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Form: QR 7.3.

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Quality & Technical Checklist for Design Control

Sections
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
Quality and Technical Checklist...........................................................................................................2
General Items....................................................................................................................................2
Administration..................................................................................................................................4
Civil...................................................................................................................................................4
Landscape.........................................................................................................................................5
Structural..........................................................................................................................................6
Architectural......................................................................................................................................7
Mechanical.....................................................................................................................................10
Electrical..........................................................................................................................................10
Telecommunication........................................................................................................................11
Inter Disciplines...............................................................................................................................11
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INTRODUCTION

This document outlines the technical and quality checklists to be used during design control and
engineering review for DAAR projects. In addition to the contract requirements, these checklists
addresses the need to verify the information contained related to the design of DAAR
residential/commercial projects, facilities and structures.

By having design controls in place in the procedures, the chances of errors and design failures
are minimized, which would prevent damage to property or loss of life, help maintain credibility
and reputation, potentially save money, and minimize liability.

The development of design and selection of construction methods and materials shall proceed
to meet the design objectives, to include: feasibility, constructability, reliability, operability, and
maintainability, sustainability, occupant and building safety, flexibility for future changes,
durability, less redundancy, resource availability, timely delivery of customer/market
requirements of performance, convenience, quality, and aesthetics at the lowest overall cost.
Good design is achieved by appropriately balancing the fundamental design objectives.
Compliance with the standards and guidelines alone does not guarantee good design.

QUALITY AND TECHNICAL CHECKLISTS


When applicable, the following checklists shall be used by Project Manager, Design
Coordinator, Architect and Engineers to check the design documents and obtain an
independent engineering assessment of the design against good practices and relevant
standards and guidelines.

Description Yes No N/A Comments


General Items
1. Assure that the company name is on the drawings and is
same as that the specifications used on DAAR / Consultant
agreement
2. Separate price for add and deduct.
3. Verify the name and location of the project corresponds with
plans.
4. Verify bidding requirements with DAAR project objectives.
5. Verify that that unit price bidding is clear.
6. Verify alternate bidding is clear
7. Verify insurance requirements
8. Verify legal conditions of Contract/Project Manual, i.e.,
General conditions, Contract, Bond, Insurance, etc.
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9. Documents correspond to survey information furnished by
surveyor / DAAR representative.
10. Verify that the zoning laws have been met
11. Geo-Tech recommendations were followed
12. DAAR Independent testing lab report
13. Rain water will not collect and divert to adjacent property.
14. Civil field engineering, staking in the contract
15. Design review / job inspections functions are delegated
16. Below grade waterproofing location and limits material.
17. Below grade water drainage
18. Crack control – control joints located all conditions; expansion
joints located and waterproofed. Note: Building not air
conditioned, i.e., schools closed during summer must have
additional crack control.
19. Skylight and window wall; Consultant used, engineered,
waterproofed and expansion provided.
20. Structural connection engineered to develop member loads.

21. Through the wall flashing provided with weeps.


22. Concealed gutters waterproofed and expansion provided;
connected to roof drains.
23. OSHA requirements are met
24. Retaining walls; miscellaneous site items are engineered.
25. Controls, fire alarm, HVAC are coordinated, installation and
performance.
26. Roof drains, routed, located, detailed and overflow provided.
27. Walls, roof and floor engineered for vapor protection, prevent
mildew.
28. Verify DAAR and consultant liability insurance.
29. Verify General Conditions of Contract
30. Verify underpinning – support of existing structure during
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demolition and construction.
31. Verify exterior platforms, patios are sloped to drain
substructure sloped, waterproofed and flashed. Provided
control and expansion joints.
32. Machinery Vibration, air and noise control.
33. Verify site service condition with the different utilities, i.e., gas,
water, electric, telephone, cable, etc.

Administration
1. Verify Coversheet information and spelling corresponds to
project brief/manual.
2. Verify stamping and signing of consultant’s document
3. Verify index sheet corresponds to drawings and titles.
4. Verify Abbreviations and symbols correspond with
abbreviations and symbols in the documents.
5. Verify conformance of building codes, life safety, fire
protection, zoning, Civil Defense or other governmental
authority. Obtain written approval for any variance

Civil
1. Verify existing conditions with owner furnished information, i.e.,
surveys, topographies, zoning, utilities, easements, etc.
2. Verify that existing to remain power/telephone poles, pole
guys, drainage inlets, manholes, valve boxes, street signs, etc.;
do not interfere with new site improvements or landscaping.
3. Verify that the new power/telephone utilities, grease traps, fuel
tanks, etc., do not interfere with new site improvements,
existing conditions or landscaping.
4. Verify site limits of construction, i.e., clearing, grading,
landscaping, utilities, building, etc.
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5. Verify profile sheets with utilities, building, topography, etc
6. Verify civil specification coordination with plans.
7. Verify demolition, borrow, waste is clear for disposition and
coordinated.
8. Verify technical description/coordinates are as per actual site
geospatial location.
9. Verify specialized zones/features (Land Use, Municipal
Boundaries, Geological and Hydrological features) are
delineated and all information such as roads, landscape,
topographic features, etc. are shown and identified.
10. Verify sanitary sewer systems, storm water lines, pipe sizes.
Slopes, lift stations and water systems are adequate for the
required capacity
11. Verify water lines, storm mains and sanitary sewer profiles are
provided to ensure that the lines are free from utility
interference underground and coordinated with other utilities
12. Verify hydraulic systems, water demands (including irrigation,
fire and potable use), pipe sizes, tank storages and pump
capacities, and material selection.
13. Verify the road geometric design as per standard codes and
MOT requirements, including alignments, sight distance,
design speed and intersections if provides the optimum
efficiency of the traffic operations with maximum safety
14. Verify road sections and profiles if matches with the road
geometric features and that parking is design for adequacy,
flexibility, ease of maneuver, accessibility and aesthetics.

Landscape
1. Verify that the sprinklers, lighting, hardscape, etc., correspond
with the site limits, including the building and civil plans.
2. Verify that the maintenance and landscape is coordinated in
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the project manual.

Structural
1. Verify that all structural components, correspond with the site
limits, including the building and civil plans.
2. Verify that the column orientation and gridlines on the
structural and architectural drawings match.
3. Verify that the load bearing walls and the column locations
match with architectural drawings.
4. Verify that the slab elevations match the architectural
drawings.
5. Verify that the depressed or raised slabs are indicated and
match the architectural drawings.
6. Verify that the limits of slabs on the structural drawing match
the architectural drawings.
7. Verify that the expansion joints through the structural
drawings match the architectural drawings.
8. Verify the footings depths and coverage with the existing and
final grades.
9. Verify that foundations piers, footings, grade beams are
coordinated with schedule.
10. Verify that footing and pier locations with the new and existing
utilities, trenches and tanks.
11. Verify the foundations wall elevations match the architectural
drawings.
12. Verify that the locations of floor & roof framing column lines
and column orientation match the foundation plan column
lines and column orientation.
13. Verify that the structural perimeter floor and roof lines match
the architectural drawings.
14. Verify that the section and details callouts are proper and
cross-referenced.
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15. Verify that the columns, beams, and slabs are listed in
schedules and are coordinated.
16. Verify that the column length, beam and joist depths match
with the architectural drawings.
17. Verify that the structural dimensions match the architectural
drawings.
18. Verify that the drawing notes do not conflict with the
specifications
19. Verify the architectural construction and rustication joints.
20. Verify the structural openings match with the architectural,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings.
21. Verify the structural joist and beam location with water
closets, floor urinals, floor drains and chases.
22. Verify the structural design roof and floor drains and chases.
23. Verify cambers, drifts and deflections with the architectural
drawings
24. Verify the concentrated load points on joists by other
disciplines, i.e., large water lines or fire main lines.
25. Verify that horizontal and vertical bracings, ladders, stairs,
and framing do not interface with doorways, piping, ductwork,
electrical, equipment, etc.
26. Verify that the structural fireproofing requirements are
coordinated with the architectural requirements.
27. Verify that the rock excavation is a base bid or a unit price.

Architectural
1. Verify site property lines and existing conditions match with
survey or civil.
2. Verify building location meets all set back requirements,
zoning codes, and deed restrictions.
3. Verify building limits match with civil, plumbing and electrical
on site plans.
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4. Verify locations of columns, bearing walls, grid lines and
overall building dimensions match structural.
5. Verify locations of expansion joints, all floors, and match with
structural.
6. Demolition to remove is clear vs. what remains and
coordinated with project manual.
7. Verify building elevations match floor plans.
8. Verify building sections match elevations, plans, and
structure.
9. Verify building plans match lines, with structural, mechanical,
plumbing and electrical.
10. Verify structural member locations are commensurate with
architectural.
11. Verify elevation points with structural.
12. Verify chases match with structural, mechanical, plumbing
and electrical.
13. Verify section and detail callouts are proper and cross-
referenced.
14. Verify large scale plans and sections match small scale plans
and sections.
15. Verify reflected ceiling plans with architectural, mechanical
and electrical plans.

16. Verify room finish schedule information matches plans,


elevation, sections and project manual.
17. Verify door schedule information matches plans, elevations,
fire rating and project manual.
18. Verify cabinets or millwork will fit in available space.
19. Verify flashing through the wall and weep holes where water
may penetrate the outer material.
20. Verify flashing materials, gauges, match project manual.
21. Verify fire rated walls and ceiling match with fire and smoke
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dampers.
22. Verify miscellaneous metals detailed, noted and coordinated
with the project manual.
23. Verify equipment room or areas are commensurate with
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
24. Verify the limits, types and details of waterproofing
coordinated with project manual.
25. Verify the limits, types and sizes of insulation coordinated with
the project manual.
26. Verify the limits, types and details of roofing coordinated with
project manual.
27. Verify sky light matches with the structural.
28. Verify skylight expansion and weeps are provided
29. Verify masonry expansion and crack control is provided.
30. Verify floor and wall tile expansion and crack control is
provided.
31. Verify walls, partitions and window walls are not inadvertently
loaded through deflection.
32. Verify that all miscellaneous items, i.e., stairs, stud, walls,
catwalks are engineered.
33. Verify all window walls, expansions and weeps are provided.
34. Verify all handicapped requirements coordinate with plumbing
and electrical.
35. Verify architectural space requirements are commensurate
with ductwork, conduit, piping, light fixtures and other
recesses.
36. Verify architectural space requirements are commensurate
with elevators, escalators and other equipment.
37. Verify dew point in walls, roof and terraces and provide vapor
barrier as required.
38. Verify concealed gutters are properly detailed, drained,
waterproofed and expansion provided.
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39. Verify grading around perimeter of building with civil.

Mechanical
1. Mechanical plans match architectural and reflected ceiling
plans.
2. HVAC ducts are commensurate with architectural space and
not in conflict with conduit, piping, etc.
3. Mechanical equipment fits architectural space with room for
access, safety and maintenance.
4. Verify mechanical openings match architectural and structural
and do not clash with electrical and other equipment
5. Verify spacing and clearances meet National & International
Standards (or NFPA) standards for Fire Protection
6. Verify piping isometric, schematic drawings, ducting plans,
duct supports, air flow diagrams, plumbing systems, vent
risers, equipment schedule and material take-off are correct,
adequate and conform to specifications and standards.
7. Verify mechanical engineering calculations is in accordance
with the latest applicable codes and correct supported by
calculations and design analysis reports

Electrical
1. Electrical plans match architectural and reflected ceiling
plans.
2. Verify circuit breakers, one-line diagram, cable and conduits
schedules, equipment ratings, control devices, spare capacity
and spare breakers are adequate and correct
3. Verify relays, switches, wire identifications and equipments
are shown, identified and matches with other drawings
4. Verify phase loads are balanced, total-load demand are
correct and conduit routing is optimum and without
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interference
5. Verify electrical installation details are correct
6. Verify ground-fault detection is used for critical field wiring and
grounding design is accurate
7. Verify lighting illumination level meets required standards and
lighting fixtures type and mounting are shown
8. Verify lightening protection design and risk assessment are
considered

Telecommunication
1. Telecommunication, low voltage electronic systems and fire
alarm plans match architectural and reflected ceiling plans.
2. Verify cable trays, cable conduit runs and outlet locations are
optimum and coordinated
3. Verify grounding systems, ground wire, and bus bar are sized
correctly
4. Verify conduits, pull boxes are sized correctly and conduit
type is suitable for the specified location

Inter Disciplines
A. Code research.
a) Code research report
b) Travel distances
c) Exit widths
d) Stair widths.
e) Guard rail compliance
f) Handrail compliance
g) Handicapped requirements
i. Toilets stalls
ii. Toilet turn around
iii. Toilet entrance doors and circulation
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iv. Toilet fixtures.
v. Toilet mirrors
vi. Drinking fountains
vii. Stairs
viii. Hand and guard rails
ix. Ramps
x. Elevator access to upper floors
xi. Handicapped fixture count
xii. Elevator controls
h) Wall ratings
i) Door ratings
j) Trash chute requirements
k) Trash room hose bib and sprinklers
l) Stair nosing
m) Hand and guard rail pipe sizes
n) oiled fixtures count
o) Drinking fountain count
p) Toilet stall sizes
q) Chase ratings
r) Room ratings
i. Janitor
ii. Storage
iii. Mechanical
iv. Stairs
v. Trash rooms
vi. Boilers rooms
vii. Exit ways
s) High-rise requirements.
t) Smoke partitions
u) Area separation
v) Health code requirements
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i. Kitchens
ii. Hospitals
w) Stair run distance between landings
B. Material / Product cut sheets
C. Project specific CAD manual
D. Drawing organization sketch set
E. Plans
i. Proper scale for Project
ii. Proper dimensioning techniques are included
iii. Proper referencing – no duplication techniques are
included
iv. Extent of materials within a space are identified and
limits defined
v. Paving joints in additive materials to structure are
located over structural joints
vi. Plans are coordinated between disciplines
vii. Column numbers correlate between disciplines
viii. Rated partitions are identified
ix. Partition types are identified.
x. All spaces are assigned room numbers
xi. All doors and frame openings are assigned room
numbers
xii. Referencing is correct
xiii. Plumbing fixture locations are coordinated with
plumbing
xiv. Floor drains and clean-outs are shown ad
coordinated with plumbing. Finish is appropriate for
project.
xv. Double drains are provided at cast or set exterior
terrace paving materials
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xvi. Chases located above beams are sufficient in size to
allow MEP items to pass beams.
xvii. Openings scheduled.
xviii. Floor elevators are called-out.
xix. Casework is scheduled.
xx. Millwork elevators are referenced.
xxi. Proper depressions for terraces, etc. are provided
xxii. North arrow on all plan drawing
F. Roofs
i. Slope
ii. Roof drain locations in relationship to beams
and cambers
iii. Provision for emergency drain system.
iv. Window wall/building skin maintenance davit
system
v. Roof walks locations and materials for
window/building skin and mechanical
equipment access.
vi. Curb heights
vii. Guard rails if roof is accessible to public
viii. Roofing material control joint spacing and
locations.
ix. Roof details.
x. Expansion joint interface with parapet and
other intersecting structures
xi. Roofing and flashing material
xii. Insulation type and thermal value given
xiii. Quantity of roof drains is adequate
xiv. Blocking at insulation perimeter and roof
expansions / control joints
xv. Cant material
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xvi. Curb and flashing heights
xvii. Roof penetration structures, i.e., skylight
support walls are structurally sound
xviii. Roof penetrations are flashed in accordance
with industry standards and are minimum of
2’-0” form adjacent vertical elements.

G. Ceilings
a) Type of ceilings used.
i. Wet areas
ii. Circulation and assembly areas (type)
iii. Office and similar areas (type)
iv. Toilets – accessibility to valves
v. Rated assemblies – do they meet code
b) Ceiling mounted mechanical, electrical and
plumbing devices – show and dimension
locations
i. Diffusers
ii. Return air grilles
iii. Slot diffusers – coordinate length shown
with length provided by mechanical
c) Ceiling shapes, sizes, proportions at plaster
and dry wall.
d) Soffit perimeter drip joints
e) Ceiling height changes shown
f) Condition at soffit and wall perimeters
(thermal movements)
g) Exterior ceiling material types are noted and
extent is clear
h) Ceiling access panels shown and sized
i) Details are referenced for all conditions
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j) Extent of conditions are clear
k) Limits of materials are dimensioned
l) Equipment, catwalks, etc. above ceiling are
shown
m) Underside of stairs are shown (not treads)
n) Toilet fixtures, counters, are not shown.
o) Skylights pattern is shown
p) Furring or closure panels above casework /
millwork are shown.
q) Match line references as indicated
r) North arrows are provided
s) Ceiling devices are coordinated
H. Reflected Ceilings
a) Room numbers are provided for all spaces
and correspond to floor plans
b) Proper referencing techniques are included
c) Extent of materials within a space are
identified and limits defined
d) Lighting fixture locations are coordinated with
electrical.

e) Mechanical diffuser locations are coordinated


with mechanical
f) Column grids and numbers indicated
g) Electrical items on ceilings are shown, i.e.,
smoke detectors and speakers
h) Soffit materials and other non-scheduled
exterior materials are called out
i) Location of control and expansion joints are
shown
j) Partitions above ceilings are shown and
scheduled
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k) Rated ceilings are indicated when more than
one material / rating is scheduled within a
space
l) Show direction of directional ceiling system,
i.e., linear metal / wood systems and
rectangular lay-in.
m) Locate access panels
n) Location of sprinkler heads when location is
aesthetically a concern.
o) Extent of soffit or ceiling thermal or special
acoustical treatment is indicated
p) Show and schedule high glass, i.e., above
partition but below ceilings.
I. Exterior Elevations
a) Show column lines and numbers
b) Reference building sections
c) Reference large scale typical bays if
applicable.
d) Show extent of materials
e) Call out typical materials on exterior
elevations or larger scale elevations,
whichever is applicable
f) Call out floor elevations
g) Reference individual details to show the
extent of materials and construction
assembly if not covered with plan or section
references – do not duplicate information
h) If elevations are used for scheduling
openings, then glass types and references
should be provided if a typical bay condition
or conditions system cannot be used.
i) Building expansion joints are shown.
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J. Building sections
a) Referenced to details if scale is adequate

b) References to larger scale wall sections if


building section scale is small
c) Floor elevations given
d) Column lines shown
e) Typical materials called out – do not
duplicate information shown elsewhere.
K. Large scale wall sections
a) Reference to details
b) Dimensions
c) Typical materials not covered by details are
identified – do not duplicate information
shown else where.
d) If large scale elevations relating to wall
sections are provided, call out materials.
e) Extent of thermal and acoustical insulation is
shown.
L. Interior Elevations
a) Elevations are shown to reflect extent of
more than on material on a wall and for
location of products – both architectural and
engineering.
b) Typical mounting heights for devices and
toilet room accessories are given
c) Elevations of millwork are scheduled.
d) Case work that is scheduled is elevated on
casework schedule
e) Details of pertinent items are referenced
f) Dimensions showing extent of materials are
provided.
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g) Detail references for complicated wall
construction are shown if not referenced from
other documents or scheduled in wall type
schedule.
M. Interior walls
a) Masonry
i. Spacing of control joints
ii. Reinforcing – Vertical and horizontal
iii. Control joint materials in rated walls
iv. Clearance around building structural
frame
v. Bracing at head of Wall
vi. Wall spans vertical or horizontals
vii. Thickness required for span
viii. Thickness and block material related to
code requirements
ix. Lintel and precast for openings
x. Header block provision
b) Metal studs with gypsum board or plaster
i. Stud spacing – specifications
ii. Sizes relative to span
iii. Basic detail assembly of support
system
iv. Details
v. Location of control joints
vi. Type of plaster relative to locations
vii. Type of gypsum board relative to
locations
viii. Wall rating locations and construction
ix. Wall acoustical locations and
construction
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N. Wall type Schedule
a) Combination of wall composition and extent
of wall heights, i.e., closes to ceiling, above
ceiling or to bottom of structure.
b) Rating of wall construction if not called out
elsewhere in the documents
c) Wall types meet code requirements -
specifically at chase.
O. Door Type Schedule.
a) Elevation of all door types, i.e., single leaf,
double leaf and with or without panels.
b) Ratings only if not on door schedule (do not
duplicate)
c) STS only if not on door schedule (do not
duplicate)
d) Style sizes if not specified
e) Louver location and detail reference.
f) Louver sizes if not scheduled in the door
schedule
g) Door materials if not scheduled
P. Opening schedules
a) Schedule provided
b) Dimensions
c) Glass type
d) Code compliance of glass types
e) Detail references
Q. Door and Room Finish Schedule
a) All rooms, alcoves, vestibules and similar
spaces are scheduled
b) All doors and cased openings receiving
frames and/or hardware are scheduled
c) Fire rating of doors in minutes
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d) STC rating of doors
e) Door types
f) reference to door type and frame type
schedule within documents
g) All door head, jamb and sills are properly
referenced
h) Door material scheduled
i) Frame material is scheduled
j) Glass types are scheduled and in compliance
with code and project usage
R. Door / Window frame type, Schedule.
a) Materials are called out
b) Dimensions are shown
S. Details.
a) Material usage is appropriate for project’s
budget location and needs.
b) Details address waterproofing and removal of
water.
c) Terraces sub-structures are sloped, ¼ inch
per foot.
d) Drainage mat is provided under terrace
paving.
e) Proper sealant material for use is specified
f) Thermal movement is considered in details.
g) Material joints, i.e., flashing, spacing and
method has to be addressed.
h) Extent of thermal and acoustical insulation is
shown.
i) Insulation is always located on the exterior
side of structural slab.
j) Vapor retarders are shown.
k) Intake louvers are drained.
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l) Cavity construction with sealant in the
exterior skin has the sealant vented and
weeped.
m) Details are dimensioned to face of structure
or center line of building grid – not both
n) Fully adhered single ply systems are used at
terraces.
o) Details are dimensioned to face of structure
or center line of building grid – not both.
p) Details do not duplicate information provided
by other disciplines, i.e., structure edge of
slab to column grid line
q) Building expansion joint size, conditions are
coordinated with structure.
r) Edges of slabs – all conditions are
coordinated with structure.
s) Toilets, mechanical, elevator equipment
rooms and other areas requiring acoustical
treatment are provided with appropriate
sound deadening and absorbing materials
t) Exterior door sill change in elevations is
coordinated with structure.
u) Overhead doors have system to support door
hoods.
v) Sliding fire doors have access to reset doors.
w) Schedule dimensions correspond with
schedule dimension locations.
x) Schedule dimension locations are identified
in details or door / window frame details.
y) Rodstock is provided behind all sealant
z) Means to retain rodstock is provided.
aa) Below slab thermal insulation is provided to
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northern climates
bb) Wainscot is provided below windows in
northern climates to address snow drifting
cc) Sun control is provided – especially in Middle
Eastern, tropical and south western project
locations.
dd) Schedule dimensions for doors, windows,
etc., are identified in details.
ee) Details are constructible.
T. Material Usage.
a) Exterior walls – Masonry.
i. Reinforcing – vertical and horizontal has
been provided
ii. Cavity width
iii. Cavity waterproofing and damp proofing
has been provided
iv. Cavity or interior face
v. Locations of brick expansion joints and
block control joints have been shown
vi. Exterior sealer – block
vii. Tie system
viii. Ledger angle material finish and spacing
ix. Type of base wall head and jamb / end
termination waterproofing
x. Weep holes or rope weeps sizes and
spacing (check specifications)
xi. Coursing – Vertical and horizontal
xii. Code requirements on thickness
xiii. Locations of building expansion joint
xiv. Locate mechanical, electrical, plumbing
items
xv. Structural design of walls for code and
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local conditions
xvi. Openings course out vertically and
horizontally
xvii. Clearance around building structural frame
xviii. Parapet construct on reinforcing / thru wall
flashing
b) Metal Panels
i. Design of support system
ii. Size of panels match industries standard
iii. Integration with other materials and
systems
iv. Finish
v. Joint system
vi. Trim of panels
vii. Detailing of system at all conditions
viii. Spacing and detailing of panel joints color
can effect allowable lengths
ix. Interior finish if exposed
x. Locations of building expansion joints
xi. Sizing of support system, erection
tolerance and deflection
xii. Locate mechanical, electrical, plumbing
items
c) Architectural concrete
i. Tie hole locations and spacing
ii. Samples prepared using local or desired
materials
iii. Formwork
iv. Sealer
v. Tie hole method of finish – expresses or
patched
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vi. Post tension pull point locations and details.
vii. Column forms
viii. Sample of sandblasting desired

ix. Locations and spacing of rustication joints in


relationship to form material size limitations
x. Configurations of rustification joints
d) Stucco
i. Type and finish
ii. Location and spacing of control joints
iii. Location of building expansion joints
iv. Support system
v. Lath type
vi. Location of light fixtures and other
mechanical, plumbing equipment
vii. Thermal protection
viii. Size and shape of panels
ix. Control Joint and sub frame detailing
e) Precast Concrete – faced and Unfaced
i. Facing thickness
ii. Bond breaker between precast and facing
iii. Size of facing material related to material
limitations
iv. Spacing and width of joints between
panels to allow for thermal movement,
construction and fabrication tolerances
v. Anchor material for facing
vi. Thickness of precast in relationship to
span, loading and availability of structure
for horizontal loading
vii. Provisions for structural support of precast
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viii. Configuration constructability
ix. Ability to ship and erect specified panel
sizes
x. Samples reflecting desired mix and finish
f) Windows / Curtain walls
i. Frame size in relationship to span
ii. Secondary support member use and
locations where span exceeds frame
limitations
iii. Glass size – material manufacturing
limitations
iv. Locations of safety glass related to code
requirements
v. Frame and glass wind loaded design
parameters
vi. Seismic design considerations
vii. Mullion treatment related to glass type
viii. Weep hole locations and spacing
ix. Integration with surrounding materials
x. Quantity of glazing related to project
energy requirements
xi. Window washing system
xii. Window details

Checked by:

Project Architect/CAD/ Civil / Mechanical Electrical Quantity


Manager Urban Planner Structural Engineer Engineer Surveyor/
Engineer Estimator
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