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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
SPRINGFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date:
Meeting Type:
Department:
Staff Contact:
Staff Phone No:
Estimated Time:
October 8, 2007
Work Session ~
City Manager's Office
Carole Knapel t
726-3672
20 minutes
ITEM TITLE:
FIRE STATION FUNCTIONAL AND SPACE PROGRAM - P 20534
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve/ Not Approve Functional and Space Program for the Thurston
Fire Station #16 Facility and if approved, direct staff to proceed with
selected option.
ISSUE STATEMENT: On July 16, 2007, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a
contract with Paul Bentley, Architect, for Fire Station #16 design services. As part of the design services, a
Functional and Space Program was developed. The Program has been reviewed by City staff and alternative
space requirements spreadsheets have been developed.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Council Briefing Memo Including Options with Estimated Costs
. B - Functional and Space Program
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT: On July 16,2007, the City Council authorized the City Manager to
execute a contract with Paul Bentley, Architect, for Thurston Fire Station
#16 design services. As part of the design services, a Fire Station Functional and Space Program was
developed with input from City staff. The Program was necessary to document the current and future
functions and space requirements for the new station. In addition, this Program will serve as the model for
any future fire station remodels or new construction projects. The Program incorporates Best
Management Practices for issues which include the following:
· Gender NeutralitylEquity - Individual sleeping rooms and single-user restrooms allow for a
gender neutral facility.
· ADA Accessibility - Restrooms, entrances, and upper floor access (if needed) are all ADA
compliant.
· Turnout and Equipment Storage - Turnouts must be protected from UV radiation, vehicle
exhaust, moisture, and other environmental factors that could cause degradation.
· Blue Line Separation - The Blue Line Separation policy prohibits turnouts and other
contaminated clothing or equipment in the living areas of the fire station.
· Apparatus Storage - Apparatus storage allows for drive-through bay access for two primary
response vehicles (engine and ambulance) and stacked bay access for two backup response
vehicles.
These design requirements impact the square footage requirements for any fire station which is designed
to be consistent with Best Management Practices. The project team looked at three options for the new
fire station. The option included in the Program (Option A) is 11,862 sq. ft. This design provides for the
Best Management Practices in the most complete manner. Option B includes 9550 square feet. It
addresses the most important functional requirements in a reduced square foot allocation. Option C
includes 7796 square feet, but eliminates space for some required functions. City staff recommends that
the Thurston Fire Station be designed in accordance with Option B because it meets all the requirements
consistent with Best Management Practices in the most economical manner.
From:
October 2, 2007
Gino Grimaldi, City Manager . I\l~
Carole Knapel, Project Manage~
Thurston Fire Station - Functional and Space Program
COUNCIL
BRIEFING
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
Subject:
ISSUE:
On AprjJ 2, 2007, the City Council received a report from staff regarding Thurston Fire Station # 1.
That report indicated that the cost of a new fIre station was estimated to be approximately $1.9 million.
The cost included all project cost (construction, architect's fees, other fees and permits). Based on
information provided in that report, Council directed staff to develop a plan for the replacement of the
existing facility. In accordance with the Council's direction, an architect was selected and a contract
was executed for the provision of all programming, design and construction administration services.
The Functional and Space Program has now been completed.
DISCUSSION:
The Functional and Space Program is a narrative document which describes all of the functions which
must occur in a SpringfIeld fIre station facility, defInes the square foot/space requirements for each
function and also provides information on the adjacency requirements for the various functions. The
Program was developed by the architect working with City staff and it reflects Best Management
Practices which have been adopted by jurisdictions throughout the country. This Program has been
developed as a document which can be used not only for Fire Station # 16, but also can be used as the
basis for any future remodel or new construction for SpringfIeld fire stations. Because this document
was developed to provide guidance for the future, the project team took care to itemize all functions
and space requirements which might be required for any future fIre station.
Using this information, the Program indicates a need for 11,862 square feet of space for a new fIre
station. This Program includes a comprehensive listing of space requirements - providing for the
requirements of a range of fire station locations - from a centralized or main station to one which is
sited at a more remote location. The project team therefore took the next step in the process to examine
the Program and determine the more specifIc requirements for Fire Station #16. The project team
evaluated each element in the Program to determine ifthere are functions which could be combined in
a single space, or if specific types of functions require smaller spaces due to this specifIc station
location.
The team fIrst examined the housing areas. The housing area in the Program provide for six sleeping
rooms. Currently three stations in SpringfIeld have five-person crews. As the community continues to
grow, it is likely that additional crew members will be required at each station. Currently, Fire Station
#16 has a five-person crew. In order to provide for field training of new crew members, a sixth person
is often temporarily assigned to Fire Station # 16. In addition, the Department is continuing to adopt
Best Management Practices as the Department continues to grow. The nationally recognized National
Fire Protection Association (NFP A) standards recommend that four persons be assigned to any fIre
engine. This allows for the safety of the crews if they must enter a burning structure. In order to provide
space in SpringfIeld stations for a four-person engine crew and two-person ambulance crew, six
sleeping areas must be available. For this reason, six sleeping areas as defined in the Program
document are appropriate for the Fire Station #16 project.
The team next reviewed the space requirements in the Program document which relate to the apparatus
and equipment support areas. These apparatus areas provide for both the storage and maintenance of
Attachment A
the equipment and materials required by fIre and life safety functions as well as administrative spaces
including offIces and training. The project architect and the staffhave worked to modifY the space
requirements as defined in the Program in a manner which specifIcally addresses the functions required
in Fire Station #16. The following comparisons detail options for the apparatus areas.
For purposes of this comparison, Option A refers to the Program space requirements which include the
comprehensive listing of all functions and spaces. Option B and Option C are alternatives which
eliminate some functions and/or reduce the space requirements for certain functions.
Option A
The Program provides for the most operational flexibility in the apparatus area. The total area for
equipment bays under this plan is 4,500 square feet. The size of this area would allow for the housing
of primary fIre and ambulance equipment as well as secondary/reserve units for both fIre and
ambulance. Under this plan, any of the equipment bays could accommodate the Department's largest
vehicle (ladder unit). Because the ladder units provide the most options in fIre fIghting, and is the
preferred option in fIghting fIres in multi-level buildings, future purchases of equipment may include
this type of apparatus. In addition, the primary response vehicles would be able to drive through the
bays rather than requiring that the equipment be backed into the bay.
Cost Implications: The cost estimate provided by the architect for the construction of a new fIre station
is based on $185 per square foot. Option A would result in a project cost million of approximately
$3.166 million. The annual payments for the financing of this cost are estimated to be $285,000.
Option B
This option reduces flexibility in function of the apparatus area, but does not negatively impact critical
functions or response time. The total area for the equipment bays under this option is 3,500 square feet.
This option will still provide for the housing of primary and secondary fIre and ambulance equipment.
This plan, does not allow for the Department's largest vehicle (ladder truck) to be parked in any of the
equipment bays. This plan does allow for the vehicles to drive through the equipment bays and does not
require the backing of vehicles.
Within the apparatus area, some reductions were also made in the EMS storage areas, the turn-out
storage areas, the decontamination futility room and the SCBA room.
In addition to the reductions in the apparatus area, Option B reduces space requirements in some other
areas. The physical training area is reduced by 300 square feet, some office space and mechanical
spaces are also reduced.
Cost Implications: Based on $185 per square foot, Option B would result in a project cost of
approximately $2..f) 18 million. The annual payments for the fInancing of this cost are estimated to be
$235,000.
Option C
This option further reduces the functional flexibility within the apparatus area and may result in a
negative impact on response time. The total area for the equipment bays in this option is 2200 square
feet. This option would still allow for the housing of primary and secondary fIre and ambulance
vehicles, but it would require the "stacking" of vehicles in the equipment bays and would require that
vehicles be backed into the bays.
Within the apparatus area, this option would further reduce the turn-out storage areas, and would
eliminate the hazardous materials storage and SCBA space. This option would also eliminate the
training/conference area within the station - thus requiring that training be done off-site. .
Cost Implications: Based on $185 per square foot, Option C would result in a project cost of
approximately $2.214 million. The annual payments for the financing of this cost are estimated to be
$200,000.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends that the City Council direct that the Thurston Fire Station project proceed based on
Option B.
Spri~gfield Fire Station No. 16 Program
Gross Square Feet
Functional Area Description Option A Option B Option C
Crew Living Quarters (6) Sleeping rooms 794 794 794
Crew Living Quarters Physical Training Room 954 636 636
Crew Living Quarters Day room 392 392 392
Crew Living Quarters Dining room 252 252 252
Crew Living Quarters Kitchen 361 361 361
Crew Living Quarters Hall/Circulation 625 550 550
Crew Living Quarters Laundry 123 123 123
Crew Living Quarters Single User Restroom 132 132 132
Crew Living Quarter~ Single User Restroom 132 132 132
Crew Living Quarters Single User Restroom 132 132 132
Administration Captain's Office 228 166 166
Administration Public Access Lobby 130 130 130
Administration Visitor Restroom 90 90 90
Administration Training/Conference Room 440 440 0
Apparatus Apparatus Bays 4736 3750 2320
Apparatus Emergency Medical Supply Storage 212 166 180
Apparatus Shop 221 188 221
Apparatus Hazardous Material Storage 117 117 0
Apparatus Miscellaneous Storage 91 0 0
Apparatus Turn Out Storage 530 280 482
Apparatus Decontamination/Utility Room 246 166 150
Apparatus SCBA Room 80 117 0
Other Elevator 73 0 0
Other Elevator Machine Room 63 0 0
Other Electrical Room 117 0 117
Other IT/Alarm Equipment Room 126 126 126
Other Mechanical Room 465 310 310
TOTAL 11,862 9,550 7,796
A FUNCTIONAL & SPACE PROGRAM
FORA NEW FIRE STATION
SPRINGFIELD FIRE & LIFE
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477
PREPARED BY
PAUL L. BENTLEY, ARCHITECT, AlA, P.C
615 SE JACKSON STREET
ROSEBURG, OREGON 97470
PHONE: (541) 672-0273 FAX: (541) 673-7560
E-MAIL: plbarch@rosenet.net
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
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Attachment B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKG ROU N D ........................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION TO THE REPORT & ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM..... 3
CONTRIBUTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................. 3
FUNCTION/PROGRAM SCOPE.................................................................. 4
DESIGN CRITERIA: LIVING AREA (HOUSE) ........................................... 4-9
SLEEPING ROOMS
PHYSICAL TRAINING ROOM
DAY ROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
COVERED PATIO SPACE
CIRCULATION SPACE
CREW RESTROOM & SHOWERS
LINEN STORAGE
DESIGN CRITERIA: ADMINISTRATION AREA ........................................10-12
OFFICE SHARED CREW
STUDY
LIBRARY
CAPTAINS OFFICE
PUBLIC ACCESS/LOBBY
VISITOR ADA WC
TRAINING ROOM
DESIGN CRITERIA: APPARATUS AREA ...........'...................................... 13-17
APPARATUS FLOOR
EMS STORAGE
SHOP AREA
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
TURNOUT STORAGE
DECONTAMINATION/UTILITY ROOM
SCBA ROOM/COMPRESSED GAS ROOM
DESIGN CRITERIA: OTHER AREAS ........................................................17-19
ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM
IT/ALARM ROOM
ELECTRICAL ROOM
MECHANICAL ROOM
SQUARE FOOTAGE SUMMARy................................................................ 20-21
ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS
LIVING AREA (HOUSE) ................................................................. 22
ADMINISTRATION AREA .............................................................. 23
APPARATUS AREA ....................................................................... 24
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BACKGROUND
The City of Springfield is examining the need to build a new fire station to replace
fire station #16 and would like the program document to reflect the needs for a
typical fire station to be constructed for the city in the future. Representatives
from the City Fire Department, and Project Management Team participated in the
process over several months.
INTRODUCTION TO THE REPORT & ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM
This report is divided into the three major design areas of a typical fire station
with the remaining spaces labeled as "other areas." Each area breaks down into
the required spaces, with a description of each space, a list of required amenities
for each space, and finally a list of critical adjacencies.
A square footage summary is attached along with several adjacency diagrams to
provide a generic example of critical relationships peculiar to a typical fire station
as viewed by City fire staff.
. CONTRIBUTION ACKNOWEDGEMENT
This report contains "lists of amenities" for each space which were taken from the
meeting minutes, as generated by Carol Stineman, of the City of Springfield. The
work of this report was the result of a team effort by the entire project
management team.
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FUNCTION: FIRE STATION
PROGRAMATIC SCOPE: Generically a station will break down into three
distinct areas: Living (house functions); Administration; and Apparatus.
Specifically the support areas shall include the following: (Living) 6 private
sleeping rooms (to deal with gender separation issues), kitchen, dayroom, dining
room, laundry room, physical training room, restrooms and locker areas;
(Administration) public lobby, visitor restroom, captains office, crew office, study
area, library, training conference rooms; (Apparatus) storage areas for
apparatus, medical supplies and other supplies, shop area for working on
equipment, turn-out storage area, decontamination futility room, hazardous
materials storage. The station must be secure from the public with public access
only at the reception area, and security provisions for when the fire fighters are
out on a call. If the station becomes a two-story facility, an elevator and elevator
machine room will also be required. This facility will contain 4 fire apparatus
vehicles including 2 fire trucks and 2 ambulances with a working force of 6 fire
fighters
OPERA llONAL SCENARIO: Anyone with general business with the Fire
Department would need to check in at the reception area, although most public
contact will occur at City Hall.
Staff will have private entrance with private, secure parking near the rear of the
station.
Secure parking for 12 firefighters to accommodate shift changes is required. Site
needs to contain area for drilling, paved space, with a fire hydrant and preferably
a drill & hose drying tower. Apparatus bays should be drive through type,
especially for first response units, as drive though bays provide a much safer
work environment than back in style.
A clear "Blue-Line" delineation must be made to clearly separate contaminates
from the living area. The design must have the ability to deal with changes in
such a policy, as this area of fire station design is a recent change.
Low maintenance landscaped areas with minimal landscaping are necessary to
ensure fire fighters are not spending too much time doing yard maintenance.
DESIGN CRITERIA: (Livin~ Area or Housel
Sleepina Rooms: Private sleeping rooms allow the department to deal
equitably with the gender issue and to do so in a reasonable manner. A
controlled tap out system which provides for reduced lighting and acoustical
levels, which ramp up in scale as the alarm progresses, is becoming the
standard. Individual climate controls should be considered, however this must be
balanced with costs and controls for the HV AC system. Sleeping rooms should
be acoustically separated from each other and the remainder of the station,
providing privacy, but allowing quick access to the apparatus floor. The following
amenities are required for each room:
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o (1) Twin extra long bed
o 4 lockers (1 for each shift; plus one for floater or trainee)
o Desk with light and book storage above.
o Chair
o Overhead light
o Reading light by bed (on night stand?)
o Night stand or shelf by bed for clock, etc.
o Red light in sleeping rooms
o Progressive tones at tap out, separation between medics/fire.
Adjacency relationships:
· On outside wall
· Inside security fence
· Not near the main street(s)
· Quiet side of site
· Not near generator, compressors, or other noisy equipment
· Quick access to apparatus bay
· Not near fitness room
· Not near day room
· Near restrooms
· Not near public areas
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Phvsical TraininQ Room: A room capable of accommodating one shift of fire
fighters to do weight training on various equipment as well as aerobics training,
etc. The attached layout indicates the various equipment that would provide fire
fighters with the ability to train appropriately. Good ventilation for this room is a
necessity. Impact resistant wall coverings will assist with in long term
maintenance issues related to damage from equipment. The following
equipment is required for this room:
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o Dumbbell rack
o Sealed Row
o Lat Pull down
o Squat rack with smith bar
o Leg stand with hack squat
o Hip or flex machine
o Free standing punching bag
o Pull up station
o Sit up bench
o Slide deck
o Ab machine
o Medicine ball rack
o Stretching mats
o Climber
o Spinning bike
o Efx
o Step mill
o Treadmills (2)
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o Military bench
o Stand alone bench
o Preacher curl
o Fixed barbell rack
o Circuit machine
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Adjacency relationships:
· Part of living area
· Near restrooms
· Near sleeping rooms
· Acoustically separated from other living spaces (i.e. sound
dampening on walls)
Dav Room: The day room constitutes the living room of the "house." This
room provides an area for watching of television and relaxing, without disturbing
other areas of the station. Acoustics are important both within the space and for
spaces surrounding the Day Room. This room must comfortably allow for the
entire shift. The following furniture is required for this room:
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o 6 recliners
o 1 large flat screen TV
o Entertainment center with stereo, etc.
o End tables and coffee table
Adjacency relationships:
· Near dining room
· View of outside
· Not visible from street(s)
· Not near sleeping rooms
· Separated from fitness room
DininQ Area: An area large enough to accommodate up to 2 crews for shift
changes and allow for each shift to comfortably eat meals. Vision into the
kitchen and day room is preferred, but acoustics must also be considered. Ability
to store dishes within cabinets accessible from dining and kitchen is preferred.
The following furniture is required for this room:
o Table and Chairs for up to 12 people
o Bulletin Board for notices.
o White Board for discussion items.
o Cleanable floor surface.
Adjacency relationships:
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· Near kitchen
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· Close to covered patio
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Kitchen: A large residential style kitchen with upgraded appliances for heavy
use. Provide enough counter work space to allow for 3-4 individuals to work,
including a large work island. Provide adequate circulation space for up to 6
people in the kitchen at one time. Food storage with separation between shifts,
and provisions for common food items must be accommodated. The following
amenities are required for this space:
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o Cabinets (durable construction)
o 2 refrigerators without freezer compartment and 1 freezer OR 4
refrigerator/freezer units OR 1 refrigerator without freezer, 1 freezer,
and 1 refrigerator/freezer unit
o Community food storage
o Individual crew food storage (AlB/C shifts)
o 1 dishwasher (large size residential type)
o 1 double sink
o 1 single sink (prep sink)
o Need functional counter space (cabinets over island at FS #5 too low -
prevent use of counter below)
o 1 six burner stove top
o 2 wall ovens
o 1 microwave oven (on shelf not on counter)
o 1 commercial type coffee maker on counter (plumbed)
o 1 toaster on counter
o 4 pantry spaces (common plus one for each crew)
o Instant hot water tap (sink mounted or part of coffee maker)
o Garbage disposals on sink drains
o Recycling station
· Newspaper
· Glass
· Trash
· Commingled recyclable material (aluminum, plastic, metal, etc.)
o Vegetable drawer(s) for root vegetables
o Auto-shutoff for appliances, except coffee maker.
o 1-2 electrical outlets on auto-shutoff system
o Multiple electrical outlets not on auto-shutoff system
o VERY well ventilated stove top exhaust system
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near dining room
· Near day room
· Clean side of Blue Line
· Near outdoor patio
· Acoustically separated from sleeping rooms
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Covered Patio Space: A privately screen, covered exterior space to allow
dining activities to extend to the outside environment. The following amenities
are required for this space:
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o Covering (entirely or partial)
o Concrete slab or other durable washable surface
o BBQ with hard-piped natural gas and auto-shutoff
o Seating for 6 people
o Not visible from street(s)
o Quiet
o Partially covered
o Alarm/radio speaker
o Southwest exposure
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near kitchen & dining room
· Near day room
· Not near generator, compressors, or other noisy equipment
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Circulation Space: Hallway or corridor space as required by the layout to
accommodate the free flow of fire fighters in and around the station. Hall spaces
should be wide enough to allow for the passage of two fire fighters. Clearly
defined pathways are required to allow quick access from any point within the
station to the apparatus floor. Design should attempt to reduce square footage
in this area to a minimum. Finishes should be durable and yet acoustically
absorbent to reduce noise issues from one space to another.
Laundry Room (uncontaminated material): The laundry room should be
comparable to a residential laundry room with space for a standard washer and
dryer, work counter for folding and sorting clothes, a space to hang
uniforms/shirts, storage for washing soaps and dryer sheets, etc. Good
ventilation should be provided for this room. The following amenities are
required for this space:
o Washer/dryer (standard heavy duty residential)
o Storage for supplies
o Counter/table
o Utility sink
o Floor drain
o Hamper/bin for dirty linens, etc.
o Moisture resistance construction materials
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near restrooms
· Near linen storage
· Acoustically separated from sleeping rooms
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Crew Restroom & Showers: 3 private restrooms each containing a shower, a
toilet, a urinal and a sink would allow the most flexibility with regards to use and
gender separation/equalization. A minimum of 3 showers is required with a
large supply of hot water to accommodate the entire shift after a call. Non-
commercial style restroom accessories should be used, as locking of supplies is
not necessary. ADA accessibility is required. The following amenities are
required for this space:
o Shower
o Toilet
o Sink
o Urinal
o Normal counter height or higher
o Storage from cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
o Exhaust fan control separate from lights to allow extended operation to
remove moisture and odors; timer?
o Constructed of moisture resistant materials
o Large quantity of hot water with fast recovery time.
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near sleeping rooms
· Near fitness room
· Not near day room
· Near Linen Closet
· Near laundry room
· Near/on route to apparatus bay
· Clean side of Blue Line
Linen StoraQe: This may be accommodated by a linen closet or cabinet within
one of the hall way elements. Cabinet should be large enough to accommodate
linens such as towels, wash cloths, sheets, blankets, etc. The following
amenities are required for this space:
o Storage shelving that is adjustable and cleanable.
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near sleeping rooms
· Near laundry room
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DESIGN CRITERIA: (Administrative Areal,
. Office - shared crew: This room should allow for the shift to have meetings,
complete paperwork and daily office tasks. Individual work stations are preferred,
with attention to acoustics. The following amenities are required for this space:
o 5 PC's
o Wireless capability
o 5 workstations
o Phones (number to be determined)
o Multiple electrical outlets and telecommunications ports
o File storage
o Shelf storage
o Cabinet storage
o Built-in vs. stand alone shelving/cabinets
o Operable window(s) to outside
Adiacencv Relationships:
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· Near captain's office
· Near apparatus bay
· Near public area
· Not near sleeping rooms
· Not near fitness room, day room, kitchen, dining area
· Clean side of Blue Line
Study: A room to accommodate books, manuals, a computer work station, and
generally a quiet place for 3 firefighters to perform quite studies. The following
amenities are required for this space:
3-4 work stations set up for computers.
Multiple electrical outlets and communications ports
Adjacency Relationships:
· Quiet area
· Near offices
· Clean side of Blue Line
· Near living spaces
· Quick access to apparatus bay
Library: A space which allows up to 3 fire fighters to study manuals, research or
do training on line. The following amenities are required for this space:
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o 8 linear ft. of shelf storage, floor to ceiling
o Multiple electrical outlets and telecommunications ports
o Desk space for 3 people
o Library table work space
o Shared vs. separate work space
o Chairs for 6 people
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Adjacency Relationships:
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· Near offices
· Clean side of Blue Line
· Near living spaces
· Quick access to apparatus bay
Captains Office: An office for daily paperwork, and tasks of the captain.
Acoustical privacy for confidential discussions, including personnel issues, and
room to accommodate 3 or 4 fire fighters at one time. The following amenities
are required for this space:
o Desk/workstation (1 person)
o Chair/PCPC
o 2 four drawer file cabinets
o Visitor chairs
o Operable window to outside
o Door for privacy
o Printer, fax, telephone
o Multiple electrical outlets and telecommunications ports
o 4 lineal ft. of shelf storage (-6-8 ft. tall)
o Office supply storage (could be in desk)
o Small cork and/or white board(s)
o Task lighting at desk
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Adjacency Relationships:
· Clean side of Blue Line
· Near shared crew office
· Near apparatus bay
· Administration section of station
· Not near generator, compressors, or other noisy equipment
· View of communal spaces and apparatus bay
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Public Access/Lobbv: This space must be located at the public entry to the
station, without access to the remainder of the station for security purposes.
Finishes should be durable and vandal resistant. The following amenities are
required for this space:
o Counter or table
o Emergency call box
o Door bell
o ADA compliant
o Clearly labeled as the public entrance
Adjacency Relationships:
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· Clean side of Blue Line
· Near public restroom
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· Not near living spaces
· Administration section of station
· Allows station to maintain security
· No unrestricted access to station
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Visitor ADA Restroom - Public: This room shall provide an ADA Accessible
restroom for the public and any workers that may have business at the station.
Vandal resistance and durability of finishes are a requirement. The following
amenities are required for this space:
o Toilet
o Sink
o Urinal
o Exhaust fan control separate from lights to allow extended operation to
remove moisture and odors; timer?
o Constructed of moisture resistant materials
Adjacency Relationships:
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· Dirty side of Blue Line
· Near apparatus bay
· Near turnout storage
· Near lobby (public access)
· Near training room
· Near offices
Training/Meeting Room: This meeting room will be used for a variety of
purposes including training, and operational events. The range and type of use,
may determine its final location; near the public entry (if used by public) or off the
apparatus floor (if used for training). The following amenities are required for this
space:
o 10 person capacity
o Table
o Chairs
o Cabinet on one wall for storage
o White board
o Good acoustics
o Audio/visual equipment capability
o LCD flat screen capability
o Multiple electrical & telecommunication outlets
o Similar in size & layout to Rm 4 in City Hall
Adjacency Relationships:
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· Not near living areas
· 1 st floor of 2 story building
· Blue Line - clean or dirty side?
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DESIGN CRITERIA: {Waratus Area}
Apparatus Floor: The apparatus area must accommodate 4 fire apparatus
including a first and second response engine and medic unit. Proper ceiling
heights, with mounted heating, electrical, air, water, and vehicle exhaust
systems. (Exhaust system to accommodate each vehicle from all areas of the
floor.) In addition, this area must be resistant to water to accommodate bay
cleaning and have proper drainage and slip resistance. Acoustical treatment is
limited to the ceiling and must be balanced with clean ability and livability of the
space with regards to noise. If the station is a two story station, acoustical
separation between the apparatus floor and the house may require a concrete
slab structure to separate the two uses. Radiant heat tubes are preferred
method of heating for both energy efficiency and function. The preferred layout
for apparatus floor would be drive through bays, especially for first response
units. The drive through bay provides a much safer design both for the fire
fighters and the apparatus. A third bay would be required for the reserve
apparatus and could be a stacked type bay. A fourth bay is being requested due
to the large number of apparatus within the department and lack of storage
thereof. The following amenities are required for this space:
o 4 bays minimum
o Inside hose bibs
o Waterproof lights
o Waterproof walls
o Vehicle exhaust system similar to current systems, better controls.
o Long enough & wide enough to accommodate largest vehicle (ladder
truck)
o Power drop for each vehicle on separate circuit with capability to
operate all drops simultaneously
o Compressed air hose reels with 140 psi capacity
o Access door on both ends with aprons, partial cover for truck washing.
o Large volume water supply for wash down to eliminate use of fire
hoses; 50 gpm @80 psi with long enough hose(s) to reach entire bay &
apron
o Non-skid floor
o Floor drains with good drainage
o Low maintenance oil/water separator for interior spaces to reduce odor
o Easily accessed floor drain c1eanout (low maint.)
o Large, highly visible indicator light on roll up doors to indicate open
position
o Capability to wash down ceiling. (verify with acoustical mfr.)
o Tear-n-go printer in water tight space in bay or in station on clean side
of Blue Line
o Concrete pad(s), slab(s), apron(s) designed to handle load of largest
vehicle
o Asphalt paving designed to handle load of largest vehicle
o Electrical extension cord reel(s) mounted from ceiling with cords long
enough to reach all parts of bay
o Multiple water proof electrical outlets with 25 amp minimum capacity
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o Minimize use of wood in construction
o Maximize use of water impervious materials in construction
o Roll up doors must withstand seismic event (i.e. operable after seismic
event)
o Roll up door controls near entries from living areas
o Central vacuum system with water proof connections
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near decon room
· Near turnout storage
· Near shop
· Near mechanical room
· Accessible from all parts of station (inside & outside)
· Door locks operated by key and by electronic or other system
· Air compressor not outside (mechanical room?)
· Air compressor not near living areas
· Near tear-n-go printer (if printer not inside bay)
EMS Storage: Storage areas for medical supplies, used mostly by the medics
should be close to the ambulance parking area. The preferred method of
storage will be a rolling rack system comparable to that of a commercial kitchen
vs. built in storage. Other storage areas may be dispersed throughout the station
as needed. The following amenities are required for this space:
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o Boxed storage on rolling racks with adjustable shelves
o 4-5 rolling racks
o Oxygen bottle storage (if no separate compressed gas storage)
o Good ventilation
o Positive pressure ventilation to reduce dust/dirt/exhaust infiltration
o Air tight door
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near apparatus bay
· Clean or dirty side of Blue Line; could be in Blue Line transition
zone
· Not near living spaces
· Not near hazmat room
· Accessible by oxygen bottle vendor without allowing vendor
access to station
Shop Area: The shop area must be set up to accommodate a work bench for
equipment repair, a 220 volt outlet for soldering and plenty of electrical outlets.
The work bench should be approximately 40" high and approximately 8 ft. long,
with maneuvering room for 2 -3 people to work side by side. The ability to work
on a 4 ft. x 8 ft. item would suffice. The following amenities are required for this
. space:
o Tool box storage
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o Work bench for 2-3 people
o Storage cabinets (durable)
o Welding equipment
o Compressed air
o Multiple 25 amp electrical outlets
o 220 outlets
o Similar to FS #4 & 5
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near apparatus bay
· Dirty side of Blue Line
· Not near sleeping rooms
· Near decon room
Hazardous Materials Storaqe: A small room with sufficient storage of paint,
gas, yard tools, etc. Exterior and mechanical ventilation are required. The
following amenities are required for this space:
o Flammable liquid storage
o Paint storage
o Yard maintenance equipment and supplies
.
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near apparatus bay
· Near outside areas
· Ventilated to outside
· Not near living areas, EMS storage, compressed gas storage
Turnout Storaqe: Due to the number of various equipment bags required
throughout the various seasons, an actual turn out storage room with open mesh
lockers is needed. A well ventilated room with no florescent lighting, separated
from the apparatus floor will reduce damage to turn-outs. Appropriate layout to
allow for the entire crew to quickly move in and out is critical. This space should
provide easy access to the apparatus and the decon/utility room. The following
amenities are required for this space:
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o 2 sets turnouts minimum per person
o 1 wildland bag
o 1 special rescue bag
o 1 water rescue bag
o 6 person crew x 3 crews + 2 extra people = storage for 20 sets of gear
o Suggest looking at Jim England's gear storage requirements
o Shelves for bags
o Hangers or hooks for turnouts
o Well ventilated and ventilation separate from living spaces
o Separate HV AC system
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o Extra shelf for future needs
o Protect equipment from UV exposure
o Turnouts need to be ventilated
o Occupancy sensor for lighting
o Oversized doorways to allow simultaneous entry/exit
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near/off apparatus bay
· Not near living areas
· Near decon room
Decon./Utilitv Room: A large flexible & open room to accommodate a
commercial washer and dryer for contaminated items is required. A floor
sink/shower to allow firefighters to clean up after a call and to maintain the "Blue-
Line" separation must be clearly defined which may require this room to be
across the apparatus floor from the house. Easy access to both the apparatus
floor and the equipment is required. The following amenities are required for this
space:
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o Cleanable using water/disinfectant sprays (walls, floor, equipment,
etc.)
o Washer/dryer for contaminated equipment & clothing
o Oversized doorway to allow simultaneous entry/exit
o Back board cleaning station using water/disinfectant spray
o Stainless steel cabinet with water tight seals to prevent water intrusion
during wash downs; could be under counter cabinet
o Stainless steel counter/sink
o Floor drain to sanitary sewer
o Faucet with pre-mixed disinfectant solution for removing blood from
equipment (back boards, etc.); like faucet in Sacred Heart Hospital
decon room.
Adiacencv Relationships:
· Near/off apparatus bay
· Not near living areas (as far removed from living areas as
possible)
· No access to living areas from decon room
· One way in & out off apparatus bay
· Dirty side of Blue Line
· Near turnout storage
SCBA Room: Clean room separated from station to allow for re-filling of air
bottles. The following amenities are required for this space:
.
o Cascade or air compressor; estimate space requirements similar for
either system; Mark will follow up on this
o Filling equipment (estimate 3 ft. x 3 ft. space)
o Bottle storage (estimate 2 ft. x 2 ft. space)
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Adjacency Relationships:
· Near apparatus bay
· Dirty side of Blue Line
· Not near sleeping rooms
· Not near vehicle exhaust system discharge
· On outside wall
Compressed Gas StoraQe Room (if separate from EMS storage) For storage
of bottles. The following amenities are required for this space:
o 3 "M" size oxygen bottles
o 10-12 "D" size oxygen bottles
Adiacency Relationships:
· Accessible by oxygen bottle vendor without allowing vendor
access to station
· Not near hazmat room
· Near apparatus bay
DESIGN CRITERIA: (Other Areas),
Elevator: If a two story station is constructed an elevator will be required to
accommodate visitors, and or maintenance workers. The elevator would need
to be an ADA equipped standard unit.
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near public lobby & offices
Elevator Machine Room: As required by the specific manufacturer for the
elevator specified. Typically included amenities such as:
o Sump Pit
o Sump Pump
o Vapor proof electrical outlets
o Appropriate space for equipment as per mfr.
Adjacency Relationships:
· Near elevator
IT/Alarm Equipment Room: As required by the specific equipment designed
for the station.
o Secure, lockable closet for IT equipment
o UPS & emergency back up power (Le. connected to generator)
o Do not want near electrical room due to interference with computer
equipment
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. Alarm System shall include:
o Red light in sleeping rooms
o Call box for public
o Progressive tones in sleeping rooms
o Separate tones for fire fighters and medics in sleeping rooms (requires
two tone main system)
o Separate volume controls in sleeping rooms
o Strobe light or other visual indicator in restroom (hard to hear tones in
shower)
. Fire Protection Sprinkler System
o Not required by code but required by FLS
o Valves/risers in mechanical room
o Suppression system for kitchen stove top exhaust hood
o Must meet NFPA 13; Mark will follow up with Fire Marshall for details
Electrical Room: Room shall accommodate electrical service equipment,
panels, and provide service space with OSHA required escape and maneuvering
area in front and beside such panels. See attached layout: A transfer switch and
emergency generator system will be required with careful attention to which
items are placed on e power.
. Emergency Power System
o Will reuse existing generator
o Will provide backup power to as many systems as possible
· Lighting
· Apparatus bay
· Communications equipment
· IT room
Mechanical Rooms: The room or rooms for this function will be defined by the
system as selected through the design process. We will study the various
options and examine the pros and cons as well as costs for each, once a
schematic design is achieved. If roof top units are utilized for HV AC the
mechanical room would need to contain the hot water system only. If smaller
gas fired furnaces are used with electric air conditioning units (outside) then 3
smaller rooms spread around the station would make more sense. Careful
placement of such rooms to avoid acoustical issues, allow for exterior ventilation,
servicing, and smaller duct runs must all be considered.
. Public Parking
o 2-3 spaces
o ADA compliant spaces per code
· Near public access areas
· Not near apparatus bay, living spaces, or inside security fence
. Employee Parking
o 12 spaces minimum
o Oversized spaces (-10ft.) to allow room for loading/unloading of
equipment/material
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o Inside security fence
. Outdoor Activities (vehicle washing, training, etc.)*
o Diversion valve on catch basin(s) to divert vehicle wash water to
sanitary sewer
o Room for 200 ft. of hose
o Functional fire hydrant
o Simple drill tower
· Ladder
· Rope
· Rappel
· Stairs
· Mark will talk to training dept. for more details
o Good drainage
. Outside Vehicle Washing Area
o Catch basin diversion valve to divert wash water to sanitary sewer
when washing vehicles
o Rainwater to storm sewer system
o Indicator to show diversion valve position
o Check with ESD on effluent requirements
· Near apparatus bay
· Not near main street(s)
· Inside security fence
· Dirty side of Blue Line
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