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

Technical Requirements
Instructional Space
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL
Floor
Resilient Flooring
Base
Rubber
Walls Masonry - See Note 7
Ceiling
Acoustical Tile System
Lighting
Fluorescent
MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
Temperature/Humidity
Air Changes/Hour
Hot Water (HW)
Other
Variable 68°f to 75°f @ 50%rh
min. per Code
Cold Water (CW)
ELECTRICAL / COMMUNICATIONS
Power 110v/20a/1-phase -See Note 12-14
Dedicated Circuits
Stand-by Power
Data See Notes 11 , 12 and 14
Other
FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT
Industrial Metal Shelving
Lockable Metal Storage Cabinets (48” x 20”)
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Note: Curriculum had not been developed at the time
of publication of this report. Actual equipment storage
requirements will be determined based on final curriculum.
Gross motor skills involve movements using the large muscles
of the body. They include things like running, jumping,
catching and throwing balls, and other large muscle activities.
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS CLASSROOM (IS-02)
Facility Programming and Consulting
An Architectural Space Program for the City of San Antonio
Final - May 2013
Pre-K 4 SA Early Childhood Centers - East and Westside Centers
Page 4.11
NOTES
1. Reference “Code and Standards” chapter for information
regarding additional design requirements of this space
which may not be listed here.
2. Space should be centrally located near the General Classrooms.
Direct access to the Outdoor Play Area from this
space is also preferred. Consider alternate location of this
space with visibility only (no access), via glass storefront,
from the building Lobby/Reception Area.
3. Floor area shall be clear and open and not be obstructed by
building structural elements.
4. Provide vision lite in entry door for visual access from the
building corridors or adjacent spaces. Entry door to space
shall be provided with keyed lock.
5. Locate doors within space to minimize congestion. Consider
the utilization of a Dutch door at the classroom entrance to
allow for adults to converse while maintaining a secure environment
for the children in the classroom.
6. Provide windows from corridor into space to allow for
monitoring of classes in progress by parents, administrators
or for professional development training purposes.
7. Utilize CMU wall or other approved masonry material.
Apply glazed coating or heavy-duty epoxy to 12’-0” AFF
(min.). Consider installation of acoustic panels above this
point to assist in minimization of sound transmission. Wall
and ceiling assemblies should minimize sound transmission.
Reference “Code and Standards” chapter for recommended
STC rating. Walls should be provided with fasteners or other
mechanism for securing safety pads up to 6’-0” AFF to protect
children from accidental impact. Coordinate type and
location with User.
8. Speech shall be intelligible without amplification.
9. All lighting shall have motion sensors. Provide 50 to 55 footcandle
(fc) for general illumination. All lighting fixtures shall
be appropriately protected to withstand potential unintended
impact by sports equipment.
10. Lighting controls shall be located within close proximity to
all entry doors. Zone lighting to allow for future flexibility if
space is converted to General Classroom.
11. Provide (1) 2-port data outlet (min.) at the proposed future
teaching wall and at the opposite back wall. Building shall be
equipped with wireless technology and infrastructure.
12. Locate data and electrical outlet at ceiling for future projection
equipment and at SmartBoard (where utilized). Coordinate
outlet with future projector and SmartBoard locations.
13. Convenience duplex power outlets shall be provided along
the perimeter walls at regular intervals, in accordance with
Code.
14. When locating power and data outlets, special attention
should be paid to the possible location of classroom equipment
and furniture.
15. Natural light into the space is desired. Windows shall be provided
with blinds or shades to control natural light.