Americold Construction Guideline Specifications V39

Americold
CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINE SPECIFICATIONS
V39 – 11-06-2024
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Revisions
No. Description
V13 Add Hallowell double tier lockers & sub-metering system to
lighting, battery charging, offices and maintenance shop
V14 Add Guard house drawing set
V15 Update IT room, Roof Hatch, Cabinet and Corian Color and Lockers
V16 Update IT room cut sheets in section 15.1D and wiremold raceway
for office
V17 Update water fountain in section 8.1F for office
V18 Add Surge/voltage and phasing issues protection
V19 Update IT room requirements
V20 Add Building Signage
V21 Add clarifying language around emergency generator and portable
generator docking station (with Kirk Key access)
V22 Add specification on Truck Stop and men’s bathroom, Safety,
Humidity Sensor, and Network Cabling Standards. Removed section
on Vestibules.
V23 Updated the date on V22
V24 Add backup power on page 53
V25 Add On-Site Security Guards on page 14
V26 Add details on steel, floor, backup generator, window, flag pole,
and man doors.
V27 Update on Bollards on chapter 5.4
Date
5/29/2018
V28
V29
V30
V31
V32
V33
V34
V35
V36
V37
10/01/2020
01/14/2021
02/01/2021
02/04/2021
03/08/2021
03/23/2021
04/01/2021
02/08/2022
5/3/2022
3/24/2023
PBhandari
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PBhandari
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PBhandari
NFletcher
8/31/2023
MDavies
Update on Chapter 7.5 information on Floor Loop
Updated 2.1 C, 5.1 D 2, 7.6 A and 8.2 G.
Updated 1.4 Building Signage, 7.5.B, and 15.1 MDF Room
Added on 2.4 Site Work – Miscellaneous
Edited 6.3. e Membrane Roofing
Added Pallet racking Spec in section 5.1
Added specification on Electrical conduits in Section 14.6.c
Update 6.3. f Membrane Roofing
Added Pipe labeling color code chart in Section 8.2
Projection signage removed. Door height notes updated to
reference individual project documents. Truck stop and fencing
clarified. NH3/Fire/Weather alarms clarified in section 11.1
V38 Chap 1 - Added AMC site trailer requirements, Chap 2 – clarified AC
layout space, clarified guardhouse concrete guarding and overhead
traffic lighting, clarified fence man gates and truck traffic gates,
Chap 3 – added slab settlement criteria, clarified truck wheel curb
stops, added slab flatness testing requirement, Chap 4 – added
scrubber dump walls criteria, Chap 6 – clarified underfloor heat and
insulation at freezer /dock wall, Chap 7 – clarified truck dock door
motors, height and exterior numbering, clarify thermal window
By
SZhang
7/5/2018
SZhang
10/23/2018 SZhang
2/8/2019
SZhang
2/27/2019
4/22/2019
4/23/2019
7/1/2019
8/27/2019
SZhang
SZhang
SZhang
SZhang
KHarr
1/10/2020
PBhandari
01/16/2020
2/13/2020
04/06/2020
05/06/2020
PBhandari
SZhang
PBhandari
PBhandari
06/25/2020 PBhandari
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criteria, Chap 11 – clarify fire tank sizing to be without refill
consideration, clarify GC FP engineer to size fire pumps, galvanized
FP pipe okay, Chap 14 – confirm redundant fire pump, clarify
underfloor heat,
V39 Numerous edits throughout
11/6/2024
BOgunderu
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CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINE SPECIFICATIONS
 Introduction
Although these Construction Guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive or comprehensive
specifications for the construction of the Project, they are nevertheless intended to convey the
minimum level of design, construction and quality expected by AMERICOLD. In addition, while these
guidelines cover a wide range of the specifications, systems, components and equipment, etc. found in
the numerous projects that AMERICOLD regularly undertakes, AMERICOLD has made an effort to
eliminate items that do not specifically apply to the Project.
Each bidder shall carefully and thoroughly review this document and request information / clarification
if any errors, omissions or superfluous items are discovered. AMERICOLD will provide a written response
to all enquiries.
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Table of Contents
CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS .............................................................................................8
1.1
Drawings................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2
Project Close-Out ................................................................................................................. 10
1.3
Construction Type ................................................................................................................ 10
1.3.1
Loading Docks - Truck and Rail ................................................................................... 10
1.3.2
Freezers ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.4
Building Signage ................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2
SITEWORK.............................................................................................................. 12
2.1
Concrete Paving ................................................................................................................... 12
2.2
Asphalt Paving – Heavy Duty (to be confirmed with Geo-Technical Report) ...................... 12
2.3
Asphalt Paving – Light Duty (to be confirmed with Geo-Technical Report) ........................ 13
2.4
Site work - Miscellaneous .................................................................................................... 13
2.5
Site Security- On-Site Security Guards ................................................................................. 14
2.6
Site Security - Guardshack.................................................................................................... 14
2.7
Site Security - Fencing .......................................................................................................... 17
2.8
Landscaping .......................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3
CONCRETE.............................................................................................................. 18
3.1
Freezer Floor Slabs ............................................................................................................... 18
3.2
Freezer Sub-Floors ............................................................................................................... 18
3.3
Truck and Rail Dock Floor Slabs ........................................................................................... 18
3.4
Locker Room Floor Slabs ...................................................................................................... 19
3.5
Exterior Electrical Component Slabs .................................................................................... 19
3.6
Floor Slabs – Miscellaneous ................................................................................................. 19
3.7
Concrete Curbs ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.8
Concrete – Miscellaneous .................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4
MASONRY .............................................................................................................. 22
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4.1
Masonry – General ............................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5
METALS.................................................................................................................. 23
5.1
Structural Steel ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.2
Steel Joists ............................................................................................................................ 24
5.3
Metal Deck ........................................................................................................................... 24
5.4
Metals - Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 6
THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION ................................................................. 30
6.1
Insulated Metal Wall Panels................................................................................................. 30
6.2
Floor and Roof Insulation ..................................................................................................... 31
6.3
Membrane Roofing .............................................................................................................. 31
6.4
Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 7
DOORS ................................................................................................................... 32
7.1
Overhead Doors - General ................................................................................................... 32
7.2
Overhead Doors – Truck Docks ............................................................................................ 32
7.3
Overhead Doors - Rail Docks ................................................................................................ 33
7.4
Overhead Doors - Miscellaneous ......................................................................................... 33
7.5
High-Speed Freezer and Cooler Doors ................................................................................. 33
7.6
Personnel Doors ................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 8
FINISHES ................................................................................................................ 38
8.1
Office / Welfare Area Finishes - General.............................................................................. 38
8.2
Paint – General ..................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 9
SPECIALTIES ........................................................................................................... 44
9.1
Specialties – General ............................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 10
EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................... 45
10.1
Equipment – General ........................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 11
FIRE PROTECTION ................................................................................................... 46
11.1
Fire Protection – General ..................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 12
PLUMBING ............................................................................................................. 48
12.1
Plumbing – General .............................................................................................................. 48
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Chapter 13
HVAC ..................................................................................................................... 50
13.1
Office / Welfare Areas.......................................................................................................... 50
13.2
Battery Rooms...................................................................................................................... 50
13.3
Engine Rooms ....................................................................................................................... 51
13.4
Humidity Sensor ................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 14
ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................ 51
14.1
Electrical Service .................................................................................................................. 51
14.2
Lighting ................................................................................................................................. 53
14.3
Power, Control and Signal Wiring ........................................................................................ 56
14.4
Dock Levelers and Dock Doors ............................................................................................. 58
14.5
Underfloor Heat System....................................................................................................... 58
14.6
Electrical - General ............................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 15 Information Technolgy (MDF/IDF and station Construction) ...... Ошибка! Закладка не
определена.
15.1 Server/Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room Construction ............. Ошибка! Закладка не
определена.
15.2
Office/Welfare Area Construction ...............................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
15.3
Warehouse/Dock Components ....................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
15.4
Hardware......................................................................Ошибка! Закладка не определена.
Chapter 16
Security Systems .................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 17
Low Oxygen Fire Prevention System ....................................................................... 73
17.1
Room Construction .............................................................................................................. 73
Chapter 18
Network Cabling Standards .................................................................................... 74
18.1
General Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 74
18.2
Station Cabling ..................................................................................................................... 75
18.3
IDF/MDF Cabling .................................................................................................................. 76
Chapter 19
Safety .................................................................................................................... 76
19.1
Contractor Safety ................................................................................................................. 76
19.2
Hot Work Safety ................................................................................................................... 77
19.3
Visitor’s Safety...................................................................................................................... 77
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Chapter 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
This guide is not an attempt by AMERICOLD to dictate an improper design, but only to convey to the
General Contractor what is expected in the "end product". Should the General Contractor consider any
specifications to be unsafe or inadequate for providing satisfactory results that they are unable to
guarantee, it shall be their responsibility to bring this to the attention of AMERICOLD in writing.
A. The General Contractor shall ensure that all work performed will be erected true, plumb and
square, and exhibits the best standards of workmanship.
B. The General Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate ventilation and applying
proper controls to prevent unsafe levels of carbon monoxide from building up in the
workspaces. (Note: AMERICOLD will assist in the monitoring of these levels.)
C. The General Contractor shall, at a point of approximately ten (10) weeks into the project,
provide AMERICOLD with a listing of all Sub-Contractors and major suppliers. At the conclusion
of the project, an updated “complete” listing is to be provided, which includes company name,
contact person, address, phone number, and trade.
D. The General Contractor is required to supply each Sub-Contractor with a complete copy of the
AMERICOLD Construction Specifications and the appropriate project drawings. After each
revision, updated drawings must be supplied to each Sub-Contractor.
E. Location of all job and storage trailers shall be approved by the AMERICOLD Construction
Manager. Trailers shall be located so they do not expose AMERICOLD assets to a fire risk from a
burning trailer, nor interfere with AMERICOLD dock operations once the facility opens.
F. The cost of performance bonds for the General Contractor and all Sub-Contractors must be
included and itemized project quotes.
G. The General contractor and all Sub-Contractors shall have Insurance Coverage for loss or
damage of their tools and equipment as detailed in the AMERICOLD Construction Contract, a
copy of which is enclosed in this package.
H. The General Contractor must promptly bring all potential Change Orders to the attention of the
AMERICOLD Construction Manager by completing the Change Order Form, exhibited in the
Construction Contract, and obtain approval in writing before any funds are committed.
AMERICOLD will not be liable for any cost related to any change without approval at the time of
the change.
I.
The General Contractor shall include all quality control testing including geotechnical
investigation and report, concrete testing, steel inspections, California Bearing Ratio Test
(CBR), etc. A copy of all test reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the
AMERICOLD Construction Manager as they are received.
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J.
The General Contractor and Refrigeration Contractor shall supervise the installation of the
refrigeration system piping to ensure that all pipe penetrations through the walls are performed
in accordance with AMERICOLD approved standards (Refer to Thermal and Moisture Protection,
Section 7).
K. AMERICOLD may choose the Refrigeration Contractor to do the job. This contractor will be
contracted by the General Contractor and any applicable fee shall be included in the bid. The
General Contractor will be responsible for including any items not covered in the Refrigeration
Contractors bid.
L. General Contractor is to provide the AMERICOLD Construction Manager with manufacturing
information (Cut sheets) for all doors, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
M. There shall be regularly scheduled sub-contractor meetings held every two to three weeks
depending upon the condition of the schedule.
N. The General Contractor shall employ a full time, on-site Project Superintendent who will remain
on the job site until the Project including punch list is totally complete.
O. Project will be LEED accredited.
P. General Contractor to provide AMERICOLD with trailer, bathroom facilities and conference room
specifications.
Q. General Contractor shall follow Americold Safety Guideline.
R. The general contractor shall provide Americold with one 12-foot x 40-foot size trailer with two
sets of stairs and internal unisex bathroom facilities. The trailer shall be connected to electrical
power with overhead lighting, comfort heating, air conditioning and parking for 6 cars for the
duration of construction. All internal furnishings and equipment shall be provided by Americold.
1.1 Drawings
A. All Construction Drawings shall be stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed in the same
State as the Project location. All fire protection, roof, insulation, electrical, and underground
utilities elements shall be reviewed by Global Risk Consultants (GRC), and shall be approved by
AMERICOLD before commencement of any work.
B. General contractor must use Procore or similar software for document management.
C. The Construction Drawing package shall include a cover sheet that includes, as a minimum, the
following Project information:

Project Name, Description, Location and Information

Index of Drawings and Sheet Description

All Applicable Building Codes and Ordinances

Construction Type and Occupancy Classification

List of Building Designer and all Contractors and Sub-Contractors
D. Drawing shall be developed using BIM technology
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E. Drawing becomes property of AMERICOLD to use at their sole discretion.
1.2 Project Close-Out
A. At the completion of the Project, three (3) full-size sets of As-Built drawings, plus three (3)
compact disks or USB flash drives with all 2D and BIM drawings saved in AutoCAD and PDF
format shall be provided to AMERICOLD. The AutoCAD drawings shall be saved in .dwg format.
The drawings to be provided shall include all civil, architectural, structural, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and fire protection drawings, etc. Note: AMERICOLD regards
As-Built drawings as drawings in which all changes have been properly updated and
incorporated; clouded areas on the drawings are not acceptable.
B. The As-Built drawings shall accurately depict and dimension the location of all underground
utilities, such as underfloor electrical, water, sewer, storm drain, sprinkler, telephone and gas,
etc.
C. The General Contractor shall provide one (1) paper copy of the Owner’s Manual to the facility
which will include service information on all equipment installed within the facility, all materials
used on site and all warranty information.
D. The General Contractor shall provide AMERICOLD with three (3) USB Flash Drives which contain
a copy of the Owner’s Manual saved in PDF format.
E. AMERICOLD's retainage policy is to retain 10% of work completed and 10% of materials stored
on site. At a point near substantial completion of the project, a calculated amount will be held
until the following items are 100% complete:

Punch list

As-Built drawings

Owner's Manuals

Final Certificate of Occupancy

Roof Warranty

Final Waivers of Lien

Owners Acceptance Form
F. The General Contractor shall, at the completion of the Project, provide AMERICOLD with an
ALTA/ASCM Land Title Survey.
1.3 Construction Type
1.3.1
Loading Docks - Truck and Rail
A. Truck dock exterior walls shall be constructed of UL Listed and / or FM approved pre-finished
insulated metal panels (the wall manufacturer shall be approved by AMERICOLD). Cut sheets
must be provided. Minimum R-Value should be 30 for 4” panels and 38 for 5” panels.
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B. Vertical dock levelers are utilized, the truck dock finished floor elevation shall be 50 inches
above the truck pad elevation subject to the following parameters:
a.
b.
c.
d.
50" from truck pad to finished floor
36" from truck pad to bottom of pit floor
15" step down from finished floor into pit (1/2” slope from back of pit to front of pit)
See drawing (Need reference
C. A trailer restraint system will be inset into each dock, recessed hook style.
D. Truck dock doors shall be arranged at 14 feet on center.
E. Rail dock exterior walls shall be constructed of UL Listed and / or FM approved pre-finished
insulated metal panels (the manufacturer shall be approved by AMERICOLD).
F. Rail dock doors shall be arranged so that their centerlines will accommodate the type and size
rail car servicing the facility. AMERICOLD will verify the rail car service.
G. Rail dock doors shall be arranged on 88 feet on center to handle super-cars if centerline not
specified by AMERICOLD.
H. The minimum clear height of truck docks and rail docks shall be 28 feet (clear height is defined
as the height above the finished floor to the underside of the lowest point of structural steel
frame).
I.
Rail dock doors will be constructed with an exterior rail seal to maintain a cool environment
between the dock and the rail car. Rail end stop barrier(s) shall be installed at the end of the
line, if applicable. The position of the end stop barrier(s) will accommodate the alignment of the
rail car door centerlines for the type and size rail car servicing the facility on the center of the
rail dock doors.
J.
All rail shelters are to be (4) sided and inflatable.
K. AMERICOLD requires all docks to be clear spanned.
1.3.2
Freezers
A. Freezer walls shall be constructed of UL Listed and / or FM approved pre-finished urethane core
insulated metal panels (the manufacturer shall be approved by AMERICOLD). Cut sheets must be
provided. Minimum R-Value should be 38 (for a 6” panel).The minimum clear height in all
freezers shall be 50 feet, unless otherwise indicated (clear height is defined as the height above
the finished floor to the underside of the lowest steel frame structure component.
B. All roofs shall slope at ¼-inch per foot, minimum.
1.4 Building Signage
A. Utility outlet at every door exiting the building including emergency exist in freezers and coolers.
B. AMC to supply building signs and locations – GC to install all signs.
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C. All welfare area fire extinguishers are to be recessed into the wall.
D. All wire trays mounting on the floor must be at least 6” off the ground for easy cleanup
E. All employee parking spots must have parking blocks.
F. All truck parking spots must have 1,000# parking blocks pinned in at least 3 spots or 12”
concrete curb
Chapter 2 SITEWORK
Note: The guidelines below shall be considered a minimum requirement regarding concrete and site
work performance and quality by AMERICOLD. All concrete and site work design, detailing, reinforcing
and specifications, etc. shall be certified by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of the Project.
2.1 Concrete Paving
A. The concrete truck pad shall extend 75 feet out from the face of the truck dock.
B. Expansion Joint Z stripes to be use between the slabs to prevent damage during expansion and
contraction cycles
C. The concrete strength shall be 4,000 PSI.
D. Concrete aprons shall be 8 inches thick with rebar or fiber (Fiber design approved by Americold
and approved vendor.
E. All joints and saw cuts in concrete shall be caulked.
F. The truck pad shall not exceed a 2% grade away from the dock.
G. All construction joints shall have lead transfer dowels.
H. All swales into retention ponds are to be concrete with large stones embedded in concrete to
break up water flow.
I. Dolly Pad thickness shall be 12 inches thickness before rebar and 8 inches top concrete layer.
2.2 Asphalt Paving – Heavy Duty (to be confirmed with Geo-Technical Report)
A. 8-inch crush and run base.
B. Tack coat at base.
C. 3-1/2-inch bituminous asphalt binder.
D. 1-1/2-inch asphalt topping, type D or E.
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2.3 Asphalt Paving – Light Duty (to be confirmed with Geo-Technical Report)
A. 6-inch crush and run base.
B. 2-inch bituminous asphalt binder
C. 1-1/2-inch asphalt topping type D or E.
2.4 Site work - Miscellaneous
A. No grade in truck travel areas shall exceed 4%. Should an area with a steeper grade be required, it
shall be brought to the attention of the AMERICOLD Construction Manager in writing, prior to the
commencement of work, during the design phase.
B. The design shall encompass the materials, equipment and methods of fabrication to complete the
excavating and back filling, soil compaction, paving, landscaping and all site utilities.
C. Any slope greater than 3:1 shall require a concrete retaining wall.
D. Contractor to provide all testing of back filled and built-up areas that require compaction shall
meet the Geotechnical reports
recommended procedures, and shall be verified by an
independent testing laboratory. Test results shall be furnished to the AMERICOLD Construction
Manager immediately upon completion.
E. No spoil dirt or excess excavation material shall be spread on the site without the written approval
of the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
F. All pavement design shall be verified by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of the Project.
G. Install 16-inch heavy duty parking stops in all tractor/trailer parking spaces, with the rebar epoxied
in place. Parking stops shall resist 1,000 lbs of horizontal force. 12” continuous concrete curb
acceptable as an alternate design.
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H. Install sod or concrete flues to prevent erosion at all areas subject to potential water run-off.
I.
A covered break area shall be installed in the vicinity of the main entryway. The location will be
finalized with the AMERICOLD Construction Manager. It will consist of a canopy and two allweather tables.
J.
All inlets (flues/curb inlet/ drains into retention areas must be concrete.
K. For high rise automation projects, include all cost to supply a temporary laydown area sufficient to
meet the needs of the Americold automation contractor (100,000 sq. ft.). Automation contractor
to supply the size of the area needed and description of materials being stored. The G.C will be
required to maintain the areas subgrade throughout the project so not to cause schedule delays,
delivery delays or damage to materials due to bad subgrade.
2.5 Site Security- On-Site Security Guards
A. General Contractors shall provide on-site Security Guards around the clock coverage for the
period of 4 months prior to acceptance/go-live for conventional builds.
B. General Contractors shall provide on-site Security Guards around the clock coverage for the
period of 8 months prior to acceptance/go-live for high bay, rack supported builds.
This should coincide with peak quantities of materials onsite that are likely to be stolen (i.e. steel,
copper, office finishes, equipment, etc.).
2.6 Site Security - Guardshack
A. General Contractor shall supply a centralized guardshack for site entrance unless specifically
excluded from scope of the project.
B. Guardshack shall be similar to Porta-King model following and have space for up to 3 associates,
uni-sex bathroom, and climate controlled.
C. Connections to water and sewer/septic shall be included
D. Connections to power shall be included
E. Additional underground conduit for AMERICOLD fiber connectivity shall also be included from
the MDF room
F. (3) Flag poles are provided
G. Provide Power at the base of all electrical pole, all concrete barrier to be conduit.
H. Concrete guarding around the building is provided.
I.
Red/Green traffic light control is provided for inbound and outbound traffic and shall be
mounted to light bar above the lane except stated otherwise.
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2.7 Site Security - Fencing
A. General Contractor shall include perimeter fencing to secure overall lot, unless specifically
excluded from scope of the project.
B. New fencing shall be supplied around finished construction area and tied into any existing
perimeter fencing to reduce overall linear footage of
C. New fencing shall be 6’ in height, chain-link, with 3 strands of barbed wire across the top at an
angle facing outward.
a. Vinyl fencing may be a required substitute in certain areas depending on local code
requirements for civil/landscaping permitting.
D. Man, gates to be provided every 400’ of fencing, manual operation, and connected to the access
control system as required by the POS.
E. Manual slide gates to be provided at truck entrances
F. At truck and trailer parking, fencing to be set back minimum of 15’ from paving
2.8 Landscaping
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A. All landscaping required by the authorities having jurisdiction shall be included in the Project. In
areas where there are no landscaping requirements, AMERICOLD will provide landscape plans or
suggestions regarding the type of planting to be included.
B. Shrubs and bushes shall be planted in the area of the office / welfare entrance, as directed by
AMERICOLD.
C. All areas should be graded and hydro-seeded to allow for mowing, unless local requirements
allow substitute materials to minimize long-term maintenance.
D. General Contractor should carry landscaping as an allowance in their pricing.
Chapter 3 CONCRETE
Note: The guidelines below shall be considered a minimum requirement regarding concrete
performance and quality by AMERICOLD. All concrete design, detailing, reinforcing and specifications,
etc. shall be certified by a registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of the Project.
3.1 Freezer Floor Slabs
A. Concrete strength shall be 4,000 PSI.
B. Concrete slab shall be 8 inches thick (minimum).
C. Reinforcing shall be installed in the upper half of the concrete slab, subject to the certification of
a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of the Project.
D. A 6-mil Poly slip-sheet shall be installed between the wear slab and the top of the insulation.
E. Prefer engineered floor quality to be used in the freezer, (i.e. Kalman Monorock or Frick floor
slabs) with Type K cement. The location of construction joints shall be planned so that they are
not in the traffic aisles, and that they cross the traffic aisles in as few locations as possible.
These types of floors should continue to shine/sheen with traffic over time.
F. All construction and expansion joints exposed to traffic should be armored.
G. All construction joints and expansion joints must be caulked.
H. Floor slab settlement requirements shall be 1” total settlement with 1/2” differential
settlements in 50.’
3.2 Freezer Sub-Floors
A. Freezer sub-floors (mud slab) shall be 3 to 4 inches thick (minimum), unreinforced.
3.3 Truck and Rail Dock Floor Slabs
A. Concrete strength shall be 4,000 PSI.
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B. Concrete slab shall be 7 inches thick (minimum).
C. A 6x6x6/6 welded wire mesh shall be installed in the upper half of the slab, subject to the
certification of a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of the project.
D. Install two (2) layers of six Mil Poly slip-sheet between the sub-grades and wear slab of the truck
dock.
E. Shrink compensation slab to be used on the rail and truck dock, (i.e., Kalman Monorock or Frick
floor slabs) with Type K cement. The location of construction joints shall be planned so that
they are not in the traffic aisles, and that they cross the traffic aisles in as few locations as
possible. These types of floors should continue to shine/sheen with traffic over time.
F. All construction and expansion joints exposed to traffic should be armored.
G. All construction joints and expansion joints must be caulked.
3.4 Locker Room Floor Slabs
A. Concrete strength shall be 3,000 PSI.
B. Concrete slab shall be 4 inches thick (minimum).
C. Concrete slab shall be sealed and polished.
3.5 Exterior Electrical Component Slabs
A.
A transformer slab will be poured to manufacturer requirements.
B. The location of the transformer slab will be coordinated with the Electrical Sub-Contractor and
approved by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
C. An emergency generator slab will be poured to manufacturer requirements.
D. The location of the emergency generator slab will be coordinated with the Electrical SubContractor and approved by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
3.6 Floor Slabs – Miscellaneous
A. No turn-down slabs shall be allowed in finished temperature-controlled space floors.
B. Supplier should explicitly notify AMERICOLD when and where non-engineered floors are
specified.
C. Dock leveler pits shall be constructed in accordance with Loading Docks - Truck and Rail
Construction Details, Paragraph 1.3.1.b).
D. Non-automated: floor slabs shall be placed and finished to meet the following flatness and
levelness tolerances, unless otherwise specified, as measured using ASTM #E1155 standard
testing method for determining flatness and levelness using the Face-number system:
Local Overall
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Ff
35
40
Fl
30
35
E. Automated (to be confirmed with automation supplier): high bay Automated Storage and
Retrieval System (ASRS) crane floor slabs shall be placed and finished to meet the following
flatness and levelness tolerances, unless otherwise specified, as measured using ASTM #E1155
standard testing method for determining flatness and levelness using the Face-number system:
Local Overall
F. Flatness testing to be
slab pour. If any slab fails to
removed and replaced.
Ff
100
100
Fl
50
50
conducted within 24 hours of every
meet the minimum local, it shall be
G. Any cracks that appear in the concrete floors, or in the concrete truck apron will either have to
be cut out and re-poured, or treated with a structural-type epoxy. The AMERICOLD
Construction Manager will determine which course of action to take (cracks longer than 4 feet
will require an additional three (3) year warranty).
H. All concrete construction joints shall be doweled.
I.
All concrete shall be strength tested by a reputable testing laboratory and shall include:
1. One (1) set of tests for all concrete placed in one (1) day, and one (1) set of tests for each
100 yards of concrete placed, if more than 100 yards of concrete is placed in one (1) day.
2. All test cylinders shall be taken stored (cured), and shall be tested as recommended by the
ACI Manual of concrete application.
3. Five (5) test specimens shall be considered a set. One (1) of the specimens shall be tested
at seven (7) days; and three (3) specimens shall be tested at twenty-eight (28) days.
Reserve one (1) for 56 day breaks.
I.
The design of all concrete shall be certified by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of
the Project.
J.
Design spec’s must be approved and filed with AMERICOLD
3.7 Concrete Curbs
A. Concrete curbs are required in freezers for any exposed walls not covered by racking. Curbs
shall be 48 inches tall with 45 degree sloped tops; the vertical face of the curbs shall align with
the face of any adjoining building columns.
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B. All walls on the truck docks and rail docks shall be protected by continuous concrete curbs that
are 48 inches tall with 45 degree sloped tops; the vertical face of the curbs shall align with the
face of any adjoining building columns.
C. No concrete curbs are required in the Engine Room.
D. Where curbs are specified In the Battery Room and Maintenance Shops, a 16-inch curb shall be
installed. The vertical face of the curbs shall align with the face of any adjoining building
columns. This should be 16” to a 12” face
E. The minimum curb length shall be 2 feet (measured along the vertical face of the curb), unless
the protected wall is less than 2 feet.
F. No curb shall be less than 6 inches thick or as thick as the column, whichever is greater.
G. Install one (1) layer of 4 mil Poly sheeting between all curbs and walls.
H. All curbs shall have a vertical chamfer joint at the mid-point between building columns and at
any plumbing or electrical pipe, for crack control.
I.
Any exposed insulated metal wall panel area 40 inches or wider that is not protected by storage
racks shall be protected by a guard posts or a curb.
J.
A 100-foot length of curb on the dockside of the freezer shall have a 12-inch, 10GA galvanized
metal plate installed in the bottom of the curb in the area where MHE will be parked.
K. All curbs shall have a 1.5-inch x 1.5-inch galvanized metal 45-degree angle attached to the wall
at the top of the curb, for the curb to finish to and to receive caulk.
L. Control joints to be provided.
M. Expansion joints in bracing to be provided.
3.8 Concrete – Miscellaneous
A. All exposed concrete foundation walls shall be vibrated and rubbed to an acceptable smooth
finish. Honeycombing is not acceptable.
B. All interior and exterior concrete joints shall be caulked (caulking material to be approved by
AMERICOLD).
C. The General contractor shall install a 2-foot concrete “rat run” around the exterior of the entire
facility. This run can be substituted with stone where site landscaping allows and approved in
writing by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
D. All rat runs shall form a continuous boundary around all emergency exit stairs.
E. All steps constructed of concrete shall be finished with safety grooves the entire width of the
steps
F. Main exterior entrances to welfare areas shall be wide enough to accommodate a double door
entrance. This includes the width of all stairs descending to ground level.
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G. An American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant access ramp will be installed for all entrances
above grade. A small vehicle truck ramp can be purposed for this if the design is compliant with
ADA specifications. This substitution shall be approved in writing by the AMERICOLD
Construction Manager.
H. Stair treads to be approved by Americold.
Chapter 4 MASONRY
4.1 Masonry – General
A. Interior walls at the Engine Room, Maintenance Shop and Battery Room shall be constructed of
grout filled, 12-inch concrete masonry units (CMU), precast concrete or tilt–up concrete. The
wall between the Battery Room / Maintenance Shop and Truck Dock shall incorporate a 6-inch
EPS liner panel on the dock side of the concrete block wall.
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B. IMP wall paneling will be acceptable in areas of maintenance that do not include ammonia
storage or refrigeration equipment. Any IMP wall substitution vs. CMU should be called out and
approved by AMERICOLD.
C. Interior walls between the Office / Welfare area and all general traffic areas and hallways shall
be constructed of sheet rock, or other sound dampening material, covered by Fiberglass
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) in an off-white/gray color scheme. This wall type holds up in industrial
settings and is easier to clean vs. re-paint frequently. AMERICOLD will approve the paint type
and color.
D. All interior walls are to be full height (to deck) and insulated to reduce noise.
E. The conference room, if in the design, will have only painted gypsum walls, not FRP panels.
F. All exterior concrete masonry unit walls shall be split face colored CMU (color and texture to be
approved by AMERICOLD)
G. If applicable, a Low Oxygen System room will be constructed as outlined in Section 18. If
required room of CMU will be provided.
H. Scrubber dump wall to be 6' HIGH CMU WALLS W/ CONC. SLOPED CAP. PAINT W/ EPOXY PAINT,
FLOOR FINISH IS EPOXY COATING
Chapter 5 METALS
5.1 Structural Steel
The structural steel design shall encompass the supply, fabrication and erection of the building framing
and bracing, opening framing, shipping, painting, testing and inspection, welding and all related
accessories, and miscellaneous metal. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall be provided with all
shop drawings and criteria.
A. All structural steel is to be ordered Primer White (Note: The color of the primer used on the roof
joists and structural steel shall be determined by project team ).
B. All primed or painted metal that is damaged by both shipping and handling or by field welding
shall be cleaned, a rust-inhibiter applied, and the paint touched up.
C. All structural steel and decking shall be clean and completely free of any dirt and mud.
D. Structural steel on the truck dock shall be designed to support spare pallet storage on racking
above the dock doors. Install two (2) continuous 6-inch steel channels attached to the roof joist
for attaching the spare pallet storage racks.
1. The above-dock storage rack shall be supplied and installed by the General Contractor.
Each bay Should be wide enough to support (3) stacks of (12 pallets each) weighing up
to 1000# per stack.
2.
Each bay of above-dock storage rack weighs approximately 1,056 lbs.
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E. All condensers, in any installed ammonia systems, shall be equipped with galvanized steel
catwalks around all sides, top and bottom.
F. All condensers shall be equipped with oversized man doors.
G. All condensers must be approved by AMERICOLD prior to placing the order.
H. The General Contractor shall install catwalks with OSHA-compliant guardrails/handrails around
all evaporators in the coolers and/or freezers.
a. This is not required for penthouse evaporator unit installations.
I.
If required, the General Contractor shall install OSHA-compliant (minimum three (3) horizontal
bars, 42-inches high) guardrails/handrails around the roof perimeter. The guardrail/handrail will
be placed 6 feet back from the edge of the roof.
a. Guardrails/handrails shall only be installed on roof levels that have equipment mounted
and expectation of traffic for maintenance when mounted within 20’ from edge of the
roof.
b. Roof guardrails/handrails stub-ups will be installed prior to the installation of roof
insulation and membrane.
J.
If applicable, the non-enclosed Rail Dock shall have a hot dip galvanized OSHA-compliant
(minimum three (3) horizontal bars, 42-inches high) guardrail/handrail along the exposed edge
to the tracks. The guardrail/handrail will not obstruct the dock plate placement.
K. All freezer and cooler type man doors are to outfitted with hinge closers (no surface mounted
closers).
L. Every single and double select rack pallet position will have pallet support beams.
M. All second level locations of select racks will have wire decking installed and secured with tec
screws to protect first level locations from falling product.
5.2 Steel Joists
A. All roofs shall slope at 1/4-inch per foot, minimum.
B. The selection of steel joists for truck dock and rail dock roofs shall be coordinated with the
Electrical Engineer to ensure that there is adequate depth for the lighting fixtures to be
protected within the joist.
5.3 Metal Deck
A. Metal roof deck for all areas shall be 22 GA with G-90 galvanizing.
B. All roof decking shall be screwed in place. Welding or shot type fasteners are not permitted.
Alternate methods other than welding will be accepted as alternate pricing.
C. Flutes in the roof deck shall to be designed to run perpendicular to the slope of the roof.
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5.4 Metals - Miscellaneous
A. Install a continuous hot-dip galvanized angle iron around the perimeter of the dock leveler pit
and the rail dock.
B. Vertical Dock Levelers: Attach a 3 x 3 x 10 x 3/8-inch angle to the 84-inch-high 6-inch diameter
bollard at every dock door to receive a fixed head light fixture. The steel angle shall be coped to
fit a 6-inch diameter pipe. (The LED dock light is supplied and is installed by the General
Contractor.)
C. For non- penthouse unit installations, the General Contractor shall provide steel platforms, steel
grate walkways and hand-rail systems to support the condenser, at the top and bottom of the
condenser. (The Refrigeration Sub-Contractor shall provide condenser weight and dimensions).
Platforms shall meet all OSHA standards. The condenser support shall be designed as follows:
1. Condenser stands shall be constructed of hot-dipped galvanized steel.
2. Condenser stands shall be properly sized to fit the condensers, and allow for the
installation of a four-sided work platform around the top and bottom of the condenser.
3. Condenser mounting location(s) and stand design(s) shall be approved by the AMERICOLD
Construction Manager.
4. The General Contractor shall install a 1-1/2-inch diameter galvanized pipe windsock pole,
mounted to a condenser stand and extending at least 10 feet above the top of at least two
condensers, if multiple condensers are installed.
D. A system of structural channels or tubing shall be used for the mounting of overhead door tracks
and counterbalance spring assemblies (wood of any type will not be permitted).
E. A steel ships ladder shall be installed in the Maintenance Shop to provide access to temp
controlled room or outside access as directed by the project team , equipped with an oversized
roof hatch (large enough to provide access for a person in a SCBA suit). Additional ships ladders
shall be installed to provide access to each different roof elevation on the building. The exterior
ladders shall be hot-dip galvanized steel. All ladders shall be OSHA approved with basket guard
hoops where required (minimum 6 foot height).
F. Exterior ladders above the roof must be provided for personnel access between all building
roofs.
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G. Rail dock doors shall be guarded by 6-inch diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe bollards set into the
concrete at least 18 inches below the finished floor. Bollards shall be filled with concrete and
fitted with a steel weld cap on top. All welds shall be ground smooth and polished.
H. Doors into the freezer from the truck dock shall be guarded.
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I.
Doors into the freezer from the rail dock shall be guarded.
J.
The bollard edge should be at least 2” inside the door jam so as to direct vehicle into the
doorway and away from the door jams.
K. 6-inch diameter guard posts with three (3) 6-inch steel channel shall be installed at any entrance
doors to the truck dock, and in front of any electrical panels.
L. Goalpost bollards for freezers and the dock side of high-speed doors shall be U-type 6-inch
diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe, solid pipe welded to the top and at the imbed..
M. The General Contractor shall supply embeds and bollards in front of all quick charge battery
chargers. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall determine the quick charger locations.
Do not install racking or storage areas.
N. All bollard are to be galvanized, non-painted metal, except for rail dock installations. Rail dock
installations will utilize pre-fab, yellow bollards with built-in LED light.
O. Where piping crosses a walkway, a crosswalk stair is required and shall be constructed of hotdip galvanized steel or aluminum. AMERICOLD shall approve the location, design and material of
the crosswalk stair.
P. Guards on both sides of the overhead door to the Battery Room from the dock shall be U-type 6inch diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe, similar to guards on the freezer door.
Q. Where applicable, the General Contractor shall provide one (1) welded metal ladder for
accessing each blast cell ceiling area, with one (1) guardrail on one side of the ceiling area
opposite the fans. All ladders shall be OSHA approved with basket guard hoops, If applicable add
safety cable, minimum 6 foot height).
R. All downspouts on the truck dock shell be protected by steel guards (see AMERICOLD drawing)
S. The General Contractor shall install a 3’11” deep continuous canopy above all truck dock doors
and the drive-in ramp door, and a canopy over all personnel doors. The canopy shall be
fabricated with pre-finished standing seam, Mansard style metal roof deck, with a closed soffit.
Note: Canopies are not required over emergency exit doors; a standard drip edge may be
utilized. Depth may be re-evaluated based on local codes and fire protection considerations.
a. Default color should be ‘Regal Blue’ per the Firestone materials color guide, but should
be approved by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager).
b. http://firestonebpco.com/assets/2013/03/metal-color-selection-chart-item-1185-pdf2.pdf
T. All overhead door openings shall have the jam and header wrapped with 10 GA galvanized steel,
caulked on the top, bottom and sides. All voids are to be foamed before covering with 10 GA
Galvanized steel
U. All exterior steps, platforms and hand rails that are fabricated out of metal shall be galvanized
steel.
V. Empty pallet storage is to be built by General Contractor
W. All miscellaneous steel in dock will be galvanized.
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Chapter 6 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
6.1 Insulated Metal Wall Panels
A. UL Listed and / or FM approved Insulated Metal Panel Manufacturers approved by AMERICOLD
include:
1. Metl-Span
2. True Core with polystyrene
3. Advanced Insulation
4. Kingspan
5. All other proposed manufacturers shall require the written approval of AMERICOLD.
B. Panel Construction
1. IMPs shall be sandwiched with pre-painted 26 GA with G-90 galvanized steel skin.
2. All interior and exterior panel surfaces shall have an embossed finish.
3. The panel finish coat shall be USDA and FDA approved.
4. The steel skin shall be bonded to an insulation core with a two (2) component-type
urethane adhesive on a continuous in-line process.
5. Exterior joints shall be tongue and groove design.
6. Panels shall be full height; double-stacking of panels shall not be permitted, unless
required for ASRS building construction requirements (Face caulking will be required in a
situation where stack joints is used).
7. All panels indicating any deformations (i.e.: telegraphing, oil canning, board joints, etc.)
will be rejected.
C. Insulation
1. Insulation density to be not less than one pound per cubic foot.
2. The General Contractor shall provide AMERICOLD with certified test results on the
insulation foam used.
3. All freezer walls shall be 6-inch thick insulated metal panels and have an R-value of 38.
4. All truck dock and rail docks walls shall be 5-inch thick insulated metal panels (minimum).
5. All Blast Cell walls (where applicable) shall be 6-inch thick insulated metal panels.
D. Approvals
1. The General Contractor shall submit all IMP specifications to Global Risk Consultants (GRC)
for review, prior to installation, through the AMERICOLD Construction Manager
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6.2 Floor and Roof Insulation
A. Floor insulation shall be 7-inch extruded polystyrene, comprised of one (1) layer of 3-inch and
one (1) layer of 4-inch polystyrene, with staggered joints. 40 psi material to be used.
B. A 10 mil poly vapor barrier shall be installed between the sub-floor and the underside of the
insulation.
C. For non- automated conventional MHE projects, freezer floor insulation shall extend out from
the center line of freezer doors 8'-0" x 16'-0" wide. Underfloor heat must extend out into the
dock 8'X16' at MHE door
D. For automated MHE projects, the underfloor heating system and underfloor insulation shall
extend under the truck or rail dock slabs for a minimum of 15 feet from the face of the freezer
wall at all freezer and cooler doors across the entire length of the freezer wall between these
openings.
E. A 3-inch thick, 4-foot wide (continuous) horizontal strip of extruded polystyrene insulation shall
be installed along all foundation walls at cooled areas.
F. A 4 mil poly slip-sheet shall be installed between the wear slab and the top side of the
insulation.
G. Freezer roofs shall be insulated with three (3) layers of 3-inch-thick polyisocyanurate with fire
retardant covering insulation.
H. Truck dock and rail dock roof shall be insulated with two (2) layers of 3-inch-thick isocyanate
insulation.
I.
Isocyanate insulation shall have a minimum compressive strength of 15 PSI on all roofs. The
compressive strength of the specified floor insulation shall be submitted to the AMERICOLD
Construction Manager for approval.
J.
All floor and roof insulation shall be inspected by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager at each
stage of the installation. No additional layers or coverings may be installed without AMERICOLD
approval.
K. The General Contractor shall submit all roof installation materials to Global Risk Consultants
(GRC) for review, prior to installation, through the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
6.3 Membrane Roofing
A. All roofs shall be comprised of a 60 mil Carlisle or Firestone single-ply, mechanically attached
white thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) system with 10-year warranty (minimum). A 20-year
warranty shall to be furnished as an alternate.
B. A continuous walk board system shall be installed, running from the roof access ladders and
hatches to each refrigeration control valve group, around the condenser(s) and in any other
regular traffic area. The layout and materials shall be approved by AMERICOLD.
C. Install 5X5 Dens deck between insulation and TPO
D. All metal trim, gutters, and downspouts, etc. shall be .050-inch pre-finished aluminum. The
gutter size shall not exceed 9-inches wide.
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E. No pitch pans are permitted.
F. All roofs must be FM approved. All roofing materials and methods must be reviewed,
approved and accepted by Global Risk Consultants and Americold before installation can start.
Any impact to the projects schedule must be identified up front.
G. No open face downspouts allowed on any facility. All downspouts are to completely be closed
and heat traced as needed - with a manual control switch to turn on and off and a light to
indicate when the system is on.
6.4 Construction Manager Miscellaneous
A. Install plastic splash blocks under all downspouts.
B. Downspouts may not discharge onto any area used as a walkway, ramp or step, etc
Chapter 7 DOORS
7.1 Overhead Doors - General
A. Overhead doors shall be min. of 3-inch-thick EPS core with 26 GA steel skin, AMERICOLD
preferred truck door is Haas 3-inch-thick EPS core with 26 GA steel skin.
B. R-value of 18 should be provided.
C. Overhead doors shall be vertical lift type with:
1. Steel angle mounted 3-inch heavy-duty tracks and rollers. Angle mount shall be attached
with screws/bolts; NO welding or fab-lock fasteners will be accepted.
2. Spring type stops at the top of the vertical tracks.
3. This is not needed on vertical lever installations
4. Interior locking devices – location to be approved by AMERICOLD. (only needed if door
motors are not installed
5. One insulated glass window – Window to be located very close to operator’s panel.
6. All overhead doors shall be equipped with a motor hoist.
7. Cables shall be attached to the second panel from the bottom of the door. This is not
needed on vertical leveler installations.
8. Doors shall be installed with an extra lift in their opening position, so that the doors rest
approximately 8 inches above the door opening.
7.2 Overhead Doors – Truck Docks
A. Truck dock door openings shall be 10 feet wide x 11 feet 10 inches tall referencing from the dock
leveler pit depth and 10 feet 6 inches referencing from the finish floor.
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B. Provide 24” tall numbering system over all dock doors.
C. Doors shall allow for trailer doors to be opened from the loading dock.
7.3 Overhead Doors - Rail Docks
A. Rail dock door openings shall be 12 feet wide x 12 feet tall.
B. Rail dock overhead doors shall be the same brand and design as the truck doors.
7.4 Overhead Doors - Miscellaneous
A. The door opening between the Battery Room and truck dock shall be 8 foot 6 inches wide x 16
feet tall, height should be verified for each project. Ensure door size fits MHE
7.5 High-Speed Freezer and Cooler Doors
A. All openings between the truck dock and freezers or coolers, and any opening from freezer to
freezer or cooler to cooler, shall be equipped with automated high-speed, roll-up or bi-parting
doors with the following included:
1. 115-volt thermostatic controlled electric heaters.
2. Locking device.
3. A limit switch to sense when the manual single slide doors are fully open and control the
operating circuit of the Auto Clear bi-parting door.
B. All freezer and cooler openings shall be equipped with Rytec, Rite Hite, Enviro doors, or Assay
Abloy (where applicable). Permissible door types include insulated fast roll up doors, fast open
breakaway bi-parting doors and fast open curtain type doors. Door type and style must be
approved by AMERICOLD before orders are placed:
1. Freezer and cooler doors shall be 8 feet wide, verify opening height on each project.
2. Floor loops shall be utilized in all new construction. Never Fail loops by Rytec or systems of
similar/greater quality shall be used.” ( Opening location must be approved by Americold
Construction Manager).
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3. Construction Manager Doors shall be equipped with cycle counters.
4. Push buttons for personnel ingress/egress shall be installed for both directions of travel.
(To be approved by the project team)
5. Control boxes and disconnect switches shall be mounted outside all doors on the dock
above the protective curb, immediately adjacent to the guard post, mounted
approximately 5 feet above finished floor.
6. All doors shall be equipped with soft start, dual speed, 480V, 3Phase motors. The opening
contactor coil shall be interlocked with a spring arm limit switch which is mounted to
detect that the manual slide (night door) door is closed, and disconnects the circuit so the
door cannot open, but the heater will continue to work.
7. The door installer shall coordinate with a Rytec, Rite Hite or Enviro representative to assist
in the startup of the doors.
C. The door from the truck dock to the battery charger room shall be an AMERICOLD approved fast
roll-up door with a close warning audible alarm and LED lights on the side of the door. The door
shall be 8 feet wide, verify height in project documents. NOTE: the installer shall install all
remote wiring in EMT conduit. NO FLEX SHALL PENETRATE THE WALL.
D. All overhead engine room doors shall be 10 feet wide (minimum) with a chain hoist for opening.
E. Airlock doors, if required based on automation design, and conveyer entry doors shall be 66
inches wide (minimum).
7.6 Personnel Doors
A. All personnel doors from warm to cool areas from offices to the dock shall be FRP cooler type
doors, with kick plates, hinge closers, panic bars on the inside, pull handles with a lock on the
outside, and view windows, unless otherwise approved in writing by AMERICOLD.
B. All freezer personnel doors must come equipped with (Kason 1097) or similar.
C. All interior personnel doors shall have kick plates and door closers. (Where possible hinge type
closers). All personnel doors going into welfare areas or inside the office/welfare areas are
required to have windows for safe entrance and exit. The exceptions to this are the following
doors – Restrooms, Locker rooms, Mop closets and storage rooms.
D. All cooler and freezer type doors are to have the following items – Kick plates on both sides,
hinged door closers and emergency panic hardware.
E. Where approved for use, all hollow metal doors shall have foam filled cores with Thermopane
view windows. In cooler areas, doors and frames shall be fabricated with FRP painted in
accordance with AMERICOLD specifications and keyed to AMERICOLD key system on site.
F. General contractor architect shall provide specifications for thermally broken and heated
window frames for Americold approval.
G. Miscellaneous:
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1. AMERICOLD and the General Contractor shall jointly select the types of door hardware.
2. All access doors used by AMERICOLD employees are to be equipped with electronic strike
plates to accommodate access card entry.
3. The General Contractor shall supply a master re-keying of all locks at the conclusion of the
Project. The key system shall have a grand master key and sub-masters for the office area
and maintenance shop area.
4. All lock and passage sets shall be heavy duty, Cal Royal with Schlage C cylinders, approved
by AMERICOLD.
5. All lock and passage sets shall be Lever style Cal Royal, unless otherwise require by code.
6. All emergency exit doors from freezers or coolers shall be high sill type. No sweep type
doors shall be permitted.
H. The Battery Room shall be equipped with one (1) 3 foot wide x 7 foot tall personnel door from
the truck dock, and one (1) 3 foot wide x 7 foot tall personnel door into the machine room.
I.
All Blast cells, where applicable, shall be equipped with a 2 foot 6 inch wide x 6 foot 8 inch tall
personnel door on each side of the overhead door. The personnel doors shall be metal with
foam filled cores and door closers, approved by AMERICOLD.
J.
All doors and windows facing the truck dock, shall be heated and thermally protected to avoid
condensation build up.
K.
All high traffic personnel doors shall be equipped with adjustable door closers (Hinge closers are
preferred all cooler freezer type doors) kick plates, panic bars, and view windows.
L. All engine room doors shall be equipped with panic bars, and door closers. The doors shall swing
in the direction of egress.
M. All exterior doors shall be cooler style FRP doors equipped with hinge closers, kick plates and
panic bars.
N. All exterior doors and doors providing access to office areas shall be equipped with electronic
strike plates, conduit and pull strings for a pass card system to be installed by AMERICOLD.
O. All exterior door (except emergency exit doors in the freezer) must have electronic strike plates,
wiring, conduits and pull strings for security pass card system.
P. The conference room door, if in the design, can be made of solid core wood.
Q. The IT Room door specification is outlined in section 15.1.B.
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Chapter 8 FINISHES
8.1 Office / Welfare Area Finishes - General
A. On all exterior walls, install 2 inches of extruded polystyrene insulation board to the underside
of the roof or floor deck, with 4 inches of batt insulation between metal studs.
B. All gypsum board shall receive a light roll-on texture prior to painting.
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C. At all private offices, administrative, conference rooms and work rooms, the metal stud framing
and gypsum board shall be extended tight to the underside of the roof deck for soundproofing
purposes. All interior partitions shall be filled with fiberglass batt insulation between the metal
stud framing. Bathroom/locker room need to have sold ceilings throughout.
D. Install pressure-treated, fire-retardant wood blocking in the break room wall to support a 46inch to 90-inches TV monitor (support from 6’ to 8’). Coordinate the location of the monitor
with AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
E. The break room shall include a kiosk area for employees, comprised of wing walls, a standup
height counter for a computer screen and keyboard, and a counter below for a printer.
AMERICOLD shall approve the design and detail drawings. (The location of the kiosk is to be
determined by AMERICOLD)
F. At least one water fountain in the office and one in the breakroom must be equipped with the
Hydro Boost bottle filling station with a filter (Halsey Taylor HTHB-HAC-RF-NF HydroBoost Bottle
Filling Station Retrofit Kit for HAC 115V Water Coolers, Non-Filtered, Non-Refrigerated).
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G. For all common walk areas, welfare areas and most offices, walls should have Fiberglass
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Light gray, or similar coating/covering approved by AMERICOLD, instead
of painted sheet rock or other wall construction. This avoids wall from getting dirty requiring
repainting or other deep cleaning.
H. Conference room, if applicable:
a. The conference room, if in the design, will have only painted gypsum walls, not FRP
panels.
b. The conference room will be finished with carpet tiles. The color scheme will be
approved by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
I.
All walk areas and bathrooms will have Stonehard or similar floor finish. No VCT tiles or
carpeting is accepted unless otherwise noted. Carpeting in conference rooms only.
J.
No laminate finishes will be used for horizontal surfaces such as vanities and countertops. An
engineered stone solution shall be used. AMERICOLD to approved both type and color
K. Grommet holes shall be drilled every 3 feet in engineered stone countertops for wire passage.
L. Electrical troughs will be installed along the wall below the countertop in conjunction with the
grommet holes.
M. Wall based network terminations will be on dual-port faceplates.
N. Support Structure can have laminate finish if hidden underneath the engineered stone
countertop.
O. All cabinets are lockable drawers.
P. The color of cabinets and Corian shall be as following.
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Q. Lockers shall be installed to account for all associates (number and layout approved by
AMERICOLD prior to placing order). Lockers will be two-tiered with vented doors. They will sit
directly on the floor with a metal panel to block debris from reaching the area underneath.
R. HALLOWELL DOUBLE TIER LOCKERS
a. MODEL: HDV – 2 TIER –
b. 12*18*72/78
c. CLOSED BASE
d. NUMBERED
e. HALLOWELL GARY
f.
FILLER PIECES AT ENDS AND CORNERS
g. ( )6’ LONG BENCH WITH PEDESTALS
h. FACTORY ASSEMBLED
S. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering in Offices including 2 subsystems (Lighting and
HVAC).
T. All welfare and office areas will have a Stonehard or equivalent finish. No polished concrete.
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8.2 Paint – General
A. The General Contractor shall paint the Engine Room and Motor Control Center (MCC) electrical
panel room floors with the Tennant HTS Coating System. Four colors shall be used:
1.
Red for walkways
2.
Gray for all other areas
3.
Yellow to border all color changes.
4.
Dark Gray on machine bases and housekeeping pads.
The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall approve the walkway layout and color selections.
B. All Engine Room concrete masonry unit walls shall be primed, and painted with two (2) coats of
a washable gray paint to a height of 5 feet above the finished floor, and two (2) coats of a
washable white paint from 5 feet to the underside of the roof deck.
C. All exterior steel shall be galvanized.
D. All guard posts shall be galvanized.
E. All truck parking spaces at the truck dock shall be striped with three (3) coats (minimum) of
yellow highway grade paint.
F. All trailer drop spaces shall be striped with three (3) coats (minimum) of yellow highway grade
paint.
G. All trailer drop spaces shall be identified with a 24-inch-high number. The numbers shall be
painted with three (3) coats (minimum) of yellow highway grade paint. Americold will provide
numbering system.
H. Automobile parking spaces shall be striped at each automobile location with two (2) coats
(minimum) of highway grade paint. Handicap accessible parking shall be clearly delineated.
I.
All exposed ammonia piping, included in scope of project, shall be primed with a Sherwin
Williams rust inhibitor, and painted with two (2) coats of Sherwin Williams’ industrial exterior
paint.
J.
All the piping should be labelled according to the following color code chart.
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Chapter 9 SPECIALTIES
9.1 Specialties – General
A. Toilet partitions panels shall be floor-mounted with stainless steel finish. (No ceiling-hung
systems are permissible). The toilet partitions shall be installed complete with doors, latches,
coat hooks, bumpers and roll paper holders. AMERICOLD may opt to supply paper and towel
dispensers, and this will be decided by AMERICOLD Construction Manager. Embossed finish is
preferred of flat. Urinal modesty panels are to be at least 3’
B. Restrooms shall be equipped with Excel high air velocity, wall-mounted hand driers with
stainless steel aluminum diamond plate deflectors (Dyson Blade hand drier), contractor is to
install paper towel and toilet paper dispensers supplied by AMERICOLD.
C. Install Kohler Steward Hybrid High Efficiency urinal ¾” top spud model number 5244-ET-0 for
Men’s restroom.
D. Install one (1) soap dispenser per wash basin. (dispenser supplied by AMERICOLD)
E. Install a 16 inch wide x 20 inch high mirror in all single occupant restrooms. Install a mirror the
full length of the wash basin counter in multi-occupant restrooms.
F. Install one (1) stainless steel sanitary napkin dispenser receptacle provided in all ladies
restrooms.
G. All eye wash / showers located in temperature-controlled areas shall be supplied with tempered
water in compliance with OSHA specifications.
The General Contractor shall pressure wash all walls, steel, racking and floors, etc. before turning the
facility over to AMERICOLD.
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Chapter 10
10.1
EQUIPMENT
Equipment – General
A. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall approve the selections of the hydraulic or vertical
dock levelers, dock seals, rail shelters, and swing arm loading lights, etc. for the Project. The
General Contractor shall provide the AMERICOLD Construction Manager with a delivery
schedule for this equipment.
B. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the unloading, storage/protection (rust), storage
and installation of the levelers, seals, shelters, and loading lights. The General Contractor shall
be responsible for seating the levelers in the pits. AMERICOLD will work with the General
Contractor to schedule installation.
C. The General Contractor shall install the number and type of fire extinguishers required to
comply with the local fire department regulations. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager and
local Fire Inspector shall approve the fire extinguisher types, sizes, and mounting locations. Fire
extinguishers in the office area shall be mounted in recessed cabinets in the wall. The General
Contractor shall provide AMERICOLD with as-built drawings indicating the location of all fire
extinguishers.
D. The General Contractor shall install 3D fire extinguisher signs at all fire extinguisher locations.
No stick-on signs are permissible.
E. The General Contractor install secure poles at two (2) locations on the property for the
installation of wind socks. Poles to be mounted on Condenser unit as delineated in paragraph
5.4.C.4.
F. All engine room areas shall be fenced with at least one (1) man gate with an emergency exit
panic bar (quantity depends on size and/or local code requirements) and one (1) sliding gate for
access to the overhead door, if the engine room is separate from the main structure, or has
vessels located outside the engine room.
G. All mechanical integrity inspections shall be provided to AMERICOLD prior to engine room
startup.
H. An emergency stop to shut off all power to the engine room shall be provided at the exit door to
the Engine Room. Prior to installation, the General Contractor shall submit the equipment
design to insurer for review and comment.
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Chapter 11
11.1
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Protection – General
A. The fire protection system shall include all design, equipment, material, fabrication and
installation, and required testing. These shall include, but not be limited to, valves, sprinkler
heads, piping, electrical devices (tamper switches, flow switches, alarm bells, signs, etc.) and a
fire pump if required. The General Contractor shall submit all fire system drawings to Global
Risk Consultants (GRC) for review, prior to installation, through the AMERICOLD Construction
Manager.
B. The system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the current requirements of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Uniform Fire Code (UFC), and the requirements of
the local fire department and all other authorities having jurisdiction.
C. AMERICOLD to approve location of riser room. Any located on an interior wall shall comply with
NFPA 24 and the International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 9. Riser rooms shall never be located
inside of a freezer.
D. Any and all conduit related to the fire sprinkler system is to be red.
E. An air compressor with a regenerated air supply system and air drier shall be installed at each
riser group. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall approve the type and installation
location. Galvanized pipe shall be used for all dry pipe and pre-action sprinkler systems, and in
any area where moisture will form.
F. A tee connection with a removable cap shall be installed on the warm side of every penetration
into an area of different temperature, to allow for easy visual inspection.
G. All Nitrogen charged systems shall have a low-pressure alarm switch on the back up bottles be
equipped with an air compressor piped to back up the Nitrogen.
H. The General Contractor shall contact local authorities to establish whether or not the Municipal
water source is capable of supplying volume and pressure, based on the demands of the fire
protection systems.
I.
The Fire Protection Contractor shall be responsible for the scheduling and completion of all
related inspections and testing. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall be notified in
advance of any inspections and testing.
J.
All freezer areas shall be protected with a dry double interlock pre-action Quell (or equally
approved) fire protection system. The sprinkler system shall be designed to accommodate the
height of storage and commodity hazard classification, and should be configured to avoid the
installation of in-rack sprinklers, wherever practicable.
K. All sprinkler piping that penetrates a (freezer or cooler) wall must be insulated and heat traced
4’ on each side of the penetration with a heat trace indicator light and labeled. PVC jacket must
be red.
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L. The truck dock shall be protected with a dry pipe system capable of protecting an 8-foot-high
pallet floor storage, and for pallet storage in racks over dock doors per current NFPA 13, IBC
Chapter 9 and / or FM Data Sheet 8-24.
M. Double interlock systems shall incorporate the use of Protectowire or equally approved (by
AMERICOLD) linear heat detectors with associated release panels.
N. The office, engine room, Motor Control Center (MCC) room, maintenance shop and battery
rooms shall to be protected by a wet system per current NFPA-13. The riser may be located in
the storage room off the engine room.
O. The pre-action valves and associated control / releasing panels shall be located at each pump
house and valve riser room.
P. All risers in cool areas shall be enclosed with an insulated metal panel room, equipped with a
heater and thermostat, exterior light alarmed for non-functioning heater or low room
temperature, and heater or temperature fault alarm tied to the control room panel, lighting to
25 foot candles, and a floor drain.
Q. All wet pipe for office areas being fed from risers in cool area, i.e. the dock, shall have Heat tape
installed. Each heat trace shall be equipped with an indicator light to verify that it is operational.
R. All system drains shall be piped into the sanitary sewer, to the exterior.
S. General contractor engineer shall determine fire water storage tank size for fire protection
equipment without consideration of any tank refill rate.
T. The Fire Protection Contractor shall be responsible for all use and tap fees, meters, meter vaults,
etc. required in order to install a complete, approved project.
U. In accordance with civil planning and local jurisdiction requirements, fire hydrants shall be
located around the perimeter of the property, spaced at an interval of approximately 300 linear
feet apart. The fire main supplying fire hydrants and sprinkler system lead-ins shall be looped.
Valving for fire hydrants, sprinkler systems and the fire main shall be provided to minimize the
impact of an impairment to the fire system.
V. All underground fire main piping shall be fabricated of cement-lined ductile iron, with
mechanical joint fittings. Thrust blocks shall be included as an extra measure to prevent
underground breaks. All fire hydrants and other fire protection equipment exposed to vehicular
traffic should be protected by reinforced bollards or equal equivalent.
W. Fire department access doors shall be installed as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
X. Fire pump rooms located within the main building shall be of minimum one hour fire-rated
construction, and shall have exit door to the exterior. AMERICOLD prefers pumps to be powered
by diesel or a double electric feed.
Y. If required by local jurisdiction requirements, smoke detectors shall be installed in all separate
areas of the office and break room areas.
Z. The General Contractor shall provide all required signage and marking systems, in compliance
with the requirements of NFPA 13 and IBC Chapter 9.
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AA. The General Contractor shall install one UL listed Lock Box and Lock. The Local Fire Department
shall determine the location of the Lock Box.
BB. Each group of risers shall be equipped with a sprinkler head box wrench.
CC. The General Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate the Fire Protection Contractor and
Electrical Contractor to ensure that all power, control, and signal wiring required for complete
installation of the system is included in project.
DD. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall approve the location of the fire pump house and all
system isolation valves, fire plugs, etc.
EE. General contractor engineer shall determine fire pump sizing for fire protection equipment.
FF. The General Contractor shall install all fire and life safety equipment required by the local Fire
Marshall.
GG. The General Contractor shall install any additional sprinkler heads required by local or state
codes. AMERICOLD shall sign for those heads to ensure a record of receiving.
HH. The Fire Sprinkler Contractor shall provide AMERICOLD with a written SOP on the emergency
shut down and operation of the fire sprinkler system, which includes reporting the incident(s) to
Global Risk Consultants (GRC).
II. The Fire Sprinkler Contractor shall all valve tag all fire sprinkler systems, and provide a P&ID
drawing to AMERICOLD. The valve tags shall be approved by AMERICOLD. Laminated copy of
P&ID to be included in close out documentation.
JJ. The Fire Sprinkler Contractor shall spend one (1) day training all AMERICOLD maintenance
personal on operation of the system.
KK. All sprinkler pipe penetrations from one temperature zone to another temperature zone shall
be insulated and PVC jacketed (Red) 4 feet on each side of the wall with one continuous length
of insulation. No breaks at the wall will be accepted. The insulation shall be approved by
AMERICOLD.
LL. The fire sprinkler contractor can use black steel sprinkler pipe in lieu of galvanized sprinkler pipe.
MM. The General Contractor shall install one (1) horn, one (1) red strobe for fire, one (1)
orange/yellow strobe for weather, and one (1) blue strobe for ammonia alarm in the each office,
welfare area, truck dock, and freezer/cooler. All Life Safety rules, as prescribed by the
AMERICOLD Safety Department, must be followed. Expansion projects to include alternate to
bring existing building to current specification. All alarms to be tied together.
Chapter 12
12.1
PLUMBING
Plumbing – General
A. Hose bibb connections with anti-siphon fittings shall be provided in the following areas:
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1. The Battery Charging Room
2. The Maintenance Shop
3. On the roof, near the condenser (protected against freezing)
4. Outside, near the trash compactor.
5. Outside the office area for wash down, and landscaping irrigation.
B. One (1) hub type condensate drain is required per the air unit on the truck dock. The drain traps
shall be installed above the floor and curb. Heat tape shall be installed by the Plumbing SubContractor. Each heat trace shall be equipped with an indicator light to verify that it is
operational.
C. Water closets shall be equipped with auto flush valves (valves shall not obscured by the toilet
seat). Tank type toilets are not permitted. A floor drain will be in each water closet.
D. Battery Changing room, where applicable:
a. Install a 4 inch wide trench drain and steel grate in the center of the Battery Charging
Room. The trench drain shall be connected into the acid neutralizing pit. Location of
drain must be approved by AMERICOLD.
b. The steel grate shall be heavy duty, to withstand forklift traffic.
c. Specify trench drain to be Aquaduct, Inc., ACCO, PolyDrain, or equal approved by
AMERICOLD.
d. The acid neutralizing pit shall be located in the corner of the Battery Charging Room,
and shall be equipped with a large access cover for cleaning.
E. Eye wash stations, where applicable:
a. An emergency eye wash station and shower shall be installed in the Battery Room or
Battery Charging area. AMERICOLD shall approve the exact location.
b. Install two (2) emergency eye wash stations in the Engine Room – one (1) shall be
located inside the engine room and one (1) outside the engine room in the
Maintenance Shop or on the truck dock. Eye wash shall meet OSHA requirements and
have warm water on demand.
c. All eye washes shall be connected into a hub drain.
F. Engine room, where applicable:
a. The Plumbing Contractor shall install a 2-inch diameter water line to all condensers for
the Refrigeration Contractor. The connection shall include a back-flow preventer and a
pressure regulator.
b. All plumbing requirements to and from the condenser for chemical treatment, shall be
installed by the General Contractor.
G. Office / Welfare areas that contain a conference room will include separate male and female
water closets. Office areas without a conference room can have a single unisex water closet
with the written approval of the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
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H. The janitorial closet shall have a floor mop sink with hot and cold water.
I.
The low oxygen system room, if equipped, will have a drain installed near the equipment.
Chapter 13
13.1
HVAC
Office / Welfare Areas
A. Restrooms and locker rooms shall be ventilated at the rate of four air changes per hour and
ducted to the outside. The electrician shall wire the ventilation system with the lights for
restrooms, and with separate switches for all other areas.
B. All HVAC units shall be controlled by 7-day programmable thermostats.
C. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering at all HVAC systems.
D. All roof mounted HVAC equipment to be fixed to structure via steel or composite curb. No wood
curbing or setting of equipment on "sleepers". Sealing of curb by roofing contractor.
13.2
Battery Rooms
A. Battery Rooms shall be heated with electric heat, sized to maintain 60 degrees Fahrenheit,
which is controlled by the Engine Room computer. The control of the heater shall be
coordinated with the Refrigeration Contractor. If the room more than 20 feet tall, the General
Contractor shall install at least one (1) industrial High velocity -type ceiling fan to circulate
heated air.
B. Battery Rooms shall be provided with a ventilation system sized to provide six (6) air changes
per hour, with a minimum of 10,000 CFM. Fresh air shall be brought into the Battery Room
through an intake with automatic dampers that are only open when the fan is in operation. (Fan
and all equipment required for installation shall be supplied by the Mechanical Contractor).
C. Ventilation control shall be as follows:
1. A “hand,off,auto” selector switch shall be mounted in the battery Room.
2. When the selector switch is in the Auto position, it shall be controlled by the refrigeration
control system computer on room temperature.
3. The hydrogen detector must cycle the fan motor when the gas level reaches the low level
alarm position, no matter what the position of the selector switch. (The hydrogen
detector shall be supplied, and its location determined by the Refrigeration Contractor,
and installed by the Electrical Contractor).
4. A Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) shall be supplied and installed by the Refrigeration
Contractor, to sense the room temperature.
D. All battery rooms are to have a Stonehard or equivalent finished floor. (Consult project team for
approval)
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13.3
Engine Rooms
A. All engine rooms shall be equipped with a redundant fan backup or backup generator to the
ventilation system.
B. Ventilation fans shall be Greenheck Model RBUMO or equal approved with the motor out of the
airstream, equipped with non-sparking blades.
C. All emergency ventilation fans shall have electrical current transducers installed that are
monitored by the refrigeration control panel, which will give an alarm if the fan fails due to
motor failure or a broken belt. Emergency ventilation shall be provided at a rate of 20,000 cfm
or 10 cfm per square foot of room area (whichever is larger), and shall be initiated by an
approved NH3 detection system set to alarm at 25% LEL.
D. All ventilation inlet louvers shall be configured to fail open.
E. Continuous fan shall be Greenheck or equal approved – equipped with a motion sensor to turn
on when someone enters the room. The fixed, continuous, mechanical ventilation shall be
provided at a rate of 1 cfm / square foot of room area, minimum.
F. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering in Maintenance shop for lighting, HVAC, and Air
Compressors.
13.4
Humidity Sensor
Install (1) one humidity sensor to each of the following areas –
G. Freezers (each room)
H. Coolers (each room)
I.
Automated equipment areas outside the freezer or cooler (each area)
J.
Truck dock (at least one depending on the length of the dock)
K. Rail dock. (at least one depending on the length of the rail dock)
L. All humidity sensor readings are to be monitored and displayed on the refrigeration computer
Chapter 14
14.1
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Service
A. The Electrical Contractor shall provide two (2) typed identification sheets for each circuit
breaker panel, one stored inside the panel, and one for the AMERICOLD Facility Service Manager
(FSM) to file, which accurately identify each circuit. The wording must be specific, identifying
each circuit clearly. The sheets shall be approved by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
B. Preferred suppliers for electrical equipment are - #1 Siemens, #2 ABB and #3 Eaton - Square D
products are not allowed to be used on Americold projects”
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C. All electrical panels, Motor Control Center (MCC), starters, and step-down transformers, etc.
shall be located in the MCC Room, with the exception of:
1. Battery Charger circuit breaker panels shall be located in the Battery Charging Room.
2. The circuit breaker panel for the offices shall be located in the electrical room unless
otherwise approved by AMERICOLD.
3. Step-down transformers located indoors shall be dry type, or shall be filled with a FM
approved less- flammable dielectric fluid meeting the requirements of NFPA 70, NEC. All
through-wall, through-ceiling and/or through-floor penetrations shall be sealed with
approved material.
D. Install a 6-inch x 6-inch wire way above and on either side of the RCP.
E. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide AMERICOLD with a spare set of fuses for all switch
gears, disconnects, etc. that are installed on the Project.
F. No transformers are allowed in any finished areas, and none shall be set on the floor in any
area. All transformer mounting methods shall be approved by the AMERICOLD Construction
Manager.
G. Main transformers located outdoors should be filled with a FM Approved less flammable
dielectric fluid in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or shall be sited per FM
Data Sheet 5-4 guidelines.
H. All main switchgear shall be sized for 25% spare capacity. Refer to Refrigeration Contractors load
data sheet included with the bid package. All main switch gear shall be braced at a minimum of
100,000 AIC (available fault current). Load calculations shall be included with the final As-Built
drawings.
I.
The building shall be supplied with an emergency generator. The generator, switchgear, and all
other supporting equipment shall be sized to support, at a minimum, emergency lighting, the IT
server power requirements, two outlets in dock office, one outlet in GM, office manager and
maintenance offices the refrigeration computer, and the low oxygen system control panel (if
equipped). Load calculations shall be included with the final As-Built drawings. The Electrical
Sub-Contractor will coordinate with the General Contractor on providing a recommendation for
the generator to the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
J.
The emergency generator will provide power to the allocated systems within 10 seconds of an
outage.
K. The building shall be supplied with a generator docking station suitable for quick connection to a
portable generator sufficient to maintain full electrical service to the facility in the event of a
prolonged outage. The docking station should be equipped with “Kirk Key” access (or similar
device) to prevent back-feeding utilities or improper connections. Provide as alternate on facility
expansion projects.
L. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide a one line drawing with the final As-Built drawings
that meets OSHA arc flash requirements for the entire facility.
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M. Electrical Conduit:
1. All electrical conduit installed on the roof or exterior building structure, or exposed to
physical damage shall be fabricated with galvanized rigid steel.
2. All electrical conduit installed below the floor slab shall be fabricated with PVC, with an
equipment grounding conductor sized in compliance with NEC article 250 (Grounding).
3. The use of EMT conduit with steel compression type fittings is approved for all areas
inside the facility. The use of die cast fittings is not permitted.
4. All electrical conduit penetrating through a wall into a different temperature zone shall be
fabricated of PVC and installed as detailed in Section 15.6 with a seal off on the warm side.
5. Type MC Cable may be used in concealed areas.
N. Install type THHN/THWN wiring rated for 600 volts, except outdoors, in freezer areas or in wet
and damp locations, in which case type XHHW wiring rated for 600 volts shall be installed.
O. All electrical wiring shall be stranded copper. No solid wire shall be permitted.
P. Install liquid-tight flexible conduit for connections to vibrating and rotating equipment, and in
wet or exterior locations.
Q. All switchgear and floor mounted electrical equipment to be located on a 4-inch concrete
housekeeping pad slightly larger than the equipment. The pad must have beveled edge.
R. Install distribution, lighting/receptacle panel boards with bolt-on circuit breakers.
S. Install distribution panel boards with a 10% (minimum) spare breaker/switch capacity at the end
of the Project.
T. Install lighting/receptacle panel boards with a minimum rating of 100 amps and a minimum of
30 poles or 10% spare breaker capacity, whichever is greater.
U. The equipment layout in the Motor Control Center (MCC) room shall allow for the installation of
future MCC, Compressor starters, electrical panels, etc. Layout to be approved by AMERICOLD
V. Where an electric fire pump is installed, a separate electrical feed shall be provided for the
pump.
General contractor shall install a fire pump acting as a backup system that can relieve the
primary systems in the event of failure.
W. Lightning protection shall be installed on the exterior at the highest point of the building.
Additional protection shall be assessed for warehouses with large automation systems and
presented to the AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
14.2
Lighting
A. General
1. All lighting in office and welfare areas shall be controlled by 360 degree motion sensors.
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2. All interior and exterior lighting shall be LED, unless otherwise specified by AMERICOLD.
All fixtures shall be controlled by motion sensors. Fixture types shall be approved by
AMERICOLD prior to installation.
3. All light fixtures in freezers, coolers, truck docks and rail docks shall be suspended
between the roof joists and shall not protrude below the joist. The Electrical Contractor
shall coordinate with the steel fabricator and sprinkler contractor to establish the
maximum fixture length and location.
4. All light fixtures shall be attached with hooks for easy removal, and shall be provided with
a plug and twist-lock receptacle and safety chain. If a flexible wiring system is used, it shall
be designed with a disconnecting means at each fixture, so a fixture can be removed
without interrupting the circuit.
5. All lighting for freezers, coolers, truck dock and rail dock shall be controlled by latching
contactor relays.
6. Light switches for the freezer, cooler, truck dock and rail dock shall be located near the
entrance door to the truck dock, near the office. Each of the above-mentioned areas shall
be individually switched.
7. Light switches in the office / welfare areas, Battery Room, Maintenance Shop, MCC Room,
and Engine Room shall have 360 degree motion sensor switches.
8. All light fixtures shall have a clear prismatic refractor with bottom lens cover (no glass).
9. Install a complete exterior lighting system for all parking lots and roadways. This shall be
accomplished by the use of building-mounted and pole-mounted fixtures producing a
minimum of three foot-candles average over all paved areas. Light poles to be set back
15" from edge of curb.
10. Install security lighting around the perimeter of the building, with the light fixture spacing
not to exceed 120 feet on center. The illumination level shall be 3 to 5 foot-candles.
11. All exterior light fixtures shall be LED unless specified otherwise by AMERICOLD. Provide
an exterior lighting plan with the bid submission.
12. Install LED emergency exit signs, equipped with two-head emergency exit lights.
13. Emergency lighting will tie-into the emergency generator in the event of a power outage
from the main distribution network.
14. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering including 4 subsystems (Freezers, Docks,
Offices and Outside & truck lot). Duct
B. Freezers / Coolers
1. Freezer / cooler aisle lighting shall be designed to provide a minimum illumination level of
25 foot-candles at five feet above the floor minimum, not average. Install LED fixtures with
prismatic refractors and bottom lens (no glass). Light fixture spacing shall not exceed 25
feet on center.
2. One light fixture per aisle (in the middle) shall be equipped with a Quartz re-strike feature
and tied to life safety egress.
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3. One light fixture near each freezer / cooler opening shall be emergency-circuited, and
shall remain and on at all times.
4. Individual lighting circuits in freezers / coolers shall run perpendicular to the aisles.
5. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering.
C. Truck Docks and Rail Docks
1. Lighting systems for truck docks and rail docks shall be designed to provide a minimum
illumination level of 30 foot-candles at five feet above the floor minimum, not average.
Install LED fixtures with prismatic refractors and bottom lens (no glass). Light Fixture
spacing shall not exceed 25 feet on center.
2. Two (2) rows of light fixtures shall be installed on truck docks, and one row (minimum) on
rail dock.
3. Two (2) light fixtures on truck docks and two (2) light fixtures on rail dock shall be
emergency-circuited, and shall remain and on at all times.
4. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall supply and install a hook, cord, plug, safety chain and
twist lock receptacle on each light fixture.
5. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering.
D. Engine Room / Maintenance Shop / Battery Room / MCC Room
1. Lighting systems for engineering support spaces shall be designed to provide a minimum
illumination level of 30 foot-candles at five feet above the floor. Install LED fixtures with
prismatic refractors and bottom lens (no glass). Light Fixture spacing shall not exceed 25
feet on center.
2. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering in Maintenance shop including 3
subsystems (Lighting, HVAC and Air compressors).
E. Exterior Lighting
1. One LED light fixture shall be mounted near the condenser with an On-Off switch
mounted on the condenser (location to be approved by the AMERICOLD Construction
Manager).
2. All exterior light fixtures, except the one on the condenser (point 1 above), shall be
controlled by a master timer located in the MCC Room (no photo eyes shall be permitted),
unless otherwise approved by AMERICOLD.
3. All exterior light fixtures shall be mounted as close to the top of the building exterior wall
as possible, except for high-bay ASRS buildings. ASRS building lighting should be mounted
in similar height as other low-bay areas.
4. All Truck Lots shall have pole mounted LED fixtures to supply an adequate level of security
lighting.
5. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering.
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14.3
Power, Control and Signal Wiring
A. Install (at a minimum) the following 115-volt electrical outlets:
1. One (1) quadplex receptacle located between every 4th truck dock door.
2. add outlets for IDF boxes. (Get Americold IT approval for IDF locations)
3. One (1) duplex receptacle adjacent to each rail dock door.
4. One (1) duplex receptacle at each emergency /exit door in the facility
5. Two (2) duplex receptacles in the Battery Charging Room, if applicable.
6. One (1) duplex receptacle on the roof, near each control valve group, for ammonia based
installations.
7. Two (2) duplex receptacles on each condenser, for ammonia based installations. One (1)
duplex receptacle on each packaged condensing unit for non-ammonia installations.
8. Two (2) dedicated outlets (where applicable) on the truck dock per stretch wrap machine
(location to be determined by the AMERICOLD Construction Manager).
9. Any and all conduit related to the fire sprinkler system is to be red.
10. One (1) duplex receptacle for each evaporator, on a dedicated circuit, to be used for
powering the heat tapes.
11. Dedicated circuit for each microwave, refrigerator, and vending machine in the break
room.
12. One (1) duplex receptacle in the break room for each industrial glass faced slide door
refrigerator.
13. One (1) quadplex receptacle will be mounted in the floor of the conference room. The
junction box will be flush mounted with the floor and accommodate data connection
wires as well.
14. WI-FI outlets shall be installed in a NEMA Box with an access heater, supplied by the WI-FI
Vendor and connected by the Electrical contractor. the NEMA Box shall be installed on the
underside of the roof deck and include:
One (1) quadplex outlet on a dedicated circuit, on the truck dock
One (1) quadplex outlet on a dedicated circuit, on the rail dock
Two (2) quadplex outlets on a dedicated circuit, in each freezer / cooler
B. Install (at a minimum) the following 480-volt, 3-phase, 50 amp welding outlets:
1. One (1) on the truck dock.
2. One (1) in each freezer / cooler.
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C. Electrical for Battery Charging (480 volt): AMERICOLD shall identify if the system is a normal
charging system or a quick charge system.
1. The Electrical sub-contractor shall supply and install all twist lock receptacles and male
plugs required to install battery chargers.
2. The location of the battery charger service shall be field verified by the AMERICOLD
Construction Manager.
3. Battery Chargers require a 480 volt, 3-phase, .
4. Where installed, automatic battery changers require a 480 volt, 3-phase, 20 amp service.
5. Where installed, quick charge systems require a 480-volt, 3-phase service with one
disconnect per charger. Amperage depends on the type of battery charger.
6. Install wireless multipoint for both battery chargers and battery changers.
D. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide a dedicated 115 volt, 20 amp service to each of the
fire protection panel
E. Surge/voltage and phasing issues (such as single phasing) protection is required at the main
switchgear for all buildings. In automated builds, all automation panels should also be protected
(in addition to protection at switchgear).
F. Where insulated wall panel vestibules are constructed, the control panels for the doors shall be
installed approximately 5 feet above the curb inside the vestibules, In line with Americold
construction manager approval.
G. Freezer doors shall be wired in accordance with Section 8 of this guideline and the factory
schematics. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for arranging start up with the
door supplier and installer.
H. Where applicable, provide a 480 volt, 3-phase, 20 amp service for pallet inverters.
I.
The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall install the following refrigeration system items (supplied by
the Refrigeration Sub-Contractor):
1. Manning Ammonia or Draeger Ammonia Detectors shall be installed in the engine room
and all final use points. The AMERICOLD Construction Manager shall approve the location
of the sensors.
2. Temperature sensors.
3. Control wiring to refrigeration valves; refer to the Refrigeration System Guideline
Specifications and Performance Specifications for additional information.
J.
The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide electrical service and control wires to the electric unit
heaters and exhaust fans in the Battery Charging Room.
K. All condensers shall be equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
L. The General Contractor shall supply and install all electronic latch assemblies, conduits, boxes
and pull strings needed for the AMERICOLD pass card system to be installed by AMERICOLD
(average of 10 doors per facility).
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M. The General Contractor shall create all penetrations for conduits for IT equipment and security
system equipment, in accordance with Section 17.
N. Install wireless multipoint energy sub-metering at all panels providing power to automation subsystems.
O. Design backup power systems to support critical functions of building for at least 48 hours.
P. The backup generator is to be sized to supply power to the following areas –
1) Full IT room
2) Full Shipping Receiving office (Outlets and at least 2 light fixtures)
3) All emergency lighting
4) Maintenance office only outlets.
5) Refrigeration control system
14.4
Dock Levelers and Dock Doors
A. AMERICOLD prefers vertical dock levelers equipped with a full control panel and safety interlock
system located at each dock door.
B. Levelers must be capable of 50,000-lb capacity.
C. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall install a limit or proximity switch on the overhead dock door
to prevent the hydraulic levelers from operating if the door is not fully open. This is on pit
levelers only.
D. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide 120-volt, single-phase, 1-1/2 HP electrical service to
each dock leveler. This is on pit levelers only.
E. Where installed, rail dock shelters shall be equipped with a 1/5 HP, 115-volt, single-phase fan
motor, wired to an On-Off switch installed adjacent to each rail dock door.
F. The General Contractor shall supply an alternate price to install motors on all dock overhead
doors.
14.5
Underfloor Heat System
A. Underfloor heating shall be provided by a Glycol system heated by the refrigeration system, and
shall be installed by the Refrigeration Contractor.
B. The underfloor heat system shall be charged with food grade propylene glycol.
C. For all automated MHE system projects, at all freezer doors, the underfloor heat system and
under slab insulation shall extend under the truck dock floor slab for a minimum distance of 15
feet from the face of the IMP wall.
D. Install a minimum 1 Resistive Temperature Devices (RTDs) to monitor floor temperatures every
25,000 square feet The RTDs shall be monitored by the refrigeration control system.
E. Glycol manifold shall be protected with removable galvanized miscellaneous steel.
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14.6
Electrical - General
A. All conduits that pass through a wall, floor, or roof into an area of a different temperature shall
be PVC and must be seal with an approved seal -off fitting on the warm side (Seal must be
approved by construction manager e.g. ducted seal or fire rated foam). No box, wire-way, or
fitting shall be installed on the conduit immediately at the wall, floor, or ceiling, be installed set
back a minimum of 4 feet on both sides, so the conduit can be insulated if necessary. All
junction/ pass throughs must be sealed with approved seal (I.E ducted seal or fire rated foam)
Cable or wire over 100 feet length shall be megger tested.
B. No Conduit shall connect to circuit breaker panels, MCC, etc. at the top. Connections shall be
made shall into the sides or bottom only in accordance with NEMA 4 level protection.
C. No conduits, boxes or other electrical can be laid in the roof decking flutes and covered by the
roof insulation. All electrical conduits, boxes must be attached to the joist using beam clamps.
No screwing into the decking from the underside.
D. The Electrical sub-contractor shall install flexible seal-tight conduit to the box on each solenoid
coil. The box shall be provided by the Refrigeration Contractor.
E. All motors shall have a section of flexible seal-tight conduit connecting them to electrical metal
tubing, or to rigid conduit.
F. No conduit shall be run under the floor slab without the written approval of the AMERICOLD
Construction Manager.
G. Electric heaters shall be installed in the facility. The heat shall be controlled by the refrigeration
program and the Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) in the engine room shall be mounted 6
feet above the finished floor. The following heaters shall be installed:
One (1) 15 KW in the Battery Charging Room
One (1) 15 KW in the Engine Room
H. The Electrical Sub-Contractor to install engraved phenolic nameplates on the exterior of all
disconnects, starters, circuit breakers, panels, etc. The nameplates shall include panel numbers
and voltages.
I.
The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall label each conductor on the interior of any control panel with
Brady wire markers. Each marker shall correspond with the electrical drawings and shall be
marked on each end of the wire.
J.
No conduit shall be attached to the storage rack system, unless approved in writing by the
AMERICOLD Construction Manager.
K. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall provide and install all power and control wiring for the
refrigeration systems. The Refrigeration Contractor shall provide all starters and control devices,
to be installed by the Electrical Sub-Contractor.
L. All docks, freezers, coolers, offices and maintenance areas shall be equipped with at least one
(1) audio and visual ammonia alarm that is tied back to the refrigeration control panel as
outlined in paragraph 15.3.H.
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M. All refrigeration control systems must be capable of being installed on the AMERICOLD network.
N. All electrical panels shall comply with all OSHA arc flash requirements and standards.
O. All heat trace on air units and condensate lines shall have resistive temperature devices (RTDs)
installed and monitored by the refrigeration control system.
P. All air units shall have a RTD at the inlet and outlet sides of the air units, and these shall be
monitored by the refrigeration control system
Q. The refrigeration control system shall be continuously monitored either by plant personnel or
remotely.
R. Security system and camera are to be installed by GC following AMERICOLD spec’s which will be
supplied by Rick Stevens. AMERICOLD will help develop a security drawing and will supply
vendor that are allowed to bid the project.
S. Preferred suppliers for electrical equipment are - #1 Siemens, #2 ABB, #3 Eaton - Square D
products are not allowed to be used on Americold projects”
Chapter 15
MDF/IDF and station Construction.
15.1 Server/Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room Construction
A. MDF’s will be twin four post cabinets that are 2-foot wide and 4-foot deep.
A.
Alternative is single two post rack for small sites.
B.
Front, rear and one side must have a minimum of three-foot clear passage to access
the equipment safely.
B. The minimum room size is 10-foot by 10-foot.
A.
Alternate for small sites (single cabinet) eight feet deep by six feet wide, door on the
six-foot wall, TELCO terminations on the rear six-foot wall.
C. Standard Americold installation of telco board around the room with electrical duct with a
minimum of two separate 125v/20a circuits. From the back wall two 125v/30a L5-30 receptacles
at 16-inch AFF.
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A.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Alternate for small sites replace the two 125v/30a with two 125v/20a with standard
5-20 NEMA receptacles.
B.
If the rack is more than four feet from wall run power into cabinet or side of rack.
Sites with life-safety generator back up units will have the outlets on those circuits using the
specific outlet color found in state or local community building standard: typically, red or
orange.
Ground bar tied to building ground above or below conduits for telco service from the pedestal
at the road.
Where possible the outlets should be installed in the cabinet or adjacent to the rack.
Telco service conduits should be dual 4-inch with sweep elbows [24-inch radius] or pull boxes,
with no more than 360-degree of bends between pull boxes. Conduit needs to be below the
local freeze line and 12-inches below the subgrade for paved parking / driveway areas.
If the MDF’s are in active construction sites a minimum 750cfm HEPA air scrubber filtration
units.
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I.
J.
IDF cabinets should be mounted at an accessible level like 2-foot AFF but no more than 11-foot
AFF so it can be serviced with a 10-foot ladder. Note – This scope is under the GC only if this
room is on the dock and we are not dried in.
Preferred IDF – (or similar)
A.
Hoffman type EWxx2430 24” wide, 24” deep, and 12, 19, or 26 U high.
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B.
Or Great Lakes WD series 24” wide, 32” deep, and 11, 18, or 25 U high
K. IDF’s require two 125v/20a circuits. They can be provided in a single quad box with the circuits
sourced to the individual NEMA 5-20 duplex outlets. One to each UPS. One from the odd
numbered breaker and one from the even numbered breaker.
L. The walls and ceiling will be constructed of IMP interlocking paneling and also installing an FM
200 system.
M. MDF rooms FM 200 fire system must be tied into the fire sprinkler system to the fire
department.
N. The IT Room door will be insulated, airtight sealed (with kick plates on both sides, door closer
and latch type handle) to keep out dust and maintain temperature.
O. All electrical in the room must be on generator backup if one is part of the site’s design.
P. The following items are required for new IT room:
A.
LED lights (motion sensor controlled) adequate to work in the cabinets.
B.
Static free VCT tiles
C.
Wire mold around the room (5) 125V circuits
D.
30 KW generator (Larger if equipment being used requires it) only if site requires
one. Note – This scope is under the GC
E.
Transfer switch
F.
Generator pad
G.
Electronic latch on the door for pass card system
H.
¾” fire retardant plywood on the walls (3’ off the floor turned vertically and painted
white)
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I.
All wiring and cables are to be run in cable trays.
J.
Security camera
K.
Smoke sensor
L.
Red conduits fire sprinkler system
Q. Four (4) of the EZ-path 44+ shall be installed in the ceiling for all cable penetrations (see cut
sheet).
R. Cut sheets on the APA 4800 raceway and the UPS plug and receptacle.
S. An HVAC system shall be supplied to maintain temperature in the room. Size should be
determined during the design session with the AMERICOLD team but should be 2 to 3 tons
depending on the load with a remote control and a digital thermometer on the wall.
A.
Automated warehouse MDF room will require 3–5-ton unit. Note – This scope is
under GC.
B.
Sites rooms containing servers shall require 5 tons. Note – This scope is under the
GC
C.
Sites without servers should have a “return” register in the room but not a “supply”
register so it does not pump hot air in the room during the winter. Note - This would
be if we need to move the MDF room as we are building on to another building.
15.2 Office/Welfare Area Construction
A. The data connections in the conference room will be mounted in a flush junction box in the
floor. The box will be aligned to be placed underneath the conference table.
B. Data drops shall be supplied for all office areas, subject to a design session with the AMERICOLD
team.
C. Every effort should be made for data and electrical supply outlets are accessible and not behind
the planned furniture.
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15.3 Warehouse/Dock Components
A. Electrical power shall be installed in accordance with section 15.3.A.12. Note – This scope is
under the GC under Americold Construction Manager supervision.
B. Conduit shall be run to all Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) locations, parallel to the
electrical conduit.
a. The minimum bend radius for conduit containing copper cabling is 1 inch.
b. The minimum bend radius for a conduit containing fiber optic wire is 6 inches.
C. Production area terminations will be into a “biscuit box” with keystone connectors.
D. Wireless access points (APs) shall be installed in a Ventev VNV-CB3702-AC NEMA 4 Box with an
access heater and connected by the Electrical Contractor. [Unless ruggedized APs are provided]
E. Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) shall be installed in a NEMA 4 box with an access heater
and connected by the Electrical Contractor, if installed in the freezer/cooler.
F. The IDF shall be installed on a 4 foot by 4 foot, ¾-inch thick fire-rated plywood wallboard. The
wall board will be mounted at least 40 inches from the floor at the base for the Main
Distribution Frame (MDF). Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) will be mounted at no more
than 11 feet from the floor at the base in the dock and freezer/cooler areas. Note – This scope
is under the GC.
G. Each IDF box shall include two (2) 1=20amp/120volt on a dedicated circuit, duplex outlets can be
in a single quad box.
15.4 Hardware
A. All IDF switches will be connected via dual fiber/copper and configured as port-channels.
a. Fiber preferred over copper; however, copper may be used for distances under 550feet, using Superior Essex 22 AMG cable, and when gbic slots are not available.
b. NO CABLE MANAGEMENT TO BE USED IN IDFs
B. UPS backups will be supplied by AMERICOLD or other parties.
a. Thirty amp for servers
b. Twenty amp for MDF switch or large IDF.
c. Fifteen amp for standard IDF
C. SOW for new sites and retrofits will include rack and cabinet drawings with proposed equipment
layout.
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15.5 Retirement, decommission, or demolition.
A. Retirement, or semi-retirement, is for facilities that are in full or partially handed over to
another company.
a. NWS will determine if the equipment should be removed or left in-place.
b. End of life/support equipment of no real value to Americold can be abandoned if:
i. It is not connected to an Americold control system.
ii. Can be factory reset.
iii. May not include routers or switches.
iv. UPS units may remain in place.
c. Racks, cabinets, and cabling may be left in place per agreement with new tenant.
B. Decommission is where the equipment is replaced by renovation or retrofit.
a. Network gear is to be removed and either e-waste or shipped to the facility at NWS
discretion.
b. UPS units will be e-waste.
c. Old cabinets and racks must be removed.
d. Cabling must be cut back to the top of the red iron or room from which the MDF/IDF is
located.
e. SOW for vendor projects will include a process for e-waste disposal.
C. Demolition is removal of all gear when Americold exists a building.
a. NWS will determine the status of disposal.
b. End of life/support equipment of no real value to Americold can be abandoned if:
i. It is not connected to an Americold control system.
ii. Can be factory reset.
iii. May not include routers or switches.
c. SOW for vendor projects will include a process for e-waste disposal.
d. Racks, cabinets, and cabling may be left in place per agreement with new owner.
e. UPS may remain in place per agreement with the new owner.
f. NWS or SOW for vendor projects will include a process for e-waste disposal.
Chapter 16
Security Systems
A. Unless requested, all security hardware (cameras, card readers, control system, and wiring)
and installation will be handled by AMERICOLD.
Chapter 17
Low Oxygen Fire Prevention System
17.1 Room Construction
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A. If applicable, the Low Oxygen System room will be constructed with all interior walls
constructed of IMP.
B. All exterior walls will be constructed of masonry as outlined in section 4.1.D, unless
insulated metal panels have been approved by AMERICOLD on project architectural plans.
C. Access doors will be opened by key card and the security system will track who has entered
and how long they are in the space.
Chapter 18
Network Cabling Standards
All new construction must meet the minimum standards for WAP installation and Network Services Low
Voltage Cabling Standards.
18.1
General Guidelines
A. All regulatory requirements applicable to the site must be adhered to, including but not limited
to, conduit, plenum and fire code.
B. If there is a question regarding the project or these guidelines, contact the AMERICOLD project
lead for clarification.
C. Cables should be run through wire ways when there is an access of cable as required by local
codes.
D. Prior to installation contactor will review the requirements with the Construction Manager and
local site management. Site management will inform contractor of safety and environmental
requirements and coordination will be made regarding dates and times of areas where
construction will take place.
E. Cabling will conform with all state and local codes.
F. Copper wiring and all termination points (cable, patch panels, wall outlets, etc.) will be
manufacturer certified for use with Category-6 UTP data cabling.
G. 6 Strand, armored, multi-mode fiber will be used.
H. Fiber cabling will be protected by plastic inner duct. Preferred alternatives are armored fiber or
conduit.
I. Fiber cabling between patch panels will be twelve strands and terminated into LC type
connectors on both ends.
J. All work will be performed and overseen by a qualified contractor that has at least four (4) years
of experience with cabling installations. Contractors may use less skilled workers to perform
“rough” installation (i.e. cable pulls, terminations, support, etc.), but are responsible for the
overall quality, workmanship and final product.
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K. All installations will be delivered with six (6) laminated properly marked diagrams (“Rosetta
Stone”) showing the location of the station wiring and the corresponding patch panel port. One
(1) diagram will be prominently displayed near the cabinet where the cables are terminated.
L. Tie wraps will ONLY be used on the structured cable system between the patch panel and the
station location. Tie wraps, must not be overly tight. All other cable straps will utilize hook &
loop tape (e.g. Velcro) and must allow at least 100% future expansion. E.g. if the circumference
of the cable bundle is 2” / 5cm, then 4” / 10cm of hook and loop tape must be used.
M. Bright colored ribbon/rope to be hung from enclosures to help them be visible to those
operating machinery
N. Cabling should be run within walls/ceiling whenever possible, utilize conduit, can’t have messy
cabling
O. AP enclosures need to be labeled with numbers being large enough to see from the ground
P. Record enclosure S/N to associated AP
18.2
Station Cabling
A. Wireless access points will receive one (1) network connection
B. All non-wireless access point locations will have at least two (2) network connections
a. Unless otherwise specified:
i. One (1) white cable with corresponding keystone jack of same color
ii. One (1) blue cable with corresponding keystone jack of same color
b. Install in pairs – If there are three (3) terminations required in a location, install four (4)
C. Each cable run must have a 10’ / 3m service loop in the ceiling at the point where the cable
starts the vertical drop to the termination point.
D. When performing “rough” cable installation, leave 10’ / 3m extra at each end. The individual
performing the final termination should cut the cable to proper length to minimize excess cable
and distance.
E. No copper cable length may exceed 300’ / 90m. This will allow for a 30’ / 10m patch cable at
the station end. Consult Network Services when this requirement cannot be met to determine
the location of an IDF cabinet.
F. The minimum bend radius for copper cabling is 1” / 25mm.
G. “Direct terminations” (E.g. RJ-45 male directly on the end of the cable) are not allowed.
H. Terminations will be in a manner compatible with the surrounding area and aesthetically
pleasing for view.
I. Terminations are to be above the work surface and easily accessible. In walled office space,
location will be as agreed to with the site contact.
J. Wall based terminations will be on dual-port faceplates.
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K. Production area terminations will be into a “biscuit box” with keystone connectors.
L. Site management will direct the contractor to locations where environmental protections (e.g.
waterproof / NEMA housings) are required.
M. Terminations will be professionally labeled in a manner conforming to existing standard for the
site, durable and cosmetically appealing so as to make easy visual identification of both ends of
the cable. For new installations, we will use a 1A/1B notation with 1A being the top port on the
outlet box/faceplate which would be connected to a “top” patch panel.
a)
“A” Port 1
b)
18.3
IDF/MDF Cabling
A. Preferred IDF – Hoffman type XXX
B. All MDFs and IDFs where possible, will have a 4’ x 4’ x ¾” / 120cm x 120cm x 20mm fire-rated
plywood wallboard mounted conveniently and at least 40” / 1m from the floor at the base.
C. All network equipment will reside in grounded metal racks.
D. All fiber terminations will terminate into LC type connectors on both ends. Common fiber color
order/pairs should be used.
E. The minimum bend radius for fiber is 6” / 150mm.
F. For new installations on open two-post racks, copper terminations will be on angled 24 or
48port patch panels.
G. For installations in MDF/IDF enclosures utilize flat patch panel. Patch panels will be mounted in
the MDF/IDF (not on the plywood).
H. For installation in existing environments, conform to existing patch panel type (angled or flat).
I. All blue cables will terminate on the top group of patch panels.
J. All white cables will terminate on the bottom group of patch panels.
K. Category-6 cabling can be connected to existing Category-5 patch panels, but not the reverse.
L. Each cable run must have a 10’ / 3m service loop in the ceiling at the point where the cable
starts the vertical drop to the termination point.
M. All connections from patch panel to termination point (e.g. switch) will minimize the cable
length required for a clean installation.
N. Patch all lines down to the switches.
Chapter 19
19.1
Safety
Contractor Safety
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The Americold Contractor Safety Program has been developed to provide a systematic method for
selecting contractors who exhibit, through their past work, a commitment to safety and health.
Contractors should follow the Contractor Safety Program contractors to perform work in existing sites,
conducting a systematic review of contractor safety practices, providing contractors with required safety
information, and monitoring contractor performance while they are working at the site.
After TCO/CO contractor will fall under Americold safety guidelines.
19.2
Hot Work Safety
The Hot Work Safety procedure applies to any hot work conducted on or near a process area. Hot work
is defined as work involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks such as electric or gas welding,
cutting, brazing, or similar flame or spark-producing operations”. The procedure applies to all employees
and contractors working in the facility.
Hot work permit procedures should always be coordinated with other safe work practices as applicable,
to include Confined Space Entry and Lockout/Tagout.
19.3
Visitor’s Safety
Visitors, vendors and contractors should follow the basic safety awareness information needed to
ensure your safety while on-site, provided in the Safety Manual. However, if you are performing work
on an Americold’s facility, you will be required to view the Contractor Safety Program and sign related
documents for our records.
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