TABLE OF CONTENTS The first step in a performance-based analysis or design (see Figure 4-0) is the determination of the scope of the project.
The project scope is an identification of the boundaries of the performance-based analysis or design. The boundaries of the design might include the following: building use, design intent, project constraints, design and construction team organization (traditional versus design build), project schedules, and applicable regulations.
The scope might include the following elements:
Specific fire protection system components, a partial building, a whole building, or several buildings
New construction or renovation of an existing building either for a change in use or modernization
Repairs to a partial building, a whole building, or several buildings
In addition to physical limitations on the scope, budgetary parameters can affect the cost benefit of a performance-based design. Therefore, the available budget for the analysis and possible solutions should also be determined.
The scope of the project might vary depending on the perspective of the design participant. Therefore, all stakeholders in the project should be identified. The stakeholders should establish goals and objectives. The following list includes possible stakeholders:
Building owner
Building manager
Design team
Authorities having jurisdiction
Fire
Building
Insurance
Accreditation agencies
Construction team
Construction manager
General contractor
Subcontractors
Tenants
Building operations and maintenance
Emergency responders
The stakeholders might have similar, different, or additional goals and objectives; therefore, the engineer must identify them in order to...
