Design Standard Feedback
| Date: | FS Response | Reference | Comment or Question: | Proposed Revision: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2022 16:47 | Standard 13 20 82 Updated | 13 20 82 Custodial Rooms sec 1.03.5 Plumbing | Eyewash stations are required in Custodial Primary Working Closets where chemicals are stored. | "5.v. Include an eyewash station in custodial Primary Working Closets where chemicals are stored. Can be sink mounted." |
| 10/26/2022 16:42 | Standard 13 20 82 Updated | 13 20 82 Custodial Rooms section 1.02.7 shelving | "Change the size of the shelving required to be a maximum of 4 feet high. chemicals stored higher are not per safety regulations and if there is a shelf higher than 4 feet, someone will place chemicals at the top. Per Danna in Facilities Custodial Services." | Shelving - 3 adjustable shelves, 16 inches deep, 4 feet high the maximum width available in the room. |
| 10/13/2022 8:38 | Pending | Division 25 -25 50 00– INTEGRATED AUTOMATION FACILITY CONTROLS | The Control system installers are not necessarily submitting or providing Room or Zone controller application data to the records. | The Control system installer shall provide application manuals for any Room or Zone controllers provided. The application manuals shall include a method of matching the application manual to any Room or Zone controllers provided, a method of identifying the actual points used in the controller to the sequence of operation in the application manual, and the sequence of operation of the zone controller. If the factory operation is modified or added to in the field from the factory template the Control system installer shall provide a detailed description of the modification attached to the factory record. These will be included in the submittal process. |
| 9/26/2022 16:15 | Pending | Division 01 Design Guideline | We need the designers and design build team to be involved and initiate the commissioning processes in the initial design with the PM and CM being able to expect in terms of this being part of a project flow table. It needs to be well defined to insure a functional product. | The design build contractor, or designer and contractor shall be responsible for working with the PM/CM to create a work flow table regarding how commissioning of meter systems, HVAC systems and other systems will be proven to be completed, whole and functional with the commissioning agent during the initial design of the project. |
| 9/26/2022 16:00 | Pending | Division 1 Design Guideline | We are not commissioning well and a good part of the issue starts with the designer. They need to be responsible that equipment is functional, accessible for maintenance and repair throughout the construction, commissioning and warranty processes. | "The designers and/or the design build team are required to submit plans to insure that the equipment they install can be commissioned, how it can be commissioned, is accessible for maintenance and replacement and will provide descriptions and plans that include that the equipment can be is installed in a manner that will meet these requirements as a mandatory requirement. The LEED and/or other models involved in development of the construction or design build project will line up in terms of commissioning, testing and analysis of the installation involved or the warranty period will not commence on those items or operations found to be deficient until they are either resolved functionally or they are resolved through process of mediation with a WSU representative and a permanent record is placed in the asbuilt record de-scribing the terms of the acceptance of deficiency. The designer of record will be involved throughout this process." |
| 3/11/2022 14:11 | Rejected | Appendix 7 - Section 2.11.B: Laboratory Supply and Exhaust | Submitting a new Laboratory Air Valve for review, the GOLO Intelligent Air Valve. | |
| 1/4/2022 13:27 | Standard 22 05 53 updated | 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment | "Deionized Water Supply and Return, should have labels identifying service and Supply/Return. Acid and Chemical Waste, should have labels indicating service, potential hazard!" | |
| 11/8/2021 14:48 | Corrected | 04 00 00 | this section does not come up, 02900 Landscape comes up. | put 04 00 00 back in its place. |
| 9/17/2021 15:03 | Standard 12 06 20 Updated | 12 06 20 window treatments | "Wherever it states WSU Interior Designs should be changed out - Under submittals - 2.01.A it should say, the Project Manager to send submittal through Capital Interiors for review." | "change to WSU Facilities Services, Capital Interiors? whatever the official name is. it needs to say Facilities Services and we don't have an Interior Designs group." |
| 9/3/2021 15:47 | Document updated to include page 32 | Design Guidelines; Page 32 | Page 32 is not included in the design Guidelines posted in the website, needs to be added. | |
| 6/24/2021 10:37 | Standard 25 50 00 Updated | 25 50 00 - 3.03 CONTROL SYSTEM VENDOR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS | "The current language is not explicit enough on what the control systems contractor shall provide in terms of network diagrams. Note: Network layers 1,2 and 3 mentioned in the revision need to be defined as well." | 3.03 CONTROL SYSTEM VENDOR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THE CONTROL SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR SHALL: 1. The Control systems contractor will submit control system schematics, sequence of operations, network diagrams for network layers 1,2 and 3, point listings, graphics and programs to WSU prior to construction for approval. |
| 6/15/2021 15:58 | Standard 12 48 13 Updated | 12 48 13 1.01.A.1.i | Add besides stainless steel, galvanized steel for the finish. | i. Welded stainless steel or galvanized grate anchored into a.... |
| 2021-5-14 14:54:00 | Pending | New section needed | we need a section on acoustical requirements. | STC ratings between offices, classrooms and adjacent spaces and other areas requiring some acoustical separation. |
| 2021-04-21 11:48:34 | Standard 23 05 93 Updated | Section 23 05 93 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC | The records TAB contractor is providing are incomplete. | The TAB contractor should provide the room location of the equipment on record. They should provide an R-Sheet set with the air balancing record as a record of the current room numbers. The room numbers from R-Sheets should be used for every reading of a volume box, outlet, equipment including fan coil units and convectors as examples, return or exhaust inlets, reheat coils and any equipment associated with a zone. Terminal and exhaust box outlets volumes should be recorded for each set and zone outlets or exhaust inlets should be marked with the room number if they are shared across zones with the room number for each. A drawing with each outlet number should be provided in the TAB record. It can be on the R-sheet set or on a mechanical drawing. |
| 2021-04-16 16:48:34 | Existing Standard to Remain | 323313 | I'd like to get rid of these ugly ass bike racks. | we can find another standard, that's prefabricated._x000D_ I like the one at the Cultural Center, just can't find the manuf._x000D_ anyone else feel the same way? |
| 2021-04-16 16:40:28 | Standard 05 51 00 has been removed | 55100 | not sure why we have this one. | delete section. |
| 2021-04-16 16:37:07 | Standard 13 20 81 Updated | 132081 | Can we add a storage requirement in this space for overstock materials? we seem to end up storing these items in the penthouse, if room is available. | Allow space for shelving of overstock materials from the construction of the building. |
| 2021-04-16 16:28:50 | Standard 12 30 00 Updated | 123000 casework | in new installations, flooring should be laid under casework. | under execution?_x000D_ Install flooring below casework. |
| 2021-04-16 16:25:25 | Standard 08 80 00 Updated | 88000 | we need to mention the concerns with large expanses of glass and the impact to birds._x000D_ designers should include a method to deter bird casualties, either patterns on the glass, sunshades or fins that protrude beyond the glazing, breaking up the surface. | ADD: Bird friendly applications must be considered when designing large windows or curtain walls. |
| 2021-04-16 16:04:25 | Standard 08 80 00 Updated | 088000.1.02.C | what size is this exactly? too vague. are they using equipment to handle the glazing? | Delete it or say it is desired. |
| 2021-04-16 16:01:56 | Standard 08 80 00 Updated | 088000.1.01.C | washing curtain walls from the inside sounds tricky. Is this even possible? | Delete it or say it is desired. |
| 2021-03-03 08:34:44 | Standard 23 00 00 Updated | 23 00 00 - 1.02 SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA - B. Ventilation 4. | The referenced section 23 38 00 Ventilation Hoods does not exist this should reference 11 53 00 / 11 53 13 Laboratory equipment / fume hoods | Change reference |
| 2021-03-03 08:15:07 | Link Corrected | 08 31 00 Access Doors and Panels | Link in incorrect, it takes you to the metal window standard. | Correct link |
| 2021-02-11 13:36:51 | Standard 40 23 13 Updated | Part 1 - 1.01 - A. | Reference for Deionized Water (40 23 13) does not exist. | This reference should be changed to deleted. |
| 2021-01-21 10:05:47 | Standard 32 93 43 Updated | 32 93 43 Part 3.02.B.1.i. | It is appropriate to tunnel underneath roots as well as around them. The majority of root systems are found within the top 24" of soil. A few tree species will have a root or two that grow vertically downward, but these are rare. | At the end of the last sentence, say "or by tunneling around or under roots." |
| 2021-01-21 10:02:24 | Standard 32 93 43 Updated | 32 93 43 Part 3.02.B.1. | If changes are made to 32 00 90 Part 3.01.A, then these additional changes will maintain consistency. | Replace "dripline" with "Critical Root Zone" or "CRZ" |
| 2021-01-21 09:57:11 | Standard 32 93 43 Updated | 32 93 43 Part 3.01.A.2. | The Tree Committee doesn't only evaluate the condition of the trees to be preserved. We evaluate ALL trees on the site prior to construction. Ideally this occurs during design, but that doesn't always happen. Trees that are to be removed need to be valued BEFORE their removal. | At the end of the sentence, replace "that are to be protected" with "in the construction area". |
| 2021-01-21 09:53:28 | Standard 32 90 00 Updated | 32 90 00 Part 3.02.B | If changes are made to 3.01.A, then these additional changes will maintain consistency. A review of the contractor's proposed protective areas would verify that they have determined the CRZs of the existing trees correctly. | At the end of B (or in a new paragraph), add: "Contractor shall provide a site plan showing the Critical Root Zones of each existing tree to be preserved and the location of protective fencing." |
| 2021-01-21 09:49:35 | Standard 32 90 00 Updated | 32 90 00 Part 3.01.E | If changes are made to 3.01.A, then these additional changes will maintain consistency. | Change this section to read: "Protective Fencing: Existing trees and plants whose CRZ is within the construction zone shall have their CRZ be fully enclosed by sturdy, immobile protective fencing that entirely encloses the CRZ of any protected trees. No construction activities, materials or waste storage, or parking shall take place within the CRZ. |
| 2021-01-21 09:44:40 | Standard 32 90 00 Updated | 32 90 00 Part 3.01.C.3 | If changes are made to 3.01.A, then these additional changes will maintain consistency. | Replace "dripline" with "CRZ" or "Critical Root Zone". |
| 2021-01-21 09:41:47 | Standard 32 90 00 Updated | 32 90 00 Part 3.01.C.1 | If the change to 3.01.A.1 is made, then these additional changes should be made for consistency. | Replace "protection zone", "protected areas", and "protected zones" with "CRZ" (or "Critical Root Zone"). |
| 2021-01-21 09:22:35 | Standard 32 90 00 Updated | 32 90 00 PQ45 3.01.A.1 | Recent research has shown that protecting a tree's root zone within the dripline from construction activities is inadequate, as roots extend far past this point. Also, the "dripline" can vary significantly based on the branching form of the tree -for example, columnar trees have a very narrow profile and the dripline extent would be inadequate to protect the tree. A better method is to protect based on the "Critical Root Zone", which is based on trunk diameter. We maintain "Diameter at Breast Height" (DBH) measurements in our Tree Database on GIS, which is accessible to the public. | At the end of this text (or in a new #2), add the following text: "Existing trees shall have their "Critical Root Zone" (CRZ) protected from any construction disturbance. The CRZ is defined as a circle around the trunk that is one (1) foot in radius for every one (1) inch of trunk diameter measured 4-1/2 feet above grade (Diameter at Breast Height, DBH). In the case of trees with significant importance to the campus as determined by WSU Grounds or Landscape Architecture staff, the CRZ may be increased up to one and one-half (1.5) foot radius for every one (1) inch in DBH. In no case shall the CRZ be less than eight (8) feet. |
| 2021-01-08 16:11:46 | Standard 09 65 00 Updated | 096500 Resilient Flooring- Section B- Passenger Elevator Flooring | The current elevator flooring product specification listed under Section B- Passenger Elevator Flooring does not have an aesthetic appearance after extended use and routine cleanings. | The product looks really unattractive in recent installations (Abelson Hall elevator, Troy Hall, other locations but I can't remember the building names). Recommend selecting a new product or removing the specific product section and keeping WSU approved product only. |
| 2021-01-08 16:00:25 | Standard 09 30 00 Updated | 093000- Ceramic Tile | Ceramic tile for flooring is outdated. | Change title of section to Porcelain & Ceramic Tile. Update flooring section to reference Poreclain tile in place of ceramic tile. Porcelain is the product of choice for floors since it is more dense and has long term durability vs. ceramic and thus less porous than ceramic clays. This makes porcelain harder and more impervious to moisture than ceramic tile and a better choice for flooring. Walls could be ceramic or porcelain could be an option but is more expensive so depending on the project ceramic may make more sense for walls. |
| 2021-01-08 15:54:02 | Standard 10 28 13 Updated | 102813 Part 2- Products- Section G- Sanitary Napkin Dispenser | This section is outdated. | Facilities Services- Custodial or Auxiliary Facilities Services may be responsible for furnishing and stocking the dispenser depending on the facility. Consider adding a specific product specification under this section. FS- Custodial is currently specifying the Hospeco EVOGEN EV1 dispenser https://www.hospeco.com/product/EV1. Need clarification if the EV1 is used for existing retrofit restroom upgrade projects and new major capital projects (need clarification when EV1 dispenser is applicable). Five Working Groups on Campus Culture and Climate reviewed Facilities Standards and the Gender Inclusion & Trans* Support Working Group requested the "Sanitary Napkin Dispenser" be titled "Menstrual Product Dispenser". |
| 2021-01-08 15:52:57 | Standard 10 28 13 Updated | 102813 Part 2- Products- Section G- Sanitary Napkin Dispenser | This section is outdated. Facilities Services- Custodial or Auxiliary Facilities Services may be responsible for furnishing and stocking the dispenser depending on the facility. Consider adding a specific product specification under this section. FS- Custodial is currently specifying the Hospeco EVOGEN EV1 dispenser https://www.hospeco.com/product/EV1. Need clarification if the EV1 is used for existing retrofit restroom upgrade projects and new major capital projects (need clarification when EV1 dispenser is applicable). Five Working Groups on Campus Culture and Climate reviewed Facilities Standards and the Gender Inclusion & Trans* Support Working Group requested the "Sanitary Napkin Dispenser" be titled "Menstrual Product Dispenser". | Facilities Services- Custodial or Auxiliary Facilities Services may be responsible for furnishing and stocking the dispenser depending on the facility. Consider adding a specific product specification under this section. FS- Custodial is currently specifying the Hospeco EVOGEN EV1 dispenser https://www.hospeco.com/product/EV1. Need clarification if the EV1 is used for existing retrofit restroom upgrade projects and new major capital projects (need clarification when EV1 dispenser is applicable). Five Working Groups on Campus Culture and Climate reviewed Facilities Standards and the Gender Inclusion & Trans* Support Working Group requested the "Sanitary Napkin Dispenser" be titled "Menstrual Product Dispenser". |
| 2020-12-29 12:15:24 | Pending | 25 50 00 - 3.02 C. | If we could add a new section with "Network Integrity" as the heading. | This would be used to require the controls vendor to run wireshark on a new or remodeled project to show that network traffic from the BAS System is stable. This would include "network bombs" that create huge amounts of traffic on the BAS and clogs the network and slows it down and the vendor would need to clean these up prior to WSU taking ownership. Wireshark should be run prior to the system being put on WSU's campus for at least 6 hours and for at least 6 hours after adding the system to WSU's. |
| 2020-12-28 13:07:32 | Standard 23 30 00 Updated | Division 07 - Thermal Protection | Consider adding bird screen product information for frost protection | Industrial Netting OB2650 (polypro with a 1” mesh, 12lb per 1000ft2 weight) appears to be working at PACCAR. Should this be added to the standard? |
| 2020-12-28 12:56:17 | Standard 10 28 13 Updated | 10 28 13 - Toilet Accessories | Consider adding language to address touchless bathroom fixtures (in response to situations like COVID-19). | Some things to consider:_x000D_ Automatic door openers or doors that can be opened with a foot or arm. _x000D_ Position of the waste basket vs. ADA requirements. _x000D_ Reliability of touchless fixtures (good data)_x000D_ Cost of touchless fixtures_x000D_ Battery life and maintenance requirements |
| 2020-12-28 12:41:56 | Project Specific Technical Standards to Cover This | 07 18 00 - Traffic Coating | Design standards do not include this section or any reference to warranty requirements. | Consider adding section and industry standard warranty requirements. |
| 2020-12-28 12:38:30 | Standard 04 00 00 Updated | 04 00 00 | Current standard does not include warranty information/requirement | Other technical specifications reference 2 years |
| 2020-12-10 08:44:49 | Standard 23 30 00 Updated | HVAC 23-30-00 section 6 Humidification | Some additional Humidifier guidelines should be considered for this section concerning new humidification installations | When a Humidifier is required, Humidifier and associated equipment shall include a minimum 5 year warranty and a secondary containment for leak/condensation protection against adjacent structure/equipment. |
| 2020-12-07 14:43:41 | Existing Standard to Remain | 26 24 3.01.B | New Buildings should require recessed panelboards in finished spaces. | Section B says we prefer surface mounted electrical panels. We need to change this and make sure all new buildings get recessed electrical panels. Surface mount ones are acceptable when absolutely necessary in retrofits. |
| 2020-12-03 14:21:40 | Pending | 255000 - 3.03.16 | Propose a new entry | It would be nice to have the vendors put labels on devices that have extended warranties. Siemens and Belimo actuators all have a 5 year warranty with them, and if we had a label on the device to let us know the warranty period, that could save use money. Actuators that fail within the 5 year warranty could be replaced at no material cost. |
| 2020-12-03 10:24:52 | Appendix Updated | Appendix 4 - D.2.d | Mixed Air Operations currently have a standard mixed air reset based on mixed air temperature and economizer function. | Mixed air operations should have standard economizer function, but also include a "Covid" style of economizer that allows 35% of outside air instead of the standard 20% outside air. If we ever have this need in the future, a quick change of logical points would allow this condition to happen for the duration needed. |
| 2020-11-30 08:02:17 | Appendix Updated | Appendix 6 2.03.A.1 | "Hawkeye split core series or equivalent." | If we could make it abundantly clear that split core needs to be used. A split core allows a bad relay to be replaced without having to disconnect wiring from system._x000D_ _x000D_ "Hawkeye split core series or equivalent, solid core relays are prohibited." |
| 2020-11-30 07:52:57 | Appendix Updated | Appendix 4 D.ii.7.a and D.ii.7.c | Three universal inputs capable of accepting 0 to 10 VAC | Should be "Three universal inputs capable of accepting 0 to 10 VDC" |