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2006 IBC Code Abstract 3 OF 4
Highgate Community Arena Predesign Report February 24, 2009
Minimum Door Width:
32” clear. (per Section 1008.1.1)
Minimum Stair Landing Length:
44” (per Section 1008.1.5)
Minimum Stair Width:
44” or per occupant load whichever is greater. (per Section 1009.1)
Stair Rise and Run: (per Section 1009.3)
Risers: 4-7”
Treads: 11”
Ramps:
Maximum Slope: 1/12 (8%) (per Section 1010.2)
Landing Length: 60” (per Section 1010.6.3)
Edge Protection: required (per Section 1010.9)
Exit Signs:
Required (per Section 1011)
Handrails: (per Section 1012)
Height: 34” - 38”
Grasp Diameter (OD): 1 ¼” – 2”
Extensions: at top of stairs 12” and at bottom of stairs 12” + tread depth
Guardrails: (per Section 1013)
Required where adjacent drop exceeds 30”
Height: 42” min.
Openings: 4” max except at bottom where 6” is acceptable
Travel Distance to Exits:
250’ with sprinkler system (per Table 1016.1)
Corridor Width:
44” min or per occupant load whichever is greater. (per Section 1017.2)
Dead End Corridors:
20’ max (per Section 1017.3)
Minimum Number of Exits: (per Table 1019.1)
Occupant load >1000: 4 minimum
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Exit Access Corridor Ratings:
1 hour (per Section 1021.3)
Main Entrance:
Must accommodate not less than ½ of occupant load. (per Section 1025.2)
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STRUCTURAL CODE ABSTRACT
I. General.
A. Applicable Codes/Standards
International Building Code (IBC) 2006
ASCE 7-05
II. Structural Loads (IBC Chapter 16 & ASCE 7-05)
A. Live Loads – IBC Chapter 1607
Bleachers, Benches, Boxes 100 psf
Official’s Room and Coaches Offices 50 psf
General Storage Room 125 psf
Team Rooms and Shower Rooms 50 psf
Lobby 100 psf
Public Bathrooms, Food Service 100 psf
Rink Manager’s and Ticket Offices 50 psf
Refrigeration, Resurfacer and Mechanical Rooms 125 psf
Rooms to receive wheeled traffic (on 20 square inches) 8,000 psf
Future Press Area and Concourse 100 psf
B. Roof Loads – ASCE 7-05 Section 7.4
Overhanging eaves will be designed for the worst case loading of snow load
(described below) or 2 * pf per section 7.4.5 (ice dams and icicles along
eaves).
Where roof slopes are less than ¼” per foot ponding checks will be made per
Chapter 8 – Rain Loads
C. Snow Loads – ASCE 7-05 Chapter 7
Roof snow loads will be based on a 60 psf on-ground snow load
The ground snow load will be reduced per Table 7.2 by a snow exposure
factor and increased per Table 7.4 by a structure importance factor.
Sloped roof snow loads will be reduced by a sloped roof factor per Section
7.4.
Hip and gable roofs will be designed for unbalanced snow conditions per
Sections 7.7 and 7.9.
Low roofs will be designed for drifting or sliding snow conditions per
Sections 7.7 and 7.9.
Snow load will not be reduced to below 40 psf per VFPBC.
The new structure shall be located to maintain at least 20 foot clearance
between it and any adjacent structure or reinforcement of the adjacent
structure may be required per Section 7.12.
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D. Wind Loads – IBC Section 1609 & ASCE 7-05 Chapter 6
Wind analysis of the structure will be based upon a design wind speed of 90
mph 3 second gust per Figure 6-1.
The main windforce-resisting system loads will be based upon exposure C.
The building components and cladding loads will be based upon exposure C.
All wind loads will be increased per Table 60-1 by a structure importance
factor.
E. Earthquake Loads – IBC Section 16.13 & ASCE 7-05 Chapters 11 & 12
Seismic design shall be based upon Seismic Occupancy Category III per Table
1-1.
Seismic design shall be based upon Seismic Design Category C per Table
11.6-1 and 11.6-2.
The design shall be per Section 11.4 of Seismic Ground Motion Values.
The Site Coefficient shall be per Table S11.4-1 and 11.4-2 and will be based
upon the final recommendations of the soils engineer. This information can be
found in the Geotech summary section of this report.
Structure specific factors shall be based upon Table 12.2-1 with modifications
per Tables 12.3-1 and 12.3-2 and will vary according to final selected
structure.
Story Drift will be limited per Table 12.12-1.
Non-structural design will be based upon Chapter 13.
F. Materials Design – IBC Chapters 18 through 23
Foundations and Retaining Wall per Chapter 18.
Concrete per Chapter 19.
Masonry per Chapter 21.
Steel per Chapter 22.
Wood per Chapter 23.
III. Structural Recommendations
A. Foundation
Foundations shall be constructed with steel reinforced concrete and designed
in accordance with site specific geotechnical report (refer to the Geotech
summary section of this report).
The foundation system shall consist of continuous frost wall and footing
around perimeter.
Piers and spot footings shall be located under main bent frame columns.
Footings/walls shall be designed for shear and overturning loading as provided
by steel frame manufacturer.
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B. Slabs on Grade
Slabs on grade for the base building shall be reinforced and shall rest on
drainable & non frost susceptible fill material along with a vapor barrier in
accordance with the Geotech report. Refer to the refrigeration and ice slab
section of this report for information regarding the ice slab construction.
Slabs on grade for mechanical and resurfacer rooms shall be reinforced poured
in placed concrete placed on competent fill as specified in geotechnical report.
House keeping pads shall be provided throughout.
C. Steel Superstructure
The superstructure shall be a semi custom, steel, pre-engineered, bent frame
system with an on center spacing of 25 to 30LF.
Manufacturer shall provide:
a. Maximum base plate reactions for various load cases.
b. Base plate layout plan including base plate configurations and diameters.
D. Steel Roof Decks
The roof system shall be as indicated in the architectural section of this report.
It is to be a semi-custom metal sandwich panel system with architectural grade
exterior standing seam metal roof panels above, weather-proofing and
insulation in the middle and a fluted and perforated structural deck below (on
the interior). The roofing will be attached to steel purloins which will rest on
the steel superstructure identified previously.
E. Steel Dunage
Steel Dunage framing shall be used to support roof-top mounted mechanical
and refrigeration equipment. Coordination with mechanical systems for actual
weights and locations is critical. All dunage/major mechanical equipment shall
be located on the mechanical wing and lobby wing. None shall be located in or
above the main arena volume per the instruction of the architect.
F. Exterior and Interior Walls
Exterior walls shall be either reinforced concrete or reinforced CMU to a
height of approximately eight feet above grade to resist snow and ice loads
from the eave line of the roof. The upper walls shall be shop fabricated
insulated sandwich panels. The panels need to resist the impact of base balls
on the exterior and hockey pucks on the interior without denting.
Interior walls shall be steel stud or CMU block as specified by the architect.
Interior walls shall be braced to diaphragm to comply with applicable code
requirements.
G. Specialty Items Structural accommodations shall be provided for specialty items including;
bleachers, score boards, stairs, sound systems and special event equipment.
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MECHANICAL CODE ABSTRACT & RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Applicable Codes/Standards.
2003 International Building Code (2003 IBC).
2003 International Mechanical Code (2003 IMC).
2005 Vermont Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction.
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 Energy Standard for Buildings Except for
Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
NFPA 31 Standards for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2001
edition.
NFPA 70 The National Electrical Code, 2005 edition.
NFPA 72 The National Fire Alarm Code, 2002 edition.
NFPA 90A Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems, 2002 Edition.
II. Requirements.
A. Ventilation. While the State of Vermont has not adopted a mechanical
code, the 2005 Vermont Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial
Constructions, requires commercial buildings to meet the ventilation
standards of the 2003 IMC.
1. Refrigeration Room (in accordance with Chapter 11, 2003 IMC).
Normal ventilation 0.5 cubic feet per minute air flow rate,
per floor square footage (0.5 CFM/SF).
Emergency alarm, ventilation and refrigerant purge
systems; An emergency exhaust and make-up supply air
system is required. The exhaust/make-up system is required
to provide an emergency air flow rate that is equal to 100
times the square root of the refrigerant mass. This
emergency ventilation system is activated by an automated
leak detection and alarm system, and is separate from any
other ventilation system in the building. The detection
system shall have audible and visual alarms which shall be
tied to the building fire alarm systems. Alarms shall be
provided at each entrance to the refrigeration room and a
manual purge valve shall be provided on the exterior of the
building for fire department use. The refrigerant shall
automatically be purged if the room temperature exceeds
safe limits.
2. Utility Rooms (Boiler, Electrical, & Custodial Rooms), Storage
Rooms & Corridors.
Minimum ventilation 0.05 cubic feet per minute air flow
rate, per floor square footage (0.05 CFM/SF).
Higher ventilation rate to remove excess heat, if necessary.
This will be accomplished by an exhaust fan and an outside
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air opening, both with motorized dampers, which are
activated and opened by the reverse action thermostat.
Combustion air for oil-fired heating appliances in the boiler
room will be provided in accordance with NFPA 31, with
two openings (one high near ceiling, one low near the floor)
with motorized dampers or by direct venting to the outside
for those appliances which allow this procedure.
3. Ice Rink and Ice Resurfacer Room.
For the ice rink, normal ventilation 0.5 cubic feet per
minute air flow rate, per floor square footage (0.5
CFM/SF), and 15 cubic foot per person in the spectator
areas (15 CFM/person).
Automated ventilation system for exhaust and make-up air
to purge the ice rink and the ice resurfacer room of carbon
monoxide due to the operation of the ice resurfacer
vehicles. The required ventilation rate is 1.5 cubic feet per
minute air flow rate, per floor square footage (1.5
CFM/SF). This ventilation system is activated by an
automated carbon monoxide sensor and alarm system upon
detection of a concentration of carbon monoxide of 25 parts
per million.
4. Locker Rooms (Team Rooms, Official’s Room, Program/Public
Skaters Rooms).
Normal ventilation is 0.5 cubic feet per minute air flow
rate, per floor square footage (0.5 CFM/SF). Make-up air
capacity is necessary as recirculation of air is prohibited. It
is recommended that the actual rate provided in all team
rooms be 3 (three) times the code requirement, to purge
unwanted odors and minimize the opportunity for mold and
fungus buildup.
5. Offices, Food Service Kitchen and Dining Rooms, Health/Fitness
Room, Trainer’s Room, Pro Shop, and Lobby.
Normal ventilation is 20 cubic feet per minute air flow rate,
per person (20 CFM/person).
The Food Service Kitchen shall include a commercial grade
cooking appliance hood with fire suppression system and
grease rated exhaust fan and ductwork. The hood and fan
size will be based on the dimensions and type of cooking
appliances. To maintain air balance in the kitchen, a make-
up air unit will be provided. The make-up air will tempered
to room temperature by a heating hot water coil supported
by the central heating plant.
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6. Public Rest Rooms.
Exhaust flow rate of 75 cubic feet per minute per water
closet and urinal (75 CFM/fixture). No recirculation of air
permitted, but make-up air transfer from other public space
is allowed.
B. Boiler Room.
1. Boiler Room Requirements.
Boiler room is constructed with one hour fire rating or an
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Boiler room shall have a floor drain.
2. Boiler Requirements.
Flame supervision required.
Low water cut-off required.
Pressure/temperature relief valve required.
Boiler/pressure vessels to be ASME rated.
Hi-limit manual reset limit required.
Boiler to be provided with domestic water make-up with a
pressure reducing valve and backflow prevention device.
Combustion/ventilation air requirements as detailed in the
ventilation section above.
Equipment to be installed on concrete service pads, 6”
minimum height.
Provide doors of sufficient size to remove the largest piece
of mechanical equipment.
Provide UL listed, Type L, metal breeching and stack.
Stack terminates a minimum of 10’ horizontally and 4’
above any air intake, and a minimum of 2’ above any
portion of the building within 10’ of the stack.
Fuel oil storage tank, either above ground with containment
or double wall underground tank with leak and level
monitoring system. Provide tank, fuel supply piping, oil
gauge, fill and vent piping.
C. Air Distribution Systems.
1. Requirements.
Ducts to be constructed from galvanized metal constructed
per SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard. As the
budget and space allows, the ductwork shall be round
double wall insulated ducts and painted to match the
building interior.
Smoke detectors are required on the supply air side of air
handling units of capacity of 2,000 cubic feet per minute air
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flow or greater. The detectors shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72. The detectors shall deactivate
their associated air handling units and send an alarm to the
fire alarm system.
Fire dampers are required at ductwork penetrations of fire
rated partitions of 2 hour or more. The fire dampers shall
meet UL standards.
D. Refrigeration Machinery Rooms.
1. Requirements.
The refrigeration room shall be equipped with the
refrigerant leak detection system and emergency ventilation
system as described in the ventilation system above in
accordance with the 2003 IMC.
Water connections to the refrigeration equipment and any
other potential contamination sources to be protected by
backflow prevention devices.
Refrigeration equipment, which is factory built, shall be
labeled and listed in accordance with UL 207, 412, 471, or
1995.
The refrigeration system shall be located in a segregated
mechanical room, whose access must be restricted, and
posted as such. Fuel burning equipment shall not be
installed in the refrigeration room.
The refrigeration room doors must be self-closing in the
direction of egress travel. Door to close upon activation of
the fire alarm or the refrigerant leak detection system.
Openings to other parts of the building, which could allow
passage of leaked refrigerant, are prohibited.
Electrical equipment in the refrigeration room must
conform to Class 1, Division 2, hazardous location of
NFPA 70, or an automated refrigerant leak detection and
ventilation system is provided, as described in the
ventilation section above.
Discharge of mechanical exhaust must be not less than 20
feet from a property line or openings from building.
Minimum of ¾ hour fire resistant self-closing fire door
between the room and the remainder of the building.
Room to be smoke tight.
Minimum of one emergency egress door to outdoors
required.
Located outside the refrigeration room shall be a
refrigeration equipment emergency shutdown switch; an
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emergency ventilation system activation switch; and if
ammonia refrigerant is used, a manual refrigerant shut-off
switch. An automatic ammonia refrigerant shut-off will be
included in the refrigerant leak detection system.
E. Ice Resurfacer Machine Rooms.
1. Requirements.
The automated carbon monoxide detection and ventilation
system as described in the ventilation section above.
Garaging of a LP gas driven ice resurfacing vehicle is
permitted within the building provided the fuel system is
leak free.
A cylinder shut-off valve will be required for LP gas fuel
system.
The overhead door to the ice rink shall automatically close
upon activation of the fire alarm system or the room carbon
monoxide detection system.
III. Recommendations.
A. Building Heating Plant.
1. We have investigated two possible heating fuels for this building,
LP gas (propane), and No. 2 fuel oil. Based on the current and
projected costs of these two fuels, we recommend using No. 2 fuel
oil. From the October 2008, Vermont Fuel Price Report (published
monthly by the Vermont Department of Public Service), the cost of
No. 2 fuel oil is $34.15 per million BTU, while the cost of LP gas
is $42.68 per million BTU. (LP gas is currently the most costly
heating fuel.)
2. The proposed heating plant will consist of multiple modular boilers
to maximize the efficiency of operation. This system will provide
heat for the following.
Hot water coils for the heating and ventilation air handling
units. This includes the main unit for the ice rink area,
which has dehumidification capacity, and smaller units
serving the other occupied areas. To reduce the freeze risk
for the heating hot water loop serving these units, which
use outside ventilation air, the heating loop shall be a
glycol/water solution.
Terminal heating units such as fin tube radiation and unit
heaters which serve unoccupied areas without ventilation
air requirements.
Indirect fired domestic water heaters.
3. Heating load calculations will be made once the facility
dimensions and constructions means are defined. Given the total
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heating load, the number and size of modular boilers will be
determined. The goal is provide multiple boilers for back-up
capacity and efficient heating at various part-load demands.
4. We recommend that the heating plant be served by an above
ground fuel oil tank. Tank size to be determined once the total
heating capacity is determined. The above ground storage tank will
include leak containment and will limit the potential for future
environmental contamination. A final choice of fuel tanks will be
discussed with potential fuel suppliers to determine if discounts are
available for larger deliveries.
B. HVAC System of the Ice Rink/Arena Area.
1. The ventilation system will provide the air flow rates as described
in the ventilation requirements section above. Most importantly the
humidity levels in the arena area must be maintained low enough
to prevent surface condensation, fogging, and dripping within the
structure. The air distribution ductwork system will be designed to
avoid air movement over the ice surface.
2. To accomplish this level of humidity control and maintain the
proper ventilation rates, an industrial grade desiccant dehumidifier
is recommended. This will permit year round operation of the
facility by properly eliminating humidity generated within this
space from the ice surface, the occupants, and the resurfacing
equipment, as well as the humidity introduced by the outside
ventilation air.
3. The system described above will include a modular air handling
unit equipped with fans, heating coil, desiccant dehumidifier and
reactivation heater, and if desired, capacity for a future cooling
coil. This system will be capable of maintaining the arena at 70 deg
F and 40% relative humidity during spectator attended events. For
practice events without spectators and night setback conditions, the
temperature set point can be lower (55 deg F, adjustable). The
glycol heating loop heated by the central heating plant will serve
both the main heating coil and the dehumidifier’s reactivation
section.
C. HVAC System for the Team Rooms.
1. We recommend that the heating and ventilation air provided to the
team rooms (locker/changing rooms) be provided by the arena air
handling unit with dehumidification capacity. This will avoid
introducing humid air to the skating rink from high skater traffic
flow between the rink and the team rooms.
2. Local duct mounted heating coils will used for each of the team
rooms to maintain the room temperature set point throughout the
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occupied period of these rooms (given rink temperature will vary
with the spectator schedule).
D. HVAC System for the Front Support Areas.
1. The heating and ventilation air for the remaining portions of the
building will be provided by an energy recovery ventilation unit,
which will reduce the heating load of the outside ventilation air by
was much as two-thirds. Local duct mounted heating coils will be
provided to permit individual room control. These coils will be
supported by the glycol heating loop from the central heating plant.
E. HVAC System for the Refrigeration Room.
1. As previously described in the ventilation requirements section;
upon detection of a leak in this area, audio visual alarms will be
activated, the general building fire alarm system shall be activated
and emergency exhaust and make-up supply air fans will be
activated to purge the room. The refrigeration room doors shall be
automatically closed upon activation of the refrigerant detection
system or the fire alarm system as audio visual alarms on the
exterior side of the doors are automatically activated. The outside
location of the emergency exhaust air outlet and the make-up air
Inlet will be sited to insure no cross contamination occurs with
other ventilation system inlets/outlets. A manual fire department
external refrigeration purge system shall be provided. The
refrigerant shall automatically be purged if the room temperature
exceeds safe limits.
2. The refrigeration room will include general ventilation capacity
which will provide the normal ventilation rate as described above,
to maintain room air quality and to remove excess heat from the
room.
3. This room shall be heated by a unit heater supported by the glycol
heating loop from the central heating plant.
F. HVAC System for the Ice Resurfacer Machine Room.
1. As described in the ventilation requirements section above, this
room will be protected by a carbon monoxide detection system and
accompanying automated ventilation system. This system will
include a carbon monoxide sensor and alarm system. Upon
detection of an unsafe level of carbon monoxide within the
resurfacer room, the general building emergency alarm system
shall be activated, the room’s internal overhead door will close
(separating the resurfacer from the main arena), and exhaust air
and make-up supply air fans will be activated. A self contained
humidistat shall be utilized and connected to a local vent to
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2. This room shall be heated by a unit heater supported by the glycol
heating loop from the central heating plant.
PLUMBING CODE ABSTRACT & RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Applicable Standards.
2003 International Plumbing Code (2003 IPC) as amended by the 2004
Vermont Plumbing Rules.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design
(Excerpt from 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 36, revised July 1,
1994).
II. Requirements.
A. Plumbing Fixtures.
1. In accordance with the 2003 IPC, this ice arena is classified as Use
Group A-4. The required water closets and lavatories shall be
distributed equally between the sexes based on the percentage of
each sex anticipated in the occupant load, The occupant load shall
be composed of 50 percent of each sex.
2. The minimum fixture requirements for Use Group A-4 per Table
403.1 are as follows (based on occupancy number by sex).
Male water closets: 1 per 75 for the first 1,500 and 1 per
120 for the remainder exceeding 1,500.
Urinals: in each male rest room, urinals shall not be
substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water
closets.
Female water closets: 1 per 40 for the first 1,500 and 1 per
60 for the remainder exceeding 1,500.
Male lavatories: 1 per 200.
Female lavatories: 1 per 150.
Drinking fountains: 1 per 1,000.
Service sinks: 1 per facility.
Showers: no code requirement.
3. Public buildings require accessible facilities for use by disabled
persons, including water closets, urinals, lavatories, baths/showers,
drinking fountains and other plumbing fixtures.
4. There are no specific requirements for locker/team rooms, as these
are not considered public facilities.
B. Storm Drainage.
1. Any storm drainage system shall be designed for the 100 year
rainfall rate of 2.5” per hour.
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2. If roof drains and an interior storm drainage system is used, not
less than two roof drains shall be installed in roof areas 10,000
square feet or less, and not less than four drains in roofs over
10,000 square feet.
3. Sizing of drain conductors, leaders, and horizontal storm drainage
piping is in accordance with Tables 1106.2 and 1106.3, of the 2003
IPC.
4. We recommend insulation of all interior storm drainage piping to
eliminate condensation on the piping.
5. A secondary (emergency) roof drainage system or scuppers shall be
provided where the roof perimeter construction extends above the
roof in such a manner that water will be entrapped if the primary
drains allow buildup for any reason.
C. Grease Interceptor.
1. An interceptor is required for a commercial kitchen to prevent the
discharge of grease to the building sanitary waste drainage system.
2. The interceptor must accessible for cleaning.
D. Protection of Potable Water Supply.
1. Water systems shall be designed and installed to prevent
contamination of the potable water systems through cross
connection.
2. Backflow prevention devices (conforming with AWWA Manual
M-14) are required for:
Boiler make-up water.
Brine system water supply.
Fire protection system connections.
Heat exchanger make-up water.
Main water service entrance to protect the public supply.
Air gaps or approved vacuum breakers required at all
fixtures or receptacles.
III. Recommendations.
A. Plumbing Fixtures.
1. A complete plumbing system with waste/vent and domestic water
distribution will be required for the locker rooms, the public
restrooms, the food service kitchen, the boiler room, and the ice
making system rooms.
2. The facilities recommended in the public restrooms are based on
two options which include two possible occupancy numbers for
each option. Option #1 includes an occupancy of 1,228 total for
hockey games and an occupancy of 3,316 total for floor events, if
seating is placed in the ice rink area also. Option #2 includes an
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occupancy of 1,491 total for hockey games and an occupancy of
3,579 for floor events. For each restroom, one of each type of
fixture will be ADA accessible.
Option #1 Seating for Hockey Games Seating for Floor Events
Fixture 1,228 Total (614 per sex) 3,316 Total (1,658 per sex)
Men’s Water Closets 3 8
Men’s Urinals 5 14
Women’s Water Closets 15 42
Men’s Lavatories 3 8
Women’s Lavatories 4 11
Drinking Fountains 2 4
Option #2 Seating for Hockey Games Seating for Floor Events
Fixture 1,491 Total (746 per sex) 3,579 Total (1,790 per sex)
Men’s Water Closets 4 8
Men’s Urinals 6 14
Women’s Water Closets 19 45
Men’s Lavatories 4 9
Women’s Lavatories 5 12
Drinking Fountains 2 4
3. The following facilities are recommended for each of the Team
Locker Rooms (two home team rooms and two visiting team
rooms).
Men’s Women’s Visiting
Fixture Team Rm Team Rm Team Rm
Water Closets 1 2 1
Urinals 1 0 1
Lavatories 2 2 1
Showers 3 to 6 3 to 6 1
4. The following facilities are recommended for the Official’s Room.
Fixture Official’s Room
Water Closets 1
Urinals 1
Lavatories 1
Showers 1
5. The following facilities are recommended for the Food Service
Room.
Fixture Food Service Room
Triple Pot/Dish Washing Sink 1
Food Prep Sink 1
Hand Sink 1
Grease Interceptor 1
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B. Domestic Water Service.
1. Based on the total fixture counts listed below, the corresponding
water supply fixture unit (WSFU) counts are developed in
accordance with the 2003 IPC. Table E103.3(3) of the 2003 IPC,
provides the estimated domestic water demand (gallons per minute
GPM) for the total WSFU count.
Option #1 For Hockey Games For Floor Events
Total Total Total Total
Fixture (WSFU each) Fixture WSFU Fixture WSFU
Water Closets (5.0) 18 90 50 250
Urinals (5.0) 5 25 14 70
Lavatories (2.0) 7 14 19 38
Showers (4.0) 7 28 7 28
Kitchen Sinks (4.0) 2 8 2 8
Service Sinks (3.0) 1 3 1 3
For Hockey Events For Floor Events
Total WSFU 168 397
Corresponding GPM 83 127
Recommended CW Piping Size 3” 4”
Option #2 For Hockey Games For Floor Events
Total Total Total Total
Fixture (WSFU each) Fixture WSFU Fixture WSFU
Water Closets (5.0) 23 115 53 265
Urinals (5.0) 6 30 16 80
Lavatories (2.0) 9 18 21 42
Showers (4.0) 7 28 7 28
Kitchen Sinks (4.0) 2 8 2 8
Service Sinks (3.0) 1 3 1 3
For Hockey Events For Floor Events
Total WSFU 168 397
Corresponding GPM 83 127
Recommended CW Piping Size 3” 4”
C. Domestic Water Heating.
1. There are two demands for domestic hot water. In addition to the
plumbing fixtures, the two ice resurfacing machines both have 200
gallon tanks for applying hot water to the ice surface. For the
domestic water heating, we recommend indirect fired water heaters
which use boiler heating water as the heating source. For the
conventional water heating for the plumbing fixtures, we
recommend a heater with 60 gallon storage capacity. For the ice
resurfacing machines, we recommend two tanks both with 80
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gallon storage capacity. Each of the water heaters will provide 140
deg F water. The hot water for the plumbing fixtures will include a
thermostatic mixing valve to insure water of no more than 120 deg
F is delivered to the fixtures.
D. Building Sanitary Waste and Vent System.
1. Based on the total fixture counts listed below, the corresponding
drainage fixture unit (DFU) counts are developed in accordance
with the 2003 IPC. Table 710.1(1) of the 2003 IPC, provides the
overall building drainage piping size for the total DFU count, for
piping at ¼” per foot slope.
Option #1 For Hockey Games For Floor Events
Total Total Total Total
Fixture (DFU each) Fixture DFU Fixture DFU
Water Closets (4.0) 18 72 50 200
Urinals (2.0) 5 10 14 28
Lavatories (1.0) 7 7 19 19
Showers (2.0) 7 14 7 14
Kitchen Sinks (2.0) 2 4 2 4
Service Sinks (2.0) 1 2 1 2
Total DFU 109 267
Waste Piping Size (@1/4”/ft slope) 4” 6”
Option #2 For Hockey Games For Floor Events
Total Total Total Total
Fixture (DFU each) Fixture DFU Fixture DFU
Water Closets (4.0) 23 92 53 212
Urinals (2.0) 6 12 16 32
Lavatories (1.0) 9 9 21 21
Showers (2.0) 7 14 7 14
Kitchen Sinks (2.0) 2 4 2 4
Service Sinks (2.0) 1 2 1 2
Total DFU 133 285
Waste Piping Size (@1/4”/ft slope) 4” 6”
E. Ice Resurfacer Machine Ice Pit System.
1. The ice resurfacer machines conduct resurfacing operations up to
15 times daily. With each operation, they are cutting/dumping
approximately 200 gallons of ice, with a daily total reaching 3,000
gallons at peak. The ice surfacer machines will dump their ice
shavings into a common pit in the Resurfacer Room. The pit will
have a snow melt system to insure the ice will have melted in the
pit before the next ice resurfacing operation. There are two options
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for melting the ice internally. The first is to utilize a heating coil in
the pit. The heating source for this first option will be a condenser
glycol/water solution from the ice making refrigeration system.
The second option is to use a shower down system. This second
option utilizes a series of shower head to spray hot water onto the
ice shavings in the pit. A 4” drain from the pit to an exterior storm
drainage system will be required. Drains for each end of the arena
will also connect to this drain system.
F. Roof Drainage System.
1. At this point, no roof drains and interior storm drainage piping is
expected. If any roof drains are needed, there will a minimum of
two roof drains as described in the storm drainage code
requirements above. The piping will be sized in accordance with
the 2003 IPC.
FIRE PROTECTION CODE ABSTRACT & RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Applicable Codes/Standards.
2003 International Building Code.
NFPA 13 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 Edition.
II. Requirements.
A. Building is classified as a Group A-4 assembly area by the building code,
and an automatic sprinkler system is required.
B. A wet-pipe sprinkler system is required.
C. NFPA 13 Classification – The facility minus the mechanical and
refrigeration rooms is Light Hazard, sprinkler design capacity is 0.10
GPM/square foot over 1,500 square feet area (150 GPM). Light hazard
flow duration is 30 minutes. The mechanical (boiler room) and the
refrigeration room are Ordinary Hazard, Group 1, sprinkler design capacity
is 0.15 GPM/square foot, with flow duration of 60 minutes. As long as
mechanical room and refrigeration room are separated by location or fire
rated walls, we need only consider the square footage of the larger
refrigeration room (estimated at 900 square feet). We compare the
demands for the two different hazard areas.
Light Hazard: 1,500 SF x 0.1 GPM/SF x 1.2 sprinkler head
correction = 180 GPM x 30 minutes duration x 1.1 storage
tank safety factor = 5,940 gallons of water storage.
Ordinary Hazard, Group 1: 900 SF x 0.15 GPM/SF x 1.2
sprinkler head correction = 162 GPM x 60 minutes duration
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x 1.1 storage tank safety factor = 10,560 gallons of water
storage.
The flow rate and water storage capacity is chosen from the
more demanding requirements from the two areas. The
higher flow rate is 180 GPM (from the Light Hazard area)
and the higher water storage capacity is the 10,560 gallons
(from the Ordinary Hazard, Group 1 area).
Calculation assumptions: Roof slope does not exceed 4 in
12, as a higher slope roof requires a sprinkler flow rate
increase. Generally a hose connection flow rate is not
required in areas without fire hydrants. This assumption
will need to be verified with the local fire department and
the VT Division of Fire Safety.
D. Sprinkler system to be hydraulically designed by a NICET III sprinkler
designer or fire protection engineer.
E. Backflow prevention device is required on the sprinkler service, which
meets the standards of AWWA Manual M-14.
F. Sprinkler valves, alarms, and devices to be supervised by the building fire
alarm system. The alarm system shall meet the standards of NFPA 72, The
National Fire Alarm Code.
G. An accessible fire department connection is required for connection to the
fire suppression system.
III. Recommendations.
A. We recommend installation of a wet pipe automated sprinkler system for
this facility. A hydraulic design for the water supply requirements will be
required. Based on preliminary estimates, a minimum supply rate of 180
GPM for 60 minutes will be required. Given that this site will be utilizing
well water, a fire service water storage capacity of 10,560 gallons and a
fire pump rated for 180 GPM at the calculated pressure capacity, will be
needed. A diesel powered, vertical turbine fire pump is required to draw
water from a buried water storage tank. The pump will be located in the
heated pump house above the water storage tank.
VERMONT ENERGY CODE ABSTRACT & RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Applicable Codes/Standards.
2005 Vermont Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction.
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 Energy Standard for Buildings Except for
Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
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II. Requirements.
A. Building Mechanical Systems (Section 803, of the 2005 Vermont
Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction).
1. Electric resistance heating is prohibited.
2. Calculations of heating and cooling loads. Trane Trace 700
software will be used to calculate the heating and cooling loads of
the facility. This software applies the procedures described in the
ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook. These calculations shall
determine the size of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems and equipment.
3. Equipment efficiency. The equipment efficiencies shall achieve as
a minimum the standards of the equipment efficiencies tables in
the referenced energy codes. This includes all boilers and the
terminal heating units and the ice making refrigeration system.
4. HVAC controls.
Controls for each of the heating zones in the facility will be
capable of seven day programming which will allow night
setback of the temperature set point. Each heating zone will
have its own temperature sensor.
Controls of the ice rink area air handling unit will include
temperature and humidity sensing for control of the heating
and dehumidification operations. The controls for this unit
will allow event scheduling to vary heating and ventilation
for different programmed events.
The central heating boiler system will include outdoor air
reset to vary the temperature of the main glycol heating
loop in response to outdoor air temperature to achieve
operational savings.
5. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the 2003 IMC as
described in the ventilation requirements section above. Where
mechanical ventilation is installed, the system shall the capability
to reduce the outdoor air supply to the minimum required by the
mechanical code.
6. Ductwork and piping insulation shall comply with the
requirements of the referenced energy codes.
7. The efficiencies of electrical motors installed in HVAC equipment
shall comply with the requirements of the referenced energy codes.
B. Domestic Water Heating Systems (Section 804, of the 2005 Vermont
Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction).
1. The equipment efficiencies shall achieve as a minimum the
standards of the equipment efficiencies tables in the referenced
energy codes.
2. Domestic hot water recirculating systems will comply with the
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2003 IPC. Automated controls will allow turning off the
recirculation system during unoccupied periods.
3. Domestic water piping insulation shall comply with the
requirements of the referenced energy codes.
III. Recommendations.
A. Specify premium efficiency three phase motors for HVAC applications,
which are eligible for Efficiency Vermont incentives.
B. Include variable speed motor drives for the pumps for the main heating
glycol/water loop. Efficiency Vermont offers incentives for the variable
speed drives.
C. The heating and ventilation air for all the front support areas, will be
provided by an energy recovery ventilation unit.
D. Install low flow aerators for all lavatory faucets and showerheads. The
aerator will limit the flow as follows: lavatories 0.5 GPM and
showerheads 2.5 GPM.
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