8. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Where project scope involves known or suspected asbestos material, submit an
asbestos assessment report in accordance with VA guidelines for asbestos
abatement.
9. ELECTRICAL
a. Submit a preliminary basis for design including basic factors and formulas
which will be used in subsequent computation. Furnish a written description of the
proposed electrical systems, including basic assumptions and points of
interconnection with any existing electrical systems and proposed high and low
voltage or emergency systems. Provide preliminary load calculations broken down
into lighting, receptacles, and power to equipment. Submit complete short-circuit
calculations for all new device locations.
b. On the electrical site plan, show all existing exterior electrical equipment
(power and signal). Determine and indicate the locations, exact voltage, size, and
type (overhead or underground) transformers, and services. Show the proposed
new service point and any new electrical facilities. Show the new location of any
electrical items that will be relocated.
c. Provide an elementary one-line power diagram indicating all major pieces
of equipment. Provide sizes for any existing equipment to be re-used.
d. Submit floor plans and reflected ceiling plans showing lighting layout, power
receptacles, exit lights, fire alarm, any relocated equipment, and any other special
features. Show typical circuitry or branch circuits. Submit fixture cut sheets.
10. COST ESTIMATING
a. Submit a construction cost estimate in compliance with the Manual for
Preparation of Estimates. The estimate shall incorporate all of the review
comments from the previous review. This estimate shall include but not be limited
to:
(1) Level "B" Summary Sheets: For all buildings and sitework.
(2) Supplement A to SF 252: For gross building area take-off of each
occupiable building.
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume D
June 1999
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