A. Maintaining VA minimum ceiling heights (see Article 4.6.2, "CEILING
HEIGHTS").
B. Installing mechanical and electrical systems above the ceiling.
1.10.2 ANALYSIS OF RESTRICTED FLOOR-T0-FLOOR-HEIGHTS
If the existing building's floor-to-floor heights are inadequate, submit
composite section drawings of the most difficult conditions along with the
suggested solutions to the problem so that VA can make a decision based on
the A/E's recommendations.
1.11 CHANGES DURING DESIGN
Do not withhold proposals for changes in plan arrangement, materials of
construction, or architectural design for the periodic scheduled reviews. On
the contrary, discuss them with the Project Manager by telephone and
correspondence, and forward drawings for review as soon as they are
sufficiently developed for consideration.
1.12 COORDINATION OF DOCUMENTS
1.12.1 GENERAL
The drawings and specifications shall be complete, clear, and coordinated.
The A/E must bear in mind that the Construction Contractor only agrees to
produce what is depicted on the drawings and described in the specifications.
All that can be expected is satisfactory performance within the precise scope
of the contract documents. The A/E is responsible for coordinating the
various documents to eliminate ambiguous requirements.
1.12.2 CONSTRUCTION TERMINOLOGY
To avoid conflicts over ambiguous terms and statements, use identical terms
on drawings and specifications. For example, the "roofing system" in the
specifications should not be called a "built-up roof" on the drawings.
1.12.3 NAMES OF SPACES
Names of rooms and departments also play an important role in coordination.
The names on the drawings must be the same as in the design program, as they
impact not only finishes and equipment, but also construction details and
mechanical & electrical systems. As far as possible, all room names should be
within the specific rooms named.
1.13 REVIEWS
1.13.1 SCHEDULED PROGRESS REVIEWS
Your contract includes designated specific intervals for review of the
development of your work. These reviews are joint consultations to exchange
information, reconcile differing views on objectives, judge the quality and
completeness at each stage, assure that previously noted changes have been
incorporated, and warn of unacceptable departures from criteria or standards
during the development of design. They are not for the purpose of discovering
errors or omissions in detail. The quality, accuracy, coordination, and
completeness of the contract documents remain the A/E's responsibility (See
VA Program Guide PG-18-15, A/E Submission Instructions).
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