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PART 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
1.26

GENERAL
General Requirements
Application
Scope of Work
Quality Assurance
Submittals
Work Included
Design Criteria
Permits, Fees and Inspection
Related Work Specified in Other Divisions
Product Delivery Handling, Storage & Installation
Clearance From Electrical Equipment
Contract Drawings and Site Examination
Construction Drawings
Standard of Material & Equipment
Temporary Service
Patents
Equipment Nameplates
Expediting of Equipment
Superintendence
Trial Usage
Cleaning
Warranties
Instructions to the Employer
Testing
Commissioning
System Acceptance

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PART 1
1.1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
.1

.2

1.2

The work of this Division shall be governed by the following documents:

.1

Conditions of Contract.

.2

Instructions to Tenderers.

.3

Form of Agreement.

.4

General and Special Conditions of Contract.

.5

Form of Tender.

.6

Appendices.

.7

Applicable Divisions.

It is the Contractors responsibility to be fully aware of and comply with all of the
requirements of the above listed documents, and further assure that all
Subcontractors are equally informed.

APPLICATION
.1

1.3

GENERAL

This Section applies to and is part of all Sections of Division 15.

SCOPE OF WORK
.1

This section establishes the requirements for completing all air conditioning,
ventilation, mechanical services, fire protection, plumbing and drainage systems
including but not limited to the following items. Refer to contract documents for
locations and details.

.2

Provide all necessary materials, labour, equipment, tools, appliances, services,

hoisting, scaffolding, supports and supervision to provide complete safe
installations in conformity with the Contract Documents.

.3

Furnish in accordance with the Contract Documents all air conditioning

systems, air handling units, refrigeration plant, complete piping systems, piping
specialities, anchors, hangers and supports, pumps, valves, gauges, duct and
pipework insulation, fire protection systems, exhaust ventilation systems, total
air distribution equipment, air filtering, vibration isolation of equipment, flexible
connections, all control and instrumentation, alarm devices, plumbing systems,
cooking gas system, water heaters, water features and irrigation systems.

.4

A complete automatic electronic direct digital control system for air conditioning,
ventilation, plumbing and fire protection systems.

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1.4

.5

Complete toilet, kitchen, miscellaneous, servery & tea room and smoke exhaust
systems including: Fan units; duct systems; filters; registers; grilles; diffusers
and all accessories.

.6

A complete sanitary and rain water drainage system including all final
connections to plumbing fixtures and floor trenches, and rainwater collection
points.

.7

Stairwell pressurization systems comprising of supply air fans, dampers and

operators, grilles, pressure relief dampers, and controls connected to the fire
and life safety supervisory panel.

.8

Complete fire protection system comprising of pumper connections, fire pumps,

jockey pump, wet / dry risers, fire hose cabinets, sprinkler system, pressure
reducing valves, flow indicators, piping and accessories, portable fire
extinguishers, and controls interconnected to the fire and life safety supervisory
panel.

.9

All noise control components such as sound attenuators, and acoustic

insulation to meet the noise criteria specified for the building.

.10

All vibration isolation components for each piece of rotating equipment including
necessary seismic restraining devices such as snubbers and sway bracing of
pipework.

.11

Provide kitchen exhaust system comprising of ductwork, filters, vertical

discharge fan, clean out, and insulation.

.12

Provide LPG bulk storage tanks, all above ground and below ground pipe work,
regulators, gas detector system, sprinkler system including all safety features to
Civil Defence approval, for kitchen and laboratories.

.13

Automatic Building Management Monitoring and Control System to provide a

complete building automation system for all HVAC and other Mechanical and
Electrical systems within the Building as detailed in this Division including
necessary hardware and software for central computer control.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1

The manufacturer's of all materials and equipment must have at least ten years
of experience in the design and manufacture of their products.

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1.5

SUBMITTALS
.1

Refer to the applicable Divisions of the Specification for instructions.

.2

Submissions required with proposal:

.1

Name of specialist contractor.

.2

List of Manufacturers of equipment specified within each Section of

Division 15.

.3

Resumes of technicians as called for in each Section.

.4

Model numbers of each piece of equipment within each Section that

varies from the Base Manufacturer and two sets of original catalogues.

.5

Other data as called for in each Section.

.3

Shop drawings as listed in each Section of Division 15 and requested by the

Engineer.

.4

Co-ordination drawings as outlined in Article 1.13 Construction Drawings and

requested by the Engineer.

.5

Samples as listed in each Section of Division 15 and/or requested by the

Engineer.

.6

Operating and Maintenance Manuals in accordance with the applicable Division

of the Specifications.

.7

Reports of optional factory witness tests as called for in each section and
requested by the Engineer.

.8

Valve Tag Charts.

.9

Field Test Reports.

.10

Warranties.

.11

Record Drawings.

.12

Authorities Inspection Reports.

.13

System Verification Certificates.

.14

Special tools recommended by product manufacturer and required for

maintenance.

.15

A comprehensive submittal for one year maintenance which will commence at

the end of testing and commissioning and acceptance of the system by the
Client shall be made for consultant and client approval. This will include
breakdown, preventive and predictive maintenance requirements.
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1.6

1.7

WORK INCLUDED
.1

Sections of Division 15 are not intended to delegate functions nor to delegate

work to any specific trade.

.2

The work shall include all labour, materials, equipment, permits and tools
required for a complete and working installation as described but not
necessarily limited to the items in Division 15.

DESIGN CRITERIA
- 46oC db 29.4oC wb.
not applicable

.1

External Condition

: Summer
Winter

.2

Internal Conditions

:
: Mall areas
Plant Rooms
HV+LV Switch
Rooms
: Restaurant

.4

Noise Levels

.6

System Heat Gains

23oC 1oC
26oC 2oC
26oC 2oC

50% 10%

23oC 2oC

50% 10%

(refer to Section 15150)

Thermal heat gains to the chilled water pipework is offset by maintaining the
chilled water supply temperature leaving air cooled chillers at 5.6oC as
compared to on coil temperature as 6.0oC for AHUs. Similarly, the AHU off coil
temperature (chilled water) shall be 13oC as compared to plant return
temperature of 13.3oC.
.7

Infiltration
All air conditioned spaces.
Summer
Winter

0 air changes per hour

0 air changes per hour

The building (with exception of toilets and kitchens) shall be generally positively
pressurised with respect to outdoor to avoid dust ingress and infiltration

1.8

PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTION

.1

Apply for, obtain, and pay for all permits, licenses, inspections, examinations,
and fees required for work of Division 15.

.2

Arrange for inspection of all work by all concerned Authorities having

jurisdiction.

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On completion of the work, present to the Engineer the final unconditional

certificate of approval of all concerned authorities having jurisdiction.
.3

1.9

The installation of fire protection, domestic water and drainage systems must be
carried out to the construction standards established by authorities having
jurisdiction. In no instance should the contractor reduce the standards or scope
of work established by the contract drawings and specifications.

RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER DIVISIONS

.1

Finished painting and stencilling.

.2

Access doors.

.3

Fireproofing of access doors.

.4

Manholes in concrete for access to all storage tanks.

Drawings.

.5

Trench covers and frames. See Architectural Drawings.

.6

Cutting and patching, except as noted in the applicable Division of the

Specifications.

.7

Door louvers.

.8

Undercutting doors.

.9

Louvers and screens in masonry work.

.10

Plenums other than sheet metal.

.11

Flashing.

.12

Gratings.

.13

Electrical Service.

.14

Fire and Life Safety Systems.

.15

Clean-up.

.16

Painting.

.17

Site Drainage.

.18

Site Utilities.

.19

Equipment platforms unless specifically called for in the Specifications.

See Architectural

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1.10

PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING, STORAGE AND INSTALLATION

.1

.2

Moving of Equipment
.1

Ensure that materials and equipment are delivered to the site at the
proper time and in such assemblies and sizes so as to enter into the
building and to be moved into the spaces where they are to be located
without difficulty.

.2

Be responsible for any cutting and patching involved in getting

assemblies into place.

Storage
.1

.3

1.11

Store all equipment and supplies in a manner approved by the Engineer.

Accessibility
.1

For operation, maintenance, and repair.

.2

Minor deviations from drawings is permissible.

.3

Group concealed valves, expansion joints, controls, dampers and

equipment requiring access, so as to be freely accessible through
access doors.

.4

If required, provide catwalk for access to equipment.

CLEARANCE FROM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

.1

Piping and Ductwork

.1

Piping and ductwork shall not pass through the following locations:
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6

.2

Where piping and ductwork is indicated in areas housing electrical work

these services shall be installed no closer than 1.6m (5 ft) of:
.1
.2
.3
.4

.3

L.V. Switchgear room.

Electric rooms and closets.
Telephone rooms and closets.
Elevator machine rooms.
Clients Equipment rooms.
Over electrical panels and busway.

Switchboards.
Motor control centers.
Motors, except for branch piping to equipment.
Electrical panels and busway.

When over or within 1.6m (5 ft) is unavoidable provide drip pans under
piping, subject to the approval of the Engineer.
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1.12

1.13

.4

Work within these areas to be closely co-ordinated with Division 16 Electrical to avoid the use of drip pans.

.5

Drip pans under piping:

.1

18 gauge type 304 stainless steel.

.2

Reinforced and independently supported.

.3

Watertight.

.4

Provide 30mm (1-1/4 in.) drain outlet piped to hub floor drain or
janitors sink.

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SITE EXAMINATION

.1

The Drawings for Mechanical work are performance drawings, diagrammatic,

intended to convey the scope of work and indicate general arrangement and
approximate location of apparatus, fixtures and pipe runs. The Drawings do not
intend to show architectural and structural details.

.2

If obvious ambiguities or omissions are noticed when tendering, refer same to

the Engineer for a ruling and obtain the ruling in writing in the form of an
Addendum.

.3

Do not scale Drawings. Obtain information involving accurate dimensions from

dimensions shown on Architectural and Structural drawings, and by site
measurement.

.4

Visit and inspect the site of the work to verify location and elevation of existing
services which may affect the Tender and work of this Division including water,
electrical, sanitary, and storm water mains before submission of tender and
before proceeding with the work.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
.1

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval a
dimensioned layout with required sections of all ductwork and piping for each
floor. These drawings to be used as a co-ordination drawing and be distributed
to all Divisions whose work is affected. Drawings shall be in a larger scale,
usually 1:20 and shall include all duct sections as per planned fabrication, all
pipe and conduit fittings, valves etc., with all dimensions for erection.

.2

In addition to the above layouts and sections prepare drawings indicating sizes
and locations of special details including but not limited to:
Sleeves and openings,
inserts and anchors,
access panel openings,
pits,
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house keeping pads, vibration isolators and equipment bases.

1.14

1.15

1.16

STANDARD OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

.1

Refer to applicable Divisions of the Specifications.

.2

Provide new material and equipment of specified quality, delivered, erected,

connected and finished in every detail, and supplied with the acceptance of the
Engineer.

.3

Where a manufacturer's name and model number is mentioned, it is for the

purpose of setting a standard of quality, performance, capacity, appearance and
serviceability.

.4

Assume full responsibility for ensuring that when providing other acceptable
alternative manufacturers all space, weight, connections, power and wiring
requirements, etc. are considered, and costs therefore included in the tender.
Equipment requiring greater than specified energy requirements or unduly
limiting service space requirements will not be accepted.

TEMPORARY SERVICE
.1

Refer to the applicable Division of the Contract Documents regarding temporary

services, contractor's shop, storage and other such facilities.

.2

Do not use any of the permanent Mechanical Systems during construction

unless specific written approval is obtained from the Engineer. Approved usage
of the permanent Mechanical Systems shall not be construed as acceptance by
the Employer.

.3

The use of permanent facilities for temporary construction service will not affect
in any way the commencement day of the warranty period.

PATENTS
.1

1.17

Pay all royalties and licence fees, and defend all suits or claims for infringement
of any patent rights or copy rights, and save the Employer, Engineer and
Architect harmless of loss or annoyance on account of suit, or claims of any
kind of violation or infringement of any letters patent, patent rights or copy
rights, by this Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by him or by
reason of the use by him or them of any part, machine, manufacture or
composition of matter on the work, in violation or infringement or such letters
patent or rights or copy rights.

EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES
.1

Provide apparatus (including electric motors) with proper nameplates affixed

thereto, showing the size, name of equipment, serial number and all information
usually provided, which also includes voltage, cycle, phase and horsepower of
motors and the name and address of the manufacturer.

.2

Nameplates shall be in both English and Arabic languages.

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1.18

1.19

1.20

1.21

1.22

EXPEDITING OF EQUIPMENT
.1

Continuously check and expedite delivery of equipment and materials.

necessary, inspect at the source of manufacture.

If

.2

Continuously check and expedite the flow of necessary information to and from
all parties involved.

.3

Immediately inform the Engineer if information is required from him.

.4

Provide equipment delivery records updated monthly or more frequently as

required by the Engineer.

SUPERINTENDENCE
.1

Maintain at the job site, at all times, qualified personnel and supporting staff with
proven experience in erecting, supervising, testing and adjusting mechanical
projects of comparable nature and complexity.

.2

The Contractors site supervisory personnel and their qualifications are subject
to the approval of the Employer and the Engineer.

TRIAL USAGE
.1

The Employer has the privilege of trial usage of Mechanical Systems or parts
thereof for the purpose of testing and learning operational procedures.

.2

Carry out trial usage over a maximum period of time as instructed by the
Engineer.

.3

Carry out the operations only with the express knowledge and under
supervision of the trade specialist who shall not waive any responsibility
because of trail usage.

.4

Trial usage shall not be construed as Substantial Completion of the Work.

CLEANING
.1

Vacuum clean and remove debris from the inside of water reservoirs, tanks, air
handling systems, fans, ducts, coils, terminal units, etc., before testing and
operational start-up.

.2

Clean exposed surfaces of mechanical equipment, ductwork, piping, etc., and

polish plated work.

.3

Comb all bent fins to proper configuration on all coils of air handling units, fan
coil units, and air cooled condensers.

WARRANTIES
.1

Comply with requirements of the Contract Documents.

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1.23

.2

Provide warranty certificates for all equipment supplied to this project.

.3

All warranties unless mentioned otherwise elsewhere in the specification shall

be valid for a period of 1 year after issuance of Certificate of Practical
Completion irrespective of delivery date and trial usage.

.4

Include copies of these certificates with the maintenance and operating

manuals in the appropriate sections. Original certificates shall be submitted
separately to the Employer.

.5

The Warranties shall include free preventive maintenance, defects and liability
during the above-mentioned period.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EMPLOYER

.1

Instruct Employer selected personnel on all aspects of the operation of systems

and equipment.

.2

Arrange and pay for services of manufacturers' representatives required for

instruction on the following specialized portions of the installation. The duration
of the training shall be co-ordinated with the Employer. All other mechanical
system not mentioned herein but requiring training shall also be included.

Item
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.3

Fire Pumps Electric and Diesel Engine

Air Handling & Computer Room
Air Conditioning Equipment
Automatic Controls
Building Management Systems
Fire Protection System
Area Storm Drainage

Refer to
Section
15500
15700
15900
15950
15500
15425

Submit to the Engineer at the time of final inspection a complete list of systems
stating for each system:
.1

Date of instructions given to the Employer's staff.

.2

Duration of instruction.

.3

Names of persons instructed.

.4

Other parties present (manufacturer's representative, Engineer, etc.).

.4

Signature of the Employer's staff stating that they properly understand the
system installation, operation and maintenance requirements.

.5

Employer's Written Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit for approval three
copies of the following written acceptance by the Employer acknowledging the
Contractor's instruction of the Employer's Representative.
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1.24

TESTING
.1

General
.1

Furnish all labour, material, instruments, supplies and services and bear
all costs for the accomplishment of the test as listed, but not limited to
the following and detailed in relevant Sections of the Specifications.
Correct all defects appearing under tests and repeat the tests until no
defects are disclosed; leave the equipment clean and ready for use.

Item
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
.10
.11
.12
.13
.14
.15
.16
.17
.18
.19
.20
.21

Refer to
Section

Vibration isolation test

Sound attenuator test
Insulation test
Domestic water supply test
Sanitary drainage test
Water Features
Fire protection system test
Chilled water pipe tests
Pump tests
Air handling unit tests
Cooling coil tests
Fan coil unit tests
Air and water balancing
Smoke exhaust systems tests
Washroom exhaust systems tests
Exhaust systems tests
Noise and vibration measurement
Room condition tests
Controls and building management test
Water heaters
Area storm drainage

15100
15150
15180
15400
15400
15460
15500
15700
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15850
15900/15950
15400
15425

.2

Furnish all necessary supplies, equipment and labour for cleaning,

testing, adjusting, and starting-up of equipment; make and remove all
temporary piping connections required for tests and dispose of test
water and waste after tests.

.3

Provide technicians capable of performing air and water balance,

vibration and noise measurements. This technician to be acceptable to
the Engineer.

.4

Each piece of equipment, including motors and controls shall be

operated continuously for a period of not less than two hours in the
presence of the Engineer before acceptance.

.5

Make tests of piping and ducts necessary during the progress of the
work. No work and equipment shall be insulated or concealed until it is
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successfully tested.

.2

.6

Each piece of apparatus shall be carefully checked for completeness of

connections, accessories, wiring and controls, and be placed in
operation, tested and adjusted.

.7

Carry out final tests at a time suitable to and in the presence of the
Employer and the Engineer.

.8

Provide all necessary labour, material and equipment necessary to

assist in the performance of tests to be conducted by the local inspection
authorities.

Inspection and Testing During Manufacture

.1

The Engineer and Client or their representative shall be entitled at all

reasonable times during manufacture to inspect, examine and test on
the manufacturers premises the materials and workmanship of all plants
to be supplied.

.2

In accordance with the Contract Documents the Contractor shall notify

the Engineer of the time and location of his manufacturing shop tests for
the following listed equipments:
.1
.2
.3
.4

.3

Fire Pumps and Diesel Engine.

Air Handling Units.
Sound Attenuators
Fresh Air Handling Units

.3

Such inspection, examination or testing, if made, shall not release the

contractor from any obligation under the Contract.

.4

Where the Contract calls for optional witness tests on the premises of
the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall provide labour, materials,
electricity, water, fuel, stores, apparatus and instruments as may be
required and as may be reasonably demanded to carry out such tests.

.5

Results and recommendations of all such inspections shall be

documented as witnessed by the Engineer in writing with originals
issued to the Employer.

.6

The Contractor shall pay for all costs incurred in travelling, and
expenses to witness all the above tests.

.7

Shop witness tests shall be optional and Contractor's costs shall be

listed individually permitting a deduct should witness test be waived by
the Engineer.

Electrical Equipment Tests

.1

After completion of all electrical power and control wiring the Contractor
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shall in conjunction with Division 16 make the following checks:

1.25

.1

Correct rotation of mechanical equipment.

.2

Correct interconnection of control devices.

COMMISSIONING
.1

.2

.3

.4

General
.1

The final start-up operation of all systems shall be co-ordinated with

other trades participating in the construction.

.2

All systems are to be released to the Engineer certified ready for use
and working in a satisfactory manner to meet the performance
requirements of the Specifications.

.3

All floor traps and traps of plumbing fixtures must be filled with water to
prevent the escape of sewer gases.

.4

All pump sumps are to be filled with water to the minimum level.

.5

All control systems shall be operational in accordance with the

Specifications.

Fire Protection System

.1

The fire protection system to be complete with hoses and portable

extinguishers all ready for use.

.2

The sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be filled with water.

.3

Safety valves and pressure reducing valves shall all be set to correct
operating pressures. Fire pumps shall be ready to operate via pressure
switch control, and the jockey pump shall be operational maintaining
design static pressure in pipe systems. All normally open gate valves in
the system shall be opened with valves in bypass lines completely
closed.

Water Supply System

.1

The water system to be cleaned, disinfected, and left operational with

lines well vented to prevent the entrapment of air.

.2

All safety valves shall be manually operated to ensure reliability.

.3

All gate valves in the system shall be opened completely, however,

valves in bypass lines are to be completely closed.

Air Conditioning Systems

.1

All chilled water piping to be flushed clean, degreased and filled with
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water, and all air expelled from system.

.5

1.26

.2

Chilled water pumps and chillers to be operated to ensure performance.

.3

All air handling systems and exhaust fans to be operated.

.4

Verify system performance as called for in other Sections of the Contract

Documents.

Fuel Oil Systems

.1

Built fuel oil storage to be filled with No.2 diesel fuel oil.

.2

Fuel oil pumps to be operational.

.3

Day tanks to be filled with No.2 diesel fuel oil.

.4

Level controls and alarm devices to function.

.5

All gate valves in the systems to be left in open position except for drains
and bypass valves.

SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
.1

Submit original copies of letters from the manufacturers of all systems indicating
that their technical representatives have inspected and tested the respective
systems and are satisfied with the method of installation, connection and
operation.

.2

These letters shall state the names of persons present at testing, the methods
used, and a list of functions performed with location and room numbers where
applicable.

.3

Submit such letters for the following:

Fire Protection Systems.
Chilled Water System.
Plumbing and Drainage Systems.
Air and Water Balance.
Noise and Vibration Measurement.
Control and Building Management Systems.
Fan Units.
Area Storm Drainage.
Irrigation and Water Features System

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