JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
buildings seismic restraints apply for equipment
where Moderate High, High and Very High Seismicities
are indicated.
For existing buildings seismic restraints apply for
equipment where Moderate High, High, and Very High
Seismicities (See VA Seismic Design Requirements (H-
18-8), Table 4)are indicated. .
For new buildings, seismic restraints apply for
equipment where Moderate Low, Moderate High, High,
and Very High Seismicities (See VA Seismic Design
Requirements (H-18-8), Table 4)are indicated.
For new and existing buildings seismic restraints
apply for piping and ductwork where Moderate High,
High, and Very High Seismicities are indicated.
HURRICANE AREAS. These requirements apply to VA
outpatient clinics located within 10 miles of the
Atlantic Ocean and 10 miles of the Gulf of Mexico.
These requirements also apply to all inland VA
outpatient clinics in Florida and those in Hawaii and
Puerto Rico. Design for wind forces that comply with
local codes. If there are no local codes, use wind
forces indicated in American Society of Civil
Engineers
4.2.8.1 EMERGENCY UTILITIES:
Editing Note: Based on Disaster Plan for the outpatient
clinic, insert brief listing and description of extent of
systems and services that must be maintained under
disaster conditions.
4.2.8.1.1 Electric Power Services:
Provide emergency electric power service facilities in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph
6.7.4 Essential Electrical Systems herein. Size the emergency electrical facilities to supply the following
electrical loads when operating under disaster emergency conditions. [______________________].
Locate the auxiliary generator(s) on the secondary service. Brace generators, associated transfer
switches, and batteries to prevent movement during earthquakes. Provide a 4-day emergency supply of
fuel oil in a double-wall standby storage tank for the exclusive use of the emergency generators. Locate
emergency generators above the 100-year flood plain.
4.2.8.1.2 Air-Conditioning System:
Provide an independent air-cooled air-conditioning system with emergency power for critical and other
areas. The areas to be served are [____________________].
Air-Conditioning Equipment. Locate air-conditioning equipment above the 100-year flood plain.
Heating System. Design the heating system to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
99.
4.2.8.1.3 Water Services:
In addition to the standard water supply requirements, provide the following. Provide a water storage
tank(s) for earthquake, hurricane, and major flood emergency use. Locate the emergency water storage
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