Design & Construction Handbook

1413 Pages·2011·11.44 MB·English

by  Intissar Durham

Design and Construction
Handbook

June 2011

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Design and Construction Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Scope and Purpose and Introduction
1.11 Glossary of Terms
1.2 Requests for Variances and/or Interpretation Statement
1.3 Procedures for Change to this Handbook
1.4 Project Type
1.5 Federal, State, Local Statutes, Codes, and Regulations
1.6 Airport Contact
1.7 LAWA Insurance Requirements
1.8 Bond Requirements
1.9 Manual for Design of Streets and Roadways
1.10 Manual for Storm Drain Design
1.11 Manual for Sewer Design
1.12 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Standards
1.13 Customs and Border Protection
1.14 Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Standards
1.15 Tenant Projects Approvals Procedure
1.16 Consultant Participation During Bid Phase - LAWA Projects
1.17 Consultant Participation During Construction Process – LAWA Projects
1.18 Consultant Participation at Completion of Construction – LAWA Projects
1.19 Software Requirements and Project Design Delivery
1.20 Basis of Design Manual
1.21 Required Submittals
1.21.1 Design Criteria/Scope Definition Phase (30%)
1.21.2 Design Development Phase (60%)
1.21.3 Construction Document Phase (100% review)
1.22 Plan Check Corrections Submittal
1.23 Plans Issued for Construction Submittal
1.24 Specification Format – LAWA Projects
1.25 Coordination of Design
1.25.1 HVAC
1.25.2 Plumbing
1.25.3 Electrical
1.25.4 Fire Protection
1.25.5 Communications
1.25.6 Security
1.25.7 Exterior Utilities
1.26 Project Solicitation
1.27 Pre-Bid Conference
1.28 Addenda
1.29 Bid Opening
1.30 Pre-Construction
1.31 General Construction Requirements
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1.31.1 Weekly Progress Meetings
1.31.2 Contractor Equipment & Facilities
1.31.3 Removal and Disposal of Structures and Obstructions
1.31.4 Construction Barricades and Enclosures
1.31.5 Temporary Signage for Barricades
1.31.6 Utilities
1.31.7 Product, Material, and Equipment Substitution
1.31.8 Submittal Procedures
1.31.9 Environmental Mitigation Requirements and Special Construction
1.31.10 Quality Assurance
1.31.11 LAWA Furnished Materials
1.32 Starting and Adjusting
1.33 Protecting Installed Construction
1.34 Closeout Procedures
1.35 Closeout Submittals
1.36 Demonstrations and Training
1.37 Commissioning
1.38 Activation and Turnover

GUIDE SPECIFICATION INTRODUCTION

2.0 LAND PLANNING AND SITE WORK (Not Used)

3.0 CONCRETE (Not Used)

4.0 MASONRY (Not Used)

5.0 METALS

05.70.00 Decorative Metals
05.75.30.13 Column Covers

6.0 WOOD, PLASTIC

06.40.23 Architectural Millwork

7.0 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (Not Used)

8.0 OPENINGS

08.11.13 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames
08.11.19 SS Doors Frames
08.71.00 Door Hardware

9.0 FINISHES
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09.22.16 Non Structural Metal Framing
09.29.00 Gypsum Board

09.30.00 Tiling
09.51.13 Acoustical Panel
09.66.13 Terrazzo Portland Cement
09.66.23 Resinous Terrazzo
09.68.13 Tile Carpeting
09.68.16 Sheet Carpeting

09.91.23 Paint

10.0 SPECIALTIES

10.14.00 Signage
10.21.13 Toilet Compartments
10.26.00 Wall and Door Protection
10.28.00 Toilet Accessories
10.43.13 Defibrillator Cabinets
10.44.13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets
10.44.16 Fire Extinguishers

11.0 EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

12.0 FURNISHINGS

12.24.13 Roller Window Shades

13.0 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Not Used)

14.0 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14.20.00 Vertical Transportation, General
14.21.00 Electric Traction Elevators
14.24.00 Hydraulic Elevators
14.31.00 Heavy Duty Escalator
14.32.00 Moving Walks

15. 0 – 20.0 (Not Used)

21.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION

21.05.00 Common Work
21.05.16 Expansion Fittings

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21.12.00 Fire Suppression Standpipes
21.13.13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System
21.13.16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System

21.22.00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System

22.0 PLUMBING

22.05.00 Common Work
22.05.16 Expansion Fittings and Loops
22.05.23 General Duty Valves
22.05.29 Hangers and Supports
22.05.48 Vibration and Seismic Controls
22.05.53 Identification
22.07.00 Insulation
22.11.00 Facility Water Distribution
22.13.00 Facility Sanitary Sewer
22.14.00 Facility Storm Drain
22.31.00 Domestic Water Filtration
22.33.00 Electric Water Heaters
22.34.00 Fuel Fire Water Heaters
22.40.00 Plumbing Fixtures
22.70.00 Natural Gas

23.0 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23.05.00 Common Work Results for HVAC
23.05.16 Expansion Fittings and Loops
23.05.23 General Duty Valves
23.05.29 Hangers and Supports
23.05.48 Vibration and Seismic Controls
23.05.53 Identification
23.05.93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
23.07.00 HVAC Insulation
23.08.00 Commissioning
23.09.23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC
23.21.13 Hydronic Piping
23.21.16 Hydronic Piping Specialties
23.21.23 Hydronic Pumps
23.23.00 Refrigerant Piping
23.25.00 HVAC Water Treatment
23.31.00 HVAC Ducts and Casings
23.33.00 Air Duct Accessories
23.34.00 HVAC Fans
23.36.00 Air Terminal Units
23.37.00 Air Outlets and Inlets
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23.40.00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices
23.42.00 Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation
23.64.11 Packaged Water Chillers
23.64.16 Centrifugal Water Chillers
23.65.00 Cooling Towers

23.74.13 Packages Outdoor Air Handling Units
23.81.03 Packages Rooftop Air Conditioning Units- Non Custom
23.81.06 Packages Rooftop Air Conditioning Units- Custom
23.81.07 Variable Frequency Drives

23.81.23 Computer Room Air Conditioners
23.81.26 Split System Air Conditioners
23.81.27 Ductless Split System Air Conditioners

24.0 – 25.0 (Not Used)

26.0 ELECTRICAL

26.05.032 Basic Electrical Requirements
26.05.03 Equipment Wiring Connections
26.05.13 Medium Voltage Cable
26.05.16 Emergency Circuit Conductors and Cables
26.05.19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
26.05.26 Grounding and Bonding
26.05.30 Hangers and Supports
26.05.33 Raceways and Boxes
26.05.34 Floor Boxes

26.05.44 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems
26.05.49Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical
26.05.54 Identification for Electrical Systems
26.05.73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination
26.09.13 Web Based Power Monitoring Systems
26.09.23 Lighting Control Devices and Control Panel
26.09.43 Network Lighting Controls

26.13.00 Medium Voltage Switchgear
26.13.13 Metal Clad Switchgear VACCLAD Medium Voltage
26.22.00 Low-Voltage Transformers
26.23.00 Metal Enclosed Drawout Switchgear
26.24.13 Switchboards
26.24.16 Panelboards
26.24.19 Motor-Control Centers
26.25.00 Enclosed Bus Assemblies
26.27.16 Electrical Cabinets and Enclosures
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26.27.26 Wiring Devices
26.28.13 Fuses
26.28.19 Enclosed Switches
26.29.23 Enclosed Circuit Breakers
26.28.26 Enclosed Transfer Switches
26.29.13 Enclosed Controllers

26.32.13 Engine Generators
26.33.00 Battery Equipment
26.33.53 Static Uninterruptable Power System
26.43.13 Transiet Voltage Suppression for Low Voltage Power Circuits
26.51.00 Interior Lighting

27.0 COMMUNICATIONS

27.05.00 Basic Demolition
27.05.05 Selective Demolition
27.13.33 Communication Systems Interface
27.21.33 Wireless Communication System
27.42.20 Common Use
27.51.13 Paging System

28.0 SAFETY, CLOSED CIRCUIT TV, AND AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28.13.00 Access Control Alarm Monitoring
28.23.00 Video Surveillance
28.31.00 Fire Detection Alarm

29.0 – 49.0 (Not Used)

APPENDIX

Guide Specification Introductions, Technical Highlights and Supplemental
Information

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Design and Construction Handbook
1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

1.1 Scope, Purpose and Introduction
This Handbook establishes broad design and construction guidelines for all infrastructure, terminal
buildings, renovations, and other public facilities owned, operated or maintained by Los Angeles World
Airports (LAWA), including LAX, VNY, PMD, and LA/ONT airports (referred to as "Airport").
Additionally, it serves as a roadmap and reference guide for design teams that have been contracted to
provide design services at the Airport. The issues highlighted in this guide are important to the Airport
and provide help navigating the regulatory process as well as obtaining LAWA review and approval.
The ultimate goal of this guide is to help you meet the Airport’s expectations for what is built, how it is
built and how it will operate after construction is complete.

This handbook is not intended to limit creativity or innovation. LAWA encourages Designers to
recommend alternates when deviations from the guidelines provide an advantage or benefit to the
Airport. Modifications, alterations and deviations shall be approved in writing by LAWA prior to
implementation. Designer shall provide LAWA with documentation that the proposed modifications to
these guidelines comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Additionally, this document
does not absolve the Designer from performing their own independent research and due diligence
related to performance of their work. Adherence to these guidelines is intended to result in project
development that conforms to the goals and objectives of LAWA.

Additional Design Standards and Criteria are contained in the following manuals for projects of specific
scope and location on Airport property. They are incorporated herein by reference. The current version
of the following standards can be found under LAX- Business Standard Documents and Guidelines on
the LAWA website. http://www.lawa.org/

1. Tenant Construction Approval Process
2. LAWA Concessions Design Guidelines (Planning)
3. CAD Standards
4. GIS Standards
5. DDMS Standards, LUSAD
6. Survey Manual
7. Survey Control Networks, LAX, VNY, ONT
8. Airfield Pavement Design Standards
9. LAWA Public Restroom Design Standards (Planning)
10. Sustainable Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Guidelines VNY Streetscape and
Landscape Plan (Planning)
11. Construction Safety Policy Documents (ADG)
12. City of Los Angeles Street Design, Storm Drain Design, and Sewer Design Standards (City of
LA)
13. Utility Investigations and Shutdown Procedures
14. Barricade, Scaffold and Messaging Concept, Presentation (Planning)

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1.11 Glossary of Terms

1.2 Request for Variances and/or Interpretation Statement – It is recognized that in some
instances variances to the requirements contained in this Handbook may be deemed
necessary. A request for variance shall be submitted along with any substantiating
documentation to the Engineer/Airport Contact.
Each request should include the specific section and materials affected as described in this handbook;
the purpose of the variance request; any referenced or related code or agency regulations involved;
the impact of the variance; date requested and specific action requested if any.

1.3 Procedures for Changes to this Handbook –
This Instruction implements and describes the general procedures for updating the Design and
Construction Handbook. The Handbook serves as a reference resource for technical information,
policy, and procedures. Therefore, any changes to the text must be done in a measured and controlled
approach. As changes are being considered, all chapters of the original handbook will remain in effect
until they are replaced by an officially approved change. All changes, additions and revisions will come
from LAWA Planning and Design. As new adjustments are completed, they will be cleared and
approved, which will cancel the corresponding portions of the old handbook sections. After each
approval, it will then be posted on the Internet at http://www.lawa.org/laxdev/Handbook.aspx as part of
the updated Design and Construction Handbook. A log will be kept of changes to the documents to
readily track the latest and most current updates.
Should you have any revisions, additions, changes or adjustments to be considered, follow the steps
below, then send your submission to: [email protected]. Attn: Mr. Jim Goetz.
Your submission will begin the review process for your suggestion to be considered for inclusion into
the Design and Construction Handbook.
Procedure;
Written submission of change, addition, adjustment, correction or reference in the Design and
Construction Handbook to include:
1. Purpose. Clearly state the purpose for the intended change to the handbook in as much detail
as possible.
2. Scope. Submit the scope of the change identifying correct placement and sections where the
intended adjustment would be most logical. Write a detailed scope of the change, in the exact
language, format, and pagination that conforms with the existing textural format of the
handbook. As you would intend to see it published.
3. Reference. Identify and reference any related or affected sections of the handbook that would
be influenced by the proposed request. Should any outside agency standards, codes, etc., be
noted, include complete footnote notations inclusive of all information available to allow for clear
guidance of the reader to easily find the referenced material.
4. State Impact. Identify the goal and benefit, intended by the suggested change. Identify the
impact, if any, of not implementing the suggested change.
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After submission is received, a vetting process will occur with the appropriate stakeholders to evaluate
the proposed change. The accepted changes will be logged, and included in the most current copy of
the Design and Construction Handbook, posted on the internet at
http://www.lawa.org/laxdev/Handbook.aspx .
Action required. As the planned chapters of the revised Manual are cleared, updated, and published,
hard copies of the cancelled portions of the old Handbook should be destroyed.
1.4 Project Type – Projects contracted for by LAWA will be referred to as “LAWA Projects”. All
other projects will be referred to as “Tenant Projects”.

1.5 Federal, State, Local Statutes, Codes, and Regulations

This section provides an overview of the regulatory requirements and procedures for development
work at LAX. Mentioned in this section are the codes and guidelines that the Designer is encouraged
to become familiar with. This list is neither exhaustive nor all inclusive. The Designer is responsible to
be aware of these and any other code regulations that apply to their specific project.

The City of Los Angeles, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is the lead agency for plan check
approvals for most building projects at LAX and VNY. The exceptions include, but are not limited to,
airfield or special structures that are reviewed and approved through the FAA and roadway projects
that fall under the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. LAWA is not a self-permitting
agency.

LADBS will determine other City or County agencies with jurisdiction over the project where review and
sign-off is necessary to obtain final plan check approval and permit for construction. Examples include
the City of Los Angeles Fire Department, the Disabled Access Division and for projects that involve
food service facilities, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. In addition, depending on
the scope of the project, review and approval may be required by Federal agencies such as the
Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border
Protection and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Applicable Building Codes –

AS CODES ARE OFTEN UPDATED, IT IS ENCUMBENT UPON THE DESIGNERS TO BE AWARE
OF THE CURRENT APPLICABLE CODES FOR THEIR PROJECT.

Designers are required to comply with the requirements of the applicable building codes adopted by
the State of California, County of Los Angeles and as amended by the City of Los Angeles.:

The 2008 Los Angeles Building Code is based upon the 2007 California Building code with LA
City Amendments. Please refer to www.ladbs.org for any additional information pertaining to Los
Angeles Building Codes and Permit Processing Procedures.

The 2008 Los Angeles Electrical Code is based upon the 2007 California Electrical Code
(which is based upon the 2005 National Electrical Code) with 2008 LA City Amendments.

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