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1)    To remove inaccurate/outdated selection criteria and replace with intent for high-performance design selections. 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 modified primarily for the following reasons:

1.    To define requirements for alternate bids for Energy Conservation options to provide the opportunity for the Owner to select and fund additional energy optimization features beyond the minimum project scope.

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.