Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg

BASIS OF DESIGN BOOK 1
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DEFINITIONS
Architectural Phases
Basis of Design (BOD): First phase of the design project. Living
document developed by the Architecture and Engineering team
that translates the City of St. Petersburg’s needs into building
components and describes the technical approach and design
parameters used for the project.
Schematic Design (SD): Preparation of drawings and other
documents illustrating the scale and relationship of project
components.
Design Development (DD): Development of plans and
elevations for the project. Drawings establishing all major
elements and outline specifications are prepared and a revised
statement of construction cost is produced.
Construction Documents (CD): Preparation of working drawings,
specifications and bidding information.
Construction Administration (CA): Construction of project as
specified in the CD phase by the Construction Manager with
assistance from the Architect. Additional clarifications to the
drawings issued in the CD phase are made through the issuance
of architectural sketches.
A/E Team
Architecture and Engineering team designing the new Pier.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO)
A standards setting body which publishes specifications, test
protocols and guidelines which are used in highway design and
construction throughout the United States. The association
represents not only highways but air, rail, water, and public
transportation as well.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
International standards organization that develops and publishes
voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of
materials, products, systems and services.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Legislation enacted by the U.S. federal government in 1991 with
the goal of removing barriers that limit the engagement of an
individual with a disability in normal daily activity in the physical,
public environment.
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Water surface elevation corresponding to a flood having a
one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in a
given year as defined in the FEMA Flood Map. The base flood
elevation for the site of the new Pier is +8 ft. NAVD 88.
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THE NEW ST. PETERSBURG PIER