L190129 PartBMech A

SHARK NINJA – LEVEL 2
PART B
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORKS
BUILDING SERVICES SPECIFICATION - MECHANICAL SERVICES
CLIENT
Project: Shark Ninja – Level 2

Reference: L190129.PartBMech.A
Revision: A
Issue Date: 25 June 2019
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PROJECT Shark Ninja – Level 2
PROJECT NUMBER L190129
DOCUMENT TYPE Building Services Specification – Mechanical Services (Part B)
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY ADMIN CHECK APPROVED BY
A 25/06/19 Tender M. Lock S. Winslow C. Pakes
L190129.PartBMech.A MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 |INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 3

SECTION 2 | BASIS OF DESIGN ..................................................................................................... 4
2.1 NOISE CRITERIA 4
2.2 CHARACTERISTICS 4
2.3 EXTERNAL NOISE LEVELS 5
SECTION 3 | CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................. 6
3.1 CDP ELEMENTS 9
3.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10
SECTION 4 | SYSTEM INTERFACES ............................................................................................... 11
SECTION 5 | SCOPE OF WORKS ................................................................................................. 13
5.1 STRIP OUT WORKS 13
5.2 CONDENSATE DRAINAGE 13
5.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BASE BUILDING SYSTEM..................................... 13
5.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS ............................................................................... 13
5.3 WATER SERVICES 13
5.3.1 COLD WATER .................................................................................................. 13
5.4 VENTILATION 14
5.4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BASE BUILDING SYSTEM..................................... 14
5.4.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS ............................................................................... 14
5.5 DUCT WORK 14
5.5.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 14
5.5.2 DESIGN PARAMATERS (GUIDE ONLY) ............................................................ 15
5.6 AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 15
5.6.1 DX SPLIT UNITS .............................................................................................. 15
5.6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 16
5.7 GRILLES, DIFFUSERS AND LOUVRES 16
5.7.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS ..................................................................................... 17
5.8 THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION 17
5.8.1 PIPEWORK INSULATION................................................................................. 18
5.9 AIR RECIRCULATION UNIT 18
5.10 HUMIDIFIER 18
5.11 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 18
SECTION 6 | MECHANICAL SCHEDULES ..................................................................................... 20
6.1 DX SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SCHEDULE 20
6.2 FAN SCHEDULE 21
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SECTION 1 |INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
This project comprises of a partial refurbishment and upgrade to the Shark Ninja Level 2 tenancy at Gillingham
House Pimlico, London.
The project works shall include the full design of contractor’s design portions, decommissioning and strip out,
supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and setting to work all new and pre-existing building services
elements as detailed on the scheme drawings, outlined within this specification document and as required to
deliver a full working coordinated system.
The Contractor shall ensure they are fully conversant with the building by site inspection and inspection of the
existing installation drawings and documentation prior to submitting his / her tender. No variations to achieve the
requirements of this Specification will be considered where they stem from the Contractor disregarding this advice.
A site inspection is essential and must be completed by the tendering Contractor.
The purpose of this Specification and drawing package is to provide the Contractor with a full and informed
understanding of the Client’s project requirements, installation standards and quantities. By submitting a tender
response, the Contractor warrants that they are competent in the design and construction of works of the type
specified. The Contractor’s CPD elements and installation works shall be suitable for the intended purpose
complying with all relevant standards, statutory regulations and industry guidance.

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SECTION 2 | BASIS OF DESIGN
The mechanical services serving the tenancy were designed to the following design criteria. The design of all
new and modified mechanical services are based on the same criteria:
External Conditions:
Summer: 31°C db, 21.5°C wb

35°C for heat rejection plant
Winter: -4°C saturated external
Internal Conditions:
Offices: Summer 22°C db +/- 3°C

Winter 20°C db +/- 3°C
Note: No humidity control
Enviro Chamber: 22°C db +/- 3°C, 50% RH ± 10% (Controlled)
Comms Rooms: 22°C db +/- 3°C20°C db +/- 3°C

Note: No humidity control
Internal Heat Loads:
Lighting: 12 W/m2
Small Power: 15 W/m2 (+ 10W/m2 spare capacity)
Occupancy: 1 person per 10m2
Ventilation Requirements:
Fresh Air: 12 L/s per person
Noise Levels:
Offices: NR 38
External Plant space: To comply with the local authority requirements.
* Low frequency limit of 80 dB in the 63 Hz and 125 Hz octave bands.
2.1 NOISE CRITERIA
The noise criteria shall apply at any point greater than 1 metre from an enclosing surface (floor, wall or ceiling)
unless the designed use of the space necessitates occupancy within this zone.
2.2 CHARACTERISTICS
The noise from all services shall not contain any distinguishable, discrete, continuous notes (whine, hiss,
screech, hum etc.) or distinct impulses (bangs, clicks, clatters or thumps) and shall not be irregular enough to
attract attention.
Where this is not possible, the total noise level shall be at least 5 dB lower than the criteria specified above.

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2.3 EXTERNAL NOISE LEVELS
The total noise generated externally by mechanical services plant, machinery and air-flow systems shall comply
with any specific landlord limits and those required by the local planning authority.

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SECTION 3 | CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
This section covers the supply of all labour, materials and equipment for the contractor design portions and the
selection/design of materials and equipment, design of details, setting out and coordination, submission of
information, supply, fabrication, manufacture, installation, quality control, testing and commissioning and
defects liability of this section of the Contract Works as described within the Drawings and Specification.
The Drawings and Specifications identify the system design intent and standards of performance and quality
required, but do not purport to identify all design and co-ordination solutions, which shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor. By submitting a tender, the Tenderer warrants that they are competent in the construction of
works of the type specified and that all work shall be suitable for the intended purpose and complying with all
relevant statutory regulations.
The Tenderer shall act as the lead contractor/ co-ordinator and collate and include all other trade contractors’
plant and equipment with their drawings. All drawings produced shall be to the standard as detailed within
BSRIA Guide BG 6/2006. The Contractor shall carry out no fabrications or installation works without prior sign
off by the CA/Engineer.
The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying any ambiguity or incompleteness within the Contract
Documents and obtaining clarification instructions prior to proceeding with any work that may be affected by
the ambiguity or incompleteness.
The sub-contractor shall undertake all necessary detailed load calculations using industry accepted software to
establish plant and distribution system capacities. The design, supply, installation, commissioning and setting to
work of the mechanical services installation shall be developed to achieve the specified performance within the
architectural drawings and carried out with due regard to;
• New and existing structural elements.

• New and existing building fabric.
The sub-contractor shall provide materials, labour, cartage, tools, plant, appliances, accessories and fixings
necessary for the proper execution of the works, together with all minor and incidental works.
The following list identifies the work to be undertaken by the sub-contractor. The listed items are not intended to
limit or exclude any items required by the contract documents.
The mechanical services sub-contractor work shall comprise the provision of the following major items:
• Complete a detailed survey and documentation of existing building services and structure within the
ceiling space and service voids. The survey is required to verify/validate the existing services and
structural constraints and to confirm extent of modifications to existing and required new building
services to complete the works.
• Design of all penetrations and builders work items, advise the main contractor of these and include the
same in the contract price.
• Provision of working drawings prior to any works commencing on site. These shall incorporate the
drawings produced by the engineer but shall also include dimensions for setting out and coordination
with other services, building fabric and structure. A combined services drawing shall also be required
from the contractor to show full above ceiling coordination prior to works commencing on site.
• Provision of As-built drawings for the complete installation no less than 2 weeks prior to practical
completion.
• Provision of operating and maintenance instruction including as installed drawings, completed test
reports, and spare parts and equipment data no less than 2 weeks prior to practical completion.
• Water sampling tests on all existing on floor water systems/circuit prior to commencing work. Attendance
by the landlord’s maintenance engineers would be required when taking samples so these can be
confirmed as agreed when sample results are returned.
• Decommission, drain down, isolate, remove and dispose of all Mechanical and Public Health services
made redundant by fit out works. All stripped out duct and pipe works shall be capped off at main
branches in suitable manner.
• Design, selection, supply and installation of all new plant and equipment against performance duties
calculated by the sub-contractors and ductwork/pipework layouts detailed on the sub contractor’s final
installation drawings and within the constraints/limitations of the existing base building service
provisions.

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• Modification and making good of all the existing services, as indicated in the drawings and/or
specification.
• The modification and supplementation of the existing ceiling mounted grilles and plenums, including
ductwork, and return air provisions.
• The modification of the existing air conditioning units to suit the new layout, including the relocation of
fan coil units, relocation of refrigerant branch boxes and modification of the refrigerant pipe work and
secondary supply systems.
• Cleaning of any ductwork systems and replacement of filters prior to reuse/connection and final
commissioning.
• The supply and installation of 2no. split unit direct expansion (DX) air conditioning systems to serve the
Comms Room and Enviro Chamber.
• The supply and installation of a new humidifier complete with plumed water supply and drainage.
• The supply and installation of a new Air Recirculation unit.
• The supply and installation of pipe work, including cold water service, drainage, vent, condensate and
refrigerant pipe work as indicated in the drawings and described in the specification.
• The supply and installation, including design of grilles, diffusers, louvers and plenums as required by the
installation.
• The supply and installation of new floor diffusers (to match existing) where blocked, damaged or
inoperable. Allow to replace 6no.
• The supply and installation of new waste pumps, if necessary.
• The supply and installation, including design of all steelworks, brackets, hangers, clips etc., and plinths
necessary for support of plant and services unless indicated as being by others in the tender drawings.
• The supply and installation, including design, of adequate provision for movement of pipework due to
thermal expansion and contraction, hydraulic pressures and building movement, including cold draw
calculations and proving of expansion loops in lieu of expansion of equipment. Building movements
should include deflection due to live/dead loads superimposed on the structure.
• Surveying, designing and detailing of refrigerant pipework routes to/from the demise to the plant areas
• Strip out of redundant existing services from and survey of plant areas, to confirm plant locations and
arrangements.
• The supply and installation, including design, of all necessary provisions to ensure that the specified
acoustic noise and vibration criteria are met based on the plant and equipment selected for
incorporation into the works and the configuration of the finally installed systems. Any provision shown
on the tender drawings are indicative only.
• Sizing and selection of valves and commissioning sets including any proportioning of mains losses etc.,
using pipework layouts detailed on the sub contractor’s drawings and the selected plant and equipment
installed.
• Supply of sleeves, inserts, fixings, anchors etc., and any other items required under this sub-contract to
be cast or built into the structure by others, including the coordination of positions.
• Ensuring that all materials, equipment and components used, together with methods of installation,
comply with Statutory Requirements.
• Fire stopping and fire dampers for all services provided under this sub contract which penetrate fire
barriers including compliance with any testing standards and obtaining statutory approval.
• External insulation of ductwork, pipe work and equipment as specified and/or shown on the drawings.
• Protection/sheathing of new, existing and modified pipe work external to the building.
• Modification to the controls system and interconnecting wiring, including system design and
commissioning. Including connection to Landlords BMS.
• Control systems, sensors, controllers & user controls.
• Painting and labelling of the completed installation.
• Selection and provision of all necessary facilities required for setting-to-work, commissioning and testing
the completed installations including all temporary facilities.
• In addition to the balancing and commissioning detailed below the contractor shall also allow to
complete a full re-balance of the Level 2 primary air supply and extract.
• Balancing, commissioning and testing of all new and modified mechanical services. A specialist
independent commissioning contractor shall be employed by the main contractor (separate from the
sub-contractor) to review, plan and witness the commissioning of all systems prior to offering for
approval to the engineer. All new systems shall be commissioned and existing systems recommissioned
in accordance with the following CIBSE and BSRIA guidance.
CIBSE Commissioning Codes:

o CIBSE Commissioning Code A: Air Distribution Systems (2003).
o CIBSE Commissioning Code C: Automatic Controls (2003).
o CIBSE Commissioning Code M: Management (2003).
o CIBSE Commissioning Code R: Refrigeration (2003).

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o CIBSE Commissioning Code W: Water Distribution Systems (2010).
BSRIA Commissioning Guides:

o Application Guide 1/91 – Commissioning of VAV systems in buildings.
o Application Guide 20/95 – Commissioning of pipe work systems.
o Application Guide 3/89.3 – Commissioning of air systems in buildings.
• Seasonal commissioning for new or modified systems is carried out within 12 months of practical
completion.
• Liaison with the controls/BMS sub-contractor for (re)positioning of control dampers, control valves,
meters, sensors etc., to achieve the specified function and to suit the characteristics of items served and
the final system configuration in accordance with the controls/ BMS subcontractor’s requirements.
• Design, supply and installation of all mounting frames and supports for all new plant and equipment.
• The contractor shall liaise with the building engineer/Landlord to confirm if any incumbent base building
sub-contractors must be used for any particular section of works relating to the base building systems.
The Contractor is required to develop a schedule of commissioning and testing that identifies and includes a
suitable timescale for commissioning and re-commissioning of all complex and non-complex building services
and control systems and testing and inspecting building fabric.
The schedule will identify the appropriate standards that all commissioning activities will be conducted in
accordance with, such as current Building Regulations, BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines and/or other appropriate
standards, where applicable.
Where a building management system (BMS) is specified, the following commissioning procedures are to be
carried out:
a. Commissioning of air and water systems is carried out when all control devices are installed, wired and
functional;
b. In addition to air and water flow results, commissioning results include physical measurements of room
temperatures, off-coil temperatures and other key parameters as appropriate.
c. The BMS/controls installation should be running in auto with satisfactory internal conditions prior to
handover.
d. All BMS schematics and graphics (if BMS is present) are fully installed and functional to user interface
before handover.
e. The occupier or facilities team is fully trained in the operation of the system.
The Contractor is required to appoint an appropriate project team member(s) to monitor and programme pre-
commissioning, commissioning, testing and, where necessary, re-commissioning activities on behalf of the
client.
Commissioning and testing programme, responsibilities and criteria must be accounted for within their budget
and main programme of works, allowing for the required time to complete all commissioning and testing
activities prior to handover.
The appropriate standards to be identified by the schedule are shown below (where applicable):
BSRIA Commissioning Guides:

• Commissioning HVAC Systems: Guidance on the division of responsibilities (TM 1/88.1);
• Commissioning of Air Systems (BG 49/2013);
• Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems (BG 29/2012);
• Commissioning Water Systems (BG 2/2010);
• Commissioning Job Book - A framework for managing the commissioning process (BG 11/2010).
CIBSE Commissioning Guides:

• CIBSE Commissioning Codes: Set of Seven Codes (2003)
• CIBSE Commissioning Code A: Air Distribution Systems (1996 confirmed 2006). ISBN: 9780900953736
• CIBSE Commissioning Code B: Boilers ISBN: 9781903287293
• CIBSE Commissioning Code C: Automatic Controls ISBN: 9781903287132
• CIBSE Commissioning Code L: Lighting (SLL Commissioning Code L). ISBN: 9781903287323
• CIBSE Commissioning Code M: Commissioning Management. ISBN: 9781903287330
• CIBSE Commissioning Code R: Refrigerating Systems. ISBN: 9781903287286
• CIBSE Commissioning Code W: Water Distribution Systems ISBN: 9781906846152.

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Building Fabric Testing Standards:
• BSEN 13187 Qualitative detection of thermal irregularities in building envelopes. Infrared method
• BSEN 13829:2001 Thermal performance of buildings – Determination of air permeability of buildings –
Fan pressurisation method
The Contractor is required to demonstrate that a specialist commissioning manager is appointed during the
design stage with responsibility for:
a. Undertaking design reviews and giving advice on suitability for ease of commissioning.
b. Providing commissioning management input to construction programming and during installation
stages.
c. Management of commissioning, performance testing and handover/post-handover stages.
The Specialist Commissioning Manager is a specialist contractor rather than a general sub-contractor. On
Design and Build contracts, where the role is being procured by the Principal Contractor it is required that the
specialist commissioning manager is appointed during the tender stages to review the proposals in accordance
with the above scope. In principle, it is possible for the specialist commissioning manager to be from the same
organisation as the main contractor provided any conflicts of interest have been declared and records show
how they have been managed to provide confidence that commissioning will be carried out appropriately and
independently.
The Contractor is required to conduct the following seasonal commissioning activities over a minimum 12-
month period, once the building becomes substantially occupied:
Complex systems - Specialist Commissioning Manager:

i. Testing of all building services under full load conditions, i.e. heating equipment in mid-winter,
cooling/ventilation equipment in mid-summer and under part load conditions (spring/autumn).
ii. Where applicable, testing should also be carried out during periods of extreme (high or low) occupancy.
iii. Interviews with building occupants (where they are affected by the complex services) to identify problems
or concerns regarding the effectiveness of the systems.
iv. Re-commissioning of systems (following any work needed to serve revised loads) and incorporating any
revisions in operating procedures into the operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
Simple systems (naturally ventilated) - external consultant/aftercare team/facilities manager:

i. Review thermal comfort, ventilation and lighting, at three, six and nine-month intervals after initial
occupation, either by measurement or occupant feedback.
ii. Take all reasonable steps to re-commission systems following the review to take account of deficiencies
identified and incorporate any relevant revisions in operating procedures into the O&M manuals .
• Liaison with the controls/BMS sub-contractor for (re)positioning of control dampers, control valves,
meters, sensors etc., to achieve the specified function and to suit the characteristics of items served and
the final system configuration in accordance with the controls/ BMS subcontractor’s requirements.
• Design, supply and installation of all mounting frames and supports for all new plant and equipment.
• The contractor shall liaise with the building engineer/Landlord to confirm if any incumbent base building
sub-contractors must be used for any particular section of works relating to the base building systems.
3.1 CDP ELEMENTS
Notwithstanding and in addition to, items mentioned elsewhere in the specification, the Contractor shall be
responsible for the following design elements of work:
• Penetrations and builder’s work.

• Coordination of services with other services and with structural and architectural elements of the
building.
• BMS and controls
• Acoustic mitigation provisions.
• Sizing of cross talk attenuators.
• Sizing of inline attenuators
• Support systems and structures for all equipment.
• Confirmation of lengths and runs of refrigerant pipe routes and sizing of pipework to suit.
• Coordination of final location and route of services located in the landlord risers.
• Coordination of final location and route of services located in the landlord plant areas.

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3.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The contractor shall advise the CA of any information required from others to enable the contractor to complete
their works.
It is essential that the contractor undertakes a site visit to understand the constraints of the building and the
current state of the installation.

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SECTION 4 | SYSTEM INTERFACES
The Mechanical Services Contractor shall include all necessary interfaces with other Works Contractors to enable
complete and fully operational systems in accordance with the requirements of this and associated specifications.
This shall include, but not be limited to the following main items:
• Power supply requirements for all mechanical plant.

• Builders work in connection with the mechanical services installations.
• Fire alarm and detection system interlocks.
• Control and monitoring of all plant and equipment.
The Mechanical Services Works Contractor shall be deemed to have included all necessary interfaces and no extra
costs associated with this element of the works will be accepted.
BY THE MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN WORK BY ELECTRICAL SERVICES INSTALLER

CONNECTION WITH ELECTRICAL SERVICES
• Connection of power from local isolators • Provide supply to Mechanical Services equipment
adjacent to all mechanical equipment including outlets and isolators which are served
• Provide confirmed electrical loads to the directly from electrical switchboards (not served by
electrical services and co-ordinate obtaining mechanical boards).
power supply to mechanical services • Co-ordination with the Mechanical Services and
equipment. confirm the electrical loads for the mechanical
services equipment and ensure that the
documented design meet the selected equipment
loads.
BY MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN WORK BY FIRE SERVICES INSTALLER

CONNECTION WITH FIRE SERVICES
• Fire trip interface where required. • Provision of fire alarm signal cable to new
• Coordination to enable the fire contractor to mechanical equipment. Final connection of cable
produce tactical fire plans. to equipment by mechanical contractor.
BY THE MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN BUILDER’S WORKS

CONNECTION WITH BUILDING WORKS
Fire Rated Building Elements Fire Rated Building Elements
• Seal all penetrations using a system to the • Undertake all coring, cutting and making good.
local regulations.
Non-Fire Rated Building Elements Non-Fire Rated Building Elements

• Seal penetrations around conduits, ducts and • Undertake all coring, cutting and making good.
sleeves. Seal around cables within sleeves. If
the building element is acoustic rated,
maintain the rating.
Ceilings Ceilings
• Co-ordination of penetrations. • Cut-outs and trimming of openings for diffusers
• Locate all ceiling penetrations. and grilles provided as part of Mechanical
• Set out all required penetrations in ceilings for Services Works.
access and maintenance of Mechanical • Removal and replacement of ceiling tiles.
Services. • Openings in plasterboard ceilings and ceiling
I. tiles.
• Access panels in plasterboard ceilings for the
maintenance and servicing of new and existing
mechanical services. Locations to be confirmed
on site by mechanical contractor and agreed with
the Architect prior to installation of services.
Concrete Concrete
• Shop drawings of bases and plinths indicating • Supply and install bases and plinths for equipment
size and location. including steel fabricated bases and reinforcement

steel mesh.
External Walls External Walls

• Shop drawings of louvres indicating size and • Supply and installation of louvres.
location.
Doors Doors
• Supply of door grilles. • Installation of door grilles.

SECTION 5 | SCOPE OF WORKS
5.1 STRIP OUT WORKS
The Contractor shall allow within their tender for the strip-out of existing redundant Mechanical services. This
shall include the strip-out, storage, removal from site, safe disposal and making safe of services. In addition,
remaining piped and ducted services that have been ‘cut’ as part of this strip out exercise shall be capped and
made good where required, including thermal and acoustic insulation. Care shall be taken to avoid the creation
of ‘dead legs’.
The contractor should visit the site to access and evaluate the full extent of the strip out works.
The contractor shall be liable for any damage caused to existing retained equipment and services (including
pipework, ductwork, insulation, conduit, cables and the like) during the works and shall endeavour to protect all
existing equipment while working with or around it.
5.2 CONDENSATE DRAINAGE

5.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BASE BUILDING SYSTEM
A gravity condensate drainage pipe work system is installed to serve the fan coil units. The system discharges to
the drainage system.
5.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

The Contractor shall install and modify a condensate drainage system to serve all new fan coil units, humidifier
or where otherwise required to accommodate the new/modified MEP services. The condensate pipe work
systems shall be connected to SVP’s via Hepvo waterless traps as agreed with the local authorities, and
generally as indicated on the record drawings.
In areas where the individual condensate disposal pumps are installed (such as the wall mounted DX fan coil
units), the discharge tube from pumps to waste must in all cases be run in continuous lengths, i.e. no joins in
the tube. Where pumped drainage tube is discharged into vertical droppers to disposal points the top of the
dropper shall be left open with the pump discharge tube firmly fixed at the top with not less than 350 mm of
tube run inside the dropper. In all cases condensate disposal pumps must incorporate facilities for fan coil shut
down in the event of pump failure and or high-level alarm.
The Contractor shall identify where condensate disposal pumps are required and must submit a schedule as
part of the tender submission of pumps recommended and approved by the fan coil unit suppliers.
Pipework in ceiling voids, where visible and above slatted and mesh type ceilings shall be colour finished to the
Architects specification in order to minimise visibility, except where legislation and/or standards require
otherwise.
The Contractor shall produce a layout drawing showing all condensate drain routes and connections based on
the layout drawings and detailed site inspections.
Condensate drain pipe work shall be sized to ensure the free flow of discharged liquid with adequate falls. The
contractor shall verify all the condensate drainage, ensuring the free flow of liquid is achieved.
5.3 WATER SERVICES
5.3.1 COLD WATER

Supply, install, clean, test and commission a new BCWS connection serving the Humidifier. The supply shall be
an extension of the existing system.
Cold water systems shall be in full conformity with drawings, specifications and the recommendations by the
equipment manufacturer, unless otherwise specified.
Cold water supply to all areas shall be provided with solenoid shut off valves which shall be closed upon
activation of a high level or failure alarm from the drainage pump serving the fittings supplied via the

appropriate valve. The solenoid valves shall be energised to open and shall close when there is no power to the
solenoid.
The solenoid valves shall close and reopen at least once per day to mitigate against the valves jamming.
Each solenoid valve shall have the facility for maintenance personnel, but not the general occupants, to bypass
the valve for a limited time in the event of a spurious alarm or tolerable leak. The bypass shall revert to normal
after a given time to be agreed and shall require reactivation by maintenance personnel to ensure that the
problem is dealt with and the solenoid is not left permanently bypassed.
Throughout the installation, valves are to be provided to each item of plant and sanitary appliance to facilitate
maintenance. Drain valves are to be provided on all low points to enable each section to be totally drained.
The cold water services shall be installed strictly in accordance with the requirements of BS6700 and the latest
Building and Water Regulations.
Where pipework runs within partition walls or other such inaccessible places, joints shall be avoided if at all
possible. Where joints are absolutely necessary, they shall be made by means of soldering and the pipework
shall pass pressure testing prior to being insulated and concealed.
Pipework in ceiling voids, where visible and above slatted and mesh type ceilings shall be colour finished to the
architects’ specification in order to minimise visibility, except where legislation and/or standards require
otherwise.
All exposed pipework and valves shall be chrome plated.
Water heating appliances shall have limescale filter units installed in their water supply lines.
The contractor shall supply and install boiling, chilled and sparkling water machines as shown on the drawings
and schedules.
The contractor shall remove and dispose of all redundant pipework.
The contractor shall be responsible for all coordination, both with respect to other services and with respect to
structural and architectural components of the building.
Upon completion of cold water installation, the Contractor shall fully flush, pressure test, chlorinate and set to
work the services system.
Upon completion the contractor shall produce accurate as-built drawings of the entire installation.
The system shall be commissioned in accordance with CIBSE commissioning Code W. Seasonal commissioning
shall take place within 12 months of practical completion.
5.4 VENTILATION
5.4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BASE BUILDING SYSTEM

Outside air is filtered, heated and cooled by the Landlords AHU to provide fresh air distributed around the floor
and into the occupied spaces via the base build ductwork, floor plenum and diffusers at floor level.
Extract from the office areas is achieved by utilising a high level extract bellmouth within the tenancy.
5.4.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

The contractor shall complete a full rebalance of the Level 2 primary air and extract air to demonstrate the
Landlord nominated design rates are being achieved.
The contractor is to allow for the provision of 6no. new replacement floor diffusers, to match existing. Diffusers
that are damaged, have been blocked by new partitions or are inoperable will be required to be replaced.
5.5 DUCT WORK
5.5.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

New secondary ductwork shall be installed to connect relocated fan coil units to diffusers. The scope of these
changes and additions are as indicated on the services drawings. The scope of works includes the design,
supply and installation of additions and modifications to the existing ductwork where required.
All new ductwork shall include volume control dampers, fire dampers, transfer ducts and the like as and where
necessary to achieve an easily commissionable system and to maintain all supply, extract and return air paths.
The contractor shall coordinate ductwork and pipe work within the ceiling and services voids with the other
trades. The contractor shall be responsible for the design of adequate provision for movement of ductwork due
to thermal expansion and contraction and building movement. Particular care should be provided to all services
running over the building expansion joint identified on the architectural drawings.
All ductwork shall be installed as detailed in Section C of this specification. All secondary ductwork shall be
insulated. Where exposed to view, all supply and extract ducts shall be finished to the Architects specifications.
The contractor shall size all attenuators to suit the airflow through the attenuator and the acoustic requirements.
All ductwork bends shall be have a swept radius and/or incorporate turning vanes.
Due to beam configurations in voids additional bends or sets may be required to ductwork and pipework which
are not shown on the contract drawings. Allow for up to ten (10) additional bends and transformation sections
per floor.
All ductwork shall be rigid, with the exception of final connections to grille and diffuser plenum boxes, which
may be flexible up to a maximum length of 1000mm, care should be taken to ensure that flow is not restricted
in flexible ductwork due to poor arrangement.
All ductwork shall be leakage tested to DW 144.
Provide transfer ducts with fire dampers in full height fire rated partitions where required to balance air flow.
Where the main supply and extract ductwork passes through fire rated spaces the ducts shall be fire rated.
Provide fire dampers in all ductwork passing through fire rated partitions.
Balancing dampers to match existing shall be provided in all ductwork systems to allow the systems to be fully
commissioned and balanced. Balancing dampers in terminal branch ducts shall be installed a minimum of 5
duct diameters from the end of the branch.
5.5.2 DESIGN PARAMATERS (GUIDE ONLY)

The design has been based on the following parameters for ductwork sizing:
• Maximum main duct air velocity 6.0 m/s.

• Maximum branch duct air velocity 4 m/s.
• Maximum flexible duct velocity 2.5 m/s
• Nominal maximum duct pressure drop 0.8 – 1.2 Pa/m
5.6 AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
5.6.1 DX SPLIT UNITS

Supplementary DX Split air conditioning units shall be provided to serve the Comms Room and Enivro Hub as
shown on the drawings, described in the specification and/or listed in the schedules. The contractor shall
provide all interconnecting refrigerant pipework, wiring and associated controls between the indoor and
outdoor units. The systems shall be provided to maintain a room temperature between 20°C and 24°C and be
capable of operating 24/7.
The units shall be controlled by a proprietary wall controller with integrated temperature sensor and allowing
temperature setpoint adjustment and timeclock control of the units. The unit shall also provide high temperature
alarm output and indication. This unit shall provide volt free contact or RJ45 interface to an external monitoring
system.
The contractor shall coordinate the final location of the units with all the room equipment and other services
within the room.

The units shall operate using an R32 refrigerant system with remote condensers wall mounted within the
Ground Floor car parking/loading bay area. The equipment shall be manufactured, installed and
commissioned as detailed in section C of this specification.
The Contractor shall allow for one return visit following the systems’ full test and commission to fine tune and
check system operation to the employers’ requirement. Each indoor unit’s filter shall also be cleaned or
replaced as necessary during this visit. In addition, a 3 hour visit shall be allowed for staff training.
Each of the air conditioning units shall incorporate:
• Volt free contacts for run status and common alarm.

• Condensate drain pump with integral high-level alarm (local audible/visual alarm and wired interface to
unit alarm input).
• Drip/safe trays will be provided under the Comms Room unit
The units shall be automatically controlled by a microprocessor based programmable logic controller, complete
with backlit LCD graphic display for clear visibility of text and graphics, with the following minimum functions:
• Indication of operating mode.

• Indication of room conditions (Air temp).
• Indication of set points and set point adjustment.
• High/low temperature alarm.
• Interface with the tenants existing BMS.
The control panel shall provide digital interfaces to offer direct control over the following parameters by the
client’s staff (IT):
• Set point temperature - Initially set to 22°C.

• High temperature alarm set point - Initially set to 25°C.
• Business critical alarm set point – Initially set to 30°C.
5.6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All pipe work routed through common spaces and external to the building shall be shall be encased in
demountable/accessible ductwork to protect against physical damage and UV degradation whilst still
maintaining access to the pipe work and wiring.
The equipment shall be manufactured, installed and commissioned as detailed in section C of this specification.
The Contractor shall allow for one return visit the specialist contractor, for each system, following the systems’
full test and commission to fine tune and check system operation to the employers’ requirement. Each indoor
unit’s filter shall also be cleaned or replaced as necessary during this visit. In addition, a day visit shall be
allowed for staff training.
5.7 GRILLES, DIFFUSERS AND LOUVRES
The contractor shall provide and install new grilles, diffusers and plenums as noted on design drawings and
where required to replace the existing floor grilles. The contractor is to allow for the provision of 6no. new
replacement floor diffusers, to match existing. Diffusers that are damaged, have been blocked by new partitions
or are inoperable will be required to be replaced.
The mechanical contractor shall allow for free issuing all grilles and diffusers to the main contractor for
installation by the main contractor, where required. Plenum boxes shall be fitted by the Mechanical Contractor
with final positioning by the main contractor should it be required. Allowance shall be made for visiting each
grille and diffuser once fixed by the main contractor to ensure the discharge arrangement is as recommended
by the manufacturer.
The fixing method for plenum boxes shall provide adjustment as necessary to locate grilles and diffusers firmly
against ceilings.
All grilles and diffusers shall have ‘secret’ fixings, no exposed or visible fixing methods will be allowed.

Particular attention is drawn to the need to co-ordinate the installation of grilles and diffusers together with
plenum boxes with all other trades. All plenum boxes shall have internal acoustic lining installed in the
manufacturer’s works. The contractor shall take account of the required heights of the plenum boxes in relation
to the ceiling void heights, existing structure and proximity of luminaires for ductwork connections.
The contractor shall ensure the throw pattern of each diffuser is set to suit the space/room layout to ensure
adequate conditioning of the space and to mitigate draughts and uncomfortable conditions.
The contractor shall prepare and submit schedule of grilles, diffusers and plenums for engineer’s approval prior
to placing of the order for equipment. Schedules are to include dimensions, flow rates and fitting model type.
The contractor shall modify plenums as required to reduce visibility. This is likely to include, but is not limited to,
removing the corners of those above the edge of ceiling rafts to create a plenum with a triangular appearance
in elevation so that the plenum is remains below sight lines when viewed from the occupied space.
All grilles and diffusers shall be procured to match existing as noted on the drawings.
Samples of new grilles and diffusers shall be provided for approval prior to placing of the order for the
equipment. Submit the proposed RAL colour for engineer’s and architect’s approval. All new grilles and
diffusers shall be finished to architects requirements and/or in approved RAL colour.
Final dimensional data must be approved prior to ordering to ensure the desired integration into the chosen
ceiling system and coordinated ceiling plans.
5.7.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS

The grilles and diffusers selections shall be based upon the following parameter:
Maximum fitting pressure drop 15Pa.

Maximum fitting rating 30 NR.
5.8 THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION
The Contractor shall allow for thermal and or acoustic insulation to all water services pipework and ductwork
throughout the whole building. The Contractor shall refer to Section C of this specification for full details of
workmanship, quality, materials, thickness and finishes.
Insulation shall be provided to all parts of the pipework, including valves, pipe brackets, bends, tees and where
pipes pass through walls and floors except where pipes are exposed in ablution areas.
The following services shall be insulated:
• Refrigerant pipe work.

• All condensate pipe work.
• All HWS pipe work.
• All primary ductwork.
• All secondary ductwork.
All insulation works shall be carried out by a TICA approved specialist. All materials delivered to site shall be
new and fully dried out and maintained so throughout the progress of the work.
Before any insulation is applied, the Contractor shall ensure that the installation has been hydraulically tested
and any electric trace heating cable specified has been adequately fixed and tested.
Pipelines shall be suitably spaced and installed as to facilitate the fixing of the correct thickness of the thermal
insulation.
Allowance is to be made to make good any damaged or missing insulation and to fully label all pipework and
ductwork to the latest codes and regulations.
The insulation shall be in accordance with the requirements listed in Section C as regards scope, definition,
physical characteristics, methods of application and tests for fitness.

Where necessary, samples of all insulating materials shall be sent to the appropriate Local Authorities including
the Fire Officers, for their approval, before commencement of the installation.
5.8.1 PIPEWORK INSULATION

Pipe work insulation shall comply with the relevant clauses, tables and annexes of BS 5422: 2009 as set out in
Table 1 below, which form the basis for determining the required minimum environmental thickness for each
category of pipework insulation.
Table 1. The relevant clause, table(s) and annex in BS 5422:2009 for each category of pipework insulation
CATEGORY RELEVANT RELEVANT RELEVANT ANNEX

CLAUSE TABLE(S)
1. Refrigeration pipework. 6 None F
3. Non-domestic heating & hot water 8 15 to 18 A
services.
4. ‘Domestic’ heating & hot water services. 9 19 & 20 A
5. Process pipework. 10 21 A
Where:
• If the thermal conductivity of the chosen insulation material, or pipe diameter, differs from the parameters
used to generate these tables, then linear interpolation methods may be used to calculate the required
minimum environmental thickness.
• If the parameters of the specific installation are outside the scope of these tables (e.g. different ambient air
temperature, or linear interpolation is not possible) then the required minimum environmental thickness of
insulation must be calculated from first principles using the methodology set out in Annex A of BS 5422:
2009.
• The methodology set out in Annex F of BS 5422: 2009 must be used to calculate the required minimum
environmental thickness for refrigeration pipework insulation needed to comply with clause 6.3.2 of BS
5422: 2009.
5.9 AIR RECIRCULATION UNIT
The contractor shall be responsible for the procurement, co-ordination and management of the installation of the
new air recirculation unit as specified below and detailed on the layout drawings.
The air recirculation unit shall be a Britannia Refresh Ultima 7.
The contractor shall seek pricing direct from IMC/Britannia for the supply and installation of the unit. The contractor
shall contact:
Oliver Eaglen
IMC/Britannia
Unit 1, Abbey Road, Wrexham LL13 9RF
Tel: 07530994675
5.10 HUMIDIFIER
The scope of works includes the co-ordination, supply and installation of the humidifier unit, as indicated on the
drawings, to maintain the specified conditions within the Enviro Hub.
The humidifier unit shall be a Condair Defensor PH15A with plumbed water supply.
The contractor shall seek pricing direct from Condair to supply the humidifier. The contractor shall contact:
David Gates
Condair
Artex Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex BN16 3LN, UK
Tel: 01903 850200
5.11 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The contractor shall provide a bi-monthly preventative maintenance of the plant for the duration of the defects
liability period or 12 months after practical completion, whichever is greater. The contractor shall allow for the
maintenance work to be carried out during normal business hours.
The Contractor shall provide a bi-monthly preventative maintenance during construction on all building services
installations and systems to maintain manufacturer’s warranties.
The Contractor shall allow for 3no. full day return visits for seasonal set point adjustment post-handover.
Attendance shall be within 48hours of written request.

SECTION 6 | MECHANICAL SCHEDULES
6.1 DX SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SCHEDULE
DX SPLIT UNIT SCHEDULE

COOLING LOAD ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BASE SELECTION
TOTAL HEATING Dba

UNIT NO. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WEIGHT (kg) DIMENSIONS HxWxD (mm) LOCATION / AREA SERVED
TOTAL SENSIBLE (kW) @1m VOLTAGE RUNNING AMPS
PHASE MANUFACTURER MODEL
COOLING (kW) COOLING (Kw) (V) RATING (A)
AC-L2-COMMS 3.5 3.5 - WALL MOUNTED 13 290 x 1050 x 238 LEVEL 2 COMMS ROOM 45 FED BY OUTDOOR UNIT DAIKIN FAA71A
GROUND LOADING BAY /

CU-L2-COMMS 3.0 3.0 - OUTDOOR CONDENSER UNIT 60 770 x 900 x 320 46 240 1 17.4 DAIKIN RZASG71MV1
AC-L2-COMMS
AC-L2-15 4.6 4.4 - CEILING MOUNTED CASETTE UNIT 13 204 x 840 x 840 LEVEL 2 ENVIRO HUB 35 FED BY OUTDOOR UNIT DAIKIN FCAG71A
GROUND LOADING BAY /

CU-L2-15 4.6 4.4 - OUTDOOR CONDENSER UNIT 60 770 x 900 x 320 46 240 1 17.4 DAIKIN RZASG71MV1
AC-L2-15
Notes:
1 All units are to be Daikin or prior approved equal.
2 Contractor must liaise with the Manufacturer to ensure units are suitable for the confirmed refrigerant pipework distances between the external and indoor units.
3 Include a days work for the manufacturers engineer to commission the system(s) as part of the work
4 Room controllers are required for each FCU. Controls are to be fully integrated with the BMS.
5 Contractor shall ensure selected units have sufficient external static pressure to suit the installed system.
6 Condensate pumps to be provided where these are not integral to the fan coil unit.

6.2 FAN SCHEDULE
FAN SCHEDULE
DUTY MOTOR ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
BASE SELECTION
FAN REF. APPLICATION CONFIGURATION DIMENSIONS (mm) dBA @ 3m FL/START
AIRFLOW (L/s) STATIC PRESS (Pa) (kW) VOLTAGE (V) PHASE MAKE & MODEL
CURRENT (A)
GENERAL EXTRACT FAN - TEST INLINE MIXED FLOW DUCT ELTA FANS
GEF-L2-01 150 65 0.12 200diam. 42 230 1 2.0/-
KITCHEN EXTRACT MOUNTED SEM200/2-1AC
Notes:
1. FANS SHALL BE ELTA FANS OR PRIOR APPROVED EQUIVALENT
2. FAN STATIC IS PROVIDED FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY. IT REMAINS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLED FAN IS SUITABLY SIZED TO MEET THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW.
3. BASE SELECTIONS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR PRICING PURPOSES ONLY. FINAL SELECTIONS ARE TO BE BASED ON THE FINAL DUCTWORK LAYOUTS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CONSULTANT TEAM.


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SHARK NINJA – LEVEL 2

Project: Shark Ninja – Level 2

PROJECT Shark Ninja – Level 2

PROJECT NUMBER L190129

DOCUMENT TYPE Building Services Specification – Mechanical Services (Part B)

REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY ADMIN CHECK APPROVED BY

A 25/06/19 Tender M. Lock S. Winslow C. Pakes

L190129.PartBMech.A MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 1 |INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 3

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Summer: 31°C db, 21.5°C wb

Winter: -4°C saturated external

Offices: Summer 22°C db +/- 3°C

Enviro Chamber: 22°C db +/- 3°C, 50% RH ± 10% (Controlled)

Comms Rooms: 22°C db +/- 3°C20°C db +/- 3°C

Internal Heat Loads:

Small Power: 15 W/m2 (+ 10W/m2 spare capacity)

Occupancy: 1 person per 10m2

Fresh Air: 12 L/s per person

* Low frequency limit of 80 dB in the 63 Hz and 125 Hz octave bands.

2.1 NOISE CRITERIA

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• New and existing structural elements.

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CIBSE Commissioning Codes:

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BSRIA Commissioning Guides:

BSRIA Commissioning Guides:

CIBSE Commissioning Guides:

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Complex systems - Specialist Commissioning Manager:

Simple systems (naturally ventilated) - external consultant/aftercare team/facilities manager:

3.1 CDP ELEMENTS

• Penetrations and builder’s work.

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• Power supply requirements for all mechanical plant.

BY THE MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN WORK BY ELECTRICAL SERVICES INSTALLER

BY MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN WORK BY FIRE SERVICES INSTALLER

BY THE MECHANICAL INSTALLER IN BUILDER’S WORKS

Non-Fire Rated Building Elements Non-Fire Rated Building Elements

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External Walls External Walls

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5.1 STRIP OUT WORKS

5.2 CONDENSATE DRAINAGE

5.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

5.3 WATER SERVICES

5.3.1 COLD WATER

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All exposed pipework and valves shall be chrome plated.

The contractor shall remove and dispose of all redundant pipework.

5.4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BASE BUILDING SYSTEM

5.4.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

5.5 DUCT WORK

5.5.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION