Design and Construction Handbook - Los Angeles World Airports

1493 Pages·2010·19.28 MB·English

Design and Construction
Handbook

January 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Scope and Purpose and Introduction
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 and Regulations
1.6 Airport Contact
1.7 LAWA Insurance Requirements
1.8 Bond Requirements – To be issued with future update
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 – To be issued with future update
1.14 Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Standards
1.15 Tenant Projects Approvals
1.16 Consultant Participation During Bid Phase
1.17 Consultant Participation During Construction Process
1.18 Consultant Participation at Completion of Construction
1.19 Software Requirements and Project Design Delivery
1.20 Design Calculations
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
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
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
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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
1.31.12 Project Closeout
1.32 Testing and Commissioning
1.33 Record Documents

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

05.75.30.13 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
08.71.00 Door Glazing
08.80.00 Glazing

9.0 FINISHES

09.22.16 Non Structural Metal Framing
09.29.00 Gypsum Board
09.30.00 Tile
09.30.00 Tiling
09.51.13 Acoustical Panel
09.51.33 Acoustical Metal Panel
09.65.13 Resilient Base and Accessories
09.66.23 Terrazzo
09.68.13 Tile Carpeting
09.68.16 Sheet Carpeting

09.72.00 Wall Coverings
09.91.23 Paint
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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

15. 0 – 20.0 (Not Used)

21.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION

21.05.00 Common Work
21.05.16 Expansion Fittings
21.05.48 Vibration and Seismic Controls
21.12.00 Fire Suppression Standpipes
21.13.13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System
21.13.16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System
21.13.19 Pre-Action/Dry Standpipe Sprinkler System
21.13.26 Deluge 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
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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
23.31.00 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
23.40.00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices
23.73.00 Indoor Central Station Air Handling Units
23.74.13 Packages Outdoor Air Handling Units
23.81.03 Packages Rooftop Air Conditioning Units- Small Capacity
23.81.13 Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioners
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

26.05.03 Equipment Wiring Connections
26.05.13 Medium Voltage Cable
26.05.19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
26.05.26 Grounding and Bonding
26.05.29 Hangers and Supports
26.05.33 Raceways and Boxes
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26.05.34 Floor Boxes
26.05.36 Cable Trays
26.05.53 Identification
26.05.73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination
26.09.43 Network Lighting Controls
26.11.16 Secondary Unit Substations
26.13.00 Medium Voltage Switchgear
26.22.00 Low-Voltage Transformers
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
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
26.29.16 Enclosed Contactors
26.32.13 Engine Generators
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

Column Cover
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)
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Supplemental Drawings (To be issued in future update)

Millwork
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Doors and Frames
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Walls
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Flooring
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Ceilings
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Specialties
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Restroom
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)
LAWA Restroom Design Guidelines and Construction Specifications

Way Finding
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Window Treatment
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Elevators / Escalators
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Fire Suppression
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

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Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Mechanical
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Lighting
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Electrical
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Communications
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

Security
Introduction (To be issued in future update)
Technical Highlights (To be issued in future update)

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1.0 General Requirements

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, 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. Please contact LAWA
Planning for electronic copies of these documents. Subsequent updates will be posted to
the LAWA.org web site.

1. Concept Construction Approval Process
2. Construction Approval
3. LAWA Concessions Design Guidelines (Planning)
4. CAD Standards, dated 6/15/03 (FETS)
5. GIS Standards, dated 8/9/04 (FETS)
6. DDMS Standards, LUSAD, 6/24/04 (FETS)
7. Survey Manual 3/22/06 (FETS)
8. Survey Control Networks, LAX, VNY, ONT (FETS)
9. Airport Transit Escalator Design Standards (FETS), dated 5/19/10
10. Airport Elevator Standards (FETS), dated 5/17/10
11. Airport Mechanical Design Standards (FETS), dated 6/18/10
12. Airport Electrical Specification Standards (FETS), dated 5/17/10
13. Electrical Equipment Standards (FETS), dated 6/7/10
14. Fire Protection Standards (FETS), dated 6/7/10
15. HVAC Equipment Standards (FETS), dated 6/29/10
16. Fire Protection Equipment Standards (FETS), dated 6/7/10
17. Airfield Pavement Design Standards (FETS)
18. LAWA Public Restroom Design Standards (Planning)
19. Sustainable Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Guidelines (EMD), latest
revision
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20. VNY Streetscape and Landscape Plan (Planning)
21. Construction Safety Policy Documents (ADG)
22. City of Los Angeles Street Design, Storm Drain Design, and Sewer Design
Standards (City of LA)
23. Utility Investigations and Shutdown Procedures, dated 10/1/10 (ADG)
24. Barricade, Scaffold and Messaging Concept, Presentation (Planning)

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.

1.3 Procedures for Changes to this Handbook - Proposed changes to this handbook
should be submitted to the airport contact, Engineer/Project Manager, for consideration.

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, 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
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.

LADBS Case Management and Preliminary Plan Check Services

LAWA works closely with LADBS make sure they are aware of projects at the Airport
that will require plan check services. When starting the plan check process, please be
aware LADBS has a designated case manager with oversight of plan check, permit and
code matters at LAX. Designers are strongly encouraged to schedule a Preliminary Plan
Check review early in the design process. The LADBS Case Manager is responsible for
assigning a plan checker for the project who will provide a preliminary plan check review.
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