Introduction
The Facility Design Information (FDI) Manual is written by University of Washington staff in cooperation with various departments and is intended for use by design professionals to facilitate design and construction of University facilities. The manual was written in response to problems that have occurred during design, construction and operation of University facilities in an attempt to avoid historical problems, to allow flexibility for future alterations and ease of maintenance.
It is recognized that all standards contained herein are not universally applicable to every project. With the wide variety of facilities, varying life expectancies and program requirements, the FDI has to be correctly applied to each project. Further, these standards do not replace professional design analyses. Consultants shall conduct independent evaluations. Applications of proven technologies and systems to provide cost effective alternate design concepts are encouraged. Deviations from the FDI may be acceptable and shall be discussed with and approved by the University prior to implementation. Exceptions to the FDI shall be defined by the consultants and approved by the University during the technical programming phase. Consultants shall document the exceptions in the technical program.
It is further intended that these standards represent a life cycle cost-effective application of proven systems that provide functional facilities that satisfy the University's program requirements and are efficient to operate and maintain. Suggestions for improving this guide should be addressed to the Assistant Director, Campus Engineering. Revisions will be issued on a periodic as-needed basis.
FDI Organization and Use
The FDI provides architects and engineers with the information for each phase of the project from technical programming through construction documents and commissioning. Each FDI section contains a Design Information component. Guide Specification and Reference Drawing components supplement the Design Information as needed. Guide specifications are included when a specific system and/or product is restricted because of spare parts inventories, prior experiences of the University, staff training on sophisticated equipment and/or to match existing systems. The Reference Drawings are intended to be used as shown or with slight modifications. The Reference Drawings are available from Campus Engineering - Records in CAD format and are referenced by the SD number on the Drawing.
Each section includes a table of contents and a page verification sheet to verify all pages are the current version. The page verification sheet functions as a check that all participants are using the identical FDI standards to avoid conflicts. The page numbering system uses the old CSI specification system as a basis for organizing the sections. The page numbering system does not exactly follow the old CSI system, but provides a logical framework of section organization.
The Capital Projects Office distributes the FDI Manual to prime design consultants and subconsultants.
FDI Disclaimer and Copyright
This manual is not intended to replace codes, other design standards or the services of a professional design team. This document is copyrighted by the University of Washington. If use of any part of this document or copies are needed, contact Engineering Services. Do not reproduce any part of this document that contains the University logo.
Facilities
Design Information Manual (FDI)
Version 2008
FDI - Suggestions and Feedback
FDI Origins and Early History by John A. Heinz
MS Word Version - Order from Campus Engineering - Records
Preface
General Requirements
1C Safe Access & Fall Protection
Site Work
2A Site Clearing and Demolition
2D Planting Soils Under Paving
2E Planting Soil/On-Structure Soil
2F Plant Selection, Planting & Installation
Civil
Drawing - Monument Installation
Drawing - Monument Plug Marker
Guide Specification - Earthwork
Drawing - Interior Irrigation Controller Wall Mounted
Drawing - Exterior Pedestal Mounted Controller
Drawing - Exterior Irrigation Controller Wall Mounted
Drawing - Irrigation Point of Connection Assembly
Drawing - Quick Coupler Anchor Assembly and Installation
Drawing - Exterior Single Zone Valve Assembly
Drawing - Pop-Up Sprinkler Assembly and Installation
Drawing - Pop-Up Head Set-Back and Location
Drawing - Exterior Dedicated Drip Filter & PRV Assembly
Drawing - 1/2 inch Air/Vacuum Relief Valve for Dripline
Drawing - Automatic Flush Valve for Dripline
Drawing - Typical Drip Manifold Connections
Drawing - Dripline Check Valve
Drawing - Dripline Operation Indicator
Drawing - Typical Type A-1 Curb & Gutter
Drawing - Concrete Curb & Gutter Cast in Place
Drawing - Extruded Curb Concrete
Drawing - Parking Area Right Angle Parking
Drawing - Typical Parking Area Spacing
Drawing - Precast Parking Block
Drawing - Roadway & Utility Corridor Arrangement
Drawing - Road Superelevation Typical
Drawing - Roadway & Sidewalk Cross Section
Drawing - Sidewalk Wheelchair Ramp
Drawing - Area Way Drain at Buildings, Ramp, Balconies & Landings
Drawing - 54" or Larger Drop Manhole Interior
2U Utility Tunnels and Trenches
Drawing - Utility Tunnel Section
Drawing - Utility Trench Section
Drawing - Utility Tunnel Manhole Plan
Drawing - Utility Tunnel Electrical Tray Bracket Detail
Drawing - Utility Tunnel Mechanical Pipe Supports Details 1
Drawing - Utility Tunnel Mechanical Pipe Supports Details 2
Structural
3B Seismic Analysis & Upgrades
3C Modifications to Existing Structures
3L Structural Steel - Steel Joists and Decking
3P Nonstructural Component Seismic Design
Architectural
Drawing - Mechanical Equipment Stand
Drawing - Insulated Deck Steel Frame
Drawing - Typical Fall Arrest Anchor Fabrication
Drawing - Fall Arrest Anchor Installation at Concrete Beam
Drawing - Fall Arrest Anchor Installation at Concrete Slab
Drawing - Fall Arrest Anchor Installation at Concrete Joist
Drawing - Fall Arrest Anchor Installation at Steel Beam
7B Thermal and Moisture Protection
Drawing - Door Standards - 45, 60 and 90 Minute Rated
10A Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets
Guide Specifications - Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets
11F Building Maintenance Services
Guide Specification - Access Control System
Drawing - Typical Card Reader Controlled Single Door
Drawing - Handicap Exit Device Card Reader Controlled Double Door
Drawing - Typical Exit Device Card Reader Controlled Double Door
Drawing - Typical Equipment Arrangement
Guide Specification - Elevators
Mechanical
15B Plumbing
15B1 Potable and Nonpotable Water
15B3 Acid and Laboratory Waste
15B4 Compressed Air, Vacuum, Natural Gas and Nitrogen
15B6 Plumbing Pressure Testing
15C Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition
15C1 Process and Environmental Chilled Water
Drawing - Central Cooling Water Building Header and Coil Connection
15C6 Air Handlers and Ventilation Fans
15C7 Filters Guide Specifications - Filters Used in HVAC Systems
15C9 Ductwork and Duct Accessories
15C10 HVAC and HVAC Piping Pressure Testing
15D Piping, Valves and Accessories
Guide Specification - Electric Motors in HVAC Applications
Guide Specifications - Variable Frequency Drives
15M Water Treatment and Flushing
15N Noise and Vibration Control
15R Environmental Control Systems
Guide Specification - Environmental (HVAC) Control Systems
15S Sprinkler Protection and Standpipes
Guide Specification - Sprinkler Protection and Standpipes
Drawing - Floor Services Floor Control Assembly
15T Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
Guide Specification - Small Projects (MACC less than $3Million)
Guide Specification - Large Projects (MACC more than $3 Million)
Guide Specification - Commissioning: General Requirements
Guide Specification - Commissioning: Functional Performance Testing
Guide Specification - Commissioning: Facility Start-Up
Electrical
16E Building Power Distribution
Drawing - Laboratory Demand Load
Drawing - Typical Building Power Distribution Riser
Drawing - Typical Floor Electrical Room
16G Wire, Cable and Terminations
Guide Specification - Wire, Cable and Terminations
16Q Automatic Transfer Switches
Guide Specification - Automatic Transfer Switches
16S Variable Frequency Drive Installations
Guide Specification - Fire Alarm System
Drawing - Typical Fire Alarm Riser Diagram
Drawing - Single Floor Layout Concept
Drawing - Inter-Equipment Connection Diagram
Drawing - Wire ID Number Convention
Drawing - Fire Alarm/HVAC Control Interface
Drawing - Fire Alarm/HVAC Shutdown for VFD
16Z Miscellaneous Signal Systems
16AA Electrical Identification
Guide Specification - Electrical Identification
Drawing - Equipment Label Format and Location
Drawing - Equipment "Fed From" Labels
Drawing - Medium Voltage Equipment Labels
Drawing - Sample Arc Flash Warning Label
Guide Specification - Short Circuit and Coordination Studies
16CC Inspection, Calibration and Testing
Guide Specification - Inspection, Calibration and Testing
Guide Specification - Commissioning Support
Commissioning - Functional Performance Testing
17 Sample Functional Performance Guide Specifications are available for optional use by consultants. These sample specifications are no longer being actively updated nor are they an integral part of the FDI. These materials remain available as reference only from Campus Engineering by clicking here.
Classroom Support Services
18A General Assignment Classrooms
Other University Design Resources
The Laboratory Safety Design Guide is not included in the FDI. This manual is available online at the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) website.
Voice, Data and Multimedia Communications design guide is not included in the FDI. This guide is available from the Computing and Communications website.