Design requirements include criteria for design, calculations, requirements for checking, drafting practices, construction document development, conduct and documentation of reviews and approvals, and requirements for design changes.
These design requirements apply to LBNL projects whether designed by LBNL personnel or by an A/E firm.
4.2.1 Drawings
Normally the drawings are prepared by an outside A/E firm. Preliminary drawings are a part of preliminary design. Construction drawings are a part of final design.
Procedures for handling drawings are set forth in RD3.9, Handling of Drawings.
4.2.2 Specifications
Facilities Master Specifications are available for use on all construction projects. The Master Specifications should be used as a model, and tailored by the A/E firm for each individual project. Division 01 Specifications Section 010000 General Requirements, Section 013500 Special Procedures, and Section 013529 Environment, Safety, and Health Procedures should be included in the contract documents for all projects. Additional Division 01 Specifications may be used as applicable.
4.2.3 Calculations
Calculations may be made manually or on the computer.
Checking Calculations is an item in the Quality Control Program. Subcontracted A/E firms shall have a calculation checking procedure.
4.2.3.1 Manual
A/E firms may use their own standard calculation sheets.
4.2.3.2 Documentation
Place on each calculation sheet the project title, project number, the name of the person making the calculation, and the date. If performed on a computer, place the same entries on the first page of the printout. If possible, place the entries on each page. In either method, note revisions by name, revision number, and date.
4.2.4 Design Reviews and Approvals
Reviews and approvals are part of the Quality Assurance Program. The reviews may include both internal reviews by the LBNL assigned in-house disciplines and Design & Construction Management, and external reviews by agencies or firms outside LBNL. UC-mandated buildings must go through independent structural engineering peer review.
4.2.4.1 Documentation
Document Internal Reviews by using the Project Plan Review form. The completed Project Plan Review form shall be filed in the permanent Project File.
4.2.5 Design Changes
All design changes are initiated by and are the responsibility of the Project Manager. For each change, review the scope, schedule and budget impact.
4.2.6 Design & Construction Management Directives
4.2.6.1 Construction/Demolition Work with Authorized Drawings/Specifications
Under the California Business and Professions Code, all Construction Work and related demolition work shall be documented on required drawings and specifications, and signed by the required professional (licensed Architect and/or Engineer). No construction shall be authorized without complete, approved, and signed drawings and specifications.
4.2.6.2 Design Review for Construction in Spaces Used for Chemical Inventory
For new construction and modification of existing spaces where chemicals are used, handled, or stored, the design review shall include an analysis of the current or planned fire control area(s). The impact of the modification and final use of the new construction or modified space shall be evaluated against the building code exempt quantities of the current and anticipated chemical inventories.
4.2.6.3 Basic Operating Policies for Design of Facilities Projects
- All employees in responsible charge of design must be licensed in California (including engineering management and leaders of engineering and architectural sections).
- All structural design involving life safety reviewed by independent structural engineer.
- All projects reviewed and approved by the LBNL Fire Marshal and the Environmental Health and Safety Division.
- All projects reviewed by the MRO department for feedback on operations and maintenance design considerations.
- Structural design criteria not covered by code reviewed by the LBNL Seismic Safety Committee.
- Sign off sheet to certify that project design and construction reviews and approvals by key members of the LBNL staff have taken place.
