Standard Plans Change Boundaries

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Standard Plans Change Boundaries United States and Canada Release Date: August 5, 2014 All previous versions of this document as well as any previous guidance related to the Standard Plans Change Boundaries are obsolete This document is available for download from the AEC Website: http://aec.ldschurch.org/aec. Click the Change Boundaries link under Meetinghouse Standard Plans Contact the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Design and Facilities Support section with questions or suggestions for improvement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah

Standard Plans Change Boundaries Design Guidelines... 3 Project Managers... 3 Stake President... 3 Architect... 4 Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)... 4 Value Managed Relationships (VMRs)... 5 Exterior... 5 Wall Finishes... 5 Windows and Storefronts... 5 Gutters and Downspouts... 6 Fascia, Soffit, and Gable Ends... 6 Roofing... 6 Steeple... 6 Free Standing Signs... 6 Interiors.6. Floor Plan.6 Engineered Systems... 7 Structural 7 Heating..7 Lightning Protection... 8 Site Development... 8 Parking... 8 Landscape Planting and Irrigation 8 Raised Decorative Planters... 9 Storage Building... 9 Trash Enclosure... 9 Mechanical Equipment Enclosures... 9 Exterior and Parking Area Lighting... 9 Retaining Walls. 10 Flagpole... 10 Fencing... 10 Local Unit Recreation Properties... 10 Snow Melting Cable or Piping 10 Standard Site Details... 10 Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 2 of 10

Standard Plans Change Boundaries Design Guidelines Project Managers Stake President The standard plans are approved by the First Presidency and Presiding Bishopric and are a statement of policy. The Church Budget and Appropriations Committee provided direction regarding the design and construction of new meetinghouses in a statement issued 16 December 1997 as follows: Meetinghouse standard plans are approved by the Church Budget and Appropriations Committee. A meetinghouse is to portray an image of dignity and reverence while providing adequate facilities for Church members worldwide to participate in approved programs. Plans, specifications, and operating procedures necessary to support standard plans are produced under the direction of the Presiding Bishopric and the Meetinghouse Facilities Department. Standard plan buildings are to be constructed without unnecessary alteration. If under exceptional circumstances local conditions dictate modification, every effort should be made to adhere as closely as possible to the intent of the original standard plan. Project Managers, Architects and their consultants shall work within the boundaries of the Church standard plan documents, including the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Design Guidelines and Site Adapt Design Guidelines. This Change Boundaries document highlights only some of the directives contained therein. The Project Manager should ensure standard plan projects are designed and constructed as indicated in the standard plans and in accordance with this document, unless modifications are required by the authority having jurisdiction. Requests for changes to the standard program beyond those allowed by this document require Physical Facilities Advisory Committee (PFAC) approval. The Stake President selects from the pre-approved standard exterior and interior style options, standard furnishings packages and finish color schemes. The Stake President may also select exterior wall finish colors as indicated below. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 3 of 10

Masonry units of sizes which will require significant changes to coursing or standard plan details, or colors or textures which will add cost over standard sizes, colors and textures, are not approved. Architect The Architect, and their consultants, should adhere to the intent of the standard plans. The standard plans provide localization options that can help the architect and consultants address specific site considerations. Modifying the designs according to those localization options is permitted. However, modifying the designs beyond what these localization options provide is not permitted. Design changes based on Architect preference are not permitted except within the boundaries described in this document. The Architect has discretion over the following finishes: Accent color on rear rostrum wall: One accent color may be included on the rear rostrum walls. The accent color should be low contrast and should not draw undue attention to any particular element of the rostrum wall. Ceramic tile: Decides between two options as to which will be the field tile and which will be the accent tile on the restroom walls. Toilet partitions: Decides between two color options as to which will coordinate best with the tile combination. Drapery: Some options come in two colors (white or off-white). Select which one will be used. All other interior finishes have been pre-selected based on the color scheme selected for the project. Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) If local jurisdictions mandate changes to the standard plans, the Architect should notify the Project Manager and they should resist such changes. The Project Manager is responsible for the resolution of such issues, and will involve legal counsel as necessary. If significant changes to the exterior appearance of a standard plan design are required by a local jurisdiction, approval from the Client First Contact (CFC) and the Design and Facilities Support (DFS) Section of AEC are required, before specific design changes are proposed to the agency having jurisdiction or commitments are made to acquiesce to the demands for design changes. As determined by the CFC and DFS, proposed changes in appearance may need to be presented to PFAC for approval. Standard plans are designed to comply with current building codes. If architects or their consultants are aware of items in the standard plans which do not comply Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 4 of 10

with national, state or local codes, they should make DFS aware of such items of non-compliance. Value Managed Relationships (VMRs) Exterior Wall Finishes VMRs are long-term, mutually advantageous relationships between the Church and manufacturers/suppliers to continually improve Quality, Cost and Timeliness (QCT) for goods and services used in construction and maintenance. VMRs are managed by the Purchasing Division under the direction of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Division. The VMR requirements are clearly defined in the standard specifications. VMRs also add value through bulk purchasing and national pricing discounts in combination with project bundling. Standard plans have exterior style options that utilize materials with long life, low maintenance and reasonable cost. FBX Brick and/or EIFS finishes set the cost and maintenance standard for exterior wall finishes (Table 1.1). Mineral-fiber cement siding is the siding standard. The Project Manager may select other exterior wall finishes that have the same cost, life, and maintenance characteristics. The Project Manager must submit variations to the Area Project Manager for approval. Table 1.1 Exterior Wall Finishes Wall Materials Heritage 98 Series Heritage 09T and 14T Series Independence Series Traditional Classical Original Design Optional Design Brick Standard Standard Standard EIFS w/ wainscot Standard Wainscot EIFS Optional Optional Accent Only Standard Standard Body Siding Optional Optional None None None Quoins or Features Precast or Brick Brick Precast or Brick Precast or Brick Brick and EIFS Windows and Storefronts White windows and storefronts with internal muntin bars are standard. Architect should follow the muntin patterns shown in the standard plans for the style option shown. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 5 of 10

Gutters and Downspouts Fascia, Soffit, and Gable Ends Roofing Steeple Free Standing Signs Gutters and downspouts are usually not needed, as dormers or gable ends over exterior entries direct water, rain and snow away from outside walks. They should only be included when 1) required by local jurisdiction, 2) due to moisture sensitive soils and extreme climate conditions, or 3) on the north side of facilities in cold climates. In the latter case gutter and downspout heating cable may be installed. White fascia, soffit, and gable ends are the standard. Asphalt shingle roofing is the standard. Concrete tile roofing may be used as indicated in the standard plan localization options in very hot climates where it is the predominant material for sloped roofs, or in other climates where the design live load does not exceed 30 psf. Metal tile shingle roofing may be used as indicated in the standard plan localization options in cold climates where snow and ice buildup or extreme wind conditions are a problem, or where it is the predominant material for sloped roofs. This is also true for hot climates where it is the predominant material for sloped roofs. White aluminum and fiberglass roof-mounted steeples are standard. They should be used without modification to design, height, shape or color unless required by local jurisdiction and approved by PFAC. When replacing a steeple on an existing building or adding a new steeple where one has not existed, approval of the design from the CFC and DFS is required. Adding a steeple where one has not existed previously also requires PFAC approval. Free standing signs may be used as a DTA approved exception when the building location does not allow the building mounted sign to be seen easily, when local jurisdictions require free standing signs, or other exceptional circumstances for identification and visibility exist. A building mounted sign is not needed when a free standing sign is provided. Use design and details provided by AEC. Lighting of these signs is not approved. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 6 of 10

Interior Floor Plan Engineered Systems The standard plans have been designed to meet the needs of the Church organization. Changes to the floor plan are not approved unless required by local jurisdiction and approved as an exception by PFAC. Changes that are allowed without PFAC approval are: In cold climates, convert a classroom to a coat room only when corridor coat rack alcoves cannot be accommodated In cold climates, add entry vestibules. Verify design with AEC. In hot climates, delete entry vestibules or coat rack alcoves For seminary and institute purposes, add sliding chalkboards, journal cabinets and table storage Delete or add clerks office casework based on the number of occupying units In rare instances, a standard plan floor layout may need to be mirrored to better adapt the building due to unalterable existing site conditions Changes that are not approved include the following: Alter clerks office casework design Add folding partitions or remove walls or folding partitions to combine rooms Add storage cabinets Change windows in size, shape or specification Add ornamental wood trim or paneling Adjust standard light fixture layouts or schedule Add ceiling fans Add or modify lighting for artwork Add offices for stake or ward counselors, priesthood leaders, patriarchs, or other Church leaders. Change chalkboards to markerboards. The Architect and their consultants should only make changes to satisfy applicable site, utilities, climate, code, zoning and regulatory agency requirements. Standard plan localization options to address certain predominant conditions are included in the standard plan documents, and can be approved by the Project Manager without PFAC approval. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 7 of 10

Structural The foundation and structural systems should be designed for the local climate, soil, snow, seismic and wind conditions and local code requirements. Apply appropriate localization options only when necessary. Heating Lightning Protection Site Development Parking The heating system is designed for natural gas. If natural gas is not available, compare available energy sources, related installation and operation costs, and select the most appropriate option. Apply appropriate localization options only when necessary. Steeple lightning protection is standard. Additional building lightning protection should be included only as required by the AEC Design Guidelines. The Site Adapt Design Guidelines should be used for on-site development design. Improvements to the developed portion of the site should meet an appearance standard that is equal to the surrounding properties. For most sites, future building and parking expansion areas should be left undeveloped with no unnecessary grading or landscape improvements except as required by the local jurisdiction. The parking area size should be based on the capacity needed for the standard plan (Table 1.2), as well as local jurisdiction requirements, except in urban areas where public transportation is available and few members travel by car. Table 1.2 Parking Capacities Plan Size Parking Range* Modular 50/Independence 50 (by exception) 15-25 Independence 90 (by exception) 25-40 Independence 130 40-55 Independence 170 55-70 Independence 230 130 180 Heritage 98/Heritage 09T/Heritage 14T/ Independence 300 170-220 Heritage 09T SC/ Heritage 14T SC/ Independence 230 SC/ Independence 300SC 225-260 Parking capacities that exceed these ranges require either: a. an approved annual plan parking strategy, b. APFC approval up to 15% above parking range upper limit (only for Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 8 of 10

Landscape Planting and Irrigation Raised Decorative Planters Storage Building Trash Enclosure Mechanical Equipment Enclosures Exterior and Parking Area Lighting situations where best judgment regarding parking layout and the cost of installation and maintenance of parking area vs. landscaping is to install additional parking stalls), or c. PFAC approval for increases beyond the parking range shown in the table or the APFC approval limit described in b above. The standard plan style options for planting and irrigation should be followed as shown in the standard plans and AEC Design Guidelines. Landscape islands in the parking areas are not allowed except as required by the local jurisdiction. The landscape planting areas extending into the parking area at the main entries on the standard plan style options may be eliminated in snow removal areas. Raised decorative planters are not approved. For full-size meetinghouses or stake centers a standard 12' x14' building should provide three 35 sq. ft. YM/YW camp storage rooms and one 35 sq. ft. maintenance storage room. Buildings for one or two unit locations are smaller. The trash enclosure size and location should be coordinated with the trash collection agency that will service the site. Chain link fence with slats is the standard, but may not be approved by the AHJ. Provide the most cost effective fencing option allowed by the AHJ. Brick masonry fencing is standard. Ornamental, seasonal, building accent lighting or floodlighting, or other special lighting or related power outlets are not allowed. Lighting of the steeple is not included on the standard meetinghouse plans. It may be added to new meetinghouse projects as a DTA approved exception where such lighting is common practice for churches in the area and where the meetinghouse is not located adjacent to an LDS Temple. Care should be taken to comply with applicable exterior lighting ordinances and energy codes. Use AEC design, layout and control details. Adding steeple lighting to existing meetinghouses is not approved. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 9 of 10

Parking area lighting should follow the AEC Design Guidelines for lighting type and location. Perimeter lighting may be installed only when required by the local jurisdiction or when there are serious security issues. Retaining Walls The site should be designed to minimize or eliminate the use of retaining walls. Flagpole If requested by the Stake President, a flagpole may be installed. It should be placed in a front lawn area and should not require additional concrete walks. Unobtrusive pole or building mounted energy efficient lighting should be provided if flag will be left posted at night. Use design and details provided by AEC. Ground mounted lighting is not approved. Fencing Local Unit Recreation Properties Perimeter fencing should be provided when the meetinghouse site abuts development (optional when the local standard is to not have fencing), when it is needed for control of pedestrian traffic, or is required by the local jurisdiction. Chain link fencing is the standard. Plastic slats may be added when needed for screening. Other fence materials are permitted only when required by the local jurisdiction. The fence should be of similar quality, cost and material as that in the surrounding area. Every stake is allowed one pavilion. Planning decides when a pavilion is authorized. The pavilion shall stay within the bounds of the standard plan design. Authorized local unit recreation properties may include the standard pavilion with electricity and lights, picnic tables, hose bib/drinking fountain, grass volleyball area with poles, and fencing, landscaping, and irrigation as needed. Any additional amenities require PFAC approval. Snow Melting Cable or Piping Installation of snow melting cable or piping in concrete is an exception requiring prior approval by PFAC. Standard Site Details Standard site details for parking lots, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways and outside storage buildings are located on the AEC website. Do not change the standard site details unless required by the AHJ. Standard Plans Change Boundaries 10 October 2013 Page 10 of 10