Sunday, January 31, 2010

Controls/Codes

Biophysical Needs:

HVAC
-To keep all three floors sterile and as clean as possible, a “Clean Air” filtration system will be installed.
-There will also be a purification system installed for water use in the spa and salon areas.
-There will also be programmable thermostats in every room throughout the building.

Mechanical System
-The mechanical system will need to be maintained and function consistently to provide users with a comfortable setting.

Lighting
-Utilize all of the natural light that is offered throughout the space
-Use energy efficient bulbs to conserve energy and automatic sensors to shut off lights when no one is in the room

Plumbing
-Use water efficient fixtures to conserve water

Electrical
-There will be an emergency backup system

Special Considerations
-Acoustical control for waiting rooms, fitness area, salon, spa, patient rooms, daycare, yoga & meditation

Technical Needs:

Security
-The entire building will need a security system with color CCTV (Camera) System
-Additional security measures will be taken in the pharmacy and lab areas
-Intercom throughout the building

Telecommunications
-Phone and data are required throughout the entire facility
-Facility needs to be wirelessly equipped


Audio/Visual
-General
-Sound Systems-Background Music
-Sound Systems-Function Music
-Fitness Area Sound
-Spa Sound Systems
-There will be individual audio control for individual rooms

Smart Technologies
-Facility-wide networking and storage to monitor treatments, analysis and records.

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IBC 2006:

Section 304- Business Group B 304.1 Business Group B
Section 2701 & 2702- General & Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Section 2801 General Mechanical
Section 2902- General & Minimum Plumbing Facilities
Chapter 30-Elevators & Conveying Systems
Sections 3001: General
Section 3002: Hoistway Enclosures
Section 3003: Emergency Operations
Section 3004: Hoistway Venting
Section 3005: Conveying Systems
Section 3006: Machine Rooms
Section 3109: Swimming Pool Enclosures & Safety Devices
Section 417: Drying Rooms
Section 508: Mixed Use & Occupancy
Section 707: Shaft Enclosures
Section 719: Thermal & Sound-insulating Materials
Section 801: Interior Finishes General
Section 803: Wall & Ceiling Finishes
Section 804: Interior Floor Finish
Section 805: Combustible Materials in Type I & Type II Construction
Section 806: Decorative Materials & Trim
Section 903: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Section 904: Alternative Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Section 907: Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
Section 908: Emergency Alarm Systems
Chapter 10: Means of Egress
Section 1001-1026
Chapter 11: Accessibility
Sections 1101-1110
Section 1204: Temperature Control
Section 1205: Lighting
Section 1207: Sound Transmission
Section 1209: Access to Unoccupied Spaces

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