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How to Write an NES Specification BSRIA BG 56 Based Format
Introduction
NES can now produce specifications following BSRIA’s model specification format (BG 56/2016) which
was produced in consultation with BESA and CIBSE to meet the needs of “users” of specifications. This NES specification structure is arranged into five parts following the principles in the BSRIA guide
and explained in more detail below.
At the end of each section, in each part of the specification, a BS Appendix can be included if required that contains a list of all the British and European Standards referred to in the particular section.
The majority of the clauses in the BSRIA BG 56 based master specification are the same clauses as
those contained in the CAWS based master specification (with the exception of Part B sections B1-B7
– see notes in Table 1). They retain the same NES Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 or Y reference clause number as used in the CAWS master content and have been rearranged to suit the BG 56 structure.
Typically, for each work section:
Part 1 clauses in CAWS become B8 clauses in BG 56 Part 2 clauses in CAWS become Part C clauses in BG 56 and the Y references in these clauses in
CAWS are changed to Part D references in BG 56 (e.g. Y10.2010A HEAVY BLACK STEEL PIPES TO BS EN 10255 becomes D1.8.10.2010A in the BG 56 specification).
Part 3 clauses in CAWS become either Part C or Part D clauses in BG 56 and the Y Ref’ clauses
become Part D clauses in BG 56.
None of the self-contained specifications in NES are included in the BG 56 master. These are still available to use via the CAWS based master specification.
Table 1 indicates how the NES BG 56 master specification differs from the example index in the
BSRIA Guide and gives some comparison with the CAWS based master specification for each main section. It also describes the section structure, gives the source of clauses and indicates how to use
the section.
Appendix 1 gives the complete structure and listing of all sections in the BSRIA BG 56 based master specification.
Summary
Each part with key points on how to set up, edit and publish a specification using the BSRIA BG 56 based master specification:
PART A – PRELIMINARIES / GENERAL CONDITIONS
The “Preliminaries” clauses are those that relate to the engineering works in particular and must be
read in conjunction with the "Preliminaries" of the "Main Contract". These sections are the equivalent
of CAWS sections A10 – A55. The self-contained specification A64 is only available via the CAWS master.
PART B - PROJECT PARTICULAR SCOPE OF WORKS
This part should include general information about the project to enable the reader to quickly understand the scale and nature of the project and should be completely project specific. It will
typically include: project team, programme, energy and other strategies, details of tender drawings,
contractor design requirements, surveys and investigations, any strip out works, builders work, design criteria, testing, commissioning, handover and aftercare, detailed services systems descriptions,
control strategies and operating regimes.
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PART C - PROJECT SPECIFIC (PARTICULAR) MATERIALS / SCHEDULES AND REQUIREMENTS
This is where project specific plant / equipment and their duties together with some processes such
as pipework cleaning and chemical treatment should be specified. It is divided into five main sections: C1 – Mechanical, C2 – Electrical, C3 - Transport Systems, C4 - General (M&E) (such as off-site pre-
fabrication), C5 - Equipment.
At the end of PART C a list of schedules referenced from the clauses can be included. This includes both NES schedules and any other schedules referenced from clauses in Part C.
When setting up a specification or inserting a section into an existing specification, and a Part C
section(s) are included that contain references to Part D clauses, the wizard will automatically load the corresponding Part D section / clauses (these sections relate to the CAWS Y reference
specification sections/clauses). To show this process.
However, if a Part C section is included in the specification that does not have any Part D references,
then the corresponding Part D section will need to be added manually (these sections relate to the CAWS work sections i.e. R – X. See Note 1 at end of Part D description).
When all editing of the Part C clauses is complete the Mark Unreferenced Clauses as Deleted routine
(see below) should be run using the button to the left of the Publish Specification button located in the Specification Operations tab. Running this will ensure that all unwanted clauses in PART D, where
the reference to them in PART C clauses have been set to strike through, are also marked as deleted. Therefore these clauses will not appear in the published specification. A prompt has been built into
the software to remind users to do this before publishing when Publish Specification has been
selected.
SCHEDULES (Referenced from PART C)
When either NES schedules (MS Excel spreadsheet format) or a user’s own schedules are referenced
from PART C of a specification, a listing of all these schedules can be produced in the published document by checking the Include Referenced Equipment Schedules box on the Extra Page Options page in the publication wizard. The listing will be included in the published document at the end of PART C and will incorporate the schedule title, the section where the schedules is located and the
clause reference.
The NES schedules associated with a specification will be stored in the particular specification folder within the Specifications folder in MS Excel spreadsheet format, either on the server or on the Local
Disk (C) and will need to be printed or saved to a .ZIP file separately from the published specification.
A PDF document which gives a listing of all NES schedules and an image of the content of each, is
available from Other Resources under the Guidance tab.
PART D – WORKMANSHIP, MATERIALS AND TESTING AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (could be applicable to multiple projects)
This is where general standards and materials / workmanship clauses, generally associated with the plant, equipment and processes specified in PART C, are located. The sections are typically not
project specific, but rather represent general industry good practice for generic applications. These
sections may be used on a number of projects, without any editing directly from the “NES master
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specification” or can be freely edited / adapted as part of a “corporate master specification”. Part D is
divided into five main sections generally in line with PART C (with a few exceptions) using the same
numbering e.g. for Natural Gas the section number is C1.3.10 in Part C and the section number is D1.3.10 in Part D.
Part D has been structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C and includes both CAWS
Y ref’ clauses and CAWS Part 3 clauses that have been deemed to be workmanship and standards / materials requirements.
The Part D clauses once edited for a “corporate master specification” should need minimal or no
editing for project specific specifications. Some sections could be for plant and equipment that are common to several systems (for example pipework, ductwork and cabling).
Where choices are required (e.g. pipes / cables), they are made with in the PART C clauses or
schedules and only those Part D, clauses relating to the type selected will be included in the
published Part D provided the Mark Unreferenced Clauses as Deleted routine has been run (described below).
When all editing of the Part C clauses is complete the Mark Unreferenced Clauses as Deleted routine
should be run using the button to the left of the Publish Specification button located in the Specification Operations tab. Running this will ensure that all unwanted clauses in PART D, where the
reference to them in PART C clauses have been set to strike through, are also marked as deleted. Therefore these clauses will not appear in the published specification. A prompt has been built into
the software to remind users to do this before publishing.
This part of the specification is where NES differs most from the example contents list given in
Appendix D in the BSRIA Guide. The example in the BSRIA Guide only includes sections that are common to more than one system, such as pipework, pumps, ductwork, cables, etc. (i.e. the CAWS Y
sections) whereas Part D in the NES BG 56 based master specification includes all sections.
Note 1: Part D sections that are not referenced from Part C clauses These sections relate to the CAWS work sections R - X and need to be added manually. For example:
If Section C1.4.10 LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING is added – Section D1.4.10 has to
be manually included. However: If Section C1.8.40 PUMPS is added - Section D1.8.40 will be bought into the specification
automatically.
PART E - TENDER DELIVERABLES
This is where all deliverables required as part of the tender should be defined including: pricing
documents, programme, organisation charts, operating procedures / method statements, details of manufacturers / specialists and BIM.
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Table 1 Main headings in NES BG 56 based master specification (Parts A-E) indicating how it differs from the BSRIA Guide and comparison with the CAWS based
master specification.
NES - BSRIA BG 56 Based Master Specification
Main Structure (Appendix 1 gives details of all sections in each Part)
Key Differences to Example Index in
BG 56/2016 Appendix D
Comparison with CAWS Based Master Specification, Section
Structure / Source of Clauses and How to Use
PART A Preliminaries / General Conditions
A1 The project generally None Based on A10 - 13
A2 The contract None Based on A20
A3 Employer’s requirements None Based on A30 – A37 Some clauses in A30 (Tendering / Sub-letting / Supply) are included in A3 – the remainder are included in PART E – Tender Deliverables
A4 Contractors general cost items None Based on A40 – A44
A5 Works by others, provisional sums and dayworks
None Based on A50 – A57
PART B Project Particular Scope of Works (BG 56 title – Scope of Works and Related Services)
B1 Introduction, project team and programme
Title expanded to include project team & programme
No equivalent section in CAWS Mainly user written clauses covering description of the project, building type and use, building flexibility and future proofing together with details of the site, the project team and project programme.
B2 Services generally, energy and other strategies, drawings and contractor design responsibilities
Title changed to be more explicit No equivalent section in CAWS Mainly user written clauses covering: drawings, tender stage design status to RIBA Plan of work 2013, any services related strategies or references to reports produced during the design phase and design works required by the installation contractor or any specialist sub-contractors or equipment manufacturers.
B3 Surveys and investigations Not included in the BSRIA document Based on existing clauses in CAWS Sections C12 and C14 Covers underground services work and building services survey works
B4 Strip out, removal and demolition Not included in the BSRIA document Based on CAWS clauses in Work Sections C10, C20, C21 and C90. Mainly headings for user written clauses covering removal and disposal of services, strip out works and demolition.
B5 Builders work Not included in the BSRIA document No equivalent in section in CAWS but clauses for detailing trenches, pipe ways and have been taken from clauses in section P30.
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NES - BSRIA BG 56 Based Master Specification
Main Structure (Appendix 1 gives details of all sections in each Part)
Key Differences to Example Index in
BG 56/2016 Appendix D
Comparison with CAWS Based Master Specification, Section
Structure / Source of Clauses and How to Use
Other clauses are for users to complete and cover general scope of builders work and demarcation of responsibilities for numerous tasks where there is often ambiguity when the project is in construction.
B6 Design criteria and standards This section is numbered B3 in the BSRIA document
CAWS equivalent section is A13 Predominantly clauses for the user to expand / edit covering design criteria for external and internal comfort / environmental control / plant operation & selections. Also covers system operating conditions / cleanliness classes, water storage, rainfall, power density for small power design / cooling load calculation, fire detection classification, energy metering requirements for the whole building and an overview of any environmental assessment scheme.
B7 Testing, commissioning, handover and aftercare
This section is numbered B4 in the BSRIA document.
No equivalent in section in CAWS. This section is intended to be an overview of the commissioning requirements of the whole project and cross refers to sections C1.10.20 / D1.10.20 (CAWS Ref’ Y51 - mechanical) and sections
C2.8.10 / D2.8.10 (CAWS Ref’ Y81 - electrical) Clauses are included for specifying:
Commissioning management Commissioning team and demarcation of responsibilities. Environmental assessment scheme details associated with
commissioning Details of any off site factory testing Details of any required mock-up testing Systems performance, capacity and environmental testing Commissioning allowances / margins used in the design and
plant duties Whole building integrated testing and Black Building testing Handover, fine tuning during initial occupation, aftercare,
seasonal commissioning Soft landings (GSL for BIM Level 2 or BSRIA soft landings
framework) Building performance studies against benchmarks
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NES - BSRIA BG 56 Based Master Specification
Main Structure (Appendix 1 gives details of all sections in each Part)
Key Differences to Example Index in
BG 56/2016 Appendix D
Comparison with CAWS Based Master Specification, Section
Structure / Source of Clauses and How to Use
B8 Detailed systems descriptions, control strategies and operating regimes
This section is numbered B5 in the BSRIA document and the title has been amended to be more explicit BSRIA title is System descriptions and requirements
This section is equivalent to Part 1 clauses for each work section in a CAWS specification but all brought together in one place. The sub sections in B8 are where detailed descriptions of all building services systems and how they should work should be written.
PART C Project Specific (Particular) Materials / Schedules and Requirements (BG 56 title – Project Particular Materials - Schedules)
C1 Mechanical More sections included – see Appendix 1 This is divided into ten main sections as below (see Appendix 1 for more detail of sub-sections)
Drainage and disposal (CAWS R10 – R30) Water services (CAWS S10 – S22, Y21, Y23) Fuel systems (CAWS S32, S33, S40, S41) Heating, ventilation, cooling and air conditioning (CAWS T, U
and V5 sections plus Y30, Y40, Y41, Y42, Y43, Y44, Y45, Y46) Piped services (gases, steam, compressed air etc. – CAWS
S30, S31, S34) Fire suppression (CAWS S60 – S72) Controls and BMS (CAWS W60)
Pumps, pipework, valves, ancillary equipment & trace heating (CAWS Y10, Y11, Y20, Y22, Y24)
Other mechanical items (thermal insulation, vibration isolation & identification – CAWS Y50, Y52, Y54)
Processes (pipework cleaning, testing and commissioning – CAWS Y25, Y51)
C2 Electrical More sections included – see Appendix 1 This is divided into eight main sections as below (see Appendix 1 for more detail of sub-sections)
Power, earthing & lightning protection (CAWS V10 – V14, V20, V22, V30, V31, V32, W51, W52 W53, Y80)
Lighting (CAWS V21, V40, V41, Y73)
Communications, IT and telecoms (CAWS W10, W30, W70, W11, W12, W14, W15, W20, W21, W22, W23)
Security (CAWS W40. W41, W42) Detection and alarms (W50, W54, W55) Cables, conduits, trunking & general electrical equipment
(CAWS Y60, Y61, Y62, Y63, Y71, Y72, Y74) Other common electrical items (identification CAWS Y82)
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NES - BSRIA BG 56 Based Master Specification
Main Structure (Appendix 1 gives details of all sections in each Part)
Key Differences to Example Index in
BG 56/2016 Appendix D
Comparison with CAWS Based Master Specification, Section
Structure / Source of Clauses and How to Use
Processes (testing and commissioning – CAWS Y81)
C3 Transport systems Not included in the BSRIA document This is subdivided between people and goods/maintenance/documents (CAWS X sections)
C4 General mechanical and electrical
and prefabrication
Not included in the BSRIA document This is divided into four sub-sections as below
Fixing to building fabric (CAWS Y90) Off-site painting and anti-corrosion treatments (CAWS Y91) Packaged plant rooms (CAWS N30) Off-site prefabricated plant and service modules (CAWS N31)
C5 Equipment Not included in the BSRIA document This is divided into four sub-sections as below Portable fire extinguishers / blankets (CAWS N10) Domestic kitchen fittings (CAWS N11) Catering equipment (CAWS N12) Sanitary appliances / fittings (CAWS N13) Special purpose fixture, furnishings and equipment (CAWS
N20)
PART C
SCHEDULES
Listing of project specific
schedules
N/A See notes in introduction for publishing
In a CAWS published specification Schedules can be included as an appendix at the end of the specification
PART D Workmanship, Materials, Testing and General Requirements (Applicable to Multiple Projects) (BG 56 title – Workmanship and Materials)
D1 Mechanical Does not follow the BSRIA document see PART D explanatory notes above
Structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C See notes in the Introduction
D2 Electrical Does not follow the BSRIA document see PART D explanatory notes above
Structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C See notes in the Introduction
D3 Transport systems Does not follow the BSRIA document see PART D explanatory notes above
Structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C See notes in the Introduction
D4 General mechanical and electrical
and prefabrication
Does not follow the BSRIA document see
PART D explanatory notes above
Structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C See notes in the Introduction Section D4.30 Electric Motors (CAWS Y92) does not have a corresponding PART C section because references to electric motors are made in the HVAC sections in C1
D5 Equipment Does not follow the BSRIA document see PART D explanatory notes above
Structured / numbered to mirror, as far as possible, PART C
See notes in the Introduction
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NES - BSRIA BG 56 Based Master Specification
Main Structure (Appendix 1 gives details of all sections in each Part)
Key Differences to Example Index in
BG 56/2016 Appendix D
Comparison with CAWS Based Master Specification, Section
Structure / Source of Clauses and How to Use
PART E Tender deliverables
E1 Tender pricing documents None No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E2 Programme None No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E3 Contractors organisation Title changed from “Line Management Diagram”
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E4 Key personnel Title changed from “Line Management Diagram”
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E5 Operating procedure statements Minor title change No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E6 Tender stage method statements Title changed from “Quality Control Method Statements” and this is included in E8 below
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E7 Quality control Title changed from “Health and Safety Statements”
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E8 Health and safety Title changed from “Health and Safety Plan” items E7 & E8 in the BSRIA document merged into this section
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E9 Proposed manufacturers, suppliers and specialists
Title changed from “Line Management Diagram”
No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E10 Technical information to support the tender
Not included in the BSRIA document No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E11 Proposals for annual maintenance contract
Not included in the BSRIA document No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
E12 Building information model Not included in the BSRIA document No equivalent section in CAWS - clauses are sourced from A30
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Appendix 1 – Listing of Sections in NES (BSRIA BG 56 Based Format Master Specification)
PART A - PRELIMINARIES / GENERAL CONDITIONS
A1 - THE PROJECT GENERALLY
A1.1 - PROJECT PARTICULARS
A1.2 - TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A1.3 - THE SITE / EXISTING BUILDINGS
A1.4 - DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING WORKS AND OVERVIEW OF SERVICES SYSTEMS
A2 - THE CONTRACT
A2.1 - THE CONTRACT/SUB-CONTRACT
A3 - EMPLOYER'S REQUIREMENTS A3.1 - TENDERING/SUB-LETTING/SUPPLY
A3.2 - PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS A3.3 - MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS
A3.4 - QUALITY STANDARDS/CONTROL A3.5 - SECURITY/SAFETY/PROTECTION
A3.6 - SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/TIMING
A3.7 - FACILITIES/TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES A3.8 - OPERATION/MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHED BUILDING
A4 - CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS A4.1 - CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR'S COST ITEMS
A5 - WORKS BY OTHERS, PROVISIONAL SUMS AND DAYWORKS
A5.1 - WORKS/PRODUCTS BY/ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYER A5.4 - WORK BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES/UNDERTAKERS
A5.5 - PROVISIONAL WORK/ITEMS A5.6 – DAYWORKS
PART B - PROJECT PARTICULAR SCOPE OF WORKS
B1 - INTRODUCTION, PROJECT TEAM AND PROGRAMME B2 - SERVICES GENERALLY, ENERGY & OTHER STRATEGIES, DRAWINGS AND CONTRACTOR DESIGN RESPONSIBILITIES
B3 - SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS B4 - STRIP OUT, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION
B5 - BUILDERS WORK
B6 - DESIGN CRITERIA AND STANDARDS B7 - TESTING, COMMISSIONING, HANDOVER AND AFTERCARE
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B8 - DETAILED SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS, CONTROL STRATEGIES AND OPERATING REGIMES
B8.1 - DRAINAGE AND DISPOSAL B8.1.10 - RAINWATER PIPEWORK/GUTTERS
B8.1.20 - FOUL DRAINAGE ABOVE GROUND B8.1.30 - DRAINAGE BELOW GROUND
B8.1.40 - LAND DRAINAGE
B8.1.50 - LABORATORY/INDUSTRIAL WASTE DRAINAGE B8.1.60 - SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT
B8.1.70 - SEWAGE TREATMENT/STERILISATION PLANT B8.1.80 - CENTRALISED VACUUM CLEANING PLANT
B8.1.90 - REFUSE CHUTES B8.1.100 - COMPACTORS/MACERATORS
B8.1.110 - INCINERATION PLANT
B8.2 - WATER SERVICES B8.2.10 - COLD WATER
B8.2.20 - HOT WATER B8.2.21 - SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
B8.2.30 - PRESSURISED WATER
B8.2.40 - IRRIGATION PLANT B8.2.50 - FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES
B8.2.60 - BOREHOLE/WELL WATER B8.2.70 - WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM
B8.2.80 - TREATED WATER
B8.2.90 - SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT B8.2.100 - HIGH PURITY WATER PLANT
B8.3 - FUEL SYSTEMS B8.3.10 - NATURAL GAS
B8.3.20 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS B8.3.30 - PETROL/DIESEL - STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION
B8.3.40 - FUEL OIL STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION
B8.4 - HEATING, VENTILATION, COOLING AND AIR CONDITIONING B8.4.10 - LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS
B8.4.20 - MEDIUM TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS B8.4.30 – GAS/OIL FIRED BOILERS
B8.4.40 - COAL FIRED BOILERS
B8.4.50 - ELECTRODE/DIRECT ELECTRIC BOILERS
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B8.4.60 - PACKAGED STEAM GENERATORS
B8.4.70 - HEAT PUMPS B8.4.90 - BIOMASS BOILERS AND ANCILLARY PLANT
B8.4.100 - COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNITS AND ANCILLARY PLANT B8.4.110 - PRIMARY HEAT DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL ENERGY STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK
B8.4.120 - STEAM HEATING
B8.4.130 - WARM AIR HEATING B8.4.140 - LOCAL HEATING UNITS
B8.4.150 - ELECTRIC TRACE HEATING SYSTEMS (EXCLUDING PIPED SERVICES) B8.4.160 – DIRECT ELECTRICAL ROOM HEATING UNITS AND EMBEDDED HEATING
B8.4.170 - GENERAL VENTILATION AND NATURAL / MIXED MODE VENTILATION B8.4.180 - TOILET VENTILATION
B8.4.190 - KITCHEN VENTILATION
B8.4.200 - CAR PARK VENTILATION B8.4.210 - SMOKE AND HEAT CONTROL
B8.4.220 - FUME CUPBOARD AND SAFETY CABINET SYSTEMS B8.4.230 - FUME EXTRACT
B8.4.240 - ANAESTHETIC GAS EXTRACT
B8.4.245 - DUST COLLECTION B8.4.250 - LOW VELOCITY AIR CONDITIONING
B8.4.260 - VAV AIR CONDITIONING B8.4.270 - DUAL-DUCT AIR CONDITIONING
B8.4.280 - MULTI-ZONE AIR CONDITIONING
B8.4.290 - INDUCTION AIR CONDITIONING B8.4.300 – FAN COIL AIR CONDITIONING
B8.4.310 - TERMINAL REHEAT UNITS B8.4.320 - TERMINAL HEAT PUMP UNITS
B8.4.330 - AIR CONDITIONING UNITS B8.4.350 - CHILLED BEAMS
B8.4.355 - CHILLED CEILINGS AND RAFTS / SAILS
B8.4.360 – CHILLERS AND HEAT REJECTION PLANT B8.4.370 - PRIMARY/SECONDARY COOLING DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL ENERGY STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND
PIPEWORK B8.4.372 - LOCAL COOLING UNITS
B8.4.374 - VRF SYSTEM
B8.4.376 - COLD ROOM SYSTEMS
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B8.4.378 - ICE PADS
B8.4.380 - AIR CURTAINS B8.4.440 - HEAT RECOVERY
B8.5 - PIPED SERVICES (GASES, VACUUM, STEAM COMPRESSED AIR) B8.5.10 - COMPRESSED AIR
B8.5.30 - MEDICAL / LABORATORY / INDUSTRIAL GAS
B8.5.40 - VACUUM B8.5.50 - STEAM SYSTEM AND ANCILLARY PLANT
B8.6 - FIRE SUPPRESSION / FIRE FIGHTING B8.6.10 - FIRE HOSE REELS
B8.6.20 - DRY RISERS B8.6.30 - WET RISERS
B8.6.40 - SPRINKLERS
B8.6.50 - DELUGE B8.6.60 - FIRE HYDRANTS
B8.6.70 - GAS FIRE FIGHTING B8.6.80 - FOAM FIRE FIGHTING
B8.6.90 - POWDER FIRE FIGHTING
B8.6.100 - WATERMIST FIRE PROTECTION
B8.7 - CONTROLS AND BMS
B8.7.10 - CENTRAL CONTROL/BUILDING MANAGEMENT B8.7.20 – BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
B8.8 - POWER, EARTHING, LIGHTNING PROTECTION & EMC
B8.8.10 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY GENERATORS & EMC B8.8.20 - HV SUPPLY/DISTRIBUTION/PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLY
B8.8.30 - LV SUPPLY/PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLY B8.8.40 – SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS
B8.8.50 - WIND POWER SYSTEMS B8.8.70 - LV DISTRIBUTION
B8.8.80 - GENERAL LV POWER
B8.8.90 - EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE / REDUCED LOW VOLTAGE AC SUPPLY B8.8.100 - LOW AND EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE DC SUPPLY
B8.8.110 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) B8.8.120 - LV EARTHING AND BONDING
B8.8.130 - HV EARTHING AND BONDING
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B8.8.140 - LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (LSPS)
B8.8.150 - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) B8.8.160 - MEDICAL IT POWER SUPPLIES (IPS)
B8.8.170 - ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS
B8.8.180 - ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (EESS)
B8.9 – LIGHTING
B8.9.10 - GENERAL LIGHTING B8.9.20 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING
B8.9.30 - STREET/AREA/FLOOD LIGHTING
B8.10 - COMMUNICATIONS, IT AND TELECOMS B8.10.10 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
B8.10.20 - DATA TRANSMISSION B8.10.30 - STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
B8.10.40 - STAFF PAGING/LOCATION
B8.10.50 - PUBLIC ADDRESS/SOUND AMPLIFICATION B8.10.60 - BEDHEAD SERVICES
B8.10.70 - FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED B8.10.80 - ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
B8.10.90 - PROJECTION AND CONTROL ROOM DISPLAY B8.10.100 - ADVERTISING DISPLAY
B8.10.110 - CLOCKS
B8.11 – SECURITY B8.11.10 - ACCESS CONTROL
B8.11.20 - SECURITY DETECTION AND ALARM B8.11.30 - CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
B8.12 - DETECTION AND ALARMS
B8.12.10 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM B8.12.20 - LIQUID DETECTION ALARM
B8.12.30 - OXYGEN DEPLETION MONITORING SYSTEM B8.13 - TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
B8.13.10 - LIFTS
B8.13.20 - ESCALATORS B8.13.30 - MOVING PAVEMENTS
B8.13.40 - HOISTS B8.13.50 - CRANES
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B8.13.60 - TRAVELLING CRADLES
B8.13.70 - GOODS DISTRIBUTION/MECHANISED WAREHOUSING B8.13.80 - MECHANICAL DOCUMENT CONVEYING
B8.13.90 - PNEUMATIC DOCUMENT CONVEYING B8.13.100 - AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FILING AND RETRIEVAL
B8.14 - PACKAGED PLANT ROOMS & OFF-SITE FABRICATION
B8.14.10 - PACKAGED PLANT ROOMS B8.14.20 - OFF-SITE PREFABRICATED PLANT AND SERVICES MODULES
B8.15 - EQUIPMENT
B8.15.10 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / BLANKETS B8.15.20 - DOMESTIC KITCHEN FITTINGS
B8.15.30 - CATERING EQUIPMENT B8.15.40 - SANITARY APPLIANCES/FITTINGS
B8.15.50 - SPECIAL PURPOSE FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
PART C - PROJECT SPECIFIC (PARTICULAR) MATERIALS / SCHEDULES AND REQUIREMENTS
C1 – MECHANICAL
C1.1 - DRAINAGE AND DISPOSAL C1.1.10 - RAINWATER PIPEWORK/GUTTERS
C1.1.20 - FOUL DRAINAGE ABOVE GROUND
C1.1.30 - DRAINAGE BELOW GROUND C1.1.40 - LAND DRAINAGE
C1.1.50 - LABORATORY/INDUSTRIAL WASTE DRAINAGE C1.1.60 - SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT
C1.1.70 - SEWAGE TREATMENT/STERILISATION PLANT
C1.1.80 - CENTRALISED VACUUM CLEANING PLANT C1.1.90 - REFUSE CHUTES
C1.1.100 - COMPACTORS/MACERATORS C1.1.110 - INCINERATION PLANT
C1.2 - WATER SERVICES C1.2.10 - COLD WATER
C1.2.20 - HOT WATER
C1.2.21 - SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS C1.2.30 - PRESSURISED WATER
C1.2.40 - IRRIGATION PLANT C1.2.50 - FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES
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C1.2.60 - BOREHOLE/WELL WATER
C1.2.70 - WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM C1.2.80 - TREATED WATER SYSTEMS
C1.2.90 - SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT C1.2.100 - HIGH PURITY WATER PLANT
C1.3 - FUEL SYSYEMS
C1.3.10 - NATURAL GAS C1.3.20 - LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
C1.3.30 - PETROL/DIESEL - STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION C1.3.40 - FUEL OIL STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION
C1.4 - HEATING, VENTILATION, COOLING AND AIR CONDITIONING C1.4.10 - LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS
C1.4.20 - MEDIUM TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS
C1.4.30 - GAS/OIL FIRED BOILERS C1.4.40 - COAL FIRED BOILERS
C1.4.50 - ELECTRODE/DIRECT ELECTRIC BOILERS C1.4.60 - PACKAGED STEAM GENERATORS
C1.4.70 - HEAT PUMPS
C1.4.90 - BIOMASS BOILERS AND ANCILLARY PLANT C1.4.100 - COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNITS AND ANCILLARY PLANT
C1.4.110 - PRIMARY HEAT DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL ENERGY STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK C1.4.120 - WATER TO WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS
C1.4.130 - STEAM HEATING
C1.4.140 - WARM AIR HEATING C1.4.150 - LOCAL HEATING UNITS
C1.4.160 - ELECTRIC TRACE HEATING SYSTEMS (EXCLUDING PIPED SERVICES) C1.4.170 - DIRECT ELECTRICAL ROOM HEATING UNITS AND EMBEDDED HEATING
C1.4.180 - GENERAL VENTILATION AND NATURAL / MIXED MODE VENTILATION C1.4.190 - TOILET VENTILATION
C1.4.200 - KITCHEN VENTILATION
C1.4.210 - CAR PARK VENTILATION C1.4.220 - SMOKE AND HEAT CONTROL
C1.4.230 - FUME CUPBOARD AND SAFETY CABINET SYSTEMS C1.4.240 - FUME EXTRACT
C1.4.250 - ANAESTHETIC GAS EXTRACT
C1.4.260 - DUST EXTRACT
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C1.4.280 - VAV AIR CONDITIONING
C1.4.290 - DUAL-DUCT AIR CONDITIONING C1.4.310 - INDUCTION AIR CONDITIONING
C1.4.320 - FAN COIL UNITS C1.4.330 - TERMINAL REHEAT UNITS
C1.4.340 - TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS UNITS
C1.4.350 - AIR CONDITIONING UNITS C1.4.360 - CHILLED BEAMS
C1.4.370 - CHILLED CEILINGS AND RAFTS / SAILS C1.4.380 - CHILLERS AND HEAT REJECTION PLANT
C1.4.385 - PRIMARY / SECONDARY COOLING DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK C1.4.390 - LOCAL COOLING UNITS
C1.4.400 - VRF SYSTEM
C1.4.410 - COLD ROOM SYSTEMS C1.4.420 - ICE PADS
C1.4.430 - AIR CURTAINS C1.4.440 - HEAT RECOVERY PLANT
C1.4.450 - AIR HANDLING UNITS
C1.4.460 - FANS C1.4.470 - AIR FILTRATION
C1.4.480 - COILS, HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT AND GAS / ELECTRIC BATTERIES C1.4.490 - HUMIDIFIERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS
C1.4.500 - SILENCERS/ACOUSTIC TREATMENT
C1.4.510 - DUCTWORK AND ANCILLARIES C1.4.520 - GRILLES/DIFFUSERS/LOUVRES
C1.5 - PIPED SERVICES (GASES, VACUUM, STEAM COMPRESSED AIR) C1.5.10 - COMPRESSED AIR
C1.5.30 - MEDICAL / LABORATORY / INDUSTRIAL GAS C1.5.40 - VACUUM
C1.5.50 - STEAM SYSTEM AND ANCILLARY PLANT
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C1.6 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
C1.6.10 - FIRE HOSE REELS C1.6.20 - DRY RISERS
C1.6.30 - WET RISERS C1.6.40 - SPRINKLERS
C1.6.50 - DELUGE
C1.6.60 - FIRE HYDRANTS C1.6.70 - GAS FIRE FIGHTING
C1.6.80 - FOAM FIRE FIGHTING C1.6.90 - POWDER FIRE FIGHTING
C1.6.100 - WATERMIST FIRE PROTECTION
C1.7 - CONTROLS AND BMS
C1.7.10 - CENTRAL CONTROL / BUILDING MANAGEMENT
C1.7.20 - BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
C1.8 - PUMPS, PIPEWORK, VALVES, ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT TRACE HEATING
C1.8.10 - PIPELINES AND PIPEWORK C1.8.20 - VALVES, PIPELINE ANCILLARIES, DEARATORS / SEPARATORS AND THERMAL EXPANSION FACILITIES
C1.8.40 - PUMPS
C1.8.50 - TRACE HEATING OF PIPED SERVICES AND VESSELS
C1.9 - OTHER COMMON MECHANICAL ITEMS
C1.9.10 - THERMAL INSULATION C1.9.30 - VIBRATION & ISOLATION MOUNTING
C1.9.40 - IDENTIFICATION - MECHANICAL
C1.10 – PROCESSES C1.10.10 - PIPEWORK CLEANING AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT
C1.10.20 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL SERVICES
C2 - ELECTRICAL
C2.1 - POWER, EARTHING, LIGHTNING PROTECTION C2.1.10 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY GENERATORS
C2.1.20 - HV SUPPLY/ DISTRIBUTION / PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLY
C2.1.30 - LV SUPPLY/PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLY C2.1.40 – SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS
C2.1.50 - WIND POWER SYSTEMS C2.1.60 - LV DISTRIBUTION
C2.1.65 - GENERAL LV POWER
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C2.1.70 - EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE / REDUCED LOW VOLTAGE AC SUPPLY
C2.1.80 - LOW AND EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE DC SUPPLY C2.1.90 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)
C2.1.100 - LV EARTHING AND BONDING C2.1.110 - HV EARTHING AND BONDING
C2.1.120 - EARTHING & BONDING COMPONENTS
C2.1.130 - LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (LSPS) C2.1.140 - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
C2.1.150 - MEDICAL IT POWER SUPPLIES (IPS)
C2.1.160 - ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS
C2.1.170 - ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (EESS)
C2.2 – LIGHTING C2.2.10 - GENERAL LIGHTING
C2.2.20 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING
C2.2.30 - STREET/AREA/FLOOD LIGHTING C2.2.50 - LUMINAIRES & LAMPS
C2.3 - COMMUNICATIONS IT AND TELECOMS C2.3.10 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
C2.3.20 - DATA TRANSMISSION C2.3.30 - STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
C2.3.40 - STAFF PAGING/LOCATION
C2.3.50 - PUBLIC ADDRESS/SOUND AMPLIFICATION C2.3.60 - BEDHEAD SERVICES
C2.3.70 - FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED C2.3.80 - ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
C2.3.90 - PROJECTION AND CONTROL ROOM DISPLAYS
C2.3.100 - ADVERTISING DISPLAY C2.3.110 - CLOCKS
C2.4 – SECURITY C2.4.10 - ACCESS CONTROL
C2.4.20 - SECURITY DETECTION AND ALARM
C2.4.30 - CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
C2.5 - DETECTION AND ALARMS
C2.5.10 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM C2.5.20 - LIQUID DETECTION ALARM
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C2.5.30 - OXYGEN DEPLETION MONITORING SYSTEM
C2.6 - CABLES, CONDUITS, TRUNKING AND GENERAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT C2.6.10 - CONDUIT & TRUNKING
C2.6.20 - CABLES AND WIRING C2.6.30 - BUSBAR TRUNKING
C2.6.40 - SUPPORT COMPONENTS - CABLES
C2.6.50 - LV SWITCHGEAR & DISTRIBUTION BOARDS C2.6.60 - CONTACTORS AND STARTERS
C2.6.70 - ACCESSORIES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES C2.7 - OTHER COMMON ELECTRICAL ITEMS
C2.7.20 - IDENTIFICATION – ELECTRICAL
C2.8 – PROCESSES
C2.8.10 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES
C3 - TRANSPORT SYSTEMS C3.1 – PEOPLE
C3.1.10 - LIFTS C3.1.20 - ESCALATORS
C3.1.30 - MOVING PAVEMENTS
C3.2 - GOODS / MAINTENANCE / DOCUMENTS C3.2.10 - HOISTS
C3.2.20 - CRANES C3.2.30 - TRAVELLING CRADLES
C3.2.40 - GOODS DISTRIBUTION/MECHANISED WAREHOUSING
C3.2.50 - MECHANICAL DOCUMENT CONVEYING C3.2.60 - PNEUMATIC DOCUMENT CONVEYING
C3.2.70 - AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FILING AND RETRIEVAL
C4 - GENERAL - MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AND PREFABRICATION
C4.10 - FIXING TO BUILDING FABRIC C4.20 - OFF-SITE PAINTING AND ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
C4.40 - PACKAGED PLANT ROOMS
C4.50 - OFF-SITE PREFABRICATED PLANT AND SERVICES MODULES
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C5 – EQUIPMENT
C5.10 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / BLANKETS C5.20 - DOMESTIC KITCHEN FITTINGS
C5.30 - CATERING EQUIPMENT C5.40 - SANITARY APPLIANCES/FITTINGS
C5.50 - SPECIAL PURPOSE FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
PART D - WORKMANSHIP, MATERIALS, TESTING AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLICABLE TO MULTIPLE PROJECTS)
D1 – MECHANICAL
D1.1 – DRAINAGE AND DISPOSAL D1.1.10 - RAINWATER PIPEWORK/GUTTERS
D1.1.20 - FOUL DRAINAGE ABOVE GROUND
D1.1.30 - DRAINAGE BELOW GROUND D1.1.40 - LAND DRAINAGE
D1.1.50 - LABORATORY/INDUSTRIAL WASTE DRAINAGE D1.1.60 - SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT
D1.1.70 - SEWAGE TREATMENT/STERILISATION PLANT D1.1.80 - CENTRALISED VACUUM CLEANING PLANT
D1.1.90 - REFUSE CHUTES
D1.1.100 - COMPACTORS/MACERATORS D1.1.110 - INCINERATION PLANT
D1.2 - WATER SERVICES D1.2.10 - COLD WATER
D1.2.12 - WATER STORAGE TANKS
D1.2.20 - HOT WATER D1.2.21 - SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
D1.2.22 - STORAGE CYLINDERS AND CISTERNS D1.2.30 - PRESSURISED WATER
D1.2.40 - IRRIGATION PLANT
D1.2.50 - FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES D1.2.60 - BOREHOLE/WELL WATER
D1.2.70 - WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM D1.2.80 - TREATED WATER SYSTEMS
D1.2.90 - SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT D1.2.100 - HIGH PURITY WATER PLANT
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D1.3 - FUEL SYSYEMS
D1.3.10 - NATURAL GAS D1.3.20 - LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
D1.3.30 - PETROL/DIESEL - STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION D1.3.40 - FUEL OIL STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION
D1.4 - HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
D1.4.10 - LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS D1.4.20 - MEDIUM TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING EMITTERS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS
D1.4.30 - GAS/OIL FIRED BOILERS D1.4.40 - COAL FIRED BOILERS
D1.4.50 - ELECTRODE/DIRECT ELECTRIC BOILERS D1.4.60 - PACKAGED STEAM GENERATORS
D1.4.70 - HEAT PUMPS
D1.4.90 - BIOMASS BOILERS AND ANCILLARY PLANT D1.4.100 - COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNITS AND ANCILLARY PLANT
D1.4.110 - PRIMARY HEAT DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL ENERGY STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK D1.4.120 - WATER TO WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS
D1.4.130 - STEAM HEATING
D1.4.140 - WARM AIR HEATING D1.4.150 - LOCAL HEATING UNITS
D1.4.160 - ELECTRIC TRACE HEATING SYSTEMS (EXCLUDING PIPED SERVICES) D1.4.170 - DIRECT ELECTRICAL ROOM HEATING UNITS AND EMBEDDED HEATING
D1.4.180 - GENERAL VENTILATION AND NATURAL / MIXED MODE VENTILATION
D1.4.200 - KITCHEN VENTILATION D1.4.210 - CAR PARK VENTILATION
D1.4.220 - SMOKE AND HEAT CONTROL D1.4.230 - FUME CUPBOARD AND SAFETY CABINET SYSTEMS
D1.4.240 - FUME EXTRACT D1.4.250 - ANAESTHETIC GAS EXTRACT
D1.4.260 - DUST EXTRACT
D1.4.280 - VAV AIR CONDITIONING D1.4.290 - DUAL-DUCT AIR CONDITIONING
D1.4.310 - INDUCTION AIR CONDITIONING D1.4.330 - TERMINAL REHEAT UNITS
D1.4.340 - TERMINAL HEAT PUMP UNITS
D1.4.350 - AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
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D1.4.360 - CHILLED BEAMS
D1.4.370 - CHILLED CEILINGS AND RAFTS / SAILS D1.4.380 - CHILLERS AND HEAT REJECTION PLANT
D1.4.385 - PRIMARY / SECONDARY COOLING DISTRIBUTION, THERMAL ENERGY STORES AND PRE-INSULATED UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK
D1.4.390 - LOCAL COOLING UNITS
D1.4.400 - VRF SYSTEM D1.4.410 - COLD ROOM SYSTEMS
D1.4.420 - ICE PADS D1.4.430 - AIR CURTAINS
D1.4.440 - HEAT RECOVERY PLANT D1.4.450 - AIR HANDLING UNITS
D1.4.460 - FANS
D1.4.470 - AIR FILTRATION D1.4.480 - COILS, HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT AND GAS / ELECTRIC BATTERIES AND HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
D1.4.490 - HUMIDIFIERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS D1.4.500 - SILENCERS/ACOUSTIC TREATMENT
D1.4.510 - DUCTWORK AND ANCILLARIES
D1.4.520 - GRILLES/DIFFUSERS/LOUVRES
D1.5 - PIPED SERVICES (GASES, VACUUM, STEAM COMPRESSED AIR)
D1.5.10 - COMPRESSED AIR D1.5.30 - MEDICAL / LABORATORY / INDUSTRIAL GAS
D1.5.40 - VACUUM
D1.5.50 - STEAM SYSTEM AND ANCILLARY PLANT
D1.6 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
D1.6.10 - FIRE HOSE REELS D1.6.20 - DRY RISERS
D1.6.30 - WET RISERS D1.6.40 - SPRINKLERS
D1.6.50 - DELUGE
D1.6.60 - FIRE HYDRANTS D1.6.70 - GAS FIRE FIGHTING
D1.6.80 - FOAM FIRE FIGHTING D1.6.90 - POWDER FIRE FIGHTING
D1.6.100 - WATERMIST FIRE PROTECTION
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D1.7 - CONTROLS AND BMS
D1.7.10 - CENTRAL CONTROL / BUILDING MANAGEMENT D1.7.20 - BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
D1.8 - PUMPS, PIPEWORK, VALVES, ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT TRACE HEATING D1.8.10 - PIPELINES AND PIPEWORK
D1.8.20 - VALVES, PIPELINE ANCILLARIES, DEARATORS/DEPARATORS AND THERMAL EXPANSION FACILITIES
D1.8.40 - PUMPS D1.8.50 - TRACE HEATING OF PIPED SERVICES AND VESSELS
D1.9 - OTHER COMMON MECHANICAL ITEMS D1.9.10 - THERMAL INSULATION
D1.9.30 - VIBRATION & ISOLATION MOUNTING D1.9.40 - IDENTIFICATION – MECHANICAL
D1.10 – PROCESSES
D1.10.10 - PIPEWORK CLEANING AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT D1.10.20 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL SERVICES
D2 – ELECTRICAL
D2.1 - POWER, EARTHING, LIGHTNING PROTECTION
D2.1.10 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY GENERATORS
D2.1.20 - HV SUPPLY / DISTRIBUTION / PUBLIC UTILITY D2.1.30 - LV SUPPLY / PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLY
D2.1.40 - SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS D2.1.50 - WIND POWER SYSTEMS
D2.1.60 - LV DISTRIBUTION
D2.1.70 - EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE / REDUCED LOW VOLTAGE AC SUPPLY D2.1.80 - LOW AND EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE DC SUPPLY
D2.1.90 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) D2.1.100 - LV EARTHING AND BONDING
D2.1.110 - HV EARTHING AND BONDING D2.1.120 - EARTHING & BONDING COMPONENTS
D2.1.130 - LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (LSPS)
D2.1.140 - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) D2.1.150 - MEDICAL IT POWER SUPPLIES (IPS)
D2.1.150 - ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS
D2.1.170 - ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (EESS)
D2.2 – LIGHTING
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D2.2.10 - GENERAL LIGHTING
D2.2.20 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING D2.2.30 - STREET/AREA/FLOOD LIGHTING
D2.2.50 - LUMINAIRES & LAMPS
D2.3 - COMMUNICATIONS IT AND TELECOMS
D2.3.10 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
D2.3.20 - DATA TRANSMISSION D2.3.30 - STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
D2.3.40 - STAFF PAGING/LOCATION D2.3.50 - PUBLIC ADDRESS/SOUND AMPLIFICATION
D2.3.60 - BEDHEAD SERVICES D2.3.70 - FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED
D2.3.80 - ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
D2.3.90 - PROJECTION AND CONTROL ROOM DISPLAYS D2.3.100 - ADVERTISING DISPLAY
D2.3.110 - CLOCKS
D2.4 – SECURITY
D2.4.10 - ACCESS CONTROL
D2.4.20 - SECURITY DETECTION AND ALARM D2.4.30 - CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
D2.5 - DETECTION AND ALARMS D2.5.10 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM
D2.5.20 - LIQUID DETECTION ALARM
D2.5.30 - OXYGEN DEPLETION MONITORING SYSTEM
D2.6 - CABLES, CONDUITS, TRUNKING AND GENERAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
D2.6.10 - CONDUIT & TRUNKING D2.6.20 - CABLES AND WIRING
D2.6.30 - BUSBAR TRUNKING D2.6.40 - SUPPORT COMPONENTS - CABLES
D2.6.50 - LV SWITCHGEAR & DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
D2.6.60 - CONTACTORS AND STARTERS D2.6.70 - ACCESSORIES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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D2.7 - OTHER COMMON ELECTRICAL ITEMS
D2.7.20 - IDENTIFICATION – ELECTRICAL
D2.8 – PROCESSES
D2.8.10 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES
D3 - TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
D3.1 – PEOPLE
D3.1.10 - LIFTS D3.1.20 - ESCALATORS
D3.1.30 - MOVING PAVEMENTS
D3.2 - GOODS / MAINTENANCE / DOCUMENTS
D3.2.10 - HOISTS D3.2.20 - CRANES
D3.2.30 - TRAVELLING CRADLES
D3.2.40 - GOODS DISTRIBUTION/MECHANISED WAREHOUSING D3.2.50 - MECHANICAL DOCUMENT CONVEYING
D3.2.60 - PNEUMATIC DOCUMENT CONVEYING D3.2.70 - AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FILING AND RETRIEVAL
D4 - GENERAL - MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AND PREFABRICATION
D4.10 - FIXING TO BUILDING FABRIC D4.20 - OFF-SITE PAINTING AND ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
D4.30 - ELECTRIC MOTORS D4.40 - PACKAGED PLANT ROOMS
D4.50 - OFF-SITE PREFABRICATED PLANT AND SERVICES MODULES
D5 – EQUIPMENT D5.10 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / BLANKETS
D5.20 - DOMESTIC KITCHEN FITTINGS D5.30 - CATERING EQUIPMENT
D5.40 - SANITARY APPLIANCES/FITTINGS D5.50 - SPECIAL PURPOSE FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
PART E - TENDER DELIVERABLES
E1 - TENDER PRICING DOCUMENTS E2 - PROGRAMME
E3 - CONTRACTOR'S ORGANISATION E4 - KEY PERSONNEL
E5 - OPERATING PROCEDURE STATEMENTS
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E6 - TENDER STAGE METHOD STATEMENTS
E7 - QUALITY CONTROL E8 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
E9 - PROPOSED MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS AND SPECIALISTS E10 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THE TENDER
E11 - PROPOSALS FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
E12 - BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL
Z1 – BRITISH STANDARDS