Preliminary Functional Program Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Prepared By AANDC Arctic Science Policy Integration, Northern Affairs Organization and The Architecture & Engineering Centre of Expertise (A&ECoE), PWGSC Western Region August, 2012 Public works and Travaux publics et Preliminary Functional Program Government Services Services gouvernementaux Canadian High Arctic Research Station Canada Canada Cambridge Bay, Nunavut TABLE OF CONTENTS 0. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 3 0.1 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CANADA 3 0.2 PUBLIC WORKS & GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA – ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CENTRE OF EXPERTISE, WESTERN REGION 3 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 BACKGROUND 4 1.2 STRATEGIC CONTEXT 5 1.3 CHARS PROGRAM 6 1.4 SPACE PROGRAM 7 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8 2.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES 8 2.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 13 2.3 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 17 2.4 OVERVIEW OF CHARS COMPONENT SPACES 18 3. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 27 3.1 CODES, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 27 3.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 30 3.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 31 3.4 SITE REQUIREMENTS 34 3.5 ENERGY 35 3.6 COMMISSIONING 39 3.7 ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS 40 3.8 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS 46 3.9 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 46 3.10 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 57 3.11 CASEWORK AND EQUIPMENT 62 APPENDICES 63 A OVERVIEW OF AANDC’S ROLE IN CHARS 63 B PRELIMINARY ACCOMMODATION SURVEY 64 C SPACE DATA SHEETS 65 D CANADIAN COAST GUARD MODULAR MISSION PAYLOAD 66 E FIELD CABIN INFORMATION 67 PWGSC Western Region 2 of 77 August, 2012 Public works and Travaux publics et Preliminary Functional Program Government Services Services gouvernementaux Canadian High Arctic Research Station Canada Canada Cambridge Bay, Nunavut 0. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 0.1 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CANADA Nick Xenos Director, Arctic Science Policy Integration Georgina Lloyd Senior Policy Analyst Matthew Hough Engineering and Project Manager Rein Soosalu Senior Project Coordinator and Architect Shealagh Pope Senior Analyst Michael Brown Project Officer 0.2 PUBLIC WORKS & GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA – ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CENTRE OF EXPERTISE, WESTERN REGION Samuel Oboh Regional Manager, Architectural & Engineering Centre of Expertise (A&ECoE) Naomi Minja Regional Discipline Manager, Architecture (A&ECoE) Brad Trott Regional Discipline Manager, Mechanical Engineering (A&ECoE) Andy Dedinca Regional Discipline Manager, Electrical Engineering (A&ECoE) James Dykes Sr. Architect, Laboratory Planner, Laboratory Business Segment Tim Lee Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Lab Specialist, Laboratory Business Segment PWGSC Western Region 3 of 77 August, 2012 Public works and Travaux publics et Preliminary Functional Program Government Services Services gouvernementaux Canadian High Arctic Research Station Canada Canada Cambridge Bay, Nunavut 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.1.1 NEED FOR AN ARCTIC RESEARCH STATION: THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC RESEARCH STATION (CHARS) .1 The 2007 Speech from the Throne set out a requirement to strengthen Canada’s global leadership in Arctic science and technology (S&T) and the Government’s year-round presence in the High Arctic by building “a world-class Arctic research station that will be on the cutting edge of Arctic issues, including environmental science and resource development.” .2 In 2008, the Government’s Science & Technology (S&T) Innovation Council also identified the Arctic as an important foundation for Canada's Northern Strategy priorities, which consists of four pillars: .1 Exercising our Arctic sovereignty; .2 Protecting our environmental heritage; .3 Promoting social and economic development; and, .4 Improving and devolving Northern governance. .3 The four pillars are underpinned by science and technology to support sound decision making. .4 To this end, the Government has committed that this station (CHARS) will be “built by Canadians, in Canada’s Arctic, and it will be there to serve the world.” .5 CHARS will provide the ability to: .1 Address pressing issues in Canada’s Arctic by conducting word-class research and delivering excellent and relevant science and technology; .2 Complement the network of Arctic expertise and facilities across Canada’s Arctic and the whole of the country; .3 Promote partnerships and collaboration among the private, Aboriginal, academic, and public sectors both domestically and internationally; PWGSC Western Region 4 of 77 August, 2012 Public works and Travaux publics et Preliminary Functional Program Government Services Services gouvernementaux Canadian High Arctic Research Station Canada Canada Cambridge Bay, Nunavut .4 Work with Aboriginal peoples of Canada’s Arctic and recognize the importance of traditional knowledge in advancing Arctic research; .5 Integrate across disciplines and across activities – from problem identification, through research and development, to solutions; .6 Ensure effective use of data, information, and technology through open and timely access and knowledge application; and .7 Demonstrate leadership in sustainable technology applications for the Arctic. .6 As the lead department on the Government’s Northern Strategy, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) was selected to champion the CHARS initiative. .1 Refer to Appendix A for more information on AANDC. 1.1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .1 This Preliminary Functional Program must be read, used and applied in conjunction with the terms and conditions of the contract, including the Architectural and Engineering Services Terms of Reference for CHARS, Design and Space Standards and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) General Procedures and Standards (GP&S), as all these documents are complementary. .2 In the event of a conflict between any of these documents, the contents of a higher precedence document must govern and override a lower precedence document. .3 The order of precedence of these specific related documents is as follows: .1 Terms and Conditions of Contract and TOR; .2 Preliminary Functional Program document (main body) and .3 Accommodation Survey / Space Data Sheets [Appendices B and C]. .4 GP&S 1.2 STRATEGIC CONTEXT 1.2.1 THE MANDATE FOR CHARS .1 The mission of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station is to be a sophisticated, technically advanced world-class research station in Canada’s Arctic that is on the cutting edge of Arctic issues. .2 The Station will anchor a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic that serves Canada and the world. It will advance Canada’s knowledge of the Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities, environmental stewardship, and the quality of life of Northerners and all Canadians. .3 It will be designed in a manner that integrates into the existing community, in order to complement existing facilities in Canada’s North, leverage international interest, and support Canadian priorities in polar S&T. 1.2.2 A WORLD-CLASS FACILITY .1 The Canadian High Arctic Research Station will provide a year-round facility for world-class science and technology in Canada’s Arctic. .2 The Station will include research labs, centres for technology development and traditional knowledge, and facilities for teaching, training, and community engagement. .3 It will provide scientific, technical, and logistical services to strengthen Canada’s leadership in Arctic science and technology. .4 It will create a dynamic environment for leading Canadian and international scientists and engineers to come together with Northerners, the private sector, and other stakeholders to address complex challenges facing the Arctic and the globe. PWGSC Western Region 5 of 77 August, 2012 Public works and Travaux publics et Preliminary Functional Program Government Services Services gouvernementaux Canadian High Arctic Research Station Canada Canada Cambridge Bay, Nunavut 1.2.3 CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .1 CHARS will ensure Canadians lead the way in addressing the challenges facing Canada’s Arctic by conducting world-class research and delivering excellent and relevant science and technology. .2 The Station will help to build the next generation of polar scientists, innovators, and managers. .3 The knowledge produced through the Station will be mobilized to support the responsible development of Canada’s Arctic and to inform Canadian and global responses to the changes happening in this unique region. 1.2.4 A STRONG RESEARCH PRESENCE ACROSS CANADA’S ARCTIC .1 CHARS will be at the centre of a strong Canadian network of Arctic research infrastructure capable of meeting science and technology needs that match the size and diversity of Canada's Arctic. .2 This network will include regional laboratories, field camps, monitoring sites, ships, and satellites. .3 The Station will leverage the efforts of polar researchers, the private sector, and communities throughout Canada while engaging the world to address national priorities. 1.3 CHARS PROGRAM 1.3.1 GENERAL CONTEXT .1 This document outlines the preliminary Functional Program for CHARS and is only intended to provide a general overview of the space needs and technical requirements outlined in sufficient detail for the Consultant team to gain a reasonable understanding of the scope of the project. 1.3.2 AREA REQUIREMENTS .1 The area requirements are based on the estimated minimum dimensions for each required space developed during the preliminary determination of the program. .1 The Consultant team will be required to meet with the users to either confirm or adjust area requirements to meet more specific