STANDARDIZED TEMPLATE OF OWNER’S REQUIREMENTS (STOR)
The University of Texas at Austin
July 2016
The following acronyms are used in this STOR document:
ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act
A/V = Audio/Video
BACS = Building Access Control System
BAS = Building Automation System
CATV = Cable Television
CCL = Construction Cost Limitation
GPR = Ground Penetrating Radar
IAQ = Indoor Air Quality
LCCA = Life Cycle Cost Analysis
LEED = Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
MEP = Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
OPR = Owner’s Project Requirements
PIV = Post Indicator Valve
PLC = Programmable Logic Controller
PM = Project Manager
RFI = Request for Information
SWPPP = Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
STOR = Standardized Template of Owner’s Requirements
TAS = Texas Accessibility Standards
TPC = Total Project Cost
VFD = Variable Frequency Drive
The following Agencies, Departments and/or Groups are referenced in this STOR document:
City, State and Other Governmental or Industry Agencies
ASME = American Society of Mechanical Engineers
COA = City of Austin
SECO = State (of Texas) Energy Conservation Office
The University of Texas at Austin
UT = The University of Texas
EHS = Environmental Health & Safety
FPS = Fire Prevention Services
FSSS = Fire Safety Systems Shop
I&C Shop = Instrumentation & Controls Shop
ITS = Information Technology Services
OCP = Office of Campus Planning
PMCS = Project Management & Construction Services
PTS = Parking & Transportation Services
UTPD = The University of Texas Police Department
The University of Texas System
OFPC = Office of Facilities Planning & Construction
CATEGORIES OF REQUIREMENTS
1. CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS 6. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIALS
& SYSTEMS (continued)
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL H. Building Controls
SUSTAINABILITY I. Communications
A. General 1) General
B. Sustainability 2) Data & Wireless
3) Voice
3. SITE 4) CATV
A. Utilities 5) Internal Cellular Coverage
1) General J. Interiors
2) Fire Protection K. Acoustical Requirements
3) Steam L Clock & Bell System
4) Water/Sewer
5) Power
6) Telecommunications 7. CLASSROOM DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
B. Civil A. General
C. Landscape B. Audio/Video Systems
D. Other Site Considerations
8. HEALTH, HYGEINE & INDOOR
4. FIRE & LIFE SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General A. Hazardous Building Materials
B. Fire Protection B. Occupational & Public Health
C. Fire Alarm C. Storm Sewer & Sanitary Sewer (S4) Protection
D. Smoke Control D. Laboratories
E. Special Hazards E. Food Preparation Areas
5. SECURITY & ACCESS 9. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. General A. Commissioning
B. Building Access B. Warranty
C. Door Hardware C. Maintenance
D. Locks & Keys D. Cleaning
6. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIALS 10. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
& SYSTEMS
A. General 11. PARKING, VEHICULAR & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
B. Building Envelope
C. Structural 12. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
D. Mechanical A. Demolition
E. Plumbing B. General
F. Electrical
G. Equipment 13. PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS
1) General
2) Elevators
STANDARDIZED TEMPLATE OF OWNER’S REQUIREMENTS
1. CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS (Note: Codes & Regulations will ultimately be moved to an earlier section in the overall OPR document.)
A. Meet all currently adopted codes and references adopted by the University or as required by state law. Include in the OPR Appendix a "catalog" that specifically shows which codes and standards apply to the project. [Note: Depending on when the OPR is developed as related to when a Professional Services Provider is brought on board may cause a need to update the OPR in order to update the applicable code(s) for a particular project.]
B. For UT Austin managed (PMCS) projects, meet requirements set forth in all current formal written UT Austin Design & Construction Standards. Document any exceptions during the Programming phase.
C. For UT System managed (OFPC) projects, meet requirements set forth in both the current formal written UT Austin Design & Construction Standards and the UT System's Owner's Design Guidelines. Document any exceptions during the Programming phase.
D. For approved proprietary products, the campus requestor shall submit executed justification paperwork no later than 100% SD.
E. Document any non-standard or specialized codes or requirements as warranted by project type during the Programming phase. For instance, pool requirements.
F. For UT System managed (OFPC) projects, SWPPP must be reviewed and approved by OFPC prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed for construction.
G. For UT Austin managed (PMCS) projects, work with UT Austin Project Manager to coordinate review and approval of SWPPP with EHS.
H. Meet SECO requirements, including new rainwater harvesting law (Texas Government Code 447). Submit requisite SECO information for review and approval with the Design Development submittal.
I. Comply with the University of Texas at Austin Building Access Control System Operations Manual https://www.utexas.edu/its/news/112015/new_bacs_operations_manual.php for minimum standards and requirements for all University BACS. https://utexas.box.com/s/4nc8u3pxfrh61jbz9kf001zmsg67azd7
Pre-Workshop Preparation:
1. Identify required proprietary equipment or systems needed in the project, including any items that are needed to match existing systems or building conditions.
BUDGET ITEMS:
1. Establish whether the project shall have a Landmarks Program funding component.
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
A. General
1. New buildings shall be designed to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) SILVER current standard as defined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This commitment was made in 2009 by Vice President for University Operations, Dr. Pat Clubb in participation with the Clinton Global Initiative.[[1]]
2. Renovations and additions shall follow best practices for sustainable building design, using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system as guideline.
3. Provide access to USGBC LEED Online to UT Energy Management and Optimization Department.
B. Energy Efficiency
1. For new buildings only, meet UT Austin EUI Targets
a. Confirm that the facility (site only) can achieve the Energy Use Index (EUI, in kBTU/gsf/yr) target for the appropriate category through energy model simulation prior to 100% CD Phase.
b. Building category will be determined by the principle function. If more than one function occurs in the facility (e.g. academic and public assembly space) assign the category based on the activity that dictates operational hours and AHU system design.
c. Confirm that the facility reaches the EUI Target no later than 10 months after substantial completion as part of the post-occupancy commissioning process, if the project includes post-occupancy commissioning.
UT Austin Building Category / UT Austin New ConstructionEUI Target(i)
Classroom & Academic / 113
Research Laboratory / 275
Housing / 99
Office & Administration / 82
Public Assembly & Multipurpose / 112
(i) UT Austin EUI Targets are based on FY 2014/15 UT-Austin EUIs of facilities built between the years of 1990 – 2014, and benchmarked against existing predictive energy models for campus buildings, analysis of performance of LEED Silver buildings, Labs 21 benchmarking, and CBECS 2012 averages. CBECS categories were used as a basis to define UT-Austin categories.
2. For new buildings, achieve Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance by using DES/CHP Modeling Guidelines at UT Austin (http://utilities.utexas.edu/sustainability/leed/) when modeling the district energy systems.
Pre-Workshop Preparation:
1. Evaluate the feasibility of rainwater harvesting per Texas Government Code 449.
2. Evaluate the feasibility of electrical sub-metering beyond code requirements to encourage energy conservation through knowledge of energy use.
3. Identify LEED level of attainment, or exclude requirement.
4. Identify LEED best practices for renovation projects, or exclude requirement.
CODE/STANDARD REINFORCEMENT
1. For new buildings and renovations, during Design phase identify spaces that must meet requirements stated in ASHRAE 90.1, 9.4.1.4 Automatic Daylighting Control for Primary Side Lighting Areas and 9.4.1.5 Automatic Daylighting Control for Top Lighting and identify maintenance and operations criteria for non-standard system components (Reference Section 9.C Emerging Standard (Add-Modify-Delete Log and Preventative Maintenance)
EMERGING STANDARDS:
1. Terminal Box Off-Hour Control for Energy Conservation
a. For new buildings and major HVAC renovations down to the zone level, provide means to set-back terminal boxes by both schedule and occupancy feedback, where occupancy sensors are specified by engineer.
b. Provide the following modes of operation:
i. Occupied - VAV boxes are “occupied” based on time schedule and zone occupancy sensor indicates the space is populated
ii. Unpopulated - VAV boxes are “occupied” based on a time schedule and zone occupancy sensor indicates the space is unpopulated
iii. Unoccupied - VAV boxes are “unoccupied” based on a time schedule
c. Each zone shall have separate Occupied, Unpopulated, and Unoccupied heating setpoints, cooling setpoints, and air flow minimums.
i. Suggested set-points are as follows:
(i) Vmin is determined by the engineer and should be based on lowest expected load conditions during occupied hours
(ii) Voz is the zone floor area times the outdoor air flow rate per unit area (Vbz-A = Az x Ra), as given in Table 6-1 of ASHRAE 62.1.
3. SITE
A. Utilities
1) General
a. Utilize existing tunnels and manholes whenever available, at location closest to service entrance.
b. Provide metering at the building level for all UT utilities, and report to centralized campus reporting system managed by Campus Utilities.
c. Design mechanical room(s) and utility pathways to allow for installation, maintenance, commissioning, replacement and decommissioning of equipment per manufacturer’s recommended operation and maintenance requirements.
d. Provide interstitial spaces for systems when needed, and assure appropriate access is provided to this space for equipment maintenance.
e. Provide utilities for outdoor venues, if any, including potential for satellite uplinks and downlinks, during the Programming phase.
f. Do not obstruct airways or access points of the existing tunnel system.
g. Research and identify existing underground elements such as utilities, vaults, tunnels, etc., to avoid unscheduled damage during construction.
Pre-Workshop Preparation:
1. Confirm tunnel and duct bank/manhole location(s) and capacity in conjunction with new building footprint (new or addition).
2. Confirm utility capacity for project - steam, chilled water, sanitary sewer, sewage ejector pumps, electrical power, telecommunications – to confirm added capacity at existing buildings and/or adequate capacity for new construction.
a. Confirm whether power will be provided by UT Utilities or Austin Energy.
b. Determine metering requirements for all incoming building utilities.
c. Confirm existing electrical sub-metering infrastructure and coordinate metering with Utilities.
3. Confirm impact on utility service to adjacent buildings.
4. Review impacts of project on tunnel system.
5. Identify existing on-site underground features and evaluate their impacts on proposed project options.
6. Identify special sub-metering requirements, including segregation for mechanical and electrical systems.
a. Auxiliary Users in building must be separately metered.
2) Fire Protection
a. Provide a PIV on the main fire supply to building.
b. Civil and fire protection design engineers must coordinate water sources available for fire sprinkler system, and confirm capacity of system. If economically feasible, preferred connection is to the campus fire water distribution system.
3) Steam
a. Evaluate steam and steam condensate collections/pumping systems and identify what, if any, of this infrastructure and equipment will be replaced as part of this project. Evaluate and replace steam pressure relief valves as required during renovations.
CODE/STANDARD REINFORCEMENT
1. Provide redundant steam pressure reducing stations.
4) Water/Sewer
a. Determine chilled water pipe size during the Programming phase. Replace chilled water meter to meet current UT standards, if it does not meet current UT standards.
b. Divert air conditioning fin water to UT Austin water recovery system.
c. Provide two independent water feeds to provide redundant service.
d. Provide water treatment for hardness, such as water softening, to incoming domestic hot water.
e. For Housing projects, treat cold water hardness, such as water softening, to incoming domestic cold water.
Pre-Workshop Preparation:
1. Evaluate domestic water system and equipment and identify what, if any, of this infrastructure and equipment will be replaced as part of this project.
CODE/STANDARD REINFORCEMENT:
1. Provide two RPZ backflow preventers for domestic cold water, for redundancy.
EMERGING STANDARDS:
1. Use lab water (de-ionized, reverse osmosis, etc.) for steam humidifier makeup water if available. Otherwise provide water conditioning, such as softening.
5) Power
a. Primary and stand-by power sources must be located in separate rooms.
Pre-Workshop Preparation:
1. Determine if capacity, serviceability and safety of primary distribution switchgear, primary distribution transformers and low voltage switchgear warrant replacement, and identify what, if any, of this infrastructure and equipment will be replaced as part of this project.
CODE/STANDARD REINFORCEMENT:
1. Primary and stand-by power sources must be distributed in separate raceways, conduits, trays, etc.
6) Telecommunications
a. Evaluate potential source locations for building feeds including fiber, copper, and CATV. Geographic diversity for individual building fiber uplinks is recommended, especially for new construction. Geographic diversity is required for concentrations of buildings and major concentration feeds.
CODE/STANDARD REINFORCEMENT:
1. Outside plant telecommunication cables (building feed) are unlisted and cannot exceed more than 50 feet (including slack) from the point of entry to the main telecommunications room.
2. Outside plant telecommunication cables (building feed) must be able to be installed safely without the use of special equipment (e.g. scaffolding, lifts).
B. Civil
1. When tying in to existing site utilities, perform dye testing to confirm there are no cross connections between sanitary and storm sewer systems.
C. Landscape
1. Provide tree protection at drip line and critical root zones to minimize impact to trees during construction period.
2. Limit impervious cover and removal of native vegetation to allow for increased filtration and infiltration of storm water run-off. Substitute or replace lost capacity.
3. Provide landscaping that guides users around the building exterior to reduce shortcuts through landscaping.
4. Protect landscape during construction, and repair to existing original conditions or as approved by Landscape Services at the end of construction.
5. Utilize native and adapted planting to reduce watering requirements.