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establish a day-to-day staff working relationship with the NCPC and the
CFA to ensure expeditious handling of the reviews.
3.4.3
The provisions of OMB Circular A-11 (reference 3r) require
the annual submission of five-year construction budget proposals to
NCPC by the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.
3.5
Energy Conservation. Orient buildings on the site to
decrease energy consumption within the constraints of the functional
requirements, topography and site configuration. Enhance natural
daylighting to the greatest extent possible. Consider the effect of
local sun angles and wind conditions when orienting building on the
site, along with temperature or humidity characteristics due to
landforms or major stands of vegetation. The use of renewable energy
resources and the design and siting impacts of recycling policies
should also be included in the siting considerations. See Section 7,
Energy Conservation.
3.5.1
Winds. In harsh climates and areas of consistently high or
changing winds, building entry points must be designed to shelter the
entrances from the effects of winds, including snow and dust. Consider
prevailing and seasonal wind conditions where locating energy plants,
incinerators, trash and trash collection points, and exhaust vents in
relation to air intakes to minimize contamination of the site and
building.
3.6
Accessibility for the Disabled. All buildings, support
facilities and site developments shall be accessible to the disabled in
accordance with the guidance provided in Section 12: Accessibility
Provisions for the Disabled.
3.7
Security Fencing. Limit the use of fencing to enclose and
separate areas within a medical complex to those conditions requiring
security or the protection of life, separation of a construction site
from operational facilities, isolation of a hazardous area, or as
stipulated by the using Military Department. See Section 14, Security
and Section 15, Force Protection for additional information.
3.8
Landscape Planting. Provide plant materials (grass, trees,
shrubs) and irrigation system(s) as an integral part of the design as
appropriate for each type of facility. Use low maintenance plants
which are indigenous to the area. Existing mature trees and vegetation
should be retained whenever practical. Develop the landscape design to
optimize wind protection for the building and especially entry points
where feasible. The costs of such planting(s) should be included in
the funding of the facility. One source of detailed information is the
Joint Service Manual TM 5-803-5, NAVFAC P-960, and AFM 88-43 (reference
3h). Specific guidance on this subject is available from the Design
Agent.
3.8.1
Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be designed to provide
convenient and safe pedestrian access and necessary circulation. The
width of walks shall be based on pedestrian traffic volume,
accessibility requirements, and code requirements. The grade of walks
will normally follow the natural pitch of the ground except at
locations where physically disabled access is required.
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