PSU Design Standards Revisions

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

    1)  An update to the University's lighting standards throughout Division 26; to accomplish needed change and revision.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

   1)Too add sub section .03 Protection through Design Standards

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) To replace existing document specification in table

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1.) Delete current section and its entirely and replace with new section

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1). add this section for Commonwealth

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1.) to replace current schematic with new one.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1.) to replace current schematic and replace with new.

Section was updated for the following reasons:

1)  To meet Project-specific requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) An update to the University's lighting standards throughout division 26; to accomplish needed change and revision.

Section was updated for the following reason:

 1) Replaced section 25 55 00 dated Sept. 2016 with revised section 25 55 00 dated Oct. 2016.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1)    To remove inaccurate/outdated selection criteria and replace with intent for high-performance design selections. 

2)    To include requirements to select heating coils to support the future use of 140 degree supply water temp from alternative low temperature heat sources in the future. 

3)    To require stainless steel coil casings on applications that will condense moisture

 Section was updated for the following reason:

 1) Replaced section 25 55 00 dated NOV2015 in its entirety with new section 25 55 00 dated SEPT2016.

Section was updated for the following reason:

 1) To revise Section on Safety Requirements

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) A University lighting matrix was added to the standard for clarity.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

    1)  Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and new additional datasheet.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1)  Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and new additional datasheet.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

   1)  Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and new additional datasheet.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

    1) Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and new additional datasheet.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1) Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification and new additional datasheet.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1)  Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

      1) Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and sample standard arc flash labels.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1) Deleted old section and replaced with new section, which includes a new guide specification section and updated grounding details.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1) Added data sheet instructions in preparation for addition of new data sheets throughout standards.

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1) To update Fire Alarm Standards

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1) To revise the domestic water softener section to remove ion exchange softeners.

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1) To add the addition of Lactating Rooms to PSU Design & Construction Standards

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1) To revise Section .05 Unisex Toilet Rooms

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1) To revise Environmental Compliance Checklist

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

     1)  To revise section 096810 Carpet Tile as a result of the most recent University Sustainable Carpet Committee assessment process.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) To revise Lawn and Grasses Construction Standard in Division 32   32 90 00.02

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1)  To revise Environmental Compliance Checklist

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

 1)      To make various additions and revisions throughout the entire

 section including, but not limited to, PSU Environmental Health and Safety  Requirements, Laboratory Fume Hoods and Other Containment Devices, Anatomy  Laboratory and Specialty Containment Exhaust Systems

 Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add requirements for software license(s)

2.  To add requirements for "Construction Server"

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

 1)      To remove prior guidance relative to EH&S and establish interim communication plan until updated requirements are published.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Replaced old document name "Building Automation Systems (BAS)" and June 2014 version date with new document name "25 55 00 BAS GuideSpec"and October 2015 version date.
2. Update summary is included in front end of document.

Section was updated to reflect changes in required slope for new versus existing roofs; removing the prohibition on APP systems; changing the requirements of roof insulation systems; increasing the height of required flashing; and adding drain sumps.

Section was updated to reflect prohibition on air pressure testing in hydronic piping systems. Superceded Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

1) To rename main heading of Division to match current industry practice
2) To consolidate requirements associated with windows (insulated glass units)
Superceded Section 08 00 00 Openings- consolidate window requirements

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) To revise requirements for Planting Seasons

2) To revise maintenance requirements of trees and shrubs

3) To add/modify other miscellaneous requirements and corrections

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons

1)    To revise criteria for type of elevator to be used based on the number of floors it serves 

2)    To update various references to construction codes and industry standards for work associated with elevators 

3)    To revise the lists of manufacturers for elevators, controllers, and miscellaneous accessories 

4)    To update requirements for the Remote Monitoring System 

5)    To change elevator car lighting from fluorescent to LED 

6)    To revise/clarify other miscellaneous requirements

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. This is an upgrade to the existing process, whereby a member of the Facility Automation Services department controls and assigns the BACnet and network numbers.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To remove miscellaneous general design intent language that is now covered in a more specific detail of the cited combination of High Performance Building Design Standards.
2. To clarify the specific versions of high-performance energy standards of ASHRAE 90.1 and 189.1 presently adopted by OPP.
3. To remove the language in the "Advanced Energy Performance Target" that has become outdated due to incremental advances in the cited Energy Performance standards.  For projects that are not LEED, complying with the cited High-Performance Building Design Standards will achieve the intent.  For LEED projects, any such "Energy Performance Target" for the credit to "Optimize Energy Performance" shall be defined in the PSU LEED policy.
4. To emphasize the Building Envelope Energy Component requirements and associated compliance documentation.
5. To revise the correct title and hyperlink to the "PSU LEED Policy" document and to provide interim direction during migration period between LEED versions.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To remove outdated reference and replace with more comprehensive requirements throughout Division 1.

Section was added primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add new section to define requirements for specifying dust barriers and other construction IAQ control methods to effectively isolate construction work areas from the surrounding occupied areas.
2. To include definitions and roles of supporting parties.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Changed to eliminate a confusion issue when specifying equipment during design.

Sections were updated primarily for the following reasons:

26 00 01 - Section D was added to add to address the new Electrical Load Determination Form and to provide a hyperlink to the document.  Original sections D & E were relabeled due to the additional section D.  Section G was added to provide clarity to the designer and to ensure Engineering Services, Electrical Department is aware of any exceptions taken.

26 00 02.10 - Revision to section A, Motors, was added to give direction to the designer when and where to utilize VFD cables.

26 05 10.01 - Added sections G & H.  G was added to outline the specifications for VFD rate cable and to provide directive to the designer.  H was added to provide specifications for compression lugs.

26 05 26.01 - Added sections J, K & L.  J was added to clarify the use of a specific type of compression lug. K was added to clarify that PCV is preferred but RMC can be used if certain guidelines are followed.  L was added to hyperlink to PSU'ss typical design drawings for reference.

26 05 43.01 - Section F was updated to call out the use of detectable warning tape and to outline the specifications for the warning tape.  Section G was added to add a hyperlink to the typical CADD details for PSU Ductbanks.

26 05 43.02 - Section H was updated to add hyperlinks to PSU typical CADD details.

26 05 53.01 - Section J was added to address new labeling requirements for electrical service equipment that feeds CRITICAL research equipment.

26 20 00.01 - Number 3 was updated to change how the drawings are stored and what are they stored in.  This was done to make it easier to see if the drawings are in the document tube and to make it easier to get the drawings out of the document tube.

26 23 00.02 - A new section was added to address new guide specifications; the table contains a hyperlink to the OPP Low-Voltage Switchgear Guide Specification.  The guide specification was added as an easy reference for the Design Professional.

26 36 00.01 - Section C was updated to provide the Design Professionals with a more comprehensive list of options that will be required on all transfer switches.

00 51 00 - Added a row to the table to address the new hyperlink for the new load determination form.

26 20 00.01 - Section was updated so that designers know to confirm with Engineering Services whether ARM system is required.

26 32 13 - Section was updated to cover CCS monitoring of generators since it was deleted from the BAS and needs to be addressed.

26 00 01 - Section was updated to address BAS issues.

26 50 00 - Section was updated to add reference to Elevator Service section that notes minimum illumination levels and to revise general lighting source to LED.

26 56 00 - Exterior Lighting section updated to require the 10,000 lumen Poulsen Lipp LED luminaire to PSU UP campus walkways.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Changed section to avoid confusion with selection transfer switch options.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Edit Shutoff Valve requirements to cross reference where defined elsewhere in the OPP Standards to avoid duplication/conflicting guidance
2. Clarify pump discharge check valve requirements
3. Eliminate requirement for flow measurement station at each pump
4. Revise requirements for flexible pipe connectors to use flexible metal type on systems with operating temperatures 105°F and greater

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

To add the guide specifications for closed systems.

To revise the portions of the standard associated with closed system to conform to the guide specifications.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To modify and expand some technical content requirements, including but not limited to, University Water Service and Water Line Extension Plan Approval Requirements, materials of construction, and changes in manufacturers' names.
2. To reorganize the section into main parts as follows - General, System Requirements, Execution and Guideline Details.  Then System Requirements is organized starting with distribution and ending with building service entrances.
3. Updated old drawings and added new drawings, each available in PDF or ACAD DWG electronic format.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Revised VFD cable and cable installation requirements.
2. Revised and replaced all occurrences of VFC to VFD throughout document.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To remove guide sequences of operation from the website because they are subject to frequent modifications and thus are impractical to keep updated on the website.
2. To require that the Designer and the Control System Contractor always contact OPP FAS for the most current versions available for each project.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To remove guide sequences of operation from the website because they are subject to frequent modifications and thus are impractical to keep updated on the website.
2. To require that the Designer and the Control System Contractor always contact OPP FAS for the most current versions available for each project.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Disallowed the use of Application Specific Controllers.
2. Replaced Insight software (and misuse of Apogee term) with Desigo software.
3. Clarified the intent of what stand alone at the terminal controller means.
4. Clarified the intent of controlling only one major system from a single controller and using only one controller to process the entire program.
5. Added an airflow trend COV increment.
6. Replaced the Siemens System Architecture diagram.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Remove unneeded references to Division 26.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Include new asbestos containing material information.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To create distinct section to follow industry standard section number and to correlate with new guide specification section.
2. To reorganize information more appropriately into Standards (to convey design intent) and Guide Specifications and Details (to be edited and included in Contract Documents) for clearer and more user-friendly and effective implementation between design and construction phases.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Add reference to Elevator Service section that notes minimum illumination levels.
2. Revise general lighting source to LED.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. The EUMS has been greatly expanded and the sequence needed a major rewrite.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Information is incorrect in content and/or should not be in this section for regular plumbing water distribution.  Will be corrected in other revisions to follow.

Section was modified primarily for the following reasons:

1. To clarify utility connection application requirements.
2. To include the Environmental Compliance Checklist requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reason:

1. Clarify that broadloom carpet is NOT permitted.
2. Add manufacturer website information.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Clarify that a 2-hold lug is required for all ground bus installations.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

To modify general valve requirements for pipe insulation coordination to add insulated tee-handles for ball valves and preformed insulation kit covers for balancing valves.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To prohibit the use of cloth-backed, rubber adhesive tape (commonly referred to as "duct tape") as a duct sealant.
2. To prohibit the use of fibrous/fiberglass duct liner and to define product requirements for option to use flexible elastomeric sheets when needed for acoustic reasons.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add requirements that for areas with special pressure relationship requirements that must be properly controlled, the Design Professionals shall include plans in the construction set of drawings showing simplified pressure relationships and tabular summaries of overall air balance for each pressure controlled space and summaries of system airflows.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Add new subsection defining OPP Laboratory Ventilation System requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To require use of most stringent minimum insulation R-value requirements in current codes and high-performance building standards in lieu of superseded ASHRAE 90.1 - 1999 reference.
2. To require Corrosion Under Insulation Protection - coating ferrous piping under insulation.
3. To add cross reference to HVAC duct section to be consistent on fiberglass duct liner policy.
4. To coordinate optional additional insulation thickness on factory insulated packaged equipment to meet associated system insulation thickness.
5. Other miscellaneous insulation revisions.
6. To reorganize section into parts for General Owner, Product, and Execution requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add specific requirements for thermally broken frames and edge spacers between panes.
2. To add certified performance by NFRC.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. change from old, outdated 30% efficiency rating to the MERV 8 called for by ASHRAE 189.1 High Performance Standard
2. call for selecting more standardized filter and housing sizes to reduce maintenance costs
3. call for sealing to prevent bypass pathways (per ASHRAE 189.1)
4. prohibition of pre-filters with cardboard type frames in airstreams having characteristics that can cause the filter assembly to prematurely collapse
5. add other general guidelines

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To emphasize the requirement for design professionals to define all airflow setpoints by moving it to the Notes at the beginning.
2. To revise the reheat valve, damper and finned tube sequences to improve the stability and reliability of the control operations.
3. To add chemical treatment subroutines.
4. To redefine airflow and zone hot water requests.
5. To redefine some alarming and alarm notification classes.
6. To fix some formatting problems.

Section was added primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add new section to define requirements for coordinating and sepcifying attic stock.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To develop and document General Owner Requirements in order to define basic design intent and selection criteria.
1. Goal – to provide guidelines to promote and achieve Efficiency and Reliability throughout entire operating range.
2. To add requirements for limiting allowable fan power which include minimizing system air pressure drops and optimizing selection of efficient fans.
2. To update the Equipment Requirements for fans, motor and drive components, and accessories to achieve better and more serviceable fan systems.
3. To develop and document the Execution (Installation, Operation and Start-up/Commissioning) requirements.
1. Goal – to achieve better installations, better operating efficiency and longer life from fan systems.
2. Note the following special points:
1. Minimize fan System Effects:  Avoid poor fan inlet and outlet conditions. Comply with manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. It has been derermined through life cycle cost calculations on multiple projects that high effeciency transformers are a good investment with relatively short payback especially compared to the average life of the equipment.
2. All major manufacturers offer competing products to make the bidding competitive.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Updated acceptable pole manufacturers based upon feedback from the UP crew that maintains campus exterior luminaires.
2. Added requirement to consider sensor control of parking lot luminaires.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Update of occupancy sensor control requirements to reflect current PSU control strategies.
2. Added list of acceptable controls manufacturers and new technologies.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

Clarification that red LED exit signs are acceptable for small renovations projects to match existing.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Pennsylvania elevator code requires that the illumination level on the lobby side of every landing be a minimum of 10 fc at all times.  This criteria was not clear in the design standards and has been a point of problems during the inspection of elevators in recent construction.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. There was a formatting error, a new paragraph D was created to separate information regarding steel reinforcing and the installation of a concrete base for the ductbank.  The concrete base is always required while the reinforcing is only necessary for vehicle traffic ares.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To include the requirements of the Pennsylvania Elevator Code to the consultants to try and avoid issues during state Inspections.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Update based upon the reduction of LED luminaire pricing to consider this source for more general applications.
2. Clarify the type of T8 lamps to specify based upon Energy Conservation Measures instituted.
3. Add requirement for some spare parts, especially to deal with the increased use of LED and the fact that these sources and drivers are sometimes difficult to match only 1 year after substantial completion.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Update details and sequences of operation to represent current operational requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add guidelines and requirements for the basic design of hydronic piping.
2. To add 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Guide Specification Section.
3. To edit and reorganize to minimize duplications and cross references with other related sections 23 21 00 and new guide specification.
4. To add new Hydronic Plant Piping Detail #2 for separate air and dirt eliminators.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

This list of locations for shutoff valves is being moved to the Hydronic System general design requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To relocate this reference to steam boiler blowdown from previous Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping into the more applicable steam piping section.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To remove reference to Bell and Gossett guidelines with respect to air separators.  Air eliminators are now covered in greater detail in Hydronic Specialties.
2. To add guidelines and requirements for the basic design of hydronic systems.
3. To remove reference to “ethylene” glycol since other types might be used.
4. To remove reference to flow measuring devices, which are covered more in depth in subsection .02 of section 23 2100.
5. To consolidate and relocate various references from Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping into this more general design guideline for Hydronic Systems.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Add carpet tile requirements to standards.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Corrected typos and minor edits.
2. Added Index Title and Repaired Index.
3. Clarified role of CSC for third party interfaces.
4. Added Delta Controls and Siemens Apogee to Automated Logic as approved bidders and products providers.
5. Removed Johnson Controls, Inc. from the approved bidders and products providers.
6. Updated Codes and References section.
7. Modified control power and UPS requirements.
8. Clarified BAS Intent Meeting requirements.
9. Updated BAS Shop Drawing requirements.
10. Updated Global Building Controller and Application Controller requirements.
11. Removed requirement for laptop computers.
12. Added segmented V-ball control valves.
13. Updated licensing requirements.
14. Added language allowing line code programming.
15. Clarified graphic requirements.
16. Replaced Communication Riser Diagram with Communication Riser Spreadsheet.
17. Added requirement for audit and alarm logs.
18. Removed requirement for 1% factory training credits.
19. Added/modified Figures 2 and 3 at end of specifications.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To refer Design Professionals to current standards and guidelines and to delete old table to avoid providing duplicated, obsolete, or conflicting direction.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To add miscellaneous general design requirements.
2. To clarify requirement to define specific duct pressure classifications in each associated section of ductwork throughout the system to assure proper construction and reinforcement.
3. To add recommendations for using round duct as much as possible.
4. To add requirements for Seal level A per ASHRAE 189.1 and associated duct leak testing.
5. To add requirements for low pressure drop systems with respect to achieving fan power limitation in ASHRAE 189.1.  

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Revise OPP VFD Guidespec with respect to:
1. Enclosure type requirements (Clarify Designer Notes for Type 1 vs. 12)

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Update BAS interconnection with electrical systems.
2. Update testing requirements.
3. Update elevator connection requirements.
4. Insert several miscellaneous updates to section.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To Revise requirements on combination shut-off/balance valves to achieve more variable adjustment and precise flow measurement and to be able to read setting directly off the handle position rather than needing to find which internal venturi was supplied in the ball/venturi type and then having to look up chart.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Specification was added to address expansive aggregate

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Section was added to reference new "Structural Backfill and Compaction" Specification in Division 31.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Section was revised to reflect changes to hiring of testing agencies.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Unit Casings:  Added requirement for maring lights.
2. Coil Sections:  Added requirement for stainless steel coil casings and structural supports for coils subjected to condensation and rearranged papagraphs for more logical order.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

To define more detailed requirements for rubber spherical type vibration isolator flexible pipe connectors.

1. EPDM rated for 250 degrees in lieu of neoprene.
2. Construction designed to prevent pull out of rubber at flange connection.
3. Vibration/sound reduction performance requirements.
4. Control rods/cables.
5. Recommended manufacturer for basis of design

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1.  Remove outdated specification from Standards while it is being revised and updated.

2.  Indicate new acceptable vendor list.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) Correct the number of space type classifications from 4 to 5.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1) Incorporate card reader requirements on mechanical and electrical rooms.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To achieve better continuous operating performance of closed systems by improving air and dirt removal method.
2. To keep system pressure drop low with full system flow dirt separation.
3. To allow blowdown through recirculating bag filer assembly to avoiding need for ongoing makeup water and associated addition of dissolved air and losses of chemical treatment and anti-freeze solutions when present.
4. To add schematic piping detail for closed hydronic plants.
   

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Add recycling and compost bin requirements to the published Design & Construction Standards.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To revise the specifications to conform to current system requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Add regulatory requirements of 49 CFR 191 and 192 to standards.
2. Update campus system requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

 1)      To follow common industry practice to apply shell and tube heat exchangers on steam to hot water applications in lieu of gasketed plate and frame.

2)      To expand section into three parts for more comprehensive General, Product and Installation requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To replace and improve requirements for shut off valves, which were previously deleted by accident.
2. To add other general valve requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1)      To delete conflicts and add cross references to other updated sections related to balancing valves in general and at pumps.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To incorporate new system and technology requirements.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To update mechanical systems color code identification labels per current industry standards.
2. To coordinate cross references among disciplines.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Multiple and extensive additions, revisions and overall reorganization into General design intent and selection criteria, Product specifications, and Execution parts.
2. To create new and separate subsections for Energy Recover Equipment and Air Handling Units.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To provide guidelines for application of manual isolation/balance valves and differential pressure regulating valves and proper primary/secondary flow balance for improved hydronic system operation and control.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1)    To delete reference to orifice plate due to relatively inefficiency (higher pressure loss) vs. venturi flow meter.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Update requirements document to match current University expectations for Design Review Deliverables.

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. Coordination with current University paint contracts

Update to 25 90 00 EUMS Document rev3

Section was updated primarily for the following reasons:

1. To define more complete strainer requirements, including specific screen size requirements for various services and pipe sizes.