Landscape Architectural Quality Assurance Checklist

Predesign

Within Scope and Budget

• Site program matches PMIS scope, budget
• Project scope matches GMP or other planning document
• Class C estimate includes appropriate site development

NEPA/106 Compliance

• ESF is complete

LA Design Standards (Sustainability)

Proposed design adequately addresses site needs of PMIS project

Site analysis complete, supports proposed design

Site design utilizes previously disturbed areas (brownfields) before new sites developed

Accessibility issues identified, universal access incorporated

NPS Policies and Guidelines (NPS ethic)

• Proposed design reflects park design standards, HSR, CLR
• Proposed design adequately addresses site needs of PMIS project

Coordination

• Architectural and site program/analysis coordinated with no conflicting elements

Completeness

• Required deliverables submitted

Schematic Design

Scope and Budget

• Site development matches DAB approved scope, budget
• Class B estimate includes appropriate site development

NEPA/106 Compliance

• Required environmental/cultural studies identified in ESF are complete, support proposed design
• EA/CE complete, additional needs and permitting identified, scheduled

LA Design Standards (Sustainability)

• Design is appropriate for site, building orientation, site drainage, access
• Natural drainages are preserved
• Building, parking and walks sited to minimize site disturbance
• Outdoor use areas are sited to provide adequate shading, interpretation, views, appropriate seating, width for function
• Common utility/vehicular/pedestrian corridor utilized
• ADA requirements are met, universal access, number of parking spaces @ 2% maximum grade, 5% maximum walks or 8% with handrails

NPS Policies and Guidelines (NPS ethic)

• Adequate value-based decision tools utilized
• DAB recommendations are incorporated
• Proposed design reflects park design standards, HSR, CLR

Coordination

Completeness

• Required deliverables submitted
• All review comments from Pre Design Review satisfactorily resolved

Design Development

Within Scope and Budget

• Site development matches DAB approved scope, budget
• (VA) recommendations addressed
• Class B estimate includes appropriate site development

NEPA/106 Compliance

• Developed area is same as that cleared by (EA), all utility requirements within site cleared by NEPA document
• Compliance is complete, needed permits identified, scheduled

LA Design Standards (Sustainability, Accessibility)

• Demolition Plan clearly identifies site elements to be removed AND protects resources to remain, provides adequate tree protection
• Demolition instructions are clear on what to remove and what to remain, and are coordinated with design documents.
• Design minimizes amount of impervious surface constructed
• Site Plans adequately distinguishes existing conditions from proposed development
• Site layout, materials and form are appropriate for climatic region
• ADA requirements are met, universal access, number of parking spaces @ 2% maximum grade, 5% maximum walks or 8% with handrails
• Road and parking turning radii appropriate for use identified
• Culverts are sized adequately to reduce maintenance
• Outline Specifications clearly reflect overview of treatment and quality that is presented in the drawings
• Building location meets all setback requirements, zoning codes, and deed restrictions.

NPS Policies and Guidelines (NPS ethic)

• Proposed design/details reflect park design standards, HSR, CLR
• NPS cover sheet is used, clearly indicating park boundaries, limits of proposed work, and any historic district boundaries
• Drawings comply with Director’s Order and Reference Manual 10A, DSC CAD Users Guide, and NPS/DSC Cad Drafting Standards

Coordination

• Organization of discipline drawings such as civil, landscape architectural, architectural, followed by structural, then HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical complies with Director’s Order and Reference Manual 10A.
• Spot elevations match site, civil, landscape, architectural and structural drawings.
• Limits of construction match landscape, civil, plumbing, and electrical site plans.
• Site property lines and existing conditions match survey and civil drawings.

Completeness

• Required deliverables submitted
• All review comments from Schematic Design Review satisfactorily resolved
  

100% Draft Construction Documents or 100% Draft Design-Build Construction Documents

Scope and Budget

• Class A estimate within budget
• Class A estimate includes appropriate site development

NEPA/106 Compliance

• Compliance is complete

LA Design Standards (Sustainability)

• NPS landscape architectural standards followed
• Appropriate treatment and “quality” of materials are represented in the Specifications
• Site elevations match plans and have the same scale (or exaggerated vertical scale).
• ADA requirements are met, universal access, number of parking spaces @ 2% maximum grade, 5% maximum walks, or 8% with handrails
• Road, parking and site wall designs consistent with Geotechnical Report
• Utility corridor width is adequate for depth of burial and utility separation
• Expansion and control joint spacing in walks, slabs-on-grade and walls
• Retaining wall foundations shown in the correct locations with no site/vegetation interference
• Footing width of walls shown with no site/vegetation conflicts
• Mortar and grout specified correctly
• All required specification sections provided
• Wood treatment – no CCA

NPS Policies and Guidelines (NPS ethic)

• Proposed design/details reflect park design standards, HSR, CLR
• Specifications follow NPS format and include contract price or bid schedule
• Drawings comply with Director’s Order and Reference Manual 10A, DSC CAD Users Guide, and NPS/DSC Cad Drafting Standards

Coordination

• Site sections match elevations, plans, and structural drawings.
• Site plan match lines are consistent on site, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical site drawings

Completeness (documents adequate to construct intended facility)

• Required deliverables submitted
• All review comments from Design Development Review satisfactorily resolved

Submit 100% Complete Construction Documents or 100% Complete Design-Build Construction Documents for Final Approval

• Required deliverables submitted
• All review comments from 100% Draft Review satisfactorily resolved