Building Systems Descriptions Clause Samples
The 'Building Systems Descriptions' clause defines the requirement for detailed documentation of the various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems within a building project. This clause typically obligates the contractor or design professional to provide comprehensive descriptions, including specifications, operational details, and integration points for each system. By ensuring that all parties have a clear understanding of how building systems are designed and intended to function, this clause helps prevent misunderstandings, facilitates maintenance and future upgrades, and supports compliance with regulatory standards.
Building Systems Descriptions. Describe in narrative and on schematic plans basic information relative to:
1. Building Structure - a written narrative of the design approach to the structural systems including discussion of the feasible options for foundations and superstructure as well as treatment of special situations such as unusual soils conditions or long spans.
2. Plumbing and HVAC - written narratives of the basic systems and proposed fuel source(s) and a preliminary life cycle cost analysis pursuant to the criteria of M.G.L. c. 149 § 44(m). Provide schematic plans indicating basic distribution concepts and the location of major equipment items such as boilers, water heaters, cooling towers, chillers, air handling units, heat recovery units, exhaust stacks, and special systems (e.g. fume exhausts).
Building Systems Descriptions describe in narrative and on schematic plans basic information relative to:
1. Building Structure - a written narrative of the design approach to the structural systems including discussion of the feasible options for foundations and superstructure as well as treatment of special situations such as unusual soils conditions or long spans.
2. Plumbing and HVAC - written narratives of the basic systems and proposed energy source(s) and a life cycle cost analysis pursuant to the criteria of M.G.L. c. 149 § 44(m). Provide schematic plans indicating basic distribution concepts and the location of major equipment items such as boilers, heat pumps, water heaters, cooling towers, chillers, air handling units, heat recovery units, exhaust stacks, building automation systems / building management systems, and special systems (e.g. fume exhausts, geothermal ▇▇▇▇▇).
3. Fire Protection - written narratives of the basic systems and design criteria. Provide schematic plans indicating basic distribution concepts and the location of major equipment items such as fire pumps, standpipes, and fire department connections.
4. Electrical (including power, lighting, communications, fire alarm, video/CATV, audio and visual, security/surveillance, and solar readiness) - written narratives of the proposed electrical and communications systems resources, needs, and proposed scope. Provide schematic plans indicating basic distribution concepts and the location of major equipment items such as switchgear, standby generator, and control centers/panels.
5. Information Technology - written narratives of the proposed information technology system resources, needs, and proposed scope. Provide schematic plans indicating basic distribution concepts, and location of major equipment items such as switches and hubs.
Building Systems Descriptions. Describe in narrative and on schematic plans basic information relative to: