PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION

for the

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES INSTALLATIONS

Rev: T1

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 Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Regulations, Legislation and Standards ...................................................................................................... 8
3. BIM SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................ 12
4. (ELEMENT 60) Site Services ........................................................................................................................ 12
5. (ELEMENT 61) Electrical Distribution ........................................................................................................ 13
6. (ELEMENT 62) General Services................................................................................................................. 24
7. (ELEMENT 63) Lighting Services ................................................................................................................ 27
8. (ELEMENT 64) Communication Services ................................................................................................. 31
9. (ELEMENT 65) Electrical Services for Mechanical Plant........................................................................ 35
10. (ELEMENT 66) Transportation Services.................................................................................................... 36
11. (ELEMENT 67) Security & Protective Services ......................................................................................... 36
12. (ELEMENT 68) Fire Protection System...................................................................................................... 46
13. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 49
14. Operation And Maintenance Manuals ....................................................................................................... 51

1. Introduction

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The following spaces shall be created within the building;

Reception, Open Plan Office space, cellular offices, Meeting Rooms, Break-out Spaces,
Canteen & Town Hall, Printing areas, Collaboration Areas, Store Rooms, Comms
Rooms, Toilets, Lockers & Access Shower Rooms, plant rooms.

This electrical contract will consist of but not limited to the following:

 BIM Services as detailed

 Liaising with the Landlord on utility on the new incoming services
 Supply and installation of site lighting
 Supply and installation of high-level and low-level cable containment.
 Supply and installation of electrical distribution boards
 Supply and installation of general service socket outlets
 Supply and installation of underfloor busbar system/floor box/grommet
 Supply and installation of lighting and emergency lighting installations
 Supply and installation of lighting control system
 Supply and installation of Cat6A structured cabling system.
 Supply and installation of A/V wiring and equipment
 Supply and installation of intruder alarm system
 Supply and installation of CCTV system
 Supply and installation of access control system
 Supply and installation of door intercom system
 Supply and installation of Disabled refuge
 Supply and installation of disabled toilet alarm system
 Supply and installation of induction loop system
 Supply and installation of fire alarm system
 Supply and installation of EV charging points
 Supply and installation of lightning protection system
 Supply and installation of wiring associated with mechanical plant and controls
 Supply and installation of wiring and equipment associated with Comms room

The contractor shall also include for liaising with the landlord on the supply
arrangement. The electrical contractor shall be responsible for continuing the liaison
and co-ordination, with the landlord to ensure that the permanent power supply is
available when required.

All works described herein shall comply with:

 The Safety, Health and Welfare Act, 2005.

 The Tender Drawings.
 The Main Contract Preliminaries.
 The Materials and Workmanship Specifications
 All relevant Irish, British and European Standards and Codes of Practice.
 The ETCI National Rules for Electrical Installations.

The contractor shall be required to produce a complete asset register for elements of
the installation. This shall include for the major and minor elements of plant such as
the Sub-Distribution Boards, luminaires, Coms cabinets and all other components
which form part of the electrical systems. The numbering and sequence of this shall
be confirmed post tender however the compiling of the documents shall be completed
by the contractor and inserted into the O&M’s.

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Where there are discrepancies between this document, the drawings and other
documents issued as part of the main tender documents the contractor must being
these to the attention of the design team. Where discrepancies are not highlighted it
shall be assumed that the contractor has taken for the most onerous requirements.

The electrical contractor is not permitted to share support brackets with any other
trade or service. All elements of the electrical installation are to be independently
supported. Likewise, no other trade will be permitted to utilise electrical fixings or
brackets. The electrical contractor must use the same manufacturers for fixings,
brackets, drop rods, supports and other ancillary items throughout the project so that
there is consistency across the site once completed.

All services shall be co-ordinated with other trades and services and are to be
installed in a position which can be accessed for maintenance. This shall include for
access for cleaning, maintenance, servicing and replacing serviceable parts.
Consideration should be given to safe access where services are installed at high
level.

The contractor shall ensure they visit the site at tender stage and shall have their key
sub-contractors in attendance. The mechanical and electrical services will require
significant coordination.

The contractor shall allow for the installation of a mock-up of all elements of the
electrical installation. This shall include for, but not limited to, luminaires,
containment and cabling, desk modules, general socket outlets, data outlets,
labelling, brackets, supports and all other electrical systems. Samples shall also be
required for all elements of the installation for comment by the design team.

The contractor shall visit the site to gain a full understanding of the site conditions
such as the building form and the existing electrical infrastructure.

References to a range of manufacturers or to a particular manufacturer’s product are

used in this document to establish the required aesthetic, quality and performance
criteria of engineering systems and items of equipment. The contractor shall base his
tender on the specified materials. The contractor may submit proposed alternatives to
in writing, and including full technical support documentation, for consideration
and approval. However, the acceptance of any such alternatives will be at the
discretion of , the Architect and PWC.

The contractor shall allow sufficient time for the engineers to properly consider the
request. The contractor shall be obliged to return tenders based on the specified
equipment, to place orders in compliance with the Tender schedule and supply and
install the plant and equipment specified until they have received written approval
from for any proposed alternatives.

The dimensions of any alternative equipment shall be compatible with the space
provided in the scheme. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to submit
relevant support information clearly demonstrating equipment compliance in relation
to all associated equipment data sheets, materials and workmanship specifications.
Prior to formal appointment, the contractor shall be required to produce a complete
bill of quantities against which the submitted Form of Tender document can be cross
referenced. This document shall also include copies of all manufacturer’s quotations
received during the tender process.

Adequate and safe storage and protection of all materials, plant and equipment shall
be provided by the electrical contractor. All equipment shall be stored in accordance
with the relevant British Standard or Manufacturers requirements. Where materials,

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 plant and equipment cannot be stored in suitable buildings they shall be raised and
supported clear of the ground. They shall be protected against frost or damage due to
building work with waterproof covers or other appropriate protection.

On completion of the works the contractor shall hand over to the client a complete set
of drawings in electronic format detailing the as installed installations that form part
of this contract together with all tests and commissioning certificates. The contractor
shall include for 3 number hard copies of all documents and 1 No soft copy on CD for
issue to the client.

1.1 Contractor Design

The Engineer has designed the Engineering services as described in the Tender
Documentation. Selection of particular plant and installation methodology will impact
upon the design.
The Electrical Services Installer shall therefore be responsible for designing the
following to take account of the design impact.

 Brackets
 Supports
 Fixings and clamps
 Earthing System
 Discrimination Study
 Layout and sizing of all secondary wireways including conduit, trunking, tray
and ladder.
 Fire alarm software and equipment selection to achieve the performance
criteria specified.
 Lighting control system KNX to meet the specified performance criteria.
 Production of working drawings and co-ordination as required by the
specification. The electrical installation shall allow for the expansion and
contraction of the building fabric.
 Detailed design of interfaces based on the specific equipment selected to
meet the specified performance.
 Builders work in connection of the electrical installation works

1.2 Contractor’s Role & Responsibilities

The detailed on-site co-ordination with other services and other structures for the
entire installations is the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor. The Electrical
Contractor shall fully support the Mechanical Contractor’s coordination obligations by
attendance at coordination meetings, submission of information and details and the
production of builder’s work and installation drawings.

The Mechanical Contractor shall be responsible for producing builder’s work & co-
ordination drawings for use on site as working drawings. The contract
drawings shall not be used as site working drawings. The Mechanical Contractor shall
be the lead co-ordinator in this regard, liaising directly with the Electrical and other
Sub-Contractors to produce comprehensive builders work and co-ordinated services
layout drawings. A register shall be circulated with all drawing issues and maintained
throughout the duration of the project.

The Electrical contractor shall;

Provide final builders work details based on the installation and manufacturer's
drawings to facilitate the installation of the works. Provide fully dimensioned drawings
showing both size and position of builder's work making reference to the structural
engineering and architectural final dimensioned detailed drawings.

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Detail all access requirements including access to false ceilings and service ducts for
maintenance.

Undertake the redesign of the associated builder's work for approved alternative
equipment or materials which subsequently varies the works in any way whatsoever.

Detailed design and locations of brackets and supports.

Design, supply and installation of support for plant and services.

 Steelwork
 Brackets
 Hangers and clips etc.
 Plinths

Undertake and detail all fire stopping and sleeving systems for the Works where they
pass through fire compartments. Detail and install fire barriers where a fire rated
partition is penetrated.

Undertake and detail the weatherproofing of all services passing through external
elements of the building.

Detail the final requirements for access to ceiling voids and builder's work ducts for
maintenance and operation. All builder’s work shall be designed and drawn by the
Contractor. All builder’s work and co-ordination drawings shall be submitted, via the
Main Contractor, to the Design Team for review a minimum of 15 working days before
required on site as these items may have a significant impact on the design of the
permanent structure. This time frame will allow for any comments to be amended on
drawings and sub-sequent re-issue for final sign-off. The Contractor shall be furnished
with updated services, architectural & structural drawings (in soft copy) by the Main
Contractor to facilitate full co-ordination and ensure that the site working drawings
reflect the current design intent.

Design of cable or cable containment terminations on to electrical equipment.

Dimensioning and final installation details of electrical switchgear including:

 Provision of safe operating and maintenance clearances

 Acceptable cable entries for the final location

Detailed design of supplementary and equipotential bonding requirements for:

 Electrical engineering services

 Mechanical engineering services
 Architectural elements
 Structural elements

Check that cable size selections as specified are not invalidated by the selection of
alternative routes during installation or selection of alternative manufacturers.

Design of electrical conduit systems including capacity, location, routes and fixing.

Verify cable sizes, voltage drops, discrimination and fault handling of cables based on
the installation drawings, selected equipment and actual installed cable lengths.

Final detailed design of the fire alarm system including component and cabling
requirements to meet with particular manufacturer's recommendations, the
engineering specification and requirements of statutory bodies, standards and codes.

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 Verify spatial requirements, routes and anchor points for cable pulling.

The Contractor shall produce an equipment/plant procurement schedule indicating

lead-in times, dates required on site and approvals status. Technical submittals shall
be issued, via the Main Contractor, to the Engineer for review a minimum of 10
working days before the order is scheduled. This time frame will allow for any
comments to be reviewed with the respective supplier/manufacturer ahead of order
placement.

Upon issue of the preliminary procurement schedule, the Design Team shall notify the
Contractor of any physical samples required for inspection prior to ordering of
equipment/fittings/plant. As some items may have a reasonable lead-in time, the
preliminary procurement schedule shall be generated by the Contractor within 10
working days of appointment.

Where design/technical queries arise, the Contractor shall develop an RFI log, which
shall be issued to the Design Team via the Main Contractor. RFI queries shall be
issued, via the Main Contractor, to the Engineer for review a minimum of 10 working
days before the associated works/order is programmed.

Where deemed necessary e.g., non-standard works/works with H&S concerns, the
Contractor shall be requested to issue a detailed method statement(s) outlining the
procedures/measures to be employed in completing certain works. These method
statements shall be over & above the Contractors duties in complying with the Safety,
Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations (S.I. No. 504 of 2006).

The Contractor shall produce a detailed sub-contract program, in liaison with the Main
Contractor and other trades, within 10 working days of appointment. The sub-contract
program must be directly linked to and correspond with the overall main contract
program.

The Main Contractor shall chair & record dedicated sub-contractor technical services
meetings upon commencement of the 1st fix works on site. A summary report –
highlighting site quality, resources & progress, and Design Team RFI schedule shall be
generated by the Main Contractor and fed into the main site meeting.

The contractor shall allow for the fact that this project will be constructed on an
accelerated time frame and must be completed, at no additional cost, within the
proposed timeframe.

2. Regulations, Legislation and Standards

All works described herein shall comply with:

 The Safety, Health and Welfare Act, 2005

 The Tender Drawings
 The Building Regulations 1998 & 2002
 The Main Contract Preliminaries
 The Materials and Workmanship Specifications
 All relevant Irish, British and European Standards and Codes of Practice
 The latest NSAI National Rules for Electrical Installations

The fabrication, installation, testing and pre-commissioning of the electrical systems

and equipment shall comply with the editions of the Legislation, Codes and Standards
listed below, current at the time of placing the contract. In the event of a conflict
existing between the requirements of these, the Contractor shall immediately bring

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this to the attention of the Client Representative for clarification and further
instructions.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General application) Regulations, 2005.
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 1995.
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Signs) Regulations S.I. No. 132 of 1995.

IS 10101:2020 National rules for Electrical Installations

ET 102 Particular Requirements for Public Lighting Installations, by the

Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.

ET 105 Electrical Installations in potentially explosive atmospheres, by the

Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.

ET 202 Guide Regulations and Safety Standards for Informatics Equipment,

by the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.

IS 3217 Emergency Lighting.

IS 3218 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings - System Design,
Installation, Commissioning, Servicing and Maintenance

BS 7430 Code of Practice for Earthing of Electrical Installations

BS EN 62305 Protection against Lightning (Parts 1 to 4).

EU Council Directives
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

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2.1 Summary of Standards
Section/Item IS/BS/EN
Electrical Services Systems
Power cables
BASEC
BS EN 50525 (all parts)
EN 50525-7
BS EN 50363-8
BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2
BS6500
CENELEC HD21.5
EN 50265-2-1
HAR
IEC 60227-5
IEC 60228 Class 1
IEC 60228 Class 5
IEC 60502-1
TS 9760 HD 21.5.S3
VDE 0281-5
VDE 0285-525-2-21
Surge Protection
Surge Protection IS EN 62305-1

General Services and Small Power

Earthing of the installation BS 7430(2011)

General and Emergency Lighting Installation

Emergency lighting I.S. 3217
ICEL 1004

Lighting Control System

Lighting control systems EN 50090
I.S. EN 13321-1
ISO/IEC 14543-3-1
ISO/IEC 14543-3-2
ISO/IEC 14543-3-3
ISO/IEC 14543-3-4
ISO/IEC 14543-3-5
ISO/IEC 14543-3-6
ISO/IEC 14543-3-7
Lighting systems I.S. EN 12464-1
I.S. EN 12464-2

Communications and IT Services

Complete channel network ISO/IEC 11801
Horizontal distribution – cables ISO/IEC 11801
U/FTP cable ISO/IEC 11801
Work location system – voice and data device EIA/TIA 568A (SP284OA)
equipment ISO/IEC 11801
BS EN 50117-3
Work location system – voice and data outlets ISO/IEC 11801
O&M documentation/testing and ISO/IEC 11801
commissioning - installation

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Door Access Control System
Equipment and Wiring I.S. EN 50131-1
Disabled Refuge Alarm
All systems BS 9999(2017)
BS 5839-9(2011)

Audio Induction Loop System

AFILS I.S. EN 60118-4
BS 8300(2009)
background magnetic noise in the areas I.S. EN 60118-4
designated for loop coverage
the field strength of the proposed systems I.S. EN 60118-4

Commissioning I.S. EN 60118-4

Microphones I.S. EN 60268-4
Signage for induction loop systems BS 7594(2011)
Installation BS 7594(2011)
BS 7671(2008)

Fire Alarm System

Approvals I.S. 3218
Fire detection and alarm systems I.S. 3218
Fire alarm sounders I.S. 3218
Automatic Door Release Mechanisms BS 7273-4(2015)
BS 5839-3(1988)
I.S. EN 1154

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3. BIM SERVICES

3.1 BIM Scope

The electrical contractor shall coordinate with the mechanical contractor and provide a
full BIM 3D modelling service as detailed.

BIM level 2
BIM Dimension 3D
BIM LOD6 LOI6

3.2 BIM Levels

BIM levels indicate the level of collaboration between disciplines on a project and
range from 0-3 The levels are detailed below:

 Level 0 – 2D drafting with no collaboration between disciplines

 Level 1 – 2D or 3D
 Level 2 – 3D only involves the sharing of 3D Models. All information is shared
through common file format (Revit)
 Level 3 – Aspirational has yet to be achieved

3.3 BIM Dimension

 3D – modelling in 3D
 4D – Time modelling: Project phasing, Construction Simulation etc.
 5D - Cost modelling
 6D - Facilities management

3.4 BIM Level of Development

BIM Level of Development indicates the amount of information contained within the
model. The levels are indicated below:

 LOD 200 Approximations of Equipment, Pipework & Ductwork size, shape &
location are given. Purely indicative and items such as valves etc. are not
included
 LOD 300 Specific size shape & locations of Equipment pipe/duct routings are
detailed. Generic blocks are used for equipment, valves etc.
 LOD 350 Higher detail with the Actual Construction Elements Modelled. Herz
valves, Remeha Boilers etc.
 LOD 500 (LOD6 UK)

4. (ELEMENT 60) Site Services

4.1 EV Charging
The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of the EV car charging
system. Zaptec Pro 22kW EV chargers shall be installed with a flatbar or SWA
distribution system supplied by a 63A protective devices for each group of chargers.
The system shall provide phase and load balancing, communication interface and
cloud/network connection utilizing Zaptec Portal for payments, monitoring, reporting
and load balancing.

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 The contractor shall supply and install all cabling and equipment required to provide a
fully functioning system including 1 no. type 2 charging cable for each charging point
and mounting pillars/pedestals at all locations.

The contractor shall comply fully with all NSAI IS 10101:2020 regulations and any
local and European requirements.

5. (ELEMENT 61) Electrical Distribution

5.1 Scope of works

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of the complete electrical
supply system, including but not limited to the following:
 Electrical distribution boards
 Electrical containment
 Electrical wiring, including all wiring associated with mechanical services &
equipment
 Electrical equipment

The new main electrical supply board (MDB) is located at ground floor switch room as
indicated on the tender drawings.

This main board will supply a number of sub-distribution boards (SDB) which shall be
located in electrical risers, comms room, plant rooms, general areas as indicated on
the tender drawings.

5.2 POWER SUPPLY

5.2.1 Supply/Installation Interface

 The nominal low voltage supply is 400/230V
 The nominal supply frequency is 50 Hz and the system is three-phase
 Earthing will be the TN-C-S system, to the NSAI Wiring Rules. The neutralising
link shall be included on the main LV distribution board.

5.3 Earth Electrode

The Earthing installation of the fit-out shall be connected to the Main Earth Electrode
system

The Earthing Lead connecting the main earth terminal and the earth electrode shall
consist of an insulated stranded copper conductor of at least 16mm sq. area. The
earth lead shall be connected to the electrode by means of a substantial non-ferrous
metal lamp covered with Denso tape.

The earth connection shall be fitted with a permanent indelible label engraved:

‘SAFETY ELECTRICAL EARTH: DO NOT REMOVE’

5.4 Earthing
Allow for earthing and bonding of full installation to I.S.10101:2020 wiring
requirements.

Separate earth wires to be run for all final sub-circuits.

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 Supply and install earth pits as necessary to achieve proper earth, adjacent to main
incomer position.

All sinks shall be provided with a separate earth to cross bond the pipework.

Lugs are to be used on all bonding terminations.

The Earthing System shall be neutralised type (TN) unless specified otherwise
elsewhere.

The Contractor shall include for the earthing of the installation in accordance with the
Drawings and mentioned elsewhere in this document, the general specification and in
complete accordance with the latest ETCI, IEE requirements and to the relevant
standard.
The Contractor shall provide a main earth terminal busbar to which the following shall
be solidly bonded:

 Bonding Conductor to the Main Incoming Water Pipe

 Bonding Conductor to the Main Incoming Gas Pipe
 Bonding Conductor to the main risers of central heating, air conditioning, etc.
 Protective conductor for the installation
 Earth lead to the earth electrode
 Neutralising connection
 Bonding conductor to structural steelwork
 The main earth terminal in the form of a short busbar shall be of adequate size
to accept all the connections

5.5 Distribution Boards

All electrical equipment distribution systems shall be complete with all circuit
protective devices fitted as detailed on on Distribution Board schedule.
The sub-distribution boards shall contain as a minimum, quantities of breakers as
indicated on the schematic drawings. Prior to ordering of the boards, the contractor
shall be satisfied that sufficient quantities of breakers have been included for the
installations on the various floors. The quantities of breakers shall also allow for 25%
spare capacity and a further 25% spare space within the boards or otherwise confirm
what capacity is available at the beginning of this contractor for the Engineer to
review.

Circuit charts shall be presented in a clear laminated sleeve inside the front cover of
the distribution boards. Central test units for the emergency lighting system to be
included in the lighting board within the distribution centre and included in the
relevant sub-distribution boards.

The distribution board(s) shall be manufactured and supplied by one of the following
approved suppliers:
 BMC
 Capital switchgear
 Davenham
 M&L

The Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission all final circuits from the
distribution boards as specified herein and as indicated on the drawings and the
attached schedules.

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5.5.1 Check Meters
Advanced Energy Check meters shall be installed on all distribution boards as
indicated on the main connection diagram. All check meters shall be provided by
the panel manufacturers and shall be complete with Eatons Forseer Interface and
RS232 connection to BMS for remote monitoring. Metering shall be full digital
power and include Amps per phase, kW and power factor totals along with wave
form support.

The advanced energy meters must have the following characteristics:

 Meters must be permanently installed, record at intervals of one hour or less,
and transmit data to a remote location.
 Electricity meters must record both consumption and demand. Whole-building
electricity meters should record the power factor, if appropriate.
 The data collection system must use a local area network, building automation
system, wireless network, or comparable communication infrastructure.
 The system must be capable of storing all meter data for at least 18 months.
 The data must be remotely accessible.
 All meters in the system must be capable of reporting hourly, daily, monthly,
and annual energy use.

5.6 UPS Systems

A UPS shall be supplied and installed by the electrical contractor. Refer to the
separate UPS Specification.

The UPS shall be set up with a Network management card for remote monitoring via
the critical alarm system.

5.7 Surge Protection

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of all Surge Protection
Devices (SPD’s).

All SPD’s shall be provided by panel manufacturer and shall comply with all relevant
standards.

The arrester shall have a Maximum discharge current of 40kA 8/20µs waveform per
pole 160kA 8/20µs, TP+N system, Type  surge arrester.

The arrester shall have thermo dynamic control which disconnects the device from the
supply in case of defect.

To easily distinguish the arrester from circuit breakers and RCD's they shall be
coloured in a different colour, such as red, yellow, black etc.

The arrester shall have a maximum let through voltage of 600V even in the case
of Direct Lightning

5.7.1 Final Sub Circuits Lightning Surge Protection

Final sub circuits feeding sensitive equipment are to have surge protection if the
connected equipment is more than 15metres away from the sub-distribution board.
Final sub circuits feeding external lighting circuits are to have surge protection.

Protection devices are to be fitted directly to vulnerable equipment such as fire,

intruder, alarm, etc.

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The arrester shall have a total discharge current of 3/5kA 8/20µs [L+N-PE]

The arrester shall have an indication of failure either visual or acoustic

Data/Signal and Telecommunication Cables

Incoming data lines, lines between buildings and systems must be protected against
Direct Lightning and Surge impulses on each core and at both ends.

Arresters for Data and Signals to be din rail mountable and have pluggable protection
modules for easy replacement. The device shall be capable of being tested on site
under live conditions.

Arresters for data and signals must also perform to the following specifications:

Arresters used for protection of data signal lines shall be capable of handling Lightning
impulse currents of 2.5kA 10/350µs per pole.

The arresters shall also have second stage protection capable of handling Surge
currents of 20kA 8/20µs total nominal discharge current.

Arresters shall have removable protection modules to facilitate easy replacement and
hot swapping without disruption of the signal. Locking modules with quick easy
release button.

The whole protection circuit including the decoupling elements shall be fitted in the
protection module

The arrester shall have capabilities to allow “on site – in situ” testing under live
conditions.

Schedule of surge protection

The names of manufacturers and types of equipment stated herein are for the
purposes of making clear the nature and quality of equipment that is required. Where
no reason is given for the exclusive use of such equipment, the Tenderer is at liberty
to offer goods of equal quality, workmanship and design from any other
manufacturer, provided that such alternatives are recorded in the ‘Schedule of
Alternatives’. Tenders must, however, be based on materials of the manufacture and
type specified below.

The contractor shall note that all surge protection equipment shall be of the same
type and manufacturer. Accepted manufacturers are Furse/Wallis or equal and
approved. The surge protection must meet below specification as a minimum.

LOCATION ITEM TYPE QTY

Main
Distribution
Centres
Local Incomer As Furse ESP 415 D1 1 per
Distribution TP&N or board
Boards Sw/fuse equal and approved
(Up <=600V)
Power As Furse ESP 240 As
Supply M1 or required
equal and approved

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5.8 Lightning Protection System

5.8.1 Scope of Works

The contractor shall return a proposed contract complete with a risk assement upon
detailed survey of the building during tender stage. The contractor is to contract in a
lightning protection specialist, whom has accredited insurance to provide building
regulations certificate Specialist design, installation and complete certificates upon
completion at project handover. The specificality contractor shall be J.A.C or equally
approved.

STANDARD BS EN 62305:2012-PARTS 1- 4 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION FOR

SPECIALIST LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLERS.

INSTALLATIONS – to include requirements for 17th edition electrical regulations/

EN10101.

A prepared BS EN 62305-2 Risk Assessment, based on confirmed local thunderstorm

days per year or Ng, must be provided by the proposed lightning protection
engineering specialist, at time of submission of tender.

Structures to be provided with comprehensive and coordinated lightning protection &

equipotential bonding SPD system in strict accordance with BS EN 62305:2012.
The finished lightning protection installation must be such that the risk to the
structure is within the “Rt” or tolerable risk, determined by a prepared complete and
comprehensive BS EN 62305-2 Risk Assessment and IEC 61643-12 SPD installation
procedures for final circuit equipment protection.

Enhanced Service Entry SPD’s and coordinated SPD’s (Class I, II & III) must therefore
form an integral part of the installation proposal and must be in keeping with the
determined LPL protection level and risk assessed kA ratings and must provide a
maximum “Up” of 600v Class III protection at the sub distribution panel coordinated
SPD locations, to cater for the equipment withstand voltage and protection to final
circuit equipment.
Submitted tenders based only on selective or part lightning protection proposals and
which do not include for full “R1” and “R2” BS EN 62305:2012, Parts 1 to 4, will not
be considered.

Supportive documentation must be included with tender submissions, confirming that,

(A) The lightning protection specialist installers are annually trained and certified to
design/supply/install test and certify in strict accordance with BS EN 62305-Parts 1 to
4.
(B) The lightning protection specialist installers employed for the installation of the
internal/external lightning protection systems are competent electrically qualified
tradesmen with current trade union membership.

All lightning protection components used should be pre-certified by one manufacturer,

to EN 50164 and current amendments. Manufacturer’s component certification,
confirming compliance with 50164 and current amendments will be required at time
of submission of tender proposals. Where RSJ or metalwork connections are included,
permanent bonding per heavy duty Furse DE919828J stainless steel clamps should be
used.
Mixing of different manufacturer’s components will not be permitted.

All Lightning conductors to be pvc covered HC 25mm X 3mm flat conductor (75 sq.
mm) and conductive oxide inhibiting compound will be used on all connections.

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 An on-going site log of earth electrode resistance readings must be maintained and
updated upon installation of each of the earth electrodes. These earth electrodes will
be re-tested upon completion of the installation and the results of which will be
included within the BS EN 62305-PART 1 to 4 completion certificate.

In accordance with BS EN 62305, where roof Faraday cage conductors are installed,
consideration must be given to the need for “isolation” or “bonding” of roof mounted
equipment. In this regard, the specialist installer must apply the appropriate BS EN
62305 formula calculation, based on risk assessed lightning currents, separation
distance “s” and angles of protection provided by interceptor air terminals.
Documented calculations will be required. This will determine the appropriate air
terminal and roof conductor requirements.

All metalwork, flues, gutters, rwps, mechanical plant, vents, safety harness latching
systems, etc, to be considered (in compliance with BS EN 62305 bonding or isolation
requirements) for inclusion within the lightning protection system.

The spacing and frequency of the lightning protection “down conductors” and
positioning and frequency of Faraday grid roof conductor system will be determined
by the risk assessment LPL for this project.

Any provided lightning protection design layouts or implied protection methods for
this structure should be taken as guideline only and the appointed lightning protection
specialist is expected to expressly apply the BS EN 62305 standard to its fullest,
thereby resulting in a fully compliant, coordinated lightning protection system.

The specialist lightning protection engineering company will be responsible for the
integrity of the finished design/installation and it’s compliance with ALL aspects of BS
EN 62305:2012-Parts 1 to 4 inclusive and current electrical regulations and this
should include for protection to final LV and ELV circuit equipment from full or partial
lightning and LEMP.
The preferred lightning protection specialist shall be responsible for the integrity of
the final protection installation and full and comprehensive certification to BS EN &
I.S. EN 62305:2012-Parts 1 to 4 & EN10101.
Certification to include “R1” (Rd & Ri) and “R2” (Rd & Ri), including final circuit
withstand voltage protection in keeping with the requirements as detailed within IEC
61643-12.

5.8.2 EARTH ELECTRODES

A type “A” earthing system, in keeping with BS EN 62305:2012, will be installed.
Earth electrodes (steel cored, copper bonded, minimum 16mm dia) will be deep
driven at the determined LPL dictated spacing, about the perimeter of the structure to
be protected.

Where deep driven earth electrodes cannot be installed or where considered

unsuitable due to soil conditions, or building LEMP requirements etc, a type “B”
earthing system will be employed.

In the event that driven earth electrodes are not practical or achievable, due to
prevailing rock or shale, alternative arrangements, such as a combination of
conductive aggregate and earth electrodes installed within provided (provided by
others) core drilled holes, will need to be discussed and agreed.

The earth electrode termination system will be incorporated within heavy duty earth
inspection pit boxes, designed specifically for this purpose and capable of
withstanding 5000 Kg single point load.

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 In keeping with the latest BS EN 62305:2012 standards, earth electrodes will be
installed, based on the methods specified for avoiding “step voltages”, by ensuring
that the earth electrode is exothermically welded to an insulated conductor and
isolated from the top 500mm of finished ground level.

External metal rwp’s or structural components will need to be considered for

integration into the earth electrode system and will require individual consideration
when installing earth electrodes.

Where reinforcing steel within structural concrete support columns is used as “down
conductors” or requires bonding to, the required “dual” connection method to the re-
bar must be included. Where vertical re-bar is utilized as the means of providing
lightning down conductors, these selected re-bars will need to be overlapped by a
minimum of 20 times their diameter or welded at each floor level. Alternatively,
stainless steel re-bar continuity clamps will need to be provided to the main
contractor before shuttering is completed and poured.

All earth electrode connections and re-bar connections will include oxide inhibiting,
conductive paste, as an integral part of the electrical connection and will be wrapped
in moisture repellent wrap, to ensure continued performance for the life of the
installation.

5.8.3 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

The lightning protection engineering specialist will be responsible for ongoing soil
evaluation, by way of soil resistivity tests / earth electrode resistance tests and these
tests will be carried out by way of appropriate calibrated and certified testing
apparatus.

A current and up to date calibration certificate must be provided for the test
instrument, by the lightning protection specialist, with serial number and
manufacturers name. This will be required to accompany all provided test readings
and certification.

The completion certificate shall be fully compliant with BS EN 62305:2012-PARTS 1 to

4 and shall include details of achieved “R1” & “R2” protection, site conditions,
prevailing weather and precise date of testing and signature of testing engineer.

The final certificate shall show individually obtained earth electrode test readings for
each of the earth electrodes, their location on the “as installed” lightning protection
drawing and the overall “System” reading obtained from the finished installation.

The Certificate must also detail the Service Entry and Coordinated SPD’s installed and
confirm their functionality in protecting against “R1”, Risk to Loss of Human Life and
“R2”, risk to loss of services, from the calculated Direct & Indirect lightning strike
risks.

Important Note. In the event that the final BS EN 62305 test certificate is not
provided in the above described detail or in keeping with BS EN 62305:2012-PARTS 1
to 4 INCLUSIVE, a third party lightning protection specialist will be brought in, at the
discretion of the Consulting Engineer, for the purpose of carrying out a complete
lightning protection system inspection, testing and certification.
The costs of this will be deducted, as seen appropriate, from the original contractor’s
payment.

Lightning protection tender proposals must include for all below items (Items A to L
inclusive) to be considered a valid tender proposal:

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 A. Project specific, BS EN 62305-2 Risk Assessment software generated printout in
full.
Please Note. non-software generated, editable or in-house compiled risk assessment
print-outs will not be acceptable, as Risk Assessments must be printed directly from
the RA software.
B. Manufacturer’s certification for each of the proposed lightning protection
components.
C. Identified Service Entries and Coordinated SPD types and classifications for same.
D. Manufacturers IEC 61643 SPD test certificates, confirming type T1, T2 or T3 MUST
be provided for each of the proposed enhanced lightning protection surge protection
devices.
E. Confirmation of proposed earthing system type and method.
F. Confirmation of proposed lightning conductor size and type.
G. Confirmation that mixed manufacturers components will not be employed.
H. Confirmation that the completed installation will be fully compliant with all aspects
of BS EN 62305:2012-Parts 1 to 4 inclusive & ET101 in relation to final circuit
equipment withstand voltage.
I. Confirmation that the completed installation will be fully compliant with all aspects
of BS EN 62305:2012, including IEC 61643-12 installation of the required Class I, II
& III Co-Ordinated, Enhanced SPD’s, with Full Seven Mode Protection (maximum
600V let-through voltage between all Line, Neutral and Earth conductors).
J. Supportive documentation as described above, with regard to Qualification &
Training Certificates and electrical qualifications of the lightning protection installation
engineers.
K. Confirmation that the lightning protection tender proposal incorporates all of the
necessary SPD types required to comply with the recommendations of IEC 61643-12
(with regard to final circuit equipment withstand voltage protection) and compliance
with all aspects of the latest edition of the electrical regulations and, in particular,
protection of all final circuit equipment.
L. Confirmation that protection has been included for “R1” (inclusive of R1-Rd & R1-
Ri) and
“R2” (inclusive of R2-Rd & R2-Ri).

5.8.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

The contractor shall provide maintenance and instruction manuals covering and
including the following:
Standards
The Operation & Maintenance manuals shall be prepared based on the following
documents:

 BSRIA Technical Note TN 1/1984 - Guidelines for building services operating &
maintenance manuals
 BSRIA Application Guide 1/1987.1 - Operating & maintenance manuals for
building services installations
 BSRIA Technical Note TN 12/1986 - Fault finding procedures for the building
services industry

 Systems Description
 A full technical description of each of the systems installed, written to ensure
that the Client’s staff fully understand the scope and facilities provided.
 A technical description of the mode of operation of all systems.
 Installation Record
 An A3 set of all as-installed drawings, together with a drawing register/index.
 Schematic drawings of each system, indicating principle items of plant,
equipment, etc.

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  Schedules of plant, equipment, etc. by system, stating their locations within
the building, duties & performance figures.
 Each item of plant, equipment, etc. installed shall have a unique code number,
cross-referenced to the record & schematic drawings and schedules. The
name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer of every item of
equipment and plant shall be listed together with catalogue list numbers.
 Manufacturer’s literature including detailed drawings, electrical circuit details,
and printed operating & maintenance instructions for all items of plant and
equipment supplied under this contract.
 A copy of all test certificates, including those for plant, equipment, etc. used in
the installations, including electrical circuit tests, start & commissioning tests.
 A copy of all manufacturer’s guarantees.
 System Operation
 Starting up, operating and shutting down instructions for all equipment and
systems installed.
 Control sequences for all systems installed.
 Scheduled details of all equipment settings.
 Maintenance
 Detailed recommendations as to the preventative maintenance frequency and
procedures which should be adopted by the Client to ensure the most efficient
operation of the systems.
 A list of normal consumable items
 A list of recommended ‘running spares’ required, being those items subject to
wear or deterioration, and which may involve the Client in extended deliveries
when replacements are required at some future date
 Procedures for fault finding
 Emergency procedures

5.8.4.1 Preparation of Manuals

The manuals shall be encased in A4 size, plastic-covered, loose leaf, four-ring binders
with hard covers, each indexed, divided and appropriately cover-titled.

A temporary manual with provisional record drawings and preliminary performance

data available shall be made available at commencement of commissioning, for
comment by the engineer.

Obligations of Manufacturers to Provide Literature

The requirements and obligations of manufacturers to provide literature as part of the
installation record shall form part of plant and equipment orders. Such orders shall be
considered unfulfilled until literature requirements have been met.

5.9 Cabling
The contactor shall include to the supply and installation of the LV cabling where
required and as indicated on the tender drawings. The cabling shall be fully compliant
with relevant codes and standards and comply with the relevant CPR ratings as noted
in the general specification. The cabling supplied shall all be from the same
manufacturer and shall be supplied/manufactured by either Anixter, Cleveland Cable,
Draka or Prysmian. All cable glands, cleats, fixings, connectors and joints shall be
from the same manufacturer as the cables.

5.10 Sub-mains Cabling

All sub-mains cables will be of copper conductors, X.L.P.E insulated, S.W.A. and L.S.F.
sheathing. All cables shall be terminated in L.S.F. glands, shrouds, locknuts and earth
tags.

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 Final connections of conductors to switches, busbars etc., shall be by means of
crimped copper lugs, brass set screws, spring washers, washers and nuts, or to the
switchboard manufacturers cable clamps.

All sub-distribution cables will be served by separate C.P.C.'s as detailed on Electrical

Distribution schematic. The armouring of sub-mains cables will be used in associated
with the C.P.C.'s as an additional parallel earth path.

All sub main cables shall be installed on cable tray or ladder. The electrical contractor
shall be responsible for finalising cable routes, taking account of the equipment cable
entry requirements and cable bending radii.

5.11 MV Cables
 N/A

5.12 Containment Systems

5.12.1 Cable Tray, Ladder and Basket

The contractor shall allow for the installation of all new containment ways as indicated
on the drawings. Note that only the main containment requirements are indicated.
The contractor is to allow for all supplementary wireways necessary for the
completion of the project. Circuits within cable containment or conduit systems shall
be grouped together with tie tags and circuit identification labels at all outlets,
switches, terminations and at appropriate locations along the length of the
tray/trunking to allow circuit identification.

All cables for all systems shall be housed within tray or trunking for main routes and
steel 25mm conduit for runs out to field items. Under no circumstances shall any
cable be installed for any length of run without being installed within containment.
Flexible conduit shall not be used.

Cable containment shall be galvanised sheet steel, or equal and approved.

Cable capacities of conduit and trunking systems shall not exceed the requirements of
the current ETCI Specifications and the NSAI IS 10101 regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify that the trunking system as installed
satisfies these regulations. If cables will exceed the trunking capacities, the
Contractor must bring this to the attention of the Engineer prior to order or
installation of the trunking/cable tray system.

Trunking and cable tray systems shall be free of sharp corners, edges or burrs, where
cable insulation could be damaged. Cables shall be installed in a manner that will not
damage or put undue physical strain on them.

Contractor to seal all penetrations through fire rated walls with suitable fire rated
materials.

Where trunking or cable tray systems pass through fire compartment boundaries, the
contractor is responsible for the internal and external 2 hour rated fire stopping with a
suitable approved material, and also the provision of a lid to cover cable tray at such
points. The contractor shall refer to the fire engineers’ drawings for locations and
extent of the fire barriers.

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 Fire pillows are to be used inside all trunking/tray sections through fire compartments
where the trunking is less than 50% full, if the trunking is above 50% full intumescent
pads shall be used).

The contractor shall ensure 40% capacity is left in all trays and trunking.

Tray & trunking droppers headers & risers are not shown. The contractor shall include
for all tray & trunking drops.

Final position of all mechanical equipment to be agreed with mechanical specialist

prior to installation of cable containment.

LV trunking shall be installed with the lidding at the top, contractor to ensure
sufficient space is provided to allow closing of lid fasteners.

All containment runs shall be connected to the earth network every 15-20m.
The electrical services specialist shall provide supply and hand to others for
installation non-ferrous cable sleeves for incorporation into the structure where cables
pass through fire compartment floors and walls.

All external cable trays shall be c/w cable tray lid for the entire length of run.

All cable entries from external shall be fully weather sealed with sealable cable entry
devices (as roxtec transit sealing systems or equal and approved).

All tray and trunking must be bonded with bonding straps, solid copper type. Straps
to be installed so that they are visible after installation of cables, preferably on the
side of the tray or trunking.

Where ELV systems and power cables cross over, they shall do so within cable trays,
baskets, ladders and they shall at no point come in contact with each other.

All cable tray and trunking systems which require bends, turns, rises or drops in the
system shall be completed by manufactured pieces. Site fabricated bends will NOT be
accepted.

Final circuit wiring (230V) shall be installed within galvanised steel cable trunking.
Primary routes shall generally be in the ceiling void. Galvanised steel conduit shall
carry final circuit wiring from the trunking to final outlet locations as depicted on
associated drawings.

5.12.2 ELV & I.T Containment Systems

ELV Cabling (Structured Cabling/A.V. Wiring & Fire Alarms & Security/BMS cabling/
etc.)

Containment system associated with ELV Systems cabling shall be installed within
steel cable tray. The exact dimensions and capacity of the trunking for the installed
AV wiring shall be determined by the specialist AV contractor prior to installation. The
contractor shall ensure that a 300mm minimum separation distance is maintained
between Structured & A.V. cabling and mains cable runs with the exception of
localised cross over points.

5.12.3 Conduit Containment

The contractor shall note that conduits are not shown. The contractor shall include for
planning and co-ordination of the conduit installation.

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 All cabling (including 230V, ELV and Data cabling) from the associated containment
systems to the final outlet termination shall be contained within a galvanised conduit
system. The conduit installation shall be complete with supports/ends/glands etc. to
provide a complete system.

Ridged Steel conduit to be used throughout, flexible conduit is only to be used when
approved in writing for a particular area and shall extend no more than 1000mm.
Flexible conduit shall be insulated metallic type with LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN
outer sleeve.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the arrangement of the conduits.
Where conduits are surface mounted the contractor shall mark out the proposed
routes and seek agreement with the design team prior to installation. The
arrangement of containment shall be such that the installation of final circuit wiring
shall be capable of being re-wired without disruption and damage to the building
fabric and finishes.

Contractor to include for all secondary conduit, containment and drop rods for all the
security/I.T./AV as indicated on the drawings. The contractor shall liaise directly with
the Security and AV-IT sub-contractor at the beginning of the project and install the
conduit to their desired locations including drop rods, fixings and electrical boxes to
for wiring.

5.12.4 General Requirements:

The conduit systems will generally be concealed within the ceiling voids and partition
or solid walls, but where they are visual in the open plan office areas and Canteen and
corridors the shall always run-in straight lines and be sprayed white before they are
installed. The contractor shall install a template/mock up area as a sample and
present this to the Engineer and Architects to review before the remaining is installed.
This shall be completed at the beginning of the project to allow for any changes
necessary.

The proposed containment systems shall be complete with all supports/ brackets/
bends/ ends/ angles/ offsets etc. to provide a complete system. The Contractor shall
make allowance for co-ordinating the final spatial requirements along primary
containment routes with other trades.

6. (ELEMENT 62) General Services

6.1 General Services and Small Power

The Contractor shall provide the complete general services and power installation as
indicated on the drawings and as specified hereafter. All sockets shall be as a
minimum be Part M compliant with outboard rockers and complete with indicator LED
and chrome.

Note the electrical contractor shall supply and install all power and controls cabling for
3rd party façade louvre controls and electric blinds (equipment by others) All 3rd party
schematics and system information has been included in the electrical tender package
in a separate folder. Only power supplies for these items have been indicated on the
electrical drawings – the contractor shall allow for all other required cabling and
containment as indicated on the drawings or 3rd party documents.

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6.1.1 General Services Socket Outlets
The contractor shall allow for supply and installation of the outlets as detailed on the
layout drawings.

All socket outlets shall be 13amp two pole and earth with integral single pole
switches.

The wall mounted socket outlets in all areas shall be Part M compliant flush or surface
mounted, finished in brushed stainless steel with black inserts and complete with LED,
colour indication or lettering indication on the rocker to indicate on/off.
Where sockets are mounted on Dado trunking, the sockets shall be MK logic plus.

The wiring system serving all socket outlet circuits shall comprise 4 sq.mm.cu. PVC
LSOH insulated stranded cables in trunking and conduit or NHXMH-J cable on cable
trays. All circuits shall incorporate a separate 4sq.mm. cu pvc/LSF insulated
protective conductor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging the circuitry to socket outlets, with a
maximum of four no. twin socket outlets per circuit with the exception of cleaners
sockets circuits where a maximum of 6 no. outlets will be permitted.

32A commando socket outlets supplying the Comms cabinet within the telecom
room shall be MK Commando type outlets with 2no. 2P+E 200-250V (BLU) 32A
outlets and 2 no. 3P+E 380-415V (RED) 32A outlets.

6.1.2 Hand Driers

The hand drier installation shall be carried out as specified hereunder and as
indicated on the Drawings. Hand Dryers shall be installed in all toilets as indicated
on the drawings.

Hand driers shall be positioned as indicated on the Drawings and mounted at

1,150mm above finished floor level.

Cables to hand driers shall be run via a fused spur outlet, mounted above the
unit, 300mm below the ceiling, as indicated on the Drawings.

6.1.3 Special Purpose Outlets

Fused spur flex outlets shall be installed as indicated on the layout drawings or listed
in this specification to provide a power supply to specialist systems such as fire alarm
and security, access controlled door equipment, AV equipment, Mechanical Fan Coil
Units, Mechanical plant etc. (including motorised façade louvre system and motorised
façade blinds systems).

The special purpose outlets shall be chosen from the same range as the socket
outlets. The exact location of these outlets shall be marked out on site for approval
before installation commences.

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of Underfloor Busbar
system on 6mmsq cabling from MCB’s within the SDB’s. The busbars can only service
4 desks. The contractor is to install the open plan general arrangement as indicated
on the layout drawings for the provision of power to the desk modules, in particular
details for sit/stand Desk. Provide PDU below each desk. Provide power for motorized
desks. Maximum of 4no. workstations to one 1no. 20A, circuit.

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 Provide an emergency power off (EPO), as required by code, for each MDF/IDF rooms.
EPO shall be used to shut down all power operation within the room including power
to the HVAC equipment serving the space. EPO to be enclosed in a clear enclosure to
avoid accidental activation. Provide dedicated outlet(s) for temporary backup movin
cool unit. Exact rough-in requirements to be coordinated with the project HVAC
engineer.

6.1.4 Samples
A sample of each terminal device shall be submitted to for approval before the
outlets are ordered.

6.1.5 Labelling
A permanent label shall be fixed to all general services and small power outlets
indicating the full circuit reference for the device. This circuit reference shall be
identical to the circuit reference listed on the Circuit Index Chart mounted in the
distribution boards.

6.2 Earthing & Bonding

6.2.1 Bonding
Allow for bonding of full installation to I.S.10101:2020 wiring requirements.

Bonding of Mechanical Services Pipe-Work shall be affected at its point of origin in the
building (e.g. entry point) to the main earth terminal by means of a conductor and
suitable means of connection. The conductor shall consist of stranded copper with a
cross-sectional area not less than that of the largest protective (earth continuity)
conductors in the installation but in no case less than 4.0 sq. mm and insulated.

Local (Equipment) Bonding shall be required between thermal frame of electric

motors, luminaires, fixed electrical appliances, etc. and the protective conductor.

6.2.2 Protective Conductors

A Separate Earth Continuity Conductor shall be installed with final sub-circuit.

In the case of every circuit, the resistance of the protective conductor, and the earth
lead between the earth electrode and the furthest point of that conductor measured in
accordance with NREI Part 1; Appendix 3 shall be less than the values listed in Table
9.

Each earthing bar shall be connected separately to landlord Earth Electrodes by

means of 150sq.mm copper earth leads.

6.2.3 Supplementary And Equipotential Bonding

All supplementary and equipotential bonding shall comply with the general
requirements of the ETCI/NSAI Regulations for supplementary and equipotential
bonding.

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7. (ELEMENT 63) Lighting Services

7.1 General Lighting

The Electrical Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the complete
lighting installation as indicated on the drawings and as specified hereafter.

 Include for all sub-circuit wiring from Sub-Distribution Board MCBs to

luminaires.
 Supply, delivery and installation of Internal luminaires, lamps, switching
systems and devices.
 Supply, installation and commissioning of a new lighting control system.

The Internal Lighting Installation shall be carried out as indicated on the drawings and
as specified.

All light fittings shall be DALI dimmable throughout.

Luminaires shall be as set down and described in the Schedule of Luminaires included
with this specification and all switching/controls shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
The Contractor shall include for the supply, erection and connection of the specific
luminaires and lamps listed within this document. All light fittings shall be, as a
minimum, be ENEC and CE certified.

Luminaires generally shall be mounted as follows:

 In suspended ceiling areas Recessed Luminaires shall be supported on ceiling

grid with diffuser finishing flush with ceiling.
 Surface Luminaires: All fixings and brackets to be supplied by the Electrical
Specialist.
 Suspended Luminaires: All fixings and brackets shall be supplied by the
Electrical Specialist.

Power supply for each luminaire shall be extended in cable and conduit to its position,
Tails shall be limited to a minimum of 2.5m in plan length from the lighting outlet
point. Cabling to light switches shall be carried out in cable in conduit, installed within
the concrete wall or partition and be flush or surface mounted as necessary.

Each lighting circuit shall terminate into a multi-gang LCM type connection module.
Each gang from the connection module shall only supply one luminaire. The
contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary 230V power supplies, to the
luminaires and associated equipment, to provide a complete working system. All final
distribution cabling shall be BASEC approved only.

Final connection shall be by multi core high temperature (85deg) LZOH flexible cable.
The maximum length of this flex shall not exceed 2.5M.

Suitable fasteners or alternative similar means shall be provided by the electrical

contractor to retain the plug firmly in the socket.

The trunking and conduit system to these luminaires shall be installed above the
ceiling. The Electrical specialist shall include for all brackets (clamp-on type)
suspension rods etc.

The contractor shall co-ordinate trunking and conduit etc. with all other services.

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of any lighting
transformers.

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 Where unavoidable and two or more phases are present in the Switchbox, phase
segregation barriers shall be installed in the Switchbox and labels shall be provided
within the Switchbox.

Internal lighting circuits shall be run in 2.5sq.mm, with 2.5sq.mm earth throughout
the installation. The circuits shall be arranged to minimise voltage drop and provide
the correct operating voltage for each luminaire. The general lighting final circuits
shall be supplied from the relevant electrical distribution board. Protective devices on
the lighting circuits shall be 10A Type C MCB's. All lighting in toilets and shower rooms
to be RCBO protected.

Throughout this installation the Electrical Specialist shall install all lamps, LEDS’s etc.

The contractor shall ensure that details of all luminaires are provided to the Architect
for comment and acceptance prior to ordering in particular, RAL numbers for each
luminaire type. The contractor is to liaise with the main contractor for the number of
ceiling tiles required to be cut for the integration of luminaires.

All lighting in the shower/WC/Wet areas are to have an ingress protection rate of IP44
or greater. Were the luminaire requires additional accessories, such as a bezel, in
order to achieve the IP rating, the contractor shall allow for the supply and installation
of such accessories.

The Contractor shall include for a sample of each type of luminaire to be presented on
site for approval by the Architects, Engineers and Client before the fittings are
ordered.

All external fittings shall be suitably Ingress Protection (IP) rated.

7.1.1 Luminaires
The locations and general type of luminaries are indicated on the layout drawings and
luminaire schedule. Note the drawings are not to be used for setting out
purposes, the setting out of all luminaires is to be as per the Architects RCP.

The Contractor shall include for the supply, erection and connection of the specific
luminaires and lamps listed in the Schedule of Luminaires.

The Contractor shall include for a sample of each type of luminaire to be presented on
site for approval by the Architects and Engineers before the fittings are ordered.

Where continuous linear profile luminaires are identified dimensions shall be checked,
measured on site and confirmed to the manufacturer before being placed on order. All
lamps/LED’s within continuous lighting profiles shall have the same luminous surface
intensity.

All recessed luminaires shall include for suitable support grounds above the ceiling
with the opening cut to match the ceiling opening. All pendant luminaires shall have
secondary supports back to the structure and not supported by ceiling fixings.
Grounds will be supplied by the Main Contractor. The electrical contractor shall
compile and issue a full schedule of the required grounds to the Main Contractor.

The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for co-ordinating the lighting

manufacturers and lighting control specialists’ requirements in terms of control gear
where reference should be made to associated drawings, luminaire schedules and
lighting controls performance specification/ control schedule to ensure the correct
control gear for the lighting control function. It should be noted that luminaires within
the lighting schedule of the same reference may in some cases be simply manually

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 switched and in other areas be controlled through the lighting control system thus
control gear may differ even though the luminaire references are identical.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all luminaires are protected and
remain clean during the construction works. Protection shall only be removed after
the final builders clean for each area.

Where recessed track lighting is installed in cellular offices, the contractor shall allow
for supply and installation of non-conductive clips suitable for the track to allow for
the installation of smoke detectors, PIRs and emergency lights on the lighting track.

All flexes from lighting control modules to luminaires in exposed service areas shall be
installed in conduits. Flexes shall not be left loose or cable tied to other services. The
contractor shall allow for black or white flexes for all exposed service area luminaires
depending on the architects preference which shall be confirmed during the
construction phase.

7.1.2 Switches
Lighting control switches shall be from the same range as the general services outlets
and as detailed in the schedule of electrical equipment.

A sample of each size of switch gang shall be submitted to for approval before
the switches are ordered.

7.2 Lighting Control System

A comprehensive lighting control system shall be installed as indicated on the layout
drawings.
Luminaires shall be connected to the system via plug-in lighting control modules. The
lighting management system shall be as per the equipment schedule.

The lighting control system shall comply fully with the requirements of the Building
Regulations TGD Part L (2006) – Lighting.

The lighting control system shall be capable of being interactive so that the correct
illumination is maintained in line with the requirements of EN12464 at all times. The
System shall be designed and developed in accordance with the European Installation
Bus EIB/KNX technology with relevant European and international standards.

Lighting systems shall also be supplied and installed in accordance with the following:

 The relevant IS standards

 CIBSE/SLL Code for lighting
 2004 Code for lighting Part 0, 3 – contents and preface, lighting design and
illuminance schedule
 CIBSE/SLL LG3
 2001 Visual environment for display screen use – a new standard for
performance: Addendum (for use with LG 3 1996). Lighting guide LG 3
 IS 10101:2020 National Rules for Electrical installation

Office Areas:
The lighting in the open plan office area shall be controlled by locally recessed ceiling
mounted PIR/Daylight/Presence detection sensors that provide both movement
detection and light sensing to manage the lighting with respect to both occupancy and
daylight. T-bar lights mounted at desks on third floor have inbuilt PIRS and daylight
sensors. These shall be linked with lights mounted to the roof structure within the
double height space.

Toilet Core, Meeting Rooms:

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 The toilet core and meeting rooms will be controlled via PIR/Absence detectors multi-
sensors that provide both movement detection and light sensing to manage the
lighting with respect to both occupancy and daylight (daylight in areas along façade
only). Meeting rooms shall also have a local dimmable switch or scene set controller
where AV is installed.

Reception Area:
The reception area shall be controlled locally by ceiling mounted
PIR/Daylight/Presence detection sensors. The main reception desk shall have a local
wall mounted switch that can also switch the lighting. It should be noted that the
sensors should be suitable for the mounting height required.

Storerooms and Plant Rooms:

These rooms shall be controlled via PIR/Absence detectors multi-sensors that provide
both movement detection with respect to occupancy. There will be no dimming
requirements within these rooms.

Canteen and Town Hall:

The Canteen and Town Hall area shall be controlled by locally recessed ceiling
mounted PIR/Daylight/Presence detection sensors. There shall also be wall mounted
switches/scene set controllers that can override the PIR’s when the area is in use as a
Town Hall Space. It should be noted that the sensors should be suitable for the
mounting height required.

7.3 Emergency Lighting

The Contractor shall supply, install, test, commission and certify the emergency
lighting system in full compliance with the relevant standards, the requirements of the
general electrical specification and the drawings.

The emergency exit signs shall be maintained. The emergency escape lighting shall be
non-maintained, self-contained with 3hr rated emergency battery packs providing the
stand-by power source. Emergency luminaires shall be a combination of standalone
illuminated maintained directional emergency exit signage complete with running man
legend and dedicated emergency LED fittings.

The system shall comprise single point self-contained luminaires, connected to local
lighting circuits such that under normal healthy circuit conditions the internal
rechargeable batteries are automatically trickle charged. Under circuit failure the
luminaires automatically illuminate from the internal battery source for a period of
three hours minimum. Following mains restoration, the batteries shall automatically
recharge to full capacity within 24 hours. Battery packs shall consist of replaceable,
rechargeable high temperature cadmium cells.
Maintained or Non-maintained LED external emergency luminaires shall be positioned
over each external emergency exit door.

Self-contained fittings shall contain all necessary lamps, control gear, battery packs
and sealed nickel cadmium cells, control module with frequency inverter, mains failure
detection circuit/ change over relay, charging circuit with deep discharge protection,
externally visible L.E.D. indicator, mains and battery cartridge fuses and fixed cable
terminals.

The emergency lighting test facility shall comprise of a test switch integral to each
local lighting distribution board, whereby the switch will operate contactor coils where
the permanent live for each emergency lighting circuit shall pass. Emergency lighting
test switches and contactors shall be labelled. The emergency lighting installer shall
be certified to level 6 or equivalent as per IS 3217 2013 + A1 2017.

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 Emergency lighting lux levels shall be taken on site and recorded on layout drawings
for the entire building. These drawings will form part of the O&M Manuals.

The contractor shall include for a full 3-hour discharge test to be witnessed by the
engineer following the commissioning of the system by the emergency lighting
specialist.

7.3.1 Emergency Luminaires

The locations and general type of emergency luminaries are indicated on the layout
drawings.

The Contractor shall include for the supply, erection and connection of the specific
emergency luminaires listed in the Schedule of Luminaires included in this document.

Luminaire bodies shall be steel, cast aluminium or polypropylene with polystyrene,

polycarbonate, acrylic or glass diffusers. Legends shall be supplied and fitted to
luminaires to indicate the emergency exit route.

The Contractor shall include for a sample of each type of emergency luminaire to be
presented on site for approval by the Architects and Engineers before the fittings are
ordered. A sample of general luminaire complete with emergency lighting inverter
shall be submitted to c for approval before ordering.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all luminaires are protected and
remain clean during the construction works. Diffusers and louvers shall only be
installed after the final builders clean for each area.

The Contractor shall undertake an artificial Lighting & Emergency Lighting Lux Level
Survey (at night) post installation in all areas to measure and record the achieved
lighting levels both internally & externally for Part M & IS 3217 Regulatory
Compliance. Lux levels shall be recorded on layout drawings. These drawings will form
part of the O&M Manuals.

8. (ELEMENT 64) Communication Services

8.1 Scope of works

The communications services element of this contract shall comprise the following
elements:

 The contractor shall include for the complete supply and installation of the
Cat 6A comms system.
 The system installation shall be a complete end to end solution.
 The contractor shall supply and install all Comms cabinets.
 The contractor shall supply and install all patch panels.
 The contractor shall supply and install all Comms Room patch leads.
 The contractor shall supply and install all field outlet patch leads.
 Critical Alarm System
 The contractor shall supply and incoming fibre connection cables and
multi-core copper cables from the perimeter and terminated on a frame by
the Utility provider. These are indicated on the I.T. Schematic. The
electrical contractor shall include for liaising with the utility supplier and to
provide attendances for the utility company.

The Contractor shall allow for terminating the incoming fibre cables at each end to
devices supplied by others.

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 Desktop data cabling shall be installed in as indicated on the drawings. All data
cabling within landlord areas shall be supplied and installed.

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation, termination and testing of
a fully compliant Commscope, Systimax or Panduit Category 6A U/FTP structured
cabling system as shown on the drawings and as detailed in this specification. A
specialist structured cabling installer shall be used to install, test, commission, set to
work and demonstrate a complete system.

All products in the entire installation shall be provided by one manufacturer, including
all patch cords.

The data cabling must clearly indicate the CE stamp and fire rating performance and
be a minimum of C rated (Cca S1, d1, a1) in accordance with EN50575

All data cabling shall be terminated in outlet plates as per the general socket finishes.
Labelling of all outlets shall be agreed with the client’s IT department. Both voice and
data outlets to be wired with CAT 6A U/FTP.

NOTE:
 The complete channel network shall fully comply with ISO/IEC 11801:2002
standards
 Permanent link compliance only will not be acceptable
 A specialist contractor must be engaged to supply and install the complete
network. No sub-letting of labour will be allowed and the network must not be
built by the electrical contractor
 The specialist contractor check-list must be completed and submitted with this
tender
 The product check-list must be completed and submitted with this tender
 The Voice and Data installation shall be used on a fully integrated structured
cabling system to IT industry standards and shall consist of the following:
 Work location subsystem
 Horizontal subsystem
 Administration subsystem
 Backbone subsystem
 Equipment room subsystem

The system shall support analogue and digital applications, voice, data, local area
networks (LAN) and video on a common cabling platform.
The contractors’ specialist structured cabling installer shall allow for supply,
installation, termination and testing of the entire installation. They shall give due care
to manufacturers recommendations on bend radius, pulling tension, compression and
pair untwisting.

The structured cabling installer shall supply a statement of compliance that the
system meets the requirements of the EU Directive on EMC. This statement should
be backed by test documentation showing compliance of the cabling system under
stated test conditions.

8.2 Specialist Installer

The contractor shall provide a specialist structured cabling installer to carry out the
entire installation. The specialist installer shall confirm the following:

 The product must be independently tested and test certificates for all
components must be submitted for approval.
 Product warranty must be complete, unambiguous and give the client the
appropriate assurances and relate to the all components.

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  The contractor shall be required to produce evidence from the manufacturer,
that he is certified to install the specified product.

8.3 Horizontal Distribution

Both Voice and Data horizontal cabling shall consist of Category 6A compliant, 4 pair
U/FTP cable complying with ISO/IEC 11801:2002. The cables shall terminate in RJ45
Category 6a compliant outlets. Each voice and data outlet shall be connected to the
RJ45 Category 6a patch panels via the above cable in a star topology format. The
length of each run shall not exceed 90 metres.

The contractor shall allow for different colour cables for Wireless Access Points.

U/FTP cable shall comply with to the relevant standard. U/FTP cables from each user
locations shall be terminated in the IDF room.

BACKBONE DISTRIBUTION:

The contractor shall supply and install the complete backbone cabling as indicated on
the I.T. schematic. The cabling shall be 2 No. (1no. for each supply) 24 core OM4
multi-mode fibre cable with LC connection shall link the Comms rack with the
incoming utility provider frame rack located adjacent.

The contractor shall supply and install 1 x fibre patch panel (1U) at MDF and each IDF
to allow for each fibre link termination.

The cables shall terminate in RJ45 Category 6A compliant patch panels at each end.
The length of each run shall not exceed 90 metres.

8.4 Work Location System

Both Voice and Data device equipment shall be connected to RJ45 socket outlets via
Category 6A compliant device cables to EIA/TIA 568A (SP284OA), ISO IS 11801 and
EN 501173 standards.
Voice and Data outlets shall be supplied and fitted under this contract and shall be
modular universal applications RJ45 type to EIA/TIA 568A and compliant with the
relevant standard.

8.5 Comms Room Rack

The contractor shall include for the supply and installation of the Comms cabinet(s)
for housing the passive and active IT equipment.

The comms cabinets shall be minimum 42U high x 1000mm x 1000mm, 4 post, free
standing, with mesh front door, quick release opening with lock and key options.
Mesh rear door with hinged opening and lift-off capability. Side panels to lift off. Cable
entry and exit from the top and bottom. Fan tray to be included.

Levelling feet are required. Allow for bolting to comms room floor.

All comms cabinets shall come complete with 2 no 12-way switched power distribution
strips.

Each comms cabinet shall come complete with both horizontal and vertical cable
containment.

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 The vertical containment shall be installed vertically in the middle of each side and
provide vertical patch cord guides to manage patching, installed vertically at left and
right of the front and similarly at the rear for cabinets with front and rear patching.

8.6 Patch Chords

The system shall be complete with high grade patch cords from the same
manufacturer to draft Category 6A standards.

The specialist contractor shall supply all I.T patch and device leads as indicated on the
6106 I.T schematic.

8.7 Cable Identification and Labelling

All labelling shall conform to good labelling and identification standards. The
specialist contractor shall be responsible for labelling at both the user and
communications cabinets locations to an agreed labelling system in all U/FTP /
Multicore / Fibre installations. Hand written labels will not be accepted.

8.8 Critical Alarm System

The contractor shall supply and install a critical alarm system to monitor the
following:
 Comms. Room/ IDF High Temperature Stat Alarm.
 Comms. Room/ IDF Water Leak Detection Panel Alarm.
 Comms. Room/ IDF Air-Conditioning Units Fault Alarms.
 Comms. Room Fire Suppression 1st Knock Alarm.
 Comms. Room Fire Suppression 2nd Knock Alarm.
 Comms. Room UPS on load & fault Alarm.
 Comms. Room/ IDF IT Cabinet PDU monitoring Alarms.
 Mains Power Failure/ Fault Alarm (via auxiliary contacts on the Main LT Circuit
Breaker serving the building).

The system shall be Netbotz, Commsguard or equal and approved.

8.9 O&M Documentation/Testing & Commissioning

The specialist contractor shall include for maintaining an accurate detailed record of
the works as they progress. They shall include for supplying 3 x copies of ‘As-
Installed’ Port Plans upon completion of each area. Drawings shall be in A1 CAD Form
and pdf form shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

The installation shall be fully tested (i.e. 100% of all cables) to comply with to the
relevant standard to Category 6 limits, full TDR tests required. On completion of
patching a complete schedule/record of all network cabling in each rack shall be
provided to the client.

DTX 1800 test instruments shall be used and all test results recorded on disc and
included in the hand-over documents.

Cables that fail the test must be replaced. The engineer will be notified when
testing will be complete and the contractor shall allow for witness retesting of 10% of
all data points.

The specialist contractor shall include for detailed hand-over documentation to

include:

 Product Warranty

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  Test results on CD x 3 copies
 Test results on hard-copy x 3 copies
 Labelling drawings and details
 As-installed drawings on CD x 3 copies
 As-installed drawings on hard copy x 3 copies
 Contact telephone numbers for emergency situations, complete with product
manual and company information

The specialist contractor shall be responsible for punch down at each end of each
Voice / Data Cable, together with testing and commissioning to current requirements
and for warranty purposes. All cables shall be 100% continuity tested and 100% TDR
tested with results recorded on disc in Excel format.

8.10 Warranties
The entire voice and data networks shall be fully guaranteed for a minimum period of
twenty years. The Specialist Contractor shall be required to produce Warranties and
Guarantees in this regard.

Warranties shall include for the following:

 Compliance with to the relevant standard (with no get out clauses)

 Independent UL tested system.
 Products and labour for replacement of products (in the event of a problem)
 The products must be manufactured by a single manufacturer. No mix/match
shall be allowed.
 The warranty must cover the full ‘channel’ and not just the ‘permanent link’
 The warranty must be issued by a manufacturer and not a contractor or a
distributor
 The warranty must provide full application assurance

9. (ELEMENT 65) Electrical Services for Mechanical Plant

9.1 Scope of works

The Contractor shall include for supply, installation, testing and termination of all
mains and control wiring indicated on the Mechanical services layout drawings and
points list. These drawings indicate the equipment items to be wired. The layout
drawings describe the general location of the field devices.

A copy of the mechanical drawings is included in the tender documents for this
contract to identify the exact location of all field devices.

The contractor shall include for all containment to mechanical plant including header
trunking etc at BMS panels and MCCs.

Wiring Systems:
Electrical Power services sub-circuitry shall generally be radial type, wired in 4.0
sq.mm single-core PVC/LSF insulated cable in trunking, protected by a 20A MCB or
RCBO where required.

Local isolators are to be provided to all mechanical plant mains powered items.

Include for wiring and fixing of all control devices provided “free issue” by the
Mechanical specialist. Terminations and testing of cables shall be by the Electrical
specialist.

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 Provide flexible conduit from local isolator units to all items of mechanical plant.

Supply and install suitably rated three-pole isolator to each of the Mechanical AC
Condenser units, coordinate routing and location with mechanical contractor.

It is the responsibility of the Electrical Specialist to confirm all wiring details with the
Mechanical specialist and controls supplier in a timely manner. Any costs incurred as a
result of lack of co-ordination between the contractors will not be entertained as
possible variation claims.

Include for all control cabling from heating to 2-port & 3-port valves.

All mains wiring circuits shall incorporate a separate insulated protective conductor.
Wiring to control and monitoring devices shall be Belden type cable as indicated on
the drawings.

The Contractor shall include for providing temporary labels on both ends of each
switching, control and monitoring cable to facilitate testing and commissioning of the
BMS system.

9.2 Containment Serving Mechanical Plant

All wiring to mechanical equipment shall be contained in steel trunking and steel
conduit or laid on cable tray. The setting out of the containment systems shall be co-
ordinated with the mechanical contractor.

For the purposes of tender the Contractor shall include for the supply and installation
of the tray and trunking listed below. The Contractor shall also include for support
brackets required to install the listed systems to walls and ceilings. (Note: this is not
indicated on the tender drawings and shall be included over and above what is
indicated on the tender drawings)

Containment Linear No. of No. of Tee

length bends Pieces
300mm tray 50m 15 10
150mm tray 50m 15 10
100 x 100mm 50m 20 10
trunking

The Contractor shall include for attendance on the Mechanical Sub-Contractor during
testing and commissioning of the mechanical plant.

10. (ELEMENT 66) Transportation Services

Refer to - Lift Specification

11. (ELEMENT 67) Security & Protective Services

The Security System shall be comprised of the following elements

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System
• Door & Barrier Access Control System
• Intruder Alarm System
• Intercom System

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 All of these elements shall be interconnected via the Integriti security platform.

Security System Elements shall be by below listed Specialist Contractors:

• CCTV system by ISA group
• Intruder Alarm by ISA group
• Access Control by ISA group
• Intercom System by ISA group

The Security System Elements Scope and Schematic intent are described hereunder
but the Specialist Contractor shall develop and provide diagrams detailing final wiring
requirements for both System Backbone Network and all Field Devices.
In addition, the Specialist shall detail the number of Active Switch and Battery Back-
Up Units required to operate the System and specify the number and type of Security
Racks to accommodate the equipment.

All provisions of the MEP Contract shall apply.

11.1 Door Access Control System

11.1.1 Scope of Works

The Works shall include for the supply, installation, wiring, testing, commissioning and
certification of a complete Access Control System by the Specialist Contractor.

Locations of System Equipment shall be as indicated on the Layout Drawings. All

system equipment shall be located in Ground Floor Comms room.

Details of proposed System Components shall be provided by the specialist

contractor.

Each access-controlled door will be hard wired back to a local Door Access Control
Unit. Multiple control units shall be located within an enclosure which will include for
an integral power supply unit to supply the control units and doors.

Each access-controlled door shall also include a fire alarm interface unit for connection
to the fire alarm system. Magnetic locking devices shall be de-energised upon fire
alarm activation, fire alarm interfaces shall be installed adjacent to door controllers
and shall provide the communication link between the fire alarm system and the door
access control system.

The Door Access Control System shall include the following:

 Pedestal Units - Pedestal Units shall be free standing brushed stainless steel
for indoor and outdoor use. Contractor to propose suitable units for Architect
Approval.
 Door controllers
 Proximity/Card readers -configurable to restrict access to certain areas
 Request to Exit release buttons
 Emergency green break glass units -fully resettable type via key operation
 Electromagnetic locks
 Network controller to be installed on a Standalone PC
 The Contractor shall include for 400no. Sifer cards

11.1.2 Wiring and Containment

The cabling, systems components and outlets/detector devices shall be supplied,
fitted, tested and certified by the Access Control specialist contractor.

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 The electrical contractor shall be required to install the cable containment system and
power cabling associated with the security systems.

All security system cables installed by the access control specialist shall be fully tested
for continuity prior to acceptance by the contractor. Cable pair faults shall be
identified and repaired by the access control specialist by replacing the faulty cable in
its entirety.

The access control specialist shall label each end of all cables.

All cabling used in the Access Control System shall be PVC sheathed multi-core.

11.1.3 Equipment
The locations of access control equipment shall be as indicated on the layout
drawings.

The supply, erection, connection, testing and commissioning of the Access Control
system shall be carried out in accordance with to the relevant standard.

All external doors shall use an electric mortise lock. All externally mounted units shall
be provided with an appropriate IP-65 housing.

All green break glass units are to be the fully resettable type via key operation.

All door strikes shall be integrated into the doors. Please note that on double doors or
doors with a half leaf that the contractor shall provide mag locks to both sections of
the door.

The access control equipment shall consist of the following:

 Door controllers
 Proximity/Card readers
 Request to Exit release buttons
 Emergency green break glass units
 Electromagnetic/strike/mortise locks or abloy
 Network controller to be installed on a Standalone PC
 The electrical contractor shall include for 400no. sifer cards/fobs

Each proximity sifer card/fob reader can be configured to restrict access to certain
areas.

11.2 Intruder Alarm System

11.2.1 Scope of Works

The Works shall include for the supply, installation, wiring, testing, commissioning and
certification of a complete Intruder Alarm System by the Specialist Contractor.

Locations of System Equipment shall be as indicated on the Layout Drawings. All

system equipment shall be located in Ground Floor Security Control room.

Details of proposed System Components shall be provided by the specialist

contractor.

The Intruder Alarm System shall include the following:

 Main Control Panels
 Remote keypads/intercoms

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  Dual technology passive infra-red detectors
 Recessed magnetic door contacts to all external doors
 Internal/External Sounders
 Multi-channel digital modem
 Access Nodes for Access Control Integration
 Central Security system PC
 External monitoring
 Fault and Alarm interface to the Building(s) Automation and Control System(s)

The Contractor shall also include for the system to transmit an alarm to a PSA
Licenced Alarm Receiving Centre. Trained operators at the Alarm Receiving Centre will
contact designed key holders and the relevant authorities in the event of a verified
alarm activation.

The system shall be capable of 100% expansion without the necessity to add further
panels or control equipment. The system shall be configured to permit the future
integration of local intruder detection systems.
Equipment and Wiring System:

11.2.2 Main Control Panel

The control panel shall be fully Microprocessor controlled c/w monitored battery
backed power supply unit. The system must provide the following functions and
details;
 The system shall be capable of monitoring the status of each individual device
and to indicate by buzzer and full text message on the keypads when any
device is activated.
 The text description is to display in real English the activated device type and
its location.
 The control panel shall monitor all devices, irrespective of whether the system
is enabled.
 All emergency exit doors shall be monitored at all times and an alarm shall be
raised and local sounder shall operate when such a door is opened.
 The system shall be configured such that separately identified zones i.e. Stair
core doors, Main Reception entrances etc areas are segregated on the control
panel. Each of these zones, where entry is possible from secondary or
alternative entrances shall be provided with a dedicated keypad, which will
facilitate independent operation of these zones. These zones shall also be
controllable from the master unit.
 A link to the external monitoring station shall be via a long range KP radio link.
Radio must conform to EN standards.

11.2.3 Presence Detectors

Dual Technology – Passive Infra-Red / ultrasonic sensors shall be utilised to minimise
the risk of false alarms.

Door Contacts:
Magnetic door contacts shall be recessed type and shall not be visible when the door
is in a closed position. All magnetic contacts unless otherwise indicated shall be
minimum Class ll: biased magnetic contact. The contacts shall be supplied in a
suitable finish to match the door frame. Magnetic door contacts are to be positioned
such that the door shall not be permitted to open more than 50mm before detection.

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11.2.4 Internal Audible Alarm
An internal audible alarm device shall be provided which shall be clearly identifiable
and shall not be confused with alarms reserved for emergency services. The device is
to be complete with an integral auxiliary battery power supply.

11.2.5 External Audible Alarm

External audible alarm devices shall be located within a prominent location in the
vicinity of the entrances. The alarm provided shall be clearly identifiable and shall not
be confused with alarms reserved for emergency services. The device shall be an
external IP65 rated audible alarm complete with flashing blue strobe indicator. The
device is to be complete with an integral auxiliary battery power supply. Any alarm
activation due to forced entry in the area shall activate the external sounder in order
that the perpetrator will be aware that the alarm has been activated. Cable to this
device should be back entry. The device is to be fitted with anti-tamper devices on the
lid and back plate.

11.2.6 Wiring
Tamper-proof circuit protection is to be provided to all devices and cabling. All cabling
for the intruder alarm installation shall be multicore alarm system type as per the
system manufactures specification and shall be LSF sheathed.

The Intruder Alarm and Door Access Control Systems shall be configured such that
time profiles can be recognised by the electronic locks and the intruder alarm 24-hour
door contacts status (armed/disarmed). Door contacts shall be capable of being
armed/ disarmed automatically through the time profiling of the door access control
system. Numeric Keypad(S) shall be positioned adjacent to Main Reception Desk(s) to
Arm/Disarm the System.

11.3 CCTV System

11.3.1 Scope of Works

The Works shall include for the supply, installation, wiring, testing, commissioning and
certification of a complete new IP based Internal CCTV Camera System including
Recording & Monitoring equipment, as specified, by the Specialist Contractor.

The CCTV System shall be part of an Integrated Facilities Network (IFN) whereby each
independent control & management system will communicate to one another via an
open protocol platform such as the ASHRAE, ANSI & ISO approved communication
BacNET/ IP communication systems which will allow real-time information to be
transmitted to an Internet of Thing (IOT) Data Cloud via a web service Application
Programming Interface (API).

CCTV equipment selected from Panasonic and shall be integrated & controlled via a
Milestone VMS (Video Surveillance Management Software) System.

Locations of System Equipment shall be as indicated on the Layout Drawings. All

system equipment shall be located in Ground Floor comms room.

Details of proposed System Components shall be provided by the CCTV security

specialist.

The CCTV System shall include the following:

 CCTV Cameras complete with all necessary fixtures and fittings -All Internal
Camera bases will be white.

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  Monitors -Contractor to allow for 4No. 50” Monitors in the Security Room, 2No.
24” Monitors at Main Reception Desk
 Controllers

11.4 Intercom System

11.4.1 Scope of works

The intercom system shall consist of an Audio/Visual two-way communication system
with external call units as indicated on the layout drawings linked to internal units at
the main reception desk. When the reception is not manned the intercom system shall
have the facility to transfer to an additional internal unit located within the tenant
floor. The intercom system installed shall be primarily to identify callers and unlock
the main entrance from any of the internal handsets.

The system provided is to be installed tested commissioned and certified to ensure

the system and its respective components are in full compliance with and satisfy the
requirements of, but not limited to the following standards:

 European Union (EU)

 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
 Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements
 CENELEC

All electronic equipment and devices must have the CE mark of compliance.
The system installation shall be in accordance with current NSAI IS 10101:2020
regulations.

Equipment:
The external call panels shall be processor controlled fully monitored and shall be
complete with battery backed power supply units. Battery Back-up to be 60 minutes
under full power draw.

The system must provide the following functions and details:

 The Front cover of the entrance panels shall be one of piece construction in a
high-grade weatherproof vandal proof finish. The IP rating of the flush
installation shall be a minimum IP54.
 The front cover shall be secured with anti-tamper screw fixings.
 The entrance panel front cover shall protect the mechanical components and
shall be secured by concealed screws.
 The entrance panel shall be flush mounted.
 The entrance panels shall be supplied with a proprietary recessing box suitable
for flush mounting. The recessing box shall incorporate fixing screws to secure
the entrance panel cover. The action to unscrew the fixing screws shall
actually secure the fixings.

The Videophone handsets shall have a metal wall mounted bracket for surface
installation. The colour videophone handsets shall be finished in white and shall
include the following features:

 flat colour screen

 Speech secrecy
 Amplified electret microphone
 Amplified loudspeaker with Mylar diaphragm
 Individual Push buttons for the release of door locks
 RJ white connector
 Modulated call tone

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  Adjustable ringing tone
 The facility to add up to 3 no. additional videophone handsets in series without
additional components

The operator shall have the facility to view the entrances panel cameras at any time
to monitor the area immediately in front of the entrance door from the videophone
handset by depressing the preview push button. The monitor shall turn on once the
handset has been activated. The monitor shall automatically switch off after the lock
release button has been depressed or after 60 seconds.

11.5 Leak Detection System

The contractor shall allow for the supply and installation of the leak detection
system/s as indicated on the drawings and schedule of equipment. 1no. leak detection
panel shall be installed on each floor c/w all required components (probes, wires, end
of line units, remote indicators etc.) Leak detection shall be as per the drawings and
generally consist of the following:

 Leak detection probes in AC unit drip trays

 Leak detection cable direct on slab in raised access floors or within bunded
areas.
 Leak detection cable around perimeter of room on floor slab (routed over
doors) for rooms without raised access floors.

The contractor shall ensure that access grommets or access hatches are provided and
installed at all end of line units within raised access floors. Where end of line units are
installed within furniture below raised access floors, the contractor shall coordinate
with furniture installer and main contractor to ensure that all end of line units are fully
accessible. End of line units shall not be located behind furniture/kitchen unit kick
boards.

The contactor shall ensure that the entire length of the leak detection tape has
contact with the floor slab and does not coil or raise up off the floor slab.

All leak detection systems shall be fully supplied, installed, tested and commissioned
by the electrical contractor.#

11.6 Audio Induction Loop System

Scope of works:
Supply and install the complete systems, detailed within this specification. Provide
Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems (AFILS) at the following locations and areas
as indicated on the tender drawings and as required in accordance with Part M:

 Main Reception desk

 Large meeting/Conference rooms in offices

The AFIL system shall include:

 AFIL system design including loop layout design

 AFILS drive equipment, ancillary components and mounting accessories;
appropriate Audio Input systems
 AFILS Loop wire or tape with appropriate fixings or containment and
associated feed cables;
 AFILS test equipment

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 Induction loop facilities shall be provided as a standalone counter induction loop
system installed onto the main reception desk. The system shall consist of induction
loop clipped to the underside of the desk, discrete microphone and amplifiers unit with
all necessary power supplies and signage.

The active equipment such as the amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, etc. shall be
provided as part of the electrical installation and shall be installed in the ceiling or
under the desk as appropriate. The electrical contractor shall provide a spur outlet for
amplifiers etc.

The standard induction loop signage shall be used to indicate availability of the AFILS
systems.

11.6.1 Counter/Local Area Loop Driver

Where the loop system is to assist a single end user in a defined location such as a
reception/retail counter or information point.

Each induction loop driver shall have the following characteristics:

 'Current drive' output with current capability of at least 2.2A rms with 1KHz
sine signal
 Voltage output of no less than 4.5V peak at maximum current.
 Frequency response from 80Hz to 6.5KHz
 Automatic gain control (AGC) optimised for speech with a dynamic range
greater than 36dB
 Metal loss correction with an adjustable gain slope range of at least 0dB to
+4.5dB / octave
 2 inputs: 1 microphone input and 1 input switchable between microphone or
line
 Size not exceeding 44mm in height.
 Panel/wall mounting capability (using screws or other appropriate and reliable
fixing)

The AFILS shall comply with:

 The relevant standards

 A Certificate of Conformity to this standard shall be issued for each AFILS in
the project.
 Building Regulations 2010 Part M
 The Disability Discrimination Act 2005.

The supplier shall:

 At the earliest opportunity in the project, provide evidence that the
background magnetic noise in the areas designated for loop coverage is within
the limits defined in to the relevant standard. Where the background magnetic
noise exceeds -32dB re: 400mAm-1 -22dB for short-term use/localized
applications, the contractor shall not proceed without client approval.
 Prior to installation, show that cross-talk between adjacent looped areas
(whether part of this contract or not), and that magnetic spill from any AFILS
where the signal is defined as 'confidential' will, by design, be less than -40dB
with normal signal levels.
 Prior to installation, the effect of metal within the structure of the building will
be adequately assessed and compensated for by loop design and / or
appropriate loop driver selection. Where necessary, the effect of metal shall be
assessed by site survey and test using trial loops on relevant construction,
carried out by a competent test specialist.

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  Prior to installation the field strength of the proposed systems shall be
confirmed to meet the requirements of to the relevant standard.

Audio input:
Audio inputs shall provide clear pick up of all wanted audio signals whilst minimising
unwanted audio and background noise.

Signal-to-noise improvement is important to provide benefit to the hearing aid user.

The input system design shall provide selective amplification of the intended audio
signal above the general sound level in the area. Where a sound reinforcement
system is installed, a line level feed from the system to the induction loop should be
used where this is appropriate, which may include feeds from emergency evacuation
systems.

11.6.2 Commissioning
The supplier shall:

 Include for testing and commissioning of the complete system(s)

 Provide all necessary test equipment to complete the works, all test results to
be fully recorded and copies provided with the Operation and Maintenance
manuals.
 Provide operating instructions for all items of equipment and installed systems.
 Provide "As Installed" drawings and Operation and Maintenance manuals for all
AFILS
 When carrying out commissioning tests, use a Field Strength measurement
tool in compliance with to the relevant standard.
 Issue Certificates of Conformity to the relevant standard that clearly state the
results of testing and whether the system performance meets the relevant
requirements of the standard.
Where the induction loops are to be installed prior to the drive/amplifier equipment,
the loops shall be tested for continuity and for isolation from electrical ground and
metal structures/containment. The Client shall have the opportunity to witness these
tests which shall be recorded and documented.

11.6.3 Equipment
Source equipment: Microphones
Distribution equipment: Equalizers; Induction loop amplifiers; and Induction loop
transformers.
Equipment interconnectivity: Wired.
Loop arrangement: Induction loop pads.
Loop cabling: Tri-rated flat ribbon.

Microphones:
In accordance with to the relevant standard.
Element: Dynamic.

Induction loop amplifiers

Format: Current drive.
Total harmonic distortion: 0.5 %.
Light emitting diode (LED) indication: Loop active. Power on/ off.

Signage for induction loop systems

Standard: In accordance with to the relevant standard.

Quality:
Installation: In accordance with to the relevant standard.

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 Installing induction loop amplifiers
AFILS drivers shall be provided to amplify input audio signals and to drive the
induction loops appropriately. The drivers shall meet the requirements for a type A or
type B driver as defined above.
Equipment: Provide electrical supplies to equipment requiring power. Derive from the
same electrical phase.

Installing induction-loop cabling:

Keep cabling dry. Commence internal cabling when building enclosure provides
permanently dry conditions.
Cables: Install in one length. Segregate from band II voltages.
Cables passing through walls: Sleeve with conduit or pipe duct. Bush at both ends.
Jointing: At equipment and terminal fittings only.
Separation from other audio cables when run in parallel (minimum): 1 m.

11.6.4 Training and Maintenance

Training and instruction documentation shall be provided that enables operational
staff to understand the proper use of the AFILS system and how to ensure that people
with hearing aids can make use of the system effectively.
A test and maintenance schedule shall be provided.
Training and instruction documentation shall be provided for operational staff such
that they can use and perform regular functional tests on the system(s). This training
shall include, but not be limited to, demonstrating the correct use of the test
equipment and AFILS drivers provided.

11.7 Disabled Refuge Alarm

A disabled refuge alarm system shall be installed as indicated on the drawings. The
alarm system shall consist of two-way communication call points as located on the
layouts drawings, linked to a central control and alarm panel at the main reception
area. The control panel shall include for an integral battery. The system shall be wired
in 4-core 1.5mm screened fire rated cable.

The system shall have the following features:

 Stainless steel ‘Disabled Refuge’ outstations

 The system is fully digital ensuring the speech and audio clarity is of high
quality
 The system is fully monitored at all times
 Internal batteries keep the system running for 24 hours quiescent with an
additional three hours at full use
 The typical length of fire rated cable between the control panel and remote
units is 200m
 The system shall have an auto learn facility
 All remote area select buttons on the master shall be labelled using inserts
placed behind a membrane
 Duplex speech (via remote unit)
 Fully monitored – Faults reported at the master control panel
 Volt free contact – operated when in fault, set during installation
 Indicators for: use/occupied, call, fault, power, charger and speech volume
 “Listening” facility
 Fully compliant with to the relevant standards, when installed according to
these standards

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11.8 Disabled Toilet Alarm
The Contractor shall supply and install disabled toilet alarms as indicated on the
drawings and specified hereafter. The system shall be fully compliant with Part M of
the building regulations for both a bathroom and shower room requirements.

The systems shall be completely integrated linking the disabled toilets with the
reception area in each building. The system shall be integrated to the disabled refuge
alarm as per the disabled refuge schematic.

Each system shall comprise the following:

 Power supply unit.

 Pull cord switch.
 Combined re-set unit and reassurance lamp in each toilet.
 Combined indicating lamp and buzzer.
 Central control and indicating panels located at Main Reception.

The power unit shall be suitable for 230-volt input and 24-volt output and shall be
wired from the local distribution board in 2.5 sq.mm pvc cables. The disabled toilet
alarm shall also include a volt free contact to send a signal to the BMS.

12. (ELEMENT 68) Fire Protection System

12.1 Fire Alarm System

12.1.1 Scope of works

The Contractor shall include for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of
a complete analogue/addressable type L1 fire alarm system throughout as specified in
the general specification and the drawings. The contractor shall include for a complete
networked fire alarm system.

12.1.2 Approvals
Tenders shall be submitted on the basis of the number and locations of initiation
devices and sounders indicated on the drawings. As specified by the relevant
standard, the fire alarm system must be certified by the design engineers, the
suppliers and the installers. In the interest of proper and timely coordination, the
Contractor shall submit the fire alarm design drawings to the specialist fire alarm
equipment supplier and procure the opinion of the equipment supplier regarding
compliance of the design with the relevant standard. The specialist supplier shall also
submit detailed calculations on the audibility of the sounders indicated on the
drawings, together with proposed schematic wiring diagrams indicating the number of
loops. The opinion on compliance, calculations and wiring diagrams shall be submitted
to for review before any equipment is ordered or wiring commences.

12.1.3 System Description and Installation

The fire detection and alarm systems shall be designed and installed to provide full
compliance with the relevant standard Classification. Automatic detection shall be
provided within all areas and voids above 800mm including any ceiling voids. The
system shall be specified as a true analogue addressable system. Automatic Detection
shall be a combination of optical smoke detectors, fixed temperature heat detectors
and combined smoke/heat detectors for areas where sensitivity thresholds may be
adjusted.

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The installation shall include 1 no. 8-loop panel interfaced to the landlord fire alarm
system, to support the fire alarm equipment installed. The loops shall have isolation
modules mounted between zone boundaries or every 15 devices where more than 15
devices cover a single fire alarm zone. The fire alarm panel shall be located as per the
layout drawing.

On completion, a laminated floorplan indicating the different zones shall be mounted

adjacent to the Fire alarm Panel(s).

Manual break glass units shall be sited at fire alarm zone boundaries and at each
emergency and final exit point as a minimum. The BGUs shall include a hinged cover
to avoid accidental activation. The BGUs will activate using a ‘thumb pressure’ rather
than break glass button and mounted at a height of 1200mm AFFL.

Sounders shall be a combination of stand-alone electronic sounders and sounder

bases on smoke/ heat detectors. Xenon/LED indicator lights shall provide visual alarm
indication in areas where disabled refuge call points are installed in lieu of sounders.

Fire Alarm interfaces shall provide communication to door hold open power supply
units, mechanical services plant and equipment, lift control panel, AV Racks,
electronic door access control panels, fire smoke damper and smoke aspiration
detectors.

A key switch shall be installed adjacent to the fire alarm control panel and shall be
programmed to isolate predetermined fire alarm interfaces for test purposes.

The fire alarm panel shall indicate that devices have been isolated until such time as
the key switch is returned to the normally closed position.
The cause and effect strategy is to be confirmed.

For a single knock system, upon alarm activation of any device, all fire alarm
interfaces shall be operated and in turn as minimum will:

 Isolate Mechanical Services Plant.

 Release electrical locking devices on designated access-controlled doors on
escape routes whilst maintaining access control to secure rooms.
 Release magnetic hold open devices.

For a double knock system, upon alarm activation of any two automatic detector
devices or the activation of any break glass unit, all fire alarm interfaces shall be
operated and in turn as a minimum will:

 Isolate Mechanical Services Plant.

 Release electrical locking devices on designated access-controlled doors on
escape routes whilst maintaining access control to secure rooms.
 Release magnetic hold open devices.

The contractor shall include for provision and installation of all I/O units as required.
The units are not detailed on the layout drawings.

The fire alarm system shall also be connected to communicate alarm conditions to a
central remote 24hour monitoring station.

The new fire alarm panel shall have the facility to be networked with any other fire
alarm panel or system.

The fire alarm panel shall be fully open protocol with other fire alarm panels and
systems, as well as other fire alarm detection and activation devices and equipment.

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Upon receiving a signal the monitoring station will contact a list of designated staff in
order before contacting the fire brigade.

The contractor is to use metal p-clips to clip the fire alarm cable to the slab. All clips
shall have as a minimum, the same fire rating as the cable which it is securing.

It is essential that the wiring of a fire alarm system be exclusive to the installation
and segregated from the wiring of other circuits so that the fire alarm system is
protected against damage that may be caused by faults on other circuits and against
interference that might occur during maintenance or alteration of other services.

Where indicated on drawings the following equipment is to be provided:

 Addressable analogue optical smoke detector

 Addressable Analogue sounders
 Addressable analogue strobes
 Addressable break glass units
 Addressable analogue heat/smoke detectors with heat only facility
 24V I/O units – Loop powered I/O

All fire alarm cabling shall be class PH120 enhanced type. All cables shall be run
from point to point without tees ot spurs. NO JOINTING OF FIRE ALARM CABLES
ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS ELEMENT OF THE WORKS. The loop load shall not
exceed 80% of the cables capacity. All terminals shall be marked.

The contractor shall provide record drawings to user for maintenance and record
purposes. Te drawings shall show position of various items of equipment, and sizes
and routes of cables and wires. Include wiring diagrams of junction boxes and
distribution cases. Provide circuit diagrams of fire alarm system and its components.

Prior to practical completion, the contractor shall provide proposals for connection of
the system to a third-party remote monitoring station. Costs for the connection and
first year’s operation shall be included in the tender return. The system shall also
provide a fault and alarm interface to the Building Automation and Control System.

A fireman’s shunt trip shall be located within 2m from the main entrance, position to
be agreed on site.

All manual call points shall be provided with plastic flap covers. The use of glass
inserts shall not be used, instead they shall be of the plastic key resettable type.

All shower areas to have a heat detector installed with an IP rating of at least IP53.

Fire alarm sounders should be installed and certified by a specialist contractor in

accordance with IS3218:2013 generally though fire alarm sounders shall be placed to
provide a minimum sound level of 65 db(a) or 5 db(a) above any other noise likely to
persist for a period longer than 30s whichever is the greater. The contractor shall
measure and record the fire alarm sound levels and include on a layout drawing as
part of the O&M manuals.

Contractor is to ensure that Fault Tolerant Network Cards are provided.

Automatic Door Release Mechanisms (ADRM):

The contractor shall supply and install automatic door release mechanisms to each of
the fire doors identified on the tender layout drawings. The ADRM’s are to be
connected to the fire alarm system and shall release the doors when the fire alarm

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 sounds. The electrical contractor is to allow for all the associated cabling, Power
supply units, battery back up’s, I/O devices, face plate relay’s etc., to enable a fully
functional system. Cabling is to be wired in PH120 enhanced.

The ADRM’s shall comply with the relevant standards. In the event of a power outage
the system shall fail safe, releasing all the doors.

13. Maintenance

13.1 Scope of Works

The contractor shall return a proposed contract for a comprehensive planned
preventative maintenance plan for all plant and equipment installed for the first year
with an option to extend it to a further 12months after the defects liability period. The
contractor shall propose a complete Planned Preventative Maintenance regime and
shall schedule regular maintenance visits to ensure the optimal operation of the plant
maximising opportunities for energy efficiency and extending plant life. Planned
Preventative Maintenance shall be undertaken to achieve best operational practice
and shall as a minimum reflect the guidelines outlined by CIBSE.

The maintenance plan shall be deemed to be fully inclusive of all labour and parts for
the duration of the maintenance period. The only exception being in respect of
components which have failed owing to improper use when the operator has clearly
being trained in the proper use or where damage has occurred outside the control of
the contractor where the contractor has been seen to have been making best efforts.

The contractor shall be responsible for underwriting the safe and efficient operation of
all the installed systems and shall where necessary or where required by code of
practise or legislation engage specialist suppliers to undertake maintenance.

The contractor shall recognise the importance of maintenance and make clear
reference to this with his tender return. The contractor should include an outline
maintenance plan as an appendix to the tender return documents. This appendix
should clearly indicate how the contractor arrived at the costs for maintenance as
included within the contractor’s returned summary of tender. The appendix should
also include proposed manpower levels and frequency of service visits included.

In the event of the contractor proposing a maintenance team with personnel other
than those involved in the installation works, this team shall attend the entire
handover and maintenance seminar for all disciplines and trades even those outside
of those directly related to the contract works for which they will be responsible. This
is to ensure that the maintenance personnel are afforded the maximum beneficial
understanding of the entire building operation.

13.2 Maintenance Schedule

The contractor shall be responsible for the formulation and presentation of a complete
maintenance programme outlining the maintenance requirements of each plant
component and outline the service intervals for the maintenance of that plant. The
maintenance schedule and the service intervals shall be agreed with the
manufacturers and shall comply in full with their best practice. Where necessary the
contractors shall include for manufacturers specialist engineers to attend site to
undertake their prescribed maintenance. All costs associated with specialist
attendances are deemed to be included.

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 The maintenance schedule for plant shall recognise the expected high demand periods
for plant and shall be tailored to suit, such that plant is always available to run at its
maximum efficiency when the demand is highest.

The contractor’s proposal shall clearly stipulate daily, weekly and monthly
maintenance requirements categorising them in terms of critical and recommended
tasks.

The building operator shall have an appointed member of staff tasked with co-
ordination of the contractors and also with responsibility for daily monitoring and
visual inspection of plant.

13.3 Scheduling and Logging

Following each maintenance visit the building operator and the Engineer shall be
provided with a copy of the maintenance technicians site report clearly describing the
maintenance and highlighting where any remedial action has been undertaken.

In addition to the above the contractor shall provide a twice-yearly report outlining
the maintenance to be undertaken in the coming six months and synopsising the
maintenance undertaken in the previous six months. The report shall highlight any
known problems and shall illustrate what remedial action has been put in place. The
report shall track previously highlighted problems and provide and update on progress
and clearly highlight where a previous problem has been proven to be rectified.

The reports shall be presented no later than three weeks following the six month
period following receipt of which the contractor will be expected to attend a review
meeting to discuss the report and general performance related issues.

The Contractor shall record all maintenance visits and service reports in a dedicated
section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The record shall be maintained on
site for review or inspection by the Engineer or clients representative.

Contractor Responsibilities during Maintenance Period:

The contractor shall be responsible for the complete maintenance of the entire
Electrical installations during the contracted maintenance period including that of
specialist systems provided under the terms of the installation contract.

The contractor shall be responsible for re-lamping and failing lamps during the
maintenance period.

The contractor shall be responsible for incidental maintenance for example one off
lamp replacement or other similar minor elements.

The building operator shall be responsible for daily visual inspections at a superficial
level and shall advise the contractor of any reportable observations. The contractor
shall be responsible for all other maintenance as set out in an agreed maintenance
plan.

13.4 Call Outs

The contractor shall commit to provide unscheduled call out response within 4 hours
for an urgent problem with the following working day being acceptable for less critical
problems.

The contractor shall include for 6 no. call outs annually and should note that out of
hours attendance may be required.

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 The contractor shall advise a rate for extra over call outs as may be requested by the
operator. Where a call out has been requested as a result of defective component or
because of lack of maintenance the contractor shall not be entitled to any associated
call out costs.

14. Operation And Maintenance Manuals

The contractor shall provide maintenance and instruction manuals covering and
including the following:

14.1 Standards
The Operation & Maintenance manuals shall be prepared based on the following
documents:

 BSRIA Technical Note TN 1/1984 - Guidelines for building services operating &
maintenance manuals
 BSRIA Application Guide 1/1987.1 - Operating & maintenance manuals for
building services installations
 BSRIA Technical Note TN 12/1986 - Fault finding procedures for the building
services industry

14.2 Systems Description

 A full technical description of each of the systems installed, written to ensure
that the Client’s staff fully understand the scope and facilities provided.
 A technical description of the mode of operation of all systems.

14.3 Installation Record

 An A3 set of all as-installed drawings, together with a drawing register/index.
 Schematic drawings of each system, indicating principle items of plant,
equipment, etc.
 Schedules of plant, equipment, etc. by system, stating their locations within
the building, duties & performance figures.
 Each item of plant, equipment, etc. installed shall have a unique code number,
cross-referenced to the record & schematic drawings and schedules. The
name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer of every item of
equipment and plant shall be listed together with catalogue list numbers.
 Manufacturer’s literature including detailed drawings, electrical circuit details,
and printed operating & maintenance instructions for all items of plant and
equipment supplied under this contract.
 A copy of all test certificates, including those for plant, equipment, etc. used in
the installations, including electrical circuit tests, start & commissioning tests.
 A copy of all manufacturer’s guarantees.

14.4 System Operation

 Starting up, operating and shutting down instructions for all equipment and
systems installed.
 Control sequences for all systems installed.
 Scheduled details of all equipment settings.

14.5 Maintenance
 Detailed recommendations as to the preventative maintenance frequency and
procedures which should be adopted by the Client to ensure the most efficient
operation of the systems.

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  A list of normal consumable items
 A list of recommended ‘running spares’ required, being those items subject to
wear or deterioration, and which may involve the Client in extended deliveries
when replacements are required at some future date
 Procedures for fault finding
 Emergency procedures

14.6 Preparation of Manuals

The manuals shall be encased in A4 size, plastic-covered, loose leaf, four-ring binders
with hard covers, each indexed, divided and appropriately cover-titled.

A temporary manual with provisional record drawings and preliminary performance

data available shall be made available at commencement of commissioning, for
comment by the engineer.

14.7 Obligations of Manufacturers to Provide Literature

The requirements and obligations of manufacturers to provide literature as part of the
installation record shall form part of plant and equipment orders. Such orders shall be
considered unfulfilled until literature requirements have been met.

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