Functional Design Services

1. Parking Deck Footprint and Size

2. Deck Expansion Flexibilities

3. Adjacent Street Traffic Impacts and Improvements

4. Entrance/Exit Locations

5. Type of Parking Equipment Operation

a. Access Control System

b. Revenue Control System

6. Vehicular Circulation Recommendations

7. Parking Geometrics

8. Provisions for Parking Space Downsizing - Clear Span

9. Pedestrian Circulation Recommendations

a. Within Parking Area

b. Main Elevator/Stair Tower

c. Fire Exits

10. Structural Durability Considerations

a. Volume Change Restraints

b. Resistance to Humidity and Salt Environment

11. Waterproofing

a. Penetrating Sealers

b. Deck Coatings

c. Crack Control and Expansion Joints

12. Maintenance-free Design Consultation

13. Security Consultation

a. Passive Design Features

b. Architectural Items

c. Lighting

d. Audio Surveillance

e. TV Monitors

f.  Glass-backed Elevator/Glass Stair Towers

g. Security Screening

14. Signage and Graphics Design

a. Location and Verbiage

b. Details and Specifications

15. Drainage/Fire Protection Consultation (with Mechanical Engineer)

a. Drain Locations

b. Standpipes Location

c. Sprinklers

d. Ventilation

e. Wash Down Water Locations

16. Lighting Consultation (with Electrical Engineer)

a. Lighting Location and Intensity

b. Switching Sequence - Timers/Sun Switches

17. Operational and Maintenance Procedures/Manual

18. Building Code Verification

a. Standard Building Code

b. State / County / City Codes

c. ADA Conformance