Addendums Pending

1. AV Systems and the Jump to Fully Digital Video (Tony Voon) - [ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

The conversion from analogue to digital changes the aspect ratio of picture and screen shapes, which in turn will affect the sight lines in classrooms and theatres. Hence the entire shape of theatres and classrooms must change to conform. See Digital Video Explained.

Before designing any space involving internet-based projection equipment, CONTACT the MEDIA CENTRE.
Call or e-mail Tony Voon, Director Media Services at 604-822-5763 and tvoon@interchange.ubc.ca
This will be published as an entirely new Section numbered 17800; produced for the Media Group in conjunction with Tony Voon and Jodi Scott of Classroom Services.

2. Learning Space Guidelines (Jodi Scott, RPG Consultants) -

[ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

This will be published as an entirely new Section.

The target dates are as follows:
Review - March 31st, 2011
Advisory Committee - May 31st, 2011
Publishing - to be announced. All Project Managers will be alerted by e-mail at that time.

3. Elevators - (Colin Flock) - [ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

As so many changes have been proposed, please click on the following link to view them as a pdf.

2011 Elevator Pending Addendums

4. Roof Parapets - [ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

Section 07001 Paragraph 1.2.1 should read:
1. UBC requires all roofs to have minimum 1050mm high (3'-6") parapets designed as guards to Part 4 of the latest edition of the BC Building Code.

2. Parapet walls must be designed to accommodate the loads associated with all Fall Restraint systems.

3. Parapets will provide protection for maintenance personnel while working on equipment and/or roof repairs that are located close to the roof edge.

5. Handover, Performance Testing, Commissioning, Turnover Updating for Div.1

Good examples of the Commissioning Process that might be followed, and read in combination are:

1. The UBC Properties Trust approved document, that essentially is a Schedule Checklist for Project Managers. It begins 6 months before scheduled Handover and proceeds through all operations required including testing, demonstrations and documentation. Commissioning-Procedure_UBCPT_2011_ (AmyPhillips)
2. The new Commissioning document created for UBC Project Services for the Bio-Sciences South Renew Project and recommended for all types of project commissioning. Commissioning-Plan_Bio-Sci_S_CommissPlan1Updated
3. This document is a typical example of specific Performance Testing. It is this level of detail that UBC is looking for. Commissioning-ReheatTest

6. Adaptive Comfort - Office, Classroom, Large Classroom and Lab Comfort Guidelines (Orion Henderson) [ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

• Criteria for controlling the comfort of people in UBC's public spaces will be presented.

7. Landscape Changes - (Jeff Nulty) [ON HOLD at May 1st 2011]

• 02810-Irrigation,
• 02910-Growing Medium,
• 02930-Planting of Trees, Shrubs & Gen Conditions,
• 02935-Lawns & Meadows,
• 02935-Sodded Lawn.

8. Energy & Sustainability (Lillian Zaremba) - [Withdrawn January 30, 2012]

• 084001 Vestibules.
• 10800.1.5.3, 1.5.3.2, 1.5.3.3 Efficient or low-flow fixtures, Dual-Flush Toilets..
• 15187 & 15601 Brazed Connections to better manage refrigerant.
• 16310.2.1.3.2.1 Lighting Circuits.
• 16505.2.1 Controls & Sensors (Daylight & Occupancy), LED's, 2.1.12 Lamps and Ballasts,
• 16520 Parkade Lighting.

9. Defining Utilities Requirements in the Project Approval Process - Division 2 will be updated

• A matrix showing all stakeholders along with the early reviews they require, within the context of the general permitting process will be included into Division 2; at a location yet to be determined.
• To review the matrix click on the following link: Utilities Requirements

10. Proposed Hot Water Distribution System for UBC Campus - Division 15 will include a proposed new Section 15004

• The full study can be viewed at the following link: District Energy System (DES)
• Two valuable references are:
  • the map of the proposed piping system, which can be viewed on page 28 of 68 by opening the first unzipped file named "Concept Development Feasibility Study for a Hot Water DES at UBC".
  • the District Energy System Concept, especially the description of the three main components of the system, which can be viewed on page 12 of 68, (by again opening the first unzipped file named "Concept Development Feasibility Study for a Hot Water DES at UBC").

• UBC Technical Guidelines - the skeleton structure for the proposed new Section 15004 will be as follows; and will be fleshed out using detail from the attached files of the DES Study.

  District Hot Water Heating System General Requirements

  1.0 GENERAL
  1.1 Related UBC Guidelines
  .1 UBC Technical Guidelines
  .2 Section 15001 – Mechanical General Requirements
  .3 Section 15002 – Plumbing General Requirements
  .4 Section 15003 – HVAC General Requirements
  .5 Section 15710 – Heat Transfer

  1.2 Coordination Requirements
  .1 UBC Building Operations - Technical Services
  .2 UBC Utilities

  1.3 Description
  .1 UBC Technical Guidelines for District Hot Water Heating System specification details.

  2.0 MATERIALS AND DESIGN STANDARDS

  2.1 Performance Standards
  .1 The District Hot Water Heating System Design shall comply with the following:
  .1 BC Building Code.
  .2 UBC Technical Guidelines.

  2.2 General Requirements
  Preferred Systems and Design Approaches for BC Buildings.
  .1 UBC requires all new and renovated buildings to be district energy compatible to allow for energy transfer to both space heating and domestic hot water. All new and renovated buildings are to incorporate design details to allow for the connection of a low grade hot water heating system. The connection point is to be at the ground or basement level.
  .2 Where the district hot water heating system is not yet available to tie into the building, space is to be allowed for the installation of a heat exchanger to provide heat transfer to the building heating system.
  .3 Specifications and design details are to follow those described in the following documents:

  Technical Design Basis Document
  For
  Hot Water Distribution Piping System
  Issued to:
  Mike Champion
  UBC Project Services
  Revision 0 - Issued December 15, 2010
  Revision 1 – Issued February 10, 2011
  

  Technical Design Basis Document
  For
  Hot Water Energy Transfer Stations
  Issued to:
  Mike Champion
  UBC Project Services
  Revision 0 - Issued December 15, 2010
  Revision 1 – Issued February 10, 2011
  

11. Proposal to Install Electrical Outlets in Stair Shafts for Custodial Purposes.

Provided that in-stair shaft electrical outlets are only used for vacuum cleaning the stair, or some other use that’s custodially related to the safety of the stair shaft; it is acceptable to install outlets inside stair shafts.

1. They must be non-combustible. i.e. The outlets must be manufactured in metal and the conduits containing the wires must be metal.
2. It is recommended that they be located at each floor level close to the exit door, as this will reduce the length of conduit and wiring.
3. This initiative not only makes things easier and safer for the workers but will avoid losing the protection of the fire separation for that particular stair whenever electrical cords stop fire doors from properly closing during the stair cleaning process.

12. Proposed Changes and Updates to Division 1.

For details of changes please click on the following link: Div.1 Updates

Division 1 is in the course of being updated because:

1. There were many duplications, especially surrounding text concerned with Handover and Commissioning.
2. Many of the terms and references were out of date.
3. Paragraph numbers have all been updated to phase out a mixed letter and number system.
4. Fonts have been standardized.

13. Proposed New Electrical Section 16420 - Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash Analysis.

For details of proposed changes please click on the following link: Section 16420.

14. Proposed Changes to Division 15 Mechanical.

Section 15002 Plumbing General Requirements

2.3.10  All isolation valves for critical building systems and equipment to be wedge gate valves. Butterfly valves are not to be used for this service because they are prone to not sealing tightly.

15. Proposed Changes to Division 15, Section 15901Buidling Management Systems (BMS) General Guidelines.

Subsection 7 Guidelines for Application of BMS to Typical HVAC Systems.
Paragraph 7.2 BMS Component and Building Equipment Failure Requirements.
Subparagraph 7.2.A.3 Controlled Electric Motor/Equipment Failure :

a.  Anytime the status of BMS controlled equipment is different than the associated BMS controlled output status the equipment shall be considered as “failed” and shall be shut down by the BMS. The associated BMS controlled system shall also be shut down. Systems and equipment shut down by the BMS as the result of failed components shall require a manual Operator command to acknowledge the failed equipment alarm and shall require a manual Operator command to restart the system/equipment. BMS controlled equipment/systems shut down as the result of a failed component shall not be automatically restarted by the BMS.  Project Design Specifications shall specify the post failure equipment restart requirements.

b.  Where building systems/equipment are shut down by the by the fire alarm system in an alarm condition or are shut down as the result of a building power failure, the BMS shall restart the failed equipment/systems in an orderly and pre-defined manner following a manual Operator command the clearing of the Fire Alarm or return to normal power. The BMS Design Specifications shall specify the post fire alarm equipment restart and the post power failure equipment restart requirements.

16. Proposed Changes to Division 16, Section 16122 Wires and Cables.

2.0  Materials and Design Requirements

2.7  Electrical wiring shall be installed in conduit. Use metallic surface raceway equal to wire mold in finished areas for renovation projects. Where deviation from this rule is necessary, a variation shall be obtained in writing from Technical Services before proceeding with the work. The variance shall apply only to the particular installation for which it is given.

2.8  Interior wiring systems, raceways and cables, shall be identified in accordance with drawing E10-1.

17. Proposed Changes to Division 16, Exterior Lighting - Associated Drawings.

Delete the following obsolete drawings:

• E5-1 Exterior Lighting - Concrete Footing For Lighting Standard
• E5-2 Exterior Lighting - Standard 35 Ft. Street Lighting Pole For Perimeter Roads
• E5-3 Exterior Lighting - Street Light Identification
• E5-4 Exterior Lighting - Illuminated Bollard
• E5-5 Exterior Lighting - Illuminated Bollard Alternate

18. Proposed Changes to Division 10, Section 10001 General Specialties.

Add new subsection 10.0 Recycling and Waste Bin Recesses:

In the interiors of new construction at locations appropriate to the building, provide recesses to accommodate one set of three recycling and waste bins as illustrated in this document.

19. Proposed Changes to Division 10, Section 10800 Toilet and Bath Accessories (Lillian Zaremba).

Remove paragraph 1.5.3.2.1: Dual flush toilets are not to be used in institutional or public applications on campus.

 

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