Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service - index
Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service - p1000001
General Requirements - p1000004
Purpose of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service
General Design Philosophy
Flexibility and Adaptability
Operations and Building Maintenance
Art-in-Architecture
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture - Cont'd - p1000012
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture - Cont'd - p1000013
National Codes and Standards
National Standards
State and Local Government Consultation, Review, and Inspections
Guides
Commissioning - p1000018
Commissioning Team
Environmental Policies & Practices
Building Materials
Indoor Air Quality
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Energy Conservation Standards
Life Cycle Costing
Procedures and Approach
Table 1-1 LCC Formulas
Table 1-1 LCC Formulas - Cont'd
Procedures and Approach - Cont'd
Metric Standards
Accessibility Design Standards
Site, Landscape, and Community Design
Goals and Objectives
Site Analysis
General Site Planning Criteria
Grading
Site Utilities
Special Requirements.
Site Circulation Design
Fire Apparatus Access
Pavements and Curbs
Sustainable Landscape Design
Landscape Elements
Plant Materials
Placement
Irrigation for Landscaping
Landscape Lighting
Site Furniture
Site Signage
Flagpoles
Architectural and Interior Design - p1000052
Basic Building Planning Principles
Image - p1000055
Technology Infrastructure
Space Allocations and Classifications
Space Measurement for Rental Purposes
Floor Common Area
Space Measurement for Planning Purposes
Conveying Systems
Table 3-1 Space Classification
Fire Protection - p1000063
Table 3-2 Criteria for Design of Escalators
Lobby Security Equipment
Space Planning
Entrance Lobbies and Atria
Building Support Spaces - p1000068
Table 3-3 Number of Toilet Fixtures
Locker Rooms
Equipment Placement.
Vertical Shafts
Building Engineer's Space.
Structured Parking
Commissioning - p1000075
Special Design Considerations
Table 3-4 Examples from the CPG List of Designated Products
Acoustics - p1000078
Appropriate levels of background sound
Design Criteria for Building Spaces.
Table 3-5
Design Criteria for Building Spaces - Cont'd
Design Criteria for Building Spaces. - Cont'd
Building Elements
Sun Control Devices
Exterior Windows
Image - p1000087
Exterior Doors
Cornerstone
Building Specialties
Artwork, Signage, and Registry of Designers
Image - p1000092
Fine Arts Program Mission
Interior Finishes
Wall Covering
Architectural Woodwork
General Office Space (Open and Enclosed Offices)
Training and Conference Rooms
Elevators
Public Corridors
Building Support Spaces - p1000101
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000102
Evaluation of Existing Systems
Horizontal Distribution.
Image - p1000105
Space Planning Strategies
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Exterior Wall Construction and Finishes
Conveyance Systems
Structural Engineering - p1000110
General Approach - p1000112
Codes and Standards - p1000113
Structural Loads
Structural Considerations
Seismic Instrumentation for Buildings
Geotechnical Considerations
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000118
Seismic Requirements for Leased Buildings
Mechanical Engineering - p1000120
General Requirements - p1000122
Codes & Standards
Design Criteria - p1000124
Table 5-1 Indoor Design Conditions
Table 5-2 Air Intake Minimum Separation Distances
Thermostatic Zoning Design Criteria
HVAC Baseline System
Floor-by-floor Air-Handling Units
Alternatives Components for the HVAC Baseline System
Life Cycle Costing of Alternatives
Special Area HVAC Systems
Areas of Refuge
Mechanical and Service Space Requirements
Vertical Clearances
Communications Closets
HVAC Components
Terminals
Table 5-3 Ductwork Classification
Table 5-4 Recommended Duct Velocities
Figure 5-1 Ceiling Return Plenum with Minimal Return Ductwork
Fan Coil Units
Humidification and Water Treatment
Primary Heating Systems
Hot Water Pumps
Radiant Heat
Primary Cooling Systems
Thermal Storage Systems
Cooling Towers - p1000149
Pumping and Piping Systems
Primary/Secondary Pumping
Table 5-5 Commercial Standards for Piping Material
Thermal Insulation - p1000153
Vibration Isolation, Acoustical Isolation, and Seismic Design for Mechanical Systems
Ductwork
Meters, Gauges, and Flow Measuring Devices
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Level of Integration
Energy Management and Conservation
Table 5-6 Minimum Control and Monitoring Points for Typical HVAC Equipment
Testing and Balancing
Plumbing Systems
Domestic Hot Water Service
Domestic Water Supply Equipment
Sanitary (Soil and Waste), and Vent System
Rainwater Drainage System
Storm Drains
Rainwater Drainage Equipment
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000169
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - Cont'd - p1000170
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - Cont'd - p1000171
Electrical Engineering
General Requirements - p1000174
Codes and Standards - p1000175
Design Criteria - p1000176
Table 6-1 Lighting Load for Equipment Sizing
Table 6-2 Minimum Receptacle Load for Equipment Sizing
Standards for Sizing Equipment and Systems
Utility Coordination
Cable Selection
Duct Sizes
Image - p1000183
Distribution System Alternatives
Secondary Distribution
Figure 6-1 Typical Power Distribution Scheme
Space Conditions
Building Engineer's Office.
Secondary Branch Power Distribution
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Image - p1000191
Interior Lighting,Daylighting, and Control System
Table 6-3 Lighting Requirements by Space Type
Technology and Product Criteria
Daylighting
Photo Controls
Safety Lighting Design Criteria
Specific Lighting Constraints
Exterior Lighting and Control Systems
Branch Wiring Distribution Systems
Underfloor Raceway Systems
Panelboards
Voice and Data Distribution System
Emergency Power Systems
Emergency Power Loads
Clean Power Systems
Computer Center Power Distribution Unit
Harmonic Generation, K-Rated Transformers,Sizing of Neutrals
Grounding Systems
Lightning Protection Systems
Security Systems
Fire Protection & Life Safety
General Approach - p1000214
Certificate of Occupancy
Fire Safety During Construction and Renovation Projects
Preliminary planning
Post Construction Inspection/Operations
Building Construction
Occupancy Classifications
Photoluminescent Materials
Fire Alarm Systems
Waterflow Switches
Fire Alarm Messages for High Rise Occupancies
Survivability
Water Supply for Fire Protection
Water Based Fire Extinguishing Systems
Sprinkler Piping System
Non-Water Based Fire Extinguishing Systems
Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
Special Fire Protection Requirements
Places of Confinement
Cooling Towers - p1000233
Emergency Power, Lighting and Exit Signage
Historic Structures
Security Design - p1000236
Planning and Cost
Cost
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000240
Vehicular Control
Architecture and Interior Design
Loading Docks and Shipping and Receiving Areas
Additional Features
Commissioning - p1000245
New Construction - p1000246
Design for full load
Table 8-1 Glazing Protection Levels Based on Fragment Impact Locations
Table 8-2 Test Structure
Additional Glazing Requirements:
Non-Window Openings
Existing Construction Modernization
Structural Engineering - p1000253
General Requirements - p1000254
Good Engineering Practice Guidelines
Good Engineering Practice Guidelines - Cont'd
Mechanical Engineering - p1000257
Power and Lighting
Fire Protection Engineering
Electronic Security
Duress Alarms or Assistance Stations
Parking Security
Image - p1000263
Stairways and Elevators
Submission Requirements
Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities
Summary - p1000268
General Requirements - p1000269
Planning for Accessibility
Infrastructure
Table 9-1 Accessibility Requirements
Architectural and Interior Design - p1000273
Floor Systems
Fixed and Movable Furniture
Table 9-2 Typical Interior Fixed Furniture Elements
Fixed Components
Structural Systems
Image - p1000279
Mechanical Systems - p1000280
Courtrooms/Chambers
Acoustic Performance
Mechanical System Diffusers, Vents
Fire Protection - p1000284
Electrical Systems - p1000285
On-Floor Electrical Distribution
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000288
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000289
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000290
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000291
Audio/Visual Requirements in U.S. Court Facilities
Security Design - p1000293
Appendix Submission Requirements
General Requirements - p1000296
Building Information Model
Specifications - p1000298
Design Narratives and Calculations
Design Quality Reviews
Estimating Format Requirements
Sample Form: Project Cost Summary
Sample Form: CSI Masterformat Detail Report
Performance Expectations Matrices
Figure A-1 Program Goals Matrix
Figure A-2 Sustainability Matrix
New Construction and Modernizations
Figure A-3 Design Process and Related Submission Requirements for New Construction
Design Development - p1000309
Construction Documents - p1000310
Design Awards
Final Concept
Architectural - p1000313
Historic Preservation - p1000314
Fire Protection - p1000315
Design Development - p1000316
Architectural - p1000317
Drawings.
Historic Preservation - p1000319
Structural - p1000320
Mechanical - p1000321
Calculations and Energy Analysis.
Narrative.
Design Development Cost Estimate
Construction Documents - p1000325
Calculations
Architectural - p1000327
Mechanical - p1000328
Mechanical - Cont'd
Calculations and Energy Analysis
Fire Protection - p1000331
Electrical - p1000332
Certification Requirements for Energy Conservation
Alteration Projects
Design Process and Related Submission Requirements for Renovation
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000336
Historic Preservation - p1000337
Fire Protection - p1000338
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000339
Architectural - p1000340
Structural - p1000341
Mechanical - p1000342
Fire Protection - p1000343
Electrical - p1000344
Construction Documents - p1000345
Architectural - p1000346
Mechanical - p1000347
Calculations.
Fire Protection - p1000349
Electrical - p1000350
Surveys and Geotechnical Reports
Geotechnical Investigation and Engineering Report
Geologic Hazard Report
Surface Fault Rupture.
Differential Settlement.
Index - p1000356
Index - p1000358
Index - Cont'd - p1000359
Index - Cont'd - p1000360
Index - Cont'd - p1000361
Index - Cont'd - p1000362
Index - Cont'd - p1000363
Index - Cont'd - p1000364
Index - Cont'd - p1000365
Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service - p1000001
General Requirements - p1000004
Purpose of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service
General Design Philosophy
Flexibility and Adaptability
Operations and Building Maintenance
Art-in-Architecture
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture - Cont'd - p1000012
Figure 1-1Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture - Cont'd - p1000013
National Codes and Standards
National Standards
State and Local Government Consultation, Review, and Inspections
Guides
Commissioning - p1000018
Commissioning Team
Environmental Policies & Practices
Building Materials
Indoor Air Quality
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Energy Conservation Standards
Life Cycle Costing
Procedures and Approach
Table 1-1 LCC Formulas
Table 1-1 LCC Formulas - Cont'd
Procedures and Approach - Cont'd
Metric Standards
Accessibility Design Standards
Site, Landscape, and Community Design
Goals and Objectives
Site Analysis
General Site Planning Criteria
Grading
Site Utilities
Special Requirements.
Site Circulation Design
Fire Apparatus Access
Pavements and Curbs
Sustainable Landscape Design
Landscape Elements
Plant Materials
Placement
Irrigation for Landscaping
Landscape Lighting
Site Furniture
Site Signage
Flagpoles
Architectural and Interior Design - p1000052
Basic Building Planning Principles
Image - p1000055
Technology Infrastructure
Space Allocations and Classifications
Space Measurement for Rental Purposes
Floor Common Area
Space Measurement for Planning Purposes
Conveying Systems
Table 3-1 Space Classification
Fire Protection - p1000063
Table 3-2 Criteria for Design of Escalators
Lobby Security Equipment
Space Planning
Entrance Lobbies and Atria
Building Support Spaces - p1000068
Table 3-3 Number of Toilet Fixtures
Locker Rooms
Equipment Placement.
Vertical Shafts
Building Engineer's Space.
Structured Parking
Commissioning - p1000075
Special Design Considerations
Table 3-4 Examples from the CPG List of Designated Products
Acoustics - p1000078
Appropriate levels of background sound
Design Criteria for Building Spaces.
Table 3-5
Design Criteria for Building Spaces - Cont'd
Design Criteria for Building Spaces. - Cont'd
Building Elements
Sun Control Devices
Exterior Windows
Image - p1000087
Exterior Doors
Cornerstone
Building Specialties
Artwork, Signage, and Registry of Designers
Image - p1000092
Fine Arts Program Mission
Interior Finishes
Wall Covering
Architectural Woodwork
General Office Space (Open and Enclosed Offices)
Training and Conference Rooms
Elevators
Public Corridors
Building Support Spaces - p1000101
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000102
Evaluation of Existing Systems
Horizontal Distribution.
Image - p1000105
Space Planning Strategies
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Exterior Wall Construction and Finishes
Conveyance Systems
Structural Engineering - p1000110
General Approach - p1000112
Codes and Standards - p1000113
Structural Loads
Structural Considerations
Seismic Instrumentation for Buildings
Geotechnical Considerations
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000118
Seismic Requirements for Leased Buildings
Mechanical Engineering - p1000120
General Requirements - p1000122
Codes & Standards
Design Criteria - p1000124
Table 5-1 Indoor Design Conditions
Table 5-2 Air Intake Minimum Separation Distances
Thermostatic Zoning Design Criteria
HVAC Baseline System
Floor-by-floor Air-Handling Units
Alternatives Components for the HVAC Baseline System
Life Cycle Costing of Alternatives
Special Area HVAC Systems
Areas of Refuge
Mechanical and Service Space Requirements
Vertical Clearances
Communications Closets
HVAC Components
Terminals
Table 5-3 Ductwork Classification
Table 5-4 Recommended Duct Velocities
Figure 5-1 Ceiling Return Plenum with Minimal Return Ductwork
Fan Coil Units
Humidification and Water Treatment
Primary Heating Systems
Hot Water Pumps
Radiant Heat
Primary Cooling Systems
Thermal Storage Systems
Cooling Towers - p1000149
Pumping and Piping Systems
Primary/Secondary Pumping
Table 5-5 Commercial Standards for Piping Material
Thermal Insulation - p1000153
Vibration Isolation, Acoustical Isolation, and Seismic Design for Mechanical Systems
Ductwork
Meters, Gauges, and Flow Measuring Devices
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Level of Integration
Energy Management and Conservation
Table 5-6 Minimum Control and Monitoring Points for Typical HVAC Equipment
Testing and Balancing
Plumbing Systems
Domestic Hot Water Service
Domestic Water Supply Equipment
Sanitary (Soil and Waste), and Vent System
Rainwater Drainage System
Storm Drains
Rainwater Drainage Equipment
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - p1000169
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - Cont'd - p1000170
Alterations in Existing Buildings and Historic Structures - Cont'd - p1000171
Electrical Engineering
General Requirements - p1000174
Codes and Standards - p1000175
Design Criteria - p1000176
Table 6-1 Lighting Load for Equipment Sizing
Table 6-2 Minimum Receptacle Load for Equipment Sizing
Standards for Sizing Equipment and Systems
Utility Coordination
Cable Selection
Duct Sizes
Image - p1000183
Distribution System Alternatives
Secondary Distribution
Figure 6-1 Typical Power Distribution Scheme
Space Conditions
Building Engineer's Office.
Secondary Branch Power Distribution
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Image - p1000191
Interior Lighting,Daylighting, and Control System
Table 6-3 Lighting Requirements by Space Type
Technology and Product Criteria
Daylighting
Photo Controls
Safety Lighting Design Criteria
Specific Lighting Constraints
Exterior Lighting and Control Systems
Branch Wiring Distribution Systems
Underfloor Raceway Systems
Panelboards
Voice and Data Distribution System
Emergency Power Systems
Emergency Power Loads
Clean Power Systems
Computer Center Power Distribution Unit
Harmonic Generation, K-Rated Transformers,Sizing of Neutrals
Grounding Systems
Lightning Protection Systems
Security Systems
Fire Protection & Life Safety
General Approach - p1000214
Certificate of Occupancy
Fire Safety During Construction and Renovation Projects
Preliminary planning
Post Construction Inspection/Operations
Building Construction
Occupancy Classifications
Photoluminescent Materials
Fire Alarm Systems
Waterflow Switches
Fire Alarm Messages for High Rise Occupancies
Survivability
Water Supply for Fire Protection
Water Based Fire Extinguishing Systems
Sprinkler Piping System
Non-Water Based Fire Extinguishing Systems
Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
Special Fire Protection Requirements
Places of Confinement
Cooling Towers - p1000233
Emergency Power, Lighting and Exit Signage
Historic Structures
Security Design - p1000236
Planning and Cost
Cost
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000240
Vehicular Control
Architecture and Interior Design
Loading Docks and Shipping and Receiving Areas
Additional Features
Commissioning - p1000245
New Construction - p1000246
Design for full load
Table 8-1 Glazing Protection Levels Based on Fragment Impact Locations
Table 8-2 Test Structure
Additional Glazing Requirements:
Non-Window Openings
Existing Construction Modernization
Structural Engineering - p1000253
General Requirements - p1000254
Good Engineering Practice Guidelines
Good Engineering Practice Guidelines - Cont'd
Mechanical Engineering - p1000257
Power and Lighting
Fire Protection Engineering
Electronic Security
Duress Alarms or Assistance Stations
Parking Security
Image - p1000263
Stairways and Elevators
Submission Requirements
Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities
Summary - p1000268
General Requirements - p1000269
Planning for Accessibility
Infrastructure
Table 9-1 Accessibility Requirements
Architectural and Interior Design - p1000273
Floor Systems
Fixed and Movable Furniture
Table 9-2 Typical Interior Fixed Furniture Elements
Fixed Components
Structural Systems
Image - p1000279
Mechanical Systems - p1000280
Courtrooms/Chambers
Acoustic Performance
Mechanical System Diffusers, Vents
Fire Protection - p1000284
Electrical Systems - p1000285
On-Floor Electrical Distribution
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000288
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000289
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000290
Table 9-3 Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets - Cont'd - p1000291
Audio/Visual Requirements in U.S. Court Facilities
Security Design - p1000293
Appendix Submission Requirements
General Requirements - p1000296
Building Information Model
Specifications - p1000298
Design Narratives and Calculations
Design Quality Reviews
Estimating Format Requirements
Sample Form: Project Cost Summary
Sample Form: CSI Masterformat Detail Report
Performance Expectations Matrices
Figure A-1 Program Goals Matrix
Figure A-2 Sustainability Matrix
New Construction and Modernizations
Figure A-3 Design Process and Related Submission Requirements for New Construction
Design Development - p1000309
Construction Documents - p1000310
Design Awards
Final Concept
Architectural - p1000313
Historic Preservation - p1000314
Fire Protection - p1000315
Design Development - p1000316
Architectural - p1000317
Drawings.
Historic Preservation - p1000319
Structural - p1000320
Mechanical - p1000321
Calculations and Energy Analysis.
Narrative.
Design Development Cost Estimate
Construction Documents - p1000325
Calculations
Architectural - p1000327
Mechanical - p1000328
Mechanical - Cont'd
Calculations and Energy Analysis
Fire Protection - p1000331
Electrical - p1000332
Certification Requirements for Energy Conservation
Alteration Projects
Design Process and Related Submission Requirements for Renovation
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000336
Historic Preservation - p1000337
Fire Protection - p1000338
Site Planning and Landscape Design - p1000339
Architectural - p1000340
Structural - p1000341
Mechanical - p1000342
Fire Protection - p1000343
Electrical - p1000344
Construction Documents - p1000345
Architectural - p1000346
Mechanical - p1000347
Calculations.
Fire Protection - p1000349
Electrical - p1000350
Surveys and Geotechnical Reports
Geotechnical Investigation and Engineering Report
Geologic Hazard Report
Surface Fault Rupture.
Differential Settlement.
Index - p1000356
Index - p1000358
Index - Cont'd - p1000359
Index - Cont'd - p1000360
Index - Cont'd - p1000361
Index - Cont'd - p1000362
Index - Cont'd - p1000363
Index - Cont'd - p1000364
Index - Cont'd - p1000365
