WCU Design and Construction Department Oversees the Development of Design and Documentation

WCU Design and Construction Department oversees the development of design and documentation for each project at West Chester University and establishes the standards to be incorporated into each project. In addition to these standards, Design Professionals shall prepare documentation of a project for implementation in accordance with these pre-established standards, and the requirements of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE or ‘the System’), and the Pennsylvania Department of General Services documentation standards (see respective websites for details).

On each project, theDesign Professional shallsubmitthe design checklist (attached herein), alongwith thedeliverablesattheend of eachdesignphaseforUniversity’sreview.Thestatusof eachitemshallbeindicated on the design checklist,with acheckmarkmeaningtheitem hasbeensubmitted, or a written statement of justification for those items not included.

Eachitem requiredinapreviousphaseshallbefurtherdevelopedandsubmittedas partof thesubsequentphases.Submissions shall be made at the conclusion of each of the following phases (unless otherwise noted in the Professional’s contract):

-Programming/Planning Phase

-Sketch Design (may be omitted at the discretion of the University)

-Schematic Design Phase

-Design Development Phase

-Construction Documentation Phase

-Pre-Final Documentation Phase

-Final Documentation Phase

The following transmittal / checklist shall be completed and attached to each submission package in quantities as stipulated:

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
GENERALCRITERIA
Schematic level design drawings
Scopeofworknarrative including outlineofrelevant specification sections
Comparisonofcapacitiesi.e.programmed space sfvs.designsf.
Listofapplicablebuildingcodes
Buildingcodereviewdescribingcomplianceformajorcodeissuesandbuilding systems
Listofanticipatedvariancerequests
Anticipatedbuildingandspaceoccupancy criteria
Lifesafetyegressplanswithidentificationof securityandaccesspoints
LEEDlevel goals and LEEDchecklist
Verificationstatementindicatingthedesign complieswiththeestablished WCU project program and cost criteria
MunicipalzoningandLandDevelopment review (if applicable)
Completion ofDEPplanningmodule(if applicable)
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development drawings
Outline specification including specific relevant specification sections
Final Land Development plans (if applicable)
Descriptionofconstructionphasing
Descriptionofproposedoccupancywithin constructionzone
Descriptionofwater/vaporbarrier
characteristicsofbuilding envelope (roofandexteriorwall) construction
Energymodeling study
ListingofDesigncriteria issueswhichdonotcomplywith WCUDesignGuidelines or program direction
SchematicPhaseReviewcommentsand responses, highlighting unresolveditems
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / 50% construction drawings
 95% construction drawings
100% construction drawings
Specification (see section below)
Documentsasrequiredbybuildingcodestoshowallowablemaximum capacity / egressineachroom
Listofallcoderequirements and relevant variancesfor project
If multiplealternates,provideclear indicationofthescopeofeach and estimated project impact (cost or time)
Identificationofconstructionphasing (if applicable)
Designdevelopmentor previous submittal reviewcommentsandresponses highlighting unresolveditems
UpdatedListofdesign criteria/concepts/details etc.whichdonot complywithWCUDesignGuidelines or program direction
Confirmation of LEED criteria(attach score sheet)
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
SPECIFICATIONS
Systemandmaterialnarrativedescription
Listofanticipateddivisionsandsections
Initial list of anticipatedsolesourcespecifieditems
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Outlineorpreliminaryspecificationsindicating projectspecificfeaturesofmajorconstruction materials, major equipment, and preliminary componentmaterials
Refined listofsolesourceitems
product spec sheets of specific materials proposed for inclusion in project
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Completeproduct specification including proposed modifications to PASSHE Division One components
Confirmation of receipt of Sole Source approvals from PASSHE / State.
 Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
SITE WORK
Siteplansincl. existingand new conditions
Building/ project outlines
Siteentrances, roadsdriveways
General parking,service vehicles, special useADAspaces
Loadingdock, serviceentrance locationswithtrashcompactoraccess routeandservicevehicle andcustodialaccess
Busstop/ shelter(ifapplicable)
Waste/recyclingcollection areas
Walkwaylocations
Siteutilities
Emergencyvehicleaccess,codecompliance,firedept.connection
Securityduringconstruction
Preliminarygradingplan
Stormwatermanagementplan
Preliminarysitelightingplan
PennDOTHighwayOccupancyPermit
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development site plans including all information previously provided and as supplemented herein
Final grading plan
Final stormwater management plan
Permanentexteriorsignage
Parking,roadwayplans/ elevations
Vehicularandpedestriantrafficcontrols
GradingPlan(s)
SiteLightingplans,equipmentcutsheets,andphotometrics
detailsof site fixturesand quipment
Utilityplans,elevationsdetailsforlocal governingagencyapproval
Soilerosionandsedimentationcontrolplans during andpostoccupancy
Sitelogisticsplan i.e. contractor mobilization,preliminarylimitofcontract,contractor accessandsite
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final site plans including updates to all previous documentation and as supplemented herein
Finallimitofcontract
Areatrafficplanifmajorwalkways/ roadwaysareimpacted
Sitedevelopmentphasingplan
Constructionsiteaccess and utilization plan
Stagingarea
Constructionsignage
Sitedetailsincludinghardscape
Profilesforundergroundutilities
PipeSizes
ConnectionDetails
Final Land Development approvals from governing municipality
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
LANDSCAPING
Schematic level landscape plans incl. existingand new conditions
LandscapingConcept
ExistingIrrigation
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development site plans including all information previously provided and as updated
IrrigationPlan
Landscape details and elevations
Preliminary plant schedules
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final landscape plans including updates to all previous documentation and as supplemented herein
Protectionofexistingtreesandsignificantplantingsduringconstruction
Soilpreparationandplantingspecifications
LandscapeIrrigationDetailsandlegends
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
STRUCTURAL
Structuralschematicplansincl existing and new conditions
Writtendescription,proposedmaterials, foundationtypes,designcriteria,designloads
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Foundationplan
FloorFramingplan/details
Roof framing plan/details
Large scale framingplansatuniqueareas
Schedules/details
StructuralSections
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final structural drawings including updates to all previous documents and as supplemented herein
Beam,columnandslabschedules /details / notes / calculations
MEP equipmenthousekeepingpads
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
BUILDINGEXTERIOR ENVELOPE
Exterior elevations showing new and/or existing conditions w/ materialdesignations
Overallbuildingcrosssections
Rooflayout
List of major building materials
Perspectives / renderingsforWCU review
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / buildingelevations
Wallsections w/ parapet & coping details
Roofanddrainageplan
Exteriorentrances, window/fenestration details
Expansionjointlocations
Largescalebuildingcrosssections
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final exterior elevations including updates to all previous documents
Roofdetails
ExteriorDetails
FlashingDetails
Controljointlocationanddetails
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
INTERIOR COMPONENTS
Floorplans
Demolitionplansifapplicable.
Proposedroomnumberingschemetocomply w/ WCU standards
Areauseidentificationandsq. footage
Volumeanalysis
Mechanica,electricalservice areas
Preliminarylayoutofmajorspaceswithfixed equipment
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development drawingsincl info previously provided as updated
Updated floorplans
Large scale plans for special areasincl labs, classrooms, special teaching areas, toilet rooms, janitor closets/custodial equipment storage, breakrooms, kitchenettes
Interiorelevations and details
Reflectedceilingplans and details
Walltypes,fireratings,smokecontrolzones
Plan for removal of hazardous materials
Fixedseatinglayouts
servingkitchenareas
Preliminary equipment/furniturelayouts
Casework / fixed equipment plans & details
Preliminaryfinish schedule
Preliminarydoor/hardwareschedule w/ narrative electronic security hardware
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final interior construction plans including updates to all previous documentation and as supplemented herein
Additional large scale plans, interiorelevations & details as required
Final finishschedules
Final doorhardwareschedules
Roomsignage
Scheduleofproposedmoveableequipment notindicatedonthecontractdocuments, but required prior to move-in
Scheduleofspecialty fixtures/equipment including lab, kitchen and relatedfixtures, whereapplicable
Final schedule of room and Identificationsignage.
Details as required for project specifics (identify)
ELEVATORS
Elevator & equipmentroomlocations
BasisofDesignDescription
Emergencypowerdetermination
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
 / Elevatorshaftplans & details
Equipmentdescription
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final plans including updates to all previous documents and as supplemented herein
Plan/details ofshaft, sumppits, equipment, car, door/frame details, support details, interior details
Descriptionofcontrolsandfixtures
ACCESSIBILITYREQUIREMENTS
Accessibleentrancelocations
POdoorlocations
Areasof Refuge / Updatedverificationdesignis incompliance withADAAGand WCU requirements / Updatedverification final designis incompliance withADAAG WCU requirements

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
HVAC
BasisofDesignforallsystemsincludingstrategiesto meetHVACgoals
Initialenergy calculations,forEnvelopePerformancecompliancereport
InitialASHRAE55ThermalComfortAnalysis– documentingintegratedthermalenvelopeand HVACdesign
Single linediagramsforeachair,hydronic, steam, condensate,andallothermaterials requiredtodescribethefundamentalconcept forthe mechanicalsystems
Indicationoftheamountofredundancyforall majorpiecesof mechanicalequipment
Schematicplans,sections,elevationsshowing majorequipmentlocations,andairintakeand dischargelocations
GrossHVACzoning, typicalindividualspacezoning,andoperatingschedulesofzoned areas.
Analysisof existingutilitiesandorHVAC infrastructurewithsummarylistingofrequired upgradestosupportnewwork
InitialASHRAE55ThermalComfortReview
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development documents including all information previously provided and updated
Preliminarycalculationsandloadsummaries with breakdownsformajorareas,subsystems andequipmentloads
Buildingairflowdiagramshowing inter-relationshipofairhandlersexhaustfans, ductrisers,and ductmainsandprimary dampers
Buildinghydronicandheatingsystem diagramsshowinginter- relationshipofheating/coolingequipment,heatexchangers,pumps,pipe risersandmainsandisolationand controlvalves
Locationsofaircontroldevicesi.e.damper alongwithshaftaccessrequirements
Ductlayoutoftypicalspaces w/ specialattentiontoclassroom/specialty areadesignrequirements forairdistributionandnoise
schedulesfor majorpiecesof equipment
Equipmentlocations, large scaleplans,sections,andelevations.
Documentation of system/equipment maintenance andservicerequirements
locationsoffiredampers, smokedampers,combinationF/Sdampers, andaircontroldeviceswithaccessprovisions
Controldiagramsforall mechanicalandplumbingsystems
Outlineofmajorcontrolsequenceof operation
Soundandvibrationcontrolanalysis, attenuationrequirements,andmethodsfor control
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final mechanical systemdrawings including updates to all previous submissions and as supplemented herein
Indicateductsizesandairflowquantities relativetoeachroomincludingCFMinand outofalldoors
Detailedpipingandductdesignshowingallsizes, expansioncompensationand structuralsupportrequirements
Locationofcontrolpanels,transformers,lab airvalves,volumecontrolboxes,thermostats andcontrolvalves
Large scaleplansandsectionsshowingcoordinatedsystemsinconstrictedareas
Equipmentdetailsinclstructuralsupport andvibrationsisolationmethods
penetrationandsleevedetails
Spacezoningdiagrambysystem
Connectiontocampus firealarmandHVAC control andsecuritysystems
Finalequipmentschedules
Detailedcontroldrawings,includingclear differentiationoftraderesponsibilityfor controlpower,fireandcontrolpowerwiring
Detailedsequenceofoperationswithspecific setpointsforallcontrolloopsincluding connectiontofirealarm,campuscontroland securitysystems
Final designCalculations
FinalEnergymodeling
FinalHVACportionofEnergyPerformance complianceReport
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
PLUMBINGPING
Singlelinediagramforeach plumbing system component incldomestic,sanitary,storm,gas, RO/DI,vacuum,processedwaterandother materialstodescribethefundamentalconcept forallplumbingsystems
Watersupply,stormand sanitaryleads
Majorequipmentlocations
Restroomlocations
Listofanyspecialsanitarywasteproducts
Listofrecommendedredundancy requirements
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development documents including all information previously provided and updated
Updateddesigncriteriaforplumbingsystemsincludingsetpoints,waterquality levelsetc.
Preliminaryfloorplansofmechanicalrooms with allcomponentsand serviceaccess
Preliminarypipingplanswithindicationof requiredserviceaccessareas
Meterlocations
backflowpreventionlocations
Fixtureschedules
Equipmentschedules(majorequipment)
Determineneedforpretreatmentofsanitarywaste
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final plumbing drawings including updates to previous submissions as supplemented herein
Floorplansw/allcomponentsserviceaccess
Detailedpipingdesignw/pipesizes indicated
Foundationdrainlayout
Typicalplumbingdetailsincludingstructural supportrequirements
Equipmentpiping, penetrationsleevedetail
Waterriserdiagram,includingassumedfixture countsperfloorconnection
Waste/ventriserdiagramsincludingfixturecountsperfloorconnection
Designcalculations
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
FIREPROTECTION(MECHANICAL)
Singlelinediagramsforfireprotection systemandnotationsasrequiredto describethefundamentaldesignconceptfor the system
Confirmation ofadequacyofserving utility
Locationofmainutilityconnection
Firepumpneedassessment,coordinatedwith Plant Operations and WCU EnvironmentalHealthandSafety
Sprinklerpiping layout
Proposedlocationsof firedepartment connectionsandtestheaders
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development system performance documents including all information previously provided and updated
Preliminarypipingplans
Preliminaryfloorplansofmechanicalrooms withallcomponentsandrequiredservice accessdrawntoscale
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final fire protection systemdrawings including updates to all previous submissions and as supplemented herein
headerandriser layouts w/indicationofservices accessarea
Pipingdesignw/pipesizes, locationofzonevalves,drainshoseconnectionpoints
Designcalculations & criticalzonecalculation
Typicalsprinklerinstallationdetailsincluding structuralsupportdetails
Penetrationdetails
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
PHASE
ELECTRICALPOWERDISTRIBUTION
Electricaldemolition (if applicable)
Single linediagramswithequipmentratings
Manholeductbank buildingentry location
Exteriorequipmentlocations
Substation,generatorandelectricroom
locations as applicable
SubstationgeneratorandATSdescriptions
Preliminarysubstationandgeneratorroom plans
Panelnumberingschemes
Lightningprotectionanalysis
Specialsystemsandequipmentlistings
 Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development system performance documents including all information previously provided and updated
Manhole,ductbankandbldgentryplans/details
Normalpowerriserdiagramwithcircuit breaker,fuse,conduit,wiresizesandupdatedsinglelinediagram
Emergencypowerriserdiagramwithcircuitbreaker,fuse,conduit,andwiresizes
Groundingriserdiagram
Preliminaryfaultcurrentandcoordination
Substationstandarddetails
Listofequipmentproposedtobeonemergencyorstandbypower
ElectricalLoadcalculations
Preliminarypanelschedules
TypicalPanelarcflashandcolorcodelabels
Electricalequipmentlocationplans
Typicalelectricaloutletlocationplans
Planfortemporarypowerduringconstruction
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final electrical powerdrawings including updates to all previous submissions as supplemented herein
Detailsofpowerservicetobuilding
Powerplans,includingprimarycable,raceways,feederconduits,electricalloads, duplexspecialreceptacles,branch circuitrydesign
EmergencyPowersystemplans.
Controlsanddetails
Connectionstootherbuildingsystems includingfirealarmsystems, HVACsystems,BASsystems,LAN
Detailsofnon-standardelectricalinstallations
Conduitandwiresizesforservices,feeders, andspecialbranchcircuits
Notesidentifyinglocationsof separateand sharedneutrals
SwitchgearandMCCelevations
Groundingdetails
Roofandpenetrationdetails
Settingsforcontractorfurnishedequipment
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)

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SCHEMATIC PHASE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE / CONSTRUCTION DOC PHASE
LIGHTING
Generaldrawingnotes
Proposedlightlevels
Fixture,lampandcontrolsdescription
Preliminaryinterior and outdoor lightingplans
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Design development system documentsincl all information previously provided as updated
Interiora/ exterior lightingandcontrolplans
Fixturetypesandschedules
Controlsystemsandcontroldevicedescriptions
Typicalphotometriccalculations
Dimming,daylightingwithcalculationsandlowvoltagecontrolzonesdocumentation
Proposedlightingfixturecatalogcuts
EnergyCodeCalculations
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final lightingdrawings w/updates to all previous submissions as supplemented herein
Interiorandexteriorlightingplansincl controlsystems,devices,lightingpanels, switchingandcircuiting, sequenceofoperations, schematicsandwiring diagrams
Installationdetailsstructuralsupport
Normaland Emergency lightingphotometrics
conduit/wiresizesfor lightingbranchcircuits
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
FIREALARM
SystemDescription coordinated with campus proprietary system
FApanellocations
PreliminaryFAdeviceandappliancelocation plans / RiserDiagram
FApanel,device,andappliancelocationplans
 Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify) / Final fire alarm drawings including updates to previous submissions as supplemented herein
DetailedFApanel,deviceandappliancelocationplansincludingductdetectors,fire / smokedampers,sprinklerflowtamper switches,monitorandcontrolmodules,door holdopens,doorlockreleases
Strobelightcandelaratings
DetailstoHVAC,firepump,fire suppression,electronic door systems
Detailedsequencesofoperations
Additional information as determined by Professional (please identify)
SCHEMATIC PHASE
CO / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
MMUNICATIONS (VOICE,DATA, VID VID / CONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENT
PHASE
EO)
OMMUNICATIONS(VOICE,COMMUNICATIONS(VOICE,DATA,ANDVIDEOSYSTEMS)DATA,ANDVIDEOSYSTEMS)
SummaryofAccessandsecurityneeds
Manholeductbankandbuildingentry locations
TNSspacelocationplan
Riserdiagram
Preliminarycabletrayplans / Listofequipmentandpreliminarylayoutof telecommspaces
BackboardlocationsinTNSspaces
Racewayandgroundingriserdiagrams
ConduitandCabletraylayoutandsizes
Materialcutsheets
Typicalvoicedataandvideooutletlocations
Emergencyphonelocationsandtype
Courtesyphonelocations / Detailedvoicedataandoutletlocations
Detailsofservicetothebuilding
Floorboxschedule
Conduit,outletbox,andfloorboxinstallation
PoweroutletlocationsintheTNSspaces
FinalEquipmentracklocationintheTNS
spaces
SECURITY(AccessControlsSurveillanceandSecurityAlarms)
Systemdescriptions.AccessControls,
SurveillanceandSecurityAlarms
PanelLocations,rackandwallspace requirements
PreliminaryDeviceLocationPlans
NarrativeofSecuritySystemsneeds / RiserDiagrams
EquipmentlocationPlans
ElectronicSecurityEquipmentClosetLayout
EmergencyPhoneLocationsandtype / Detailedequipmentlocationplans
Equipmentschedules(includingalldevice specificationsandelectronicsecuritysystem specifications)
Concealedandexposedraceways
WiringDiagrams(Showquantity,typed,and spliceandterminationlocations)
InstallationDetails(Mustincludefielddevice installationdetails)
DetailedSequencesofOperations
Tradecoordinationdiagramsshowingclearly theresponsibilityofeachtradecontractor responsibleforsecuritysysteminstallation
PROJECT COST
Initial CostEstimate / Updatedcostestimate / UpdatedCostEstimate

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