Army Reserve Design Process & Submittal Requirements Part C ...

Page 123.1 GENERALChapter 3.0 – SITE MECHANICAL UTILITIESThis chapter provides guidance for preparation and development for each of the different requiredsubmittal stages. Electrical utilities are found in the electrical chapter. Storm and other civilutilities are found in the civil chapter.3.1.1 Submittal Requirements.Refer to Chapter 1 "All Disciplines" above for the general requirements for submittals at each designstage. Below list additional requirements specific to this discipline.3.1.2 BIM Submittal RequirementsRefer To Appendix 1– BIM Instructions, and Appendix 3 – BIM Submittal Requirements for Design/Build.3.2 CHARRETTE DESIGN3.2.1 Site Utility NarrativeProvide information concerning sources and availability of gas, water, and fire utilities, and whatis intended for the project.Include a discussion of special plumbing and fire protection needs and requirements. Discuss upgradeissues when systems require larger capacities.Discuss who owns the various utility systems, and what is involved in obtaining services.3.3 INTERIM DESIGN3.3.1 Design Analysis.The charrette narrative forms the basis of the future design analysis. Depending on submittal requirements,include the following in narrative form:3.3.1.1 List of Criteria. - design criteria, Codes and manuals used to create the design -design technical instructions or manuals, pamphlets, technical references, and otherdesign guidance or criteria used in the design and their updates.3.3.1.2 Known Utilities. Identify known Utilities, energy sources, locations, whomanages/owns them, metering requirements, backflow prevention requirements, andalternatives.3.3.1.3 Utility Alternatives. Provide life cycle cost analyses, as necessary or required,include narrative describing alternatives compared, reasons for choices selected, andcalculations.3.3.1.4 Fire Protection. Provide site fire protection system requirements.3.3.1.5 Other Requirements. Provide a list of items for which additional criteria, clarification,or guidance is required.1 April 2007 Version Army Reserve DPSR Manual -- Part C