Develop appropriate fire protection (fire suppression, alarm, and detection) strategy based on occupancy and construction type.

Perform water supply analysis to determine quality of available water supply.

Coordinate equipment layout and locations.

Determine electrical load requirements (i.e. 208/120V, Single-phase/Three-Phase or 480/277V, Three-phase)

Determine voltage availability in the area from the electrical utility

Coordinate any utility infrastructure needs with the utility company (i.e. - utility switches, transformers, utility poles, etc.)

Design major equipment components (panel boards, transformers, lighting, and appliance panels) within the electrical spaces with adherence to the National Electrical Code minimum requirements for clearances

Determine preliminary panel board sizes

For interior lighting, the team will select preliminary luminaires and perform preliminary photometric calculations

Develop preliminary parking lot and exterior lighting plan and photometrics

Provide preliminary CBP switching requirements to appropriate areas and rooms. Remaining spaces will adhere to energy code requirements

Develop preliminary security system based on coordination with CBP requirements, to include video surveillance system, access control, system, intrusion detection system with a duress

Develop preliminary communication system based on coordination with CBP requirements

Review communication/security-specific requirements related to CBP room