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Architecture: Code

Applicable Code:
Massachusetts Building Code, 6th Edition
Massachusetts Energy Code, 2004
National Electrical Code, NEC 1993
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
Reference Code:
NFPA 45: Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 90A: Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
ASHRAE/ANSI Z9.5: Labotory Ventilation Standard









1. The existing EMD Serono Research Center
2. The aerial view showing the existing EMD Serono Research Center(front) and the EMD Serono Biotech Center (back).
3. The model shows the existing EMD Serono Research Center( front right), the new EMD Serono Researach Center addition(front left), and the EMD Serono Biotech Center (back).

Note:
While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Shiyun Chen. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

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