36. (Or ASTM A572 grade 50 where noted on
<br />drawings.)
<br />2. Steel pipe columns and other steel pipe structural members shall conform to ASTM specifications A53 Grade
<br />B.
<br />3. Structural steel tubing shall conform to ASTM A500, grade B, Fy=46 ksi.
<br />4. All bolts shall conform to ASTM A307 unless noted otherwise. Where high strength (H.S.) bolts conforming to
<br />ASTM A325 are specified, installation shall be inspected by an inspector approved by the building department.
<br />5. "Nelson" studs shall be manufactured from C1015, C1017, and C1020 cold drawn steel conforming to ASTM
<br />A108-58T.
<br />6. Light gauge structural steel members shall conform to ASTM standards A246 grade C.
<br />7. All structural steel shall be fabricated and erected in accordance with the latest edition of the AISC
<br />specifications.
<br />8. Fabricator shall be licensed and approved by the building dept.
<br />9. Fabricator shall verify all dimensions with architectural and structural drawings.
<br />10. Fabricate beam elements with natural camber up.
<br />11. Per AISC specifications, bolt holes shall be of "standard hole diameter" except for holes at anchor bolts which
<br />may be "oversized holes", U.N.O.
<br />12. Steel joists shall be fabricated and erected in accordance with the latest edition of the Steel Joist Institute
<br />specifications.
<br />13. All exposed structural and miscellaneous steel shall receive one coat of standard shop primer paint.
<br />14. Contractor shall provide temporary shoring and bracing per state and local requirements for erection of steel
<br />frames and girders.
<br />Exits
<br />1. The path of travel to and within exits shall be identified by exit signs conforming to the requirements of Section
<br />1003.2.8. Exit signs shall be readily visible from any direction of approach and be located as necessary to
<br />clearly indicate the direction of egress travel. No point shall be more than 100' from the nearest visible sign.
<br />2. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the face of an exit sign is illuminated from an
<br />external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot candles from either of two electric lamps.
<br />Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance and be listed for the purpose.
<br />3. The exit signs shall also be connected to an emergency electrical system provided from storage batteries, unit
<br />equipment or an on-site generator, and shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical Code.
<br />4. Floors or landings are required on each side of an exit door. The landing shall have a length of not less than 5'
<br />except when opening in to the stairs of a smoke-proof enclosure. The floor or landing shall not be more than
<br />1/2" lower than the threshold of the door.
<br />5. Exits shall be openable from inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. Special locking
<br />devices shall be of an approved type.
<br />6. Provide exit signs with 6" high letters on a contrasting background, as perCBC section 1003.2.8.3.
<br />7. Panic hardware shall be provided on exit doors serving rooms, corridors, and stairways handling an occupant
<br />load of 50 or more people in Groups A, E, and I Occupancies.
<br />8. All exitways shall be illuminated with a minimum of 1 foot candle per square foot, as per CBC section
<br />1003.2.9.1.
<br />9. A minimum of 44" aisles to an exit shall be maintained to a public way.
<br />Concrete
<br />1. All concrete mix designs, conforming to CBC Section 1905, shall be submitted to the engineer before any
<br />concrete is placed.
<br />2. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 2500 psi at 28 days, U.N.O.
<br />3. Portland cement shall be type I or II, U.N.O., conforming to ASTM 150 and shall be tested. Combined
<br />aggregates shall be normal weight (145 pcf) U.N.O. conforming to ASTM C33 with shrinkage characteristics of
<br />less than 0.04%. Where specified, lightweight concrete for walls shall have an in-place density of 110 pcf.
<br />Lightweight aggregate shall be expanded shale or approved equal conforming to ASTM C330.
<br />4. Concrete test samples shall be taken in accordance with ASTM and CBC standards if noted on plan or
<br />required by General Requirements Notes. Results of the 7 and 28 day tests shall be submitted to the
<br />engineer for his records. Slump tests are required for all test samples and must also be reported.
<br />Additionally, all lightweight concrete samples must have their in-place densities determined and reported.
<br />5. Sides of footing pads may be poured against stable earth.
<br />6. Trowel and re-trowel slab for smooth finish with no trowel marks showing wherever concrete floor is exposed.
<br />7. See architectural notes for colored or textured concrete.
<br />8. Concrete form work tolerances shall be in accordance with CBC and ACI standards.
<br />9. All steel reinforcing, anchor bolts, dowels, and other inserts shall be secured in position and inspected by the
<br />local building department inspector prior to the pouring of any concrete.
<br />10. All necessary braces, strong-backs, pick-up inserts, bolts, etc., for pre-cast concrete panels shall be designed
<br />by others for safe erection of the panels.
<br />11. Where noted, sound insulating cellular concrete shall be 100 pcf (13 psf at 1-1/2" thickness) for second floor
<br />fill. All areas are to be troweled to a smooth flat finish suitable for interior coverings. Provide waterproof paper
<br />and mesh.
<br />12. All concrete to be cured for a minimum of 7 days by a method acceptable to the engineer. A liquid membrane
<br />forming curing compound is acceptable. The curing compound shall be of a type that leaves no permanent
<br />discoloration and shall not interfere with the application of any surface treatment.
<br />13. Grout shall be within the following proportions: 1 part Portland cement, 2-1/4 to 3 parts dry, loose sand with 1
<br />to 2 parts pea gravel. Grout shall be of fluid consistency and obtain minimum ultimate compressive strength of
<br />2000 psi at 28 days.
<br />14. Drypack shall be 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, plus enough water for a stiff mix.
<br />Foundation
<br />1. The contractor shall establish all building lines and proceed with the excavation of all footings as called for on
<br />the drawings.
<br />2. Footings shall bear on natural undisturbed uniform earth or engineered compacted fill.
<br />3. No reinforcing steel and no concrete shall be placed in any excavation prior to approval by the building
<br />department.
<br />4. The top of all excavations shall be protected against heavy surcharge loads and from erosion due to rainfall or
<br />surface run-off during the entire construction period.
<br />5. Slabs on grade shall be poured on firm, moistened, compact earth. Construction or crack-control joints shall
<br />be spaced no farther than 20' apart and slab area shall not exceed 400 sq. ft.
<br />6. Utility trench backfill and any other backfill must be mechanically compacted. Jetting and flooding shall not be
<br />permitted.
<br />7. All backfill shall conform to the soil engineer's report and recommendations.
<br />8. Where walls are back-filled on one side only, provide shoring or other approved means of lateral support until
<br />resisting elements are all in place and have attained their required strength. Resisting elements must be
<br />concrete slabs or other permanent building components.
<br />9. Refer to civil drawings and soil report for grading and compacted fill requirements.
<br />10. Foundations shall be inspected by the soil engineer just prior to pouring concrete, ensuring that they are into
<br />satisfactory soil, are of proper dimensions, and are clean and free of loose soil.
<br />11. Compaction report must be submitted to and be approved by the building department.
<br />Reinforcing Steel
<br />1. All reinforcing steel, unless noted otherwise, shall conform to the ASTM specifications A615 and shall be
<br />intermediate grade 60 for bars #5 and greater, and grade 40 for bars less than #5.
<br />2. Refer to typical details for minimum lap length of splice bars.
<br />3. Reinforcing steel shall be accurately placed and secured in position with metal or concrete blocks, chairs,
<br />spacers, etc., before pouring concrete.
<br />4. Welded wire fabric for slabs on grade shall conform to ASTM A185, be in flat sheets, and have min. lap of one
<br />parallel strand plus 2".
<br />5. Minimum concrete cover shall be:
<br />3". . . . . . . Concrete poured against earth (footings, etc.)
<br />2". . . . . . . Formed concrete which will remain in contact with earth.
<br />1-1/2". . . . Beams measured to main steel, columns, measured to ties or spirals.
<br />3/4". . . . . . Structural slabs and precast walls.
<br />6. Reinforcing bars that are to be welded (such as chord bars in precast construction) shall be A-706.
<br />General Requirements
<br />1. All materials and workmanship shall conform to the requirements of both local and International Building Code
<br />(CBC) standards.
<br />2. Contractor shall check and verify all dimensions and conditions on the job site and report any errors,
<br />omissions, or possible discrepancies to the engineer prior to proceeding with the work. Special care shall be
<br />given to site and building layouts.
<br />3. Typical details and notes shall apply unless shown otherwise on the plans.
<br />4. Where "continuous" or "special inspection" is required, a registered deputy inspector, approved by and
<br />responsible to the engineer and building department, shall be employed by the owner. Continuous inspection
<br />is required for:
<br />a. Placing of all concrete with an f'c in excess of 2500 psi.
<br />b. All field welding or welding performed in an unlicensed fabricating shop.
<br />c. All certified compacted fill.
<br />d. Such other items as may be required on plans.
<br />5. The contractor shall provide safe and adequate braces and connections to support the component parts of the
<br />structure until the structure, including the floor and roof diaphragms, is fully connected and capable of
<br />supporting the design loading.
<br />6. Where reference is made to various test standards for materials, such standards shall be the latest edition
<br />and/or addendum.
<br />7. As a convenience to the contractor, the engineer shall review shop drawings as to their general conformance
<br />to the design concept. Contractor shall be responsible, nonetheless, for compliance and dimensions and shall
<br />submit shop drawings, if applicable, for the following (rebar placing drawings not required):
<br />a. Glu-lam beams and panelized roof framing.
<br />b. Structural steel and tapered steel girders, including erection bracing.
<br />c. Pre-cast concrete elements, including pickup points, strong-backs, and bracing, all certified by a registered
<br />civil or structural engineer.
<br />d. Concrete pouring sequence, shoring details and special construction techniques (certification may be
<br />required).
<br />e. Such other items as may be required on plans. Contractor shall submit shop drawings and compliance
<br />certificates to the building department when required.
<br />8. Where design and details of plate girders, trusses, etc., is to be provided by a fabricator, the contractor shall
<br />submit calculations prepared by a civil or structural engineer, to the engineer and to the building department
<br />for review prior to the fabrication.
<br />9. Options, if provided on the drawings, are for contractor's convenience. He shall be responsible for all changes
<br />necessary, shall coordinate all details, and shall obtain all required approvals.
<br />10. Costs of additional design work necessitated by selection of an option or due to errors or omissions in
<br />construction shall be borne by the contractor.
<br />11. Notes and details on drawings shall take precedence over these general notes.
<br />12. Written dimensions (not scaled dimensions) shall be used.
<br />13. The contractor agrees that he shall assume sole and complete responsibility for job site conditions during the
<br />course of construction of this project, including safety of all persons and property; that this requirement shall
<br />apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours; and that the contractor shall defend, indemnify,
<br />and hold the owner and the engineer harmless from any and all liability, real or alleged, in connection with the
<br />performance of work on this project, excepting from liability arising from the sole negligence of the owner or
<br />the engineer.
<br />14. Protection of adjoining property (if applicable): Before commencing any excavation the owner shall notify the
<br />owners of the adjoining buildings, in writing, not less than 10 days before the excavation is to be made and
<br />that the adjoining building should be protected.
<br />15. Contractor shall investigate to determine the existence of any and all easements, on the site and on any
<br />adjoining property, which the work may affect, and report findings not shown on the drawings to the engineer,
<br />prior to proceeding with the work.
<br />16. Contractor shall provide barricades and pedestrian protection as required by state and local codes.
<br />17. Contractor shall consult with representatives of the city and utility companies concerning available facilities
<br />before commencing work or connecting to sewer, piping, or wiring, etc., and report any problems to the
<br />engineer.
<br />18. Contractor shall install temporary toilets before the start of the job.
<br />Welding
<br />1. Welding shall be performed by certified operators in a shop licensed by the local authority.
<br />2. Welding shall conform to the latest edition of AWS specifications. Welding shall be done by process approved
<br />by the building department. Welding electrodes shall be E-7018 (low hydrogen type).
<br />3. All field welding shall be continuously inspected. Welders shall be licensed by the local authority.
<br />4. All butt welds shall be full penetration unless otherwise detailed on the plans.
<br />5. A certificate of fabrication from the shop performing the welding or a report from the special inspector must be
<br />furnished to the job inspector prior to framing.
<br />Restroom Notes
<br />1. Restroom ceiling to be 8'-1" from floor to rough framing.
<br />2. Restroom walls shall be 1/2" water resistant gypsum board. Provide a 4' high wainscot of FRP or ceramic tile
<br />with trim at a height of 4'. If FRP is used, trim shall also be installed at door jambs.
<br />3. Restrooms shall be provided with vents through the roof (100 square inches plus 50 square inches for each
<br />additional toilet facility) or by mechanical ventilation providing four air changes per hour.
<br />4. Plumbing fixtures shall be Pro-flo, Kohler, or equal (see plumbing drawings).
<br />5. Restroom floors shall have a smooth, hard, non-absorbent surface of approved material which extends up the
<br />walls at least 6". Seal joint between the 6" flooring vertical extension and the wainscot.
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