SYD0455 Mechanical Specification 190304 PDF

Somerset Private
Hospital - Fitout
Mechanical Specification
Prepared for: DPA Health
Project No: SYD0455

Date: 28 February 2019
Revision: T1
Project: Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout
Location: 2-33 Derby St & 38 Somerset St
Kingswood, 2747
Prepared by: ADP Consulting Pty Ltd
Level 3, 8 Spring Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Project No: SYD0455
Revision: T1
Date: 28 February 2019
Rev Date Comment Author Signature Technical Signature Authorisa- Signature

Review tion & QA
T1 28/02/19 Cynthia CF Michael MD

Farah Dodds
Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Report: Mechanical Specification
Date: 28 February 2019 Rev: T1 1
Contents
0. General Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 9
Stakeholders ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Definitions and Interpretations ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Design & Construct Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 10
Project Description and Design Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 10
Integrated tenant fitout works ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Equipment procurement ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Status of Fire Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Design Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Staging Sequence ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Testing and Commissioning of Truncated System ...................................................................................................................... 14
Statutory Authority Works, Inspections, Notices and Fees ...................................................................................................... 14
Hold Points.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Quality ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Inspection and Testing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Operation and Maintenance Manual................................................................................................................................................ 19
Samples ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Noise .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Materials and Workmanship ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Completion ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
1. Scope of Works .......................................................................................................................................... 24
1.1 Standards, Code, Authorities and Design Briefs ............................................................................................................. 24
1.2 Design Documentation Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 24
1.3 Design Criteria .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
1.4 Description of Mechanical Services ...................................................................................................................................... 30
1.5 Extent of Works ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
2. Execution ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
2.2 Building Penetrations ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
2.3 Plant and Equipment Access ................................................................................................................................................... 41
2.4 Seismic Restraints ........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
2.5 Painting and Finishes ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
2.6 Marking and Labelling ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
2.7 Record Drawings.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

2.8 Training............................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
2.9 Co-ordination................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
2.10 Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46
2.11 Testing and Commissioning .................................................................................................................................................... 47
2.12 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................................................. 51
3. Ventilation Fans .......................................................................................................................................... 52
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
3.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
3.3 Cross References.......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.4 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.5 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.6 Axial Flow Fans ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
3.7 Marking ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.8 Execution......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
4. Air Filters ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
4.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
4.4 Standard .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.5 Interpretations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 56
4.6 Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.7 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.8 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.9 Materials.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.10 Components .................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
4.11 Dry Media Filters (Type 1) and Viscous Impingement Filters (Type 2) ................................................................... 58
4.12 Marking ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
4.13 Execution......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
4.14 Installation Generally ................................................................................................................................................................. 59
5. Ductwork ..................................................................................................................................................... 61
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
5.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.4 Standard .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
5.6 Samples ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
5.7 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

5.8 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.9 Materials and Components ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.10 Sheet Metal Ductwork ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.11 Flexible Duct .................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
5.12 Flexible Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 65
5.13 Dampers – General ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66
5.14 Volume Control Dampers ........................................................................................................................................................ 66
5.15 Motorised Dampers .................................................................................................................................................................... 67
5.16 Fire and smoke dampers .......................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.17 Non-Return Dampers ................................................................................................................................................................ 68
5.18 Access Panels ................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
5.19 Execution......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
5.20 Ductwork Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 69
6. Ductwork Insulation .................................................................................................................................. 71
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
6.4 Standards ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
6.6 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.7 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.8 Insulation Materials .................................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.9 Execution......................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
6.10 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
6.11 Internal Insulation – Laminate Faced ................................................................................................................................... 76
6.12 Internal Insulation – Metal Faced .......................................................................................................................................... 77
6.13 External Insulation – Laminate Faced .................................................................................................................................. 78
6.14 External Insulation – Laminate Faced and Metal Sheathed ........................................................................................ 79
6.15 Insulation of Ductwork Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 80
6.16 Insulation of Duct Flexible Connections ............................................................................................................................. 80
7. Air Grilles ..................................................................................................................................................... 81
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
7.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
7.4 Standards ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
7.6 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

7.7 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
7.8 Volume Control Dampers ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
7.9 Air Grille Types.............................................................................................................................................................................. 83
7.10 Finish of Grilles, Diffusers and Registers ............................................................................................................................ 85
7.11 Installation of Air Grilles ............................................................................................................................................................ 85
8. Mechanical Piping ...................................................................................................................................... 87
8.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
8.3 Standard .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.5 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.6 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.7 Copper Piping ............................................................................................................................................................................... 88
8.8 ABS Piping ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
8.9 PVC Piping ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
8.10 Polyethylene (PE) Piping ........................................................................................................................................................... 90
8.11 Installation – General ................................................................................................................................................................. 90
8.12 Accessibility.................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
8.13 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
8.14 Supports .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
8.15 Flexibility ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
8.16 Sleeves ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 93
8.17 Joints................................................................................................................................................................................................. 93
8.18 Drains, Vents and Grading ....................................................................................................................................................... 94
9. Mechanical Piping Insulation ................................................................................................................... 96
9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
9.2 Aims .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 96
9.4 Standards ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
9.6 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
9.7 Samples ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
9.8 Alternative Insulation Methods and Materials ................................................................................................................. 97
9.9 Products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
9.10 General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 98
9.11 Materials.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
9.12 Execution...................................................................................................................................................................................... 100

9.13 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
9.14 Piping Insulation Systems ..................................................................................................................................................... 100
9.15 Cold Piping Insulation ............................................................................................................................................................ 101
9.16 Sheathing of Piping Insulation ............................................................................................................................................ 102
10. Mechanical Electrical ............................................................................................................................... 103
10.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
10.2 Cross References....................................................................................................................................................................... 103
10.3 Low Voltage Power Systems ................................................................................................................................................ 103
10.4 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
10.5 Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
10.6 Execution...................................................................................................................................................................................... 104
10.7 Cable Support and Duct Systems ...................................................................................................................................... 104
10.8 Switchboards .............................................................................................................................................................................. 105
10.9 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105
10.10 Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 105
10.11 Switchboard Components .................................................................................................................................................... 106
10.12 Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
10.13 Execution...................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
11. Motors & Starters .................................................................................................................................... 108
11.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
11.2 Aims ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
11.4 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 108
11.5 Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
11.6 Motors .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
11.7 Motors for Variable Speed Drive ........................................................................................................................................ 110
11.8 Starters .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
11.9 Motor Protection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 112
11.10 Variable Speed Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. 114
12. AUTOMATIC CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................... 116
12.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 116
12.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
12.3 Interpretations ........................................................................................................................................................................... 117
12.4 Submissions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 118
12.5 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................................................... 119
12.6 Software ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
12.7 Digital System Controller Interface ................................................................................................................................... 120

12.8 Controllers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 122
12.9 Input Devices – General ......................................................................................................................................................... 124
12.10 Input Devices - Temperature ............................................................................................................................................... 125
12.11 Input Devices – Pressure........................................................................................................................................................ 126
12.12 Input Devices – Flow and Velocity ..................................................................................................................................... 127
12.13 Input Devices – Other ............................................................................................................................................................. 128
12.14 Actuators ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 128
12.15 Automatic Control Valves ..................................................................................................................................................... 129
12.16 Chilled and Heating Hot Water Fan Coil Units and Air Handling Units .............................................................. 130
12.17 DX Split Systems ....................................................................................................................................................................... 131
12.18 Chilled Water Coil Flow Control ......................................................................................................................................... 131
12.19 Call for Heating ......................................................................................................................................................................... 131
12.20 Heating Water Flow Control ................................................................................................................................................ 132
12.21 Supply Air Fan Speed Control ............................................................................................................................................. 132
12.22 Supply Air Temperature Set Point ..................................................................................................................................... 132
12.23 Fresh Air Control ....................................................................................................................................................................... 132
12.24 Air Filter Pressure Sensor ....................................................................................................................................................... 132
12.25 Outside Air Fans ........................................................................................................................................................................ 132
12.26 Power Failure Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 133
12.27 Fire Trip ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
12.28 Metering....................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
12.29 Automatic Reset ........................................................................................................................................................................ 133
12.30 Smart Energy Meters............................................................................................................................................................... 133
12.31 Pulse Meter Interface .............................................................................................................................................................. 133
12.32 Electrical Meters ........................................................................................................................................................................ 133
12.33 Solid State Heating Controllers .......................................................................................................................................... 134
12.34 Indicative Points List ................................................................................................................................................................ 134
12.35 Execution...................................................................................................................................................................................... 135
13. COMMISSIONING .................................................................................................................................... 140
13.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 140
13.3 Standards ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 140
14. Execution ................................................................................................................................................... 142
14.1 Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................................................... 142
14.2 Instrumentation......................................................................................................................................................................... 142
14.3 Sound Pressure Level Measurements ............................................................................................................................... 144
14.4 Air Balancing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 145

14.5 Motorised Damper Leakage................................................................................................................................................. 147
14.6 Automatic Controls .................................................................................................................................................................. 149
14.7 Safety Controls .......................................................................................................................................................................... 149
14.8 Plant Operation Period ........................................................................................................................................................... 149
14.9 Completion Tests ...................................................................................................................................................................... 149
14.10 Certification................................................................................................................................................................................. 150
15. Equipment Schedules .............................................................................................................................. 151
15.1 Fan Coil Units ............................................................................................................................................................................. 151
15.2 Air Handling Units .................................................................................................................................................................... 152
15.3 Fans ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 152
15.4 Single Split Systems................................................................................................................................................................. 153
15.5 Mechanical Services Switchboard ...................................................................................................................................... 153
15.6 Grille Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................... 154

0. General Requirements
Stakeholders
The stakeholders for this project are;
Client / Principal DPA Health
Architect (Base Building) Bureau SRH

Health Planner / Designer Kelling Projects
Services Consultant ADP Consulting Pty Ltd
(Mechanical, Electrical,
Hydraulic, Fire Safety)
Building / Head Contractor The company appointed to carry out the main contract
BCA Consultant City Plan
Fire Safety Engineer Olson Fire & Risk
Project Manager DPA Health & Essence Project Management
Section J Consultant ADP Consulting Pty Ltd
Acoustic Engineer Acoustic Logic
Definitions and Interpretations

Within this specification and the related drawings the following words shall have the meanings described:
The entity specifically responsible for the works

The Contractor, Builder
described;
The Principal The Client;
Person appointed by the Principal as its representative

The Principal’s Representative
for the purposes of the Contract;
The work to be carried out and completed in

The Works
accordance with the Contract;
Approval by the entity specifically responsible as the

Approval, To approve Principal’s representative for the purposes of the
contract governing the works;
Builder, Building Trades The entity specifically responsible for the Works;
Give notice, submit, supply, furnish, and Give notice, submit, supply, furnish and the like to the
similar expressions entity specifically responsible as the Principal’s

representative for the purposes of the contract
governing the works;
The entity specifically responsible for the works

The Contractor, Builder
described;
The Principal The Client;
Design & Construct Roles and Responsibilities

The documents have been produced for the purpose of Design & Construct (D&C) Tender. It is the
responsibility of the relevant contractor to review and provide the design based on the design intent of the
drawings, specifications and all subsidiary documentation included in the Head Contract, without any
additional cost. Include adjustments and additions to the systems by way of design completion and
coordination to satisfy performance requirements, ensure coordination with building structure and with other
services and as required to meet manufacturer requirements. Provide design development, calculations,
drawings and coordination with other services necessary.
The intent of this specification and the associated documents is to provide:
Additional requirements to those outlined in the drawings;
Technical and performance requirements of the works;
Quality Assurance expectations of Works.
The Contractor/Builder shall complete the specified scope of works to approval including carrying out the
design and documentation development required for construction.
Coordinate all systems described in this specification and associated drawings and documentation
applicable. Make all calculations using industry standard methods, codes and guides and as defined herein.
Incorporate operational factors, e.g. running costs of the systems, in the final selection and coordination of
the Works. Wherever suitable, use low energy and low maintenance equipment. Submit calculations
substantiating any part of the Works.
The work to be carried out shall include, but not limited to, the design, supply, delivery, installation,
commissioning, testing, warranty and maintenance of the services as specified herein and as depicted on the
drawings, together with all minor and incidental work associated therewith. All work shall be in accordance
with this specification and comply with all relevant Australian Standards.
Project Description and Design Requirements

The project involves the design and construction of the hospital tenancy services for the new development at
29-33 Derby St & 38 Somerset St, Kingswood.
The development includes, but is not limited to:
Basement 1:
Medical gas storage room
Medical waste room
Dirty linen room
First floor:

Services provisions to cater for new private hospital tenant fitout
Rooftop:
Installation of new tenant equipment to cater for supplementary services over and above base building
provisions.
The following BCA Classifications have been identified in the base building BCA Assessment Report prepared
by City Plan Services, revision 02, dated 20/12/17.
Class 7a: Basement 3 – Lower ground floor
Class 9a: Ground Floor – Third Floor
Integrated tenant fitout works

The Contractor shall liaise with the Principal to confirm whether the hospital tenancy will be undertaking
integrated tenant fitout works during the base building construction phase.
As an integrated fitout, the Contractor shall include the following carry out the following works:
Obtain a copy of all base-building building services provisions outlined in the Agreement for Lease with the
hospital tenant from the Principal.
Co-ordinate with the base building contractor, agree on the base building services to be made redundant
due to the fit out works.
Provide inputs and co-ordinate on modifications of base building services design documentation to
accommodate for the approved final design layout to the base build contractor.
Provide a complete set of 100% detailed design services documentation for the integrated fitout in PDF and
AutoCAD format. The Contractor shall coordinate with base building contractor the final provision of services
to serve the tenancy.
The Contractor shall provide input and comments for the modification of base building services detailed
design in a timely manner to avoid delaying construction works.
Fittings, fixtures and equipment shall only be purchased after co-ordination with the tenant’s approved final
design layout and requirements.
Equipment procurement
The procurement methods for equipment are identified based on the three main Groups –
Group 1 – Equipment supplied and installed by the Contractor.
Group 2 – Items supplied by the Principle and installed by the Contractor.
Group 3 – Equipment supplied and installed by the Client.
The contractor to confirm with the client prior to submission of tender to ensure prices are provided per
requirement.
Status of Fire Engineering

The following reports are yet to be finalised. The contractor shall obtain these reports from the Principal as
they become available.
Tenancy BCA Assessment Report
Tenancy Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) where applicable

Tenancy Fire Engineering Brief Questionnaire (FEBQ) where applicable
Tenancy Fire Engineering Report (FER) where applicable
The Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate all requirements outlined these reports into the services
detailed design documentation. As a minimum, this includes the requirements in all future revisions of these
reports up until Occupancy Certificates are issued for all base building and fitout areas of the development.
This includes, but is not limited to:
All performance/alternative solutions
All feedback and requirements provided by NSW Fire & Rescue
All feedback and requirements provided by the principal certifying authority
Design Requirements
The Contractor shall allow for completion of the services designs, co-ordination, documentation (drawings
and information as required), including but not limited to:
> Detailed design calculations using latest architectural and other information to determine true
requirements of the development. The current D&C services drawings, specifications, and equipment
schedules are for design intent and information purposes only.
> Provide equipment schedules in PDF and Excel format. All final equipment schedules shall be prepared
based on the Contractor’s own detailed design calculations and co-ordination works.
> Coordinate fitout design with base building designs prior to construction.
> Coordinate with the relevant parties for services provisions to Group 2 and Group 3 equipment. Allow to
provide all connection points required to ensure correct operation of the equipment.
> Coordinate and incorporate all requirements outlined in the following documents into the services
design documentation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain these documents from the
Principal as they become available.
> Penrith City Council Development Application Conditions of Consent
> Base building BCA Assessment Report, by City Plan Services
> Base building Fire Engineering Report, by Olsson Fire & Risk (including all performance-based
alternative solutions)
> Acoustic Report: Acoustic Logic
> Principal Project Requirements
> Architectural documentation (Base Building): Bureau SRH
> Hospital planning design documentation: Kelling Projects
> All other sub-consultants’ documentation
> Provide specialist expertise necessary to complete the works in accordance with the documentation
including:
> To certify compliance with contract documents;
> To certify compliance with Authority requirements;
> To certify the installation as required and to all authority requirements;
> To pay all fees applicable to progress and complete the works, including authority fees and charges;
> To obtain all Authority permits and certificates to allow the progress of the work;

> To provide engineering calculations;
> To provide design drawings in PDF and AutoCAD format;
> To provide shop drawings in PDF and AutoCAD format;
> Provide samples and prototypes where specified;
> Develop safe work method statements, safety in design documentation;
> Preparation of method statements for plant installation and critical activities;
> Production of record ‘As-Built’ drawings for all services;
> Ensure all services installed meet the intent indicated in the documentation;
> Ensure design is fully coordinate with other services and building structure prior to preparation of shop
drawings and prior to installation;
> Alternatives may be offered provided they are considered, fully designed and coordinated, fully
documented with demonstration of benefit to the system function and/or capital and ongoing cost, of
equivalent or better quality than specified within the design documentation and signed off by the
architect and the client. Acceptance of alternatives will be at the discretion of the client;
> Provide suitable access to all plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and shall not require the use of specialised access
equipment;
> Prepare and submit all authority applications and provide all certifications required at each stage of the
works.
> Carry out for documentation activities to ensure services are fully co-ordinated and compatible with all
aspects of the development. Responsibilities include:
> Preparation of for design drawings including calculations sufficient to allow construction of the Works;
> Production of installation drawings complete with set out of all components;
> Interface details with other trades;
> Size and location of penetrations in walls and floors;
> Physical co-ordination of installation with other elements and resolution of conflicts;
> Co-ordination of the construction and installation incorporating future maintenance;
> Details of schematic and control diagrams of all equipment showing all interconnections between
equipment to enable the necessary connections to be undertaken within the respective services scope of
works;
> Equipment mounting details and fasteners;
> Detailed drawings and co-ordination in plant rooms, risers, corridors, ceiling voids, etcetera, to
demonstrate all required services are accommodated within the spaces;
> Detailed spatial co-ordination of the services with respect to all other works and trades including the
detailing of interfaces;
> Establish all interfaces between each service and provide necessary connections and interface;
> Access facilities for all plant equipment access;
> Fire rating elements, including penetrations, riser shafts, sleeves, fire collars, etcetera;
> Selection of all equipment and materials selection to suit the required operational conditions to be
encountered over the life cycle;

> Electronic as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals and submissions for Approval.
Staging Sequence
Refer to architectural documentation for project staging and works sequencing requirement. The contractor
shall provide installation program to suit. Refer to the Project Principal’s Sequencing Requirements for
staging works and provide construction program, identifying the following -
> Sequence of work to suit architect staging integrated fitout intent;
> Critical paths of activities related to the work;
> Allowance for holidays;
> Activity inter-relationships;
> External dependencies including provision of access, document approvals and work by others;
> Periods within which various stages or parts of the work are to be executed;
> Revise these submission requirements as necessary;
> Where updating of program is required, identify changes since the previous version, and show the
estimated percentage of completion for each item of work.
Testing and Commissioning of Truncated System

Submit an inspection and testing plan which is consistent with the construction program. Include particulars
of test stages and procedures. Submit written reports on nominated tests.
The contractor shall test each truncated system periodically to ensure proper operation of the system during
construction works and maintain Standards requirement.
The contractor shall provide minimum biweekly intermediate testing and commissioning report of each
truncated system.
The contractor shall provide intermediate operation/ installation certificates at the end of each stage of
works, or upon request. Submit certification that the plant and equipment submitted meets all requirements
and capacities of the contract documents except for departures that are identified in the submission.
Statutory Authority Works, Inspections, Notices and Fees

Allow for, and arrange, including payments of all fees, authority inspections of all systems and equipment as
required.
Obtain all approvals from Statutory Authorities and other Organisations having powers to authorize, approve
or reject any part of the Works.
Take responsibility for and complete negotiations in respect of the provision, removal or division of utility
services.
Make arrangements to allow the connection of the new works to the supply networks including providing
details of the proposal works and, obtaining written approval as necessary.
Take responsibility for and complete any applications related, in order to complete the works.
Ensure contract documents comply with statutory requirements and clarify any issues. Where statutory
undertakings and authorities require witnessing tests, giving all necessary notices, carrying out tests,
providing attendance and facilities and submitting any documents required.
Give all notices in accordance with laws and regulations and pay all fees and charges.

Incorporate all builders work required and integrate in to the works.
Comply with all formalities in connection with test notices, agreements, application for supply forms,
etcetera, and submit all such documents for Approval.
Provide copies of all correspondence, test certificates, notices, etcetera, for approval.
Details of any amendments to the Contract Works deemed necessary by a Statutory Undertaking or other
Authority shall be submitted for Approval prior to works commencing.
Hold Points
The contractor shall allow to hold all works at certain points for review by relevant parties. As a minimum, the
following hold points shall be allowed for:
Services equipment shall not be purchased without the following approvals:
Review of contractor completed detailed design calculations, layouts, and equipment schedules by the
Principal, or Principal’s representative.
Review of contractor completed detailed design calculations, layouts, and equipment schedules by base
building.
Contractor shall confirm:
All slab penetration requirements, including but not limited to all risers, masonry shafts, ductwork, pipework,
conduit, cabling, etc. to be suitable for the fitout.
All in-slab services. For example: conduits, pipework, etc. to be suitable for the fitout.
Submissions
General
All submissions must be in electronic PDF format as a minimum and with unrestricted, unsecured, indexed
and hyperlinked, text searchable file content.
Provide all information required for approvals including:
> Design drawings;
> Calculations;
> Copies of correspondence with authorities;
> Schedules for all plant and equipment, prior to placing orders;
> Construction drawings;
> Factory test results where applicable;
> Product data, performance test and commissioning results required;
> Shop drawings for fabrication and installation of all equipment and items;
> Inspection, test and commissioning plan for every section of the work;
> handover and training proposals;
> Installation drawings which show all equipment and services layouts, wiring and any other items during
the construction period incorporated into the works;
> Operating and Maintenance manuals;
> Maintenance and service records during the defects liability period;

> Submissions required for the occupation certification.
Technical Data
Submit prior to ordering a full schedule of equipment proposed for the project, including all technical
aspects of the piece of equipment. Identify any changes or non-compliances to the specification in a matrix
schedule nominating all specified parameters and all proposed parameters.
Certification
Submit certification for all plant and equipment and installation carried out in accordance with Authority and
contract requirements.
Provide certificates of design and installation compliance as required by the Principal Certifying Authority,
manufacturers and other Authorities.
Certifying that those sections of the work which are essential services or are services requiring certificates of
compliance with any other ordinance, Regulation or Act, are installed and have been tested and proved to be
in conformity with the relevant requirements.
Carry out tests to prove compliance prior to Practical Completion. The test programme and task of proving
that the system conforms with Authority requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Certify that the design is in accordance with the design intent of the documents.
Data to Be Submitted
Include manufacturers’ technical literature and the following information:
> Model name, designation and number;
> Capacity of all system elements;
> Country of origin and manufacture;
> Materials used in the construction;
> Size, including required clearances for installation;
> Technical data schedules corresponding to the equipment specified in documentation. Provide a matrix
schedule nominating all specified parameters and all proposed parameters, and a comparison analysis;
> Type-test reports.
Alternatives
Alternatives may be proposed for consideration. Any alternatives proposal must be submitted, in line with
the requirements above, for approval complete with a fully scheduled comparison between specified and
alternative option, with design calculations and coordination documentation of all direct and associated
works to demonstrate suitability, and statement outlining the options suitability, fit for purpose, and
coordination.
Acceptance of alternatives will be at the discretion of the client.

Design Drawings
Submit design drawings in electronic PDF and DWG formats for approval. Utilise size sheet set up to match
all other documentation, and in accordance with the specific requirements outlined for the relevant
disciplines.
Provide the number of copies of the drawings specified within the conditions governing the contract for the
works. Design drawings shall be:
Submitted as hard copies where requested, PDF & CAD files on USB media (including all associated external
reference (xref) files);
Provided with supporting calculations to substantiate the design;
Show the as installed locations of building elements, plant and equipment;
Co-ordinated with other services, structure and architectural elements;
Complete with schematic drawings of each system showing the logical arrangement of the components and
sizes, ratings and flows of connecting elements.
Shop Drawings
Submit shop drawings in electronic PDF format as required by submissions, in accordance with the
programme and specific requirements outlined herein. Drawings must be prepared in AutoCAD. Incorporate
all shop drawings in operation and maintenance manuals.
The shop drawings shall indicate as a minimum:
Title block with all Contractor’s details;
Nominated coordination details and confirmation from all trades;
Dimensions, types and location of all equipment in relation to permanent site features and other services in
plan, elevation and section detail;
Equipment layouts and sections. Show the location of all fire rated building elements;
Riser layouts and sections;
Fixings and seismic restraint details;
Wiring and schematic diagram for all electrical equipment and control circuits including switchboard layout
and construction details.
Ensure coordination with other building and service elements. Show adjusted positions on the shop and
record drawings.
Check space requirements of equipment and services indicated diagrammatically in the contract documents
and submit a report on consequent variations to the design.
Identify on a separate set of shop drawings the proposed maintenance strategy for all plant and equipment.
This shall include but not limited to the following:
Appliance access and maintenance zones;
Equipment access and maintenance zones;
Authority metering equipment access and maintenance zones;
Fire and smoke seal inspection access.

As-Built Drawings
Submit as-built drawings in electronic PDF and DWG formats for approval. Utilise size sheet set up to match
all other documentation, and in accordance with the specific requirements outlined for the relevant
disciplines.
Provide the number of copies of the drawings specified within the conditions governing the contract for the
works. As-built drawings shall be:
Prepared using the shop drawing requirements;
Submitted as hard copies where requested, PDF & CAD files on USB media;
Updated to include changes made during the commissioning period;
Complete with dimensions, types and location of equipment, cables, piping and ductwork in relation to
permanent site features and, if applicable, other services (e.g. underground);
Show the as installed locations of building elements, plant and equipment;
Show displacement from grid dimensions where applicable;
Complete with schematic drawings of each system showing the logical arrangement of the components and
sizes, ratings and flows of connecting elements.
Quality
Quality Assurance
Provide a Quality Assurance (QA) plan in order to establish, monitor and document a quality assurance
system covering all aspects of the Works. The plan must be in accordance with ISO 9001 or ISO 9002 as
appropriate.
The plan shall include processes and monitoring checklists for checking of all documentation including
drawings, schedules, installation procedures, commissioning and testing procedures, handover
documentation etcetera, for completion prior to submission.
Submit the following documentation before starting work on site:
Quality System third party certification, if any, to the Standards specified by the Joint Accreditation System of
Australia and New Zealand;
Quality Manual detailing the corporate QA policy statement, system element description, registers of
procedures and project specific Inspection and Test Plans.
Inspection and Testing

Provide attendance at all inspections and testing, provide all equipment and facilities necessary to carry out
testing.
If notice of inspection is to be given in respect of parts of the works, do not conceal those parts without
approval.
If notice of inspection is required in respect of parts of the works, advise if and when those parts are to be
concealed.
If notice of testing is required in respect of parts of the works, advise if and when those parts are to be
tested.

Except for site tests, have tests carried out by a registered testing authority. Use instruments calibrated by
authorities accredited by a registered testing authority.
Submit copies of test reports, including certificates for type tests, showing the observations and results of
tests and conformance or non-conformance with requirements.
Operation and Maintenance Manual

General
Submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals for Approvals. Provide manuals in electronic PDF format only, in
a fully indexed, text searchable and structured format, in accordance with the contract conditions. Operation
and Maintenance Manual shall:
Provide sufficient information to allow the correct and safe operation and maintenance of all of the
equipment and systems installed;
Be prepared by personnel experienced in the operation and maintenance of the equipment and systems
installed;
Be intuitive in layout, style and content, with sufficient clarity of style and content to simplify the use of the
manuals;
Include relevant material where any referenced document in this specification requires provision of manuals.
Content
Include the following:
> Table of contents;
> Drawings and technical data or the operation and maintenance of the installation;
> Directory of names and contact details of all responsible parties;
> General description of the whole installation;
> Technical description and graphic representation of each system installed that fully describes the scope,
performance and facilities provided. Identify function, operating characteristics and limiting conditions;
> Photo of every fire stopped penetration installation;
> Asset register with full equipment descriptions:
> Unique identification tagging suitable for site conditions where applicable;
> Name, contact numbers and email address of the manufacturer and supplier of items of equipment
installed together with all identifying markings and numbers including catalogue and serial numbers;
> Schedules of equipment stating locations, duties, performance figures and dates of manufacture. Cross
reference equipment to the record and diagrammatic drawings and schedules;
> Manufacturer’s technical literature for equipment installed. Exclude irrelevant material. Clearly identify
specific products and component parts used in the installation and shall exclude any irrelevant
information;
> Each item shall be clearly identified on the As-Built Drawings and cross-referenced to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual;
> Supplements to the product data to illustrate relations of component parts;
> Operation Procedures:

> Manufacturer’s technical literature as appropriate;
> Safe starting, running-in, operating and shutting down procedures. Include logical systematic sequence
of instructions for each procedure;
> Control sequences and flow diagrams for each system;
> Schedules of fixed and variable equipment settings established during commissioning and maintenance;
> Maintenance procedures:
> Manufacturer’s technical literature as appropriate including information delivered with equipment;
> Recommendations for preventative maintenance frequency and procedures to ensure the most efficient
operation of the systems installed;
> Safe trouble-shooting, disassembly, repair and assembly, cleaning, alignment and adjustment, balancing
and checking procedures. Include logical systematic sequence of instructions for each procedure;
> Schedule of spares recommended to be held on site. Such spares shall be those items subject to wear
or deterioration, and which may involve extended delivery times when replacements are required.
Include complete identification details and sources of supply;
> Schedule of normal consumable items, local sources if supply, and expected replacement intervals up to
a running time of 40,000 hours. Include lubricant and lubrication schedules for equipment;
> Instructions for use of tools and testing equipment;
> Emergency procedures, including contacts for emergency services and procedures for fault-finding;
> Certificates:
> Manufacturer’s warranties;
> Certificates from authorities;
> Product certification;
> Test certificates for the installation and installed equipment;
> Test reports;
> Drawings: As-built drawings;
> Commissioning Data: full set of authorised commissioning data for all systems.
Timing and Quality

Submit draft manual before date for practical completion for Approval. Include provisional record drawings,
preliminary performance data and temporary insertions for items that are not yet finalised.
Samples
Provide a sample for each item of equipment which is visible to the occupants of the building and additional
samples of items where required.
Where the building fabric exists, fix the sample in an agreed position. Following approval, remove from
position and submit as above.
Samples to be labelled and stored in a nominated area and schedule maintained.
Coordinate submissions of related samples. Samples shall be provided for approval with sufficient time
allowance to prevent any delays in programme.

Submit a sample of each designated item and electronic documentation. Include ancillary items such as
fasteners, flashings and seals.
Identify the proposed suppliers, manufacturers, applicable product, model number and options, as
appropriate and include pertinent contract document references to be used for the project. Include service
connection requirements and product certification. Identify non-compliances with project requirements, and
characteristics detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.
Do not commence work affected by samples until the samples have been approved. Submit further samples
as necessary.
Keep approved samples in good condition on site, until practical completion.
Incorporate samples in the works approved for incorporation. Do not incorporate other samples.
Match approved samples throughout the works.
Noise
Provide acoustic treatment throughout the installation to ensure the functioning operation of the Works
meets the specified noise levels. Submit details of the proposed equipment noise levels and sound insulation
proposed.
Refer to the relevant acoustic report for specified acoustic performance requirements.
Materials and Workmanship

Provide all materials, plant and equipment, and the installation thereof, in accordance with Australian
Standards, Codes of Practice, Institutional regulations, statutory requirements and laws applicable.
Equipment and materials shall be new unless otherwise noted and installed to manufacturer's
recommendations.
Equipment manufacturer’s names and/or model numbers given in documentation are to be confirmed prior
to ordering to ensure all equipment is provide as implied, and with all necessary features and accessories.
Any equipment that is defective or installation below standard will be rejected.
Completion
Commissioning
Carry out tests, verifications and checks to ensure that all systems and items of equipment are ready for
commissioning. Carry out all fault-finding and other operational tests to ensure that all control systems
operate as intended. Provide documentation of completion of testing.
Submit a detailed commissioning programme and pro-forma commissioning sheets for every system or item
of equipment to be commissioned. Provide experienced, qualified commissioning engineers to carry out the
commissioning. Detail:
The procedure to be used to complete the task;
The skill or competency of the person undertaking the work;
The review or testing procedure to assure satisfactory completion of the task;
The person authorised/accredited to sign off the task as accepted.

Carry out commissioning as detailed in the specific discipline requirements in accordance with the
programme.
Submit reports indicating observations and results of tests and compliance or non-compliance with
requirements.
Give notice for witnessing of the commissioning works in accordance with the contract.
Training
Provide training in the correct operation and maintenance of the installation. Include in the instruction the
purpose, function, operation and maintenance of the installation. Allow a minimum of 24 hours of face to
face training across all systems and operations at a time and location to Approval, and additional where
nominated.
Use items and procedures listed in the Operation and Maintenance manuals as the basis for instruction.
Conduct training at agreed time at the system or equipment location. For equipment requiring seasonal
operation, demonstrate operation during the appropriate season.
Spares
Submit a schedule of spare parts necessary for maintenance of the installation. State against each item the
recommended quantity and the manufacturer’s current price, including for:
Packaging and delivery to site;
Checking receipt, marking and numbering in accordance with the spare parts schedule;
Referencing equipment schedules in the operation and maintenance manuals;
Painting, sealing and packing to prevent deterioration during storage.
Tools
Provide all tools required to conduct routine maintenance. Include instructions for use.
Maintenance
During the maintenance period, carry out regular inspections and maintenance work as required by statutory
regulations and recommended by equipment manufacturers. Maintenance shall be carried out at times and
in a manner that will have the least impact on the facility. Comply with all access procedures established on
the site of the works.
At each service visit record comments on the functioning of the systems, work carried out, items requiring
corrective action, adjustments made and name of service operator.
Submit details of maintenance procedures and programme, relating to installed plant and equipment.
Nominate dates of service visits. State contact details of service operators and describe arrangements for
emergency calls.
Submit details, including test and approval certificates, recording activities including operational and
maintenance procedures. Such information shall include materials used, test results, comments for future
maintenance actions and notes covering the condition of the installation. Include completed log book pages
recording the operational and maintenance activities performed up to the time of practical completion and
again at the end of defects liability period.

If referenced documents require that logbooks or records be submitted, include this material in the
Maintenance records.
Guarantees and Warranties

Provide manufacturers' guarantees and warranties on plant, equipment, etcetera, valid up to the end of the
Defects Liability Period, or for at least twelve months after Practical Completion of the total project whichever
is the longer period.
All equipment normally guaranteed by the manufacturers for a period of time which goes beyond the period
defined above shall be held to remain under guarantee for the maximum period.
Provide copies of guarantees; include copies in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Obvious Work
The services documents show the design intent and general arrangement of equipment. They do not show
minor works or obvious works and items that are necessary to provide fully functioning systems in full
compliance with the design intent and the technical requirements of the documents. Provide such obvious
work.
Make all necessary alterations to the general arrangement and system design to accommodate any
equipment offered and accepted as an alternative to the specified equipment.

1. Scope of Works
1.1 Standards, Code, Authorities and Design Briefs
Provide all works in accordance with relevant standards including:
> Building Code of Australia and Building Permit conditions;
> AS/NZS 1668.1
> AS/NZS 1668.2
> AS4254.1
> AS4254.2
> AS 1428 Design for access and mobility;
> AS/NZS 3000 SAA Wiring Rules;
> AS/NZS 3008 Electrical Installation, Selection of Cables;
> AS3080 Integrated Communications Cabling Systems;
> AS3084 Pathways and spaces, commercial buildings;
> AS 4282 Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting;
> Local Electricity Supply Authority;
> Work Cover requirements;
> Health Authority Requirements;
> Local Government regulations and consent conditions;
> Council Conditions;
> NSW Environmental Protection Authority requirements;
> Fire and Rescue NSW requirements;
> BCA Report;
> Fire Engineering Report.
1.2 Design Documentation Requirements

The Contractor shall provide and submit all detailed design calculations, layouts, schematics, and equipment
schedules to the Principal’s representative for review and approval. As a minimum, the following shall be
provided for submission:
> Mechanical services reverse brief. The reverse brief shall include:
> Description of each mechanical system
> All heat load inputs
> CAMEL heat load calculations for each area to be air conditioned, including but not limited to;
> Markup of all individual air-conditioned zones in PDF format. All zones shall be labelled to correspond
with the associated fan coil unit.
> Heat load results output in both PDF and excel format.

> Heat load CAMEL calculation inputs results
> Heat loads shall incorporate the latest version of architectural drawings and Section J
> External static pressure calculations for all ductwork runs. Calculations shall be provided in PDF and excel
format.
> External static pressure calculations for all pipework runs. Calculations shall be provided in PDF and excel
format.
> Mechanical services layout drawings for each level. The contractor shall coordinate all equipment
locations, ductwork layouts, pipework layouts, and all other mechanical systems with the latest version
of the architectural, structural, and all other services documentation.
> All ductwork and pipework sizes shall be provided to suit the final coordinated detailed design
requirements.
> Maximum refrigerant charge calculations
> Cascade and discrimination, selectivity study;
> Cable tray sizing nominating space requirements, weight and support selections;
> Coordinated reflected ceiling plan drawings. The Contractor shall coordinate all ceiling services with the
architectural and structural design;
> All electrical demand loadings;
> Control circuits;
> Air schematics diagrams. Air schematic diagrams shall be provided to reflect the final detailed design
layout.
> Chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water schematic diagrams. All water schematics shall be
updated to reflect the final detailed design layout.
> Dimensioned equipment positioning and riser elevations;
> BMCS functional description and specification. The Contractor shall coordinate the final BMCS
requirements to accommodate all services.
> No hand calculations. Computer assisted design tool to be used, e.g. CAMEL, etc.
1.3 Design Criteria

The following design criteria is set as a minimum standard for the preparation of detailed design
documentation and for construction documentation where not outlined otherwise in this specification.
Design Criteria associated with the installation are listed below:
Table 1 Design Criteria
Item Design Criteria
Minimum supply air rate Cooling: 5L/s.m2

Heating: 4L/s.m2
Others: 4L/s.m2
Ambient conditions Use CAMEL Try Weather Data.

Apply ambient temperatures for “comfort conditions” except for
operating theatre plant and critical care areas, use the ‘critical
process’, 24 hour design temperature data.
Choose Suburb Location in proximity to site.
Heat rejection equipment Summer 40˚C
Winter (air cooled reverse cycle equipment) 7˚C DB
Ductwork design velocity To comply with latest version of the AIRAH Technical Handbook
and DA Manuals. The following requirements shall be provided as
a minimum:
Design method: Constant friction, resistance ≥ 1 Pa/m, subject to

maximum air velocities.
Supply air
Main duct in celling space – 6.0 m/s
Branch duct with diffusers connected – 6.0 m/s
Plantroom and riser ducts – 8.0 m/s maximum
Return air
Main duct in ceiling space – 6 m/s
Ventilation System
General Supply or Exhaust – 8 m/s
Outside air louvre Maximum face velocity 2.5 m/s.

Relief air louvre Maximum face velocity 2.5 m/s.
Acoustic louvre Maximum face velocity 2.5 m/s.
+/-1.5˚C from set point. +/- 1.0 ˚C for operating theatres. Set
points as per NSW Health Guideline – Engineering Services
Control tolerance for air conditioning
Guidelines Table 7.1, or as per surgeons’ requirements. The
plant performance
temperature difference between difference rooms on the same
zone will generally vary by not more than 3˚C.
As per NSW Health Guideline – Engineering Services Guidelines
Relative Humidity
Table 7.1.
Average air velocity in rooms will be between 0.1 and 0.15 metres
per second. For operating theatres it will be 0.2m/s (max 0.3m/s)
Air velocity in rooms
at the level of the operating table. To achieve this, a velocity of
0.5m/s is usually required at the filter face.

Mechanical smoke hazard To requirements of the FER, Australian Standard 1668 and the
management NCC (if required).
Max 2.2m/s face velocity at design airflow and max coil face
AHU of coil selection
velocity should not exceed 2.5 m/s
Infiltration Allowance 1.0 air changes/hour
Safety Factors / Future growth
10%
allowance
Project specific advise from the users re the types of surgery in operating theatres and their specific humidity
and temp0erature needs should be sought to confirm the operating theatre room requirements.
1.3.1 External Ambient Conditions

The following external ambient design parameters for Penrith Lakes shall be allowed for:
> 37.6° CDB / 23.3° CWB (summer),
> 2.7° DB (winter)
1.3.2 Air Conditioning Design Conditions

The following design parameters shall be allowed for.
The occupancy of each room is to be taken from the most recent Room Data Sheets. The design has been
based on the Room Data Sheets by DPa Health Pty Ltd – Preliminary Issue 2.
Heat gain from lights will be calculated from the lighting designers’ plan. Heat gain from electrically powered
equipment will be based on the actual equipment to be used within the space.
Outside air rates are according to AS1668.2 and Table 7.1 of the NSW Health Guidelines – Engineering
Services Guidelines. Where there is a difference between the two documents, the higher quantity should
apply.
Table 2 Air Conditioning Design Conditions
Room Minimum Minimum People Lighting Load Equipment Load

Outside Air Rate Supply Air Rate (No.) (W/m2) (W/m2)
Wards 2 air changes per - As per room 12 5

hour data sheets
Staff 10L/s per person - As per room 12 10
data sheets
Admin 10L/s per person - As per room 12 15
data sheets
Interview 10L/s per person - As per room 12 15
data sheets
Admissions 10L/s per person - As per room 8 5
data sheets

Room Minimum Minimum People Lighting Load Equipment Load
Outside Air Rate Supply Air Rate (No.) (W/m2) (W/m2)
Corridors 1L/s.m2 - 10m2 per 8 -

person
Reception 10L/s per person - As per room 12 15
data sheets
Clean 2 air changes per - As per room 10 5
Utility hour data sheets
Goods Lift 1L/s.m2 - 10m2 per 8 -
Lobby person
DON Office 10L/s per person - As per room 12 15
data sheets
Food 10L/s per person - As per room 10 10
Warming data sheets
Sterilising 2L/s. m2 - As per room 12 Based on
and data sheets equipment in
Packaging room: 9.6kW
Sterile 2L/s. m2 - As per room 12 10
Store data sheets
Setup 2 2L/s. m2 - 5m2 per 12 10
person
Operating 10 air changes 20 air changes As per room 35 40
Theatres per hour per hour data sheets
Utility 1L/s. m2 - 10m2 per 8 -
Corridor person
Instrument 3 air changes per - As per room 8 Based on
Washing hour data sheets equipment in
room: 4.18
Clean-Up 10L/s per person - As per room 8 10
Endo data sheets
Recovery 10L/s per person - As per room 12 5
data sheets
Separate localised air conditioning plant should be provided for rooms with unusually high heat gains or
intermittent operation. Separate clinical departments will generally have separate air handling plants.
Zoning of all air conditioning systems will acknowledge different dynamic loads and conditions likely to
occur due to:
> External glazing and wall materials
> Roofs and suspended floors

> Hours of operation
> Clinical or process functions and
> Internal heat gain from people, lights and equipment.
The matching of air handling systems with functional floors and departments and fire compartments is
preferred.
Good access for maintenance away from clinical and in-patient spaces is required.
1.3.4 Ventilation Design Conditions

The following design parameters shall be allowed for:
Table 3 Ventilation Design Conditions
Space Type Ventilation Type Ventilation Rate
Supplementary toilet exhaust Exhaust 10L/s.m2

Disposal/cleaners room Exhaust 5L/s.m2 (minimum 100L/s per room)
Dirty utility Exhaust 10 air changes per hour
Outside air louvres Outside air Via weatherproof louvres on façade. Rate to
allow for economy cycle operation. (The
minimum outside air rate is initially calculated
according to AS1668.2 and Table 7.1 of NSW
Health Guideline. Where there is a difference
between the two values the higher quantity
should apply.)
Economy cycle relief air louvres Relief air Via weatherproof louvres on façade. Rate to
allow for economy cycle operation.
Outside air economy cycles will be included on all significantly sized air handling plant as per NCC
requirements, unless detrimental to pressure regimes or humidity control.
Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems will be fully ducted or be provided with air paths that are
contained, not subject to contamination, accessible and cleanable. Air handling duct systems will be designed
to be accessible for duct cleaning, generally by the provision of access panels. Access panels will be fitted at
each coil, fire and smoke damper and each turn in direction to allow annual essential services inspection, as
well as in locations as per mechanical equipment manufacturers requirements for access and maintenance.
Local exhaust ventilation will be localised as close as practicable to the sources of contamination. Exhausts
will be suitably filtered and discharged in a manner that will not contaminate any adjacent area or system.
The throw of air diffusers should be selected such that there is no splash on walls above patients in beds or
on trolleys. For patient spaces where privacy curtains are used, care is to be taken in the selection and
placement of supply air grilles and pathways for return and relief air.
1.3.5 Building Envelope Thermal Performance

The following design parameters shall be allowed for in heat load calculations:

Table 4 Building Envelope Performance Values
Element R-value (m2.K/W) SHGC1
Internal partition walls between R2.0 N/A

conditioned and non-conditioned
spaces
External roof R3.2 N/A
External walls R2.8 N/A
Suspended/Overhanging floor R2.0 N/A
Glazing TBC by Contractor based on JV3 TBC by Contractor based on JV3
Report Report
1.4 Description of Mechanical Services

The following provides a description and the requirements for mechanical services associated with the Level
1 fitout.
1.4.1 Air Handling Equipment

In-ceiling fan coil units and roof mounted air handling units will serve this tenancy. Chilled water and heated
hot water will be provided to each of these units from the base building chilled water and heated hot water
isolation valves on Level 1 and roof level.
Each operating theatre will be served by its own air handling unit. New HEPA terminal units are to be
provided to each operating theatre at the supply air registers, where the size and number of HEPA terminal
units depends on the required supply air rate and air velocity of the room. HEPA terminal units will always be
ceiling mounted over the surgical area, with minimal interference from theatre lights, pendants and staff,
installed at the air outlet and comply with AS4260 Type 1 Class A Grade A2 with a minimum efficiency of
99.99%. Airflow into the operating theatre will be by means of a distribution system that provides a flow of
clean air over the operating area first then away.
Exhaust registers in operating theatres will be located so that the whole room is effectively scavenged,
particularly at floor level. Low level exhaust will be extracted at 200mm above floor level (not more than
300mm above floor level) complete with lint filters, easily replaceable from behind hinged grilles. Exhaust air
grilles should be located in all four corners of the room where this is possible.
Air from operating theatres and recovery rooms is not to be recirculated to other areas.
The air velocity in rooms and pressure differentials between adjacent rooms is to be designed as per NSW
Health Guideline – Engineering Services Guidelines requirements where applicable. For operating theatres,
entry of air will be from the ceiling downward to deliver laminar air movement over the operating table with
a minimum velocity of 0.2m/s (maximum 0.3m/s). Air quality delivered to the clean zones and sterile storage
spaces will be equivalent to that delivered to operating theatres using HEPA filters.
The direction of air flow in CSSD clean areas, sterile stock and store, operating theatres and adjacent spaces
is to be from clean to less clean areas. Table 4 of the NSW Health Guidelines – Engineering Services Guidelines
illustrates various central sterile services department layout scenarios and the design consideration for each
scenario which are followed. Rooms with pressure requirements that have a supply and exhaust air system

must have these systems interlinked to prevent over or under pressurising in the event of a failure in the
other system.
Each pressure gradient step should be designed to 10Pa. The following room pressure gradients have been
applied:
Table 5 Room Pressure Gradients
Room Pressure (Pa)
Operating Theatre 1 + 20
Sterilising and Packaging + 20
Sterile Store + 20
Setup 2 + 30
Airlock + 10
Corridor 2 + 10
Corridor 3 + 10
Utility Corridor - 10
Clean Up - 10
Instrument Washing - 20
Dirty Utility RM 1041 - 10
WC RM1012 - 10
Rooms with specific pressure differentials which are to be maintained must be well sealed including all
service penetrations.
All hospital areas are to have filtration efficiencies as listed in NSW Health Guidelines - Engineering Services
Guidelines. The first filter listed in the matrix of specific requirements is the pre-filter if 2 filters are listed,
second is the main filter and the HEPA if listed is the final terminal filter. Filtration efficiencies to comply with
AS1324. Manometers or differential pressure monitoring devices will be installed across filter banks with
efficiencies greater than grade F6. Air filters shall be adequately sized according to the supply air rate of the
room, air velocity in the room, and the manufacturers recommended face velocity.
1.4.2 Ventilation Systems
1.4.2.1 Toilet Exhaust

A mechanical toilet exhaust system shall be provided to serve Level 1. New ductwork shall connect to the
capped off base building toilet exhaust riser at the core.

1.4.2.2 General Exhaust
A mechanical general exhaust system shall be provided to serve Level 1. New ductwork shall connect to the
capped off base building general exhaust riser at the core.
1.4.2.3 Outside Air

Weatherproof louvres on the façade will provided outside air to each fan coil unit. These louvres will be sized
for economy cycle operation.
1.4.2.4 Dirty Utility Exhaust

A mechanical dirty utility exhaust system shall be provided to serve Level 1. New ductwork shall connect to
the capped off base building dirty utility exhaust riser at the core.
1.5 Extent of Works

The works required to fulfil this contract shall comprise the coordination of the reference design into a fully
detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, certification, maintenance and warranties, of the
works. All work shall comply with the requirements of this specification and relevant statutory requirements.
The scope of works shall include the following.
The following list of items identifies the work to be undertaken by the Contractor including incidental work
associated but not limited to the following:
General
> Tenderers/contractors must attend site to familiarise themselves with the site and make allowance for
works required to accommodate existing site conditions and arrangements.
> Works listed in this specification, Scope and shown on the drawings form part of the contract.
> Coordinate the final detailed design documentation in conjunction with the following:
> Tenant services provisions outlined in the Agreement for Lease (to be delivered on behalf of the
developer)
> Principal Project Requirements
> Architectural documentation (base building): Bureau SRH
> Electrical documentation: ADP Consulting
> Hydraulic documentation: ADP Consulting
> Fire Protection documentation: ADP Consulting
> Acoustic documentation: Acoustic Logic
> Structural documentation: Bureau SRH
> Health planner/designer’s documentation including room data sheets and room layout sheets: Kelling
Projects
> BCA Assessment Report: City Plan
> Fire Engineering Report: Olson Fire & Risk
> NSW Health Guideline - Engineering Services Guidelines
> All other sub-consultants’ documentation.
> Contractor to co-ordinate location of mechanical services according to spatial availability on site and
with the architectural and structural documentation, including but not limited to:

> Ductwork spatial requirements
> Masonry shaft spatial requirements
> Pipework spatial requirements
> All flue spatial requirements
> FCU spatial requirements
> Fan spatial requirements
> Central thermal plant spatial requirements
> Mechanical services switchboard spatial requirements
> VSD spatial requirements
> All other mechanical services equipment
> Provide site specific QA manual with completed ITP list and check list before delivery or installation of
any material/equipment.
> Provide work method statements a minimum of two weeks prior to anticipate commencement of activity,
for review and comment.
> Provision of overflashing to all external penetrations for ductwork, pipework, etc.
> Provision of seismic restraints in accordance with AS1668.1.
> Coordinate all external louvre dimensions and requirements with the architectural documentation. The
contractor shall ensure all minimum free area requirements are provided.
> Provision of workshop drawings, work as executed drawings, operating and maintenance instruction
manuals, all prior to Practical Completion. Shop drawing shall indicate sections with mechanical
equipment showing the location of equipment relative to the building elements. Shop drawings shall
indicate maintenance access clearances.
> Provision of drawings giving sizes and locations of access hatches required to volume dampers, valves,
and the like and for access required for cleaning and maintaining equipment.
> Provision of 100mm concrete plinth to all mechanical equipment mounted on the roof.
> Trim angles around ductwork penetrations.
> Provision of detailed drawings showing locations and sizes of penetrations, plinths, drain points and any
other item required to be provided by other trades.
> Provision of all required ancillary structures and support equipment required for the structural support of
internal and external located mechanical equipment, in accordance with building structural
requirements.
> Provision of sleeves, holding bolts, conduits and any other fittings required to be built in during
construction and fixing in form work prior to pouring of concrete.
> Provision of materials, cartage, tools, hoisting, labour, handling, fixings, accessories and any other plant
and equipment necessary to complete the works in a proper and workmanlike manner.
> Safe removal and disposal of rubbish from site.
> Co-ordination of work and interface with other trades.
> Provision of safe service access in accordance with all WHS & regulatory requirements to all
mechanical equipment.
> Submit samples of all items required by the Specification and all visual items.
> Safe removal and disposal of rubbish from site.
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
> Contractor to carry out all heat load calculations to provide selection of equipment. The contractor shall
coordinate the final location of all equipment to suit the manufacturers requirements.

> Provision of local pressure gauges, pressure modulating dampers, audible alarms and pressure
monitoring devices where pressure gradients are specified.
> Provision of ventilation to all equipment in CSSD rooms. Connections and airflow rates as per
manufacturers requirements. Exhaust for CSSD equipment to connect to base building general exhaust
riser.
> Provision of thermal energy sub-meters that comply with all NABERS metering requirements.
> Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems will be fully ducted or be provided with air paths
that are contained, not subject to contamination, accessible and cleanable.
> Systems providing 100% outside air will be provided with heat recovery.
> Provision of new ECDC four-pipe fan coil units. Design, supply, and installation of new complete systems
in accordance with all project requirements. Fan coil units shall come complete with supply air fan,
cooling coils, heating coils, air filters, mixing plenums, motorised return air dampers, outside air
economy dampers, and all necessary equipment to form a complete installation shall be provided. All
fan coil units to have economy cycle mode.
> Provision of new air cooled split air conditioning systems serving IT Room and UPS Room. Design,
supply, and installation of new complete systems in accordance with all project requirements. New
ductwork, pipework, valves, fittings, dampers, controls, and all necessary equipment to form a complete
installation shall be provided. The contractor shall coordinate the final location of all equipment to suit
the manufacturers requirements. Contractor to carry out all refrigerant charge calculations.
> Provision of new air handling units, heat exchangers and all associated pipework, valves, fittings,
dampers, controls, and all necessary equipment to form a complete installation to be provided. All air
handling units to have economy cycle mode.
> Provision of weatherproof protection to all mechanical equipment located on roof top or exposed to
weather.
> All mechanical equipment shall be selected with corrosion resistant treatment.
> Equipment efficiencies shall be in accordance with BCA Part J and Minimum Energy Performance
Standards (MEPS) Regulations as applicable.
> Ensure all minimum clearances from roof mounted equipment and in-ceiling equipment is provided for
access and maintenance according to manufacturer’s requirements. Allowance for the relocation of plant
and equipment as required by on site conditions.
> Provision of variable speed drives.
> Provision of new ventilation fans. Design, supply, and installation of complete ventilation systems,
including ductwork, fans, and all associated equipment to form a complete system. Contractor is to
provide blast-proof and fire/smoke rated fans where required.
> Provision of MEPS rated motors to all fans.
> Provision of motorised dampers.
> Provision of fire dampers and fire collars where ductwork penetrates structural elements with a required
fire resistance level (FRL) and to meet the requirements of the applicable BCA.
> Provision of smoke dampers where ductwork penetrates smoke compartments.
> Provision of combined fire and smoke dampers where ductwork penetrates a combined fire/smoke
compartment.
> Provision of fire sealing of penetrations through fire rated building elements.

> Provision of ceiling access panels, to be fire rated where required, to all mechanical equipment as
required by the manufacturer to allow for the adequate cleaning and maintaining equipment of all
mechanical equipment in accordance with all WHS and regulatory requirements.
> Provision of access panels for sprinkler heads and smoke detectors within ductwork and plenums, where
required.
> Access for maintenance to be away from clinical and in-patient spaces.
> Design, supply, and installation of new complete ductwork systems. Support of ductwork from structural
roof including additional structural member, hanger and bracketing as approved by Structural Engineer.
> Provision of all required ductwork systems complete with hangers, dampers, fire dampers, access panels,
and all other necessary fittings for the complete installation of ductwork reticulation system.
> All ductwork and equipment insulation to comply with the NCC; section J. No internal insulation in
clinical areas is to have acoustic material lined with perforated foil or sheet steel without a membrane to
prevent friable fibres entering the airstream.
> All ductwork to comply with the requirements of AS4254 and, where appropriate, be supplemented by
SMACNA.
> Provision of ductwork insulation as specified and in accordance with BCA Section J5 requirements,
including:
– R3.0 where exposed to sunlight, or
– R1.2 within a conditioned space, or
– R2.0 for all other locations.
> Provision of internal acoustic insulation to the following systems, and where nominated in any acoustic
report and the NCC. Insulation shall be at least 50mm internal acoustic insulation, or as specified in any
acoustic report:
– All air transfer ducts
– Within 3m upstream and downstream of all mechanical fans, including fan coil units
> Provision of new air transfer ducts too all rooms requiring acoustic privacy or with full height walls. All
air transfer ducts to be Sheetmetal construction complete with minimum 50mm internal insulation and
at least one horizontal 90° bend. To be installed in all rooms with full height wall from the inside to the
outside of the room.
> Provision of new air transfer grilles to rooms served by an exhaust system.
> Provision of air diffusion fittings complete with new flexible ductwork, cushion head boxes, and spigots
as required. Contractor to coordinate the final selection of all grilles with architectural documentation
and equipment selections.
> Provision of flexible ductwork and associated supports, hangers, insulation, etc. in accordance with
AS4254.
> Provision of new square diffusers.
> Provision of new linear slot diffusers for admissions area.
> Provision of new return air grilles.
> Provision of new relief air grilles
> Provision of a relief air path from each room to economy cycle relief air louvres.
> Provision of acoustic silencers in accordance with any acoustic report requirements.

> Provision of weatherproof louvres. Louvres should be sized for all units to be able to operate on
economy cycle mode.
> Provision of bird/vermin-proof screens over mechanical penetrations to outside of the building.
Filtration
> Provision of air filters for all mechanical supply systems as per NSW Health Guideline – Engineering
Services Guidelines Table 7.1.
> Provision of HEPA terminal units to all operating theatres and sterile set-up/store rooms.
> Provision of temporary filters to all mechanical air equipment for the duration of works. New filters to be
provided at practical completion.
> Provision of air filters for all mechanical supply systems. Air filters shall be adequately sized to suit the
manufacturers recommended face velocity.
> Air filters to be made easily accessible for cleaning and to employ sensors and indicators to ensure
adequate frequency of cleaning or renewal.
Pipework
> Provision of refrigeration pipework complete with valves, hangers, fittings and all ancillary equipment to
form a complete system.
> Provision of chilled water pipework complete with valves, strainers, hangers, fittings and all ancillary
equipment to form a complete system, to all fan coil units and air handling units.
> Provision of heating hot water pipework complete with valves, strainers, hangers, fittings and all
necessary equipment to form a complete system, to all fan coil units and air handling units.
> Provision of condensate, drain, overflow and bleed-off piping from equipment and ductwork as required
to properly remove condensation or waste. Condensate pipework shall be copper. Provide drain pumps
wherever natural fall is not achievable.
> Provision of copper condensate pipework
> Provision of 25mm insulation to copper condensate pipework.
> Provision of R1.0 insulation to all copper condensate pipework.
> Provision of pipework insulation as specified and in accordance with BCA Section J5 requirements.
> Provision of external sheathing to all insulated piping where exposed to mechanical damage or weather.
> Chilled water and heating hot water pipework to be connected to isolation valves provided by base
building
> Thermal energy sub-metres that comply with NABERS metering requirements to be installed for tenants
chilled water and heating hot water supply and supplementary supply. Level 1 to be excluded from
NABERS Energy base building office rating calculation.
> Provision of water treatment and make up water plant for the chilled water, heating hot water and
condenser water (side stream filtration) piping systems.
> All pipework and cabling exposed to weather shall be provided with covers. Covers shall be suitable to
UV and weather exposure and finished to architects specification.
Electrical and Automatic Controls
> Provision of power and Direct Digital Controls to all mechanical equipment.
> Provision of non-essential mechanical services switchboards to service all mechanical equipment.
Coordinate all final power requirements with electrical trade.

> Ventilation systems in critical patient care areas such as operating rooms and recovery will operate on
emergency power.
> Provision of local isolators to all mechanical equipment.
> Co-ordination of interface operations with other trades.
> Provision of BMCS controls equipment and power and provision of new screen graphics. All new
equipment shall be monitored by the existing BMCS.
> Individual controllers to be provided for each fan coil unit and each air handling unit. These controllers
will be mounted on the walls.
> Pressure instrumentation and local alarms to be provided to nurse station with a delay to prevent
nuisance alarms and monitor fan status.
> Level 1 private hospital to continue operating fully functional during generator power mode. Base
building non-essential mechanical equipment shall be shed in a staged manner so as not to exceed the
available capacity of the tenant generator.
> Provision of smoke alarm signal to mechanical equipment.
> Provision of fire rated cabling for all essential systems
> Provision of fire alarm control relays in the mechanical services switchboards and electrical services
distribution boards to allow for the correct operation mode initiation of mechanical plant.
> Provision of wiring from control and indicating equipment panel to fire fan control panel, mechanical
services switchboards terminal strips and damper control panels terminal strips. Terminal strips, relays
and interlocks associated with fire/smoke dampers in air duct plenums and penetrations to the
requirements of AS/NZS 1668.1.
> All mechanical services to be connected to base-building Building Management Control System (BMCS)
for monitoring. The contractor shall be responsible for co-ordinating the final BMCS requirements. The
system shall be of an open protocol type and compatible with Native BACnet open protocol technology
via an approved LAN cabling network. The following control and monitoring required:
– All mechanical services systems
– Monitoring of digital power analyser provided by electrical contractor
– Provision of terminal strip adjacent to electrical switchboards.
– Thermal energy meters (including sub-meters)
> Provision of carbon dioxide monitoring within return air duct of each FCU system to modulate outside
air quantity in response to the building occupancy by indoor air CO2 content.
> Provision of load shedding controls to all mechanical services switchboards on level 1 and roof level to
continue operating fully functional during generator power mode. Base building non-essential
mechanical equipment shall be shed in a staged manner so as not to exceed the available capacity of
the tenant generator.
Completion Works
> Provision of twelve (12) months warranty and defects liability of the complete contract from completion
of works.
> Provision of preventative maintenance of the plant for twelve (12) months. Acceptance of full
responsibility for the operation maintenance and upkeep of the plant for the complete defect’s liability
period.

> Instruction of the User’s personnel who will be in charge of operation of the plant after commissioning
regarding preventative maintenance procedures. (User Training and Acceptance).
> Provision of Certificate of Compliance for installation prior to Practical Completion and Certificate of
Maintenance at the end of one year.
> Full testing, commissioning, demonstration and written verification of performance of all systems to the
satisfaction of the Principal. Provision of all balance figures and test information derived from
acceptance test. Qualified technicians to be included for the testing and commissioning period.
> Contractor to provide a commissioning plan prior to start of construction works.
> The contractor shall engage an independent commissioning agent (ICA) and ensure all commissioning
results are independently verified by the ICA.
> Training: Allow to train future operational staff and client representatives. This will include a review of
each system, maintenance requirements, emergency procedures, access details, O&M Manual, As-Builts
etc. Arrange for any sub-trade or supplier to be available for training at Practical Completion (PC) and 2
months after PC.
> Clean all, strainers, contacts, switchboards, valves, ductwork, grilles etc, and service all equipment (new
and existing) immediately prior to PC. Replace and provide new filters on all air handling equipment
prior to PC, and after completion of all Building works.
> Carry out final trade clean for each staged handover and the compaction / removal of packaging.
> Provide complete equipment schedule with manufacturer’s details, for approval. All equipment
schedules provided as part of this specification are for information purposes only, and should not be
considered final.
Associated Works
The Contractor is responsible for confirming final details, locations, loadings, etc., of the equipment that they
propose to design and install between all the relevant Sub-contractors. All items below are part of the
Contractors scope of works.
The list below is to assist in the design co-ordination of the Project and therefore not to be considered as
final.
Notwithstanding the following, the Contractor shall allow for all necessary work associated with the Project
installation to suit the various systems that the Sub-contractors proposes to install.
Hydraulics
> Provision of condensate tundishes and floor wastes.

Electrical
> Provision of wiring from the FIP to mechanical services switchboards.

> Provision of three phase power supply to mechanical services switch boards from the main switch board.
Architect
> Provision of final colours for mechanical equipment.

> Provision of wall elevation and section for external louvres setout.
General Building
> Provision of acoustic enclosures to air conditioning and ventilation plant where required by the acoustic
report.

> Provision of hinged access panels.
> Removal of rubbish from site supplied bins.
> Provision of openings through building structure and roof for ductwork and pipework passages.
> Provision of temporary power during construction.
> Provision of penetrations through floors, ceiling, walls and roof for pipework conduits, sleeves, ductwork
etc. and make good around all penetrations after installation.
> Provision of all permanent access openings and removable access panels in ceilings, walls, shafts etc. for
full access.
> Provision of making good after chasing, drilling and placing of sleeves etc.
> Removal and cutting with trimming of ceiling for the installation of ceiling grilles.
> Provision of cutting of penetrations and provision of up-stand and under-flashing for roof cowls.
> Provision of all under-flashing of ductwork at roof penetrations.
> Provision of all door undercutting where required.
> Fire sealing of penetrations through fire rated building elements.
> Rectification of fire sealing for any existing penetrations found throughout the works.
> Provision of safe access to all on roof or in-ceiling mounted equipment to satisfy Workcover NSW
requirements.
> Provision of all external weatherproof louvres. Details of louvre requirements to be co-ordinated by the
Contractor with all relevant sub-contractors. Louvres shall be complete with non-corrodible vermin
proof wire screens.
> Provision of major fixings such as bolts into the structure. All fixing and bolts are to be coordinated
between the Contractor and the relevant sub-contractor.
> Provision of bulkheads.
> Building in of pipe sleeves supplied and located by the mechanical contractor.
> Removal of suspended ceiling as necessary for the mechanical services works.
> Provision of cutting of chases in columns and walls for thermostat conduits and making good as
necessary.
> Provision of cutting and making good as necessary of roof membrane to maintain waterproofing.
> Provision of all penetrations in masonry or blockwork structure for the penetration of pipes and ducts.
> Provision of trimmed openings in bulkheads, ceilings, walls, etc for the installation of registers, diffusers,
grilles, etc.
> Provision of secure storage area on site for all equipment.
> Provision of site facilities.
> Provision of coordinated construction program.
> Structural platform, supports, walkways for safe maintenance access

2. Execution
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 General
Fixing: If non-structural building elements are not suitable for fixing equipment and services to, fix directly to
structure and trim around holes or penetrations in non-structural elements.
Installation: Install equipment and services plumb, fix securely and organise reticulated services neatly. Allow
for movement in both structure and services.
Concealment: Conceal all cables, ducts, trays, pipes etc. unless installed in plant spaces ceilings, riser
cupboards, etc. unless otherwise documented. If possible, do not locate on external walls.
Lifting: Provide heavy items of equipment with permanent fixtures for lifting as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Suspended ground floors: Keep all parts of services under suspended ground floors > 150 mm clear of the
ground surface. Make sure services do not impede access.
Arrangement: Arrange services so that services running together are parallel with each other and with
adjacent building elements.
2.1.2 Differential Movement

General: If the geotechnical site investigation report predicts differential movements between buildings and
the ground in which pipes or conduits are buried, provide movement control joints in the pipes or conduits.
> For buildings supported independently of the underlying ground, differential movements can occur
between the suspended ground floor of the building and the ground in which the pipes are buried.
Examples include piered slabs constructed on fill-as-formwork or on void formers on reactive ground
(also referred to as expansive soil).
> If there is no geotechnical site investigation report predicting differential movement, delete reference to
the report and specify a value or values of movements to be accommodated under Magnitude. If no
provision is required, delete this clause in its entirety.
> Location: Adjacent to the pipe or conduit supports which are closest to the perimeter of the building.
> The movement control joint is most appropriately located at the point where the pipe or conduit is last
effectively restrained by the building (either at the point of building-in or at the last supporting strap
where the pipe or conduit is hung from the structure).
> Arrangement: Arrange pipes and conduits to minimise the number of movement control joints.
> Magnitude: Accommodate the predicted movements.
2.2 Building Penetrations

2.2.1 Embedded Pipes
General: Do not embed pipes that operate under pressure in concrete or surfacing material.

2.2.2 Penetrations
Delete this subclause if using the Fire-stopping worksection.
Fire rated building elements: Seal penetrations with a system conforming to AS 4072.1.
AS 4072.1 is cited in the BCA at C3.15.
Non-fire rated building elements: Seal penetrations around conduits and sleeves. Seal around cables within
sleeves. If the building element is acoustically rated, maintain the rating.
2.2.3 Sleeves
General: If piping or conduit penetrates building elements, provide metal or PVC sleeves formed from pipe
sections as follows:
> Movement: Arrange to permit normal pipe or conduit movement.
> Diameter (for non fire-rated building elements): Sufficient to provide an annular space around the pipe
or pipe insulation of at least 12 mm.
> Prime paint ferrous surfaces.
> Terminations:
– If cover plates are fitted: Flush with the finished building surface.
– In fire-rated and acoustic-rated building elements: 50 mm beyond finished building surface.
– In floors draining to floor wastes: 50 mm above finished floor.
Elsewhere: 5 mm beyond finished building surface.
> Termite management: To AS 3660.1.
> See, for example, AS 3660.1 Table 1 and clause 7.4.3. Additional state requirements may also apply
under BCA.
> Thickness:
– Metal: 1 mm.
– PVC: 3 mm.
2.3 Plant and Equipment Access

2.3.1 General
Services and equipment: Locate and arrange all services and equipment so that:
> Failure of plant and equipment (including leaks) does not create a hazard for the building occupants.
> Failure of plant and equipment (including leaks) cause a minimum or no damage to the building, its
finishes and contents.
> Fan coil units, valves or other potential leak sources are not be located over rooms containing water
sensitive equipment or finishes.
> Inspection and maintenance operations can be arranged to minimise inconvenience and disruption to
building occupants or damage to the building structure or finishes.
> Safe tray and an overflow pipe are provided to each tank, hot water heater and storage vessel.
> Services and equipment are readily accessible for inspection and maintenance and arranged so that
inspection and maintenance can be carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Include the following:

> Conform to the relevant requirements of AS 1470, AS 1657, AS/NZS 1892.1 AS/NZS 2865 and
AS/NZS 3666.1.
> If parts of the plant (including high level tanks) require regular inspection and maintenance either locate
plant so it is safely and readily accessible from floor level or provide permanent access platforms and
ladders.
> In false ceilings locate items of equipment that require inspection and maintenance above tiled parts
where possible. If this is not possible (for example if above set plaster or other inaccessible ceilings)
provide access panels. Arrange services and plant locations to reduce the number of access panels.
Coordinate with other trades to use common access panels where feasible.
> Modify manufacturer’s standard equipment when necessary to provide the plant access in the contract
documents.
2.3.2 Vibration Suppression
2.3.2.1 General
General: Minimise the transmission of vibration from rotating or reciprocating equipment to other building
elements.
2.3.2.2 Connections
General: Provide flexible connections to rotating machinery and assemblies containing rotating machinery.
> Isolate ducts by flexible connections.
> Isolate pipes by incorporating sufficient flexibility into the pipework or by use of proprietary flexible pipe
connections installed so that no stress is placed on pipes due to end reaction.
2.3.2.3 Speeds
General: If no maximum speed is prescribed do not exceed 1500 r/min for direct driven equipment.
2.4 Seismic Restraints

2.4.1 Provisions to be Priced as an Option
General: Arrange all components, other than service items exempted in AS 1170.4, to resist seismic loads
determined in accordance with AS 1170.4. Securely fix all plant and equipment to the building structure. Do
not rely on gravity and/or friction to resist seismic forces.
Anti-vibration mounts: Use horizontally restrained type.
Components: Do not use components that will be damaged by earthquake conditions. Protect systems
against the adverse effects of components such as mercury switches that, although not damaged by
earthquake, may malfunction.
2.5 Painting and Finishes

2.5.1 General
General: If exposed to view (including in plant rooms) paint new services and equipment.
Surfaces painted or finished off-site: Conform to Metals and prefinishes.

Metals and prefinishes includes anodising, metal spraying, hot-dip galvanising after fabrication, powder coat,
air-dry enamel, high performance organic coatings, stoving enamel and two pack epoxy.
Exceptions: Do not paint chromium or nickel plating, anodised aluminium, GRP, stainless steel, non-metallic
flexible materials and normally lubricated machined surfaces. Surfaces with finishes applied off-site need not
be re-painted on-site provided the corrosion resistance of the finish is not less than that of the respective
finish in this clause.
2.5.2 Standard
General: Conform to the recommendations of AS/NZS 2311 Sections 3, 6 and 7 or AS/NZS 2312 Sections 5, 8
and 10, as applicable.
2.5.3 Powder Coating

Standard: To AS 4506.
Applications: Thermoset powder coating applied to metal substrates including extruded, sheet and cast
aluminium, with the exception of aluminium for architectural applications.
Atmospheric classification to AS/NZS 2312:
> Interior locations: B – low.
> Exterior locations:
– Moderate: C2 – medium.
– Marine industrial: D – high.
– Tropical: F.
2.5.4 Low VOC Emitting Paints

Provide the following low odour/low environmental impact paint types with the following VOC limits:
> Primers and undercoats: < 5 g/litre.
> Low gloss white or light coloured latex paints for broadwall areas: < 5 g/litre.
> Coloured low gloss latex paints: < 85 g/litre.
> To earn credit points for the Green Star – Office Design v2 scheme nominate 16 g/litre for coloured low
gloss latex paints.
> Gloss latex paints: < 90 g/litre.
2.5.5 Painting Systems

New unpainted interior surfaces: To AS/NZS 2311 Table 5.1.
New unpainted exterior surfaces: To AS/NZS 2311 Table 5.2.
2.5.6 Paint Application

Coats: Apply the first coat immediately after substrate preparation and before contamination of the substrate
can occur. Ensure each coat of paint or clear finish is uniform in colour, gloss, thickness and texture and free
of runs, sags, blisters or other discontinuities.
Combinations: Do not combine paints from different manufacturers in a paint system.

Protection: Remove fixtures before starting to paint and refix in position undamaged when painting is
complete.
2.5.7 Underground Metal Piping

Underground ABS and PVC pipelines are covered in the referenced standards and are a viable alternative to
metal pipe and protection.
Corrosion protection: Provide corrosion protection for the following:
> Underground ferrous piping.
> Underground non-ferrous metal piping in corrosive environments.
Protection methods: Select from the following:
> Cathodic protection: Sacrificial anodes or impressed current. Incorporate a facility for periodic testing.
Comply with the recommendations of AS 2832.1.
> Continuous wrapping using proprietary petroleum taping material.
> Impermeable flexible plastic coating.
> Sealed polyethylene sleeve.
2.6 Marking and Labelling

2.6.1 General
General: Mark services and equipment to provide a ready means of identification.
> Locations exposed to weather: Provide durable materials.
> Pipes, conduits and ducts: Identify and label to AS 1345.
> Cables: Label to indicate the origin and destination of the cable.
Consistency: Label and mark equipment using a consistent scheme across all services elements of the project.
Operating and maintenance manuals: Provide marking an labelling text identical to the text and terminology
used in operating and maintenance manuals.
2.6.2 Labels and Notices

General: Select from the following materials:
> Cast metal.
> For indoor applications only, engraved two-colour laminated plastic.
> Proprietary pre-printed self-adhesive flexible plastic labels.
> Stainless steel or brass ≥ 1 mm thick with black filled engraved lettering.
Emergency functions: To AS 1319.
Colours: Generally in conformance with AS 1345 as appropriate, otherwise black lettering on white
background except as follows:
> Danger, warning labels: White lettering on red background.
> Main switch and caution labels: Red lettering on white background.
Edges: If labels exceed 1.5 mm thickness, radius or bevel the edges.
Fixing: Fix labels securely using screws, rivets, proprietary self-adhesive labels or double-sided adhesive tape.

> If labels are mounted in extruded aluminium sections, use rivets or countersunk screws to fix the
extrusions.
> Use aluminium or monel rivets for aluminium labels.
Label locations: Locate labels so that they are easily seen and are either attached to, below or next to the
item being marked.
Label text: To correspond to terminology and identifying number of the respective item as shown on the
record drawings and documents.
Lettering heights:
> Danger, warning and caution notices: 10 mm for main heading, 5 mm for remainder.
> Equipment labels within cabinets: 3.5 mm.
> Equipment nameplates: 40 mm.
> Identifying labels on outside of cabinets: 5 mm.
> Isolating switches: 5 mm.
> Switchboards, main assembly designation: 25 mm.
> Switchboards, outgoing functional units: 8 mm.
> Switchboards, sub assembly designations: 15 mm.
> Valves: 20 mm.
> Other locations: 3 mm.
Operable devices: Mark to provide a ready means of identification. Include the following:
> Controls.
> Indicators, gauges, meters.
> Isolating switches.
Vapour barriers: Do not penetrate vapour barriers.
2.7 Record Drawings

2.7.1 General
General: Show dimensions, types and location of the services in relation to permanent site features and other
underground services. Show the spatial relationship to building structure and other services. Include all
changes made during commissioning and the maintenance period.
Diagrams: Provide diagrammatic drawings of each system including the following:
> Controls.
> Piping including all valves and valve identification tags.
> Dimensioned location, depth and other details of buried or otherwise concealed piping.
> Principal items of equipment.
> Wiring.
Drawings: Include all documented shop drawings.

Extensions and/or changes to existing: If a drawing shows extensions and/or alterations to existing
installations, include sufficient of the existing installation to make the drawing comprehensible without
reference to drawings of the original installation.
2.8 Training
2.8.1 Maintenance
General: Explain and demonstrate to the principal’s staff the purpose, function and maintenance of the
installations.
2.8.2 Operation
General: Explain and demonstrate to the principal’s staff the purpose, function and operation of the
installations.
2.8.3 Seasonal Operation

General: For equipment requiring seasonal operation, demonstrate during the appropriate season and within
6 months.
2.9 Co-ordination
The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed setting out of the Building Service of Contract Work so as
to:
> Coordinate with other Trades, particularly with respect to other Building Services and other Contractor's
Contractors.
> The set out of ceilings, floors, etc., including area discussions with all appropriate trade and/or
Contractor's Contractors.
> Locate the relevant Building Service's Works in the spaces as shown on the drawings with suitable access
and clearances for normal and long-term operation and maintenance requirements also in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations.
> Alignment of all Building Service’s work, i.e.; light fittings, air registers, smoke detectors, speakers, access
panels, etc., to ensure the Architectural aesthetic requirements are met.
2.10 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall carry out Quality Assurance programs throughout the final design, fabrication, delivery,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of the system, in a manner and by procedures which shall be
approved by the Project Manager.
Full information and procedures shall be submitted to the Contractor for approval prior to any work being
carried out. This shall include commissioning, testing, compliance reports and statements, incorporating
Authorities, Codes, Standards and the like, which have jurisdiction over this Project.
Generally, Quality Assurance programs shall be to the requirements of AS3900 Quality Management &
Quality Assurance Standards.

2.11 Testing and Commissioning
Mechanical Contractor shall undertake a comprehensive pre-commissioning, commissioning and quality
monitoring process for the installation of all the services completed on the project. Commissioning and
building tuning to include but not limited to;
> Liaison with the project’s commissioning agent to ensure that commissioning is undertaken with a
multi-trade approach.
> Acceptance of the project’s commissioning agent’s program.
> The commissioning process is to be completed in exact accordance with the relevant Codes:
> ASHRAE Guideline 1-1996 – The HVAC Commissioning Process (mechanical only) or;
– CIBSE Commissioning Code A: Air Distribution Systems
– CIBSE Commissioning Code M: Management
– CIBSE Commissioning Code R: Refrigeration
– All testing, results and commissioning methodology is to be collated into a summary
commissioning report for issue on Practical Completion of the project. The commissioning report is
to form part of Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Manual requirements and must include
relevant details for building management training procedures for all of the equipment and services
installed.
– Contractor to identify in their tender the levels of staffing and resources as required by the
commissioning agent to enable the post handover building tuning to be undertaken.
– Participate and assist in Integrated System Testing (IST).
The contractor shall ensure that the defects liability maintenance agreement includes a commitment for a 12
month commissioning building tuning period to be undertaken after handover. This requires minimum
quarterly reviews and a final re-commissioning after 12 months of operation. During the 12 month
commissioning-building tuning period, the contractor’s role and responsibilities is to ensure that:
> Building systems are performing at optimum efficiency during all climatic variations
> Fine tuning is carried out to best match occupant need and system performance
> System performance is aligned to the attributes of the building space
As part of the operation and maintenance manuals required post completion of the project, the contractor is
to contribute towards compiling a comprehensive building user’s guide in association with other services.
> Prior to Practical Completion test, balance and commission the systems to ensure they operate as per
the specified requirements.
> The Subcontractor in cooperation with the builder shall agree on a programme and provide adequate
notice for the consultant to check any areas that are complete and available. Consultant checking will
not commence until the Subcontractor has fully commissioned the system and has ensured that the
system is performing as required.
> The Basis of Design section of this specification defines the base design conditions that relate to this
project.
> The final commissioned air conditioning and mechanical ventilation installation and works undertaken as
part of this specification shall as a minimum meet the design conditions and flow rates specified in the
basis of design section of this specification and associated drawings.

> Liaise with the other trades for the coordination of the systems commissioning.
> Once the systems are operating correctly record and tabulate the test results and submit to the
Superintendent for approval.
> Carry out acceptance testing with the Superintendent’s representative.
> Adjust all water flow rates to specified figures (and/or as shown on the drawings) by use of balancing
valves. Adjust flow rates to the range of +5% and –0% of the specified rate.
> The outside air rates on all air handling systems shall be fully operational under automatic control and
balanced prior to opening of the areas affected.
> Adjust all air quantities to specified figures (and/or as shown on the drawings) by use of dampers.
Where total air quantity through a system is outside the range of +10% and –0% of the specified
quantity adjust the fan speed, blade pitch or motor size and due allowance will be made in the Tender
to cover any adjustments to drive, pulleys or motors. Adjustments to air quantities causing noise levels
in excess of those specified will be corrected.
Note the site witness testing will be heavily reliant on the results of these temperature measurements as
verification of the system performance and sub-contract completion. Practical completion of the project or
works complete is not considered to have been achieved until the above design conditions have been met
with the air conditioning and mechanical ventilation system functioning under automatic control.
Any costs incurred due to the consultant requiring rechecking or witness any part of the completed and
commissioned installation shall be at the mechanical Subcontractors cost.
2.11.1 Submission Documentation

Contractor is to submit the following documentation on Practical Completion of the project:
> Commissioning summary report
> Letter statement confirming commissioning process adopted for the project in accordance with Project
> Commissioning Plan
> Operations and Maintenance Manual
> Training procedures for building management staff that will ensure knowledge of the building
systemsand features are transferred to the building owner, this includes but is not limited to:
– General purpose of the system
– Use of O&M manuals
– Review of control drawings and schematics
– Startup, normal operation, shutdown, unoccupied operation, seasonal changeovers, manual
– operation, control setups
– Interactions with other systems
– Adjustments and optimising methods for energy conservation
– Health and safety issues
– Special maintenance and replacement sources
– Occupant interaction issues
– System response to different operating conditions
– Record of training that was completed with building operations staff for review & verification.

2.11.2 Test Certificates
Test Certificates, dated and signed by a responsible person shall be supplied in duplicate to the Managing
Contractor, and in soft copy using approved project communications mechanisms.
2.11.3 Work Method Statement

Prior to undertaking any testing and commissioning activities prepare a comprehensive Work Method
Statement for the testing and/or commissioning required. The WMS is to adequately address how risks
associated with the Training Unit environments is to be addressed so as the procedures can be carried out
safely.
Test and inspection plans are to be prepared for each site test, including partial hand-over testing, for
approval prior to acceptance of the scheduled test. All test results are to be provided progressively as the
works are completed. Test results are to be provided in soft copy and bound into a report with the following
reference details provided:
> Type of Test Undertaken
> Factory Test/Site test/Commissioning Test Status
> Pre Test activates
> Area tested
> Company undertaking tests
> Attendees
> Instrumentation used
> Test results
> Specified performance levels
As a minimum the following items shall be considered in the WMS:
> Correct functioning equipment and systems, fully proven in all operating modes
> Suitable indication and control
> Correct performance of both individual systems and total installation, fully functional tests
> Compliance with this manual, regulation & standards and NSP requirements
> All tests have been undertaken to prove safety
> Signage and labelling complete
> All required training complete
> Operation & Maintenance Manuals and as constructed information verified as complete
WMS are to be prepared for each service systems test as well as integrated system test.
2.11.4 Commissioning Test Requirement

Pre-commissioning Test
Prior to energisation, pressurisation or bringing on line any part of the installation carry out thorough test of
the installation to the satisfaction of the Managing Contractor and the Statutory Authorities prior to
commissioning systems as a whole.

As a minimum the tests shall comprise a thorough inspection of the entire installation, testing the system as
follows:
> Pipework is flushed;
> Electrical wiring continuity test;
> Electrical insulation displacement tests for all cabling, switchboards and control panels;
> Pressure withstand test
> Operation for preset periods of time without fault.
Testing will be required to demonstrate the specified performance criteria are satisfied and that the
components can be used for the system commissioning test.
The designer and Trade Contractor shall ensure all possible safeguards are put in place to protect systems
and equipment as part of any such tests.
Do not energise any component of the installation until it has been inspected by the Electricity Distributor
where required and a certificate of approval issued.
Prestart Commissioning Test:

Test the installation to the satisfaction of the Managing Contractor and the Statutory Authorities prior to the
acceptance of the installation and the Practical Completion. The tests shall comprise a thorough inspection
of the entire installation, and the operational and performance tests required to confirm compliance with the
Specification.
This shall include comprehensive Integrated Systems test.
Principal Acceptance Commissioning Test:

acceptance of the installation and the Practical Completion. The tests shall comprise a thorough inspection
of the entire installation, and the operational and performance tests required to confirm compliance with the
Specification.
Handover Acceptance Test:

handing over of the installation at the end of the Defects Liability Period. The tests shall comprise a
thorough inspection of the entire installation, and the operational and performance tests required to confirm
compliance with the Specification.
Labour and Equipment: Supply the necessary facilities, labour, apparatus and instruments, properly
calibrated, required for carrying out the tests, and give the Managing Contractor five working days' notice in
writing of tests. All instrumentation used for the testing shall have a current calibration test certificate.
Provide a second round of testing prior to the end of the Defects Liability Period. The tests shall comprise a
thorough inspection of the entire installation, and the operational and performance tests required to confirm
compliance with the specification performance criteria and functionality.
Labour and Equipment: Supply the necessary facilities, labour, apparatus and instruments, properly
calibrated, required for carrying out the tests, and give the Managing Contractor five working days' notice in
writing of tests. All instrumentation used for the testing shall have a current calibration test certificate.

Acceptance:
Acceptance will take place when works have been completed and maintenance obligations fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Managing Contractor.
Energising
2.12 Commissioning
Give sufficient notice for inspections to witness commissioning of the installation. Minimum notice required
is 5 working days.
For commissioning ensure all systems are fully operational and meet the specification performance
requirements and are suitable for building users to operate.
Allow to adjust equipment and systems to suit the training operational requirements with the Principles
representatives.

3. Ventilation Fans
3.1 General
3.2 Aims
3.2.1 Responsibilities
General: Provide fans. As documented.
3.2.2 Design
Axial flow fans: Provide fans selected so the air flow can be increased  5% above the rate in Fan schedules
as follows:
> Against the corresponding increased system resistance as installed.
> Without unstable operation.
> By pitch angle change alone.
Variable volume systems: Provide fans for variable volume systems selected for:
> Maximum fan efficiency at 70% to 80% of design air flow rate.
> Operation from 30% to 110% of design air flow without going into a surge condition.
Fans with variable speed drives:
> All fans: Provide fans selected to operate at  50 Hz under all conditions.
> Fans with belt drives: Adjust fan speed during commissioning for motor to operate at  50 Hz under all
conditions.
Fans with multi-speed motors:
> Two speed fans: Provide fans selected to perform both duties given in the Fan schedules.
> Fans with  3 speeds and single phase fans with adjustable speed control: Provide fans selected to
achieve the duty stated in the Fan schedules at a speed  80% of highest speed.
3.3 Cross References

3.3.1 General
General: Conform to the General requirements work section.
3.3.2 Associated Work Sections

Associated work sections: Conform to the following:
> Mechanical general requirements.
3.3.3 Manufacturer's Documents

Fantech documents relating to this work section are:
> Fans by Fantech catalogue, Interactive Product Selection Suit CD and www.fantech.com.au website.

3.4 Submissions
3.4.1 Type Test Results
General: Provide only fans type tested by a Registered testing authority. Submit evidence of type tests as
follows:
> Fan performance: To BS 848-1:2007 or ISO 5801 or AS ISO 5801.
> Fan sound power levels: To BS 848-2.6, BS EN ISO 5136 or ISO 10302.
> Smoke spill fans: To AS 4429.
3.5 Products
3.5.1 Materials
3.5.1.1 Galvanized Steel Components

Hot dip galvanized components: Conform to AS/NZS 4680.
Coating thickness and mass: To AS/NZS 4680 Table 1.
3.6 Axial Flow Fans

3.6.1 Selection
Proprietary item: Provide Fantech adjustable pitch axial flow fans.
Features: Provide fans with adjustable pitch impellers with means for easy removal of the impeller from the
motor shaft such that adjustment can be achieved without damaging the impeller or needing to use
excessive shock force, which could damage the bearings. Do not provide straight through bores. Deemed to
comply:
> Tech lock as supplied by Fantech.
> Taper lock as supplied by Fenner Industries.
Manufacture:
> Before despatch from the factory, test run each fan and record the current draw.
> Factory test fans for smooth, vibration free operation and despatch only if satisfactory. In the event of
excessive vibration change or balance the impeller until smooth running is achieved.
> Set pitch angels on a precision pitch setting device, custom designed and built to suit the impeller
range.
> If requested, provide test sheets signed by the assembler or quality assurance personnel, showing the
recorded current draw.
3.6.2 General
Provide fans with non-overloading power characteristics.
3.6.3 Casings
Tubular, flanged at each end, constructed from mild steel, fully welded, hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

Standard finish is hot-dip galvanized, which should be suitable for most situations. Consult manufacturer for
critical locations such as corrosive fumes and locations near the ocean exposed to salt mist. Additional
finishes such as epoxy coatings may be available.
Access:
> < 1000 mm diameter: Sight hole in casing plugged with an airtight removable closure.
>  1000 mm diameter: Provide access panels, securely bolted to casings and sealed with neoprene
gaskets, for maintenance.
3.6.4 Impellers
General: Provide aerofoil section blades constructed from cast aluminium alloy or glass reinforced plastic to
the Axial flow fan schedule.
Pitch angle: Manually adjustable.
Balancing: Balance impellers, statically and/or dynamically.
3.6.5 Unducted Inlets/Outlets

Inlet cones: Provide aerodynamically shaped cones to inlets of fans.
Outlets: Provide manufacturer’s standard 15 conical diffuser to convert velocity head to static pressure.
Guards: Provide galvanized steel or bronze mesh guards.
3.6.6 Motors
General: Direct mount to impellers with minimum Thermal class 155 (F) insulation to IEC 60085.
For smoke spill fans, Class 180 (or higher) insulation is required.
Bearings: Provide sealed for life bearings or grease packed bearings fitted with lubrication lines extending
through the casing. Provide bearings with a minimum rating fatigue life of 17,500 hours, suitable for
horizontal or vertical mounting as appropriate.
3.6.7 Electrical Connection

Provide terminal box external to fan casings and wire to fan motors.
3.7 Marking
3.7.1 Labels
Show the following:
> Manufacturer’s name.
> Model.
> Serial number.
> Size.
> Direction of rotation, marked on casing.

3.8 Execution
3.8.1 Installation
3.8.1.1 Access
Arrange fans and accessories to allow service access for maintenance, removal or replacement of assemblies
and component parts, without disturbance of other items of plant, fire rating material and/or the building
structure.
3.8.1.2 Duct Connections

Provide flexible connections to prevent transmission of vibration to ductwork. If under negative pressure,
make sure that flexible connection does not reduce fan inlet area. If necessary, provide spacer pieces
between fans and flexible connections.
3.8.1.3 Drains
Where moisture is likely to enter or condense inside a fan provide a trapped drain in accordance with
AS/NZS 3666.1.
3.8.1.4 Vibration Isolation

General: Provide each assembly with at least four anti-vibration mountings, selected to give an isolation
efficiency not less than 95%.
Type: As recommended by Fantech to achieve the required isolation efficiency for the specific fan under the
documented operating conditions. Provide levelling screws and locknuts on metal spring mounts.
Location: Locate the mountings so that the mounts deflect uniformly when the fan is operating and subject to
all loads, including those imposed by the duct.
Duct connections: Arrange flexible duct connections so that the fan vibration isolation efficiency is not
adversely affected.
3.8.1.5 BMS Controls

Refer to points list.

4. Air Filters
4.1 General
4.2 Aims
General: Provide air filters to all supply air systems as required by NSW Health Guideline – Engineering
Services Guidelines Table 7.1.
Selections: As documented.

4.3.1 General

4.4 Standard
4.4.1 Air Filters
Performance and construction: To AS 1324.1.
Microbial control: To AS/NZS 3666.1 and the recommendations of SAA/SNZ HB 32.
4.5 Interpretations
4.5.1 Abbreviations
General: For the purposes of this work section the abbreviations given below apply.
DOP: Dioctylpthalate.
HEPA: High efficiency particulate arrestance.
4.5.2 Definitions
General: For the purposes of this work section the definitions given below apply.
Class: Filter class to AS 1324.1.
Type: Filter type to AS 1324.1.

4.6 Inspection
4.6.1 Notice
Inspection: Give sufficient notice so inspection may be made of the following:
> HEPA filters: Site filter tests.
4.7 Submissions
4.7.1 Filter Type Tests
Particulate filters: For each type of filter, submit evidence of filter type tests conducted by a Registered
testing authority within the past 5 years.
Standards:
> HEPA and MEPA filters: To AS 4260.
> Other particulate filters: To AS 1324.2.
Filter size for test: 610 x 610 mm face dimension.
4.8 Products
4.9 Materials
4.9.1 General
Sealant performance: Resistant to air, entrained water and oil, and microbial growth.
Adhesive performance:
> Characteristics under environmental conditions: Odourless and non toxic. Non-migrating, non-
evaporating and non-hardening, and resistant to microbial growth.
> Environmental conditions: Normal temperature, sustained temperatures up to 60C, and operating air
velocities.
4.10 Components
4.10.1 Component Sizes
General: Standardised throughout the installation as far as practicable.
4.10.2 Filters
Consistency: For filters of the same type provide filters from only one manufacturer.
4.10.3 Filter Performance

Minimum performance: To AS 1668.2 (2002).
4.10.4 Metal Components

Material: Stainless steel or metallic-coated steel with powder coat finish.

4.10.5 Cell Frames
Design: Capable of withstanding distortion arising from the final pressure drop across the filter.
Air by-pass: Frames must stop air by-passing the filter media.
4.10.6 Holding Frames

General: True and square. Provide gaskets and clamping systems which maintain an airtight seal between the
frame and the filter.
Material: Stainless steel or metallic-coated steel with powder coat finish.
4.11 Dry Media Filters (Type 1) and Viscous Impingement Filters

(Type 2)
4.11.1 Filter Performance Rating
If filters are documented by performance rating to AS 1324.1 clause 2.1.1 conform to the following:
>  20% average efficiency when tested with AS 1324.2 Test Dust No. 1.
>  85% average arrestance when tested with AS 1324.2 Test Dust No. 4.
4.11.2 Filter Media

General: Provide filter media:
> That does not support microbial growth and is resistant to fungal and vermin attack.
> That does not shed fibres in service.
4.11.3 Class A Filters

Construction: Provide cells in which the medium is permanently enclosed in a disposable frame.
Mounting: Mount the disposable cell in a fixed metal holding frame to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Hold each cell in place with spring-loaded clips or clamps. Seal between the cell and mounting frame so no
air bypasses the cell.
4.11.4 Class B and C Filters

Construction: Provide a rigid metal frame into which the medium is installed.
Mounting: Support the medium on the mounting frame to provide even air flow. Shape pre-formed media to
fit the frame. Hold the medium in place with clips, tabs or similar devices so it does not move in service.
4.11.5 Class D Filters

Media advance mechanism: Automatic.
Differential pressure setting for the system: Adjustable.
Override controls: Provide a means of stopping the media advance mechanism.

4.12 Marking
4.12.1 Filter
General: Permanently and legibly mark, on a suitable section of the filter, the following:
> Filter type and class.
> Direction of airflow.
> Proprietary type, model and serial number.
> Filter performance rating to AS 1324.1.
4.12.2 Replaceable Element

General: On the clean air side, fix the name of the supplier, proprietary type, filter type to AS 1324.1 and filter
performance rating to AS 1324.1.
4.12.3 Plant Room

General: Provide a permanent notice fixed to the wall identifying each filter and giving their design filter
performance rating.
4.13 Execution
4.14 Installation Generally

4.14.1 Attachment
General: Rigidly attach filter frames to the air handling plant casing (such as duct, or return air plenum) with a
system of bolting or blind pop riveting. Locate bolts or rivets clear of the filter element. Do not fix to the
casing insulation. Ensure that the installation of the filter does not reduce its rated performance.
Access: Ensure that individual filter inspection and maintenance can be readily carried out without disturbing
the filter bank.
Sealing: Ensure that there are no leaks between the filter holding frame and the casing. Seal individual filter
units to each other. Seal filter connections to adjoining equipment, panelling or supporting framing. Do not
use adhesive tapes for sealing.
Slide-in filter units: Do not use.
Plinth: Where possible, provide a 50 mm high plinth below the filter bank.
4.14.2 Cell Frames

Access: Install filters so that they are accessible for maintenance and do not accumulate moisture.
Sealing: Seal filter frames to the plenum or duct in which they are installed.
4.14.3 Blanking Plates

General: Close gaps where the dimensions of the filter plenum do not match those of the framing. Seal air
tight to ensure no air bypasses the filters.
Plates material: ≥ 0.8 mm metallic-coated steel or grade 304 stainless steel sheet.

4.14.4 Additional Bracing
General: Provide stiffeners between or behind the joint of every second column along the narrowest
dimension of the plenum.
Stiffeners: Fabricate from ≥1.6 mm metallic-coated steel or grade 304 stainless steel.
Maximum deflection of filter bank under operating conditions (ratio of deflection: height or width): 1:500
under maximum system final resistance.
4.14.5 Manometers
General: Provide a manometer on each filter bank with more than one cell or handling more than 600 L/s.
Type: Minimum 75 mm diameter non-liquid, diaphragm type marked to show differential pressure across
each filter bank.
Differential pressure gauge unit: Include pipework, termination and fittings necessary for correct operation
and maintenance.
Indicator scale: Mark in 10 Pa divisions with full scale deflection no more than twice the maximum dirty filter
condition.
Location: Outside unit casing in a readily readable location.
Marking: Mark clean and maximum dirty pressure drops on manometer scale.
4.14.6 Temporary Pre-Filters

Provide sheets of filter media to protect filter banks at installation.
4.14.7 Filter Banks

General: Provide holding frames.
4.14.8 Filter Access Platforms

General: Ensure that platforms and ladders do not obstruct filter access.
4.14.9 Cleaning
4.14.10 Cleaning
General: Before start-up, ensure that the installation is free from debris and dirt, and check the integrity of
the filter bank and plenum installation.
4.14.11 Temporary Pre-Filters

Remove at completion of commissioning.
4.14.12 BMS Controls

Differential Pressure sensor across filter bank to provide alarm filter is dirty.

5. Ductwork
5.1 General
5.2 Aims
General: Provide ductwork as documented.
Selections: All ductwork shall be galvanised steel.

5.3.1 General

> Ductwork insulation.
5.4 Standard
5.4.1 General
Ductwork: AS 4254 Part 1 and Part 2.
5.4.2 Proprietary and Non-Standard Systems

Standard: Conform to functional criteria in AS 4254.
5.4.3 Microbial Control

Standard: To AS/NZS 3666.1 and the recommendations of SAA/SNZ HB 32.
5.5 Interpretations
5.5.1 Abbreviations
FRL: Fire-resistance level.

5.6 Samples
5.6.1 Flexible Duct
General: Submit sample 2 metre length of 300 mm diameter flexible duct with sheet metal spigot attached.
5.7 Submissions
5.7.1 Fire Hazard Properties
General: Submit evidence of conformance with the following:
> Fire hazard indices for all materials when tested in conformance with AS/NZS 1530.3:
– Spread of flame index: 0.
– Smoke developed index:  3.
> Facing materials when tested to AS 1530.2: Flammability index:  5.
> Assembled duct systems: Pass the UL 181 burning test.
> Fire protection of duct systems: Achieves the required FRL to AS 1530.4.
5.7.2 Fire and Smoke Dampers

Certification: Submit test certificates showing compliance as follows:
> Fire and smoke dampers: To AS 1682.1 for air leakage.
> Fire dampers: To AS 1530.4 for FRL.
Mechanical fire dampers: For positions where dampers cannot be installed to close in the direction of the air
flow, submit proposed installation details.
5.7.3 Access Panels

General: Submit proposed alternative sizes, if any.
5.7.4 Rigid Ductwork

General: Submit test data establishing conformance of the assembled duct system with AS 4254.2 clause
2.1.2 with respect to AS/NZS 1530.3 and UL181 burning test.
5.7.5 Sealants and Tapes

General: Submit type-test certificates showing conformance with the following standards:
> Sealants: To AS/NZS 1530.3.
> Tapes: To AS 4254 clause 2.2.1.

5.8 Products
5.9 Materials and Components

5.9.1 Corrosion Resistance
General: Conform to the Corrosion resistance table for the atmospheric corrosivity category documented
in General requirements. Alternatively, provide proprietary products with metallic and/or organic coatings of
equivalent or higher corrosion resistance.
5.9.2 Corrosion Resistance Table

Table 6 Ductwork Corrosion Resistance Table
Atmospheric Situation Fire, smoke and Ductwork

corrosivity category to motorised dampers
AS/NZS 2312
A and B Internal Metallic-coated sheet Metallic-coated sheet

Z275/AZ150 Z275/AZ150
External Metallic-coated sheet Metallic-coated sheet
Z275/AZ150 Z275/AZ150
C Internal Metallic-coated sheet Metallic-coated sheet
Z275/AZ150 Z275/AZ150
External Stainless 316 Metallic-coated sheet
Z275/AZ150
D Internal Stainless 316 Metallic-coated sheet
Z275/AZ150
External Stainless 316 Stainless 316
Situation:
> External situation includes:
– Ductwork outside the building.
– Fire, smoke and motorised dampers in ductwork outside the building.
– Fire, smoke and motorised dampers located in the discharge air path within 3 m of the point of
discharge from the building.
– Fire, smoke and motorised dampers located in the outside air or mixed air/recycle air path up to
the filters.
> Internal situation includes:
– Ductwork inside the building not included in external situation.
5.9.3 Adhesive Duct Tapes

Standard: To AS 4254 clause 2.2.1.

Marking: Label ‘Compliant with AS 4254’ at least every 200 mm.
Adhesive: Non toxic, high tack, synthetic pressure-sensitive type.
Liner: Silicone coated paper.
Backing: Aluminium foil laminate.
5.10 Sheet Metal Ductwork

5.10.1 Material
General: Galvanized steel duct and mild steel components < 3 mm thick: Prime quality lockforming
galvanized steel, to AS 1397 Grade G2 or G3 with Z275 coating.
Thickness: To AS 2338.
Components for stainless steel and aluminium ductwork: Use materials with corrosion resistance not less
than that of the duct wall material.
5.10.2 Fasteners
Rivets: Expanding solid end type, aluminium base alloy for galvanized duct, stainless steel for stainless steel
duct, minimum size as follows:
> For sheet metal to sheet metal: 3 mm.
> For sheet metal to supports, brackets and rolled steel angles: 4.8 mm.
Self tapping screws: Zinc-plated for galvanized duct, stainless steel for stainless steel duct.
Self drilling and tapping screws: Zinc-plated for galvanized duct, stainless steel for stainless steel duct.
Provide only if base material into which they screw is thicker than 1.5 mm and they are unlikely to be
removed or replaced.
Bolts, nuts, washers and drop rods: Zinc-plated steel, service condition number 2 for galvanized duct,
stainless steel for stainless steel duct. Parts on stainless steel duct not in contact with air stream or corrosive
conditions may be zinc-plated as for galvanized duct. Provide washers under nuts and bolt heads.
5.10.3 Duct Sealing

General: Seal all openings in the surface, joints and seams of ducts in accordance with AS 4254 clause 2.2.1
and the Duct seal class table.
Duct seal class: Not lower than Class C to AS 4254.2 Table 2.2.1 regardless of duct pressure or location.
Sealant materials: Use only sealants that:
> Do not foster microbial growth.
> Have a smoke developed index  3 and a spread of flame index  0 when tested to AS/NZS 1530.3.
> Will maintain their sealing performance for the life of the duct system.
> Bond to the surface of application without primers.
> Are resistant to oils, refrigerants and water after curing.
> Are non-toxic.
> Have high elastomeric properties over the range of operating temperatures after curing.
> Are suitable for application by gun or hand tools.

Adhesive duct tapes: Do not use duct tape as the primary duct sealing agent. Use only as a secondary sealant
on joints sealed by other means such as mastic, liquids or gaskets. Do not use duct tapes for non-sealant
purposes.
Machine rolled flanges: Use mastic at corners.
5.10.4 Duct Seal Class Table

Table 7 Duct Seal Class Table
Duct location Seal class to AS 4254.2 Table 2.2.1
Supply ducts Exhaust ducts Return ducts
Static pressure classification (Pa)

 500 > 500
Outdoors A A A A
Unconditioned B A B B
spaces
Conditioned C B B B
spaces (concealed
ductwork)
Conditioned spaces A A B B
(exposed ductwork)
- Office-type
spaces
5.11 Flexible Duct

5.11.1 Materials
Uninsulated flexible duct: Aluminised fabric clamped on a formed metal helix. Do not use adhesives.
Insulated flexible duct: As for uninsulated flexible duct with flexible blanket insulation wrapped around duct
and covered with an outer vapour barrier.
Insulation thickness: Conform to the Flexible duct schedule.
Insulation material: Conform to the Ductwork insulation work section.
5.12 Flexible Connections

5.12.1 General
General: Isolate fans and conditioner casings from ductwork, by means of airtight flexible connections.
Materials: Heavy duty, waterproof.
Length: Provide sufficient slack to ensure free movement and vibration isolation under operating and static
conditions.

Alignment: Align openings of connected equipment.
Fixing: Fix to attachments with metallic-coated steel strip. Seal joints. Do not paint flexible material.
Fire protection: To achieve the FRL of the attached duct when tested to AS 1530.4.
Maintenance: Arrange to permit easy removal and replacement without disturbing ductwork or plant.
Restriction: Do not protrude connections or frames into the airstream where this would be detrimental to the
air flow.
5.13 Dampers – General

5.13.1 Location
Provide balancing dampers at each branch duct or tee:
> Opposed blade dampers: Use for any size supply and for all return and exhaust ducts. Locate in each
branch.
5.14 Volume Control Dampers

5.14.1 General
General: Provide dampers which are free of rattles, fluttering or slack movement and capable of adjustment
over the necessary range without excessive self-generated noise or the need for special tools.
Face dimensions: Duct size.
Connections: Mating angle flanged cross joints.
Frames: 1.6 mm minimum thickness metallic-coated steel or 2 mm minimum thickness aluminium folded to
form channel sections at least 150 mm wide and welded at corners.
Dampers required to provide tight shut-off: Comply with the Motorised dampers clause.
Dampers in smoke-spill systems: Metallic-coated steel or stainless steel blades and frames.
5.14.2 Blades
Material: Metallic-coated steel, aluminium or stainless steel.
Form: No sharp edges. Sufficiently rigid to eliminate movement when locked.
Minimum thickness:
> Metallic-coated sheet steel and stainless steel:
– Single thickness blades: 1.6 mm.
– Double thickness blades: 1.2 mm.
> Aluminium:
– Single thickness blades: 2.4 mm.
– Double thickness blades: 1.8 mm.
Maximum length: 1200 mm. If necessary provide intermediate mullions.
Single blade dampers:
> For single thickness blades: 600 mm maximum length, 600 mm maximum width or 600 mm maximum
diameter.

> For single thickness blades with 6 mm minimum edge breaks: 1200 mm maximum length x 175 mm
minimum width.
> For double thickness blades: 1200 mm maximum length x 300 mm minimum width.
Multi-blade dampers:
> For single thickness blades with 6 mm minimum edge breaks: 1200 mm maximum length 175 mm
minimum width.
5.14.3 Bearings
Type: Oil impregnated sintered bronze bearings, sealed-for-life ball bearings or engineering plastic sleeve
bearings. If the operating temperature is > 50C, do not provide nylon.
Lubrication: Provide access for lubrication.
Housings: Rivet to damper frames.
5.14.4 Spindles
Material: Stainless steel in stainless steel dampers, zinc-plated steel or stainless steel otherwise.
Construction: Securely fix to damper blades.
Minimum diameter:
> Blade lengths  600 mm: 10 mm.
> Blade lengths > 600,  1200 mm: 12 mm.
5.14.5 Linkages
Fix securely to blades so that the blades rotate equally and close tightly without slip.
5.14.6 Damper Adjustment

Provide for adjusting the damper and locking it in position. Locate in an accessible position. Label the open
and closed positions clearly and permanently.
5.15 Motorised Dampers

5.15.1 Construction
Comply with Volume control dampers and the following:
> Side seals: Aluminium or stainless steel.
> Blade tip seals: Neoprene or silicone rubber.
> Leakage:  25 L/s.m2 at 1.5 kPa pressure differential.
> Bearings: Sealed-for-life ball bearings only.
> Drive shafts: Keyed, square or hexagonal.
5.15.2 BMS Control Characteristics

Flow characteristics: Linear flow relative to damper motor drive shaft rotation.
Type:

> Outdoor air/return air mixing dampers: Parallel blade type with air streams directed towards each other.
> Face and bypass dampers: Parallel blade type with air streams directed towards each other.
> Other modulating dampers: Opposed blade type.
> Two position shutoff dampers: Parallel or opposed blade type.
> Actuators to be 24 volt A/C
> Actuators to be 0 – 10 Volt DC Signal
> Actuators to be Belimo is preferred Brand
5.16 Fire and smoke dampers

5.16.1 General
Provide free cross section area at least 85% of the face area. Provide oversize damper and enlarge duct both
sides of damper if necessary to achieve this.
Material: To Fire damper schedule.
5.16.2 Links
Mechanical fire dampers: Provide frangible bulb or fusible links.
Smoke dampers: Provide fusible links activated by either local heat or a low power external electrical
impulse.
Installation: Mount for easy replacement.
5.17 Non-Return Dampers

5.17.1 Construction
Comply with Volume control dampers. Counterweight the assembly so that it:
> Offers minimum resistance to air flow.
> Closes by gravity.
5.18 Access Panels

5.18.1 Sizes
Access panels: Minimum clear opening:
> Personnel access: 600 x 600 mm.
5.18.2 Construction
Type: Double panel, deep formed, zinc-coated steel construction, insulated to match the duct, or filled with at
least 25 mm glass wool or rock wool insulation.
Cold bridging: Arrange to prevent condensation on cold surfaces.
Frames: Provide rigid matching galvanized steel frames securely attached to the duct. Do not protrude any
part of the panel or frame into the airstream.

Seals: Silicone rubber or soft neoprene gaskets mechanically fixed to either the panel or the frame to ensure
an airtight seal against the operating pressure when latched in the closed position. For fire rated seals,
provide woven ceramic fibre material.
Latches: Wedge type sash latches.
Number of latches:
> For personnel access: 4.
> For hand access: 2.
Handles: Provide a ‘D’ handle on access panels for personnel access.
5.19 Execution
5.20 Ductwork Installation

5.20.1 Arrangement
Arrange ductwork neatly. Provide access to ductwork components which require inspection, entry,
maintenance and repairs. Where possible arrange duct runs adjacent and parallel to each other and to
building elements.
5.20.2 Spacing
Provide minimum clear spacing, additional to duct insulation, as follows:
> 25 mm between adjacent ducts.
> 25 mm between duct flanges or upper surfaces of ducts and undersides of beams and slabs.
> 50 mm between ducts and electric cables.
> 150 mm between ducts and ground, below suspended floors.
5.20.3 Flexible Duct

General: Install flexible duct as straight as possible with minimum number of bends. Maximise bend radius
but not less than AS 4254.1 clause 2.5.3 (i).
Joints: Securely fix flexible duct to rigid spigots and sleeves using sealant and draw band encased with at
least two wraps of duct sealing tape.
Joints between flexible ducts: Join lengths of flexible duct only for the purpose of providing an air tight or
acoustic sleeve at a partition.
Support: To AS 4254.1. Limit sag to < 40 mm/m.
Maximum length of flexible duct sections: 6 metres including any rigid duct or sleeves used to join lengths of
flexible duct. If rigid duct is shown on the drawings do not substitute flexible duct.
Flexible ducts used for air containing free moisture: Locate supporting helix outside airstream.
5.20.4 Motorised Dampers

Maintenance access: Locate dampers and damper motors in accessible positions, for blade and motor
maintenance and blade seal replacement.
Mounting: Sufficiently rigid to prevent flexing or distortion of the frame or ductwork during operation.

Operation: If 2 sets of dampers are connected to a single motor, provide linkages which allow either damper
to be adjusted without affecting the other.
Ensure actuators are mounted in a serviceable location
5.20.5 Cleaning
During installation progressively remove construction debris and foreign material from inside ducts.
5.20.6 Drainage
Provide drainage to AS/NZS 3666.1 at locations in ductwork where moisture may accumulate including at
outside air intakes.

6. Ductwork Insulation
6.1 General
6.2 Aims
General: Provide insulation of ductwork and related items.
6.2.2 Alternative Insulation Methods and Materials

General: Do not submit alternatives for materials or methods that have lesser quality or characteristics in
terms of the following:
> Performance.
> R-Value.
> Durability during and after installation.
> Corrosion resistance.
> Cold bridging.

6.3.1 General

6.4 Standards
6.4.1 General
Ductwork insulation: To BCA 2016 Volume 1 Specification J5.2b Table 3.
6.4.2 Installation of Glass Wool and Rock Wool Insulation

General: Comply with the ICANZ Industry Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Glass Wool and Rock Wool
Insulation.
Marking: Deliver mineralglass wool and rock wool products to site in packaging labelled FBS-1 BIO-SOLUBLE
INSULATION including the following label.

6.5 Interpretations
6.5.1 Definitions
> Fire hazard properties: Means the Average Specific Extinction Area, Critical Radiant Flux, Flammability
Index, Smoke-Developed Index, Smoke Growth Rate Index, Smoke Development Rate or Spread-of-
Flame Index of a material or assembly that indicate how they behave under specific fire test conditions.
> FBS-1 Glass Wool: Spun fibres of molten glass, utilizing up to 80% recycled waste glass, thermally
bonded to form batts, blankets and sheets for thermal and acoustic insulation.
> FBS-1 Rock Wool: Spun fibres of molten rock thermally bonded to form batts and blankets for thermal
and acoustic insulation.
> Polyester: Insulation manufactured from thermally bonded polyester fibres.
> Material R-Value: The thermal resistance (m2.K/W) of a component calculated by dividing its thickness
by its thermal conductivity. Material R-Value does not include air space or surface resistances.
> Total R-Value is the sum of the Material R-Value and any internal air space R-Values.
> System R-Value is the sum of the Total R-Value and surface film resistances.
6.6 Submissions
> Fire hazard indices for all materials when tested in conformance with AS/NZS 1530.3, including, if the
material has a reflective facing, scoring and blackening to AS/NZS 1530.3 clause A6:
> Facing materials when tested in conformance with AS 1530.2: Flammability index: ≤ 5.
> Assembled duct systems: Pass the UL 181 burning test.
6.6.2 Thermal Insulation Performance

General: Submit evidence of conformance to AS/NZS 4859.1.
6.6.3 Samples
Samples: Submit samples of the following:
> Each type of insulation, applied to a sample 1.5 m long section of ductwork, including a site applied
insulated transverse joint.

Cutaway sections: For each sample, provide cutaway sections to permit inspection of application details
including insulation materials, adhesives, mastics, fixings and sheathing.
6.7 Products
6.8 Insulation Materials

6.8.1 Insulation Material Type
General: Choose from the following:
> Glass wool.
> Rock wool.
> Polyester.
> Polyolefin foam.
6.8.2 Prohibited Materials

General: Do not provide materials:
> Containing asbestos, lead, mercury or mercury compounds.
> Containing substances listed as hazardous in the NOHSC Hazardous Substances Information System.
> Which use CFC or HCFC as blowing agents in the manufacturing process.
> Which use a blowing agent with a global warming potential ≥ 140.

General: Fire hazard indices for all materials when tested in conformance with AS/NZS 1530.3:
> Spread of flame index: 0.
> Smoke developed index:  3.
Facing materials:
> Flammability index when tested in conformance with AS 1530.2: ≤ 5.
Assembled duct systems: Pass the UL 181 burning test.
Materials with reflective facing: Test to AS/NZS 1530.3 clause A6.
6.8.4 Insulation Materials

Standard: To AS/NZS 4859.1.
Materials with reflective foil facing: Calculate System and Total R-Values to AS/NZS 4859.1 Appendix K.
6.8.5 Insulation
Type: In batt, board or blanket form.
Polyester: Thermally bonded polyester fibres.
Polyolefin: Closed cell cross-linked polyolefin foam produced using non-CFC blowing agent.
Flexible type: Blanket form.

6.8.6 Insulation Thicknesses Table
Table 8 Insulation for Different R-Values
R-Value (m2.K/W) Maximum thickness (mm)
2.0 75
1.2 50
6.8.7 Semi-Rigid Insulation

General: Physical properties:
> Alkalinity: pH 7 – 9.
> Moisture absorption: Non-hygroscopic.
Type: Batt or board form with a maximum mean deflection of 6 mm for 50 mm thick material and 20 mm for
25 mm thick material, tested as follows:
> Freely support a 900 x 1500 mm test piece on its longer sides.
> Allow the test piece to stand for 10 minutes and measure the vertical deflection.
> Turn the test piece over and repeat the test.
> Average the results.
6.8.8 Minimum Absorption Coefficients Table

Table 9 Minimum Absorption Coefficients Table
Insulation Absorption coefficients (nominal) to AS ISO 354 at
125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz

Perforated foil faced: 0.12 0.48 0.84 0.96 0.97 0.94
- R 0.9 to
AS 4508
- R 1.5 to 0.23 0.62 1.00 1.07 1.12 0.78

AS 4508
6.8.9 Vapour Barrier

Standard: If vapour barrier performance is documented, provide a system with a vapour barrier classification
of High to AS/NZS 4200.1.
6.8.10 Adhesives
Type: Suitable for bonding facing to the insulation. Apply in an even coat.
Fire hazard properties:
> Smoke developed index: 0.

6.8.11 Aluminium Foil Laminate Sheet
Standard: To AS/NZS 4200.1 as follows:
> Internal insulation: Heavy duty prior to perforation.
> External insulation: Heavy duty unperforated.
Test criteria: To UL 181 with performance to AS 4254.1 table 2.4.2.
6.8.12 Aluminium Foil Laminate Tape

Standard: To AS 4254 clause 2.7.
Marking: Label ‘Compliant with AS 4254’ at least every 200 mm.
Backing: Aluminium foil laminate.
6.8.13 Elastomeric Foam Insulation

Material: Chemically blown closed cell nitrile rubber in sheets or rolls. Provide with a smooth natural finish
and vapour barrier properties.
Standard: To ASTM C534.
Physical properties:
> Thermal performance: As for the attached duct.
> Water vapour permeability:  0.065 ng/Pa.m.s.
Adhesives: Adhesive fix and seal exterior joints. Provide only solvent-based adhesive supplied by insulation
manufacturer and designed specifically for the material being used.
Protection: Metal sheath insulation where:
> Exposed to sunlight.
> Subject to mechanical damage.
Alternative protection: Where exposed to sunlight but not exposed to mechanical damage, provide 2 coats of
tintable, water-based, rubberised, UV resistant, flexible paint finish to outdoor installations.
6.9 Execution
6.10 General
6.10.1 Fixing Devices
Standard: To AS 4254.2 clause 2.7.
Pins: Stud welded fully annealed metallic-coated steel.
Speed clips: Bevel edged metallic-coated steel with an area not less than that of a 25 mm circle. Secure speed
clips flush to the face of the insulation.

Protection: Cut off excess length of pins after insulation and speed clips have been applied or bend parallel
with the insulation surface. Cover fixing pins and speed nuts on external insulation with aluminium foil
laminate tape.
6.10.2 Insulation Overlap

General: Provide an overlap of at least 300 mm where insulation changes from the inside of the duct to the
outside.
6.10.3 Joints
Joints: Install insulation with the least number of joints practicable.
Use of multiple layers: If insulation is applied in more than one layer, stagger longitudinal and end joints.
6.10.4 Insulation Near Moisture Producing Equipment

General: Where the likelihood exists of moisture accumulation inside ducts, in the vicinity of moisture
producing equipment use only external insulation.
Metal sheath insulation: In plant rooms and where nominated in the Ductwork insulation schedule.
6.10.5 Vapour Barriers

Type: Free from perforations and leaks, continuous, and sealed continuously at penetrations.
Location: Place vapour barriers on the side of the insulation that will be warm during cooling mode
operation.
6.10.6 Application of Tapes

Tape width:  72 mm.
Make sure surfaces are dry and free of dust and grease before applying tapes.
6.10.7 Completion of Fabrication

General: After each length of duct or each fitting has been insulated inspect and remove any off cuts, drill
swarf or other loose material.
Storage: Store under cover and protected from weather and the entry of foreign matter.
6.11 Internal Insulation – Laminate Faced

6.11.1 System Description
Insulation type: Semi-rigid board or batt.
Surface facing: Factory applied perforated aluminium foil laminate.
6.11.2 Application
General: Cover parts of ducts designated to be insulated, with individual pieces of insulation for each side of
the duct. Where this is not possible, butt join edges of adjacent pieces. Where multi-layers are used (round or
oval ducts) stagger all joints.

6.11.3 Joins in Insulation
General: Cover joins with 100 mm wide strip of facing material or tape located centrally over the join.
Longitudinal joins: Locate behind corner angles or cover strips.
6.11.4 Fixing Method

Method: Select from the following:
> Corner angle and end nosing method.
Fixing pins: Provide to AS 4254.2 clause 2.7.1 (g).
6.11.5 Corner Angle and End Nosing Method

Corners: Overlap insulation on adjacent sides at corners. Hold insulation in position with metallic-coated steel
corner angles. Fix corner angles under the turn back of the end nosing. For corner angles longer than
1600 mm provide additional fixing at 1600 mm maximum centres.
Corner angles:
> Ducts with faces < 300 mm: 25 x 25 x 0.55 mm, minimum.
> Other ducts: 40 x 40 x 0.55 mm, minimum.
End nosings: At ends of ducts, hold insulation in position with U-shaped metallic-coated steel end nosings,
with edges crimped towards the surface. Rivet end nosings to ducts.
Size: 0.55 mm thick with a minimum 50 mm turn back over the insulation.
Butt joints: Square cut and butt tightly together edges of adjacent pieces of insulation. Cover with 50 x
0.55 mm metallic-coated steel strip. Rivet cover strips under corner angles or under turn-back of end nosings.
For cover strips longer than 1600 mm, provide additional fixing at 1600 mm maximum centres.
Fixing pins: For ducts with faces  300 mm, fix the insulation at 300 mm maximum centres with at least one
row per duct face.
6.12 Internal Insulation – Metal Faced

Insulation type:
> Rectangular ductwork: Semi-rigid batts.
> Circular and oval ductwork: Flexible batts.
Surface facing: Perforated metal.
6.12.2 Application
General: Cover parts of ducts designated to be insulated with individual pieces of insulation for each side of
the duct. Where this is not possible, butt join edges of adjacent pieces. Overlap adjacent sides at corners.
6.12.3 Rectangular Ductwork

Metal facing: Support insulation against duct surfaces with metal facing, cut and folded to the inside
dimension of the duct to form overlapping joints at corners. Rivet the overlap at 300 mm maximum centres.

Facing material: 0.55 mm metallic-coated steel uniformly perforated with 2.5 mm diameter holes providing
10% open area.
End nosings: At ends of ducts hold insulation and metal facing in position with U-shaped metallic-coated
steel end nosings, with edges crimped towards the surface. Rivet end nosings to ducts and rivet the overlap
with the metal facing at 300 mm maximum centres, with at least one rivet per duct face.
Nosing size: 0.55 mm thick with a minimum 25 mm turn-back over the metal facing.
Fixing: Z section 0.55 mm metallic-coated steel fastened to ductwork and to facing with blind rivets. Provide
adhesive cloth tape between the Z section and the duct. For duct sides over 600 mm, hold in position at
600 mm maximum centres with at least one row of rivets per duct face. Arrange to prevent condensation on
cold surfaces.
6.12.4 Metal Facing Table

Table 10 Metal Facing Table
External duct diameter (mm) Metal facing thickness (mm)
 650 0.6
> 650,  950 0.8
> 950,  1250 1
6.12.5 Location
General: Apply metal facing to internal insulation in the following locations:
> 300 mm each side of fire, smoke and volume control dampers.
> Air handling plant casings and plenums.
> All other locations where insulation may be subject to mechanical damage.
6.13 External Insulation – Laminate Faced

Insulation type: Flexible batts or blanket.
Surface facing: Factory applied aluminium foil laminate.
6.13.2 Application
General: Wrap insulation around the outside of ducts, covering the parts designated to be insulated.
Minimise the number of joints.
Joints: Square cut and butt together the edges of adjacent pieces of insulation.
Insulation of bends: Apply a single piece of insulation to each face of a bend or transition. Insulate bends and
transitions on round and flat oval ducts with individually mitred gores cut to fit the fitting.
Vapour sealing: Seal the vapour barrier at joints with 100 mm wide aluminium foil laminate tape, applied
centrally over the joint. Where the insulation is impaled over pins, seal the vapour barrier by covering pins
with water-based mastic vapour barrier or reinforced aluminium foil faced tape at least 100 x 100 mm.

Flanges, stiffeners and joints: Maintain insulation thickness over flanges, joints, stiffeners and other items that
protrude from the face of the duct. Use one of the following methods:
> Carry the insulation material over the protruding item without cutting or joins.
> Insulate with 150 mm wide strip of the same material as used for the duct. Fix with a row of pins and
speed nuts on each side of the protruding item. Provide a continuous vapour barrier.
Polyolefin foam insulation: Apply proprietary 120 mm wide polyolefin foam flange strips over flanges, joints
and stiffeners.
6.13.3 Fixing Method

Materials other than polyolefin foam: Select from the following:
> Pin method: Provide pins to each face of the duct as follows:
– Horizontal ducts < 380 mm wide: Pins not required.
– Horizontal ducts > 380, < 760 mm wide: One row of pins along centreline to side and bottom duct
faces at 380 mm maximum centres.
– Horizontal ducts  760 mm wide: Pins spaced at 380 mm maximum centres.
– Vertical ducts < 610 mm wide: Pins not required.
– Vertical ducts  610 mm wide: Pins spaced at 380 mm maximum centres.
> Strap and pin method: Provide 12 mm wide polypropylene strapping at maximum 600 mm intervals.
– Horizontal ducts 600 mm wide: Hold insulation in position on the underside with fixing pins
spaced at 400 mm maximum centres with at least one row per duct face.
– Vertical ducts 600 mm wide: Provide pins to all faces at 400 mm maximum centres.
> Corner angle and strap method: Provide metallic-coated sheet steel corner angles on all four sides of
the duct. Retain with 12 mm wide polypropylene strapping at maximum 750 mm intervals. Provide
angles as follows:
– 25 mm nominal thickness insulation: 38 x 38 mm.
– 50 mm nominal thickness insulation: 63 x 63 mm.
Polyolefin foam: Provide pins spaced 50 mm from all edges and spaced 200 to 300 mm apart in all directions.
6.14 External Insulation – Laminate Faced and Metal Sheathed

Insulation type: Semi-rigid batts.
Surface facing: Factory applied aluminium foil laminate.
External protection: Metal sheathing.
6.14.2 Application
General: Comply with External – laminate faced.
Support: Support insulation against the duct surfaces with 0.55 mm metallic-coated steel cut and folded to
the outside dimensions of the insulated duct.

Joints in sheathing: Lap joints in sheathing at least 30 mm and rivet at 100 mm centres. Factory made joints
may be of the grooved seam or spot welded type. Where necessary, provide for sheathing removal for
maintenance or access, by providing self tapping screws that do not penetrate the vapour barrier.
Sealing: If exposed to weather, seal joints with silicone mastic sealant.
6.15 Insulation of Ductwork Accessories

6.15.1 Plenum Boxes on Air Outlets
Insulation type: Internal insulation, with perforated aluminium foil laminate, black finish.
Minimum insulation R-Value: 0.4 m2.K/W.
Insulation fixing: Turn facing back over raw edges of insulation for at least 75 mm and bond the turn back to
the insulation before installation. Provide fixing pins at 250 mm maximum centres with at least one pin per
face. Fully bond insulation around neck with adhesive.
6.15.2 Dampers
Internal: Leave clearance between insulation and edges of the splitter or manually operated damper blades.
External: For manual and motorised dampers, provide removable insulated sheet metal top hat sections to
encase dampers. Ensure the actuator is in a serviceable position.
6.15.3 Access Doors

General: Provide insulation to access doors and openings. Arrange to prevent condensation on cold surfaces.
6.16 Insulation of Duct Flexible Connections

6.16.1 General
General: Insulate duct flexible connections if the temperature of the air inside the duct may cause
condensation on the outside of the flexible connection.
6.16.2 Method
General: If the insulation of the connecting ductwork is:
> External laminate faced on one or both sides of the flexible connection: Insulate duct flexible connection
as required in the External laminate faced clause.
> Any other insulation system: Insulate duct flexible connection with elastomeric foam as required in the
Elastomeric foam insulation clause.

7. Air Grilles
7.1 General
General: Provide air grilles, co-ordinate with architect for location and type
7.2 Aims
Obtain approval from architect, submit sample

7.3.1 General

> Ductwork insulation.
7.4 Standards
7.4.1 General
General: AS 4254 Part 1 and Part 2.
7.5 Interpretations
7.5.1 Abbreviations
VAV: Variable air volume.
7.5.2 Definitions
> Air grille: A general term referring to a grille of metal or other material fitted to the inlet or outlet end of
an air duct or within walls, floors ceilings or doors.
> Diffuser: A supply air grille mounted in a ceiling or on the underside of a duct through which air is
supplied and distributed within a room or interior space of a building.
> Register: A supply air grille mounted in a wall or on the side of duct.
> Grille: A grille fixed over the aperture from which air is removed from an enclosed space.

> Plenum box: A lower velocity (larger volume) duct element behind an air grille intended to allow
equalisation of air flow over the air grille.
> Cushion head box: A plenum box fitted above a diffuser.
7.6 Submissions
7.6.1 Samples
General: Submit a sample of each type of air grille and diffuser. Include plenum box and blanking plates as
documented.
7.6.2 Product Data

General: Submit type test data as follows:
> Air diffusion equipment: Acoustic performance to ISO 5135, ANSI/ASHRAE 70 or ARI 890.
7.7 Products
7.7.1 Manufacture
General: Provide proprietary grilles:
> Free from distortion, bends, surface defects, irregular joints, exposed fastenings and operation vibration.
> Mounted with secure and concealed fixings.
> With flange corners neatly mitred, butted and buffed, with no joint gaps.
Material: Steel or aluminium.
Finish:
> Exposed surfaces: Powder coated to nominated colour.
> Visible internal elements: Matt black enamel.
Fixings: Provide concealed fixings which allow removal without damage to surrounds or grilles.
7.8 Volume Control Dampers

7.8.1 Dampers Controlling a Single Diffuser and Grille Attached to Flexible Duct
General: Provide a damper as follows:
> If the duct spigot is located above a tiled or otherwise accessible ceiling: Provide a butterfly damper in
the rigid duct spigot.
> If the duct spigot is not located above a tiled or otherwise accessible ceiling: Provide an opposed blade
damper behind the face of the diffuser or grille.
7.8.2 Butterfly Dampers

Type: Single-blade round dampers with external locking quadrant indicating butterfly damper position.
Location: To Dampers controlling a single diffuser and grille attached to flexible duct.

7.8.3 Opposed Blade Dampers
Type: Multi-blade type with blades linked for ganged operation. If located at the air grille provide adjustment
accessible through the grille face. If visible through grille paint the damper matt black.
Location:
> At the at end of duct spigot take-offs.
> Location: To Dampers controlling a single diffuser and grille attached to flexible duct.
> Behind supply diffusers and grilles attached to flexible duct if the spigot at the rigid duct is not
accessible through the ceiling.
> Behind return and exhaust air grilles connected to ducts.
7.9 Air Grille Types

7.9.1 Air Grilles in Suspended Ceilings
Physical compatibility: To AS 2946.
Selection – To Architectural approval
7.9.2 Louvre Ceiling Diffusers

General: Provide either:
> Multi-bladed, removable core 4-way blow configuration, fitted with a blanking plate for 1-, 2-, or 3-way
blow, as appropriate; or
> Multi-bladed, removable core 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-way blow configuration.
Reducer necks: If the outlet neck is smaller than the outlet necessary to suit the louvre face size, provide a
reducer neck.
Frame: Provide a frame style to suit the type of ceiling, and ceiling grid mounting requirements.
Cushion head: If the diffuser is connected to a flexible duct, provide a cushion head box.
Air volume control: Conform to Volume control dampers.
7.9.3 Slot Diffusers

Type: Linear slot type ceiling diffusers with one or multiple slots, nominally 20 mm wide and integral air
pattern control.
Construction: Extruded aluminium with parallel, inverted T members supported and spaced to form
continuous discharge slots.
Plenum: Supply air to the active lengths of each diffuser via plenum ducts on the back of the diffuser with
circular or oval spigots for flexible duct connections. Design the plenum ducts to ensure even distribution of
air flow along the active length of the diffuser.
Frame: Flanged with outside edge returned and coordinated with the ceiling system.
Finished appearance: Continuous and unbroken irrespective of the purpose of the slot. Blank off all slots not
used for supply or return air. For long lengths, provide mechanical aligning devices to produce a rigid
assembly that minimises the visibility of joints.
Air pattern control: Provide an adjusting device which can be operated from the face of the diffuser through
the slot to allow 180 deflection of air pattern from vertical to horizontal in either direction.

Air volume control: Conform to Volume control dampers.
7.9.4 Weatherproof Louvre Grilles

Construction: Extruded aluminium with fixed horizontal blades set into a fixed frame.
Louvre blades: Set at nominal 45° angle and incorporating at least one hooked edge to prevent ingress of
water under all operating conditions. Brace and stiffen to prevent rattling or movement.
Frame: Flanged or channel to suit the installation profile.
Pressure drop: ≤ 15 Pa at the documented air flow.
Screens: Provide metallic-coated steel wire or PVC-U mesh screens behind louvres to prevent the entry of
vermin, birds, rodents and wind blown extraneous material such as leaves and papers.
7.9.5 Return or Exhaust Grilles – Indoor

Construction: Extruded aluminium with fixed horizontal blades set into a fixed support frame with mitred
corners. Fit blades tightly into the frame to prevent rattling or movement. Brace and stiffen to produce a rigid
assembly.
Pressure drop: ≤ 10 Pa at the documented air flow.
Blades:
> Half chevron type: Blades at nominal 45° angle on a nominal 25 mm pitch.
> Inverted V chevron type: Blades at nominal 25 mm pitch. Provide a telescopic frame with clip-on pattern
surround frames on both sides.
> Light proof grilles: Inverted V chevron type but with double inverted V chevron blades and blade pitch
selected to stop light penetration.
Air volume control: If the grille is connected to a duct, provide an opposed blade damper behind the grille
core, key operated without removing the grille core.
7.9.6 Exhaust and Return Air Ceiling Grilles

Exhaust air, return air and transfer air grilles shall have removable lattice core comprising 19 mm x 19 mm
aluminium egg crate held in position with springs or "concealed" fasteners.
False ceiling grilles of 600 x 600 size shall be utilised for access into plasterboard ceilings where required.
7.9.7 Linear Slot Diffusers

Linear slot supply air diffusers of size and number of slots as shown shall comply with the following:
> Pressure drop of diffusers at maximum airflow shall not be greater than 20Pa.
> Diffuser sound levels shall be compatible with a design room noise level of NR20.
> Certified test data from a NATA registered laboratory to verify performance of linear slot diffusers.
Diffusers shall be constructed from extruded aluminium with adjustable slots of 25mm in width and air
pattern control device fitted to each slot to give horizontal to vertical airflows. Linear slot diffusers will be
installed as continuous diffusers fitted with plenum boxes to active sections. Non-active sections shall be
blanked off unless noted otherwise.
Diffusers shall be supplied in the maximum possible lengths compatible with their location complete with
acceptable "non-visible" alignments to accurately align all slots to give a continuous slot appearance. Ends

shall be terminated with neatly mitred flanged ends unless noted otherwise. Unused sections of linear
diffusers shall be sealed air tight.
Plenum boxes shall be constructed from 0.8mm thick galvanised steel internally insulated with 25mm thick
semi-rigid mineral wool with matt black 10% perforated aluminium foil facing and shall neatly fit to the
continuous linear diffuser without air leakage at the sides or ends.
Plenum boxes shall be capable of being moved and shall not be permanently fixed to the linear diffuser.
Plenum boxes shall be designed to give an even air flow over the length of the active section of the diffuser
using perforated metal diffuser baffles or other acceptable methods as necessary.
Each plenum shall be fitted with a 50mm long oval transitional inlet spigot suitable for connection of flexible
ducting. The inlet shall not be less than 75mm in height and sized for a maximum velocity of 4m/s with the
bottom of the spigot situated 200mm above the linear slot such that the plenum clears any adjacent light
fittings.
Diffusers in inaccessible locations shall include acceptable volume control devices adjustable from the face of
the diffuser.
The overall height of the diffuser and plenums when installed in the ceiling shall not exceed 350mm and all
internal surfaces of the diffuser visible from below shall be painted matt black.
Accepted manufacturers are Trox VSD series or Air Grilles LSA series
7.9.8 HEPA Terminal Units

HEPA terminal units to be provided at supply air outlets for all operating theatres and sterile rooms.
Acceptable manufacturers are Camfil (Megalam HEPA terminal units) or equivalent equal.
7.9.9 Dimension of Grilles

All grilles required to be built into the project shall be measured on site prior to ordering; dimensions given
on the drawings are for tender purpose only. The door grilles shall be powdercoated and shall have a correct
free area for the designed air quantity and velocity. Colours shall be submitted for approval.
7.10 Finish of Grilles, Diffusers and Registers

Prior to ordering any diffuses, grilles and registers, the grilles be submitted for approval to ascertain the
required colour of powdercoated finish to architects approval for the various types of air movement
equipment.
7.11 Installation of Air Grilles

7.11.1 Protection
Wrapping: Leave protective wrappings in place until final mounting.
7.11.2 Mounting
General: Provide a matching escutcheon to close gaps between the grille and its surrounds. Provide grilles
with flanges to cover penetrations and irregularities in surrounds.
Tiled ceilings: Locate grilles and diffusers to minimise cut tiles. Otherwise, locate grille symmetrically in the
tile.
Appearance: Install square.

7.11.3 Fixing
Visibility: Provide concealed fixings.
Accessibility: Provide fixings which allow removal without damage to surrounds or outlets.
Gaskets: Provide foam type gaskets under outlet flanges or flanged supports.
7.11.4 Plenum and Cushion Head Boxes

General: Provide side entry plenum or cushion head boxes to diffusers and grilles connected to flexible
ductwork.
Design: To achieve even air flow across the face of the diffuser or grille.
Material: Prime quality lockforming galvanized steel, to AS 1397 Grade G2 or G3 with Z275 coating.
Insulation: Conform to the Insulation of ductwork accessories clause in the Ductwork insulation work
section.
Painting: Paint interior of plenum box matt black if visible through grilles.
Flexible duct connections: Provide round or oval spigots on plenum boxes.
Support of plenum boxes: For louvre ceiling and slot diffusers support the plenum either:
> From above and independently of the ceiling.
> From the ceiling main Tees provided the load is less than the ceiling system manufacturer's maximum.

8. Mechanical Piping
8.1 GENERAL
General: Provide mechanical piping.
8.1.2 Design
General: Base design pressures on the following:
> The maximum hydrostatic head at the location.
> The pump shut off head at the maximum impeller size for the pump casing.
System: Provide piping systems complete with all necessary piping, valves, supports, guides, drains, vents,
expansion compensation and all fittings necessary for their safe and efficient operation.
Installation: Follow the line of walls, ceilings, etc., and include all necessary offsets and arrange to avoid
interference with the building or other services regardless of whether or not these aspects are shown on the
drawings.
Plant access: Make provision for plant isolation and maintenance. Locate valves and other components in
ceilings where they are easily accessible and where access or leaks will not cause inconvenience or risks to
occupants, or damage to water sensitive equipment.
Connections: Arrange connections to plant to permit dismantling of the plant without disturbing other pipes
and to permit removal of the plant without removal of the piping. Provide union on at least one side of each
screwed valve and screwed pipeline component requiring removal for inspection or maintenance. Make all
connections to plant by one of the following methods:
> Flare compression joints (up to 20 mm copper and only where there is no vibration).
> Screwed brass unions (up to 50 mm size and for pressures up to 800 kPa).
> Bolted flanges (no limitation).
Contractor to be flush pipework prior to commissioning.

8.2.1 General


8.3 Standard
8.3.1 General
8.4 Interpretations
8.4.1 Definitions
> Accuracy: The closeness of the agreement between the result of a measurement and the true value of
the particular quantity being measured.
> Error: The measured value minus the true value of the particular quantity being measured.
> Resolution: The smallest difference between indications of a displaying device that can be meaningfully
distinguished.
8.5 Submissions
8.5.1 Valves
Calibrated balancing valves: For each type and size of valve, submit a manufacturer’s calibration chart relating
pressure drop to fluid flow across the valve opening range. Submit independent test reports giving accuracy
and repeatability tolerances.
Automatic/dynamic system balancing valves: For each type and size of valve, submit a manufacturer’s report
verifying a flow rate control accuracy of  5% or better is maintained over the selected pressure differential
control range.
8.6 Products
8.7 Copper Piping

8.7.1 Pipes
Standard: To AS 1432 type B, hard drawn.
8.7.2 Jointing
General: Select from the following except where a specific jointing method is documented:
> Silver brazed capillary joints.
> Brass flanges with brass nuts and bolts.
> Flare compression joints:  20 DN nominal size and only where no vibration occurs.
> Proprietary grooved joints.
> Crimp
> Victaulic

8.7.3 Fittings
Capillary fittings including adaptor capillary fittings with threaded ends or compression-type connector ends:
To AS 3688, of copper or dezincification-resistant copper alloy.
Compression fittings including adaptor compression fittings with connector-ends for screwed or capillary
joints: To AS 3688, flared type, of copper or dezincification-resistant copper alloy.
Unions: Bronze, proprietary manufacture, with ground or accurately machined face joints.
Flanges: Brazing metal to AS 2129.
Demountable joints: Expand pipes into flanges and braze.
8.7.4 Permanent Joints

General: Provide brazed slip joints. Provide either capillary fittings, or expand one pipe over the other leaving
a minimum clearance and an effective overlap.
8.7.5 Slip Joint Overlap Table

Table 11 Copper Piping Slip Joint Overlap
Nominal pipe size, DN Overlap (mm)
 15, < 20 12
 20, < 32 15
 32, < 50 25
 50, < 80 30
 80, < 125 35
125, < 200 40
8.8 ABS Piping

8.8.1 Standards
Pipes and fittings: To AS 3518.
8.8.2 Installation
8.8.3 Solvent Cement and Priming

Standard: To AS/NZS 3879.
8.8.4 Jointing
Permanent joints: Solvent cement.
Demountable joints:
> Piping  DN 50: Threaded fittings.

> Piping > DN 50: Flanges with backing rings.
8.9 PVC Piping

8.9.1 Standards
Unplasticised pipes and fittings (PVC-U): To AS/NZS 1477.
Oriented PVC (PVC-O) pipes: To AS 4441.
Solvent cement: To AS/NZS 3879.
8.9.2 Installation
8.9.3 Jointing
Demountable joints:
8.10 Polyethylene (PE) Piping

8.10.1 Standards
Pipes: To AS/NZS 4130.
Fittings: To AS/NZS 4129.
Components: To AS/NZS 4131.
8.10.2 Installation
8.10.3 Jointing
Demountable joints:
8.11 Installation – General

8.11.1 Arrangement
Changes of direction: Provide long radius elbows or bends where practicable, and swept branch connections.
Provide elbows or short radius bends where pipes are led up or along walls and then through to fixtures. Do
not provide mitred fittings.

8.11.2 Installation
General: Install piping in straight lines at uniform grades with no sags. Arrange to prevent air locks. Provide
sufficient unions, flanges and isolating valves to allow removal of piping and fittings for maintenance or
replacement of plant.
Arrangement: Arrange and support piping so that it remains free from vibrations whilst permitting necessary
movements. Minimise the number of joints.
Spacing: Provide at least 25 mm clear between pipes and between pipes and building elements, additional to
insulation.
Dissimilar metals: Join dissimilar metals with fittings of electrolytically compatible material.
8.12 Accessibility
8.12.1 General
General: Provide access and clearance at fittings which require maintenance or servicing, including control
valves and joints intended to permit pipe removal. Arrange piping so that it does not interfere with the
removal or servicing of associated equipment or valves or block access or ventilation openings.
8.12.2 Gauges
General: Locate thermometers, pressure gauges and similar instruments so that they are easily read after
installation.
8.13 Cleaning
8.13.1 External Preparation
General: Remove scale, rust, burrs and grease and ensure that surfaces are clean and dry.
Protection: During construction, prevent the entry of foreign matter into the piping system by temporarily
sealing the open ends of pipes and valves with purpose-made covers of pressed steel or rigid plastic.
8.14 Supports
8.14.1 Support Systems
General: Provide hangers, brackets, saddles, clips, and support system components, incorporating provisions
for adjustment of spacing, alignment, grading and load distribution. Support pipework from associated
equipment or building structure. Support valves, strainers and major line fittings so that no load is placed on
adjacent tubes or transmitted to them during operation and maintenance.
Support type: Proprietary metallic-coated steel channel section with clamps and hangers sized to match
external diameter of pipe being supported.
Vertical pipes: Provide anchors and guides to maintain long pipes in position, and supports to balance the
mass of the pipe and its contents.
Saddles: Do not provide saddle type supports for pipes  DN 25.

Dissimilar metals: If pipe and support materials are dissimilar, provide industrial grade electrically non-
conductive material securely bonded to the pipe to separate them. Provide fixings of electrolytically
compatible material.
Uninsulated pipes: Clamp piping supports directly to pipes.
Insulated pipes:
> Spacers: Provide spacers at least as thick as the insulation between piping supports and pipes. Extend
either side of the support by at least 20 mm.
> Spacer material: Rigid insulation material of sufficient strength to support the piping and suitable for the
temperature application.
> The temperature limit for cork insulation is 90°C so it may not be suitable for some hot pipes despite
being a common practice. Alternatives include high density (> 100 kg/m3) polyurethane and phenolic
foam as well as glass wool, rock wool or polyester.
> Vapour barriers: For cold pipes apply aluminium foil tape over the circumference of the spacer to form a
vapour barrier. Fit to spacer before installation of the bracket on the pipe.
> Metal sheathing: Provide a 0.55 mm thick metallic-coated steel band between the aluminium foil tape
and the support for the full width of the spacer.
8.14.2 Support Spacing

Ferrous pipes: To AS 4041 Table 3.28.2.
Copper pipes: To AS 4809 Table 6.2.
Other non-ferrous pipe: To AS/NZS 3500.1 Table 5.2.
8.14.3 Hanger Size Table

Table 12 Hanger Size
Outside diameter of pipe or Minimum hanger diameter (mm)

sheathing (mm)
Light series Heavy series
< 20 6 6
 20, < 35 10 10
 35, < 65 12 12
 65, < 120 12 16
 120, < 220 16 16
 220, < 275 16 20
 275, < 325 20 24
 325, < 410 24 30

8.15 Flexibility
8.15.1 General
General: Provide pipe anchors offsets or expansion devices and pipe guides which accommodate expansion
and contraction, and minimise the transmission vibration and noise to building structures. Locate anchors
and guides at equal distances on each side of expansion devices. Weld or securely clamp anchors to bare
pipe. If limitations in the strength of structures prevent the use of expansion devices and anchors, arrange
piping to move in lateral and linear directions (e.g. at bends) while not deviating from gradients.
8.15.2 Flexible Connections

General: Minimise the transmission of vibration and noise through the piping. Provide flexible connections
between piping and vibrating sources.
Connections to major plant items: Reinforced rubber type, spherical shape with flanged ends.
Elsewhere: Flexible reinforced nylon hose.
8.16 Sleeves
8.16.1 General
Location: Provide sleeves that permit normal pipe movement through all walls, floor slabs, and building
elements.
8.16.2 Cover Plates

General: Where exposed to view provide cover plates fixed to the pipe or insulation sheathing and free to
move with respect to sleeve and building surface.
Material: Non-ferrous metal, finished to match the pipe, or of stainless steel, close fitting and firmly fixed in
place.
8.16.3 Cover Plate Sizes Table

Table 13 Cover Plate Sizes
Nominal pipe size, DN Cover plate diameter
< 20 65 mm
 20, < 50 100 mm
 50 50 mm larger than pipe
8.17 Joints
8.17.1 General
Minimise the number of joints. If practicable, provide welded or brazed joints or a proprietary pipe coupling
system.

8.17.2 Demountable Joints
General: Provide demountable joints as follows:
> At connections to mechanically cleanable heat transfer vessels and pumps.
> At maintenance locations.
Pipes > DN 50: Flanged type.
8.17.3 Flanged Joints

Metal flanges: Full face flanges with undistorted machined joint faces, to AS 2129.
Minimum flange thickness: 12 mm.
Bolting: To AS 2129 Appendix C and AS 2528.
> Material:
– Non corrosive environments: Zinc-plated steel.
– Corrosive environments: Material with equivalent corrosion resistance to, and compatible with, the
flanges.
Flange jointing material: Preformed proprietary type at least 0.8 mm thick.
Installation: Install flanges square with the run of pipe and aligned parallel to each other. Do not correct
misalignment by bolting.
8.17.4 Screwed Joints

General: To AS ISO 7.1. Do not provide longscrews or barrel nipples. Seal threads of screwed connections
with degreased PTFE tape or a thread sealing compound.
8.18 Drains, Vents and Grading

8.18.1 Drains
Water systems: Provide valved drains to the bottom of riser piping and as necessary to drain liquids
completely from piping.
Other drains: Provide drains to drip trays, automatic air vents and equipment with drain points.
Drain size: Minimum DN 20. Match equipment drain size if larger.
Drain points: Pipe drains to discharge points via air breaks.
Air inlet vents: Provide at high points in the system.
8.18.2 Drain Size Table

Table 14 Pipe Drain Sizes
Nominal size of pipe to be drained, DN Nominal size of drain and valve, DN (minimum)
> 50,  100 20

> 100,  150 25
> 150,  300 32

Nominal size of pipe to be drained, DN Nominal size of drain and valve, DN (minimum)
> 300 50
8.18.3 Grading
Water systems: Grade to rise in the direction of flow to points of air venting, except, if the water piping is
exposed in a run with other services, run the water piping to the same grade as the other services.
> Minimum grade: 1 in 200.

9. Mechanical Piping Insulation
9.1 General
9.2 Aims
General: Provide insulation to hot and cold piping.

9.3.1 General

9.4 Standards
9.4.1 Installation of Glass Wool and Rock Wool Insulation
General: Comply with the ICANZ Industry Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Glass Wool and Rock Wool
Insulation.
Marking: Deliver Glass Wool and rock wool products to site in packaging labelled
FBS-1 BIO-SOLUBLE INSULATION including the following label.
9.5 Interpretations
9.5.1 Definitions
> FBS-1 Glass Wool: Spun fibres of molten glass, utilizing up to 80% recycled waste glass, thermally
bonded to form batts, blankets and sheets for thermal and acoustic insulation.
> FBS-1 Rock Wool: Spun fibres of molten rock thermally bonded to form batts and blankets for thermal
and acoustic insulation.
> Polyester insulation: 100% imported polyester fibres thermally bonded to form batts and blankets.

> Material R-Value: The thermal resistance (m2.K/W) of a component calculated by dividing its thickness
by its thermal conductivity. (Material R-Value does not include air space or surface resistances.)
> Total R-Value is the sum of the Material R-Value and the internal air space R-Values.
9.6 Submissions
> Fire hazard indices for all materials when tested in conformance with AS/NZS 1530.3, including, if the
material has a reflective facing, scoring and blackening to AS/NZS 1530.3 clause A6:
> Facing materials when tested in conformance with AS 1530.2: Flammability index: ≤ 5.
9.6.2 Thermal Insulation Performance

General: Submit evidence of conformance to AS/NZS 4859.1 in one of the following forms:
> CodeMark certification of compliance with AS/NZS 4859.1.
> Test certificate showing compliance with AS/NZS 4859.1.
> Certified calculation in accordance with AS/NZS 4859.1 Appendix K.
9.7 Samples
9.7.1 General
General: Submit samples of the following:
> Each type of insulation, including at least one transverse joint, bend and one hanger on a ≥ 1.5 m long
section of pipe. If the piping system to be insulated using the respective type of insulation includes
flanges, provide an insulated flange in the sample.
Cutaway sections: For each sample, provide cutaway sections to permit inspection of application details
including insulation materials, adhesives, mastics, fixings and sheathing.
9.8 Alternative Insulation Methods and Materials

9.8.1 General
General: Do not submit alternatives for materials or methods that have lesser quality or characteristics in
terms of the following:
> Thermal and other performance.
> Suitability for the operating temperature range.
> Durability during and after installation.
> Corrosion resistance.
> Cold bridging.

9.9 Products
9.10 General
9.10.1 Insulation
General: Provide piping insulation in conformance with the Minimum piping insulation thickness table.
Condensate drains from air handling plant: If included in the Piping insulation schedule provide 25 mm
thick insulation.
9.11 Materials
9.11.1 General
Prohibited materials: Do not provide materials:
> Containing asbestos, lead, mercury or mercury compounds.
> Containing substances listed as hazardous in the NOHSC Hazardous Substances Information System.
> Which use CFC or HCFC as blowing agents in the manufacturing process.
Materials in contact with stainless steel: To have properties including leachable chloride content that does
not cause corrosion or other deterioration of the stainless steel.

General: Fire hazard indices for all materials when tested in conformance with AS/NZS 1530.3:
> Spread of flame index: 0.
> Smoke developed index:  3.
Facing materials:
> Flammability Index when tested in conformance with AS 1530.2: < 5.
Materials with reflective foil facing: Test to AS/NZS 1530.3 clause A6.
9.11.3 Insulation Materials

Standard: To AS/NZS 4859.1.
Materials with reflective foil facing: Test to AS/NZS 4859.1 Appendix K where contribution from reflective
insulation is claimed.
9.11.4 Vapour Barrier

Standard: If vapour barrier performance is documented, provide a system with a vapour barrier classification
of High to AS/NZS 4200.1.
9.11.5 Polystyrene Foam

Description: To AS 1366.3 Class S or SL self-extinguishing grade, machine cut to form tubular half-sections
for pipe insulation or batts for insulating fittings. For tanks, vessels and heat exchangers, mould to shape.
Density (minimum):
> Moulded grades:

– Class S: 16 kg/m3.
– Class SL: 13.5 kg/m3.
> Extruded grade: 32 kg/m3.
9.11.6 Polyolefin Foam

Type: Closed cell cross-linked polyolefin foam produced using non-CFC blowing agent.
Insulation surface facing: Heat-bonded aluminium foil laminate.
9.11.7 Phenolic, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate Foam

Description: machine cut to form tubular half sections.
Density: ≥ 32 kg/m3.
9.11.8 Glass Wool and Rock Wool and Polyester

Description: Select from the following:
> Glass wool or rock wool resin-bonded to form tubular sections.
> Polyester in moulded tubular sections.
Cold piping: Do not use glass wool, rock wool or polyester for piping with contents ≤ 10°C, except for the
following:
> To provide a fire rated building penetration.
> For filling air gaps around valves and fittings.
9.11.9 Adhesives, Sealants and Mastics

Mastic vapour barrier:
> Water vapour permeance to AS 1301.419s Condition B, or ASTM E96/E96M.
– Chilled water pipes:  15 ng/N.s.
– Cold water pipes:  50 ng/N.s.
9.11.10 Aluminium Foil Laminate Sheet

Standard: AS/NZS 4200.1.
Material: Glass fibre reinforced, aluminium foil-paper laminate.
Duty classification to AS/NZS 4200.1: Heavy duty.
Water vapour classification to AS/NZS 4200.1: High (permeance ≤ 0.002 μg/N.s).
9.11.11 Aluminium Foil Laminate Tape

Backing: Glass fibre reinforced, aluminium foil-paper laminate.
Minimum width: 50 mm.
Mechanical properties: To AS 4254.1.

Type: Chemically blown closed cell nitrile rubber in tubular sections for pipe insulation, in sheets for
insulating pipe fittings, and in sheets or rolls for large pipes, tanks, vessels and heat exchangers. Provide with
smooth natural finish and vapour barrier properties.
Standard: To ASTM C534.
Physical properties:
> Water vapour permeability:  0.065 ng/Pa.m.s.
Adhesives: Adhesive fix all joints. Use only solvent-based adhesive supplied by insulation manufacturer and
designed specifically for the material being used.
9.12 Execution
9.13 General
General: Do not apply insulation to piping joints until piping pressure testing is complete.
Preparation: Before installing insulation, remove weld slag, rust, grease and other foreign matter from the
surface of the pipe and ensure it is clean and dry. For black steel pipe, apply one of coat water-borne primer
for steel to AS/NZS 3750.19.
Supports: Do not apply insulation at supports until the spacers, vapour barrier (if any) and metal sheathing (if
any) has been installed.
Joints: Install insulation with the least number of joints practicable.
Use of multiple layers: If insulation is applied in more than one layer, stagger longitudinal and end joints.
9.13.1 Cold Piping

General: Insulate piping carrying fluids at temperatures below ambient including, cold refrigerant and
condensate piping, and associated valves and fittings.
9.14 Piping Insulation Systems

9.14.1 Insulation Systems
General: Comply with the Insulation systems table for the selection and application of insulation systems.
9.14.2 Insulation Systems Table

Table 15 Insulation Systems
Insulation system Application for Insulation Insulation surface Insulation fixing

piping material facing material
Glass wool or rock Hot or selected Glass wool or rock Aluminium foil None required
wool sections of cold wool laminate
Polyester fibre Hot piping up to Polyester fibre Aluminium foil None required
100°C laminate

Insulation system Application for Insulation Insulation surface Insulation fixing
piping material facing material
Polyolefin foam Hot piping up to Polyolefin foam Aluminium foil None required
100°C laminate
Polyolefin foam Cold Polyolefin foam Aluminium foil Adhesive

laminate as a
vapour barrier
Cold system Cold Polystyrene foam Aluminium foil Adhesive or oil

Phenolic foam
laminate as a based sealant
Polyurethane foam
Polyisocyanurate vapour barrier
foam
9.15 Cold Piping Insulation

9.15.1 Cold System and Polyolefin
Vapour barrier: Factory bond aluminium foil laminate to insulation and provide a minimum overlap of 50 mm
at the longitudinal joint.
Extent of application of adhesive or sealant:
> To mating faces of insulation sections on joints between sections.
> To steel pipe to be insulated.
> To faces of insulation sections and pipe support blocks at joints.
Longitudinal joints: Stagger longitudinal joints between sections a minimum of 75 mm. Seal aluminium foil
laminate overlap with contact adhesive or 50 mm wide (minimum) self adhesive aluminium foil tape, to
complete the vapour barrier.
Butt joints: Provide 50 mm minimum width aluminium foil laminate tape over joints. Neatly finish joints and
provide a seal free of perforations or leaks.
Straps: Fix insulation at maximum 500 mm centres with 12 mm wide polypropylene, metallic-coated steel or
aluminium straps.
Bends: Cut insulation into segments and seal together with adhesive, or provide preformed bends, following
bend contours. Fix to piping.
Fittings, valves and flanges: Cut insulation and form it to fit around fittings, valves and flanges. Provide loose
glass wool, rock wool or polyester fibre to fill air gaps and voids. Provide a continuous vapour barrier.

Application: For straight and curved pipe provide preformed sections sized to suit the pipe. If practicable, do
not slit. If slit, and for valves, fittings and large diameter pipes, fix with adhesive at joints.
Installation: Adhesive fix joints. Adhere to the pipe at end joints, for a distance of 25 mm, to
compartmentalise each section.
Protection: Provide metal sheath insulation:
> Where exposed to sunlight.

> Where subject to mechanical damage.
Alternative protection: Where exposed to sunlight but not exposed to mechanical damage provide 2 coats of
tintable, water-based, rubberised, UV resistant, flexible paint finish to outdoor installations.
9.16 Sheathing of Piping Insulation

9.16.1 Location
General: Provide metal sheathing to all piping insulation:
> In plant rooms.
> Exposed to weather.
> Subject to mechanical damage.
> On valves, pipeline components and pumps in sheathed pipework.
9.16.2 Metal Sheathing

Material: Metallic-coated sheet steel, 0.55 mm minimum thickness coating class Z275.
Installation: Cut and roll the metal sheathing to the correct size. Lap longitudinal and transverse joints a
minimum of 40 mm and arrange longitudinal laps to shed water. Cone down at terminations and transitions.
Fixing: Select from the following:
> Clamp sheathing at 500 mm maximum centres with 12 x 0.55 mm metallic-coated sheet steel straps.
> Fix sheathing with screws or rivets at 150 mm maximum centres. Do not penetrate the vapour barrier.
Protect the vapour barrier with reinforced cloth tape.
Bends: Provide pre-drilled lobster back bends containing at least 3 segments. Provide mitred elbows where
the size of the piping or the radius of pipe bends do not allow the use of segmented bends. Provide each
segment with an inner and outer swage formed at the transverse edges. Fix longitudinal joints with pop rivets
of correct length so that the vapour barrier is not damaged. Further protect insulation vapour barrier with
reinforced cloth tape where pop rivets are installed.
Weatherproofing: Weatherproof external joints and fixings with silicone sealant.
Serviceable items: Provide removable boxes or cover plates to equipment requiring maintenance. Provide
proprietary toggle action catches for removable boxes. The following equipment requires maintenance:
> Insulated strainers.
> Valves at pumps.
> Flow regulating valves.
> Control valves.
> Flexible connections.
> Demountable joints.
> Flow measuring devices.

10. Mechanical Electrical
10.1 GENERAL
General:
> Provide mechanical electrical installations.
> Mechanical equipment electrical installation by Mechanical Services Contractor..
> All mechanical control centres and/or switchboards shall be provided with a minimum 20% spare
capacity.

10.2.1 General

10.3 Low Voltage Power Systems
10.4 General
10.4.1 Standards
General: To Part 2 of AS/NZS 3000 unless otherwise documented.
Electrical systems: To AS/NZS 3008.1.1 and SAA HB 301.
Degrees of protection (IP code): To AS/NZS 60529.
EMC: To AS/NZS 61000.
Telecommunications systems: To AS/ACIF S008, AS/ACIF S009, AS/NZS 3080, SAA HB 243 and SAA HB 29.
10.5 Products
10.5.1 Wiring Systems
Selection: Provide wiring systems appropriate to the installation conditions and the function of the load.
10.5.2 Power Cables

Standard:

> Polymeric cables: To AS/NZS 5000.1.
Cable: Use multi-stranded copper cable generally.
Default insulation: V.75.
Default sheathing: 4V.75.
Minimum size:
> Power sub-circuits: 2.5 mm2.
> Sub-mains: 6 mm2.
10.6 Execution
10.6.1 Power Cables
Straight-through joints: Unless unavoidable due to length or difficult installation conditions, run cables
without intermediate straight-through joints.
Individual wiring of extra-low voltage circuits: Tie together at regular intervals.
Tagging: Identify multicore cables and trefoil groups at each end with stamped non-ferrous tags clipped
around each cable or trefoil group.
Marking: Identify the origin of all wiring by means of legible indelible marking.
Cable systems: Provide the following:
> Accessible concealed spaces: Thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables.
> Inaccessible concealed spaces: Cable in UPVC conduit.
> Plant rooms: Cable in heavy duty UPVC conduit, or on tray or in duct.
> Plastered or rendered surfaces: Cable in UPVC conduit.
> Stud walls without bulk insulation: Thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables.
> Walls filled with bulk thermal insulation: Cables in PVC conduit.
10.7 Cable Support and Duct Systems

10.7.1 General
10.7.2 Standards
Cable trunking systems: To AS/NZS 4296.
Conduits and fittings for electrical installations: AS/NZS 2053 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Stainless steel cable ties shall be provided to all fire rated cabling, including radox type.
10.7.3 Products
10.7.4 Non-Metallic Conduits and Fittings

Standards: Non-metallic conduits and fittings: AS/NZS 2053 Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
Solar radiation protection: Required for conduits and fittings exposed to sunlight.

Flexible conduit: Provide flexible conduit to connect with equipment and plant subjected to vibration. If
necessary, provide for adjustment or ease of maintenance. Provide the minimum possible length.
10.7.5 Ducted Wiring Enclosures

Ducting: Provide purpose-made ducts. Provide rigid supports. Round off sharp edges and provide bushed or
proprietary cable entries into metallic ducting.
Accessories: Provide purpose-made accessories and covers to match the duct system. Provide screw-fixed
covers or clip-on covers removable only with the use of tools.
Cable support: Except for horizontal runs where the covers are on top, support wiring with retaining clips at
intervals of not more than 1000 mm.
10.7.6 Execution
10.7.7 Unsheathed Cables – Installation

General: Provide permanently fixed enclosure systems, assembled before installing wiring. Provide draw wires
to pull in conductor groups from outlet to outlet, or provide ducts with removable covers.
10.7.8 Conduit Systems – Installation

Set out: If exposed to view, install conduits in parallel runs with right angle changes of direction.
Conduits in roof spaces: General: Locate below roof insulation and sarking. In accessible roof spaces, provide
mechanical protection for light-duty conduits.
Expansion: Allow for thermal expansion/contraction of conduits and fittings due to changes in ambient
temperature conditions. Provide expansion couplings as required.
10.8 Switchboards
10.9 General
10.9.1 Standards
Standards: To AS/NZS 3439.3.
10.10 Products
10.10.1 General
Busbars: Incorporate proprietary busbar systems for the interconnection of isolators, circuit breakers and
other circuit protection devices.
Doors: Provide lockable doors with a circuit card holder unless enclosed in cupboards or in an area which is
not readily accessible to the public.
IP rating:
> Weatherproof: IP56 minimum.
> Variable speed drives: IP54.
> Otherwise: IP42 minimum.

Supporting structure: Wall mounted for proprietary switchboards.
Floor mounted: Assemblies > 2 m2.
Ventilation: General: Required to maintain design operating temperatures at full load.
10.11 Switchboard Components
10.12 Products
10.12.1 General
Rated duty: Uninterrupted in non-ventilated enclosure.
Rated making capacity (peak):  2.1 x fault level (RMS) at assembly incoming terminals.
Utilisation category: To AS 60947.1 clause 4.4.
Circuits consisting of motors or other highly inductive loads: At least AC-23.
Coordination: Select and adjust protective devices to discriminate under over-current and earth faults.
10.12.2 Switch-Isolator Units

Standard: To AS 60947.1 and AS/NZS 3947.3.
10.12.3 Moulded Case and Miniature Circuit Breakers

Moulded case breakers: To AS 60947.1 and AS 60947.2.
Miniature circuit breakers: To AS/NZS 60898.1 or AS 3111.
Operation: Independent manual operation including positive ON/OFF indicator.
Trip type:
> Moulded case breakers: Required.
Miniature circuit breakers: Fixed thermal, fixed magnetic.
Isolation facility: Required.
Current limiting:
> Moulded case breakers: Required.
Utilisation category: Moulded case breakers:
> Final subcircuits category: Category A.
> Mains and submains: Category B.
Trip settings: Set as documented, seal, and label.
Trip units: Connect interchangeable and integrally fused trip units so that trip units are not live when circuit
breaker contacts are open.
10.12.4 Fuses with Enclosed Fuse Links

Standards: To AS 60269.1, AS 60269.2.0 and AS 60269.2.1.
Fuse links: Enclosed, high rupturing capacity type mounted in a fuse carrier.
Breaking range and utilisation category:

> Distribution/general purpose: gG.
> Motors: gM.
Fuse-holders: Mount fuse-holders so that fuse carriers may be withdrawn directly towards the operator and
away from live parts. Provide fixed insulation which shrouds live metal when the fuse carrier is withdrawn.
Barriers: Provide barriers on both sides of each fuse link, preventing inadvertent electrical contact between
phases by the insertion of screwdriver.
Spare fuse links: Provide 3 spare fuse links for each rating of fuse link on each assembly. Mount spares on
clips within the spares cabinet.
Busbar mounted fuse holders: Provide fuse carriers with retaining clips, minimum fuse holder 32 A.
10.12.5 Contactors
Standard: To AS 60947.4.1.
Type: Enclosed, block type, air break, electro-magnetic.
Poles: 3.
Rated operational current: The greater of:
> Full load current of the load controlled.
> ≥ 16 A.
Auxiliary contacts: Provide auxiliary contacts with at least one normally-open and one normally-closed
separate contacts with rating of 6 A at 230 V a.c., utilisation category: AC-1.
10.12.6 Control Devices and Switching Elements

Standards: To AS 60947.1 and AS 60947.5.1.
Rotary switches: Cam operated type with switch positions arranged with displacement of 60º.
Off position: Locate at the 12 o’clock position. Test positions must spring return to off position.
Control relays:
> Standards: To AS 60947.5.1.
10.12.7 Indicator Lights

10.13 Execution
10.13.1 Marking and Labelling
General: Provide labels including control and circuit equipment ratings, functional units, notices for
operational and maintenance personnel, incoming and outgoing circuit rating, sizes and origin of supply and
kW ratings of motor starters. Traffolyte Labels must be used for all labelling.

11. Motors & Starters
11.1 General
11.2 Aims
General:
> Provide electric motors and starters as follows and as documented.
> Variable speed drive to all fans, in-ceiling fan coil units and air handling units.

11.3.1 General

11.3.3 Abbreviations
LED: Light emitting diode.
VSD: Variable speed drive.
11.4 Submissions
11.4.1 General
Calculations: Submit calculations supporting motor selection in relation to load characteristics.
Technical data: Submit manufacturers technical data for all motors, starters and protection equipment.
Variable speed drives: Submit reports of type tests for variable speed drives.
11.4.2 Calculations
Submit calculated input power factor and harmonic content for variable speed drives.

11.5 Products
11.6 Motors
11.6.1 General
General: Provide motors selected in conformance with AS 1359.101, the application load characteristics,
motor manufacturers’ recommendations and the following:
> Motors  0.75 kW: Three phase.
11.6.2 Rating
Standard: To AS 1359.101.
Maximum power rating: The greater of the documented minimum motor size and next preferred standard
frame size above the maximum load of the driven equipment.
Duty: ≥ S1.
Class: 'continuous running’.
Speed: ≤ 1500 r/min.
11.6.3 Starting Performance

Minimum designation: Design N to IEC 60034-12.
Speed and torque: Provide motors selected to ensure the motor develops sufficient torque relative to the
starting load of the driven machine such that it runs up to full speed steadily and within a time period
compatible with motor winding temperatures, class of insulation and rating of the starting equipment.
11.6.4 Efficiency
Motors documented as high efficiency: To AS/NZS 1359.5 Table A3 or Table B3.
All other motors: To AS/NZS 1359.5 Section 2.
11.6.5 Environment
Site operating conditions: To AS 1359.101 Section 5.
Electrical operating conditions: To AS 1359.101 Section 6.
11.6.6 Enclosure
General: Provide enclosures appropriate to the environment in which the motor operates.
Motor enclosure classification: ≥ IP44 to AS 60529.
11.6.7 Cooling
Classification: ≥ IC01.
11.6.8 Marking
Terminals: To IEC 60034-8.

11.6.9 Mounting
Standard: IM classification to AS 1359.107.
11.6.10 Noise
11.6.11 Vibration
Grade: ≥ N (normal).
11.7 Motors for Variable Speed Drive

11.7.1 General
If supplied from variable speed drives, provide motors that, in addition to the above, comply with the
following:
> Standard: To AS 61800.2.
> Cooling: Select cooling system and internal wiring to maintain the required thermal conditions under all
operating situations including running at low speeds corresponding to 10 Hz.
> Insulation: Select insulation of wiring and components to withstand the pulse voltages generated by the
VSD controller, and its associated filter and using a nominal cable length of 30 m, without a reduction in
the guaranteed motor service life.
> Noise: Comply with acoustic and electrical noise limits under all operating situations.
> Mounting: Comply with vibration limits under all operating situations.
11.8 Starters
11.8.1 Standard
General: To AS 60947.1.
Electromechanical motor starters: To AS 60947.4.1.
Semiconductor motor starters: To AS 60947.4.2.
11.8.2 Selection
General: Provide motor starters selected according to the following:
> Electricity distribution network limitations for starting currents and voltage flicker.
> Torque requirements for the motor load.
> Heating effects on the motor.
> Voltage drop during start due to starting currents.
> Time required to accelerate from rest to full speed.
> Number of starts per hour.

11.8.3 Performance
Rated operational current: At least the full load current of the load controlled.
Rated duty: Intermittent class 12.
Utilisation category: AC-3.
Mechanical durability: ≥ 3 million cycles to AS 60947.4.1.
Electric durability:  1 million operations at AC-3 to AS 60947.4.1.
Mounting: Mount with sufficient clearance to allow full access for maintenance, removal and replacement of
coils and contacts, without the need to disconnect wiring or remove other equipment.
Auxiliary contacts: Provide separate auxiliary contacts with at least one normally-open and one normally-
closed contacts with rating of 6 A at 230 V a.c., utilisation category: AC-1.
Slave relay: If the number of auxiliary contacts exceeds the number which can be accommodated, provide
separate slave relays.
11.8.4 Direct-on-Line Starters

Type: Direct-switching electromagnetic contactor.
11.8.5 Reversing Starters

General: Comply with Direct-on-line starters and the following:
> 2 main line contactors, mechanically and electrically interlocked to prevent simultaneous closure.
> Time delay relay with nominal 0 to 30 s adjustable time delay, to prevent plugging of the motor.
> Emergency stop push-button.
11.8.6 Multi-Speed Starters

General: Comply with Direct-on-line starters and the following:
> Mechanically and electrically interlocked.
> Time delay relay with nominal 0 to 30 s adjustable time delay.
11.8.7 Star-Delta Starters

General: Provide electromagnetically operated control gear incorporating the following:
> Main line contactor or equivalent.
> Star and delta contactors mechanically and electrically interlocked to prevent simultaneous operation.
> Time delay relay with nominal 0 to 30 s adjustable time delay, to control the star to delta switching
contactors.
11.8.8 Secondary Resistance Starters

Type: Rheostatic rotor starters.
Number of accelerating steps: At least 3.
Construction: Mount air cooled resistors in separated ventilated enclosures matching appearance of other
starter cabinets. Label resistor tappings and identify connecting wiring with heat resisting tags.

Overheat protection: Provide a thermostat or thermistor operated relay to isolate starter in the event of
resistor overheating. Locate measurement device in optimum position to detect abnormal heating.
Overheat indication: Warning light in starter cabinet.
11.8.9 Semiconductor Starters

Characteristics: Provide gate firing circuits in each phase and over-temperature protection for the starter.
Provide automatic voltage control to suit load, variable control of starting current and torque, adjustable
starting current limit, and silicon control rectifier (SCR) loss-of-phase protection.
Voltage regulation: Electronically controlled thyristors.
11.8.10 Part Winding Starters

General: To suit requirements of the machine manufacturer. Provide suitable motor protection devices.
11.9 Motor Protection

11.9.1 General
General: Provide over-current protection with manual reset giving overload protection in each phase of
supply as part of the equipment assembly for each motor starter.
State what other motor protection is required, if any.
Contacts: Provide at least one normally-open and one normally-closed set of contacts rated at the starter
control circuit voltage and minimum 4 A. Connect contacts to open the starter at the setting temperature.
Utilisation category: AC-11.
Mounting: Ensure relays are not affected by the shock of mechanical contactor operation. Provide sufficient
clear space for the disconnection, removal and replacement of heaters, without disconnecting other
equipment and wiring.
11.9.2 Single Phase Motor Protection

General: Provide overload units matching the motor heating curve characteristics.
11.9.3 3-Phase Motor Protection

General: Provide thermal overload protection relays for each motor.
Provide the following:
> Triple pole relays with differential trip bar operation for single phase protection, and ambient
temperature compensation.
> Thermal overloads connected directly to contactor by means of proprietary links, except where operated
separately by current transformers.
11.9.4 Thermal Overload

Provide each motor with overload protection.

> Motors  22 kW: Fit embedded winding temperature thermistors complying with AS 60947.8 in each
phase and connect to a protection relay that trips the starter in the event of over temperature. Match
trip operating temperature to motor winding insulation classification.
Multi-speed starters: Separate thermal overload protection for each speed configuration.
Star-delta starters: Triple pole thermal overload relay, fitted to line contactor. If overload is connected into
motor phase winding circuits, provide a name plate fixed to starter, stating full load current of motor phase
winding.
11.9.5 Thermal Protection

Standard: AS 60947.8.
Thermistor control unit: Compatible with thermistor installed in the motor.
Type: Automatic reset following power failure. Arrange the circuit so that thermistor failure, failure of other
control system components, or excessive winding temperature, causes the motor circuit to trip.
Reset: Manual, to restore the motor circuit when tripped due to excessive winding temperature.
Light emitting diode indication: Provide on the thermistor control unit, to indicate that circuit is in normal
operating mode.
11.9.6 Electronic Motor Protection Relays

Standard: AS 60947.4.1.
Characteristics: Provide the following:
> Single phasing protection and phase sequence protection.
> Thermal overload protection.
> Loss of load protection.
> Excessive motor run-up and stall protection.
> Earth fault protection.
> Adjustable settings of protection parameters: LED indication of fault conditions.
> Manual reset.
> One normally-open and one normally-closed set of auxiliary contacts with minimum current rating of
4 A at 240 V a.c.
> Facilities for relay testing.
11.9.7 Current Transformers

General: Saturating at 10 to 15 times full load current, Class 10P. Provide adjustment facilities allowing
matching of current transformer characteristics.
11.9.8 Programmable Electronic Motor Protection Relays

Characteristics: Provide the following:
> Programmable micro-processor based protection: Comply with Electronic motor protection relays.
> Diagnostic data gathering and retrieval to determine the cause of shut-down.
> Interrogation and display of data to give actual running conditions at time of interrogation.

> Non-volatile memory retaining program and data upon loss of power.
> RS422 communications port.
> Programming key pad.
> Software for communications with IBM-compatible personal computers.
11.10 Variable Speed Drives

11.10.1 Standard
General: To AS/NZS 61800.2 and AS 61800.3.
11.10.2 Type
General: Microprocessor controlled, solid-state electronic type, providing motor speed control of 3 phase
squirrel cage induction motors by means of stepless variable frequency, variable voltage pulse width
modulated (PWM)output.
Application: Suitable for the documented applications.
11.10.3 Selection
General: Provide variable speed motor drive controllers selected for the following:
> Rating: Continuously rated to suit the full load current stated on the motor nameplate and the length
and type of cable feeding the motor.
> Service conditions: To AS 61800.2 Section 4.
> Speed ranges: Suitable for the load duties.
> Control deviation band: To suit the controls functional specification.
Design: Provide the following:
> Soft start (initially start motors on low speed).
> Adjustable maximum current limit.
> Automatic reset/restart of system after removal of fault or power failure condition. If the number of
reset/restart attempts is limited for safety and equipment protection, provide for safe shut down and
manual restart in the event of an unsuccessful attempt at the reset/restart sequence.
> Ability to immediately restart a motor following momentary interruption of supply, even if the motor is
rotating, or rotating in the reverse direction.
Protection: Provide protection against:
> Instantaneous power failure.
> Instantaneous over current.
> Internal and external overload.
> Under and over voltage.
> Over temperature of the controller.
> Earth fault.
> Contact with live parts without the removal of fixed covers or panels.
Motor protection:

> General: Provide automatic, electronic motor thermal overload protection facility wherein the tripping
time is based on the motor’s running frequency, actual motor current, operating time, and the rated
current.
> Motors ≥ 22Kw: Provide PTC thermistor input to initiate motor shutdown under fault conditions.
11.10.4 Controls
Provide facilities for local display and control, including the following:
> Indication of run condition, motor speed or output frequency, input control parameters, output current
and voltage, and alarm conditions.
> Indication of power on, zero speed, enable, earth fault, short circuit, over current, under voltage, over
temperature and remote trip.
> Facilities for automatic/off/manual control.
> Local and remote analogue input, to control frequency output of controller when in manual or
automatic mode.
> For BMS remote control, interfaces for analogue input and output associated with speed control,
start/stop, and voltage free contacts for alarm fault indication.
> BACnet HLI to all VSDs providing the full range of available parameters, including energy, Fault, Volts,
Amps, Hertz, etc (basic factory HLI with minimum points not acceptable)
11.10.5 Harmonics and EMC

General: Provide integrated harmonic suppression filters to limit the harmonics to within the value prescribed
by the electricity distributor for the motor load and environment.
Standard: To AS/NZS 61000 and AS 61800.3 Category C1 for the actual length and type of cable feeding the
motor.
Authorities: Comply with the requirements of the Australian Communications Authority.
11.10.6 Installation
Switchboard mounting: Install each controller, together with associated equipment, in separate ventilated
subsections of AS 1359.107.
The motor control switchboard with hinged door, meeting the level of separation, ventilation and screening
for the overall enclosure.
Wall mounting: Install in an IP54 rated enclosure.
11.10.7 Testing
Routine tests: Standard separate device and power drive system tests to AS 61800.2 and AS 61800.3.
Site tests: Test input power factor and harmonic content on completed installation.
Preferred Brands are ABB and Danfoss, alternatives will be considered.

12. AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
12.1 General
12.1.1 Aims
There is a base-building building management control system (BMCS) that will be provided as part of the
base-building design. The new Level 1 tenant hospital mechanical services shall be integrated in to the base-
building BMCS.
Functions: Provide automatic control systems, functions and components as documented. The operation of
equipment is described in general terms, however, the controls contractor may propose alternative methods
of controlling equipment in writing for approval on condition that they comply with the intention of the
description below.
All equipment shall be interlocked as necessary for the correct sequence and safe operation and protection
of the system components.
General: Provide automatic control systems to perform the documented control functions.
Performance: Within the documented limitations of the plant capacities, maintain the documented
conditions. Supply and commission control systems that are safe and stable in operation under all
anticipated operating conditions including start up, shut down and fault condition.
Service interruption: Except for documented manual restoration of operation, provide fully automatic
restoration of control system operation after any service interruption of any duration.
Safety: Provide control devices and software to protect personnel from injury and equipment from damage
by either normal or abnormal operation of the control system, including the removal and reapplication of
power whether expected or unexpected.
Compatibility with existing controls: If the documented control systems interface or connect to existing
control systems, provide new control components and software that are either identical to the existing or, if
not identical, compatible. If not identical, provide evidence that the proposed components are compatible.
Operating environment: Provide components that function correctly in their local environment.
12.1.3 System Response Times

General: Provide a control system to achieve the following response times (in conjunction with the building
management system where appropriate):
Change of state: ≤ 5 seconds for change of state or value of a field point to register an alarm or update at
the workstation.
Global data transfer: ≤ 3 seconds for data to travel between controllers.
Graphics display: ≤ 8 seconds to display a full graphic with current parameter values.
Local control event: ≤ 2 seconds for a controller to initiate an output action after change of input.
Manual command: ≤ 3 seconds for a manual command from the workstation to override field device.

System logs: ≤ 8 seconds to display a system log or report.
12.1.4 Cross References
12.1.5 General

Mechanical general requirements.
Mechanical piping.
Mechanical electrical.
Mechanical commissioning.
Switchboard components.
12.2 Standards
12.2.1 General
Building automation system protocol: BACnet® to ANSI/ASHRAE 135, including Annex J. (Referred to in this
work section as BACnet.)
12.3 Interpretations
12.3.1 Abbreviations
AAC: Advanced application controller.
ASC: Application specific controller.
BACnet: (Building automation control network) Data communication services and protocols conforming to
ANSI/ASHRAE 135 BACnet.
BC: Building controller.
BMS: Building management system.
FFCP: Fire fan control panel.
FIP: Fire indicator panel.
LAN: Local area network.
LED: Light emitting diode.
OWS: Operator workstation.
PID: Proportional plus integral plus derivative.
RTD: Resistance temperature device.
SA: Smart actuator.
UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

12.3.2 Definitions
Accuracy: The closeness of the agreement between the result of a measurement and the true value of the
particular quantity being measured.
Kvs: The flow rate of water in m3/h through a fully open control valve that creates a pressure drop of 1 bar
across the valve.
Portable operator's terminal: A device that is portable, not permanently connected and used for human
communication with the system.
12.4 Submissions
12.4.1 Software
General: Submit proposed project specific software and documentation in hard copy form. Include:
Fully developed functional descriptions, written in simple sentences, of each system including but not limited
to start up, normal running, shut down, fire mode operation, operation in fault conditions, alarms, safety
controls and manual over-ride provisions.
Logic flow charts.
Provisional values and nomographs for set points and other control parameters.
Control schematics or diagrams illustrating control logic, valve and damper sequences, external interlocks,
and interfaces.
Input, output and software points schedules including corresponding point addresses, short form and full
text labels.
Details of communication standards and protocols.
Details of connections to external interfaces and components outside the automatic control system.
Format of proposed graphics.
When requested, provide manuals, data sheets and other explanatory information needed to interpret the
material submitted.
Test reports: Submit a report showing the test results. Carry out necessary modifications and re-test.
12.4.2 BACnet Conformance

General: Submit evidence of conformance to the following BACnet device profiles to ANSI/ASHRAE 135
BACnet, Annex L and that the devices are certified to the respective profile by being listed in the BACnet
Testing Laboratories Product Listing:
Building controllers conform to BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) device profile and, in addition, have
demonstrated interoperability during at least one BMA Interoperability Workshop.
Advanced application controllers conform to BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC) device profile
Application specific controllers conform to BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC) device profile.
Smart actuators that conform to BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA) device profile.
12.4.3 Drawings
Required: Submit the following:

Detailed drawings, at 1:50 scale or larger, showing floor plans with the locations of all controllers and sensors.
These may be incorporated into ductwork layouts.
Coordination drawings showing interface terminal numbers and cross referenced wire numbers for all
connections between the control system and other equipment.
Full details of each control station including equipment, wiring diagrams and terminal layouts.
Fully detailed wiring diagrams for the entire control, monitoring and electrical cabling installation.
12.4.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Additional requirements: Provide the following information in addition to the requirements in Mechanical
maintenance Operation and maintenance manuals clause:
Software: Details listed in Submissions, Software, amended to reflect the as-installed installation.
Technical data: Details listed in Submissions, Technical data amended to reflect the installation as installed.
Remote communications system: Details of provisions for remote access and/or monitoring.
Graphics: A screen dump of each graphic supplied, annotated as necessary to explain its significance and
function.
Logs and trend logs: Include standard items provided and instructions for programming new items.
Operational procedures: Plant start, stop and after hours operational procedures.
Safety controls: Plant fault protection, re-start procedures, and alarm arrangements.
Self documentation: Automatically generate reports using self-documentation software on controllers.
12.4.5 Samples
Submit samples of the following:
Each control component to be mounted within occupied areas.
12.5 Technical Data

Submit:
Data sheets for each type of controller, actuator, sensor and other hardware component.
Control valve schedules showing size, valve coefficient, design flow rate, coil and valve pressure drop, static
pressure at location, valve body working pressure and shut-off head.
12.5.1 General
12.5.2 Control Components

Provide sensors and control components that are:
> Of corrosion resistant construction.
> Suitable for the respective operating environment.
> Not affected by the accumulation of dust or moisture, extraneous influences or variation of ± 30% in
supply voltage.
> Protected against the entry of vermin.
> Selected for a response time appropriate to the application.

> Provided with proprietary connections suitable for the size and type of cable used.
12.5.3 Reporting Accuracy

Performance: Provide a system that reports values with minimum end-to-end accuracy that is within:
For sensors: The documented accuracy of the respective sensor.
For calculated values: Within the accuracy calculated from statistical combination of the sensor accuracies.
12.5.4 Control Stability and Accuracy

Performance: Provide control loops that maintain the measured variable at set point within documented
tolerances.
12.6 Software
12.6.1 General
Inclusions: As part of the automatic control installation provide:
Software to perform the required project specific functions.
Facilities to alter time schedules, set points and manually override control functions.
Diagnostic routines within the controller to continuously monitor for faults and to raise alarms.
Time scheduling including provision for weekends, holidays and automatic adjustment to daylight saving
times.
Control algorithms for standard control functions to meet the functional specification including PID loops
and calculate psychrometric properties.
All calculations and data in SI metric units.
Multi-level passwords to limit access to controller functions.
12.6.2 Test mode

General: Provide each software module or logical set of modules with a test mode, software test module or
equivalent means that enables simulation of all inputs. Provide visual representation of module outputs.
12.7 Digital System Controller Interface

12.7.1 Standard
Building automation system protocol: To ANSI/ASHRAE 135 including Annex J.
12.7.2 Interface
General: Provide interface to Building Controllers (BC), Advanced Application Controllers (AAC), Application
Specific Controllers (ASC), and Smart Actuators (SA) to achieve the documented performance and
functionality.
Stand-Alone Operation: Provide controllers that perform their control and their energy management
functions as stand-alone units including trends, schedules and alarm functions. Include required
communication hardware in each panel. Provide control for each piece of equipment from only one

controller. Include all input and output points documented for the piece of equipment integral to its
associated controller.
12.7.3 Backup
General: Provide automatic backup to the BMS of all data held locally on the controller. Automatically
download backed up data after restoration of power after power failure.
12.7.4 BACnet
General: Provide the following BACnet interface functionality on the controllers:
Building Controllers (BCs): Provide BCs that have demonstrated interoperability during at least one BMA
Interoperability Workshop and that conform to BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) device profile as specified
in ASHRAE/ANSI 135, BACnet Annex L.
Advanced Application Controllers (AAC): Provide AACs that conform to BACnet Advanced Application
Controller. (B-AAC): device profile as specified in ASHRAE/ANSI 135, BACnet Annex L and that are listed as a
certified B-AAC in the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Product Listing.
Application Specific Controllers (ASCs): Provide ASC that conform to BACnet Application Specific Controller
(B-ASC) device profile as specified in ASHRAE/ANSI 135, BACnet Annex L and that are listed as a certified B-
ASC in the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Product Listing.
Smart Actuators (SAs): Provide SAs that conform to BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA) device profile as specified
in ASHRAE/ANSI 135, BACnet Annex L and that are listed as a certified B-SA in the BACnet Testing
Laboratories (BTL) Product Listing.
Connections between BACnet networks and IP internetwork: Via BACnet/IP Broadcast Management Device
(BBMD) capability.
Objects: Each object must be BACnet object if the BACnet specification provides for the object.
12.7.5 Communication.
General: Provide controllers with the following communications functionality:
Each BC to reside on or be connected to a BACnet network using ISO/IEC 8802-3 (Ethernet) Data
Link/Physical layer protocol and BACnet/IP addressing.
BACnet routing to be performed by BCs or other BACnet device routers as necessary to connect BCs to
networks of AACs and ASCs.
Service Port: Provide each controller with a service communication port for connection to a Portable
Operator's Terminal.
Signal Management: Use BC and ASC operating systems to manage input and output communication signals
to allow distributed controllers to share real and virtual object information and to allow for central
monitoring and alarms.
Data Sharing: Arrange each BC and AAC to share data as required with each networked BC and AAC.
Add clauses for any project specific functionality which will be carried out by the BMS server rather than by
stand-alone controllers, eg Energy Management, Maintenance Systems, Alarm processing etc.

12.8 Controllers
12.8.1 General
Type: Modular and expandable electronic controllers, either application-specific or universal type,
programmed for the required functions.
One-to -one connection: Connect each piece of equipment to only one controller and include on that
controller all input output points related to the piece of equipment.
Stand-alone operation: In the event of communication failure control connected equipment in stand-alone
mode in as near as possible to normal mode including trends, schedules and alarm functions. Use either
default values or equivalent logic to substitute for values normally read over the network.
12.8.2 Hardware and Facilities

Memory: Provide memory to hold operating system, software, database, programming and set points. Hold
BIOS and application programming in non-volatile memory or battery backed up for ≥ 72 hours in the event
of power loss.
Connections: Provide connections and software for:
Each external input or output point via terminal strip or termination card.
Connection of a Microsoft Windows based laptop computer to the controller for use as a portable operator's
terminal for programming, setting up and troubleshooting. Provide for upload and download of programs
and logged data.
Connection of a portable operator's terminal to nominated space temperature sensor ports.
Power supply and backup: Provide:
Control power source switch (on-off) for each controller.
Power supply or supplies rated for 125% of the total load of the controller with all input and output modules
energized and without diversity.
Separate transformers for controllers and field devices.
Protection against power surges and over voltage.
Overcurrent protection. If fused, provide spare fuses adjacent.
Control circuits operating at a standard extra-low voltage (ELV).
Enclosure: If the controller is located outdoors or in a wet environment provide an IPX6 enclosure to
AS 60529.
12.8.3 Operator Interface

Display: Provide backlit alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) for sensed values, and faults.
Operator interface: In addition to the portable operator's terminal interface, provide the controller with
keyboard or push buttons operating through a menu system to permit access limited by password to change
set points, time schedules and manually override control functions. Provide diagnostic LEDs for power,
communication and processor.
12.8.4 Controller Software

General: Locate all application software in system controllers. Provide each controller with the following:

Alarms: Provide for alarm processing and reporting including the ability to redirect alarms according to alarm
priority and time schedules. Provide software that prevents consequential alarms caused by power failure.
Clock: Provide each controller with a real-time clock and daylight saving adjustment. Automatically
synchronise time with the other parts of the system at least weekly.
Data processing: Provide analog totalisation and pulse accumulation totalisation and rate calculation.
Diagnostics: Provide software in the controller to continually check its processor and memory circuit status
and to generate an alarm on abnormal operation. In the event of abnormal operation provide continuous
operation using the last reliable data.
Energy algorithms: Provide algorithms for energy management, demand limiting and staggered start. Include
algorithms to:
Accumulation and conversion of instantaneous power or flow rates to energy usage data.
Calculate sliding-window average (moving average) with operator adjustable window interval.
Calculate a fixed-window average with software initiated start and window interval.
Logging: Provide trend logging, event logging and hours run of selected points. Provide selectable logging
time intervals.
Maintenance management: Provide an algorithm to totalise runtime for each digital input and output.
Generate maintenance alarms when equipment exceeds nominated runtime, equipment starts, or
performance limits.
On-off control with differential: Provide direct-acting and reverse-acting on-off algorithms with adjustable
differential to cycle a digital output based on a controlled variable and set point.
PID control: Provide direct-acting and reverse-acting PID algorithms including anti-windup and selectable
controlled variable, set point and PID gains. Calculate in each algorithm a time-varying analog value that can
be used to position an output or to stage a series of outputs.
Remote communication: Provide automatic communication with the operator workstation or server on
receipt of critical alarms.
Scheduling: Provide calendar function and facilities for daily, weekly and day-omit (holiday) scheduling.
Security: Provide multi-level password controlled access.
Self documentation: Provide self-documentation software generate descriptive information regarding
program and network variables.
Sequencing: Provide for sequencing and rotating start order of related items of equipment on normal start
up and on power restoration after failure.
Short cycling: Protect digital output objects from short cycling by means of adjustable minimum on-time and
off-time settings.
Spare points: Provide software necessary to handle nominated spare points.
System coordination: Provide means for grouping related equipment based on function and location and to
use these groups for scheduling and other applications.
12.8.5 Input-Output Facilities

General. Hard wire input and output points to controllers.
Number: Provide sufficient input-output modules to perform the required functions. Provide spare space for
future expansion.

Protection: Protect against damage caused by shorting an input or output point to itself, to another point or
to earth. Protect from input or output point contact with ≤ 24 V for any duration.
Input-output types: Provide the following to suit the connected equipment:
Analog inputs: Provide analog inputs to monitor low-voltage (0 to 10 V dc), current (4 to 20 mA), or
resistance (thermistor or RTD) signals and compatible with, and field configurable to, commonly available
sensing devices.
Digital inputs: Provide digital inputs to monitor the on-off signal from voltage free contacts on the remote
device. Provide a wetting current of at least 12 mA and protect against contact bounce and noise. For push
button inputs provide means for holding the signal to suit the scan time. Sense digital input dry contact
closure without application of power external to the controller.
Pulse accumulation inputs: Conform to the requirements for digital inputs plus accumulate pulses at up to 10
per second.
Analog outputs. Provide analog outputs modulating either a 0 to 10 V dc or 4 to 20 mA signal to suit the
connected output device. Provide each analog output with a two-position (auto-manual) switch, a manually
adjustable potentiometer, and status lights. Limit drift of analog outputs to < 0.4% of range per annum.
Digital outputs: Provide digital outputs selectable for normally open or normally closed operation to send an
on or off signal to connected devices. Provide voltage free contacts. Provide digital outputs with three-
position (on-off-auto) override switches and status lights.
Pulsed digital outputs: Provide adjustable pulse length for pulsed outputs.
Digital/analog and analog/digital conversion: ≥ 14 bit.
Tri-state outputs: Control three-point floating electronic actuators without feedback using tri-state outputs
(two coordinated digital outputs).
Universal inputs and outputs: Inputs and outputs that can be designated as either digital or analog in
software may be provided for inputs or outputs provided they conform to the requirements for the
respective type above and are suitable for their proposed use.
12.9 Input Devices – General

12.9.1 General
General: Provide input devices with the following characteristics:
With range, accuracy and response time appropriate to the required control function including the effects of
transducer accuracy and signal transmission errors.
Maintain documented performance over time.
Requiring maintenance or re-calibration to maintain performance at not more often than 12 month intervals.
Designed for the type of location and application in which they are installed.
Located for easy access for inspection, calibration, cleaning and maintenance.
Tamperproof if located in occupied areas.
Protected by location or otherwise from extraneous influences including sunlight, heat sources and
non-representative locations.
Not affected by induced voltages or EMI.

12.9.2 Transducers
General: If required for signal conversion, provide signal transducers to convert sensed signal to the required
system signal standard. Provide transducers with integral, accessible zero and span adjustments, open and
short circuit protection and reverse polarity protection.
12.10 Input Devices - Temperature

12.10.1 General
Approval and testing of thermostats and temperature controls: To AS/NZS 3161.
12.10.2 Temperature Sensors – Room

General: Provide tamperproof sensors in an ABS or polycarbonate case ventilated to the room air and
thermally insulated from the wall.
Sensing element: Resistance temperature device (RTD) or thermistor.
Accuracy: Within ± 0.3°C over the temperature range required for the project application.
Repeatability: ± 0.1°C.
12.10.3 Temperature Sensors – Duct

General: Provide sensors not affected by dirt accumulation or internal condensation. Mount the sensing
element in a stainless steel or brass tube with a metal, ABS or polycarbonate case designed specifically for
duct mounting.
Location: Locate so that representative temperatures are sensed.
12.10.4 Temperature Sensors, Averaging – Duct and Air Handling Unit

Type: Designed for mounting in ducts or air handling units to sense average air temperature and not affected
by dirt accumulation or internal condensation. Provide a metal, ABS, polycarbonate or glass filled polyester
case attached to the duct or air handling unit wall.
Location: Locate so that representative temperatures are sensed.
Sensing element: Provide a series of thermistors or platinum resistors equally spaced along an insulated
cable. Provide ≥ 3 m of cable per 1 m2 of duct or air handling unit cross section.
12.10.5 Temperature Sensors – Immersion

Type: Suitable for immersion mounting either in piping or a through tank or heat exchanger wall.
General: Provide sensing element mounted in a stainless steel tube of sufficient length to ensure accurate
measurement. Provide a metal, ABS, polycarbonate or glass filled polyester case. Protect against internal
condensation.

Degree of protection: IP65. Protect against internal condensation.
Accuracy: Over the temperature range required for the project application:
Chilled water and condenser water: Within ± 0.1°C.
Heating water: Within ± 0.3°C.
12.11 Input Devices – Pressure

12.11.1 Differential Pressure Sensor – Duct
General: Provide differential sensors in a metal, ABS, polycarbonate or glass filled polyester case.
Sensing element: Temperature compensated electronic type with amplifier.
Pressure connections: Provide barbed fittings for connection of polyethylene tube.
Range: Provide sensors selected so the normal operating point is ≥ 50% of the manufacturer's sensor range.
Accuracy: Within ± 1% full scale.
Operating pressure: Able to withstand continuous operation at positive or negative pressures 50% greater
than the calibrated span without damage or loss of accuracy.
Building static pressure differential: Pipe pressure sensor's low-pressure port through a high-volume
accumulator to a static pressure probe located on the outside of the building. Pipe the high-pressure port to
behind a thermostat cover in a representative location within the building.
12.11.2 Differential Pressure Switch – Duct

General: Provide differential switches not affected by dirt accumulation, shock or vibration. House in a
corrosion resistant case. Provide screw set point adjustment.
Pressure connections: Barbed fittings for connection of polyethylene tube.
Repeatability: ± 1%.
Operating pressure: Able to withstand continuous operation at positive or negative pressures 50% greater
than the calibrated span without damage or loss of accuracy.
12.11.3 Differential Pressure Sensor – Piping

General: Provide differential with gold plated contacts mounted in a metal, ABS, polycarbonate or glass filled
polyester case.
Sensing element: Temperature compensated electronic type with amplifier.
Construction:
Wetted parts: Stainless steel.
Degree of protection: IP65.
Pressure connections: Screwed.
Pressure rating: Diaphragm proof pressure ≥ 1 MPa. Over-range limit (differential) ≥ 2 MPa.
Accuracy: Within ± 0.15 % of span.
Stability: Within ± 0.2% over ten years.

12.11.4 Differential Pressure Switch – Piping
General: Provide differential pressure switch with gold plated contacts mounted in a metal, ABS,
polycarbonate or glass filled polyester case.
Construction:
Wetted parts: Stainless steel.
Pressure rating: Diaphragm proof pressure ≥ 1 MPa. Over-range limit (differential) ≥ 2 MPa.
Switching differential: Screw adjustable.
Repeatability: ± 2% of range.
12.12 Input Devices – Flow and Velocity

12.12.1 Velocity Sensor – Air
Type: Multi-point pitot type on a metallic grid, sized to suit the duct dimensions.
Installation: Locate to sense representative duct velocity. Provide support within the duct.
Accuracy: ± 3% of span.
12.12.2 Velocity Sensor – Piping

Sensing device: Select from the following:
Pitot type: Provide a low loss pitot type device conforming to Water flow measurement in Mechanical
piping. Provide a transducer conforming to Differential pressure sensor – piping with at range matched to
the differential pressures of the sensing element. Provide cascading transmitters if necessary to achieve the
documented accuracy over the anticipated measuring flow range.
Magnetic type: Provide magnetic sensor selected for flow requirements, not line size and suitable for sensing
flow in either direction. Provide a turndown of ≥ 100:1 and a calibration accuracy of ≤ 2% between 20 to
100% of maximum design flow. Provide PTFE lined tube type with stainless steel electrodes.
12.12.3 Flow Switch – Air

General: Conform to Differential pressure switch – duct.
12.12.4 Flow Switch – Piping

Type: Paddle type. Adjust paddle length to suit the pipe.
Construction:
Wetted parts: Stainless steel or copper alloy.
Pressure rating: Able to withstand the system test pressure.
Switch point:
Up to 1.5 m/s in DN 50 pipe.

Up to 4.0 m/s in DN 150 pipe.
12.13 Input Devices – Other

12.13.1 Float Switches
Type: Micro switch. Provide one level switch for each liquid level to be detected.
Construction: Double encapsulated hermetic construction designed for long life submerged. Provide a clamp
to permit accurate adjustment of levels.
Cable: Low moisture absorption type.
12.13.2 Electrical
Current transformers, wattmeters and watt-hour meters: Conform to the Switchboard components work
section.
12.13.3 Other Input

Digital input: Connect to nominated digital input devices through voltage free contacts.
12.14 Actuators
12.14.1 General
General: Provide actuators designed for the type of location and application in which they are installed and
the required control function.
Type: Electronic, incorporating a disengagement mechanism that permits manual operation in the event of
power failure without disconnecting the actuator. Provide a position indicator on the actuator.
Position feedback: If a position signal is required, provide a potentiometer on the actuator.
Mounting: Provide actuators and mounting selected to provide sufficient torque to allow changes of position
with the fans or pumps operating.
Protection: Minimum IP54 enclosure. If the actuator is located outdoors provide additional weather
protection.
Overload and stall: Protect actuators against overload. Provide electronic or magnetic clutch type stall
protection effective throughout the entire actuator stroke. Do not rely on end switches that require field
adjustment.
Fail safe operation: If fail-safe operation is required, provide integral spring return via clutch only.
Noise: Provide actuators that are inaudible in occupied areas.
12.14.2 Override Provision

General: Provide a manual positioner adjacent to the respective controller for each of the following:
Each modulating valve.
Each motorised damper except those in VAV boxes or required to operate in fire mode.
Facilities: Provide the following:
An AUTO-OFF-MANUAL override switch to enable the position to be manually set.

Position adjustment potentiometer to drive the controlled device to any position in manual mode. Mark the
potentiometer to indicate the position of the controlled device.
A reversing switch.
Non-powered operation: To permit the actuator to be manually positioned when not powered:
Provide non-spring return actuators with an external manual gear release.
Provide spring return actuators having > 7 N.m torque capacity with a manual crank.
12.14.3 Damper Actuators

Connection to damper: Provide non-slip connection to the damper shaft by means of toothed clamp or
square or hexagonal holed link.
Motion: Power driven in both directions except where spring return is required by AS/NZS 1668.1.
Permanently mark normal operating position.
Spring return: If spring return is required provide a clutch.
Torque: The greater of the following:
5 Nm/m2 of damper area.
Sufficient to operate the damper smoothly and without overload through its entire travel, including tight
shut-off.
Large dampers: Divide dampers into sections to limit the operating torque to ≤ 15 Nm per section. Provide
an independent drive shaft for each section sized to withstand the operating torque.
12.14.4 Valve Actuators

Type: Removable from the valve without removing the valve from the piping.
Closing force: Provide valve actuators that achieve leak-tight valve shut-off under all operating conditions
and valve differential pressures.
Closing time: Sufficiently long to prevent water hammer.
Actuators for steam valves: Spring return type.
12.15 Automatic Control Valves

12.15.1 General
Type: Provide valves with characteristic and porting to suit the application (i.e. mixing or diverting). Do not
use 3-way valves for 2-way control.
Valve characteristics: Use:
Equal percentage characteristic for heating and cooling coils. Do not use butterfly or ball valves.
Linear or equal percentage characteristics for bypass control.
Quick acting characteristics for isolation or shut-off control without causing water hammer.
Construction:
Plug type with screwed connections: Brass or bronze valve body with brass or stainless steel plug and
stainless steel spindle.

Plug type with flanged connections: Cast iron valve body with brass or stainless steel plug and stainless steel
spindle.
Ball type with screwed or flanged connections: Stainless steel or nickel or chrome plated brass valve body
with stainless steel equal percentage ball and spindle.
Butterfly type: Conform to Mechanical piping.
Seals: Provide double ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer (EPDM) 'O' rings with dirt seals on the spindle.
Connections:
 DN 50: Screwed to AS ISO 7.1.
> DN 50: Flanged to AS 2129.
Valve pressure drop at design flow rate: Provide valves selected as follows:
Modulating control of heat exchange devices: Sufficient to achieve accurate control under all operating
conditions. Select coil control valves for 100% to 150% of coil pressure drop at maximum flow.
Open cooling tower bypass: ≤ 10 kPa but not more than the static head between the tower spray nozzle or
distribution tray and the sump.
Isolation and shut-valves: Full line size and selected for ≤ 5 kPa at maximum flow.
Rangeability: ≥ 40.
Working pressure rating: The greater of 1.4 MPa and the system working pressure at the location.
Working temperature rating: To suit the system requirements.
Maximum leakage rate when closed:
2 port throttling valves: < 0.05% of Kvs.
2 port shut-off valves: Zero.
3 port valves:
Control path: < 0.05% of Kvs.
Bypass path: < 1% of Kvs.
12.16 Chilled and Heating Hot Water Fan Coil Units and Air Handling
Units
Start/Stop Control
Start/stop control of fan coil units and air handling units on an individual basis by the Mechanical Control
System time schedule, operator override, after hours control or switchboard auto/off/on switch. Each FCU
and AHU is to be enabled via either the floor occupancy time schedule, after hours request, or optimum start
systems. When any FCU or AHU stops, its associated heating water valve, chilled water valve and outside air
dampers are to be driven closed.
In normal occupancy hours, each FCU and AHU is to be assigned a time schedule. At the scheduled time, the
air conditioning enables points for the respective FCU/AHU, return and supply air shut off dampers, return air
dampers and central plant are to be energized to start.
The associated outdoor air fan shall be interlocked to the fan coil unit operation. The fan shall energise upon
receipt of signal from any one (1) fan coil unit.
Ventilation systems in critical patient care areas such as operating rooms and recovery will operate on
emergency power.

Temperature Control
Cooling/heating call generated in Control System software and transmitted to control unit for the chilled and
heating hot water system.
Where fan coil units or air handling units are serving multiple areas, temperature sensors will be incorporated
into each room to provide control of heating & ventilation based on the average temperature across areas.
Space temperature control shall be maintained within the temperature ranges as specified in Table 7.1 of the
NSW Health Guidelines – Engineering Services Guidelines. The temperature in the zone shall be used to
provide proportional and integral control of the water valves. The water valves shall progressively open from
0 to 100% and shall be normally closed.
12.17 DX Split Systems

Start/Stop Control
Start/stop control of DX Split system will be on an individual basis by the Mechanical Control System time
schedule, operator override, after hours control or switchboard auto/off/on switch.
Temperature Control
Cooling call generated in Control System software and transmitted to DX split system internal controls.
Space temperature control shall be maintained within the range of 22.5°C + 1.5°C (adjustable).
12.18 Chilled Water Coil Flow Control

During normal operation, the CHW valve’s position is modulated in response to a PI control signal in order to
obtain the required supply air temperature setpoint. The flow through the chilled water coil shall be
controlled by leaving modulating the chilled water valve serving the coil.
Steps should be taken to avoid integral wind up if there is no current cooling call in the system or if a cooling
valve is locked out from operating.
The CHW valve shall be closed when:
> there is no chilled water cooling call from the FCU/AHU; OR
> the fan status indicates that the fan is not running; OR
> the FCU/AHU is operating early morning warmup mode; OR
> the FCU/AHU is operating in heating mode.
12.19 Call for Heating

A valid call for heating for an FCU is generated when:
> the average zone temperature across all the zones served from that FCU is more than 1°C below set
point; AND
> the outside air temperature is less than 17°C.
The heating call will cease when:
> Heating water valve has been less than 10% open for more than 2 minutes; OR
> the outside air temperature is greater than 17°C
Check boxes are to be provided on the Heating Call Summary Screen to:
> enable or disable any hot water valve from generating a call for heating.

> enable or disable any valve from being included in the Heating Water differential pressure reset
program.
> enable or disable any valve from being included in the Heating Water temperature reset program.
12.20 Heating Water Flow Control

During normal operation, HHW valve’s position is modulated in response to a PI control signal in order to
obtain the required supply air temperature setpoint. The flow through the Heating Water coil shall be
controlled modulating the HHW valve.
Steps should be taken to avoid integral wind up if there is no current heating call in the system or if a heating
valve is locked out from operating.
The HHW valve shall be closed when:
> there is no HHW call from the FCU/AHU; OR
> the fan status indicates that the fan is not running; OR
> the FCU/AHU is operating early morning cool down mode; OR
> the FCU/AHU is operating in cooling mode.
12.21 Supply Air Fan Speed Control

Supply fan speed shall be controlled via a P+I control loop to maintain the temperature set point. The fan
speed shall be modulated from 100% fan speed at the maximum thermostat setting to the minimum fan turn
down speed at the minimum temperature range.
12.22 Supply Air Temperature Set Point

The supply air temperature set point will be adjusted according to the algorithms defined below. The BMCS
will allow the user to lock out any temperature sensor from these supply air temperature set point
algorithms.
In cooling mode, the FCU shall be controlled from the hi-select of zone temperatures via a reset control
schedule that adjust the supply air set-point from 23°C to 12.5°C as the control temperature increases.
12.23 Fresh Air Control

The main outside air dampers shall be closed when the unit is off, and in early morning warmup mode.
During normal operation the outside air dampers shall modulate between a minimum position and maximum
position based on the CO2 concentration if CO2 monitoring is utilised. Below 600ppm the minimum outside
air damper shall be at its minimum, gradually opening to its maximum position at 800ppm.
12.24 Air Filter Pressure Sensor

Monitoring of the cleanliness of the air filters shall be provided by sensors measuring the differential
pressure across the filters.
12.25 Outside Air Fans

Outside air fans shall be interlocked to the associated fan coil units. The fans shall be variable speed drive
and modulate speed based on the fresh air requirements of each fan coil unit.

12.26 Power Failure Operation
The control systems shall automatically reset, on restoration of power, after a power failure. All plant shall
restart, allowance being made for necessary time delays to prevent power overloads.
12.27 Fire Trip

Fire trips shall be hard wired. Upon fire trip signal ventilation plant shall stop operating, unless noted
otherwise. All equipment shall automatically reset upon loss of fire trip signal.
12.28 Metering
All electrical, hydraulic and supplementary mechanical services meters are to incorporate a HLI connection to
the BMS user graphic interface.
Sub metering shall incorporate:
> Location and identifier (meter number)
> Sub-meter reading shall have time and date and corresponding meter and meter reading.
> Minimum monthly reading of energy consumption (electricity/gas)
> Provide a single line diagram to show the associated equipment for the sub meter
12.29 Automatic Reset

The control systems shall automatically reset, on restoration of power, after a power failure. All plant shall
restart, allowance being made for necessary time delays to prevent power overloads.
12.30 Smart Energy Meters

Smart energy meters shall be provided for electrical, water and gas services. Meters shall be supplied and
installed by the relevant services contractor (electrical or hydraulic). The mechanical contractor shall provide
connection to the BMS.
12.31 Pulse Meter Interface

Provide Pulse Input Control modules (or equivalent) which provides an analogue input for: watt hour meter
with pulse transmitter, etc. and connects to the Central Controller.
12.32 Electrical Meters

As required to satisfy NABERS energy metering requirements
MULTIPLE VENDORS
BMS Vendor to supply the details of three other reputable companies whom can service, maintain, extend,
program, modify, and install compatible and fully operational product, including field controllers, into the
proposed building management system in a seamless, “gateway” free, environment.
PASSWORDS
All Passwords for full functionality of the system, including application and graphical programming, must be
supplied to the Landlord at the end of DLP.

All documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, data sheets for field devices, controllers
and software, and training, must be completed and supplied to the Landlord at the Beginning of DLP.
DATABASE
Database ownership, passwords, documentation, and any other relevant “key” or digital data to be provided
to the landlord at the end of DLP.
12.33 Solid State Heating Controllers

General: If required, provide solid state heating controllers.
Type: Solid state, low heat dissipation type, zero switching with built-in input power surge protection.
Mounting: Mount on heat sinks and locate so that heat will not affect other electronic components.
Heating circuit: Provide separate contactor connected to heater protection circuit in accordance with
AS 1668.1.
12.34 Indicative Points List

The following points will be monitored as a minimum by the BMCS system:
Mechanical Services:
Air Handling Units, consider the following points:
> Stop / start of Supply air Fan
> Stop Start of the return Air Fan
> Supply air temperature
> Return Air Temperature
> Return air Humidity
> Cooling Valve Control
> Off Cooling Coil Temperature
> Heating Valve Control
> Off heating Coil temperature
> Economy Damper control
> Run Status of the supply and return air Fan (Air Flow Switch)
> Run Status of the supply and return Variable Speed Drive
> Run Speed of the supply and return Variable Speed Drive
> General Fault status of the Variable Speed drive
> Static supply air duct pressure, every supply zone
> Static Differential pressure across the filters (dirty Filter alarm)
Fan Coil Unit/Air Handling Unit

> Supply air temperature
> Return air temperature

> Fan run status (air flow switch)
> Cooling Valve Control
> Heating Valve Control
> Room Temperature
> Economy Damper Control (where applicable)
Various HVAC Pumps including, Chilled water, Condenser water, Tenant Condenser water.
> Start / stop
> Run status (at the pump via diff pressure switch)
> Run Status at the Variable Speed Drive
> Run Speed of the variable speed drive
> General Fault status of the Variable Speed drive
HVAC Mechanical services Switch Boards

> Fire Trip Relay status
> Energy Meter BACnet HLI Mapped for each Mechanical services switchboard
Air Handling Units/Fan Coil Units serving rooms with specific pressure requirements
> Supply fan shall be modulated via VSD to maintain constant airflow rate
> Pressure sensor alarms shall be actuated when filters and HEPA terminal unit pressures exceed
manufacturers requirements or specified room pressures.
Supply and Installation of one fluid energy meter specifically for the Tenant Condenser water with
BACnet High-level Interface. The Fluid Meter must be factory Calibrated (no Calculation in the BMS)
providing an Integer via the HLI. Meter must be Level 1 or similar for Billing Purposes, and NABERS
Assessments. Flow and return temperature sensors to be pipe installed (i.e no Surface mount sensors)
and factory calibrated to the meter and the High Level Interface.
Note: If these monitor points can be measured via HLI within the generator System, this is acceptable
and preferred.
12.35 Execution
12.35.1 General
Marking: Mark each control component.

12.35.2 Installation – Input Devices
12.35.3 Sensors in Occupied Areas

Installation: Securely attach to walls, ceilings or columns. Mount on concealed junction boxes and seal cable
entires to prevent air from the cavity entering the junction box. Conceal all wiring from view inside wall,
column or ceiling space.
Wall or column mounted sensors: Locate 1500 mm above floor level.
12.35.4 Sensors in Unoccupied Areas

Installation: Conform to Devices in occupied areas except that devices may be mounted on surface
mounted junction boxes with wiring in exposed conduit.
12.35.5 Sensors – Outdoor Air

Installation: Either locate in the outdoor air stream of an air handling unit that operates at all times outside
air temperature is required or locate in an accessible external location on a south facing wall and protected
from rain and sun.
12.35.6 Temperature and/or Humidity Sensors – Duct Mounted

Installation: Position sensor at least 100 mm into air stream in the centre of air flow. Screw the sensor to the
duct wall. Provide manufacturer's spacer, if necessary, on insulated ducts.
12.35.7 Temperature Sensors, Averaging – Duct and Air Handling Unit

Installation: Install averaging sensors in a serpentine manner across duct or air handling unit spaced evenly to
accurately sense the average temperature. Support the sensors and cable. Support each bend with a capillary
clip.
12.35.8 Temperature Sensors – Immersion

Installation: Conform to Mechanical piping. Insert into a thermometer well or test plug fitting such that the
response time is suitable for the application. Locate the well or test plug so the sensor can be easily removed.
Provide a separate thermometer pocket or test plug fitting adjacent to each sensor for calibration. If wells are
installed in insulated pipe, extend the well clear of the insulation.
12.35.9 Differential Pressure Switch – Duct

Mounting: Attach to the duct or air handling unit wall.
Pressure probes: Provide proprietary brass or stainless steel static pressure probes each with a right angle tip
projecting ≥ 100 mm into the air stream and located to accurately sense static pressure. Connect to the
pressure switch with polyethylene tube.
12.35.10 Differential Pressure Sensor – Duct

Mounting: Attached to the duct or air handling unit wall and connect to the pressure probes with
polyethylene tube. Mount transducers in a vibration-free location easily accessible for service.
Pressure probes: Provide proprietary brass or stainless steel static pressure probes each with a right angle tip
projecting ≥ 100 mm into the air stream and located to accurately sense static pressure.

12.35.11 Differential Pressure Sensor – Piping
Mounting: Either:
Fix to a wall or other permanent rigid surface. Pipe to pressure tappings and provide a gauge valve and
capped test port for each pressure tapping.
Direct mount on the flow rate sensor using the manufacturer's standard manifold.
12.35.12 Differential Pressure Switch – Piping

Mounting: Fix to a wall or other permanent rigid surface. Pipe to pressure tappings and provide a gauge
valve and capped test port for each pressure tapping.
12.35.13 Velocity Sensor – Piping

Piping: Conform to Mechanical piping.
Pitot type: Pipe between the connections on the sensing device and the transducer. Provide isolating valves
at the sensor and capped tee-off valves for calibration.
12.35.14 Refrigerant Sensor

General: Conform to AS/NZS 1677.2 clause 8.8.
Location: Locate sensors to accurately sense concentrations. Conform to manufacturer's recommendations.
Venting: Provide a 50 mm copper vent line from the safety valve assembly to atmosphere. Install a T-piece at
the safety valve flange to provide a dirt leg and sampling valve. Provide a flexible piping connection at the
safety valve and support pipework so no load is exerted on the valve assembly. Provide a stainless steel mesh
screen to prevent foreign matter entering the vent.
12.35.15 Installation – Controllers
12.35.16 General
Location: Install controllers within dedicated switchboard enclosures.
Points lists: Provide plasticised fade-free points lists in enclosure door pocket. Include in the list terminal
numbers, point addresses and short and long descriptions.
12.35.17 Installation – Automatic Control Valves
12.35.18 General
General: Conform to Mechanical piping.
Installation: Install valves with stems vertical.
Mounting: Mount the valves with the actuator above the valve and thermally isolated from the valve body.
12.35.19 Interface to Fire Systems and Fire Mode Operation
12.35.20 General
Standards: Conform to: BCA, AS/NZS 1668.1.
Connections: Provide numbered terminals for connection to the FIP and FFCP.

Relays: Provide all necessary relays, of compatible voltage, to enable override of normal mode operation in
case of fire signal and to transfer control to Fire Indicator Panel and Fire Fan Control Panel.
Reset: Provide a manual reset button and status lamps on each motor control centre for fan run and stop.
Cabling: Provide fire rated cable and associated components to dampers that operate in fire mode.
Dampers: Where separate minimum and maximum outside air dampers are provided for air handling system
function, provide separate damper actuators to each section to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1668.1 for
fire mode operation.
12.35.21 Testing and Commissioning
12.35.22 General
General: Conform to Mechanical commissioning.
12.35.23 Off-Site Tests

General: Before delivery to site, test controllers and software under all possible operating and fault
sequences.
Procedure proposals: Submit the proposed procedure for off-site tests at least two weeks prior to
commencing testing.
After off-site testing: Submit a report showing the test results. Carry out necessary modifications and re-test.
12.35.24 Demonstration
General: Demonstrate by software simulation using simulated inputs and outputs that the project specific
software achieves the required functions, operation and safety sequences and accurately computes the
related values. Demonstrate each control loop including all calculations and global functions.
12.35.25 Commissioning
General: Conform to Mechanical commissioning. Commission all parts of the system in detail to verify that the
equipment and systems operate correctly and achieve the required control functions.
Program: Before commissioning starts submit a program description of the proposed work to commission
and test the systems including a time schedule.
Supplier's representative: Use a representative of the controls supplier to coordinate testing, to be present
during all tests and training, and to attend site until the control systems are fully commissioned and
operational.
Minimum requirement: Carry out the following:
Point tests and wiring verification: Test all field wiring from terminals to field interface terminal strips and
attend the testing of all equipment that interfaces to the controllers to confirm the operation of such
equipment from the controller interface terminals.
Component function: Test each component for correct function and operation. Check the operation of
controlled devices to ensure that they operate in the required direction and through the correct range of
physical movement relative to the applied control signal.
Local control loop tests: Test and verify calibration of all controller inputs and outputs, actuators and sensors
for proper response by actual operation of the devices.

Panels: Test and commission all control panels separately before connecting to the network.
Supervisory function tests: Test the host computer installation, including power supplies and batteries. Verify
local area network communications to remote systems and controlled devices. Test the required operation of
each control point from the operator's workstation and verify the status of all points and alarm functions on
the computer database and graphic displays.
Host software: Verify and demonstrate dynamic point information, alarm detection and action, time
functions, control strategies including, but not limited to, energy management and fire mode, database
functions and trending functions.
Plant operation: Test the operation of the plant and control systems in the documented modes to ensure
that the documented plant operation and controlled variable conditions are consistently achieved and in a
stable manner.
Records: Record all commissioning tasks and results on either neatly hand written or typed standard test
forms. Include the records in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
12.35.26 Training
12.35.27 General
Operator training: In addition to training documented elsewhere, provide on-site operator training during
the defects liability period.
Number and duration of training sessions: Provide training sessions of at least 4 hours at 3 month intervals (a
total of 4 sessions).

13. COMMISSIONING
13.1 General
13.1.1 Aims
13.1.1.1 Responsibilities
General: Provide commissioning of all mechanical systems.

13.2.1 General

> Mechanical piping.
13.3 Standards
13.3.1 General
Measurement of fan and duct air quantities > 1000 L/s: To ISO 5802.
Testing, balancing and commissioning except fan and duct air quantity measurement: To ASHRAE Standard
111 or CIBSE Commissioning Codes A, B, C, R and W.
Statistical analysis: To ASHRAE Guideline 2 (RA 96) – Engineering Analysis of Experimental Data.
Fire operation of air handling systems: To AS/NZS 1668.1.
Orifice plates and venturi meters: To BS 1042.
Microbial control: To AS/NZS 3666.1.
AS/NZS 3666.1 applies to all air and water systems in buildings. See Clause 4.7 in particular.
Pressure equipment: To AS/NZS 3788.
13.3.2 Interpretations
13.3.3 Definitions
> Accuracy: The closeness of the agreement between the result of a measurement and the true value of
the particular quantity being measured.

> Error: The measured value minus the true value of the particular quantity being measured.
> Resolution: The smallest difference between indications of a displaying device that can be meaningfully
distinguished.
13.3.4 Completion Program
13.3.5 General
Submissions: Provide a program consistent with, and forming part of, the construction program. Set out the
proposed program for completion, commissioning, testing and instruction. Identify related works and timing
of the works pre-requisite to successful and timely completion of the works.
Fire safety: Complete testing and certification of all fire safety measures before occupation of the building.
Revisions: Revise the program as the project proceeds.
Running in period: Include time in the program for the running period prior to the date for practical
completion.
13.3.6 Related Tests
13.3.7 Retesting
Failure to meet documented performance: Identify and correct the cause of failure and repeat the test.
13.3.8 Statutory Authorities

General: Provide demonstrations and tests for witnessing by the statutory authorities. Complete testing of
systems before witness testing by the statutory authorities.
13.3.9 Other Trades

General: Provide assistance to other trades for testing related non-mechanical systems.

14. Execution
14.1 Commissioning
14.1.1 General
General: When the installation is complete, commission the installation. Make the adjustments necessary to
achieve the designated performance under continuous operating service conditions, including balancing,
setting the controls, checking the operation of overload and safety devices, and correcting malfunctions.
14.1.2 Reports
General: Submit reports indicating observations and results of tests and compliance or non-compliance with
requirements.
14.1.3 Notice
General: Give sufficient notice for inspection to be made of the commissioning of the installation.
14.1.4 Starting Up
General: Coordinate schedules for starting up of various systems and equipment. Give 5 working days notice
before starting up each item.
Checks: Before starting, verify that each piece of equipment has been checked for proper lubrication, drive
rotation, belt tension, control sequence, circuit protection or for other conditions which may cause damage.
Tests: Verify that tests, meter readings, and documented electrical characteristics agree with those required
by the manufacturer.
Wiring: Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.
Manufacturers' representatives: If individual technical work sections require the attendance of a
manufacturer’s representative, have the manufacturers' representatives present on site to inspect and check
and/or system installation before starting up, and to supervise placing equipment and operation.
Starting up: Execute starting up under supervision of manufacturers' representative (if nominated in the
respective technical work section) and appropriate contractors' personnel, in accordance with manufacturers'
instructions.
Report: Submit a report demonstrating that equipment has been properly installed and is functioning
correctly.
14.2 Instrumentation
14.2.1 Calibration and Certification
General: Use only instruments that have been calibrated by a Registered testing authority. Provide copies of
certification if requested.
Maximum period since last calibration: As recommended by manufacturer but 12 months, except as noted
below.

14.2.2 Air Quantity at Diffusers, Outlets and Grilles
Hood adjustment factors: Determine adjustment factor for each hood and associated anemometer by one of
the following methods:
> Certified by a Registered testing authority for the type of diffuser or grille and direction of air flow being
measured.
> Determined by duct pitot traverse for the particular type of diffuser or grille and direction of air flow
being used on the project.
Instruments:
> Accuracy: Better than ± 5% of measured value.
> Resolution: Better than 1% of measured value.
> Range: Minimum measured velocity for instrument not more than 50% of measured velocity.
14.2.3 Total System Air Flow

General: For systems handling over 1000 L/s measure total system air quantity to ISO 5802.
14.2.4 Air Pressures and Differential Pressures

Instrument specifications:
> Pressures  50 Pa: Electronic meter or inclined manometer with 50 Pa full scale, accuracy better than 5%
full scale.
> Pressures > 50 Pa: Electronic meter, mechanical meter or inclined manometer with full scale not more
than 400% measured value, accuracy better than 2.5% full scale.
14.2.5 Water Pressure and Differential Pressures

> Accuracy: Better than ± 1% of full scale.
> Scale: Not more than 400% measured value.
14.2.6 Temperature
Air temperature instruments specifications:
> Accuracy: ± 0.2 K or better at measured value.
Chilled water and condenser water temperature instrument specification:
Instrument specifications for other temperature applications:
> Scale divisions (mercury-in-glass): 1.0 K or better.
14.2.7 Humidity
Instruments specifications: Sling psychrometer, aspirated psychrometer or electronic humidity meter.
> Accuracy:
– ± 3% from 10 to 90% relative humidity where measured value tolerance is  ± 5% relative humidity.

– ± half measured value tolerance from 10 to 90% relative humidity where measured value tolerance
is < ± 5% relative humidity.
14.2.8 Water Flow

> Accuracy: ± 5% including accuracy of differential pressure instrument (if used).
> Type: Pitot tube type flow sensors as specified in the Mechanical piping work section.
14.2.9 Electrical
> Voltage < 600 V ac: Accuracy ± 3% of full scale.
> Voltage < 30 V dc: Accuracy ± 3% of full scale.
> Currents < 100 A: Accuracy ± 3% of full scale.
> Maximum period between calibration: As recommended by manufacturer but not more than 6 months.
14.2.10 Rotational Speed

> Accuracy: ± 5% of measured value.
> Maximum period between calibration: As recommended by manufacturer but not more than 24 months.
14.2.11 Recording Instruments

Specifications for instruments collecting measured values over time:
> Accuracy: At least equal to that specified for the corresponding physical parameter above.
> Type: Electronic data logger with appropriate sensors or thermohydrograph.
Thermohydrographs: Charge sensing element before use as recommended by the manufacturer.
14.3 Sound Pressure Level Measurements

14.3.1 General
Sound pressure level measurements: Provide sound pressure measurements as documented.
14.3.2 Sound Pressure Level Measurements

Internal: To AS/NZS 2107.
External: To AS 1055.1.
Sound pressure levels: Measure the A-weighted sound pressure levels and the A-weighted background
sound pressure levels at the designated positions.
Sound pressure level analysis: Measure the sound pressure level and the background sound pressure level
over the full range of octave band centre frequencies from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz at the designated positions.
Correction for background noise: To AS/NZS 2107 Table B1.

Measurement positions: If a test position is designated only by reference to a room or space, do not take
measurements less than 1 m from the floor, ground or walls.
14.4 Air Balancing

14.4.1 General
General: Balance each air handling system.
Completion: Balancing is complete when all the following conditions are met:
> All air quantities are within the tolerances in Air quantity tolerance table.
> Each air quantity measured deviates by less than the instrument accuracy from of the previous reading
on the same component with the same instrument.
> Resistance across the cooling coil bank (if present) is equal to the wetted coil resistance.
> Resistance of the filter bank (if present) is equal to that of the filter when fully loaded with dirt.
> For fans with variable speed drives, the frequency to the motor is  50 Hz.
> At least one outlet on each branch has its damper at the minimum pressure drop position.
> At least one sub-branch damper is at the minimum pressure drop position.
> At least one branch damper is at the minimum pressure drop position.
> The fan speed or pitch angle is at the lowest value consistent with the above.
14.4.2 Air Quantity Tolerances

General: Balance air handling systems to the designated air quantities within the tolerances in the Air
quantity tolerance table. For the purposes of the Air quantity tolerance table the following definitions
apply:
> Terminal: A supply, return or exhaust diffuser, grille or equivalent device discharging air into, or drawing
air from, a space.
> Sub-branch: A duct connected to one or more terminals.
> Branch: A duct with no terminals connected to it.
> Total air quantity: The sum of air flows to the connected terminals, branches or sub-branches under the
conditions of measurement.
14.4.3 Air Quantity Tolerance Table

Table 16 Air Quantity Tolerances
System type Terminal air quantity Branch air quantity Total air quantity
tolerance tolerance tolerance
Low velocity supply, +20% +10% +10%

return or exhaust -0% -0% -0%
system where all
terminals on any one
sub-branch serve the
same space

System type Terminal air quantity Branch air quantity Total air quantity
tolerance tolerance tolerance
Low velocity supply, +15% +10% +10%

-0% -0% -0%
return or exhaust
system where the
terminals on any one
sub-branch serve more
than one space
Supply systems for +5% +5% +10%

induction units -0% -0% -0%
14.4.4 Diversity
General: For variable air volume (VAV) and other systems where the sum of the design terminal air quantities
is greater than the design fan air quantity, adjust the system as follows:
> The flow rate at the terminals is within tolerance for all possible load situations.
> The fan flow is within the tolerance limits for total air quantity in the Air quantity tolerance table.
14.4.5 Measurement Methods

Total and branch air quantities > 1000 L/s: Measure to ISO 5802.
Other air quantities: Use balancing and measurement methods recommended by ASHRAE or CIBSE.
Do not use the following methods for air quantity measurement:
> Coil, damper or filter traverse using any kind of instrument.
> Measurement using an instrument operating with air flow in the reverse direction to that for which it has
been certified.
> Air quantity measurement derived from fan curves or fan performance tables.
14.4.6 Preparation for Air Balancing

General: Before starting air balancing make sure that:
> All building work that may affect the air balance is complete. Make sure that:
– All ceiling tiles are in place.
– All doors are hung and door grilles (if applicable) are installed.
– All doors and windows are open or shut consistent with their normal state.
– The building is airtight.
– The builder's work ducts, shafts and ceiling plenums are sealed airtight.
> All ductwork complete and clean.
> There are no air leaks that can be felt. Check for leaks through doors, access panels, penetrations and
joints in air handling units.
> Flexible duct is installed as documented and has not been damaged.
> All fire and balancing dampers are open.

> All interrelated air handling systems are complete and operating concurrently.
> Fans, coils filters and other mechanical components are complete and operating correctly.
> All electrical components including overloads and safety devices are complete and operating correctly.
> All other related work is complete and operating correctly.
14.4.7 Additional Adjustment of Air Quantities

General: Notwithstanding that air quantities may have been measured and are within tolerance. If so
directed, adjust space air quantities to:
> Minimise drafts.
> Achieve temperatures in individual rooms or parts of rooms that are within the stated design conditions.
Resubmit reports: If air quantities are altered after submission of air balance reports, resubmit reports
showing new values.
14.4.8 On Completion of Air Balancing

General: When air balancing is complete:
> Mark final position of dampers.
> Seal test holes in ductwork.
– Duct pressure class  500: Rubber or plastic plugs.
– Duct pressure class  500: Cover plates of same material as the duct.
> Set system into normal operation.
> Submit air balance reports.
14.5 Motorised Damper Leakage

14.5.1 Testing
Dampers to be tested: All dampers required to close fully under any operating mode of the plant including
motorised outside air dampers.
Leakage criterion: Less than the stated damper leakage rate.
Procedure:
> Drive damper fully open and closed. Check for uneven motion and correct.
> Drive damper fully closed and test for leakage.
Site leakage test methods: Either as follows:
> Scan blade edges for leaks with smoke pencil provided that gaining access to the damper will not affect
the test results.
> Measure leakage air quantity by shutting return air damper and measuring leakage air quantity by pitot
traverse. Correlate to damper manufacturer's published pressure/leakage charts.
14.5.2 Air Balance Reports
14.5.2.1 General
General: Include the following on the air balance reports:

> Date, time and place of test.
> Instrumentation used and its date of calibration.
> Name, position and signature of person responsible for test.
> Ambient temperature and/or other relevant factors.
> For each terminal grille and diffuser:
– Grille or diffuser reference number as shown on the shop drawings. List outlets on a branch by
branch basis.
– Design air quantity.
– Measured value (e.g. L/s, m/s).
– Hood or instrument factor.
– Grille or diffuser manufacturers area factor if applicable.
– Site measured air quantity in L/s calculated from the above.
– Measured air quantity as a percentage of design air quantity.
– Sum of measured branch and system air quantities and percentage of design.
> For each fan:
– Fan designation and location.
– Total air quantity measurement method.
– Location of measurement point.
– Simulated wet cooling coil pressure drop and dirty filter pressure drop.
– Design air quantity.
– Pitot readings (if used) or other measured values used to independently determine total fan air
quantity.
– Site measured air quantity in L/s calculated from the above.
– Measured air quantity as a percentage of design air quantity.
– Measured air quantity as a percentage of the sum of the individual diffuser and grille air quantities.
– Blade pitch and/or fan speed as applicable.
– Variable speed drive frequency (if VSD is installed).
– Measured motor current and name plate full load current.
– Show the final operating point on the fan characteristic curve.
> Static pressure differentials across:
– Each filter bank when clean.
– Each cooling and heating coil.
– Each fan.
> Duct static pressure at:
– Entry to filters.
– Entry to each fan.
– At duct discharge from air handling unit.

– At each riser connection for supply and return systems serving multiple floors.
14.6 Automatic Controls

14.6.1 General
General: Test all controls hardware and software for correct operation.
14.6.2 Sensor Calibration

General: Calibrate all sensors to within the documented accuracy of the sensor.
14.7 Safety Controls

14.7.1 Testing
General: Test each safety control and facility by simulating the unsafe condition that the control is intended
to protect against.
Monitoring: Ensure that monitoring and safety measures are in place for the test to protect personnel from
injury and the building and equipment from damage.
14.8 Plant Operation Period

14.8.1 General
General: Provide a plant operation period after the installation has passed completion tests and before the
date for practical completion.
Plant operation period: ≥ 5 days.
Plant operation: Operate the mechanical systems continuously during the plant operation period. Provide
one or more experienced operators in constant attendance in working hours and on call at other times to
monitor the plant operation and make necessary adjustments to keep it operating properly.
14.9 Completion Tests

14.9.1 General
General: Carry out completion tests.
14.9.2 Heating and Air Conditioning Performance Tests

General: In addition to balancing and commissioning, test performance of air conditioning systems during
the maintenance period.
Instrumentation: Electronic data logger with temperature and humidity sensors or thermohydrograph.
Conform to Instrumentation.
Automatic control system: If the automatic control system has been documented to have facilities for logging
sensed values, provide trend logs of sensor values over the same periods.
Performance: Record dry-bulb and relative humidity at each location continuously for 2 separate periods of
at least 24 hours.

Reports: Provide graphical printout of values recorded by instrument together with control system log graphs
where this facility is provided.
14.9.3 Motors
Motor-driven equipment performance tests: Test for performance. Adjust thermal overloads for actual
current and record measured current and overload settings.
14.10 Certification
14.10.1 General
Contract documents: Provide certification that the installation complies in all respects with the contract
documents.
Statutory requirements: Provide certification of compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.

15. Equipment Schedules
Disclaimer: All design information provided below is for tendering and information purposes only. The DD&C contractor shall carry out all final heat loads to confirm heating and cooling capacities based on coordination with integrated fit out
tenants. The DD&C contractor to coordinate all final equipment selection based on the final design requirements and the on-site conditions.
15.1 Fan Coil Units

Cooling Cooling CHW CHW HHW HHW Coil Estimated Estimated
Supply Heating HHW Coil
Outside Cap. Cap. Supply Return CHW Flow Supply Return Entering External External Electrical
Reference Serving Type Air Cap. Flow Rate Entering Filter Media Notes
Air (L/s) Total Sensible Temp Temp Rate (L/s) Temp Temp Air WB Static Static (ø/V/Hz)
(L/s) (kW) (L/s) Air DB °C
(kW) (kW) (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) Deg. C Pressure SA Pressure RA
WARD CEILING EC Fan with Economy

BEDROOM 1- MOUNTED 1450 155 24.6 21 5 12 1.176 9.33 80 60 0.111 25.5 17.6 250 300 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 240 / 50
FCU-1.1 4 DUCTED recovery.

BEDROOM 4- MOUNTED 545 145 14.6 10.7 5 12 0.562 6.68 80 60 0.562 27.9 18.8 280 200 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50
FCU-1.2 8 DUCTED recovery.

FCU-1.3 BEDROOM 9- MOUNTED 485 110 11.7 8.86 5 12 0.497 5.67 80 60 0.174 27.3 18.5 200 200 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50
12 DUCTED recovery.
CEILING EC Fan with Economy

STAFF ROOM MOUNTED 370 120 9.11 6.98 5 12 0.375 5.08 80 60 0.126 28.7 19.2 100 100 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50
FCU-1.4 DUCTED recovery.

ADMIN MOUNTED 355 235 12.5 8.79 5 12 0.487 5.44 80 60 0.065 34.2 21.7 350 100 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50
DUCTED recovery.
FCU-1.5
WARD MOUNTED 150 115 5.76 4.03 5 12 0.197 2.44 80 60 0.026 34.8 22 300 200 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50

CORRIDOR 7 MOUNTED 75 60 3.04 2.1 5 12 0.1 1.29 80 60 0.035 33.7 22.5 250 100 G4-F8 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50

CORRIDOR 4 MOUNTED 170 120 6.25 4.42 5 12 0.21 2.79 80 60 0.035 33.9 21.6 200 100 F4 Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 230 / 50

STERILISING MOUNTED 1730 170 21.8 20 5 12 0.743 7.14 80 60 0.085 27.5 19.1 400 200 G4-F8 HEPA Cycle. Unit with heat 1 / 240 / 50

DUCTED recovery.
FCU-1.10

DUCTED recovery.
FCU-1.11

15.2 Air Handling Units
Cooling Cooling CHW CHW HHW HHW Coil Estimated Estimated

Supply Heating HHW Coil
Outside Cap. Cap. Supply Return CHW Flow Supply Return Entering External External Filter
Reference Serving Type Air Cap. Flow Rate Entering Notes Electrical (ø/V/Hz)
Air (L/s) Total Sensible Temp Temp Rate (L/s) Temp Temp Air WB Static Static Media
(L/s) (kW) (L/s) Air DB °C
(kW) (kW) (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) Deg. C Pressure SA Pressure RA
OPERATING ROOF EC Fan. Unit with

750 325 10.1 5.2 5 12 0.3446 1.44 80 60 0.0238 24.5 18.6 500 100 G4-F8 HEPA 3 / 415 / 50
AHU-1.1 THEATRE 1 MOUNTED heat recovery.

750 325 10.1 5.2 5 12 0.3446 1.44 80 60 0.0238 24.5 18.6 500 200 G4-F8 HEPA 3 / 415 / 50

750 335 10.3 5.31 5 12 0.3515 1.47 80 60 0.0238 24.5 18.6 500 100 G4-F8 HEPA 3 / 415 / 50

1000 425 14.4 7.6 5 12 0.4913 3.24 80 60 0.0717 24.5 18.6 500 100 G4-F8 HEPA 3 / 415 / 50
UTILITY
CORRIDOR + ROOF EC Fan with
AHU-1.5 890 130 15.6 13.2 5 12 0.553 6 80 60 0.127 26.2 17.9 350 450 F4 3 / 400 / 50
INSTRUMENT MOUNTED Economy Cycle
WASHING
RECOVERY ROOF EC Fan with

2160 105 30.1 27.5 5 12 1.102 10.7 80 60 0.321 23.5 16.3 350 450 G4-F8 3 / 400 / 50
PERIMETER MOUNTED Economy Cycle
AHU-1.6
EC Fan with
RECOVERY ROOF Economy Cycle.
550 160 13.1 8.01 5 12 0.447 3.6 80 60 0.0955 24 17.7 350 450 G4-F8 3 / 415 / 50
INNER MOUNTED Unit with heat
AHU-1.7 recovery.
15.3 Fans
All fan static pressure listed are estimated and for information only. Contractor to perform pressure static calculations based on equipment selection and workshop drawings.
Sound
Fan Motor Pressure
No. off Air Flow Ext. Static
Reference Serving Type Level @ 3m Notes
(L/s) (Pa)
Rating Motor
Phases dB
(kW) Drive
OAF-1.1 OUTSIDE AIR FAN INLINE MIXED FLOW 1 330 200 3 0.37 VSD 64 Fantech or approved equal

15.4 Single Split Systems
Cooling Coil Coil Estimated Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit
Cooling
Type Supply Outside Cap. Heating Cap. Entering Entering External Electrical Electrical
Reference Serving Cap. Total Comments
Air (L/s) Air (L/s) Sensible (kW) Air DB Air WB Static
(kW) ø / V/ Hz A ø / V/ Hz A
(kW) °C °C Pressure
AC-IT IT Room Wall Mounted 300 - 7.1 5.0 Cooling Only 27 19 200 1 / 240 / 50 0.4 1 / 240 / 50 25 Daikin Sky Air series
AC-UPS UPS Room Wall Mounted 300 - 7.1 5.0 Cooling Only 27 19 200 1 / 240 / 50 0.4 1 / 240 / 50 25 or approved equal.
Note: Indoor units to be modified to achieve specified air flow rate in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
All units shall be provided with condensate drain pumps.
Maintain manufacturer’s recommendations for service access and air flow clearances.
15.5 Mechanical Services Switchboard

The electrical loads provided below are indicative and for guidance only. Contractor to perform electrical load calculations based on equipment selections.
Plant Ref.
MSSB # Description Ø MCA (A) Drive
ID
FCU-1.1 FAN COIL UNIT 1 9.8 EC

MSSB-1.1
OAF-1.3 OUTSIDE AIR FAN 3 4.73 VSD
MSSB-1.2 FCU-1.11 FAN COIL UNIT 1 2.1 EC
AC-IT WALL MOUNTED SPLIT SYSTEM 1 25.4 VSD
AC-UPS WALL MOUNTED SPLIT SYSTEM 1 25.4 VSD
AHU-1.1 AIR HANDLING UNIT 3 7.36 EC
MSSB-R-TL1 AHU-1.4 AIR HANDLING UNIT 3 7.36 EC
AHU-1.5 AIR HANDLING UNIT 3 4 EC
AHU-1.6 AIR HANDLING UNIT 3 9 EC

15.6 Grille Schedule
Grille Label Flow Rate (L/s) Grille Type
S1 / L1.1.1 290 Square diffuser
R1 / L1.1.1 325 Egg-crate
RE / L1.1.1 580 Egg-crate


S1 / L1.9.1 315 Megalam HEPA filter panels

R1 / L1.10.1 660 Egg-crate
S1 / L.11.1 10 Square diffuser
R1 / L1.11.1 310 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.12.1 105 Low level c/w lint filter

R1 / L1.16.1 405 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.16.2 405 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.16.4 270 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.16.5 150 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.16.6 170 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.1 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.2 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.3 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.4 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.5 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.6 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.7 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.8 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.9 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.17.10 220 Egg-crate

R1 / L1.17.11 35 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.1 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.2 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.3 185 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.4 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.5 200 Egg-crate
R1 / L1.18.6 200 Egg-crate
E1 / L1.1.1 90 Egg-crate

E1 / 1.3.1 120 Egg-crate
E1 / 1.3.2 35 Egg-crate
E1 / 1.3.3 35 Egg-crate
E1 / 1.3.4 15 Egg-crate

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Somerset Private

Prepared for: DPA Health

Project No: SYD0455

Rev Date Comment Author Signature Technical Signature Authorisa- Signature

T1 28/02/19 Cynthia CF Michael MD

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Client / Principal DPA Health

Architect (Base Building) Bureau SRH

Definitions and Interpretations

The entity specifically responsible for the works

The Principal The Client;

Person appointed by the Principal as its representative

The work to be carried out and completed in

Approval by the entity specifically responsible as the

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

The entity specifically responsible for the works

The Principal The Client;

Design & Construct Roles and Responsibilities

Project Description and Design Requirements

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Integrated tenant fitout works

Status of Fire Engineering

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Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Testing and Commissioning of Truncated System

Statutory Authority Works, Inspections, Notices and Fees

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Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

Project: SYD0455 Somerset Private Hospital - Fitout

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Inspection and Testing

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Operation and Maintenance Manual

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Timing and Quality

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Materials and Workmanship

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Guarantees and Warranties

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1.2 Design Documentation Requirements

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1.3 Design Criteria

Table 1 Design Criteria

Item Design Criteria

Minimum supply air rate Cooling: 5L/s.m2

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Design method: Constant friction, resistance ≥ 1 Pa/m, subject to

Outside air louvre Maximum face velocity 2.5 m/s.

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1.3.1 External Ambient Conditions

1.3.2 Air Conditioning Design Conditions

Table 2 Air Conditioning Design Conditions

Room Minimum Minimum People Lighting Load Equipment Load