Facilities Management Service and Support Function Needs

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1 Facilities Management Service and Support Function Needs In addition to mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, Facilities Management requires the following minimum amount of space in each building for long-term operational use. Space guidelines for key functions are listed in the chart below. For interconnected buildings or complexes, consult with Facilities Management to reconfirm space requirements. Function Space Required Service or Support Provided Satellite stock room 200 square feet Material staging for items stocked by Material Supply, requirements: Wireless or data for counter release Separate chargeable items from attic stock Zone and shop use 200 square feet Secure space for tools, seasonal and spare items, specific staging, examples: Drain cleaning machine Ladders Job site specific materials Grounds use 100 square feet Storage for seasonal, spare or replacement items, examples: Ice melt, snow shovels Landscaping tools Items staged for removal or disposal Housekeeping storage FM attic stock storage 100 square feet Storage for day-to-day operations, adjacent to ramp for ease of elevator access, examples: Supplies Floor care equipment 200 square feet Turnover items, unique to specific building: examples: Specialty carpeting and tile Matching hardware and spares Support services use 100 square feet Staging of items for building events, examples: Tables, chairs, podium or containers 1

2 Housekeeping use 100 square feet Secure location for employee use, examples: Lockers for regularly assigned staff Time clock, lunch and break Mechanical, maintenance, and service areas should be located in close proximity to vehicle parking or service bay. Incorporating separate, designated entries to service access for maintenance deliveries to the facility is strongly recommended to minimize impact on daily operations of end users. Additional requirements for specialty areas are described on the following pages. Specialty Area Requirements Custodial Closets Each floor of a building will have a minimum of one custodial closet per 20,000sf. The main floor closet may be combined with a central storage closet The closet will be sf and rectangular Custodial closets will serve that custodial use only and will not contain building systems equipment or roof hatches Furnish with the following 24 x 24 floor mounted mop sink with stainless steel edge caps, vandal proof drain, stainless steel splash plates, and a hose connection with a vacuum breaker Two duplex electrical outlets, 20 amp, with ground fault protection( 16 linear feet of shelving that is 18 deep, 14 between shelves, with the lowest shelf being 20 above the floor; shelves should be of sturdy construction, capable of holding bulk cleaning supplies with ledge to prevent items from rolling off A locking storage cabinet 2 W x 20 D x 6 H Ladder and mop/broom hangers mounted on one wall Lighting at the 20 candle level. The light fixture(s) shall have safety guards A floor drain Custodial Storage Area Each building will have a central storage closet on the main floor, accessible to the main corridor, and as close as practical to access doors and an elevator 2

3 The size of the room will be a minimum of 144 sf. The door will be a minimum of 36 wide with a storeroom function lockset The door should open outward if allowed by code Buildings 50,000 sf and larger should consider an adjacent storage room to accommodate specific storage requirements Central storage closets will serve that specific use only and will not contain building systems equipment or roof hatches Furnish with the following: 24 x 36 floor mounted mop sink with stainless steel edge caps, vandal proof drain, stainless steel splash plates, and a hose connection with a vacuum breaker Two duplex electrical outlets (GFCI 36 linear feet of shelving that is 18 deep, 14 between shelves, with the lowest shelf being 20 above the floor; shelves should be of sturdy construction, capable of holding bulk cleaning supplies A locking storage cabinet 2 W x 20 D x 6 H Ladder and mop/broom hangers mounted on one wall. Lighting at the 20 candle level. The light fixture(s) will have safety guards A floor drain. Telecom-data telephone in each, with appropriate backing if required for time clock mounting Loading Dock Facilities For new construction and building additions, consultant shall review loading dock facility requirements with Facilities Management. Potential needs to be addressed could include: Trash dumpster/compactor equipment Recycling containers (paper, cardboard, cans): All buildings will have accommodations for recycling containers and material; hose areas can be alcoves, closets, or rooms suitable for such storage, near a building service entrance or preferably at an exterior covered loading dock. Truck dock bays (at grade and/or at loading height), with dock protectors Service vehicle parking (two minimum Receiving area Holding areas (hazardous materials or chemicals separate from other staging) Minimum of two duplex electrical outlets, ground fault protected on separate circuits Hose bib, full building pressure, frost proof if required 3

4 Lighting at the 5-foot candle level. 10 foot candle minimum if used as work area or lacking ambient light. all light fixtures will have safety guard. Any exposed areas are to have bird netting High loading docks to have adjustable dock lift and safety railing Areas with Assigned or Dedicated Staff (or off campus core) Consult with Facilities Management for office or shop program requirements. Typical items required include manager or technician workspaces, tool and consumable storage and specialty items, electronic key box mounting, or storage specific to the facility Technician or workers typically require lockers, shower, and separate toilet facilities from building occupant Work space or cleanup areas shall not be used for lunch or break Remote locations require electronic key boxes, units require power and data Wireless connectivity is required for EMS monitoring or assigned staff Mechanical Room Areas Main Mechanical Areas Lighting at 20-foot candle minimum, 30 foot candles over control areas and panels. All light fixtures will have safety guards. Motion lighting controls with warning capability recommended. Areas under 200 square feet may use switch timers instead. The preferred method of placing equipment is on pads, 4 inch height minimum Flooring consistently sloped to drain(s); sealed concrete or epoxy or approved alternate. Minimum 36 wide door, extended width or double door if heavy use and/or equipment size requires with heavy duty LCN 4040 door closure, Von Dupris 99 or 33 series panic devices if required. Doors should be heavy duty with continuous hinge and have door sweeps for rodent mitigation Access control via card entry preferred, or store room function lockset Minimum of one 2 x 4 light by main door on emergency circuit All penetrations are required to be fire stopped and/or rodent proofed. 4

5 Areas with building automation panels, telecommunications equipment or other specialty controls require proper heating and cooling; freeze protection required if located on exterior wall or contains fresh air intakes Provide 20% spare capacity in electrical panels dedicated to mechanical spaces Vehicle access preferred, service elevator access acceptable to upper floor or roof top mechanical spaces Lift eyes or hooks permanently mounted over any piece of major equipment that requires frequent replacement; major equipment should have capability for future permanently mounted beam mounted lifting apparatus Areas over 500 square feet should allocate a 3 x 5 (15 square foot) space for work bench or gang box; locate near receptacle and provide lighting at 40 foot candle minimum Mechanical rooms are not for stock or spare part storage, see separate stock area requirements Permanent mounting of system overview, key equipment identification and valve charts Space for lock-out tag out or other appropriate safety equipment mounting Furnish with the following: Two duplex electrical outlets, 20 amp, separate circuits for O&M purposes, ground fault protected; however increase count to keep cord length to 50 foot maximum; preferred one electrical circuit on emergency power distribution Service sink or mop sink for staff cleanup, preferred wall mounted faucet or hose connection with vacuum breaker Hose mount rack, adjacent to hose connection, suitable for 100 lf commercial grade hose A floor drain, centrally located and not used as a condensate drain Eye wash station or emergency shower if chemical use is present Fire rated trash /oily rag receptacle, one per area. Fire extinguisher, wall mounted, ABC or as required for specific use in space. 10 lb. preferred. Safety alert drawing per AU standard Wireless internet connection or dedicated separate telecom-data drop for field O&M use Ladder and mop/broom hangers mounted on one wall A locking storage cabinet 2 W x 20 D x 6 high 5

6 16 linear feet of shelving, that is 18 deep and 14 between shelves, with the lowest shelf being 20 above the floor. The shelves should be of sturdy construction, capable of holding bulk supplies with ledge to prevent items from rolling off All Purpose or Stock or Storage Areas See space chart for room size requirements Lighting at the foot-candle level Consult with Facilities Management Material Supply for shelving requirements. All shelving will be heavy duty, stainless, commercial quality Doors sized to allow pallet or hand truck entry All light fixtures to have safety covers and be controlled by motion sensor or timers Wireless connectivity or data drop required Provide minimum of one 20 amp circuit Card access entry (with entry approval only by Material Supply Supervisor) Electrical Rooms or Closets Lighting at the 30 foot candle level over panel boards, 20 foot candle minimum Permanent mounting of power distribution line diagram served by panels in space All light fixtures to have safety covers Card access or separate key, store room function but not same key as mechanical spaces Size of all closets must ensure required 3 foot panel clearances Ceiling lighting and at least one 20 amp circuit, both on emergency power Walls should be finished, painted block or sheetrock preferred All penetrations should be fire proofed and rodent proofed High voltage or main distribution space configurations should be confirmed with Master Electrician Fire Pump Rooms Lighting at the 15 foot candle level Permanent mounting of design criteria and shutoff valve location. 6

7 A floor drain, sized to minimize flooding beyond rrom All light fixtures to have safety cover Card access or separate key, store room function but not same key as mechanical spaces Ceiling lighting and one 20 amp circuit, both on emergency power Flooring should be sealed concrete Roof Areas Tie off locations for routine or anticipated work activities within 5 feet of roof edges.; security railing is the preferred option Doorways that open onto the roof within 10 feet of the edge should have a rail Separate 20 amp ground fault protected circuit, minimum one per roof or at 100 foot cord distances A source of water, frost free hose bib with vacuum breaker and isolation valve in a heated, accessible location Minimum of one exterior light near exit or access point on emergency power Any exterior penthouse access ladders are to have security cages and anti-slip treads Permanent ladders for each required location as portable ladders are not accepted Areas on roofs that require frequent access should have appropriate walk pads Door thresholds require extra heavy footpath protection; all thresholds should be at least 10 inches over the roof elevation or main roof membrane All doors to roofs or penthouses should have a door alarm with access swipe tied to University Safety and Security with appropriate signage Wi-fi signal is required 7