Facility Design Checklist

 

 

Item To Address

By Whom

When

Status

I.

Projects Development Outline

General Site Information

Address of Tract

Legal Description

Deed Restrictions

Easements

Site Location Map

Current Property Owner

Current Property Use

Planned Property Use

Property Area

Property Dimensions

Physical Characteristics:

Topography

Conditions

Slope analysis

Visibility analysis

Circulation analysis

Storm water drainage analysis

Unique features (ravines/pits)

Property Configuration

Boundary limitations (acute angles,

peninsula, frontage)

Vehicular/Pedestrian Access

Location, capacity and condition of roads,

rail, transit and paths

Geology and Soil

Underlying geology, rock character and

depth

Soil type and depth, value as an engineering

material and as a plant medium

Fill, ledge, slides, subsidence

Surface Water

Existing water bodies (quantity and quality)

Natural and man made drainage channels

(flow, capacity, quality)

Surface drainage pattern (amount, blockage,

undrained depressions)

Water table (elevation and fluctuation,

springs)

Floodplain

Wetland

Climate

Regional data on variation of temperature,

precipitation, humidity, solar angle,

cloudiness, wind direction and force

Microclimates: warm and cool slopes, air

drainage, wind deflection and local breeze,

shade, heat reflection and storage, plant

indicators

Sound levels, smell, atmospheric quality

Ecology

Dominant plant and animal communities-

location and relative stability

Protected plant and animal species and

habitats

Man-made Structures

Buildings, walls, fences (location, historic

significance, floor elevations, type,

condition, use)

Subsurface structures

Archaeological Resources

Plotting from historical and/or museum

commissions

Visual land forms

Anticipated artifacts

Surrounding Land Uses

Character and relation

Quality and variation of light, sound, air

Potential hazards

Neighbors - names and descriptions

Historic On-Site Activities

Prior development applications

Previously removed structures and use

Regional Architectural Character of Building

Facades

Structural configuration and scale

Architectural details

Type and relationship of material

Texture and colors

Relationship to landscaping

Utilities - The location, capacity, future plans and contact person for:

Water supply

Sanitary sewer disposal

Storm sewers

Electric service

Gas service

Telephone service

Cable TV

Community Services and Facilities - The location, capacity, future plans and contact person for:

Police

Fire protection

Street lighting

Recreation

Trash collection

Snow removal

Schools

Emergency medical

Mass transit

Development Controls:

Analyze both written ordinances and attitude toward development

Legal Issues

Political structure

Contract persons

Land use plans

New highway plans

Zoning controls

Site design controls

Easements

Building codes

Fire codes

Life safety codes

Health codes

Conservation controls

Highway controls

Impact fees

Local permits

State permits

Federal permits

Off-site improvement policy

Plan processing schedule

Public and private intentions for future use of site

II.

Project Specification Outline

Division 1: General Conditions

Building Type

Size

Ground Floor Area

Supported Levels (No.) x Area/Level

Below Grade Area

Floor to Ceiling Height

Design Criteria Live Loads: Roof

Psf. End Walls

Typical Bay Spacing

Structural Frame

Fireproofing

Estimating

Labor Market

Bond

Division 2: Sitework

Demolition Site

Topography

Subsurface Exploration

Site Area

Clearing and Grubbing

Topsoil

Soil Type

Rock

Ground Water

Bulk Excavation

Backfill

Building Excavation

Storm Drains

Building Sub Drains

Temporary Erosion Control

Water Supply

Sewers

Parking Area

Curbs

Parking Bumpers

Painting Lines

Guard Rail

Sidewalk

Steps

Signs

Traffic Signals

Fencing

Fountains

Planters

Playground Equipment

Retaining Walls

Lawns & Planting

Division 3: Concrete

Footings

Underslab Fill

Vapor Barrier

Perimeter Insulation

Slab on Grade

Walls

Stairs

Division 4: Masonry

Exterior Walls

Interior Walls

Face Brick

Glazed Concrete Block

Simulated Stone

Division 5: Metals

Design Criteria

Structural System

Corner Guards

Expansion Joints

Ladders

Louvers

Mat Frames

Pipe Bumpers

Railings

Stairs

Stair Treads

Trench Covers

Division 6: Carpentry

Nailers

Roof Trusses

Sheathing

Siding

Cabinets

Counter Tops

Cupolas

Door Trim

Division 7: Moisture Protection

Building Paper

Caulking

Control Joints

Membrane Waterproofing

Building Insulation

Masonry Insulation

Perimeter Insulation

Roof Deck Insulation

Shingles

Aluminum

Vinyl Siding

Built Up Roofing

Elastic Sheet Roofing

Downspouts

Expansion Joints

Flashing

Gutters

Metal Roofing

Soffit

Roof Drains

Roof Hatches

Smoke Hatches

Snow Guards

Skylights

Division 8: Doors, Windows & Glass

Hollow Metal Frames

Hollow Metal Doors

Aluminum Frames

Wood Doors

Overhead Doors

Rolling Doors Exterior

Store Fronts

Windows

Finish Hardware

Automatic Openers

Automatic Operators

Mirrors

Division 9: Finishes

Drywall Finishes

Sound Deading Board

Ceramic Tile

Ceilings

Carpet

Resilient Floors

Painting

Wall Covering

Division 10: Specialties

Bathroom Accessories

Fire Extinguishers

Flagpoles

Signs

Division 11: Architectural Equipment

Dock Equipment

Food Service Equipment

Parking Equipment

Playground Equipment

Special Equipment

Division 12: Furnishings

Blinds, Interior

Floor Mats

Division 13: Special Construction

Division 14: Conveying Systems

Division 15A: Plumbing

Building Drainage

Sanitary System

Domestic Cold Water

Domestic Hot Water

Piping

Insulation

Fixtures

Drinking Fountain

Hose Bibb

Lavatory

Sinks

Urinals

Water Closets

Division 15B: HVAC Systems

Gas Supply System

Heating Plant

Cooling Plant

Air Handling Units

Distribution

Insulation

Division 15C: Fire Protection System

Fire Protection

Division 16: Electrical Systems

Incoming Service

Voltage

Building Service: Size Amps

Emergency System

Telephone System

Fire Alarm System

Clock System

Sound System

Lighting Protection

Lighting Fixtures

Special Considerations

At the onset of the project, the project team will review the "items to address" and agree upon responsibility and completion times

 

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