COMMISSIONING PLAN

Weaver Mountain Fire Station

May 26, 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Project Overview and Commissioning Goals ......................3

Commissioning Scope ........................................................................ 3

Systems to be Commissioned .............................................4

Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Systems .............................. 4
Lighting Systems ............................................................................... 5
Plumbing Systems ............................................................................. 5

Project Team and Responsibilities .....................................5

Owner/Owner's Representative......................................................... 5
Design Team (A/E) ............................................................................ 5
Commissioning Authority (CxA) ......................................................... 6
Construction Manager/General Contractor: ....................................... 6
Subcontractors .................................................................................. 7

Commissioning Team .........................................................7

Schedule of Cx Events by Phase of Project .........................8
Design Phase ..................................................................................... 9
Construction Phase .......................................................................... 10
Acceptance Phase ............................................................................ 11

Appendixes ...................................................................... 13
Appendix A: Owner’s Project Requirements ..................................... 14
Appendix B: Basis of Design ............................................................. 15
Appendix C: Commissioning Team List ............................................. 16
Appendix D: Abbreviations and Definitions ...................................... 17

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PROJECT OVERVIEW AND COMMISSIONING GOALS

The Weaver Mountain Fire Station (WMFS) is to be located at 33501 South Highway 89,
Wickenburg, AZ on the BLM property. The WMFS will be constructed in two (2) phases.
Phase 1 is to construct the 3,748 sf Operations area. This area will house offices, training
rooms, and locker rooms. Phase 2 is to construct the 2,593 sf Engine Bay area. This area
will consist of two (2) engine bays, workshop, and mezzanine.

As proposed, key program elements include:

• The project is not pursuing a LEED certification;
• The project is seeking compliance with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in
High Performance and Sustainable Buildings;
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are to be designed to be as energy/water
efficient as possible.

The HVAC systems in the Operations area comprises of one (1) energy recovery unit, three
(3) heat pumps with outdoor remote condensing units, and one (1) split-system air
conditioning unit for the COMM Closet. The Engine Bay HVAC system comprises of one (1)
exhaust air system with carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide controls, one (1) shop
welding exhaust fans, three (3) infrared heaters, one (1) transfer fan, one (1) roof-mounted
intake hood with a motorized damper, one (1) wall intake louvre with a motorized damper,
one (1) roof mounted exhaust hood with a motorized damper, and one (1) evaporative
cooler. All major HVAC equipment is to be controlled by DDC.

Commissioning Scope
Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic process of observing and documenting that a building’s
systems installation, calibration, and performance meets both the Owner’s Project
Requirements (OPR) and the design team’s Basis of Design (BOD). For this project the
schematic design documents and narratives will serve as the OPR and BOD. In order to
achieve the maximum benefit from the Cx process, it is recommended that Cx begin during
the design phase of the project to provide quality control of documentation for the systems
to be commissioned and continue through construction, acceptance, and post-occupancy. In
accordance with Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and
Sustainable Buildings, the commissioning process is intended to achieve specific goals in
each phase of the project.

DESIGN PHASE: Commissioning during design is intended to achieve the following

objectives:
• Review 100% design development documents prior to start of construction documents
phase.
• Review construction documents, including OPR and MEP BOD, at 100% submittals.
• Incorporate the Cx requirements into the project by issuing the Cx specifications.

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• Develop the Commissioning Plan (Cx Plan).

CONSTRUCTION PHASE: Commissioning during the construction of this project is intended

to achieve the following specific objectives:
• Review submittals of commissioned systems.
• Observe and document that equipment and systems are installed properly and receive
adequate operational inspection by installing contractors.
• Observe and document performance of equipment and systems through normal and
emergency operational modes necessary to meet design intent.
• Provide the owner with a final Commissioning Report that documents the commissioning
process and results.

SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Systems

• HVAC DDC System
o Control Points
o Control Sequences
o Graphics
• Energy Recovery Units
o ERV-1
• Heat Pump System
o HP-1, 2, 3
o CU-1, 2, 3
• 100% EA Units
o EF-1
• Evaporative Cooler EC-1
• Fans
o EF-2
o TF-1
• Infrared Heaters
o IRH-1, 2, 3
• Miscellaneous Equipment (Operations)
o AC-1 and associated CU-4
o FH-1
o GM-1
o PR-1
• Miscellaneous Equipment (Engine Bay)
o SL-1 Motorized Damper
o FEA-1
o RH-1 Motorized Damper
o IH-1 Motorized Damper

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Lighting Systems
• Daylighting controls
• Lights and lighting levels (interior)
• Lights and lighting levels (exterior)
• Lighting controls

Plumbing Systems
• Domestic Hot Water Heaters
o DHW-1
• Domestic Hot Water Circulation Pumps
o P-1
• Compressed Air System (Engine Bay)
o C-1

PROJECT TEAM AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Owner/Owner's Representative
The owner and/or owner’s representative is responsible for authoring the owner’s project
requirements (OPR) document (see Appendix A). The OPR is a document that defines what
is important to Owner regards to the design, construction, appearance, and performance of
the building. The owner provides for participation of the design and construction teams in
the Commissioning process. The owner also provides facility staff to participate in
equipment and operational training. Other responsibilities the owner will be required to
provide are listed below.
• Review, direct and approve commissioning related tasks in relation to the contract
documents.
• Coordinate facility staff and schedules to participate in Cx related activities.
• Provide direction to the Project Team on Cx issue resolution.

Design Team (A/E)

The design team (specifically the architect, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers)
is responsible for authoring the Basis of Design (BOD) document (see Appendix B). The BOD
is a document that defines, in narrative format, the systems and equipment that will be
utilized in the building to meet the OPR goals. The design team also produces the
documentation, professional guidance, and specifications to the construction team so that
the building is constructed in accordance with the OPR requirements and also complies with
all local, state, and federal regulations. The design team will be required to perform the
commissioning tasks listed below.
• Review and comment on commissioning documentation.
• Include commissioning requirements in the contract documents.

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• Address and recommend solutions to observations listed in the commissioning Master
Issues Log, as required by the owner.
• Review and approve submittals, incorporating Cx review comments.
• Assist in resolution of Cx related issues.
• Review and approve final TAB report.
• Review and approve O&M documentation.
• Participate in Cx meetings as required.

Commissioning Authority (CxA)

Ambient Energy, the commissioning authority (CxA), leads, reviews, and oversees the
commissioning activities. This includes coordinating commissioning activities with the CM.
The CxA reports directly to the owner, typically, and acts as an unbiased third party advisor
and owner advocate for the project. The CxA does not approve or accept; rather the
primary role is to observe, report, and make recommendations.

Construction Manager/General Contractor:

The construction manager (CM) provides the means and methods to delegate
responsibilities as defined in the contract documents. The CM will be responsible for
distributing all documentation supplied by the subcontractors to the CxA, and from the CxA
to the subcontractors. Other items to be provided by CM are listed below.
• Participate in the commissioning process and meetings as required.
• Provide contractors and subcontractors to perform and cooperate in their commissioning
responsibilities.
• Notify the commissioning team and other participants two days in advance of delays in
schedule regarding testing and site visits, otherwise travel and time expenses will be
paid by the general contractor to those attending testing.
• Gather and coordinate all information from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
needed to develop the systems manual; this information will be provided to the CxA in
an electronic format.
• Review the commissioning plan and note any points of conflict in the commissioning plan
and the contract documents. This shall include any items that need clarification in the
commissioning plan.
• Aid in documenting of a Cx milestone schedule, which will be coordinated with the
master construction schedule. The schedule should allow for functional testing to occur
before owner occupancy and after substantial completion of the system installations.
• Notify (by email) the CxA and Design Team when site commissioning activities are to
take place. The notification shall be seven days prior to when the systems are to be
commissioned.
• Provide qualified contractors to calibrate equipment, tools, and space access to properly
test systems and equipment as directed by the commissioning authority.
• Organize and coordinate activities requiring owner, design team, and CxA attendance so
time is used efficiently while during site visits.

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• Coordinate all associated testing outside the commissioning plan; this includes fire
alarm, life safety, emergency power, security, etc.

Subcontractors
The subcontractors include the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control trades that are
constructing the building. The subcontractors are responsible for completing the
prefunctional checklists and returning them to CM and the CxA. Other items the
subcontractors will provide are as follows:
• Direct and coordinate participation of suppliers in the Cx process.
• Review and comment on the commissioning plan, prefunctional checklists and functional
testing documentation.
• Participate in Cx meetings as required.
• Completing and signing prefunctional checklist and returning them to the CM and the
CxA prior to functional testing.
• Perform equipment start-up and provide CM with start-up reports for all equipment
installed.
• Inform CM of any items that may affect commissioning activities or require CxA review.
• Perform all functional testing and controls verification as directed by the CxA.
• Perform all manufacturers’ maintenance procedures from construction to turn-over.
• Perform all fine tuning and troubleshooting as required to satisfy functional testing and
design parameters.
• Responsible for O&M manuals and as-built information and providing these materials in
a timely manner.
• Develop and provide equipment and system training. An outline of the training should be
provided to CM and CxA for review prior to actual training.
• Perform functional testing and controls verification as directed by the CxA for of the ten
month building walkthrough of equipment performance, if required.

COMMISSIONING TEAM
The contact list of the commissioning team members involved in the commissioning process
is located in Appendix C of this document.

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SCHEDULE OF CX EVENTS BY PHASE OF PROJECT
As the construction of the building progresses, the CxA will update the schedule reflecting
both slippage and recovery actions to maintain schedule milestones. Dates (start and
completed) will be determined and included in Table 2.

TABLE 2: COMMISSIONING SCHEDULE.

Completed
Task Date Started Date Completed
Y/N

Creation of Owner Project

Aug, 2014 Y Feb, 2015
Requirements
Creation of Basis of Design
Sept, 2014 Y Feb, 2015
(BOD)
Design Development Review
and Comment (50% CD Feb 4, 2015 Y Mar, 2015
drawings)
Issue Commissioning Plan Feb 2, 2015 Y May 12, 2015
Issue Commissioning
Dec, 2014 Y Feb, 2015
Specifications
Construction Commissioning
N
Kick off Meeting
Review Submittals N
Issue Pre-functional Checklists N
Construction Start Date N
Develop Master Issues Log N
Site Visits start N
Review of Prefunctional
Checklists completed by N
contractors
Review TAB Report N
Witness Functional Performance
N
Testing
Construction completion Date N
Building Occupancy N
Issue Final Cx Report N

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COMMISSIONING PROCESS BY PHASE OF PROJECT
This project seeks to comply with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High
Performance and Sustainable Buildings.

Fig 1: Overview of the commissioning process.

Design Phase OPR and BOD Design Documents

Review/Quality Control Review/Quality Control

Construction Phase Update Cx Plan; Review Submittal

Schedule Cx Activities; Data;
Review Submittals Develop Pre-Functional
Checklists;
Conduct Site Visits;
Master Issues Log

Acceptance Phase Functional Performance Review TAB and O&M

Testing; Manuals;
Issues Log Resolution; Document Functional
Systems training Performance testing
sessions led by results;
Manufacturer’s Reps or Document training
Contractors; session agendas and
attendance;
Final Cx Report

Design Phase
During this phase the commissioning process includes the following:
• Review Design Development & Construction Documents: The CxA reviews the design
development and construction documents as indicated in the scope of work, and
provides comments to the design team. The CxA works with the design team to address
any issues or concerns identified during the review. The comments, responses, and
resolutions are documented in the design review log.
• Commissioning Specifications and Cx Plan: The commissioning specifications are written
by the CxA and provided to the owner and design team to include in the project
specifications. The specifications along with the Cx Plan define the commissioning
requirements for the project.

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Construction Phase
The construction phase begins at the end of the design phase, during this phase the
commissioning process includes the tasks below1:
• Review Submittals of Commissioned Systems: The CxA reviews submittal data related to
the systems being commissioned, and provides comments to the design team and
construction manager. The CxA works with the design team and construction manager
to address any issues or concerns identified during the review. The comments,
responses, and resolutions are documented in the submittal review log.
• Update the Cx Plan: The CxA updates the Cx Plan periodically throughout the design and
construction of the project as needed.
• Commissioning Kick-off Meeting: The kick-off meeting occurs after contracts have been
awarded prior to equipment installation. The meeting includes the CxA, design team, the
contractor, and subcontractors, (including the mechanical, electrical and plumbing
contractors); the owner is also encouraged to attend.
• Commissioning Schedule: The schedule is discussed at the Cx Kick-off meeting and
dates for key commissioning activities are placed on the overall construction schedule.
• Review of Submittals: Submittals of the equipment to be commissioned are reviewed for
compliance with the construction documents, OPR, BOD, and the ability to be
commissioned. Comments are provided to the CM. Issues, if found, are documented on
the Master Issues Log.
• Pre-functional Checklists: The CxA will create and complete pre-functional checklists for
equipment to be commissioned on the project. These checklists are used to verify the
equipment arrived on site, is the correct equipment and is installed per design and per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Site Visits: Site visits are conducted by the CxA periodically throughout construction.
The goal of the site visit is to observe the installation of the equipment to be
commissioned and observe that the equipment and systems meet the criteria of the OPR
and BOD. The CxA will document observations and issues identified in a Site Visit
Report.
• Maintain Commissioning Log: The Master Issues Log (MIL) is developed and updated
after each site visit and is included in the Site Visit Report.
• Review Prefunctional Checklists: Review and comment on prefunctional checklists that
are completed by the contractors.
• Manufacturer Startup Reports: Manufacturer’s start-up of equipment occurs after the
equipment is installed and ready for operation. Startup is intended to test the equipment
and flush out any items that may have been changed during the installation process.
During startup, equipment parameters and performance is documented by a
manufacturer’s or contractor’s qualified technician or representative. Pre-functional

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The construction phase scope of work has not been awarded by the Owner. As
such, this scope of work is subject to change based on negotiations between the
Owner and CxA.

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 checklists provided by the CxA are not a substitute for manufacturer’s checklists and
startup procedures. The manufacturer checklists and startup procedures are provided
the CxA and are included in the Cx Report.
• Create Functional Performance Tests: The CxA creates the functional performance tests
based on submittal information and intended system operation. The systems are tested
to perform as intended in normal and emergency modes of operation.

Acceptance Phase
The acceptance phase will begin toward the end of construction, when the systems are
ready for testing, during this phase the commissioning process will provide the following2:
• System Testing Readiness: The installing contractor will be responsible for certifying that
the commissioned systems are ready for functional performance testing. The Engineer of
Record’s punch list items will need to be accepted by the Engineer of Record. The
Engineer of Record will notify the CxA when their punch list has been accepted. The
contractor will provide the completed prefunctional checklists, start-up reports, controls
testing reports, and TAB report to the CxA for review prior to the CxA scheduling
execution of the functional performance tests.
• Functional Performance Testing: Functional performance testing is conducted by the
contractors, and witnessed and directed by the CxA. The testing includes the systems
and equipment that are included in the commissioning process. The systems and
equipment are tested to demonstrate compliance with the OPR, BOD, and construction
documents. The systems are tested in normal operating mode as well as emergency
operating mode, if applicable.
• Master Issues Log (MIL): At the end of the acceptance phase, the issues in the MIL will
be either resolved, or a clear path to resolution has been identified and documented in
the MIL.
• System Acceptance: After completion of the functional testing and MIL as noted above,
the CxA will recommend acceptance of the commissioned systems to the Owner,
Architect, and Engineer of Record.
• System Training: After the systems have been accepted by the Owner, the contractor
will schedule system training with the Owner. The training should be conducted by the
installing contractor and/or manufacturer’s representative. The training should be
provided to the building’s operations and maintenance (O&M) staff. For each training
session, the contractor and/or manufacturer’s representative will provide an agenda to
the CxA for review prior to the meeting. Also, for each training session, the contractor
and/or manufacturer’s representative will be responsible for documenting training
attendance. Attendance sheets will be submitted to the CxA.

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The acceptance phase scope of work has not been awarded by the Owner. As such,
this scope of work is subject to change based on negotiations between the Owner
and CxA.

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• Final Report: The CxA will develop a report that summarizes the commissioning activities
accomplished during the Design, Construction, and Acceptance phases of the project.
The report typically includes the following (at a minimum):
o Executive Summary
o Cx Plan
o Design Review Comments
o Site Observation Reports
o Prefunctional Checklists
o Functional Performance Tests
o Master Issues Log

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APPENDIXES

Appendix A: Owners Project Requirements

Appendix B: Basis of Design
Appendix C: Commissioning Team List
Appendix D: Abbreviations and Definitions

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Appendix A: Owner’s Project Requirements

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 Owner’s Project Requirements
for
Federal Guiding Principles for High Performance and
Sustainable Buildings

Project: Weaver Mountain Fire Station, L140D00737

Location: 33501 South Highway 89, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Contacts: Stephen Cole, BLM National Operations Center, Denver, CO

303-236-1158

Introduction

The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) document is used to articulate the most important
goals and objectives of the project from the point of view of the owner. The OPR is a detailed
collection of the functional requirements of a project and the expectation of the building’s use
and operation. This document is intended for use by the owner, design team, construction
team, operation and maintenance staff, future renovation teams, and anyone who needs
access to the original project information. The OPR forms the basis from which design,
construction, operation and acceptance decisions are made. Each item of the OPR may have
defined performance and acceptance criteria. Those that can be benchmarked should have the
benchmark defined in specific terms and measurement.

During the course of design and construction, the OPR is updated to reflect changes to the
original project goals. Updates to the OPR during the design and construction process are
primarily the responsibility of the owner.

This OPR is a precursor and companion to the Basis of Design (BOD) document that provides
detailed information on how the owner’s requirements are to be met through the development
of the design documents, and/or implementation during construction, and/or operation. The
BOD is developed by the design team to reflect the requirements as specified in this OPR.

To meet BLM requirements, the owner’s intent is for the completed Fire Station to be
compliant with the five Federal Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable
Buildings. Requirements and strategies outlined in this document are driven by that goal.

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Overview of Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a strong commitment to high quality building
construction, including sustainable design. In 2006, the BLM furthered their commitment to
sustainability by pursuing compliance with the Federal Guiding Principles for High Performance
and Sustainable Buildings (GP’s or Guiding Principles) on all new building projects.

The project referenced in this document will be the new Fire Station for the Weaver Mountain
BLM site. It will be a statement of commitment to the environment and a showcase for the
community and the public that BLM serves.

The building designers should pursue sustainable objectives both within and outside the
Guiding Principles whenever possible. BLM’s commitment to sustainability is consistent with
the desire to have integrated design and construction that exceeds industry standards both
functionally and aesthetically.

The following items are described in this OPR:

• Owner Requirements
• Environmental and Sustainability Goals
• Energy Efficiency Goals
• Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
• Equipment and System Expectations
• Building Occupant and O&M Expectations

1. Owner Requirements
A. Development of a 6,341 sf wildland fire station for use by BLM as outside of the city
of Wickenburg, AZ.
B. The goal of the project is to provide a new fire station, consisting of an operations
side and attached engine bays, reflecting the quality of development and
professionalism that BLM purports. BLM has a commitment to sustainability for
their new development projects and these needs must be reflected in this fire
station project.
C. The conditioned office space will include a fully insulated and sealed envelope.
D. The design team may be asked to review or provide life cycle information where
alternative systems are being evaluated that emphasize high value, long life and high
efficiency.
E. Building envelope and structural components shall be designed for a longer than
industry standard life cycle.
F. Mechanical. Electrical and Lighting equipment will be high efficiency with longer
than average life cycle. Equipment will be selected based on long term value to the
Owner.
G. The design and construction team must provide an updated GP narrative completed
in its entirety to BLM within 2 weeks after substantial completion is issued.

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 H. The design team is required to provide language in the specifications and/or the
General Notes of the Construction Drawings outlining the training requirements for
each system. The design team is encouraged to work with the commissioning agent
to collaborate on their reports and documents as there are commonalities. The
minimum training requirements are as follows:
• Provide the trainees with a package that include the operating instructions, OPR,
BOD, equipment submittals, Commissioning Report, construction drawings,
testing procedures, functional checklists, maintenance schedules for equipment,
and copies of warranties (equipment and maintenance).
• Include two trainings on the EMS system: one upon turning over the building and
the second, 2-3 months after the building is in operation to resolve questions or
issues.
• Contractors are required to balance and calibrate equipment, systems and
controls and have the systems fully functional upon completion of the project.
They will make themselves available to answer questions that arise during the
first year of operation.
I. Two levels of training shall be developed. One basic program for building occupants
will include operating lighting, mechanical and security systems. Another more
advanced level will be developed for a service contractor to be determined in the
future. This will include operational procedures, maintenance, and control system
programming.
J. Contractor shall videotape training and provide training DVDs to BLM.

2. Environmental and Sustainability Goals

A. Project shall comply with all Five Guiding Principles.
B. Project shall use an integrated project team and planning and design process.
C. Project shall employ appropriate commissioning practices in accordance with the
requirements of Guiding Principle 1. The design team will work with the BLM to
create a commissioning plan for the project.
D. Project shall not provide outdoor irrigation for landscaping. Hand watering will be
used for newly landscaped areas during the establishment period only.
E. Project shall achieve an indoor water use reduction of at least 20% as compared to
the baseline established by the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Water-saving plumbing
fixtures to be used include pint flush urinals, low-flow toilets and low flow lavatory
emitters and shower heads. These criteria are outlined in Guiding Principle 3. Use
EPA Watersense fixtures.
F. Project shall set a goal for a stormwater management plan that meets the criteria of
Guiding Principle 3.
G. Exterior lighting shall be reviewed by design team and owner to determine the
options for meeting light pollution reduction goals without reducing the security of
the facility.

3. Energy Efficiency Goals

A. Project shall achieve an energy cost savings of at least 30% compared to the baseline
building performance rating per Guiding Principle 2.

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 B. Design team will provide the owner with different lighting options and packages to
review and select based on features, performance, and first costs.
C. Daylighting controls will be installed for all exterior lighting and lighting in the fitness
area.
D. Motion/Occupancy sensors shall be installed for lighting circuits in offices, training,
fitness, work, locker, and storage rooms.
E. Additional energy efficiency measures that provide cost effective energy savings
shall be included whenever feasible.
F. Design team will provide Energy Modeling Report (in accordance with the scope of
work), that shows the Design meets EPAct 2005 with Guiding Principle 2 update as
of 2008 (30% better than ASHRAE 90.1 2007)

4. Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements

A. Project shall meet the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1 – 2004, Ventilation for
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Environmental
Conditions for Human Occupancy in accordance with Guiding Principle 4.
B. Project shall meet Guiding Principle 4 requirements for Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) control.
C. The General Contractor shall develop an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan for the
construction phase of the building according to Guiding Principle 4.
D. Project shall meet the requirements of Guiding Principle 4 concerning the use of
low-emitting adhesives & sealants.
E. Daylight and Views are important and should be considered when designing the
project.
F. HVAC controls will have simple override for after hour operation.
G. Special attention is to be paid to restroom and kitchen areas to guarantee that the
air remains “fresh” and free of odors or stagnation.

5. Equipment and System Expectations

A. The project shall be fitted with a digital control system, integrating monitoring and
control of energy consuming and monitoring equipment.
B. The building control system shall be of sufficient memory and configured to trend
and alarm critical functions, values, and energy variables for a period of at least one
(1) year after system startup.
C. The MEP team will coordinate with BLM’s mechanical engineers to specify an energy
management system designed to have the ability to be monitored remotely via
internet connection.
D. HVAC equipment that uses CFC-based refrigerant is unacceptable. HVAC equipment
and refrigerants shall be selected to meet the requirements of Guiding Principle 5.
E. Per Guiding Principles 2, building-level metering of energy use in accordance with
the DOE guidelines issued under section 103 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is
required for measurement and verification (M&V). Building-level natural gas and

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 water meters only shall be provided to measure use and demand. The existing site
electric meter shall be used to measure site electricity use and demand.
F. Set points shall be programmed assuming that facility hours of operation will be 6:00
AM - 6:00 PM Mon-Fri. Systems will be equipped with override options for use
outside of regular occupancy schedule.
G. The design will provide for a room temperature setting of 65°F in the winter and
80°F in the summer when the spaces are unoccupied. The occupied setting will be
70°F in the winter and 75°F in the summer.
H. Solar shading and glass selection is important and BLM requires that the design team
take into consideration Solar Heat Gain and glare when designing the exterior skin.
I. Energy related equipment must be accessible for maintenance, testing and
balancing. No dampers or equipment shall located above a ceiling that is not easily
accessible (i.e. concealed sheetrock/drywall; above a toilet or similarly difficult
location to access.).
J. Energy related equipment will be configured with appropriate instruments as
necessary to perform start-up, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and
calibration.

6. Building Occupant and O&M Expectations

A. Day-to-day HVAC operation of occupant controls is to be provided in a simple, easy
to use format.
B. Periodic HVAC maintenance shall be arranged for by the owner.
C. Lighting system maintenance will be arranged by the owner.
D. Training required for building occupants includes demonstration of applicable
systems and instruction documents for these systems.

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Appendix B: Basis of Design

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Weaver Mountain Fire Station - L14PD00737

MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. Design Narrative

CODES AND STANDARDS MEP:
• 2012 International Building Code
• 2012 International Fire Code
• 2012 International Mechanical Code
• 2012 International Plumbing Code
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2012 International Existing Building Code
• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• NFPA 13 2010 Edition – Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 14 2010 Edition – Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 20 2010 Edition – Centrifugal Fire Pumps
• NFPA 54 2009 Edition – National Fuel Gas Code
• NFPA 58 2009 Edition – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
• NFPA 70 2014 Edition – National Electrical Code
• NFPA 72 2010 Edition – National Fire Alarm Code
• NFPA 90A 2009 Edition – Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
• NFPA 101 2009 Edition – Life Safety Code
• Jurisdictional Utility Company Requirements
• State Department of Labor Requirements
• State Department of Health Requirements
• State and Federal Safety and Health Laws
• ASHRAE Standards including but not limited to 55, 62.1 and 90.1, applicable versions

DESIGN CONDITIONS:

Exterior Design Conditions:

Winter Summer Wet Bulb Project Elevation

19.7oF DB 110.8oF DB 70.7oF WB 2,070

Interior Design Conditions:

Mode Winter Summer

Occupied 70oF DB 75oF DB
Unoccupied 65oF DB 80oF DB

Active humidity control is not provided.

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MECHANICAL NARRATIVE

GENERAL MECHANICAL WORK

TAB Statement of Work

Test and balance the environmental systems including but not limited to air and water distribution
systems and the equipment and apparatus connected thereto. The General Contractor will procure the
services of an independent testing and balancing firm specializing in this work.

Commissioning Statement of Work

Provide commissioning services for the HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment and systems outlined
in the scope of work. The building shall also undergo a flush out procedure. A full report shall be issued
to BLM at the end of the project.

Controls Statement of Work

Where noted in Building and System narratives below furnish and install a microprocessor based Direct
Digital Control (DDC) system for the monitoring and control of the mechanical and electrical equipment.
The DDC System will be of electronic components employing direct digital control to comprise a
complete system, furnished and installed by the automatic temperature control contractor, Johnson
Controls, Inc. Provide a JCI NCE supervisory controller, equipment controllers and each HVAC unit with a
TEC network programmable thermostat capable of performing the control sequence of operations listed
in the options below. HVAC equipment controls shall be field installed. The DDC system will have a
protocol interface of BACnet IP. Control valves and actuators will be modulating except where noted
otherwise below. The system will be complete in all respects, put in operation and calibrated and
adjusted under occupied conditions. All temperature control work will be done by a single source
responsibility.

General Mechanical Items

• Sheet metal duct systems gauges and installation requirements will be in accordance with
SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards Manual. All round and oval ducts exposed to
view will be spiral seam. Concealed round and oval ducts may be fabricated with lock type
or welded longitudinal seams. All duct connections to motor driven equipment will be made
with flexible connections. Make all radius elbows with radius of one and one half times the
diameter or width of duct and an inside throat radius of one times the diameter or width.
Radius elbows are the preferred method for 90º duct turns. Provide manual balancing
dampers at all takeoffs.
• All supply, return, exhaust and transfer ductwork will be galvanized steel. No fiberboard is
allowed. All supply, return and transfer ductwork will be insulated with 1-1/2” fiberglass
duct liner unless noted otherwise. Return air will be fully ducted from the space back to the
HVAC unit. All transfer ducts will have a minimum of two 90-deg elbows for sound
attenuation.
• Fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers will be installed in
ductwork where ducts penetrate rated assemblies where required by the Building Code.
Fire detection devices will be installed in all fan systems when required by the Building
Code.

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• All round outside air; return air and supply air ductwork shall have 2” thick fiberglass
wrapped insulation, conforming to ASTM C553, Type 1, and “R” value of 8. Supply with
vapor barrier foil-scrim-kraft (FSK) jacket.
• Smoke detectors installed in ducts and in listed air moving equipment shall be supervised by
the building fire detection or alarm system when the building is equipped with such system.
• Provide vibration controls for equipment, piping and appurtenances.
• For refrigerant piping, provide flexible elastomeric or polyolefin insulation for fittings,
flanges, valves and shall be pre-molded, pre-cut or job fabricated of the same thickness and
conductivity. For flexible elastomeric: maximum K-value shall be 0.27 BTU-in/hr-SF/°F,
flame spread/smoke developed indices shall be 25/50 or less for thickness 1 inch or less.
For flexible polyolefin: maximum K-value shall be 0.24 BTUH-in/hr-SF/°F, flame
spread/smoke developed indices shall be 25/50 or less for thickness 1 inch or less. Insulate
fittings with glass fiber blanket insulation. All exterior refrigerant piping shall be provided
with a field mounted aluminum jacket.
• Provide ceiling access panels for all manual volume dampers and equipment access above
hard lid ceilings.
• Provide sheet metal outside air, return and supply ductwork for each HVAC unit with
insulation and duct sealant.
• Provide refrigerant liquid and suction piping with insulation.
• Provide low loss spin-in fitting with manual volume dampers to each grille and diffuser.
• Provide commercial grade grilles and diffusers, Titus or approved equal, for each room with
a fully ducted return.

Stage 1 Operations Building Miscellaneous Systems

• Provide (1) 2-ton split system AC unit Mitsubishi Mr. Slim or equal for the Communications
Room. The indoor unit shall be wall mounted with a condensate pump. Route condensate
to mechanical room floor drain with air gap and throttling ball valve. Provide refrigerant
piping and insulation. The unit shall operate from a standalone thermostat.
• Provide (1) 925 CFM packaged plate type energy recover unit Renewaire or approved equal
with ECM motor fans. The restroom and shower exhaust ductwork shall connect to the
energy recovery unit and the supply discharge of the energy recovery unit shall connect to
the heat pumps inside the mechanical room.
• Provide (1) aluminum roof intake hood rated for 925 CFM with sloped roof curb and
insulated outside air ductwork down to the energy recovery unit in the mechanical room.
• Provide (1) louver above the mechanical room doors with bird screen for the exhaust
discharge of the energy recovery unit.
• Provide (1) horizontal 500W electric unit heater for the mechanical room.

Site Conditions
• There are two existing 1,000 gallon propane tanks serving the existing building. Per the
March 13, 2013 propane bill and staff interviews at the project kickoff meeting, both tanks
are filled once a year with starting level of 30% and a fill level of 80% totaling 955 gallons for
both tanks. The total storage capacity of both tanks at 80% full is 1,600 gallons. Table 1
below compares the maximum equipment propane load by building.

Building Maximum Equipment Input Btuh

Existing Facility 809,000

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New Operations Building 400,000 (estimated)

New Operations Building & Future Engine Bay 800,000 (estimated)
Table 1 – Building Equipment Propane Load Comparison

Table 2 listed the diversity factor for various pieces of equipment per the NPGA Handbook.

Equipment Diversity Factor

Furnace 0.5
Radiant Heater 0.4
Water Heater 0.16
Dryer 0.15
Table 2 - Equipment Diversity Factors

Per the NPGA Handbook for a 1,000 gallon propane tank 25% full at 20°F ambient air
temperature and 60% relative humidity, the vaporization rate is 157 MBH. For two 1,000
gallon tanks the vaporization rate is 314 MBH. Table 3 shows the demand of the buildings
based on the diversity factors in Table 2.

Equipment Demand MBH

Existing Building 109
New Operations Building 118
New Engine Bay 160
Existing Building + Operations Building 227
Existing Building Plus Operations Building and Engine Bay 387
Table 3 - Equipment Diversity Factors

Based on the results of Table 3 and the total gallon usage listed in Table 1, an additional
propane tank is not required for the New Operations Building. One additional propane tank
may be required when stage 2, the Engine Bay is added.

• For base bid, the assumption is the facility at worst case will fill the tanks up twice a year
instead of once a year. Therefore no additional propane tanks will be required.

• Provide alternate pricing for (1) additional 1,000 gallon propane tank leased and installed
from the Flame Propane company. Provide concrete pad extension and additional bollards
around the new tank. The additional tank will accommodate the New Operations Building
with one propane fill a year.

• Provide (1) propane gas meter with a pulse BAS readout and secondary gas pressure
regulator for the new Operations Building.
• Provide 1-1/2” propane piping from new meter, buried underground to existing propane
tank header. The existing 1-1/2” propane pipe to the existing building shall remain.
• Replace propane gas meter serving the existing building with a new 1-1/2” gas meter with
pulse BAS readout capability.
• Gas piping shall comply with the requirements of the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA-
54 – National Fuel Gas Code.

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• Inside the building, the propane gas piping system will consist of schedule 40 black steel
with threaded joints. The gas meter is to be located adjacent to the building and
coordinated with the architect.
• Propane gas piping will be routed throughout the building to serve the domestic water
heater, infrared heaters and furnaces.
• Gas pressure regulators shall be provided for at each piece of equipment.

Stage 1 Operations Building

HVAC System
• Provide (3) high efficiency, air-to-air heat pumps with auxiliary condensing propane furnaces
to provide heating, cooling and ventilation for the Operations Building. Heat pumps shall be
Carrier or approved equal with SEER values equal to or greater than 16 and COP’s equal to
or greater than 3.8.
• Heat pump HP-1 shall be 5-tons, HP-2 shall be 2-tons and HP-3 shall be 2-tons.
• Heat pumps and furnaces shall have 24V terminal strips for field installed controls.
• Provide heat pump with low ambient control down to 0°F.
• Provide each propane furnace with condensate neutralization kit and pipe to nearest floor
drain.
• Provide heat pump manufacturer’s start-up.

Controls
• Provide a field mounted controller for each heat pump/furnace to enable/disable the heat
pump and auxiliary propane furnace. An outside air setpoint shall switch the heating
function from the heat pump to the propane furnace. The heat pump and propane furnace
will not run simultaneously.
• The JCI NCE supervisory controller shall monitor heat pump alarms and status.
• Provide a space temperature sensor for the mechanical and alarm the BAS upon low
temperature. Provide a line voltage thermostat to control the unit heater and do not
connect the unit heater to the BAS.

• Provide a space temperature sensor for the IT room and alarm to the control system if the
space temperature is above 85°F (adj.).

• The Operations Building energy recovery unit will enable/disable based upon
occupied/unoccupied schedule. Provide the following air temperature sensor points:
outside air, exhaust air inlet, exhaust air outlet, supply air to heat pumps. Provide exhaust
and supply fan start/stop and status points with failure alarm point. Provide 2-position
outside air and exhaust air motorized dampers.

• For each new Operations Building heat pump unit, total of (3), the sequence will include, but
will not be limited to, the following: Life/Unit safety including duct smoke detector
shutdown if applicable, warm up, cool down, and occupied and unoccupied modes.

• For each new Operations Building heat pump unit, total of (3), provide the following points:
• Space temperature
• Return air temperature

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• Discharge air temperature

• Mixed air temperature
• Supply fan start/stop
• Gas furnace capacity staging (if applicable)
• Heat pump or DX coil modulation (if applicable)
• General alarm

Stage 2 Engine Bays (Provide Separate Pricing)

HVAC System
• Provide (1) indoor horizontal discharge Titan or approved equal evaporative cooling unit
rated for 2,450 CFM each with non-combustible Glasdek media and 2-speed motors. Unit
shall be supported from the roof structure with vibration isolators. Provide with factory
disconnect switch, 24V auto fill and drain kit, glasdek evaporative media, hinged access
doors, 2” aluminum mesh filter, premium efficiency motor, motor starter, and motorized
outside air damper.
• Provide (1) roof intake hood with sloped roof curb for the evaporative cooling unit.
• Provide sheet metal outside air and supply air ductwork, grilles, manual balancing dampers
and sealant for the evaporative cooling unit.
• Provide (1) roof mounted relief hood sized for 3,000 CFM with sloped roof curb and
motorized backdraft damper.
• Provide (1) inline exhaust fan Greenheck VariGreen or approved equal with , motorized
backdraft damper, disconnect switch, motor starter and ECM motor rated for 3,000 CFM at
0.4” ESP for engine bay exhaust. Fan shall be capable of receiving a 0-10V signal to vary the
motor speed.
• Provide (3) infrared heaters Roberts Gordon or approved equal with direct vent
configuration supported from the roof structure. Provide combustion air and flue pipe
through the roof with roof jacks, propane piping, hangers, and gas cock and dirt leg for each
unit heater.
• Provide (1) wall transfer fans for the air compressor room. Manufacturer shall be Broan
511MG or approved equal. Provide with disconnect switch, motor starter and line voltage
thermostat.
• Provide welding fume arm extractor Ventaire Model SIFA4070 or approved equal for the
shop area with 7’-0” work radius, painted steel tubing sections and flexible joints, gas spring
supports, 360 degree rotation and 250 CFM of exhaust.
• Provide (1) wall mounted fume arm exhaust fan Ventaire PW-9 or approved equal with
louver for side wall discharge , disconnect switch, motor starter and back draft damper.

Controls
• Provide a field mounted controller for the evaporative cooling unit to operate the fill and
drain valves, sump pump, supply fan start/stop, supply fan status, alarm, outside air
motorized damper, outside air temperature, and discharge air temperature.
• Provide (1) space temperature sensor for the evaporative cooling unit.
• Provide (1) space temperature sensor for each infrared heater. Provide dry contacts for
start/stop and alarm control points. Provide current transducer for status control points.

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• Provide controls for each exhaust and transfer fan for start/stop, status and alarm points.
• Interlock garage exhaust fan with evaporative cooler and track the exhaust fan speed with
the evaporative cooling .
• For each transfer fan provide a line voltage thermostat to enable/disable the fan based on
space temperature setpoint.
• For the engine bay provide CO and NO2 sensors and controller to enable the garage exhaust
fan and vary the fan speed and modulate the evaporative cooler outside air damper
position based on gas detection concentration. Provide audio and visual alarms (horns and
strobes) to alarm based on CO and NO2 high concentration setpoints. The controller shall
have BACnet MS/TP interface for connection to the JCI NCE.
• The JCI NCE supervisory controller in the Operations Building shall monitor evaporative
cooler, exhaust fan, transfer fans and infrared heater alarms and status points. All
equipment in the Engine Bay shall be tied into the Operations Building control system.

PLUMBING NARRATIVE

Executive Summary/Overview
Stage 1 Operations Building and Stage 2 Engine Bay will be served by a new 1-/4” domestic cold water
service line connected to the existing 2” domestic cold water line that serves the existing Crew
Headquarters Building. The domestic cold water entry assembly will include the building shut-off valve,
and an indoor water meter with pulse BAS readout connected to the BAS. Provide a new water meter
with BAS readout connected to the BAS for the existing Crew Headquarters building.

Existing Site Conditions

• An existing well with a submersible pump providing potable water to the site.
• There is an existing 2” line from the well to (1) 3,000 gallon above ground storage tank.
There is an existing inline solids separator on the inlet side of the storage tank.
• The outlet of the storage tank routes to the pump house with (1) 1.5 hp pump with the
discharge routed to (2) 119 gallon hydro-pneumatic well tanks. The outlet of the well tanks
is routed to a sand/solids separator, 1-1/2” water meter and then to the existing building.
• The existing pump operates on a 40/60 psi pressure switch.
• The existing well is assumed to have enough capacity to accommodate the existing building,
Operations Building and Engine Bay.
• The total domestic water gpm demand for the existing Crew Headquarters Building is 52 and
for the new Operations Building (including the Stage 2 Engine Bay) is 57. Because the total
staff population will not increase and will just be divided up between the existing Crew
Headquarters Building and the new Operations Building, the existing well pump shall remain
and a “T” be installed off the existing 2” cold water line to serve the new Operations
Building.

Stage 1 Operations Building

Domestic Cold Water Entry

• Backflow: Per the requirements of the International Plumbing Code and Authority Having
Jurisdiction, provide a reduced pressure principal backflow prevention device, assembly

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discharge piped to the building’s exterior with a TBD discharge line with a downspout nozzle
on the building’s exterior. The device will be located in the water entry room.

Domestic Cold Water Distribution System

• Downstream of the water entry assembly described above, provide type K or L copper with
soldered joints. Distribution piping will be routed to bathroom groups and individual
fixtures including hose bibbs and freeze proof wall hydrants. Where flush valves or solenoid
valves are installed, provide water hammer arrestors just upstream of the last valve
connection. All cold water lines will be insulated.
• Provide cold water piping rough-in located in Womens Restroom / Shower for Stage 2
plumbing fixtures.

Domestic Water Heating Plant

• Provide a propane gas fired condensing 100 gallon tank water heater A.O. Smith Cyclone
XHE model BTH-250, 94% efficiency or approved equal. Provide water heater with 4” CPVC
direct vent configuration with sealed combustion, glass lined tank, condensate
neutralization kit, hand hole cleanout and 276 GPH recovery at 100°F temperature rise.
Water will be heated from 40 deg. F to 140 deg. F. The water heater is sized for the New
Operations Building and Future Engine Bay.
• Provide point of use thermostatic mixing valves at all lavatories, sinks and showers to mix
the hot water down to 110°F.
• Provide water heater expansion tank Extrol model ST-12, 4.4 gallons or approved equal.
• Provide domestic hot water re-circulation pump Bell and Gossett NBF-9U/LW or approved
equal with all bronze construction meeting non-lead requirements of NSF 61. Provide with
auto timer kit TC-1 and aquastat.
• Downstream of the water heating system described above, provide type K or L copper with
soldered joints. Distribution piping will be routed to bathroom groups and individual.
Where solenoid valves are installed (washing machines), provide water hammer arrestors
just upstream of the last valve connection. All hot water and circulation lines will be
insulated.
• Provide hot water piping rough-in located in Womens Restroom / Shower for Stage 2
plumbing fixtures.

Drain
• Sanitary Waste/Vent: Extend building sewer to 5’-0” beyond the face of the building where
it will be extended by the civil design; provide a two-way cleanout outside the building prior
to the connection to the civil design. Refer to existing capped sanitary pipe at New
Operations Building site location for tie-in invert elevation. Provide waste and vent
connections to bathroom groups and individual fixtures located throughout the building.
Waste and vent piping below grade to be schedule 40 PVC with solvent welded joints; piping
above grade to be standard weight no-hub cast iron pipe with stainless steel no-hub bands.
• Provide waste rough-in for Stage 2 plumbing fixtures.

Storm/Overflow
• The New Operations Building will have gutters and downspouts under the architectural
scope of work.

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Fixtures
• Standard Fixtures: Plumbing fixtures will be as shown on the drawings and will include:
water closets, urinals, lavatories, showers, break room stainless steel kitchen sinks, drinking
fountains or electric water coolers, kitchen hand wash sinks and mop service basins. Wall
boxes will be installed for refrigerator water/ice machine connections. All plumbing fixtures
shall be “water sense” certified. Refer to the table below for the flow ratings.

Fixture GPF GPM

Water Closet 1.28
Urinal 0.125
Shower 1.5
Lavatory Faucet 0.5
Table 4 – Plumbing Fixture Flow Rates

Stage 2 Engine Bay (Provide Separate Pricing)

Domestic Cold and Hot Water Distribution System

• Tie into the domestic cold, hot and hot water re-circulation systems in the New Operations
Building and extent to fixtures in the Engine Bay with type K or L copper with soldered
joints. Distribution piping will be routed to bathroom groups and individual fixtures
including hose bibbs and freeze proof wall hydrants. Where flush valves or solenoid valves
are installed, provide water hammer arrestors just upstream of the last valve connection.
All cold water, hot water and hot water re-circulation lines will be insulated.
Drain
• Sanitary Waste/Vent: Tie the waste and vent into the New Operations Building waste and
vent system. Provide waste and vent connections to bathroom groups and individual
fixtures located throughout the building. Waste and vent piping below grade to be schedule
40 PVC with solvent welded joints; piping above grade to be standard weight no-hub cast
iron pipe with stainless steel no-hub bands.
•
Storm/Overflow
• The Engine Bay Building will have gutters and downspouts under the architectural scope of
work.

Specialty
• Provide Speedair Grainger item number 4XA59 or approved equal air compressor with 80
gallon vertical tank, 5hp motor, 17.3 free air CFM at 175 psi, 230V/1-phase, 23A, automatic
tank drain, ASME receiver with safety relief valve, pressure gauge and discharge gate valve.
• Provide matching desiccant air dryers, filters (pre and post) and regulators. Compressor and
storage tank condensate will be sent to an oil separator system, system discharge to be into
a plastic oil storage vessel. A system flow control valve will be provided to maintain system
pressure. Provide type K or L copper with brazed joints. Provide point-of-use filter/dryer
assemblies inline. Distribution piping will be routed to quick connect outlets.
• Provide (2) Hansen series 4000 hose stem quick disconnects in the Shop Room with male
and female connectors and drain valves.

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• Provide single hose reel ½” hose ID air hose supply model SLPL-4100 ½” industrial air hose
model 1AH08-50, 50 foot.

Fixtures
• Standard Fixtures: Plumbing fixtures will be as shown on the drawings and will include:
service sinks, utility sinks, and mop service basins. Wall boxes will be installed for
refrigerator water/ice machine connections and clothes washer connection.
• Emergency Fixtures: Provide emergency eyewashe; route cold and hot water to the fixture
and provide mixing valve to meet tempered water requirements.

Evaporative Cooling Unit

• Provide a backflow preventer, cold water pipe, bleed, drain and overflow drain piping for
each evaporative cooling unit. Drain piping shall route to mechanical room floor drain with
air gap and throttling ball valve.

ELECTRICAL NARRATIVE

GENERAL AND SITE ELECTRICAL WORK

General Electrical Items

• All motors 1/2 HP and larger will be 208V, 3 phase. All motors 1/3 HP and smaller will be 120V,
single phase.
• Maximum 6 receptacles per circuit for general areas. Dedicated 20 amp circuits for refrigerators,
copy machines, special equipment, and break counters.
• All device plates will be labeled with panel and circuit designation serving the device. This includes
light control cover plates.
• All circuits and feeders will be copper and include a green equipment ground conductor.
• All conduits will be a minimum 3/4”.
• Motor starters, motor controllers and variable frequency drives for 3-phase equipment will be
provided by Div. 22 and 23. For rooftop mechanical equipment, disconnect switches will be
provided integral to the equipment.
• Roof mounted equipment will include a WP, GFI receptacle per the NEC. Exterior WP, GFI
receptacles will be provided at each building entrance location and in the area of the generator.
• Local Electrical Utility is Arizona Public Service Company (APS).
• All exterior equipment will be provided with either a NEMA 3R or 4X as appropriate for the area
located.

Existing Site conditions

• The serving utility company is Arizona Public Service Company (APS). APS Customer Construction is
located at 835 N. Tegner Street, Wickenburg Arizona 85390. The existing site APS transformer is a
112.5kVA pad mounted transformer serving a 600A, 120/208V, 3ф, 4 wire, Main Lug Only (MLO)
Cutler Hammer Pow-R-Line Fusible Switchboard with CT’s and Meter integral to the board. The peak
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125%, the existing peak demand is 32.81KVA @ 120/208V, 3ф which equals 91.1 Amps. The existing
service, because it is a MLO, falls under the six (6) switch rule of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Four (4) of the six (6) switches have presently been used. Two (2) 200A switches are each serving a
200A, 120/208V, 3ф, 4 wire panelboard with a 200A3P main breaker located in the existing crew
quarters building electrical room. One (1) 100A switch serves a 100A 120/208V, 3Ф, 4 wire
panelboard with a 60A3P main breaker located in the back corner of the existing open Engine Barn.
The fourth switch appears to have been tapped off the bus to a surface mounted disconnect off the
side of the main switchboard which is labeled “well house disconnect”.
• An existing Generac 30kW/38kVA, 120/208V, 3Ф, 4W diesel generator backs up one (1) of the
existing 200A panelboards (LP1) located in the crew quarters building. This panelboard serves
lighting, kitchen power, washer/dryers, receptacles, condensing units and exhaust fans. The
generator power is controlled through a 200A Generac automatic transfer switch.
• The existing site lighting consists of two (2) PV powered pole lights at the main entry gates, six (6)
flood lights, two mounted together at three (3) points along the front edge of the engine barn, and
landscape lighting at the walk way entering the operations building. One of the pole lights has a
damaged PV panel that has been broken off and is lying on the ground at the base of the pole light.
• The existing powered entry gate is served from a disconnect switch located by the well pump area
which is served from the power source in the well house. The site has existing access control at the
gate entry.

New electrical site work

• Site Power Distribution; the existing 600A, 120/208V, 3ф, 4 wire service MSB will remain, and a new
200A feed from existing MSB to new operations building will be added.

Generator Back up:

Existing Building
• The existing 30kW generator serving panelboard LP1 will stay in place. Existing Panelboard LP2
located adjacent to LP1 will be revised to be connected to panel LP1 by providing a feed through lug
kit. This will then back up the entire existing crew quarters building area.

Stage 1 Operations Building

• A 200A3P Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) with “INHIBIT TRANSFER ENGAGED” will be provided
with a portable generator tap box connected to enable a portable generator to be brought in to
provide back-up power for the new operations building. This system will be considered temporary
with the ultimate goal being the addition, by BLM in the future, of a permanent generator based on
the actual demand once the new building has been in operation for a minimum of one year. The
infrastructure will be set up to easily make this transition by removing the portable generator box,
setting and connecting a generator to the 200A ATS and engaging the automatic transfer mode in
the ATS.

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Site Lighting:
• The existing site lighting will remain as is with the exception of removing the two PV controlled pole
lights at the main entry gate and adding one new pole mounted LED type luminaire with photocell
on/off control.
• The new operations building area will be provided with new building mounted area lighting. All
luminaries will be dark sky compliant.

Special Equipment:
• The well house disconnect is presently fed from panelboard GEN located at the ATS/generator
location with the underground feed routed across the new operations/engine bay building location
and will need to be moved.
• The well house pump is presently fed from existing panelboard LP2 located in the existing crew
quarters building with the underground feed routed across the new operations/engine bay building
location and will need to be moved.
• The existing well pump feed will be re-routed around new building and reconnected to existing
circuit.

Communications/Data Underground Raceway System:

• One (1) 4” conduit will be provided from the existing radio tower into the new operations building
for the radio communications systems. Location and routing of this conduit will be determined by
BLM based on the radio system requirements.
• One (1) 4” conduit will be provided from the new operations building to the existing crew quarters
building for the radio communications systems. Location and routing of this conduit will be
determined by BLM based on the radio system requirements.
• One (1) 4” conduit with three (3) 1” inner-ducts will be provided between the existing crew quarters
building and the new operations building for fire alarm, security, and other required special systems.
• A ground ring will be provided at the new operations building.
• As an add alternate, a ground mounted 8kW PV system will be provided similar in design to the Fort
Howes Fire Station. (2) 2” conduits will be required from the PV panel location to the associated
electrical gear located at the new operations building.

Stage 1 Operations Building

Power
• The new operations building will be provided with (1) 200A 120/208v, 3Ф, 4 wire from the existing
site main switchboard MSB. (2) 200A, 120/208V, 3Ф, 4 wire lighting and power panelboards will be
provided for branch circuit power. Grounding to be provided per the NEC requirements. These
panelboards will be fed by an existing 200A3P fusible switch, made so during demolition, from the
existing distribution board MDP. See attached one line diagram for additional information.

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Generator
• This building will be backed up with the portable generator and the permanent generator in the
future. See “New Electrical Site Work, Generator” above and attached one line diagrams for
additional information.

Lighting
• The lighting design consists of luminaires that incorporate energy efficient lamp sources such as T8
fluorescent and LEDs. Lamp types to be limited to eliminate the need to stock multiple lamp types
and lengths. The foot-candle levels will be designed to meet IES recommendations in all areas.
• Recessed direct/indirect luminaires will be located in offices, halls, fitness, training, break, and work
rooms.
• LED type under counter lights will be located at the break room counter areas.
• LED type down lights will be used to supplement lighting where needed.
• LED type down lights will be located at building entry canopies.
• LED type wall packs will be surface mounted at the exterior or the building for exterior area lighting.
• Recessed luminaires with acrylic prismatic lenses will be incorporated in the locker rooms and the
restrooms.
• Showers will be illuminated via wet location LED downlights.
• Industrial strip luminaires with T8 fluorescent lamps and wire guards will be provided in the
mezzanine, storage, electrical, mechanical, janitors, and shop type rooms.
• High bay style fluorescent luminaires will illuminate the engine Bays.
• Emergency luminaires shall consist of egress luminaires and LED exit signs and be located per code.
These luminaires will be backed up by integral emergency battery packs to meet life safety codes as
required.

Lighting Controls
• Vacancy sensors will be installed in the offices, training, fitness, work, locker, break room and
storage rooms. Where applicable, provide dual level control of lights in these areas.
• Day lighting controls to be provided where required by energy code.
• ENManual switching will be provided in electrical, data, and mechanical rooms for safety purposes.
• An intelligent programmable lighting control panel with photocell sensor inputs will control the
exterior mounted building lights and the future engine bay area lights.

Branch Power
• The typical office will be provided with power and data outlets per prototypical design. These will be
utilized if there is a major fire incident and this fire station becomes a command center.
• Convenience outlets will be placed in common areas, locker, storage, and restrooms areas per
industry standards.
• Dedicated outlets will be provided at break areas and other areas as needed for appliance and
special equipment. GFI type outlets will be provided as required by the NEC.
• GFCI duplex receptacle in WP while in-use covers will be provided at each exterior door and within
25’ of mechanical equipment.
• Dedicated outlets will be provided in the data closet for IT equipment.

Mechanical Equipment:
• Electrical connections shall be provided for all mechanical equipment. See mechanical and plumbing

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narratives above for mechanical and plumbing equipment requiring electrical connections.

Telephone/Data
• Data room will be provided with a 19” communications rack, 12” wide by 6” deep with 6” rung
spacing, aluminum cable tray, plywood back boards, and a ground bar tied into the ground ring.
• All telecom/data boxes shall be provided with a 4”x4” back box with mud ring, 1” conduit minimum
into accessible ceiling space with connector bushing at end of conduit. Plenum rated cables may be
installed free air from this point where above accessible ceiling with J-hook type supports. First J-
hook to be approximately 12” from end of conduit and then every 4’-0” after that throughout run.
• The typical office will be provided with power and data outlets per prototypical design. These will be
utilized if there is a major fire incident and this fire station becomes a command center.
• Each voice/data outlet will be provided with cat 6, RJ 45 Gray-Voice/Orange-Data, cat 6 ICON (color
to match insert), and one space for future. Each data box will be labeled. All patch panels, horizontal
cabling, copper splice enclosures, building entrance protectors, 110-sture wiring blocks etc. to be
provided by contractor for a complete and operational system.

Special Systems
• Fire alarm system will be of the intelligent, addressable type. The FACP will be located in the
electrical room and an annunciator panel will be located at the front vestibule. Fire alarm devices
will consist of but not limited to, manual pull-stations, spot detectors in the mechanical rooms,
electrical rooms, and a smoke detector above the fire alarm control panel, duct detectors as
coordinated with the mechanical contractor, flow and tamper switches for the fire sprinkler system,
strobes, and horn/strobes. An exterior horn/strobe will indicate the location of the fire department
connection. Shop drawings, permit fees, and certification testing shall be performed by NICET
certified technicians. The existing fire alarm system in the existing crew quarters building will be
monitored by this fire alarm system only.
• Security system smart card access will consist of back boxes, raceway and power connections as
required. The equipment, cabling and connections to be provided and installed by others. Space will
be provided in the data room for head end equipment.

Stage 2 Engine Bay

GENERAL AND SITE ELECTRICAL WORK

Site Work
• The existing ground ring and lightning protection system will be amended and made to encompass
the Engine Bay portion of the property.

Power
• Power will be provided from the panelboards provided in the operations building.

Lighting
• The lighting design consists of luminaires that incorporate energy efficient T8 fluorescent lamp
sources. The foot-candle levels will be designed to meet IES recommendations in all areas.
• Industrial strip or high bay type luminaires with T8 fluorescent lamps will be provided depending on
the height of the structure in each area.
• Emergency luminaires shall consist of egress luminaires and LED exit signs and be located per code.
These luminaires will be backed up integral emergency battery packs to meet life safety codes as
required.

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Lighting Controls
• Vacancy sensors will be installed for lighting control.
• The engine bay area will be controlled by the lighting control panel provided in the operations
building with local override switches.

Branch Power
• Convenience outlets will be placed per industry standards.
• Dedicated outlets will be provided at break areas and other areas as needed for appliance and
special equipment. GFI type outlets will be provided as required by the NEC.
• GFCI duplex receptacle in WP while in-use covers will be provided at each exterior door and within
25’ of mechanical equipment.

Mechanical Equipment:
• Electrical connections shall be provided for all mechanical equipment. See mechanical and plumbing
narratives above for mechanical and plumbing equipment requiring electrical connections.

Telephone/Data
• A telephone outlet mounted at +54” at the break area will be provided.

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Appendix C: Commissioning Team List

The contact list for this project may be found in this appendix. Key individuals involved in
the Commissioning Process will be identified in the Cx Kick-off meeting and a specific list of
contractors, subcontractors, representatives, and other parties involved in the project is
included.

Company Name Role /

Name Address Discipline Contact
Werner Duecker, Chamberlin Architects Architectural (D) 970-242-6804
AIA, LEED AP 437 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Bill Wills, PE Martin / Martin, Inc. Civil (D) 303-431-6100
12499 W. Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
Judy Mielkle Sr. Logan Simpson Design, Inc. Landscape
51 West Third Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
Paul Doak, PE, SE, Martin / Martin, Inc. Structural (D) 303-431-6100
CE 12499 W. Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
Kevin Whitacre Sr., MKK Consulting Engineers, Mechanical (D) 303-796-6000
PE Inc.
7600 E. Orchard Rd, Ste 250-
S
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Julie Heitman Sr. MKK Consulting Engineers, Electrical (D) 303-796-6000
Inc.
7600 E. Orchard Rd, Ste 250-
S
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Tracey Whaley, PE, Ambient Energy Commissioning (D) 303-278-1532
FPE 130 W 5th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
Renee Azerbegi, Ambient Energy Sustainability (D) 303-278-1532
CEM, LEED AP BD+C 130 W 5th Ave
Denver, CO 80204

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Appendix D: Abbreviations and Definitions

A/E Architect/Engineer GC General Contractor

AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction GPM Gallons per Minute
AHU Air Handling Unit HVAC Heating Ventilation & Air
Conditioning
BOD Basis of Design LEED Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design
BAS Building Automation System MEP Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing
BMS Building Management OPR Owner Project
System Requirements
CxA Commissioning Authority O&M Operations and
Maintenance
CD Contract Documents PM Project Manager
CFM Cubic Feet Per Minute RTU Roof Top Unit
CFH Cubic Feet Per Hour TAB Test Adjust and Balance
Cx Commissioning UH Unit Heater
DD Design Development UPS Uninterruptible Power
Supply
DDC Direct Digital Controls USGBC United States Green
Building Council
EF Exhaust Fan VAV Variable Air Volume
FD Fire Department VFD Variable Frequency Drive

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