Design Standards-Newark Specifics

PREFACE
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This manual has been developed as a guideline for Architects and Engineers, as well as anyone
who is commissioned to design, renovate and otherwise alter buildings and related facilities for
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. It has been prepared in order to clarify those
procedures and standards that the University has found to be most workable, to indicate Rutgers’
preferences on certain materials used in construction of their facilities, and to answer the
miscellaneous questions that arise on many building projects. It both supplements and
complements the requirements of the Owner-Architect Agreement, and should be considered
as a fundamental part of the Program provided for each individual project.
Whenever the term “Architect” is used, it shall apply equally to “Engineer and
Architect/Engineer (A/E).” Many of the recipients of this manual will have performed work
previously for Rutgers. We beg their indulgence in suffering through a great deal say
“Welcome”, and express our hope that the material contained herein will greatly simplify their
work.
This manual is presented on the Internet at

http://facilities.rutgers.edu/facdesign/Designstds/design.htm and in loose-leaf form in order to
permit periodic updating. A Newark Specific Version can be obtained on the internet at
http://rutgers-newark.rutgers.edu/ppnewark/ds. Flexibility is inherent in certain of the
requirements, and changes will be made when necessary. It will be the Architect or Engineer’s
responsibility to ascertain that his manual is up to date. For this purpose, all pages have been
dated.
This manual contains both recommendations and mandatory provisions. Mandatory provisions
are distinguished by the words “shall” or “must”. However, except for those items which must
comply with legal requirements, local codes, etc., nothing in this manual is intended to be so
final that variation there from will not be considered and approved if it is in the best interest of
the University to do so. It is the responsibility of Architects and Engineers to produce the best
life cycle cost building possible, within constraints of budget, and the University does not wish
to handicap their efforts by insistence on blind adherence to inflexible requirements. However,
intended variations must be brought to the attention of the University for specific written
approval. Otherwise, Architects and Engineers will be held responsible for any additional costs
resulting from failure to comply with the mandatory requirements of this manual.
A sincere attempt has been made to establish performance rather than specification standards
wherever this has been practical. The manual is not intended to be a “master specification” and
therefore, in most cases, the language in this manual will need modification before it is included
in the Project Specifications.
The temptation to underline words or phrases for emphasis has been resisted. In a guideline of
this type some items must be more important than others, but all, we believe, are noteworthy.
The basic philosophy has been to include only those details and procedures that will make a
complex and delicately meshed operation simpler and more productive. The ideas contained
herein will be helpful, but these are only the raw material from which the imagination and skill
of Architects and Engineers will create buildings that can make a significant contribution to the
fulfillment of the University’s objectives. Initiative, resourcefulness, and creative ingenuity
cannot be prescribed between the covers of a book.
The text of the manual is arranged in four Parts as indicated below. Although there will, of
necessity, be some overlapping of information between Parts, this arrangement provides the most
logical organization of subject matter.
Part I -
Define the administrative procedures, which Architects and Engineers must follow in working
with the University. It is anticipated that this statement of procedures will establish a smooth
operating relationship throughout the entire planning and construction process.
Part II -
Outlines the format, which should be used in assembling the project manual.
Part III -
Discusses design considerations, special documentation requirements and technical requirements

of materials and methods of construction. It is arranged on the basis of the CSI 16 - Division
Specification Format to include all of the areas in which the University requires certain minimal
standards in the design, documentation and selection of materials and quality of workmanship.
When this manual is silent on a particular material, no standards have been developed by the
University. In all cases, the Architect or Engineer is to use his / her professional judgment, and,
where such judgment indicates design, documentation, material or methods contrary to
information found in this manual, the Architect or Engineer should discuss these areas with the
Project Manager in charge of their project. The Architect or Engineer shall not proceed with
deviations from the requirements of this manual without written approval from the "University."
Part IV -
Establishes standard details. These details are typical standards established by the University
and are included to assist Architects and Engineers in preparing Drawings that are acceptable and
uniform for all projects.
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Table Of Contents
PREFACE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
PART I - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (NEWARK CAMPUS) ---- 11
A. Rutgers University Newark Physical Plant – Organization: ------------------------------11
B. Invoices: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
C. Drawing Standards:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
1. GENERAL: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
2. SIZE AND MATERIAL: -----------------------------------------------------------------------12
3. TITLE BLOCKS: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
4. DRAWING TITLE: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
5. DRAWING NUMBER: -------------------------------------------------------------------------13
6. DRAWING STANDARDIZATION PROCEDURES: -------------------------------------14
7. NEW DRAWING RELEASE PROCEDURE: ----------------------------------------------16
8. MISCELLANEOUS: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------17
9. TITLE SHEET: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
10. ROOM NUMBERING ON FLOOR PLANS: -----------------------------------------------18
D. Specification Standards: -------------------------------------------------------------------------19

1. MASTER SPECIFICATIONS: ----------------------------------------------------------------19
2. COORDINATION: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
3. FORMAT: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
4. PROOF READING: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------20
5. PROHIBITED LANGUAGE:------------------------------------------------------------------21
E. Estimating Standards: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------21
F. Area and Volume Calculations: ----------------------------------------------------------------22
G. Codes and Code Compliance: -------------------------------------------------------------------22

1. CODE REVIEW: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
2. CODES TO BE USED: -------------------------------------------------------------------------22
3. BUILDING PERMITS AND FM REVIEW: ------------------------------------------------23
H. Bidding Procedures: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------23

1. STATEMENT OF WORK:---------------------------------------------------------------------23
2. BID FORMS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3. ESTIMATES: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
4. ALTERNATES:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
5. DURATION OF PROJECT: -------------------------------------------------------------------24
6. LIST OF CONTRACTORS: -------------------------------------------------------------------24
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7. BIDDING DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: -------------------------------------------------24
8. ADDENDA: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
1. EXTERIOR COLORS:--------------------------------------------------------------------------25
2. INTERIOR COLORS: --------------------------------------------------------------------------25
J. Construction Change Order Procedures: ----------------------------------------------------25
K. Rutgers Standard Colors:------------------------------------------------------------------------26
L. Construction Photographs: ----------------------------------------------------------------------26
M. Health-Safety Requirements: -------------------------------------------------------------------26

1. CLASSROOM CONFIGURATION: ---------------------------------------------------------26
2. LABORATORY, SHOP, STUDIO, AND OFFICE LAYOUTS: -------------------------27
3. EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS WITHIN A SPACE: --------------------------------------27
4. DARKROOM VENTILATION:---------------------------------------------------------------27
5. LOUNGE AREAS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
N. Security Conscious Design: ----------------------------------------------------------------------28
O. Barrier Free Design: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
P. Mail Rooms: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Q. Custodial Support Rooms:-----------------------------------------------------------------------29
R. Sustainable Design Policy Statement: ---------------------------------------------------------30
S. Sustainable Design Definition: ------------------------------------------------------------------30
PART II - BIDDING DOCUMENTS---------------------------------------------------------------- 31
A. Documents Bid Through the Newark Physical Plant Department ----------------------31
PART III - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIALS AND METHODS OF

CONSTRUCTION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
DIVISION 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: ---------------------------------------------------------------------33
A. SPECIAL PROCEDURES ------------------------------------------------------------------33
B. TEMPORARY FACILITIES----------------------------------------------------------------33
C. SCHEDULE OF VALUES ------------------------------------------------------------------33
D. QUALITY CONTROL-----------------------------------------------------------------------34
DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------35

02000 SITE SURVEY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------35
02010 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION-----------------------------------------------------35
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02050 BUILDING DEMOLITION--------------------------------------------------------------37
02060 UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL ------------------------------------------------37
02070 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF ROOFING------------------------------------------38
A. Design Considerations---------------------------------------------------------------------38
B. Special Documentation Requirements --------------------------------------------------38
02071..REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING ROOFING MATERIAL -----------39
A. Design Consideration----------------------------------------------------------------------39
02072 REMOVAL OF INTACT INCIDENTAL ASBESTOS CONTAINING
ROOFING MATERIAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------39
A. Design Consideration----------------------------------------------------------------------39
02090 OIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN, STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, FRESH WATER WETLANDS PERMIT & STREAM
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT --------------------------------------------------------------------40
A. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan ------------------------------------------------40
B. Storm Water --------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
02100 SITE PREPARATION --------------------------------------------------------------------40
02200 EARTHWORK-----------------------------------------------------------------------------42
02420 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS -------------------------------------------------------42
02440 UNDERGROUND LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM --------------------------------43
02457 BICYCLE RACKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------43
02470 BENCHES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
02475 WASTE RECEPTACLES ----------------------------------------------------------------44
02513 HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING---------------------------------------------------------44
02515 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS --------------------------------------------------------------45
02525 GRANITE CURBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------45
02528 CONCRETE CURBS ---------------------------------------------------------------------45
02831 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES -------------------------------------------------46
02900 LANDSCAPING---------------------------------------------------------------------------46
02930 LAWNS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------50

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE ---------------------------------------------------------50
03520 LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ROOF INSULATION -------------------------------50
C. Materials and Methods of Construction-------------------------------------------------51
DIVISION 4 – MASONRY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------52

04100 MORTAR -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
04200 MASONRY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
04435 CAST STONE------------------------------------------------------------------------------54
04500 MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING ------------------------------------54
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DIVISION 5 - METALS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------55
05100 STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING---------------------------------------------------55
05300 METAL DECKING -----------------------------------------------------------------------55
05500 METAL FABRICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------55
05520 HANDRAILS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------55
DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS------------------------------------------------------------56

06000 GENERAL----------------------------------------------------------------------------------56
06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY-------------------------------------------------------------------56
06130 TIMBER TRUSSES -----------------------------------------------------------------------56
06200 FINISH CARPENTRY--------------------------------------------------------------------56
06400 ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK----------------------------------------------------56
DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION -------------------------------58

07130 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING -----------------------------------------------------58
07175 WATER REPELLENT COATINGS----------------------------------------------------58
07220 ROOF INSULATION AND OVERLAY BOARDS ----------------------------------58
07315 SLATE SHINGLES -----------------------------------------------------------------------59
07240 EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS ------------------------------61
07411 METAL ROOF PANELS-----------------------------------------------------------------61
07500 ROOFING - GENERAL ------------------------------------------------------------------63
07620 METAL FASCIAE AND COPINGS ---------------------------------------------------67
07800 ROOF ACCESS----------------------------------------------------------------------------68
07810 SKYLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------68
07900 SEALANTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------68
DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS – (NEWARK SPECIFIC)-------------------------70

08100 METAL DOORS AND FRAMES-------------------------------------------------------70
08200 WOOD AND PLASTIC DOORS -------------------------------------------------------70
08400 ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS -------------------------------------------------70
08425 AUTOMATED HANDICAPPED DOOR OPERATORS----------------------------72
08500 WINDOWS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------73
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08651 SECURITY SCREENS -------------------------------------------------------------------73
08700 HARDWARE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------74
08725 CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------77
DIVISION 9 - FINISHES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------79

09000 GENERAL----------------------------------------------------------------------------------79
09500 ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT ----------------------------------------------------------80
09650 RESILIENT FLOORING-----------------------------------------------------------------80
09680 CARPETING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------80
9900 ARCHITECTURAL AND ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINTS ----------------------------80
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES-----------------------------------------------------------------------82
10160 TOILET PARTITIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------82
10440 SIGNAGE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------82
10520 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES ---------------------82
10800 TOILET ACCESSORIES-----------------------------------------------------------------82
DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------83

11400 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT --------------------------------------------------------83
11600 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT ---------------------------------------------------------83
A. Fume Hoods --------------------------------------------------------------------------------83
B. Eyewash units ------------------------------------------------------------------------------87
C. Safety Showers -----------------------------------------------------------------------------88
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS----------------------------------------------------------------------89
12345 LABORATORY FURNITURE----------------------------------------------------------89
12510 WINDOW BLINDS -----------------------------------------------------------------------90
12675 ENTRANCE MATS-----------------------------------------------------------------------90
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ----------------------------------------------------91

13120 PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES --------------------------------------------------91
DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS --------------------------------------------------------92

14200 ELEVATORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------92
DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------97

15010 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------99
15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS ------------------------ 100
15055 BASIC PIPING MATERIALS AND METHODS ---------------------------------- 100
15100 VALVES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101
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15125 EXPANSION COMPENSATION----------------------------------------------------- 104
15135 METERS AND GAGES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 104
15140 SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS--------------------------------------------------------- 104
15190 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION ------------------------------------------------- 104
15250 MECHANICAL INSULATION ------------------------------------------------------- 105
15260 SECONDARY HEATING SYSTEMS (UNDERGROUND) --------------------- 105
15270 CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS (UNDERGROUND)------------------------------ 105
15300 FIRE PROTECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 105
15350 DOMESTIC WATER AND FIRE WATER SYSTEMS --------------------------- 109
15411 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING --------------------------------------------------- 110
15420 DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------ 111
15440 PLUMBING FIXTURES --------------------------------------------------------------- 111
15458 WATER HEATERS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 112
15483 FUEL OIL SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 112
15488 NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS----------------------------------------------------------- 113
15501 HEATING BOILERS & ACCESSORIES-------------------------------------------- 113
15510 HYDRONIC PIPING-------------------------------------------------------------------- 113
15520 STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING --------------------------------------------- 114
15530 HVAC PUMPS--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 115
15556 CAST-IRON & HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILERS ----------------------------------- 116
15557 SCOTCH MARINE BOILERS -------------------------------------------------------- 116
15558 ELECTRIC BOILERS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 116
15570 BOILER ACCESSORIES -------------------------------------------------------------- 117
15575 BREECHINGS, CHIMNEY AND STACKS ---------------------------------------- 117
15580 FEEDWATER EQUIPMENT---------------------------------------------------------- 117
15620 FUEL-FIRED HEATERS -------------------------------------------------------------- 117
15670 CONDENSING UNITS----------------------------------------------------------------- 117
15683 RECIPROCATING CHILLERS------------------------------------------------------- 117
15685 CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS - WATER COOLED -------------------------------- 118
15711 COOLING TOWERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 118
15743 AIR-COOLED CONDENSERS ------------------------------------------------------- 119
15755 HEAT EXCHANGERS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 119
15781 PACKAGED HEATING AND COOLING UNITS -------------------------------- 120
15782 ROOFTOP HEATING AND COOLING UNITS ----------------------------------- 120
15786 WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS --------------------------------------------------- 121
15830 TERMINAL UNITS--------------------------------------------------------------------- 121
15855 AIR HANDLING UNITS--------------------------------------------------------------- 121
15860 CENTRIFUGAL FANS----------------------------------------------------------------- 121
15861 WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS ---------------------------------------------------- 122
15885 AIR CLEANING------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122
15890 DUCTWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
A. Fume Hood Duct Design and Construction------------------------------------------- 123
15980 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ------------------------------------- 124
15990 TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING ------------------------------------------ 125
15995 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS ----------------------------------------- 126
DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL--------------------------------------------------------------------- 127
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16000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ----------------------------------------------------------- 127
16110 CONDUIT AND TUBING SYSTEMS ----------------------------------------------- 127
16115 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND UNDERGROUND RUNS----------------------- 129
1612 WIRE AND CABLE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 131
A. Secondary Distribution: ----------------------------------------------------------------- 131
B. Primary Distribution: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 132
1614 WIRING DEVICES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 133
16300 UNIT SUBSTATIONS------------------------------------------------------------------ 134
1639 GROUNDING SYSTEM ---------------------------------------------------------------- 136
16470 LIGHTING, RECEPTACLE AND POWER PANELBOARDS ------------------ 137
16480 MOTOR STARTERS AND MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS-------------------- 140
16500 LIGHTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
A. Lighting Levels: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
B. Interior Lighting: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
C. Exterior Lighting: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 144
D. Lighting Control:------------------------------------------------------------------------- 145
16600 SPECIAL SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 146
16700 TELEPHONE, DATA AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ----------------- 147
A. Telecommunications Service Entrance:----------------------------------------------- 147
B. Telecommunications Closet: ----------------------------------------------------------- 148
C. Cabling: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 149
D. Telecommunications Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection: ------------ 150
16720 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS-------------------------------------------------------------- 150
A. Intent: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150
B. Products: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
C. General: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
D. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): ---------------------------------------------------- 152
E. Power Requirements: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 152
F. Addressable Device Types: ------------------------------------------------------------- 153
G. Addressable Detector Bases: ----------------------------------------------------------- 153
H. Photoelectric Detector Head: ----------------------------------------------------------- 153
I. Addressable Thermal Detector Head: ------------------------------------------------- 154
J. Addressable Pull Stations: -------------------------------------------------------------- 154
K. Addressable Photoelectric Duct Detector: -------------------------------------------- 154
L. Audio/Visual Alarm Indicating Appliances: ----------------------------------------- 155
M. Carbon Monoxide Detector: ------------------------------------------------------------ 155
N. Roll Down Fire Doors: ------------------------------------------------------------------ 156
O. Magnetic Door Holders: ---------------------------------------------------------------- 156
P. Walk Test Program: --------------------------------------------------------------------- 156
Q. Elevator Recall/Shunting:--------------------------------------------------------------- 156
R. Communication:-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 157
S. Fire Alarm Wiring: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 157
1692 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ---------------------------------------------- 158
PART IV - STANDARD DETAILS ----------------------------------------------------------------159
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PART V - ATTACHMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------160
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PART I - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (NEWARK CAMPUS)
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A. Rutgers University Newark Physical Plant – Organization:
The A/E will be working primarily with the Project Manager from the Rutgers Newark
Physical Plant Organization. All input and coordination shall be through the Project
Manager. In Part IV, Sketch SK-25N shows the organization.
At award of the Construction contract the Project Manager still has overall responsibility
for the project.
Terms such as “Rutgers" or “the University" used in these Guideline Standards refer to
the Newark Physical Plant Project Manager, especially when approval, permission or
consultation is noted.
Invoicing and Payments:

The A/E shall submit with each invoice a certification that all associated Architects,
Engineers, Consultants, etc. have been paid a proportionate share of any previous
payments made under the contract, to the extent that they are entitled.
No deduction shall be made from the A/E fee for any penalty or liquidated damages
charged to any Contractor. No additional compensation shall be made for preparation of
Alternates, unless the Owner prior to execution of the work approves such additional
compensation in writing.
During Pre-Design Analysis (Programmatic Phase), Schematic design, Design

Development, and Contract Documents and Bidding, the University will make monthly
payments to the A/E based on the progress of the work. Such payments shall in no event
exceed the fee limits for phases as set forth in the contract. Such payments will be
limited in proportion to the Owner’s estimate of progress and percentage completion of
the work in the current phase. During Construction, the payments toward the fixed fee
due for that phase will be made to the A/E in proportion to progress payments made to
the Contractor for construction of the Project, as certified by the A/E.
B. Invoices:
1. Shall be numbered and include the Rutgers Project Name, Rutgers Account
Number, current construction budget, fee rate (if applicable).
2. On each invoice show a chart, which has the following breakdown:

Phase, % of fee or contract amount for each phase, % complete to date for each
phase, amount of fee earned per percentage complete, amount previously
invoiced, current amount due for the invoice in question. Each phase of the
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project shall be listed (i.e. pre-design, schematic design, design development,
construction documents, bidding / negotiation, construction administration).
3. On each invoice show a separate line indicating amount due for that invoice.
4. All back up with the invoice shall be attached, including any reimbursable
expense documentation.
5. The A/E cannot proceed on change orders without the written authorization from
the University. Change orders cannot be billed without such authorization.
All change orders shall be sequentially numbered. The revised contract amount
shall be shown on the invoice along with the original contract amount and the
previous contract amount if more than one change order. Invoices shall follow
the same format as previously described.
C. Drawing Standards:
1. GENERAL:
a. The A/E shall be responsible for preparation of the bid set of drawings;
these shall be on mylar. The bid set shall be produced per the Size and
Materials section below. The Contractor shall produce “record drawings”
which shall be marked up “blue-lines” showing deviations from the plans
and specifications due to field conditions and construction modifications.
The A/E shall take the record drawings and produce the As-Built drawings
on mylar with a CAD file.
b. All drawings shall be oriented in the same way; i.e. north arrow (as close
to true north) pointed to the top of the page for all plans and site drawings.
c. All floor plans shall be in the same scale to each other. All site plans shall
be prepared in the same scale to each other.
2. SIZE AND MATERIAL:
a. In an effort to maintain consistency and a permanent record of all the

University's buildings, all completed construction documents must be
produced on Mylar plastic, Matte finished both faces. Standard sizes shall
be as follows:
24" x 36"
30" x 42"
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b. No font shall be less than 1/8”. In addition, all documentation produced
on CAD must be transmitted to the University on a disc in AutoCAD
release 13 or later.
3. TITLE BLOCKS:
The A/E may use his / her standard title block provided it contains the following
minimum information:
A/E firm name:

Project name and location
Campus name
Date drawing was completed
Scale of drawing unless noted under each detail
Sheet number and drawing number
4. DRAWING TITLE:
The A/E title block and name of project shall be in a vertical format down the
right-hand side of the drawing, or blocks in the lower right-hand corner are
preferred.
A revision block indicating number and date of revisions. Block shall include at
least 6 lines for revisions.
Project Name shall match the title of the project on the project budget analysis
sheet (PBA).
Project Number (cross-referenced to budget number).
Building Number.
Area large enough for A/E's signature and seal.
Approval block for the signature of the University Architect to approve the
drawing.
5. DRAWING NUMBER:
The A/E shall ask the Project Manager for the building number. This number
shall be on all drawings. Use "T" for title drawings, "SP" for sitework, "A" for
architectural, "FS" for food service, "FL" for interior design or furniture layout,
"LF" for laboratory furniture, "S" for structural, "P" for plumbing, "HVAC" for
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, "M" for mechanical, if plumbing and
HVAC are combined, "FP" for fire protection drawings, "E" for electrical
drawings, and “ME” for mechanical and electrical combined.
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The University has a drawing numbering system that must be adhered to and used
on all drawings. At the completion of a project by the A/E, a disc with each
drawing title and corresponding number shall be transmitted to the University.
A description of the drawing numbering system follows:
6. DRAWING STANDARDIZATION PROCEDURES:
To eliminate confusion in our routine day-to-day design drawing activities, a

standardized system exists whereby all drawings are identified with significant
file numbers at the initial onset of each and every project. The system delineates
detailed information that is a prerequisite for compliance with the computerized
Rutgers Facilities, Utilities & Geographic Information System. Included in the
system are the procedures for drawing release and revision.
A Step By Step Procedure is Outlined as Follows:
a. DWG. FILE NO. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE:
1) A review of the project by Architect/Engineer/Designer is

conducted to ascertain amount and type of drawings required.
2) A request is made to the Technical Services File Management

Dept., for a total amount of dwg. file number assignments affecting
that project, including all divisions.
3) All pertinent information concerning each drawing is given to the

File Management Dept. at that time, i.e. Dwg. type - Mechanical,
Structural, Arch., Electrical, etc.
4) For sizable projects, additional numbers in the same numbering

sequence will be reserved to insure project number continuity.
5) The Technical Services File Management Dept. will maintain a

hard copy project log designed to follow projects from inception to
completion. The log will contain drawing and project status on an
on-going basis.
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b. DRAWING FILE NO. SAMPLES:
1) A sample significant building dwg. file number will look like this:
BSH3573A0001= BSH 3573 A 0001, which consists
of the Campus, Building Number, Drawing type (Arch), and
Sequence No. respectively.
2) A sample significant utility dwg. file number will look like this:
BSHUA0001= BSH U A 0001, which consists of the
Campus, Drawing Type (Utility), and the Sequence No.
respectively.
c. DRAWING REVISION PROCEDURE - Drawings Made In-House:
Revisions to existing drawings (drawn in-house) are as follows:
1) A reproducible copy (translucent bond) of the dwg. to be revised is

to be placed in file. This copy will be marked “void-superseded by
new file No._____.” It will replace the original dwg. that will be
revised.
2) Assign new file no. to revised dwg. and also record this no. on the
superseded file copy. This will cross reference the two (2)
drawings and render the previous issue (on the superseded dwg.)
intact.
3) Make the change to the original file dwg. and indicate the revision
description in the revision block area.
4) The revision issue column in the revision block area will utilize the
alphabet (circumscribed by a triangle) to identify each revision
(A).
A H.C. 9-9-94 J.R. CHANGED; Issue, by, date,

Approved by, Description respectively.
5) In the event that a revision may require an itemized breakdown, it

can be displayed as follows:
A M.F. 9-7-94 PM A1, A2, A3; Issue, By, Date,

Appvd. By, Description, respectively.
6) An “Approved By” column is to be added to the revision block

area next to the date column. The Project Manager prior to formal
release print issuance must initial each revision issue.
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d. DRAWING REVISION PROCEDURE:
Drawings made by outside Architects/Contractors
Same as dwg. revision procedure 3 for drawings made in-house except:
1) A reproducible copy (vellum/mylar) is made from the original

dwg. Revisions are to be made to the reproducible copy.
2) The original file dwg. remains intact should litigation become an

issue in the future.
7. NEW DRAWING RELEASE PROCEDURE:
a. All fields in the title block area of the dwg. are to be completed and a
comprehensive description of the project and dwg. title is mandatory for
documentation and future reference.
b. The University Architect must sign all drawings to be released.
c. The issue column in the change block area will display a dash line (-) for
original issues i.e. issued for bids, addenda no. with date, etc. The first
official revision to the drawing will display A see drawing procedure 3
D. The addenda number and date must be included.
H.C. 12-6-94 R.O. ISSUED FOR BID; Issued By, Date,

Approved By and Description Respectively.
d. The revision block area of the dwg. (above the title block) must indicate
the reason for the issue, i.e. “Issued for Bids,” - “Issued for Addenda” etc.
e. In the event that a new dwg. is created from information extracted and
modified from any file dwg, a cross-reference notation in the changed area
of the file dwg. is to be made to reference the new dwg. This will up date
and highlight the change area of the file dwg. for future reference.
f. For University generated drawings to be formally released (see new dwg.

release procedure 5 B), the project log is to be updated and dwg. is to be
turned over to the Technical Services File Management Dept. for
documentation and print distribution. At this time a copy of the log will
be placed in the main project development request (PDR) file folder. This
cross-references the dwgs. affected by the PDR.
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g. For University generated drawings not to be released at time of
completion and kept on hold, it is to be stored in the preliminary dwg. file
cabinet in the appropriate campus area drawer. At this time the project log
is to be updated in the remarks column with the reason for the hold.
8. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. All outside services drawings (special projects, as-built, etc.) from outside
Architects and Contractors are to be turned over to the Technical Services
File Management Department. The A/E and Contractors shall place a
document retrieval numbering system on the documents. This numbering
system shall be in place prior to shop submittals. A disc with the
appropriate titles and files shall be transmitted to the University at the
conclusion of the project.
9. TITLE SHEET:
A title sheet shall be included on all projects with more than 5 drawings. For sets
of five sheets or less, indicate sheet numbers (for instance sheet 1 of 5). After the
title sheet is developed the A/E shall consult with the Project Manager and the
Manager of Technical Services to assign a block of numbers to the project. The
title sheet shall include the following minimum information (see SK-15):
Rutgers logo max. 3" high, min. 2"
Project name and location
Name, address and phone number, fax number, email address of the A/E and any
consultants used on the project
Index of all drawings included in the Contract Documents, this should include the
Rutgers drawing sequence number.
Location map indicating the location of the project on the particular campus or
within the town it is located. Campus maps are available from the Manager of
Technical Services.
List of symbols and abbreviations used in the Contract Documents.

Abbreviations used on the Drawings must be industry standard recognized
abbreviations and must be consistent throughout the construction documents.
All New Jersey Uniform Construction Code criteria and data.
The Rutgers standard title block (See Part IV with standard details).
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10. ROOM NUMBERING ON FLOOR PLANS:
With over 800 buildings, in 1970 Rutgers adopted a standard method of handling
room numbers which should be adopted from the earliest possible point in the
design process and carried throughout to completion. The A/E shall use the
Rutgers Room Numbering System on all drawings. At design development
completion, the A/E will work with the Project Manager to develop room
numbers consistent with the University system. Consistent room numbering will
facilitate matters for numerous organizations including Scheduling and Space
Management, Inventory Control, Fire and Emergency Services, and the Facilities
Maintenance Services concerned with the Construction Process. Nothing can be
more confusing in the latter stages of construction as two (or more) room number
plans. Therefore, the following procedure shall be followed by all A/E's:
The system depends on some basic definitions as follows:
Corridor: A space normally used for pedestrian traffic, at least 5 feet wide and
enclosed by solid walls.
Vestibule: A space used for traffic that is a point of ingress or egress to a

building, with doors on two walls.
Room: A clearly defined space not normally used for through traffic and
enclosed by solid walls.
First Floor: The lowest floor of any building, which is, at least 50% above
surrounding grade.
Lobby: A space used for traffic that is a point for ingress or egress to a building
or floor from upper or lower floors.
In general, room numbers will consist of three digits with the first digit
designating the floor. Basement rooms will use a zero (0) as the first digit. If
there are floors below the basement the room numbers should be developed on a
special basis with the appropriate Newark Physical Plant Personnel.
In general, all floors of the building should have similar patterns. Numbering
patterns should begin at the end of the corridor nearest the main entrance or
lobby. Even numbers should apply to rooms on the right side of the corridor and
odd numbers to rooms on the left, moving away from the entrance. Numbers
should be in direct sequence, and only one number should be applied to one room
regardless of the number of doors to that room off the corridor. Rooms, which
have no direct entrance from a corridor, should be designated by adding a letter
after the number of the room through which they are entered from the Corridor
(101A). If they can be entered through more than one room, the number of the
room most frequently used to gain access should be used
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While this system is quite sensible, its basic premise assumes a fairly simple floor
plan, a situation that seldom occurs in actual practice. Most new buildings have
complicated floor plans designed to suit a specific purpose without consideration
for creation of any rigid geometric order, and numerous alterations and additions
to older buildings often wreak havoc on established room numbering. However,
it is possible to establish a fairly reasonable room numbering plan for virtually
any building, provided that the basic rules are applied and tempered with common
sense and judgment. It is essential that the numbering system for new buildings
or renovated buildings be developed by someone thoroughly familiar with the
system and the University.
Once the basic floor plan is established, prints shall be submitted to the Associate
Director for Projects for Newark Physical Plant where the appropriate room
numbering system will be marked on the prints. Room numbers will be indicated
with a rectangle drawn around each number. The marked prints will be returned
to the A/E with instructions to adhere to the established room numbers on all
subsequent submissions. Inevitable changes arising during the design process, as
they affect room numbering, will be cleared with the Newark Physical Plant.
Doors should be numbered with a system, which reflects the room number to
which the door allows access. For example, the door to room 104 should be
labeled "104/1" or "104/A" or similar system.
After the final plans are approved, the A/E shall prepare a separate room
numbering plan, drawn to a scale of 1" = 20' on 17" x 22" mylar transparency
showing all rooms and spaces, with numbers as indicated above, and names. This
drawing shall also be transmitted to the University in CAD format on a computer
disc. All CAD files must be AutoCAD release 12 or higher. Drawing shall be
accurate enough to show such things as distinctions in thickness of major walls
and interior partitions. Plan shall also show all entrances and exits, stairways,
elevators, service areas and major architectural features, such as window walls,
plazas, ramps and loading docks. Dimensions need not be shown, and details not
pertinent of the general layout should be omitted.
D. Specification Standards:
1. MASTER SPECIFICATIONS:
A/Es are cautioned that computerized specifications must be heavily edited to suit
the requirements for the specific project. It is recommended that an experienced
dedicated specifications writer be employed to write specifications on Rutgers
projects.
2. COORDINATION:
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Specifications should be coordinated so that issues are addressed only once. For
instance, the engineering specifications should not reiterate the number of shop
drawings needed, or mention additions to the Bid Form. These problems often
arise when the Architect uses consulting engineers. The Architect is responsible
to review the engineers' specifications and coordinate such items. Make sure that
specifications from consultants are submitted to the Architect in enough time to
perform this review.
3. FORMAT:
Use CSI or MasterSpec 3-part format for all specifications. Format should be
consistent throughout the entire specification.
All articles, paragraphs and subparagraphs should be numbered or lettered in

outline form for easy reference. See enclosed sample in the Standards Details
Section.
Section Number and Title should be boldly indicated at top of first page of
Section. The first Section of each Division should also indicate the Division
name and title.
Each Section should end with "END OF SECTION" to indicate that this is the last
page of the Section. Each page of the Section should have the Section number
and page number (sequentially numbered) centered at the bottom of the page.
Reason: In printing process it is possible to misplace a page or get pages in
wrong order. The Contractor can easily determine that he has all proper pages by
checking the sequential numbers and will know he has the last page with the
"END OF SECTION" indication. All pages of the specification are to be
sequentially numbered from page 1 to the end of the Division 16. This must be
performed just prior to printing when the entire specification is complete and is
most easily accomplished by using one of the large type numbering machines.
4. PROOF READING:
The A/E is responsible to insure that all specifications are proofread. The
omission of simple words as "not" will completely change the meaning of a
sentence. Also, in the proofreading process, additional thoughts or changes in
text are often caught and can be corrected.
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5. PROHIBITED LANGUAGE:
The following words, phrases, and clauses are expressly prohibited:
a. "Plumbing Contractor", "Food Service Contractor", etc. All construction

work is bid through single prime Lump Sum General Contracts. Under
this type of contract, it is the General Contractor’s responsibility to
perform all work required. It is the General Contractor’s business decision
as to how the work will be divided amongst their subcontracts.
b. The note "by others" or Not in Contract (NIC). If this is the case, name
the specific contractor or agent to provide the item.
c. The words "This Contractor shall..." or "The Contractor shall..." to begin

instructions to a contractor. These words are redundant since all
instructions are directed to the General Construction Contractor.
d. The word "alternate" to indicate an "option". The word "alternate" should

be used only for alternate work, which is specified in the technical
sections of the specifications and must be included in the bidders'
proposals. The word "option" should be used to indicate items for which
the contractor may make a choice without affecting the contract. All
options must be approved by the University prior to construction in which
case either the change will be done at no increase in cost to the project or
as a credit or deduct.
e. "Is", "are", or "will be". Use the word "shall", or put in imperative mood.
This is particularly a problem when copying specifications provided by
manufacturers, which is used as a sales tool. Remove text, which
indicates the advantages for using this product, or other text designed to
sell you on its use rather than indicate the nature of the material or its
proper installation.
Avoid abbreviations and symbols such as #, @, &, and w/.
When referring to Rutgers, use the terms "Owner" or "University". Do not

use "Using Agency" or "State".
E. Estimating Standards:
All estimates shall be based upon Means Estimating handbooks, latest edition. Estimates
shall be detailed enough to fully identify all portions of the work. Estimates should also
identify critical long lead items. The estimate should be done in Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI) format.
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The A/E shall prepare estimates at completion of pre-design, schematic design, design
development, 50%, 90% and 100% design completion unless the Owner Architects
Agreement states otherwise. It is the A/E’s responsibility to insure budget compliance
during design and to do estimates as necessary to meet budget fit.
F. Area and Volume Calculations:
All area and volume calculations shall strictly adhere to the AIA Document D101
"Methods of Calculating Areas and Volumes of Buildings", latest edition.
G. Codes and Code Compliance:
1. CODE REVIEW:
All Rutgers projects are submitted to the Department of Community Affairs for
code review. Exact procedures will be provided when projects reach the review
stage.
2. CODES TO BE USED:
All Rutgers' building projects shall conform with the New Jersey Uniform
Construction Code including the following:
BOCA Basic Building Code

The National Standard Plumbing Code
The National Electrical Code
BOCA Basic Energy Conservation Code
Fire Protection and Sub Code (portions of the BOCA Basic Building Code and
National Electrical Code as indicated in the N.J. Uniform Construction Code)
The applicable provisions of the National Fire Codes, as published by the

National Fire Protection Association
New Jersey Barrier Free Code
Uniform Fire Code of New Jersey
New Jersey DEP regulations
EPA regulations
Food Service Equipment shall comply with the National Sanitation Foundation
requirements.
Gas equipment and work shall comply with Fire Underwriters and Local
Requirements.
Radon mitigation must be considered as required by code.
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Additional standards of Factory Mutual shall be used as mentioned elsewhere in
this manual.
Fire safety and evacuation instructions should be placed in all dormitory and all
high-rise buildings. SK-13 is a sample that can be covered with clear plexiglass.
The A/E shall check with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to
determine the latest adopted dates of the above codes. A listing of the codes used
for design of the project, with dates, shall be included in the Supplementary
Conditions of the Specifications.
3. BUILDING PERMITS AND FM REVIEW:
Building Permits are acquired by Rutgers. The A/E shall provide all data required
and fill in forms for application for building permit. The A/E shall be responsible
for follow-up correspondence directly with the DCA as necessary in order to
obtain permits.
The University must follow Factory Mutual standards. Major projects, roofs,
underground storage tanks, sprinklers, etc. are reviewed by FM. The Project
Manager is responsible for coordination with FM. However, as with building
permits above, the A/E is responsible for follow-up correspondence.
H. Bidding Procedures:
1. STATEMENT OF WORK:
The A/E shall prepare a one-page statement of work briefly describing the project.
2. BID FORMS:
Bid forms are included in the Project Manual. The Bidders are to submit their
bids in duplicate. The Bid forms will be provided to the A/E with the exception of
the pricing sheet for the Alternates. It shall be the A/E 's responsibility to develop
this page.
3. ESTIMATES:
The estimate shall be prepared in the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

format.
4. ALTERNATES:
Rutgers prefers add alternates. Alternates should be limited to no more than four.
When providing estimates at the various stages of the project, the A/E must
separate the estimate into the base bid and line items for each of the alternates.
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5. DURATION OF PROJECT:
The A/E shall provide the University with the number of calendar days required
for construction completion.
6. LIST OF CONTRACTORS:
The A/E shall provide the University with a list of Contractors for bidding the
project.
7. BIDDING DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION:
The Newark Physical Plant Department distributes Bidding documents, including

addenda. Addenda are prepared by the A/E and submitted to Newark Physical
Plant Department for distribution. Many projects are bid via a selected list of
bidders, which is developed by the Board of Governors. The list may not be
published until it has complete approval.
Newark Physical Plant Department places notices in Dodge Reports, Construction

Data New and Brown's Letters. The A/E should refrain from giving information
to these types of information services, as it may differ from information given by
Newark Physical Plant.
8. ADDENDA:
The A/E is to prepare addenda as required. A standard Addenda format and

language is stated below and a sample is included in the Standards Details Section
of this Manual. Addenda shall be forwarded to Newark Physical Plant Project
Manager for review and if acceptable, distribution. The cut-off for distributing
addenda is 10 days prior to the bid opening. It is emphasized that the A/E should
avoid full size drawings for addenda, as this will slow down the distribution
process.
The information contained herein revises, supplements and/or supersedes the

specific parts of the documents referred to, and shall be attached to and become
part of those documents as if originally forming a part thereof. Except as herein
modified, all other provisions of the documents shall remain in full force, unless
otherwise described in this Addenda, shall comply with the requirements
originally specified for similar work.
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I. Color Selections:
1. EXTERIOR COLORS:
Significant exterior colors such as brick, mortar, window and curtainwall frame
and window colors, etc. shall be established early in the construction stages.
These colors shall be reviewed and approved by the University Architect. A
mock-up panel shall be made by the Contractor in order to approve final colors
and workmanship. See requirements for mock-up panel in Part III-Division
04200, paragraph 5.
2. INTERIOR COLORS:
The Interior Design Consultant or Architect will select Color of interior finishes
early during construction. The A/E shall obtain submissions from the Contractor
on all manufacturers and products that the Contractor intends to use on the
project. Using the standard or special colors from these manufacturers, the
Interior Design Consultant or the A/E shall prepare a color board indicating the
various spaces and the color schemes for each space or series of spaces. These
color boards shall be submitted to Rutgers Project Manager for review and
approval at the point early in the construction process and no later than the date
that structural elements of the building are 50% complete. Upon approval of the
colors, the A/E shall develop a detailed listing for the Contractor indicating the
colors selected for each material and location on the project.
The A/E shall carefully monitor submissions from the Contractor, especially on
those items requiring color selection and shall remind the Contractor of any
submissions not made which may hold up the color selection. The A/E is
encouraged to include in the Specifications clear instructions to the Contractor to
make this process as painless as possible.
J. Construction Change Order Procedures:
1. The only changes that will be made are:
Changes to meet code requirements

Changes to make the building function properly
Changes due to field conditions
2. The procedure for issuing change orders is as

follows:
a. The Project Manager will authorize the A/E to issue a bulletin.
b. The A/E prepares the bulletin and issues it to the Contractor with a copy to
the Project Manager.
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c. The Contractor will submit the proposal to the A/E and the Project
Manager
d. The Project Manager and the A/E shall review the cost proposal and any
extension of time requested. Any comments or deficiencies will be
reviewed with the Contractor if agreement cannot be reached with regard
to cost and time impact separate change orders may be issued for each.
e. When an acceptable cost and/or time extension has been reached, the A/E
will be directed to issue five (5) copies of the Change Order to the
Contractor.
f. After the Contractor has signed all five copies of the Change Order, it
should be forwarded to the Project Manager for signature by the Director
of Newark Physical Plant and the Project Manager.
g. The Director will route the Change Order through and when the
appropriate signatures have been attained, the Change Order will be
forwarded to Accounting for final processing, one copy to the Contractor,
and A/E.
h. The Contractor may not bill for the Change Order until an executed copy
of the Change Order has been received.
K. Rutgers Standard Colors:
The official Rutgers "Scarlet" color is represented by Con-Lux Coatings, Inc. Enamelite
508, Fire Red/Steel-Guard 8508, Accent Red and Dupont Imron #8554, Flame Red.
Although this is the official "Scarlet" color, it is not intended to indicate a standard paint
manufacturer. Many other paint and coating manufacturers can match this color.
L. Construction Photographs:
Rutgers University will take construction photographs once a month.
M. Health-Safety Requirements:
1. CLASSROOM CONFIGURATION:
Rooms designed for a capacity of more than forty-eight (48) students must have
two separate exit doors.
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2. LABORATORY, SHOP, STUDIO, AND OFFICE LAYOUTS:
Egress from a low hazard area (office, conference room) may not be through an
area of higher hazard (laboratory, shop, many art studios, darkroom, etc.). Where
possible, the office area should have at least one exit directly into a corridor.
Office space and/or a break area where workers can eat or drink must be located
conveniently and sufficiently close to, but not in, laboratories, shops, art studios,
etc.
3. EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS WITHIN A SPACE:
Provide adequate working or use space around equipment and furnishings. In

general, 30" of free floor area is required for operations done while standing, and
36" of free floor area is required for seated operations, aisles, passageways, and
doorways. These are minimums which should be increased depending on many
variables including occupant traffic capacity, size of material used in an
operation, and facility use.
Decontamination facilities, such as sinks for hand washing and storage of clean
clothes, should be designed into each laboratory, shop, studio or other such space.
These facilities should be located close to the exits to less hazardous areas.
The most hazardous operations areas, such as fume hoods or chemical storage
areas must be located away from exits.
In rooms, such as laboratories, chemical storage rooms, and others where

hazardous materials are used or stored, separate, remotely located doors are
highly recommended and must be installed whenever possible. Such spaces must
have a second door when travel to the door from the most remote point in the
room exceeds 50 feet. Teaching laboratories should have two doors, and should
be configured to avoid dead-end aisles between benches, other furnishings, and
permanent partitions. Bench runs in all laboratories should be placed
perpendicular to the main door so that normal circulation patterns are towards the
exit.
4. DARKROOM VENTILATION:
Darkrooms where wet chemicals are used must be furnished with local exhaust
ventilation to control airborne levels of photographic process chemicals. This
shall be in the form of a flanged slotted plenum running the length of and behind
the work area where chemicals are used. A capture velocity of 50 linear feet per
minute (LFM) must be provided at the front edge of the work area. The required
exhaust flow rate to produce this capture velocity shall be calculated by the
following formula:
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Q = 2.6 LVX
Where:
Q = Volumetric flow rate in cubic feet per minute (CFM)
L = Length of work area, in feet
V = Desired capture velocity (in this case, 50 LFM)
X = Distance from slot to front of work area, in feet
Once the required flow rate is determined, the slot width shall be sized to provide
a slot velocity of approximately 2000 feet per minute. The plenum shall be sized
to provide a plenum velocity of approximately half the slot velocity. (Taken from
the ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual, 22nd Edition.)
5. LOUNGE AREAS:
Lounge and eating areas must be provided in all wet laboratory, shop and studio
buildings. There should be sufficient areas convenient to all laboratories to
discourage eating and drinking in and continuous occupancy of, potentially
hazardous work areas.
N. Security Conscious Design:
The University follows a program of “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design”

(CPTED)1. Increased security and crime prevention can be brought about through the use
of environmental controls. These controls include natural surveillance, natural access
control, territorial reinforcement and maintenance as outlined below:
1. Natural Surveillance
Maximize visibility with strategic placement of architecture and physical
elements.
2. Natural Access Control:

Place entrances, exits, fencing, landscaping and lighting to control movement of
people and vehicles.
3. Territorial Reinforcement:
Place architecture, fencing, landscaping, lighting, etc. in order to declare property
ownership.
4. Maintenance:
Maintain landscaping, buildings, lighting, etc. in order to maintain visibility,
preserve pride in ownership and continue declaration of ownership.
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Eric W. Shoemaker, “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design,” June 1996
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O. Barrier Free Design:
All designs for new construction and renovations to existing facilities shall be designed
and constructed in such a manner that the new or renovated facility is readily accessible
to and usable by individuals with disabilities consistent with all applicable state and
federal mandates. Specifically, design and construction shall be done in compliance with
the following:
1. The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) including without limitation,
the specifications set forth in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG);
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) and supporting
regulations thereto;
3. Applicable New Jersey state laws, regulations and codes.
Beyond mere compliance, every design component should be examined for its impact on
persons with disabilities and adjusted to achieve the optimum balance between user
requirements and convenient access to individuals with disabilities. At an appropriate
time in the design phase of the project, there shall be a consultation with the University
ADA Compliance Officer, or other designated University official, to review the project
design with reference to applicable federal and state standards.
P. Mail Rooms:
All new buildings, as well as significant renovations to existing buildings, shall include a
mail drop off and pick up. The Architect/Engineer of record shall assist the users to
consider and program the delivery and dispersal of mail. Minimum requirements include
mailboxes, drop-off station, and out-going pick-up for Campus, USPS, and expedited
mail.
Q. Custodial Support Rooms:
All new buildings as well as significant renovations to existing buildings shall include the
following custodial requirements:
Minimum of one janitor’s closet per floor of 48 square feet each, having one floor-
installed slop sink, one wall mounted sink, (2) duplex GFI receptacle outlets, and
shelving on walls: minimum of (5) shelves of dimension 36”l x 12”w x ¾” d spaced 18”
apart on heavy-duty brackets and standards. In addition each room needs to have an
additional hot and cold water hose bib that is wall mounted. At the Newark Campus we
have University supplied cleaning chemical dispensing machines that need to be wall
mounted. These dispensing machines are connected to wall mounted hose bib via rubber
hose.
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R. Sustainable Design Policy Statement:
Rutgers University encourages the use of sustainable design principles in all of our
projects, both new construction and renovation. We will endeavor to make design and
project decisions based on sustainable principles that advance the well being of our
community, and improve the human condition for this and future generations of students,
faculty and staff.
S. Sustainable Design Definition:
Sustainable design strives to improve the human condition of our students, community,
state and nation through the prudent use of our resources, both natural and fiscal. Site
selection, energy efficiency, energy conservation, indoor air quality, and waste recycling
shall be reviewed thoughtfully for each project with consideration of the university
resources required.
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PART II - BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A. Documents Bid Through the Newark Physical Plant Department
1. The Newark Physical Plant Department has a draft set of General Conditions
(GC’s). It should be noted that these are periodically revised. The Architect /
Engineer (A/E) may review to become familiar with the terms and conditions of
the Construction contract. This will hopefully prevent conflicts between the
A/E’s technical specifications and the GC’s. Please note that when conflicts do
occur, the GC’s and Special Conditions (SC’s) take precedence over the technical
specifications. The Rutgers’ GC’s are NOT to be edited or altered in any way by
the A/E.
2. See Newark Project Manager for a copy of the Special Conditions Library. These
Special Conditions are to be edited by the A/E and augmented as necessary. The
SC’s take precedence over the GC’s when conflicts occur between the two
Sections. The SC’s cover most of the items in Division 1. A/E’s shall coordinate
the use of Division I Specifications sections with the University General
Conditions and Special Conditions. The Project Manager shall review and
approve these sections prior to final printing. If Division 1 is used, these sections
do not take precedence over the GC’s and SC’s.
3. COORDINATION BETWEEN GENERAL CONDITIONS, SPECIAL

CONDITIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. The A/E shall thoroughly review the GENERAL CONDITIONS &

SPECIAL CONDITIONS to insure that his consultants are completely
familiar with these portions of the project manual to avoid conflicts with
technical specifications. Contact Newark Project Manager for the General
Conditions and library of Special Conditions.
4. As part of the bidding process, at 90% Design Document completion, the A/E
shall be responsible for the 90% cost estimate, and the Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control permit. At 100% Design Document Completion, the A/E shall have
obtained the DCA release of plans and specifications, list of no more than four
add-alternates, a one page statement of the work, list of owner-furnished
equipment and items for “Not in Contract” and the A/E’s 100% cost estimate. The
A/E’s estimates must be done in the CSI format.
5. Just prior to printing the final specifications for bidding, the A/E is to schedule a
meeting with the Senior Purchasing agent located in the Newark Plant offices to
receive instructions on inserting the most recent set of Instructions to Bidders
(IB), Contract Forms, and General Conditions into the documents. The A/E shall
be required to have a statement of work (limited to one page), a form for pricing
the alternates, and the number of consecutive calendar days to be given to
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construct the project. The A/E is not to make any changes to the Newark Physical
Plant’s standard boilerplate and General Conditions. The A/E shall provide the
University with a list of acceptable contractors.
6. The final copy should be paginated before printing by the A/E.
7. For final printing, specifications must be printed double sided. Each new Section
or Division should start on the right hand side of the book
The front and back covers to the specifications shall be 60 lb. weight or heavier
with three holes punched in the left-hand side and bound with aluminum screw
posts.
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PART III - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIALS AND METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. SPECIAL PROCEDURES
1. Require that the General Contractor engage the services of a New Jersey licensed
land surveyor to locate and record all underground utilities installed as part of
each contract. Survey shall show exact route of each utility invert or depth of
cover and connection points to existing utilities. Identify, locate and dimension
off of above-ground permanent improvements all manholes, catch basins, valve
boxes or other structures.
B. TEMPORARY FACILITIES
1. Require the Contractor to construct a 6’ high chain-link fence around the entire
construction area. Specify the Contractor is responsible to erect, maintain and,
upon direction by the A/E, remove the fence and restore the area to its original
condition. All temporary facilities shall be included in the Special Conditions.
(See also part II, Page 1, Paragraph A).
2. The Contractor will normally not be responsible for water and sewage charges,
unless there are some atypically large requirements for water.
3. Electrical charges should be determined by meter readings. If a building is to be

connected to the Rutgers electrical distribution system, then a temporary electrical
meter should be installed by the Contractor who will be billed monthly. If a
building is to be connected to the Public Service electrical system, then the
construction Contractor should contact Public Service and pay the bills
accordingly.
4. When a building larger than 20,000 square feet is to be connected to a Rutgers

heating system, it is suggested that in buildings a BTU meter be required to be
installed and the Contractor charged accordingly. Where BTU meters are not
installed heating charges will be calculated by using ASHRAE standards.
C. SCHEDULE OF VALUES
1. The Project Manual shall include a written list of the minimum required line items
to be included on the Schedule of Values submitted by the contractor. Separate
lines shall be provided for labor and materials associated with significant portions
of the work. For large and/or multi-trade project, it is preferable to have the list
separated by Project Manual Section and CSI division headings. For small,
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primarily single-trade projects, a single listing may be sufficient. A sample
section 01028, Schedule of Values, for a small, primarily single-trade project is
provided in Part IV of this Manual.
D. QUALITY CONTROL
1. For all projects involving new installation, replacement, or repair of insulated

low-slope roof systems, the Project Manual shall incorporate all requirements of
the sample Section 01400 provided in Part IV of this Manual.
For all projects involving roof top work, other than roof system installations,
replacement or repair (i.e. mechanical equipment installations/modifications) or
when projects involve “staging” on existing insulated low-slope roofs, the Project
Manual shall incorporate all requirements of the sample Section 01400 provided
in Part IV of this Manual, pertaining to infrared and alternate roof moisture
surveys.
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DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK
A. The A/E shall coordinate all site-work with the University Architect and Project Manager
to the limits of the project including landscape design and construction outside of the
building line to the limits of the project. Landscaping can include regarding, top soiling,
seeding or sodding, plantings, irrigation lighting, site furniture and above ground site
improvements of all types and other site work as required.
B. All site drawings shall be drawn in the same scale.
C. See Sidewalk Detail in Part IV, the Standard Details Section of this Manual for size and
scoring pattern. Only concrete or pavers are acceptable for pedestrian sidewalks.
D. Bollards shall be installed wherever the need exists to prevent non-university vehicles
from entering authorized areas or to prevent vehicular traffic onto sidewalks. Bollards
shall be per the Bollard Detail in Part IV, the Standard Details Section of this Manual.
E. A Mowing Edge shall be installed at all trees (by Landscaping Installer) and around
perimeter of the Building (by General Contractor) per the Mowing Edge Detail in Part
IV, the Standard Details Section of this Manual.
F. Fencing shall be per section 02831 in this division shall be placed around all climbing
hazards such as cooling towers.
02000 SITE SURVEY
A. Early in the design process, the University will provide site surveys to the A/E. Surveys
will be prepared by a licensed surveyor and will indicate, to the best knowledge of the
surveyor, the surface features of the land, including contours, improvements and all
subsurface improvements readily ascertained from the surface without excavation, and
will include information available from the University and by municipal sources on
underground utilities. The University cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information
contained in the survey. The A/E shall verify locations of all underground utilities.
B. Survey drawings shall be included in a set of documents and shall be plainly marked ”For
Information Only” in appropriate size letters.
02010 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
A. The University will provide to the A/E geotechnical services performed by a New Jersey
licensed soils engineer including boring logs, engineering analysis and recommendations
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based upon the A/E’s preliminary plans. The University cannot be held responsible for
the accuracy of these soils investigations, and they are provided as a guide to the A/E in
design of the project. The A/E will assist the University by providing a general plan of
the area to be investigated and indicating locations where boring are required. At least
two borings will be requested for parking lot areas and major roadways, in addition to the
borings requested for the building itself. The minimum borings for a building shall be six
with one boring for every 2,500 sq. ft. of built over area. Borings shall be to depth no
less than the expected depth of excavation for the project.
B. Copies of only the boring logs will be included in the project manual or shown on the
drawings. The logs shall be marked “For Information Only” in appropriate letters.
C. All excavation for Rutgers University projects shall be unclassified excavation, meaning
that whatever material is encountered during excavation must be removed. If the soils
reports indicate large quantities of rock at the elevations of the building footings, this
procedure may be modified, with the permission of the Project Manager. The Contractor
shall be instructed to stop excavation if anything of archaeological value is encountered.
D. Require the Contractor to hire a Soils Engineer approved by the A/E to perform
Inspection and testing of all earthwork. Soils Engineer shall be a Professional Engineer
licensed in the state of New Jersey and possess professional liability insurance in the
minimum amount of $500,000. Soils Engineer shall provide all field and laboratory
services required to:
1. Test and evaluate all samples of proposed fill materials to determine optimum
moisture density relationship in accordance with ASTM D 1557.
2. Test all samples to assure compliance with gradation requirements of this

Specification. Grain size analysis shall be performed in accordance with ASTM
D 422.
3. Determine depth of topsoil stripping.
4. Inspect all proof rolling and determine the presence of any local soft pockets.
5. Inspect excavation in natural soil to determine if bearing stratum meets design

criteria.
6. Inspect and test compacted fill to determine compliance with these Specifications.
Field densities shall be determined by ASTM D 1556M, ASTM D 2167 or ASTM
D 2922.
7. Keep written records of all tests and field instructions, and summaries of these
reports shall be mailed weekly to A/E, University, University Code Official, and
Contractor. Final written summaries shall be provided upon completion of work.
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E. Foundation elevations shall be shown at elevation of suitable bearing.
F. Prior to performing any excavation, call (1-800-272-1000) for Utility mark outs.
02050 BUILDING DEMOLITION
A. When a building is to be demolished, without new construction in its place, all foundation
walls shall be removed to a point 3’-0” below grade. All basement slabs below the 3’-0”
level need not be demolished, but must be broken into approximately 4’ square areas or
less to allow drainage of water. Require the Contractor to hire the services of a New
Jersey licensed surveyor to document the location of all foundations left in place below
the 3’-0” location, as well as abandoned utilities, and utilities relocated as required by the
demolition work. Survey shall become part of the as-built drawing requirements of the
Contractor at completion of the work.
B. All demolition debris shall be removed from the University property and disposed of by
lawful means. Backfill of buildings shall be with clean fill, compacted to at least 95%
minimum density for cohesive material and 95% relative density for cohesionless
material. Area shall be topsoiled and seeded unless otherwise directed by the Project
Manager.
C. Through the Project Manager, REHS must be contacted for an asbestos determination.
Any asbestos containing materials shall be removed prior to demolition activities.
D. Prior to any demolition of basement floors or making connections into old underground
waste systems it is required that REHS be contacted.
All utilities shall be cut and capped. The location of the preceding cuts / caps shall be
annotated on the as-built survey provided by the Contractor.
E. Concrete, block, or brick must be broken up to the point where it will minimize voids in
the fill. Although this size is interpretative, a good rule of thumb is 8 inches in diameter.
02060 UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL
A. For information and specifications on removal as per Rutgers requirements see the
Project Manager. REHS shall be contacted for all tank removals.
See Division 15, Section 15483.
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02070 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF ROOFING
A. Design Considerations
1. During the schematic design phase of projects involving removal of existing

roofing systems, it is the responsibility of the A/E to determine existing materials
to be removed, including but not limited to, surfacing materials, roof membrane
materials, insulation materials and vapor retarded materials. This information is
essential to the proper specification of removal procedures and requirements. It is
also required to provide bidding contractors with sufficient information to prepare
thorough and accurate bids. The A/E is responsible for destructive testing (i.e.
roof cores) and patching of test areas, in at least one location on each separate
roof area. Additional tests are required at each area which is visibly different, or
which is suspected to have differing subsurface conditions, based on available
documentation.
2. Existing roofing membrane(s), membrane flashings and vapor-retarded materials

are to be tested for the presence of asbestos. The A/E is responsible for taking
samples, in quantities and locations sufficient to meet the requirements of Rutgers
Environmental Health and Safety (REHS) Department. Sample locations should
be combined with the roofing material testing required in Item #A.1 above, to
minimize the total number of test locations taken on the roof. REHS shall be
notified in advance and will have a representative present during sampling.
Samples taken by the A/E shall be turned over to the REHS representative.
REHS will be responsible for the laboratory testing of all samples and the results
will be provided to the A/E for use in preparing the appropriate construction
documents.
B. Special Documentation Requirements
1. Drawings shall include an "Existing Roof System Components Chart" identifying

existing materials for each roof area, including approximate square footage of
each roof area. A sample "Existing Roof System Components Chart" is provided
in Part IV of this manual. (Sketch SK-28).
2. When laboratory testing determines that asbestos containing roofing and/or

flashing material exists and is to be removed, the A/E shall refer to Sections
02071 (applicable to asbestos containing roofing) or 02072 (applicable to asbestos
containing flashing only) for specification requirement.
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02071..REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING ROOFING MATERIAL
A. Design Consideration
1. All Contract Documents shall adequately address the proper removal,

transportation and disposal of ACRM. In addition, for purposes of future risk
management, Rutgers has developed procedures and requirements that may
exceed current regulatory requirements concerning ACRM, which must also be
incorporated into the Contract Documents for any project where ACRM exists
and will be removed. The requirements of this section apply when roofing
material in the “field” of the roof contains asbestos and is being removed, whether
or not the flashing material contains asbestos.
1. Section 02071, located in Part IV of this Manual, has been prepared by Rutgers
and is to be included, as written, in the Project Manual for all projects involving
the removal of ACRM. With the exception of “style” changes, paragraph 1.1.B is
the only paragraph the A/E is permitted to modify for content, unless specifically
approved in writing by the Assistant Vice President for Planning and
Development and the Director of Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety
department.
02072 REMOVAL OF INTACT INCIDENTAL ASBESTOS CONTAINING ROOFING MATERIAL
A. Design Consideration
1. All Contract Documents shall adequately address the proper removal,

transportation and disposal of ACRM. In addition, for purposes of future risk
management, Rutgers has developed procedures and requirements that may
exceed current regulatory requirements concerning ACRM, which must also be
incorporated into the Contract Documents for any project where ACRM exists
and will be removed. The requirements of this section apply when only roof
flashing material contains asbestos and is being removed.
1. Section 02072, located in Part Iv of this Manual, has been prepared by Rutgers
and is to be included, as written, in the Project Manual for all projects involving
the removal of ACRM. With the exception of “style” changes, paragraph 1.1.B
only paragraph the A/E permitted to modify for content, unless specifically
approved in writing by Assistant Vice President for Planning and Development
and the Director of Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety department.
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02090 OIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN, FRESH WATER WETLANDS PERMIT & STREAM ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
A. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
1. All Projects disturbing a ground planed area of 5,000 square feet or more are
required to have a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and Certification.
Prior to putting the project out to bid, the A/E shall provide the University with
the necessary documents to allow Rutgers to file with the appropriate Soil
Conservation District (a site plan indicating the proposed soil erosion and
sediment controls as required for each project and storm water runoff
calculations). The University requires that the SCD permit be obtained at 90%
design completion. The Consultant shall provide Rutgers with the necessary
100% complete SCD plan for submission to the appropriate district. The A/E
shall assist in all follow-up correspondence. The University shall be the prime
contact with the conservation district. The SCD approval process takes
approximately 5 weeks. This scheduling time should be taken into account so as
not to delay bidding or the project as a whole. Remember all permits shall be in
hand before the project is bid. The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall
meet the requirements of the appropriate District Office.
2. The A/E shall require the Contractor to give notification to the appropriate Soil
Conservation district, 3 days prior to start of work on the site.
B. Storm Water
A permit is required for stormwater management if the disturbed area is 5 acres of more.
The permit is the General Permit Authorization GP No. 0088323. If this permit is
required the A/E shall prepare all necessary documentation such that the permit can be
obtained at 90% design completion. See Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan section
above for details on sequencing this work.
02100 SITE PREPARATION
A. Topsoil shall be stripped to the depth determined by the Soils Engineer, usually not less
than 4”. Topsoil shall be stockpiled in accordance with the requirements of the Soil
Conservation District in locations as directed by the A/E, or elsewhere on University
property. Under no circumstances shall topsoil be removed from University property.
Topsoils shall not be mixed with subsoils or other site debris.
B. Where site demolition is required, provide site demolition drawings showing extent of
removal of vegetation, trees, shrubs and other improvements such as sidewalk, parking
areas, etc.
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C. The Contractor while working the site is responsible for protecting all existing trees to
remain such that they will be free from any damage. If damage is done, the Contractor
shall be responsible for replacement of damaged trees. All trees affected by construction
activities shall be protected with snow fencing per the detail in Part IV to the drip line of
the tree. Tree replacement and protection is as follows:
TREE PROTECTION/REPLACEMENT SPECS
1. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect existing trees scheduled
to remain against injury or damage, including cutting, breaking, or skinning of
roots, trunks or branches; smothering by stockpiled construction materials,
excavated materials or vehicular traffic within branch spread.
a. Interfering branches of trees scheduled to remain may be removed when

acceptable to the Newark Director of Physical Plant. It cannot be assumed
that permission will be granted. The Contractor must obtain permission
from the Newark Director of Physical Plant prior to such activities.
b. Repair trees scheduled to remain and damaged by construction operations

in a manner acceptable to the Newark Director of Physical Plant. Repair
damaged trees promptly to prevent progressive deterioration caused by
damage.
2. Should an existing tree be damaged to the extent that it is deemed to be a

complete loss by the Newark Physical Plant Associate Director for Projects, or if,
due to the Contractor's negligence, a tree on the construction site dies within one
year of project completion, the Contractor shall replace the tree according to the
following requirements.
a. Tree Replacement Formula: One square inch of caliper lost will equal one
square Inch of caliper replaced. This formula is based on tree trunk
diameter at breast height. Example: loss of one 12" caliper (same as 6"
radius) tree would require replacement with nine (9) 4" caliper trees. [Area
of Circle = 3.14 x r2= 3.14x(62)= 3.14x(36)= 113.04 sq. in. Assuming 4"
caliper trees (same as 2” radius) will be planted as replacements, calculate
the area of a 4" caliper tree: 3.14 x (22)= 12.56 sq. in. Divide the area of
the 4" caliper tree into the area of the 12" caliper tree to determine the
number of 4" caliper trees required to replace the loss of the 12" caliper
tree. 113.04/12.56= 9 trees.]
b. Installation: Contractor will be responsible for planting the replacement

tree(s) at a location designated by the Director of Newark Physical.
Installation practices and a one-year guarantee shall hold as described in
Section 02900 -Landscaping.
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c. Materials: The replacement tree(s) shall be of the same species and
variety as the tree(s) lost. If the species and variety is not available, a
substitute must be proposed in writing to the Director of Newark Physical
Plant rand approved by the Director of Newark Physical Plant. The
Contractor will be notified of approval of substitution within seven days.
Minimum caliper of replacement tree(s) shall be 2 1/2-3".
3. Repair and replacement of trees scheduled to remain and damaged by

construction operations or lack of adequate protection during construction
operations shall be at Contractor's expense.
02200 EARTHWORK
A. This section of the Specifications shall contain all earthwork requirements for the project.
Divisions 15 and 16 shall cross reference the Division 2 Earthwork Section. Do not
repeat or reiterate earthwork requirements in Division 15 or 16 as this my cause conflicts
and confusion.
02420 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
A. During design identify and calculate stormwater running onto the site in addition to the
anticipated runoff from the site. Prepare calculations to support a stormwater system of
capacity to control both. Calculations shall be prepared early in the design process and
be integral in the establishment of finish exterior elevations.
B. Trench type storm drains are to be avoided.
C. Road grates shall be Campbell Foundry Company #2617, or approved equal. These
grates are bicycle safe grates.
D. The top of lawn grates shall be set 1/2” below finished grade level to facilitate drainage.
Lawn grates shall be round.
E. Specify that Contractor shall clean interior of piping after installation.
F. Manholes: Specify precast concrete, 4000 psi minimum with rubber gasket joints. Wall
to be 5” thick with aluminum drop front ladder rungs, 12” oc.
Base, as a minimum, shall be 6” thick with #4 bars 12” o. c. both ways. Manhole
openings shall be 30” diameter with roadway type frame and cover by Campbell or
Neenhah Foundries, or approved equal. Entire interior concrete surface shall receive 2
coats “Drycon” as manufactured by I. P. A. Systems, Inc. See sketch in Part IV.
G. Where down spouts are utilized, these should be tied into adjacent storm drainage.
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02440 UNDERGROUND LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
A. All new buildings shall have interior piping and fixtures installed to accept an irrigation
system whether the exterior irrigation system is to be part of the new building
construction or not. Preparation shall include a location within an appropriate
Mechanical or Electrical Equipment Room for a controller, with designated circuit
breaker, pipe sleeves through the foundation, and empty 1” conduit with pull rope to a
point 5’ outside the building, 3’ - 0” below grade, with shutoff valve inside the building
in an accessible location. Conduit and pipe sleeves shall be capped and clearly identified.
Regardless of the system being installed, a backflow preventer must be installed as part
of irrigation system under the building contract. Rainfall sensors must be included in the
design of system. Irrigation system design will be by A/E.
02457 BICYCLE RACKS
A. Standard bicycle rack is by Cora Bike Rack Inc., or equal, fabricated of ASTM A-363/4,
Schedule 40 TP 304 carbon steel. See Part IV for standard details. Finish - BLACK
02470 BENCHES
A. Site furnishings are to be provided under the Landscape work, which will be provided by
the A/E as part of their scope of basic services. Rutgers has adopted the following
standard benches for use on the campuses noted.
Cook/Douglass Campus
Manufacturer: Lister or British American Imports
Model: Medway, 6', #MD6
College Avenue Campus

Manufacturer: Contours & Profiles
Model: Liberty Bench
Busch/Livingston Campus
Manufacturer: Landscape Forms
Model: Petoskey Bench with back #PK3005-BS-72
Redwood with black metal
Camden Campus
Manufacturer: Contours & Profiles
Model: Liberty Bench
Newark Campus
Manufacturer: Victor Stanley
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Model: #RBF-28 Powder Coated Steel 6’ Length
B. All benches shall be securely mounted on hard surfaces (concrete walks, plazas, etc.). At
the Newark Campus all Bolts and Nuts/lockwashers must be specified as 316 stainless.
See SK-40 in part IV detailing.
02475 WASTE RECEPTACLES
A. All site receptacles shall be as follows:
TRASH RECEPTACLES
Manufacturer: Victor Stanley
Model: Iron-sites Series Model S-42 with S-2 dome lid and in laid ashtray, with plastic
liner.
** Will come in 36 gallon (not listed in catalogue
OR:
SNUFFERS
Newark Campus: see trash receptacle
Manufacturer: Victory Stanley
Model: Iron sites #SD-42 with dome lid and inlaid ashtray color - black
02513 HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING
VALUE PAVEMENT MIN. CBR TYPE TYPE & TYPE &

TYPE THICKNESS OF THICKNESS OF
BASE COURSE SURFACE COURSE
Type A 10 Mix NA
Light Duty HMA 9.5mm
Traffic: P.G. 64-22
Sidewalks, Multi 3” in 2 lifts
Use pathways,
Play surfacing.
Type B 10 Mix Mix
Medium to HMA 19mm HMA 12.5
Heavy Duty P.G. 64-22 P.G. 64-22
Vehicular Traffic. 5” in 2 lifts 2” in 1 lifts
Automobile and
Truck
Type C 10 Mix NA
Heavy Duty HMA 19mm
Traffic. Roads P.G. 76-22
With heavy truck 9” in 4 lifts
And Bus Traffic.*
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Refer to New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction, Division 900- Materials for mix description
* Shall also include all access roadways used for service and emergency vehicles.
02515 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
A. In general all permanent sidewalks shall be poured concrete. If temporary walkways are
required, they may be asphalt. Concrete will not be accepted if graffiti is present.
Concrete with graffiti shall be removed by the Contractor and replaced at Contractor’s
expense.
B. Rutgers' standard sidewalk is minimum 6’ wide, constructed of 4500 psi air entrained
concrete reinforced with 6 x 6 #10 welded plain cold drawn steel wire fabric, with hand
wood float finish (see detail in Part IV). Sidewalks shall be minimum 4” thick, on
compacted base of naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel,
crushed stone, crushed slag, natural or crushed sand, Type I-5 complying with NJDOT.
C. Transverse contraction joints shall occur at a maximum of 8’ - 0” on center for 6’ - 0”

wide sidewalks. Transverse expansion joints with pre-molded joint fillers shall occur at a
maximum of 24'-0" on center. Pre-molded joint fillers shall be 1/2” thick asphalt
impregnated fiber board conforming to ASTM C 1751. Contraction joints shall be made
with tools that provide slightly curved edges and no flats on the surface of the sidewalk.
See scoring detail for University pattern in Part IV Standard Details section of this
Manual.
02525 GRANITE CURBS
A. The University preferred curbing material is granite “Belgium Block” curbs. Decision
concerning the use of concrete or granite curbs is a function of cost and existing
conditions. Check with the Newark Associate Director for Projects for determination.
B. All granite curbs shall conform to the standard granite curb detail shown in Part IV of this
Manual. Concrete used with granite curbs shall be formed of minimum 4500 psi
concrete.
02528 CONCRETE CURBS
A. The University preferred curbing material is granite “Belgium Block” curbs. Decisions
concerning the use of concrete or granite curbs is a function of cost and existing
conditions. Check with the Newark Associate Director for Projects for determination.
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B. All exterior concrete shall be air entrained. Where concrete curbs are required, they shall
conform to the standard concrete curb detail shown in Part IV of this Manual. Concrete
curbs shall be formed of minimum 4500 psi concrete.
02831 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
A. Black Vinyl chain link fencing is required around all climbing hazards and grade
installed mechanical and electrical equipment (i.e. cooling towers, emergency generators,
etc.).
02900 LANDSCAPING
A. All new lawns and plantings shall have an underground irrigation system. See Section
02440.
B. Preparation of Subgrade: Specify that subsoil shall be ripped or tilled to a depth of 5”

and graded to remove all ridges and depressions so that it will be parallel to proposed
finished grade. Remove stones over 1” in any dimension, sticks, rubbish and other
extraneous matter.
C. All new lawn areas shall have a minimum cover of six inches (6”) of sandy loam topsoil
as specified in this text. Topsoil shall be placed above the tilled and uniformly graded
subsoil.
D. Specify that all topsoil shall be tested against the following Specifications:
1. Physical Analysis (Soil Texture)
Quantity Size Fraction Range of Particle Diameter
Percent by oven dry weight inches mm.
Less than 2% gravel larger than 1”: 25

Less than 3% gravel 1/4 to 1”: 6-25
Less than 10% gravel 2/25 to ¼”: 2-6
40% to 65% sand 1/500 to 2/25”: .05-2.0
25% to 60% silt 1/12,500 to 1/500”: .002-.05
Less than 20% clay 1/12,500”: .002
Amounts of sand, silt, and clay - determined by official hydrometer method or

mechanical analysis of the soil. Gravel sized particles should be determined by
separation on screens with appropriate size openings.
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Soil should be free of under composed organic material like roots, sticks, leaves
and paper and of any other undesirable trash like glass, plastic or metal fragments
that would have to be removed before Laying new Sod or planting.
2. Chemical Analysis:
Organic matter content (% oven dry weight of soil):
Sandy loam 1.25% to 20%, Loam and Silt Loam 2.5% to 20%
On soil with less than 10% organic matter, use wet oxidation method of analysis.
On soil with more than 10% organic matter, use loss on ignition method of
analysis.
Soil reaction - pH of 4.5 to 7.0

Soluble salt content: Conductivity (ECe, millimhos per centimeter),
Less than 1.00 mmhos/cm for a 1:1 soil: water ratio,
Less than 0.50 mmhos/cm for a 1:2 soil: water ratio,
Less than 0.33 mmhos/cm for a 1:3 soil: water ratio
E. Plant Materials: All plants, including trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, annuals and
perennials shall comply in form and vitality with industry standards as described in the
American Standard for Nursery Stock as published by the American Association of
Nurserymen.
F. Plant Installation: All trees shall be installed according to the standards as prescribed by
International Society of Arboriculture and as shown in Part IV, Standard Details section
of this Manual.
G. Guarantee of Plants:
1. Specify that the Contractor shall guarantee newly installed plants for a period of
one year after date of acceptance against defects, including death and
unsatisfactory growth. Trees which are not healthy, dying, or the design value of
which, in the opinion of the OUPD, has been destroyed through root damage, loss
of branches, bark damage, etc. shall be replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the
Owner. Exceptions are defects resulting from abuse or damage by others, or
unusual phenomena or incidents which are beyond landscape installer’s control.
2. Specify that plants which are determined to be defective shall be replaced at the
proper season or planting time after the guarantee period is complete and
replacement plants will be guaranteed by the Contractor for an additional growing
season under an extended guarantee at no additional cost.
3. Specify that, during the guarantee period, the Contractor shall, from time to time,
inspect the watering and other maintenance practices carried on by the Owner and
promptly report to the Owner any practices which he considers unsatisfactory and
not in his interests or good horticultural practices. The failure of the Contractor to
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inspect or report shall be construed as an acceptance by him of the Owner’s
maintenance practices and shall not thereafter claim that any defects which may
later develop are the result of such practice.
02930 LAWNS
A. Sod is preferred over seed, especially near the building perimeter. Sod is always to be
used in interior courtyards. Decision as to the use of seed or sod will be a budgetary
decision. Hydro seeding is not preferred. The Director of the Newark Physical Plant will
indicate the type of lawn treatment that will prevail.
B. Sod shall be certified Kentucky blue grass grown locally near the area of proposed site
work. The soil in which the sod is grown at the sod farm shall be physically and
chemically compatible with the soil at the work site. Sod shall be 12-18 months old and
1” thick, 12” - 18” wide and 2’ - 6’ in length cut in strips. Rolled sod is acceptable upon
approval of the Director of the Newark Physical Plant.
C. All new lawn areas sodden or seeded shall have the entire perimeter staked and roped off
immediately upon completion. Stakes shall be no less than 30” high installed and string
banner shall be two strands stake to stake.
D. Straw Mulching:
Salt hay with nonasphaltic liquid tackifier is preferred. For finished grades having slopes
in excess of 20% shall be mulched with erosion control fabric run vertically from top to
bottom of slope and stapled with wire staples .125” in diameter or greater and spaced at
4’ intervals. In areas of high velocity runoff such as receiving swales and drainage
ditches fabric of sufficient strength and density shall be used and installed in direction of
flow and stapled at 2’ intervals.
E. Seed Mixtures:
1. Mixes are conditional on specific site conditions; soil, water and sunlight, and
intended use. The following are approved for typical use.
Full Sun Mixture:
50% Kentucky Bluegrass

10% Perennial Ryegrass, variety 1
10% Perennial Ryegrass, variety 2
15% Chewing Fescue
15% hard Fescue
Shade Mixture:
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30% Chewing Fescue
15% Creeping Red Fescue
20% Kentucky Bluegrass
35% Hard Fescue
F. INSPECTIONS
Inspections will be made at completion of the following tasks:
1. At completion of the soil-loosening phase to insure that the minimum depths have
been achieved.
2. At completion of the removals and /or screening phase to insure that specified
dimension material has been removed.
3. At completion of the topsoiling phase to insure that full depth of cover has been
achieved.
4. At completion of the fine grading phase to insure that specified slopes, uniformity
and positive drainage have been achieved.
5. At completion of the seeding and mulching phase to insure adequate coverage.
6. At the end of the 60-Day Maintenance Period to insure adequate percentage of

growth and coverage as specified has been achieved.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to notify the Project Manager of the

completion of each task in writing for approvals prior to proceeding to the next
phase. Unsatisfactory conditions must be corrected at Contractor’s expense before
beginning next phase tasks.
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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE
03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
A. The latest edition of American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards shall be followed.
B. Testing: The Contractor shall be required to retain and pay for the services of an
University approved laboratory to perform all concrete testing and inspections in
accordance with applicable ASTM standards. For floors, use ASTM E1155 “Standard
Test Methods for Determining Floor Flatness and Levelness Using the F Number System.
C. Air-entrained concrete shall be used where concrete is exposed to the weather. With the
exception of air-entrained agents, no antifreeze or other admixtures are permitted.
Newly placed concrete for walks, plazas, pads, and other surfaces exposed to the public
shall be placed by Contractor to insure that concrete shall be free of graffiti. Freshly
placed concrete with graffiti shall be removed and replaced and repaired by the
Contractor at no additional cost to the University.
D. All concrete floors, which will be exposed within the finished building, which are not
scheduled to receive an applied finish, shall be sealed.
E. All concrete additives, where required must contain not more than 0.1% chloride ions and
shall be certified as such by the Contractor.
F. If Concrete is to be used for exterior walls, a mock-up panel shall be constructed. See
Division 4 - Masonry for details on panel.
G. In areas to receive resilient flooring applied directly to the concrete slab, wet curing is
preferred. Curing compounds, when utilized, must be completely removed from the
surface of the concrete prior to installation of resilient flooring (see Section 09650).
Combination "cure & seal" type products are not permitted on concrete in areas to receive
resilient flooring.
03520 LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ROOF INSULATION
1. Lightweight concrete roof insulation systems shall incorporate embedded

expanded polystyrene board (EPS), containing holes and/or slots.
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2. Lightweight concrete roof insulation systems shall be designed to provide 1/4"
(min.) slope to drain in all directions. For new construction, the slope of the
structural substrate should be known by the A/E and the thickness of lightweight
concrete shall be designed accordingly to achieve required slope. For existing
construction, it is the responsibility of the A/E to determine the slope, if any, of
the existing structural substrate, and design the thickness of lightweight concrete
as appropriate to achieve the desired finish slope.
3. Lightweight concrete roof insulation systems are to be considered as one

component of a total roof system assembly, and must be included in a "total
system" warranty/guaranty issued by the roofing system manufacturer. In
addition, the lightweight concrete system must be specifically listed as a
component of a Factory Mutual tested and approved roof system assembly in the
latest edition of the FM Approval Guide for Building Materials or other written
approval or acceptance from Factory Mutual.
1. Drawings shall accurately illustrate the configuration of tapered lightweight

concrete roof insulation, including all ridges, hips and valleys. The drawings
shall indicate the thickness of lightweight concrete at all high and low points in
inches, and shall indicate the surface slope in inches/foot. The A/E must
determine, based on the project design, whether high and low point thickness, or
surface slope governs the installation, and indicate accordingly.
2. For roof replacement projects, with existing deck construction, the drawings must
also indicate the slope and taper pattern of the existing substrate, if any, in
addition to the slope and taper pattern of the new lightweight concrete roof
insulation.
C. Materials and Methods of Construction
1. There shall be no ponding or "birdbaths", retaining water longer than twenty-four

(24) hours after precipitation, on the finished surface of the concrete or roof
system.
2. Where unacceptable ponding or "birdbaths" occur, the lightweight concrete must

be removed and replaced as required to alleviate the unacceptable condition. In
no case is "feathering" of concrete or patching compounds acceptable over
existing (already placed) areas of concrete. Where patching/replacement is
required, concrete in the affected area must be saw-cut and removed to a depth
not less than the top of the embedded insulation board.
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DIVISION 4 – MASONRY
04100 MORTAR
A. All mortar additives, where required must contain not more than 0.1% chloride ions and
shall be certified as such by the Contractor.
B. All colored mortar must be pre-approved by the University along with the brick colors as
noted below.
04200 MASONRY
A. All thru-wall flashing systems are to be metal type. In roof level applications the
flashings should be deformed 16 oz. copper, 16 oz. lead-coated copper (unless otherwise
restricted) or 26 gallon. Stainless steel. The thru-wall flashing assembly should be two-
piece type with receiver and removable counter-flashing of the same material. In
conditions where the flashing is not extended to the exterior of the wall, such as at lintels,
the flashing material may be 7 oz. fabric-clad copper. Fabric-clad copper flashing should
be installed to extend past the exterior face of the wall, and be cut flush with the face of
the wall after the masonry construction is complete. For all thru-wall flashings, the
designer should provide details and/or specifications for proper installation of inside
corners, outside corners, vertical offsets, end dams and methods of flashing around
concealed obstructions.
B. Wherever possible, lightweight concrete block shall be used in masonry walls. Four-inch
thick CMU walls shall be avoided.
C. Brick: Facing brick shall be FBX and shall have absorption factor of 7.0 or less as
defined in ASTM C 216 shall be used wherever possible. On projects requiring new
brick to match existing brick, the research, selection and specification of matching brick
is the responsibility of the A/E, with approval of the Director of Newark Physical Plant.
During the design process, the A/E shall utilize consultants and contractors as required to
determine the most appropriate brick selection. All related costs are to be included in the
A/E design fee. Contract documents must specify the specific manufacturer and brick
designation of matching brick.
D. In exterior masonry cavity walls, plastic weep holes shall be provided spaced not more
than 2’-0” o.c. at all interruptions in the cavity caused by thru-wall flashing. Weeps shall
be placed at the lowest point to avoid a gutter effect at the wall cavity. Aluminum weep
hole vents shall be avoided. Open cavity spaces are to be filled with continuous,
inorganic mortar-catching material from all thru-wall flashings to approximately 10”
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above the weeps. Material to be manufactured by Mortar Net USA, Ltd. or approved
equal.
E. Sample panels: Prior to installation of masonry work, the Contractor shall be required to
erect up to 3 sample wall panels for the Director of Newark Physical Plant approval of
Materials selected. After materials’ approval, the Contractor shall be required to erect a
complete mockup on the site in locations as directed by the A/E. Retain mockups during
construction as standard for judging completed masonry work. As a minimum, the
sample panel shall be “L” shaped 8’-0” high by 4’-0” wide with 4’-0” leg. Brick shall be
on outside corner of panel. Panels shall show the proposed color range, texture, bond,
mortar joints, and workmanship of all facing materials and shall include a sample of the
proposed fenestration. If contrasting elements such as doors and frames are proposed, a
sample of these materials shall be included in each mock-up panel. Obtain A/E and
University approval prior to start of exposed finished masonry work. Approved panels
shall become the standard of comparison for all materials included and the panels shall
remain undisturbed at the jobsite until the project is accepted by the University. The
contractor shall then demolish mockups and remove from site. Where new brick
installations are required to match existing construction, sample panels shall be 2’-0”
high by 2’-0” wide and shall be installed in an area of existing wall designated by Rutgers
University, including removal of existing materials as required. Any sample panels
containing material not selected for the project shall be removed and replaced with
selected materials prior to final completion of the project. The mockup shall be required
to include all components necessary for a complete project, including but not limited to
the following: back-up width of construction; all waterproofing and flashing accessories,
including end damps, etc.; masonry ties; masonry sill and/or lintel; and door and/or
window frames. The mockup shall be used to verify aesthetics and workmanship
acceptance criteria. Aesthetic shall include: tolerance of units, even distribution or
blending of different colored units, joint tooling, joint color uniformity. Workmanship
and procedural requirements include such items as placement of reinforcement,
embedment of connectors, installation of flashing and end dams, and control of mortar
droppings.2
F. Metal caps such as copings or gravel stops shall be placed at top of masonry walls.
Brick, stone or concrete caps are prohibited.
G. Coursing for both brick and CMU shall be coordinated with windows and door heads so
that fractions of courses are avoided.
H. Roof parapets are preferred on buildings greater than one-story in height for safety
purposes.
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04435 CAST STONE
A. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of 10 years experience in the manufacture of cast

stone work.
B. Samples of materials are required for approval before proceeding with any work,
showing shape and colors as required. Submit samples of all anchors and relieving
angles for A/E approval.
C. Testing-Laboratory: Require that the Contractor submit name and credentials of

proposed testing laboratory for approval.
D. Inspection: The A/E should inspect all material, equipment, fabrication, curing and
storing of cast stone work at the cast stone plant. Units shall be marked for identification
and the day of casting of each unit recorded.
E. Tests: The A/E may select or cause to be selected at random from the job, representative
pieces of cast stone for testing. Tests shall be made at the Manufacturer’s expense and
pieces of cast stone taken for testing shall be replaced by the Manufacturer without
charge. A minimum of one unit per 50 units may be selected from the stone delivered to
the job to be sent to an approved testing laboratory. Samples shall be tested to
destruction in accordance with ASTM C 116 and test reports shall be submitted to the
A/E and University.
04500 MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING
A. Cleaning of masonry, be it brick or stone, shall be done using brushes (not those with
metal bristles) and water. Diluted detergents may be used. Repeated washings are
preferred to fewer washings that are too abrasive or chemically laden.
B. Sandblasting of masonry is prohibited.
C. For all structures, mortar joint profiles and mortar colors are critical and must be
specifically approved by the University.
D. Waterproof covering of masonry work is required during nonworking hours and for
freshly laid masonry during periods of inclement weather.
E. Experience Clause: A 5-year experience record of the subcontractor performing and

restoration work is required.
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DIVISION 5 - METALS
05100 STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING
A. For erection of structural steel, the Contractor is required to provide an affidavit, at the
completion of the job, to the effect that the structural steel frame is plumb and level
within the normal tolerances specified by code, or the more stringent tolerances specified
in the Specifications, if applicable.
B. The Contractor shall provide a certified survey showing the exact location of the centers
of the columns at their top most level, exactly as installed. This information shall be
incorporated into the “as built” drawings.
C. If metal is to be used for exterior walls, a mock-up panel shall be constructed. See
Division 4 Masonry for details on panel.
05300 METAL DECKING
A. Galvanized metal decks conforming to ASTM A 525, G 60 are the only material to be
used for metal decks, floor slabs and roof decks. Prime painted decks are not acceptable.
05500 METAL FABRICATIONS
A. Ventilation shafts penetrating the roof shall be equipped with welded anti-personnel
screening to prevent unauthorized access to the building.
B. All exterior miscellaneous steel shall be galvanized and prime painted, ready for field
finishing.
05520 HANDRAILS
A. Clear anodized aluminum handrails should be used both inside and outside of buildings.
Provide protection from dissimilar metals and lime mortar (type N).
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DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS
06000 GENERAL
A. For both woods and plastics, special attention is called to matters of flame spread, fuel
contribution, smoke generation and toxicity.
B. All lumber shall be properly seasoned or kiln-dried.
C. For exterior wood or plastic framed structures, see Division 4 for dimensions of Sample
Panel.
06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY
A. Where fireproofed wood is used, the fireproofing treatment shall be accomplished by

means of pressurization. The same is true for preservation treatment for wood, such
treatments being required for all wood in damp areas or in contact with earth, concrete,
masonry, plaster or roofing.
B. All lumber must be inspected, marked according to grade and certified by the appropriate
bureau governing that product.
06130 TIMBER TRUSSES
A. Require that the Contractor provide a complete design analysis of structural components
along with shop drawings. Data shall bear the seal and signature of a New Jersey
registered professional Architect or Engineer, attesting that design of trusses meets
requirements of the specifications and complies with requirements of all codes and
ordinances applicable to the particular project.
06200 FINISH CARPENTRY
A. Materials and Fabrication: Conform to Architectural Woodwork Institute specifications

for CUSTOM quality work as a minimum.
06400 ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK
A. Cabinet Work: Materials and fabrication shall conform to Architectural Woodwork

Institute specifications for PREMIUM quality work.
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B. Cabinet hardware shall be furnished and installed by the installer of cabinetry.
C. Plastic laminates: When specified by the designer, due consideration must be given to
the particular condition of usage that will be encountered. Of special concern is flame
spread, chemical resistance, fuel contribution, smoke generation and toxicity for plastic
laminates and for the adhesives used to install them.
D. Prior to delivery of materials on site for installation, the Contractor shall provide the
proper environmental controls for material storage (i.e. weatherproofing, climate control,
etc.). These controls shall be maintained for the duration of the project.
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DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07130 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
A. Waterproofing of below grade spaces is required. If bentonite is used, the preferred

manufacturers are American Colloid Company and Paramount Technical Products. The
A/E should be aware that installation procedures are different for these two
manufacturers. When required, bentonite shall be applied below the floor slab, extended
down and below the footings and up the walls to within 6" of finished grade or slab-on-
grade.
B. Material shall be protected against damage during backfill by minimum 1" thickness of
extruded polystyrene insulation.
C. Damproofing shall be applied to the exterior of all below grade walls.
07175 WATER REPELLENT COATINGS
A. Generally, water repellents shall not be used on exterior brick or masonry walls. Where
required on existing buildings, silane based water repellents such as the following shall
be used:
1. Chem-Trete BSM 40 as manufactured by Huls Inc., Edison, New Jersey.
2. SIL-ACT ATS-42 as manufactured by Advanced Chemical Technologies Co.,

Oklahoma City, OK.
3. Stifel as manufactured by Nox-Crete Chemicals, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska.
4. Klereseal 940-S as manufactured by Pecora Corporation, Harleysville, PA.
07220 ROOF INSULATION AND OVERLAY BOARDS
1. Roof insulation, overlay boards and fasteners/adhesive are to be considered

components of a total roof system assembly, and must be included in a "total
system" warranty/guaranty issued by the roofing system manufacturer. In
addition, insulation, overlay boards and fasteners/adhesive must be specifically
listed as a component of a Factory Mutual (FM) tested and approved roof system
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assembly in the latest edition of the FM Approval Guide for Building Materials or
other written approval or acceptance from Factory Mutual.
2. The design layout of tapered insulation board systems with internal drains should
utilize "four-way" slope to the greatest extent possible. The use of "crickets" or
"gussets" should be minimized.
1. Insulation material and fastener options must be specified by manufacturer and

product name as listed in the FM Approval Guide for Building Materials,
corresponding to the roof membrane system being specified.
2. Fastening requirements for all insulation and overlay boards must be illustrated
and/or specified, including fastener density for the "field" and any required
increases for perimeter and/or corner attachment. Fastening requirements
specified shall be in accordance with Factory Mutual requirements. The
specifications shall not rely solely on reference to FM requirements.
a. Perimeter and corner areas are to be determined by the A/E, in accordance

with Factory Mutual design guidelines, and are to be illustrated on a
separate plan/diagram drawing, including written dimensions to define
perimeter/corner widths. The separate plan/diagram drawing shall be at a
scale not less than 1/16” = 1’-0”. The A/E shall also provide, in an area
adjacent to the plan/diagram, a written summary of Factory Mutual wind
uplift design criteria and a summary of minimum and specified FM wind
uplift ratings for field, perimeters and corners. Drawing SK-7-1, located
in Part IV of this Manual, is a sample drawing that complies with these
requirements.
3. All Architects shall provide information on roof insulation materials and

installation in a separate Section, not incorporated with roof membrane materials
and installation.
07315 SLATE SHINGLES
1. The A/E should consider that slate shingles are expected to provide a service life
of at least 75 years, therefore, all related components, particularly those that are
fully or partially concealed by the slate shingles (i.e. valley flashings, step
flashings, built-in gutter flashings, etc.) should be designed using materials and
installation methods which can be expected to provide equivalent longevity to the
greatest extent possible.
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1. All details must clearly delineate all roof system components and their order of
installation, including but not limited to “ice and water shield” membrane, metal
components, cleats, eave cants, “ice and water shield” stripping plies, felt
underlayment, rosin paper underlayment, slate starter course, slate shingles,
finishing nailers, slate finishing course, hip/ridge nailers, hip/ridge flashing,
hip/ridge slate, etc.
2. Specifications shall include specific sizes for slate shingles, starter slates,
finishing slates, finishing nailers and hip/ridge nailers.
3. Specifications are to provide specific products and manufacturers for all roof
system components, including but not limited to “ice and water shield”
membrane, felt underlayment, plastic cement, etc.
4. Since slate shingles do come with standard manufacturer’s guarantees as is typical

for low-slope and some other types of steep-slope roof systems, the documents
are to include provisions for a Contractor’s five-year guarantee on all roofing and
related work, including all sheet metal flashing and trim associated with the roof
installation. This guarantee will be in addition to any other guarantees required
by Contract. The Project Manual is to include a roofing-specific guarantee
document, to be executed by the Contractor and submitted to Rutgers at project
completion.
1. All slate shall be specified to meet the requirements of ASTM C 406, Grade S1.
2. “Ice and water shield” shall be polymer-modified bitumen sheet type. Sanded or
granular surfaced materials are not acceptable in any condition where the material
must be striped off with same material.
3. Underlayment shall be a minimum of one layer of 30# felt, meeting or exceeding

the minimum physical property values listed in ASTM D 226, Type II, non-
perforated.
4. With the exception of starter slates, all slates are to have nail holes punched from
the back, providing a countersink on the front (beveled side) to receive the nail
head. Starter slates are to be installed with front (beveled side) down, therefore,
starter slates are to have nail holes punched from the front, creating a countersink
on the back side to receive the nail heads.
5. Valleys are to be open, with “w-style” metal flashing and tapered. All valleys
should have “ice and water shield” membrane installed, covered with rosin paper,
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before installation of the metal valley flashing. Closed valleys should be avoided
unless required due to historic considerations, in which case the closed valley
should utilize stepped metal flashing, not continuous metal flashing.
6. Metal crickets are to be used on the upslope side of all chimneys and curbs.
7. Hips are to be installed with slate or metal caps. Slate caps are to be installed in
saddle hip fashion. Mitered hips, fantail hips and Boston hips should be avoided,
unless required due to historic considerations. Slate hip caps are to be detailed to
incorporate continuous “ice and water shield” underlayment along the hip, prior to
installing the slate cap, and stepped metal flashing installed with each course of
cap slate. When metal hip caps are used, they are to be detailed to incorporate
continuous “ice and water shield” underlayment along the hip and must have all
concealed fasteners/cleats.
8. Ridges are to be installed with slate or metal caps. Slate caps are to be installed in
saddle ridge fashion. Strip ridges and comb ridges should be avoided, unless
required due to historic considerations. Slate ridge caps are to be detailed to
incorporate continuous “ice and water shield” underlayment along the ridge, prior
to installing the ridge cap, and stepped “ice and water shield” flashing membrane
installed with each course of cap slate. The ridge slate must be pointed with UV
resistant adhesive to prevent degradation of the flashing membrane. When metal
hip caps are used, they are to be detailed to incorporate continuous “ice and water
shield” underlayment along the hip and must have all concealed fasteners/cleats.
07240 EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS
A. It is preferred that such systems be avoided. When required, only the "hard coat" systems
defined as Class PM, Type A, polymer modified protective finish coating, externally
reinforced as developed by the Exterior Insulation Manufacturers Association (EIMA)
may be used. Such systems require mechanical fastening of extruded polystyrene
insulation and reinforcing mesh, and rigid acrylic modified cement plaster finish.
B. The A/E shall pay special attention to locations of crack control joints and details of
flashing and sealing at penetrations to insure a properly designed and watertight
installation.
07411 METAL ROOF PANELS
1. This section applies to factory fabricated metal roof panel systems,

not to field fabricated sheet metal roofing.
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2. Metal roof systems are to be designed and specified to provide a
twenty (20) year watertight guarantee and a twenty (20) year guarantee on all
metal finishes.
3. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) provides metal roof

system detailing and “enhancement” recommendations in the NRCA Roofing and
Waterproofing Manual (Fifth Edition, Volume 2). The A/E must utilize the
Manual for the design and specification of all metal roof systems, including
incorporation of all recommended details and “enhancements”. The A/E should
note that NRCA’s recommended details may differ from many metal roof system
manufacturer’s “standard” details. During the design phase, it is the
responsibility of the A/E to detail in accordance with NRCA recommendations
and bring any standard detailing differences to the attention of the manufacturer
prior to listing the manufacturer in the specifications. Any problems with a
manufacturer’s unwillingness to accept and guarantee details designed in
accordance with NRCA recommendations must be brought to the attention of the
Director of Newark’s Physical Plant Department.
4. Metal roof panels vary in configuration, including seam style and height, pan
stiffening (i.e. ribs, striations, etc.) and metal type (i.e. aluminum, galvanized or
galvalume coated steel) and metal thickness. During the design phase, it is the
responsibility of the A/E to confirm that potential metal roof panels can be
installed in accordance with the details developed using NRCA recommendations.
As an example, if details require a panel end to be “hemmed”, the A/E may need
to request a “hemmed” panel sample from the manufacturer, confirming that the
potential panel profile can be “hemmed” without detrimental effect to the panel
and/or is aesthetically acceptable.
5. All metal roof systems shall incorporate snow guards at all roof eaves. Snow
guards are be continuous bar type, with non-penetrating brackets mounted on
raised metal panel seams.
1. All details must clearly delineate all roof system components and their order of
installation, including but not limited to, “ice and water shield” membrane,
fastening clips, cleats, metal flashing components, “ice and water shield”
stripping plies, felt underlayment, rosin paper underlayment, metal closures, metal
caps, sealant locations, etc.
2. Specifications are to provide specific products and manufacturers for all roof
system components, including but not limited to metal panels, “ice and water
shield” membrane, snow guards, etc.
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1. All metal roof systems are to utilize structural-type panels with minimum two-
inch (2”) high machine-seamed standing seams, incorporating factory-applied
seam sealant.
2. Panels are to be maximum 18” wide, with stiffening ribs or striations to minimize
“oil-canning” and shall be minimum 24 gauge galvanized or galvalume coated
steel with fluoropolymer finish.
3. “Ice and water shield” shall be polymer-modified bitumen sheet type. Sanded or
granular surfaced materials are not acceptable in any condition where the material
must be striped off with same material.
4. Underlayment shall be a minimum of one layer of 30# felt, meeting or exceeding

the minimum physical property values listed in ASTM D 226, Type II, non-
perforated.
5. Metal valley flashings are to have 1” raised center rib, continuous intermediate
“S” bend to receive hemmed edge of roof panels and continuous hemmed edge to
receive fastening cleats, similar to NRCA Manual Figure 4.13C. All valleys
should have “ice and water shield” membrane installed, covered with rosin paper,
before installation of the metal valley flashing. Metal panels are to be hemmed
onto valley flashing and shall not utilize exposed fasteners.
6. Metal crickets are to be used on the upslope side of all chimneys and curbs.
07500 ROOFING - GENERAL
This Section applies generally to all roofing work. Additional requirements for specific roof
system types are located in separate specification sections.
1. All proposed roof systems shall be included in the Schematic Design Phase for
review and approval by the University.
2. Low-slope roof systems are to be designed with 1/4" per foot (min.) slope to
drains, but not greater than the recommended limits of the specified system.
There shall be no exception to this requirement for new construction or additions
where the structural roof deck is new. It is preferred that "four-way" slope be
incorporated in the design to the greatest extent possible, with the use of
"crickets" or "gussets" minimized. It is further preferred that slope be provided
by the structural framing/deck system where possible.
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3. For replacement of roofs on existing buildings only, it is the responsibility of the
A/E to evaluate the design and construction cost implications of compliance with
Item #A.2 above and present the information with the Schematic Design. Typical
implications to be addressed include, but are not limited to: 1) existing through-
wall flashing heights and need/cost to raise, 2) heights of major mechanical
equipment and need to temporarily or permanently raise, 3) new roof surface
heights at roof edges and possible aesthetic considerations. Based on the
information provided by the A/E, the University will determine if exceptions to
Item #A.2 above will be granted and to what extent. When exceptions to Item
#A.2 above are authorized by the University, the following requirements shall
apply:
a. The roof system shall be designed with at least 1/8" per foot slope to
drains to the greatest extent possible.
b. The roof system selection must be appropriate for locations where ponding
water is likely to occur, and the system manufacturer must provide a
written warranty/guaranty that does not have exclusions for damage
relating to ponding water.
c. When the exception(s) encompasses a significant portion of the total roof

area, only coal tar pitch and single-ply PVC membrane roof systems are
considered appropriate choices. Actual roof system selection will be
determined based on specific building/project parameters.
4. Steep-slope roof systems shall be not less than 4:12 pitch.
5. All roof systems shall be designed to be eligible for a 20-year "total system"
warranty/guaranty from the roofing material manufacturer. The "total system"
shall include roof membrane, membrane flashings, insulation, insulation
fasteners/adhesive and accessory products supplied or approved for use by the
manufacturer. The warranty/guarantee shall provide for the following:
a. The warranty/guaranty shall be issued by the manufacturer of the primary

roof membrane system.
b. The warranty/guaranty shall have no dollar limit (NDL) and be non-

prorated for the entire term.
6. All roof system assemblies, including roof membrane plies, insulation layers and
fasteners/adhesive, must be "approved" or "accepted" for use by Factory Mutual
Research Corporation. "Approved" roof assemblies must be listed in the most
recent edition of the FM Approval Guide for Building Materials or the A/E shall
submit other documentation from FM as evidence of approval. Where use of an
"accepted" roof assembly is intended, it is the responsibility of the A/E to obtain
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and submit written evidence of acceptance from FM prior to preparation of
construction documents. All roof systems shall be designed and specified to meet
Factory Mutual recommendations and requirements, except as follows:
a. Where building location and characteristics permit FM 1-60 uplift

classification, the field fastening shall be increased to meet FM 1-90
recommendations. Recommended increases at perimeters and corners
shall remain as if the field were designed to meet FM 1-60
recommendations (1-90 and 1-135 respectively when using FM Option b).
7. The following roof systems are not acceptable, unless specific written permission
is provided by the University:
a. Ballasted loose-laid roof systems.
b. Inverted/protected roofing and waterproofing membrane assemblies

(IRMA/PRMA). Consequently, areas such as exterior plaza decks and
terraces over occupied interior spaces shall be avoided in building design.
c. Sprayed polyurethane foam roofing, regardless of surfacing/coating type.
8. All roof systems are to be designed, detailed and specified in general accordance
with recommendations provided by the NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing
Manual (Fifth Edition), published by the National Roofing Contractors
Association.
9. For roof replacement projects on whole or portions of existing buildings, the A/E
shall be required to perform the following tasks during the Schematic Design
Phase, in order to properly evaluate existing conditions and provide appropriate
recommendations to the University:
a. Review available existing construction documents and other historical data

related to the existing roof and building construction. The University will
provide the A/E with access to microfilm and drawing records, if
available. The A/E shall review the records and determine all pertinent
drawings. Rutgers University will provide the A/E with copies of all
requested drawings.
b. Perform on-site survey of all roof areas to confirm all roof area
dimensions and locations of all associated roof elements, including, but
not limited to, roof drains, scuppers, vent pipes, chimneys/flues, curbs,
mechanical equipment, conduit and miscellaneous roof penetrations.
c. Perform on-site survey of all detail conditions effecting the design and
installation of the new roof system, including, but not limited to, perimeter
edges, parapet walls, rising wall, flashing and counter-flashing heights,
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coping conditions, drainage components and related building components
impacting the watertight integrity of the roof system.
d. Verify existing deck slopes and evaluate the existing drainage

components’ conditions and capacity, as required to determine
conformance with building code and Rutgers University Design
Standards.
e. Perform destructive testing (roof cuts/core samples) on each roof area as

required to determine existing roof composition and subsurface conditions
effecting the design and installation of the new roof system. Repair all test
areas with compatible materials, in accordance with standard practice.
1. Drawings, including roof plans, sections, details and others as required, shall fully
depict the extent of work and methods of construction. Shop drawings shall be
used only for verification that the A/E's intentions are understood and are not to
relieve the A/E from design responsibility.
2. Specifications for roof system manufacturers and materials shall be non-

proprietary, unless specifically approved by the University. Specifications shall
not be "performance" based, but instead shall provide three (3) acceptable
manufacturers, unless fewer are approved by the University, and shall provide
specific and comparable products, by name, for each specified manufacturer.
Single-source specifications with provisions for "or equals" are not acceptable,
unless authorized in writing by the University.
3. Since several manufacturers are to be specified, and the manufacturer’s "typical"

details may vary, it is the responsibility of the A/E to select the methods of
construction judged to be in the best interest of the University, and provide
construction documents that reflect those methods as the minimum acceptable
project standard.
4. Walkway protection pads shall be specified and indicated on the roof plan,
leading from roof access points to and/or around all serviceable mechanical
equipment and appurtenances.
5. The specifications shall include language stipulating that the roofing contractor or
sub-contractor must be pre-qualified by Rutgers University, prior to submitting a
bid, in the specific roof system category or categories appropriate for the project.
The appropriate roof system category designation will be provided by the Office
of Facilities Design through the Project Manager.
6. The specifications for all roofing projects utilizing heated bitumen and/or torch-
applied roofing materials must incorporate Article 1.1 and/or Article 1.2 provided
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in “Rutgers Fire Safety Precautions”, located in Part IV of this Manual, without
modification of content. The specifications should also include all other language
the A/E feels appropriate and necessary for the project.
1. For all low-slope insulated roof systems, the Contractor shall be required to have
an infrared roof moisture survey performed after installation is complete, and
before final acceptance by the University. The contractor shall be responsible for
permanent repair of all required invasive test locations. The contractor shall be
responsible for removal and replacement of all moisture-containing insulation,
including all necessary roofing and related work required. The roof moisture
survey shall be ground-based, walk-over type, and performed in accordance with
ASTM C-1153; Standard Practice for the Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing
Systems Using Infrared Imaging, with the following additional requirements:
a. The entire survey shall be recorded on VHS videotape, one copy of which
shall be provided to the University with the report. In addition, the report
shall include thermograms of all suspect areas and corresponding daytime
photos of the same locations.
b. The survey shall be performed by a firm specializing in infrared

thermography services for at least ten (10) years.
c. The inspection shall be conducted by an NDT test technician certified to at

least Level 2 in the Thermal/Infrared test method in accordance with
American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice
SNT-TC-1A and having at least five (5) years experience in providing
infrared inspection services on commercial roofing systems.
d. The contractor must submit written documentation indicating

conformance with all above requirements before proceeding with the
moisture survey.
2. Existing materials being removed shall be recycled to the greatest extent possible,
with the exception of asbestos containing roofing materials (see Section 02072 -
B.2).
07620 METAL FASCIAE AND COPINGS
A. Metal coping shall be used. Cast Stone, brick, and concrete copings are prohibited.
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07800 ROOF ACCESS
B. Access to the roof from both the interior and exterior of a building shall be restricted. If
interior roof hatches are used, they must be padlocked and located in areas restricted to
the general public and accessible only by authorized personnel.
C. All roof areas must be easily accessible by Rutgers personnel and promote routine roof
system maintenance and mechanical equipment service, without the need for portable
ladders.
1. All roof areas must be accessible vial stairs and/or full size doors, except as
otherwise noted in these Standards.
2. Roof level changes of less than one story in height may have exterior stairs,
fabricated from aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel, to provide access
between roof areas. Stair and/or door access will only be required to one of the
roof areas, provided there are no obstructions between the roof access point and
the exterior stair location.
3. Stair tower and elevator penthouse roofs may be accessed via interior “ships
ladder” and roof hatch.
4. Stair tower and elevator penthouse roofs without serviceable equipment may be
accessed via exterior metal stairs, exterior “ships ladder” or fixed vertical ladders,
provided height from roof surface to top vertical ladder platform does not exceed
12’-0”. Exterior vertical ladder must be aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel
and are to be fabricated with a top platform, platform handrails on both sides.
07810 SKYLIGHTS
A. Skylights shall be avoided. Special permission for the use of skylights must be obtained
from the Director of Newark Physical Plant and generally will not be granted without
extremely strong reasons.
07900 SEALANTS
A. The A/E shall pay special attention to the use and misuse of the word "caulk". Such
materials are generally no longer used in modern construction and consist of oil-based
materials used to glaze windows. "Caulk" is not used as a sealant in masonry joints or
other exterior wall joints.
B. The use of 2-part polysulfide, 2-part polyurethane or silicone-synthetic rubber type

sealant is preferable. The A/E shall determine which particular sealant type is best
applicable to each individual design. Specify pourable urethane base sealants for
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construction joints in traffic bearing locations such as concrete walks, patios, steps and
similar locations.
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DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS – (NEWARK SPECIFIC)
08100 METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
A. Exterior doors shall be not less than 16 gauge steel. The top channel of each metal door
shall be solid without pockets which collect dirt and water. All exterior doors and frames
shall be galvanized.
B. Interior doors shall be not less than 18 gauge steel.
C. All door frames shall be 16 gauge. Knock-down frames are prohibited unless specifically
approved in writing by the Physical Plant Department.
08200 WOOD AND PLASTIC DOORS
A. Exterior wood doors are prohibited except when replacement of existing doors on
historical buildings require wood doors.
B. All interior wood doors shall be solid core, either mineral core where a fire rating is
required, high density particle board core, or wood stave core.
C. Wood doors which are to receive clear or stained finish shall be factory finished and pre-
machined for hardware. Specify that the door edges are fabricated of matching wood to
the face.
D. Doors to rooms storing high value items such as computers, scientific equipment, etc.
shall have solid doors without vision panels and without adjacent sidelights.
E. The A/E must review door manufacturer list early in the design process and receive
approval for the list from the Project Manger.
08400 ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS
A. Aluminum doors shall have minimum 5” stiles, 5” stop rail and 6-½” bottom rail (wide
stile doors).
B. All hardware, with the exception of cylinders, shall be provided and installed by the
aluminum door manufacturer. Cylinders shall be provided under finish hardware section
of the Specifications.
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C. Hardware: The following hardware shall be provided (No substitutions except those
indicated):
ITEM MANUFACTURER MODEL NO.

(electrified) Power Von Duprin Electric Power Transfer
transfer for card access EPT 2 (2 wire)SP28 EPT 10
on double doors (10 wire, optional) SP28
Hinge Roton Continuous FBB-199 US32D
Hinge Or select Model SL11 HD
Closer LCN 4041x CUSH x Alum.
Panic Device Von Duprin 99 x 992 lever trim
Panic Device Von Duprin 99 x 990 NL
Panic Device Precision (optional) 1103 x 17 (RHRB Door)

1102 x 17 (LHRB Door)
Mullion Reed 8000 Series (Steel)
Threshold Reese, or Approved
Equal
Weather-strip By door Manufacturer
D. All finish hardware shall be supplied US26D, with the exception of door closers which
shall be sprayed aluminum finish.
E. Overhead concealed door closers, floor closers, pivot hung doors and door
manufacturer’s pull trims are not acceptable.
F. Typical door schedule follows:
1. Pair Aluminum Entry Doors:
a. Each Leaf
1 - Hinge Roton 780-053HD X Alum., if electrified then add Power
Tansfer.
Model No# EPT 2, or EPT 10 SP28
1 - Panic Device Von Duprin 99 X 99 2L, or 992EL, when
electrified.
1 - Door Closer LCN 4041X CUSH X Alum.
1 - Yale Rim Cylinder 0 Bitting 7 pin 1109.
b. Per Pair;
1 - Removable Mullion Yale M-100
1 - Threshold Zero or Approved Equal.
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2. Single Aluminum Entry Door
1 - Hinge Roton 780-053HD X Alum., if electrified, then add Von Duprin, EPT.
2 or the EPT 10-SP28
1 - Panic Device Von Duprin 99 X 992L, or 992EL, when
electrified.
1 - Door Closer LCN 4041 X CUSH X Alum.
1 - Yale Rim Cylinder 0 Bitting 7 Pin 1109
Threshold Zero or Approved Equal
Silencers GJ-64
08425 AUTOMATED HANDICAPPED DOOR OPERATORS
ITEM MANUFACTURER MODEL NO.

Power transfer for double Von Duprin EPT 2 (2 wire) SP28
doors EPT 10 (10 wire) SP28
Hinge (non electric) Roton or Select Products 780053HD x Alum.
Limited. No Substitution
(Note: No electric Roton
hinge allowed.)
Automatic Operator Besam (Low Energy Type).
No Substitutions
(*) Electric Strike Von Duprin 6000 Series Model to suit application. No
24VDC 32 D Fail secure Substitution
(*) Panic Device Von Duprin 99L(F) D.T x US26D (Fire
rated Dummy Trim) No
Substitutions
Threshold Zero (or) Approved Equal.
Weather Strip Zero (or) Approved Equal
NOTE: (*) May not be required depending on application.
A. Hinge and Panic Device shall be installed with thru-bolts. All exposed screw and bolt
heads shall be spanner head.
B. Sufficient reinforcement shall be provided for overhead surface mounted door operators.
C. 120VAC power shall be supplied to each operator.
D. Door operator controls: A self-contained solid-state circuit shall control the operations
and switching of the swing power operator. The electronic control shall provide low
voltage power supply for all means of actuation. No external or auxiliary low voltage
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power source will be allowed. The control shall also include time delay 1-60 seconds, for
normal cycle, as well as the following built-in features:
1. Torque limiting for controlled forces on opening,
2. Acceleration control for smooth starts and recycle,
3. Special circuitry for reducing power to the motor when door is in “Hold-Open”
mode, extending longevity and assuring reliability.
E. Safety Sensors: VISONPULSE: The swing door presence sensor shall be mounted to
each side of the swing door approach and swing path and shall be complete in all respects
consisting of the following:
1. Extruded Aluminum housing of 6063-T52 alloy sized to run full width of door,
integral high impact, tinted acrylic lenses and injection molded end caps.
2. Solid state electronics interfaced to alternating rows of light emitting diodes and
receivers contained within the extruded aluminum housing.
3. Long/short range switch and flexible cable.
4. Sensor shall be capable of operation within temperature ranges of –20ºF and

160ºF. Vision pulse shall detect presence not motion and shall not be restricted in
application due to door design, construction, material or glass type. Ambient light
and radio frequencies shall not interfere with the sensors performance.
08500 WINDOWS
A. Wherever possible, windows should be specified that have the mountings installed
between the panes of glass.
B. Exterior sills at all windows and clerestory units shall be designed to provide a 15-degree
slope (minimum) to drain water away from the window frame.
08651 SECURITY SCREENS
A. All first floor and fire escape windows on dormitory buildings shall be equipped with
“Crime Shield” security screen as manufactured by “Exeter” in Wyoming, PA. 18644 or
approved equal.
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08700 HARDWARE
A. Specifying hardware by allowance is prohibited. Hardware sets shall be developed for

each unique condition for the building
B. The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Barrier Free Sub-code requires that door
handles be easily grasped by handicapped persons. This necessitates lever handles on
virtually all doors in University buildings.
C. Typical Door Schedules are as follows:
1. Non-Public Toilet:
1-1/2 pr. Butts

1 - Stanley FBB179 X US26D
1 - Lockset YA8705 FL CRR-US26D
1 - Door Closer LCN 4041 X Alum.
Silencers IVES SR64
2. Storage Room, Custodial Closets
Note: Same set shall apply to Mechanical and Electrical Rooms. However, lever
trim shall not be used (knurled knob trim required). CRR Trim
1-1/2 pr. Butts Stanley FBB179 X US26D
1 Lockset Yale 8705FL CRR-US26D
Silencers IVES SR64
3 Office Doors

1 Lockset YA8707FL CRR– US26D
1 Door Closer LCN 4041 X Alum. (optional)
Silencers IVES SR64
4. Public Toilet

1 - Lockset Yale 314 x US26S, Not lockable from inside.
1 Pull Plate Rockwood or approved equal
1 Push Plate Rockwood or approved equal
I Kickplate Rockwood or approved equal
1 Mop Plate Rockwood or approved equal
I Closer C=LCN 4041
Silencers IVES SR64
Keyway Manufactured by Best, part number:
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Best Key 1AP1 WB1 – KS 609 K800
Best Core 1CP7 WB1 - 626
Best Shell 1E74 Best Mortise Cylinder
5. Classrooms, Laboratories
1-1/2PR. Butts Stanley FBB179 X US26D

1 - Lockset YA8708FL CRR – US26D
1 - Closer LCN 4041
Silencers IVES SR64
6. Stairwell
1 – ½ pr. Butts Stanley FBB179 x US26D

1 – Lockset YA8701FL CRR-US26D
1 – Closer LCN 4041
Silencers IVES SR64
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D. Hardware: The following hardware for the types of buildings indicated shall be provided
(No substitutes except those indicated in the table below).
ITEM MANUFACTURER MODEL NO. MODEL NO.

ACADEMIC BUILDINGS HOUSING
FACILITIES
Butts (Int.) Stanley FBB-179 4-½ US26D or FBB-179 4-½ US26D
approved equal
Butts (Ext.) Stanley FBB-199 4-½ USP US32D FBB-199 4-½ US32D
or Approved Equal
Hinges Roton or Zero Continuous (to suit
application)
Locksets & Latch Yale Yale 8700 Series CRR 8700 Series
Sets Trim
Rim Key Cylinders Yale 0 Bitting 7 Pin 1109 Rim 0 Bitting 6 Pin 1109
*key way should be Rim
determined by discussions
with Campus Safety
Department.
Mortise Key Yale or Russwin Standard1152 0 Bitting 7 0 Bitting 6 Pin 1152
Cylinders Pin
*key way should be
determined by discussions
with Campus Safety
Department.
Flush Bolts Ives 457-B26D or Approved 457-B26D
Equal
Panic Devices Von Duprin 99 x 990NL x US26D 99 Series
Removable Mullions Yale M100 Series M100 Series
Door Closers LCN 4041 x Sprayed Alum. 4040 Series
Door Stops / Holders Glynn - Johnson 500 Series Non H. O. 500 Series Non H. O.
Wall Bumpers Ives 407 - ½ x B26D or Approved 407 - ½ x B26D
Equal
Push Plates Rockwood 70 3-½ x 15 US26D 70 3-½ x 15
Pull Plates Rockwood 123 x 73, 3 1/2x 15 US26D 123 x 73 3-½ x 15
Mop Plates Rockwood 18-8” US26D 18-8”
Kick Plates Rockwood or 18-12” US26D 18’12”
Approved Equal
Silencers Glynn-Johnson or No. 64 No. 64
Approved Equal
Coordinator IVES See Campus Safety for Model #’s
Power transfer for Von Duprin EPT-2 SP28 EPT-2 SP28
double doors for card
access
E. Mop plates and kick plates shall be 1” less than width of door on hinge side, 1-1/2” less
than width of door on stop side.
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F. Hardware items, not set forth herein, shall be subject to verification by application, on a
per project basis.
G. Floor type or overhead Concealed door closers are NOT acceptable.
H. Concealed Vertical Rod Type Panic Devices are NOT acceptable. Panic devices by
manufacturers other than specified above are NOT acceptable. Panic devices by the
specified manufacturers, shall be acceptable ONLY in the SERIES specified herein.
I. Removable Mullions, as specified herein, shall be used on entry doors, where doors are
paired.
J. As hardware applications may vary, due to special requirements, or code restrictions,

These applications shall be considered on a per project basis.
K. At drywall or plaster walls, use closers with CUSH function. Wall bumpers on drywall
or plaster are prohibited. Floor bumpers are prohibited.
L. Exterior doors which are not the main access point to the building shall be exit only, and
shall be connected to the fire alarm system. Such doors shall be clearly marked on the
inside that opening the door will sound an alarm.
08725 CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
A. Card Access Control (CAC) systems where required shall meet the following criteria:
The CAC system shall be low voltage, flexible and expandable. It shall employ state of
the art digital and coding technologies, be designed and manufactured for high-speed
processing and maximum reliability. It shall be of modular design capable of interfacing
with IBM or compatible type PC’s.
Software programs employed in the system(s) shall be capable of controlling from one
(1) to eight hundred (800) access points per site. All access attempts are to be recorded,
printed and/or displayed at the operator’s option.
The CAC system shall be designed to operate in automatic and command programming
modes, respond to alarm generated reports and modify the data base configuration with
all activities available to be stored, printed or displayed at the operators option.
Operator interface with the system shall be through a video display monitor and/or
automatic printer and/or IBM or compatible type PC’s. Monitor displays and printed
information shall use clear, complete English language descriptions and shall not require
the operator to interpret numeric or coded data.
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The CAC system shall be compatible for interface with the Galaxy model 160 and 260
controllers, using compatible software and card technologies. Proposals for card access
systems must be approved by the University Security Specialist.
B. Main entrance doors to all dormitories shall be equipped with card access control
systems. Generally there shall be only one main entrance to a dormitory.
C. Elevators in dormitories shall be equipped with card key access control to restrict
unauthorized use.
D. If a card key access control system is required for the building, specific specifications
may be obtained from the Project Manager.
E. The card key system shall be coordinated with the Rutgers Newark Campus Safety
Department.
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DIVISION 9 - FINISHES
09000 GENERAL
A. The following is a general guideline for finishes in various locations. This is offered as a
suggestion only and is subject to the specific building requirements.
Offices: Carpet.
Seminar and conference rooms: Carpet.
Library and reading rooms: Carpet.
Restrooms: Ceramic tile, dark colored grout. Dark grout and
ceramic tile covered base should extend up walls at least 4”.
Classrooms: Vinyl composition (VCT).
Corridors: Terrazzo or VCT. Carpet may be used on upper
floors in buildings where spills are not anticipated.
Lounges: VCT unless no vending area nearby, in which case
carpeting may be considered.
Stairs: Terrazzo or rubber tile.
Laboratories: Seamless Epoxy or Sheet Vinyl (vinyl tile is prohibited).
Entrances and Vestibules: Pedigrid/pedimat for recessed
and on-surface areas (recessed preferred).
Lobbies: Terrazzo, Ceramic Tile or VCT.
Multi-Purpose Rooms: Wood flooring.
Janitor’s Closets: Ceramic tile with 4” base and dark colored grout,
B. Special attention shall be given to flame spread ratings of all finishes. All materials shall
be specified with flame spread requirements. Require the Contractor to indicate the
actual ratings on all submissions.
C. All interior treatments and finishes (e.g. carpets, carpet glue, mastics, etc.) shall conform
to State of New Jersey Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) environmental regulations.
D. Floor treatment for exit stairways, corridors, common areas, assembly rooms, resident
hall rooms and apartments shall be constructed of not be less than Class I materials as
tested to ASTM E648. Testing must be performed by an approved agency and each lot of
carpeting procured shall be accompanied with a certified test report identifying the carpet
by manufacturer and style name, and shall be representative of the current construction of
the carpet. The carpet must also pass the DOC FF-1 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR, part
1630).
E. Floor treatment for offices and other areas not specified above shall be classified not less
than Class II in accordance with ASTM E648. Testing must be performed by an
approved agency and each lot of carpeting procured shall be accompanied with a certified
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test report identifying the carpet by manufacturer and style name, and shall be
representative of the current construction of the carpet. The carpet must also pass the
DOC FF-1 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1630).
09500 ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT
A. Do not use “accessible concealed spline” ceilings. Such materials may only be used
where acoustical materials are directly adhered to the underside of concrete slabs and as
approved by the Project Manager.
B. For suspended ceiling systems, ceiling grids, runners and tees shall not be less than
15/16” wide in profile.
09650 RESILIENT FLOORING
1. Avoid use of fissured, or ribbed or otherwise textured vinyl composition of rubber tile,
unless slip resistance is important. Such tiles are very difficult to clean.
09680 CARPETING
A. Glue-down, multi-colored, textured, woven-thru-the-back carpet (equal to “Regents

Row” by Bigelow or better) should be used.
B. Notarized Statement from Manufacturer: All carpeting and assembly (including padding)
shall be certified to have a minimum flame spread and smoke developed rating of 75 or
less, by either a copy of the ASTM E-84 Tunnel Test from an approved testing laboratory
or a notarized statement from the manufacturer that their product has passed this test, in
an approved independent testing laboratory. A list of all toxic-gases noted during the
combustion test, including the relative quantities developed, shall be included with the
notarized statement. Chemical analysis of the gases shall show degree of toxicity,
irritability and such other characteristics which might be dangerous to the health of
building occupants during a fire. Excesses of toxic gases may be cause for rejecting
proposed materials.
9900 ARCHITECTURAL AND ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINTS
Specify environmentally – preferable paints for all architecture and anti-corrosive paints. Paints
containing the following ingredients shall be prohibited.
Inorganic compounds: antimony, cadmium, hexavelent chromium, lead, mercury
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Organic compounds: mythylene chloride, 1,l,1, - Tri – chloreothane, Benzene, Toluene,
(Methylbenzene), Ethylbenzene, Vinyl Chloride, Naphthalene, 1,2 – Dichlorobenzene, Di (2 –
ethylhexyl) phthalate, Buty 1 phthalte, Di – n – buty1 phthalate, Di – n – octy1 phthalate,
Diethy1 phthalate, Dimethy1 phthalate, Isophorone, Formaldehyde, MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)
Methyl isobutyl ketone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile.
Maximum Permitted VOC (volatile organic compound) levels for architectural and anti-
corrosive paints:
Type of Paint VOCs (g/L) VOCs (lbs/gal)

Interior Architecture 50 0.42
Flat 150 1.25
Non-flat
Exterior Architect 100 0.83
Flat 200 1.66
Non-flat
Anti-Corrosive 250 2.10
Flat 250 2.10
Simi-gloss 250 2.10
Gloss
See Part IV of this Manual for a list of environmentally preferable paints (alphabetical by
manufacturer per finish). This list is not inclusive, but is given merely as a guide; the maximum
VOC levels above shall govern paint selection.
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DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10160 TOILET PARTITIONS
A. Ceiling hung and wall hung partitions shall be used. In either case, adequate structure
shall be employed to prevent sagging and warping.
10440 SIGNAGE
A. Interior signage for all Capital Improvements Projects will specified to meet criteria
standards set by New Brunswick University Interior Design Services. Signs required by
building codes shall be included by the A/E.
10520 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES
A. Fire extinguishers are to be specified by the A/E for the Newark Campus that the general
contractor is to purchase and install.
B. Break-glass faced fire extinguisher cabinets are prohibited. Use solid cabinet, unlocked,
with small window made of polycarbonate or other plastic glazing to verify the presence
of fire extinguisher.
C. Bottom of cabinet shall be mounted 16” above floor.
10800 TOILET ACCESSORIES
A. Toilet Tissue Dispensers: Kimberly-Clark Professional Series In-Sight JRT twin Jumbo
Roll Toilet Dispenser with see through face in smoke gray high-impact plastic, Model #
09039-00.
B. C-fold paper Towel Dispensers: Manufacturer: Impact, Model: Enamel Metal Combo
Towel Dispenser-White # IM – 4090W.
C. Soap Dispensers: Provided by the University (Kimberly-Clark in sight, 1000 ML Skin

Care Dispenser, Model # 92107-10), and installed by the general contractor.
D. Sanitary Napkin Dispensing unit: Rochester Midland Products vendor for #4 models 2
Napkins and Playtex Tampons (JGN Dual Napkin/Tampon vendor).
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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT
11400 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
A. The A/E shall use the services of a food service equipment specialist in preparation of
kitchen areas and other food preparation areas when required in the building. Such areas
shall be designed in close coordination with the University food service personnel.
11600 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
A. Fume Hoods
1. General
All new hoods shall meet testing criteria established by the American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) in
ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995, "Method of Testing Performance of Laboratory Fume
Hoods". All hoods, bench, distillation, or walk-in types, shall have proper
aerodynamic design to minimize eddy currents and assure against air movement
from the hood into the laboratory. This is accomplished by airfoil sides and an
aerodynamically designed sill with a one-inch air gap between it and the hood
floor. An "air by-pass" shall be present on all constant volume hoods to control
the range of the face velocity as the hood sash is raised and lowered. The face
velocity at any sash position should never exceed three times the "open face"
velocity. It is necessary to keep the air velocities within this range to reduce eddy
currents around the edges of the hood face. Hoods used in conjunction with
variable air volume HVAC systems shall be designed for this application.
2 Location
All new fume hoods shall be an integral part of the laboratory design and all
laboratory renovations shall also rectify improper hood locations.
Fume hoods shall be located in a room so that air currents generated in the room
will not interfere with the hood's ability to capture and eliminate vapors, mists,
and airborne particles. Therefore, hoods shall be located as far away as possible
from:
Doors
Supply air diffusers
Windows which can be opened
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Heavy traffic areas
Other local exhaust ventilation devices
Room air current velocities at the face of the hood should not exceed twenty
linear feet per minute (LFM) from any source and should be as close to zero as
practicable.
3. Hood Design and Construction
In general, all fume hoods should be constructed and contain materials that will
permit their planned use to be carried out safely; therefore, their intended use
must be known.
a. Sides:
Hood sidewalls shall be 3 1/2 - 6 1/2 inches wide, and shall be properly
formed to present a smooth airfoil to the inflowing air. The hood interior
lining shall be flush with the sides. These features shall, over the range of
the hood's designed air face velocity, prevent significant eddy currents
from circulating air from inside the hood through the plane of the face of
the hood.
b. Sill:
A radiused stainless steel sill is required. It shall be installed at the bottom

of the hood opening and extend back under the sash. An open area of
approximately one inch shall be present under the sill to direct air across
the work surface at all sash positions.
c. Sash:
Vertically tracked sashes are preferred. Horizontal sash hoods shall have a
device to lock the sash in its tracks. Removal of the sash only is possible
with special tools or keys. Glass used in the sash shall be at least 7/32"
thick combination sheet. The sash shall be securely enclosed in a
complete frame, welded and ground smooth at the corners. Stainless steel
or a baked on epoxy coat is to be used for the sash frame. Vertical sashes
shall be counter-balanced with sash weights, suspended from each side of
the sash and shall be easily operated. Vertical sashes shall drop to the
University standard 18 inch operating height unless manually locked in the
full open position for set-up purposes. The sash frame must be held in a
stainless steel track and have plastic guides. Sashes shall be anti-
guillotine.
d. Interior:
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The interior lining of the hood must be resistant to the materials and
chemicals to which it will be exposed. Stainless steel is acceptable;
suitable compositions, including composition board, must be painted or
coated with an impervious sealer such as epoxy paint. The selection of
resistant materials must be made through consultation with the Rutgers
Environmental Health and Safety Department (REHS).
Use of perchloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and radioisotopes require special

consideration as detailed in those sections.
e. Exterior:
Cold rolled steel shall be used for the hood exterior. All parts shall be
joined together with screws to allow for dismantling and access for
service. After fabrication and before final assembly, all component parts
shall be given an acid, alkali and solvent resistant finish on both exterior
and interior surfaces.
f. Frame:
The exterior and interior walls of the hood shall be rigidly supported by a
full frame.
g. Working Surface:
The hood working surface shall be molded epoxy or stainless steel. It

shall be recessed not less than 1/4" deep and have a raised area on all
sides. The raised area across the front of the hood shall be at least three
inches wide.
h. Hood Fixtures and Services:
All hood services shall be specified by the user. All electric service shall
be located on the exterior of the hood. Plumbing services shall be brass,
chrome-plated, or acid and organic vapor resistant plastic. All fixtures
shall have color-coded end caps. All controls for plumbing services shall
be located on the hood exterior.
i. Lighting:
Sufficient lighting shall be provided by either fluorescent or incandescent

light fixtures at the top exterior of the hoods. The light fixture shall be
easily accessible from the outside of the hood, shall be shielded from the
hood interior by a laminated or tempered glass panel, and shall be vapor
sealed.
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j. Air By-Pass Mechanism:
All constant volume hoods shall be equipped with an air by-pass

mechanism located above the hood face opening. It shall provide an
effective sight-tight barrier between the user and the hood interior. By-
pass louvers shall be directed upward away from the front of the hood and
provide an effective barrier and deflector for flying debris from inside the
hood. The by-pass shall control the face velocity as the sash is lowered.
The velocity of the air at any sash position shall never exceed three times
the open face velocity. The air by-pass shall begin to operate when the
sash is one-third to one-half closed.
k. Plenum and Slot Arrangement:
A plenum shall be located in the rear of all fume hoods. It must have at
least two but no more than three slots. The lower slot shall be furnished at
the working surface level and be locked at 2 to 2 1/2 inches or have the
baffle removed entirely. The upper slot shall be located in the upper
section of the hood. The opening shall be set at 3/8 to 1/2 inch maximum.
A middle slot, if furnished, shall is to be fixed and have an opening no
greater than 2 inches.
4 Exhaust Fans and Ductwork: See Division 15
5. Face Velocity Alarm Monitor & Control System
Face velocity alarm monitor and control systems shall be of type and
configuration as listed in Section 15980-2.C of these standards. Provision of
control components (i.e. field versus factory furnishing, mounting and wiring)
shall be coordinated with Section 15980.
6. Special Hoods
a. Perchloric Acid Hood
To safely contain perchloric acid, work requirements in addition to the

standard design for fume hoods are specified under this section.
b. Construction:
Materials of construction for the hood and ductwork shall be nonreactive,

acid resistant and relatively impervious. Type 316 stainless steel, with
welded joints, is preferred. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or an
inorganic ceramic coating such as porcelain are acceptable.
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All interior surfaces of the hood and ductwork shall be smooth and
seamless, and constructed for easy cleaning. The work surface shall be
smooth and watertight with a minimum of 1/2" dished front and sides and
an integral trough at the rear to collect wash-down water. The hood shall
be designed to allow easy visual inspection of all interior surfaces.
See Division 15 for ductwork and exhaust fans:
c. Hydrofluoric Acid Hoods:
Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive agent. Consequently, materials

resistant to hydrofluoric acid attack shall be substituted for standard
laboratory fume hood construction materials. For hydrofluoric acid, use
the standard design specified for fume hoods, supplemented by the
following specifications on construction and materials.
d. Construction:
The hood and ductwork shall be constructed of nonreactive materials that

are resistant to hydrofluoric acid attack and are relatively impervious. A
Portland cement hood interior or other suitable material is recommended.
The hood shall be constructed to allow easy visual inspection of all
interior surfaces. A transparent plastic sash and PVC ductwork are
required.
See division 15 for ductwork and exhaust fans:
e. Radioisotope Hoods:
In addition to meeting the standard design specifications for fume hoods,

the interior of all radioisotope hoods shall be stainless steel or molded
epoxy resin and must form a smooth integral unit. All interior screws
shall be countersunk and joints sealed and smooth for ease of
decontamination.
B. Eyewash units
Eyewash units shall be installed at or near sinks within the hazardous operations space.
Such spaces include wet laboratories, areas where dust is generated, darkrooms and other
areas where liquid chemicals are used or handled. Handheld hose type units providing a
soft spray of 3-7 gpm at a pressure of 30 pounds per square inch are recommended.
These may be mounted bench or on the side of the bench or wall, and should be readily
accessible and located in a high area or near the main door. Wall mounted units,
pedestal-mounted units; eye/face wash units combination safety shower/eyewash units
must provide a soft spray of 3-7 gpm at 30 pounds per square inch of pressure.
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All eyewash units must flush both eyes simultaneously, the flow must remain on without
the use of the operator's hands, the unit must remain activated until intentionally cut off
and the nozzles must be protected from airborne contaminants.
A sign must be posted to identify the location of the eyewash unit and the area behind or
around the eyewash unit must be painted with a bright color. Eyewash-units for non-
ADA compliant units should be installed between 2’-9” and 3’-9” from, the floor. For
ADA compliant stations, for dimension references CABO ANSI A117.1 standards for
drinking fountains shall be followed. However, the appliance shall be eyewash units.
C. Safety Showers
Safety showers are to be installed in a conspicuous location, such as a well-traveled aisle,

doorway or corridor. They must be within the room or space they serve or within 25 feet
of the main room door. Safety Showers in corridors can serve several laboratories or
rooms. Safety showers must be installed in locations that are accessible at all times.
Safety showers are to be installed so that the center of the shower head is at least 25”
from the nearest wall, bench or furnishing and at a safe distance away from electrical
equipment or outlets. The base of the shower must be between 6’-10” and 8’ above the
floor. The shower head should be a deluge-type head, and should be made of plated brass
or plastic. The safety shower unit be capable of providing a flow of 30-50 gallons of
water per minute at 30 pounds per square inch of pressure.
Safety shower activating valves are to be operated by pulling either a chain, a cord
attached to die valve lever, an 8 inch minimum diameter ring or a triangle connected by a
chain or cord to the lever. The lowest point of the ring, triangle or cord should be located
no more than 48” from the floor for frontal approach and no more than 54” from the floor
for a side approach, and should run within 1-2 inches of a wall or bench. Safety shower
activating valves are to be quick opening, self-closing globe valves. A shut off valve
accessible via a 6-foot ladder is to be installed for each shower head.
A sign must be posted to identify the location of the safety shower, and the area behind or
around the safety shower must be painted with a bright color. Exterior safety showers
and water supply lines must be protected from freezing.
Installation and operation of safety showers and eyewash units must comply with ANSI
Z358.1-1990.
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DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
12345 LABORATORY FURNITURE
A. Furniture should be approved for laboratory work, i.e. chemical resistant, impervious and
easily cleaned.
B. As a general rule, desks are discouraged in laboratories. When required, desk locations
should be carefully selected to prevent accidents, spills or releases of toxic materials from
endangering the occupants. Desk space design should be limited to laboratory work only.
C. The following manufacturers are preferred for laboratory furniture:
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, Fisher-Hamilton, NuLab Furniture Corporation,

Jamestown Metal Products
D. Sheet Metal furniture:
1. Materials:
Sheet steel, cold rolled furniture stock. All gauges shall be U. S. standard.
2. Gauges:
Drawer bodies, shelves, interior door panels, security panes, sloping tops shall be
20 gauge. Ends, backs, case tops and bottoms, bases, exterior door panels, and
vertical posts shall be 18 gauge. Top front and intermediate rails, gussets, table
legs, frames, leg rails, and stretchers shall be 16 gauge. Drawer suspensions, door
and case hinge reinforcements, and L-shaped front corner gussets shall be 14
gauge. Table leg corner brackets and leveler gussets shall be 11 gauge.
3. Construction:
All exposed welds shall be polished smooth.
Base units which are 3’ and narrower in width shall not have center support posts,
cupboards shall full width. All units shall have adjustable leveling screws which
can be accessed in the toe base.
Drawers shall be full extension type. Sliders shall be rated for 150 pounds.
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E. Wood Casework:
Materials. All material shall be clear of defects and discoloration.
All casework surfaces exposed to view after installation including those behind glass
doors shall be Oak. All casework not exposed to view after installation shall be
hardwood plywood. Ends shall be oak hardwood plywood, 3/4” thick.
12510 WINDOW BLINDS
A. Vertical blinds are preferred over horizontal blinds. The A/E should allow for vertical
blinds in designing window heads, including but not limited to blocking. Only blinds
which are lead free shall be specified.
12675 ENTRANCE MATS
B. Entrance mats shall be of the type, which are easily picked up and moved for cleaning
purposes. Mats should be recessed wherever possible. Do not use cocoa mats.
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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13120 PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES
A. All pre-engineered building specifications shall include a complete listing of structural

requirements for the building including, but not necessarily limited to the following:
Wind load both horizontal and uplift

Snow load
Floor loading
Mechanical equipment loads
B. Require that the Contractor submit written certification prepared and signed by a
Professional Engineer, registered to practice in the State of New Jersey, verifying that
building design meets indicated loading requirements and codes of authorities having
jurisdiction.
C. When pre-engineered structures are being considered to be included by the A/E,

permission must be obtained for their use through the Newark Director of Physical Plant.
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DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS
14200 ELEVATORS
A. As a minimum, comply with applicable requirements of the “Safety Code for Elevators,
and Escalators”, ANSI A17.1, hereinafter referred to as the “Code”.
B. All elevators shall meet the requirements of the New Jersey Barrier Free Subcode,
Federal ADA Law, and ASME A17.1 provisions for the handicapped.
1. The manufacturer/installer of the elevator shall have been in business fabricating

elevator equipment for a minimum of five (5) years. Elevator assembled by
companies will include major components from the following list of acceptable
manufacturers:
a. Controller – Motion Control Engineering.
b. Tracks, Hangers, Interlocks and Door Operators – G.A.L. (MOVCT

closed loop or better)
c. Fixtures – EPCO, Monitor, Innovation, PTL.
d. Door Protective Device – Janus, Adams, T.L. Jones, Tri-Tronics.
e. Car/Hall Door Panels – EDI/ECI, National Cab & Door, Tyler, H&B,
Columbia, Brice Southern, C.E.C, Gunderlin, Unitech.
f. Motors – Imperial Electric, General Electric, Leroy-Somer, Baldor.
g. Electrical Traveling Cables – Draka
h. guideline Shoes/Rollers – ELSCO.
2. The installation contractor is required to provide the University with a listing of at

least five (5) comparable installations completed within the last eighteen (18)
months.
C. Equipment Provided Completion:
1. Require the Contractor to provide, at completion of installation, as-built

installation information on reproducible mylar drawings indicating the control
wiring, motor data, and all pertinent elevator information necessary for
maintenance purposes. Also provide a manual describing all adjustment
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procedures, maintenance requirements and a list of components including
manufacturers and catalogue numbers. The manual shall be provided in four (4)
identical bound and organized volumes of printed information, and shall comprise
of the following:
a. Step-by-step adjusting, programming and troubleshooting procedures that

pertain to the solid-state microprocessor-control equipment.
b. Passwords or identification codes required to gain access to each software

program in order to perform diagnostics or program changes.
c. A composite listing of the individual settings chosen for variable software

parameters stored in the software programs of both the motion and
dispatch controllers.
2. The Contractor shall also provide four (4) sets of “AS INSTALLED” straight-line
wiring diagrams in accordance with the following requirement:
a. In addition to displaying name and symbol of each relay, switch or other

electrical component utilized, the diagrams shall identify each wiring
terminal.
b. Electrical circuits depicted shall include all those which are hard wired in
both the machine room and hoistway.
c. Supplemental wiring changes performed in the field shall be incorporated

into the diagrams in order to accurately replicate the completed
installation.
D. All key switches used in the hallway or inside the elevator should be on the University
master key system. An exception is the emergency fire key which shall be Chicago Key
Way H2389. Twelve copies of the key shall be provided to the University for the
Physical Plant’s use.
E. Require double wall hydraulic piston casings on hydraulic elevators with waterproof
seals at pit floor, and with waterproof, high-pressure seal at bottom of casings. (See SK-
16) Part IV - Standard Details.
F. Control System:
The elevator manufacturer / vendor shall provide a new control system with all required
functions including, but not necessarily limited to call allocation, logic functions, door
control, speed sensing / position, all with microprocessor operation. The control system
shall not require the use of any proprietary or specialized manufacturer diagnostic tools
for purposes of trouble shooting and / or repair. No hand held tools (data entry devices)
will be acceptable for diagnostic or adjusting use. The manufacturer will turn over to the
University all tools / devices required for the maintenance of the elevator including
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equipment to reprogram software source codes at no extra cost to the University at the
completion of the project.
All software, diagnostic, adjustment / tune-up manuals and documentation and any other
documentation required for the maintenance of the elevator including tools or devices
necessary to reprogram the software source codes shall be provided to the University
for approval prior to commencement of the installation of the elevator equipment.
Once provided, no substitution of the equipment described in the manuals and
documentation will be acceptable.
All printed circuit boards shall be available to the University for purchase as spare parts
in any quantity deemed reasonable by the University. These spare printed circuit boards
shall be exact duplicates of those in use and shall be provided with “as-installed”
software programs. Overnight delivery of printed circuit boards must be available for
emergency repairs. Printed circuit boards will be accompanied by all pertinent
documentation for installation and use. All components of the elevator must be
commercially available from standard parts suppliers.
G. Elevator manufacturers shall provide a one-year warranty for all service and maintenance
during a one-year period after acceptance. Require the Contractor to submit monthly
service reports to the University during warranty period. In addition, the warranty shall
include an 11th month walk-through to insure equipment quality, reliability and
serviceability. During the one-year warranty period, the elevator manufacturer shall
provide emergency service on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The mechanic shall respond
with two (2) hours of the call.
H. Install a ladder, stop switch, a light and a sump pit in the elevator pit. Sump pump
(provided under Division 15) may be required where there is a problem with water.
I. Provide a malfunction signal to the controller which will indicate when the elevator is out
of order. Rutgers will take the responsibility of transmitting this signal from the
controller to its emergency maintenance system. Auxiliary contacts shall be provide by
the Contractor to achieve this function.
J. If the elevator is a hydraulic elevator, the motor starters shall be one size larger than
recommended due to their frequent starting and stopping.
K. The design of hydraulic elevator machine rooms should be such as to provide for proper
environmental conditions to prevent overheating or congealing of the oil.
L. Provide security mirrors in all passenger elevator cabs.
M. Contractor to provide cab protective pads.
N. All passenger elevators shall have a hands-free in-car communications system.
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O. Elevators shall be integrated with the fire detection system and A. contain an ADA
compliant visual alarm device, and B. an automatic return to lobby and shutdown feature
in the event of fire detection.
P. The following criteria for installation of new elevators should be followed:
For two (2) floor structures with a maximum rise of 18’-0”, use of a holeless hydraulic is
preferred.
For three (3) to six (6) floor structures with a maximum rise of 60’-0”, use of a roped or
conventional hydraulic is preferred.
For all structures containing seven (7) or more floors with a rise exceeding 60’-0”, use of
a geared traction type elevator is preferred.
Q. Where hydraulic elevators are installed, car speed shall not exceed 150 feet per minute.
R. Where geared traction elevators are installed, car speed shall not exceed 350 feet per
minute.
S. The car capacity for any elevator installed will be a minimum of 2,500 lbs., with a
maximum of 5,000 lbs. The maximum may be exceeded based on requirements for a
special application, and requires the prior written approval of the Director of the Newark
Physical Plant.
T. Elevator Machine Rooms
1. Shall be key controlled by the University.
2. The elevator machine room shall be ventilated and accessed by means of an

outwardly swinging fire rated door measuring at least 3’-0” X 7’-0”.
3. Non-elevator related equipment or piping may not be located or run through the
machine room.
4. The elevator mainline electrical disconnect and the machine room light switch
must be located adjacent to the machine room door and arranged so they may be
accessed without entering the room.
5. Clearance shall be provided for all control panels and equipment cabinet doors to
open at least 90 degrees, and at least three (3) feet free of obstructions on all sides
of machinery.
6. The machine room must be equipped with a minimum of one (1) wall mounted
fire extinguisher.
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U. Signal Fixtures
1. All car-operating panels shall contain the following:
a. A call button for each floor served.
b. “Door Open” and “Door Close” buttons.
c. Three (3) position key switch/locks, all floors except the ground floor.
The position shall be lock on, lock off, spring loaded “call” switch
position which automatically returns to “lock off”.
d. “Alarm” button, connected to a normal and emergency lighting circuit.
e. “Emergency stop” key switch.
f. Car position indicator.
g. Three (3) position firefighter key-operated switch to match Phase 1

switch, call cancel button and illuminated/visual/audible signal system.
h. Phase II firefighter’s service operating procedures engraved directly to the

car-operating panel.
i. A locked service cabinet containing the key switches required to operate

and maintain the elevator, including, but not limited to:
1) Light Switch
2) Independent service key switch
3) Fan switch
4) Duplex receptacle
j. The operating panel shall be a surface mounted type with heavy-duty

hinges and tamperproof screws.
k. Control face plates shall have a factory-provided knock-outs to receive a

cylinder and core. All key switches shall match the building lock
cylinders. All key switches must be on the University’s master key
system.
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DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL
A. General:
1. All equipment shall be installed with sufficient walk-around room to insure

proper maintenance of equipment. Equipment shall be installed such that tube
pull, filter replacement, ease of removal and replacement of strainers, ease of
draining equipment, convenience for service of parts, etc. can be achieved.
2. For all new construction, renovations and alterations, the Contractor shall mark-
up the contract documents to indicate any changes in construction and installation
due to field conditions or other deviations from the plans and specifications. The
A/E shall take the record drawings and produce the As-Builts on mylar with a
CAD files.
3. The A/E shall be responsible for preparation and follow-up correspondence with
the DEP for all permitting required for fuel burning equipment.
4. Supply Air Requirements: At a minimum, outside air must be supplied to

occupied spaces in accordance with the latest issue of ASHRAE Standard 62,
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. All laboratories, shops and studios
where hazardous materials are used must be maintained under negative pressure
with respect to areas of lower hazard (e.g. corridors, offices). Exhaust air from
these areas of higher hazard must not be recirculated, and must be exhausted
directly to the outdoors. Minimum occupied laboratory air flow rate shall be 12
air changes per hour. Minimum unoccupied laboratory air change rate shall be 6
air changes per hour. Higher occupied and unoccupied air flow rates are
discouraged unless dictated by cooling load requirements, safety considerations or
inability of HVAC system to operate in a reduced flow unoccupied mode. The
Newark Physical Plant and REHS shall review and approve minimum occupied
and minimum unoccupied laboratory air change rates on a project-by-project
basis.
Ventilation intakes and discharges must be located so that exhaust air is not
entrained into the building. Exhaust air discharges are to be roof mounted; air
intakes must be located at ground level. Air intakes must be located in areas
where they will not introduce air pollutants into the building (e.g. away from
loading docks, high traffic areas, exhaust discharges from other buildings, etc.)
No roof top mechanical equipment shall be located closer than 10’-0” to a roof
edge, or adequate guardrail protection must be provided.
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6. When central chilled water is being utilized for cooling, the engineer-of-record
shall contact the Newark Physical Plant Director to determine the maximum
chilled water temperature and capacity that will be provided at any given time of
the year to the facility in question. The engineer-of-record shall use this
information to design HVAC systems (i.e. select chilled water coils, select
supplemental chillers, select supplemental dehumidification equipment, etc.).
7. The engineer-of-record shall coordinate with the project architect to ensure that
related mechanical and architectural plans and specification sections are properly
coordinated. Specifically, fume hood configuration, controls, fixtures &
appurtenances must be coordinated between engineering and architectural
disciplines. Fume hood sash shall be vertically tracked unless otherwise directed
by Rutgers. Fume hoods shall be of constant volume (i.e. bypass type) or variable
air volume configuration as dictated by HVAC design.
8. HVAC - Temperature Design Standards:
a. The following inside design conditions shall apply unless otherwise

approved by Rutgers:
1) Winter: Non-critical areas such as offices, classrooms, etc.: 70o F

+2o F with no humidity added.
In critical areas as much as 30% relative humidity +5% may be

added. Coordinate wall and glass insulation "U" factor to avoid
condensation.
2) Summer: Non-critical areas: 73o F +2o F, 50% relative humidity

+5%.
Critical areas may be designed to 72o F when approved by the

Project Manager.
3) Recreation Center Fitness Areas:
All Recreation Center fitness areas shall maintain a temperature of

68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit with a minimum air circulation rate of
12 air changes per hour on a year round basis.
Note that the usual ranges of accuracy for temperature is +2o F and
usual range of accuracy for relative humidity is +5%. Both ranges
are as measured at the location of the controlling instruments.
b. Outdoor design conditions should follow ASHRAE Fundamentals, latest

edition for Newark, New Brunswick, and Philadelphia for Newark, New
Brunswick, and Camden campuses respectively.
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c. For ordinary spaces, including offices, classrooms, and residence rooms,
there are the 2-1/2% and 97-1/2% values in the ASHRAE guide:
Winter Summer Range

o
Newark 14 F DB 91 F DB/73o F WB
o o
20 F
New 10o F DB 89o F DB/73o F WB 19o F
Brunswick
Camden 14o F DB 90o F DB/74o F WB 21o F
d. For critical laboratory spaces use the following values:
Winter Summer Range

o
Newark 10 F DB 94 F DB/74o F WB
o o
20 F
New 6o F DB 92o F DB/74o F WB 19o F
Brunswick
Camden 10o F DB 93o F DB/75o F WB 21o F
e. For cooling towers, use 78o F WB design.
9. HVAC – Acoustic Design Standards
The Engineer of Record shall bear full responsibility for designing all mechanical
systems as required to achieve maximum noise levels set forth in the ASHRAE
hand books for the occupancy classification of the individual space served.
Specifically, Chapter 13 of the 1999 ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter
43 of the 1995 ASHRAE Applications Handbook and Chapter 7 of the 1997
ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook have been adopted by the University as
acoustic design standards for HVAC systems. The University reserves the right
to require more stringent acoustic design criteria be used of design on a project-
by-project basis. The University also reserves the right to hire an independent
acoustic consultant to review “as installed” noise levels for conformance with the
aforementioned acoustic design standards.
10. All designs shall conform to the requirements of the latest issue of
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise
Residential Buildings.
15010 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. This Section must be coordinated with Rutgers’s General Conditions and should be
submitted for Rutgers review and approval. Do not address items such as handling of
shop drawings, maintenance manuals and other information contained in the General
Conditions or written by the Architect in Division 1.
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B. Coordination drawings should be prepared at a scale of 3/8" = 1'-0".
15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
A. Sealants shall not take the place of welding of metal ducts.
B. Access for mechanical devices installation and future maintenance is essential. When
access doors are specified, check with the Project Manager for need of locks.
15055 BASIC PIPING MATERIALS AND METHODS
A. All new H.T.H.W. direct Burial .systems should be the Multi-Therm 500 Perma-Pipe
System.
B. Certified welders are required for HTW work on high-pressure work.
C. "Victaulic" pipe will be allowed for condenser water and chilled water.
D. Do not use sheet metal sleeves through outside walls. Sleeves shall be pipe conforming
to ASTM A 120. At outside walls provide "leak plate" and install "Link-seal".
E. Materials for High Temperature Water Systems:
1. Pipe:
Schedule 80
ASTM
A106-Grade B
Black
Seamless
2. Fittings
2" and Larger Under 2"

Schedule 40 3,000 pound
Seamless Forged Carbon Steel
Butt-welded type Socket weld
ASA B 16.9 ASA B 16.11
ASTM A 234 Grade B ASTM A 105 Grade II
Weld ells shall be long-radius
pattern.
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3. Flanges (all sizes): 300 pound class, forged steel, welding neck type, ASA B 16.5
ASTM A 181 Grade I.
4. Gaskets (all sizes): Spiral wound, type 304 stainless steel, non-asbestos filled,
3/16" thick with centering guide, 300 pound class, Flexitallic style CG, or
approved equal.
5. Strainers (all sizes): Y-type; same size as pipe in which they are installed.
Strainers shall have cast steel bodies suitable for 425o F temperature and 600 psig
pressure, bottoms drilled, directional arrow on body. Strainers shall be equipped
with easily removable cover and basket. Basket shall be stainless steel, 3/32"
perforations, net free area through back of basket shall be 2-1/2 times the area of
connecting pipe. Flow shall be into basket and out through perforations.
6. Unions (normally not to be used on pipe larger than 1"): 3,000-pound class
forged steel, socket-welded type, with steel to steel seat, ASTM A 105 Grade II,
as manufactured by Henry Vogt Machine Co. or approved equal.
7. Bolts and Studs: Alloy steel studs threaded full length and fitted with two
hexagon nuts per stud for all flanged joints. Bolting to conform to ASTM A 193
Grade B-7, threads class 7 fit. Nuts shall be semi-finished hexagonal, ASA B
18.2 ASTM A 194 Grade 2H.
8. All welding of high temperature water systems shall be performed by welders

certified in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, section IX
for pressure piping, latest edition, all piping shall be assembled, joints prepped,
aligned in accordance with ANSI. B31.1.
F. Consult with Project Manager regarding piping materials for other services not
mentioned in these Design Standards.
15100 VALVES
A. Chain-wheel operators for valves, where required, shall be located in a place where they
will not interfere with normal access and shall be restrained at wall or column if
necessary.
B. Butterfly valves shall be Lug type, with memory stop and shall have EPDM (or better)
seats.
C. Valves for High Temperature Water Service (no butterfly valves will be allowed):
1. 3" and Larger: Shall be of the ASA 300 pound class, cast steel body, 13% Cr.
stainless steel trim, flanged at connections to equipment, butt-weld at other than
equipment connections, bored to match outside diameter of pipe.
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2. 2" and Smaller: Shall be of ASA 600 pound class, cast steel or forged carbon
steel, socket weld pattern, 13% Cr. stainless steel trim, bored to match inside
diameter of pipe.
3. Gate Valves: Shall be solid wedge with stainless steel wedge or wedge faces,
stainless steel seat rings. Stainless steel bonnet bushings and beveled collar on
valve stem for back seating. Provide braided non-asbestos, bolted gland flange
with minimum of 2 eye bolts. Valves, with their bypasses, need to be installed for
proper operating access and when improperly located in the `opinion of Rutgers,
shall be removed and reinstalled at no cost to Rutgers.
a. Gate Valves 1-1/2" and Smaller: Provide with a minimum of 4 packing

rings.
b. Gate Valves 2" and Larger: Provide with a minimum of 6 packing rings.
c. Gate Valves 6" and Larger: Provide with a minimum of 6 packing rings.
Provide forged steel, globe valve bypass, minimum 3/4". Provide with
tapered roller or ball bearing yokes and button type grease gun fittings and
adapters to allow charging a reservoir with valve lubricant.
d. Gate Valves 8" and Larger: Provide with a minimum of 6 packing rings.
Provide forged steel, globe valve bypass, minimum 3/4". Provide with
tapered roller or ball bearing yokes, Provide with bevel gear operators,
clockwise rotation to close, lamented lubricating fittings and approved
grease seals.
e. Acceptable manufacturers: Crane, Jenkins, Vogt.
4. Globe and Angle Valves: Shall be of the cast plug disc with bevel seat, separately
screwed or pressed in disc and seat rings, long disc locknut, port opening full pipe
diameter. Provide stainless steel seat ring and disc: stainless steel bonnet bushing
and beveled collar for backseating. Provide braided, non-asbestos, teflon
impregnated packing rings in a large, deep stuffing box suitable for high
temperature water service. Insert a bottom of stuffing box to serve as base for
packing. Packing glands shall be non-corrosive and shall have bolted gland
flange with minimum of 2 eyebolts. Valves with their bypasses shall be installed
for proper operating access.
a. Globe & Angle Valves 1-1/2" and Smaller: Shall have minimum of 4
packing rings.
b. Globe & Angle Valves 2" and Larger: Shall have minimum of 6 packing
rings.
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c. Globe & Angle Valves 6" and Larger: Shall have minimum of 6 packing
rings. Valves shall have forged steel, glove valve bypass; button-type
grease gun fittings and adapters to allow charging a reservoir with valve
lubricant tapered roller or ball bearing yokes.
d. Globe & Angle Valves 8" and Larger: Shall have minimum of 6 packing
rings. Valves shall have forged steel, globe valve bypass; button-type
grease gun fittings and adapters to allow charging a reservoir with valve
lubricant; and tapered roller or ball bearing yokes. Shall be equipped with
impactor or hammer-blow hand wheel.
e. Acceptable manufacturers: Crane, Jenkins, Powell, Vogt.
5. Check Valves: Shall be horizontal swing check, 300 lb. cast steel, with 13% Cr.
stainless steel disc, disc face and barrel type seat rings. Provide full port opening.
Disc and seat shall be removable without removing valve from line. Acceptable
manufacturers: Crane, Jenkins, Powell, Vogt.
6. Gage and Instrument Valves: Shut-off valves for pressure gages and instrument
isolating valves shall be of the "bar-stock" construction, with stainless steel body
and stainless steel plug type disc integral with stem. Ends shall be I.P.S. screwed.
Rating shall be 600 psig at 75°F. Valves shall be 1/2" size, Crane Co. or
approved equal.
Blow-down Valves: Blow-down valves for cascades, expansion drums, hot water
generators shall be unit-tandem type valves, consisting of one hard-seat and one
seatless valve in one common steel body to conform with the ASME Boiler Code.
Valves shall be rated at 400 psig and suitable for pressures to 665 psig. Valves
shall have welding ends and alloy steel trim.
7. Needle Valves: For high temperature water convectors shall be of "barstock”

construction with stainless steel body and stainless steel plug type disc integral
with stem. Ends shall be I.P.S. screwed. Rating shall be 600 psig at 750°F.,
Crane Co. or approved equal.
8. Drain and Vent Valves: Drain and vent valves shall be ASA 600-pound class 1
forged steel globe or angle valves, as specified above. Drain and vent valves shall
be two globe valves in series. Drain valves need to be sized and shown on the
Drawings. Unless otherwise required, vent valves shall be 1/2" size.
9. Control Valves: Flanged 300 lb. cast steel, 316 stainless steel trim, Fisher Type
ES body with pneumatic 667 actuator. Valves 1-1/2" should not require a
positioner; valves larger than 1-1/2" should have a positioner. Use equal
percentage contour plug. Preliminary sizing shall be based on 20 psi. pressure
differential (verify with Project Manager). Valves shall be capable of closing off
against a 100-psi pressure difference.
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15125 EXPANSION COMPENSATION
A. Do not use expansion compensators on HTW and MTW. Use expansion bends
(calculated) for all pipe flexibility situations.
15135 METERS AND GAGES
A. Use bimetallic temperature indicators in 5" diameter case. Orient gage so that special
flexible joint is not needed.
B. Use materials compatible with service for pressure indicators, temperature Indicators and
flow meters. Use diaphragm where needed.
15140 SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS
A. Provide calculations for pipe line flexibility. Anchor as needed. Conform to ASME
Code for allowable stresses. Furnish calculations for spring hangers.
B. All piping with insulation shall be supplied with saddles and rigid insulation at pipe
hanger locations.
C. Seismic requirements must be considered as required.
15190 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
A. Provide strap-on markers for pipe. Pressure-sensitive type markers are not acceptable.
B. Conform with ANSI 13.1
C. All underground piping runs, both mechanical and plumbing shall be protected with
buried pipeline marker. Marker to be 6-mil thick, 3" wide, fluorescent yellow
polyethylene. Tape to be "metalicized" and imprinted to read "Caution- buried pipe
below". Before excavation is started, call (1-800-272-1000) for utility markouts.
D. Tape to be placed 1' 0" directly above top of pipe, over entire length of run.
E. Tape to be placed on top of 4" deep x 6" wide layer of clean white sand.
F. Any existing tape which is encountered, removed or disturbed during excavation shall be
replaced in conformance with items no 1-3 above and to the approval of Rutgers, prior to
backfilling.
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G. Seismic requirements must be considered as required.
15250 MECHANICAL INSULATION
A. All insulation shall conform to Energy Code.
B. Staples are not acceptable for insulation installation.
C. All "raw" ends of insulation shall be sealed.
D. Mineral wool and calcium silicate may be considered for high temperature (greater than
300o F.) service insulation.
E. Insulation specification shall describe what systems and services are to be insulated.
F. High temperature hot water insulation for new piping below grade shall consist of Multi-
Therm 500 Perma-Pipe System. Foamglass insulation with pitwrap jacket shall be used
for repair/replacement of insulation on existing below grade piping.
G. Interior insulation on ductwork is prohibited.
15260 SECONDARY HEATING SYSTEMS (UNDERGROUND)
A. 2" and smaller should be socket weld and schedule 80 carbon steel.
B. Foam glass insulation with Multi-Therm outside jacket or approved equal can be used.
15270 CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS (UNDERGROUND)
A. Chilled Water mains 3" and above shall be ductile iron cement lined, mechanical joint
with wedge action retaining glands.
B. All fittings shall be mechanical joint with wedge action retaining glands.
15300 FIRE PROTECTION
A. Sprinklers are MANDATORY in all new construction, new additions and renovation
projects exceeding 25% of the gross area of the facility being renovated. Sprinkler
design for new facilities shall include a new fire service (including fire pump as
applicable) as required to provide a complete and fully functional system. Where an
addition is being added to an existing unsprinklered or partially sprinklered building or
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sprinklers are being added to the renovated portion of an unsprinklered or partially
sprinklered building, a new fire service (including fire pump as applicable) sized to
handle the future fully sprinklered requirements of the ENTIRE facility shall be provided
as required. In the event that a fire pump is required to satisfy the future fully sprinklered
building needs of an existing facility being renovated or added to, but is not necessary to
satisfy the present sprinkler requirements of the addition or renovation project under
consideration, the fire pump requirement may be waived subject to the approval of
Rutgers University.
B. Factory Mutual, University Construction Code Official, and REHS will review all project
plans when they are approximately 50% complete for major topics of concern such as
sprinkler system density/area specification, standpipe systems, most recent water supply
information, and major construction aspects such as type of roofing system, live load roof
design and drainage.
C. All 90% complete drawings and specifications will again be provided to Factory Mutual,
OUPD, REHS and Rutgers Construction Code Official for a more detailed review and
approval.
D. All fire protection systems shall be approved by Factory Mutual and shall conform with
FM standards. All equipment shall bear FM label where appropriate.
E. All fire protection systems shall be wet type unless otherwise approved by the Rutgers
Fire Marshall.
F. A/E shall provide a complete set of drawings and specifications which can be approved
for compliance with the NJ Uniform Construction Code by the authority having
jurisdiction. The A/E shall design the sprinkler system and provide FM and the
University with all calculations.
G. Reference Standards: Installation of automatic sprinkler systems for fire protection shall
comply with the following standards:
1. NFPA No. 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
2. Factory Mutual Data Sheet 2-8N, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
3. BOCA National Building Code, the New Jersey Fire Protection Subcode
4. Alternate suppression systems, where approved by the Rutgers Fire Marshall,

shall conform to applicable codes, standards and Factory Mutual requirements.
H. Design Density:
1. Design densities for hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems shall comply with
the following standards (review with F.M. for any changes):
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Classrooms and offices 0.15 gpm/sq. ft., 2000 sq. ft area
Laboratories 0.15 gpm/sq. ft., 2500 sq. ft area
Dormitories, Apartments 0.10 gpm/sq. ft., 3000 sq. ft area
2. Hose stream allowances shall be provided for each system,. and shall be not less
than 150 gpm for interior hose stream and 250 gpm for outside hose stream. The
interior hose stream location, for the purpose of hydraulic calculation, shall be at
the hose valve nearest to the riser supplying that floor. In buildings not equipped
with a combined fire standpipe/sprinkler riser, the interior hose stream allowance
may be deleted.
I. Flow Velocity: The maximum permissible flow velocity through automatic sprinkler
piping shall be 20.0 feet per second.
J. Minimum Pressure: The minimum starting pressure at the most remote sprinkler head
shall be not less than 7 psi.
K. Test Connections - Each water flow indicator shall be provided with an Inspector's Test
Connection, consisting of a test pipe of not less than 1" diameter terminating in a smooth
bore corrosion resistant orifice giving a flow equivalent to one sprinkler head of the type
installed on the system. Test connection shall discharge to the building exterior. The 1"
control valve for the Inspector's Test Connection shall be located not more that 7' above
finished floor. An alternative arrangement for the Inspector's Test Connection is the
“Testmaster", manufactured by the Victaulic Corporation.
L. Equipment Type Acceptance: All sprinkler heads, valves, fittings and appurtenances
shall be Factory Mutual approved types and shall bear the Factory Mutual acceptance
label. All main control valves shall be provided with tamper contacts for connection to
the building fire alarm system.
M. Hydraulic Design Submittal: In addition to the distribution of drawings specified in

General Conditions, the office of the University Construction Code Official shall be
provided with one set of shop drawings depicting the complete automatic sprinkler
system. Shop drawings shall clearly identify the hydraulically remote area, and all
reference nodes shall be included from the supply to and including the remote area. In
addition, one complete set of hydraulic calculations, including detail and summary sheets,
shall also be submitted for retention by the University Construction Code Official.
N. Inspections and Tests:
1. All sprinkler heads, valves, fittings and other appurtenances shall be installed
prior to conducting the final hydrostatic test which shall be witnessed by the
University Construction Code Official or his designate.
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2. A Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping shall be
completed and submitted, by the Contractor, to the University Construction Code
Official, Factory Mutual Engineering, and Rutgers’s Newark Project Manager
responsible for the project. Obtain a copy of the form from Rutgers.
O. Hydraulic calculations shall be based on approved flow tests which will be performed by
Rutgers. All hydraulic calculations shall be reviewed by Owner and Factory Mutual.
P. Hydrants on New Brunswick Campus where served by Rutgers Fire department shall be
as manufactured by Mueller or as approved by Owner. Elsewhere, hydrants shall
conform to the City of Camden, New Brunswick, or Newark standards. Generally use
National Standard hose threads but A/E shall verify.
Q. Standpipes shall be wet type without hose cabinets. Provide 2 1/2" x 1 1/2' removable
valved capped connection at each floor.
R. Preaction systems shall be used only when approved by the Rutgers Fire Marshall. These
systems are not preferred. Where dry or preaction systems are required, use standard wall
galvanized pipe as approved by Factory Mutual.
S. Fire pumps on low rise buildings (buildings less than 3 stories) should not be used.
T. In seismic areas (New Brunswick and Newark) serving buildings covered by BOCA high
rise code shall be designed with a secondary source of water (10,000 gallon capacity or as
required) and shall be as approved by Factory Mutual.
U. All fire pumps and sprinkler supplies from city water services shall be installed per city
requirements. A/E must contact and coordinate with city officials and design all
installations in accordance with their requirements.
V. Do not provide fire hoses. All fire extinguishers at the Newark Campus shall be specified
by the A/E after consultation with the University Fire Marshall’s office for type desired.
The general contractor must provide and install.
W. Plain end pipe couplings should not be used in systems unless they are the positive
locking type specifically approved by Factory Mutual for above ground sprinkler piping.
X. The design area for gridded sprinkler systems shall be the hydraulically most demanding
"rectangular area" having a dimension parallel to the branch lines equal to 1.4 times the
square root of the area of sprinkler operation corresponding to the density used.
Y. To facilitate flushing of the sprinkler system, the ends of all crossmains should be
provided with a threaded flushing connection no more than 2" in diameter.
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Z. Pipe hanger installation shall be in accordance with Factory Mutual Data Sheet 2-8N
(NFPA #13).
AA. A permanent placard should be provided at the base of each riser stating the design
criteria of the system for hydraulically designed systems.
15350 DOMESTIC WATER AND FIRE WATER SYSTEMS
A. Reference Standards: Installation of underground fire protection mains shall comply with
the following standards:
1. NFPA No. 24, Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
2. Factory Mutual Data sheet 3-10, Fire Service Mains
B. Underground mains shall be cement lined ductile iron mechanical joints. Retaining
glands shall be the mechanical joint wedge action type.
C. Depth of Cover: The depth of cover over fire protection water mains shall be not less
than 4 1/2 feet, measured from the top of the pipe to finished grade.
D. Pipe Joints: All bolted joint assemblies shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion-retardant material after installation of the assembly and prior to
inspection and backfilling.
E. Anchoring: Mechanical joints shall be utilized on all tees, plugs, hydrant branches and
bends. These joints on underground pipe shall be restrained against movement. Restraint
shall be via thrust blocks, and/or rods and clamps.
F. Thrust Blocks: Thrust blocks shall be provided at all tees, plugs, caps, bends and
hydrants and shall be of concrete mix having not less than 2,000 psi strength at 28 days.
Thrust blocks shall be poured between the underground pipe and undisturbed earth,
leaving the pipe joint accessible for inspection and repair, and not obstructing the fire
hydrant drain ports. Thrust blocks shall be sized in accordance with table 8-6.2.7 of
NFPA-24.
G. Flushing: Underground mains and lead-in connections to system risers shall be flushed
thoroughly before connection is made to sprinkler, standpipe, or other fire protection
system piping in order to remove foreign materials which may have entered the pipe
during the course of the installation. The minimum rate of flow shall be not less than the
demand rate of the system or the following rates, which ever is the greater:
Pipe Size Flow Rate
4" 400 gpm
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5" 600 gpm
6" 750 gpm
8" 1000 gpm
H. Fire Hydrant: The University standard fire hydrant is Model A-423 (Centurion),
manufactured by the Mueller Company. The hydrant shall contain one 4-1/2" National
Standard Fire Hose Thread (NST) pumper outlet and two 2-1/2" NST hose outlets. The
pumper outlet shall be adjusted to face in the direction prescribed by the University
Construction Code Official, and such adjustment, if necessary, shall be made by the
installing contractor prior to acceptance of the installation by the University Construction
Code Official.
1. All fire hydrants shall be set on a gravel bed of at least 12" deep, minimum to
ensure quick drainage from the ports provided near the base of the hydrant barrel.
2. The center of the plumper connection shall be not less than 12" above final grade.
I. Inspections and Tests: No underground fire protection pipe assembly or fire hydrant
shall be backfilled prior to inspection and approval of the installation by the University
Construction Code Official or his designee.
1. A hydrostatic test shall be performed on the underground fire protection pipe

assembly upon completion of the installation. All components, such as valves,
fittings, hydrants, etc. shall be installed prior to the final test. The Contractor may
conduct preliminary testing for his benefit, however the University will not accept
such preliminary testing in lieu of the final required inspections and tests. The
hydrostatic test shall be performed for not less that two hours, and shall be
witnessed by the Construction Code Official or his designee. A Utilities
representative should also witness the hydrostatic test.
2. A CONTRACTOR’S MATERIAL AND TEST CERTIFICATE for Underground

Pipe shall be completed and submitted, by the Contractor, to the University
Construction Code Official, Factory Mutual Engineering, and the University
Project Manager responsible for the project on an approved form. The contractor
shall provide a hydraulic design placard at the main riser base.
15411 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING
A. Water mains 3" and above shall be ductile iron cement lined, mechanical joint with
wedge action retaining glands.
B. All fittings shall be mechanical joint with wedge action retaining glands.
C. Cover exterior pipes per Factory Mutual requirements (or minimum 3'-6")
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15420 DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEMS
A. Hubless cast iron pipe is acceptable above grade (not acceptable below grade).
B. Provide at least 2 roof drains per section of reel. See Uniform Construction Code for
additional requirements.
C. Minimum cover under roads for Sanitary Sewer systems shall be 3'-6" and minimum
slope shall be 1" in 15'-0" (.55% slope).
D. All new sanitary lines shall go to a manhole.
15440 PLUMBING FIXTURES
A. Shower control valves shall be pressure balance type, solid brass construction.
B. All plumbing fixtures shall have water saving type controls.
C. All plumbing fixtures must be tight fitting to walls and be neatly sealed at joint with
silicone sealant.
D. All piping penetrating walls shall be covered with escutcheon plates.
E. Plumbing fixtures and fittings for laboratory furniture shall be provided by the laboratory
furniture manufacturer.
F. Provide freezeless wall hydrants every 50' on exteriors of new buildings. Model B65
series as made by Woodford Manuf'g. Inc. or approved equal.
G. See Division 11600-2 for eyewash and 11600-3 safety showers.
H. All ADA water closets, urinals, sinks and hand dryers shall be automatic flushing and
turn on/off. Automatic fixtures shall be battery-operated type as manufactured by Sloan,
Zurn or Chicago Faucets. Model/configuration of automatic operator specified shall be
as approved by the University Compliance Officer.
I. Provide “lead free” materials certification from drinking fountain manufacturer prior to
installation.
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15458 WATER HEATERS
A. Water heaters generally should be heated with HTW or MTW when central heating
systems available. Check with Rutgers for specific requirements. Use 2-way, cast steel
control valves as approved by Rutgers.
B. Other heating media shall be as approved by Rutgers.
C. All water heaters shall comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and shall be
stamped with appropriate code symbols.
D. Oil fire water heaters shall be used only with Rutgers’s approval.
15483 FUEL OIL SYSTEMS
A. All Installations, Modifications and Upgrades of Underground Storage Tank (UST)

Systems shall be done in accordance with the UST regulations as required by the New
Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) 7:14B. Any questions concerning Environmental
Regulations governing the removal or remediation of UST's should be addressed by
contacting Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety Department.
B. Use # 2 fuel oil type systems.
C. All new underground tank installations shall consist of double wall underground tank
with a primary welded steel tank and a secondary FRP laminate outer tank, as
manufactured by Plasteel Elutron or approved equal. The tank shall meet all required UL
and Factory Mutual standards. At a minimum, the tank shall include a tank access
manway, piping sump, fill port, interstitial monitoring port and vent connections.
D. The hold-down concrete pad shall be sized to prevent the underground tank from floating.
Preferred backfill material is pea gravel. However, the backfill material shall be as
confirmed with the equipment manufacturers.
E. All product piping shall be double wall piping system. All components of the piping
system shall be made of non-corrosive materials, or if metallic, such as fittings and
couplings, isolated from corrosion causing agents. The piping shall be sloped back to the
sump mounted on the underground tank and monitored by the tank monitoring system.
F. All underground vent piping shall be non-corrosive, non-degradable, and resistant to

attack from microbial growth. The piping shall have sufficient strength to withstand
design underground burial loads. Above ground vent riser piping shall be schedule 40
galvanized steel piping.
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G. All tank systems shall include a tank monitoring system. The system shall monitor the
interstitial of the underground tank, the interstitial of the underground piping, and the
amount of product in the tank. The system shall also be capable of performing tank
tightness tests. Audible and visual alarms shall be a part of the monitoring system. The
monitoring system shall be a Veeder Root TLS 350. For tank installations 1,000 gallons
or smaller, a Veeder Root TLS 300 may be used.
H. The tank shall include a grade level spill containment manhole with a cover color coded
to meet NJDEP regulations.
I. The vent line shall include an overfill prevention valve.
J. A concrete pad shall be appropriately designed and installed over the tank at grade level
to protect the tank from anticipated loading.
K. All above ground tanks shall be a double wall tank with an interstitial monitoring port or
shall be a tank inside a self contained dike. The double wall tanks may be a concrete
encased steel tank or a double wall steel tank. The secondary tank shall be 110% of the
primary tank capacity. If a self-contained dike is used, provisions must be made to keep
water from collecting inside the dike. The dike shall be sized to maintain 110% of the
tank capacity. All above ground tanks must meet UL and Factory Mutual standards.
L. A tank tightness test shall be conducted on each tank and its associated piping after
completion of the installation.
15488 NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS
A. University gas systems are natural gas and are considered to be permanent, reliable
systems.
15501 HEATING BOILERS & ACCESSORIES
A. Boiler design and sizing of boilers shall conform to the requirements of the current
“Boiler Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Code” as issued by the NJ Department of
Labor; Office of Pressure Vessel Compliance. Stand-alone boilers shall be designed
such that a licensed operator is not required to monitor boiler plant operation.
Consult with Newark Physical Plant Director prior to selection. The designs must
be such to keep below 100H.P.
15510 HYDRONIC PIPING
A. Medium temperature water systems are designed at 300o F. Use 150# AISI design
standards.
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B. High Temperature water systems are designed at 400o F. and 400 psig, depending on
campus: use 300 Lb. ANSI design standards.
C. Chilled Water systems are designed at 44o F to 56o F. nominal temperatures. (Use a 120o
F. temperature difference)
D. Dual temperature systems shall be designed for 100-125o F., winter and 44o F top 56o F
summer. Use A. O. Smith "green thread" or approved equal.
E. The use of 4-pipe systems are preferable.
F. Rutgers prefers diaphragm-type compression tanks.
G. Triple duty valves are acceptable.
H. Steel and copper pipe can be used for hydronic piping. Do not use plastic piping.
I. Flexible connection shall be installed at pumps only when directed by Rutgers or when
acoustic consultant recommendations are accepted by Rutgers.
J. Hanger spacing for copper pipe shall be as follows:
Pipe Size Hanger Spacing

1" 6 ft.
1-1/2" 8 ft.
2" 9 ft.
3" 10 ft.
4" 12 ft.
K. Do not use butterfly valves for throttling hydronic systems.
L. Minimum cover for High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW) lines shall be 4'-0" from top
of pipe to finished grade. Road crossing shall have a reinforced concrete slab 8" thick or
cover shall be extended to 6'-0" below road surface.
15520 STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING
A. Steam system shall be designed for low pressure (15 psig or less) unless otherwise
approved by Rutgers. When steam is obtained from a HTW steam generator, it is
especially important to realize that pressures of 30 psig or greater are difficult to justify
because they use an enormous flow of primary HTW. All kitchen equipment
(dishwasher, steam tables, etc.) should be operated at less than this pressure. Autoclaves,
sterilizers and cage washers should be capable of operating at less than 30 psig steam. If
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this is not possible, the use of an electrically driven steam generator that can be separately
metered (electrically) can be considered.
B. Steam for user-required humidification should be generated by unitary humidifiers,

approved by Rutgers, as manufactured by Armstrong, Sarco, Carnes, Herr, Nortec or
approved equal.
C. Use bimetallic element traps only with Rutgers approval.
D. Hot Water is preferred heating medium.
E. Use steel pipe conforming to ASTM A 53, Grade B. Use of copper pipe shall be subject
to approval by Rutgers. If copper pipe is used, modify fittings accordingly.
F. Adjust class of safety valves for pressure and temperature used in each system.
G. Steel piping 1" or less for low-pressure steam shall be Schedule 80.
H. Do not use butterfly valves for throttling steam systems.
I. Sizing of reducing valves shall be clearly shown on the Drawings for all equipment.
J. Pipe discharge from safety valves shall be terminated at a safe height and location to
prevent personnel harm.
15530 HVAC PUMPS
A. Consult with Rutgers about pump selection philosophy. Limit speed to 1750 RPM. Any
pumps handling HTW shall be selected with Rutgers’ input. Industrial pumps may be
required.
1. For small flows and low heads, in-line circulators may be used, this application is
limited to zoned residential-type (or similar) systems and may include systems
intended to prevent cold freeze-up. Typical limits are 80 GPM at 25 feet TDH.
2. Vertical in-line pumps may be used for systems similar to those described in the
paragraph above where a larger system head exists. Typical limits are 3", 7-1/2
HP.
3. Base-mounted close coupled and separately controlled, end suction pumps shall
be used when flows are between 100 and 500 GPM. The suction connection
should be less than 4". Close-coupled pumps should not exceed 10 HP and
should not exceed 15 HP for the separately coupled pump. Base mount or
separately coupled pumps should be of the back pull-out type.
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4. Base-mounted, separately coupled double-suction, horizontal split-case type
pumps should be used for connections 4" and larger. B&G VSC may be used.
Consider vertical pumps, such as Aurora 413, where space is at a premium.
5. Selection should be made for high efficiency. Consideration of life cycle cost
study of variable speed pumping should be made.
6 Use mechanical seals when choice is available. Use cyclone separator type seal
waste cleaning device on all pumps that can be equipped with it (generally on all
double suction pumps).
B. Vibration control is usually not needed when pumps are mounted on basement slab. All
vibration controls need to be carefully examined. Pads, isolated from the slab may be
acceptable. Inertia blocks need to be considered when the pump room is below an
acoustically important room. Flexible connectors should also be minimized in use.
15556 CAST-IRON & HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILERS
A. Cast iron sectional boilers or approved non-condensing high efficiency boilers are the
preferred boiler for remote locations and relatively small boiler plants. Use hot water
generators when possible. Approved cast iron boiler manufacturers are Buderus, Utica
and Weil-McLain. Buy as a package unit when possible with high-efficiency burners
approved by Rutgers. High-efficiency boilers shall be "P-K Thermific" as manufactured
by Patterson-Kelly Co. or approved equal. All boiler installations shall comply with all
Factory Mutual requirements.
15557 SCOTCH MARINE BOILERS
A. Such boilers may be considered for installations larger than 50-horse power. They should
be multi-pass and have an efficiency of greater than 80% at the design point. Comply
with Factory Mutual requirements. Buy a packaged boiler whenever possible. Consult
Rutgers for use of dual-fuel burners for type of burner to use, turndown desired and type
of control to use.
B. Boilers shall be operating at pressures 15 psig or less.
15558 ELECTRIC BOILERS
A. Do not use electric boilers except for small outputs which serve a special piece of
equipment (5 HP or less).
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15570 BOILER ACCESSORIES
A. Water treatment systems are required. A/E’s must discuss with Director of Newark
Physical Plant for specifics.
15575 BREECHINGS, CHIMNEY AND STACKS
A. The Masterspec version of this specification can be used for relatively small, isolated
boiler plants. For larger plants, consult Rutgers.
B. Terminations of chimneys and stacks shall be "open" (without weathercap) so that an

upward velocity is possible, without sideward flue gas movement. Design so that
velocity of gases will clear any surrounding roofs, building and especially outside air
openings. A velocity control device may be necessary at the outlet of the stack.
C. Rutgers may require an analysis of effluent flume shape and dispersion by a specialist in
air wake analysis. Specialist shall be approved by Rutgers. Such analysis is typical for
all discharge stacks such as laboratory fume hood or other laboratory discharges.
15580 FEEDWATER EQUIPMENT
A. Consult Rutgers’ engineers concerning feedwater equipment.
15620 FUEL-FIRED HEATERS
A. Do not use without permission of Rutgers. If so, use less steel heat exchangers that are
gas-fired units (not oil fired), using spark ignition only.
15670 CONDENSING UNITS
A. Use only on very small projects, with Rutgers permission. Water-cooled units should not
be specified. Air-cooled units must be justified by life cycle cost analysis.
15683 RECIPROCATING CHILLERS
A. Water-cooled units may be considered for special applications such as back-up

refrigeration. Air-cooled units must be justified by analysis. Heat recovery units will
require an economic evaluation including life-cycle analysis. Refrigerant type must be
approved by Rutgers.
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15685 CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS - WATER COOLED
A. In many cases, Rutgers will pre-purchase centrifugal chillers. Rutgers requires as

efficient a unit as possible. Centrifugal Chillers shall be R-123. Centrifugal chillers shall
not be located outside of the building. A/E shall indicate pipe rupture disk discharge to a
safe point. Machine shall also have a rupture disk relief valve package to help contain
the charge.
B. If the unit is pre-purchased, the A/E shall obtain pre-purchase specifications from
Rutgers.
C. Trane, or York are approved manufacturers.
15711 COOLING TOWERS
A. Rutgers prefers cooling towers with propeller fan, packaged, cross flow (induced draft)
with plastic fill (plastic shall be fire retardant and Factory Mutual approved in a stainless
steel casing and pans). Use a Marley selected for low horsepower, or approved equal.
B. Centrifugal fan, induced draft towers.
C. Winterizing requirements shall be discussed with Rutgers. The appropriate design shall
be reviewed prior to such application.
D. Fan motors shall be single- speed, VFD controlled to obtain the condenser water
temperatures needed. Size of conduits to starter located in Mechanical Room shall take
this into account.
E. Fan drive shall include a gear box.
F. Provide handrail, ladder and cage for access.
G. Provide flow control valves for all outlets. Provide all needed screens and protective
devices. Discharge hoods and sound control measures shall be provided to attain noise
levels acceptable to local conditions and ordinances.
H. Water level control is preferable located indoors with a conductivity type level sensor
wired to the control. Water level may also use float switch. Control should activate EP-
pneumatic or slow closing solenoid valve, blow down solenoid valve and chemical feed
pump. EP, BD and chemical pump should have H-O-A- selection switch.
I. Provide drains near cooling towers to handle overflow.
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J. Water treatment shall be specified and included in the design.
15743 AIR-COOLED CONDENSERS
A. Limit air-cooled condensers to very small systems or for equipment such as constant
temperature rooms unless life cycle cost indicate otherwise.
B. Where air cooled condensers are used, they shall be designed for low ambient
temperature operation.
15755 HEAT EXCHANGERS
A. Selection and specifications for liquid-to-liquid, steam-to-liquid, air-to-air, etc. shall be

reviewed with Rutgers.
B. HTW heat exchangers shall be shell and tube type. HTW shall be in tubes. Tubes shall
be 90-10 copper-nickel. Heads shall be forged steel. In water-to-water exchangers, the
water flow shall be upward. In water-to-steam generators, the controls shall be similar to
those used for fired steam generators, excluding low water cutoff. Provide separate over-
temperature control on leaving hot water. Provide required level controls, relief and/or
safety valves on water or steam generators. Provide increase tube pitch on steam
generators.
C. Add Yula to list of acceptable manufacturers found in Masterspec. Shell flow designed
for 100% of system flow.
D. Provide units with a fouling factor of 0.0005 for water or as approved by Rutgers. For
glycol exchangers, consult with Rutgers. 30% glycol solution should provide adequate
freeze protection; consult with Rutgers if it is felt that a greater percentage is required.
Propylene glycol may be required for certain food handling operations.
E. HTW-to-water heat exchangers shall have the temperature sensing elements operating
plus over temp. located in the shell near the outlet nozzle, on immediately adjacent to
outlet nozzle.
F. HW for heating shall be 180o F (or 200o F if approved by Rutgers).
G. Investigate energy reclamation and savings. The Engineer of Record shall provide
calculations based on payback and life cycle costs to Rutgers University Newark Physical
Plant Director and Development for review and approval with the Design Development
Submission. Payback and life cycle cost calculations shall be performed using the
“Trane” Trace computer program or other methodology subject to Rutgers University
approval.
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15781 PACKAGED HEATING AND COOLING UNITS
A. Do not use packaged heating and cooling units without Rutgers permission.
15782 ROOFTOP HEATING AND COOLING UNITS
A. These may be used only with Rutgers written approval. When used, the only acceptable
types are:
1. Trane
2. McQuay
3. Aaon
4. Governair
5. York
6. Miller-Picking
7. Air Enterprises
8. Marcraft
9. Webco
10. Pace
B. When rooftop equipment is suggested for the project, the access to the roof shall be as a
minimum a stair tower meeting applicable codes extended full-size to the roof. In
addition, an available elevator may be required to extend to the roof.
C. As an alternative, the equipment to be located on an approved ground slab.
D. Coils shall be fully drainable and fin spacing shall not exceed 120 fins per foot as
specified for coils in air handling units.
E. Heating and cooling should be from external sources of hot water (or glycol mixture) or
chilled water; do not use gas-fired exchangers or air cooled refrigerant (DX) systems
without Rutgers approval.
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15786 WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
A. Use only after detailed life cycle cost analysis and approval of Rutgers.
15830 TERMINAL UNITS
A. Use 18 gauge front panels on baseboards.
B. Fan coil units shall have permanent split capacitor motors.
15855 AIR HANDLING UNITS
A. HW and ChW coils shall have no more than 120 fins per foot of tube length, where
possible. All coils shall be completely drainable at each row. Drainage of coil shall be
accomplished by removing the drain and vent plugs; no other means shall be required.
Copper tubes with aluminum fins are satisfactory. HW coil temperature drop should be
high (over 40o F.) with an entering water temperature of 180o F to 200o F. ChW
temperature drop should be 12o F. with an entering temperature of 45o F. For 100%
outside air applications, a higher delta T maybe used with Rutgers permission.
B. Use of factory automatic temperature controls may be considered.
C. Do not use electric heat without specific permission of Rutgers.
D. Properly locate face and bypass dampers on 100% outside air systems so that no coil will
receive a low temperature blast of cold air when bypassed, or provide a properly sized
pumped water protective system.
E. Humidifiers should be used only with Rutgers approval. Use canister type steam
generator with proper distributing grid if approval is obtained.
F. 30% Filters shall be installed in manufactured filter frames. Precede higher efficiency
filters with roughing filters. Use HEPA or other high efficiency filters when required or
directed. Provide pressure differential gage to monitor filter performance on all major
air-handling units.
15860 CENTRIFUGAL FANS
A. In-line or tubular fans are not preferred and such use shall be approved by Rutgers.
B. Drives for centrifugal fans used for general exhaust (i.e. non-fume hood) applications
shall be direct drive multi-belt. Direct drive is preferred to belt drive where practical.
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Where belt drives are utilized, generous size pulleys shall be used to reduce the belt
bending.
C. Fume hood exhaust fans shall be “Tri-Stack” direct drive type as manufactured by Stobic
Air Corporation or approved equal. Fans shall be provided with all factory options as
required to suit application.
D. Drains shall be provided in fan scrolls, especially when the fan may receive storm water
in its ordinary course of duty. This applies to most of the fume hood exhaust fans that
use the Rutgers' preferred vertical discharge stackhead.
E. Fume hood fans shall be non-sparking and Teflon P coated. Wheels and scrolls may be
heresite coated for corrosion protection. Use explosion proof motors when required.
Exhaust fans and duct systems for hoods are to be sized and designed to provide an
average hood face velocity of 80-100 LFM, as measured at the face, with the sash wide
open. Deviations in this value shall not be greater than 20% at any point across the hood
face. To assure this standard, the designer must work closely with the duct installer to
determine the effects of duct routing on motor sizing.
Exhaust fans shall be located on the roof, or in an adequately ventilated fan loft. Exhaust
motors shall be located to allow access for maintenance.
F. Do not use backdraft dampers on laboratory fume hood fans unless specifically approved
by Rutgers.
15861 WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS
A. Window air conditioning units shall be equipped with a timer which can be programmed
to shut off when the space is not occupied. The timer can be part of the unit, or at the
panel as appropriate.
15885 AIR CLEANING
A. Duct Cleaning shall be based upon the National Air Duct Cleaners Association
(NADCA) specification.
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15890 DUCTWORK
A. Fume Hood Duct Design and Construction
1. Ducts
Ducts should be constructed of materials compatible with the chemicals being

used in the hood. Circular ductwork shall be used.
Ducts are to be constructed of a non-reactive stainless steel, unplasticized PVC, or

have an inorganic ceramic coating. Questions about duct composition should be
referred to REHS.
Laboratory fume hood exhaust and general exhaust may be combined in a

common manifolded system subject to applicable code requirements unless
otherwise directed by Rutgers. Manifolded exhaust systems shall be equipped
with 100% (i.e. n + 1) redundancy such that if a single fan fails (or requires
maintenance) the other fan(s) will automatically maintain uninterrupted exhaust
system operation. Stainless steel ductwork shall be utilized for all portions of
manifolded laboratory exhaust systems unless otherwise approved by REHS.
Bio-Safety cabinets shall not be connected to the general exhaust system or the
fume hood exhaust system. Bio-Safety cabinets shall be connected to a dedicated
exhaust system.
Ductwork shall take the straightest route to the roof, minimizing bends and
horizontal runs. Increased distances and bends create resistance to air flow and
require larger exhaust motors. When elbows are necessary, they shall have proper
centerline radius (one-and-one-half times the diameter of the ducts) to minimize
eddying and resistance to air flow. All elbows shall have removable wear plates
when operations will involve heavy dust concentrations. Ductwork shall not enter
the blower motor on an elbow. Exhaust blower motors shall be located on the
roof so that a negative pressure will be maintained in the ductwork and prevent
escape of toxic material through holes and cracks in the duct.
2. Filter Housing
HEPA or charcoal filters are not required for most routine uses of fume hoods.
Install a filter or filter housing only if specified by REHS. Where filters are
required, the housing shall be located in the fan room or roof before the blower.
The filter housing shall be located to allow for easy filter changing by the bag-in
bag out technique. Exhaust fans shall be sized accordingly to handle the
increased pressure drop across the filter.
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3. Discharge
The discharge point must be at a proper height above the highest point of the roof
or parapet (10-15 ft.) to reduce air-streaming effects of the building. Air shall be
discharged vertically with at least 3500 feet per minute stack discharge velocity.
The discharge stack should be located in the prevailing downwind direction of air
intake point.
The discharge stack shall be uncapped, straight, and cylindrical. The discharge
duct shall overlap the fan ductwork 6" and have a 1" greater diameter, to provide
for rain drip discharge. Deflecting weather caps are prohibited on discharge
stacks, as they reduce the effective stack height, reduce air velocity, are not
effective rain shields, and increase final cost.
4. Special Hoods
a. Perchloric Acid Hood
Ductwork and Exhaust Fans:
Each perchloric acid hood shall have an individual exhaust system (i.e.,
individual duct to individual fan). The ductwork shall go straight from
the hood to the roof with no horizontal runs or sharp turns. "Wash-down"
facilities shall be built into the hood and ductwork. An air ejector system
or an exhaust fan may be used. An air ejector exhaust system eliminates
the possibility of acid reaction with fan components and allows for ease of
cleaning. If a fan is used, the blades shall be made of acid resistant metal
or a metal protected by an inorganic coating. The fan shall be lubricated
with a fluorocarbon type grease.
b. Hydrofluoric Acid Hoods
Ductwork and Exhaust Fans: Ductwork shall be constructed from a PVC

or equivalent material. Horizontal runs and bends in ductwork must be
kept to a minimum. The motor and blower housing shall not have exposed
metallic parts.
15980 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
A. The "automatic temperature controls" specification section shall be assigned to Division

17. The Engineer of record shall request direction from the Newark Director of Physical
Plant prior to developing design documents with regard to how the "Automatic
Temperature Controls" portion of the project will be bid.
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B. Laboratory Controls:
1. Manifolded laboratory exhaust systems shall utilize pressure independent air

valves of constant volume, two-position or variable air volume (VAV)
configuration depending upon the HVAC design under consideration. Where
two-position or VAV type exhaust valves are utilized, corresponding supply
valves and associated tracking controls must be provided. Exhaust valves, supply
valves and associated fume hood & tracking controls shall be manufactured by
Phoenix Controls or approved equal. In general, two-position control of
laboratory HVAC systems is preferred to VAV control.
2. Each fume hood shall be equipped with a face velocity alarm monitor or
controller and associated components that are compatible with the specified
laboratory HVAC control system and components (i.e. supply & exhaust valves,
etc.). At a minimum, the system shall have a visual indicator of the hood face
velocity. Additionally, adjustable low flow/caution alarm points with audible
alarm are recommended. It is also recommended that each fume hood be
equipped with a local high sash alarm activated when the sash height exceeds 19
inches. High sash alarm shall be equipped with a silence button with an
adjustable timing device that resets when the sash is lowered. Fume hood
controls may be either factory mounted/wired or field mounted/wired at the
discretion of the engineer-of-record. Provision and specification of fume hood
controls must be coordinated with section 11600 "Laboratory Equipment" of these
Design Standards. The control system chosen must be approved by REHS.
15990 TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING
A. Rutgers reserve the right to bid "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing" as a separate contract
on any given project with the testing, adjusting, and balancing contractor working
directly for Rutgers University. Direction shall be requested from the Physical Plant prior
to developing design documents with regard to how the "Testing, Adjusting, and
Balancing" portion of any given project will be bid.
B. HVAC Testing, Adjusting & Balancing contractors shall be limited to those listed below
unless otherwise approved in writing by Rutgers:
Technical Airflow, Inc. (973-827-2803)

Effective Air Balance (973-790-6748)
Dynamic Air Balance, Inc. (973-881-0360)
C. All new and relocated fume hoods shall be commissioned/balanced in accordance with
ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995, “Method of Testing Performance of Laboratory Fume
Hoods” both as manufactured and following installation/relocation at both full operating
velocity (100 fpm) and reduced operating velocity (60 fpm).
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15995 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS
A. As a minimum requirement, the Design Engineer of Record shall provide commissioning

services and documentation in accordance with the requirements of the latest revision of
ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The scope of commissioning services and documentation
provided shall match the sophistication of the systems designed and shall be subject to
the review/approval of Rutgers Newark Physical Plant Director. All commissioning
services and documentation shall be in conformance with ASHRAE Guideline 1.
1. The Design Engineer of Record shall be responsible for commissioning all

systems designed by him as part of construction administration duties where
construction administration is part of his contract. Commissioning services shall
be in addition to shop drawing responsibilities and shall include but not be limited
to verifying proper operation of controls and all equipment/systems, spot
checking air/water balancing readings, evaluating acoustic readings, reviewing
field installation of ductwork, piping, etc. during the course of construction up to
and including final project close-out. The Design Engineer of Record shall
implement commissioning services as heretofore described by
coordinating/scheduling with pertinent trades and sub-consultants as required to
complete a “Commissioning Check List” which may be included as part of the
Construction Administration Contract with the Owner. The “Commissioning
Check List” will require the signature and seal of the Design Engineer of Record
confirming that the installation/operation of mechanical equipment and systems
conform with contract documents unless otherwise approved in writing by the
Owner.
2. The Owner reserves the right to hire a third party Commissioning Agent at the
inception of any project. The Commissioning Agent will be responsible for
reviewing and commenting on the design concept and design documents prepared
by the Design Engineer of Record in order to ensure conformance with University
requirements, Industry Standards and maximize value to the University. The
commissioning Agent shall also review the installation and operation of all
mechanical equipment and systems with the Design Engineer of Record as well as
all pertinent trades to ensure conformance with contract documents prepared by
the Design Engineer of Record. The Design Engineer of Record shall be
obligated to work amicably with the Commissioning Agent throughout the design
and construction process.
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DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
16000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Codes and Standards: All drawing and specifications and construction shall
conform to the following:
National Electrical Code

National Electrical Safety Code
National Fire Protection Association Codes
N. J. Uniform Construction Code
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations
Factory Mutual Regulations
B. Equipment and materials shall conform to:
Underwriters Laboratories listed

National Electrical Code
American National Standards Institute
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Insulated Cable Engineers Association
C. Three copies of the following shop drawings should be requested from the Contractor for
review by Rutgers, in addition to the normal A/E review:
1. High Voltage Transformers
2. High Voltage Switchgear
16110 CONDUIT AND TUBING SYSTEMS
A. Galvanized rigid steel conduit shall be Hot-dipped galvanized steel inside and outside
comply with UL Standard 6, Federal Specification WW-C-581-D and ANSI C 80.1.
Galvanized rigid steel conduit shall be used for the following:
1. Buried raceways in concrete slabs (except for main services which shall be PVC
conduit concrete encased ductbank) or in the ground. Where directly buried, two
coats of asphaltic compound shall be applied.
2. Interior high voltage runs.
3. Exposed exterior raceways.
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4. Any raceway in hazardous areas.
5. Termination of ductbank runs through concrete and into equipment or indoor

areas.
B. Electro-Galvanized Steel Metallic Tubing (EMT) shall comply with UL Standard 797,
Federal Specification WW-C-563 and ANSI C 80.3. EMT shall be used for the
following:
1. Interior branch circuits exposed, concealed in hung ceilings and wall partitions, in
masonry or concrete.
2. Interior feeders, exposed or concealed.
3. Interior motor circuit wiring.
4. Interior control, signal and sound wiring exposed, concealed in hung ceilings and
wall partitions.
C. Rigid Plastic Conduit, Schedule 40 PVC, shall be used for the following:
1. Underground primary or secondary service ductbank encased in red concrete,

rigid galvanized steel elbows shall be used where the conduit is run through
concrete slab. Also a separate grounding conductor with green insulation shall be
provided in these runs.
2. Underground telephone service ductbank encased in concrete.
3. Lightning protection down leads, and individual ground conductors.
4. Buried raceways in concrete slabs.
D. Underground ductbank runs shall be installed minimum of 30" below grade to top of
bank, wherever possible. If 30" is not possible, concrete encased ducts may be installed
to minimum burial depth stipulated in NEC. Underground runs cable markers shall be
installed for all direct-buried cables and cables in non-metallic and metallic raceways.
Marker shall be located directly over buried lines at 8 to 10 inches below finished grade.
Marker tape shall be standard metallic lined, permanent, bright red colored continuous
printed plastic tape for direct burial service, not less than 6 inches wide by 4 mils thick,
and printed, "caution electric line buried below."
E. Liquid-Tight Flexible galvanized steel conduit with continuous copper bonding

conductor shall be used for connection, not exceeding 18" in length, to all motors, heating
and ventilating controls, and at other locations where vibration, movement, moisture, or
oil-vapor atmosphere are encountered.
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F. Hot-Dipped galvanized, single strip flexible steel conduit, not exceeding 6' in length shall
be used for connections to recessed and chain hung lighting fixtures.
G. Metal-clad cable type "MC" with THHN insulation rated 600 volts and with an insulated
grounding conductor shall be permitted for branch circuits where concealed above hung
ceilings or in furred partitions where permitted by code. MC is only permitted after a
junction box located above the acoustical ceiling (near the area being served) or on the
circuit and for flexible connection to recessed or chain hung fixture. Only EMT conduit
shall be allowed to terminate in the electrical panels. All MC cable must be properly
supported and run in a neat workman-like manner.
H. Plastic jacketed rigid steel galvanized conduit shall be used in corrosive atmospheres.
I. Rigid aluminum conduit may be used in lieu of rigid steel conduit, except where in
contact with or in earth, concrete or masonry.
J. Conduit shall be 3/4" size minimum. Flexible steel conduit of 1/2" diameter may be used
for connections to recessed and chain hung lighting fixtures.
K. Where empty conduits are required to be installed, provide a continuous #12 nylon draw
line with identification tag securely attached to both ends.
L. Suitable expansion and deflection fittings with grounding continuity shall be provided in
each conduit run at each point where the conduit run crosses a building expansion joint.
M. All wiring shall be installed concealed in ceilings, walls, slabs, pipe chases and furred
spaces whenever possible. Conduit may be installed exposed only in Mechanical Room,
Electrical Room and Janitors Closets. Concealed conduit shall be installed in a direct
line, with bends as long as practicable. Exposed conduit shall be installed parallel to or at
right angles with the lines of the Building, as closely as possible to walls, ceilings,
columns and other structural parts, consistent with proper space for access to boxes and
so as to occupy a minimum of space. Where exposed conduits are grouped, they shall be
run parallel and equally spaced.
N. Surface metal raceways with snap-on covers shall be used for exposed runs in finished
areas, for counter and workbench power and data outlets where required. Acceptable
manufacturers are Wiremold, mono-systems and Isoduct.
16115 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND UNDERGROUND RUNS
A. In all cases, Rutgers shall be consulted regarding source of power. The primary or main
distribution service voltage utilized at various Rutgers installations are as follows:
Busch Campus: 13,200 volt 3 phase 60 Hz dual loop feed underground distribution from
a 26,400 to 13,200 volt Rutgers grounded system. The 26.4 KV service is provided by
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Public Service Electric and Gas Co. Building unit substations transforms and distributes
power within each building.
1. Cook/Douglass Campus: Depending on actual location, the source can be from a

Rutgers 13,200 volt 3 phase loop feed underground distribution system, or a
13,200 volt Public Service Electric & Gas Co. overhead system in which case low
voltage service would be requested from the utility.
2. College Avenue Campus: Source is from a Rutgers 4160 volt 3-phase radial or
loop underground system supplied from a 26,400 to 4160 volt grounded system.
The 26.4 KV service is provided by Public Service Electric & Gas Co. Building
unit substations transform and distribute power within each building.
3. Livingston Campus: Source is from a Rutgers 13,200 volt 3-phase loop, or a

Rutgers 4160 volt 3 phase radial system on poles. Power originates from Busch
Campus system.
4. Camden Campus: 4160 volt 3 phase underground radial distribution Rutgers

system. PSE&G Co. supplies the 4160-volt service to Rutgers.
5. Newark Campus: Source is from a PSE&G Co. 265/460 volt 3-phase 4-wire
network system. Distribution is underground, and Rutgers and the utility
company shall be consulted regarding power source location.
6. Other Remote Locations: Rutgers and the utility company shall be consulted
regarding power source, location and characteristics.
B. Service runs from existing manholes and/or buildings to new buildings shall be run in
duct banks. Duct banks shall use 4" minimum PVC schedule 40 ducts supported on
approved spacers and encased in red concrete, and located a minimum of 30" below
grade to top of bank. Runs under traffic areas shall be reinforced. Duct bank runs shall
be no greater than 300 feet long, unless otherwise approved, and run into manholes as
needed to serve the facility.
C. Service runs to outdoor or indoor building unit substations shall be underground conduits
two 4" schedule 40 PVC runs minimum; use four 4" PVC if for loop feed service; and
encase in red concrete. Low voltage service runs to buildings shall be sized per load
being served and shall include a minimum of 2 spare ducts.
D. Duct run terminations shall be made using rigid galvanized steel conduit. Slope duct runs
into manholes to drain, and runs shall be essentially straight between manholes. Ducts
shall be run below gas lines, and where ducts cross high temperature water lines a
minimum separation of 3 feet shall be maintained, and a minimum of 6" thick foamglass
type insulation extending at least 4 feet in both directions of crossing shall be used.
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E. Manholes:
1. Construction: Electric manholes shall be a minimum of 6 feet square and 7 feet

deep at the inside dimensions. Telephone/Communication manholes dimensions
shall be per Section 16700. Hardware shall include pulling eyes and inserts, and
plastic cable racks. Concrete 4000 psi at 28 days, with re-bar reinforcement.
Precast manholes are preferred.
2. Drains: Manholes shall be provided with a drain to the storm sewer that will not
backwash and shall have a sump cast into the floor next to the ladder into which a
portable sump pump can be installed. Floor shall slope to sump.
3. Covers: Manhole covers shall be round, having a standard manhole frame and
cover. The cover shall be 30" in diameter and have the word ELECTRIC or
TELEPHONE cast into it. Install frame and cover assembly on at least 4 courses
of brick or precast concrete rings to allow adjustments to surrounding finish
grade. Manholes shall be labeled as confined spaces.
4. Ground: A copperweld ground rod shall be installed in each manhole for bonding
of hardware and cable sheaths.
1612 WIRE AND CABLE
A. Secondary Distribution:
1. Wire for low voltage (600 volts and below) circuits shall be single conductor
stranded copper of not less than 98% conductivity with 600 volt, Type
THHN/THWN insulation. Type XHHW may be used for sizes #2AWG and
larger.
2. Metal-Clad cable Type "MC" with THHN insulation rated 600 volts & with an
insulated grounding conductor shall be permitted for power and lighting branch
circuits on the normal and standby systems where concealed above hung ceilings
or in walls. The insulated grounding conductor and the cable sheath shall be
bonded to the supplying panelboard and each receptacle or lighting fixture
connected to the circuit.
3. Wire and cable shall be No. 12 AWG and smaller, shall be made with approved
insulated indentation or spring insert type pressure connectors. Connections and
splices in low voltage wire, No. 8 AWG and larger, shall be made with approved
insulated spring insert type pressure connectors or bolted or compression-crimped
type pressure connectors covered with an insulating filler tape, "Scotch-fil", or
approved equal, and two half-lap servings of vinyl electrical tape, Scotch #33 or
approved equal. All taped connections exposed to weather or moisture shall be
given two coats of weatherproof insulating paint, Okonite, or approved equal.
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4. All conductors shall be color-coded throughout and numbered and tagged to each
junction box, pull box, panel and device with suitable fireproof tags or adhesive
identification bands. Color-coding of conductors for power and branch circuits
shall be as follows:
For 120/208 Volt System For 277/480 volt System

Phase "A": Black Phase "A": Brown
Phase "B": Red Phase "B": Yellow
Phase "C": Blue Phase "C": Orange
Neutral: White Neutral: White
Ground: Green Ground: Green
5. Branch Circuit Feeders: The design shall be for acceptable voltage drop and
capacity for 20% load growth above initial design.
6. Branch Circuits: These circuits shall not be loaded to more than 80% of panel
breaker ratings. Not more than six unassigned general use duplex convenience
outlets shall be on any one 20-ampere branch circuit.
7. Feeder sizes and protections shall not be such a large percentage of the main that
coordination of devices cannot be achieved.
8. Use two wire circuits with individual neutral conductors for all branch receptacle
circuits in administrative, office, computer laboratory and classrooms, and general
laboratory areas.
B. Primary Distribution:
1. All high voltage cable shall conform in material, construction and tests to all
applicable requirements of the Insulated Cable Engineers' Association.
2. All cable for primary service and distribution circuits shall be single conductor,
copper conductor, copper tape shielded type with a solid dielectric, vulcanized,
rubber-like, elastomeric, thermosetting insulation, ozone-moisture-corona
resistant, rated 90o C., and PVC sheath, as manufactured by the Kerite Co. or with
an extruded semi-conducting strand screen, okoguard insulation extruded semi-
conducting insulation screen, copper tape shield and okolon jacket as
manufactured by the Okonite Co., or equivalent as manufactured by Pirelli. Cable
shall be rated 5KV, or 15 KV depending on distribution system at campus
location, and shall have 133% insulation level. Cable shall be UL listed as Type
MV-90.
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3. All cable in manholes shall be wrapped in two "opposing layers” of fireproofing
tape secured in place with glass-cloth binder type. Slack cable shall be provided
in manholes by routing the cables by the longest path possible through the
manholes.
4. All cables in manholes shall be properly supported on cable supports a minimum

of every 36". Provide new cable supports in existing manholes as required for
proper support of both the new and existing cables.
5. High voltage cables shall be terminated in accordance with the cable

manufacturer's recommendations using terminators specifically recommended by
the type of cable specified.
6. Terminations and splices shall be performed by a certified experienced cable

splicer. Taped "T" splices are not permitted; they shall be made using elastimold,
or approved equal, disconnectable fittings.
7. Primary cables shall be color-coded at all terminations and in manholes with

colored tape:
Phase A: Black
Phase B: Red
Phase C: Blue
8. Cables shall be identified in manholes as to source and destination.
9. Tests: High voltage DC proof tests shall be specified on all primary cable
installations in accordance with the cable manufacturer's recommendation and
written report shall be supplied to Rutgers.
1614 WIRING DEVICES
A. Local wall switches shall be heavy-duty specification grade, toggle, quiet type, ivory,
fully enclosed in composition cases, rated 20 amp. 120/277 volt AC; Hubbell #1221
Series, or approved equal.
B. Receptacles generally shall be duplex, specification grade, 2 pole, 3 wire grounding type
conforming to latest NEMA standards for 20 amp, 125 volt with back and side wiring,
ivory; Hubbell #5362, or approved equal.
C. Receptacles for use with specific equipment, special applications, etc. shall be suitable
for the load to be served, and of proper configuration for the mating plug.
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D. Switches and receptacles for wet hazardous areas shall be an approved type for the
environment served.
E. Receptacles fed from emergency power upon failure of normal power shall have cover of
steel with red baked enamel and word "EMERGENCY" engraved in white letters on
cover.
F. Ground fault interrupter type receptacles shall be duplex 120V. AC 15 or 20 amp as

required, Class A.
G. Device plates, telephone outlet plates, and blank plates in finished areas shall be .04
gauge 302 stainless steel with brushed finish.
H. Surface mounted multi-outlet system:
1. Multi-outlet systems shall consist of surface mounted metal raceways for use with
number and type of wiring devices as required. Systems shall be complete with
all fittings, etc. and shall be equal to Wiremold 2000 and G-3000.
2. Systems requiring combination power and telephone/communication multi-outlet

with divider shall be equal to Wiremold G-4000 and G-6000 as required.
I. Provide 20 amp duplex outlets at each floor landing of each stair. Provide at least one 20
amp duplex outlet in corridors and space such outlets at 75 feet on center in all corridors.
J. All receptacles shall have engraved nameplates fastened to the coverplate, stating the
panel and circuit number.
16300 UNIT SUBSTATIONS
A. Buildings and their equipment shall be served by unit substations where applicable as
required for the load. Generally substations shall be single ended type, and the secondary
or building distribution system voltage shall be as follows:
1. 480Y/277 volt 3 phase 4 wire 60 HZ for buildings with large power loads
utilizing 277 volt for most lighting, and small 480 to 120/208 volt transformer for
receptacles, lighting and small equipment loads as required.
2. 208Y/120 volt 3-phase 4-wire 60 HZ for buildings with small power loads that
can be readily served by this voltage.
3. Buildings requiring almost equal quantities of both a. and b. above should be

served by two unit substations, one for each low voltage service.
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4. Double-ended substations may be used to serve buildings and their equipment
when associated with high technology research facilities. This should be
established and discussed with Rutgers.
B. Type and Location of Building Substations:
1. Outdoor compartmental type pad mounted, completely enclosed, liquid filled

power transformer with load break primary disconnect, or two "on-off" load break
disconnects for loop feed service where required by campus distribution, primary
fuses and lightning arresters may be used to serve the building. This shall be
located close to building electrical equipment room to keep secondary runs from
outdoor transformer to indoor main distribution switchboard as short as possible.
Main power distribution switchboard shall be located in building electrical room,
NEMA 1 construction. The secondary power distribution switchboard shall be
similar to that below for indoor units.
2. Indoor unit substation shall consist of a load break primary disconnect, or two
"on-off" load break disconnects for loop feed service where required by campus
distribution system, primary fuses, primary lighting arresters; dry type ventilated
power transformer; and main secondary power distribution switchboard. Unit
substations shall be provided as a completely enclosed, integrated and coordinated
line-up by the manufacturer. The two primary "on-off" load interrupter switches
for loop feed shall be in individual vertical section connected together on the load
side and key interlocked to prevent both incoming circuits from being connected
to transformer at the same time. Primary sections shall be equipped with copper
ground bus. Incoming primary service shall be underground wherever possible.
Primary fuses shall be disconnect type S & C type SM5, or approved equal. Dry-
type ventilated transformer to have maximum temperature rise of 115o C. above a
40o C. maximum ambient, to be equipped with provisions for forced cooling, to
have 4 - 2-1/2 full capacity taps in high voltage winding 2 above and 2 below
normal, and ground pad. Main secondary switchboard shall be front accessible,
with vertical sections as required bolted together to form one metal enclosed rigid
switchboard constructed to NEMA PB-2 and UL 891 standards. It shall be
equipped with Owner's metering section with digital SQUARE “D”
POWERLOGIC CM2350 meter (no substitutions). Unit shall have a main circuit
breaker, and feeder branch circuit breakers as required to serve loads plus two
spare feeder breakers. Rating of main bus, circuit breakers, etc. shall be
determined based on building transformer rating and building distribution system
to serve loads. Interrupting capacity shall be determined and noted on system
one-line diagram main buses and equipment. Provide a ground copper bus in
switchboard for its entire length firmly secured to each vertical section. Provide
space for future breakers. Incoming secondary service shall be underground
wherever possible. Breaker loading shall be maximum of 80% of its rating unless
breakers are specified and available as fully rated units for switchboard service.
Each breaker on the switchboard assembly shall have an engraved lamacoid
nameplate to designate load served.
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3. Selection of 1. or 2. above will depend on site location of new facility, indoor
space availability for mechanical and electrical equipment, etc. and shall be
determined by discussions with Rutgers.
C. Secondary Distribution Systems: Due to the increasing use of solid state devices for
personal computers, data processing units, electronic ballasts, and variable speed drives
in a facility, the building electrical system in a facility must be designed to accommodate
these non-linear loads. Where these loads are prevalent, the design must include
transformers designed for non-linear load application, and oversizing of distribution
panel neutrals as well as the neutral conductors of the system feeding these panels.
1639 GROUNDING SYSTEM
A. Drawings shall show ground systems, protective conduit sizes, and relative locations.
Specifications and drawings shall include detailed requirements of the grounding system.
A reference only to the National Electrical Code and/or specifying requirements only be
referencing the code are not acceptable.
B. Service grounding electrode shall be on the street side of cold-water valve and also
provide a made grounding system. A reference only to the National Electrical Code
and/or specifying requirements only be referencing the code are not acceptable.
C. Ground connections that are permanently concealed shall be made by the exothermic
process to form solid metal joints. Accessible ground connections shall be made with
mechanical pressure type connectors.
D. Provide an equipment-grounding conductor in each of the following conduits and connect

to the grounding system at each end:
1. In each run of non-metallic conduit.
2. In each feeder from main panelboard to each panelboard.
3. In each run of metallic conduit that includes a section of flexible or liquid-tight

conduit.
E. Grounding conductor in metallic conduits shall be 600 volt green insulated copper
conductor sized per NEC code. Where a shock hazard to personnel may exist by the
frequent and continued contact with machines or equipment (fixed or portable), a wire
equipment ground shall be installed in the branch circuit conduits and be grounded to the
cabinet of the panelboard by an uninsulated ground bus. The neutral bar of the panel
shall not be used for equipment grounds.
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F. The complete electrical installation shall be permanently and effectively grounded per
code. This includes switchboards, panelboards, cabinets, transformer neutral, transformer
ground pad, motor frames, motor starters, lighting fixtures, lightning arresters, conduit
systems, and all non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment. Steel frame
buildings shall be grounded through a low resistance ground system.
G. Convenience outlets shall have a wired ground for continuity of ground path from the
device-grounding pole.
H. Provide a driven ground rod at outdoor lighting poles for equipment grounding, and
provide an equipment ground wire in PVC underground conduits to the poles.
I. A system ground shall be provided for each separately derived system including service
entrance, each voltage level, and generators.
J. An isolated ground shall be provided where required for designated sensitive electronic
equipment in any facility. An isolated ground bus must be provided in the source panel
and connected back to the service ground point by an insulated ground conductor.
16470 LIGHTING, RECEPTACLE AND POWER PANELBOARDS
A. All panelboards shall be rated for the intended voltage and shall be in accordance with
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., standards for panelboards and standards for cabinets.
Panelboard boxes shall be so labeled.
B. Construction:
1. Panels shall consist of factory completed dead-front assemblies of sheet steel

cabinets, main buses, over-current and switching units and sheet steel trim.
2. Boxes shall be 20 inches wide and fabricated from unpainted, galvanized code
gauge sheet steel having multiple knockouts with lapped and screwed or welded
corner construction. Boxes shall be of sufficient size to provide a minimum gutter
space in accordance with NEC Tables 373-6(a) and (b), but not less than four
inches at the side and six inches at top and bottom. Multi-section panelboards
shall be provided with a minimum top and bottom gutter space of 8 inches.
Where feeder cables supplying a panel are carried through its box to supply other
panels the box shall be provided with a separate barriered side gutter. Cables
shall be bundled, routed and supported within the gutters. This wiring space shall
be in addition to the minimum gutter space specified above. A minimum of four
interior mounting studs shall be provided.
3. Trims shall be fabricated from code gauge galvanized sheet steel. Trims shall be
fastened to cabinets by means of machine screws with captive nuts or clamps and
shall be self-supporting on the cabinet after trim holding screws have been
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removed. Trim for flush panels shall overlap its perspective box by at least 3/4
inch all around. Surface trim shall have the same width and height as its
respective box. Doors and trims shall each be in one piece so designed that door
will close without a rabbet.
4. Panel doors shall be fabricated from the same material as the panel trim and shall
be fastened thereto by continuous concealed hinges. Doors shall be so installed
that no live parts are exposed when the door is opened. Doors shall be complete
with flush type combination lock and catch with keys. Doors over 48 inches high
shall be provided with vault handle, built-in locks and three point catch fastening
door at top, bottom and centers. All panels shall be keyed alike. Doors shall be
provided for access to contactors, time clocks, relays, and similar devices as
required.
5. Backbox interiors, inside trim, door and exterior shall be treated with a rust
inhibiting phosphatized coating after pickling and finished in ANSI-61 gray
enamel. A typewritten directory, eight inches by ten inches, with metal frame and
clear plastic face shall be furnished and installed upon the inside of the door of
each panelboard, indicating the room or area and the service controlled by each
circuit.
6. Bus bars shall be hard drawn copper and extend the full height of the panel
without reduction. Buses shall be arranged for sequence phasing of branch
circuits. Circuit loading shall be distributed evenly over all phases. The neutral
bus shall have a suitable lug for each outgoing branch circuit requiring a neutral
connection. Neutral bus shall be full size and electrically isolated from the
cabinet. Ground bar shall be bare uninsulated and suitable bolted to the cabinet
for equipment grounding. Busing shall be braced throughout to conform to
industry standard practice governing short circuit stresses in panelboards.
Bracing shall be equivalent to, or compatible with, the rated interrupting capacity
of the smallest overcurrent device in that panelboard. Spaces for future devices
shall be bussed for the maximum device that can be fitted into them with suitable
insulation and bracing to maintain proper short circuit rating. All provisions shall
be made for ready insertion of future protective devices. Provide an isolated
ground bus where required by special sensitive equipment.
7. All interiors shall be completely factory assembled with switching and protective
devices, connectors, etc. They shall be so designed that switching and protective
devices can be replaced without disturbing adjacent units and without removing
the main bus connectors and shall be so designed that circuits may be changed
without machining, drilling or tapping. Branch circuits shall be arranged using
double row construction.
8. Multiple section panels shall have feed-thru lugs with full capacity taps to
adjacent panel sections.
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9. Lighting and power panels for 480Y/277 volt system and receptacle, appliance
and power panels for 208Y/120 volt system shall be of the bolted circuit breaker
type with single, two and three pole branches of quantity and trip setting as
required. Panelboards shall be furnished with main overcurrent interrupting
devices consisting of circuit breakers of size and capacity as required.
10. Multiple cable lugs for incoming feeder cables shall be furnished where required.
Lugs shall be secured to bus by stud bolts. Where several panels are fed by one
feeder, solid tap connections shall be made in separate side gutters as required
with tap connectors. Suitable lugs or connectors shall be provided for connecting
feeders. Tap connections to multiple lug feeders shall be made to all lugs at each
tap joint.
11. When lighting circuits are switched in groups, these circuits shall be controlled by
contactors mounted under a separate door in the lighting panel.
C. Circuit Breakers:
1. Circuit breakers shall be of the molded case, bolted in type consisting of the
number of poles and ampere ratings as required. Two and three pole breakers
shall be of the common trip type. Handle extensions providing manual operation
will not be accepted.
2. Circuit breakers shall be of the indicating type providing "on", "off" and "tripped"
position of the operating handle. When the breaker is tripped the handle shall
assume a position between "on" and "off" positions. Breakers shall be of the
quick-make and quick-break type toggle mechanism with inverse time trip
characteristics. Automatic release shall be secured by a bimetallic thermal
element releasing the mechanism latch. In addition, a magnetic armature shall be
provided to trip the breaker instantaneously for short circuit currents above the
overload range.
3. Circuit breakers shall be rated for the voltage of the circuit on which they are
used. Circuit breakers with 225 ampere or larger frame sizes shall have
interchangeable trips.
4. Locking tabs shall be provided on all circuit breakers serving emergency lighting,
fire alarm system, security systems and other emergency or critical equipment.
5. Interrupting capacity of breakers shall be suitable for the power system.

Available short circuit currents shall be noted on single line diagram on all major
system buses and on panel schedules.
6. Circuit breakers feeding 120-volt lighting circuits that are not controlled by local
wall switches shall be approved type "SWD" circuit breakers.
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D. Panelboards shall be initially designed to that they are not loaded more than 75%.
Provide spare breakers and spare space.
16480 MOTOR STARTERS AND MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS
A. Motor voltages: Motors 1/2 HP and larger shall be 3 phase 60 Hz, 208 volt or 460 volt
based on system secondary distribution. Motors under 1/2 HP shall be single phase 60
Hz, 115 volt or 208 volt.
B. Motor Control: A motor control center shall be provided to handle 3 phase motors in a
given area. Single-phase motors can be fed from lighting and/or power panels. Motor
control circuits shall be 120 volt 60 Hz.
C. Motor starters (Individual), Magnetic Type:
1. Starter units for three phase motors shall be the combination full voltage type,
consisting of a magnetic starter containing three manual reset thermal Bimetallic
overloads and low voltage protection. Each starter unit shall include a circuit
breaker (MCP) disconnect for short circuit protection and provisions for locking
switch, handle in the "on" and "off" positions. Each starter unit shall be complete
with 2 extra normally open interlock contacts. Starters shall be mounted in
NEMA 1 enclosure indoors and NEMA 4 outdoors. Minimum size shall be
NEMA 1.
2. Units shall be equipped with individual 120-volt secondary control transformers

as required with two primary and one secondary control fuse. The other
secondary lead shall be grounded. Where indicating lights, solenoid valves and
additional control components are energized from the control transformer, the
capacity of the control transformer shall be proportionally increased.
3. Starter shall have "Hand-Off-Auto" selector switches and indicating red "run"
light mounted on the starter. Control units shall be of the heavy-duty oil tight
type. Lights shall be 120/6-volt type with lamp voltage rated 150% of normal
voltage and of the miniature bayonet type only.
D. Manual motor starters for single phase motors shall be 2 pole, have a quick-break quick-
make toggle mechanism that can be locked in "off" position, with a neon pilot light to
indicate when motor is running, with thermal overload units as required. Enclosure shall
be NEMA 1 for indoors, NEMA 4 for outdoors, or NEMA 7-9 for hazardous areas.
1. Motor control centers shall be NEMA Class 1, Type B wiring. The 480V motor
control centers shall consist of independent vertical sections, free standing on 4"
channel iron sills with sections bolted together to make up the center. The section
shall be 90" overall height, including the mounting sills. The width of each
section shall be 20" (except large starters or other special panels which may be
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30" in width). Structure depth shall be 20" and designed to mount starters in the
front only. A maximum of six starter units shall be stacked in one vertical
section. Terminal blocks for wiring shall be mounted within each starter unit and
shall be factory wired. Each section shall be dead front, and rear access shall not
be necessary for connections. Removable rear plates shall, however, be employed
on the rear of the structure. Pan type doors shall be used for all units and future
spaces. Doors shall be hinged to the structure with a concealed hinge and
fastened with pressure type fasteners. The top of each section shall have
removable plates for access to the horizontal feeder bus and for conduit entry. A
minimum of 12-gauge steel shall be used throughout the structure, including all
doors and plates. All painted steelwork shall be treated with a primer coat and a
finish coat.
2. The top of each section shall contain horizontal feeder bus bars of tin plated
aluminum or copper which shall run continuously through the center from section
to section. Provisions shall be made for easy addition and connection to adjacent
sections. The horizontal bus shall be sized as required by the load, but in no case
less than 600 amperes. The horizontal bus shall be braced to withstand the
maximum fault current available at that point. The bus supports shall be formed
of high dielectric strength, low moisture absorbing, high impact material with
ample creepage distance between bus bars. Each section shall contain 3 vertical
bus bars running the full working height of the section and connected to the
horizontal feeder bus bars. The vertical bus bars shall be braced to withstand the
maximum fault current available at that point. The bus support shall be formed of
high dielectric strength, low moisture absorbing, high impact material with ample
creepage distance between bus bars. Vertical bus shall be sized as required by the
load, but in no case less than 300 amps.
3. Each section shall have a top horizontal wiring trough in front of the main
horizontal bus. This wiring trough shall be protected from the horizontal bus bars
by means of a steel barrier plate. The wiring trough shall be equipped with cable
supports and the structure shall have a cutout in the end for continuous cable runs
through the motor control center. A vertical wiring trough shall run the full
working height of each section and shall be equipped with cable tie clamps. This
vertical wiring trough shall be designed so as to allow installation wiring to the
units with the unit doors open, but with the units in place.
4. Motor starter units shall be of the combination type with motor circuit protectors
coordinated with motor overload relays. The interrupting rating assigned to the
complete combination motor starters shall exceed the system short circuit capacity
at the starter terminals. Starter units shall meet the requirements specified above.
5. A magnetic trip only molded case circuit breaker which serve as a main
disconnect shall be provided where required. A horizontal copper ground bus
1/4" x 1" shall be provided with lugs for termination of the feeder and branch
circuit ground conductors. Motor starter units shall connect to the vertical bus bar
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in each section with stab-on connectors shall be free-flowing silver plated clips,
self-aligning and backed up with steel springs. Units shall be capable of being
withdrawn from the structure with a minimum of difficulty. Unit support brackets
shall be provided in the structure to properly align the units. Cam latch fasteners
shall be employed on each unit to latch the unit in one of two positions in the
structure.
a. The engaged position - Stabbed on the vertical bus.
b. The test position - With units withdrawn from the vertical bus, but still
supported by the structure. In the test position, the pull-apart terminal
block must still be capable of being engaged for electrical testing
purposes.
6. In either engaged or test positions, the cam latching mechanism on the unit must
be capable of being padlocked to prevent unauthorized movement of the unit.
Units shall have complete steel top and bottom plates to provide maximum
isolation between units. Units shall be of modular dimensions so that it is
possible to readily interchange units of the same size without modifications in the
structure.
7. Motor disconnect switch operating handles shall be interlocked with the door so
that the door cannot be opened with the switch in the "on" position, except
through a hidden release mechanism. The operating handle shall be arranged for
padlocking in the "off" position with up to three padlocks. Motor starters shall be
built, tested, and sized in accordance with NEMA Standards for Industrial
Control, except that no smaller than NEMA Size 1 starters shall be employed in
any unit. Motor overload protection shall be effected by three element overload
relays with adjustable heater element positions.
8. Engraved nameplates shall be provided for each unit of the motor control center
as well as the assembly.
E. Motor Disconnect Switch: Provide a motor disconnect switch for any motor located from
its starter unit. Switch shall be horsepower rated, heavy duty type, switch blades fully
visible in off position when door is open, quick-made and quick-break mechanism,
handle positions shall indicate and be lockable in "on" and "off" positions. Enclosures
shall be NEMA 1 indoors, and NEMA 4 outdoors.
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16500 LIGHTING
A. Lighting Levels:
The following illumination levels are recommended by Rutgers. Illumination levels

referenced are maintained levels measured at a 30" height from the floor or at an actual
work surface and represent an average level for the area.
Area / Room Name Maintained Foot Candles

Offices & Secretarial Areas 55 -60
Laboratories 75 - 80
Study Areas & Classrooms 50 - 60
Conference Rooms & Meeting Rooms 40 - 50
Lecture Hall Auditorium / Multi Purpose 35 - 50
Corridors & Stairwells 15 - 20
Reception / Lobby, Lounge 30 - 35
Mechanical, Electrical Rooms 25
Telephone & Elevator Machine Rooms 25
Receiving Areas 30
Storage Areas 10 - 15
Rest & Locker Rooms 25 - 30
Critical Work areas such as tissue labs, 90 - 100
culture plate areas, Instrument Rooms, etc.
Temporary site lighting for 1-3
security purposes
Walkways for pedestrian Safety 2 - 2.5
Parking Lots 1 - 1.5
Parking Decks 5
Fitness Areas 30
B. Interior Lighting:
1. Fluorescent fixtures are generally preferred. Use of the more efficient H.I.D.
fixtures is encouraged only where practical indoors. Incandescent lighting may be
used only for special effect architectural lighting or for limited dimming
applications.
2. Fluorescent fixtures of the static recessed type shall be used for most hung ceiling
applications. They shall be 2' x 4', 1' x 4', or 2' x 2' based on ceiling grid, size of
room or area, and architectural arrangement. Generally lenses shall be plastic
injection molded prismatic type of 100% virgin acrylic. In areas requiring low
brightness, numerous CRT's, or similar equipment, parabolic type louvered
fixtures shall be used. Commercial fluorescent fixtures shall be used where
applicable for surface or stem mounted fixture shall be metal with hinged
shielding lens of 100% virgin acrylic prismatic type. Industrial type fluorescent
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fixtures with reflector but no lens shall be used in Mechanical Equipment Rooms,
Storage and Receiving areas, and similar spaces.
3. Fluorescent ballasts shall be dimming type with following features:
High frequency solid state electronic

High power factor (90% or higher)
Class P thermally protected
Have a harmonic distortion of less than 15% and comply with all current ANSI
standards
Super - quiet operating sound level of 2 dB above a 16 dB ambient
Meet FCC requirements governing electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference
Comply with all applicable State & Federal ballast efficiency standards
Listed & Approved by U. L.
Designed for use with T8 OCTIC type (265 ma) rapid start lamps
Ballast manufactures to be Advance, Universal or EBT.
4. Fluorescent lamps shall be T8 rapid start Sylvania Octron F032/835 for 4 ft. units,
and Sylvania Octron Curvalume FB031/835 (for 1 5/8” leg spacing) or
FBO32/835/6 (For 6” leg spacing) for 2’ x 2’ fixtures, CRI 80 (minimum) 3500K
color temperature or equivalent by G. E. or Philips.
5. Incandescent lamps when required shall be rated 130-volt for 120-volt circuits.
6. Stairwells in buildings shall have sufficient fixtures so that loss of one lamp or
ballast will not leave the area dark.
7. Emergency exit signs shall be Hubbell led exits, models LED-1EM RB or LED-
2EM RB or approved equal with light emitting diodes as the light source.
C. Exterior Lighting:
1. Lighting for the entire site development of a building shall be included in the
building contract documents.
2. High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D) fixtures shall be used for exterior lighting of
parking lots, walkways, roadways, and building perimeter security lighting.
These fixtures shall be mounted on suitable standards and/or building for site
lighting. Walkways, pathways, and sidewalks shall use high-pressure sodium
(HID) fixtures, Antique Sheet Lamps -Hartford series lamps Model:
BOL/CH44/12/DTL/CA-BK/S100/QV. 277V. High-pressure sodium bulbs –
GE-LU100/ME, and Chicago series bollards Model: H14S5/16-CA-BK/DTL 26.
277V. High-Pressure sodium bulbs with dome top or approved equal. Roadways
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and parking lots shall use high-pressure sodium fixtures, Kim Lighting Type EKG
501, or approved equal.
3. Lighting standards (poles) and fixtures shall be black anodized cast aluminum.
Poles shall be round-tapered rain cast with 16” base. Mounting height for
walkways and pathways is 14 ft; and for parking lots will vary depending upon
application.
4. Lighted bollards shall be black anodized cast aluminum. Mounting height is 3’

7.5”.
5. Lens control shall be provided on all exterior lighting fixtures. Vandal proof
fixtures shall be used if fixtures are mounted 10' or less off the ground.
6. Fixtures shall be located so that dark voids and excessive glare in windows are
eliminated. Accessibility for servicing and spillage onto adjacent facilities must
be considered.
7. For covered walkways use metal halide or mercury vapor H.I.D. downlights or
wall mounted type fixtures depending on application.
8. Include temporary security site lighting of the construction area.
D. Lighting Control:
1. Timers and photoelectric control shall be used for all entrance site lighting.
2. The use of multiple switching shall be evaluated for each space and condition.
Where possible, switching shall be used to effectively reduce artificial lighting
near window, permit light reduction for non-critical tasks and during partial
occupancy, and reduced lighting for custodial activity.
3. All exterior and security lighting shall be powered from one location in the
building, namely the main electrical room.
4. Where dimming control is required, it shall be normally used to control

incandescent lighting only. Dimmable fluorescent or H.I.D. lighting must be
approved by Rutgers Project Manager before design of the system. Fluorescent or
H.I.D. lighting shall be provided as the primary lighting source with the dimmable
incandescent system as secondary.
5. Remote switching by means of central control shall be evaluated for special areas.
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16600 SPECIAL SYSTEMS
A. Lightning Protection:
Each building shall be considered individually to determine the necessity for lightning
protection. The building location, height, proximity and height of surrounding facilities,
etc. should be analyzed in determining the need for this protection. If lightning
protection is to be provided, it shall be designed and specified to comply with NFPA
#780 "Lightning Protection Code” and the completed system and its installation must
have a U.L. master label.
B. Emergency Light and Power:
1. During the design development phase of any facility, the extent of emergency
lighting and power required shall be determined in order to establish the alternate
power source. The total requirement shall dictate the use of engine generator,
local battery or central battery stand-by sources. Location of exhaust outlet must
not be located where it would affect building occupants.
2. Buildings requiring only emergency lighting should be handled through

emergency generator, local battery, or central battery system based on the type of
construction and economics of system:
a. New Construction: Emergency Generator ONLY.
b. Renovation Project: Emergency generator, local battery, or central battery

system based on economics of system and prior approval from Director of
the Newark Physical Plant.
3. Buildings requiring operation of motor driven equipment, and/or elevator as well

as emergency lighting shall use engine generator unit as the standby source.
4. Emergency generator drives shall be natural gas fuel where available at site and
shall be equipped with heat exchanger for city water-cooling. If natural gas is not
already available near site, then diesel fueled type with minimum of 8-hour
operation fuel tank built into base of unit wherever possible. When diesel fueled
generators are used a fuel containment pad must be designed per all State and
Federal regulations.
5. Emergency system wiring shall be in separate conduits, and its distribution

through separate panel boards and motor control centers, etc. as required for a
complete system to serve exit lights, safety lighting in corridors and stairwells, in
general assembly areas, and Mechanical Equipment Rooms and electrical rooms
for essential loads, for security systems, fire alarm, and as required.
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6. Emergency lighting shall be provided in toilet areas, outdoors at all egress doors,
and in laboratory areas.
7. Emergency and Exit lights shall be connected to the engine generator when a
generator is existing in the building.
C. Electrical provisions for elevators:
1. Power wiring shall be run to the elevator line terminals and a circuit breaker line
switch provided adjacent to elevator controller.
2. An emergency circuit to mid-point of the hoistway shall be provided in each

elevator pit.
3. A light, light switch, and convenience duplex receptacle shall be provided in each
elevator pit.
D. Cathodic Protection: When such protection is determined to be required for underground

piping systems, see mechanical section for protection method.
16700 TELEPHONE, DATA AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
A. Telecommunications Service Entrance:
1. Identify communications manhole to be used on the building plans.

Telecommunications Staff will specify. Provide new manhole and underground
path to the building if the existing manhole is not available. Distance between
manholes should not exceed 600’. The total number of bends in a conduit run
shall not exceed two 90o bends or equivalent of sweeps and radius bends. Each
bend will have a minimum radius in accordance with existing standards (10 times
the I.D. minimum for the bend radius).
2. Install four (4) - Four (4) inch diameter polyvinyl chloride PVC schedule 40
conduits from existing and/or new manholes to the building shear line. The
conduits will be installed at a minimum depth of 30" and backfilled with select
material. An orange warning tape will be placed in conduit trench approximately
12” below the surface. Encase conduits in concrete (2,500 PSI), except when
terminating at a pole. When terminating at a pole, clamp the conduit(s) rigidly to
the field side of the pole at a 90o separation from power.
3. Galvanized steel conduits should be used from the inside of the, building to
undisturbed earth to Prevent a "shearing point" at the building edge. Conduits
terminating inside a building will be installed so that the conduit extends four (4)
inches beyond the surface from which it emanates. Conduits shall be plugged
with inserts to ensure that foreign matter does not enter the building. The ends of
metallic conduit shall be reamed, bushed and grounded according to the National
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Electric Code. All conduits are to be installed with a minimum 200 lb. test non-
corrosive graduated pull tape.
(* Minimize routing of conduits under the building foundation.)
4. Provide and install the 6’W X 12'L X 7’D in-line manholes allowing two splicing
bays and 7’W X 9'L X 7’D auxiliary manholes as needed. Prefabricated
manholes preferred whenever possible. Manholes should be equipped with cable
racks, pulling irons, 8” sump hole, frame, cover and ladder. A 6’-6” galvanized
straight steel ladder is required when the chimney height is 12 inches or less.
When the chimney height is 12 inches or more, a hooked ladder is required and
manhole steps are to be provided at 12-inch intervals. The frame shall have a
nominal opening of 27 inches and the cover is to be marked with a "C";
“Communications", or ”T”; “Telephone”.
5. Terminating Space for the service entrance shall have a 3/4' trade size A-C
plywood 8 ft. High X 4’ Wide. The terminating space shall include a two 11O V,
20 -amp AC Power outlets and lighting equivalent to 50 foot-candles 3 feet above
the floor. A #6 ground should be provided at the terminating space.
B. Telecommunications Closet:
1. Telecommunications closets should be centrally located away from building

corners and in close proximity to electrical service. Limiting the distance
between these facilities will include designing an optimal grounding arrangement
and minimize intersystem grounding disturbances. A #6 ground should be
provided in all telecommunications closets.
2. Size Requirements are based on distributing telecommunications service to one

individual work area per 100 sq. ft. of occupied floor space. Minimum
telecommunications closet sizes are shown in the table below:
IF THE SERVING AREA IS: THEN THE CLOSET MUST BE AT

LEAST
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. 10 ft. x 7 ft.
Between 5,000 sq. ft. and 8,000 10 ft x 9 ft.
sq. ft.
Larger than 8,000 sq. ft. 10 ft. x 11 ft.
3. All Walls of the closet shall be lined with rigidly installed wall-to-wall framing of
¾” trade size A-C plywood, 8 ft. high. Backboards shall be rigidly installed and
painted with a nonconductive fire-retardant overcoat.
4. The temperature of the room shall be kept between 64oF and 75oF.
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5. Humidity in the telecommunications room shall be kept between 30% and 55% of
relative humidity.
6. Floors shall be static free (using asphalt / linoleum tile).
7. Lighting intensity shall be at least 50-foot candles at 3 feet above the floor.
8. Emergency lighting shall be provided.
9. The rated distributed floor loading shall be greater that 250 psf.
10. The rated concentrated floor loading shall be greater that 1000 lbs.
11. Telecommunications closets shall not have doorsills or center posts. The door
shall be 7’ H X 3' W.
12. Sleeves or dam walls around floor slots shall extend 4 inches AFF.
13. Conduits and cable trays located in ceilings shall protrude 2" into the closet.
14. Ventilation shall accomplish one air change per hour (minimum).
15. Closets shall include a minimum of 2 dedicated 110 V AC 20 ampere quad outlets
on separate branch circuits.
16. Each floor of the building should have at least one centrally located closet. These
closets should be vertically stacked and connected with four - 4" sleeves for a
clear cable pull without offsets extending 2" AFF and below ceiling level on the
lower floor. Conduits, reamed and bushed at both ends are to be installed with a
minimum 200 lb. test pullwire and no more than two 90o bends without a pull box
being placed (See the attached diagram for pullbox installations. Bends are to be
10 times the I.D. for all conduits. The sizing and placing of pull or splice boxes
shall not be used in place of 90o bends.
C. Cabling:
1. Location and number of telephone/data outlets will vary and must be determined
by consultation with building occupants. Typically one telephone / data outlet
consists of a double gang outlet box with a reducer plate and a one (l) inch
conduit extended to a location above the hung ceiling. Poke through outlets
should be avoided. In addition to this, a separate data outlet with a double gang
outlet box and a reducer plate with a blank cover plate should be provided for
future use with coaxial video or fiber optic cable.
2. Labs and other heavily wired locations require proper sizing of conduits feeding
computer workstation clusters.
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3. No more that three (3) outlet boxes in any conduit run will be allowed. If
multiple boxes are chained together, then the conduit size must be increased
accordingly.
4. Cable paths to modular furniture or workstations must be enclosed and secure.

Raceways between ceilings and floor or furniture must be avoided.
5. In a building with a suspended ceiling, each telephone / data outlet should be

provisioned with a 1” conduit that extends from the wall outlet to 8” above the
ceiling. All conduits should have a pull line.
6. Cable trays should be provisioned above ceilings for orderly horizontal

distribution of telephone and data cabling.
D. Telecommunications Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection:
1. The telecommunications grounding system shall be directly attached to the closest

point in the building's electrical service grounding electrode system.
2. Bonding conductors shall be routed with a minimum number of bends. The bends
placed in the conductor should be sweeping.
3. Make all bonding connection with listed bolts, crimp pressure connectors, clamps,
or lugs. Exothermic welding may be used.
4. Multiple busbars placed in a building shall be directly bonded with a #6 AWG

copper conductor.
16720 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
A. Intent:
Is not the intent for this section to include all components of a fire alarm system. It must
be used in conjunction with the NFPA 70 and 72 codes.
1. The system manufacturer, Simplex-Grinnell, shall prepare detailed shop drawings

and wiring diagrams of the entire Fire Alarm System.
2. The engineer shall provide complete wiring diagram and shall include devices,
wiring, raceways, and connections and terminal designations.
3. Indicate all duct mounted smoke detectors on the electrical drawings and remote
key switches.
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4. Indicate all of the interconnection between the fire alarm system and or HVAC
systems on the electrical drawing.
5. Indicate all A/C, fans, dampers to be monitored by fire Alarm system.
6. Indicate all of the interconnection between the fire alarm system and the elevator
system.
7. The engineers shall provide As-built drawings indicating all Mapnet addresses
next to their respected devices. As built drawings shall be submitted on diskette
using Autocad2000 (or latest version).
B. Products:
The Fire Alarm system shall be manufactured by Simplex-Grinnell and shall be

compatible with the existing campus systems with respect to interchangeability of spare
parts.
C. General:
1. Furnish and install a complete Fire Alarm System as described herein and as
shown on the plans; to be wired, connected and left in first class operating
condition. The system shall be fully addressable. Include a control panel, manual
pull stations, horns strobes, tamper and flow switches, monitoring Zams, Iams,
etc. and all wiring connections to devices, outlet boxes, junction boxes and all
other necessary material for a complete operating system.
2. All panels and peripheral devices shall be the standard product of Simplex-
Grinnell and shall display the manufacturer name on each component.
3. Equipment submission must include a minimum of the following:
a. Complete descriptive data indicating U.L. listing for all system

components.
b. Complete sequence of operation of the system.
c. Complete wiring diagram for components capable of being connected to

the system and interfaces to associated equipment.
4. Must provide a complete description of operation for fan shutdown or smoke

removal, as required for building design.
5. The coverplates of all IAMS, and/or Zams must be labeled indicating the device it
controls and its location.
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D. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP):
1. The FACP shall be a Simplex-Grinnell full addressable sized per number of

points. FACP to be a minimum 4100U (or latest version) or 4110 (with prior
approval from the authority having jurisdiction. Panels shall be sized with
approximately 24 spare points for future expansions.
2. Multiple FACP within one structure is NOT ACCEPTABLE
3. Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP) are to be located at the main entry to the
buildings, or at the entry point, which will be used by the responding fire
department.
a. New Brunswick Campuses: The Department of Emergency Services has

final approval.
b. Newark and Camden Campuses: The Chief of Rutgers Police Department

for their respective campus.
c. For Satellite Locations: The University’s Supervising Fire Safety

Inspection will have final approval.
4. Remote Annunciate panels when permitted at the main lobby by the authority
having jurisdiction shall be capable of only monitoring the fire alarm system. All
controls (i.e. signal silence, system reset, etc.) must be done at the FACP only.
5. All water flows and tamper switches SHALL report as individual zones.
Grouping of tamper and/or flow switches is not allowed.
E. Power Requirements:
1. The control panel shall receive 120 VAC power via a dedicated circuit. Circuit
breaker shall be red and be provided with a lock.
2. The system shall be provided with sufficient battery capacity to operate the entire
system upon loss of normal 120 VAC power in a normal supervisory mode for a
period of twenty-four (24) hours with five (5) minutes of alarm operation at the
end of this period. The system shall automatically transfer to the standby batteries
upon power failure. All battery charging and recharging operations shall be
automatic.
3. Provide with the drawings all battery calculations.
4. Provide a Transient Voltage Surge Suppression Emerson TCS-HW Series (or

latest version) installed in the FACP.
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F. Addressable Device Types:
1. The system control panel must be capable of communicating with the type of
addressable devices specified below. Addressable devices will be located as
shown on the drawings. The location of addressable devices will be selected
along with conventional devices to optimize the system layout in order to provide
the level of protection, zone identification and control as shown on the drawings.
G. Addressable Detector Bases:
1. All addressable smoke and heat detector heads specified below will be able to
plug into their bases. The base will contain electronics that communicate the
detector status (normal, alarm, trouble) to the control panel over Mapnet wiring.
The same wire shall be interchangeable. Upon removal of the head, a trouble
signal will be transmitted to the control panel.
H. Photoelectric Detector Head:
1. The photoelectric type detector shall be a plug-in unit, which mounts to a twist-
lock base, and shall be UL approved.
2. The detectors shall be of the solid-state photoelectric type and shall contain on
radioactive material. They will use a pulsed infrared LED light source and be
sealed against rear airflow entry.
3. The detector shall fit into the base that is common with the heat and shall be
compatible with others addressable detectors, addressable manual stations, and
addressable zone adapter modules on the same circuit. The detector shall also fit
into a non-addressable base that is capable of being monitored by an addressable
zone adapter module.
4. There shall be no limit to the number of detectors or zone adapter modules, which
may be activated or “in alarm” simultaneously.
5. Smoke detectors shall be located per NFPA72 and shall be installed in all
common areas (i.e. corridors, foyers, break rooms, stairwell, etc.) in fully
sprinkled buildings.
6. In all dormitory rooms photoelectric detectors with sounder bases WILL be

installed. Each detector when activated will only initiate the local audible alarm,
in that given room; it will not activate the building alarm system. When the
devices in the common areas (i.e. hallways, foyers, break areas, etc.) are activate
it will initiate the building alarm and sound all horn/strobes including all sounder
bases.
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I. Addressable Thermal Detector Head:
1. Thermal detector heads must be UL listed. They will be a combination rate-of

use and fixed temperature (135 F) type, automatically restorable.
J. Addressable Pull Stations:
1. Addressable pull stations will contain electronic that communicates the station’s
status (alarm, normal trouble) to the FACP over the Mapnet wiring which also
provides power to the pull station. The address will be set on the station. They
will be manufactured from high impact red Lexan. Station will mechanically
latch upon operation and remain so until manually reset by opening with a key
common to all system locks. Pull stations will be single action.
2. The front of the station is to be hinged to a backplate assembly and must be

opened with a key to reset the station. The key shall be common with the control
panels.
3. The addressable manual station shall be capable of field programming of its

“address” location on an addressable initiating circuit. The manual station shall
be fitted with screw terminals for field wire attachment.
4. There shall be no limit to the number of stations, detectors or zone adapter

modules, which may activated or “in alarm” simultaneously.
5. The addressable manual stations shall be UL listed.
K. Addressable Photoelectric Duct Detector:
1. The detector shall be a non-polarized 24VDC type which is compatible with the
fire alarm panel and obtains its operation power from the supervisory current in
the fire alarm detection loop. Detectors shall be of the solid-state photoelectric
type and shall operate on the light scattering photodiode principal. To minimize
nuisance alarms, detectors shall have an insect screen and be designed to ignore
invisible airborne particles or smoke densities that are blow the factory set alarm
point. No radioactive material shall be used.
2. The 24 VDC detector may be reset by actuating the control panel reset switch.
3. All HVAC units that are provided with duct mounted smoke detectors SHALL
reported to the FACP individually not zoned together.
4. All duct-mounted smoke detectors must shut down their respective HVAC
equipment upon the detection of smoke. HVAC equipment must be programmed
with delayed start up upon reset of FACP.
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5. Provide each duct mounted smoke detector with a Remote test station and power
on indicator mounted for easy access. Location of test station to be directly under
duct detector approximately 1’-0” below the ceiling or where approved by
Rutgers University.
L. Audio/Visual Alarm Indicating Appliances:
1. Audio/visual shall be Simplex-Grinnell and shall provide a common enclosure for

the fire alarm audible and visual devices. The housing shall be designed to
accommodate horns. The unit shall be complete with a tamper resistance.
2. Units shall be Truealert addressable.
3. Horns shall be controlled separately from strobes.
4. Warning signals shall be horn/strobe programmed for “march-time” operations.

All strobes must produce the same audible sound.
5. Bells WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE and in renovation projects must be

replaced with the new standards.
6. Truealert addressable notification appliances are individually addressed and

receive power, supervision and control signals from a TrueAlert signaling line
circuit channel provided by a Truealert addressable controller 4009.
7. Provide each Signaling circuit with a Truealert Isolator module and termination
cabinet.
8. All horn/strobes must produce the same sound. When doing a renovation to an
existing alarm system, all horn/strobes must be changed.
9. Provide a weatherproof horn/strobe located above the main entry to the building
or at the entry point where the FACP or the remote Annunicator will be located.
M. Carbon Monoxide Detector:
1. Shall be U.L. listed for use with Fire alarm Control Panel that has 24VDC alarm
initiating circuits.
2. Provide a ZAM that must be dedicated to the carbon monoxide detector. Do not
connect detectors to other Alarm devices.
3. All detectors to initiate an individual alarm, trouble, and normal signal.
4. Detectors to be installed in all residence building with fuel burning appliance.

Detectors to be located on the level of the device and two floors above and below.
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N. Roll Down Fire Doors:
1. Doors shall have separate power source. USING FACP AS A SOURCE IS NOT
ALLOWED.
2. doors shall be controlled with fusible links. Smoke detectors are not allowed.
O. Magnetic Door Holders:
1. Power supply for Magnetic door holders shall be from the independent source.
USING THE FACP AS A POWER SUPPLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
2. All doors normally held open by door control devices should release from the
activation of any manual station, automatic detection device, or sprinkler flow
switch.
P. Walk Test Program:
1. The actuation of the enable walk test program at the control panel shall activate
the “Walk Test” mode of the system, which shall cause the following:
2. The city connection circuit shall be bypassed.
3. Control relay functions shall be bypassed.
4. The control panel shall show a trouble condition.
5. The alarm activation of any initiation device shall cause the audible signals to
code a number of pulses to match the zone number.
6. The panel shall automatically reset itself after signaling is complete.
7. Any momentary opening of an initiating or indicating appliance circuit wiring

shall cause the audible signals to sound for four (4) seconds to indicate the trouble
condition.
Q. Elevator Recall/Shunting:
1. Each elevator lobby shall be equipped with a smoke detector zone separately.
2. Provide a detailed riser diagram showing all smoke and heat detectors in the
lobby, elevator machine room, elevator pit, and top of shaft. Providing a
sequence of operation for the elevator recall.
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3. Where buildings are equipped with a sprinkler system provide heat detectors in
the machine room, elevator pit, and elevator shaft.
4. Heat detectors shall be of the dual contact type wired directly to the shunt trip
breaker and the Fire Alarm Control Panel. THE FACP SHALL NOT CONTROL
THE SHUNTING OF THE ELEVATOR.
5. The alarm activation of any manual or automatic device shall, in addition to the
operation listed above, cause the elevator cab to be recalled.
6. If the alarm device is on any floor other than the main level of egress, the elevator
cabs shall be recalled to the main level of egress.
7. If the alarm detector, elevator lobby, is on the main egress level, the elevator cabs
shall be recalled to the predetermined alternate recall level as determined by the
University Fire Marshall.
R. Communication:
At Newark: all Campus Buildings shall communicate to the Police Head Quarters Via
Fiber. No phone lines are allowed.
S. Fire Alarm Wiring:
1. The wiring methods are subjected to the National Electrical Code (NEC) latest
version.
2. Only copper conductor may be used, 14AWG THHN. Signal circuit and 24VDC,
1 PR #16 twisted shielded communication.
3. Metallic conduit, metallic raceway, plastic pipe, plastic raceway be used. All
conduits and junction boxes to be painted RED.
4. All wires installed above acoustical ceiling to be plenum rated and properly
secured. OUTSIDE JACKET MUST BE RED. NO OTHER WIRING (i.e.
HVAC CONTROL WIRING) SHALL BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE FIRE
ALARM WIRING.
5. Only FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WIRING may be run in conduit, raceway or

multi-conductor cable. SHARING OF RACEWAYS WITH OTHER SYSTEMS
IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
6. Each peripheral device (pull station, detector, horn, etc.) must have its own
enclosure (back box, outlet box, etc.) per instructions provided with each device.
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7. All wiring shall be terminated with U.L. listed devices (wire nuts, pressure
connector, etc.). Wiring terminated with only electrical tape is not permitted. All
splicing (free ends of conductors shall be covered with and insulation equivalent
to that of the conductors.
1692 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
A. All buildings larger than 5,000 sq. ft., or containing research equipment or other
mechanical/electrical gear operating on a continuous basis must be equipped with an
energy management system that ties into the existing campus EMS system (Honeywell
on Newark). This system shall have the capability of monitoring the conditions of the
environment within the building for temperature, humidity, and movement; determining
the operating status of all environmental control equipment in the building; and changing
the status of the equipment to effect changes in the environment inside the building.
B. In general, the system shall include an electrical or electronic processing unit receiving
information on the status of various sensors in the building and comparing this
information with standard instructions relayed from a central processor. The local unit
then makes changes required according to programming already present in its memory or
overridden by the central processor located on the 2nd floor of the Physical Plant building
at 85 University Ave.
The building controller also receives alarms concerning off standard environmental
conditions or emergencies such as high temperature in a room and relays the alarms to
the central processor for further action. This system should operate electronically using
1-5 volts or 4-20 milliamp signals although the final control device may be powered by a
pneumatic system with clean, dry air with a 20-psi system pressure. Final control devices
will consist of valves and damper positioners. If devices are used that require air then
provisions must be made in the design that details a separate air compressor, air dryer and
receiver including all other associated appurtenances required for compressed air supply
to these devices.
C. The building control device must also be able to communicate data concerning building
status to the central processor upon demand. The design must detail method of tie-into
existing EMS system over the Newark Campus Intra-Net and must detail how the
connection is to be made. The engineer must specify installation of a Campus data line
be wired to the new building controller. The design must also detail what programming
has to be done to main EMS system in order to accept new signals. The cost to hook-up
and reprogram the EMS system must be included in the cost of the project.
D. The design engineer should determine the campus system being used at the location of
the building being designed before beginning design work. This information will be
available through the Director of the Newark Physical Plant.
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PART IV - STANDARD DETAILS
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DRAWING NAME NUMBER LATEST DATE
Standard Construction Sign SK-1N 10/1/03

Standard Concrete & Granite Curbs SK - 2 12/1/89
Bicycle Racks SK - 3A 2/19/98
Bicycle Rack Installation Guide SK - 3B 2/19/98
Deciduous Tree Planting Detail SK - 4 12/1/89
Conifer Planting Detail SK - 5 12/1/89
Multi-Stemmed Deciduous Tree Planting Detail SK - 6 12/1/89
Shrub Planting Details SK - 7 12/1/89
Building Edge Detail SK - 8 12/1/89
Ground Cover Spacing Detail SK - 9 12/1/89
Manhole Detail Standard Exterior Lighting SK - 10 12/1/89
Fixture Foundation SK – 11A 10/1/03
SK – 11B 10/1/03
Vehicle Traffic Area Light Pole Footing SK - 12 9/91
Concrete Pad for Dumpster Container SK - 13 9/91
Fire Evacuation Instruction (Sample) SK – 14N 10/1/03
Cover Sheet SK – 15N 10/1/03
Elevator Wall Casing SK - 16 9/91
Conduit Feeds from TelcoUnderground SK - 17 9/91
Conduit feed from Pole SK - 18 9/91
Typical Manhole (Electrical) SK - 19 9/91
Manhole Covers, Ladders & Frame Types SK - 20 9/91
Racking Details SK - 21 9/91
Riser Entrance and Pull Box Sizes SK - 22 9/91
Splayed Duct Entrance Manhole SK - 23 9/91
Rutgers Standard Title Block SK - 24 8/24/00
Newark Physical Plant Organization Chart SK – 25N 10/1/03
Concrete Scoring Detail SK – 26N 10/1/03
Concrete Sidewalk SK – 27N 10/1/03
Existing Roof System Components Chart SK - 28 8/24/00
Standard Removable Bollard SK - 29 8/24/00
Tree Protection SK - 30 8/24/00
Accessible Curb - Concrete SK - 31 8/24/00
Accessible Curb - Granite Block SK - 32 8/24/00
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PART V - ATTACHMENTS
____________________________________________________________
These attachments are samples only. Please contact the Associate Director of Physical
Plant at Newark for the latest revisions.
ATTACHMENT NAME:
General Conditions
Special Conditions
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Discusses design considerations, special documentation requirements and technical requirements

TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

PART I - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (NEWARK CAMPUS) ---- 11

A. Rutgers University Newark Physical Plant – Organization: ------------------------------11

D. Specification Standards: -------------------------------------------------------------------------19

E. Estimating Standards: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------21

F. Area and Volume Calculations: ----------------------------------------------------------------22

G. Codes and Code Compliance: -------------------------------------------------------------------22

H. Bidding Procedures: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------23

J. Construction Change Order Procedures: ----------------------------------------------------25

K. Rutgers Standard Colors:------------------------------------------------------------------------26

L. Construction Photographs: ----------------------------------------------------------------------26

M. Health-Safety Requirements: -------------------------------------------------------------------26

N. Security Conscious Design: ----------------------------------------------------------------------28

O. Barrier Free Design: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

P. Mail Rooms: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Q. Custodial Support Rooms:-----------------------------------------------------------------------29

R. Sustainable Design Policy Statement: ---------------------------------------------------------30

S. Sustainable Design Definition: ------------------------------------------------------------------30

PART II - BIDDING DOCUMENTS---------------------------------------------------------------- 31

A. Documents Bid Through the Newark Physical Plant Department ----------------------31

PART III - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIALS AND METHODS OF

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------35

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------50

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------52

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS------------------------------------------------------------56

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION -------------------------------58

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS – (NEWARK SPECIFIC)-------------------------70

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------79

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------83

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ----------------------------------------------------91

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS --------------------------------------------------------92

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------97

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL--------------------------------------------------------------------- 127

PART IV - STANDARD DETAILS ----------------------------------------------------------------159

A. Rutgers University Newark Physical Plant – Organization:

Invoicing and Payments:

During Pre-Design Analysis (Programmatic Phase), Schematic design, Design

2. On each invoice show a chart, which has the following breakdown:

2. SIZE AND MATERIAL:

a. In an effort to maintain consistency and a permanent record of all the

A/E firm name:

Project Number (cross-referenced to budget number).

Area large enough for A/E's signature and seal.

A description of the drawing numbering system follows:

6. DRAWING STANDARDIZATION PROCEDURES:

To eliminate confusion in our routine day-to-day design drawing activities, a

A Step By Step Procedure is Outlined as Follows:

a. DWG. FILE NO. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE:

1) A review of the project by Architect/Engineer/Designer is

2) A request is made to the Technical Services File Management

3) All pertinent information concerning each drawing is given to the

4) For sizable projects, additional numbers in the same numbering

5) The Technical Services File Management Dept. will maintain a

c. DRAWING REVISION PROCEDURE - Drawings Made In-House:

Revisions to existing drawings (drawn in-house) are as follows:

1) A reproducible copy (translucent bond) of the dwg. to be revised is

A H.C. 9-9-94 J.R. CHANGED; Issue, by, date,

5) In the event that a revision may require an itemized breakdown, it

A M.F. 9-7-94 PM A1, A2, A3; Issue, By, Date,

6) An “Approved By” column is to be added to the revision block