MEP First fix

Plumbing & drainage - u/g drainage, fire-protection pipes & water supply.
HVAC-CHW pipe sleeves.
Electrical sleeves-Electrical sleeves & conduit in GF slab.
MEP First fix in columns & wall.
Plumbing & Drainage - Embedded water supply , drainage & fire protection.
HVAC-CHW Pipe sleeves.
Electrical works- Conduits, back boxes in columns & walls.
MEP 1st fix in blockwork - install conduits & back boxes in wall.
M & E 2nd fix
Plumbing & drainage - Isolation values.
Plumbing - cold & hot water supply.
Drainage - WC�s, WHB�s & Urinals etc.
HVAC Ducting & CHW pipe.
HVAC - HVAC values
HVAC - FCU, AHU valves.
Electrical works - Wiring for internal lights, small power, sockets.
Electrical works - Wire pulling to jn box�s & electrical DB�s
Electrical works - Installation of DB�s & MDP�s
Electrical works - DB dressing.
Electrical works - Cabling for fire alarm system.
Electrical works - Cable tray & trunking.
M & E final fix
Installation of sanitary wares.
Installation of lights, switches, sockets etc.
ELV outlets & equipmemt.
Installation of fire alarm devices & fire alarm panel & repeater panel.
Installation of fire hose reel cabinet.
Installation of split unit AC�s

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MEP 1 st fix : Those which start along with block work and continue till completion
of plaster eg.Duct hanger&support ,pipe hanger&support,fixing G.I conduits,back
box,marking on block walls ,cutting & chasing install of concealed pipes in wall
and so on

MEP 2 nd fix : Major part of building utility system starts after completion of
plaster eg.ductwork installation & insulation,chilled water pipe installation &
insulation,FCU/AHU installation,water heater installation

MEP final fix : Generally covers all exposed items eg. electrical light
fixtures,grilles& diffusers, sprinklers and so on

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I had worked as Planning Engineer in the MEP Field before so I will tell you what I
learned. In MEP we had the following section by which we monitor the progress.

Slab Work - Any Work on the Slab - like Electrical Conduit Laying, Sleeve for Pipes
and Ducts.
MEP 1st Fix - Anything on the Blockwork before Plastering - usually Pipework,
Conduiting, GI Box, Sleeves, Drainage Work in Toilet, Kitchen after which the
plastering would be done.
MEP2nd Fix - Anything beffore the false ceiling is done - like Wrire Pulling,
Support Work, Pipe Work - Water, Drainage, CHW, Including PRessure Test. Water
HEater Instalaltion, GI Conduit, Cable Tray , Cable Pulling, Fire Fighting Pipe
Work, FCU fixing, Ducting, DB , MDB Wiring and Termiantion
MEP 3rd Fix - After Flase Celing is Done - Light fixture Installation, Switch
Board, Grills & Diffusers for HVAC, Toilet Fixtures fire fighter sprinklers and all
other finishing works.
Pre-Commissioning
Commissioning

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We are using:

HVAC SYSTEM

1st Fix - Ducting and Insulation, All Piping Works (Drainage, Water Supply, Chilled
Water, etc

2nd Fix - FCU and Connections & All Testing

Final Fix - Grilles, Diffusers, Water Heaters & Sprinklers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1st Fix - Conduiting & Enclosures

2nd Fix - All Wirings, Treys & Trunking, DB�s

Final Fix - Smoke Detectors, Light Fittings & Switches

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This is very interesting topic. u know when i started my carrier before 1 year my
seniors explained one type of definitions for each fixes. Now the scenario had been
changed into some other.

For Example They explained me that 1 st fix means Inside slab works or u can say
in-cast services(conduiting,pipe openings,sleeves,duct openings)and also support
fixings, trays & trunking works....

2nd fix defined for Duct instln,CHW Piping works,cable laying,water& drainage
piping works,FF piping works, MEP Equipments instlns like
(chillers,AHUs,FAHUs,FCUs,cooling towers,fans,MDBs,SMDBs,DBs,Panel Boards,DG
Set,Transformers,Switch gears,Heat Exchangers,Water Tanks,Droppers,water
heaters,Pumps,etc....)

Final fix includes Installation of Grills & Diffusers,Light fittings,Smoke

detectors, Sprinklers, Taps, Sanitary ware fittings etc......(which is visible to
the visitor mostly)

But these definition are being modified or considered based on the project team of
client/consultant,MEP COnsultant,civil contractor,MEP contractor... Somebody will
consider In-cast services only as 1st fix works.

Then all support fixings and sleeves as 2nd fix with above mentioned 2nd fix
definitions.

So can you pls tell me,,, is there any proper definitions to identify these
Terminologies in the proper manner.

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The best idea would be to agree with your team members on the definition of each.
This is not a big issue.

Make a list of all the systems that you have. Depending on your project, you might
have from 2-16 systems. For each system define what is the meaning:

1st fix: install conduits in concrete or empty conduits anywhere.

2nd fix: pulling wires for electrical systems and installing valves flush with
finish surface for mechanical systems.

3rd fix: install sockets, and cover plates, and lighting fixutres for electrical
systems, and installing the fixtures or machines for the mechanical system.

Commissioning is a stand alone process since you will need the whole system
operating at many zones.

Hope that the information assisted you. I did inquire from a Mechanical Consultant
about the definition in the code, but I had a negative reply.
The best idea would be to agree with your team members on the definition of each.
This is not a big issue.

Make a list of all the systems that you have. Depending on your project, you might
have from 2-16 systems. For each system define what is the meaning:

1st fix: install conduits in concrete or empty conduits anywhere.

2nd fix: pulling wires for electrical systems and installing valves flush with
finish surface for mechanical systems.

3rd fix: install sockets, and cover plates, and lighting fixutres for electrical
systems, and installing the fixtures or machines for the mechanical system.

Commissioning is a stand alone process since you will need the whole system
operating at many zones.

Hope that the information assisted you. I did inquire from a Mechanical Consultant
about the definition in the code, but I had a negative reply.
The best idea would be to agree with your team members on the definition of each.
This is not a big issue.

Make a list of all the systems that you have. Depending on your project, you might
have from 2-16 systems. For each system define what is the meaning:

1st fix: install conduits in concrete or empty conduits anywhere.

2nd fix: pulling wires for electrical systems and installing valves flush with
finish surface for mechanical systems.
3rd fix: install sockets, and cover plates, and lighting fixutres for electrical
systems, and installing the fixtures or machines for the mechanical system.

Commissioning is a stand alone process since you will need the whole system
operating at many zones.

Hope that the information assisted you. I did inquire from a Mechanical Consultant
about the definition in the code, but I had a negative reply.
The best idea would be to agree with your team members on the definition of each.
This is not a big issue.

Make a list of all the systems that you have. Depending on your project, you might
have from 2-16 systems. For each system define what is the meaning:

1st fix: install conduits in concrete or empty conduits anywhere.

2nd fix: pulling wires for electrical systems and installing valves flush with
finish surface for mechanical systems.

3rd fix: install sockets, and cover plates, and lighting fixutres for electrical
systems, and installing the fixtures or machines for the mechanical system.

Commissioning is a stand alone process since you will need the whole system
operating at many zones.

Hope that the information assisted you. I did inquire from a Mechanical Consultant
about the definition in the code, but I had a negative reply.

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