Tynecastle Turnkey Outline Specification

Section 2 – Building Services Outline Specification

Section 2 Building Services Specification

Version 1.321
Dated 174th September 2023

Rev No Date Amendments

1.1 12.09.2023 UoE Development Engineer Comments and
appendices added
1.2 14.09.2023 TTL/S1 Developments accepted changes and
added further comments
1.3 17.09.23 Updates to align with UoE Design Guides

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Contents
1.1 Summary of the Works...................................................................................................................6
1.2 Scope of Works..............................................................................................................................7
2. GENERAL CONDITIONS..........................................................................................................................8
2.1 Contractors Design Responsibility.................................................................................................8
2.2 Discharge of Planning Conditions..................................................................................................9
2.3 Schedules of Information...............................................................................................................9
2.4 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Requirements..........................................9
2.5 Legislation, Regulations, Standards, Approvals & Certification...................................................9
2.6 Design Development Approvals..................................................................................................10
2.7 Contractor Certification................................................................................................................12
2.8 Design Standards..........................................................................................................................12
2.9 Specification Anomalies...............................................................................................................12
2.10 Setting Out & Builders Work.......................................................................................................12
2.11 Equipment Deliveries...................................................................................................................13
2.12 Protection......................................................................................................................................13
2.13 Labour & Supervision..................................................................................................................13
2.14 Workmanship & Samples.............................................................................................................13
2.15 Nuisance.......................................................................................................................................13
2.16 Redundant Materials & Safety.....................................................................................................14
2.17 Noise Abatement..........................................................................................................................14
2.18 Construction Noise and Dust Abatement.....................................................................................14
2.19 Damage to Structure.....................................................................................................................14
2.20 Damage by Other Trades..............................................................................................................15
2.21 Position of Equipment..................................................................................................................15
2.22 Landlord’s Services......................................................................................................................15
2.23 Labels & Identification.................................................................................................................15
2.24 Inspection, Testing & Commissioning.........................................................................................16
2.25 Faulty Work & Materials.............................................................................................................17
2.26 Plant & Equipment Replacement Strategy...................................................................................17
2.27 Defects Inspections.......................................................................................................................17
2.28 Demonstration & Handover.........................................................................................................17
2.29 Training........................................................................................................................................18
2.30 Record Drawings..........................................................................................................................18
2.31 Plant Room Notices......................................................................................................................19
2.32 Warranties....................................................................................................................................19
2.33 Operating & Maintenance Manuals.............................................................................................20
2.34 Maintenance & Defects Liability.................................................................................................21
2.35 Emergency Contact Support.........................................................................................................22
2.36 Building Regulations Approvals..................................................................................................22
2.37 Design Risk Assessment..............................................................................................................22
3.1 External Design Criteria...............................................................................................................24
3.2 Internal Design Criteria - Temperature........................................................................................24
3.3 Internal Design Criteria – Ventilation..........................................................................................25
3.4 Internal Design Criteria - Luminance levels................................................................................26
3.5 Control Systems Design Criteria..................................................................................................26
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION – ELECTRICAL.......................................................................................28
4. PRELIMINARIES......................................................................................................................................28
4.1 Design Calculations......................................................................................................................28
4.2 Earthing & Bonding.....................................................................................................................28
4.3 Testing & Commissioning............................................................................................................29

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 4.4 Test Certificates............................................................................................................................31
4.5 Spare Parts & Tools......................................................................................................................31
4.6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................31
5. INFRASTRUCTURE.................................................................................................................................32
5.1 Electricity Supply – General........................................................................................................32
5.2 Electrical Supply – Transformer Provision..................................................................................32
5.3 Electrical Supply – Main Student Accommodation.....................................................................32
5.4 Telecom Provisions – Main Student Accommodation.................................................................32
6. POWER SYSTEMS...................................................................................................................................34
6.1 Mains Panel and Distribution Boards...........................................................................................34
6.2 Mains Distribution........................................................................................................................34
6.3 General Purpose Power Wiring....................................................................................................35
6.4 Kitchen.........................................................................................................................................36
6.5 Studio & Accessible Flat Distribution..........................................................................................36
6.6 Store Room...................................................................................................................................36
6.7 Common Areas and Meeting Rooms...........................................................................................36
6.8 Plant Rooms.................................................................................................................................36
6.9 External Building Mounted Power...............................................................................................36
7. LIGHTING SYSTEMS..............................................................................................................................38
7.1 General Internal Lighting Installations.........................................................................................38
7.2 Cluster Flats & Studios.................................................................................................................38
7.3 Common Areas.............................................................................................................................38
7.4 Store Rooms.................................................................................................................................38
7.5 Common Rooms...........................................................................................................................38
7.6 Offices..........................................................................................................................................38
7.7 Plant Rooms.................................................................................................................................39
7.8 External Building Lighting...........................................................................................................39
7.9 Amenity Space Lighting...............................................................................................................39
7.10 External Signage (incl. Remote Signage).....................................................................................39
7.11 Garden/External Feature Lighting................................................................................................40
8.0 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................41
Provide a fire alarm system, complying with BS 5839-1:2017 to a Category L1 standard (provision of
Automatic Fire Detection (AFD) to escape routes, rooms directly off the escape routes and risk assessed
other rooms/spaces not directly off the escape routes that may pose a higher risk of fire).......................41
8.2 Auto-Dialler for Fire Systems......................................................................................................42
8.3 Carbon Monoxide Detection........................................................................................................43
8.4 Door Screecher Systems...............................................................................................................43
8.5 Emergency Lighting.....................................................................................................................44
8.6 Smoke Dampers...........................................................................................................................44
8.7 Other Life Safety Interfaces.........................................................................................................44
8.8 Lightning Protection System........................................................................................................45
9. ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEMS...........................................................................................................46
9.1 Panel Heaters................................................................................................................................46
9.2 Low Temperature Frost Protection Heating.................................................................................46
10. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS..............................................................................................................47
10.2 Voice & Data..................................................................................................................................47
10.4 Wi-Fi...............................................................................................................................................47
11. SECURITY SYSTEMS.............................................................................................................................48
11.1 Card Key Access System.............................................................................................................48
11.2 Door Intercom System..................................................................................................................48
11.3 CCTV...........................................................................................................................................49
11.4 Intruder Detection.........................................................................................................................50
11.5 Emergency Call Point...................................................................................................................50
12. SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................51
12.1 Cable Containment.......................................................................................................................51
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 12.2 Labelling.......................................................................................................................................51
12.3 Disabled Facilities........................................................................................................................51
12.7 Lift Power & Services..................................................................................................................52
13.1 Registrations.................................................................................................................................53
13.2 Internal Design Conditions...........................................................................................................53
13.3 Testing & Commissioning............................................................................................................53
13.4 Commissioning Record Information............................................................................................55
13.5 Water Hygiene Risk Assessment.................................................................................................55
13.6 Cleaning of Equipment Prior to Practical Completion.................................................................55
13.7 Spare Parts & Tools......................................................................................................................55
13.8 Documentation.............................................................................................................................56
14.1 Pipework Installation....................................................................................................................57
14.2 Thermal Insulation Pipework.......................................................................................................59
14.3 Thermal Insulation Ductwork......................................................................................................59
14.4 Pipe Sleeves..................................................................................................................................59
14.5 Ductwork Leakage Testing..........................................................................................................59
14.6 Labelling.......................................................................................................................................60
14.7 Sound Attenuation........................................................................................................................60
14.8 System Cleansing, Dosing and Protection...................................................................................61
15. INFRASTRUCTURE.................................................................................................................................62
15.1 Metered Water Supply – Main Student Accommodation............................................................62
15.2 Water Utility Company Inspection...............................................................................................62
16.3 Thermal Storage Vessel................................................................................................................63
16.4 Vent Discharges...........................................................................................................................63
16.5 Flues.............................................................................................................................................63
16.6 Circulation Pumps........................................................................................................................63
16.7 Pressurisation Unit(s)...................................................................................................................64
16.8 Radiators.......................................................................................................................................64
16.9 Pipework Distribution..................................................................................................................64
17.1 Domestic Water Services System Design....................................................................................66
17.2 Booster Sets..................................................................................................................................66
17.3 Local Water Softeners..................................................................................................................67
17.4 Water Conditioning......................................................................................................................67
17.5 Legionella Control........................................................................................................................67
17.6 Cold Water Storage Tank.............................................................................................................68
17.7 Air Source Heat Pump Boilers.....................................................................................................68
17.8 HWS Return Pump(s)...................................................................................................................69
17.9 Calorifiers.....................................................................................................................................69
17.10 Pipework Distribution..................................................................................................................70
17.11 Sanitary Ware Installation............................................................................................................70
17.12 Bin Store Wash Down Facilities..................................................................................................70
17.13 Cleansing & Chlorination.............................................................................................................70
18. VENTILATION SYSTEMS......................................................................................................................72
18.1 Cluster Flats and Studio’s.............................................................................................................72
18.2 Common / Study Room / Offices.................................................................................................73
18.3 Laundry Room..............................................................................................................................74
18.4 Staff & Public Toilets...................................................................................................................74
18.5 Boiler Plant Room........................................................................................................................75
18.6 Intermediate Comm’s Rooms.......................................................................................................75
18.7 Grilles, Ducting and Dampers......................................................................................................75
18.8 System Cleaning...........................................................................................................................76
19. LOCALISED HVAC.................................................................................................................................77
19.1 Comms Room Air Conditioning..................................................................................................77
19.2 Wet/ Dry Riser Installation...........................................................................................................77
19.3 Fire Separation.............................................................................................................................77
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 19.4 Smoke Ventilation – Fire Fighting Cores.....................................................................................77
19.5 Smoke Dampers...........................................................................................................................78
20. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS............................................................................................................................78
20.1 Above Ground Drainage – Main Student Accommodation.........................................................78
20.2 Surface Water Drainage...............................................................................................................79
20.3 Overflow Pipework......................................................................................................................79
20.4 Condensate Neutralisation............................................................................................................79
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION – VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES...................................81
21.1 Lift Installation.............................................................................................................................81
21.2 Service during Defects Liability Period & For Future Maintenance...........................................82

APPENDICES

Appendix A – University of Edinburgh Design Guide List and Version

Control...................................................
Appendix B – Derogation Schedule..............................................................................

Appendix C – EPC/Sustainability Summary

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 1.1 Summary of the Works
The following performance specification outlines the general requirements for the engineering
services provision.
Except for materials or items of equipment which are specified as being supplied and/or fixed for the
Works by others, include for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery to site, unloading, storing,
distribution around site, installation, erection, connection, finishing and putting into service of all of the
materials, fittings, cabling and pipework and for testing, commissioning, handover, operating &
maintenance, contract documentation, user training and instructions necessary to complete the Works in
accordance with the requirements of the specification, appendices and drawings.
Read this specification in conjunction with the other parts of the Project documentation drawings,
relevant standards, codes of practice, publications and UoE design guides (Appendix A) which have a
bearing on the project.
The specification is generic, ensure that the complete services installations are designed and installed are
durable, physically and electronically secure, protected, and easily accessible for maintenance and there is
an availability of replacement parts. Ensure that each flat is serviced as an independent unit and without
being dependent on another flat for its supplies.
The Works require the incorporation of the optimum value engineered building services solutions for
maximum cost effectiveness whilst also achieving durability of service and ease of retrofit installation. All
appointed sub-contractors should have relevant experience of such works.
The Contractor is responsible for the design of the systems, production, content and co- ordination of
the installation, shop and record drawings and any builders work drawings. Fully develop the design
intent proposals into a specific solution.
Provide adequate space in common areas for the common (Landlords’) distribution services.
Provide (at least two weeks) prior to starting on site all necessary technical coordination drawings with
supporting design calculations.
Include consideration for the following factors in the design of Environment Services systems for
the various areas:
 Reliability of equipment /systems.
 Maintenance aspects / local isolation and N+1 resilience.
 Energy efficiency.
 Capital costs.
 Running costs.
 Plant/equipment life spans.
Be entirely responsible for the efficient installation and performance of the Works and their guarantee for the duration of
the Defect Liability Period.
 Install the Works such that they comply with this Specification and conform to the best
principles of modern practice. Ensure the Works are carried out by fully competent tradesmen
of the appropriate grades.
 Include for fixing all equipment specified together with all necessary primary and secondary
fixings and support systems. Provide fixing details to the Client Representative for approval
prior to installation.
 Provide all relevant method statements and job safety assessments to the CDMC & Compliance
with CDM Regs as required.
 Ensure the systems are energy conscious with facilities integrated to avoid excess energy
consumption at low load conditions and when the building is partially occupied avoiding the
excessive use of water.
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 This document should be read in conjunction with Appendix A - The University of Edinburgh
Design Guides (UoE DG’s) and Appendix B - Derogation Schedule to ensure that all design,
construction and installations adhere to the UoE design guides and agreed derogations. If there is
any uncertainty/variance between this outline specification document and the UoE Design
Guides then the UoE design guides will take precedence and should be referred to in the first
instance. This should be highlighted to UoE Estates Department.

1.2 Scope of Works

Read the Specification in conjunction with the complete set of Employers Requirements documents, i.e.
including information from Architect’s and Structural Engineer’s details, schedules and drawings and any
other design team members.
The Services Engineer’s Drawings and schedules indicate, but are not limited to, the following
information:
 Location of all plant and equipment.
 Routes of pipework, ductwork and sundry distribution services.
 Performance, capacity and physical data of all plant and equipment.
 Recommended suppliers and manufacturers together with equipment references and
identification.
 Installation and fixing details (where appropriate).
 Incoming service locations and termination points.
 Fire Strategy.
Include the following general in the Works:
 Design, co-ordination, setting out drawings, specifications, schedules and calculations.
 Liaison with public utility and statutory undertakers.
 Manufacturer’s literature.
 Builders work drawings.
 As installed record drawings.
 Sterilisation of pipe work systems.
 Testing and commissioning, including compliance testing and reporting on the testing and
commissioning results.
 User (Operating & Maintenance) Manuals.
 Provision of guarantees/warrantees for the components, systems and installation equipment.
 Labelling and identification.
 Training in Operation and Maintenance.
 Spares when specifically requested.
 Keys and tools and the like for the operation and maintenance of the installations.
Apply the following general clauses equally and in every respect to the works described in all sections of this Specification
and shown upon the drawings including any additional work subsequently instructed.

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2. GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 Contractors Design Responsibility

The Services Engineer has been appointed on the basis of a bespoke consultancy proposal to prepare
scheme design proposals and a performance specification indicating the Employers’ Requirements and
design intent, which are to comply with UoE design guides. Upon appointment allow to develop the
proposals into detailed designs through to working drawing and installation stages and carry total design
responsibility for the Works as described in the Employers’ Requirements documents. Any doubts
concerning the viability of the design proposals, should be discussed with the Client Representative prior
to Tender Submission so that appropriate direction can be given.
Provide any supporting information to the Client Representative, as and when requested and take heed
of comments and concerns raised by the Client Representative and incorporate them into the Works.
Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that during the development process, assumptions have been
made concerning access provisions, volt drop and pressure drop associated with the system layouts
proposed. These assumptions may also be included in certain Quotation References. Check all points of
detail during design development prior to ordering any equipment and verify that the proposed
arrangements are particularly suited to the application proposed.
Provide the Contract Works in compliance with the best principles of modern construction practice and the
Contractors attention is drawn to the following Regulations and Codes of Practice which are considered
particularly relevant to this Contract:
 The University of Edinburgh Design Guides and accepted derogations (Appendix A & B)
 The latest relevant BS Standards and Codes of Practice.
 Health and Safety at Work Acts and associated Regulations.
 Building Regulations.
 Non-Domestic Heating, Cooling & Ventilation Compliance Guide’ as issued by the Department for
Communications & Local Government.
 Local Authority Regulations and Bye-Laws.
 Electricity Supply Regulations.
 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
 BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations.
 CIBSE Guides, Codes & Memorandum.
 BESA Ductwork Specification DW 144.
 Offices Shops and Railway Premises Acts.
 Factories Act.
 Water Supply Regulations.
 Approved Code of Practice L8 The control of Legionella in water systems.
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 Fire authority requirements.
 Fire (Scotland) Act and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
 Environmental and Public Health Approvals.
 Construction Design Management Regulations.
 Working at Height Regulations.
Ensure all parts, construction products and manufactured equipment used on the project are CE marked
and of a reputable and acceptable standard as required under European law.
Obtain an understanding of the above and ensure that the installation complies in all respects.
These requirements will be used as specific reference standards to arbitrate in the event of the Client
Representative and the Contractor failing to agree on the relevant standard required concerning the works
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which are the subject of this Specification.
Ensure all plant and equipment is provided and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
data, recommendations and instructions.

2.2 Discharge of Planning Conditions

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all planning conditions and informative’s are
discharged at the relevant time according to the requirements of the planning decision notice.
Provide a fully coordinated response for the discharge of all planning conditions as opposed to a
piecemeal approach.
It is incumbent upon the contractor to carry out all necessary building regulation calculations in order to
achieve the required reductions in CO2 and energy in accordance with all relevant Building Regulations, and
Planning Condition requirements. Any assumptions made prior to contractor appointment must be checked
and re-calculated so that compliance is achieved.

2.3 Schedules of Information

During the preparation of working drawings, prepare schedules of technical information and submit
these to design team members for approval typically comprising but not limited to:
 Schedules of luminaires.
 Schedules of Grilles/Diffusers.
 Air handling units.
 Fan coils.
 Pumps.
 Radiators.
Provide all Schedules as an itemised inventory of the equipment complete with but not limited to:

 Asset number.
 Design duty.
 Pressure drop.
 Manufacturer.
 Model number.

2.4 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Requirements

Ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the COSHH regulations.
Provide upon request, copies of COSHH assessments to the Employer for approval. Verify that all
proposed working practices are acceptable to the Design Team and Employer.

2.5 Legislation, Regulations, Standards, Approvals & Certification

The design and build responsibilities will rest entirely with the Contractor including self- certification
that the installation is compliant with the design intent and standards required. In order to assist the
Contractor with this process, design information may be issued to a number of external parties who
may comment upon the design proposals.
Allow for all expenses incurred in connection with such co-ordination in together with sufficient programme
time for consultation and response and the incorporation of revisions so as to achieve satisfaction.
Any approvals given will be in terms of the general intent; the detail implementation responsibility
remaining with the Contractor. No claim at any subsequent stage through lack of knowledge or

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divergence from the required standard, or the shifting of responsibilities for approvals onto other
parties, will be accepted.

2.6 Design Development Approvals

The design and build responsibilities will rest entirely with the Contractor including self- certification
that the installation is compliant with the design intent and standards required. In order to assist the
Contractor with this process, design information may be issued to a number of external parties who
may comment upon the design proposals.
Carry out as a minimum the following:
 Alternative Suppliers.
 Provide information of what Alternative Suppliers are proposed with regards to those specified.
 Provide information of when will full details be made available for review in line with the
specification.

 Working Drawings.
 Provide information of when will a comprehensive schedule of proposed Working Drawings be made
available for review complete with submission dates for client review.

 Schedules of Information.
 Provide information of when will the Schedules of Information as per the specification be
made available.

 Design Development Approvals.

 Provide information of when will the Design Development Programme be made available for
review such that we can understand response commitments; including Working Drawings, Record
Drawings and associated documentation.
 Provide information of when will a commissioning and demonstration programme be made
available.
 Provide information of when you will be in a position to inform the CA when each type of
installation, e.g. cabling, pipework, excavations etc. is to commence and when representative
samples of such installations are available for inspection.

 Design Development Approvals.

Provide information of when design information will be made available including, but not limited to:
 Schedule of electrical, heating and cooling loadings (with diversity calculations),
 Pipework and ductwork sizing, volt drop, and pressure drop calculation, lighting lux plots,
equipment sizing.
 Schedule of cold and hot water system and drainage system calculations.
 Schedule of ventilation and heating/air conditioning system calculations.
 Schedule of CHP and hot water storage calculations.
 Schedule of acoustics performance for bedrooms.
 Schedule of access provisions.
 Schedule of fire resistance performance data.
 Schedule of sprinkler calculations and supplier/sub-contractor details.

 Design Standards.
 Provide a clear statement of the design conditions that have been used in the detailed
design, including building fabric U values, window G values, air permeability, heating,
cooling and ventilation.

 Maintenance of Supplies.
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  Provide a clear statement of the supplies that need to be maintained in an around
the building and how these are being dealt with.

 Maintenance of Supplies.
 Provide confirmation of when will details of the structural loads be made available to the
structural engineers.

 Workmanship & Samples.

 Provide confirmation of which areas are proposed to have representative
photographic evidence taken.
Prepare a Design Development Programme fully coordinated with the project team, indicating design
and response periods required to develop the tender scheme design into a fully functional solution.
Submit Working Drawings for comment by the Client Representative according to the agreed design
development programme taking account of the Client Representative’s required comment period.
Throughout the execution of the works, keep on site a complete set of up to date prints marked up with
‘as installed’ details. Make these prints available at any time to the Client Representative or his
representatives.
Not less than 6 weeks before Practical Completion submit fully completed Record Drawings and
Documentation for comment by the Client Representative according to the agreed design development
programme taking account of the Client Representative’s required comment period. Ensure that
documentation is properly prepared and complete.
Prepare a commissioning and demonstration programme fully coordinated with the project team,
indicating all specific commissioning activities and associated attendant works and disruption factors
required to carry out the total inspection and commissioning activities in order to bring the engineering
systems into full operation.
Subsequent to completion of performance testing, provide two draft copies of the commissioning report
to the Client Representative for comment and agree with the Client Representative suitable dates for the
demonstration of the commissioning results and the operation of the plant.
Subsequent to successful demonstration of the installed services systems, issue the Required
Information (within a period agreed with the Client Representative)
Allow for all expenses incurred in connection with such co-ordination in together with sufficient programme
time for consultation and response and the incorporation of revisions so as to achieve satisfaction.
Any approvals given will be in terms of the general intent, the detail implementation responsibility
remaining with the Contractor. No claim at any subsequent stage through lack of knowledge of
divergence from the required standard to be achieved, or the shifting of responsibilities for approvals
onto other parties, will be accepted. Contractors’ Duty of Care
During preparation of the Tender, evaluate the proposed design concepts and scheme arrangements and
provide confirmation that the proposed arrangements are practicable, deliverable and well suited to the
proposed application. Allow for everything necessary to provide fully functioning engineering systems.
Subsequent to appointment, ensure that any variations to the works that may arise as a result of an
instruction by the Client Representative, or to encompass site constraints, do not prejudice the overall
design of the installation. Advise the Client Representative of such changes and any consequent
implications.
Subsequent to the completion of Working Drawings and prior to the placement of orders for any primary
plant (for example, fans, pumps, motors etc.). Ensure that calculations are carried out to establish that the

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proposed duties are adequate in terms of flow, pressure, voltage, phase and current. Inform the Client
Representative of the results of such calculations and confirmation of compliance with this specification
prior to placement of orders.
Provide the Client Representative with any technical, supporting or other information in order that the
Client Representative may assess the implications of variations to the works. Provide any supporting
calculations to the Client Representative for verification.

2.7 Contractor Certification

Allow to carry out comprehensive inspection and testing of both new and existing services to ensure that
the installation as a whole i.e. the scope of these contract works is properly certified upon completion by
the contractor. Ensure any residual defects or items outside scope are highlighted and brought to the
attention of the employer with a cost option to carry out the necessary remedial works.

2.8 Design Standards

Provide the Building Services Engineering systems required by the Employer using the best principles of
modern industry practice and in accordance with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Guides and Technical Memorandum. Guide A specifically states:
“The indoor environment should be designed and controlled so that occupants’ comfort and health are
assured. There are individual differences in perception and subjective evaluation, resulting in a base level
of dissatisfaction within the building population. This dissatisfaction may be with a specific aspect of the
environment or may be general and non-specific. The aim of design should be to minimise this
dissatisfaction as far as is reasonably practicable.”
Ensure that the Employers Requirements are provided so as to avoid the risk of resulting dissatisfaction
as identified by the CIBSE.
Provide a clear statement of the design conditions that have been either assumed or implied in the
formulation of tender proposals and seek specific design guidance from the Client Representative where
necessary.

2.9 Specification Anomalies

In the event of an anomaly being identified within the Tender Documentation, the order for the works
will be placed on the basis that the most extensive/greatest cost alternative has been included in the
Fixed Price Tender in order to achieve the design intent.
Identify any such anomalies to the Client Representative in order that appropriate guidance may
be given.
If there is any uncertainty/variance between this outline specification document and the UoE
Design Guides then the UoE design guides will take precedence and should be referred to in the
first instance. This should be highlighted to UoE Estates Department.

2.10 Setting Out & Builders Work

Before commencing manufacture of any electrical system, cabling, pipework, support systems etc. check
that the Working Drawings co-ordinate with all other Drawings and ascertain the physical dimensions on
site. Produce fully co-ordinated dimensioned Working Drawings in a timely manner as and when required
or at the request of the Client Representative to verify that the works can be satisfactorily installed.
Circulate such information to all members of the construction and design team.
Provide a fully details reflective ceiling plan of all common areas and offices to highlight access hatches,
grilles, and lights. This drawing is to be issued to the Client Representative and Architect for approval.
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Ensure that all access hatches are clearly labelled and identified with their purpose and the system they
are providing access for.
Set out holes and chases required for the installation of equipment. Supply all foundation bolts, nuts,
washers, packing pieces, brackets, supports etc.
Provide details of all fixing arrangements to the Client Representative for approval. Ensure any required
holes through walls are cleanly cut and no larger than necessary to allow the pipe or cables etc. to pass
through with the appropriate sleeves fitted.

2.11 Equipment Deliveries

Identify any items that are subject to long delivery and state the proposed action necessary such
that the works can be completed on programme.
Manage all deliveries to site in an efficient and timely manner, fully coordinated with other trades and
overall programme requirements.

2.12 Protection
Protect all materials from environmental damage upon arrival on site. Any materials showing signs of
damage, rust or corrosion, will be rejected immediately and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.
Provide and maintain all necessary protection to the existing building (walls, fabrics, floors, doors etc.)
during the execution of the works. Be responsible for installing any safety equipment that may be
necessary for the safe execution of the works.
Provide the works with protection to avoid damage from other trades. No claim arising due to lack of
protection will be accepted.

2.13 Labour & Supervision

Provide all labour necessary for the proper execution of the Works.
Unless otherwise agreed, overtime will not be authorised by the Client Representative to assist the
Contractor to obtain or retain labour or to meet the agreed installation programme except for reasons
which are totally outside the Contractor’s control. Inform the Client Representative in writing
immediately such circumstances arise.
Nominate suitable qualified supervision staff and, if requested, provide details of their qualifications and
experience. Ensure that all operatives are properly trained and skilled for the tasks undertaken.

2.14 Workmanship & Samples

Provide workmanship to the highest standards and in accordance with the requirements of this
Specification.
Inform the Client Representative when each type of installation, e.g. cabling, pipework, excavations etc. is
to commence and when representative samples of such installations are available for inspection. The
Client Representative’s approval of the samples must be obtained before further work commences.
Take representative photographic evidence of each specific section of work so as to form a record. This is
particularly relevant in cases of concealed or buried services e.g. concealed pipework and under floor
heating installations.

2.15 Nuisance
Ensure minimal nuisance or disruption to the Employer’s normal activities during the progress of the works.
Identify any potential areas of nuisance risk and seek guidance from the Client Representative so as to
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ensure compliance with this requirement.
Areas of the building may remain in use during the works and excessive noise, other than at times agreed
with the Employer beforehand, and dirt, dust and general untidiness will not be tolerated.
Programme and agree the timing of material and equipment deliveries, means and routes of access and use
of Employer’s facilities with the Employer prior to any sections of the works being commenced.

2.16 Redundant Materials & Safety

Allow to regularly collect, centrally store and subsequently remove from site all surplus materials
before the completion of the works. Keep the Site safe and tidy at all times.
Dispose of any old or scrap materials in such a way as to cause least damage to the environment. Any
materials that can be recycled or sold as scrap (e.g. copper, steel etc.) should be. All such proper disposal
costs should be allowed for within the tender offer.

2.17 Noise Abatement

Ensure that noise from installed plant or other items required for the on-going operation of the site does
not result in a nuisance to any person or persons inside or outside the site boundary.
Adequate attenuation is applied to all electro-mechanical plant to achieve the maximum environmental
requirement of the local planning authority at maximum duty.
It is recommended that an acoustic assessment is undertaken to understand possible local noise
considerations required for the design.

2.18 Construction Noise and Dust Abatement

Ensure that noise and dust from plant, the works or other items required for the installation of the work
does not result in a nuisance to any person or persons inside or outside the site boundary.

2.19 Damage to Structure

Exercise extreme care such that no damage is made to the structure in any way. Particular reference is
drawn to damage by welding and oil on floor slabs, from screwing, tackle, benches etc. Remedial work
necessary through negligence in these matters will be deemed as the Contractor’s responsibility and
making good charged to the Contractor.

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2.20 Damage by Other Trades
Ensure that when the works are installed, they are not liable to damage by other trades and afford
protection where necessary.

2.21 Position of Equipment

The positions of all cable/pipe runs and equipment etc. are shown approximately on the drawings. Agree
exact runs and positions of equipment with the Client Representative or his representative on site before
installation commences. Jointly read the drawings and specification, all runs and equipment described
method or implied, must be included, although they may not be specifically detailed.
If at any time during the progress of the works any errors arise in the position, levels, dimensions
or alignment, due to inaccurate setting out, then such errors must be amended at the Contractors
expense.
Allow to familiarise with the general arrangement of all other services and trades and ensure that the
fixing of services will not obstruct the installation or future maintenance of such services or fitments or
the replacement of components and/or plant.
Design to include facilities to permit downtime for maintenance without the loss of essential
services.
All systems should automatically recycle and be capable of ‘automatically restarting’ following the
restoration of the respective utility supplies in the event of mains failure.
Finish suiting the building elevation all external penetrations through walls, doors, and windows etc.,
(e.g. Louvers) to the satisfaction of the Architect and Planning authority.
This clause applies to the whole of the works described in this Specification.

2.22 Landlord’s Services

No landlord’s services, or services supplying any other parts of the building, should be run through or
controlled from any commercial units.
The only exceptions are rainwater, or drainage from residential upper floors, which must be reduced to
a minimum and:
 Run close to the soffit above the specified clear ceiling height
 Collect in unobtrusive locations close to columns or rear walls
 Supported directly from the structural slab
 Clearly labelled as to its use and direction of flow

2.23 Labels & Identification

Provide identification on cabling, distribution boards, Emergency Lights equipment, valves, ductwork and
pipework by means of engraved Traffolyte tags and/or labels. Screw all labels to the equipment.

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Apply nameplates to all plant and equipment providing as a minimum the name and address of the
manufacturer, the model and serial number, capacity ratings and date of manufacture.
Identify on the Record Drawings all corresponding labelling.

2.24 Inspection, Testing & Commissioning

Carry out all inspections, tests and commissioning in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate
CIBSE Commissioning Codes, BSRIA Guides Building Regulations, BS7671, manufacturers’ requirements,
and the requirements and recommendations of any other certifying bodies.
Details of specific testing, commissioning and documentation requirements are set out in the following
Electrical and Mechanical Sections of this Specification.
Provide at least 14 days’ notice before commencing second fix installation, all necessary commissioning
programmes and method statements and procedures for adoption on all building services components,
taking full account of the Employer’s requirements.
Provide a schedule of all commissioning and testing dates 8 weeks prior to the first test for review and
comment by Operator’s monitoring consultants. During this time, dates are to be agreed between
Operator’s consultants and the contractor for witnessing the operation of the systems. For these agreed
dates, the contractor must ensure all necessary parties (sub- contractor, commissioning engineers, etc) and
the required tools and testing devices are on site throughout the agreed period(s).
After receiving confirmation from the contractor that all systems have been fully tested, commissioned and
certificated, Operator’s consultants will spot check all key systems over an agreed maximum 3 day period.
Maintain effective liaison between all concerned parties.
Following modifications to the building services systems, re-commissioning is to take place and any
revisions in operating procedures recorded into the O&M manuals.
Appoint an appropriate project team member or members to monitor and programme pre-
commissioning, commissioning and, where necessary, re-commissioning on behalf of the client.
Carry out Commissioning in line with current Building Regulations and BSRIA1 and CIBSE2 guidelines,
where applicable.
The main contractor accounts for the commissioning programme, responsibilities and criteria within
the main programme of works.

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2.25 Faulty Work & Materials
Carry out the whole of the works to the satisfaction of the Client Representative who has the right to
reject any material or workmanship which is considered unsatisfactory.
Replace such materials at no cost to the Employer.
The Client Representative will employ others to rectify all defects should these not be immediately
corrected and the cost of such work will be deducted from the contract sum.

2.26 Plant & Equipment Replacement Strategy

Provide during design stage a comprehensive plant and equipment replacement strategy for all items of
plant and equipment to be installed. The strategy must be compliant in all aspects with current H&S and
CDM requirements and be complete with method statements. Ensure that the finally agreed
documentation in this respect is included within a dedicated section of the O&M Manuals.

2.27 Defects Inspections

Carry out all necessary pre-completion inspections and ensure that any required
rectifications/completions are carried out prior to offering a complete installation for inspection to
the Client Representative. Prior to practical completion, one defects inspection and one re-
inspection will be carried out by the Client Representative. It is the contractor’s responsibility to
allow sufficient programme time in order to meet these specific requirements. Should the
Contractor fail to clear all notified defects upon the first re-inspection the Contractor will be contra-
charged for any subsequent re-inspections at the Client Representative’s standard charge out rates.
The re-inspection will be carried out 14 days after the first defect’s inspection.

2.28 Demonstration & Handover

Subsequent to the receipt by the Client Representative of acceptable performance test results and draft
Operating and Maintenance manuals, agree with the Client Representative suitable dates for the
demonstration of the operation of the system.
The demonstration days will be aborted and will not proceed until satisfactory Operating & Maintenance
(O&M) manuals are available. Handover of the Works can only take place subsequent to successful
demonstration.
To ensure systems are operating as intended, full demonstration of a sample of cluster flats and studios
must be carried out 2 months prior to Practical Completion. This is to ensure that the systems are
performing as per the design criteria to allow time to resolve any issues, if they arise.
Subsequent to successful demonstration of the installed Works and signature by the Client Representative
of commissioning test acceptance sheets, provide commissioning documentation and include this within a
section of the Operating & Maintenance manuals. Ensure that all commissioning test points and test
performance data are recorded on the Record Drawings required by the specification. Please refer to UoE
T59 for full Handover Procedures.

2.29 Training
Provide comprehensive training to the operational staff on all system components sub systems and
integrated systems as a whole in order that the operator can gain a good grasp of the risks and

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responsibilities involved with operating the installed systems including but not limited to the following
systems and documentation:
 Review of Health and Safety File including, certification, warranties and guarantees.
 Geographical appreciation of the building including locations and critical plant.
 Fire Alarm Installation.
 CCTV System.
 Access Control System.
 Intercom System.
 Main plant and equipment.
 Emergency Lighting.
 External Lighting.
 Automatic Air Vent and opening vent systems.
 Ventilation system.
 Data Communications System.
 Lift Installation.
 Fire cause and effect schedule and operation.
 Review operations and maintenance requirements.
 BMS.
 Safe isolation of all services.
 Resetting of systems are power failure or shut down.
Ensure that the building log book is complete and ready for use during the training process.
Provide a schedule of specific training days for operator training and allow for its coordination into the
overall construction programme. Provide a record of attendee lists and issue to the Client
Representative.
During the course of the demonstration describe and demonstrate the operation of the system to those
in attendance. Allow for simulation of environmental conditions such that the system can be
demonstrated through its full performance envelope.
Provide copies of training materials used to the client representative.

2.30 Record Drawings

Provide all charts and diagrams as required by the relevant Building Regulations and British Standards
Unless otherwise agreed, the works will only be included in a Certificate of Practical Completion when the
final Record Drawings and diagrams have been issued to the Client Representative.
Provide four paper copies and four electronic copies on CD. Ensure Record Drawings are A1 documents
folded down to A4 folder pocket size. Provide electronic drawings in AutoCAD *.dwg files without
compression.
Include on the Record Information, in as far as they are the subject or relevant to the works the
following:
 The location, including level if buried, of Public Authority Supplies provided within this Contract
or by the appropriate Authority, together with the points of origin and termination, size and
materials of pipes, line pressure and/or other relevant information.
 The layout, location and extent of all piped services showing pipe sizes throughout, together
with all valves for regulation, isolation and other purposes show numbered in accordance
with the actual installation.
 The location and identity of each room or space in which plant, machinery or apparatus is
located.
 The detailed general arrangement to one twentieth scale, of other special sections of the works
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 where, in the opinion of the Client Representative, the small scale drawings cannot provide
adequate record.
 Manufacturers’ Drawings showing the general arrangement and assembly of component
parts of all machines and any pieces of equipment which may require servicing.
 Supply and fix all safety/warning notices that are required by the regulations and codes relating
to the works.
 Detailed fire layout drawings e.g. emergency lighting, extinguisher locations etc.

2.31 Plant Room Notices

Provide and securely fix in position prior to Practical Completion, framed and glazed, in locations
agreed with the Client Representative the following items.
 A1 or A3 charts and schematics of the principal services installations. As a minimum.
 Mains Distribution.
 Fire Alarm System – detection, sounders and manual call points.
 Floor by floor fire alarm zoning locations (next to the main FAP) and repeater panels.
 Emergency Lighting.
 Voice and Data.
 Wall-mounted log book.
 Room temperature thermostat.

2.32 Warranties
Ensure that the commencement date for all component and system supplier warranties will be from the
date of project completion to the Employer. In the event that systems are brought into beneficial use prior
to project completion, or in the event of phased completion, unless otherwise agreed the warranties will
also commence from the date of completion. It is therefore incumbent that all Tenderers ensure that
appropriate warranty terms consistent with this requirement are agreed with all suppliers and sub-
contractors.
Take out service contracts that are required by the specialist suppliers to validate specialist suppliers 12-
month warranties.
Claims made by the Employer for any defects occurring during the warranty period will be comprehensive
and for the avoidance of doubt will include the costs of gaining access to and removal of other equipment
that may be required in order to gain access to the specific component that has failed. No costs will be
entertained for access requirements, BWIC, sub-system removals, removal from site associated with the
specific equipment failure. Ensure that warranties are fully compliant with this requirement.

2.33 Operating & Maintenance Manuals

The documentation provided at handover will be an Operation and Maintenance Manual, incorporated
into the Health & Safety File, and containing the following sections:
 User (Operating) Manual.
 User (Maintenance) Manual.
 Emergency Procedures Manual.
 Cleaning and Sterilisation.
 Charts and Diagrams.
 Handover, Training and Commissioning.
Provide a draft of the O+M documents, for review by the Client Representative and Services
Consultant, 8 weeks prior to handover.
Provide two paper copies contained in stiff ring-back binders and four electronic copies on USB Stick’s at
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handover for final review. Any changes required to the documentation must be complete within 4 weeks
after handover.
User (Operating) Manual
Provide a user manual specifically written to provide Operator with a full description of all the building
services as far as they affect the operating of the installations.
Include within the manual the following:
 Descriptions of all plant and systems.
 Installed methods of operations.
 Action required by the user in the event of failure.
 A full description of the users control facilities.
 Plant replacement schedules.
And full details of:
 Isolating incoming power.
 Isolating incoming water.
 Isolating services within the building.
 Isolating services within boiler rooms, plant and switch rooms.
Include manufacturers dates/system and product information to back-up the specifically written
documentation. Make final three weeks prior to Practical Completion the draft information, with test
certification issued within 48 hours of completion of any relevant sections.
Provide the manual in full compliance with the requirements and the recommendations CIBSE TM31 and
TM32. Provide all necessary energy usage certification, including the Energy Performance Certificate.
Make the relevant selected Operator’s personnel available as listed within the User Manual to demonstrate
the operational procedures to prior to handover. Provide all training data and instruction statements about
the operation of the plant, systems and services as a training manual so the Operator can repeat the staff
training for the benefit of operational staff in subsequent years.
User (Maintenance) Manual
Provide draft copies of Operation and Maintenance manuals to Operator for comment six weeks prior to
the Practical Completion Date. Allow for the checking of these manuals by Operator and the subsequent
corrections prior to the Practical Completion Date. Make the final manual available to the Employer’s Agent
no later than three weeks prior to Practical Completion, with test certification issued within 48 hours of
completion of any relevant sections.
Prepare manuals in accordance with the general requirements of Handover, O&M Manuals, and Project
Feedback. A toolkit for designers and contractors (BG1/2007) and to the detail level ‘Class D’ and include
the following information:
 Contents and checklist.
 General description of the installation, equipment used and method of operation of the
installation.
 Schedule of all building services drawings and specification.
 Building services ‘As Installed’ drawings and specifications.
 Schedule of building services plant and equipment including the names of the Suppliers and
Manufacturers.
 Literature and drawings including schematics of building services plant and equipment.
 Schedule of manufacturers, maintenance and operating instructions.
 Schedule of periodic and preventative maintenance for all specialised equipment.
 Schedule of routine maintenance complete with oil and grease points and recommended
lubricants.
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  Schedules of methods of adjustments and typical fault finding routines.
 Line diagrams indicating the main features of the plant, drawing attention to the method of
setting the control dampers, switchgear, safety precautions etc.
 Wiring diagrams of plant.
 Schedule of manufacturers recommended spares.
 Estimated lifecycle for all plant and spares.
 Detailed manufacturers, maintenance and operating instructions.
 Schedule of tests certificates.
 Copies of Test Certificates.
 Outline design data of plant.
 Test and performance data of plant.
 Full electrical circuit details for all the accommodation with all circuitry details and loadings
included.
 Schedule of guarantees and warrantee certificates.
 Written fire engineering strategy and associated training.
 Guarantees and Warranties.
 Fault finding guides.
 Contact names, addresses and telephone numbers.
 Complete set of Record Drawings
 Maintenance task schedules for all plant, which should include frequencies.
 List of spares.
 Key’s schedule for sign off, including any specialist tools and equipment handed over at the
time of completion of each relevant section.

Further specific details and requirements can be found within design guide 19 – Building maintenance
operations manual log book handover.

2.34 Maintenance & Defects Liability

The defects liability period covering all materials, workmanship etc. will be for twelve months from
the date that the Works are handed over to the employer.
Maintain the works, at no cost to the employer, to the Client Representative’s satisfaction, during the
progress of the works and until the Client Representative has issued a certificate of Practical Completion for
the works.
CIBSE/SLL code for interior lighting 2022 and amend luminance levels to match.

2.35 Emergency Contact Support

Upon appointment, provide a list of contact telephone numbers for key out of hour’s staff for emergency
support. Ensuring the Employers staff has direct access to key personnel for emergency support during the
contract works.

2.36 Building Regulations Approvals

Carry out and complete all necessary calculations required by Building Regulations and allow for all
submission fees and associated costs in this respect.

2.37 Design Risk Assessment

Read the following Design Risk Assessment in conjunction with the pre-tender Health & Safety file.
Listed below are the assessed main risks (as a guide) that may be present during the proposed
construction of the Building Services Engineering Systems. Develop the design proposals through the

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working drawing stages taking due account of installability, accessibility and maintainability so as to
ensure that in so doing health and safety risks (as indicated but not limited to) are minimised and properly
identified. Carry out a detailed Job Safety Review for each of the specific tasks required in order to install
the proposed systems.
Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to avoid risk of injury during the installation of the building
services engineering systems providing sufficient working/access provision.
Large and heavy lifts requiring inching into position:
 Flues
 HWS Plate Heat Exchangers
 Air Handling Units
 Booster set pumps, circulation pumps
 Control Panels
 Thermal storage vessel
 Buffer vessels and calorifiers
 Cold water storage tank
 Disinfection plant (optional)
 Water Conditioning plant
 Ventilation heat recovery units
Manual handling of:
 Pumps
 Pressurisation Unit
 Expansion vessels
 Radiators (optional)
 Electric panel heater
 Pipework
 Valves
 Ductwork, attenuators
 Volume control dampers, fire dampers, smoke fire dampers
 Grilles, air valves
 Conduit
 Cables
 Proprietary Items of Equipment
Substances of possible toxic nature:
 Corrosion Inhibitors
 Fluxes
 Jointing Compounds
 Refrigerants
 Lubricants
 Solvents
 Adhesives
 Paints
 Gases
Energising of electrical systems:
Ensure that effective communication between any connected/related trades takes place prior to energising
electrical systems to avoid the risk of electrocution or injury from rotating machines.
Commissioning of all rotating machinery:
Ensure that effective communication between any connected/related trades takes place prior to setting to
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work all rotating machinery.
Confined space working:
It may be necessary to carry out works within confined spaces during the course of the construction
process. Ensure that proper consideration is given to safety during the preparation of the job safety
review and also ensure that all relevant precautions are taken in carrying out the works to prevent risk
of injury including use of Permits to Work.
High level working:
Ensure that prior to works being carried out at high level, job safety reviews are carried out and
appropriate measures are put into effect including use of Permits to Work.
Hot Works:
It may be necessary to carry out hot works during the course of the construction process. Ensure that proper
consideration is given to safety during the preparation of the job safety review and also ensure that all relevant
precautions are taken in carrying out the works to prevent risk of injury including use of Permits to Work.

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3. DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 External Design Criteria

Use external design parameters for the systems as follows:

Winter external ambient temperature -4.0°C sat

Summer external ambient temperature 30C dry bulb 20°C wet bulb
Humidity up to 100% RH
Prevailing wind (infiltration calculations) 9.0 to 11.0 m/s
Filtration Standards 0.05 – 0.5 mg/m³ for urban environment
Precipitation 10 minute/5 year storm
Frost Coils / Frost Protection -10.0°C

3.2 Internal Design Criteria - Temperature

Use internal winter minimum design temperatures measured at the working plane as follows.
Calculate room heat losses using CIBSE data.

Room or Area Summer Temperature Winter Temperature

°C °C
Cluster Bedrooms and Studio’s 21°C
Kitchen/Lounge 21°C
Cluster Flat corridors 18°C
Shower Rooms 18°C
Common Room 21°C 21°C
Study Room 21°C 21°C
Entrance Halls and corridors 21°C
Staircases 15°C
Laundry Room 18°C
Cleaners Store 18°C
Comms Rooms 21°C 21°C
Managers Office and other staff 23°C (managers office 21°C
areas only)
Plant Areas 18°C
Disabled WC and/or Staff WC 18°C

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 Design Tolerance and +/- 1°C
Practical Limits
Infiltration rate The infiltration rate for heat losses & heat gains calculations to
be estimated based on to CIBSE Guide A

Wet Heating Design 60 (flow)/45 (return)

Temperatures
Summer External ambient 32 °C / 50% RH saturated for heat rejection plant in line with
design guide no 3.

3.3 Internal Design Criteria – Ventilation

Cluster Flat and Studio’s 8l/s supply or trickle ventsMVHR system in

accordance with Scottish Building Regulations
to be developed during Stage 4 .
Kitchens: MVHR system in accordance with Scottish Building
Regulations to be developed during Stage 4
13l/s continuous extract per hob/cooker in normal
operation, with boost to 30l/s when telescopic
extractor hood is extended.
No recirculation cooker hoods to be used
30l/s minimum intermittent extract per
hob/cooker, negative pressure
Bathrooms/shower rooms: MVHR system in accordance with Scottish
Building Regulations to be developed during
Stage 4 8l/s continuous extract per
bathroom in normal operation.
Toilets: Minimum 6 air changes per hour, negative
pressure
Cleaners Store: Consideration should be given to the requirement
for ventilation to cleaner stores. Where chemicals
requiring ventilation are stored, a minimum 6ac/h
to be provided or as recommended by the
chemical manufacturer, negative pressure.
Laundry: 6 air changes per hour, negative pressure in the
main residential area. Ventilation for equipment, to
be as per specialist contractors’ requirements
Intermediate comms rooms: 4 air changes per hour
Lift Motor Rooms: As specified by Lift Specialist Contractor
Common Room: Natural ventilation. If not applicable provide
mechanical supply and extract ventilation based
on 10 l/s/person, based on 1 person per 5m2
Study Room: Natural ventilation. If not applicable provide
mechanical supply and extract ventilation based
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 on 10 l/s/person, based on 1 person per 5m2

Management Office: Natural ventilation. If not applicable provide

mechanical supply and extract ventilation
based on 10 l/s/person
Internal Bin store lobbies: 25 air changes per hour, negative pressure
Corridors Passive natural ventilation
Plant rooms In accordance with BS6644

3.4 Internal Design Criteria - Luminance levels

Provide Service Luminance levels for various areas as follows (figures are in LUX and are average at
floor level unless indicated otherwise).

Reception area (public) 200

Common/ study Rooms 200
Cluster bed and studio 100 at 0.8m AFFL
En-suite Bathrooms 100
Cluster Kitchen 200 at 0.8m AFFL
Office Areas/ Comms Rooms 400 (minimum at 0.7m AFFL)
Communal/ Cluster Corridors 100
Stairs, Landings and Lobbies 100 (200 directly outside lift entrances)
Public Toilet Areas 100
Cleaners Stores/ Store Rooms 100
Plant Rooms 300 (minimum at 1m above FFL)
Laundry 300
Outside External Entrance Areas, Footpaths, Amenity Spaces and Car parks
BS 5489-1:2013 and SLL Lighting Guide 6 The Exterior Environment (2016)
Gym 300 @ 0.8 uniformity

Boundaries are not to be used in any lighting calculations unless agreed otherwise with the Employer’s
representative.

3.5 Control Systems Design Criteria

Design, install and commission the installation to comply fully with the current edition (including
amendments) of each of the following (current at the time of tender):
 BSRIA Application Guide AG 9/2001 – ‘Standard Specifications for BMS’
 CIBSE guide H – ‘Building Control Systems’
 BSRIA Application Guide Ag 7/98 – ‘Library of Control Strategies’

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 CIBSE Commissioning Code C (2001) – ‘Automatic Control’
 BSEN 60493-1 Low-voltage switchgear and control assemblies
 BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations
 BS5839 – 1 & 6 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
 BS 7607 Code of Practice for design, installation & servicing of integrated systems incorporating
fire detection & alarms systems and/or other security systems for buildings
 BSEN 50081-1 – Generic emission standard
 BSEN 50082 Parts 1 & 2 – Generic immunity standard
 EC Directives
 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and amendment 93/68/EEC
 Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC
 General Product Safety Directive 92/59/EEC
 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC

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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION – ELECTRICAL

4. PRELIMINARIES

4.1 Design Calculations

Carry out all necessary design calculations to ensure that the installation shown on the Working Drawings
complies fully with the Wiring Regulations, British Standards, Building Regulations and Licensing
Requirements in all aspects and particular attention is drawn to:
 Detailed Load Assessment
 Fire Alarm Audibility and Visual Indication
 Lighting and Emergency Lighting Levels
 Cable calculations
Submit a schedule of the calculated data to the Client Representative for comment.
Carry out a complete load assessment and ensure that an adequate supply is made available from
the Distribution Network Operator.
Carry out and complete all necessary calculations required by Building Regulations and allow for all fees
and associated costs in this respect. Develop the designs through Working Drawings to ensure
compliance is achieved whilst maintaining the clear design intent, liaising with other members of the
construction team.
Determine the actual design electrical load for each area including all plant requirements bearing in mind
energy efficiency and provide a spread sheet of loads broken down into the following areas:
 Bedrooms/flats by type
 Kitchens
 Corridors/circulation areas
 Office
 Lifts
 Laundry
 Common Rooms
 Plant rooms
 Other areas

4.2 Earthing & Bonding

Carry out all earthing and bonding to the requirements of the current edition of the wiring regulations and
to meet the requirements of the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) for supplies comprising:
 Good quality, correctly sized earth bar
 Main equipotential bonding to incoming services
 Main equipotential bonding to internal metallic services
 Individual cable terminations to the earth bar
 Appropriate labelling at each earth connection point
 Building structure connections
 Earthing rods
 Local supplementary bonding of all services

Provide main equipotential bonding conductors to all incoming water service pipework, main HVAC plant,
associated ventilation ductwork, structural steelwork, domestic metallic pipework, internal metallic
rainwater pipes and the lightning protection network (the latter where installed).

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Where dedicated supplies are indicated as being required to items of equipment, provide dedicated earth
connections to connect back to the main earthing bar.

4.3 Testing & Commissioning

Provide complete and fully coordinated independent commissioning and testing for all components,
sub systems and integrated systems as a whole.
Carry out all inspections, tests and commissioning in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate
CIBSE Commissioning Codes, BSRIA Guides, NICEIC guidance, Building.
Regulations, BS 7671 and guidance notes, manufacturers’ requirements, and the requirements
and recommendations of any other certifying bodies.
Ensure that all specialist sub-contractors and suppliers are aware of and comply fully with all the
following requirements.
Refer to the Client Representative and/or the BSRIA manuals for general and technical guidance on
recommendations made within the codes.
Pay specific attention to the following documents:
 BSRIA Guide BG11/2010 - Commissioning Job Book
 BSRIA Guide BG8/2009 - Model Commissioning Guide including sample Templates
 BSRIA Publication 1998 - Commissioning of Building Services Installations

If it is intended to engage Specialist Commissioning Management personnel then refer to the following
additional documents:
 CIBSE Commissioning Code M - Commissioning Management

Prior to commencement of installation carry out an appraisal of the system design, the facilities
provided and suitability for the complete and proper testing of all installations upon completion.
Advise on any changes or additions that may be beneficial to the testing and commissioning process.
Prepare an operational philosophy description for each installation as a whole so as to ensure that the
correct testing and commissioning methodology is developed and submit to the Client Representative for
comment.
Prepare detailed Commissioning Activity Schedule and submit to the Client
Representative for comment.
Provide a Commissioning Method Statement for each sub system on an elemental basis and each main
system as a whole entity to the Client Representative for comment during the preparation of the Working
Drawings and before the commencement of any installation work. The Method Statement should identify
the commissioning and testing procedures required for completion, the specialists involved, the hand over
condition and procedure and the test result documentation required for incorporation into the record
documents.
Provide a Commissioning Programme for the commissioning, setting to work, and testing of the installation
to the Client Representative for comment taking full account of the Employers’ Requirements. Maintain
effective liaison between all concerned parties and provide regular updates on progress against programme
to the Client Representative for information.
Prepare a detailed consolidated schedule of procedures required for completion by each trade specialist
and supplier (where appropriate), commissioning engineers and any other specialist and submit to the
Client Representative for comment.

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Provide proposals and Method Statement for the Simultaneous Maximum Demand testing of all
installations in order to demonstrate to the Client Representative the effectiveness of each in meeting the
specified demands of the building.
Establish any specific requirements for off-site inspection and testing and submit a report on procedures
and proposed programme to the Client Representative for comment.
Make allowances for disconnection or similar operations to satisfy the requirements for testing etc.
and the subsequent re-instatement of the supply.
Provide for specialist commissioning expertise in respect of the following systems:
 Fire Alarm and related fire safety systems
 Lightning Protection
 Emergency Lighting
 CCTV Installation
 Voice & Data Systems
 Intruder Detection System
 Access Control System
 TV Array
 Disabled Refuge Alarm and Call Systems
 Sprinkler System Interfaces
 Vertical Transport Systems Interfaces
 Smoke Control System Interfaces
 Induction loop at reception

Carry out Simultaneous Maximum Demand tests for each installed system in accordance with the agreed
Method Statement and procedures. Provide any necessary additional specialised instrumentation and
artificial load generating equipment that may be required to simulate maximum demand conditions.
Check and demonstrate all accessories, equipment, control circuits, systems, RCDs etc. for proper
functioning. This includes fixed equipment supplied by others but wired under this contract.
Carry out as a minimum the following tests:
 Insulation Resistance at 500V DC for all final circuits and 1000V for all other circuits Phase to
phase; phase to neutral; phase to earth
 Continuity of Conductors
 Earth Loop Impedance
 Prospective Fault Current
 RCD operational clearing times verification

Ensure any circuits liable to damage from such tests are identified and adequately protected to
prevent damage. Disconnect electronic components prior to tests.
Carry out an earth continuity test using a low ohm reading meter to ensure a safe measure of
earth bonding before the earth fault loop impedance tests are made.
Provide commissioning test results on industry standard document templates as produced by
organisations such as BSRIA and CSA. Provide draft pro forma to the Client Representative for comment
prior to the commencement of any commissioning & testing activities and if directed utilise specific pro-
forma sheets as required by the Client Representative.
Following completion of testing, provide a draft copy of the commissioning reports to the Client
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Provide copies of commissioning information and a copy of the building log-book to Building
Control.
Perform final check on the systems at the end of the 12th month and provide written report to the Client
Representative confirming that installations continue to function in accordance with the original design
criteria, remain in good condition and are capable of meeting all appropriate criteria relating to energy
consumption, carbon emissions and any other statutory obligations forming part of the planning
conditions.

4.4 Test Certificates

Provide all test certificates required by BS7671, Building Regulations and this specification for comment
to the Client Representative in accordance with the overall construction programme so as to achieve
compliance in order that practical completion can be achieved. Provide any supportive documentation,
to the Client Representative within seven days of the test being carried out. Submit samples of the
standard pro-forma test sheets and provide separate complete tabulated schedule of these to the Client
Representative with your Working Drawings for comment.

4.5 Spare Parts & Tools

Provide the Employer’s representative with all necessary specialist tools for operation and maintenance
of the installed plant specifically:
 10no. Distribution Board Keys
 10no. Test Switch Keys

4.6 Documentation
Provide the Employer’s representative with all necessary information for operation and maintenance
of the installed plant specifically:
 AutoCAD Record Drawings
 Framed & laminated schematic drawings, mains distribution, fire alarm system, and emergency lighting, voice
and data
 Emergency Lighting Log Book Fire Alarm Log Book

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5. INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1 Electricity Supply – General

Provide a report within 28 days of appointment on the local availability and metering proposals for the
electricity supply requirements of the site after liaison with the electricity distribution company.
As such, arrange, liaise and co-ordinate the provision of a new electrical power supply of adequate
capacity for the proposed development including all metering, isolation, enclosures and earthing
arrangements to the building.
Where the clients preferred utility provider is not being used, provide full details of the DNO and/or iDNO
proposed to provide the installation, along with all related quotes, asset proposals and terms and
conditions to the Clients Representatives for review
Ensure that all attendances required by external parties are allowed for (including builders work in
connection, ducts, making good etc.) and ensure that the installation complies with their requirements in
all respects. Ensure that the service head and distribution gear are provided with one metre clear space for
throw-back distance. Provide a 650V rated heavy duty electrical safety mat, fully tested and certified for
electrical insulation properties to BS921:1976 and is continuously marked with 15kV Test, 650V Working
voltage in front of the main panel.

5.2 Electrical Supply – Transformer Provision

Liaise with the local Electricity Company in relation to the provision of the incoming high voltage supply,
transformer within the proposed sub-station and all ancillary equipment and services to serve the
student accommodation and the commercial areas. Obtain their guidance and advice on meeting their
recommendations relating to spatial requirements and location of cabling. Provide all necessary
attendances. Comply with Utility Provider’s requirements in all cases.
Provide suitable protective covering (Durasteel or equivalent) to any incoming cabling fixed direct to
the underside of a basement ceiling.

5.3 Electrical Supply – Main Student Accommodation

Deliver electricity tbc commercial contract/terms.
Prepare and submit to the client for signing the supply agreement, acceptance forms, metering
arrangements and payment method. The client will make payment of the appropriate sum to the
selected company(s).
Provide a supply rated at a suitable size for the student accommodation.
Design and install the current transformer metering chambers and associated equipment.
Interface the meter to the BEMS in conjunction with sub metering as required by Building Regulations.
Incoming utility supply arrangement and capacity to be reviewed by UoE Operations.

5.4 Telecom Provisions – Main Student Accommodation

Arrange and provide the building with telecoms ducts (minimum three at 90mm diameter or in line with
services drawings) complete with draw wires for ease of installation of service cables for both analogue and
digital services as shown on the co-ordinated service drawing. Ensure the ducts are laid in accordance with
telecoms provider recommendations and be properly co-ordinated with other buried services.
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6. POWER SYSTEMS

6.1 Mains Panel and Distribution Boards

Provide mains distribution board to service the required sub mains circuits complete with all circuit
breakers and associated distribution equipment specifically:
 Floor or wall mounted in locations approved by the Client Representative.
 Modular construction to Form 4a type 2.
 Outgoing ways protected via MCCB.
 Voltage and current Instrumentation with associated selector switches.
 20% extra spare capacity and ways.
 Each dedicated area is provided with its own distribution board, e.g. laundry, plant area,
public area, common room, etc, to ease future connection of additional supplies without
having to de-energise large areas of the facility.
 Connections from Photovoltaic (PV) systems, CHP and/or other similar renewable energy with
integral isolators to MCCB panel (where applicable) including installation of appropriate G59
relay.
 Metering facilities in line with Building Regulations and this specification.
 Suitably labelled and easily identifiable sections on main panel for on-site generation
plant (e.g. CHP and/or PV panels)
 Permanently fixed labelling for all devices.
 Label to identify the main panel itself.
 All distribution boards equipped with the correct protective devices and are of appropriate
rating, and complete with earth and neutral bars.
 All door locks operated by the same key.
 Safe access is allowed to all distribution equipment.
 Electric Shock poster and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 poster as produced by RS
Components laminated and fixed securely to the wall adjacent to the main switchgear position.
 650V rated heavy duty electrical safety mat, fully tested and certified for electrical insulation
properties to BS921:1976 and is continuously marked with 15kV Test, 650V Working voltage in
front of main distribution equipment.
 The cross-sectional area and bend radius of all electrical cables used in accordance
with manufacturer cables and tables guide.
 Fuse switches required and 25% spare on mains switchboard and sub-boards.
 Maximum height / safe working zones must be as per UoE design guides.
 Temporary generator connection required.
 Fuse switches in lieu of Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB’s) for outgoing devices
on main / sub switchboards.
 Labelling, colour coding etc. Must be as per UoE design guides.
 Automatic monitoring and targeting (aM&T) systems and submeters required as per
UoE guidelines.


Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.
If MCCB’s provided are adjustable, ensure that the panel/ breaker, is adequately labelled with the design
and commissioning settings.

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Provide sub main cables as follows:
 Multicore XLPE/SWA/LSF with copper conductors to all distribution boards, cluster kitchen
board and studios
 Provided with separate CPCs in all cases, unless approved with the Clients
Representative
 Twin and Earth cabling to be used between kitchen distribution boards and all cluster
bedrooms.
 Dressed neatly to give a presentable appearance
 Fixed on galvanised steel cable tray from the switch room feeding to busbar risers or by direct
cable feeds for each level in accordance with good practice
 All containment and trunking sawn edges made good with Galvafroid protection or equal and
approved
 Provided with proprietary labelling at both ends of cables
Provide all distribution board’s as metal clad and equipped with:
 The correct protective devices of the appropriate rating
 Earth and neutral bars
 TP&N or SP&N as appropriate
 RCBO’s on each outgoing way20% extra spare capacity and ways (other than room consumer
units)
 Blanking plates
 Safe access to all distribution equipment
 Metering facilities in line with Building Regulations and this specification
 Permanently fixed labelling for all devices
 Label to identify the switchboard itself, areas served and where fed from
 Insulating rubber mat in front (where panel is located in a switch room or cleaning cupboard)
Ensure cable entries from all consumer units and distribution boards are sealed with a suitable
product to maintain the integrity of the units (e.g. intumescent mastic, intumescent strips, fire
retardant grommets, etc)
Details of standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.
Take directly from the main panel supplies for lifts, water resources, fire alarm system and fire protection
devices.
The use of pre-wired (modular/ plug and play) type electrical installations are not permitted on
any scheme.
A Separate metered / isolated lighting and power boards is required as per UoE design guides.
Separate power for distribution boards for MSCP’s as per UoE design guides.
SPDs and AFDDs to be provided as per current regulations.
Separate dedicated containment required for BEMS, Data and fire alarms.
Please note, no conlock or flexible conduit systems are allowed. Refer to design guide no 6 for
further information.

6.3 General Purpose Power Wiring

Provide the general purpose power wiring to outlets as indicated on the model Drawings. Provide general
purpose power wiring based on a concealed installation within the building fabric unless stated otherwise.
Provide RCD (Residual Current Device) protection in accordance with wiring regulations ensuring that any
likelihood of nuisance tripping is avoided which may affect the running of the building. As a minimum
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allow for complete RCD protection subject to risk assessment with regard to nuisance tripping and the
consequences thereof and the availability of an adequately trained facilities manager. RCD protection is
not required to supplies to fire alarm panels.
The term ‘clean supplies’ relates to a dedicated power supply or circuit, provide these circuits to relevant
areas from a suitably rated breaker at the mains distribution board. Provide all ‘clean supply’ circuits
clearly identified and labelled. Provide associated clean earth connections back to the main earthing bar.
To each Cluster Kitchen, Cluster Bedroom, Flat and Studio provide general purpose power services. Provide
all outlets in white PVC.
Provide all cabling to LSF standard.
Where DDA rooms are required, ensure all socket outlets are a minimum of 300mm (measured
horizontally) from an inside corner, as required by Part M. Where this is not possible, seek guidance
from the client.
Ensure that the setting out of wiring accessories, results in back to back outlet. Ensure that a minimum
stagger distance of 150mm is provided to limit noise transfer.
All outlets and switches in party walls are to be provided with putty pads.
AFDD’s to be install on all final circuits.
Accessory cover plate LRV as per UoE design guide no 6.
6.4 Kitchen
Provide a single-phase electrical power supply via a white metal clad, consumer unit (minimum 20 way)
complete with individual RCBO protection on all outgoing ways. Include within the distribution panel the
following:
 One outgoing way for power per cluster bedroom
 2 outgoing ways for lighting to the cluster bedrooms (circuits grouped to serve no more than 5
bedrooms)
 One communal lighting circuit
 One communal ring main
 One kitchen ring main
 Two hob and oven supplies
 One fridge/freezer supply
 One ventilation unit supply
All cables to be recessed in to the wall and not visible.
Provide a minimum of two single socket outlets in the cluster flat corridors for cleaning purposes.

6.5 Studio & Accessible Flat Distribution

Provide a single phase electrical power supply to a 5-6 way white consumer unit with RCD protection on
each individual outgoing ways, serving each studio via distribution panel.
Include within the consumer unit the following:
 Protected outgoing lighting circuit(s)
 Protected outgoing power circuit(s)
 Protected heating circuit(s) (where applicable)
Ensure all outgoing circuits are provided with individual RCBO’s. Details of the standard make of
equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

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Provide general purpose power services.

6.7 Common Areas and Meeting Rooms

Provide RCD’s in accordance with wiring regulations.
In addition to wall mounted outlets, allow for 5 floor box located in the common area and 1 in each
meeting room. All wall mounted double sockets in common room areas are to have built in USB charging
ports.
Each floor box is to have a minimum of three compartments consisting of three double switched socket
outlets. Agree final positions with Operator prior to installation. Floor boxes are to be the recessed type
with infill lid to allow floor finish to be installed within the lid.

6.8 Plant Rooms

Provide general purpose power services in each plant room to enable ease of servicing and maintenance
of plant.

6.9 External Building Mounted Power

Provide external weather-proof power supplies to external areas such as the service yard and compactor
area and any roof areas where building maintenance equipment is provided. Ensure the outlets are
provided with RCD protection.

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7. LIGHTING SYSTEMS

7.1 General Internal Lighting Installations

Provide a simple / user friendly lighting systems to achieve luminance levels in accordance with this
document’s design criteria the addendum to SLL Code for Lighting (2012) and SLL Lighting Guide 9
Communal Residential Buildings and other lighting guides where appropriate, BS8026 Part 2 and the BRE
Site Layout Guide. Provide circuit wiring to BS7211.
Provide LSF cables to all areas without exception.
Provide LED light fittings to all residential areas.
LED light sources are to be used throughout for all fittings. Adequately zone all common area lighting to
facilitate separate control in accordance with the requirements of building regulations as a minimum
and any project specific enhancements. All luminaires to be positioned so they are easily maintainable
and accessible.
Provide all switches/plates in white PVC.

7.2 Cluster Flats & Studios

Provide the lighting installations generally as indicated on the model Drawings, Technical Specifications
and Architect’s details provided.
Provide local switching to each bedroom and studio for the main ceiling lights and rotatory dimming to
the lights above the beds. The dimming is to be compatible with LED light fittings. In the cluster corridors,
generally provide presence detectors in the corridors up to 5 bed and microwave sensors in the clusters
from 6-10 beds.

7.3 Common Areas

Provide lighting installations to the communal corridor and staircases as indicated on the model
Drawings.
Control corridor and staircase lights by PIR occupancy detectors complete with override switch and timer
control located within the store rooms.

7.4 Store Rooms

Provide lighting installations as indicated on the model Drawings.
Control store lights by PIR occupancy detectors complete with override switch and timer control.

7.5 Common Rooms

Provide a general lighting installation to the common rooms, comprising of decorative LED light fittings as
shown on the model Drawings. Liaise with others with regards to trunking and fixing details and
requirements prior to installation. Allow for a minimum of two separate circuits.
Control common rooms to be controlled with a rocker switch.

7.6 Offices
Provide a general lighting installation to the offices, comprising LED light fittings as shown on the model

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Drawings. Liaise with others with regards to trunking and fixing details and requirements prior to
installation. Allow for a minimum of two separate circuits.
Control offices lights by microwave presence detectors MPD complete with override switch and
timer control.

7.7 Plant Rooms

Provide a good standard of lighting within the areas used for plant and plant rooms. Ensure light
fitting layouts are coordinated with plant arrangements.
Provide external plant areas with weather-proof, zero glare bulkhead fittings as detailed on the model
Drawings.
Control plant areas by switches with neon indication. Specifically, no PIR sensing is allowed.

7.8 External Building Lighting

Ensure all external lighting circuits are controlled via photocells and time switches with override located in
the office, fed via a dedicated lighting contactor. Provide any buried cables as PVC/SWA/LSF laid in sand
filled trenches with marker tape.
Provide lighting columns or bollard fittings arranged to suit the external building design and landscaping,
to provide lighting levels in accordance with Lighting Guide 6. Provide lanterns as polycarbonate bowl
with LED white lamp with decorative top cage/large canopy/internal light control system.
Provide bollard luminaires as oval cross section aluminium bollard with cap retaining stainless steel
side bands, IP55 rating with prismatic glass/white louver optical system housing LED lamp.
Ensure that all bollards and columns are securely fixed in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and positioned at suitable locations to give an adequate protection from
vehicles etc.
Provide the building with external lighting incorporating fittings using high efficiency zero glare sources
as shown on the Model Drawings. Provide all light fittings with a lighting efficacy of 100 lamp
lumens/circuit Watt as a minimum.
Agree switch and isolator positions with the Client Representative prior to installation.
Provide separate circuit protection for external circuits to avoid complete failure of external
lighting systems.
Confirm the standard make of equipment. Equal and approved alternative can be considered as a
part of the value engineering.

7.9 Amenity Space Lighting

Provide functional lighting to the external amenity spaces outside the building with controls/
switches situated in the office.
Agree the final scheme with the Client Representative.
Allow for specialist fitment and attendances for planted tree up-lights, buried LED up- lighters and
wall mounted high efficiency zero glare light fittings, bollards etc.
Ensure all external lighting circuits are controlled via a time switch and photocell complete with
override located in the office, fed via a dedicated lighting contactor.
Provide buried cables as PVC/SWA/LSF, laid in sand filled trenches with marker tape.

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7.10 External Signage (incl. Remote Signage)
Ensure the external signs are sourced and applied for by the contractor. Install the signs in
accordance with the signage company’s requirements.
Provide all cabling, cable tray work and controls necessary to provide a complete installation.
Control the building signage lighting via a photocell and separate suitably rated time switch with a master
override switch located in the manager’s office, fed via a dedicated lighting contactor. All signage is to
remain ON during the night hours.
Carry out wiring using XLPE/SWA/LSF cables installed within void spaces and mounted on cable tray and
within the perimeter stud work walls; terminate each cable within a back entry BESA box, complete with
dome lid and gasket (locations co-ordinated with the specialist signage company). Connect and test
signage to BESA box. Where remote signage is detailed; draw cables through adequately sized below
ground ducts from the building to the location of the remote signage all as detailed on any Specialist
Contractors drawings.

7.11 Garden/External Feature Lighting

Provide illumination to external features/garden in accordance with model drawings comprising:
 Cables in PVC/SWA/PVC laid in sand filled trenches with marker tape
 Proprietary/custom supporting bracketry e.g. ground spikes etc.
 Controls integration
 Daylight/time sensing control

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8.0 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

8.1 Fire Alarm – Accommodation Areas

System Requirements
Provide a multi zone analogue fully addressable alarm and automatic detection system as indicated on
the Model Drawings. The system is to use Advanced panels with Hochiki devices.

Provide a fire alarm system, complying with BS 5839-1:2017 to a Category L1 standard (provision of Automatic Fire
Detection (AFD) to escape routes, rooms directly off the escape routes and risk assessed other rooms/spaces not
directly off the escape routes that may pose a higher risk of fire).
Where voids over 800mm exist, detection is to be provided to these voids in accordance with BS5839.
Under no circumstances are voids at and/or over this depth to have no fire alarm detection system.
Ensure that where detectors are installed, access is provided to allow future maintenance and
replacement.
Ensure that system is designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with industry good practice and
BS5839-1:2017, BS7671, BS7273, EN54-2, EN54-3, EN54-4, EN54-5, EN54-7, EN54-8, EN54-10, EN54-11,
EN54-12, EN54-15, EN54-17, EN54-18, EN54-20, EN54-23, EN54-25,
EN54-26 and EN54-27, BS9991 standards. Please also refer to UoE guidelines No 9 and no 12 (See appendix 1) for
specific requirements.
Ensure that the equipment manufacturer operates a quality management system in accordance with
ISO 9001:2000. Ensure that all the equipment is manufactured under a recognised factory control
procedure such as the BSI Kitemark scheme.
Ensure that all detection devices and fire alarm control panel are independently certified as complying
with EN54 standard and the independent approvals body is the British Standards Institute (BSI)/Loss
Prevention Council (LPC).
Provide a complete operational system including, but not be limited to, one or more control panels,
repeater panels, interface units, sensors, call points, audible and visual alarm indicating devices, relays,
door hold open devices, short circuit isolators, wiring and other optional equipment. Where more than one
panel is installed (large site or sites with various blocks), ensure the panels are wired/ networked back to
the main fire alarm panel in the main entrance/ reception.
Please note that manual call points will only be required at final exits from the accommodation building and
exits from plantrooms, switch rooms and bin rooms. This is a variation from the recommendations within
BS 5839 Part 1: Clause 20, in that manual call points should be located at storey exits. Note this variation on
the design, installation and commissioning certificates.
Ensure that all devices are labelled with loop/zone/device number identification and added to the
main asset register.
Ensure that accessible roof areas/ terraces are provided with alarm indication in the form of beacons and
sounders.
Provide cause and effect schedule for the entire fire alarm system agreed with the CA prior to
submitting to the Building Control Officer or Fire Officer.
Provide all required handover documentation in accordance with the requirements of BS5839-1:2013
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and BAFE/LPS1014 along with staff training on completion of works.
In the case of multi use buildings, provide unoccupied detection in each space. This detection is to notify the
main panel and ECC if an activation occurs. An interface should be installed in each premises for future linking of
panels if required. This will include but not be limited to the retails and commercial spaces.

Wiring
Provide all wiring comprising multicore standard and enhanced fire resistant cables complying with BS
EN50200, PH120 and BS8434 standards. Provide all cables in red LSHF (low smoke halogen free) or equal
and approved run within ceiling voids and hidden within building fabric wherever possible. Surface fix all
cabling within plant room’s and stores. Ensure that all cables should:
 Be segregated from all other services
 Have no more than one loop per conduit
 Use a separate compartment if common trunking is used
 Avoid running alongside high current power lines
 Avoid running adjacent to lighting conductors
 Avoid electromagnetic interference from extra low voltage circuits
 Where suspended be properly supported along their length
 Ensure that cable support withstands the same temperature as the cable

Project Specific Interface Provisions

Provide interfaces with the following including all necessary attendances and special fitments (e.g.
relays, contacts, terminations etc.):
 MCC panel/BEMS to allow automatic ‘soft shut-down’ of mechanical plant
 ‘Call to ground’ command on all lifts (or alternative floor as required by the local fire officer)
 Interface with smoke ventilation systems, including fans, automatic air vents and louvres.
Make provision for the manual operation of the fans by the fire brigade with hand/ off/ auto
controls in a location agreed with the CA
 Automatic opening of the front entrance doors and external entrance
barriers/gates
 Electromagnetic hold open devices. Hold open devices are to be provided as a minimum on
non-access controlled corridor doors in common areas and intermediate doors within cluster
corridors
 Specialist equipment (e.g. security system, door entry system, electronic locks)
 Smoke Ventilators
 Roller Shutters
 Fire Curtains
 Mag Lock systems to be avoided at fire escape doors
 Fire alarm call points to have plastic covers as per building standards.
 All fire alarms to be multi-sensor.
 All alarm break glass points to have covers.
Approvals
Obtain all necessary design, installation and final commissioning approvals from the Local Fire Officer,
Building Control and any relevant third parties. Test and commission the control panel, arrange and
undertake all audibility and functional tests in conjunction with the Fire Officer, CA and Services Engineer.
Obtain approval from the CA that operator training has been satisfactorily completed.
Provide a full BAFE (SP203) or LPS1014 certification including BS5839-1:2013 certification for all modules
(design, installation, test and commission) of the fire alarm system requirements.

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8.2 Auto-Dialler for Fire Systems
Provide a dualComm communication device within the fire alarm panel to enable offsite monitoring of activations by
both GSM and Analogue copper line connections. Separate telephone line connection (telecommunication approved
CTR21)
 Four triggers inputs
 Tamper input
 Two programmable outputs.
 Auxiliary power output 10.5 to 14V with current min 100mA
 Built-in microphone and speaker
 Tamper switch
 Keyboard
 Red and green LED
 Two line back lit LCD
 Dialling format DTMF
 Internal clock
Provide an auto-dialler with the ability to:
 Store min 10 contacts
 Store min 4 separate alarm messages, 4 restore alarm messages, and 1 normal message
 Send a SMS on mobile telephone
 Repeat (up to four times) sending SMS to next contact if the previous contact does not
acknowledge SMS
 Provide remote access
 Communicate to UoE arc via Istar
 Provide auto-dialler with a call-abort option, listen–in and talk-back modes Provide

auto- dialler philosophy is based upon the below:

 Call the ECC mobile number until acknowledged (it should try to call 3 times), the back off
between each ‘dial attempt’ being 30 seconds.
 As soon as it’s acknowledged by the ECC, or has tried and failed to call 3 times, it should then
attempt to dial the duty security mobile (of which there should only be 1 number), again up to 3
times or until acknowledged.
 It should always perform both above actions, not take an acknowledgement by one number as
an action to cease.

8.3 Carbon Monoxide Detection

8.4 Door Screecher Systems

Provide a door Screecher alarm unit to all cluster kitchen doors to prevent the doors being left open for
extended periods of time. The alarm will be activated when the kitchen door remains open for more than 1
minute. Once activated the alarm is to automatically reset when the door is closed. Locate the device
within the ceiling void and provide an egg crate grille directly below to allow for access.

Provide the system complete with the following: -

 Robust ABS plastic enclosure

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  High Power 105db Sounder
 Box tamper switch
 Clear instructions displayed on the unit
 Adjustable time delays
 Mains powered with alarm relay output
 Door contacts with recessed cabling
 Audible battery fault monitor
 Local fused spur, fixed to the structure and mounted within the ceiling void adjacent to
the Door Screecher, in an accessible location

8.5 Emergency Lighting

Provide emergency lighting in accordance with BS5266: Part 1, BSEN 1838. Provide emergency
lighting throughout the building apart from the following areas:
 Cluster bedrooms
Incorporate within the luminaires (internal and external) the following:

 3-hour support for illumination and safe exit from the building
 Recharge within 24 hours
 Click socket disconnector
 LED charging indicator light within or adjacent fitting, that is visible at all times
Provide control for the emergency lighting luminaires by:
 un-switched circuits

Provide circuit wiring to BS 7211 with cabling concealed where ever possible. Provide each
click socket with circuit reference labelling.

The central emergency lighting testing and monitoring system to be separate with non-
maintained luminaires / exit signs throughout. All emergency lighting to be numbered as
part of UoE handover procedures.

8.6 Smoke Dampers

Provide fire alarm operated smoke dampers to the ventilation system as required complete with a
suitable power supply and fire alarm interface in order to energise the dampers actuator and close the
damper on fire alarm activation. The operation must be in accordance to the requirements of Part B of
the Building Regulations.
Ensure that all necessary system interfaces between other trade packages are fully incorporated. Liaise
with others concerning the design installation, testing and commissioning of smoke dampers. Provide a
central control panel which links all smoke dampers that provide status condition (live, fault, etc.) and
which allows facility for remote testing of the dampers.
Ensure that adequate access within ceilings, walls and ductwork it provided for testing the dampers.
Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.
Ensure access is made available to the units via a maintenance hatch for periodic maintenance
requirements.

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8.7 Other Life Safety Interfaces
Provide any other relevant interfaces required to ensure compliance with the fire engineering strategy,
brand standards and third party requirements, to include but not limited to:
 Staircase ventilation
 Smoke extract system
 Smoke vent control system to be open protocol.
 VAD and VID requirements as per UoE design guide no 9.

8.8 Lightning Protection System

Provide a lightning protection system to BS EN 62305. Carry out risk assessment and present to risk
assessment and present to Client Representative to indicate which level of protection is required.
If pile caps are used as means of Earthing the system, the Resistance readings at point of installation must
be issued along with continuity checks of the steal bar structure.
If Reference Earth readings are taken at point of installation, the results must be retained within the
commissioning certificate for future comparisons.
Any building fabric used to make up part of the system must be proved continuous and results issued along
with commissioning certification.
Each Earthing point of the system must have an accessible test facility at ground level, Labelled with the
reference number i.e. E1, E2 etc
Bi-metallic joints must be used where copper is joined to Aluminium tape.
All metallic plant or equipment on roof top must be bonded into the system.

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9. ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEMS

9.1 Panel Heaters

Provide space heating by use of robust wall mounted splash proof electric panel heaters with built-in
automatic resetting overload protection and no on-board controls or wet compact radiator (see mechanical
section), sized to meet calculated room heat load requirements.
Locate the heaters in effective positions in dealing with the room heat loss and occupant control/comfort
with adequate space provided for maintenance and safety as recommended by the
manufacturer/suppliers. Ensure that the location of the panels meets with the manufacturers
recommendations and is clear of obstructions that could cause a fire risk.
Fit the appliance with a thermal cut-out. In the event that the product overheats, the cut- out prevents
excessive temperatures on the product by cutting the power to the heater. The heater must carry the
Warning symbol indicating that it must not be covered.
Ensure that all cabling to and from the panel heaters in cluster flats, kitchens, studios and common room
areas are concealed and not surface mounted/ exposed.
The units to have programmable controls, which can enable max/min temps and setback temps to be set
and which can be secured and made tamper proof by management. The units also to have a remote wall
mounted thermostat and 2 hours boost facility to allow the occupants the ability to control certain
elements of their rooms space heating.

9.2 Low Temperature Frost Protection Heating

Provide electric heaters with thermostats and guards located in Lift Motor Rooms, Water Resources
room(s), IT/Data rooms and other service areas for low temperature and/or frost protection control pre-set
to the temperatures set out in the design criteria.
Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

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10. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Please refer to Estates IT Infrastructures standards document for this section.

10.2 Voice & Data

Install, test and commission the voice and data distribution network for the building.
Provide a full voice and data system including cabling (CAT6A), wire ways, containment, patch panels and
outlets to provide a complete working installation. Ensure that every data point is supplied with its own
dedicated cable back to its own dedicated socket on the patch panel.
Undertake terminations and allow for system commissioning by Client’s specialist contractor. Ensure all
cables are laid and not pulled. Allow to liaise with Client’s specialist contractor to ensure that all cables,
equipment, fixing details, separations etc. are of suitable type.
Ensure that wiring routes are fully coordinated with other services with adequate separation. Provide
all comms patch panels to the best principles of modern practice.
Provide any required general-purpose power outlets needed for servers etc. Intermediate
Patch Panels
Given the requirement for the cabling is a maximum cable distance of 90m, bring all cabling in each core
back to intermediate panels in each of the four core risers. Provide suitable interconnecting cabling
between the intermediate panels and the main comms room.

10.4 Wi-Fi
Provide wireless data coverage cabling infrastructure. UoE IS team to provide and install WAP
equipment.

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11. SECURITY SYSTEMS

Please refer to UoE Design Guide no 8 for information on security services requirements. With regard to the
entrance and exit doors, additional security and the avoidance of tailgating is significantly enhanced by the
entrance doors being located off a semi- protected courtyard. Floor plan design should therefore avoid
access directly off the street/pavement where possible. If this is not possible, then pre-agree with the
employer’s agent prior to completion of the works any other passive security measures. These may include
a ‘magic eye’ release on exit to ensure no unauthorised entry during customer exit operation. [Client to
confirm preferred remote signalling/monitoring requirements]
In order to restrict potential tailgaters gaining access through the development there must be a second line
of card access doors leading off the main front door which prevent access into the rest of the development.
The Contractor will provide an integrated security system, which includes the following:
 Card Key Access System
 Door Intercom System
 CCTV and Monitoring/recording
 Emergency Call Points
 Main front door control and automatic secondary door release
 Remote release operation for front gates/doors from office as required and link to fire alarm if
forming escape route from internal courtyard

11.1 Card Key Access System

Access control is required by card key and reader using a Salto system. Where a push button door
release is provided internally to allow exiting the building, the door should release for a period of 5
seconds upon operating the push.
The card key system should include a working installation as follows:
 Software and ‘Locklink’
 Encoder
 System commissioning, set up and staff training
Provide an emergency conditions override for the system allowing the site staff to lock the front doors
from a control switch/button at the main office. The override emergency locking facility will stop any
occupants from entering the site via the swipe card unit.
Provide the door entry system with a suitable 13amp dedicated power supply and encompass the fire
alarm interface complete with “fail safe” requirements of the Local Building Control Officer, and/or
District Surveyor in relation to means of escape from common areas. Install an internal break glass unit
with protective cover to release the doors.

Conceal all wiring to the system in ceiling voids on cable basket system and flush in walls within high
impact PVC conduits terminating in accessory boxes.

11.2 Door Intercom System

Provide door intercom systems to all external entrances and car parks, service yards and delivery areas.
Audio entry control system will link and control the main entrance and associated stair entrance door
from each cluster flat and studio and the main Reception area.
A multi-channel video /audio door intercom system is required from outside the main building student
entrance and stair access. Ensure the digital panel is mounted flush and is vandal resistant.

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Provide an intercom handset in the main reception area only, which has the ability to remotely
unlock the front doors.
Conceal all wiring to the system in ceiling voids on cable basket system and flush in walls within high
impact PVC conduits terminating in accessory boxes.

11.3 CCTV
Provide a digital CCTV system installed discreetly both internally and externally to the building at strategic
positions around the property. Provide a monitoring system located in the management office.
Cameras to be Indigo Vision and to be compatible with the Current UoE system.
The key supplier of this system should be contacted to discuss the CCTV security solution for the Project.
The Contractor is required to agree with the key supplier the security solution for this project and seek
the approval of the Client Representative prior to commencement of design drawings. Submit this
scheme to the Client Representative for agreement. It is the responsibility of the main contractor to
ensure that sufficient programme time is allocated for this approval process and any delays resulting
from failure so to do will not be recoverable under the contract.
The security specialist will provide schematic drawings of the installations and a schedule of other services
requirements. Carry out cabling in line with the specification provided by the security specialist, utilising
Cat5e cabling. On completion provide a fully marked up CAD drawing at practical completion identifying to
the Operator’s central monitoring station the emergency call point, CCTV camera locations and fire alarm
zones or activation criteria.
General
Provide a high-quality system utilising the installation of high-resolution colour cameras producing
constant high quality pictures of the key areas as follows:
 All external development entrances
 All block entrances (internal mounted pointed to entrance doors)
 Common room (must cover the entrance and TV)
 Reception (must cover the customer counter)
 Management suite (must cover the location of the key cabinet)
 Laundry
 Lifts (internal within lift car and located to ensure coverage of lift buttons/ display, doors and
floor indicator)
 Bike store (must be able to identify all people in & out)
 Refuse store (must be able to identify all people in & out)
The site usage and geographical location must be considered when determining the locations of
potential additional cameras in excess of those listed above, for example, some locations may also
require additional ground floor perimeter surveillance. General camera coverage to include entrance
points and communal corridors.
Upon completion of the system the CCTV contractor will provide full onsite training to the
Accommodation Manager. Provide a comprehensive user O&M Manual and Data protection pack as
required under the Data Protection Act.
CCTV Equipment & System Details
Provide the System located in the main comms room comprising the following:
 One x Lockable 19” rack cabinet suitable to house the Digital storage system
 One 15” TFT LD1500 Panasonic Colour Monitor
 minimum of 2TB of Digital Storage (if the number of camera’s exceed sixteen, an additional
unit will be required)
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  24 volt PSUs quantity subject to the number of cameras
Cameras
Provide cameras as follows:
 External static colour/mono 240 volt high-resolution cameras fitted with 4-10mm auto iris vari
focus lens. House External Cameras within a wall mounted weather- proof enclosure.
 PoE Internal cameras will be static colour mini dome camera fitted with 3-8mm vari focus
lens.
 Spec to be as per Indigo Vision

Fire Alarm Link

Provide a link by the Fire Alarm contractor to interface into the CCTV unit.
Install an auto dialler. Connect the Auto dialler to a dedicated PSTN line and include the following
features:
 32 character LCD with integral microphone and loudspeaker
 DTMF dialling method
 All information is permanently stored in an NVM (Non-Volatile Memory) chip
 128 event logs with time and date
 Up to 30 seconds for messages
 Storage for up to 8 user-defined voice or SMS text messages
 Storage for up to 10 contact telephone number and message type
 Programmed information is password protected
 The Auto dialler can be accessed and controlled remotely
 'Talkback Mode' switches the internal loudspeaker to the telephone line so you can talk to
the premises
 The unit incorporates a temperature sensor and can display the ambient temperature.
High and low alarms may be programmed
 Dials any combination of 10 telephone numbers
 CTR21 Pan European Approved. Manufactured to comply with R&TTE Directive
Set up & Commissioning
Liaison between the Security Specialist and Fire Alarm Specialist is the responsibility of the contractor
who must ensure that both the systems are correctly interfaced, fully tested and commissioned are
completely compliant with the requirements as set out in this specification document.

Other Information & Guidance

Lighting is required to all areas where CCTV is in operation with a minimum light level of 20 LUX.
Prominently display CCTV Signage indicating CCTV operation around the building.
Details of the CCTV system / equipment as per UoE design guides. This includes requirements and
preferred system manufacturers.

11.4 Intruder Detection

Provide door alarm activation to all external non-essential escape doors. Locate alarm activation in the
office agree the final position. Provide an appropriate cable containment system where cabling is
surface fixed. Panic alarm to be installed at reception / office area. Office to be alarmed.
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11.5 Emergency Call Point
Provide Advanced Visual Solutions AV102SS stainless steel Intercom Emergency Call Point, located by the
main reception desk and from any accessible roof terrace areas as shown on the indicative drawings, agree
the final position with the Client Representative.

12. SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

12.1 Cable Containment

Provide multiple cable runs with effective support using galvanised steel tray and/or ladder in accordance
with good practice. For corrosive atmospheres use polythene or PVC coated cable tray. Allow for purpose
made bends and tees to match the cable tray. Ensure all containment and trunking sawn edges are made
good with Galvafroid protection or equal and approved.
Paint or galvanise brackets as required and ensure they are of adequate strength to support the cable tray
and weight of cable(s) fixed to it. The spacing of the brackets and other tray supports is not to exceed
1500mm and be within 150mm of the end of the tray. Ensure brackets give sufficient clearance behind
the tray for the making of cable fixings.
The number of cables drawn into any conduit or trunking is not to exceed those specified in BS7671.
Provide all exposed drop rods with cut back ends and rubber caps, where there is any risk of injury to
access and maintenance operations.
The use of cable joints is not permitted unless specified, or approved by the Client
Representative.
Run cables for separate distribution boards in separate conduits.
Where cable containment systems are inverted, the cables are to be clipped using metal cable ties only.
Separate dedicated containment required for data and fire alarms.

12.2 Labelling
Provide durable signs and labels, fixed on or adjacent to each item of installed equipment. All labels
should be resistant to the environment in which they are installed. Provide labels and signs supplier.
provide labelling in the following instances:
 Where the nominal voltage exceeds 230V
 Where the nominal voltage exceeds 230V between simultaneously accessible equipment
 Where more than one nominal voltage is present in a single piece of equipment
 Earthing and bonding connections
 To indicate the purpose of switchgear or control gear
 Distribution boards and consumer units
 Protective devices
 Isolators
 All cable termination points
 Warning Notices – where a dual supply is present
 Warning Notices – where a high protective conductor current is present
 Warning Notices – where a photovoltaic system is present

12.3 Disabled Facilities

Provide addressable disabled refuge and communication systems as indicated on the model drawings.

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Provide each accessible room with alarm systems incorporating the following:
 Illuminated ‘HELP’ sign located externally above toilet door
 A manual reset button located inside the toilet.
 Panic alarm by bed (call unit or pull cord) and pull cord in bathroom
 Reset button by light switches in bedroom lobby
 Over door light with tone generator, above bedroom door, in corridor
 Separate emergency communication system to be installed.

Ensure that all systems are linked back to a central control panel located in the office. Provide an
induction loop at the reception desk.
Provide a disabled refuge system in each staircase with an outstation at each landing with final positions
agreed with the Client Representative. The disable refuge panels are to be recessed. Link each outstation back
to a main panel located in the main office and link the system to the central system.
Where the panels are located in the main entrance lobby, provide the panels in a recessed and lockable cabinet.
EVCS to be a standalone system and not linked to toilet call or any evaucation lift (If applicable).
Manufacturer to be Balwdwin Boxall of equivalent.

12.7 Lift Power & Services

Provide a three phase power supply for the lifts terminating in a three-phase isolator adjacent to the lift
motor control panel.
Provide dedicated external standalone telephone communication line to each lift.
Provide a ‘call to ground’ interface with the fire alarm panel. Liaise with the lift specialist to ensure the
lift/fire alarm interface operates correctly.
The lift specialist is to provide lift shaft lighting.
The lift installation is carried out under a separate contract.

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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION – MECHANICAL

13. PRELIMINARIES

13.1 Registrations
It is a prerequisite that the mechanical works are carried out by a contractor who is on the Gas Safe
Register and is a British Board of Agreement (BBA) approved installer of unvented systems and ideally
registered with the Building and Engineering Services Association (BESA).

13.2 Internal Design Conditions

Use the design conditions found in the Design Criteria section to calculate the required room heat
loads and air volumes, to provide a comfortable internal environment.
Make allowance for all heat gains and losses through the fabric of the building together with heat gains
from occupants, lighting, equipment and heat gains and losses arising from infiltration and ventilation
provisions in arriving at systems designs and equipment selections.
Issue the heat loads, air volumes calculations and equipment selections to AE for approval.

13.3 Testing & Commissioning

Carry out all inspections, tests and commissioning in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate
CIBSE Commissioning Codes, BSRIA Guides, Building Regulations, BS7671, manufacturers’ requirements,
and the requirements and recommendations of any other certifying bodies.
Ensure that all specialist sub-contractors and suppliers are aware of and comply fully with all the
following requirements.
Refer to the Client Representative and/or the BSRIA manuals for general and technical guidance on
recommendations made in the codes.
Specific attention should be paid to the following documents:
 BSRIA Guide BG11/2010 - Commissioning Job Book
 BSRIA Guide BG8/2009 - Model Commissioning Guide including sample Templates
 BSRIA Guide AG3/89.3 - Commissioning of Air Systems
 BSRIA Guide AG2/89.3 - Commissioning of Water Systems
 BSRIA Guide AG1/2001 - Pre-commissioning Cleaning of Pipework Systems
 BSRIA Publication 1998 - Commissioning of Building Services Installations
If it is intended to engage Specialist Commissioning Management personnel then the following
additional documents should be referred to:
 CIBSE Commissioning Code M - Commissioning Management
 BSRIA Guide AG5/2002 - Commissioning Management

Prior to commencement of installation carry out an appraisal of the system design, the facilities provided
and suitability for the complete and proper commissioning of the systems upon completion. Ensure that
all balancing and commissioning devices and test points are correctly selected and located and that
adequate information is available from the designer to facilitate the processes necessary to complete the
testing and commissioning of the installations. Advise on any changes or additions that may be beneficial
to the commissioning process.
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Prepare an operational philosophy description for each system as a whole so as to ensure that the correct
commissioning methodology is developed and submit to the Client Representative for comment.
Prepare detailed Commissioning Activity Schedule and submit to the Client Representative for
comment. This is required a minimum of 5 months before Practical Completion.
Provide a Commissioning Method Statement for each sub system on an elemental basis and each main
system as a whole entity to the Client Representative for comment during the preparation of the Working
Drawings and before the commencement of any installation work. The Method Statement should identify
the commissioning procedures, the specialists involved, the hand over condition and procedure and the
test result documentation required for incorporation into the record documents.
Provide a Commissioning Programme for the commissioning, setting to work, balancing and testing of the
installation to the Client Representative for comment taking full account of the Employers’ Requirements.
Maintain effective liaison between all concerned parties and provide regular updates on progress against
programme to the Client Representative for information.
Prepare a detailed consolidated schedule of procedures required for completion by each trade specialist
and supplier (where appropriate), commissioning engineers and any other specialist and submit to the
Client Representative for comment.
Provide proposals and Method Statement for the Simultaneous Maximum Demand testing of all
installations in order to demonstrate to the Client Representative the effectiveness of each in meeting the
specified design criteria as set out within this specification.
Establish any specific requirements for off-site inspection and testing and submit a report on procedures
and proposed programme to the Client Representative for comment.
Prepare a flushing velocity test sheet for each system/circuit flushed and submit to the Client
Representative for comment.
Prior to practical completion, demonstrate the water temperature achieved at 5% of the final hot and
cold water outlets is in line with relevant Building Regulations and British Standards. Provide a draft copy
of the commissioning report to the Client Representative for comment.
Where installed, provide for specialist commissioning expertise in respect of the following systems:

 Sprinkler systems and interfaces

 Vertical transport systems and interfaces
 Smoke control system and interfaces
 CHP system and interfaces
 BEMS and interfaces
 Boilers and interfaces
 Variable speed pumps and interfaces
Provide commissioning costs, broken down according to the headings listed above.
Carry out Simultaneous Maximum Demand tests for each installed system in accordance with the agreed
Method Statement and procedures. Provide any necessary additional specialised instrumentation and
artificial load generating equipment that may be required to simulate maximum demand conditions.
Following commissioning and prior to handover, ensure all filters are thoroughly cleaned or replaced if
excessively contaminated or damaged.
Provide commissioning test results on industry standard document templates as produced by
organisations such as BSRIA and CSA. Provide draft pro forma to the Client Representative for comment
prior to the commencement of any commissioning activities and if directed utilise specific pro-forma’s as
required by the Client Representative.

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Subsequent to completion of performance testing, provide a draft copy of the commissioning
report to the Client Representative for comment.
After completion and testing of the building services installations and prior to handover, ensure that all
new or existing services are thoroughly cleaned and that the quality of paintwork, insulation, cladding
and the like are as new.
Provide copies of commissioning information and a copy of the building log-book to Building
Control.
Perform a final check on the systems at the end of the 12th month and provide a written report to the
Client Representative confirming that systems continue to function in accordance with the original design
criteria, remain in good condition and are capable of meeting all appropriate criteria relating to energy
consumption, carbon emissions and any other statutory obligations forming part of the planning
conditions and BREEAM requirements.

13.4 Commissioning Record Information

Provide all commissioning record information on properly prepared commissioning pro- forma
documentation; the standards of which are to comply with those prescribed by BSRIA and the
Commissioning Specialist Association (CSA). Provide draft templates of all proposed commissioning pro-
forma’s upon submission of working drawings for approval.
Complete commissioning pro-forma’s by the commissioning engineer at the time of testing and
signed and dated accordingly. Subsequently typed commissioning test information will not be
accepted.
Provide a schedule of all proved system interlocks e.g. lift to ground, sump pump operation,
low water tank level etc.

13.5 Water Hygiene Risk Assessment

Provide a Legionella risk assessment in a clear and concise format at practical completion within the O+M
manuals.
Specifically highlight all risks and mitigating actions taken at the time of assessment with
recommendations as to future maintenance and mitigation action required.
Ensure the assessment is in line with all relevant standards and codes including but not limited to the
following:
 L8: Control of Legionella Bacteria in water systems
 Legionnaires’ disease: A guide for employers IACL27(rev2)

13.6 Cleaning of Equipment Prior to Practical Completion

Ensure that during construction any heat recovery units, air handling equipment, fans, heat exchangers
etc. installed are suitably ‘bagged’ and sealed to prevent dust/debris from entering the units which may
cause malfunction or premature failure of the unit.
Upon completion of the works at practical completion ‘de-bag’ the units, clean them thoroughly, remove
the filters for cleaning and then reinstate the filter. Allow to return to site after one month from handover
and remove, clean and re-instate the filters to all units.

13.7 Spare Parts & Tools

Provide the Employer’s representative with all necessary specialist tools for operation and maintenance
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of the installed plant.
Provide unit costs for spare elements including, but not be limited to, the following such that the
employer is able to choose items against the main contract provisional sum to form the Spare Parts:
 Replacement HWS pump (a spare should be kept on site – wall mounted adjacent operational
unit but not connected) Fan coil and air handling unit filters

13.8 Documentation
Provide the Employer’s representative with all necessary information for operation and maintenance
of the installed plant specifically:
 Framed and laminated sealed Schematic Drawings of water services, air conditioning
services, ventilation andheating services

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14. GENERAL

14.1 Pipework Installation

Provide a good quality pipework installation in respect of all piped services as per UoE design guides comprising of:
 Fire collars where required
 Correct spacing for access to all system components
 Drain cocks at all low points
 Air vents at all high points
 Automatic air vents where required
 Proprietary system de-aerators
 Main header sediment trap and drain cock
 Corrosion treatment to steel pipework
 Flow measurement devices where required
 Flow regulation devices where required
 Non return devices where required
 Flow direction indicators
 Flow service type indication
 Test point indication
Provide the pipework installation using the following list of materials.

Type of Services Material / System

LTHW Welded carbon steel, screwed carbon steel, flanged carbon steel,
carbon steel, soldered copper, copper with brass compression
fittings, copper, thin wall stainless steel.

CWS Soldered copper, copper with brass compression fittings, chrome

plated copper, thin wall stainless steel, plastic i.e. PVC, CPVC.
If Plastic is considered, then the manufacture is to be Uponor
MLPC pipework.
H&R WS Soldered copper, copper with brass compression fittings, chrome
plated copper, thin wall stainless steel, plastic i.e. PVC, CPVC.
If Plastic is considered, then the manufacture is to be Uponor
MLPC pipework.
CPVC Blazemaster or All sprinkler pipework
equivalent

Drainage Cast iron, HDPE, PP, PVC.

AC Condensate Plastic i.e. PVC, CPVC, PP.

Flue Condensate Plastic i.e. PVC, CPVC, PP.

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 Boiler’s T&P Outlet Soldered copper.

Plastic Materials Identification Table

CPVC Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

PP Polypropylene

HDPE High Density Polyethylene

ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene

Provide a pipework installation that feeds all terminal equipment for each relevant service such as:
 Showers and baths
 WCs
 Sinks
 Wash hand basins
 Kitchen equipment and appliances
 Laundry room equipment and appliances including sink unit, washing machine, drier
 Refuse area and external wash down provisions
 Hot water generators
 Primary fill systems
 Water treatment systems
 Similar domestic supply points, appliances and mechanical services
An exception has been made for the pipework installed and supplied as a part of the bath pod, where
Hep2O push fit pipes will be used. No push-fit fittings are to be used anywhere else.
Provide pipe work systems from an approved proprietary manufacturer with a consistency of pipe work
and fittings used throughout.
Ensure that all pipework is certified by Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) or/and KIWA.
Install the following standard pipe work systems with the materials as specified:
 Soil and Waste Water - UPVC with solvent welded joints.
 Soil and Waste water where exposed to risk of damage - Cast iron (Areas including, but
not be limited to the following, Bike stores, Car parking areas, lettable retail space and
external walkways)

Where the contractor proposes alternative pipe work, price for the above materials but identify the
savings of the alternative pipe work at tender submission, indicating their proposed advantages.
Provide pipework adequately sized to allow for maximum demand conditions under minimum
supply water pressure conditions. Ensure that maximum design velocities as prescribed by CIBSE are
not exceeded.
Ensure that all pipework is adequately supported and robustly fixed.
Only Provide accessible rooms and accessible flats with thermostatic mixing valves Type 2 (TMV2) to
all kitchen taps, basins, baths and showers. All other areas to be WRAS approved outlets.
Provide colour coded and clearly identified lever handle isolation valves to all bedrooms and other distinct
areas on both the individual hot and cold water supplies to allow individual isolation of each appliance.
Ensure the isolation valves are easily accessible and maintainable.
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Provide adequate valves to each bath pod to prevent backflow as required by Installation
Requirements & Notes (IRN) by WRAS.
Carry out good husbandry installation practices so as to ensure that all piped services are free from any
debris whatsoever. Provide confirmation of checks carried out during installation so as to ensure
compliance with this requirement. In the event that the Client Representative is dissatisfied with the
Contractors compliance with this requirement, the Client Representative will instruct that pipework
systems are opened up for internal inspection at the contractors cost. Provide permanent quality warning
labels clearly located and securely fixed to warn operators of any specific risks associated with each
component installed.

14.2 Thermal Insulation Pipework

Provide thermal insulation as per UoE design guides to all new internal and external pipework
and plant comprising of:
 Insulation to all pipework, valves and fittings
 Identification of pipework with service and flow direction labelling
 Weatherproofed with a 5-ply aluminium based laminate
 Flexible mattress insulation covers to all valve’s fittings and pump bases (hot and cold services)
with Velcro securing tabs
 External pipework with enhanced, double sized insulation to overcome heat losses and freezing
 External pipework with VentureTape’s VentureClad or equal laminate system with colour to
match exterior of building (optional)
 Thickness and thermal conductivity of the insulation to meet requirements of BS 5970:2012

14.3 Thermal Insulation Ductwork

Provide thermal insulation to ductwork where distributed air is conditioned or where the duct wall
surface temperature in the worst case scenario will drop below dew point temperature for the adjacent
area.
Provide thermal insulation to ductwork comprising of:
 Identification of ductwork with flow direction labelling
 Weatherproofed with a 5-ply aluminium based laminate
 External ductwork with enhanced, double sized insulation to overcome heat losses
Thickness and thermal conductivity of the insulation to meet requirements of BS 5970:2012

14.4 Pipe Sleeves

Provide pipe sleeves in stainless steel for all pipework passing through walls and floors and:
 Free from internal burrs
 Positioned concentric with pipework to provide adequate clearance and also allow for lateral
expansion of pipeline if necessary
 Finished flush with finished face of wall, floor and ceilings, but project 25mm above floors in wet
areas
 Fire stopped where required

14.5 Ductwork Leakage Testing

Carry out all ventilation ductwork leakage tests in accordance with the following standards,
guides:
 BS EN 12237:2003 – Circular Ductwork
 BS EN 1507:2006 – Rectangular Ductwork
 BESA DW/143 – A Practical Guide to Ductwork Leakage Testing
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  CIBSE Guide B – Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
 BSRIA Guides
 Eurovent 2/2 – Air Leakage Rate in Sheet Metal Air Distribution Systems
Prepare an operational philosophy description for each system to ensure that the correct testing
methodology is developed and submit to the Client Representative for comment.
Prepare detailed Testing Activity Schedule and submit to the Client Representative for comment.
Carry out the ventilation ductwork air leakage works employing suitably qualified and experienced
personnel (ideally members of the Commissioning Specialist Association or other recognised
appropriate organisation). Provide all instruments properly calibrated

and certified as such that are required by the Contractor or his specialist sub-contractor or supplier.
Provide test results on industry standard document templates. Provide draft pro forma to the Client
Representative for comment prior to the commencement of any ventilation ductwork leakage testing
activities and if directed utilise specific pro formas as required by the Client Representative.
Provide a draft copy of the ventilation ductwork leakage testing report to the Client Representative for
comment. Provide copies of ductwork leakage testing information and a copy of the building log book to
Building Control.
Ensure that all blanking off devices have been removed after completion of the ductwork leakage testing
activities.
Ductwork Leakage Testing Record Information
Provide ductwork leakage testing record information on properly prepared pro forma documentation.
Provide draft templates of all proposed leakage testing pro formas upon submission of working drawings
for approval.
Complete ductwork leakage testing pro formas by the commissioning engineer at the time of testing
and signed and dated accordingly. Subsequent typed leakage testing information will not be accepted.

14.6 Labelling
Provide durable signs and labels, fixed or adjacent, to each item of installed equipment. All labels should
be resistant to the environment in which they are installed. Provide labels and signs by SLD Signs and
Labels Direct Ltd or an equal and approved supplier. As a minimum, provide labelling in the following
instances:
 To each valve in the plant room
 To each item of equipment e.g. boiler, AHU. CHP, pump, MCC panel, water conditioner,
storage vessels
 To indicate service and direction of flow of the main pipework
 To indicate individual systems of an AC installation showing which external AC unit relates to
which internal unit (e.g. multi VRF system)

14.7 Sound Attenuation

Provide sound attenuation to all drainage pipework so as to avoid noise nuisance to habitable rooms.
Provide sound and vibration attenuation to all mechanical systems to avoid noise nuisance to habitable
rooms and to avoid noise pollution externally.

14.8 System Cleansing, Dosing and Protection

Provide for each system the following:
 Dosing pot located in a safe access location – sealed system
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 Chemical corrosion inhibitor correctly selected for the system components in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions – sealed system
 Anti-freeze protection in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions – all systems
 Systems Flushing in accordance with the BSRIA Application Guide 1/89 ‘Flushing & Cleaning of
Water Systems – all systems
 Chlorination in accordance with BS8554 and test certificates provided to document
the procedures carried out. – domestic water systems
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 15. INFRASTRUCTURE

All works will be in conjunction with Scottish Building Standards and Scottish Water Bylaws. All certification, drawings
and asset tagging will be conducted using the UoE T59 handover process.

15.1 Metered Water Supply – Main Student Accommodation

Provide the installation of new incoming metered potable mains water supply to the building as per
Scottish Water standards, comprising of:
 Water meter complete
 Stop valve prior the water meter
 Buried MDPE water pipework to the building.
 Common stop valve (stop cock),
 Drain cock
 Set point deviation pressure gauge
 Pressure regulating valve (where required).
Connect the mains cold water supply to the cold water storage tank located in the plant room. Ensure
adequate pressure available from Water Authority supply to meet proposed cold water storage tank
location and performance requirements. To meet standard requirements as per WRAS and ING NO
09.04.04.
Provide branches from the new water mains to serve external supplies for the amenity spaces,
green/brown roofs, and service yard/car park with double check valves, bib taps and flexible removable
connections in accordance with Scottish Government needs, HASAW and WRAS requirements.
Provide non-mechanical backflow prevention arrangements via a CAT 5 system for the supply serving
the outside water taps to any Refuse Store (RPZ valve or similar is not acceptable) and suitable for
protection against fluid category 4, as classified within the water Supply Regulations 1999, as a
minimum.
Provide pipework distribution from cold water storage tank via the cold water booster set to all sanitary
appliances: basins, sinks, baths, showers, drinking water and similar domestic supply points, hot water
system and mechanical services fill systems, as generally indicated on the model Drawings.
Provide each cluster bedroom/kitchen and studio with a user stop valve within the associated riser at
the rear of the room (or within the suspended ceiling in the corridor directly outside the room if a
horizontal distribution has been accepted by the Client Representative).
Provide a fully marked up drawings as per NASAW part 3 showing all services within or benefiting
commercial units to the Client Representative before building work commences, and any subsequent
changes specifically agreed.
The Contractor will within 28 days of the project commencing obtain a water analysis of the local supply
to the site indicating the quality of the supply available to the building.

15.2 Water Utility Company Inspection

Provide a water utility company inspection prior to completion, to sign off compliance with water
regulations. Allow for any remediation works and re-inspection that may be required for compliance.
Provide certification within O&M Manuals.

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16. HEATING SYSTEMS

16.3 Thermal Storage Vessel

If the CHP is used to store LPHW, provide packaged pre-insulated LPHW thermal storage vessels of a
suitable capacity to ensure smooth prolonged running of the heat generator (CHP, Biomass boiler, Solar
Thermal Panels) complete with:
 Non return valves
 Isolating valves
 Pressure relief valve and discharge pipework routed to a safe discharge point
 Safety valve
 All manufacturers’ standard control and safety devices.
 Separate expansion vessel with expansion, double check and adjustable inlet control valves
(optional)

16.4 Vent Discharges

Route all safety valves, pressure relief valves and overflow discharges to a tundish and label these
appropriately. Discharge from the outlet of the tundish over the boiler room floor gully.

16.5 Flues
Provide the boilers/water heaters with a dedicated twin wall insulated flue manufactured to BS EN 1856-
1, discharging to a safe external location in accordance with Clean Air Act requirements comprising the
following;
 Flue drain routed to discharge gulley
 Flue weathering detail through flat/pitched roof
 All required support work
 Draught diverters as required (conventional flues)
 Terminals positioned to avoid pluming nuisance
 All necessary consents and notifications

Where a natural flue system cannot be achieved provide the boilers/water heater with an independent
flue dilution system comprising:
 Purpose built inverter variable speed driven fan unit
 Flue connection to boiler discharge
 Twin wall construction
 Ducted inlet and outlet connections to discharge externally
 Silencers
 External inlet and discharge louvres
 Each fan unit individually interlocked with boiler control system to ensure that the boiler shuts
down in the event of fan failure
 Two fan proving switches wired in parallel for duty and stand-by purposes allowing the system to
operate on one switch whilst the other is repaired.
 Condensate drainage facilities from each flue system to discharge into the floor gulley
 Flues terminating at a weather-proof louver

[16.6] Circulation Pumps

Provide circulation pumps of the duties necessary to accommodate peak flow rates through the

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Provide the pumps complete with:
 High efficiency canned rotor pump – single pump
 High efficiency canned rotor pump with integral non-return valve – twin pump
 Blanking plate in the case of twin head pumps
 Test points across pump
 Pressure gauge on delivery side of pump
 Strainer on inlet to pump
 Lever handle isolation valves across pump
 Anti-vibration mounting brackets
 Local isolator
 Integral variable speed capability
 Flow measurement device
 Flow regulation device

[16.7] Pressurisation Unit(s)

Provide pressurisation units as required to serve each sealed circulating system comprising the following:
 Cold feed with isolation valve and double check valve
 Break tank
 Pressurisation pump
 Pressure switches HP/LP
 System interlocks
 Powder coated base frame
 Integral isolator
 Expansion vessel(s)
 Pressure relief valve with discharge pipework routed to waste
 Sub water meter with record sheet for readings taken at practical completion attached

16.6[16.8] Radiators
Provide space heating by robust wall mounted electric panel heaters or steel panel radiators, sized
to meet the calculated heat load for the room. Provide Low Surface Temperature (LST) steel panel
radiators to all DDA rooms and accessible studios.
Locate the radiators in effective positions in dealing with the room heat loss and occupant control/comfort
with adequate space provided for maintenance and safety as recommended by the
manufacturer/suppliers. Triple convertor radiators are not to be used. Where larger capacity radiators are
needed, provide proposals to the client for approval.
Fit each with a thermostatic temperature control valve and isolating/balancing valve with connections to
the heating distribution pipework.

[16.9] Pipework Distribution

Provide a good quality low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution system to serve the building as
required comprising Fire collars
 Correct spacing for access to all system components
 Drain cocks at all low points
 Air vents at all high points
 Automatic air vents where required
 Main header sediment trap and drain cock

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 Corrosion treatment to steel pipework
 Flow measurement devices where required
 Flow regulation devices where required
 Non return devices where required
 Flow direction indicators
 Flow service type indication
 Test point Indication
Size the pipework to meet the peak load conditions with recommended pressure drop of 220 Pa/m.
Ensure that maximum design velocities as prescribed by CIBSE are not exceeded.
Produce co-ordinated Drawings indicating sizes, based on flow rate calculations, routes, structural
penetration locations, builder’s work requirements, access locations and all other pertinent information
for approval by the Client Representative.
Ensure that access requirements to pipework and valves in cluster kitchens and studios are fully
coordinated with the furniture and issue proposals to the Operator for approval. The preference is for
access provisions to be via the kitchen cupboard using a lockable access hatch cut into the inside of the
kitchen cabinets. Where access is required in a tiled wall selection, this must be agreed with the
Operator. Any hatches in guest facing areas are to be selected to minimise visual impact.

All pipework distribution and drainage should be so designed as to meet with the current Scottish Building Standards
and associated Scottish Byelaws so as to ensure systems are safe to operate in accordance with BS8558:2015 and
associated Hygiene standards BS8554:2015.
All access requirements consider pipework and valves in cluster kitchens and studios are fully coordinated with the
furniture and issue proposals to the Operator for approval.

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17. DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS

17.1 Domestic Water Services System Design

Design the domestic water services systems utilising UoE design guides the latest version of BS 8558:2015
and BS EN 806-4 Hot, EN8060-5 Quality Standards and incorporating the loading unit method. No
deviation from the loading unit method of calculation will be permitted. Assume load factors within
calculations as scheduled in the BS.
In the case of building wide design solutions determine the probable peak instantaneous maximum
demand for the domestic cold water and also for the domestic hot water following the recommendations
of BS 8558 and BS EN 806.
The daily domestic hot water design consumption is to be based on at least 60 litres per bed per day at
60°C. Flow rates will be calculated to achieve the necessary standards.
In the case of local domestic hot water production, where Heat Interface Units are incorporated,
do not include diversity, i.e. all fittings may be required for use simultaneously by the local cluster.
Ensure that the hot water system and sanitary ware has been designed and selected to provide the
following outlet temperatures:-
Basin tap temperature of 45-48°C
DDA basin tap temperature of 43°C-45°C
Shower temperature of 42-43°C, with anti-scalding device set at 35°C Kitchen sink
taps temperature of 55-56°C
It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the “upline” temperatures are within the remit of
ACoP L8 & HSG274.

17.2 Booster Sets

Provide the packaged water booster set complete with:
 Flooded suction inlet
 Suction and discharge isolation valves
 Triple pump triple variable speed
 Duty standby assist configuration
 Powder coated steel base frame & control panel
 Hand off auto selector switches
 High & low water level interlock with auxiliary contacts for low water audible alarm
 Anti-vibration mounts
 Pressure gauge
 Integral electrical isolator
 Accumulator/expansion vessel with isolation and drain valves
 6 Bar output pressure
 Power fail to low pressure set point
 Pressure reducing valve
 Pressure relief valves
 Pressure transducer to avoid frequent starts
 Non-return valves for each pump
 Manual isolation and bypass valves for each booster set
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Ensure the working pressure at the outlet on the index leg of the hot and cold water systems is no
lower than 2 bars or in accordance with sanitary ware specification.
Ensure that on restoration of mains power, pumps automatically reset to the starting mode and
incorporate duty sharing with hours run indication.
Ensure the operational status of pump sets is indicated on the pump set control panel and remote pump
status indicator panels available in the Manager’s Office.
Provide the pump set with an emergency shutdown push button located on the Emergency MCC panel
located adjacent to the entrance to the plant room and clearly labelled to indicate water booster pump
set shut down.
Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

17.3 Local Water Softeners

Provide local water softening equipment for dedicated items of equipment (e.g. washing machines)
comprising:
 Local cold water fill point
 Timer control
 Local trapped drainage connection
 Salt bin incorporating safe manual handling facilities
 Local power supply
 Salt storage facilities
Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

17.4 Water Conditioning

Take note of the water analysis and quality of supply to the project and include for devices to control
the risk of scaling up and thus extend the life of the installation to its maximum potential.
Should the water analysis indicate hardness in excess of 86ppm, install an industrial standard and sized in
accordance with the systems volume, electromagnetic water conditioner unit between the cold water
storage tank and the booster pump to treat cold water supplies serving all outlets, and thereby protect the
installation from lime scale build up.
Provide water conditioning equipment in full compliance with manufacturers’ installation
recommendations and sized to match the combined hot and cold water demand of the site comprising:
 Isolation valves across the unit
 Manual bypass with isolation valves
 Local power supply
 Timer control

Once the water conditioner has been installed carry out a further test to confirm effectiveness, and the
test results submitted to the Client Representative for approval prior to project completion.

17.5 Legionella Control

Design the domestic water system in the building in compliance with the measures outlined in the
Health and Safety Executive’s “Legionnaires' disease - The control of Legionella bacteria in water
systems” Approved Code of Practice and guidance.
In order to control Legionella, take into consideration the following points:
 HWS flow temperature at the point of use must not be less than 55°C

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 The cold water storage and distribution temperature must not exceed 20°C

17.6 Cold Water Storage Tank

Ensure water storage complies with current and pending Building Regulations and British Standards. A
capacity of 45 litres per person per day is acceptable subject to compliance with local regulations and
where the mains supply is of suitable size to support this storage level, taking account of peak demand.
Provide sectional water storage tanks with a suitable Nett capacity to suit the installation complete with
(for each compartment where appropriate):
 Pre-insulated sections
 Dual compartmentation
 External flanging
 Inspection access hatch
 rapid inlet valve
 Internal GRP inspection ladder
 External stainless steel inspection hatch ladder with safety hoops
 Safety barrier around perimeter of the lid of the tank
 Temperature sensor pocket
 Temperature gauge pocket
 Drain point
 Early warning overflow pipework
 Overflow pipework with insect screen filters
 Drip tray
 Leak detection sensors
 High and low water level sensors
 Inlet float valves
Arrange the tank to easily facilitate the isolation and draining down of one side of the tank for
maintenance, whilst the other side remains fully operational. Provide a manual override for the low-level
booster pump cut-out switch.
In order to control Legionella, locate the tank where it will not be subject to a significant heat gain. Ensure
the cold water storage and distribution temperature will not exceed 20°C.

17.7 Air Source Heat Pump Boilers

Provide the required number of Q-ton Air Source Heat Pump boilers to meet the hot water design criteria
and provide at least 30% redundancy. Ensure that at least 2 units are provided. The units are to be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations and locate the units
externally in positions that do not cause a noise or vibration issue to students.
Provide sufficient capacity to simultaneously support the hot water service demands of the sanitary
ware.
Design the systems based on the following design criteria:
 Consumption = 55 l/bed per day
 Water inlet temp = 10°C
 Water off temp = 60°C
 Water storage temp = 75°C
 Return loop temp = 55°C
 Water consumption to be based on rented apartment profile

The design of the system is to be calculated on an individual site basis. As an initial guide one Q-ton plus
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two 1000ltr thermal stores will provide domestic hot water for approx. 100 beds.

If ASHP boilers are installed, no back up gas fired boilers/ water heaters are required as the ASHP will
provide the entire load.
Provide the ASHP system complete with:
 Q-ton units (30kW) using R744 refrigerant with a GWP of 1 and ODP 0
 Hot Water Temperature sensor
 3-Way diverting valve
 Remote Controller
 Remote monitoring system
 Unvented thermal storage tanks
 3 way mixing valve (as manufactured by Horne)
 Variable speed recirculation pump
 Expansion vessel
 Pipework
 Insulation
 Anti-freeze trace heating for external pipe work
 Automatic Air Vent (AAV)
 Relief Valves
 Pressure Releasing Valves
 Terminal blocks
 Flexible connectors
 Non return valves
 Isolating valves

17.8 HWS Return Pump(s)

Provide bronze/ stainless Steel HWS return pump(s) of the duties necessary to overcome heat losses
from the distribution system and create adequate circulation and maintain temperatures at all
discharge points to control Legionella. In addition provide a spare pump securely fixed to an adjacent
wall each comprising:
 Bronze construction
 Isolating and non-return valves
 Regulating valves
 Anti-vibration mounts

17.9 Calorifiers
If the heat generator (CHP, Biomass boiler, Solar Thermal Panels) is used to preheat cold water, then
provide packaged pre-insulated calorifiers of a suitable capacity to ensure smooth prolonged running of
the systems complete with:
 In-direct coils
 Non return valves
 Isolating valves
 Temperature sensors
 Pressure relief valve and discharge pipework routed to a safe discharge point
 Safety valve
 All manufacturers’ standard control and safety devices.
 Separate expansion vessel with expansion, double check and adjustable inlet control valves
(optional)
 2 or 3 port control valves on the flow connections to the calorifier linked to the temperature

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17.10 Pipework Distribution

Provide copper pipework distribution throughout complete with press-fit fittings to basins, sinks, baths,
showers, drinking water and similar domestic supply points, appliances and mechanical services.
Ensure that pipework is properly sized to maintain adequate pressure to meet location and performance
requirements of the proposed service. Ensure dead legs are avoided in accordance with good practice
guidance.
At the top of each riser or at the end of each horizontal run, provide temperature gauges and test points
on the hot water return pipework to allow temperature readings to be taken as part of the ongoing
maintenance and legionella control strategies.
Provide double check valves between ensuite pods to avoid the back flow of water between
adjacent rooms, in accordance with Water Regulations.

17.11 Sanitary Ware Installation

Provide and install as part of the bathroom pod the following:
Where sanitary ware is required and is not supplied as part of a bathroom pod eg in existing listed
building, the installation should be comparable to the bathroom pod and the information below can be
used as a guide.
 Incorporate in the waste for the shower tray a lift out hair basket/trap for easy
maintenance
 All toilets have an effective flush of 4.5 litres or less. This is achieved by use of a 6/4 litres dual
flush cistern or a single flush cistern with a 4.5 litre capacity
 Taps to have a maximum flow rate less than 5 litres/ min at a water pressure of 3Bar. This
excludes cleaners’ sinks and external taps.
 Showers to have a maximum measured flow rate no greater than 6 litres/ min at a water
pressure of 3Bar
 Urinals fitted with individual presence detectors or ultra-low flush or waterless urinals
 Provide all sanitary ware with adequate backflow prevention devices in accordance with
WRAS Installation Requirements & Notes (IRN).
Connect all fittings to hot and cold water distribution, wastes, drains and overflows as appropriate and
fully coordinated with domestic piped and drainage services allow for the following:
 Setting out and coordination with other trades e.g. tiling etc.
 Unpacking
 Storage
 Handling and protection from delivery to site to handover

17.12 Bin Store Wash Down Facilities

Provide wash down facilities in the bin store via a hose union tap, complete with Fluid Category 5
break tank and booster set. Allow to locate the tank and booster set in the plantroom.

17.13 Cleansing & Chlorination

Carry out System Flushing in accordance with the BSRIA Application Guide 1/89 ‘Flushing & Cleaning of
Water Systems.
Carry out Chlorination in accordance with BS6700 and test certificates provided to document the
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18. VENTILATION SYSTEMS

All rooms are non-smoking for the purposes of design criteria and therefore higher ventilation
rates and additional filters are not considered necessary.
All cluster flat, kitchen and studio windows/ openings located behind the standard louvered panel window
arrangement are to be fully openable for purge ventilation. The window opening free area (including the
louvre) must be sized to achieve 1/20th of the bedroom/ room floor area (not including ensuites). However,
this may not always be the case and the final ventilation design must be suitable to overcome specific
project requirements. Where openable windows are provided without a louvered panel covering, the
window is to be restricted to only open 200mm.
Attention is drawn to the requirements of Building Regulations with respect to achieving system
Specific Fan Power (SFP) efficiencies and the implication thereof for divided systems. Provide fully
compliant systems in this respect.
Allow for mechanical ventilation comprising fans, attenuation and associated mechanical services wiring
and controls if natural means are insufficient to achieve the design requirements.

18.1 Cluster Flats and Studio’s

Provide all ventilation systems up to the required floor with air filters on the intakes to reduce NO2 from
the incoming air, all in accordance with the Air Quality Assessment Report.
Design, install, test and commission, and be fully compliant with the requirements of Building
Regulations Approved Document Part F for a continuous balanced mechanical ventilation system, British
Standards a proprietary ventilation system.
Pay particular attention to limiting false fire alarms as prescribed in BS 5839-1:2002 section 3 given the fact
that many false fire alarms in student accommodation are generated by fat, grease and burnt toast
particulates migrating to means of escape corridors.
With regards to the ventilation strategy for the building, either a mechanical supply and extract
ventilation with heat recovery or a mechanical extract only ventilation strategy can be implemented.
A mechanical supply and extract system should be considered when windows are not openable, for
internal rooms and when the use of trickle ventilators is not practical due to excessive external noise or
where the energy strategy requires heat recovery.

Mechanical Supply and Extract Ventilation with Heat Recovery

The mechanical supply and extract system are to be based on a heat recovery unit located within the
cluster kitchen, or within the kitchen annex (studio and DDA flats). Provide separate extract systems for
cluster kitchens serving 6 or more bedrooms.

General requirements for mechanical ventilation systems:

 Use low energy units that meet with code level 5 standards.
 Provide constant extract ventilation of 8 l/s to each en-suite.
 Provide constant supply ventilation of 8l/s to each cluster bedroom and studio (MVHR only)
 Provide constant flow rate of 13l/s for each hob/cooker for continuous kitchen extract system, or
30l/s for each hob/cooker for intermittent kitchen extract system achieved automatically on
activation of the hob/cooker. For continuous kitchen extract systems, fed from an externally
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 located fan, the kitchen hood is not to contain a built-in fan, and the system is to boost upon
activation of the telescopic hood to a rate of 30l/s
 Be designed to ensure that whilst cooking is taking place there is always an inflow of air from
and negative pressure to the corridor.
 Be quiet in operation, achieving a noise level within the occupied space when in normal
operation not exceeding that given within the design criteria.
 Have a supply air filter with an efficiency of EU3 that is easily removable for cleaning/washing
or replacement and have an operational life of at least one year. Ensure the provision of
replacement filters is guaranteed for at least fifteen years.
 Incorporate a front inspection door with magnetic strips to access filters
 Automatically stop on high temperature.
 Incorporate condensate drain from the airstreams in the ventilation unit, connected into the
wastewater pipe work between the sink outlet and trap with a proprietary connector or S&V pipe
with a drainage trap. Ensure the condensation drain is hidden from view within a flexible conduit.
 Have ductwork installed with gradients (where practical) so that any condensate drains toward
the ventilation unit.
 Have rigid ductwork in order to minimise system pressure drops, except for final connections to
air diffusers/external grilles, louvres and at building movement joints. Support flexible ducts to
prevent sagging and do not use flexible ductwork for bends, or to take up gross misalignment.
Connect to ridged ductwork by means of preparatory 'T' pieces suitable for the proposed
system. Construct and install rigid ductwork fully in accordance with DW144. The use of Verplas
push fit ductwork connections is acceptable as an alternative to screwed, glued and taped
joints.
 Use swept bend connections to the top of the heat recovery unit from the room and air side
ductwork to minimise pressure drop
 Have air intake ductwork between the ventilation unit and the intake louvers thermally
insulated.
 Have all fresh air an exhaust air ductwork vapour sealed.
 Have acoustic/attenuated ductwork if required in order to meet PPG-24 Planning guidance.
 Operate correctly under all external wind speeds and directions. Consider carefully the
arrangement of the outside air intake/exhaust points to ensure this is achieved. Incorporate
adequate shielding, and/or back draft dampers within the system.
 Have fire dampers or wraps installed in the ductwork, with suitable access provision for
maintenance and inspection, if required by statutory regulations for either structural or fire
compartment purposes. Agree all fire damper positions and materials with Building Control.
 Have a ventilation unit of minimum design life of at least fifteen years.
 Have an automatic summer-by-pass if heat recovery units are installed.
 Have a rigid galvanised steel or semi rigid fire resisting duct connection from the cooker hood to
the HRU. An integrated cooker and HRU unit is acceptable within smaller clusters and studios
but requires installation of a fire damper between the unit and cooker hood.
 Install the duct within the ceiling void (no bulkheads).
 Provide un-switched fused spurs for each fan unit
 Fitted with inline NOx filters on the fresh air ductwork, as required, by local planning
and the Air Quality Assessment
In buildings where overheating in cluster flats may be considered a possibility, give consideration
to incorporating a larger ventilation system.
Details of the standard make of heat recovery units and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

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Provide a natural ventilation system.
If not applicable provide centralised supply and extract ventilation systems to achieve the specified
ventilation rates in all areas and comprising:
 Air handling units with heat recovery facility and SFPs in accordance with the current
edition of the ErP regulations
 Variable speed fans
 Pre-filter electric heating element
 Pre-filters (EU3), and bag filter (EU7) on supply section
 Insulated flexible connections
 Anti-vibration mountings
 Silencers on both sides of air handling plant
 Inlet/discharge louvers to architect detail with required free area for low noise
Supply and extract ductwork will run laterally via suspended ceiling voids as indicated on the model
Drawings. At each room, supply and extract branches with volume control dampers will be extended to
connect to ceiling mounted supply and extract grilles. Ensure that all required access hatches in the ceiling
for access to valves and units are fully coordinated with other services and issued to the Operator for
approval.
Where services are to be exposed in common room areas, the design is to be fully coordinated with other
services to minimise crossovers. In these instances, only the air side ductwork to the ventilation unit are to
be insulated.
Control the system via CO2 sensors to modulate the unit’s operation dependant on the number of
occupants within the room.

18.3 Laundry Room

Provide ventilation provisions for the laundry equipment in accordance with the requirements of
Operator's preferred laundry partner. Allow for all necessary attendance in order to provide a complete
installation including all make up air and extract air provisions for the equipment
Give careful consideration to ‘lint fluff’ in respect of its handling and cleaning.
In the general residential area of the laundry rooms, a standalone mechanical supply and extract system
comprising:
 Air handling units with heat recovery facility and SFPs in accordance with the current
edition of the ErP
 Variable speed fans
 Pre-filter electric heating element
 Pre-filters (EU3), and bag filter (EU7) on supply section
 Insulated flexible connections
 Anti-vibration mountings
 Silencers on both sides of air handling plant
 Inlet/discharge louvers to architect detail with required free area for low noise See

18.4 Staff & Public Toilets

Provide mechanical extract ventilation systems to public and staff toilets to meet the specified
design criteria.
Provide the toilet mechanical extract system complete with:
 Twin fan extract unit
 Pre-filters (EU3)
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 Anti-vibration mountings
 Silencers on both sides of air handling plant
 Agree discharge louver positions and sizes with the architect.
 Ductwork
 Volume control dampers
 Fire dampers
 Flexible connections
 Provide cross talk attenuators in the ductwork (where required)
Provide relief air to each area by means of undercut doors or door transfer grilles.
Control ventilation systems intermittently to suit the occupancy requirements via presence detection with
run on timers.
Equal and approved alternative can be considered as a part of the value engineering.
Ensure the design and provision of staff toilets is provided as per Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Regs 1992.

18.5 Boiler Plant Room

Provide ventilation in line with the boiler manufactures requirements. Provide ducted high and low level
ventilation distributed around the plant room in a coordinated manner.
Provide external louvers with adequate free area coordinated with the architect’s requirements and all
necessary connections to ductwork installation. Provide all necessary noise control measures to prevent
noise nuisance from the plant area.
Provide ventilation for combustion and temperature control purposes to the boiler plant room by natural
means, but allow for mechanical ventilation comprising fans, silencers and associated mechanical services
wiring and controls if natural means are insufficient to achieve the design requirements

18.6 Intermediate Comm’s Rooms

Provide mechanical supply and extract ventilation to achieve the specified ventilation rates for all
intermediate comms rooms to overcome excessive heat gains. The system can be an extension of a cluster
flat ventilation system or a standalone through the wall extract fan with trickle ventilation.

18.7 Grilles, Ducting and Dampers

Provide the installation complete with:
 Access panels to each installed component e.g. sensors, fire dampers etc.
 Volume control dampers with locking handles
 Fire dampers at all fire compartments
 Insulated flexible connections to all system components e.g. fans, heat recovery units etc.
 Securely mounted ductwork suspension systems
 Access panels for future internal cleaning
 Plenum boxes correctly selected for all grilles
 Powder coated grilles selected for correct throw and air flow pattern
 All transition sections configured for minimal air turbulence
 Ductwork sizing carried out for low noise generation.
Provide all grilles, air valves and weather louvers powder coated to match the décor. Provide each
grille with opposed blade dampers for effective air balancing in accordance with CIBSE
recommendations.

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Manufacture and install all ductwork to comply with the low pressure requirements of DW144 & 171
issued by the Heating and Ventilation Developer/Contractors Association.
Where possible install all ductwork in spiral. Where ceiling voids do not permit, rectangular may be used
at no extra cost.
Provide all ductwork passing through protected fire escape routes suitably fire-resistant in accordance
with approved document B.
Ensure all control dampers comply with DW144 and are of the multi-blade type.
Install fire dampers compliant with DW144 where ductwork passes through the fire compartment
walls, floor slabs, into the roof void, fire separators within the roof void.
Provide equipment manufactured and supplied by Brooke Air. Equal and approved alternative can
be considered as a part of the value engineering.

18.8 System Cleaning

Provide access panels for future cleaning and maintenance to comply with TR19 “Guide to Good Practice:
Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems” published by BESA.

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19.1 Comms Room Air Conditioning

Provide the Comms Room with a wall mounted inverter controlled split system heat pump unit, capable of
accommodating the peak cooling load requirement. Allow for a sensible cooling capacity of 3 kW and
obtain the IT equipment supplier’s confirmation of final requirement prior to installation.
Connect the unit via refrigerant pipework to an externally located air cooled condensing unit.
Provide condense drain complete with lift pump, to facilitate high level routing to the nearest available
drainage point.

19.2 Wet/ Dry Riser Installation

The specific firefighting services will include proprietary wet and / or dry risers as required to comply
with the relevant Building Regulations and British Standards. Recess all internal and external connection
points to dry and wet risers into the wall and enclose with a lockable red metal door, including suitable
signage.
Indicate the location of firefighting provisions together with the Fire Alarm System and Emergency Lighting
key components on a fire engineering strategy diagram, and include this in the User Manual on
completion.
Refer also to Fire Alarm System and strategy in this document for operational agreements.

19.3 Fire Separation

Provide fire protection to all services in order to maintain fire compartmentation and to comply with
Building Regulations and the clients requirements. To include, but not limited to:
 Fire collars
 Fusible link fire dampers
 Actuated Smoke dampers, linked to the fire alarm system

The M&E contractor is to liaise with the main contractor and their specialist fire stopping contractor to
ensure that all service openings, holes and penetrations through fire compartments are filled and
stopped up. Ensure that products are reviewed

19.4 Smoke Ventilation – Fire Fighting Cores

A natural smoke ventilation system should be installed to each firefighting core. However there may be
specific project circumstances whereby this is not achievable and in which case a mechanical smoke extract
system solution would be acceptable subject to confirmation by the Client Representative. Requirements
of both options are given below.
Natural Ventilation
Provide a natural smoke ventilation system to each of the firefighting cores of the building in accordance
with Building Regulations Approved Document B, and the local fire officer and/or Building Control. Provide
a complete system for each area and comprising:
 Automatic opening ventilator located at the head of the staircase
 Automatic opening windows/vents on the external elevations
 Door actuator system provided to each door serving the shaft
 Localised manual reset switches for each door
 Break glass Switches with protective cover
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Where lift lobbies are located internally with no external walls, provide a natural smoke shaft complete
with:-
 Automatic opening ventilator located at the head of the staircase
 Door actuator system provided to each door serving the shaft complete with door operator, door
lock and communication module
 Break glass Switches with protective cover
 Control Panel
Ensure checker-plate flooring is provided within each level of the shaft and/or access protection as
agreed with the Client Representative.
Interconnect the control panel with the fire alarm system to allow automatic operation of the system in
the event of fire detection. In the event of a fire, the AOV’s within the staircase are to open and actuators
are to open only on the floor for which the fire was detected. Provide manual operation of the fans via the
fireman’s control panel located within the entrance area.
Ensure that the smoke ventilation system can be isolated during testing of the fire alarm system to
prevent unnecessary operation.

19.5 Smoke Dampers

Ensure that all ducted ventilation systems are installed with suitably fire rated smoke dampers that are
operated by the fire alarm system to fully comply with the requirements of Part B of the Building
Regulations. Ensure that suitable/adequate access is provided to each damper for inspection and
maintenance purposes.
Details of the standard make of equipment and supplier can be found in the key supplier list.

20. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Carry out a CCTV survey of the completed below ground drainage system confirming that the installation is
in good working order and free of defects prior to Practical Completion. Where issues are found as a result
of the survey (blockages, debris, damage) these are to be rectified/ repaired with another CCTV survey
undertaken to demonstrate that problems have been resolved and a fully operational and clean system
has been provided. Provide two copies of the survey to the employer’s agent at Handover.

20.1 Above Ground Drainage – Main Student Accommodation

Provide a complete foul and wastewater installation in full compliance with current and pending
Building Regulations, British Standards and associated planning conditions.
Ensure all stack vents are terminated in accordance with architectural details and allow as a minimum to
vent the head of the drain to atmosphere and in addition allow for all necessary air admittance valves,
ridge vents or equivalent, necessary for an effective installation. Ensure access is provided to all rodding
points.
Provide thermal and acoustic insulation to all soil vent pipes (SVP) and rain water pipework (RWP) that pass
through occupied internal spaces so as to ensure noise cannot be heard from within the building especially
at low level points (i.e. ceiling void above the common areas and lower level bedrooms) where drainage
pipe work is collected. Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Client Representative that all adequate
provisions have been made to attenuate the drainage pipework to mitigate any noise complaint from
occupants.
Ensure that all required access hatches in ceilings for rodding points are fully coordinated with other
services and are issued to Operator for approval. All access hatches are to be lockable.
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in cast iron only.
Insulate and vapour seal any lateral rainwater pipework routed internally to prevent the formation of
condensation and any resultant damage to the building fabric.
Contain the wastewater drainage system within the building within the specified risers. Route no above
ground drainage through the commercial areas unless there is no other way to provide drainage from
residential upper floors, In this case, the above ground drainage must be:
 Formed in cast iron or MDPE pipework with accessible rodding eyes at all bends
 Run close to the soffit above the specified clear ceiling height
 Collected in unobtrusive locations close to columns or rear walls
 Supported directly from the structural slab
 Clearly labelled as to its use and direction of flow
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20.2 Surface Water Drainage

Design, install, test and commission the complete surface water drainage system and include for roof
surface treatments, gutters, hoppers, down pipes, channels, gratings, gutters and the like connecting
into the below ground drainage system.
Ensure the type and nature of manholes, gullies, etc. takes account of the intended finishes and
condition of the surface left on completion of the project. Test and commission the new and existing
installation, providing record drawings indicating invert and cover levels and the materials used in the
system.
Where connection(s) are required to a combined public sewer incorporate a running trap and rodding
access within the site boundary prior to making the common connection as agreed with the Statutory
Authority.
Ensure pipework is insulated where necessary to prevent condensation.
Do not route surface water drainage through the commercial areas unless there is no other way to
provide drainage from above. In this case, the surface water drainage must be:
 Formed in cast iron or MPDE pipework with accessible rodding eyes at all bends
 Run close to the soffit above the specified clear ceiling height
 Collect in unobtrusive locations close to columns or rear walls
 Supported directly from the structural slab
 Clearly labelled as to its use and direction of flow

20.3 Overflow Pipework

Provide overflow pipework either by discharge to visible location and allow labelling of all termination
points with ivorine labels indicating nature of service or providing internal WC cistern proprietary overflow
devices.

20.4 Condensate Neutralisation

Where boiler and/or CHP condensate is discharged into a drain that is not PVC, provide condensate
neutralisation equipment in the condensate pipework line to the drain to prevent degradation of
specifically cast iron drains from corrosion due to high levels of acidity. Ensure that discharges are fully
compliant with Water Regulations.

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21. LIFTS

21.1 Lift Installation

Procure and coordinate a lift installation as per UoE design guides no 7.
The provision of an adequate lift service for the building will meet as a minimum the following
requirements:
Target Key Criteria:
 Residential Buildings Design Criteria
 Interval 70 – 90 seconds
 Handling Capacity, 6 - 8% Combined – Two Way within a 5 Minute period Use and
refer to agreed Design Pack to determine specific Lift requirements.
 NB lifts in existing lift shafts shall make reasonable efforts to comply with specification
below but any divergence will be acceptable to allow it to fit in existing lift shaft.

Quantity of lifts: 1 per new build block and 2no. in the existing listed
building
Lift type: Provide machine room-less Traction passenger lift or to
match the GEN2™ range. Compliance with BRAD part M
via BS EN 81-71 category 1.
Load: 630 kg, 8 Passenger (Suitable for wheelchair use).
Speed: Determined by Lift Traffic Analysis.
Travel & Stops: As Architects Drawings.
Control system: OPEN PROTOCOL Microprocessor controller providing Full
Collective operation (Group controlled if lifts are
adjacent). Provide lift controls with ‘anti- nuisance’
software to prevent misuse of calls when registered car
calls are disproportionate to car load.
Clear lift well: Approximately 1800 mm wide x 1700 mm deep with a
100 mm recess on landings for the doors. The hoist-way
dimensions have a tolerance of - 0 mm + 25 mm on each
wall.
Pit depth/headroom: 1120/3380 mm. For 1.0m/s, 1400/3600 for 1.6m/s.
Firefighting lifts (to EN81-72), pit and shaft dimensions
may vary depending on ladder requirements.
Lift Car: 1100 mm wide x 1400 mm deep x 2200 mm high, Rimex
Patterned stainless steel e.g 9EH Leathergrain efftect.
wall panels and car doors. Provide the lift car ceiling flat
with diffused lighting. Provide the Lift car floor with Grey
Patched rubber. Provide 1 handrail on the wall adjacent
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reversing of a wheelchair.
Clear Door opening Size: Centre opening 800 mm wide x 2000 mm high.
Mount landing doors in a recess on the landings. Provide
Lift Landing doors in Stainless Steel with a brushed finish
with Small frame Architrave.
Additional column integrating the Emergency and
Inspection Panel.
Hall fixtures: Illuminating, micro-movement push buttons with
matching sign reading “Do not use lift in the event of
fire”. Car direction indicator located in the car entrance
column. Hall position indicator, 16 segment LCD at main
entrance level.
Emergency Features: Provide the lift with Remote Elevator Monitoring
which provides a 24 hour, 365 days a year passenger voice
link to Operator Emergency Call Centre (to meet the
requirements of the Lifts Regulations 1997). Self-Contained
Emergency Lighting pack. Lift to return to ground floor on
fire alarm (mains powered only) and reset automatically in
the event of a false alarm.
Levelling Accuracy: +/-3mm under all load conditions.
Other Features: Top of car inspection panel with electrical socket outlet,
top of car light and door open/close button, an audible
and visual car overload device, safety barrier fitted to top
of car, car position indicator, door CCTV camera & housing
in the Lift Car, the lift installer to provide and install a
URN70 Coax cable and 2 core power cable from the
control panel at the head of the lift shaft to a connection
point in the lift car Signage indicating “No smoking” and
“CCTV monitoring in operation” provided in the lift car.
MEMCOM autodialler is required as per UoE design
guidelines.

21.2 Service during Defects Liability Period & For Future Maintenance
Include for the maintenance of the lift (including parts and labour) for a period of 12 months following
the practical completion date for the project. Provide maintenance coverage 24/7, 365 days.
Thereafter the lifts maintenance will be carried out under the operator’s maintenance contract.

Appendix A: Agreed design guide and version control

Design Guide No Title Rev Date

1 Introduction and Application 1 Jan-19
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 3 Mechanical Engineering Services 4 Feb-22
4 Building Energy Management 1 Jan-20
Systems
5 Metering 1 Jan-20
6 Electrical Engineering Services 1 Feb-20
7 Lift Engineering Installation 1 Jan-20
9 Fire Safety Management 1 Feb-20
10 Building Fabric 1 Feb-20
14 Landscape Design 1 Feb-22
19 Building Maintenance 2 Feb-22
ISG IT Infrastructure 2.1 May-19
Space Guide Room Numbering Convention ---------- ----------

Appendix B: Agreed Derogation Schedule

Appendix C: EPC/Sustainability Summary

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