Basic Features
Building Classification: M (mercantile)
Construction Type: Type III B
noncombustible exterior
combustible interior supports
2 Exterior bearing walls
0 Interior bearing walls
Exiting
Occupant load per floor:
Basement: 53
First: 53
Second: 26
Required exits for each space:
2 per floor above grade
Exit table
Exit Access: Table
Arrangements of width of exits:
3’ minimum
Minimum Travel Distance:
The straight path between two exits should be at least half the diagonal distance of the entire space (the longest diagonal possible)
Distance between exits should not exceed 200’ without sprinklers. With the addition of sprinklers, the distance between exits can be increased.
Corridors (minimum width): 3’
The staircase would be required to be rated, as it serves entire floors. A 1 hour fire rating is the minimum, as the occupancy is greater than 30 on 2 levels.
Doors:
Door opening minimum is 32”
Barrier-Free Design (ADA)
Accessibility Route:
Location: At least ADA compliable route from exterior
Width: The minimum width of an accessible route is 36”
Passing Space: 5’x5’ passing/turnaround space minimum
Head Room: Space shall have 80” clearance
Surface Textures: Surfaces should be stable, firm, and slip resistant
Doors: Clear openings of 32” should be provided
Egress: Accessible route from the exterior will be used as the egress
Plumbing Fixtures & Toilet Rooms:
Sinks: Sinks shall be mounted no higher than 34” above the finish floor
Water Closet: The height of water closets shall be 17-19”, measured from the top of the toilet seat.
Drinking Fountains: 50% or more should be ADA compliable.
Floor Surfaces:
Surfaces should be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.
Protruding Objects:
Objects shall not protrude from walls more than 4” into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles.
Detectable Warnings:
Detectable warnings shall consist of a surface of truncated domes aligned in a square grid pattern. Contrast to regular surface is key.
Signage and Alarms:
Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke-width-to-height-ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.
Seating (Accessible wheelchair spaces):
If seating spaces for people in wheelchairs are provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor space shall be provided.
Plumbing System Requirements
Lavatory: 1 per 750 occupancy
Drinking Fountain: 1 per 1,000 occupancy
Other: Service sink
Signage: Legible sign designating sex shall placed in a visible location.
Sound Rating Requirements
Indoor Classification Sound Levels:
Environment: General Office
Subjective Evaluations: Moderate
Sound Level (DBA): 60
Schematic Design:
Wayfinding:
Node
Central Pathway
Glass wall displays the stars to the various levels
Furniture Arrangement
Lighting
Signage
Display Windows
Minimum Dimensional Requirements:
Reception: 144sf
Node: 60sf
Showroom: 816sf
Conference: 350sf
Office: 450sf
Lounge: 190sf
Bathroom: 72sf
2082
x .25%
2602.5sf
Adjacencies:
Desired Relationships:
Storage/Stairs/Elevator
Entrance/Reception
Reception/Showroom
Showroom/Stairs/Elevator
Stairs/Elevator/Office/Lounge
Lounge/Bathroom
Lounge/Office
Office/Conference
Zoning:
Private:
Basement Storage
Work Zone:
Office
Conference
Showroom
Semi Private:
Conference
Public:
Bathroom
Showroom
Reception
Offices
Lounge
Users In Zones:
Private:
Cleaning Staff
Employees
Work Zone:
Cleaning Staff
Employees
Clients
Invited Groups for Events
Semi Private:
Clients
Employees
Public:
Universal
Spatial Allocations
Perspectives
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