12 Samss 020

Materials System Specification
12-SAMSS-020 12 February 2018

Prefabricated Portable Steel Buildings
Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope...............................................................2
2 Conflicts and Deviations...................................2
3 References.......................................................3
4 General.............................................................9
5 Design.............................................................11
6 Material Specifications....................................14
7 Plumbing.........................................................24
8 Electrical.........................................................29
9 HVAC…………………………………………....30
10 Fire Protection………………………………….34
11 Finishes…………………………………………37
12 Accessories…………………………………….38
13 Building Foundations.....................................41
14 Fabrication & Coatings..................................41
15 Drawings and Calculations............................44
16 Packing and Shipping....................................45
Appendix 1 – ASTM Material Equivalency............ 46
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Primary contact: Mohammed, Ammar K. on +966-13-8809685
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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 12-SAMSS-020
Issue Date: 12 February 2018
Next Planned Update: 12 February 2021 Prefabricated Portable Steel Buildings
1 Scope
1.1 This Specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements for the design,
material selection, fabrication and transportation of pre-fabricated portable steel
buildings classified under Occupancy groups A (Assembly), B (Business), E
(Educational), F (Factory and Industrial), M (Mercantile), R (Residential), S
(Storage) or U (Utility and Miscellaneous) and meeting type II-B construction
requirements as defined in the referenced International Building Code (IBC)
unless otherwise modified in this specification. The specification also covers
additional requirements for prefabricated electrical substations.
Commentaries:
Section 602.2 of IBC code defines Types I and II construction as those types of
construction in which the building elements listed in Table 601 are of
noncombustible materials, except as permitted in Section 603 “COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL IN TYPE I AND II CONSTRUCTION” and elsewhere in the code.
A prefabricated building that is predicted by the Building Risk Assessment (BRA)

to be exposed to greater than 34.5 mbar (0.5 psi) peak side on overpressure
shall be designed in accordance with ASCE Report - Design of Blast Resistant
Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities.
1.2 Pre-fabricated portable (i.e. transportable as a whole or in modules) steel

buildings are intended to be used, as per their design life, for many years and may
be relocated on an ongoing basis. The provisions of temporary structures in the
building code are not applicable to Pre-fabricated portable steel buildings
intended to be used for periods exceeding 180 days.
1.3 This specification also does not address proprietary trailer mounted portable
buildings on wheels or composite buildings consisting of concrete building
envelope attached to light gauge metal framing.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302.
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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3 References
All referenced specifications, standards, codes, forms, drawings and similar material shall
be of the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda and supplements) unless stated
otherwise.
The design and fabrication of the Prefabricated Portable Steel Buildings shall conform to
the applicable sections of the following referenced codes and standards unless indicated
otherwise in this specification. In the event of conflicting criteria in the referenced
documents, the most stringent requirement shall be used.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
SAEP-303 Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail
Design Documentation
SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
SAES-B-017 Fire Water System Design
SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
Industrial Plants and Equipment
SAES-K-001 Design and Installation of Heating, Ventilating and
Air Conditioning Systems
SAES-K-002 Air Conditioning Systems for Essential Operating
Facilities
SAES-K-100 Saudi Aramco Mechanical Code
SAES-M-100 Saudi Aramco Building Code
SAES-N-004 Design and Installation of Building Thermal
Envelope
SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria
SAES-P-103 UPS and DC Systems
SAES-P-111 Grounding
SAES-P-116 Switchgear and Control Equipment
SAES-P-119 Substations
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SAES-P-123 Lighting
SAES-S-040 Saudi Aramco Water Systems
SAES-S-060 Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code
SAES-S-020 Oily Water Drainage Systems
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
12-SAMSS-010 Blast Resistant Doors and Frames
16-SAMSS-518 Low Voltage Panelboards
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-121900 Building: Portable; Prefabricated
Saudi Aramco Safety Management Guide

Guide Number 07-005-2012 Application of Saudi Aramco Building Code
to Contractor Camp and Project Support
Building
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

AAMA 701 Combined Voluntary Specification for Pile Weather
Strip
American Institute of Steel Construction

AISC Steel Construction Manual - Thirteenth Edition
AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts
AISC Design Guide No. 11: Floor Vibrations Due to

Human Activity.
American Iron and Steel Institute

AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual
AISI Design of Light Gage Steel Diaphragms
AISI S100 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-
Formed Steel Structural Members

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI Z97.1 Safety Glazing Materials used in Buildings – Safety
Performance Specifications and Methods Test
(other equivalent standards are BS 6206 and BS
EN 12600)
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash
& Shower Equipment
ANSI Z535.2 Environmental and Facility Safety Signs
ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE Report Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in
Petrochemical Plants, American Society of Civil
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE EQUIP Handbook HVAC Systems and Equipment
SHRAE HVAC APP Handbook HVAC Applications
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A36/A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A53/A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Black and Hot-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A106/A106M Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel
Pipe for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A123/A123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
Iron and Steel Hardware
ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and
Studs, 60000 psi Tensile Strength
ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel,
Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength
ASTM A325M Standard Specification for High-Strength Bolts for
Structural Steel Joints (Metric)

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ASTM A449 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered

Steel Bolts and Studs
ASTM A475 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire
Strand
ASTM A500 Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and
Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in
Rounds and Shapes
ASTM A501 Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and
Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
ASTM A529/A529M Standard Specification for High-Strength Carbon-
Manganese Steel of Structural Quality
ASTM A563 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel
Nuts
ASTM A563M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel
Nuts (Metric)
ASTM A572/A572M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
ASTM A653/A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated
(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM A792/A792M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55%
Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip
Process
ASTM A992/A992M Standard Specification for Structural Steel Shapes
ASTM A1008/A1008M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and
High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability
ASTM A1011/A1011M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-
Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-
Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability
ASTM B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and
Tubes
ASTM B221M Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and
Tubes (Metric)
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ASTM B695 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc

Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel
ASTM C509 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular
Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material
ASTM C1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass
ASTM C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board (or the equivalent
EN 520 standard with Type-F for fire rated
gypsum board)
ASTM D1494 Standard Test Method for Diffuse Light Transmission
Factor of Reinforced Plastics Panels
ASTM D2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products
in Automotive Applications
ASTM D2287 Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride
Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion
Compounds
ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of
Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials (other
equivalent standards are DOCFF-1 [CPSC 16
CFR, Part 1630], BS 6307 and ISO 6925)
ASTM E84 Test Methods for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials (same as UL 723)
ASTM E814 Test Method of Fire Tests of Through-Penetration
Firestops (same as UL 1479)
ASTM F436 Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
ASTM F436M Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
(Metric)
ASTM F844 Washers, Steel, Plain (Flat), Unhardened for General
Use
ASTM A1003 Specification For Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- And
Nonmetallic-Coated For Cold-Formed Framing
Members
ASTM C645 Specification For Nonstructural Steel Framing
Members
ASTM C955 Specification For Load-Bearing (Transverse And
Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), And Bracing
Or Bridging For Screw Application Of Gypsum
Panel Products And Metal Plaster Bases
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ASTM C754 Specification For Installation Of Steel Framing

Members To Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum
Panel Products
ASTM A653 Specification For Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated
(Galvannealed) By The Hot-Dip Process
ASTM A924 Specification For General Requirements For Steel
Sheet, Metallic-Coated By The Hot-Dip Process
ASTM C1513 Standard Specification For Steel Tapping Screws For
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections
ASTM C1002 Standards Specification For Steel Self-Piercing
Tappring Screws For Application of Gypsum Panel
Products or Metal Plaster Bases To Wood Studs or
Steel Studs
ASTM C954 Standards Specification For Steel Drill Screws for
The Application of Gypsum Panel Products or
Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033
in.(0.84mm) to 0.112 in.(2.84mm) in Thickness
American Welding Society

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel
Flat Glass Marketing Association

Glazing Manual
International Code Council

International Building Code or IBC (version adopted by SAES-M-100)
International Fire Code or IFC (version adopted by SAES-M-100)
International Mechanical Code

2009 IBC Handbook FIRE -and Life-Safety Provisions
International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
Metal Building Manufacturers Association

2012 Metal Building Systems Manual

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National Electrical Code

NEC Article 352 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit
National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening
Protectives
NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems
NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection
of Commercial Cooking Operations
Process Industry Practices

ARS08111 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Specification
ARS08710 Door Hardware Specification
4 General
4.1 Prefabricated portable steel building supply scope shall include a complete
package of materials specified in the purchase order that includes, but not limited
to:
 Hot Rolled Primary Steel framing (base skid),
 Cold Formed Light Gauge Steel framing,
 Flooring base material (Cement particle board, steel plates etc.)
 Appropriate gypsum board for roof, wall, ceiling and partition
 Insulation (roof, wall, floor)
 Roof and Wall Sheeting Panels,
 Exterior or Interior Gutters,

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 Trims, flashing, closures, sealants
 Doors, windows, hardware, louvers, ventilators and their framing
 Fasteners, Screws, Rivets
 Building interior finishes including flooring (carpet, tiles) and painting
 Plumbing fixtures and related equipment (Toilet, Kitchen)
 Water heater and Refrigerator (if specified in the purchase order)
 HVAC
 All electrical lighting, wiring and devices
 Furniture and interior furnishings (if specified in the purchase order).
 Approved sign or means to identify the structure
 Transporetation and loading from-to site, installation Procedure, access of

road and site
4.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Purchase Order the portable building does not
include:
a) Reinforced concrete foundations, anchor rods, grade beams and/or floor
slabs.
b) Grouting or filling of any kind under base framing or door jambs or in a
recess at the base of wall covering panels.
c) Interior downspouts or their drains for valley or parapet gutters, either under
floor or otherwise.
d) Materials which are required for the assembly or installation of accessories
supplied by others.
e) Masonry materials.
f) Field painting.
g) Connection of building services and utilities outside of the building
4.3 Building Description
4.3.1 The building type and dimensions shall be in accordance with the
drawings or detailed description attached to the Purchase Order. Table
503 of the IBC shall be used to determine the maximum allowable floor

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area and building height based on the building’s Occupancy group and
construction (IIB). A minimum of 4.6 square meters floor area shall be
provided in each accommodation sleeping room based on the number of
occupants intended to occupy the room (per Saudi Aramco Sanitary
Standard).
4.3.2 The minimum roof slope shall be not less than:
a) one half unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1/2:12) for lapped single-
sheet screw fastened roofs with applied lap sealants.
Lap sealants shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s

installation instructions.
b) one quarter unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1/4:12) for standing-

seam roof systems.
4.4 All primary base skid framing members and lifting lugs shall be made from
structural steel designed and shop fabricated (welded), unless otherwise noted on
erection drawings.
4.5 Base skid framing members shall carry an easily visible identifying piece marks.
5 Design
The design of all built-up and hot-rolled steel members shall comply with the AISC 360 -
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”. The design of all cold-formed steel
members shall comply with the AISI S100- “North American Specification for the
Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”.
5.1 Design Loads and Load Combinations
5.1.1 Minimum roof live loads shall be in accordance with the requirements of
the IBC.
5.1.2 Floor design live loads shall conform to IBC.
Note: For occupancies or uses not defined, Saudi Aramco shall be

contacted for a ruling on the design values prior to the start of the design.
5.1.3 Snow loads are not required for buildings located in Saudi Arabia unless
specifically called for in the purchase documents.
5.1.4 The design of Prefabricated Portable buildings for wind and earthquake
forces shall be in compliance with IBC.

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5.1.4.1 SAES-A-112 shall be used to determine location based basic

wind speed and seismic zone values for design.
5.1.4.2 All buildings shall be considered as Risk Occupancy Category

II for selection of the importance factors in IBC, unless
indicated otherwise in the purchase documents.
5.1.5 Thermal loads shall be based on temperature difference that is based on

the temperature differential between the Highest and Lowest One-Day
Mean Temperature per SAES-A-112 plus 20°C.
5.1.6 Load combinations shall be in accordance with IBC.
5.2 Serviceability
The serviceability requirements for deflection and drift to be used in the design of
Prefabricated Portable buildings shall be in accordance with IBC.
Serviceability requirements related to floor vibrations caused by walking

excitations shall comply with the criteria of AISC Design Guide No. 11: Floor
Vibrations Due to Human Activity.
5.3 Special Design Requirements
5.3.1 The minimum thickness of Primary skid framing hot rolled sections or
built-up member shall be 3.5 mm.
5.3.2 Skid for the base framing should be designed for lifting and
transportation loads. Perimeter framing should be designed for a total of
4 lifting points (2 on each long side of the building).
5.3.3 The minimum thickness of cold-formed steel structural members shall be

0.91 mm (20 Gage) before application of galvanized coatings.
5.3.4 Double the studs at wall openings, door and window jambs, if required
by design.
5.3.5 G90 (Z275) is the minimum galvanized coating thickness prescribed for
cold form steel framing members.
5.3.6 The minimum depth of cold formed profile shape (stud/runner) shall be
2-1/2” (63mm). Cold form steel section flange width to which gypsum
board is screw-attached shall be not less than 1-1/4”(32mm).
5.3.7 Minimum lip dimension of cold form members shall be 3/16” (5mm).

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5.3.8 Top & bottom runners (track) shall be formed in a U-shaped

configuration, having web depth compatible with that of the studs of the
same nominal size. Minimum flange width of top and bottom runner
shall be 1” (25mm).
5.3.9 Cold formed lateral bridging (cross) members that support loads (dead,
live, wind), shall be positively connected to primary or main load
bearing elements (roof, wall studs, flooring members) through both
flanges and webs.
Flange: Use self drilling screws for flange to flange connection of cross
and main members.
Web: Clips or cold bent wing plate derived from “[“ shaped cut-out in
the cross member may be fastened to the main member web by means of
self drilling screws.
5.3.10 Wall & Roof cladding panels shall be made of a minimum 0.35mm (29
gage)thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet.
5.3.11 Minimum ceiling height shall be 7’-6” (2286mm). Bathrooms, toilet

rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to
have a ceiling height of not less than 7’0”(2134mm).
5.3.12 Where noted on the purchase requisition, design shall include measures
for reducing energy usage when the building is unoccupied. This should
include automatically extinguishing interior lights, as well as optimizing
HVAC fresh air intake and energy requirements in accordance with
SAES-K-001.
5.3.13 Where required, design shall include the provision of bracing points for
supporting portable building contents, such as instrument panels, during
transport to site.
5.3.14 Where external components, including handrails, stairs, external airlocks

or lobbies, horns, beacons, instruments and ariels, must be removed for
transport as described in section 16.5, these should be designed for easy
removal and reattachment.
5.3.15 A multiple unit building shall be designed to be able to disassemble and

reconstruct in a new site.
5.3.16 The portable building shall be designed to allow easy maintenance and
transport to a new location. This includes arrangements for connection
and disconnection of external cables and utilities, design of access

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panels, as well as installation of equipment within the portable building

at site.
5.3.17 Where noted on the purchase requisition, design shall include for remote
monitoring of the portable building powere, HVAC and other systems.
6 Material Specifications
All materials shall be new, free of defects and meet or exceed the physical requirements
of the design and fabrication process. No rimmed or capped steel may be used. Ceiling
and wall coverings are not needed in unoccupied buildings such as PIB, analyzers house.
6.1 Structural Steel
6.1.1 All steel for hot rolled base skid framing, built-up shapes, roof trusses,
rounds and tubes, base plates and bearing plates, lifting lugs, stairs and
miscellaneous steel shall conform to one of the following specifications:
ASTM A36/A36M
ASTM A572/A572M
ASTM A992/A992M
ASTM A501
ASTM A500/A500M Grade A or better
ASTM A53/A53M Type E or S, Grade A or better
ASTM A106/A106M Grade A or better
6.1.2 All steel for light gage cold formed structural shapes shall conform to
one of the following specifications:
ASTM A653/A653M SS 50 Class 1 or better
ASTM A1008/A1008M
ASTM A1011/A1011M
ASTM A1003/ASTM A1003M Structural Grade, Type H, Grade 50 or
better
6.1.3 Galvanized steel sheet shall conform to ASTM A653/A653M Grade SS

Class 1, Grade 50 (Grade 340) or better and shall be galvanized in
accordance with coating designation G90 (Z275). Minimum coating
thickness additive to base steel thickness for determination of ordered
coated steel is 0.0037” (0.094mm). In addition, a mill treatment shall
aid in the prevention of oxidation on the zinc coated surfaces.

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6.1.4 Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet shall conform to

ASTM A792/A792M Grade 345 MPa (50 ksi) with a coating
designation of AZ50 (AZM150).
6.2 Fasteners
6.2.1 Primary bolted connections, if any, shall be furnished with high-strength

bolts conforming to ASTM A325 or ASTM A325M, Type-1,
galvanized. All high-strength bolts are to be tightened by the procedures
outlined in AISC – “Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM
A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts”.
6.2.2 All high-strength bolts shall be furnished with nuts and washers.
Nuts for high-strength bolts shall conform to either
ASTM A194/A194M or ASTM A563 or ASTM A563M.
Washers shall conform to ASTM F436 or ASTM F436M.
6.2.3 All primary bolted connections shall contain at least two bolts.
6.2.4 All machine bolts shall conform to ASTM A307 and shall be galvanized
to either ASTM A153/A153M or ASTM B695. ASTM A307 bolts are
only allowed for the attachment of secondary members such as stair
treads, handrail, ladders, etc.
Note: When ASTM A307 bolts are used, the sizes used should not be the
same diameter as any A325/A325M bolts used for the same Purchase
Order. ASTM A307 bolts are to be limited to sizes 5/8” diameter and
smaller.
6.2.5 ASTM A307 bolts shall be furnished with nuts that conform to
ASTM A563 and washers conforming to ASTM F436, ASTM F436M or
ASTM F844.
6.2.6 Screw fasteners for gypsum board to steel connections shall comply with
ASTM C954 or ASTM C1002 as applicable. Only Type S bugle head
style screw fasteners shall be used in the assembly construction.
6.2.7 Screw fasteners for steel-to-steel connections shall comply with ASTM
C1513. Only bugle head style screw fasteners shall be used in the
assembly construction. Screw fasteners shall penetrate individual
components of connections without causing permanent separation
between components.
6.2.8 The minimum center-to-center spacing and edge distance of screw

fasteners shall be 3 times the nominal diameter, except where the edge is
parallel to the direction of the applied force the minimum edge distance
of the screw fasteners shall be minimum 1.5 times the nominal diameter.
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6.3 Roof, Wall & Floor Assembly
6.3.1 Roof Assembly
6.3.1.1 Roof Panels

a) Single Sheet Roof panels shall be made of a minimum 0.35 mm
(29 gage) thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel
sheet.
b) Standing Seam Roof Panels shall be made of a 0.70mm (24 gage)
thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet.
b) Material for galvanized steel panels shall have a minimum yield
of 230 MPa (33 ksi) and conform to ASTM A653/A653M SS
Grade 33 (Grade 230) or better and galvanized in accordance
with coating designation of G90 (Z275).
c) Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet panels shall conform to
ASTM A792/A792M Grade 345 MPa (50ksi) with a coating
d) Roof panels shall be ribbed to provide adequate rigidity.
e) Single Sheet Roof Panels shall provide a net coverage width of
900 mm (3 ft nominal) minimum. Roof panels shall be laid full
length from ridge to eaves where possible to minimize the
possibility of water leaks at the laps. Panel laps shall be a
minimum of one complete corrugation but not less than 100 mm
(4 inches nominal).
f) Sealing compound shall be provided to seal ends and side laps
of panels. The material shall consist of a blend of non-toxic,
synthetic resin base ingredients and inert extenders. Asphalt or
asphalt derivatives are not permitted.
g) The application of sealant shall be of a cross-sectional area to
provide a positive seal between adjacent surfaces.
h) The material shall have sufficient adhesion to metal and plastic
so as to remain in place during normal handling operations.
Adhesive tensile strength shall be a minimum of 28 kPa (4000
psi).
i) The sealing compound shall prevent the entry of water by
capillary action or otherwise when used in a properly installed
roof or wall system.

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j) Flashing and/or trim shall be furnished along the gable (rake),

building corners, eaves, at framed openings, and wherever
necessary to provide weather tightness and a finished
appearance. Color will be as specified in the purchase order.
k) Galvanized or aluminum-zinc steel for flashing, metal closures,
trim and other miscellaneous uses shall be 0.5 mm (26 gage).
l) A formed panel (ridge panel) matching the slope and profile of
adjoining panels shall be provided along the building ridge.
m) Preformed closures matching the profile of the panel shall be
installed along the eave and other locations as specified on
drawings or as required for weather tightness, and may be made
of solid or closed cell plastic materials subject to Buyer's
approval.
6.3.1.2 Cold Form Steel Framing

a) Roof framing shall be constructed with cold form steel trusses or
cold form rafters designed to meet the general design
requirements of IBC.
b) Roof structure shall confirm to ASTM A653/A653M Grade SS
Class 1, Grade 50 (Grade 340) or better and shall be galvanized
in accordance with coating designation G90 (Z275).
c) Number of screws at a node or connection should be designed in
accordance with AISI S100.
d) Bracing, when required, shall be designed in accordance with
AISI S100.
e) All cutting of framing members shall be done by sawing,
abrasive cutting, shearing, plasma cutting or company approved
methods.
f) Holes in webs (e.g. knock-outs) of framing members shall be in
conformance with an approved design or approved design
standards. Holes cut in members shall be provided with
grommets or other approved protection when electrical cabling,
plastic pipes, or other materials subject to interface damage pass
through the holes. Grommets protection is not needed if the
conduit passing through the holes is Electrical Metallic Tubing
(EMT) or rigid PVC conduit piping.

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g) All panels shall be attached to framing members by means of

self-drilling or self-tapping screws. The screws shall be hex
head carbon steel screws assembled with an EPDM washer and
mechanically zinc coating in accordance with ASTM B695,
Class 50. Austenitic (300 series) stainless steel fasteners shall
be used in the coastal areas. Fastener heads shall be coated the
same color as the panels.
6.3.1.3 Gypsum board for ceilings

a) Non-fire-resistance-rated assemblies. Use min. 12 mm thick
gypsum board conforming to ASTM C1396/C1396M applied
perpendicular to roof/ceiling framing members spaced not more
than 24 in (610mm) o/c, for the roof ceiling. Parallel
application is permitted when roof/ceiling framing members are
spaced no more than 16 in (406mm) o/c. Wall assembly
members are permitted to be 24 in (610mm) o/c for either
orientation.
Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. Use two layers of 16mm Type
X gypsum board conforming to ASTM C1396/C1396M applied
perpendicular to roof/ceiling framing members spaced not more
than 16 in (406mm) o/c, for the roof ceiling. The base layer
shall be installed to the framing using 1.25 inch (32mm) Type S
screws spaced 24 inches (610mm) on center. The face layer
shall be installed using Type S screws spaced 12 inches
(305mm) on center. The joints of the face layer shall be offset
from the base layer by 24 inches (610mm). Face layer joints
shall be taped and all joints and screw heads shall be covered
with gypsum joint compound. Lead acid resistant material shall
be considered for lead acid batteries battery rooms.
Exception: Approved fire resistance rated assemblies evaluated
in accordance with ASTM E-119 or UL 263, installed exactly in
accordance with the assembly listing.
b) Compound for taping and finishing of gypsum board shall be
either drying or setting types. ASTM C840 requirements shall
be followed for the application and finishing of gypsum board.
c) 3-coat gypsum plaster shall be applied to the gypsum board.
Gypsum plaster shall meet ASTM C28 specifications. Gypsum
plasters shall not be used in exterior locations or interior “wet”
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d) Screw fasteners for gypsum board to steel connections shall

comply with ASTM C954 or ASTM C1002 as applicable. Only
Type S bugle head style screw fasteners shall be used in the
assembly construction.
e) Fire-resistance-rated ceiling assemblies shall be required for all
residential accommodation buildings. Fire-resistance-rated
ceiling assemblies shall be required for any office building
corridors (hallways) for an office building that exceeds 279
square meters (3,000 square feet) in area if the building does not
have a fire sprinkler system. Fire-resistance rated corridor
ceilings are not required if an open office plan is utilized
without corridors.
f) Substations shall comply with SAES-P-119 and shall have 2
hours fire rated walls facing oil-immersed transformers, this
include ceiling and elevated floor.
6.3.1.4 Roof Insulation
Rock wool or fiberglass can be used for roof insulation.

a) The use of fiberglass insulation shall meet the following
conditions: flexible; resilient; odorless; non-irritant; shall not
contribute to corrosion of steel or aluminum; flame spread index
of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of not more than
450.
b) The maximum U values for opaque components such as walls,
roofs, and floors shall be in accordance with the Table 1 in SAES-
N-004.
c) Vapor retarder shall be non-permeable (< 1 perm) confirming to
ASTM C755 specifications. Vapor retarder shall be placed on the
side of the insulation facing the interior of the building.
d) Insulation facing shall demonstrate a flame spread of 25 or less and
smoke developed of 50 or less in accordance with ASTME84.
6.3.2 Wall Assembly
6.3.2.1 Wall Panels (Corrugated Sheet Steel Panels)

a) Wall panels shall have nominal covering width not less than
900 mm (3 ft nominal) unless approved otherwise by Saudi
Aramco.

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b) The panel shall be made of a minimum 0.35 mm (29 gage) thick

galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet, or
aluminum as applicable, formed architecturally consistent with
the ribbing of the roof.
c) The panels shall be in one length from base to building eaves.
Wall panel length for above and below windows shall be as
indicated on the drawings. Wall panels shall be connected to the
cold form steel members using self-drilling screws. The panels
shall be self-draining to the exterior.
d) Material for galvanized steel panels shall have a minimum yield
of 230 MPa (33 ksi) and conform to ASTM A653/A653M SS
Grade 33 (Grade 230) or better and galvanized in accordance
with coating designation of G90 (Z275).
e) Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet panels shall conform to
ASTM A792/A792M Grade 345 MPa (50ksi) with a coating
f) Wall panels shall be ribbed to provide adequate rigidity.
g) Flashing and/or trim shall be furnished at the building corners,
eaves, base, at framed openings, and wherever necessary to
provide weather tightness and a finished appearance. Color will
be as specified in the purchase order.

a) Wall framing is constructed with cold form steel studs designed
to meet the general design requirements of IBC.
b) Material specification shall confirm to ASTM A653/A653M
Grade SS Class 1, Grade 50 (Grade 340) or better and shall be
galvanized in accordance with coating designation G90 (Z275).
c) Number of screws at a node or connection should be designed in
d) Bracing, when required, shall be designed in accordance with
AISI S100.
e) All cutting of framing members shall be done by sawing,
methods.
f) Holes in webs (e.g. knock-outs) of framing members shall be in
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standards. Holes shall be provided with grommets or other

approved protection when electrical cabling, plastic pipes, or
other materials subject to interface damage pass through the
holes (grommets are not required if rigid PVC or EMT conduits
are provided for electric cabling).
g) Lateral members/bracing members shall be connected to the
rafters using clips. Webs of lateral support members shall not
be notched for connection to the main rafters.
h) All panels shall be attached to cold form steel framing members
by means of self-drilling or self-tapping screws. The screws
shall be hex head carbon steel screws assembled with an EPDM
washer and mechanically zinc coating in accordance with
ASTM B695, Class 50. Austenitic (300 series) stainless steel
fasteners shall be used in the coastal areas. Fastener heads shall
be coated the same color as the panels.
6.3.2.3 Gypsum board for walls

a) Provide a minimum 5/8” thick (16 mm) Type-X (Special Fire
Resistant) gypsum board conforming to ASTM
C1396/C1396M, on either side of the steel studs spaced not
more than 16 in (406mm) o/c, for one hour. fire rated wall
assembly as required by the building code. One hour. wall
assemblies shall be continuous from the floor to the underside
of the roof sheathing.
b) Compound for taping and finishing of gypsum board shall be
either drying or setting types. ASTM C840 requirements shall
be followed for the application and finishing of gypsum board.
c) 3-coat gypsum plaster shall be applied to the gypsum board.
Gypsum plaster shall meet ASTM C28 specifications. Gypsum
plasters shall not be used in exterior locations or interior “wet”
areas.
d) Screw fasteners for gypsum board to steel connections shall
comply with ASTM C954 or ASTM C1002 as applicable. Only
bugle head style screw fasteners shall be used in the assembly
construction.
e) Fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies shall be required for all
residential accommodation buildings in the following locations:

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 Between each subdivided residential dwelling unit,

dormitory room, or sleeping room and other residential
subdivided units.
 Between subdivided residential dwelling unit, dormitory

room, or sleeping room and any other room used for any
purpose.
 Between subdivided residential dwelling unit, dormitory

room, or sleeping room and any corridor when the
building has an area of 500sf (46m2) or more.
 Exterior walls where building modules may be placed

back-to-back or side-by-side, such that the interior wall
face is clad with 5/8 inch (16mm) Type X gypsum board.
 Fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies shall be required

for any office building corridors (hallways) for an office
building that exceeds 279 square meters (3,000 square
feet) in area if the building does not have a fire sprinkler
system. Fire-resistance rated corridor walls are not
required if an open office plan is utilized without
corridors.
6.3.2.4 Wall Insulation
Rock wool or fiberglass can be used for wall insulation.

a) The use of fiberglass insulation shall meet the following
conditions: flexible; resilient; odorless; non-irritant; shall not
contribute to corrosion of steel or aluminum; flame spread index
of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of not more than
450.
b) The maximum U values for opaque components such as walls,
roofs, and floors shall be in accordance with the Table 1 in SAES-
N-004.
c) Vapor retarder shall be non-permeable (< 1 perm) confirming to
ASTM C755 specifications. Vapor retarder shall be placed on the
side of the insulation facing the interior of the building.
d) Insulation facing shall demonstrate a flame spread of 25 or less and
smoke developed of 450 or less in accordance with ASTME84.

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6.3.3 Floor Assembly
6.3.3.1 Cement board

a) Use 18mm thick (min.) resistant cement particle board (Portland
cement, fly ash, reinforced with selected fibers and fillers) as the
base for flooring as for the buildings in general and double
cement board sheets (18+18 mm) or single cement board sheet
with backing of 29 B.S. gauge pre-painted galvanized iron
(PPGI) sheet in floorings for GYM, stores and substation or
similar buildings, unless specified otherwise. Cement board shall
be asbestos free and moisture resistant. Alternately, 18 mm
Magnesium Oxide (MGO) boards can be used for flooring.
Alternative materials may also be used upon approval by the
company.
c) Cement board shall be resistant to low concentrations of most
acids, alkalis and bleaching agents as well as attack of pests and
insects.
d) Cement board shall be fastened to the cold form base framing
using self-drilling, self-tapping bugle head screws
recommended by the cement board manufacturer. Screws shall
be spaced at a maximum spacing of 6” (152mm).
e) Substations floor area shall be surface hardened for rolling
stock. An insulation layer shall be added for better electrical
protection.

a) Secondary cold form steel base framing shall be designed to meet
the general design requirements IBC.
b) Secondary cold form steel base frame shall be fastened to the
Primary Hot Rolled members by means of bolting or self-
drilling or self-tapping screws. The screws shall be hex head
carbon steel screws, mechanically zinc coated in accordance
with ASTM B695, Class 50. Spacing of screws shall not exceed
6”(152mm) along the perimeter framing and 12”(305) at
intermediate locations .
b) Material specification shall confirm to ASTM A653/A653M
Grade SS Class 1, Grade 50 (Grade 340) or better and shall be
galvanized in accordance with coating designation G90 (Z275).

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c) Spacing of cold form structural steel base framing shall be based

on the design capacity of cement board materials. Cement board
manufacturer should be consulted for establishing the spacing of
base framing for the intended loads.
d) Number of screws at a node or connection should be designed in
e) Bracing, when required, shall be designed in accordance with
AISI S100.
f) All cutting of framing members shall be done by sawing,
methods.
g) Holes in webs (e.g. knock-out) of framing members shall be in
standards.
h) Lateral/bracing members shall be connected to the cold form
floor beams by means of clips. Webs of cold form structural
steel members shall not be notched for connection to the main
beams.
7 HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) and Plumbing
7.1 General
7.1.1 Plumbing installations shall comply with SAES-S-060.
7.1.2 Plumbing design drawings shall be coordinated with the structural

package to ensure that plumbing does not interfere with structural
members.
7.1.3 All fixtures shall be provided with individual traps and gravity venting.
Water trap seals shall be provided unless alternative, listed mechanical
venting devices are approved.
7.1.4 All sanitary drainage piping shall be configured to provide for self-
scouring capability to avoid excessive sewage stoppage maintenance.
Drainage fitting cross-sectional area shall not be reduced to less than that
of the connected plumbing fixture outlet or connected piping. Gully
traps and other fittings having sharp transitions or are otherwise
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7.1.5 Sink and lavatory installation shall employ rigid non-metallic tailpieces,
P-traps, and trap arms connected to the rigid plumbing drainage and vent
system. Flexible hoses are prohibited for these applications.
7.1.6 Plastic piping passing through metal studs, rafters or joists shall be
protected using grommets or bushings. Piping suspended under
structural members shall be permanently and securely supported using
methods complying with SAES-S-060.
7.1.7 Plumbing penetrations in accommodation/dwelling and corridor walls

shall be sealed with listed firestopping material according to ASTM
E814 or UL 1479.
7.2 The HVAC system shall be designed per SAES-K-100 and SAES-K-002. The
building shall be cooled with air conditioning equipment sized to meet the
conditions as specified in SAES-K-001.
7.3 To calculate the equipment size and cooling capacity, two outdoor ambient air
conditions shall be considered: High Temperature Condition and High Humidity
Condition. Per SAES-K-001, Section 4.2.1.4 and 4.2.1.5, both the 2.5%
exceedance values for Summer Design Dry Bulb / Mean Coincident Wet Bulb
and Summer Design Wet Bulb / Mean Coincident Dry Bulb shall be calculated to
obtain the largest HVAC system capacity for the refrigeration system and supply
air flow rate. The design data is listed in SAES-A-112, Tables 1 & 2.
7.4 The temperature for the selection of the required duty of air-cooled condensers or
condensing units shall be taken as the summer design dry bulb temperature at 1%
exceedance +10 °F for facilities located within plant areas. Any ducting
penetrating the fire rated wall 2 hour or more must be protected with smoke/fire
dampers that activate on either smoke or heat from either side of the wall. Smoke
fire dampers shall be FM approved or are UL listed, in HVAC ducts that penetrate
fire rated walls and shall otherwise meet the requirements of SAES-K-001 and
NFPA 90A. Damper access requirements shall meet SAES-M-100.
7.5 Instrumentation buildings pressurization and air conditioning systems shall be

designed and installed in accordance with SAES-K-002. Air-handling packaged
units located outside of the building providing building cooling, heating,
ventilation, and pressurization shall be provided with 100% standby units. An
independent emergency power supply shall be provided to energize the HVAC
Direct Digital Controller (DDC) panel in the event of normal power supply
outage. Building pressurization controlled to +25 Pa shall be monitored by a
differential pressure switch or transmitter connected between the inside and
outside of the building. Loss of building pressurization shall be alarmed.
Installing separate HVAC and Pressurization Unit is preferred over combined
HVAC and Pressurization system. In case of separate units, the Pressurization
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Unit with identical standby unit and emergency power supply arrangement shall
meet the standards for Air filtration requirements of fresh air intake for the area.
This will be simpler and more economical to manage pressurization of the
building.
Commentary:
The pressurization of the conditioned area can be achieved with either designing
and installing HVAC ducted unit with built-in air pressurization equipment or
separate A/C and pressurization equipment. The 2nd option will cost much less
and easy to manage, in case of main power outage. Because separate
pressurization fan unit will draw far less power as compared to the complete unit.
7.6 The air quality inside the control room shall meet the requirements specified by
ISAS71.04 Severity Level G1 by providing chemical filtration units (scrubber).
Particle/dust filters dust separators with associated bleed blowers shall be
provided in accordance with SAES-K-001. Humidity control for the
instrumentation building shall have priority. An electrical-steam humidifier shall
be installed either in the packaged unit or in the main supply duct. Temperature
and relative humidity shall be controlled to meet or exceed the specifications
contained in SAES-K-001. Electrical duct heater for each room shall be provided
for the required heating demand and temperature control.
7.7 The substation shall be provided with 2 x 100% constant volume packaged units
located outside of the building. Air leaving the air handling unit shall be a
variable temperature controlled by the return air sensor from the
switchgear/equipment room. Conditioned air shall be distributed via duct work at
high level in the building. The switchgear room shall be maintained at a positive
air pressure to the ambient, controlled to +25 Pa. An electrical-steam humidifier
shall be provided.
Commentary Note 7.7:
Saudi Aramco defines a substation as any assemblage of electrical equipment

which includes a power transformer rated 751 kVA and larger or switchgear rated
1 kV and higher.
7.8 Individual exhaust air system including standby fan shall be provided for battery
rooms. The exhaust duct from the battery room shall not be combined with any
other exhaust duct. Supply inlets shall be located no higher than 150 mm above
the floor and inline exhaust fans shall be direct drive and explosion proof. For
better exhaust control of hydrogen gas generated during the battery recharging, a
hood connected to the exhaust duct be installed over the battery bank. The
ventilation system shall be sized to maintain a hydrogen concentration no greater
than 1% of the total air volume of the room. Sizing basis shall be in accordance
with the calculation presented in SAES-P-103. Electrical duct heater shall be
provided for heating demand and temperature control in the Battery room.
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Additionally, a fan interlock shall be provided for the exhaust fan to automatically
activate during high-rate charging mode. If the exhaust fan stops or fails, an
interlock shall also terminate the high-rate charging mode. An alarm to indicate
the battery circuit breaker open condition and another one to indicate the battery
room high temperature shall be annunciated to the main control room, DCS or to
an area where operators are normally present.
7.9 Air intake of a pressurized building shall be located in a non-classified area, be at

least 4.5 m above any classified electrical area, and at least 7.5 m above grade.
7.10 Circuit breakers for air-handling equipment shall be clearly identified with
permanent labels that indicate which rooms and fire zones are served by each
breaker.
7.11 Direct Digital Control System shall be provided for the instrumentation building
and substation HVAC equipment. The DDC control panel shall be located in the
Mechanical Room, providing 24V DC power to connected actuators and I/O. The
system shall provide alarm contacts to be connected to the DCS located in this
building and also CCR main control panel for HVAC Trouble, pressure loss, and
battery room high temperature alarms. The system shall be capable of being
interrogated by operations personnel to retrieve specific details for each alarm
condition.
7.12 The DDC system shall be provided with battery backup rated for a minimum of
one year operation. Controllers that are supplied with batteries that require
charging less than one year shall be supported by an uninterrupted power supply.
7.13 Facilities shall be provided within the panels to provide for remote indication
lights for Control Power On, Lamp Test, Mute Alarm, Reset Alarm, Fire Alarm,
H2S/LEL Gas Alarm, HVAC Fault Alarm to DCS, Fan Run, Fan Trip, No
Airflow, Dirty Filters Pre-Filter/Final Filter, Outside Air Motorized Damper
Close/Open, Compressors 1 and 2 Run/Fault and equipment operational status
through the site DCS. The cabling to the DCS system is not part of the
SUPPLIERS’s scope.
7.14 Controls for air conditioning unit shall be as follows and not be limited to:
 Time period scheduling
 Adaptive optimal start-stop
 Temperature set points
 Motorized damper control
 Air filters status
 Electric duct heater
 Smoke detection
 H2S /LEL gas detection
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 Fan shutdown
 Power fault/restart/staggered start-up
 Temperature and humidity monitoring of rack room and
computer control room
 High temperature detection/alarm for telecommunication
room
7.15 Two position parallel blade dampers shall be used for intake and return air
systems; opposed blade shall be used for supply air systems. All systems shall be
Thermos-statically controlled.
7.16 Eye wash/shower water, water drainage, materials and equipment shall be
designed in accordance with SAES-S-060 Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code.
7.17 Drinking water shall be provided for eyewashes, emergency shower, and hose in
battery rooms, and humidifiers.
7.18 Battery rooms in instrumentation buildings and substations could potentially

create contaminated drainage including acid and corrosive chemicals. According
to SAES-S-020 Section 4.2.10, this contaminated drainage needs to be neutralized
first through a neutralization tank and then connected to the Oily Water System
(OWS). Condensate from AC units shall be indirectly connected to a floor drain
or to a dry well outside of the building. The prefabricated building supplier shall
provide connections to these systems.
7.19 Supplier’s Drawings shall serve as working drawings.
7.20 Combined Eye-Wash/Shower Station
7.20.1 A combination eye-wash/safety shower shall be installed within the

battery room with a minimum safe distance of 3 meters from the
batteries. All equipment and materials shall meet ANSI Z358.1,
Eyewash and Shower Equipment. Emergency eyewashes and showers
shall be permanently installed. Emergency eyewashes shall be provided
with pressure controllers or self-regulating orifices to ensure that eyes
will not be injured due to excessive water velocity if the water supply
pressure exceeds the 207 KPa (30 psig) design flowing pressure in ANSI
Z358.1. Floor drains shall be installed under combination eyewash and
safety showers located within buildings.
7.20.2 Safety shower and eyewash units shall have a vertical background area
nominally 1 m wide by 2 m high painted with either alternating green
and white stripes approximately 152 mm wide or a solid green color.
The appropriate sign with words as shown below, in Arabic and English
shall be mounted in a clearly visible location near each permanently

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installed emergency shower and eyewash (refer to ANSI Z535.2, ANSI

Z535.3).
7.21 Electric lighting to be activated by occupancy sensors. Fresh air to be monitored

by CO2 sensors.
8 Fire and Gas Detection System
8.1 Substations, instrumentation buildings, and UPS rooms shall have a fire detection
and alarm system. Signal initiation, transmission, notification, and annunciation
shall be designed and installed to meet the levels of performance, extent of
redundancy, and quality of installation required by NFPA 72. Drawings of this
system shall bear the seal of the responsible registered professional engineer or
chartered engineer, who shall have at least five years of experience in the design
of fire detection and alarm systems.
8.2 Fire detection and alarm systems shall include a listed interior and exterior
audible and visual alarms. The system shall alarm at a local, dedicated, listed fire
alarm panel in the building. All devices shall be individually identifiable
(addressable) at the local fire panel. The system shall also send a common alarm
to the Central Control Room (CCR) for that plant either via the plant DCS system
or hardwired to a dedicated fire alarm annunciator in the control room.
8.3 The local fire alarm panel shall be located at the building entrance or air lock.
Smoke detection shall continuously monitor subfloor spaces, room areas, and
above suspended ceilings. The end devices shall be point-type addressable spot-
type smoke detectors. All sensing devices shall be addressable (individually
identifiable) to the local panel. If these subfloor spaces and above suspended
ceiling areas are used as air plenums, special consideration shall be given to
design and spacing for warning of fire in high air-movement areas.
8.4 In instrumentation buildings, interiors of floor-mounted I/O, ESD, UPS, and other
digital cabinets containing power supplies shall be monitored by an addressable
high sensitivity point-type smoke detector. The detectors shall have at least two
adjustable set points and be addressable to the local fire panel. Doors to cabinets
shall be provided with permanent labels or signs reading in Arabic and English,
“In order to ensure proper operation of smoke detection system, keep cabinet door
closed”, or words to that effect. As an alternative to individual door labels, wall
signs in Arabic and English may be installed in each cabinet area.
8.5 Electrical substations shall have addressable projected beam-type smoke

detection, meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 and the manufacturer's
documented instructions.

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8.6 All fire detection system testing at site shall be witnessed by a designated
representative of the Saudi Aramco’s Area Lead Fire Prevention Engineer / Loss
Prevention Department and the Area Fire Marshall / Fire Protection Department.
9. Electrical
9.1 General
9.1.1 All electrical work shall conform to requirements of the latest edition of
volume 4 of Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA 70 (National Electric
Code (NEC)) . Electrical work includes the supply, installation,
connection, and testing pertaining to power and lighting of all systems
and compnents inclnding electrical and electro-mechanical devices
shown on the approved shop drawings and per this specification. Service
is nominally rated 400/230 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz A.C per Design Data
Sheet. Electrical equipment spacing shall be as per SAES-P-116 section
7. (Exempt industrial equipment from the 400/230 volts as per MOWE
clarification letter to Saudi Aramco to exclude the new direction for
industrial equipment).
9.1.2 Supplier shall provide weatherhead service entrance on side of building,

5 foot mast above the roof, entering main power panel through bottom
entry. If Buyer specifies underground electrical service, bottom conduit
hubs shall be provided for underground cable enthnce. Supplier shall
also provide copper conductors from main breaker 'to weatherhead with
a 4 foot pigtail. Locations are subject to design requirements and/or
approval of Buyer. Substation passageways shall have an unobstructed
width of 1.12 meter and shall provide a minimum 2.3 meter headroom.
9.1.3 Interior lighting levels shall be a minimum of 500 lux (50 foot-candles
“fc”) maintained in living or office areas, 160 lux (16 fc) in Bed/
Sleeping Rooms, 200 lux (20 fc) in T.V. lounge, 300 lux (30 fc) near
Mirror in toilets, and 200 lux (20fc) in hallways. One light fixture shall
be installed for every twenty feet of hallway with three-way switching
(one 2 way switch on either side) for the circuit control from either side.
For lighting in other areas refer to SAES-P-123.
9.1.4 Grounding shall confirm to NEC article 250 and shall comply with
SAES-P-111. A minimm of one service ground and one structural
ground shall be provided for and brought out to a central terminal point.
9.1.5 All other materials not specifically described but required for a complete
and operable electrical installltion, shall be new, first quality of their
respective kinds, and as selected by the supplier subject to the approval
of Buyer.
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9.2 Materials
9.2.1 For additional safety, preferred conduit systems for LGS (Light Gauge
Steel) frame building walls, ceiling and floors shall be rigid PVC and
other approved non-metal conduit system (as defined in NEC Article
352). For other applications hot dipped galvanized rigid steel conduit
(GRS), wireway, 1/2 inch minimum size flexible metal conduit or
electrical metalic tubing (EMT) shall be installed, as required by the
code. GRS conduit shall be used in exterior areas and service entrance to
main panel, or in areas subject to possible physical damage. Wireway
shall be used to interconnect modular units to be accessible for repair.
Flexible conduit shall be used between wireway and sub-panels, junction
boxes or an outlet box and a piece of equipnest that has movement. All
flexible conduit and fittings to interconnect modular units shall be liquid
tight. Exposed electrical conduit, fittings, wireways, etc. shall be run
either parellel or perpendicular to walls and partitions. Interior conduit
shall be concealed in walls or ceiling and runs shall be next to interior
walls and ceilings. Supplier may request specific permission to expose
conduit.
9.2.2 Flexible conduit shall have squeeze or clamp type connectors. Flexible
metal conduit runs to be in one continuous length, couplings is not
permitted. Supplier shall include cable connections ready for plug and
play at site, to facilitate interlocking between pre-fabricated building
models and other connections at site.
9.2.3 The conductor sizes for power feeder, branch lighting circuits, control
and motor power supply shall be subject to minimum size as specified
by the National Electrical Code (Table 310-16). A larger size than the
minimum size shall be used if the overall voltage drop is greater than 5
percent, but in no case smaller than No. 12 AWG (4 mm2) conductor for
(Air Conditioners) power, No. 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) for Receptacles (13
amp) and No. 16 (1.5 mm2) for lighting for control conductors. All
conductors in conduit shall be copper, type THW. If approval is given to
use Romex, a ground conductor is to be provided and the run concealed
in structure for lighting and convenience receptacle circuits.
9.2.4 Receptacles: shall meet SASO 2203/2003 requirement, with toggel

switches and grounding slot , installed in flush outlet boxes in walls
where possible, and provided with white or ivory Bakelite cover plates.
Mounting height shall be 18 inches above finished floor in office areas,
and 40 inches in dormitories, areas exposed to water, and for exterior
receptacles. A minimum of one duplex receptacle shall be provided
beside each wash basin, bed and every 20 feet of hall and one exterior
weather-proof receptacle on each long side of the final assembled
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building. Adequate receptacles for small appliances, supplementary

lighting, etc. shall be provided. All other receptacles shall be appropriate
for equipment locations, with any additional receptacle locations as
specified by Buyer. No more than one air conditioner receptacle shall be
placed on a circuit. Receptacle shall be located on centerline of and 12
inches below air conditioner. Air conditioner receptacles shall be
specification grade and include 20% spare capacity.
9.2.5 Switches shall be toggle-type, single pole or 3-way, 15 ampere, 250 volt,
mounted in outlet boxes and provided with cover plates. Mounting
height shall be 4 feet minimum above finished floor. Switches for use on
voltage in excess of 250 volt shall be appropriate for the voltage used.
9.2.6 Panelboards shall comply with 16-SAMSS-518. Lighting and power

panel circuits shall be identified on the inside of panelboard door. All
branch breakers shall have a minimum interrupting rating of 10,000
amperes in the size of 15 through 50 amperes. All multiple breakers
shall be furnished with one handle and a common trip element. If panels
are located on the exterior of the building they must be weatherproof.
Ambient compensated breakers should be considered. Panels shall be
provided with 10% sapre circuit breakers and suitable main breaker
(minimum of two 20 amp. single pole breakers).
9.2.7 Lighting fixtures, including emergency lighting systems shall be

supplied with lamps.
9.2.7.1 Lighting Circuit.s shall be 400 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire (or 230 volt,
1-phase).
9.2.7.2 Branch circuit Lighting panels (when used) shall be multi-

breaker type. Breakers in these lighting panels shall be 10
ampere trip. Each 10 A breaker to have a maximum connected
load of 8 A.
9.2.7.3 Exterior weatherproof lights shall be provided above all exit

doors.
9.2.7.4 Lighting fixtures shall be either LED or standard open-type

fluorescent fixtures in living areas or office areas, and comapct
fluorescent in bathrooms and hallways. Fluorescent lamps shall
be cool white, and mounted on 1-1/2" ceiling spacers to provide
air space betwen fixture and ceiling material. Alternatively,
fixtures provided shall be approved for surface mounting in
accordance with NEC article 410. Lamp ratings will be as noted
on the approved shop drawings.
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9.2.8 All motors shall be fitted with an appropriate motor starter, either
manual or magnetic, with an overload heater element in all phases.
These starters shall be mounted adjacent to the device controlled. All
remote controlled devices shall be provided with suitable starters.
Electrical devices having a remote located motor starter shall have a
suitable disconnect switch mounted adjacent to the device. Heater
elements shall be matched to the motor full load running current.
9.2.9 Ground fault interrupter circuit breakers with 5 mA trip or from
Equipment Protection devices (EPDs) with nominal 30 mA trip shall be
provided for bathroom washbasins and exterior receptacles. Only
outdoor receptacles and/or the washbasin receptacles will be on the
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI), circuit.
9.2.10 Junction or splice boxes shall be of metal/ non-metal/ PVC (NEC
352.100) as per conduit system being installed and sized according to
requirements of NEC. Boxes shall have ample space for making splices
so that the bending radius of any wire shall be not less than the
minimum requirements of the wire size used.
9.2.11 Electrical cabling passing through metal studs, rafters or joists shall be
protected using grommets or bushings (gromments or bushings not
required if cables are run in conduits). Piping suspended under
structural members shall be permanently and securely supported using
methods complying with SAES-S-060.
9.2.12 Emergency lighting shall be provided in public areas of building
according to SAES-P-123 and IBC, but not in individual
accommodation sleeping rooms. Areas that shall be illuminated at any
average level of 1 foot-candle (11 lux) with a 1.5-hour battery supply
connected to building power for rooms, hallways/corridors, exit doors
and exterior landings.
9.2.13 Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or residual current device,
(RCD) protected circuits shall be installed for outlets in the following
locations:
 Bathtubs or shower stalls — where receptacles are installed within
1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the bathtub or shower stall
 Kitchens or breakrooms with sinks — where the outlets are
installed to serve the countertop surfaces
 Kitchen dishwashers for outlets that supply dishwashers installed
in dwelling unit locations
 Laundry areas for clothes washers and clothes dryers
 Sinks — where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the
outside edge of the sink

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10 Fire Protection
10.1 Fire Sprinkler Systems
Unless verified by DHALPD, fire sprinkler systems shall be required for

buildings exceeding 548 square meters in total floor area according to Appendix
B of the IFC, as a means to decrease the fire water utility demand required by
Appendix B. Fire sprinkler system protection shall be required according to
NFPA 13 and IBC, as modified by SAES-M-100. Fire sprinkler protection may
also be required as means to be able to increase the size of a building according to
the requirements IBC.
10.1.1 Fire Sprinklers for Buildings with Accommodation Sleeping Rooms Fire
sprinklers are required throughout all buildings containing any
accommodation sleeping rooms unless they meet all the criteria
contained in Section 903.2.8 of SAES-M-100.
10.1.2 Fire Sprinkler Systems for Reducing the IFC, Appendix B Fire Water
Utility Demand
10.1.2.1 The portable building designer shall verify the fire water utility
capacity to be provided at the site and design the building sizes
according to the requirements of the IFC, Appendix B. The size
of a building increases the require fire water design. Generally,
the minimum fire water demand is 94.6 L/sec (1,500 GPM) for a
duration of 2-hours for buildings less than 548 square meters in
size. Buildings larger than 548 sqaure meters can only be
constructed if the capacity of the fire water system is greater in
accordance with the IFC, Appendix B or if a NFPA 13 fire
sprinkler system is installed in the building. Unless verified by
DHALPD, fire sprinkler systems shall be required for buildings
exceeding 548 square feet in total floor area according to
Appendix B of the IFC.
10.1.2.2 No fire sprinklers shall be used for switchgear rooms.
10.1.2.3 Fire water capacity may also be reduced further if all portable
buildings on the site meet the criteria in SAES-M-100, Section
101.4.5.1 for certain buildings limited to a total floor area of 350
square meters or 100 square meters.
10.1.2.4 Electrical penetrations in accommodation/dwelling and corridor

walls shall be sealed with listed firestopping material according
to ASTM E814 or UL 1479.

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10.1.2.5 Internally lit exit signs shall be provided near and above all
exterior exit doors so the exit signs are visible from all points in
an open area served by the exit door. This may mean offsetting
the exit sign location from directly above the door to a location
close to the door where its visibility is not block by walls
adjacent to the door. Interior hallways that block visibility of
exterior door exit signs shall have additional exit signs located at
changes in direction in the hallways that lead to the exterior door
exits. The exit sign shall have a 1.5-hour battery supply
connected to building power and text in English and Arabic, or a
European pictoral exit sign. Green is the preferred color for exit
signs, but red is permitted.
10.1.3 Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems are required according to IBCand NFPA 72. SAES-
M-100 has fire alarm criteria for allowing the omission of fire sprinklers
for buildings containing accommodation sleeping rooms. Battery-
operated smoke alarms without a building power supply are prohibited.
All fire alarm systems shall be designed and installed with the following
features: (1) addressable, analog equipment and operation, (2) Class A
signaling line and notification appliance circuits, (3) UL 1971 listed,
public-mode visual notification appliances and UL 464 listed, temporal-
three audible notification appliances, (4) listed and compliant with UL
864 ninth edition, and (5) monitored by supervising station where
available.
10.1.4 Fire Extinguishers
Provided one 11.4 kg cartridge-pressure ABC dry chemical extinguisher

on an exterior walls with doors of Accommodation buildings.
Provide 4.5-kg CO2 fire extinguishers outside Electrical and

communication rooms for rooms with access doors inside buildings.
Provide 4.5-kg CO2 fire extinguishers inside Electrical and
communication rooms for rooms with access doors on the exterior of
buildings. Do not install CO2 or stored-pressure dry chemical fire
extinguisher on exterior walls.
Provide 4.5 kg stored-pressure ABC dry chemical extinguishers at

interior locations within buildings so all areas are within 22 meters of
travel distance from a fire extinguisher. Do not install 4.5-kg stored-
pressure dry chemical fire extinguisher on exterior walls.

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Provide Type K fire extinguisher within 10 to 30 feet (3 to 9 meters) of

the cooking appliances for Mess/Kitchen buildings serving dining areas.
10.1.5 Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems
10.1.5.1 Exhaust Hood Type 1 and Type 2 shall be classified as per IFC
code section 609 and IMC Section 507 para 507-2-1 and 507-2-2
for fabrication/design, installation, operation and provision of
Fire Suppression System.
Commentary:
Need to indicate/ define the type of Kitchen Exhaust

Hood in the RFQ drawing/ BOQ, As per IMC code
Section 507, para 507.2:
Type I, is installed over cooking equipment like griddles,

fryers, broilers, ovens and ranges producing grease
vapors along with smoke. Design and installation of
grease filters and Fire Suppression System is required.
Type II, is installed over equipment that produce heat,

or steam and not grease or smoke like steamers,
kettles, pasta cookers, dish washers etc. This type does
not require installation of grease filters and Fire
Suppression System.
10.1.5.2 The basic inspection and cleaning requirements for cooking

ventilation installations are found in NFPA code number 96.
10.1.5.3 Fire suppression inspections involve knowledge of several

NFPA codes. Code 17 covers dry chemical fire extinguishing
systems, and Code 17A covers wet chemical fire extinguishing
systems. Dry chemical fire extinguishing systems for example
are required to be on a six-month inspection schedule. NFPA
Code 10 addresses portable fire extinguishing systems that may
be present in a kitchen. Some ventilation systems have doors that
close to choke off a fire. Systems that have doors are covered by
NFPA Code 80. Fire extinguishing systems and fire suppression
systems have specific inspection requirements that must be
adhered to. As an example, systems designed to automatically
come on to extinguish a fire must be inspected every six months.
Inspections and system servicing must be accomplished by
trained and certified technicians who understand the applicable
NFPA and local codes.
10.1.5.4 NFPA Code 72 covers systems designed to sense a fire and send
a signal to the nearest fire station. Fire notification systems
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include fire detectors , smoke detectors, heat sensors, and phone

systems the signal travels over. Systems that are capable of self-
testing on at least a weekly basis can be placed on an annual
inspection routine by trained technicians. Detection devices that
cannot be easily accessed must be inspected when the system is
torn down for maintenance, cleaning, or repair. If the system is
not dissembled for normal maintenance, detection devices must
be accessed at least every 18 months
11 Finishes
11.1 Panel & Structural Paint
Vendor shall submit for Saudi Aramco written approval detailed painting &
coating specifications and procedures covering the finish of base skid framing,
sheet metal panels, trims etc.
11.2 Dissimilar Materials
Dissimilar Materials which are not compatible with the adjoining materials when
exposed to moisture must be separated by means of approved coatings, gaskets, or
other effective means. Aluminum alloys shall be considered compatible with zinc
and cadmium coated surfaces and the 300 and 400 AISI Series Stainless Steel
Alloys and do not require application of barrier material.
11.3 Combustible Materials
Buildings shall be built with non-combustible construction, which meet Type II

construction requirements as defined in IBC, with the exception for fire-resistant
materials described in Section 603. Combustible materials common to many
manufacturers that are specifically prohibited include, but are not limited to:
1. Wood sheeting material, such as plywood, used in wall assemblies.
2. Thin plywood finish paneling for interior wall surfaces.
3. PVC (or other plastic) laminated water resistant sheets in wet locations,
such as bathrooms and laundry areas. A 1.2-meter high wainscoat on the
lower part of the wall is acceptable, but this material cannot be used above
this level on the wall or ceiling.
11.4 Flooring Materials
Carpet and tile materials shall be slip resistant and ignition resistant according to
ASTM D2859, DOCFF-1 [CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1630], BS 6307 or ISO 6925.

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12 Accessories
12.1 General
Standard manufacturer's building accessories may be furnished if the accessories

equal or exceed the minimum requirements of this Section.
12.2 Aluminum Windows
Where specified, aluminum windows shall be designed and constructed for

integral installation with the system. Unless required otherwise in the contract
documents, provide building manufacturer's standard insulated double-pane
window (AAMA HS-C20 horizontal sliding, commercial grade) with medium
natural anodized finish (NAAMM AA-C22A31). (Alternative if selected by
buyer: fixed sash AAMA, Grade C20.)
12.2.1 Aluminum Extruded Frame: Material shall comply with ASTM B221 or
ASTM B221M.
12.2.2 Fasteners: Provide aluminum, stainless steel, or other material

warranted by the manufacturer to be non-corrosive and compatible with
aluminum window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other
components of window units.
12.2.3 Anchors, Clips, and Window Accessories: Depending on strength and

corrosion-inhibiting requirements, fabricate from aluminum, stainless steel,
or hot-dip zinc-coated steel (complying with ASTM A123/A123M).
12.2.4 Compression Glazing Strips and Weather-Stripping: Provide molded

EPDM, neoprene gaskets complying with ASTM D2000 designation
2BC415 to 3BC620, molded PVC gaskets complying with
ASTM D2287, Grade 4, or molded expanded neoprene gaskets
complying with ASTM C509.
12.2.5 Sliding Weather-Stripping: Provide woven pile weather-stripping of

wool, polypropylene, or nylon pile and resin-impregnated backing
fabric, with aluminum backing strip. Comply with AAMA 701.
12.2.6 Sealants: Provide manufacturer's standard for the joint size or

anticipated movement. The sealant shall remain permanently elastic and
be non-shrinking and non-migrating.
12.2.7 Insect Screens: Provide removable insect screen on each operable

exterior sash, with finish matching window.

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12.2.8 Pre-glazed Construction: To the greatest extent possible, glaze units at

the shop before installation.
12.2.9 Glass: Unless required otherwise in the contract documents, comply

with ASTM C1036 for glass type, class, quality, style, kind, and form
and with recommendations of the FGMA Glazing Manual. Vision
panels in doors shall comply with ANSI Z97.1 for safety glazing. Wire
glass is not permitted.
12.3 Personnel Doors and Door Hardware
12.3.1 Doors shall comply with PIP Specification ARS08111. Door leaves
shall be 45 mm thick, full flush, fabricated from Class G90 (Z275) zinc
coated sheets or better.
12.3.2 Door hardware shall comply with PIP Specification ARS08710.
12.3.3 Each door leaf shall be installed with three 114 mm x 114 mm
galvanized steel, interlocking, template butt hinges.
12.3.4 Door leaves and frames shall be shop-painted with one coat of primer or
finished as per project specification.
12.3.5 The threshold shall be an extruded aluminum shape to provide positive

weather seal.
12.3.6 All exit doors shall be a minimum of 915 mm wide x 2035 mm high.
12.3.7 Vision panels in doors shall comply with ANSI Z97.1 for safety glazing.
Wire glass is not permitted.
12.3.8 Fire-resistance-rated door assemblies shall be required for all interior

corridor (hallway) door for residential accommodation buildings, if an
interior corridor is present. Fire-resistance-rated door assemblies shall
be required for any office building corridors for an office building that
exceeds 279 square meters (3,000 square feet) in area if the building
does not have a fire sprinkler system. Fire-resistance rated corridor
doors are not required if an open office plan is utilized without corridors.
12.3.9 For blast resistant prefabricated buildings, doors shall comply with 12-
SAMSS-010 Blast Resistant Doors and Frames.
12.4 Personnel Exterior Landings, Stairs, Handrails and Ramps (see diagrams from the
2009 IBC Handbook)

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12.4.1 Provide detailed drawings for the stairs, handrails and guards according
to the IBC, Sections 1012 and 1013 with the following details:
1. All stairs must have handrails on both sides with extensions at
the top and bottom that are at least 305mm beyond the edge of
the last step.
2. Handrails shall be placed between 865-965mm above the nosing
of the treads. Handrails shall have a cross-sectional diameter
between 32mm and 51mm, and a clearance of 51mm between the
handrail and the wall or guard. Handrails may extend a
maximum of 114mm into the stairway width. Handrails shall
extend to the building and 305mm beyond the last stair.
Handrails shall return to the building, the handrail post or
ground. An intermediate handrail shall be provide along the
centerline of the stairway for stairways exceeding 1,753mm in
width.
3. If a guard is required for landings/elevations more than 762 mm
above grade, the handrails CANNOT serve as the guard.
4. Guards are required to be 1067mm minimum in height above the
walking or stair surface.
5. Stairs must have closed (not open) risers with heights between
101 and 178mm. Tread depths shall be a minimum 279 mm.
Provide an enlarged stair detail diagram. Open exposed External
Entrance Steel Grating Stairs to buildings (normally 3 to 4 steps)
shall be exempted as these are outside the buildings and in no
way can these effect fire protection or otherwise.
6. The deviation in tread depth and riser height is limited to 9.5mm
total between the smallest and the largest within a flight of stairs.
7. Rounding (radius) or beveling of the nosing of the tread is
limited to 14.3mm.
12.4.2 Provide ramp details according to the IBC, Sections 1010 showing the
following features/conditions:
1. Slope in the direction of travel shall not exceed 1:12 (8.33
percent)
2. Cross slope (perpendicular to travel) shall not exceed 2 percent.
3. Handrails on each side.
Landing lengths at exterior doors shall be at least 1.1 meter in length.
12.5 Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters and Downspouts shall be provided if specified in the purchase order.
12.5.1 Gutters shall be box shaped 0.5 mm (26 gage) galvanized or aluminum-
zinc alloy-coated steel. The outside face of the gutter shall be supported

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with 2.0 mm galvanized steel straps to the eave member at a maximum

spacing of 1000 mm.
12.5.2 Downspouts shall be round or rectangular shaped 0.5 mm (26 gage)

galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel. Downspouts shall have
a 45 degree elbow at the bottom and shall be supported by attachment to
the wall structural at a maximum spacing of 1000mm. Adequately sized
PVC round down pipes shall be provided for interior gutters based on
drainage requirements.
13 Building Foundations
Portable building manufacturer shall furnish the Buyer with all necessary information to
properly design the foundations, including footprint of the skid, foundation loads,
anchorage details and locations, and clearance requirement above grade level for utilities
hookup.
14 Fabrication & Coatings
14.1 Fabrication
14.1.1 Portable building base skid structural steel framing shall be fabricated in
accordance with the requirements of the AISC 360- “Specification for
Structural Steel for Buildings.”
14.1.2 Base skid shall be fabricated from hot rolled steel profiles confirming to
ASTM A36/A36M or equivalent with natural mill camber in the up
position. Equivalent material specification are listed in Appendix 1
14.1.3 All welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural

Welding Code-Steel, or AWS D1.3, Structural Welding Code- Sheet
Steel, as appropriate.
14.1.3 Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in

accordance with the requirements of ANSI/AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.3 for
cold form profiles and sheet steel. All welders must be properly
qualified for the weld procedure of the type of welding performed.
141.4 Welding filler metal shall be as per AWS D1.1, Section 3.3 (including
Table 39.2.13.1) low hydrogen with an electrode strength of 58 ksi (400
MPa) minimum yield strength and 70 ksi (480 MPa) minimum tensile
strength. (For example, use E70XX for SMAW, ER70S-X for GMAW,
and E7XT-X for FCAW.) However, E60XX (410 MPa) electrodes may
be used for tack welding.

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14.1.5 All thermally cut flange copes and reentrant corners shall be formed
with a curved transition.
14.1.6 Bolt holes for connection of skid framing to cold form base framing
shall be drilled or punched. Thermal cutting of bolt holes is not
acceptable.
14.1.7 Lifting of fully assembled portable building
Lifting lugs required for lifting of fully assembled portable building

shall be designed for attachment to primary structural members only
(base framing). Lifting lugs shall be attached to the base framing by
means of a complete joint-penetration groove weld or continuous fillet
welds.
Alternatively, the manufacture may choose to design and provide

reinforced web holes in hot rolled skid (base) framing for engaging with
below the hook lifting devices during hoisting operations.
a) A design factor of safety of 5 shall be applied to all limit states for the
lifting lug and its attachment or reinforced web holes
b) Eccentric forces and impact factors shall be considered in the design

of the lugs and their attachment or reinforced web holes.
14.2 Coating
14.2.1 Portable building base skid structural framing shall be painted using
appropriate coating system specified in SAES-H-001. Manufacturer
shall follow SAES-H-001 for surface preparation and coating of skid
framing.
Commentary Note 10.2.1:
Hot Dip Galvanization of Skid is not required unless specified in the

purchase order.
14.3 Piece Marking and Identification
Pieces of steel and other accessories shall be clearly marked for identification and
material traceability.
14.4 Inspection and Testing
14.3.1 The Inspection Test Plan (ITP) shall be provided for review and
approval by the company inspector.

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14.3.2 Inspection and testing shall conform to this Specification and Saudi
Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-121900 attached to the
Purchase Order.
14.3.3 The Buyer has the Right to inspect all materials and workmanship, and
shall have unrestricted entry to the shop of the Portable Building
Manufacturer at all times while work is being performed. The Buyer
may reject improper, inferior, defective, or unsuitable materials and
workmanship.
14.3.4 Inspection and testing shall conform to this Specification and Saudi
Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-121900 attached to the
Purchase Order.
14.3.5 Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in
accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1/D1.1M or AWS D1.3 as
appropriate. All welding procedures and welding performance
qualification records shall be made available to the Buyer's Inspector for
review upon request.
14.3.6 Inspection of welding shall be performed in accordance with the
Structural Welding Code, AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Ultrasonic testing may be
substituted for radiography if approved by Saudi Aramco Inspection.
a) All welds shall have 100% visual inspection performed per AWS
D1.1. In addition, any strikes, gouges, and other indications of
careless workmanship (such as surface porosity) shall be removed
by grinding.
b) The flange to flange butt-weld sections for all skid framing
members shall be 10% radiographed at the weld.
c) The minimum percent coverage of the specified NDT method may
be increased (at any level up to 100%) if, in the opinion of the
Company Inspector, the welds are of questionable workmanship or
NDT indicates an excessive number of defects. Additional or
alternative NDT methods may be used at the discretion of the
Company Inspector in order to assist in determining the type or
extent of defects.
14.3.7 Material test reports for each heat of structural steel, each lot of ASTM
A325/A325M and ASTM A307 bolts shall be available for review by
the Buyer. Material test reports shall conform to EN 10204, Type 3.1.
14.3.8 All the electrical systems shall be tested to NEC requirements.
14.3.9 Functional test shall be conducted for all doors and locksets.
14.3.10 All plumbing lines shall be tested to detect obstructions or leaks.

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15 Drawings and Calculations
15.1 Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the following drawings shall be
furnished and reviewed according to SAEP-303 by organizations including, but
not limited to, Loss Prevention Department (LPD), Fire Protection Department
(FrPD), Consulting Services Department (CSD), and Inspection Department
(ID).:
15.1.1 Proposal Drawings and Technical Specifications
Two copies of the building drawings and technical specifications are to

be included in Vendors formal proposal. These drawings are for
proposal evaluations and become property of the Company.
The Vendor shall list in his proposal any deviations from this SAMSS,
and shall state what he intends to furnish as part of the contract for
review and approval by the Company. Failure to list exceptions, if any,
shall be construed as acceptance by the Vendor of these Specifications.
15.1.2 For Approval Drawings
Five sets of preliminary drawings composed of plans, elevations, and

sections through the building shall be furnished for approval of the
Company.
Fabrication of any part of the Portable building by the Vendor prior to

receiving approved plans, is done at no liability to the Company.
15.1.3 Installation Drawings
Five copies of certified Portable building drawings shall be furnished by

the Vendor to the Buyer. Such drawings and installations instructions
shall identify all individual modules that need to be assembled together
to complete the building.
15.1.4 All drawings shall be made using SI Metric system of units, unless
instructed otherwise in writing by the Buyer.
15.2 Design Calculations
Design calculations and drawings shall be checked and submitted in an orderly

manner, for review as requested by the Company.
15.2.1 The building structural design calculations shall include a summary of

all loads and load combinations considered in the design and a clear
statement of design assumptions. All computer models shall be

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accompanied by sketches that show joint and member numbers, support

conditions, and loadings. All design information shall be based on
checked calculations.
15.2.2 Summary Sheet for Deflections and Drifts: A summary sheet shall be
provided listing the maximum actual deflections in all items such as
roof, wall framing members and floor beams compared with the
corresponding allowable values.
16 Packing and Shipping
16.1 Portable building shall be covered by tarpaulin or polythene wrap and shipped in
modules that can be easily transported and constructed at the job site.
16.2 Doors, windows shall be locked and building furnishings shall be adequately
secured before commencement of loading and shipment of modules.
16.3 Instrument buildings, control buildings and similar portable buildings containing
floor mounted panels and fragile equipment shall be prepared for transport in
accordance with the equipment suppliers’ instructions. This may include bracing
of panels or their contents, as well as removal and separate packing of fragile
items such as computers.
16.4 During transport to site and subsequent storage, the internal environment of the
portable building shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the
equipment contained therein. The portable building should be sealed from dust
ingress and humidity controlled by passive methods, such as dessicants. Sufficient
preservation materials shall be provided to control humidity until HVAC can be
applied at site.
16.5 Prior to transport, external components shall be removed where they either cause
the portable building to exceed allowable maximum transport dimensions, or if
they cannot be protected from damage during transport. Other fragile external
components, such as instruments, lights, horns, junction boxes and sample
conditioning systems, should be protected to minimize the risk of damage during
transport.
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Appendix 1 – ASTM Material Equivalency
ASTM Materials EN Materials ISO Materials JIS Materials

ASTM A36/A36M EN 10025-2, Gr S275J0 ISO 630-95, E275 C G3106-95, SM490A
EN 10025-2, Gr S275JR
ASTM A53 ISO 9329-1, TS430 G3454-88, STPG 410
ISO 9330-1, TW430
ASTM A108, G1010 EN 10016-2, C10D ISO 4954, CC 11 X
G1015 EN 10016-2, C15D ISO 4954, CC 15 K
G1020 EN 10016-2, C20D ISO 4954, CC 21 K
ASTM A307 No Substitute No Substitute No Substitute

ASTM A325M No Substitute ISO 7412 per ASTM A325M No Substitute
ASTM A500 EN 10219-1, S355J0H G3444-94, STK490
G3466-88, STKR490
ASTM A501 EN 10210-1, S275J0H G3444-94, STK490
G3466-88, STKR490
ASTM A563M No Substitute ISO 4775 per ASTM A563M No Substitute
ASTM A1011/A1011M EN 10025-2, Gr S235JR ISO 3573, HR1 G3131, SPHC
ASTM A572/A572M, G50 EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR ISO 4950-2, E355DD G3106, SM490YA
G65 EN 10025-2, Gr S450JO ISO 4950-2, E460CC G3106, SM570
ASTM A759 None ISO 5003 E1101, E1103
ASTM A992/A992M EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR ISO 630-95, E355 C G3106, SM490YA
EN 10025-2, Gr S355J0 G3106, SM570
G3136
Note: The minimum published yield strength may vary based on the material thickness. Refer to the appropriate
material specification.

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American Iron and Steel Institute

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A449 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered

ASTM B695 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc

ASTM C754 Specification For Installation Of Steel Framing

American Welding Society

Flat Glass Marketing Association

International Code Council

International Mechanical Code

International Electrotechnical Commission

Metal Building Manufacturers Association

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National Electrical Code

National Fire Protection Association

Process Industry Practices

 Hot Rolled Primary Steel framing (base skid),

 Cold Formed Light Gauge Steel framing,

 Flooring base material (Cement particle board, steel plates etc.)

 Appropriate gypsum board for roof, wall, ceiling and partition

 Insulation (roof, wall, floor)

 Roof and Wall Sheeting Panels,

 Exterior or Interior Gutters,

 Trims, flashing, closures, sealants

 Doors, windows, hardware, louvers, ventilators and their framing

 Fasteners, Screws, Rivets

 Building interior finishes including flooring (carpet, tiles) and painting

 Plumbing fixtures and related equipment (Toilet, Kitchen)

 Water heater and Refrigerator (if specified in the purchase order)

 All electrical lighting, wiring and devices

 Furniture and interior furnishings (if specified in the purchase order).

 Approved sign or means to identify the structure

 Transporetation and loading from-to site, installation Procedure, access of

4.3 Building Description

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4.3.2 The minimum roof slope shall be not less than:

Lap sealants shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s

b) one quarter unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1/4:12) for standing-

5.1 Design Loads and Load Combinations

5.1.2 Floor design live loads shall conform to IBC.

Note: For occupancies or uses not defined, Saudi Aramco shall be

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