Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio

Code and Standards
children’s artwork or for delineated zones for children to line up
before field trips.
Mechanical Design Considerations
1. By City Ordinance (2009-03-12-0179), with the goal of net-zero
carbon by 2030, effective January 1, 2010, non-residential construction
must achieve an efficiency rate of 15% above the current City
of San Antonio energy code that was in effect in 2008 (IECC 2000
with 2001 supplement and ASHRAE 90.1 1999).
2. Condensing units shall be located and/or screened in a manner
which minimizes visual impact.
3. Consider the use of passive heating and cooling methods to increase
energy conservation.
4. Fresh air shall be supplied and spaces ventilated in accordance with
the International Mechanical Code.
5. An interior environment with variable temperature range between
68° to 75° Fahrenheit is desired. Design HVAC system accordingly
to achieve this temperature, especially in areas which contain a large
number of heat-producing equipment or computer workstations.
System should have a master set point that can be used, as well as
individual set points that can be used to override an individual
room as needed.
6. Design HVAC system so that excessive air flow or equipment noise
within one space shall not intrude into adjacent spaces.
Plumbing Design Considerations
1. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts should be designed to carry
storm water away from building foundation and to a storm water
collection system, such as a French drain, sump pump or City
storm sewer. Consideration should be given to the design of a
system which allows the collection / harvesting of this rain water
for landscape irrigation use.
2. Where applicable, fixtures which utilize water conservation features
shall be installed.
Electrical Design Considerations
1. Adequate site lighting shall be provided at the project site perimeter,
within parking areas and at building entrances to maintain a
comfortable level of security.
2. Emergency and exit lighting shall be provided per NFPA 101
requirements.
An Architectural Space Program for the City of San Antonio
Facility Programming and Consulting
Pre-K 4 SA Early Childhood Centers - East and Westside Centers Final - May 2013
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