SCHOOL DISTRICT PALM BEACH COUNTY

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SCHOOL DISTRICT PALM BEACH COUNTY

• District Design Criteria
• DDC

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Presented By

• Thomas Hogarth
• Victor Chodora

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History

• Pre-June 1, 2004 there existed design criteria
  for mechanical (HVAC plumbing), electrical
  (power systems), and civil.
• All three documents where in a different format.
• June 1, 2004 the current DDC documents where
  issued, including architectural, civil,
  electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural.
• All documents in the same format with and index.

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History

• SUMMER 2005 Planned released of updated DDC, so
  get your request in now.

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Purpose Of Document

• The document is designed to express the district
  requirements in construction of new schools,
  modernizations, additions, and renovations.
• These requirements are based on past experiences
  but also contain incorporation of new
  technologies, products, and design concepts.

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Sample DDC Text

• 12. Golf Cart Storage/Charging Area
• a. Locate Golf Cart Storage/Charging Area in a
  location near the Central Receiving Area.
• b. Provide proper electrical connections for
  charging of carts, coordinate with Electrical
  Engineer.
• c. Provide the required ventilation for the
  charging of carts and or storage of flammable
  material, coordinate with Mechanical. Engineer.
• d. Locate in an area convenient to exterior and
  roads or sidewalks.
• e. Check Educational Specifications for number
  of charging stations and storage capacity.

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Use the Index

• Each document has an index.
• The index is linked to the document.
• If you left click with your mouse, the program
  will take you to that spot in the text.
• http//cms.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/cms/work_file/bd/ht
  ml/Criteria.htm

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Documents

• Architectural
• Building Requirements
• Outdoor Athletic and Play Fields
• Site Requirements
• Covered walks, signage, site design, etc
• Casework/Cabinets
• Materials, entry, circulation, etc
• Thermal and Moisture Protection

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Documents

• Civil
• Site Surveys and Geotechnical Reports
• Site Access
• Storm Water Management
• Pavement Requirements
• Curbs and Sidewalks
• Play and Sports fields
• Water Utilities

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Documents

• Electrical
• Power Distribution System
• Lighting
• Switching
• Receptacles
• General Requirements
• Electrical Systems

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Documents

• Mechanical
• HVAC Design Criteria
• What HVAC Calculations are required
• Balancing and VAV Box selection requirements
• Forms for Calculations, balancing, and VAV
  selection procedure

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Documents

• Plumbing
• Piping Systems
• Components
• Specific Room Requirements
• Relationship to Mechanical equipment
• Fire Sprinkler System

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Documents

• Structural
• General Structural Requirements
• Threshold Buildings
• Load Requirements
• Concrete, Masonry, and Metals

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Where to Find Documents

• These documents are located on our web site along
  with the District Master Specifications.
• Look under Building Department of Facilities
  Managements home page.
• http//cms.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/cms/

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Where to Find Documents
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How to Request a Change

• Follow instruction in procedure for Proposed
  Changes to District Master Specifications.
• Complete form and submit to Victor in the
  Building Department.
• Prefer request be attached to email,
  chodorav_at_palmbeach.k12.fl.us

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How to Request a Change

• Submit request at any time, if substantial will
  issue addendum, otherwise change becomes
  effective next addition.
• Plan is for annual updates.

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DDC Change Request Form
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Other Documents Used With Design Criteria

• Educational Specifications
• District Master Specifications
• Building and Fire Codes

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Recently Revised Procedure

• Shop drawings procedure recently revised to
  include required product approval list.
• Shop drawing matrix expanded to include
  additional shop drawings as well as the required
  product approval information.
• Matrix indicates if A/E is to review and sign
  prior to Building Department review.
• Matrix indicts which plans require signed and
  sealed drawings.

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Shop Drawing Matrix
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Other Useful Documents

• Other useful Information on our web page
• Check list
• Interpretations
• Procedures

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Home Page
Bldg. Dept. Home Page
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TCO Procedure

• Just a reminder with summer coming and the need
  to open schools, we have a process for TCO along
  with a check list.
• Copy of the check list is available on our web
  site.
• http//cms.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/cms/work_file/bd/bi
  n/pdf/TCOchecklist.pdf

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QUESTIONS ?