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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 *=Preferred Brand; Bid Alternate Required Page 10 of 38 Pages
Design and Specification Guidelines Gaston County Schools Updated: March 6, 2012 Gastonia, NC 28054 DIVISION 7: MOISTURE AND THERMAL PROTECTION I. Roof A. Acceptable Types 1. Standard 4 Ply built-up 2. Modified Bitumen with Cap Sheet 3. Single-ply PVC for steep-sloped applications with décor ribs to simulate standing seam metal roofing B. No gravel Ballast to secure roof membrane C. 20 year No Dollar Limit (NDL) manufacturer warranty D. Two (2) year installer warranty E. Consultant activities (GCS retained – get name from owner) 1. Plan and specification review (allow two (2) weeks) 2. Review and approval of contractor submittals 3. Pre-Roofing conference with contractor 4. Installation monitoring 5. Post installation inspection and approval F. Avoid Internal Roof Drains G. Add hose bib on roof if possible; consider insulated box design provided by GCS H. Interior roof access by ladder and roof hatch I. All roof levels accessible by roof ladders J. Please coordinate roof design with GCS Roofing Manager & Roof Engineering, Inc. K. Consider vibration isolation dampers for roof mounted equipment L. Roof insulation shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASHRAE “Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings” – latest edition. II. Walls A. Wall insulation shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASHRAE “Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings” – latest edition. DIVISION 8: DOORS and WINDOWS A. Doors, locks and hardware 1. Door closers – DC6200 Series by Corbin Russwin Preferred 2. Exit devices – ED5200 Series by Corbin Russwin Preferred 3. Locks and locksets – ML2000 Series by Corbin Russwin (No Substitutes)* 4. Exterior doors a) Minimum 14 gauge with 22 gauge vertical steel stiffeners spaced 6 inches on center max. and 1 lb density insulation b) Minimum 14 gauge frames c) With Panic Hardware: Grade 3, steel doors, extra heavy duty, minimum 14 gauge with continuous barrel hinges. d) Without Panic Hardware: Grade 3, steel doors, extra heavy duty, minimum 14 gauge with heavy-weight ball bearing hinges. 5. Interior flush wood doors – solid core, grade premium, construction 5 plies, no veneer preference; Standard weight ball bearing hinges a) Core: Standard Composite Lumber SCL - 5 *=Preferred Brand; Bid Alternate Required Page 11 of 38 Pages
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