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Noblesville City Ordinances
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International Building Code 2009 

Equipment

·         Keystone Library Site Location Map

·         Keystone Library Site Plan

·         City of Noblesville, Indiana Code of Ordinances (found at http://www.amlegal.com/library/)

o   Section 154.04 Adoption of Rules by Reference

o   Section 159.105 Zoning Districts General Requirements

o   Section 159.107 Commercial Districts

o   Section 159.120 General Regulations

o   Appendix C

·         International Building Code 2009

o   Section 302

o   Section 303

o   Section 503

o   Section 602

o   Section 1004

o   Section 1005

o   Section 1021

·         Noblesville Zoning Map

Procedure

In this activity you will research the local code of ordinances and building codes to obtain important information needed to redesign the Keystone building.

The Keystone Building is within the city of Noblesville, Indiana. The Noblesville Code of Ordinances applies to this project location. 

1.    Identify the Building Code that applies in Noblesville by reviewing Section 154.04 Adoption of Rules by Reference in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances.

Articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code

2.    Visit the Indiana Association of Building Officials website at http://www.iabo.com/ and follow the link to Current Codes. On which model code is the current Indiana Building Code based?

2006 International Building Code (1st printing)

3.    Using the International Building Code, find the Use and Occupancy classification of the proposed new Keystone Building.   A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A.

4.    Using the International Building Code, describe each of the four types of construction. Based on the existing structure, under which of these types of construction could the Keystone Building fall? See section 503.1.
I and II  Walls, floors, roofs, and exits must be constructed of noncombustible materials such as concrete, stseel, and masonry.
III  Exterior walls are made of noncombustile materials, interior elements can be made of fire retardant-treated wood.
IV  Exterior walls are made of noncumbustile amterials, interior elements are of solid or laminated wood
V  Walls, floors, roofs, and exits can be constructed of any material allowed by the code.

5.    Compare the allowable Building Heights and Areas (IBC 2009 Table 503) for the Keystone Library using different construction types. What is the least restrictive construction type that can be used for the Keystone Library? Is a fire-protective layer required over the structural elements? Note: The letter A indicates that the structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover (sheetrock, spray on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.
Using type I-A construction materials allow for an unlimited number of stories, and a unlimited area per story, for the A-3 classification.  Type I-B also allows for eleven stories, with unlimited area per story.   Section 503

6.    What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the Keystone Building? Justify your answer.
A simple and economically sound material to use to use for the construction for the interior walls of the Keystone Building is the use of fire-retardant wood.
2303.2 Fire-retardant-treated wood. Fire-retardant-treated wood is any wood product which, when impregnated with chemicals by a pressure process or other means during manufacture, shall have, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723, a listed flame spread index of 25 or less and show no evidence of significant progressive combustion when the test is continued for an additional 20-minute period. Additionally, the flame front shall not progress more than 10¹/₂ feet (3200 mm) beyond the centerline of the burners at any time during the test.

7.    Use the IBC to determine the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1004) for the Keystone Building assuming a second floor is added. For now, conservatively assume that the second floor is entirely stacks and that the first floor is entirely reading rooms. In addition, because there is currently no plan to include an outside stairway to the roof, assume that the occupants of the green roof must exit through the 2^nd floor. The building inspector has determined, based on the planned use of the green roof as additional reading area, that the occupant load for the green roof may be based on the requirements for reading rooms.

Accessory storage areas, mechanical equipment room

300 gross

Reading rooms	50 net
Stack area	100 gross

In square feet per occupant.
Story area = 76ft X 124ft = 9,424 sq. ft.
Reading Rooms Occupancy Load 9,424 sq .ft. - (area of bathrooms + area of mechanical room)
9,424 sq. ft. - (50 sq. ft. + 50sq. ft. + 100 sq. ft.) = 9,224 sq. ft. / 50 = 184 people + 2 from restrooms and 1 from mechanical room = 187 people
Stack Area Occupancy Load = Occupant Load of Stack Area + Occupant Load of Greenhouse
5,000 sq. ft./100 + 3,000sq. ft./50 = 110 people
Total people = 1st floor + 2nd Floor = 187 people + 110 people = 297 people
8.    The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC 2009 Section 1005) for the Keystone Building including the second floor. The total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.3 inch (7.62 mm) per occupant for stairways and by 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) per occupant for other egress components.
 Since occupants must exit through the floor that they are currently on, a minimum means of egress calculation for a stairway is not required.  So other egress components mean exits by the use of doors.  297 people *.2 = 59.4 inches

9.    What is the minimum number of exits required for the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1021)?  To determine this, one would need to know the area that is allotted to both the stack area and reading rooms.
2 Exits per floor

10. Read IBC 2009 Section 1021.2. Is it permissible to have only a single exit from the ground floor? From the second floor? Justify your answers.

The building must have at least one exit, because the occupant load is more than 49 people for the first floor, which is the specification for group A buildings to be exempt from the two exits per floor code for the ground floor.

The answers to the following questions should be researched in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances and the Noblesville Zoning Map.

11. In which zoning designation does the Keystone building property lie? (Refer to the Keystone Library Site Location Map to help locate the site on the zoning map.)
The Keystone Building Site is situated in the zone entitled Corporate Campus Planned District.

12. Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a section number from the code.

 (H)     Corporate Campus Planned Development District (CCPD)

          (1)     Purpose and Procedures. The purpose of the Corporate Campus Planned Development District(CCPD) is to encourage economic development activity and high quality, well-integrated development both north and south of the 146th Street corridor, east of State Road 37 to Prairie Baptist Road and Atlantic Road, and north of the I-69 interchange. This district is intended to provide for a broad range of uses, thus expanding employment opportunities in Noblesville and enhancing its tax base. Within this district are a number of subdistricts that represent various physical character areas. Although the CCPD District shall be developed in a unified and coordinated fashion, each of the subdistricts has tailored a purpose, use, bulk and site development standards reflective of its location, function, and desired appearance within the corporate campus park. It is the intent of this district to augment the other bulk provisions of this chapter. When not specifically addressed by this district, the bulk standard provisions of this chapter shall apply.

13. What is the minimum lot size within this designation? Does the Keystone Property meet this requirement? Document your answer with a section number of the code.
Summary of Commercial Bulk Requirements  (table)
20,000 sq. ft.

14. What is the maximum building height according to the Noblesville ordinance?
Summary of Commercial Bulk Requirements  (table)
3 stories or 35 ft.

15. Read Section 159.120 of the Noblesville Code of Ordinances. Record any information that is important to the redevelopment of the Keystone building.

(1)     SR District.  No structure or part thereof shall project into a required rear or side yard except:               (a)     Un-enclosed, uncovered steps, entrance platforms, terraces, or landings not over 18 inches above grade level;

(b)     The ordinary projection of belt courses, sills, lintels, chimneys, and other similar ornamental and architectural features not exceeding 18 inches;

(c)     An eave, cornice overhang, awning, balcony, or bay window not exceeding 20% of the required setback.

 (D)     Minimum Yard Setback.  No structure shall be erected, placed, or moved to within any setback area except certain accessory structures as provided in § 159.121(B)(1).

     (B)     Property Access.  Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be located on a lot with frontage and access on a street, and provide for safe and convenient access, fire protection, and required off-street parking, except as otherwise provided in § 159.107(C).

   (1)     No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

16. Is the Use proposed in Keystone Building Project permitted on this property?  Document your answer.
Yes, because it is creating jobs, and if more people come to live in Noblesville county because of the library, then the tax base will increase as well.

17. When developing a property, when is landscaping and screening required?  Everywhere.  Landscaping and screening are most important where the structure itself is being built, because you want a leveled and debri-less plot of land to set your building on.  It's also important to landscape and screen the rest of your property too.  Without proper gradients, flooding, either into your building or onto someone else's property, can become a serious issue.  Without proper landscaping, top-soil may be lost due to the effects of erosion. Also, landscaping increases resale value at a disproportional amount.  
 159.180  PURPOSE.

     These landscaping requirements are intended to foster aesthetically pleasing developments, which will preserve and enhance the appearance, character, health, safety, and welfare of the community.  These regulations are intended to increase the compatibility of adjacent uses, and in doing so minimize the harmful impact of noise, dust and other debris, motor vehicle headlight glare or other artificial lights intrusions, and other objectionable activities or impacts conducted or created by adjoining or nearby uses. These regulations are also intended to promote the prudent use of water and energy resources.

(Ord. 64-11-08, passed 12-9-08)

Excel Table-Energy and Atmosphere

Adding it up to Green

Monday, November 7, 2011

2.3.4-Adding It Up to Green

Use

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147#2008

and

http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3638

Copy and paste these into your blog and answer them in a different color.

Conclusion

1.    What types of professionals should be included on a project team and throughout the project in order to obtain a LEED ID credit?

The person with the credential must be a principal member of the project team, and not a member of the verification team, for example not the Green Rater or the project.  The person with the credential must play an ongoing role on the project team, including participation in meetings, etc.  The credential must be earned prior to the project's preliminary reating.  There are currently no credentials or levels of experience that are considered equivalent to LEED AP Homes.

2.    What specific solar orientation practices can earn LEED credit?

a.)  The glazing area on the north- and south-facing walls of the building is at least 50% greater than the sum of the glazing area on the eat- and west- facing walls.
b.)  THe east-west axis of the building is within 15 degreees of due east-wet
c.)  The roof has a minimum of 450 square feet of south-facing area that is oriented apprpriately for solar applications.
d.)  At least 90% of the glazing on the south-facing wall is completely shaded (using shading, overhands, etc.) at noon on June 21 and unshaded at noon on December 21.

3.    What types of sites should be avoided in order to obtain LEED credit?

Sites that are less than 75% previously developed should be avoided.  If the site was already 75% previously developed, then LL 3.3 should be used.  The site should not disturb other previously built sites within 100 feet.  It is not allowed to use land that is reserved for endangered species, and it is generally not allowed to use land that was once parkland.
4.    What basic landscape design practices should be followed in order to obtain LEED credits?

a.)  Any turf msut be drought-tolerant.
b.)  Do not use turf in densely shaded areas.
c.)  Do not use turf in areas with a slope of 25% (i.e., 4:1 slope),
d.)  Add mulch or soil amendments as appropriate.
Mulch is any covering placed around plants to reduce erosion and water loss to help regulate soil temperature.
e.)  All compacteed soil (e.g., from construction vehicles) must be tilled to at least 6 inches.

5.    What are some ways that architects can obtain LEED credits concerning water efficiency?

The architects can obtrain partial credit by collecting water from 25-50% of the roofline.   To obtain more points, the architect must create a water tank to collect over 50% of the roofline in the event of over 1 inch of rain.
Achieving a reduction in estimated outdoor water use of 65% or more will result in 1 ID point.  This will increase at increments of 5% up to 80% and 4 points.
Flow restrictors can be used to lower the flow rates of water from the toilets.  You can't use flush valve conversion devices and toilet tank bags to earn credit.

6.    What building components or systems can be enhanced to contribute to LEED credits that promote energy efficiency?

Pipe insulation, advanced lighting packages, and the landscape can be utilized to enhance energy efficiency of the build.  The roof can be beneficial  by collecting rainwater, and thus saving on the costs and use of well or city water.

7.    How can the choices of (or use of) materials affect the LEED rating of a home
Using modern insulation in replacement of outdated insulation that was offered in older buildings can result in a greater LEED rating.  Using vernacular architecture is a good choice, to reduce the cost and emissions of transporting the goods to the build site.  Heat pumps and air conditioners shall not be over 15% bigger than what the calculated size should be.  Having a shorter ceiling height can be advantageous because there is a smaller volume to be heated.

8.    What is required to earn LEED credits with respect to moisture and indoor pollutants in kitchens and bathrooms?

For any body-sized  cleansing areas, such as a bathtub, shower, or spa area, using nonpaper-faced backer board on the walls.  Use water-resistant flooring, and don't install carpet, in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry rooms, and spa areas.  Any entryway wihtin three feet of the exterior door shall also use water-resistant flooring.  Install a drain and drain pan near any tank water heaters in or over a living space.  Conventional clothes dryers  require exhausts directly to the outdoors.

9.    From a public relations perspective, why might a company want to have a high LEED score?
It makes the company appear to be more eco-friendly, and they can use this as an advertising edge.  A higher LEED score can also lead to a lower operating cost compared to other homes, and lower impact on the environment.

Sustainable Architecture

1. Rainfall falls on most parcels of property throughout the world. Describe one method that could be used to collect this natural resource.

        One way to collect rainfall is to set up a nice garden-style landmark in your yard.  The rain water collects at this point, and is filtered biologically through the dirt.  From there, a paper filter is used, where finally the water is stored in a tank underground.

http://www.rainxchange.com/

2.  Describe an innovative construction method or technique that benefits the environment.

       Using vernacular architecture, like using trees that were cut where the new house will be built, and using dirt form the the foundation to make clay for the shingles on the roof, are methods of innovative (and primitive) construction that can benefit the environment.  This reduces the environmental detriments taht shipping provides.

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=vernacular

3.   During the construction cycle of the building, materials and components are delivered to the site. List a strategy that you will use to recycle the waste produced during the construction phase. 

I would take the remnants of the previous structure that was on the site, and any excess materials used during the construction, and transport them to a materials recycling company.  From their they could be recycled and re-used for further construction jobs. 

 http://www.cdrecycling.org/

4.  Energy use is high in commercial buildings. What might a designer do to reduce energy consumption in a building?

Attempting to decrease surface area of a building is an effective way to limit the transfer the heat between the building and the environment.  The elevators could use magnetic brakes, and computers could use a short-term hyper-hibernation method to conserve electricity.  A waterwheel could be placed at the bottom of a gutter that leads from the roof, so when rain falls electricity could be produced.

http://cordoganclark.com/projects_commercial_sustainable_commercial_architecture.html

5.   Building sites offer natural resources that can be utilized for the life of the building. Describe a method to use a site’s natural resources in the construction of the structure.        

If you were building at a place that is predominant in clay, then clay roof tiles could b eused.  The drawback to this method is their brittleness, which could be a problem if hail or a tornado comes through.
http://roofgenius.com/roofmaterialchoices.htm

Conclusion

1.  Describe an original green and sustainable idea that you have. Choose one that is not currently in use as far as you know.

Put hybridized electric brakes on elevators.  Put a waterwheel at the bottom of skyscrapers with huge gutters from the roof that would power them during storms.  Grow plants on rooftops, then harbor the sucrose to inject into high-energy drinks that are given to employees that run in giant hamster wheels that generate electricity.  Utilize the magnetic fields of skycrapers by orbiting a ball around them in between a ring of magnetic force, creating electricity.

2.    Describe an improvement that you believe could be made to the building where you live. Describe why it is an improvement.

The skyline, while cool, would be lower, as that is where all the heat goes in the winter.  If the ceilings were lower, then it would feel warmer, and the house wouldn't have to be heated as much.

West Point

WEST POINT BRIDGE: 

How do we design the best bridge? Let's go on an Information Hunt, looking for clues.

Find the words and definitions in West Point Bridge Design HELP and fill in the blanks below.

1.      Click on HELP. Then select Help Topics.

2.      You can type the word you’re looking for, or scroll down.  Once you see the word, double click on the word you want to look up.

A.     Materials:

1.      Look up materials.  List the 3 different types of materials

Carbon Steel, High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel, and Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Steel

2.      Scroll down to Notes and Tips. Read the section.

  Carbon Steel is the cheapest and weakest of the three types of materials.  High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel is more expensive than carbon steel, but is also 40% stronger.  The quenched and tempered version of the high-strength low-alloy steel is both the most expensive and the strongest.

3.     

	Type of material	Strength (weak to strong)	Cost (least to most)
1.	Carbon Steel	Weakest	Cheapest
2.	High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel	Medium Strength (40% stronger)	Medium Cost
3.	Quenched and Tempered High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel	Strongest	Most Expensive

B.     Cross-Sections

1. Go back to Index. Look up cross-section.  Choose Cross-Section from menu.  List the 2 different types of cross sections.
2. The two types of cross-sections are the hollow square cross sections and the other type of cross-section is the filled square cross-section.
3. Go back to Index. Look up cross-section.  Choose the line that names the 2 cross section types. from the menu.
4. Look for the boxes that describe when it is most economical to use each type of cross section.

Type of cross section	Better to use for: (tension or compression)	Shown as what color (blue or red)
Hollow	Compression	Red
Filled	Tension	Blue

C.     Engineering Design Process: What are the steps?

1. Go back to Index. Look up engineering design process.  Choose The Engineering Design Process from the menu.
2. List the 7 steps.

1.      Identify the Problem

2.      Define the Problem

3.      Develop Alternate Solutions

4.      Analyze and Compare Alternate Solutions

5.      Select the Best Alternative

6.      Implement the Best Solution

7.      Evaluate the Results

How do we optimize our bridge design?

Let's go on an Information Hunt, looking for clues.

A.                  Find the How to Design a Bridge page from the help index.  What is the objective?

Create an optimal bridge design.  An optimal design is one that satisfies all of the design specifications, passes a simulated load test, and costs as little as possible.

B.                  Go to each step of the Design Process flowchart.  Read about the step, especially the Notes & Tips section.  Enter one important fact from each step.

¨     Select a Site Configuration

¨     Decide on a Truss Configuration

¨     Draw Joints

¨     Draw Members

¨     Load Test Your Design

¨     Strengthen All Unsafe Members

¨     Optimize the Member Properties

¨     Optimize the Shape of the Truss

¨     Find the Optimum Truss Configuration

¨     Find the Optimum Site Configuration

¨     Choose the Optimum Design

¨     Record Your Design