Contra Costa Community College District

Facilities Planning

Facilities Design and Construction Guidelines (FDCG)

Introduction

This Facilities Design and Construction Guidelines (FDCG) document is a summary of procedures and standards for the construction, remodeling or alteration of the Contra Costa Community Colleges District (CCCCD) facilities and infrastructure. It is intended to direct consultants, facilitate coordination and improve communication among the design team(s) and all CCCCD departments involved in the design and construction phases of facilities.

The FDCG document consists of guidelines in Part I, and general material and methods specifications in Part II. The guidelines provide insight to CCCCD's operation and maintenance objectives and their implication upon facilities design. The specifications provide direction regarding materials, systems and equipment preferred by the CCCCD. It should be noted that the appropriateness of all systems equipment and materials specifications is still the responsibility of the consultant.

These guidelines provide consultants with information such as general administration and design considerations, performance criteria, materials and equipment specifications, acceptable manufacturers, installation and testing procedures, etc. It must be underscored that these are not "Guide or Boilerplate Specifications" and are not intended to substitute for standard project specifications. Also, these guidelines do not address every aspect of design considerations; those are the responsibility of the consultant subject to the CCCCD's review and approval process outlined herein.

The consultant has the obligation to request variances whenever the exercise of professional judgment or regulatory implications would lead to a conclusion different from the one(s) outlined or suggested herein. All proposed variations and deviations from these guidelines must be approved in writing by the CCCCD's Project Manager before incorporation into the project.

Guidelines and standards change from time to time as new methods and procedures are implemented. Each consultant is responsible for determining the appropriateness of any revisions to the project for which he is retained.