Codes Project Progression

On Wednesday my group and I talked to both Stephanie and Maruja. I believe that this meeting was more informative and helpful because we were able to distinguish what was really important to talk about and what codes were relevant for the space provided in the competition. After the meeting, we were able to really get going on the project because we had a better idea of we really needed to do and say. We then started a PowerPoint through Google Docs  so that we all could access it and work on it at the same time. Wednesday was the day where we laid out the different slides we needed, what the topics we needed, and what kind of information was to be put on each slide. At this point we decided that ADA codes for Accessibility was a big point to talk about. Later that night and on Thursday night I put in all the information that I thought was relevant about ADA codes for our building. This consists of hallway size for wheelchairs, toilet heights and handrails, and signs labeling area of refuge locations. This is the outline that we finished Wednesday:

Safety/Security

Occupancy (classification of space, relating math)

            460 people downstairs

            73 people upstairs

            533 total occupancy in area based on each floor

            Bathrooms (enough plumbing per person)

Means of Egress

            Egress paths wide enough for occupancy

Energy efficiency & vestibule doors (w card swipes)

Stairway codes (handrails, water)

            Ceiling height considerations

Fire and Smoke Protection Features

Sprinklers, fire walls, finishes, fire ratings

            Materials used in walls, flooring, etc fire safe

            Mention connection to egress

Accessibility/ADA

            Turning radius & corridor width fits ADA standards

Finished floor height meets ADA

Area on stair landing big enough to accommodate people who cannot go downstairs in case of fire

Building Information Laid out in the Competition