Building Code Data

Governing Building Code  Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC)

1. This project consists of the construction of a pre-engineered metal building to house a retail sales showroom, offices for staff, and a stockroom storage area.

   Building Code Design Data:

   a)	Area of New Building	6,000 sq. ft.
   b)	Building Use	Use Group B (Non-Separated Mixed)
   c)	Building Construction Type	2C
   d)	Occupants in Entire Building Per OBBC Table 1008.1.2	113 maximum
   e)	Structural Loads:
   	Floor Live Load	125 p.s.f.
   	Roof Snow Load	25 p.s.f
   	Wind Load	80 mph exposure B
   f)	Earthquake Data:
   	Peak Velocity Related Acceleration (Av.)	0.077
   	Peak Acceleration (Aa)	0.10
   	Seismic Hazard Exposure Group	Group 1
   	Seismic Performance Category	B
   	Soil Profile Type	S3
   g)	Basic Structural System:
   	Response Modification Factor (R)	4 1/2
   	Deflection Amplification Factor (Dd)	4

2. The 100 year flood elevation at the building site is The top of floor slab elevation is

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General Construction

1. It is the contractor's responsibility to develop and maintain an erection procedure to insure the stability of the building and safety for personnel during construction.
2. Contractor shall follow all applicable safety standards and building codes, during construction.
3. Refer to the pre-engineered building design drawings for the structural design of the building and the anchor bolt layout.
4. Locate fire extinguishers in the office area and in the manufacturing area, as required by codes.
5. The new building shall be grounded in accordance with NFPA, as shown on the electrical drawings.

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Foundations

1. The foundation design is based upon an allowable soil bearing f 2000 p.s.f. which shall be verified by an independent testing laboratory.
2. If soft or wet soil is found at the bearing elevation, it shall be removed for a depth of 24 in. and replaced with compacted granular fill.
3. The contractor shall take necessary precautions to insure that the foundation excavations remain dry during construction.
4. Compact all bearing surfaces with a tamper prior to placing rebar.
5. Compact interior fill in 6" lifts around piers and behind walls.  Assure that all walls and piers have attained sufficient strength prior to placing backfill (allow min. 7 days curing).
6. The bottom of all footing shall be a minimum of 3' - 0" below top of final grade.

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Masonry

1. All masonry work shall be in conformance with the latest edition of "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures" and "The Specifications for Masonry Structures" of The American Concrete Institute (ACI 530).
2. Concrete masonry units (block) shall conform to ASTM C90, and have a minimum compressive strength F'm = 1500 psi.
3. Mortar shall conform to ASTM C270, type M or S.
4. Grout fill shall attain a minimum strength F'c = 3000 psi

   1. Maximum aggregate size shall be 3/8"

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Insulation

1. The exterior walls shall be insulated with R-13 rated insulation.
2. The roof shall be insulated with R-19 rated insulation.
3. All insulation shall be compliance with NAIMA Standard 202, ASTM E84-80 (flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of 50).
4. Place 2" board insulation around the interior perimeter of all frost walls, extended from the top of the footing to the underside of the floor slab.  Assure that all joints are tight.

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Accessibility Notes

1. All exit doors shall be in accordance with the requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act.  Hardware shall allow the doors to be easily openable from the side which egress is to be made, without the use of a key or other special knowledge or effort.
2. All door closers shall operate with a maximum force of 5lb.
3. All restroom fixtures shall be manufactured and installed in conformance with The Americans with Disabilities Act.
   1. Set rim of water closet at 18" above finished floor.
   2. Set top of lavatory at 34" AFF.

   3. Provide grab bars behind and along one side of the water closet.

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Concrete Construction

1. All concrete work shall be in conformance with the latest edition of "Structural Concrete for Buildings" (ACI-301), and "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete" (ACI-318).
   1. Comply with acceptable hot and cold weather concrete standards.
   2. Cure all concrete in accordance with recommended practices of ACI-301.
2. Provide concrete with the following 28 day strengths:
   1. Footings & Piers.........3000 p.s.i. with 5% ± 1% entrained air
   2. Slab (interior).............3000 p.s.i.

   3. Slab (exterior)............4000 p.s.i. with 5% ± 1% entrained air

3. All reinforcing steel  is to be ASTM A615, Grade 60.
   1. The pier ties may be Grade 40.
4. Reinforce all slabs with one layer of welded wire fabric, use 6 x 6 W 1.4 x W 1.4
   1. Place wire mesh in the center of the slab, and take measures to maintain its location.
   2. Lap wire mesh 12"
   3. Welded wire fabric shall conform with ASTM A185.
5. Provide 0.006 polyethylene vapor retarder under new interior slabs, overlap edges 6" min.
6. Provide 6" of compacted stone fill below all slabs.
7. Lap all reinforcing bars a minimum of 24 in., unless otherwise noted on the design drawings.
8. Maintain a minimum concrete cover of 2" for all concrete exposed to weather or earth fill and maintain 3" for all concrete cast against earth.
9. Place ½ in. expansion joint material between all piers and the interior slab, and at any location where new concrete is poured against existing concrete.
10. Anchor bolts are to be A307 material.  The threads of all bolts shall be greased before placing concrete.
11. Refer to the pre-engineered building drawings for anchor bolt locations.

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Electrical Notes

1. The new buildings will be supplied with power from new 120/208 service brought in by the power company.
2. All conductor wiring is to be stranded copper with 600 volt insulation
3. All circuit wiring shall be of minimum size shown below, unless a heavier size is specified for particular fixtures, or shown otherwise on the drawing. 

   20 amp	#12 THHN
   30 amp	#10 THHN

4. All wiring shall be run in rigid conduit of a type, acceptable by the codes of the governing agencies.  Support conduit as required to maintain it straight and rigid.
5. The entire electrical system is to be grounded per NEC, Article 250.
6. Emergency lights and exit signs are to be self contained battery type.  The branch circuit feeding each emergency light or exit sign is to be the same branch circuit as that serving the lighting in the area, and shall be connected ahead of any local switches.
7. The electrical installation is to be performed in strict accordance with all requirements of the National Electrical Code and state and local code regulations.
8. All new electrical fixtures shall be UL approved.
9. Bond and ground metal framing and siding per NEC, at (4) locations around the perimeter of each new building.  Provide a 5/8 in. diameter x 8 ft. long driven ground rod with #4 bare copper, thermally attached to the building.

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Handicap Accessible Restroom Notes

Both restrooms shall be installed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and as specified below:

1. Set the rim of the water closets at 18" A.F.F.
2. Se the rim of the lavatories at 34" A.F.F., and insulate all exposed hot water and drain pipes.
3. Provide grab bars behind and beside each water closet at 34" A.F.F.
4. Provide a toilet paper dispenser at 24" A.F.F.
5. Provide a 18" W x 36" H framed mirror, bottom at 39" A.F.F.

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