The location, condition, and capacities of all existing utilities shall be verified as part of the initial design process and shall be compatible with the proposed design. Utility design shall conform to all applicable codes and utility company requirements. Both existing and proposed utility structures shall be located outside of playlot and athletic field boundaries. Relocate any existing structures within such boundaries.
Storm Sewer
Storm sewer system design will be driven primarily by rainwater management requirements (see 1.5.1) and shall conform to DWM regulations. Refer to DWM Regulations for sewer pipe materials, pipe sizes, pipe slopes, and pipe ground coverage requirements. The location of drainage structures shall be outside of playlot and artificial turf surfaces, and away from highly trafficked areas and accessible paths of travel. Drainage structures shall have ADA compliant lids if located in accessible paths of travel. Refer to Volume 3 Section 1.5.1 Rainwater Management & Site Drainage and DWM Regulations for Sewer Construction and Stormwater Management for additional information.
Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary sewer design may be required as part of drinking fountain design. The designer shall verify the need for service connections from the building. The AOR/EOR may consider an MEP/civil subconsultant for sanitary sewer scope. Refer to DWM Regulations for sewer pipe materials, pipe sizes, pipe slopes, and pipe ground coverage requirements. Refer to DWM Regulations for Sewer Construction and Stormwater Management for additional information.
Water Service
Water service design encompasses building services, fire prevention services, and on-site domestic services (e.g. water fountains). Water fountains may be requested around athletic fields / playlots, and the design shall identify supply location (on-site/building or off-site/ROW). Off-site supply will require a water meter vault, service shut- off box, and backflow preventer. Confirm locations for each with DWM. Irrigation systems for natural landscape areas are discouraged. The need for fire hydrants, backflow preventers, lawn hydrants, and hot boxes will be site specific; the AOR/EOR may consider an MEP/civil subconsultant for these utility functions and requirements.
Electrical
AOR/EOR to confirm potential design requirements (e.g. field or site lighting) and incorporate designs for conduit routing, hand holes, pole locations, associated site reconstruction, etc. If lighting is provided as part of the design, determine if photometric analysis will be required and engage appropriate professional services; the AOR/ EOR may consider an MEP subconsultant. Shall there be any potential above- or below-ground electric service that needs to remain in place and conflicts with the proposed design, AOR/EOR/CPS shall engage with ComEd immediately.
Communications
The design of communication systems may include PA systems, clocks, scoreboard control, intercoms, sound systems, data systems, press box communication, AI Phones, security, and other services as required by the school / project scope.
Natural Gas
Coordination of natural gas service locations is typically required only for projects involving a new building or renovations / additions to existing buildings. Relocation of service lines may be required to avoid conflicts with new athletic facilities / sports fields / playlots. Shall there be any potential below-ground natural gas service that needs to remain in place and conflicts with the proposed design, AOR/EOR/CPS shall engage with Peoples Gas immediately.