The level of detail defined in each section below is the minimum level of detail required in the model. Greater detail than the minimum is at the discretion of the model’s author. Any further model development or scope deemed necessary and not previously defined will be addressed as they are identified.
The following stipulations will be used for architectural model elements.
Modeled
All exterior walls
Doors
Windows
Steps
Railings
Roofs
All interior walls, including non-rated walls separating rooms
Risers and sloped floors
Interior doors and windows will be modeled to the extent that the walls that they are associated with are included in the model.
All interior ceilings, soffits, stairs, and railings
Walls, ceilings, and soffits will be modeled as the overall thickness including elevation changes and termination points. Overall thickness to be determined by their actual total composite assemblies.
Doors, window leaves, and frames
The overall extent of stairs and loading docks including railings; intermediate railing members do not have to be modeled.
Light fixtures will be modeled to the overall height, width, depth and access through the interstitial space.
Elevator shaft clear space will be modeled to the worst-case clear width, depth and height based on criteria set by Kone, ThyssenKrupp and Otis Elevators.
Nominal elevator cab size and overrun shall be modeled, including hoist beam.
Fixed furnishings including systems furniture.
Equipment
Casework, including upper and lower cabinets
Not Modeled
Studs and individual layers of drywall
Door and window hardware will not be modeled. +
Elevator cabs, equipment, etc.
Carpet, paint, wall coverings, tile, wall base and trim carpentry will not be modeled.
The following stipulations will be used for structural model elements.
Modeled
All cast-in-place concrete, including all penetrations and openings identified in the construction documents.
Edges of all slabs and penetrations of structural systems will be accurately located in the model.
All primary and secondary structural steel members will be modeled, including standard steel member sizes, gusset plates, braces, kickers and equipment supports.
Metal, wood and concrete decks will be modeled as the overall thickness of the slab.
Miscellaneous metals such as elevator hoist beams, rails and intermediate rail support steel for the elevator.
Identify reinforcing or penetration “no-fly” zones as applicable.
Not Modeled
Slab camber will not be modeled but accounted for in plank topping & Stair landing heights.
Ribs in metal decks.
Bolts, clip angles, etc.
The following stipulations will be used for mechanical model elements.
Modeled
All ducts and air handling equipment will be modeled.
Equipment will be modeled to its overall height, width and depth.
Major equipment access zones - modeled as solids.
Any piping associated with the mechanical equipment.
Any electrical associated with HVAC.
Identify “no-fly zones” with solid placeholder clearance objects for: access issues, code issues, and/or constructability – I.E. pipe flanges at the floor inside stud walls.
Not Modeled
Duct joints & hangers.
Unistrut below ducts.
Fittings and connections.
The following stipulations will be used for electrical model elements.
Modeled
Conduits 4” or greater, smaller conduits if in ganged runs.
Ganged runs shall be modeled as a mass.
Cable tray, access zones, and equipment to be included in the model.
Light fixture locations and space requirements to be included in the model at correct height.
All power feeds to equipment and all switchgear.
Model switches and outlets where coordination with architectural FFE or interior elevations is a concern.
Any access zones requirements will be modeled as solids.
“No-fly zones” above electrical panels shall be modeled as solids.
Not Modeled
The following stipulations will be used for plumbing model elements.
Modeled
Piping 1 1/2” or greater, smaller conduits if in gang runs.
Plumbing piping and gas piping, including specialty gas and equipment.
All plumbing equipment will be modeled to its overall height, width and depth.
All valves and clean outs.
All access to valves/cleanouts.
Any access zone requirements.
Condensate line.
Not Modeled
Fittings and connections.