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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.
1.1
1.2
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
3.

Title
Page No.
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................1
Scope..............................................................................................................................................1
KBR Documents and Industry Standards.......................................................................................1
DESIGN ..........................................................................................................................................2
General ...........................................................................................................................................2
Building Code Design Parameters..................................................................................................3
Other Requirements .......................................................................................................................3
Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements...........................................................................3
Room and Space Requirements.....................................................................................................4
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning .......................................................................................5
Plumbing System ..........................................................................................................................10
Fire Protection...............................................................................................................................10
Lifting Devices...............................................................................................................................12
Conveying Systems ......................................................................................................................12
Communication .............................................................................................................................12
Electrical .......................................................................................................................................12
Material Design Considerations....................................................................................................13
Finishes.........................................................................................................................................14
MATERIAL ...................................................................................................................................14

1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Specification establishes the minimum design criteria to conceptually define building requirements.
1.2 KBR Documents and Industry Standards
The following documents are referenced herein and form part of the Order. Additional KBR documents, when
applicable, will be listed on the Requisition. The issue dates of KBR documents shall be as specified in the
Requisition. Current editions of the industry standards including all mandatory addenda in effect at the time of
the order shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
KBR DOCUMENT
A40-1M,
"Building Materials Selection"
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
"Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities," 1997
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (ADAAG)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
ASME A17.1,
"Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators"
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
ASTM C518,
"Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus"
ASTM E741,
"Method for Determining Air Changes in a Single Zone by Means of a Tracer Gas Dilution"

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CRANE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (CMAA)

HOIST MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE (HMI)
ILLUMINATION ENGINEERS SOCIETY
NATIONAL CONCRETE MASONRY ASSOCIATION (NCMA)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 13
"Sprinkler System Installation"
NFPA 14
"Standpipe and Hose System"
NFPA 15
"Water Spray Fixed System"
NFPA 70
"Electrical Code, National"
NFPA 496
"Electrical Equipment, for Purged and Pressurized Enclosure"
NFPA 497
"Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Location
for Electrical Installation in Chemical Process Areas"
NPFA 2001
"Fire Extinguishing Systems, Clean Agents"
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (SMACNA)
STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE (SJI)
Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joist Girders
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
Fire Resistance Directory
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (UBC)
Uniform Building Code
Uniform Mechanical Code
Uniform Plumbing Code
Uniform Fire Code
2. DESIGN
2.1 General
2.1.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the building design shall comply with applicable provisions of the
Uniform Building Code.
2.1.2 The building design shall be based on established architectural standard practices, which provide a
design that is functional and economical for its intended use.
2.1.3 Functional requirements shall establish the architectural design for all buildings.
2.1.4 Building design shall be based on materials and construction methods best suited for the project including
an analysis of the following factors:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Climate
Geographical location
Locality codes
Seismic zone
Cultural background

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Construction time
Maintenance
Material availability
Performance and life
Construction cost

2.2 Building Code Design Parameters

2.2.1 The basic standards for building design including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
and fire protection shall comply with relevant American standards, codes and practice.
2.2.2 Within the United States, building design shall comply with applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
2.2.3 Unless local codes take precedence, design of the following building components shall be based upon
recommendations of the respective industry organizations as defined below:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Masonry, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)

Steel, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Concrete, American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Open-web Metal Joists, Steel Joist Institute (SJI)

2.3 Other Requirements

2.3.1 The Codes, Industry Standards and Recommended Practices specified shall apply to projects based on
US practices. For projects following foreign design practices, documents of equivalent intent shall apply. In the
absence of parallel or equivalent documents, the intent of the listed documents shall govern.
2.3.2 Thorough familiarity with local codes and regulations affecting building design is required. All analysis
and design shall be in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of every authority
having jurisdiction.
2.4 Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements
2.4.1 The following materials shall not be used:
a.
b.
c.

lead based or lead containing paint

asbestos containing product
solder containing lead

2.4.2 Building design shall be based on the use of non-combustible materials for all structural elements, exterior
walls, floor(s), roof and interior partitioning.
2.4.3 Interior firewalls of masonry or fire rated gypsum board shall be provided to separate control rooms from
other rooms. Firewall construction shall be in accordance with designs and assemblies as defined in
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory.
2.4.4 Buildings or shelters housing process related equipment shall ventilate air within the building at a rate as
defined. For rates not defined, use 6 air changes per hour normal conditions and 12 air changes per hour for
emergency conditions. For non-process related buildings and rooms, reference Article 2.6 of this document.
For buildings and shelters where a ventilation rate has not been established, the quantity and rate of ventilation
air shall be based on heat dissipation and dilution of toxic or flammable gases.
2.4.5 Buildings shall maintain a slight positive pressure with relation to exterior conditions to prevent infiltration
of gases, etc. into the building. If a pressurization systems is required, the system shall be designed with two
fans in parallel (i.e., 100% redundancy).

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2.4.6 Unless otherwise defined, hydrocarbon gas detectors are required. Refer to Paragraph 2.6.16 for location
and sequence of operation.
2.4.7 Unless otherwise defined, the electrical hazard classification shall be established in and around the
building. The classification shall be used in the design and specification of material and equipment.
2.4.8 For building types such as laboratories or chemical storage facilities, lists of hazardous and/or flammable
items that may be present in the building shall be prepared. The lists may be submitted along with building
drawings to the reviewing agency or insurance carriers. Unless otherwise provided, the appropriate contact
shall be established.
2.4.9 In typically occupied buildings in a process plant environment, a maximum background noise criteria (NC)
of 35-40 shall be considered. In individual rooms, the sound isolation requirements shall be sound transmission
class (STC) 40-45 with the exception of mechanical equipment rooms which shall be STC 50-60.
2.4.10 Blast resistant design, if required, will be specified by the Owner. In absence of code or other defined
requirements, Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities, published by ASCE in 1997 shall
be used for design.
2.4.11 "Safe Haven" design shall be based upon requirements as defined in ASTM E741. Thorough familiarity
with the requirements of the testing method is required to ensure the building after construction will be in
compliance.
2.5 Room and Space Requirements
2.5.1 The rooms and spaces designated shall form the basis of the building design. Other rooms not listed, but
necessary for the proper functioning of the building shall be included in the design. The overall floor area of the
building shall include sufficient space for circulation and structural elements such as walls and columns.
2.5.2 Based upon the requirements defined, sketches/drawings shall be prepared for submittal to the Owner for
review and approval. Detail production work shall not begin until Owner approval of the conceptual drawing has
been received.
2.5.3 The following phases of design work may be required:
a.

b.

Feasibility Study (Schematic Design Phase)

1.

The objectives of the feasibility study are to assist the Owner in understanding the building program;
illustrate possible solutions in minimal time with minimal expense and assist the Owner in determining
the feasibility of the building project.

2.

The deliverables of the feasibility study may include the following: a site plan defining diagrammatically
the relationships of project components; vertical sections through the site if topography requires the
studies; verification of quantity and availability of building services and utilities; small scale line
drawings of principal floor plans; sketch elevations, outline descriptions of project and a feasibility
quality cost estimate.

Preliminary Design (Design Development Phase)

1.

The objectives of the preliminary design phase are to define and describe the size and character of the
entire project and other essentials as appropriate; and from the approved feasibility study document,
refine the documents to form the basis for the final design phase.

2.

The deliverables of the preliminary design phase may include the following: site plan indicating general
location and nature of site improvements; plans, elevations, sections, schedules and notes as required
to define and describe the project related to architectural, mechanical and electrical systems; outline
specifications and a preliminary design quality cost estimate.

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Detailed Design (Construction Documents Phase)

1.

The objective of the detailed design phase is to translate the preliminary design into construction
details and specifications.

2.

The deliverables of the detailed design phase includes the following: a complete set of construction
documents including work drawings and specifications defining the detail requirements for the
construction of the entire project and a control quality cost estimate suitable to compare the budget and
bids received.

2.5.4 Openings in masonry or concrete walls for piping shall be provided with sleeves and weather guards for
the required size.
2.5.5 The clear headroom in passageways and above floor level in working areas shall be a minimum of 7ft 6 in.
(2300 mm).
2.5.6 Provisions shall be made in the design for access and servicing equipment located in, on, or around the
building in an ergonomically correct manner.
2.5.7 Rooftop penetrations should be avoided. Equipment should be located at grade rather than on rooftop for
ease of service. If serviceable equipment is located on the roof, ease of access shall be considered (such as
installation of a permanent ladder).
2.5.8 Air locks shall be considered in occupied buildings for frequently used entrances.
2.6 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
2.6.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the design of the HVAC system shall comply with applicable
provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code and/or ASHRAE Handbook.
2.6.2 Outdoor design conditions shall be established including the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Winter temperature
Summer dry bulb and wet bulb temperature
Summer daily range of temperature
Winter degree days
Elevation
Latitude
Prevailing wind direction and intensity. For purpose of heating/cooling load, design outdoor wind velocity is
assumed to be 15 mph (24 km/h).
Ambient temperature for air cooled condensers

2.6.3 The outside air intake shall be located as far away as practical but not less than 15 ft (4500 mm) from the
exhausts of any ventilation system or combustion equipment. The bottoms of outside air intake serving central
air conditioning systems shall be as high as possible but not less than 8 ft (2400 mm) above ground level. If
installed on a roof, the air intake should be not less than 3 ft (900 mm) above an adjacent roof. In electrically
hazardous areas, an outside air intake stack, at least 30 ft (9000 mm) above grade in height, shall be provided.
In any event, all air intakes shall be from an electrically non-hazardous area. The air intake stack shall be
designed in accordance with NFPA 497. For buildings located in an electrically hazardous area, positive
pressure shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 496.

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2.6.4 In the absence of other requirements, the following temperatures and relative humidities shall be used:
AREA

SUMMER

WINTER

RH

Control Room

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

40-50% *

Office Hall and Lunch Room

75oF (23.3oC)

70oF (21.2oC)

40-60% *

Electric Switchgear Room

80-82oF (26.7-27.7oC)

70-80oF (21.1-26.7oC)

30-70% +

Mechanical Room

85oF (29.4oC)

50oF (10oC)

Laboratories

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

40-50%

Toilet, Lockers and Shower

Rooms

75oF (23.9oC)

70oF (21.1oC)

40-60%

Conference Room

75oF (23.9oC)

70oF (21.1oC)

50%

Computer Room and Rack Room

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

Warehouse (Shops)

80oF (26.7oC)

50oF (10oC)

Access Spaces

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

72-74oF (22.2-23.3oC)

Analyzer Buildings

80oF (26.7oC)

60oF (15.6oC)

N/A

40-50% * +
40-60%
40-50% *
N/A

(*) RH controlled rate of change shall be no more than 6% per hour.

(+) Rack Rooms and Computer Rooms while on dedicated emergency back up, the temperature shall be
78-80oF (25.6-26.7oC) with no humidity control required.
2.6.5 The following central system types shall be considered in the design:
a.

Water-cooled direct expansion refrigeration equipment for cooling requirements less than 100 tons
(351 kW) of refrigeration where cooling water is available.

b.

Air-cooled direct expansion refrigeration equipment for cooling requirements less than 100 tons (351 kW) of
refrigeration where cooling water is not available.

c.

Chilled water system for cooling requirements greater than 100 tons (351 kW) of refrigeration.

2.6.6. Unless directed otherwise by Owner's representative, outside air requirements for air conditioned spaces
shall be as listed in ASHRAE.

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2.6.7 Suggested ventilation rates and pressure relationships for various rooms and areas within a building are
shown in the table below:
AREA DESIGNATION

PRESSURE RELATIONSHIP
TO ADJACENT AREA

MINIMUM AIR
CHANGES/HR.

Access Space

Positive

10

Battery Room

Negative

12

Control Room

Positive

12

Computer Room

Positive

15

Conference Room

Equal

12

Corridors

Equal

Electric Switchgear Room

Positive

10

Laboratory

Negative

10

Locker Rooms

Negative

12 *

Lunch Rooms

Positive

10

Lunch Rooms w/cooking

Negative

10

Mechanical Room

Negative

Offices

Positive

Rack Rooms

Positive

15

Shower Rooms

Negative

10

Storage Rooms

Positive

Toilet

Negative

10 *

(*) Use greater of value shown or 2 cfm/ft2 (0.61 m3/min/m2) of floor area.
2.6.8 Make-up air shall be provided through wall louvers, through the air conditioning system or by a special
make-up air system.
2.6.9 For non-air conditioned switchgear buildings, the space shall be ventilated at a rate to keep the room
temperature below 104oF (40oC). All ventilation air shall be filtered.

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2.6.10 A UPS room generally houses batteries, charger, inverter, static switch and occasionally a transformer.
Reference applicable section of OSHA, NEC and NFPA 496 for regulations regarding UPS room design.
2.6.11 An exhaust ventilation system is not required if Ni-Cad or lead calcium batteries are used in the UPS
room. If a battery is used containing lead antimony, a special exhaust ventilation system is required, complete
with an explosion proof motor on the exhaust fan.
2.6.12 For purposes of initial design, normal heat load is 15% of inverter rating plus 5% of charger rating. For
heat given off by transformer, assume 5%. If charger and inverter sizes are not known, assume 20% to 25% of
system rating.
2.6.13 UPS room shall have its own temperature control.
2.6.14 If the UPS room loses pressure due to ventilation or HVAC fan shutdowns, provisions shall be made to
purge the space with hydrocarbon-free air prior to restarting the air ventilation system.
2.6.15 Noise control shall be considered in the system design. The following types of actions are
recommended to ensure adequate prevention of transmitted sound:
a.

Equipment is properly isolated from floors, platforms or building structural components.

b.

Equipment is properly balanced.

c.

Equipment is operating within normal range and not exceeding manufacturers recommended speed.

d.

Ductwork is properly insulated, provide acoustical insulation on the first 15 ft. (5.0 m) of any ductwork from
the air handling units.

e.

Design and construction of mechanical rooms is tight and prevents sound from passing through doors,
damper, wall openings, etc.

2.6.16. Control and alarm systems for HVAC equipment shall comply with the following:
a.

A complete control and alarm system shall be provided with the air conditioning system design and
installation. All functions of each building's air system shall be part of the control system design. Each
HVAC control system shall interface with local fire/smoke/gas detection system by hardwired connection for
monitoring and control. As a minimum, alarms shall be provided for high room temperature, high humidity,
low humidity, and low positive pressure. Visual and audible alarms shall be provided in control and
computer rooms. Alarms shall be provided remotely for rooms not attended 24 hours.

b.

Each of building's air systems shall be equipped with a smoke detector located in the return air system
which will upon detection of smoke and/or heat, stop the air handling unit, sound an alarm within the
building, and send an alarm signal to the main control room or fire station. An annunciator panel in each
building shall register the source of the alarm signal. This annunciator shall send a common alarm to the
control building in case of air conditioning system failure.

c.

The control and alarm system shall be designed to monitor and report abnormal operating conditions for the
heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

d.

A combustible gas detector shall be provided inside of the air intake and an emergency pull station at all
exits from any building located within a process unit. In case of gas detection or an energized pull station,
the pressurization and exhaust fan shall be de-energized, motorized damper on the outside air duct shall
automatically close and an alarm signal shall be sent to the control panel. The air conditioning equipment
shall be in operation during pressurization shutdown (total recirculating).

2.6.17 All motor for HVAC equipment shall be TEFC type, unless electrical area classification dictates
otherwise.

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2.6.18 Air handling units shall be selected to deliver the conditioned air into the building to maintain adequate
temperature and air movement. The air movement at working level generally shall be limited to 20 ft/min
(6 m/min) and shall not exceed 40 ft/min (12 m/min).
2.6.19 The outside air brought into the building via the central air conditioning system or chemical filter shall
equal the total of the air volume flow rate exhausted plus one air change per hour for positive pressure. The
outside air content shall not be less than 15 cfm (25.5 m3/h) per person in accordance with ASHRAE Handbook.
Final indoor air quality shall consider human well being and supplier's requirements for control and switchgear
systems. Chemical filtration shall be designed based upon contaminants present in ambient outside air.
2.6.20 Air in toilets, locker rooms, janitor closets, lunchroom, battery rooms, and laboratories shall be once
through (no recirculating) 100% exhausted to outside in accordance with ASHRAE Handbook. Toilet, locker
and smoker's rooms shall have a continuous exhaust system based on a minimum of 2 cfm/ft2 (36.6 m3/h/m2) of
floor area.
2.6.21 Damper placement, damper type, etc. to completely and easily air balance the system shall be utilized in
designing the HVAC system including ductwork.
2.6.22 Ductwork penetrating a fire wall assembly shall be provided with a fire damper of a rating not less than
the wall penetrated.
2.6.23 Supply and return ductwork shall be constructed in accordance with recommendations of SMACNA.
The duct system design shall be based on low velocity and low pressure drop. Duct elbows shall be provided
with turning vanes to prevent air turbulence.
2.6.24 Duct design shall be based on a maximum static pressure loss of 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) water gauge per
100 ft (30 m) of duct. The maximum outlet velocity at registers, ceiling diffusers and grilles shall be determined
by 50 dBA maximum air noise.
2.6.25 Ducts in finished areas shall be run above the ceiling. Where ducts penetrate roof, the flashing at roof
opening shall be seal-welded or brazed to duct for a watertight seal. Duct design shall allow for easy cleaning of
the inside of the ducts.
2.6.26 Ductwork shall not be installed directly above electric equipment to avoid dripping of potential
condensation.
2.6.27 Intake air stacks and louvers shall be designed to prevent rain, air borne debris and birds from entering
the duct system. Air shall enter the building at a maximum rate of 500 fpm (150 m/min) face velocity.
2.6.28 Two inch (50 mm) thick washable or replaceable filters of standard sizes shall be used. All intake air
shall be filtered.
2.6.29 HVAC design for laboratories shall consider the following:
a.

Average fume hood face velocity should be design for 100 fpm (30.5 m/min.). Higher face velocities may
be required for certain chemicals.

b.

Hoods should be limited so the number of room air changes per hours does not exceed 20.

c.

Fume hoods shall not be located near doors and normal pedestrian traffic areas.

d.

Fan motors located within the exhaust air stream of laboratories shall be explosion proof. Lights located
within fume hoods shall be explosion proof.

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2.7 Plumbing System

2.7.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the plumbing system shall comply with applicable provisions of the
Uniform Plumbing Code.
2.7.2 Outdoor design conditions shall be established including the following:
a.

Depth to frostline.

b.

Rainfall intensity level in./hr. (cm/h) for a 5-minute period expected once in ten years.

2.7.3 Utility services will normally be routed by others to within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the outside of a building wall.
The following services may be required:
a.

Domestic water

b.

Fire water

c.

Natural gas

d.

Instrument air

e.

Low pressure steam and condensate

f.

Cooling tower water supply and return

g.

Sanitary sewer

h.

Storm drain

i.

Process waste or oily water sewer

2.7.4 Toilet fixtures, electric drinking fountains, service sinks, floor drains and cleanouts shall be provided as
required.
2.7.5 A suitably sized electric water heater for all fixtures requiring hot water shall be provided.
2.7.6 Piping and plumbing within laboratories shall be easily accessible and flexible in arrangement by use of
chases, tunnels, and service corridors.
2.7.7 Wastewater piping for laboratories shall be corrosion resistant material and compatible with the chemicals
being handled. Cleanouts shall be plentiful and easily accessible.
2.7.8 Emergency showers and eyewashes are required within the lab space or adjacent corridors.
2.7.9 Special gas piping such as for nitrogen and hydrogen requires special design considerations. Supply
tanks and pressure-reducing valves shall be located outside the building.
2.8 Fire Protection
2.8.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the fire detection/suppression system shall comply with applicable
provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and/or any applicable parts of the NFPA Guidelines.
2.8.2 Fire detection and prevention systems other than required by codes will normally be required by the
Owner for individual buildings through the Owner's Representative. The following items may be required in
specific cases:

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a.

Fire water supply/pumping/storage system

b.

Fire hydrants

c.

Stand pipe and hose systems in accordance with NFPA 14

d.

Hose cabinets for following:

e.

1.

Sized for extinguisher, 1 1/2 in. valve

2.

75 ft (22 m) of 1 1/2 in. unlined linen hose

3.

1 1/2 in. adjustable spray fog nozzle

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Open hose reels:

1.

1 1/2 in. valve

2.

1 1/2 in. single jacket hose, 100 ft. (30 m) maximum per reel

3.

1 1/2 in. adjustable spray fog nozzle

f.

Water sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13

g.

Special hazard (water, foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical) spray systems in accordance with NFPA 15

h.

FM-200 fire detection and suppression system in accordance with NFPA 2001. Ventilation to evacuate the
FM-200 after a system dump shall be provided. FM-200 automatic flooding system according to
NFPA-2001 shall be designed for room area, above the room and under raised floor, including 100%
back-up systems and cluster safety lights indicator. The system shall be automatically or manually
actuated. Automatic actuation will be a combination heat/ionization smoke detector, crossed zone in each
room or area; manual actuation will be a release station installed in a central location in the
control/instrument room. Automatic motorized dampers in the air conditioning supply and return ducts
serving the room shall be closed to maintain the integrity of the FM-200 discharge and to minimize dilution
by fresh air inflow. All cylinders shall be located inside the building.

i.

Fire extinguishers (normally furnished by Owner)

j.

Fire/smoke detection systems with alarm and/or ventilation shutdown

2.8.3 Provide fire alarm system for all buildings. Upon receipt of a fire/smoke/gas or pressure signal from
sprinkler, fire stand pipe, the following initiations are required:
a.

Local alarm

b.

General SITE alarm (by others)

c.

Control of HVAC equipment

2.8.4 All non-process buildings shall be provided with a fire protection panel with audible alarm, speaker and
zone indicator lights.
2.8.5 Detection system of each building in administration area shall provide input signals to the plant wide fire
and gas monitoring facility to indicate the detection of fire and gas. In addition, three signals (contacts) for
common fire, common gas and common fault shall be provided to the fire and gas detection system.
2.8.6 The public address announcement shall have precedence over any other alarm. The intelligibility of the
announcement shall not be impaired by locating a fire alarm close to the loudspeaker.

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2.8.7 The signal level of the announcement shall be louder than the ambient noise level by 6 to 20 dBA.
2.9 Lifting Devices
2.9.1 Unless local codes take precedence, lifting devices shall comply with applicable provisions of the Crane
Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), Hoist Manufacturing Institute (HMI), and any OSHA regulations.
2.10 Conveying Systems
2.10.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the elevator design shall comply with applicable provisions of
ASME A17.1, the Elevator Safety Code.
2.11 Communication
2.11.1 The following communications systems may be required within a building:
a.

Public address system shall be a one-way announcement type system. The system shall be capable of
addressing each floor individually, as well as the entire building. There shall be a central location for
system control. Speakers shall be of spoken voice quality, with individual transformers, and spaced at 25 ft.
(8.0 m) on center.

b.

Provisions for a video system installation shall include outlet boxes, conduits, and necessary fittings. The
design shall include provisions for video locations as determined by Owner's requirements. The actual
wiring and hook-up of the video system will be done at a later date by a specialist in this type of work.

c.

Provisions for a telephone system installation shall include outlet boxes, conduits, and necessary fittings.
The design shall include provisions for telephone locations as determined by Owner's requirements. The
actual wiring and hook-up of the telephone system will be done at a later date by a specialist in this type of
work.

d.

Provisions for a data distribution system installation shall include outlet boxes, conduits, and necessary
fittings. The design shall include provisions for data locations as determined by Owner's requirements. The
actual wiring and hook-up of the computer/data system will be done at a later date by a specialist in this
type of work.

2.12 Electrical
2.12.1 Unless local codes take precedence, the electrical design shall comply with applicable provisions of
NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code.
2.12.2 Primary power may be provided by a public utility company or plant-owned generators. Electrical
service available for the plant and various buildings shall be as indicated.
2.12.3 Lighting levels in the building shall be in accordance with recommendations of the Illumination Engineers
Society and the Owner's requirements.
2.12.4 Lighting fixtures and power outlets shall be provided.
2.12.5 When emergency power is required for computers, it shall be battery powered inverters. When
emergency power is required for emergency lighting and communications, it shall be battery backup for small
buildings and emergency generators for large buildings.
2.12.6 Electrical panels and boxes shall have the correct National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
rating for the electrical area classification.

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2.13 Material Design Considerations

2.13.1 Rooms or buildings containing equipment shall have at least one door or opening large enough to bring
in or take out the largest piece of equipment including the packing material.
2.13.2 The space above process type equipment such as compressors, pumps, large motors, etc. shall be
sufficient for mobile handling equipment if required.
2.13.3 All exterior doors will swing out. The active leaf of double doors, where required for equipment, will also
serve as exit doors.
2.13.4 For ease of maintenance, consider ceiling hung metal toilet partitions.
2.13.5 All building designs shall be based on utilization of manufacturer's standard equipment and materials.
2.13.6 Smaller area buildings shall use load bearing masonry walls as the structural framing system with open
web steel joists supporting the roof.
2.13.7 Masonry walls shall include vertical reinforcing bars at a maximum of 32 in. (800 mm) on center
continuous from top of foundation to bond beam at roof level.
2.13.8 Every other course of masonry units shall have ladder type horizontal reinforcing.
2.13.9 Vertical and horizontal reinforcing shall be grouted solid.
2.13.10 Additional vertical and horizontal reinforcing shall be provided at all door, window and other larger wall
openings in accordance with recommendations of the National Concrete Masonry Association.
2.13.11 Larger area buildings, such as warehouses, maintenance shops, compressors shelters, etc. shall utilize
a steel frame either custom designed or pre-engineered.
2.13.12 Reinforced concrete buildings shall be limited to locations where it is economically justified or where
blast resistant design requires the material.
2.13.13 The roof system shall have a minimum slope of 1/8 in. per ft. (10 mm/m) achieved either by use of
sloping the structural elements or by use of tapered insulation on a level deck. A slope of 1/4 in. per ft.
(20 mm/m) is preferred.
2.13.14 A roof system using concrete on steel form deck shall be used for reinforced concrete buildings and
considered where a load bearing masonry wall is provided.
2.13.15 Interior partitions shall be gypsum board on metal studs applying fire resistant drywall or moisture
resistant drywall where required. Concrete block may be used as interior partitions where greater protection,
occupancy separation, noise control or durability is required. Wood framing shall not be used for interior
partitions.
2.13.16 Insulation shall be provided for the entire building envelope. Exterior concrete block walls shall be
insulated with loose dry insulation poured into cores of block. If additional insulation is required, blanket or rigid
insulation shall be provided in furred space between exterior wall surface and interior drywall finish surface.
2.13.17 Rigid board type insulation shall be used in roof systems, along perimeter of foundation wall and in
walls not suitable for soft blanket type or loose fill.

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2.13.18 The following minimum thermal resistance values are required where practical and in accordance with
ASTM C518.
a.

Ceilings (roof), R-30

b.

Walls, R-17

c.

Floors, R-11

2.13.19 When choosing doors and windows, the insulating value shall be considered.
2.14 Finishes
2.14.1 Buildings shall have non-slip or slip resistant finish on floor tiles.
2.14.2 All finishes shall be best suited to the industrial environment of a petrochemical process plant. Use of
finish material that may be easily damaged is to be avoided.
2.14.3 Finish material with a choice of patterns or colors shall be reviewed by the Owner or his representative
prior to installation.
3. MATERIAL
3.1 Material selection shall be in accordance with A40-1M.