presentation dma building code adsg fqm 2011-04-20

8/18/2019 Presentation DMA Building Code ADSG FQM 2011-04-20

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Abu Dhabi’s new Building Codes - underpinning

sustainable develo ment

ADSG FQM 2011


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The DMA

4 entities, DMA, Abu Dhabi

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Western Region Municipality Staff of 4000+

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and regulations.

Municipalities are the.


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DMA’s Vision & Mission

Vision

“

n a vance mun c pa sys em a ena es sus a na e

development and enhances quality of living for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.”

Mission

“To achieve the Abu Dhabi Government’s objective of providingdistinctive municipal services that enhance the quality of living

of all residents through coordination, oversight and monitoring of

the Abu Dhabi Municipalities and Municipal Councils”


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In 2006 the government underwent a restructure to

create a decentralized model…..


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of specialist departments with specific functions…


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DMA is providing the integrated framework to

enable the development of sustainable cities with anenhanced quality of l ife…

Commitment towards creating cities

that are economically, socially and ecologically

sustainable. Collaborate with other government agencies.

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Develop municipal governance frameworks.

Support the Municipal System deliver quality

services

Developing relationships with the public,

private & ‘third’ sectors


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through an advanced Municipal System…

“ By integrating the regulations and

olicies of all overnment a encies

…the DMA can demonstrate to theworld that the Emirate has a

comprehensive regulatory framework

in place befitting a 21st Century

economy”

HE Ahmed Shareef-DMA Undersecretary-


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and the Municipal Code regulatory framework

Main Responsibility for Regulation


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Building codes…regulating sustainability in the

building & construction sector…IBC- International Building Code

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IPC-International Plumbing Code

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IMC-International Mechanical Code

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IPSDC-International Private Sewage Disposal

Code


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IBC- International Building Code…improving

quality of l ife and quality of construction by

addressing..

• Durability

• Life safety & accessibi lity

• Interior environment (ventilation & daylighting)

• Structural design & inspection

• Materials-durabilit and combustibilit & ecolo ical impact (cement replacement)

• Flood resistance


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IECC-International Energy Conservation Code….

Governance

• New construction or minor renovation-triggers code.

• All items available ‘off the shelf ’.

• Energy modeling mandatory.

• Energy densi ty targets- UN targets for extremely hot climates

(Kuwait, Riyadh, Calcutta, Hong Kong) of 132Kwh/m2/pa for

residential & 96Kwh/m2/ a for commercial are achievable.

• Commissioning requirements include commissioning plan,

systems balancing report, preliminary and final commissioning

reports, as- built drawings & maintenance manuals.

• x ens ve me er ng requ remen s or ase u ng an

tenancies.

• Options exist for 3% renewable energy OR greater energy

effic iency IECC-


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International Energy Conservation Code….

Perimeter

• Both a prescriptive and performance routes- code

prescribes maximum 30% glazing or follow ASHRAE 90.1

• Prescriptive U values -walls 0.33, roof 0.22, fenestration

system 2.1(including frame).

• Solar Reflectance Index -64 for the roof.

• ro ec on ac or e erm nes enes ra on va ues.

The greater the projection the higher the SHGC No projection

=0.25, maximum projection=0.4

• Air leakage- Maximum7.2m3/hr/m2 at 70Pa.

• Continuous air barrier.


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ec an ca ys ems

• Right-sizing - submit calculations supporting plantand equipment selection.

• COP - air and water cooled equipment ranging from

3.4 for small air cooled units to 6 for water cooledchillers greater than 600TR

• Maximum allowable duct leakage.

• Dynamic systems such as using VAV & VSDmandatory

• Demand controlled ventilation DCV for s acesgreater than 50m2

• Set point 24 deg C with RH 50%

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wheel, condensate, waste heat etc.


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Lighting systems

•75% high efficacy l ighting (60w/l)

•Fully controlled -including specifications for holiday mode.

•Lighting densities -internally and externally.

•Day-lighting control zones (max 250m2).

• Automatic controls for day-lighting.

•Occupancy sensors.


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International Mechanical Code …improving

,the ozone layer through…

• Prescribed minimum outdoor air %

• Minimum ventilation rates to protect

occupant health,

• Design of ductwork to promote efficiency

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• Zone and air distr ibution effectiveness,

• Minimum car park ventilation rates,

• Exhaust s stems,

• Refrigerant classifications,

• Thermal storage & ground source heat

pump systems


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International Plumbing Code….water (and

therefore energy) conservation through…

• Fittings & fixtures flow rates

• Temperature regulators,

• Condensate harvesting,

• Metering

• as ewa er re-use


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International Plumbing Code…Fixtures & Fittings

• Washbasin-6lm

• ower ea - m

• Water closet-dual flush with small flush=3litres

Residential Consumption –Estimate of Internal Use

Minimum bathing-1x5 minute shower/day= 30

litres

Minimum toilet flushing= 15 litres=, -

= 140 -250 litres/day based on behavior

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International Fire Code… regulations for life

sa e y…

Regulates and safeguards hazards of fireor explosions resulting from the storage

or use of hazardous materials safet to

life and property, matters related to fire

suppression or alarm systems

and conditions affecting the safety of firefi hters and emer enc res onders.


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International Private Sewage Disposal Code..

Safe and sanitary installation of individual

sewa e dis osal s stems.


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International Fuel Gas Code- safe installation

of fuel gas systems

Addresses design and installation of fuel gas systemsand gas-fired appliances through requirements

em hasizin erformance.


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..which ‘dovetail’ with the recently developed

n erna ona reen ons ruc on o e……..


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The building codes have been developed in

collaboration with the relevant stakeholders…


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which involves the alignment of process streams for

development and building permit approval…..


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…and with worker health & safety heavily regulated

throu h the DMA’s EHSMS for the Buildin &Construction sector…


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