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JAMES COOK UNIVERSITYDESIGN GUIDELINES

Facilities Management Office Finance & Resource Planning Division



JCU Design Guidelines – Version 8

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REVISIONS TO THE JCU DESIGN GUIDELINES

To maintain the currency of the Design Guidelines the University is committed to periodicupgrades to incorporate new industry practices, materials and information gained from Post-Occupancy Reviews.

Suggestions for improvements to the Guidelines are welcomed and Consultants areencouraged to notify us immediately of any apparent inaccuracies or ambiguities.

Contact:

Deputy Director (Planning & Development)Facilities Management OfficeJames Cook UniversityTownsville Qld 4811Tel: (07) 4781 4788

REGISTER OF REVISIONS

RevisionNumber

RevisionLocation

Revision Details RevisionPublication

Date/Version

7.0 Major revision and rearrangement. 13 March 2008

8.0 Periodic review and update. 18 April 2010




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DESIGN GUIDELINES................................................................................ 7 1.1

General........................................................................................................ 7

1.2 Using the Guidelines ................................................................................... 7 1.3 Sub-Sections ............................................................................................... 7 1.4 General........................................................................................................ 7 1.5 Development Controls................................................................................. 8 1.6 Campus Planning ........................................................................................ 8 1.7 Design Considerations ................................................................................ 9 1.8 Design Consultation and Review................................................................. 9 1.9 Schematic Drawings and Presentation Standards .................................... 10 1.10 Renovations to Comply with Design Guidelines........................................ 10 2 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY......................................................... 12 2.1 Obligations of designers of structures ....................................................... 12 2.2 Asbestos.................................................................................................... 12 2.3 Safety Showers & Eye-wash Stations ....................................................... 12 3 UNIVERSAL DESIGN............................................................................... 14 4 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ESD) .......................... 15 4.1 General...................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Design & Efficiency Targets ...................................................................... 15 4.3 Building Energy Management ................................................................... 15 4.4 Water Conservation................................................................................... 16 4.5 Building Life-cycle Costing ........................................................................ 17 4.6 Architectural Modelling .............................................................................. 17 4.7 Trade Waste Management ........................................................................ 17 5 DESIGN CONTROLS................................................................................ 18 5.1 Building Height .......................................................................................... 18 5.2 Identification and Signage ......................................................................... 18 5.3 Building Efficiency and Circulation ............................................................ 19 5.4 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design .................................... 19 5.5 Maintenance.............................................................................................. 20 5.6 Annual Probability of Exceedance in Structural Design ............................ 20 6 SPACE PLANNING .................................................................................. 21 6.1 General...................................................................................................... 21 6.2 Floor Module.............................................................................................. 21 6.3 Areas Schedule ......................................................................................... 21 6.4 Room Numbering ...................................................................................... 21 6.5 Changes as a Result of Renovations ........................................................ 22 7 BUILDING ENVELOPE............................................................................. 23 7.1 Entrance .................................................................................................... 23 7.2 Doors......................................................................................................... 23 7.3 Glazing ...................................................................................................... 23 7.4 Floors......................................................................................................... 24 7.5 Walls.......................................................................................................... 24 7.6 Roof........................................................................................................... 24 7.7 Acoustics ................................................................................................... 25




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7.8 Ceiling Access Hatches............................................................................. 25 7.9 Roof Access .............................................................................................. 25 7.10 Building Penetrations................................................................................. 25 8 INTERNAL FINISHES & FITOUT ............................................................. 26 8.1 Interior Design ........................................................................................... 26 8.2 Building Aesthetics .................................................................................... 26 8.3 Floor Finishes/Coverings........................................................................... 26 8.4 Internal Walls............................................................................................. 27 8.5 Ceilings...................................................................................................... 27 8.6 Internal Fit-Out........................................................................................... 27 8.7 Toilets and Showers .................................................................................. 27 8.8 Lunch Rooms ............................................................................................ 28 8.9 Tea Making Facility.................................................................................... 28 8.10 Recycling Bins ........................................................................................... 28 8.11 Cleaners’ Rooms ....................................................................................... 29 8.12 Common Rooms (Lecture, Tutorial, Conference and Meeting Rooms) .... 29 8.13 Wet Areas/Laboratories............................................................................. 29 8.14 Store Rooms.............................................................................................. 30 8.15 Plant and Switch Rooms ........................................................................... 30 8.16 Service Ducts ............................................................................................ 30 9 EXTERNAL............................................................................................... 32 9.1 Landscaping .............................................................................................. 32 9.2 Approved Planting ..................................................................................... 32 9.3 Irrigation..................................................................................................... 33 9.4 External Lighting........................................................................................ 33 9.5 Industrial Waste Bin Areas and Gas Bottle Storage.................................. 33 9.6 Vending Machines ..................................................................................... 34 9.7

Access Roads, Car Parks, and Loading Docks......................................... 34

9.8 Bicycle Facilities ........................................................................................ 34 10 AUDIO-VISUAL......................................................................................... 35 10.1 General...................................................................................................... 35 10.2 Common Spaces ....................................................................................... 35 10.3 Faculty/Schools ......................................................................................... 35 11 ELECTRICAL............................................................................................ 36 11.1 General...................................................................................................... 36 11.2 Lighting...................................................................................................... 36 11.3 Intelligent Lighting Control ......................................................................... 37 11.4

Emergency Lighting................................................................................... 37

11.5 Electrical and Lightning Protection ............................................................ 38 11.6 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ......................................................... 39 11.7 Back-up Power Supply .............................................................................. 39 11.8 Power Correction....................................................................................... 39 11.9 Generators & Emergency Power............................................................... 40 11.10 Energy Management System – Metering Specifications ........................... 40 11.11 High Voltage.............................................................................................. 41 12 DATA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE .......................... 42 12.1 General...................................................................................................... 42 12.2 Cabling ...................................................................................................... 42 12.3 Telecommunications Rooms ..................................................................... 42 12.4 Telecommunications Closets..................................................................... 42 12.5 Timing of Construction for Telecommunications Rooms........................... 43




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13 HYDRAULICS........................................................................................... 44 13.1 General...................................................................................................... 44 13.2 Water Supply............................................................................................. 44 13.3 Hot Water .................................................................................................. 44 13.4 Sewerage and Trade Waste...................................................................... 44 13.5

Stormwater ................................................................................................ 44

13.6 Back-flow prevention ................................................................................. 45 13.7 Campus District Chilling with Thermal Energy Storage............................. 45 13.8 Compressed Air......................................................................................... 45 13.9 Gas............................................................................................................ 45 14 MECHANICAL .......................................................................................... 46 14.1 General...................................................................................................... 46 14.2 Acts, Codes & Standards .......................................................................... 46 14.3 Space Cooling ........................................................................................... 46 14.4 HVAC......................................................................................................... 48 14.5 Operating Conditions................................................................................. 50 14.6 Operating Times ........................................................................................ 50 14.7 Population Densities.................................................................................. 51 14.8 Zones......................................................................................................... 51 14.9 Efficiencies ................................................................................................ 51 14.10 Controls ..................................................................................................... 52 14.11 Equipment Identification ............................................................................ 52 14.12 Lifts............................................................................................................ 52 15 FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS ..................................................................... 53 15.1 Plans.......................................................................................................... 53 15.2 Fire Alarm System and Fire Indicator Panel.............................................. 53 15.3 Emergency Warning Intercommunications System (EWIS) ...................... 54 15.4 Fire Hose Reels and Fire Extinguishers .................................................... 54 15.5 Evacuation Diagrams ................................................................................ 54 15.6 Inspections and Acceptance...................................................................... 55 16 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)........................................... 56 17 BUILDING ACCESS & SECURITY .......................................................... 57 17.1 Intrusion and Duress Alarm System .......................................................... 57 17.2 Electronic Access Control System............................................................. 57 17.3 Keying and Handles .................................................................................. 57 17.4 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).............................................................. 58 18

POST CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS............................................. 59

18.1 As-Constructed /Installed Drawings, Operating & Maintenance Manuals . 59 18.2 Operating & Maintenance Manuals ........................................................... 59 18.3 CAD Drafting Standards ............................................................................ 60 18.4 Commissioning .......................................................................................... 60 18.5 Post Occupancy Evaluation....................................................................... 60 19 APPENDIX 1: LECTURE THEATRE LIGHTING...................................... 61 19.1 Scope ........................................................................................................ 61 19.2 Introduction................................................................................................ 61 19.3 Design Goals............................................................................................. 61 19.4 House Lighting (detailed specification)...................................................... 61 19.5 Lighting for Projection (detailed specification)........................................... 62 19.6 Additional Lighting (detailed specification) ................................................ 62




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19.7 Dimmers (detailed specification) ............................................................... 63 20 APPENDIX 2: CDC-TES SYSTEM: BRIEF TO BUILDING CONSULTANTS 65 21 APPENDIX 3: GUIDELINES FOR LABORATORY** SEATING ............. 66 21.1 Summary of Requirements and Sources of Information............................ 66 21.2 Considerations........................................................................................... 67 21.3 Recommendations..................................................................................... 67 22 APPENDIX 4: EXAMPLES OF ROOM NUMBERING............................. 69




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1 DESIGN GUIDELINES

1.1 General

These guidelines have been prepared by Facilities Management Office (FMO) on behalf ofJames Cook University (JCU) to provide a unified and consistent reference for the design of allJCU owned buildings to be constructed and/or to undergo major refurbishment.

The Design Guidelines are informed by the University’s strategic asset planning principles andunderpin the design intent of JCU’s built infrastructure. Deviation from the Guidelines maycause serious implications for future JCU building management. However, the guidelines areintentionally non-prescriptive, and aim to encourage innovation and sustainable development

The Design Guidelines attach to the Project Brief. The Project Brief is project specific andprovides additional and more explicit details peculiar to functionality requirements andexpectations, and includes functional spaces and indicative areas, relationship diagrams,preliminary room data, and other information crucial to the project.

The Project Brief compliments and may include additional requirements over and above theDesign Guidelines, but shall not be used as a substitute for the Design Guidelines.

1.2 Using the Guidelines

The Design Guidelines must not be deviated from in procedure or content.

Special needs identified in the Project Brief or changes to statutory or regulatory measuresoccurring after the date of this version of the Design Guidelines may require a departure from

some of the general standards outlined in the Design Guidelines. Any proposed departure from the Design Guidelines and Project Brief requires prior written approval from the JCU nominated Project Manager.

The Project Brief including the Design Guidelines in their entirety must be provided to the DesignManager and all design consultants and sub-consultants associated with the project..

1.3 Sub-Sections

Sub-Sections can mostly be accessed through the JCU website and form an integral part of theDesign Guidelines. It is imperative that these sub-sections are referenced, and that the Design Manager, all Design Consultants and sub-consultants access and reference this content.

1.4 General

All work shall be designed and constructed to comply with the current requirements of allrelevant legislation including but not limited to the:

Building Act 1993;

Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2008;

Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards Draft 2009;

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) (Cth) 1992;

Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (QLD) 1991;




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Access to Premises Guidelines;

Australian Standards;

Fire Safety Act;

Sustainable Planning Act 2009;

Anti-Discrimination legislation;

Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995; and

Local Government Ordinances for the particular Campus.

Any AS referenced in the BCA but not specifically mentioned here shall be applicable asreferenced in the BCA.

1.5 Development Controls

JCU’s Townsville campus and most of the Cairns campus land (excluding Lot 13) is subject to

Community Infrastructure Designation (CID).

Development under the CID is exempt development for the relevant planning scheme (ie.planning scheme approvals are not required); and is also exempt for reconfiguration of a lot.However, JCU’s buildings do require Building Act Compliance approvals and relevantCertificates of Classification.

JCU does NOT perform the duties of a local authority as defined in the Building Act for buildingworks carried out for University purposes. The Principal Consultant (or the MC for ManagingContractor arrangements) shall obtain Building Act Compliance approvals and appropriateCertificates of Classification on behalf of JCU within the design fee.

Development of facilities inconsistent with the CID is subject to the usual planning schemeapproval processes.

1.6 Campus Planning

Campus Planning for JCU’s campuses consists of a hierarchy of plans and guidelines.

Campus Master Plans have been completed for Townsville Campus(www.discoveryrise.com.au) and Cairns Campus. The Master plan for Cairns Campus isexpected to be formally adopted by JCU in July 2010.

Precinct Plans are being developed for both campuses and provide a more detailed overview in

terms of development layout, mix, character, and intensity of land use.The suite of guidelines, specifications, and standards currently consist of:

these Design Guidelines;

JCU Style Guide (online only);

Brief to Building Consultants CDC-TES Townsville;

Brief to Building Consultants CDC-TES Cairns;

BMS Specification Townsville;

BMS Specification Cairns;




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JCU Communication Cabling System Standards (online only);

Disability Access Reports (Disability Audit Report Stage 1 June 2007, Disability AuditReport Stage 2 December 2007) (refer to Project Manager);

JCU LED Lighting Specification;

Asbestos Management Plan 8 Apr 2010 (refer to Project Manager);

Fire & Evacuation Report 24 Oct 2005 (Townsville) (refer to Project Manager).

The suite of guidelines, specifications and standards are currently being expanded to includeLandscape Design Guidelines and Way-finding Design Guidelines.

1.7 Design Considerations

It is imperative that all facilities are designed for sustainability, maintainability and minimisedlife-cycle costs. Wherever feasible, existing buildings are recycled and modified for new

purposes. From the University’s perspective:

Life-Cycle Factors are to be facilitated in the design process and life-cycle costs shallbe included in the tender cost;

Maintenance of buildings shall incorporate durable sustainable materials with lowerlong-term maintenance costs;

Sustainability of building forms that maximise use of passive energy, natural lightingand ventilation while reducing energy costs is fundamental;

Adaptability of buildings which make provision for future changes in layout, buildingservices and information technology requirements is paramount.

1.8 Design Consultation and Review

JCU User Group representatives and FMO Technical Representatives are consulted for thepurpose of preparing the Project Brief, and further consulted though the design phases.

The Technical Representatives will vary dependant on the campus, and contact names andnumbers are generally included in the Project Brief, or advised by the Project Manager prior tothe initial design meeting/s.

Technical Representatives include:

Campus Technical Area Title

Townsville Maintenance Manager, Property Services

Cairns Maintenance Operations Manager

Townsville and Cairns Maintenance Manager, Strategic Asset Planning

Townsville and Cairns Space Allocation Manager, Space & Timetabling

Townsville and Cairns WH&S WH&S Coordinator

Townsville and Cairns Accessibility Manager, Corporate Health & Rehab




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Townsville and Cairns Services Infrastructure Manager, Services Infrastructure

Townsville and Cairns Roads and Stormwater Manager, Strategic Asset Planning

Townsville and Cairns Audio Visual Manager Videoconferencing & AV

Services

Townsville and Cairns Security Manager, Security

Townsville Signage Manager, Strategic Asset Planning

Cairns Signage Operations Manager

Townsville and Cairns Building and RoomNumbering

Architectural Drafter

Townsville and Cairns Communications

Infrastructure

Manager, Communications

Infrastructure

Townsville and Cairns Environment andLandscape

Manager, Environment

Townsville and Cairns Environment andLandscape

Manager, Environment

JCU generally obtains periodic third party reviews of design documentation (particularlyservices) prior to tendering. Ensure to allow 2 weeks for these reviews, and 1 week forrevisions. Revisions are included in the design fees.

The Project Control Group (PCG) is responsible for signing off each design phase. Sign off forcompletion of Schematic Design phase will generally only occur if JCU’s Quantity Surveyor’scost estimate is within 5% of budget.

The Design Consultant Team and Contractor must provide a comprehensive Risk Managementmatrix (for the design and construction phases) as part of the fee.

1.9 Schematic Drawings and Presentation Standards

Presentation-standard drawings (e.g. 3D colour perspectives) or computer-generated fly-throughs are required for all new buildings and for any projects which alter the externalappearance of existing buildings.

The drawings will be required to present the project in context and convey the completedappearance with all proposed finishes accurately represented. This must include externalbuilding colour options from the colour palette in the JCU Style Guidelines (web link ishttp://cms.jcu.edu.au/idc/groups/public/documents/guide/jcuprd_042486.pdf).

Section 8.1 provides detail on colour schemes for presentation and approval purposes.

1.10 Renovations to Comply with Design Guidelines

In all respects, renovations and refurbishment work to existing University buildings andinfrastructure is to align with the guidance provided here. Specific mention of the followingareas of concern is included within the sections of this document – this is by no means an




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exhaustive list but is a brief illustration of the more important and notable items to beaddressed:

Asbestos

Room numbering

Vapour barriers Building penetrations

Energy meters

Chilled water building connections (to the Campus District Cooling system)

Signage

Keys




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2 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

2.1 Obligations of designers of structures

WH&S Act 1995 s 30B Obligations of designers of structures

A designer of a structure has an obligation to ensure the design of the structure does notaffect the workplace health and safety of persons—

(a) during construction of the structure; and

(b) when the structure has been constructed and is being used for the purpose forwhich it was designed.

Examples of persons to whom obligations are owed —

persons involved in the construction of the structure

persons who work in the structure after it has been constructed

persons who maintain or repair the structure or any fixtures, fittings or plant in, orforming part of the structure

The obligation is discharged if persons are not exposed to risks to their health or safetyarising out of the design.

Examples of matters that might be considered in discharging a designer’s obligation under this section —

availability of anchorage points for window cleaners

adequacy of ventilation adequacy of lighting in plant rooms

ease of access to the building for maintenance purposes

provision for maintenance and servicing of air-conditioning units

adequacy of trafficable surfaces

2.2 Asbestos

It is essential that building designers, consultants and contractors familiarise themselves with

the JCU Asbestos Management Plan and also refer to the current JCU Asbestos Registerbefore commencing design or actual construction work, regardless of whether the workinvolved is new construction or renovation to existing buildings or structures.

While the most likely instance for encountering Asbestos-Containing Materials is during buildingrenovations, new construction may also impinge on areas containing asbestos and relevantparties must take care to consult the documents referred to in this section.

The JCU Asbestos Management Plan and Asbestos Register will be made available by theJCU Project Manager on request.

2.3 Safety Showers & Eye-wash Stations

Safety showers and eye-wash stations must be designed to comply with all relevant safetystandards and laboratory safety standards. They must be positioned to be readily accessible




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and easily used (including by people with disabilities) but their location must not impedepedestrian movement or pose any risk of trip or contact hazard within the workplace.

Consider designing these safety wash facilities at the end of laboratory benches ensuringsufficient circulation space around them for large laboratories, or upon entry / exit for smalllaboratories.

Ensure that the shower zone is graded to a floor waste gully where physical containment anduser requirements permit its use. Provide non-slip flooring under the shower discharge area.Consideration should be given to denoting the wet area from surrounding dry space by utilisingcontrast in floor finishes (e.g. denote a 3m diameter zone from the shower head indicating anexclusion zone for electrical equipment).




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3 UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Design teams for all JCU projects must include an accredited DDA specialist with extensiveexperience in all aspects of access consultancy and disability management services.

The BCA revised disabilities requirements, and the current AS1428 series (Access for Design &Mobility), shall be incorporated in the design, however the approach to disability accessshall be best practice, and go above-and-beyond these minimum standards.

Lifts shall be designed into all multi-level buildings and shall conform to all relevant existing andpending Codes and requirements for persons with disabilities.

A safe vehicular pick up/set down area shall be located in close proximity to the main entry andbe accessible to the main entry for people with disabilities without segregation from other users.

Buildings shall include appropriate design features where manual handling tasks will be aregular component of building user activities. Fitting out the building is to be undertaken using

similar planning with an emphasis on flexibility for future use.

Queensland WH&S statutes require adequate areas and air space, and an acceptable solutionis to provide a minimum of 2.3 square metres of unencumbered floor space per person.

Workstations and workstation furniture shall accord with the provisions of the current AS 3590series, 4442, 4443.

Design for access and mobility shall accord with the current AS1428 series and Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Cth).




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4 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ESD)

4.1 General

It is a general provision of the Guidelines that each new development at JCU has the intent ofproviding an Environmentally Sustainable Design. Buildings shall be designed to minimisewater consumption, energy use and operating costs without reducing accommodationstandards, occupant health safety or comfort. Sustainability shall be integrated into all phasesof the design process using an approach which balances social, economic and environmentalfactors. This philosophy should be maintained throughout the entire design and constructionprocess.

Generally, consider the embodied energy of building materials and recycling of constructionwaste:

Consider sourcing materials that have a low embodied energy or utilise recycled

materials, where practical.

The contractor must have a waste management plan in place which considersrecycling of construction waste or demolition materials where possible.

New facilities should be designed to achieve a performance aspiring to Five Stars on the GreenStar Certified Rating tool. This signifies ‘Australian Excellence’ in environmentally sustainabledesign and/or construction. The Green Star rating tools can be accessed at www.gbca.org.au

4.2 Design & Efficiency Targets

The Principal Consultant shall assemble a skilled multidisciplinary team (an ESD Design

Group) at the outset of the planning process, effectively integrating all aspects of sitedevelopment, building design, construction, operations and maintenance to minimise abuilding’s resource consumption and environmental impact over its life span, while improvingthe comfort, health, and productivity of building occupants.

This ESD Design Group must formulate a performance plan based on Design & EfficiencyTarget. or KPI. It is essential that the design team fully integrate these concepts from thebeginning of the process to identify beneficial synergies to achieve environmental sustainability

A JCU User Group consisting of FMO staff and other stakeholders will be briefed in theSchematic Stage as to the Design & Efficiency Targets or KPI, & will provide feedback on theproposed systems proposed to reach Energy & Efficiency Targets or KPI. A sign off will be

required by the Project Advisory Group before the project progresses. This process will berepeated at the Design Development Stage, and Construction stage.

During the project delivery process, and at least at each stage, the Principal Consultant will berequired to provide written explanations for non-compliance with the integrated consensusbased Design & Efficiency Targets or KPI in the performance plan.

4.3 Building Energy Management

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The cumulative cost of energy consumption over the life of the building, is second only tostaffing costs. Consequently energy management techniques should take into account theminimisation of kW demand during daylight hours, as well as the total kWh consumed.

An energy efficiency target or KPI shall be adopted during the design phase. It will bereferenced to the latest relevant bench mark studies and include adjustments for improved

technology changes since the issue of the bench mark. (As a guide the current target for newJCU buildings is 128kWh/m2.)

Energy management measures to be considered should include, but not be limited to, thefollowing:

1. The effect of various fenestration and building construction alternatives on bothoperating and capital cost of air-conditioning systems should be carefully consideredand quantitative analyses undertaken.

2. The use of the lowest energy lighting solutions currently available.

3. The use of thermal storage strategies including full, partial and demand limitingapproaches consistent with demand side management of the site. Historical data for

the existing site should be considered by the design team as part of the overallassessment.

4. Demand side management and automatic scheduling of hot water systems, chilledwater drinking units and the like.

5. Use of energy recovery from exhaust and still air systems by means of heat exchangerbased enthalpy recovery systems or other technologies as appropriate.

6. Use of occupancy sensor detectors to control air-conditioning system operation andlighting for spaces with intermittent use.

7. Full analysis of low energy solutions to achieve high level humidity control in areasrequiring direct control over space RH levels.

Instructions regarding energy metering and measurement are provided elsewhere in thisdocument.

4.4 Water Conservation

Water conservation measures such as water-recycling including grey water and rain watercollection, water purification, and sewerage recycling shall be included for consideration andrecommendation in the project specific building energy brief.

Sustainable water management principles shall be designed into this project. The integration of

innovative water efficiency measures, e.g. rainfall capture, treated effluent reuse, roof gardensand other alternative sources of water supply shall be considered. Water efficient appliancesare to be installed wherever possible.

Overall cost reductions are expected by integrating energy management, water managementand other sustainable features.

A water efficiency target or KPI shall be adopted during the design phase. It will be referencedto the latest relevant bench mark studies and include adjustments for improved technologychanges since the issue of the bench mark. (As a guide the current target for new JCUbuildings is 935L/m2 p.a.)




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4.5 Building Life-cycle Costing

Both passive and active measures are to be quantitatively analysed by a full life-cycle costanalysis which shall include capital cost, energy, water, maintenance costs and the costimplication of associated building works.

Any recommendations should have an appropriate payback period for consideration ofincorporating in the project. In principle, sustainable & energy-efficient initiatives will be adoptedwhere they can be supported by positive fully tested life-cycle cost analysis and paybackperiods of less than 5 years.

4.6 Architectural Modelling

It is desirable that the design consultant team models the building design and orientation toestablish the need and requirement for all the building functions and their inter-relationship.

It is expected that this will maximise energy and other operational savings by designing to

maximise passive lighting, thermal control and solar integration. It may also identifyopportunities for multiple functions to share common space thus increasing the net usable areain the building.1

4.7 Trade Waste Management

The treatment and monitoring of trade wastes shall form part of the sustainability and energymanagement package.

Trade wastes shall be treated at collection points of discharge to meet the relevant codes andlocal authority requirements. The method adopted shall pre-treat the individual waste typebeing discharged, to consistently meet the sewer emission limits set out in the local authority by

laws.

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LANL Sustainable Design Guide, December 2002.http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/highperformance/pdfs/sustainable_guide/sustainable_guide_front.pdf




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5 DESIGN CONTROLS

5.1 Building Height

Historically, the University’s site planning criteria has stated that buildings should average threestoreys in height. However in keeping with JCU’s intention of achieving a higher density ofdevelopment, five levels may be now be considered depending upon the campus and site. TheMaster Plans provide more campus-specific details.

5.2 Identification and Signage

Building entrances shall be prominent and display the building name on the external façadeabove the point of entry. In particular, the design of the main entry to the building, includingpathways and outdoors furniture associated with the entry should be designed so that it iseasily recognised by people with vision impairment. Other access points are to be clearlyidentified and obvious.

Effective way-finding is essential for all campuses. A “Way-finding and Signage” project willprovide a standard palette for external campus signage across all JCU campuses and newsignage based on this palette will be installed prior to the end of 2010.

Signage should be consistent for all new projects and be guided by the following under overallcompliance with AS1428 series:

Location Signage Comments

Campus Site Signage Update external signage from the entrance tobuilding in accordance with the Way-findingDesign Guidelines.

Building Façade BuildingName

To be ascertained during design.

Foyer or Lift Foyer/s DirectoryBoard

Name Building Occupants and provide DirectionalArrows

Each Level adjacent tolift/s & fire stairs

DirectionalPlans

Show the layout of each floor, room numbers, witha legend showing room name against roomnumber. Full set on Ground Floor. Possiblyincorporate into emergency evacuation plans

Each Door Room Name Tamper-proof room signs are to be included for alloffices, labs, meeting rooms, toilets, etc

Common TeachingRooms

Room Name Room numbers in Traffolyte to be affixed on oralongside doors. Format is building number androom number separated by a dash, e.g. “17-101”

in Gill Sans MT font (bold), 3cm high blue print onwhite background, sign height 5cm.




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Each Door Frame Roomnumber

Mounted on top right hand side 150mm x 30mm(which includes space for bar-coded sticker of65mm x 25mm).

Various Transitional

Signage

Clear unambiguous signage to be strategically

located at entrances and near intersections ofcorridors and paths.

A project specific signage design brief shall be produced by the Principal Consultant duringdesign development stage.

5.3 Building Efficiency and Circulation

Design buildings to achieve not less than:

Category Building Efficiency (Useable Floor Area (UFA) / Gross FloorArea(GFA) x 100)

Science 65%

Humanities 70%

Libraries 80%

Art 70%

Administration 75%

The design shall minimise the path of travel between different parts of the building, verticallyand horizontally.

Foyer size and width of corridors shall be sized to accommodate peak levels of use. Where firestairs are to be used as communicating stairs, compliant door hold open devices or viewingpanels are to be incorporated. Handrails shall comply with BCA and shall be galvanised andnot painted in fire stairs

Spaces between buildings should provide logical well designed pedestrian traffic routes, and inparticular attractive ‘gathering spaces’ which encourage people to meet, sit, and talk. Suitably litcovered walkways and links to adjoining buildings must be provided. Access roads andpedestrian paths are to link and integrate with the main system. Avoid conflict betweenpedestrian and vehicular routes.

5.4 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Incorporate “Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design” (CPTED) to enhance security tobuilding/s, car-parks, walkways, bicycle paths and surrounding areas. CPTED initiatives shallreduce the incidence and fear of crime, and an emphasis is placed on factors including but not

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designer shall consider the behavioural objectives for the subject development and itsrelationship to neighbouring buildings whether on or adjacent to the campus.

5.5 Maintenance

Consider factors including but not limited to: Access: adequate provision for access including:-

o vehicular,

o routine servicing and maintenance,

o removal and replacement of plant including provision of defined (permanent)access routes around and/or inside the building for future use of cranes orElevated Work Platforms (EWP),

o means of entry to spaces requiring use of EWPs for routine maintenance ofitems such as light fittings on high ceilings.

Provision of services for maintenance: ensure that any services required formaintenance purposes (e.g. lighting, power and water) are made available in all areaswhere they will be needed such as plant rooms, access ways and tunnels. Make watertaps available on the exterior of buildings for cleaning purposes, in recessed pits ifnecessary for aesthetic reasons.

Materials: durability and appropriateness of materials including ease of cleaning (e.g.avoid deeply recessed carpet patterns which make vacuum cleaning very difficult).

Spare Parts: replacement costs and availability of spare parts (preferably local).

Technical Support: minimising technical expertise required for servicing and repairs.

Safety: ensure appropriate roof anchor points are provided for an approved statutorypersonal fall arrest system (PFAS). Provision of controls such as guardrails, toeboards, covers, and other rails or barriers to minimise fall hazards.

5.6 Annual Probability of Exceedance in Structural Design

For the avoidance of doubt, all buildings on JCU campuses shall be considered as ImportanceLevel 2 under AS1170.0:2002 and Clause B1.2 of the BCA.

This generally equates to an annual probability of exceedance of 1:1000 for wind andearthquake, and 1:200 for snow.

Structures that are considered to be of lower importance than 2 (e.g. sheds) must gain approvalin writing from the University to design to a lower level.

Structures that are considered to be of a higher importance level than 2 (e.g. emergencycentres & infrastructure) will generally be briefed as such, and should form part of discussionswith the University during the design phase.

The importance level and design parameters for each project must be confirmed with, andendorsed by the appointed Certifier.




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6 SPACE PLANNING

6.1 General

Important policy and technical information should be read and understood before any design isundertaken. The JCU Space Management Policy can be viewed at the following websitelocation:

Link to JCU Space Usage Policy

Special attention should be given to Appendices A to C.

6.2 Floor Module

Base floor modules on 1200mm centres or multiples thereof. This module should correlate with

floor, ceiling and other components (especially glazing mullions) for ease of layout. Avoid orminimise the need for relocation of services during fit-out. Column free areas are preferred.Avoid isolated columns that do not relate to a grid.

6.3 Areas Schedule

The Principal Consultant shall provide an areas schedule on completion of final schematicdesign with Gross Floor Area (GFA) and Useable Floor Area (UFA) breakdown for comparingagainst building efficiency parameters (and for use by FMO for planning maintenance andcleaning requirements).

6.4 Room Numbering

Room numbers are to be incorporated in the working drawings, door and hardware schedulesin the specifications. The accepted numbering is based on zero at ground level (1 for level 1,etc) and shall be a three-digit number starting at 001 for rooms.

Building identification codes are used as the prefix to room numbers. The building identificationcode will be notified in the Project Brief or advised by the Project Manager. At TownsvilleCampus, buildings are allocated a three-digit number, e.g. the Mabo Library is Building 018. AtCairns Campus, buildings are allocated identification codes consisting of an alphabetic prefixfollowed by a two-digit number, e.g. the Library is Building B1 and the Student Refectory isBuilding A25.

Room numbering must be consistent and must be allocated in sequence clockwise from themain entrance (lift, stair or doors). Should a room open from another room rather than directlyfrom a main corridor it shall be suffixed A, B etc. Refer to the examples in Appendix 4 for twoillustrations, one of a conventional design with a central corridor and the other of anunconventional design without a single central corridor.

For example, rooms with a building identification code of 045 would be numbered from 045-001(ground floor, first room in the sequence), 045-002 etc.

Corridors, foyers, stairs, lifts and voids must also be assigned unique identification codes whichwill be prefixed by “C” (corridor), ”F” (foyer), “S” (stairs), “L” (lift) or “V” (voids).

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For example, in Building 045, corridor 1 on the ground floor would be designated 045-C001,and the third corridor on the second floor would be 045-C203. There are examples illustratingthis in Appendix 4.

The specifications provide for the supply and installation of engraved signs in approved coloursfor all access doors with reference to Identification and Signage in Section 5.

For maintenance purposes, JCU Facilities staff affix a bar-coded room number or spaceidentification label to the top of each door frame or space (as described in Identification andSignage in Section 5). This is done on both Townsville and Cairns Campuses.

6.5 Changes as a Result of Renovations

Consultants and contractors are reminded that room numbering changes that occur as a resultof building renovations must be adjusted, replaced or in general made good by the renovationproject.




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7 BUILDING ENVELOPE

7.1 Entrance

All main and exterior entrances shall be fitted with recessed matting to suit doorway size, asstipulated by AS1428 series (Design for Access and Mobility). All matting is to be placed insidethe entrances to buildings and should be of smooth texture and minimal aperture to avoidimpedance and injury (subject to AS1428 series). The main entrance recess should include adrainage point and all recesses shall be formed by a brass angle set into the floor. Ensure tospecify a spare mat for each recess (as a replacement while mats are cleaned or repaired).

7.2 Doors

Access by people with disabilities is integral to design of all entry points within a building.Automatic sliding glass door/s shall be installed to the front/main entry and must be ofcommercial grade (avoid frameless glass type doors), fitted with a safety stop mechanismwhich activates on meeting an obstacle. The door will also be fitted with a Lockwood 590Series or similar lock to prevent forced entry. The opening is to be a minimum of 1500mm.Doors are to be controlled by a multi-functional control switch including Locked, Open, ‘ExitOnly’, and Secure. The location and type of switch is to be determined by the SR. A separatedoor is to be located adjacent to the automatic doors for after-hours access and fire egress.Link this door to the Electronic Access Control System.

All external doors except in fire stairwells, shall be aluminium framed (anodised or powder-coated), fully glazed, and triple hinged (opening outwards). Internal fire doors should beprovided with glass viewing panels. Fire doors exposed to weather shall be sheathed with0.9mm satin stainless steel sheet, adhesive fixed. Brushed stainless steel strike shields(blocker plates) shall be fitted to (perimeter) fire exit doors and plant room doors coveringaccess to the lock tongue and striker plate.

All full height glass doors must have a permanent marking positioned in accordance withstandards. External doors shall be fitted with appropriate Pull signs and Push signs. Two leafdoor sets will have the fixed leaf secured by flush bolts top and bottom on the lock edge of theframe. Two leaf doors should be signed on the normally opening leaf only. All door furnitureand fittings shall be of a suitable commercial grade.

All hinged external doors which are designed to lock open when pushed back to approximately90 degrees must be fitted with a timed release mechanism (e.g. Ryobi Model 3550 withmechanical, not electromechanical adjustable release delay, therefore no power requirements).

The purpose is to ensure that doors close after a pre-set period (typically 15-20 seconds) ratherthan to stay latched open indefinitely which is a serious (and expensive) waste of air-conditioning.

Internal Doors (other than fire doors) shall be of solid core construction ply faced with a stainedor painted finish. Provide stainless steel kick plates to the full width of all wet area doors(except toilet/shower cubicle doors). Pedestrian access doors shall incorporate a glass viewingpanel. Link all Computer Lab doors and Telecommunications Rooms to the Electronic AccessControl System.

7.3 Glazing

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be designed to ensure that mullions relate to the ceiling grid. Suitably secured locks arerequired to all windows. Windows must be cleanable from the inside of the building. Avoidwindows opening outward into pedestrian circulation spaces. External awnings or similar will beprovided to shelter all areas of perimeter glazing exposed to direct sun penetration and shall be designed to provide not less than 75% shading. The use of anti-sun type glazing preferred.Durable internal window furnishings (blinds or similar) shall be fitted to all glazing. Window sill

height shall be approximately 1000mm above finished floor level for administrative areas.

7.4 Floors

Determine the extent of any special floor loads such as library, stacks, compactus and otherspecial uses in schematic design phase. Structural capacity shall be subject to the PrincipalConsultant’s structural engineer certification but generally floors will be a minimum of 4 kPa perm² for most uses, 5 KPa per m² for basements (if provided), and 6 kPa per m² to 10 kPa per m²for compactus areas. Consideration shall be given to allowance for an area for futurecompactus storage of approximately 10% of the Net usable Floor Area (NFA) on each floor,preferably in two separate locations, but not less than 15m² in a single location. A schematic

plan showing these zones shall be provided and included in maintenance manuals.

7.5 Walls

The Integrated Design Team shall incorporate the principles of sustainability when specifyingmaterials. Composite walls using concrete block, tilt-up slab, pre-coloured metal sheeting, pre-finished aluminum, and other products should be investigated to provide an exciting, energyefficient, low maintenance, and aesthetic building. Colour is to be achieved within the finishedwall, render, or cladding. The material selection and proposed usage must be discussed withJCU FMO representatives, during the Integrated Design Team meetings relating to preparationof the project specific building energy brief.

7.6 Roof

Select light roof colouring (ideally stark white) unless otherwise agreed. Membrane roofingsystems are not acceptable and roof slopes shall not be less than three (3) degrees for metaldeck roofs. To avoid air leakage, where metal deck roofing is combined with suspendedceilings, roof insulation shall be provided to assist the performance of the air-conditioningsystem and is to extend to the outside edge of all roofing material and must form a continuousvapour barrier. In the case of building renovations, vapour barriers that were disturbed must bereinstated to the required performance standard. Any venting shall be protected to prevent theentry of vermin.

Generally, concealed box gutters should be avoided except over entries/exits to buildings.Gutters and accessories shall be constructed of stainless steel. Stainless steel removable leafguards shall be fitted to all sumps and shall project above the top of the gutter by not less thanhalf the depth of the gutter (or dimensioned in accordance with the relevant AS, whichever thehigher standard). Plastic proprietary type gutter guards (of type approved by SR) shall be fittedto the entire length of gutters.

Special care must be taken with fixing to meet cyclonic conditions and with gutters, downpipesand overflows to meet local conditions. For larger roof catchments, plan to installcorrespondingly larger diameter downpipes to cope with peak summer rain-flows. Particularattention shall be paid to waterproofing any penetration of the roof surface and any interfacesbetween different building materials. Building linkages should have a roof form to match thebuilding.




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7.7 Acoustics

Consideration shall be given to varied acoustical requirements for each surrounding andfunctional area. Sound attenuation and isolation is required for all noise making plant. Specificattention to acoustical treatment of mechanical services is required (including equipmentbalancing and vibration isolation).

Plant rooms shall be provided with adequate acoustic integrity and all penetrations for servicesshall be acoustically sealed. Noise levels within the buildings due to the operation of themechanical plant and equipment shall not exceed the criteria set down in AS 2107. Soundattenuation is also required between adjoining areas, particularly offices and teaching spaces.Consider the use of transfer ducts to achieve acoustic isolation. Designers must also considerthe impact of construction noise on surrounding development.

For specialist requirements identified on the University’s Consultant Brief or as a result offoreseeable environmental issues, the Principal Consultant shall provide a project specificacoustical brief (prepared by an accredited Acoustic Consultant) on completion of schematicdesign stage.

Objectives for Acoustic levels (refer to AS2107-2000):

Lecture/seminar/function rooms, plant rooms: 30-35 decibels.

Laboratories, common rooms, teaching rooms, offices: 35-45 decibels (Teaching)

45-50 decibels (Working)

Administration areas, stores, general: 35-40 decibels

The values given are objectives only. Other specialist areas may require special

considerations, however generally materials and construction techniques selected are to becapable of achieving these values. The Principal Consultant shall recommend and discuss themethod and materials proposed with JCU during the planning stage.

Ambient sound levels and mechanical equipment vibrations shall also come under scrutiny andbe minimised to imperceptible levels.

7.8 Ceiling Access Hatches

All accessible roof spaces shall be provided with ceiling access hatches which shall be hingeddrop down type e.g. “Trafalgar”.

7.9 Roof Access

Roof access hatches shall be provided to allow access to roofs. Access ways, hatches etc.shall be in accordance with the relevant code and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.Padlocks shall be fitted and keyed as directed in the master keying system.

7.10 Building Penetrations

Consultants should ensure that allowance is made for unexpected occurrences, in particularthe discovery of unsealed or sub-standard building penetrations during renovation work which

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8 INTERNAL FINISHES & FITOUT

8.1 Interior Design

The Architectural Consultant and Interior Designer shall prepare a colour theme for the building(external and internal including furnishings), comprising a full colour scheme PowerPointpresentation supported by two colour boards and a written summary of the colour selection andbasis.

The Architect and Interior Designer will present the colour scheme to the Project AdvisoryGroup and allow one week for revisions to the colour scheme. Approval of the external colourscheme is then sought from the Vice Chancellor through the Facilities and InfrastructureAdvisory Committee.

The Designer must be sure to present the colour scheme sufficiently in advance to ensure JCUhas at least three weeks to obtain the necessary approvals.

8.2 Building Aesthetics

Consideration for works of Art and Design, both as integrated building elements and worksplaced later shall be included in the project parameters.

8.3 Floor Finishes/Coverings

Floor coverings for each area are shown in the room data as a guide. In selection of floorfinishes the Principal Consultant shall take account of the range of conditions they will be

subject to.

Give due consideration to ‘resistance to pedestrian slippage’. Non-slip, non-porous finishesshall be used on floors of all toilet areas and showers, and shall finish level with adjacentsurfaces. Where vinyl floor coverings are used, clamp down floor wastes must be used. Wheretiles are used, dark grout is preferred. Vinyl should be used as standard wet area floorcovering. ‘Tarkett’ has a vinyl for wet areas called granite multi safe, designed for wet areas,which would be desirable in these applications.

For heavily trafficked areas, it is highly desirable to use rubber flooring. This product can eitherbe in sheet or tile form. A commercial grade vinyl such as ‘Tarkett’ Optima or simular is alsoacceptable.

Where carpet is used, it shall be of commercial quality. Consider carpet tiles for high traffic andfoyer areas. Also consider using JCU corporate logo in main foyer area. Vinyl shall beseamless commercial grade, properly sealed and finished to manufacturer’s specification.Special consideration must be given to labs and other areas using chemical substances. Coveto walls shall have a solid backing.

For specific areas (e.g. theatre – sprung floor), consider the feasibility of “mechanical-jointing”of materials (as against chemical bonding) to facilitate future recovery.”




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8.4 Internal Walls

Rendered or sheeted and paint finished perimeter walls are preferred. Generally internal wallsshall be steel stud with sheeted lining flush-jointed. Walls shall incorporate acoustic treatmentas described in Section 7 (Acoustics). At door openings double full height studs shall beincorporated for stability. Dado height wall protection (to protect walls from chair impact) shallbe provided in all public waiting areas, tutorial and common lecture rooms, lunch, conferenceand meeting rooms. Skirting duct (if used) to be supplied and installed as per CommunicationCabling System Standards for James Cook University.

8.5 Ceilings

Generally specify removable, non-combustible, two-way suspended acoustic ceiling tiles with asound absorption coefficient of 0.65 or above. Ceiling tiles are to have an off-white matt finishwith a minimum reflectivity rating of 85%. Ceiling tiles are to be durable, rigid and easilyremoved and replaced without damage. Avoid diagonal ceiling grid layouts. A set plasterboardceiling (with access panels if required, of a type to be approved by SR) is acceptable for entry

foyers and other areas that may be specified on the room data. Any penetrations shall beappropriately sealed (particularly for fixed ceilings). Toilets will be fitted with ceilings.

Generally, the minimum finished floor to ceiling height is 2700mm with corridor ceiling heightnot less than 2400mm. Provide a horizontal zone of 150mm high directly above the ceiling leveldedicated for lighting and clear of any intrusions from building elements, structural or otherservices. Design for easy access to services in ceiling spaces and allow for future installation inthe ceiling space of a 600mm x 300mm (minimum) air-conditioning duct from the mechanicalriser or plant room to any point on the floor.

8.6 Internal Fit-Out

All benches and shelving shall be supported to prevent significant deflection under load.Shelving shall be continuous unless otherwise noted in the room data sheets. Benches must becapable of supporting a person sitting on the forward edge with no significant deflection ordamage occurring. Shelving, wall stripping or frames shall be securely fixed to either heaviergauged wall studs or 19mm plywood noggings, not directly into plasterboard or similar wallsheeting, to carry potential shelf loads.

Material used for joinery items shall be generally water resistant, particularly in laboratory andassociated areas and shall be sealed under bench tops, door backs and sides by appropriatelaminates.

Where cupboard doors, display cases etc. are locked, locks shall be keyed alike for all unitswithin a room, unless otherwise agreed during design.

There shall be no sharp corners and corners shall be chamfered or rounded on both benchtops and exposed shelving corners. Mobile drawer/cupboard units shall be provided underbenches to all workstations as identified in the room data.

8.7 Toilets and Showers

Provide male and female toilets on each floor accessed via airlock with no clear line of sightfrom passers-by. Install maximum efficiency dual flush toilets (4.5/3 litre), water-misting urinals,and specify vitreous china hand basins and WCs. Fit all hand-basin taps and shower outlets

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all pipe-work or ensure any exposed pipes or fittings are fully chromed. Provide mirrors overeach basin and one double GPO for every two basins.

For ease of maintenance, install isolating valves to every water supply line below sinks orgroups of sinks. Install isolation valves on shower combination lines where possible.

Provide one soap dispenser per two hand basins (type to be nominated by FMO), one robusthand-drier per three hand basins, and a secure three roll toilet-roll holder per cubicle (as percurrent JCU contract). Cubicle doors to remain in open position when not in use. Fit coat hookwith integral bumper to the inside face of each cubicle door.

Hand-driers are to be paper towel for Townsville Campus and electric heater for CairnsCampus.

Provide unisex toilet/shower disabled facilities (with reference to the current AS1428 series).Door closers to be Lockwood Arrow brand 714/726 series with slide arm adjustable closer, orDorma T.S. 93 series or similar. Also provide a folding baby change table fixed to the wallinternally.

Male and female shower cubicles to be a minimum of 900mm x 900mm with showerscreen/curtain 2100mm high, either as a laminated panel cubicle door, or a fabric showercurtain. Full height wall tiles or waterproof vinyl installed to manufacturers instructions, to allinternal faces. Provide a soap holder, clothes hook and bench seating to each cubicle. Providehot water utilising heat pump, solar or gas powered hot water units. Consider using Tarkett‘granite multi safe’ or simular waterproof Vinyl flooring for shower floor.

CPTED should consider factors such as isolation, loitering, and entrapment for location anddesign of toilets and showers.

8.8 Lunch Rooms

Provide one per building. Provide minimum 3000mm laminated bench cupboard with lockabledoors incorporating a stainless steel sink – minimum 1500mm long, laminated wall mountedcupboards (lockable) with capacity for large microwave and GPO in top cupboard. Providespace for refrigerator minimum 700mm x 700mm – clear to ceiling. Provide space under benchfor dishwasher including plumbing and electrical connections. Provide space for oven/cook-topwith range-hood. Provide under bench unit with boiling and chilled water. Provide one 16 ampand six double GPOs for refrigerator, stove, microwave, hot water urn and other smallappliances. Provide paper towel dispenser and tea towel rails. All taps to be fitted with water-saving adapters as per current Government requirements.

8.9 Tea Making Facility

Provide one per floor excluding floors with lunch room. Provide bench and cupboard withlockable doors, two double GPOs, continuous hot water boiling unit, and chilled water fountain.Provide space for refrigerator and microwave. Provide paper towel dispenser and tea towel rail.Consideration should be given to providing lower bench height for disabled users. If a sink isprovided, taps to be fitted with water-saving adapters as per current Government requirements.

8.10 Recycling Bins

Provide a recess for a minimum of three 240L wheelie bins per floor. The recess area shouldbe easily serviced and accessible and located in a communal space.




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8.11 Cleaners’ Rooms

Provide one cleaners’ room on the ground floor with a lockable door, and a lockable cleaner’scupboard on floors above. Specify fixtures fittings and equipment that are to be located in thecleaners’ room. Any taps in cleaners’ rooms are not to be fitted with water-saving adapters,within the limits of current Government requirements.

8.12 Common Rooms (Lecture, Tutorial, Conference and Meeting Rooms)

Only where specified on room data, provide lecture rooms, tutorial rooms, conference andmeeting rooms. For conference rooms exceeding 40m² provide internal and external access,where possible, and direct access to a tea making facility. Ensure access to balance of buildingis secure after hours. Lecture theatres will have no windows, and all common rooms exceptmeeting rooms shall have the provision to be blacked out for audio-visual requirements.

8.13 Wet Areas/Laboratories

Wet areas/laboratories use reticulated water and/or gases and are used for scientific or othertechnical works (including Art) which could be hazardous. Such work may involve the use ofchemicals including dangerous goods, pathogens and harmful radiation, quarantine materials,or processes involving hazardous electrical or mechanical work.

A number of Australian Standards principally deal with operational procedures and practices inlaboratories which are the responsibility of the users of the facility. The users might not alwaysbe fully conversant with these requirements. JCU laboratories vary considerably in function andmust be designed to satisfy specific legislative requirements. Ensure to engage a specialistconsultant, particularly for facilities involving larger scale pilot plant production ormanufacturing.

Laboratories shall be designed to the current AS/NZS 2982 and AS/NZS 2243 Parts 1-10Safety in Laboratories series, Radiation Safety Standards, and other relevant statutes andCodes of Practice. There shall be close consultation, especially at the design stage, betweenthe WH&S Unit and the architects and planners.

As a general rule, administrative areas, academic offices and lecture theatres/tutorial roomsshall be segregated from laboratories and chemical storage areas.

Storage facilities for chemicals in the building shall comply with the relevant AustralianStandards. Chemical storage facilities for dangerous goods and preserved specimens shallideally be located on the ground floor of a building or separate from the main building.

Identification of the physical containment (PC) rating should be included on all plans, including‘as-built’ drawings.

As a non-exhaustive guide, the Principal Consultant/Specialist Consultant team must:

ascertain the type of laboratories required, including the PC level. For example labscould be a teaching or research facility with specialised containment, fume exhaust,waste handling or other special requirements. Code requirements for such specialprovisions as eyewash and safety shower stations, services isolation provision, benchclearances must be satisfied; The standard for requirements for PC levels are foundin AS2982.1

provide an accredited auditor (as part of the Principal Consultancy service) to identify

and zone any hazardous areas to ensure unsuitable electrical equipment is not usedwhere there is potential for creating fire or explosion through ignition of flammablevapours and gases;




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identify potential hazards (toxic, flammable, chemical, biological, infectious,radioactive, odour/smells) associated with the operation of the facility, and mustidentify the quantities and classifications of chemicals to be stored and used in thelaboratory;

ascertain what wastes are likely to be produced and the methods of handling solid,

liquid and gaseous wastes. Considerations of disposal implications with respect toairborne, waterborne or liquid radiological and toxic wastes must take into accountrelevant environmental protection legislation;

ascertain appropriate and compliant finishes;

ascertain specific water supply and waste water treatment/collection;

undertake a detailed risk assessment (analogous to HAZOP procedures) involving allkey stakeholders to document and record identified risks and responses;

refer to the Guidelines for Laboratory Seating which appear in Appendix 3;

liaise with the University Workplace Health and Safety Co-ordinator who can be

contacted on 4781 5418; liaise with the Integrated Design Team (particularly mechanical and electrical).

Note: Water taps in laboratories should not be fitted with water-saving adapters, within thelimitations of State Government regulations.

8.14 Store Rooms

Store Rooms shall be provided as determined by consultation with the ‘Project User Group’.

8.15 Plant and Switch Rooms

Plant rooms, switch rooms and plant areas shall be of sufficient size to allow adequate accessfor the operation, maintenance, removal and replacement of all equipment. Plant rooms shallnot be used as air plenums forming part of the air-side system or as store rooms. Whereverpossible, access doors shall be external. Walls and ceilings of all plant rooms shall generallynot be painted, and floor finishes shall be concrete (non-slip). Plant room floors must be cast todrain to floor wastes and later tested as part of building acceptance.

Location of plant rooms within buildings should take into consideration the most direct point ofvehicular access which can be achieved without the introduction of extensive service roadconnections. Where possible, access to plant rooms, roof areas, tunnels etc. shall be achieveddirectly from corridors or public spaces. Vertical ladder access is not acceptable. A plant roomshall be provided to each floor level within a building and all air-handing equipment associatedwith that floor will be located in the plant room.

Main Plant Rooms should be located on ground floor, where practical, to provide access andprevent obstruction to occupants.

8.16 Service Ducts

All buildings shall have easily accessible cable duct trays to enable electrical, communications,data and/or audio-visual systems to be installed or modified at any time. All science buildingsshall have a major peripheral and/or central duct system to facilitate ease of access to all

service systems and to provide space for future installations and modifications. Provide inter-floor penetrations to allow similar modifications between floors. Service ducts shall containisolating valves for all services to enable isolation of sections of the building without having to




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9 EXTERNAL

9.1 Landscaping

Landscaping Design Guidelines are currently being developed, and will eventually supersedethis section.

A detailed landscaping plan including comprehensive irrigation system design shall beprepared. The landscape design shall be a low maintenance installation and shall be of anequivalent standard to the University’s existing installations, and must ensure good sustainableand water efficient practices are adopted. Where appropriate the landscape should retain thefeatures of the local environment to promote endemic flora and fauna. The landscaping shouldmake provisions for the overall Campus landscaping as proposed in the Master Plan. Plantingon the Cairns campus should make particular provision for the fact that it is situated in a WorldHeritage Area, and species must reflect those native to the area.

Refer to the Project Manager for recommended planting lists. This list is specific for eachcampus.

For Douglas Campus landscaping, see: www.discoveryrise.com.au

9.2 Approved Planting

The following principals shall guide the development of the campus landscapes:

General

Plantings on the campus shall be limited to Australian native species;

The theme adopted must be capable of development over many years;

The landscape shall harmonise with the natural backdrop

Permanent plantings shall compliment the building and the backdrop

The landscape shall soften the formality of the buildings;

The landscape shall permit visibility of the buildings from the highway;

Specific requirements

The landscape shall require low maintenance, especially with regard to irrigation andlabour;

The species selected shall provide some shade for people and vehicles;

The species selected must avoid the risk of root interference with services;

The species selected shall not be a safety hazard (eg. from falling branches)

The landscape shall not increase problems of campus security, e.g. shall avoid denseshrubbery alongside footpaths;

The landscape shall be managed to minimise the incidence of wildfires.

Detailed Requirements

Species shall be selected that will provide colour variation;

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Initial plantings must be fast growing

The species shall be attractive to native birds and butterflies

9.3 Irrigation

Irrigation systems, complete with sprinklers, solenoid valves, electronic control panel, controlcocks, future take off connections etc. shall be of an type and manufacture approved by theJCU Maintenance Manager (e.g. ‘Hunter Irrigation Systems’). All systems to be fitted toManufacturer’s design specifications, in their entirety. A centrally-controlled irrigationsystem is planned in the future at JCU. Any new development should check the progress ofimplementing this system, and incorporate compatible system components; refer to the ProjectManager for up-to-date information.

9.4 External Lighting

Design well lit surroundings using vandal proof light fittings according to AS1158.1.1986 (no

lighting bollards). Fittings used externally shall be weatherproof, sealed against entry by insectsand vermin, and be designed to avoid damage and discolouration to the body, glass, and lamp.

9.5 Industrial Waste Bin Areas and Gas Bottle Storage

Provide a screened area for storage of a 3m³ mobile industrial waste bin with suitable sealedaccess to the building and road. Provide appropriate and accessible recycling stations.Provision is also to be made for secure ventilated storage of gas bottles where specified on theroom data.

Provide a minimum of one lockable waste bin enclosure on a suitable concrete slab near the

outside entrance to the building which incorporates two 240L wheelie bins for waste and co-mingled recycling. The slab may be exposed or brush-finished to suit other concreted areas.The enclosures will be of stainless steel construction and consistent with the current style usedin JCU public areas (refer to photograph below). The receptacle to the recycling compartmentwill have a circular opening of 20cm diameter to reduce the likelihood of contamination fromwaste. Further bin enclosures will be installed wherever a food or beverage outlet is part of thebuilding design, with a minimum of one bin enclosure per outlet. Bin enclosures should belocated in a high traffic, serviceable area and be easily visible without detracting from the visualaesthetics of the building.




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9.6 Vending Machines

Give consideration to design of common area external spaces adjoining 24 hour accessiblefacilities, learning centres, commercial buildings, etc. for installation of vending machines byothers. Make allowance for power, lighting, water and drainage. Consider issues associatedwith vending machines such as loitering (near toilets/showers etc.). Vending machines are tobe located near the service side entry of a building to assist with future delivery van re-stocking.

9.7 Access Roads, Car Parks, and Loading Docks

While the current standard in the BCA is AS 2890.1-1993 (Parking Facilities – Part 1 – Off- street Car Parking ) the relevant standards that will apply to University sites are:

AS / NZS 2890.1-2004 (Parking Facilities – Off-street Car Parking ) plus amendments

AS / NZS 2890.6-2009 (Parking Facilities – Off-street Parking for People with Disabliities )

Provide sealed, line-marked, open car parking adopting a ratio of 1 bay per 40m² building GFA,with capacity for future expansion. Ensure disabled car parking bays are located in closestproximity to the building’s front entrance. Incorporate CPTED measures (lighting etc).

The surface finish to both roads and main car park areas shall be asphalt laid on prepared sub-grades with adequate drainage (as a minimum standard). Consider fencing, bollards, or heavy-duty kerbing to prevent unauthorised access and illegal parking to surrounding areas. Considerprovision of bicycle paths or clearly defined shared foot/cycle paths.

Provide sealed access and service roads capable of supporting heavy trucks and with capacityfor future increases in traffic volumes. This is especially important for areas with tight turns topick up industrial bins. The design shall include line marking, signage, lighting, and drainage,

and shall incorporate CPTED measures.In the allocation of vehicle spaces the following special uses require consideration:

University Service Vehicles

Disabled access (wheelchair symbol)

Covered Loading Bay/Dock (consult with FMO)

o lockable and contain a bench

o access for a forklift

o intercom between dock and the FMO Freight Section

Bicycles, mopeds and motor-cycles (see below)

9.8 Bicycle Facilities

Provision is to be made for efficient, secure, well-lit, and generous storage of bicycles. CPTEDshould consider safe access and reduced incidence of theft. Showers and change rooms are tobe incorporated in new buildings. Bicycle lanes and shared footpaths should allow safe andefficient access to and from facilities (refer to Queensland Government Cycle Notes guidelines– Section B).




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10 AUDIO-VISUAL

10.1 General

Audio-visual fit-out within JCU facilities is generally within two distinct areas – Common Spacesand Faculties/Schools.

10.2 Common Spaces

In common space areas these are generally specified under three categories including LargeLecture Theatre, Medium-Sized Lecture Theatre, and Small Lecture Theatre. As a generalguide refer to the University’s Audio-Visual webpage:

Link to JCU Audio-Visual Common Spaces

The University Audio-Visual Officer is responsible for the common area audio-visualrequirements for the University and can be contacted on 07 4042 1063.

The Project Manager and the Principal Consultant will be guided by Video-Conferencing andAudio-Visual Services when preparing tailored audio-visual specifications on a room-by-roombasis. Design for Access and Mobility shall also be referenced and considered, for example:

the capacity to provide assistance to hearing-impaired people possibly via an AudioFrequency Induction loop System, FM modulation, etc;

reserved space for mobility-impaired, including presenter position.

Provide and install an MATV aerial and system. The aerial is to be of high commercial quality,

and capable of receiving all UHF, VHF, digital available channels, and FM radio. Allow to cableall teaching rooms. Ensure to allow cable to at least four locations on each floor (for futureflexibility). DGPOs will be required adjacent to each aerial point.

10.3 Faculty/Schools

Within the faculty/school facilities there are varying arrangements on the provision of audio-visual services. The Project Manager and Principal consultant shall liaise with the school toestablish the most appropriate means of determining the requirements and scope of thisprovision.

With changing technologies and teaching methods the use of audio-visual elements is

becoming increasing prevalent and an integral part of the teaching and study methods. In manyinstances there is now a need to record teaching activities with the ability for students to accessfrom within school facilities and from remote locations. This identifies a need for the linking ofthe audio-visual systems with the computer networking systems operating within schools andshould be undertaken by the project team early in the project’s development.

The engagement of specialist audio-visual designers and IT interfacing must beconsidered in all new construction projects with audio-visual requirements of relativecomplexity, and desiring specialist results.

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11 ELECTRICAL

11.1 General

Available services details (campus specific) are included with the Consultant Brief. The designshall provide for the connection of building services to the existing campus infrastructure andshall be determined by the Principal Consultant during the schematic design stage. Specify thatservices shall be installed in a defined service corridor and seek agreement from FMO onproposed building services routes during the design phase and include the proposed route intender documentation. Any new mains services shall be concealed and easily locatable,identifiable and accessible (by authorised workers) for any maintenance or modification works.Allowances shall be made for ground restoration after trenches are backfilled by the contractor.

All electrical installations shall be to a standard acceptable to the local SupplyAuthority and applicable codes and acts.

Connection to the high voltage system and provision of the required transformercapacity shall be included in the design. Transformers located on JCU property areand will be owned by JCU.

All high voltage works shall be in accordance with the relevant codes/standards andlocal supply authority regulations.

Phase failure protection with time delay and automatic restart shall be provided for allelectric motors in excess of 4kW.

Refer to Energy Management System metering specifications in Section 11. EMS is tobe implemented into all new & refurbished buildings. One meter is to measure the totalelectricity consumption of the building, and the second is to measure the consumption

of the mechanical services. All GPO’s shall be protected by Residual Current Devices.

GPO’s shall be rated at 10amp 240 Vac unless otherwise specified. Where they arelocated on walls they shall be flush-mounted.

The Consultant shall advise the maximum demand of the building calculated as perAS3000.

Distribution boards shall be sized such that a 100% increase in the number of circuitscan be accommodated, i.e. 50% populated

11.2 Lighting

Illumination is to be in accordance with current Australian Standards, with a performanceguarantee of two years (Minimum Energy Performance Standards - MEPS). Lighting is to beascertained following outcomes of the project-specific building energy study prepared duringthe schematic design stage. The Consultant Brief may include overriding lighting requirementsfor specific applications. While minimum lighting levels may be specified by both the AS/NZcodes and these guidelines, excess levels will not be approved except in special cases.

Refer to the separate document Technical Specification for LED Lighting which can be viewedfrom the link provided below or independently from the JCU webpage displaying this document.

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Where recessed lighting is designed for use throughout the building, luminaires shall be 4000ºK LED tube lamps with flexible lead and plug top. The luminaires shall be fitted with semi-specular reflectors (or K12 diffusers for science lab areas). The layout shall be in rows parallelto the longest window wall, and designed to ensure ease of lamp changing. Care shall be taken

in designing for areas containing multiple computer workstations, to ensure that luminaires arepositioned correctly for occupants.

Provide accent lighting as low-wattage LED types rather than conventional halogen.

Generally fit common areas with occupancy sensors. Ensure that lighting controlled byoccupancy or movement sensors is set back to safe access levels (e.g. 40 lux in corridors) andis raised smoothly to full luminance rather than by power-on only. This implies that set-backlighting must be dimmable.

Dimmable lighting provided to specialist rooms with AV functional requirements specified onroom data shall be DSI (digital dimming). Task lighting may be specified on room data, orincluded by the design team in circumstances of interference (e.g. shelving interference).

Automatic on/off controls are to be provided in toilets. For plant rooms, adequately illuminateplant and control panel equipment for ease of maintenance.

Initially, circuits shall be loaded no more than 65% capacity, and localised to cover a maximumof 25% of the floor. Luminaires are to be separately circuited/switched so that full and halflevels of lighting are achievable. Each row of luminaires next to windows should be separatelyswitched. Provide un-switched active conductors to all luminaires, and for large lighting areasconsider using contactors in the distribution board for control of lighting. Un-switched fittings areto be provided in the foyer and car parks for security purposes. Movement detector fittings withadjustable timing are to be located in corridors, stairwells, and other common areas.

Lighting will be provided to the standards set out below:

Offices: 375 lux

Laboratories and Seminar: 375 lux

Drafting Rooms: 550 lux

Other Areas to the SAA Code minimum for energy conservation

Light switches shall be flush mounted.

Lecture Theatres: Refer to Section 18: Appendix 1

11.3 Intelligent Lighting Control

Consider providing intelligent lighting control system incorporating open systems protocol(compatibility) for common use areas.

11.4 Emergency Lighting

Emergency and exit evacuation lighting shall be supplied and installed, conforming toAS2293.1 for computer monitored type. The fittings shall be compatible with the existingmanufacturer which is STANILITE (Nexus models).

Luminaires shall be self-contained, maintained or non-maintained fittings surface and recessed

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electrical supply to the normal lighting in the designated area. Circuitry shall be identified toensure continuous charging of the high temperature nickel cadmium batteries.

On completion, provide certification of installation compliance with relevant codes (i.e. BCA andAS2293.1). As part of commissioning, contractors will be required to complete the Nexuselectronic network records with all information. On “As Constructed” drawings, all individual

light fitting addresses and locations as well as all router addresses and locations must beclearly shown. Finally, a completed log book (to AS2293-2/1995) will be required on handover.

During the defects maintenance period, tests shall be recorded in a hard bound log book andhanded over at the end of the maintenance period. Maintenance procedures including fulldischarge tests shall be carried out at six (6) monthly intervals to AS2293.2.

Circuit breakers controlling emergency and exit lighting circuits shall be labelled:

“WARNING - Interrupting supply will discharge emergency lighting batteries”

Batteries shall be high temperature Nickel-Cadmium type.

Provide ILON 600 communications interface devices to connect to the campus data network asrequired along with any required power supply. Connect and commission the card(s) to theexisting communications network and existing JCU exit/emergency light computer system.Wireless communicating models are not to be used at this time.

In addition to AS requirements, provide an emergency light in each toilet area and conferenceroom, except where two way glass is installed.

11.5 Electrical and Lightning Protection

Provide a report referencing the risk index to evaluate the requirement for lightning protection(with detailed drawings of the system and earth resistance measures to be included in detaileddesign if lightning protection is required). In any event, lightning protection shall be provided tofire indicator panels.

Connection to the high voltage system and provision of the required transformer capacity shallbe included in the design. Consumer mains shall be sized at 130% of the maximum demandcalculated using the information contained in this document, and the room data. Separatelymeter each building, and separately meter air-conditioning plant. Metering and supplyequipment should have adequate capacity to allow a minimum 50% increase over initial loadrequirements for future expansion. All meters must be linked to the University’s BMS.

The main switchboard (MSB) shall be designed to withstand the maximum prospective faultlevel to match the maximum transformer capacity that can be installed. The MSB shall be of

metal construction, (located in the plant room or in a suitable lockable cupboard (keyed to L&F31R key blank 92268) and fitted with circuit breakers to control outgoing circuits and/or sub-mains. The MSB shall have spare capacity for additional switchgear to cater for future demand,and the initial installation is to use only 70% of MSB capacity and space. Design the MSB suchthat fitting a new circuit breaker or (switch fuse) should take less than 60 minutes.

Specify only readily available equipment supported locally with technical assistance andsufficient levels of stock for ongoing maintenance. Distribution boards are to be accessed viaL&F 31R key blank 92268. Distribution boards shall be strategically located and considerationfor factors such as voltage drop and flexibility. Provide fault current limiters for each circuitaccording to its rating. Initial installation is to use only 70% of each distribution board’s electricalcapacity. Provide space for at least a 30% increase of the initial installation (over and above an

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protected by RCD circuit breakers, with full busbars installed initially. Provide separatededicated circuit for computers, supplying industrial-grade active-filtered power. Provide typedcircuit schedule.

Where required sub mains shall be sized to cater for a minimum demand of 130% of themaximum electrical capacity at the distribution boards served, plus voltage drop considerations.

GPOs shall generally be 10 amp unless otherwise noted in the room data. GPOs shall beClipsal C2025I system (or equivalent dual outlet as approved by FMO) with a similar ID windowon all other fittings. Circuit identification numbers must be located on each power outlet withmatching number system at each sub-board. ID window labels shall be printed NOT handwritten. Power outlet covers shall match JCU’s existing practice as follows:

RED Generator

GREEN Filtered Power (marked as computer only)

BLACK UPS

WHITE Normal Power

Underground cabling shall have sheathing that protects the cables from mechanical damage inthe event of additional cables being added to the conduit.

NO NEMA certified switchboards are to be installed in new work.

Power points in the communications rooms must be on separate filtered/surge protectedcircuits.

If required, provide an auto start emergency diesel power plant with sufficient capacity toservice items nominated in the Consultant Brief. In any case, emergency power shall bespecified for cold-rooms, refrigerators and freezers in laboratories.

The Principal Consultant is responsible for consulting with the Project User Group to identify critical

cold-rooms, refrigerators and freezers. All critical cold-rooms, refrigerators and freezers must bemonitored at the Security Control Room (Building 29), with temperatures and alarms.

11.6 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Provide UPS where specified on room data. Specify only readily available equipment supportedlocally with technical assistance and sufficient levels of stock for ongoing maintenance.

11.7 Back-up Power Supply

Back up power supply is essential in facilities that contain specialist refrigeration and freezerfacilities and other specialist areas that require continuous power for equipment and researchitems.

The consultant team will assess the emergency generator power demands and liaise with FMOregarding capacity of existing generation capability or availability of existing generator setsavailable for use on the project.

11.8 Power Correction

All JCU facilities shall incorporate Power factor correction (PFC), the consultant team shallliaise with FMO regarding this requirement. Basically the design and electrical installation shall

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end of the MSB. This PFC installation shall ensure a unity power factor applicable to thecompleted facility.

11.9 Generators & Emergency Power

When a back up power supply has been determined the design shall include connection to orprovision of an automatic starting diesel generation supply including the supply, installation,testing, commissioning and maintenance of a new diesel generator, where applicable, andassociated works.

Generally the units will be installed on a slab adjacent the new buildings, while maintainingseparation to allow free air flow and not be roofed.

The set shall start automatically and only connect to load after running up to speed andfrequency. The load shall be connected automatically through the automatic transfer switch onthe site main switchboard. The generator set shall be capable of accepting full load within ten(10) seconds of receiving a start signal.

Upon restoration of normal supply, the set shall have a predetermined shut down procedure.

The control panel shall be complete with all necessary controls for start-up and shutdown aswell as monitoring and interface with logic controls on the Building main switchboard.Coordinate interface controls and circuitry with the main switchboard manufacturer to ensureproper operation of the system.

The diesel generator shall be rated for tropical and humid conditions applicable to the locationof the installation.

11.10 Energy Management System – Metering Specifications

In all cases of CDC-supplied buildings the Siemens MAG 5000/5100W Magflow plus SiemensEnergy Meter (FUE950) must be used to function with the EMS.

EMS equipment specifications for use in buildings supplied chilled water from CDC

2x Circutor CVM96-ITF-RS485-C2 meters (1x MSB, 1x MSSB) with 0.5% accuracyC/T’s

C/T’s and potential take-offs wired to terminals in close proximity to meters

1x Circutor LM-24-M DI Controller

1x Moxa Mgate MB3180 Gateway connected to meters via RS485.

1x GPO for gateway.

1x Network data point per Gateway

1x Siemens MAG 5000/5100W Magflow plus accessories (1x Magflo Integrator 24VAC100623899, 1x Remote Mount Kit 100623900,1x Electrode Cable).

1x FUE950 Energy Calculator, Sensors (10M) and Pockets.

1x Pulse Extender for use between FUE950 and LM-24 to extend FUE950 pulse to500ms. (FUE950 via Pulse Extender shall be wired into channel 1of LM-24-M).

All field wiring to be terminated in terminals in close proximity to the mains meter

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EMS meters must be accessible without the need to isolate the power supply.Preferably they should be mounted on their own cubicle door with data outlet, fusesand current transformer terminals behind.

EMS equipment specifications for use in buildings with local chiller

2x Circutor CVM96-ITF-RS485-C2 meters (1x MSB, 1x MSSB ) with 0.5% accuracyC/T’s

C/T’s and potential take-offs wired to terminals in close proximity to meters

1x Circutor LM-24-M DI Controller

1x Moxa Mgate MB3180 Gateway connected to meters via RS485 and to JCU networkvia data point.

1x GPO for gateway.

1x Network data point per Gateway

EMS meters must be accessible without the need to isolate the power supply.Preferably they should be mounted on their own cubicle door with data outlet, fusesand current transformer terminals behind.

Water Meter

All buildings shall have the mains water meter fitted with a pulse output and wired intochannel 10 of the LM-24-M pulse input Controller.

11.11 High Voltage

Note that the high voltage supply is different at Townsville and Cairns Campuses:

Townsville 11kV

Cairns 22kV

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12 DATA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

12.1 General

Integrated data/telecommunications outlets shall be provided to all rooms specified in theCommunication Cabling System Standards for James Cook University, and as indicated in theroom data.

The system shall be connected into the University telephone/data network in accordance withestablished university requirements, through an integrated hub in a location to be determinedduring schematic design.

Each building shall have at least two points for communications entry such that incomingcopper and optic fibre cables can be expected to enter either from the ring road or from theinternal reticulation or both directions.

12.2 Cabling

Infrastructure cabling shall be copper for telephone systems and optic fibre for data. Sizingshall be determined during design development. The scope of the building contract extends tofull installation and commissioning (as well as Installer and System Warranty). The Universitywill specify a selection of preferred suppliers in the Consultant Brief, and one of the specifiedsuppliers will be engaged by (nominated to) the Contractor to undertake the work.

For other information refer to Communications and Infrastructure Unit’s website:

Link to JCU Communications & Infrastructure Unit website

and cabling standards at

Link to JCU Communication Cabling System Standards

Ownership of installed data and voice cabling ultimately vests with Information Technology andResources (IT&R). Accordingly, the Manager, Communications Systems & Architecture, IT&Rshould be contacted (during schematic design) on 4781 4041 to discuss or clarifytelecommunications infrastructure issues.

12.3 Telecommunications Rooms

Unless notified otherwise in writing by the Manager, Communications Systems & Architecture,IT&R, the design shall incorporate room/s of sufficient size to accommodate Server Racks,PABX LIM, together with data trunk equipment, cabinets, and any building services equipment(and doors to these rooms shall be high enough for a 45RU cabinet door to be opened throughthe doorway). Provide 24/7 air-conditioning to these rooms and capacity for future additionalcable installations. Rooms (including all openings) shall be effectively sealed including fire-rated sealing. Rooms shall be fully painted and dust-free. Security and controlled access isparamount for these rooms.

12.4 Telecommunications Closets

Unless notified otherwise in writing by the Manager, Communications Systems & Architecture,IT&R, the design shall incorporate closets of sufficient size to accommodate data trunkequipment, cabinets, and any building services equipment (and doors to these rooms shall be

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high enough for a 45RU cabinet door to be opened through the doorway). Provide capacity forfuture additional cable installations. Rooms (including all openings) shall be effectively sealedincluding fire-rated sealing. Rooms shall be fully painted and dust-free. Security and controlledaccess is paramount for these rooms

12.5 Timing of Construction for Telecommunications Rooms

To facilitate data network testing and commissioning of data communications routers andassociated equipment in sufficient time to test and commission other electronic systemsdependent on this infrastructure (e.g. audio-visual systems), building designs and programs willbe required to schedule early completion of telecommunications rooms and closets to full ‘lockup’ stage. This will include air-conditioning supply, power supply, power filtering, data portlabelling and all the usual room fit-out elements. This will eliminate the need to exposetemporary loan equipment to the risk of damage from harsh building conditions.




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13 HYDRAULICS

13.1 General

Provide isolating valves for all services so that isolation of individual or groups (if approved) offixtures is possible without having to shut down entire buildings. This applies equally to gasand liquid services.

13.2 Water Supply

Avoid use of PPR piping for hot water installations. Back-flow prevention devices shall be fittedto all buildings and to supply lines to labs. Water metering shall be provided for all newbuildings, or when carrying out alterations and/or extensions to buildings without metering. Themeters shall be an electronic digital full flow meter and integrated into the building Back-flowPrevention device to allow maintenance works to be carried out on the meters withoutinterruption to the building water supply. The meter signal shall be readable via the intranet.Provide non potable water to all irrigation systems toilet cisterns and science laboratories.

13.3 Hot Water

Heat Pump, solar or gas recirculating storage systems should be integrated where possible.

13.4 Sewerage and Trade Waste

Preference is given to DWV PVC pipes and fittings with solvent welded joints and HDPE fortrade-waste requirements. Generally all waste lines from laboratories shall be UPVC or HDPE.

Neutralising traps shall be installed where required. Grease traps shall be installed to allcommercial kitchen areas. Garbage disposal units shall be connected directly to the sanitarysewer. Consider monitoring of trade waste discharge by providing capacity for installation ofmobile water quality monitoring equipment from time to time (for discharge licence compliancemonitoring and water and wastewater treatment efficiency testing). Consider all possibleoptions to recover, treat and re-use trade waste water in order to minimise new disposalcharges introduced on 1 July 2007.

Ensure that sewer pits in bush areas are locatable by means of a white painted 50mmgalvanised steel identification post 600mm above ground with the top 100mm painted black.Inspection openings shall be brought to finished ground level and capped with a screwed brasscap.

13.5 Stormwater

Provision shall be made for all stormwater from the building roof and from any area draining tothe building to be disposed of by either a piped system (UPVC) or by diversion to naturalwaterways. All such diversions should adopt the principles of Water Sensitive Urban Designsuch as to construct grassed drainage swales to slow runoff rates and maximise waterpenetration. Adopt 1:200 year flood for planning purposes. Ensure all sumps and intake pointsare adequately screened and make provision for ease of cleaning all systems. Surfacedrainage shall be constructed so that all areas can be grassed and mowed with ease. Noponding of water shall be permitted. Stormwater harvesting opportunities should be instigated

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Roof gutters which discharge without downpipes must be carefully designed to ensure that nowater is allowed to lay on pathways to cause slippery algal growth with consequent pedestrianhazards. While this might appear to be only a wet season issue, nightly condensation throughthe winter months can easily result in sufficient gutter outfall to cause problems on pathways.

13.6 Back-flow preventionBack-flow prevention devices shall be fitted to all buildings and to supply lines to laboratories.

13.7 Campus District Chilling with Thermal Energy Storage

At both major campuses (Townsville and Cairns), the University has adopted a District Coolingsystem consisting of a central energy plant (CEP) with a thermal energy storage (TES) tankwhich generates chilled water for in-ground distribution throughout the Campus. The CEP willserve all new buildings and will ultimately replace all existing satellite chilled water plantsserving existing buildings.

Refer Appendix 2: CDC-TES System: Brief to Building Consultants for design and planningguidance.

The guidelines contained there provide guidance to Mechanical Consultants & BuildingDesigners engaged on new building projects and refurbishment works in existing buildingswhich involve alterations and additions to air-conditioning systems.

13.8 Compressed Air

Compressed air for laboratory purposes must be supplied from duplicate air compressors withinthe building. Where possible, interconnect the system with the system in adjacent building(s) to

provide back-up. Compressors must be oil-free type and effectively isolated from the buildingstructure. Tank mounted compressors are acceptable. Compressors must be effectivelysilenced. Unless otherwise required, compressed air must be reticulated at 700kPa andregulated at each laboratory. Provide refrigerated driers and filters in the compressed airdischarge pipe-work.

13.9 Gas

Gases must be supplied from bottles located within a ventilated storage space located externalto the building which is easily accessible by an all-weather service road.

Access is critically important for delivery of certain non-reticulated laboratory gases or special

supplies such as liquid nitrogen. If any of these items is identified as a requirement, smoothconcrete access paths must be provided (including ramps if necessary) to enable the safedelivery of sensitive containers from external off-loading points into buildings.

External storage cylinders must be manifolded with non-return valves in such a way that anycylinder can be removed and still allow the effective operation of the pressure manifold. Pipe-work and valves must be of a material or type appropriate to the particular gas. Pressureregulator to be at the cylinder manifold not at the point of use.




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14 MECHANICAL

14.1 General

Mechanical services shall be designed in accordance with the project specific building energybrief prepared during the schematic design stage. The project specific building energy briefshall give preference to energy saving design features and as such, consideration may begiven to natural ventilation and mixed-mode servicing.

14.2 Acts, Codes & Standards

The mechanical services shall be designed and installed in accordance with the most recentrevision of all relevant Acts, Codes and Standards associated with the works, including, but notrestricted to, the following:

AS 1668 - Parts 1 & 2

AS 3000

Building Code of Australia

Environmental Protection Act, Regulations and Policies

Workplace Health & Safety Act and Regulations

Code of Practice for Workplace Amenities.

All pipes and ductwork shall be identified in accordance with:

o AS 1345 - Identification of the contents of Piping, Conduits and Ducts

o AS 1318 - SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code

o AS 2700 – Colour Standards for General Purposes.

14.3 Space Cooling

JCU buildings are supplied with chilled water from the Campus District Cooling system and donot require standalone chiller plant. Plant rooms will consist of tertiary pump(s) with VSD andair-handling equipment suitable for the building design. This arrangement, unfettered by thedifficulties of handling low-load and peak demand situations, allows the mechanical services

design to achieve far greater energy efficiency and flexibility.

Components and equipment specified shall be of high quality type with specified high reliability.Spares shall be supported locally with technical assistance and sufficient levels of stock forongoing maintenance.

In rare cases where not connected to the Campus District Cooling System, the Energy Briefshall investigate chiller plant system optimisation. In all cases, the Energy Brief shall considerair-conditioning zones run-times, special-purpose areas, humidity control and air-handling.Consider free cooling options including an outside air cycle to allow the building to be ventilatedon milder temperature days without activating the air-conditioning system’s pumps for cooling.

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As identified by the room data sheets, an emergency standby chiller may be required tomaintain conditions to critical equipment, collection rooms, etc.

Install DIN 16 flange connection facility to supply and return chilled water lines (for theUniversity’s mobile chiller). Prevent entry to the building via ventilation ductwork. Group, cover,secure, and screen all external major plant items. Locate any ground-mounted plant on

concrete plinth not less than 150mm above surrounding ground level. Use only weatherproofplant specifically designed and recommended by the manufacturer for external use. Usecorrosion resistant materials and fasteners. For any roof-mounted plant, limit use of portableladder to 2.5 metre height. Any fixed ladders are to be caged and secured to restrictunauthorised access. Locate plant on structurally engineered platform and provide proprietarywalkway across roof. Provide access to all sides of platform for maintenance, and ensure noponding of water occurs. Provide access panel in ductwork immediately below the roofpenetrations to allow inspection for moisture ingress.

Provide high-quality commercial grade tested filters including main air filters equivalent to Type2 Class B with a performance rating of F5, and coarse Type 2, class B pre-filters installedwhere appropriate.

Avoid air boots and linear slot diffusers. Avoid roof-mounted plant units. Avoid locating air-handling units in ceiling voids or in any manner that restricts maintenance access. Limit fan-assisted VAVs. Apply thermal insulation externally to both supply and return air ducts (supplyair duct insulation minimum 50mm). Integrate operation of air-conditioning system and fireprotection system. Separate operation of air-conditioning and ventilation on each level of thebuilding (or as otherwise specified in the Consultant Brief).

To achieve better control over operation, unitary type air-handling systems serving a singleroom or a small number of similar rooms are preferred over large central station air-handlingsystems. One component, one function.

Efficient design with well planned zoning should avoid the use of electric reheat. Reheat is tobe avoided as far as possible, with written approval required if design requires.

Areas such as lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories shall have dedicated individual air-conditioning units.

Equipment requiring regular service and maintenance shall not be mounted in ceiling spaces.Fan-coil units shall be mounted below the ceiling, while air-handling units shall be floor-mounted in dedicated plant rooms or cupboards of adequate size to allow servicing of allcomponents. Ventilation fans shall be mounted in plant rooms wherever possible.

Special air-handling units requiring full or large amounts of fresh air should make use of heatrecovery devices such as heat wheels or heat exchanger systems to pre-condition fresh airintake.

All items of equipment, both in plant rooms and in the field, shall be suitably identified with

Traffolyte labels of an approved size and type. All mechanical and control items shall besimilarly labelled to indicate their function.

Control equipment (e.g. Variable Speed Drives) shall be located in a plant room wherepossible, or a practicably accessible location for maintenance.

Due care shall be taken when planning the location of HVAC equipment to facilitate ease ofmaintenance and accessibility.

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14.4 HVAC

1. All drives, electrical and mechanical components and control equipment shall be of wellknown accepted manufacture with well established and locally well stocked spare parts andtechnical assistance facilities.

2. Install a removable section in drains from exhaust fans/flues to facilitate cleaning and/orsuction.

3. Equipment layout/arrangement in MSSB:

a. shall be suitable for adequate component heat dissipation in consideration of ourdifficult climate;

b. shall have sufficient space between components to facilitate change-out/substitution, with bus-bar fed equipment the exception;

c. MSSB escutcheons shall be hinged where fitted;

d. MSSB shall have internal lighting with ELV door-operated switching;

e. MSSB internal lighting and internal GPOs are to be on the Essential Power supply;f. MSSB must have Manual/Off/Auto selector switches and Run/Fault indication to all

motors;

g. MSSB shall have actual trip indication where motor circuit breakers are fitted i.e.auxiliary contact;

h. MSSB and other Indicator lamps to be LED type;

i. wire numbers to all wire ends including controller I/O, not destination - samenumber both ends of cable;

j. “Bootlace” crimped terminals to all control cores unless satisfactory alternative isapproved by the principal;

k. cage clamp wire terminals of “WAGO” or approved equivalent shall be used forcontrol cores and cables up to 35mm. Terminals shall be labelled/numbered withmatching proprietary terminal label;

l. time function operations shall link to existing calendar controllers where available,and operation schedules shall be linked to the global BMS calendar time function;

m. 1x only motor per VSD (ride through/auto reset on power up);

n. Provide manufacturers manuals for VSDs with one provided locally for each siteand 1 per VSD type included in the mechanical manual;

o. Provide software for all non-network controllers;

p. LED splash-proof light fittings in Air Handling Units motor and filter compartmentswith external light switch;

q. Control relays to have on-board LEDs to indicate state;

r. mechanical manual shall be provided and include a complete Description ofOperation and electrical schematics, including electronic copy of Autocad drawingand PDF drawings;

s. All air-handling unit zones to have after-hours control with approved and labelledmomentary start button.

t. All installations are to include a digital input from the Fire Alarm System into the

BMS to prevent AHU “stopped” alarms, not specifically to stop the plant. Thisshould be done by local Fire Alarm relays.




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u. stick-on cable-tie mounts are not to be used unless fastened with screws;however, the “EziFix” brand will be accepted due to its durability.

4. Mechanical switchboards are to be orange in colour.

5. All cooling control valves shall be modulating, two-way Belimo PICCV, T&A Autoflow orequal flow-regulating pressure independent control. The valves shall have local power

isolation to allow for manual control on power failure. Record flow settings and valveselection criteria in operating maintenance manuals.

6. Shunt trip type circuit breakers are not to be used unless approved by JCU.

7. Care must be taken to ensure that temperature sensors are not placed close to or directlyabove heat sources which would then lead to excessive and erroneous cooling calls.

8. Binder cocks shall be fitted to all air-handling units, fan-coil units, pumps, across flowmeters etc and shall extend a minimum of 15mm beyond the outside surface of theinsulation. Binder cocks shall be located next to all DDC sensors for calibration and testpurposes.

9. Air-handling units serving individual areas such as lecture theatres, testing laboratories,

computer services, seminar, tutorial and meeting rooms, shall be controlled by movementdetector operated switching with adjustable time delay. The detector shall be speciallydesigned for energy management purposes and be approved by JCU. More than onesensor may be required to cover each area. The operation shall be to reset thetemperature set-point from 27°C to 23°C (variable) while occupied during office hours, andstart the unit out-of-hours with a set-point of 23°C. Due to risk of mould developing inCairns Campus buildings with nil air-flow, set air-handling units to run at minimum air-flowand agreed set-back temperature.

10. For Townsville Campus, Sigma controls are to use Telescopic STP660 type temperaturesensors for chilled water; sensor wells to be fitted 30° below horizontal (120° from vertical).

11. For Cairns Campus, pipe sensors shall be thermowell with thermal contact with the bottome.g. Invensys well-mounted temperature sensors TS-5721-853.

12. Energy Calculator sensor wells may be fitted in standard vertical position.

13. Siemens Magflo Integrator is to be mounted remotely from pipe.

14. Two (2) true Duty/Standby chilled water pumps with independent VSDs are to be fitted toall chilled water supplied buildings regardless of building size.

15. VSDs are to remain powered at all times (do not remove control power when on standby).

16. Building chilled water low-load conditions are to make use of pipe pressure whereconnected to the CDC.

17. Specify Sprecher & Schuh contactors for mechanical loads18. Mains power is not to be run through BMS switchboards due to risk of EMF interference.

19. Specify Danfoss VSDs.

20. All chilled water pipe is to be insulated. Where it is visible, it is also to be lagged / sheathedin dark green sheet-steel and fitted with flow direction labels.




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21. The following HVAC pump labels are to be used for clarity and consistency throughoutJCU:

Chilled Water Pump (standalone pumps) “CHWP-1”

Primary Chilled Water Pump “PCHWP-1”

Secondary Chilled Water Pump “SCHWP-1”

Tertiary Chilled Water Pump “TCHWP-1”

Condenser Water Pump “CDWP-1”

22. Preferred material for all weatherproof external use is stainless steel.

23. Before connecting building chilled water pipes to the Campus District Cooling centralsupply, flush and treat the building pipe network.

24. At the end of Defects Liability period, clean all strainers on building chilled water pumpsand confirm or adjust the building air balance.

25. All air vents or air bleeds are to be provided with isolation valves.

26. Strongly preferred material for all insulation use is Thermobreak. Polystyrene may beconsidered only where flat sheets can be applied.

27. Use only external insulation on ductwork to avoid problems associated with internalinsulation (mould growth, cleaning etc).

14.5 Operating Conditions

Determine Outside Winter and Summer dry-bulb design temperatures and other ambientconditions in accordance with AIRAH4 published data including the Air-conditioning DesignManual. Process Cooling shall use the AIRAH published data. Temperature ranges shall be

maintained during normal operating hours for the University as follows:Summer: 22º C to 24 º C (at 55% relative humidity)

Winter: 21º C to 23 º C (no humidity)

Minimum supply air rates: not less than 6L/s/m²

Pre-cooling of fresh air

Natural ventilation and mixed-mode servicing ranges tend to have greater latitude dependingon circulation rates, and the capacity to localise/personalise controls.

14.6 Operating Times

For Townsville Campus, plant will normally be required to operate for 10 hours per day (up to16 hours at some periods), 5 to 7 days per week.

For Cairns Campus, standard operating hours are from 7.30 am to 7.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Data Rooms require 24-hour, 7-days/week air-conditioning. Other specialised areas identifiedon room data may also require non-stop air-conditioning or after-hours switch operation on timecontrol.

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14.7 Population Densities

Space Indicative Occupancy Rates

Administration one person per 10m² (+ adopt 25 W/m² equipload)

Postgraduate Space one person per 4.0m² (admin space)

Conference Rooms one person per 1.8m²

Seminar/Tutorial Rooms one person per 2.8m²

Lecture Theatres one person per 1.5m²

Computer Labs one person per 2.8m² (adopt 26 workstations)

Science Labs one person per 5.0m² (plus equipment)

The above rates are indicative only and a comprehensive heat load calculation is required for preparation of the project specific building energy brief.

14.8 Zones

Temperature control zones are generally to be limited to a maximum of 150m² for interiorareas, and 100m² for perimeter areas.

For natural ventilation and mixed-mode servicing, consideration should be given to localisedcontrols per room (rather than per zone).

14.9 Efficiencies

The following efficiency measures should be considered thoroughly for implementation in anyproject.

Building orientation; no unshaded windows

Consideration of “U Factors” of outside walls, double cavity construction. Use of highR value insulation in roof cavities and east-west walls with a goal of low thermal mass.

All roofing to be white to reflect full spectrum (visible and near-visible infrared).

Double glazed windows; typical heat reduction of 300%. Alternatively, suitable glazing

with treatment for high glare rejection. CO² fresh air control.

Setback temperature for partially-used rooms, corridors and hallways, lighting control.NOTE that lighting setback is to be installed with ‘soft’ controls, that is, lighting is tocome up smoothly from a low setback level to full intensity, not by instantaneouspower-on.

The design here optimises on the locality’s bioclimatic responses using mixed mode M&Eservicing. Mechanical air-conditioning and artificial-lighting systems are reduced Wind is usedto create internal conditions of comfort by “wind-walls” that are placed parallel to the prevailingwind to direct wind to internal spaces and sky-courts for comfort cooling.




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15.3 Emergency Warning Intercommunications System (EWIS)

An Emergency Warning Intercommunications System (EWIS) shall be provided, and shallcomprise sub-systems:

using fixed speakers to sound evacuation tones, alert signals, evacuation signals,

lockdown signals, and public address announcements clearly and reliably;

a communication system, which provides one-to-one phone communications betweenall Fire Wardens and the onsite Incident coordinator.

EWIS units are to be remotely accessible via telephone to allow activation and PAannouncement.

15.4 Fire Hose Reels and Fire Extinguishers

Fire hose reels and portable fire extinguishers shall be provided and housed in suitably signedcupboards.

15.5 Evacuation Diagrams

A template for Fire and Emergency Evacuation diagrams will be provided to enable contractorsto produce and mount a full set throughout all required areas prior to building handover.




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15.6 Inspections and Acceptance

Ensure that adequate inspections are planned after all installations of fire systems:

1. For new systems, arrange for a QFRS inspection and acceptance of the installation.

2. For modifications to existing installations, system commissioning to AS1670.




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16 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)

Details of the specifications for each of the BMS are now available as separate documentswhich can be viewed in either of two ways – from the links provided below or independently

from the JCU webpage on which this document was displayed.

Link to BMS Specification for Townsville Campus

Link to BMS Specification for Cairns Campus




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17 BUILDING ACCESS & SECURITY

17.1 Intrusion and Duress Alarm System

Provide intrusion and duress alarm system with compatibility and capacity for future connectionto the Electronic Access Control system. The system shall include perimeter and spaceprotection. The system and detectors are to be specified by the Security Manager JCU(telephone 4781 4363).

Laminated security services plans indicating locations of all detectors, alarms, control panel,etc. in relation to the floor plan shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the control panel. Specifications for proposed system and detectors should be submitted to the Security ManagerJCU.

17.2 Electronic Access Control System.

All external doors used for after hours access, telecommunications rooms, particular amenities(e.g. kitchenette adjacent to conference room), computer labs, and 24 hour access roomsidentified in room data shall be card accessed (using staff/student identification cards). James

Cook University utilises DSX Access Control Systems. The preferred card reader, is the Dorado Magnetic

Stripe reader. Other readers may be specified in special circumstances. Common Rooms (Lecture,Tutorial, Conference and Meeting) shall have the provision for future connection to ElectronicAccess Control System.

17.3 Keying and Handles

All doors (including those card accessed under 17.2 Electronic Access Control System) shallbe lockable and fitted with Lockwood 570, 590 or 3850 series or equivalent door furniture andhardware depending on whether doors are aluminium framed or timber panelled.

Lock cylinders shall be Abloy Protec and keyed to the JCU dedicated profile, with a two keyprovision and an allowance for cutting as directed by JCU.

All the above shall be provided by the contractor to JCU including allowances for the cylinder tobe master keyed by the University’s preferred contractor at no additional cost to JCU. Details ofthe preferred contractor can be obtained from the Security Manager JCU (4781 4363). All doorfurniture shall be lever handle type.

Additional Section Master keys shall be provided at project cost for issue as follows:

Townsville Cairns

Cleaning 2 3

Maintenance 2 3




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17.4 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

CCTV cameras are to be installed as determined by a needs / use analysis. This will becompleted as a consultative process with the Security Manager JCU and stakeholders. Allcameras are to be wired to a secure location and connected to a DVR, approved by theSecurity Manager JCU to permit local recording and remote monitoring.

The approved DVR for JCU is the iWatch DVR. Contact JCU Security Manager to determineminimum storage requirements.

IP Addressable cameras are not to be used without prior approval Security Manager JCU




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18 POST CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

18.1 As-Constructed /Installed Drawings, Operating & Maintenance Manuals

The Principal Consultant shall provide a set of “As Constructed” architectural drawings at thecompletion of the project. One hard copy (set) and one AutoCAD version will be required. Thedrawings shall be recorded in duplicate on separate CDs for JCU records. The consultant shallensure that all site plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans (for all disciplines) and anydeviations from tendered documents will be provided on CD in the approved format (asnominated below). All underground services shall be established by ground survey and clearlyrecorded on the As Constructed drawings (and the sewer route detail must show inlet andoutlet levels at all pits).

All documentation included in the original tender shall require the provision of As Constructeddrawings, two Operating and one Maintenance Manual for all building elements and services

components. Ensure that graphic representations for each control system are prepared(including chilled water pumps, air handling units, etc., complete with room numberingidentification). The manuals must contain sufficient detail to effectively operate, program, andmaintain the entire system. The Maintenance manuals shall include a Maintenance Schedule(log) itemising daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual maintenancerequirements. A Maintenance Schedule for the building elements shall also be provided.

CAD drawings shall be in a format compatible with AutoCad release 2008 and shall include allinformation necessary to view and plot the original drawings. Each individual CAD drawing shallbe supplied as a separate file and copies are to be provided of any non-standard fonts or shapefiles. All CAD drawings files shall consist of all layer names used in a drawing, complete withtheir layer descriptions, line types, colours and corresponding pen sizes. The file for the plot

style used will also be supplied on the CD. Scanned, vectorised or raster images of hard copydrawings shall not be accepted as CAD drawings. All CAD drawings shall be purged of anyunused blocks, fonts, layers, line types, cross references and the like, prior to delivery to JCU.

18.2 Operating & Maintenance Manuals

Operating and Maintenance Manuals must be provided to the SR in draft form at least fourweeks prior to Practical Completion, with CD one hard copy and one PDF copy will be requiredfor JCU records. The contractor must provide FMO staff training on the use and programmingof all systems (including a copy of the master, installer’s and programmer’s codes, and anyassociated passwords). This may require several days training. Finalised (out of draft)Operating and Maintenance Manuals must be provided to the SR for Practical Completion.

For air-conditioning, a detailed and quantified commissioning and test data schedule must beprepared and signed off for Practical Completion. The manuals must include all schedules anddetails of intake and diffuser air flow rates, proposed water treatment, plant inspection, andcleaning of plant items. During routine maintenance processes the successful sub-contractorsshall be accompanied by a member of Construction and Maintenance (as part of the training).The mechanical subcontractor shall include a 2nd year maintenance and replacementagreement in the tender, to be managed by JCU following completion of the defects liabilityperiod.

Full schematic drawings (electrical and DDC) must be supplied as part of the maintenancemanuals, as well as logic flow diagrams of the DDC control programming.

For data, the test results are to be provided straight from the tester (e.g. Fluke) in its proprietaryformat (not Excel), and sent electronically. A Statement of Compliance is to be issued in




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accordance with NATA’s accreditation requirements for the in-field test results, together withthe Certificate of Guarantee.

18.3 CAD Drafting Standards

A set of drafting standards is currently under development and will be published as a separatedocument that can be viewed in either of two ways – from the link provided below orindependently from the JCU webpage on which this main document was displayed.

In the interim, refer to the Project Manager for any given project to provide guidance on therequired standards for such things as layer names, descriptions, line types, colours, fonts,shapes etc.

18.4 Commissioning

For air-conditioning, a detailed and quantified commissioning and test data schedule must beprepared and signed off before Practical Completion.

18.5 Post Occupancy Evaluation

The Design Consultant Team shall complete a post-occupancy evaluation report three monthsprior to the expiry of the defects liability period. The report shall include but not necessarily belimited to assessment of the following items:

Fire Services (operation of fire doors etc) Design and Construction

Procurement Route Initial Occupancy

Management Perception Energy and Water Consumption

Operation and Management Maintenance and Reliability

Controls and Controllability Design Intentions

Alterations made Benchmark Comparisons

Strengths and Weaknesses Key Messages

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19 APPENDIX 1: LECTURE THEATRE LIGHTING

Consultants should discuss requirements with the JCU Audio-Visual Section prior to tendering.

19.1 Scope

This document is intended to provide design parameters for lighting systems in lecture theatresto create an optimum visual environment for large-screen presentations. The parameters andspecifications apply to a ‘typical’ lecture theatre and will be subject to variations to meetparticular needs.

19.2 Introduction

The importance of lighting design in lecture theatres used for video or data projection cannot beover-emphasised. Visibility of the projected image depends on relative brightness of the image

versus ambient lighting falling on the screen. The aim is to minimise light falling on the screen,while providing sufficient light in the body of the theatre to allow students to take notes. Thiscan be achieved with careful selection, arrangement and control of light fittings. Control of thelighting shall include separate lecture theatre control panels with provision to be automated bythe Theatre Control System. All lighting control operations are integrated into the TheatreControl System specified by the University Audio-Visual Unit.

19.3 Design Goals

1. General-purpose house lighting must be even, multi-directional to minimise shadows andsufficiently bright for reading and writing. Target lighting level is 320 lux.

2. Lighting for projection applications must be ‘vertical’, with as little horizontal component aspossible. Lighting must be zoned from front to rear to allow differential lighting or ‘profiling’.The levels are controlled with multi-channel dimmers. Typical lighting levels are in the 10 to160 lux region.

3. Transitions between different lighting configurations and levels must be as smooth aspossible to minimise ‘visual jarring’ (eg. sudden, large changes in brightness).

4. All theatre lighting (except exit lights) must be remotely controllable (automated) from theTheatre Control Systems specified by the University Audio-Visual Unit. This is achievedwith contactor switching of lighting circuits and digitally-controlled dimmers.

5. Lighting systems must not cause interference to any other audiovisual equipment in the

theatre. This includes infra-red (IR) acoustic and electrical interference.

19.4 House Lighting (detailed specification)

1. House lighting shall be even and reasonably shadow-free with approximately 320 lux fallingon a horizontal surface. Fluorescent lighting is the most practical for this purpose.

2. Lighting shall be arranged in zones from front to rear.

In a larger theatre (greater than 15 metres from front to rear) lights shall be arranged inthree zones - front, middle and rear.

In a smaller theatre (under 15 metres front to rear) lights shall be arranged in two

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3. Fluorescent light fittings shall be of ‘rapid-start’ type with a minimum of flicker and audiblenoise.

4. Each lighting circuit shall be controlled by a contactor, which in turn is controlled by a smallrelay with a 24V coil. The intermediate relay shall be controlled by a ‘dry’ (i.e. voltage-free)relay closure within the Theatre Control System specified by the UWA Audio-Visual Unit.

Contact rating for the control system is 0.75 amps at 28V absolute maximum.5. Light switching incorporated into dimmers is not recommended – because a dimmer failure

can disable the entire lighting system in a theatre. Separate contactor switching offerssome redundancy.

19.5 Lighting for Projection (detailed specification)

1. Light fittings shall direct light vertically with a minimum of horizontal lighting component.Recessed down-lights are preferred. Particular care shall be taken to minimise glare. (MatLouvre Diffusers are ideal).

2. Lights shall be spaced so there is significant overlap of beam patterns (so a lamp failure

does not create an unusable dark zone).

3. Lights shall be arranged in zones from front to rear as follows:

In larger theatres (over 15 metres front to rear) lights shall be arranged in three zones- front, middle and rear.

In smaller theatres (under 15 metres front to rear) lights shall be arranged in two zones- front and rear.

The front zone(s) of lights shall not spill onto the screens.

4. Lighting levels shall be fully and continuously controllable from 100% light output to lessthan 2%. Control function (i.e. control input versus light output) shall be approximately

linear. NB - this effectively precludes any form of fluorescent down-lighting.

5. Lighting levels with all down-lighting at 100% intensity shall (ideally) be approximatelyequal to 75% of the general house lighting - ie. 240 lux. This permits a smooth transition toand from house lights to projection lighting levels. In the case of raising the level from theprojection setting to full house lighting, the down-lights are ramped up to their fullbrightness, the fluorescent lights are turned on – then the down-lights are ramped off. Inthe opposite case, the down-lights are quickly raised to full brightness, the fluorescentlights are turned off - then the down-lights are faded down to the desired level. This is atried and tested system - and it works well.

6. Approximate target levels for the dimmed settings are 160 lux for the ‘Medium’ setting and25 lux for the ‘Low’ setting.

7. Lighting zones shall be controlled by individual dimmer channels, which are controlled bythe Theatre Control System specified by the UWA Audio-Visual Unit (dimmers are specifiedbelow).

19.6 Additional Lighting (detailed specification)

1. Stage lighting

Directional lighting shall be installed over the lectern area. This shall comprise at least twonarrow-beam adjustable lights (e.g. low voltage dichroic eyeballs) controlled from a separatedimmer channel. There shall be no spill onto the projection screens, and care shall be taken to

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2. Spotlights

Two narrow-beam spotlights shall be installed to light the lecturer for videotaping purposes.

The spotlights shall have full beam control (zoom, focus and shuttering) to adjust and minimisespill onto the screens. 1KW

Profile lights made by Prolite are preferred.

Each spotlight shall be supplied from a separate dimmer channel controlled by theTheatre Control System.

3. Aisle lighting

Where installed, aisle lighting shall be low-intensity and shall be configured for minimum spillonto projection screens (eg. directed downwards).

Aisle lights shall be controlled by a contactor, which is controlled by the TheatreControl System.

Optionally, aisle lights may be controlled from a separate dimmer channel.

4. Exit lights shall be of low brightness type using green text on a black background toconform to AS 2293.1 – 1998.

5. Bio-box lighting shall include fluorescent work lighting and manually dimmable down-lightsover working areas. External control is required.

6. Board lighting shall provide approximate 300 lux of light on the vertical plane of the boardsurface, without creating glare for the viewers and without creating reflections that couldobscure the information thereon.

7. Illuminated ‘Lecture in Progress’ signs shall be fitted on the outside of each entry door andswitched via a contactor which in turn is controlled by the Theatre Control System.

19.7 Dimmers (detailed specification)

Dimmers should be specified to ensure software compatibility. It is essential that local theatrecontrol be achieved in conjunction with the automated control system.

Dimmers shall be controlled by a serial data link from the Theatre Control System. There shallbe separate control panels along with separate lighting control for all dimming circuits. Theyshall be installed adjacent to each Entry/Exit point in the lecture theatre. These additionalcontrol panels shall operate in conjunction with the automated control system. They shall notover-ride the control system nor shall they be reliant on the automated system i.e. should theautomated control system fail, these additional control panels must automatically operate the

dimmable lighting circuits.

1. Where practical, the dimmer(s) shall be installed in or near the bio-box to facilitate controlwiring and adjustment.

2. The dimmers shall not generate electrical interference to audiovisual equipment orgenerate audible noise.

3. Combined dimming and switching units is not recommended.

4. Under no circumstances should dimmers be used to control fluorescent lighting.

5. Zones shall generally be configured from front to rear of the room.

A typical configuration is:

Zone 1 Stage lighting (reading lights over lectern)




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20 APPENDIX 2: CDC-TES SYSTEM: BRIEF TO BUILDING CONSULTANTS

For JCU Douglas Campus: Brief to Building Consultants CDC-TES Tnv Issue D

For JCU Cairns Campus: Brief to Building Consultants CDC-TES Cairns Issue A




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21 APPENDIX 3: GUIDELINES FOR LABORATORY** SEATING

** excluding computer, speech and language laboratories, the furniture for which must comply with the standard for screen-based workstations.

21.1 Summary of Requirements and Sources of Information

Workplace Health & Safety requirements WH&S Act 1995 :

o s23 Obligations for workplace health and safety include persons who conduct abusiness or undertaking (the University)

o s26 How these obligations can be discharged under Regulations, Code ofPractice or Australian Standards, or s27 If no regulation made including s27A managing exposure to risks (Risk Management approach).

o s28 Obligations of persons who conduct a business or undertaking (theUniversity)

o s29 Obligations under s28 that include doing all of the following:a) providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment;

b) providing and maintaining safe plant;

c) ensuring the safe use, handling, storage and transport of substances;

d) ensuring safe systems of work;

e) providing information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure healthand safety.

o In addition the University is required to design, erect and install all plant,equipment and containers, work practices and the working environment so theyare all safe and without risk to health and safety.

AS/NZS 2982.1:1997 Laboratory design and construction Part 1: Generalrequirements. Laboratory seating is not specified.

AS/NZS2243.1:2005Safety in laboratories Part 1: Planning and operational aspects. 2.2.2 Laboratory layout “Consideration should be given to appropriateergonomics and available lighting, particularly where computer and other screen-based equipment is to be used.”

AS/NZS2243.3:2002 Safety in laboratories Part 3: Microbiological aspects and containment facilities. 4.7 Physical containment Level (PC1) requirements. 4.7.2.Laboratory facilities (b) Furniture shall be ergonomically suitable for use in thelaboratory. The heights of the laboratory stools and chairs shall be adjustable and

commensurate with the heights of the benches and safety cabinets. Seats shall be ofsmooth impervious material to facilitate cleaning. Note: this requirement applies toPC2, PC3 and PC4 laboratories. These requirements derive from Quarantine andGene Technology legislation. NOTE that a 2010 update to this Standard is imminent.

Laboratory Design by Brian Griffin (2005), makes no mention of laboratory seating.

Laboratory Safety Manual by CCH. Covers seating under “Working safely withmicroscopes” (5-600), “Working safety at keyboards” (6-010), and “Manual handlingguidelines” (7-010).

AS3590.2:1990 Screen-based workstations Part 2: Workstation furniture . 4. Basisfor selection of workstation furniture (tasks, duration, equipment at workstation,

environment in which workstation is located, method of operation of equipment,changing nature/function of workstation and whether workstation is single or multipleuser). 7. Chairs (requirements in detail)




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21.2 Considerations

Requirement for particular purpose or laboratory that is specified under legislation oran Australian Standard

bench heights (current furniture, or if retrofit – various standards – consult JCU

Corporate Health & Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists) tasks

duration of tasks/use

equipment at workstation

environment in which workstation is located

method of operation of equipment

changing nature/function of workstation

whether workstation is single or multiple user

specific user characteristics

o height considerations

o weight considerations (current trend to heavier persons)

o provision for persons with varying levels of impairment

21.3 Recommendations

1. Consultation: When considering purchasing furniture, refer to the <check policy name – check with Col Thurkle> and if non-standard needs exist, consult with JCU CorporateHealth and Rehabilitation.

Minimum requirements:

o 5-point base (flat or on wheels)

o height adjustable (gas-lift), and able to accommodate a variety of individualsizes/weights

o cleanable (vinyl or plastic seat)

o statutory requirements that may include pan tilt, lumbar and back support andadjustment, or as per advice from JCU Corporate Health & RehabilitationOccupational Therapists.

Desirable configuration:

o 5-point base on castors

o Gas-lift

o Foot ring

o Vinyl /PVC or similar cleanable seat/back

o Pan tilt adjustable

o Back adjustable

Summary of main options:

a) Laboratory stool, flat vinyl/plastic cleanable top, with 5-point base, gas lift,

flat or on castors, with or without foot ring.




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22 APPENDIX 4: EXAMPLES OF ROOM NUMBERING

whole building design guidelines

Documents