Design and Specification Guidelines - Gaston County Schools

Design and Specification Guidelines Gaston County Schools
Updated: March 6, 2012 Gastonia, NC 28054
9. Plan for security system
a) Run conduit to building
10. Shelving and wall racks are permitted
11. Provide natural ventilation and daylighting if possible
D. Landscaping
1. Trees
a) None within 40 feet of buildings (where possible)
b) Use dwarf/low growth (security) planting
c) Low maintenance plants
d) Coordinate with utilities (underground and overhead)
E. Appearance – No monuments or memorials
F. No Gravel Drives, parking, walking paths, etc
G. Property Entrances
1. Separate drive for Privately Owned Vehicles
2. Separate Bus/ Service Entrance
H. Curb & Gutter
1. At all medians
2. At all parking islands
3. Installed per Section 846 of NCDOT Stoneland Specifications
I. Speed Bumps Dimensions 2’ width x 3” height
J. Fire Lanes and Signage
1. Follow NFPA Guidelines
a) Provide signage: “Driver must remain with vehicle at all times”
K. Canopies
1. Roll-formed or Extruded Aluminum
a) Type based on site
b) Type based on funding
2. Passenger car drop-off area
3. Bus lot
4. Between buildings
5. Consider drainage
6. No concrete canopies
7. Coordinate lighting with manufacturer to avoid water, birds and vandalism
L. Irrigation Wells
1. Consider Irrigation Well(s) for Athletic Fields
M. Manhole required where any new sanitary sewer plumbing ties into existing sewer (if
feasible)
N. Trace wire required for any non-conducting underground piping
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