JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Where reduced pressure backflow preventers are required, provide positive drainage.
5.5.2
WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Assess adequacy of the water supply. The lessor must verify the locations involved as well as the quality
and accuracy of the data. Perform water supply flow testing.
Editing Note: Coordinate with Occupancy Type(s) as
determined in Paragraph 4.3.3.
Fire flows shall be available as required by NFPA 13 for the required occupancy classification. //However,
duration for Ambulatory HealthCare occupancies shall not be less than 60 minutes.// The Lessor shall
verify and submit documentation of the fire department's capability of handling the manual fire fighting
requirements to the Contracting Officer prior to occupancy by the Government.
//Fire Pumps:
When a fire pump is necessary to supplement fire flow and pressure, size it to comply with NFPA 13 and
14. Where hose is not installed or otherwise provided in the facility, the fire pump will be sized only for the
sprinkler system requirements. The local responding fire department will provide the necessary flow and
pressure for manual fire fighting operations.
Design and construct fire pump installation to comply with the details in the Appendix to NFPA 20.
Enclose the fire pump rooms with a barrier having a one-hour fire resistance rating and meet other
requirements of NFPA 20. In new construction the fire pump must be in a separate room from other
mechanical and electrical equipment.//
Editing Note: VA Site Design Manual will indicate if
irrigation is necessary and if so, the inches of water
per week that is required.
5.5.3 //LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM: // RESERVED//:
//
Provide an automatic irrigation system to operate between the hours of 10:00pm to 6:00am.
Keep the number of irrigation system connections to potable system to a minimum. Equip such
connections with reduced pressure-type backflow preventers. Limit maximum draft from any connection to
180 gpm.
//
5.5.4 SANITARY AND STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM:
Design separate underground sanitary and storm sewerage systems, including building connections,
manholes, clean-outs, drainage inlets (yard and curb), cooling tower waste lines, open drainage channels,
dry wells, etc., and all appurtenances.
Provide an adequate number of sanitary and storm connections from each building.
Discharge cooling tower drains, overflows, and blow-down piping systems to the sanitary sewerage
system. Provide air gaps to prevent cross connections between sewerage and water systems.
Storm drainage system shall serve all areas under construction or affected by construction. Design storm
of off-site receptor of storm water. Retention may be required; however, roof storage of storm water is not
allowed. Do not connect storm drainage system to sanitary sewerage systems.
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