Interior Building Components

(a) Internal Walls and Partitions (1) General Approach:

(A) The interior walls and partition systems will:

(i) define the interior spaces of the Building and may be part of the building structure or independent of the building structure; (ii) define the functions and activities inherent with the use and

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to be carried out in the spaces affected; and

(iv) provide separations required for fire safety and protection. (2) Performance Criteria:

(A) The internal walls and partitions will have seismic resistance capabilities that conform to the requirements of the Building Code and CSA S832- 01 Guidelines for Seismic Risk reduction of Operational and Function. (B) Interior walls and partitions, partition systems and interior finishes will

be designed and selected to comply with the requirements for the particular area in which they are to be installed, which includes, but is not limited to:

(i) Ease of maintenance/repair and cleanable. (ii) Does not support microbial growth.

(iii) Nonporous-smooth.

(iv) Inflammable - Class I fire rating or better. (v) Durability.

(vi) Sustainability.

(vii) Low VOC (no off-gassing). (viii) Low smoke toxicity.

(ix) Ease of installation, demolition, and replacement. (x) Non-problematic substrate and/or assemblies. (xi) Resilient, impact resistant.

(xii) Control of reflectivity/glare. (xiii) Non-toxic/non-allergenic.

(xiv) Aesthetic and design qualities to provide a healing environment for the benefit of patients, staff and public.

(xv) Infection Control. (b) Finished Ceilings

(A) the ceiling systems will be part of the definition of interior spaces and may be accessible or inaccessible in total or in part.

(B) Accessible ceiling systems may provide access to the ceiling spaces throughout the system or at specific and particular locations.

(C) Finished ceiling systems will:

(i) comprise a major component of the acoustic or sound attenuation function as required in the spaces in which they are installed; (ii) form a component of fire resistance rated separations for areas

requiring such separation; and

(iii) be of a height that is appropriate for the particular room use, including any equipment therein, and in addition finished ceiling height will be at least 2.70 meters above the finished floor in all areas except that ceiling heights in small, normally unoccupied spaces such as storage closets may be lower.

(2) Performance Criteria:

(A) Ceiling systems and ceiling finishes will be designed and selected to comply with the requirements for the particular area in which they are installed, which may include, but is not limited to:

(i) Cleaning, maintenance and infection control. (ii) Flexibility and access to the spaces above ceilings. (iii) Compatibility with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical,

Communications services and fixtures.

(iv) Compatibility with ceiling attached equipment, or systems such as patient lifts, curtain track, IV tracks and TV monitors.

(v) Aesthetic and design qualities to provide a healing environment for the patients, staff and public.

(vi) Ceilings, including exposed structure in areas normally occupied by patients or staff in food preparation and food storage areas, will be cleanable with routine housekeeping equipment. Acoustic and lay-in ceiling, where used, will not interfere with infection control.

(vii) In dietary areas and in other areas where dust fallout may present a problem, suspended ceilings will be provided.

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1543463.20 Schedule 3 – Design and Construction Specifications (Surrey) EXECUTION COPY (viii).1 If lay-in ceiling is provided, it will be gasketed or clipped

down to prevent the passage of particles from the cavity above the ceiling plane into the semi-restricted

environment. Perforated, tegular, serrated cut, or highly textured tiles are not acceptable.

(ix) Restricted areas: Ceiling finishes in restricted areas such as operating rooms will be monolithic, scrubbable, and capable of withstanding chemicals. Cracks or perforations in these ceilings are not allowed.

(c) Floor Finishes

(1) General Approach:

(A) The floor and floor systems will be a component of the definition of interior space and will be finished to be complementary and integral to the functional and aesthetic requirements of the interior space. (B) Floor finishes will be selected to suit types and concentration of

pedestrian or vehicular and wheel traffic or both.

(C) Flooring designs and patterns will comprise a major component of the “way finding” system of the Building.

(D) Floor systems will be selected such that they provide adequate noise control for the area in which they are installed.

(2) Performance Criteria:

(A) Cleaning, maintenance and infection control including the frequency and quality of joints and also including ease of replacement if and when required.

(B) Imperviousness to concentrations of moisture anticipated to be existing on the floors and duration of that moisture.

(C) Permanence and durability and resistance to concentrated service traffic both pedestrian and wheel vehicular.

(D) Patterns and textures compatible with the requirements for pedestrian safety including the exiting and other relevant requirements of Building Code.

(E) Floor materials will be easily cleanable and appropriately wear-resistant for the location.

(F) Floors subject to traffic while wet, such as shower and bath areas, kitchens, and similar work areas will have a non-slip surface.

(G) The floors and wall bases of all operating rooms will be monolithic and joint free.

(H) The floors and wall bases of kitchens, soiled workrooms, and other areas subject to frequent wet cleaning will also be homogenous, but may have tightly sealed joints.

(I) All floor surfaces in clinical areas will be constructed of materials that allow the easy movement of all required wheeled equipment.