yorgi2019 Laboratory: Wet | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide YY BIBS iia istinte or ung Sciences Laboratory: Wet by W806 Stott Updated: 02-04-2019 OVERVIEW Wet Laboratory space types are defined as laboratories where chemicals, rugs, or ather material or bilogical matter are tested and analyzed requiring water direct ventilation, and specialized piped ulites, Wet Laboratory space types not include biohazards in Levels BL-2, BI-S, and Bas cefined by the 2007 NIH/CDC gueline "Biosafety in Micobclegica and Bioedcal Laboratories MBL] Sth Eton tps ww cc go/labs/BMBL hi? (CDC AA efolhtipsi69432F2F wa cd govk2Fblostey2Fpublcations%2FombSX2Findexhtn) The Wet Laboratory space types are typically located within a building specifically designed to house them (see WBDG Research Fates Vailding-typesiesearch-facites)- Offices Vspsce-typesiotce), General Storage isoace-typesigeneral- storagel and Warehouse Uspace-types(warehouse) space types associated withlaboratories ar covered in thelr own respective pages. WITHIN THIS PAGE + Overview 1+ Space Atributes + Relevant Codes and Standards + Additional Resources Clients are pushing project design teams to createlaboratores that are responsive to current andfuture needs that encourage interaction among scientist from Various clciplines that help recruit and etain quaited sclentss; and that facilitates partnerships and development. As sucha separate WBDG Resource Page ‘on Trendsin Lab Design UresourcestrendsLab-design) elaborates on this model ofaboratory design. (Great esis thes vet borstories atthe Michigan Baril Research sboraar Bulg, Daren’ of Veterans Af Each Woinuedor svat ofmedcalreearch ‘ncn oe na ana Proto resi US Deparment of eon aes SPACE ATTRIBUTES ‘Wet Laboratory saace types are unique in that they must accommodate simultaneous ad separate vntkaton and utlity connections at inva ab modules toensure both thereliabilty and accuracy of results as wllas occupant safety throughout the space. Typical features of wet laboratory space typesinclide the lst of applicable design objectives elements as outlined below. For a complete list anc definitions ofthe design objectives within the context of whole builcing esien Uresources/whole-bulding-desian, leon the Utes below Accessible (/Design-Objectives/Accessible) ‘Any new lab project must cansider ABA/Section SO4/ADA compliance, the 2010 ADA Standards fr Accessible Design publshed by the Department of Justice, and any state o local accessbilty guidelines that may apo. The following are primary considerations for aecessible design in laboratories: + Provide some adaptable furniture systems and adlstable-height work surfaces te accommodate people a wheelchairs. + Provide one ADA fume hood in each ab. An ADA hood is designed witha sash that opens vertically andhorizontaly. + Provide one ADA height (24 In) snkfor each ab. + Provide one ADA workstaton/writ-up ares in each lb. + Choose emergency shower handles that canbe pushed upto stop the ow. lstal pullout shelves in base cabinets. + Install a lgnteight re extinguisher within reach af ahancicappee workstation hitpslwwn.wbdg orgispace-{ypeslaboratory-wet 4syorsi2019 Laboratory: Wet | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide There Accessible Somedcl Imeson abaya ard Unies csr a eb an wi lla fel space inthe Discovery earing Research Cente, Protocurtenf Pare Une Pte Crk Hack Aesthetics (/Design-Objectives/Aesthetics) + Surfaces: Resilient surfaces are an integral part of the Wet Laboratory space type design Use epony pat for lab walls and monolithic, seamless, chemi resistant vnylfecring with integral coved base and mylar fish Functional / Operational (/Design-Objectives/Functional-Operational) + Separate Laboratory Modules: A Wet Lab spaces typically divided int separate laboratory modules that contain invidualy controlled connections to HVAC, tities and safety devices. Modules are defned spatially by foorto-celing structural slab with underfloor plenum éivider. + Constant and Reliable HVAC: As some equipment and experiments ar temperature: and humity-senstive constant conditions arerequiredin Wet Laboratory spaces to ensue that equipment can perform properly and that experiments produce accurate results Laboratories are usualy supplied with variable volume, terminal eheat system with pre-ilters and aftr ites for 90% efficiency. general. laboratory spaces have positive pressure relative to other spaces with ne return fom thelaboratory tthe other spaces For more information, see WBDG High-Performance HVAC Uresources/igh- performance-hvae. + Dust Contra: Justa experiments and equipment may be sensitive to changes in temperature and hamity.s0 might they be to dust ané other forean particulates. For more information, see WEDG Air Barrier Systems in Bullcings Uresourcs/ar-barrersystems-ouldings) ané Air Decontamination resourcesiair-decontaminaton + Gas/Utity Services: Utity connections in Wet Laboratory space types caninclide vacuum, prcumatic supply natural gs, Op ar COz an stiled water. The tings and connections foreach module 2re connected tothe building cstribution system for six nominal iping ystems. + Fume Hoods: Design Wet Laboratory space types to accommodate one 60" chemical fumehoae fr each laboratory module, an provide direct 100% exhaust tis also typical ofthis space type to inlude an acid and corrosives vented storage cabinet located under the ure hood, a wellstorage for emergency equipment. + Laboratory Occupancy: Occupancy Group Classification for Wet Laboratory I 82, Sprinkler protected construction as per IBC. witha GSA Acoustical Class C1 for enclosed spaces and Class C2 for open spaces Secure / Safe (/Design-Objectives/Secure-Safe) + Design the lab to meet requirements to withstand man-made and natural hazards design objectvesIsecure-safe/natural-hazards- mitigation) to optimize ‘occupant safety Vtesigmobjectives/secure-safeloccupant-safety health) and prevent oss of resources. + Provide security system with one or more ofthe flowing attributes: © Somemeans of access contro often arranged ayers within the building © computerized security management system (SMS) © Special door hardware lncksets or devices tat function in unison with he SMS © Ameansof visually monitoring sensitive o sea + tnstall a biological safety cabinet (SC; to allow work with harmful disease agents or infected issues without isk of infection. + Fre and Life Safety: Al Laboratory spaces should contain ahand-held chemical emergency fre extinguisher nan emergency equipment cabinet. There fs ‘eneraly one fire alarm pull station by each egress pont and an audible and vse (strobe alarm in each accupiable space (rot incluing cosets. storage ooms, oF coat racks). Alb include toxic gas monitrsin each ab module anda gas storage area with audio and sual (strobe alarms both sie and jutside the lab, Eyewash and deluge shower shouldbe located at each module quad. For more information, see WBDG Security and Safty in Laboratories resources/security-and-safety laborator Sustainable (/Design-Objectives/Sustainable) + tncorporate energy (design-objectves/ustanable/ptimize-energy-use] and water efficient Usesign-obectvessustainable/protet-conserve-water) laboratory equipment and technology into the space rN + Use high-fficioncy ightingresourcs/energy-ffcient lighting) througnout the space. hitpslwwn.wbdg orgispace-{ypeslaboratory-wetyorgi2019 Laboratory: Wet | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide + Design with certified ervionmentally-sustainable wood, recycledrecylable materials and other areen building materials idesign- objectives sustainable/optimize-biling-space-materiause + Provide natural daylighting (resourcesféay ighting) and healthy indoor ar quay Uesign-objectives/sustainabe/enhance-indoor-envronmental-qualty), + Forinfermation on sustainable design in laboratories, see WBDG Sustainable Laboratory Design (resources/ustanablelaboratory- design) and Using LEED® on Laboratory Projects (/resourcesiusing lee aboratory-projects) Example Program The following program iscepresentative of Wet Laboratory space types + Ala planning module of 12"wide by 24lon, with utility and service closets extending beyond at each end: the 12" width allows 24" deep counters lon ceachsiée with 24" seating zonesin rontof each counter and 236" walkway down the mle ofthe module anda 1-0" chase between modules outside, and a double landed service corridor 6 wide onthe inside + Thelab modulesare served by 25 widestaff corridor on +The 48 building centertine-toglse planning module allows a10' wide band of office, conference or other support space along the buldng perimeter +The planning module fits within a 24'by 32’ columa bay, which allows we modules tobe joined to form 24’ by24'labsuite Example Plans “The following diagram reresentatve of typical tenant pans. Laboratory (Wet) ‘Space Type Example Construction Criteria For GSA the unit costs for Wet Laboratory space types are based onthe construction qualty and design features inthe following table UFFCIGSA/esa, const. criterialabwet. pS, Thisinformation fs based on GSA\s benchmark interpretation and cauldbe diferent for other vers, Revolving darkroom doors clean room ratings, ational exhaust fume hood systems, stable structure and vibration control interstitial service plenum with walk-on oF structured celng dec, shielded space, lean power, and acitiona piping systems including filtered chilled water typical of we laboratories arenotinclidedin thetable RELEVANT CODES AND STANDARDS The following agencies and organizations have developed codes an standards affecting the design of research laboratories ineluding those containing dry abs Note that the codes and standards are minimum requirements. Architects, engineers, nd consultants should consier exceeding the applicable requirements whenever possible: + 29CFR 1910.1880: OSHA~Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemeasin Laboratories (nttpu/wwnwosha govipsfeshaweb/owadisp show. document, id=101046ptable-STANDARDS) + UFGS 115300 Laboratory Equipment and Fumehoods fcdodAnined-fclties-gude-specficatlon-ufgs/ugs-11-53-00) ASHRAE (American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration, And Air Conditioning Engineers) + ASHRAE 210 Method of Testing Perfrmance of Laboratory Fume Hoods httos:hwwvetechstretcomstandardslashrae-110-201 product jé=1914790) + ASHRAE Handbook-HVAC Applications Chanter 16, Laboratories (htps/www.ashe.or/technical-resources/ashrae-nandboos) + ASHIRAE Laboratory Design Guide Phtes/mmashro orgtechnical-resourcesbookstorelasnae laboratory design guide 2nd) Department Of Veterans Affairs + VA11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods Uff/valva-master specifications pg-18-1/va-11-53-13) + Vi\11 5361 Custom Fabreated Laboratory Equipment UfevaNva-master specications pg-18-1/va-11-53-6%) + VA22.6200 Vacuum Systems or Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities (elvatve-masterspecifiations-p§-18-1/V2-22-62-00) + a 22 6300 Gas ystems for Laborato and Healthcare Facies (felva/va-master-specications-p§-18-1/va-22-63.00) General Services Administration hitpslwwn.wbdg orgispace-{ypeslaboratory-wetyorgi2019 Laboratory: Wet | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide + 8S-P100 Facies Standards forthe Public Buldings Service fetasaferitraypbs-p100) National Institutes Of Health + Biosoetyn Microbiol and Biomedical Laboratories (@MBL) Sth Elit‘n (htpsvnww cde gov/abs/BMBLMtm? CCDC_AA.refValehtepsXA%2FH2F wuncde govX2Fbiosafety%<2Fpublcaions¥2FbmblS%2Findexhtm), December 2009, + NIH Design Poy nd Guidelines (teineriteria/nh-desin-poiey-auidelines), 2003, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WBDG. BUILDING TYPES Heath Care Facies Vbulsing-typesealth-care faites), Research Fates Vbulltingtypes/esearc-faites), Animal Research Facity Vuln types/esearch-focites/animal-esearch‘aclity, Research Laboratory U/ullding-typesiresearch-fctles/esearchlaboratory), Academic Laboratory {uildng-ypesiresearch-facitles/academic laboratory), Government Laboratory /ullding-types/research-aciltiesfgovernment laboratory), Private Sector Laboratory V/building-ypes/eseareh-factesprvate-sector oratory) ‘SPACE TYPES ‘General Storage space-typesigenerastorage), Laboratory: ry Uspace-typeslaboratory-dry, Ofice (space-typesofie, Warehouse Uspace- types/warehouse) DESIGN OBJECTIVES ‘Accegsible—Beyond Accessibilty to Universal Design (ceslgn-objectves/acessolebeyond-accesibllty-niversldesign) Functional / Operational desig ‘objectives/functional- operational, Historic Preservation—Aecomimodate Life Safety and Security Needs ldesigr-objctvesisorie preservtion/accormmodate fe-saety-securty-needs,Productve— Integrate Technological Tools design-abjectves/aroductve/integrate-technlogica- tools Produtve—Assure Reliable Systems and Spaces design-objectvesproductivedossure-rellable-systems-spaces),Productive—Design or the Changing ‘Workslace(esien-objectives/procuctivecesign changing. werkpace), Secure /Safe—Fce Protection design-objectives/ecure-sfe/Sre-rotecion, Secure Safe—Oecupane Safety and Health design objectivs/securesae/occupant-stety-heat), Secure Safe-Natural Hazards Mitigation (design objectives securesafefnatural-nazards-mitigation, Secure /Safe~Socurt for Bulding Occupants ad Assets Vdesignobjectives/securesaefsecurity-buildng ‘occupants-assets, Sustainable design-objectives sustainable) GUIDES & SPECIFICATIONS Building Ervelone Design Guide Uuides-specications/builing-envelope- design guide) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Planing, Delveryand Control /project-management) BUILDING COMMISSIONING Building Commissioning /builsng-commissioning) Publications + Architectural Grophic Standards, 12t ition (htps:/ wn wileyconver-usiArchitectural+Graphic+Standarés%2C+12th4Eciion 9781218909508) by ‘The American stitute of Architects, Denis Hall NewYork NY: John Wiley & Sons, In, 2016 + Buln Type Basics for Reseorch Laboratories, 2nd Eeiton (ato wwwwileyconven-u/Bulng Types Bases forsResearcht Laboratories {9780471217572} by Dariel Watch New Yor: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2008, ISBN# 978-0-470-163337. + CRCHondbook of aboratory Sey, hed. 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