MEP & ICTS INDEX_

OBJECTIVE

CODES AND STANDFARDS

DESIGN CRITERIA

MEP CONCEPT ENGINEERING SYSTEM DESIGN

MEP DEMANDS

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MEP& ICTS CONCEPT DESIGN

OBJECTIVE • Electrical design strategies

The purpose of this document is,

• Public Health Services design strategies

• To communicate the design for the mechanical, electrical and public health engineering
• ICTS Systems design strategies
services to the design team and Client's representatives and obtain approval of the same; • EP & ICTS Strategies

• To be a vehicle to record the origin of and distribute technical information associated with the • MEP demands
mechanical, electrical and public health engineering and fire protection services strategies
and basis of design during the period of the design;
This report covers the Experience Centre, Innovation Labs, Cube, MEP Utility Buildings-1 & 2 and
• To be the sole point of technical reference on the basis of design information for AtkinsRealis Guard Rooms. The MEP Utility Building-2 is part of the Cube. For details of the office building, refer
designers and to an extent, where designers do not have to make any assumptions. to the Section 05 of the Concept Design Report no. 5222557-ATR-OFB-ZZZ-RP-MD-000001 P01.

• To communicate the Concept design strategies, and to record design decisions undertaken
with stakeholders. DESIGN STRATEGY
The project comprises of the Office Building, Experience Centre, Innovation Labs, Cube (also
MEP&ICTS DESIGN REPORT SECTIONS referred as Mini Mukaab), MEP Utility Buildings and Guard Houses. The external car parks, landscape
lighting, road lighting, event space and all the developments outside the buildings are covered
within the Utilities Section.
The building services section of this report comprises of several discrete sections, which have been
written so they can be read in isolation if need be. However, the report should be read as a full The office building and associated MEP Utility Building will be executed as a D&B contract
document, for the reader to understand the inter-relationships and rationale behind several of the following the completion of the concept design, whereas all other buildings will go through the
design decisions taken for the mechanical, electrical and public health engineering services schematic and detailed design stages.
systems. The power supply for this project is planned independently for the office building with the electrical
substation inside the MEP Utility Building-1. The power supply for the southern assets (Experience
The building services section comprises the following sub-sections: -
Centre, Innovation Labs and Cube) is planned to be fed from a separate substation within the utility
• Codes and Standards area of the Cube building. The power provision for the Villa plots has been made in the design,
however, the Villas are not included in the current design.
• Design Criteria
The MEP provisions in the Innovation Lab are planned considering the lab area could be converted
• HVAC design strategies into apartments in the future.
The air-conditioning for all the buildings are standalone system with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
and Air Handling Units (AHU) provided within each building.
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The domestic water system is centralized for the whole project. The water tank and associated
pumps are provided in the MEP Utility Building-1. The fire water system is also centralized for the Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title
whole project. The fire water tank and associated pumps are provided in the MEP Utility Building-1.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ASHRAE
Engineers
CODES AND STANDARDS
ASHRAE 15 Safety Standards for Refrigeration System

The following Codes, Specifications, Regulations, and industry standards, where applicable, will Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
cover design, material, and construction of the MEP building services systems. The governing codes ASHRAE 52.2
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size
for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SBC) will be the primary basis for the design and for other relevant
international code references within these documents.
ASHRAE 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
If information is not available in KSA codes then USA standards (e.g. NFPA, ASHRAE) or UK standards
(e.g. CIBSE, BS Standards, etc.) will be applied. For information not obtained from the above,
research papers and industry practices will be applied with a clear statement of source and ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
reference.
Energy Standard for Building Except Low-rise Residential
ASHRAE 90.1
UNITS Buildings
Peak Cooling and Heating Load Calculations in Buildings Except
ASHRAE 183
The Metric SI system will be used throughout the project unless otherwise stated. Low-rise residential Buildings

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

APPLIED STANDARDS
ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AHRI Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute BESA Building and Engineering Services Association

BS (BS EN) British Standards and European Standards

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

BSI British Standard Institution

ANSI American National Standard Institute

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Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title

BSRIA Building Services Research and Information Association IPC International Plumbing Code

CIBSE Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers IOP The Institute of Plumbing

CIE International Commission on Illumination ISA International Society of Automation

EN European Norm NEMA

FM Factory Mutual NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

HI Hydraulic Institute
NFPA 11 Standard for Low, Medium, and High-Expansion Foam

IBC International Building Code

NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

IEC International Electro Technical Commission Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
NFPA 13D
Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
IEE Institution of Electrical Engineers Standard for the installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and
NFPA 14
Hose Systems
IET Institution of Engineering and Technology

IFGC International Fuel Gas Code NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-

IMC International Mechanical Code NFPA 16
Water Spray Systems.

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Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title

Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire

NFPA 20 NFPA 101A Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety
Protection

NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection NFPA 101B Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures

Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
NFPA 24 NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Appurtenances

NFPA 30 Standard for Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guide Way Transit Systems

NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable

NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code NFPA 497 Liquids, Gases or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations
for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NWC National Water Company Requirements

Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating

NFPA 90A
Systems MEWA Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases,
NFPA 91
Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids SASO Relevant Standards from the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke Management Systems

SBC 401 Saudi Building Code, Section 401, Electrical
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
NFPA 96
Commercial Cooking Operations SBC 501 Saudi Building Code, Section 501, Mechanical

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Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title Standard Reference Organization / Publication Title

Saudi Building Code, Section 601, Energy Conservation,

SBC 601 SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
Commercial

SBC 701 Saudi Building Code, Section 701, Sanitary UL Underwriters Laboratories

SBC 801 Saudi Building Code, Section 801, Fire Code UPC Uniform Plumbing Code

SEC SDMS Saudi Electric Company Distribution Material Specification

Table 5-1 Applied Standards

Saudi Electric Company, DPS 1 Estimation of Customer Load

SEC DPS-1
Guidelines

Saudi Electric Company, Installation of 13.8 & 33KV Single

SEC SDCS-02 Part-9
Transformer Room Substations

Saudi Electric Company, Installation of 13.8 & 33KV Metered Ring

SEC SDCS-02 Part-10
Main Unit SF6 Room Substations

Saudi Electric Company, Installation of KWH Meter boxes Inside

SEC SDCS-02 Part-7
Meter Rooms

Saudi Electric Company, Specifications for Distribution

SEC 51-SDMS-01
transformers up to 36KV
Saudi Electric Company, Specifications for general Requirements
SEC 01-SDMS-01
for all Equipment / Material
Saudi Electric Company, Inside Room Fiber Glass Reinforced
SEC 42-SDMS-03
Polyester Meter Boxes

Saudi Electric Company, Fiber Glass Reinforced Polyester Meter

SEC 42-SDMS-01
Boxes

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DESIGN SOFTWARE
Plumbing Systems Design
The following software will be used for the design of plumbing systems during the concept and
HVAC Design detailed design stages of the design, with additional detail being applied as the design
progresses.
The following software will be used for the design of mechanical services to enable mechanical and
associated technical schedules to be completed as part of the detailed design.
Calculation Type Applica ble Software/Calculation
Methodology

Calculation Type Applica ble Software/Calculation Methodology Excel spreadsheet tool (procedure as per
Domestic water demand MEWA regulations) by AtkinsRealis during
HAP or IES 2021 (complete project) concept design stage
Heat gain calculations Excel spreadsheet tool (based on W/sqm) for initial design
stages Cold water transfer and hot & cold-water
booster pump sizing Excel spreadsheet tool
Ductwork system pressure loss
Excel spreadsheet Tool
for primary systems Drainage (Sewage) flow calculations ATK Excel spreadsheet tool (procedure as per
SBC 701 or approved equivalent)
Pipework system pressure
Excel spreadsheet Tool (in case of chilled water pipes only)
loss for primary systems HWS capacity sizing (Point of use water heater) Excel spreadsheet tool based on Table 10:
ASHRAE - Hot water demand per fixture for
various types of usage.
Excel spreadsheet tool (procedure as per ASHRAE 62.1)
Room ventilation calculation
Hot and cold-water pipework sizing Hevacomp V8i or Excel spreadsheet tool based
Specialist Room ventilation on water supply fixture units
Excel spreadsheet tool based on ASHRAE or local
calculations (fire pump room
Standard LPG capacity sizing Excel spreadsheet tool
etc.)
LPG pipework sizing Hevacomp V8i or Excel spreadsheet tool
Table 5-2 HVAC Calculations Design Software Schematic Design
Storm water flow calculations Excel spreadsheet tool (based on SBC 701)

Table 5-3 Plumbing Systems Design Software Calculations

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Fire Protection Systems Design

The following software will be used for the design of fire protection systems, to assist with space Applicable Software/Calculation
allocation, utilities provision and general integration and coordination of the firefighting systems. The Calculation Type
Methodology
final design of the all the fire protection systems will be undertaken by the specialist contractor,
based on the performance design intent issued by AtkinsRealis.
Lighting calculations Dialux

Calculation Type Applicable Software/Calculation Methodology

Cable size calculations ATK Excel spreadsheet tool
Excel spreadsheet tool (procedure as per SBC 801/NFPA
Fire Pump Sizing 20 ) or approved equivalent Generator Sizing ATK Excel spread sheet tool

Excel spreadsheet tool for pump capacity and pressure

Volt Drop ATK Excel spread sheet tool
drop sizing (at initial stage). Hydraulic calculation through
Hydraulic Calculations industry standard software HASS
UPS sizing calculation ATK Excel spread sheet tool
Excel spreadsheet tool for clean agent capacity sizing
only, distribution system sizing by the specialist supplier
Clean Agent System ECBS Sizing calculation ATK Excel spread sheet tool
at shop drawing stage.

PFC Sizing Calculation/ ATK Excel spreadsheet tool

Table 5-4 Fire Protection Systems Design Software Calculations
Electrical load calculations and equipment
ATK Excel spreadsheet tool
sizing (transformer sizing)

Electrical Systems Design Risk assessment report by

Lightning protection system
specialist/Manufacturer
The following software will be used for the design of electrical systems at the appropriate design
stage when design integration with specialists allow; with finalized detail being applied at
detailed design:. Table 5-5 Electrical Systems Design Software Calculations

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DESIGN CRITERIA
Design Criteria-Mechanical and Public Health Services
Parameter Value Data Source

Extreme Wind Speed,5% 7.2 m/s ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021

Maximum average monthly relative

The following weather data shall be used for the design of the building services TBA TBA
humidity
Minimum average monthly relative
Parameter Value Data Source TBA TBA
humidity

Latitude 24.72'N ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 Seismic Zone Refer to Structural Report

Longitude 46.73'E ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021

Building Weight for cooling load
Medium weight AtkinsRealis
635m above mean sea calculations
Altitude ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021
level
Riyadh Municipal Design Table 5-6 Design criteria Mechanical and Public Health Services
Rainfall intensity 29 mm / hour
Manual
Absolute maximum ambient
(external) temperature
52ºC AtkinsRealis Life Expectancy
The expected life of all building services systems will be specified to be provided following
Design maximum dry bulb
44.9ºC ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 ASHRAE Equipment Life Expectancy Chart, and CIBSE Guide M and Engineering
temperature (cooling)
Management.
Design mean coincident wet bulb
19.5ºC ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021
temperature (cooling)
Design maximum dry bulb
Air Infiltration
temperature (cooling) for sizing 37.5ºC ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021
In rooms that are in contact with the building envelope, the supply rate shall exceed the extract rate
outdoor air AHUs
by 5% to achieve a positive pressure within the building. Rooms with high access and egress rates
Design mean coincident wet bulb
will be provided with air curtains / air lock to reduce infiltration rates.
temperature (cooling) for sizing 21.3ºC ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021
outdoor air AHUs
Infiltration rates shall be calculated based on average wind speed for different assets of the project
Absolute minimum ambient
6.2ºC ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 during the detailed design stage and shall be applied in the heat load calculations. The maximum
temperature
infiltration rate is set at 5 m3/hour per m2 of façade area at 75 Pa wind pressure as per the
Extreme Wind Speed,1% 9.2 m/s ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 sustainability requirements. However, the infiltration figures used in the heat load calculation are
lower than this figure and shall be derived using the average wind pressures from the IES weather
Extreme Wind Speed,2.5% 8.2 m/s ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 simulation data for Riyadh.

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Building Envelop Thermal Performance Criteria Design Margins

In building U-values shall be defined by the Architect and facades engineer to ensure that the
All margins and safety factors will be provided as identified in the design reports, local regulations,
building is efficiently designed to meet constructible standards which achieve the minimum
and good design practice. These will be justified and referenced appropriately. To avoid duplication
performance criteria to satisfy the Saudi Building Energy Conservation Code.
and subsequent over-sizing of systems, all integrated margins will be clearly stated as to the point in
The building envelope performance shall be enhanced to meet agreed sustainability objectives the design where these are implemented. Any subsequent element that requires margins to be
defined by the sustainability consultant in conjunction with client team objectives accordingly. applied, these will be demonstrated to already being incorporate in other parts of the design process
and cross referenced accordingly. For example, if a 10% safety factor is to be applied to the total heat
All specific performance requirements for the building envelope shall be confirmed at the next gain, this will be reapplied on the coil duty. The margins proposed are tabulated below.
stages of design
.
Max U Value Margin Factor Source
Building Element (W/ m K) Max Shading Coeff. Min Light Trans.
Cooling Sensible Load safety factor (1) 10% AtkinsRealis
External Wall 0.30 - -

Cooling Latent Load safety factor (1) 5% AtkinsRealis

Roof 0.20 - -

Heating Load safety factor (1) 10% AtkinsRealis

Exposed Ground 0.45

Exposed Floor 0.30 - - Fan Static Pressure safety factor 10% AtkinsRealis

Vertical Glazing [window

1.80 0.25 0.40 to 0.50 Pressure Leakage / Balancing factor 5% AtkinsRealis
frame + glass]

Exposed Door 1 - - Pump Static Pressure safety factor 10% AtkinsRealis

Sky Light [window frame +

1.60 0.20 0.30
glass]
Water Demand Estimate safety factor 10% AtkinsRealis

Table 5-7- U-Values and Glazing Properties

Table 5-8 Design Margins

(1)The margins specified will be applied to room load calculations and air-conditioning
systems and subsequent sizing of cooling and heating systems

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Occupancy Casual Gains Internal Conditions

Heat gains from occupants in accordance with ASHRAE fundamentals Chapter 18 - Table 1 can Internal design conditions will be based on project requirements as follows.
be summarized below based on a room temperature of 24°C
Summer Design Winter Design
Relative Noise Level
Room Temperature ( °C
C) Temperature
Total Heat Sensible Heat Latent Heat Humidity (%) ( N C / N R ) ( 4)
(1) (°C
C ) (1)
Activity Typical Space
(Wat t s) (1) (Watts) (Watts)
Galleries / 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3)) NR 35
Exhibition Hall
Seated, very light
Offices 115 70 45
work
Offices 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35
Moderately active
Offices 130 75 60
office work Meeting Rooms 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35

Standing, light work, Department

130 75 60 Lobbies / Lounge 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35
walking Store, retail store

Walking, standing Drug store 145 75 75 Retail 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35-40

Sedentary work Restaurant 160 80 80

Staff Dining / F&Bs 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35

Seated and very

Residential 115 70 45 Food Prep /
light work 24°C +/- 1ºC (2) 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR45
Kitchen

Seated, inactive Theatre, Cinema 105 70 35 Corridors 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35

Table 5-9 - Occupancy Casual Gains Stores 26 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45

(1) Based on mix of male and female Changing Rooms /

26°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 40
Locker Rooms

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Summer
Winter Design
Design Relative Noise Level Summer
Room Temperature Winter Design
Temperatur Humidity (%) ( N C / N R ) ( 4) Design Relative Noise Level (NC/
(°C
C ) (1) Room Temperature ( °C
C)
e (°C
C ) (1) Temperature (1) Humidity (%) N R ) ( 4)
(°C
C ) (1)
Toilets 26°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC Uncontrolled NR 35

Electrical Room 28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45 (Served by

Main Telecom 23°C +/- 1ºC 19ºC +/- 1ºC NR 35
CCU with N+1)
Plant/ Mechanical
28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 50
Rooms
Pump Room 28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45
Lift Machinery Room 28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45

Server Room / MDF (Served by CBS / UPS Room 23°C +/- 1ºC Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 35
19ºC +/- 1ºC 19ºC +/- 1ºC NR 45
Room CCU with N+1)

Water meter room 28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 50

Prayer room 23°C +/- 1ºC 20°C +/- 1ºC 40%- 60% (3) NR 35
Electrical Meter
28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 50
room
Table 5-10 Design Criteria HVAC Internal Conditions
Garbage room 18ºC +/- 1ºC Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45
(1)The design temperatures are based on ASHRAE guidance and have been modified in line with
Uncontrolled client requirements.
ICT/IDF Room 19ºC +/- 1ºC Uncontrolled (Served by FCU NR 45
with N+1) (2) Kitchen and ancillary areas will generally be within the criteria; however higher temperatures will

Main ICT Server (Served by be experienced adjacent

19ºC +/- 1ºC 19ºC +/- 1ºC NR 45
room CCU with N+1)
to cooking equipment.

LV room 28 Max Uncontrolled Uncontrolled NR 45 (3) Relative humidity will not be directly controlled.

Uncontrolled (4) Noise levels are as per CIBSE Guide A, Environmental Design, Table 1.5.
Telecom 23°C +/- 1ºC Uncontrolled NR 35
(Served by FCU)

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Internal Gain Internal Gain

Occupancy Room Occupancy

Room Lighting Gain Equipment Gain Lighting Gain Equipment Gain
Density Density

(m /pers o n) (2) (W/m ) (1) (W/m ) (3) (m /pers o n) (2) (W/m ) (1) Equipment Gain
Galleries / Exhibition 2.5 8.6 As per Actuals Server Room / MDF Room - 10 As per Actuals
Hall
Water meter room - 10 -
Offices 12 8.4 15
Electrical Meter room - 10 As per Actuals
Meeting Rooms 2 9.8 15
Furniture layout / Garbage room - 10 -
Lobbies / Lounge 9.8 15
3.3
ICT / IDF Room - 10 As per Actuals
Retail 6.66 20 15

Staff Dining / F&Bs 1.43 10 5 Main ICT Server room - 10 As per Actuals

Food Prep / Kitchen - 25 300 LV room - 10 As per Actuals

Corridors 10 20 - Telecom - 10 As per Actuals

Store - 10 5 CBS / UPS Room - 10 As per Actuals

Changing Rooms /
- 10 5 Prayer room 0.83 16.67 As per Actuals
Locker Rooms
Toilets - 10 5
Table 5-11 Internal Gains
Electrical Room - 10 As per Actuals
Plant/ Mechanical
(1) Light Gains shall be validated as per Sustainability requirements and shall be 50% less
- 10 As per Actuals than ASHRAE 90.1 values.
Rooms (2) ASHRAE default Occupancy shall be considered as specified, when actual occupancies are
Lift Machinery Room - 10 As per Actuals not known.
(3) Gains based on TM37/Industry best practice/ASHRAE 90.1.
Fire Pump - 10 25 (4) Tenant-related areas such as Retails, Restaurants, Café, Line shops and F&B areas shall be

part of tenant scope fit-out works.

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Ventilation
The comfort cooling system will be designed to supply a minimum of outdoor (fresh)
air to offset extract air, to various occupied areas at the following nominal rate.

Extract Air
Outdoor Air Ventilation Extract Air Ou t d oor Ai r Ve n t i lat i on R at e (1)
Ventilation
Air R at e (1) (N omi n al ) Ventilation Rate Air (Nominal )
Room Room Rate
Changes Changes

L/s/person l/s/m2 L/s/person l/s/m2

Galleries /
- 3.8 0.3 - Toilets Public - - - 35 l/s/cubical
Exhibition Hall
Offices - 2.5 0.3 - Locker - - - 2.5 l/s/m

Meeting rooms - 2.5 0.3 - Corridors - - 0.3 -

Lobbies - 2.5 0.3 - Electrical Room - - 0.3 -

Lounge - 2.5 0.3 - Underground Fire

10 - - -
pump room
Retail - 3.8 0.6 - Server Room / MDF
- - 0.3 -
Room
Staff Dining / F&Bs - 3.8 0.9 -
Extract based on Water meter room - - 0.3 -
ACH rates with 40%
Electrical Meter
F&B Kitchen 40 To suit extract requirements kitchen area or as - - 0.3 -
room
defined on the
drawings Garbage room/
- - 5 l/s/m
Pantry / Trash Chute
- - - 1.5 l/s/m
Kitchenette
ICT room - - 0.3 -
Stores (chemical) - - - 7.5 l/s/m
Changing Rooms - - - 1.25 l/s/m 10 or
Based on
Toilets Private - - - 25 l/s/cubical Transformer Room - - -
Heat
dissipation

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Extract Air Mechanical Filtration Requirements

Ou t d oor Ai r Ve n t i lat i on R at e (1) Ventilation
Air
Room (Nominal ) Rate
Changes Unless otherwise stated, the following table highlights the requirements
from ASHRAE 52.2, for filtration and filter type.
L/s/person l/s/m2

Telecom - - 0.3 -

Pump Room - - 0.3 - Applicati o n Requirements Type

Lift Machinery Room - - 0.3 - Pre-filter on all AHUs MERV 8-9 Panel filter

CBS / Battery Room 6 (5) - Main filters on AHUs MERV 13 Bag filter

Main filters on fan coil units MERV 8 Panel filter

Prayer Room - 2.5 0.3 -

Pre-Filter on Ecology Units MERV 11-12 Bag Filter

Table 5-12 Ventilation rates

Fresh Air Ventilation rates to be generally based on ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Standards in
(1)

accordance with the of Estidama requirements. or minimum fresh air required to offset the actual HEPA Filter Module for
MERV 13-14 HEPA Filter
extract rate from each toilet and pantry whichever is greater. Ecology Units

(2) Extract Air Ventilation rates to be generally based on ASHRAE 62.1, Ventilation Standards. Activated Carbon Filter
NFX Grade -
Module for Ecology unit
(3)

purposes and ease of balancing.

Table 5-13 Mechanical Filtration Requirements
Where interior design layouts are available, the occupancy will be based on furniture layout,
(4)

otherwise default occupancy rates as per ASHARE 62.1 Standard and as specified elsewhere in
the report shall be used.

(5) Ventilation rates for Battery room shall be based on the Hydrogen concentration.

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Duct System Design Parameters Water Supply System Pipe Sizing

Ductwork systems should be sized and installed to ensure the air velocities
(following ASHRAE Application Chapter 48 Table 8) are below the
following values to avoid regenerated noise.
Fixture Water Supply Fixture Units Source
Maximum Airflow Maximum Airflow
Main Duct
Design NR Velocity, m/s Velocity, m/s
Location
Rectangular Duct Circular Duct 3.0 Hot, 3.0 Cold water supply
Shower Public Use fixture units (WSFU); 4.0 Total SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
45 17.8 25.4
WSFU
In Shaft or above
drywall ceiling 35 12.7 17.8
1.0 Hot, 1.0 Cold water supply
25 8.6 12.7 Shower Private Use fixture units (WSFU); 1.4 Total SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
45 12.7 22.9 WSFU
Above suspended
35 8.9 15.2 1.5 Hot, 1.5 Cold WSFU; 2.0
acoustic ceiling Wash Basin Public Use SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
25 6.1 10.2
45 10.2 19.8 0.5 Hot, 0.5 Cold WSFU; 0.7
Duct located Wash Basin- Private Use SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
within occupied 35 7.4 13.2
space
25 4.8 8.6 WC (flush tank) - Private Use 2.2 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)

Table 5-14 Duct System Design Parameters

WC (flushometer valve) -
6 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Private Use
(1) Taken from Table 8, Chapter 28 of the ASHRAE Handbook for Sound and Vibration

Control (2009) edited into SI units] WC (flushometer valve) -

10 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Public Use
(2) Rectangular ducts will be used in lieu of circular ducts
Washing Machine 1.0 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
(3) Branch ducts should have airflows velocities of about 80% of value listed

(4) Velocities in final runouts to outlets should be 50% of values or less Ablution spray 1.5 Cold AtkinsRealis

Elbows and other fittings can increase airflow noise substantially, depending on
(5)

type. Thus, duct airflow velocities should be reduced accordingly.

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Design pressure for Fixtures

Flow Pressure
Fixture
Fixture Water Supply Fixture Units Source (kPa) As per SBC 701

Bathtub 138
Hose bib 2.0 Cold AtkinsRealis

3.0 Hot, 3.0 Cold WSFU; 4.0 Dishwasher, Residential 55

Sink SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
Lavatory, Private 55
2.25 Hot, 2.25 Cold WSFU; 3.0
Cleaner Sink SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
Lavatory, Public 55
1.0 Hot, 1.0 Cold WSFU; 1.4
Kitchen sink (Private) SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
Shower 55
Urinals-Flush tank Public Use 3.0 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Kitchen Sink, Residential 55
Urinals-Flushometer Public
5.0 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Use
Hose Bib 55
Drinking fountain office, etc. 0.25 Cold WSFU SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Service Sink 55
1.5 Hot, 1.5 Cold WSFU; 2.0
Bidet- private SBC 701 Table E103.3(2)
Total WSFU
Water Closet. Tank 138

Table 5-15 - Water Supply System Pipe Sizing

Table 5-16 Design pressure for fixtures

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Cold Water Demand Rate Hot Water System Sizing

Room Cold Water Demand Source Parameter / Strategy Data / Description Source

Make up water source Potable cold-water system AtkinsRealis

F&B Outlets
12L/ cover MEWA Guidelines
Hot water storage temperature 60°C ASHRAE A50
Non-F&B Retail shops
80L/day/person MEWA Guidelines Minimum cold feed
10°- 20°C AtkinsRealis
temperature
Coffee shops
80L/day/person MEWA Guidelines Hot water storage unit sizing ASHRAE Applications
2 hours
method and recovery period handbook
Meeting rooms
70L/day/person MEWA Guidelines
Method of heating water Water Heater AtkinsRealis

Office areas Maximum water velocity in

70L/day/person MEWA Guidelines 2 m/s AtkinsRealis
building
Based Water Feature
Water features As per specialist input. Demand assessment (sanitary
Fixture unit method AtkinsRealis
fixtures)
Plant/Mechanical
1000L/day AtkinsRealis
Rooms As required by equipment
Kitchen and Laundry demand with diversity applied.
Residential Villas 275L/day/person MEWA Guidelines AtkinsRealis
assessment Undiversified demands
provided by the Kitchen
Table 5-17 - Cold Water Demand Rate
Table 5-18 - Hot Water System Sizing

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Gravity Drainage Sump Pumps

Drainage Fixture Unit

Fixture Type Source Parameter or Strategy Data or Description
Value as Load Factors Source

Lavatory Basin 1 SBC 701 Table 709.1 (1 Duty + 1 Assist) sump pump sets flow
Wastewater Sump Pump for fire pump
based on no. sprinkler discharge at AtkinsRealis
Shower 2 SBC 701 Table 709.1 room
plant room

Bath 2 SBC 701 Table 709.1

Maximum residual pressure 30kPa one pump running AtkinsRealis
WC Flush (6 L per flush) 3 SBC 701 Table 709.1
Minimum height of electrical control
WC Flush (>6 L per flush) 4 SBC 701 Table 709.1 1400mm AFFL AtkinsRealis
gear for flood protection

Kitchen Sink 2 SBC 701 Table 709.1

Table 5-20 - Sump pumps

Cleaner sink 2 SBC 701 Table 709.1

Washing Machine 3 SBC 701 Table 709.1 Storm Drainage System

Urinal (3.8 L per flush or
2 SBC 701 Table 709.1 The Storm Water drainage systems will be designed and developed in accordance
less)
with the following design guides and statutory requirements
Urinal non water
1/2 SBC 701 Table 709.1 Riyadh Municipality Design manual for Storm Drainage.
supplied

Floor drains 2 SBC 701 Table 709.1 Best international and regional engineering practices.

Drinking fountain 1/2 SBC 701 Table 709.1 A table identifying the same is shown below.

Bidet 1 SBC 701 Table 709.1

Table 5-19 - Gravity Drainage System

Condensate drain will be connected to nearest drain point with u trap.

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The roof outlets shall be a combination of domed shaped and side outlets with gravel guard.
The vertical rainwater pipe will run within the PH shafts provided in each washroom/ wet area
and the Roof shall be sloped toward those.

Similar Rainwater outlets shall also be provided on different floor terraces with slopes
towards the outlets. For staircases that are open to the sky, rainwater outlets shall be provided
in the higher and lower part of staircases based on the calculated amount of rainfall.

Secondary Storm Water outlets shall be provided as recommended in IPC and SBC 701. From
a simplistic viewpoint, the performance of the secondary stormwater roof drains should be
similar to the main outlet, so that it can drain the roof in the event that the main outlet has
ceased to operate. Considered rainfall intensity of 29mm/hr.

Design Criteria for Grease Trap Systems

Parameter or Strategy Data or Description Source

Automatic Grease Trap Sizing Automatic grease traps on the BS EN 1825

project will be sized and located as
close as possible to the source to
reduce the trace heating
requirements

Table 5-22 – Design Criteria for Grease Trap Systems

Table 5-21 - Rain Water Data

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Design Criteria for LPG Gas Pipe Sizing

Parameter or Strategy Data or Description Source

AtkinsRealis Excel sheet

based on
Pressure drop calculation based
LPG Gas Pipe Sizing IGE/UP/2 criteria and or
Data from Hevacomp
V8i

LPG Design parameter AtkinsRealis

F&B 6kg/hr"37mbar, 25mmdia AtkinsRealis

Restaurant 13kg/hr"37mbar, 32mmdia AtkinsRealis

Table 5-23 – Design Criteria for Natural Gas Pipe Sizing

Note:– In the absence of kitchen consultant inputs, MEP has assumed the
above data and this shall be further validated by kitchen consultant in next
design stage .

Table 5-17 - Rain Water Data

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Design Criteria Electrical Services Power Distribution

The electrical low voltage (LV) distribution will be sourced from a dedicated substation. A main
electrical room will distribute LV power to several subsidiary electrical rooms in the facility. The
The electrical services equipment and ancillaries will be specified and rated for operation in distribution system will be carefully designed considering the selection/type of switchgear,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The governing codes for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SBC) will be the protection devices, and distribution strategy, to achieve a safe, maintainable, and resilient
primary basis for the design and for other relevant international code references within these system.
documents.
Power distribution will be designed in accordance with SBC 401. The following parameters are
If information is not available in KSA codes then USA standards (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE) or UK subject to agreement with SEC.
standards (e.g., CIBSE, BS Standards) will be applied. For information not obtained from the
above, research papers and industry practices will be applied with clear stating of source and
reference. All design criteria are subject to design development. Parameter Description Source
Saudi Electricity
In addition to the weather data provided for the Mechanical and Public Services in this report, the Incoming Power Supply (MV) 13.8KV 3-wire 60Hz
Company (SEC)
electrical data shall be as per the table below.
400/230 Volts (4-wire) +10%, -6%
System Voltage (LV) SEC DPS-02
Tolerance. Frequency 60Hz.
Parameter Description Source
Ambient temperature for internal Earthing TNS (Solidly Earthed) SEC
As per Table 9: 01-SDMS-01 SEC
electrical equipment sizing
Ambient temperature for external PFC required to achieve minimum
As per Table 9: 01-SDMS-01 SEC LV Power factor correction. SEC
electrical equipment sizing 0.95 lag.

Ambient temperature for cable Maximum Voltage drop shall not

As per Table 9: 01-SDMS-01 SEC
sizing (Internal cables) exceed 6% from point of supply to
Voltage drop SBC 401
final circuit for lighting loads, and
Ambient temperature for cable
8% for other loads.
sizing (External/Utility tunnel type As per Table 9: 01-SDMS-01 SEC
areas)
Spare Capacity 20% AtkinsRealis
As per Geotechnical
Soil thermal resistivity
Assessment
Table 5-25 - LV Power Distribution

Table 5-24 Electrical System ambient conditions

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Lighting Design
Illumination Level
All lighting will follow the design and system criteria below.
Lighting levels will generally be in accordance with BS EN 12464-1 and CIBSE
recommendations as follows.

Parameter Description Source

Source for Lux
Working Luminaire
Location Lux Levels Uniformity Levels and
Plane Type
Lamp Type High Efficiency LEDs lights AtkinsRealis Working Plane

General Areas - 0.8

Maintenance Factor BSEN 12464-1 Prayer Room 300 Floor level LED 0.4 CIBSE
External Areas (exposed) - 0.6
BOH Areas-like areas: Ceiling -
Min day 200
70% Corridors Floor level LED 0.4 CIBSE
Min night 100
Wall 50% BSEN 12464-1
Floor - 20% Staff Toilets
(Considering open ceiling) 200 Floor level LED 0.4 CIBSE
/Staff Changing
Reflectance Factor
Plantrooms: Ceiling -50%
Wall 30% BS EN 12464-1 Pantry 300 0.9 LED 0.4 CIBSE
Floor - 10%

Other FOH areas: Janitor Room 100 Floor level LED 0.4 CIBSE
BS EN 12464-1
To assessed based on the finishes;
Work
Guard House 300 LED 0.4 CIBSE
Boundary Zone for Maximum 500mm from the wall/ surfaces
BS EN 12464-1
Calculation boundary
Kitchen 500 0.9 LED 0.6 CIBSE
Table 5-26 - Lighting Installation
Laboratories 500 Floor level LED 0.6 CIBSE
Lighting power densities for all spaces will be specified not to exceed the limits set in the
SBC 601. Please refer to the sustainability section of the Concept Design report for the target
reduction of the lighting power density on ASHRAE 90.1-2010 (space-by-space type
methodology) through use of the LED lighting fixtures.

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Source for Lux Source for Lux

Working Luminaire Working Luminaire
Location Lux Levels Uniformity Levels and Location Lux Levels Uniformity Levels and
Plane Type Plane Type
Working Plane Working Plane
Meeting Work
Room MTR, 500 LED 0.6 BS EN 12464-1
200 Floor level 0.4 CIBSE Rooms surfaces
Meet Me Room LED
BS EN 12464-1
Lift Lobby 100 Floor level LED 0.4
Security Control
Room, Fire 500 0.75 LED 0.4 BS EN 12464-1 Entrance /
300 Floor Level LED 0.4 BS EN 12464-1
Command Center Exit zone
1000mm
Workshops 500 0.4 BS EN 12464-1 Reception BS EN 12464-1
above floor LED 300 Floor Level LED 0.6
Security Server General
500 0.9 0.4 CIBSE
Room LED
1000mm Table 5-27 - Illumination Levels
ICT/IDF Room 500 0.4 BS EN 12464-1
above floor LED
Electrical Electrical Load Densities
Substation / UPS 200 Floor Level LED 0.4 CIBSE
Room The following table indicates the minimum power load densities in VA/m have been
considered to establish the project electrical load. These are based on the Saudi Electricity
Electrical Room 200 Floor Level 0.4 CIBSE
LED Company Distribution Planning Standard DPS-01 for facilities.
Stores 100 Floor Level 0.4 CIBSE
LED We note that SEC have defined these criteria as being the minimum allowance for lighting
Ground or and socket outlets, and that any additional loads to this would need to be factored into the
Plant Rooms / design. Our load estimates will be based on SEC allowances for lighting and power, and
200 1000m LED 0.4 BS EN 12464-1
Switchgear Room additional loads as estimated.
above floor
Library 500 Floor level 0.6 CIBSE Load Density
LED SEC Code Applicati o n Type Source
(VA/m2)
Auditorium 500 0.75 0.6 BS EN 12464-1
LED C3 Residential Units 140 SEC DPS-01
500mm BS EN 12464-1
Public Toilets 200 LED 0.4
above floor Common Areas / Services
C11 48 SEC DPS-01
in Buildings
Stairwells 108 Floor level LED 0.4 NFPA 101
BS EN 12464-1 Community Halls/
Corridors 200 Floor level LED 0.4 C25 184 SEC DPS-01
Exhibition Spaces

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Load Density
SEC Code Applicati o n Type Source Small Power Installation
(VA/m2)
Recreational
C26 160 SEC DPS-01 The electrical services will be designed to allow personnel, staff to adjust to a comfortable and flexible
Facilities
working space. Power supply to the all buildings will be designed with a flexible approach.
SEC DPS-01
C7 Meeting Rooms 176
The socket outlets will be conveniently placed either wall mounted or in floor boxes/gromets
embedded in floor screeds. High integrity earthing will be provided in office spaces/workstations and
Kitchen & F&B Area 706 AtkinsRealis
where there is a high concentration of PCs to provide a safe installation.

Table 5-28 - Electrical Load Densities Small power devices will generally be provided to meet the following requirements.

Parameter Description Source

Spare Capacities
Duplex outlets Adequate number in control / operations rooms. AtkinsRealis
Spare capacities, which is the space to allow future breakers to be installed, which will
generally follow the following requirements:
Outlets for ICT in accordance with ICT
ICT outlets requirements. All un-switched for Communication AtkinsRealis
Distribution Level Spare Source Room rack supply

Power Demand Load 20% AtkinsRealis Corridors, public areas, and technical rooms.
Single outlets Spacing along corridors shall be 15m maximum AtkinsRealis
LV Switchboards 20% AtkinsRealis between outlets.

Motor Control Centers 20% AtkinsRealis Outlets for fixed and special equipment as
Special purpose outlets AtkinsRealis
required.
Sub Main Distribution Boards 20% AtkinsRealis
Wiring LSZH insulated copper conductors SBC 401
Final Distribution Boards 20% AtkinsRealis
Cable trunking and/or rigid steel conduits for
UPS 20% AtkinsRealis exposed locations and heavy-duty PVC conduits
Containment for concealed installations. Raceways used for AtkinsRealis
Table 5-29 - Spare Capacity wiring above the false ceiling (if the false ceiling
has been provided).

Table 5-30 - Small Power Installations

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Emergency Lighting System

Emergency lighting will be based on distributed standalone self-contained luminaires
with 90 mins backup to serve all emergency and exit lights. Parameter Description Source

Parameter Description Source Type Three phases, online, double conversion, static type AtkinsRealis

Addressable self-contained battery

Configuration N+1 (modular construction) AtkinsRealis
General emergency lighting system with remote AtkinsRealis
monitoring or distributed standalone.
Battery Autonomy 2 hours. AtkinsRealis
Voltage configuration Input 230-volt single phase, AC AtkinsRealis
The static bypass circuit will allow for the isolation of
Provided in areas such as common corridors NFPA 101, SBC inverter(s) and provide a path for power
Safety luminaires Static Bypass AtkinsRealis
and MEP rooms. 801 instantaneously from an alternate AC bypass circuit.
These static switches shall be solid state devices.
Table 5-31 - Emergency Lighting System
The requirement for maintenance bypass provisions
Maintenance Bypass AtkinsRealis
shall be considered.

Emergency Power/Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Battery Type Sealed Lead Acid AtkinsRealis

UPS-Battery Room Air conditioned. The need for dedicated exhaust will
To cater the emergency power back-up requirement UPS has been provided in the utility AtkinsRealis
building. Static online UPS will be designed to provide an uninterrupted power supply to the Ventilation be reviewed with design progress.
fire and life safety loads and critical loads (ICT/IT/Data), in the event of power failure. These
critical loads are mainly related to the ICT, IT/Data and security systems. Spare 20% of design load AtkinsRealis

The autonomy of the UPS batteries shall be 2 hours minimum to comply with NFPA 101 Life
Safety Code requirements. Table 5-32 - Uninterruptible Power Supply System

Considering these buildings are temporary buildings; the option of a diesel generator and
UPS has been considered. The running cost of the UPS is lower than the diesel generators
except when replacement of the batteries is required. The life of the batteries is more than 5 Earthing and Equipotential Bonding
years, which is the expected life of the buildings. Hence the running cost of the UPS will be
substantially less than the diesel generators. The capital cost of the UPS and diesel generator The system design and installation will provide a safe and effective earthing system in
is expected to be more or less the same. The plantroom requirement for the UPS is accordance with SBC 401 to achieve the following:
comparatively less. Given the cost benefits for a life cycle of 5 years, UPS has been proposed.

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Each circuit, including sub-mains, will include a separate circuit protective conductor (CPC); Lightning Protection, Disturbance, and Interference
size of CPC will be in accordance with the SBC regulations. The earthing system shall follow
TN-S system in accordance with the local authority requirement. The LV grounding system A lightning protection system is designed in accordance with SBC 401 and BS EN 62305-2.
will comprise of earth electrodes, riser conductors; earth terminals located in technical
equipment rooms and will be interconnected using copper conductors and bonding Transient over voltage protection will be provided to all cables that enter or leave buildings in which
conductors from earth terminals to all electrical equipment, metallic enclosures, steel cable critical, sensitive plant and equipment is installed. The basis of design of a surge protection system is to
containment, structural steel members and steel reinforcement of the building. provide protection against induced voltages in power distribution and low current networks arising from
lightning strikes and other electromagnetic discharges. This applies particularly to any cables
Separate earthing networks will be required for ICT systems and clean earths. Grounding entering/leaving the building and any externally mounted equipment.
system for medium voltage power supply system will be separated from low voltage power
supply grounding within the building structure.
Parameter Description Source
The maximum touch and step potentials and earth leakage currents will not exceed those
specified in the applicable standards. Earth fault currents will be sufficient to operate the
Lightning Protection Comply with BS EN 62305 AtkinsRealis
protective devices as specified in the applicable standards. The attainable step and touch
potential will be lower than tolerable level, derived from IEEE 80 equations. The potential
rise in telecommunications circuits due to power system earth faults will be limited to the Comply with IEC 61643 BS
Surge Protection devices AtkinsRealis
prevailing design standard. The sizing and spacing of earth electrodes, PE conductor, EN62305 Part-4
bonding conductors and lightning protection air terminals and down conductors will be
sufficient to meet the above requirements. Table 5-34 - Lightning Protection

The overall resistance of the integrated earthing system to the mass of the earth shall not
exceed limitations imposed by SBC 401.

Parameter Description Source

Comply with SBC401, BS 7430 and

Earthing Protection AtkinsRealis
IEEE-80

Table 5-33 - Earthing System

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Lighting Control System Day light sensors and presence sensors, to AtkinsRealis
Visitor Experience Centre-Indoor enable artificial lights to be turned off
Lighting control will be provided to the requirements of SBC and the sustainability design Viewing Terrace automatically when natural light is more
targets. Where appropriate, centralized lighting control systems will be provided based on
than the required illumination level.
DALI technology or equivalent and will have the following characteristics. Manual override
provisions will be made as appropriate. Innovation Lab & F&B Building- AtkinsRealis
Presence Detection
Kitchen, F&B Area, Innovation Lab
Area / Parameter Type of Control / Description Source
Table 5-35 - LCS Strategy
Decentralized and
General AtkinsRealis
programmable.
Intelligent Switching
Fire Alarm System
Presence Detection
A comprehensive fire detection, alarm, and public address voice alarm system will be
Main Functionality Dimming AtkinsRealis
designed in accordance with statutory code and relevant NFPA standards. The following
Daylight sensing and energy
sections provide the design criteria for Fire Detection and Alarm System.
Optimization.
Monitoring interface will be Parameter Description Source
BMS Interface provided to the BMS to provide AtkinsRealis
Designed based on recommendations of the
status of LCS components. Fire alarm system SBC
Project Fire Engineer.
Electrical Rooms, Telecom Local light switches, toggle 24hrs + 1.5hrs of Alarm Condition following
AtkinsRealis
Rooms,Store and similar. type. Main Fire Alarm mains failure condition and networked
SBC
Local light switches, toggle Control panel together
Mechanical Plant Rooms AtkinsRealis
type, weatherproof.
Local light switch or presence 24hrs + 1.5hrs of Alarm Condition following
General FOH and BOH areas AtkinsRealis Sub-Main
detection as applicable. mains failure condition and networked SBC
Control panel
Presence detection with together with other panels within the site.
Staircases AtkinsRealis
override switch at every landing. Alarm Initiating
Layout and spacing SBC
Devices
Façade and External Areas Photocells and Time Switches. AtkinsRealis
Sounder- The audible alarm notification
Visitor Experience Centre-Washroom,
appliances shall provide a sound pressure
VIP Lobby, Kids Play, Guest Lounge, AtkinsRealis
Presence Detection level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the average
Meeting Room, Exhibition space, Alarm Notification
ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the SBC
Prayer Room, VIP Lounge, VIP Pantry Appliances
maximum sound level having a duration of not
Mini Mukaab Presence Detection AtkinsRealis
less than 60 seconds. whichever is greater, in
every occupiable space within the building..

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Parameter Description Source LV Distribution

. Smoke Detectors -Maximum
Parameter Description Source
distance of 30ft (9.1m) between
detectors up to ceiling height of Cubicle Main distribution boards
9.1 meters (MDBs), dead-front type, modular
cubicle pattern, metal enclosed, floor
Heat Detector - Maximum distance LV Switchgear (MDB- both
mounted, free standing, air insulated
of 30ft (9.1m) between detectors SBC essential and Non-essential
busbars with 1000V rated insulation AtkinsRealis
up to ceiling height of 3 meters. panels)
voltage, and 600 V rated operational
However, on ceilings 10 ft to 30 ft voltage manufactured to BSEN 61439-1
Detection device (3.0 m to 9.1 m) high, heat detector Form 4b Type 2 construction or greater
coverages spacing shall be reduced in (IP 42)
accordance with Table 17.6.3.5, With-drawable ACB as incomer to Main
NFPA 72. Distribution Boards and solid-state
Circuit breakers on MDB AtkinsRealis
microprocessor based MCCBs for all
Beam detectors Minimum outgoings
coverage of 350 sq. ft (106.68m) x Sub Main Distribution Boards
Form 2b, Type 2 to BSEN 61439-1 AtkinsRealis
60 ft (18.3m) (SMDBs)
SBC
Manual call points At all exits
Non-auto MCCB as incomer to Sub
and a maximum runway distance of
Main Distribution Boards and solid-state
61m. Circuit breakers on SMDB AtkinsRealis
Microprocessor based MCCBs for all
outgoings
Table 5-36 - Fire Detection and Alarm System Circular stranded plain annealed
copper conductors, XLPE insulated, LSF
LV Cables (Internal) bedded, galvanized steel wire AtkinsRealis
armoured and LSF sheathed cables
manufactured to BS 6724

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Parameter Description Source Parameter Description Source

Circular stranded plain annealed copper
. Fully encased in concrete for all
conductors, XLPE insulated, extruded PVC
LV Cables (External) bedded, galvanized steel wire armored, and AtkinsRealis Underground conduits and ducts road crossings and below any AtkinsRealis
extruded PVC sheathed cables structures
Manufactured to BS 5467
Table 5-37 - LV Distribution and Materials
classification when tested in accordance with

LV Cables (Life Safety system)

BSEN 50200 and 120min survival time when
AtkinsRealis Lighting Installation
tested in accordance with BS8434-2 or Fire
survival time shall be according to Saudi Fire The lighting installation for the BOH areas will follow the design and system criteria below. Front of house
code. space lighting will be designed by specialist lighting consultant. The design will provide lighting load
Minimum Cross-Sectional Area (CSA) Lighting allowances until such time that the specialist lighting design is completed.
LV Final circuits (concealed
2.5 mm2, Power 4mm2 LSF Wires AtkinsRealis
conduit system) Parameter Description Source
manufactured to BS6004
Minimum Cross-Sectional Area (CSA) Lighting
LV Final circuits (Surface- Lamp Type High Efficiency LEDs lights AtkinsRealis
2.5 mm2, Power 4mm LSZH Wires AtkinsRealis
conduit system)
manufactured to BS7211 Lighting Control System (LCS) will be provided
LV Power factor correction. PFC required to achieve minimum 0.95 lag AtkinsRealis including lighting controls, dimming, energy
Lighting Control System AtkinsRealis
saving methods and techniques and the
Totally enclosed, dead front type, IP31 for exploitation of natural light, etc.
Final Distribution Board (FDB) AtkinsRealis
indoor, IP55 for outdoor. BSEN 60439-3 Standard products comply with CIBSE and
Luminaires BS EN
Metal clad free standing, sectionalized type, complying with BS EN 60598
modular, compartmented, Form 4b Type 2 a) Toilets/rest room - IP 44
for life safety equipment with VFD only and b) Internal area - min IP 20
Form -2, Type 2 for the rest, complying to c) Outdoor area - min IP67 for buried lights and
Motor Control Centers (MCC) AtkinsRealis
IEC 61439, Front accessible. Copper busbars, IP65/IP 66 for above ground
Ingress protection of IP42 (indoor type). IP rating AtkinsRealis
d) Conditioned rooms like storeroom, electrical
IP65 for outdoor / Wet areas (e.g., Pump room, pump room & ICT/IDF rooms (conditioned)
rooms). min IP 20
Transient Voltage Surge e) Meeting Room, Lounge- IP20
SPD devices provided for all incoming services. BS EN62305
Protective Device (SPD)
Table 5-38 - Lighting and Material

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Emergency Lighting System Parameter Description Source

. Underground Duct: Rigid heavy gauge

Parameter Description Source Raceway application - outdoors PVC duct directly buried or encased in AtkinsRealis
concrete as applicable
General Distributed standalone. AtkinsRealis Cable tray system design will comply
Cable tray and ladder system AtkinsRealis
with BS EN 61537
Exit Sign Standards EN60598 AtkinsRealis Ground cable trays according to
Cable tray grounding AtkinsRealis
manufacturer's written instructions.
Voltage configuration Input 230 Volt single phase AtkinsRealis
Cable trunking manufactured to BS EN
Capable of sustaining full- Metallic cable trunking 50085 with earth bonding provision from AtkinsRealis
Battery autonomy capacity output for minimum SBC 801 the manufacturer
of 90 minutes.
Ducts and pipes manufactured from
Table 5-39 - Emergency Lighting and Materials
Underground Duct type pitch-fiber, UPVC or HDPE, with spigot AtkinsRealis
joints.
Containment and Conduits
a) Duct Separators: Factory Fabricated
rigid PVC interlocking spacers.
Parameter Description Source Underground Duct Accessories AtkinsRealis
b) Warning tapes
All Low voltage distribution c) Warning tiles
Main and Sub-main cables and sub-distribution multi
AtkinsRealis
(In-door) core copper conductors fixed Table 5-40 - Containment and Material
to cable trays / cable ladder
Insulated copper conductor
(cables drawn in GI conduits
or metallic cable trunking for
surface installation and in
Final Sub- circuit cables for
heavy gauge PVC conduits for AtkinsRealis
lighting and small power
concealed installation within
building fabric in accordance
with the standards and
specification.

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Lightning Protection, Disturbance, and Interference Parameter Description Source

. Parameter Description Source Analogue Addressable system with integral maintenance free
sealed lead acid battery backup for 24hrs + 15 minutes of Alarm
Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A Condition following mains failure condition and networked
Separation from EMI Sources AtkinsRealis
recommendations. Sub-Main together SBC /
Factory installed to sup- press Control panel with other panels within AtkinsRealis
EMI Filters (Within Luminaires) conducted electro-magnetic AtkinsRealis the facility.
interference as required. - Operating Voltage of 24VDC
Provide adequate grounding on all - UL Listed.
EMI Induced Voltages equipment to prevent the build- up of AtkinsRealis Addressable system with integral maintenance free sealed lead
electromagnetic voltage potentials. acid battery backup for
Provide screening of panels, enclosures, Fire Alarm 24hrs + 15 minutes of Alarm Condition following mains failure SBC /
EMI-Screening devices, or components that emit AtkinsRealis Repeater Panel condition AtkinsRealis
interferences. - Operating Voltage of 24VDC
All monitoring and control and
- UL Listed.
EMI Cable Screens Communication cables shall be AtkinsRealis Smoke Detectors- Photoelectric type
screened with one end grounded Heat Detector- Rate of temperature Rise type.
Multi-sensor Detector- Combined smoke and heat type.
Table 5.-41 - Earthing/LPS and Materials
Alarm Initiating Duct Sensor- Duct mounted photoelectric type SBC /
Devices Beam detectors- Photoelectric type AtkinsRealis
Open Area- Smoke
Fire Alarm System
Imaging Detectors (OSID)
Manual pull station- Non-Break Glass type
Parameter Description Source Sounder- Minimum sound pressure level of 88 dBA / 10ft (3m) @
Analogue Addressable system with integral Alarm 24VDC.
maintenance free sealed lead acid battery SBC /
Notification Flasher- minimum
backup for 24hrs + 15 minutes of Alarm AtkinsRealis
Appliances maximum pulse duration of 2/10 of a second
Main Fire Alarm Control Condition following mains failure condition Combined Sounder with Flasher
SBC / AtkinsRealis
panel and networked together Addressable dry contact Monitoring
with other sub panels within the facility. Module Two Wire Detector Monitoring Module SBC /
- Operating Voltage of 24VDC Fire Alarm
Addressable Control Module AtkinsRealis
- UL Listed Interfaces
Addressable Relay module
Line Isolator Module

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Parameter Description Source Parameter Description Source

. SBC /
Fire pump(s) Protocol Lonworks and BACnet
AtkinsRealis
Elevators
Sprinkler water control valves
SBC /
Access Control System. Spare 10% spare capacity in each fire alarm loop
AtkinsRealis
Air-conditioning equipment SBC /
Interfaced to
Ventilation Fans AtkinsRealis
Motorized fire dampers Table 5-42 - Fire Detection and Alarm and Materials
Building Management System
Smoke Control System including Smoke
Extract Fans
IP Rating
- Addressable and monitored
- Operating Voltage of Parameter Description Source
Auxiliary Field SBC /
24VDC
Power Supplies AtkinsRealis All components shall be IP 2X finger protected such
- Integral Battery Components AtkinsRealis
Charger that live components cannot be accidentally touched.
Remote Alarm SBC / Interior enclosures shall be a minimum of IP 31 unless
Category-5 Remote monitoring System Interior Enclosures AtkinsRealis
Monitoring 24x7 (TBC) AtkinsRealis specifically noted otherwise
Two-Way Telephone Communications Exterior enclosures shall be a minimum of IP 65 unless
Fireman SBC / Exterior Enclosures AtkinsRealis
modules integrated specifically noted otherwise
telephone AtkinsRealis
with Fire alarm system Class B Level 3 Circuits
Voice evacuation SBC / Table 5-43 - IP Rating
Integrated with the Public Address
system AtkinsRealis
Alarm Initiating device -
Class A Level 3 SBC /
Sustainable Design Certifications
Circuit
Alarm Notification Devices Class A circuit AtkinsRealis
Level 3 The project is pursuing formal third-party sustainability certification. The Design is Coordinated with the
appointed sustainability design sub-consultant. The contractor should also refer sustainability report for
Wire type Category CWZ Fire Retardant cable SBC / rating requirements.
AtkinsRealis
Method of SBC /
In conduit / direct clipped
installation AtkinsRealis

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Basis of Design for Fire Sprinkler System Wet Fire protection System Design Criteria
Design
Hazard Water Supply
Occupancy Density Design area (m2) Type of System Code Reference
Classification Duration
(mm/ min )
Fire Pump Extra Hazard Actual Area of Fire Standpipe System Class III NFPA 14 / SBC 801
12.2
Room Group-2 Pump Room
120 mins duration as Interconnection of Supply NFPA 13/ SBC 801
Office/Villa Light Hazard 4.1 139
per NFPA-13.
Plant Ordinary Sprinkler System NFPA 13/ SBC801
6.1 139
room/F&B Hazard
Hazard Classification As defined by FLS consultant
Table 5-44 - Fire Sprinkler System

Automatic sprinkler Code reference and Combined Automatic Fire Sprinkler and
Code Requirement NFPA 13 /SBC 801
Standpipe Demand
system interpretation
Depends on construction
Standpipe Riser NFPA 14 /SBC801
Maximum Protection Area type, hazard classification:
NFPA 13 & SBC 801
of Coverage Light Hazard: 20 m 2
Foam fire protection system (generator
Ordinary Hazard: 12 m2 NFPA 16 /SBC801
room)
Light Hazard: 4.6 m
Maximum Spacing NFPA 13 & SBC 801
Ordinary Hazard: 4.6 m
Location of Standpipe Outlets NFPA 14 /SBC801
Table 5-45 - Automatic Sprinkler System
Fire Department Connections NFPA 14 /SBC 801
Handheld or Trolley Mounted Extinguisher System design Criteria
Water Supply Duration NFPA 14 & NFPA 13 / SBC 801

Type of System Code Reference

Table 5-47 Wet Fire Protection System

Hand held extinguisher system NFPA 10 / CDFCC The above details shall be further validated by FLS consultant in the next design stage.

Trolly mounted extinguisher system NFPA 10 / CDFCC

Table 5-46 - Extinguishers

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Clean Agent System Design Criteria MEP Concept Engineering System Design
Type of Rooms Type of Fire System Design Source Commissioning Philosophy
Telecom Rooms Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 The commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems is a tenet of
building design and construction. For this reason, a commissioning agent should be
Electrical Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 appointed by the Client since it is in AtkinsRealis experience that a client appointed
commissioning manager can often provide significant and constructive value to the
design process with respect to downstream commissioning processes. Although not
LV Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 essential, AtkinsRealis would recommend that a commissioning manager/engineer be
appointed during the detailed design phase of the project. This will ensure that the
design is developed in a manner that will ensure the systems are commissionable and
GSM Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 that procedures can be developed prior to the commencements of site works to
ensure a smooth hand over process.
IDF Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001

ICT Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 Mechanical Services Strategies

Server Room Clean Agent System NFPA 2001 Mechanical Cooling System
An initial investigation has been carried out to explore if a district cooling network is
Table 5-48 Clean Agent System located in the vicinity that may serve the development. Based on the information
received, it is confirmed that no district cooling is available, hence an -site
approach has been provided.

Based on the size of the development and the individual buildings and initial cooling
load assessment, the following on-site cooling systems have been taken into
consideration.

• Option-01 Centralized Cooling via Air-Cooled Screw Chiller

• Option-02 De-Centralized Cooling via Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat

Pump System

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There are number of factors that influence the selection of the cooling system most Air-Cooled Chillers:
appropriate to the project. The major factors dictating being the life of the building,
the size of the cooling plant, physical space required by the cooling system that needs
to be well integrated to building architecture and the life cycle cost of each cooling • To meet building aesthetic aspiration, chillers cannot be located on and near to
system. any of the building in the development. Chillers shall then be located on a
dedicated MEP utility yard away from the building.
Following specific planning considerations to incorporate in the design formed basis of
Air conditioning System Selection Criteria for the Activation Centre, which go beyond • Locating Chillers at remote utility compound will assist in dealing with potential
the capital cost/expenditure (CAPEX) of the Air Conditioning System. Key items to noise and vibration issues.
consider are:
• Locating Chillers at remote utility compound will require piping distribution
• high full load and part load efficiency (high COP). network to each building.

• ability to be linked to intelligent Building Management System (BMS). • Chilled water distribution will require coordination with other utility services
within the plot boundary.
• Plant space available.
• Long distribution pipework will require high pump head which will affect overall
system efficiency.
• Operational Expenditure (OPEX) costs both consumption and maintenance.
• System is relatively complex and require more sophisticated controls.
• Outdoor Unit (ODU) heat of rejection criteria
• System has relatively higher operational and maintenance cost
• Maximum vertical lift of refrigerant based systems
• To be in line with operational and building construction phasing philosophy,
• Maximum overall run of refrigerant pipework
Centralized Chillers need to be split to serve various assets within the
development. With proposed construction phasing and with Office Building to
• Ease of operation for the end use
be constructed earlier than the rest of the buildings, following plant
configuration shall be adopted:
• Building Construction Phasing and Operational Philosophy
o Dedicated Chillers for Office Building
Considering the above factors, following outlines main considerations for air-cooled
chillers and VRF system:
o Dedicated Chillers for remaining Buildings

• In addition to construction phasing, some of the assets which shall be temporary

structure will pose challenge in installation the chillers plant and the network
distribution pipework as part of the part shall be redundant and shall require
dismantling when temporary building are demolished.

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• VRF System:
Based on above review, VRF system is recommended to be an optimal solution and
• Due to the fact that system is local to each building, it offers more flexibility and shall be proposed for the development. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system is an
in line with development operational and construction phasing philosophy energy efficient and intelligent system works on the principle of direct-expansion (DX)
when system can be installed along with each building construction. cooling with multiple indoor units connected to a common outdoor condensing unit.
The indoors units are similar to fan-coil unit (ducted/non-ducted) and are connected to
• For temporary buildings, the system can be dismantled along with the outdoor unit via refrigerant pipework. Floor-mounted AHU integrated to a VRF
demolished buildings without affecting others and can be more cost effective condensing unit is also available. The outdoor units require open space, clearance
solution compared to the chillers. space for air-circulation and any obstruction is subject to
recommendations. All refrigerant based systems are proprietary systems and need to
come as a matched indoor and outdoor unit setup and this especially critical for VRF
• In terms of space requirements, aesthetics and integration to building
systems, given the system configuration has multiple permutations all of which will
Architecture, VRF system provides more flexibility. Outdoor condensing units
need to be fully checked by the successful supplier with the Contractor to ensure it
can be installed with various configuration including fully open-to-sky spaces
operates correctly. At the most, the combination ratio of over 100-130% is generally
on roof or partially enclosed spaces with aesthetic treatment elsewhere in the
recommended and subject to final selection of VRF manufacturer.
building.

• System offers flexibility to split into multiple system and serve different sections
of the building. Space Heating
• Smaller units can be contained locally in dedicated MEP plant spaces with
Based on the weather conditions experience in Riyadh, space heating is required. For
potential lower noise break-out risks.
VRF based system, heat pump system shall be provided which can offer both heating
and cooling. For buildings with simultaneous heating and cooling requirement, 3-pipe
• No major network pipework distribution within the site is required.
refrigerant system shall be proposed otherwise 2-pipe refrigerant system shall be
provided
• The system has more simplistic controls.
Air-cooled chillers cannot offer both heating and cooling and will require central
• VRF have higher COP (generally over 3.5 compared to over 2.8 for air-cooled heating system (via boilers, heat pumps etc.) which may also require piping network
chillers at AHRI conditions) and part-load efficiencies and has relatively lower distribution in parallel to chilled water piping distribution. Alternatively, local heating
operational and maintenance cost. via heat pump or electric heating can be provided. This option as outlined in Cooling
System is not recommended.
• System offers both heating and cooling options which can provide more holistic
solution to the project.

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Comfort Cooling Following considerations shall be required when selecting between these options:

The systems considered in this report are described as ; however, in

pure technical terms the systems described do not provide air in • ability to be linked to intelligent Building Management System (BMS).
that none of the systems consider humidity control. As such the systems provide
comfort cooling as the relative humidity will vary between nominal conditions of 40 to • Size of the office space.
60%. This variability is within the comfort range of building occupants for the various
functional uses in the building. • Plant space available.

Comfort cooling for the various areas can be provided by a number of different • Ceiling void space availability
systems; however, each system has a particular characteristic that has to be matched to
the building location, built form and function. In general, the comfort cooling for the • Access and maintenance requirements
various assets will be afforded via Ceiling mounted VRF indoor fan coil units. Large
volume spaces shall be served by Air-Handling Units and as outlined in the later • Metering and billing strategy
section of this report. All spaces with AHUs shall be provided with Economizer Mode
during off-peak seasons where AHUs shall use the ambient air as means of cooling and • Acoustics measure and noise criteria to be met.
using minimum or no input from VRF system. Humidifiers shall support to maintain
minimum level of humidity within the space whilst drawing dry ambient air from • Operational Expenditure (OPEX) costs both consumption and maintenance.
outside.
• Ease of operation for the end use
The assets in Activation Centre will require comfort cooling to maintain internal design
conditions in accordance with the HVAC design criteria as defined elsewhere in the • Building Operational Philosophy
report.
Considering above various factors, some of the main items that will affect the type of
comfort cooling options are how the offices are operated, the access and maintenance
Offices and Meeting Rooms philosophy and the physical spaces available in the building. Offices and meeting
room spaces are located in Experience Centre Building where the size is limited and
Offices can be comfort cooled by using various options as outlined below: there are no large open plan offices.

• Option-1: Ceiling Void Mounted VRF indoor Fan Coil Units In general, central AHUs with VAV boxes is more suitable option as it limits the access
and maintenance requirements within the occupied areas. However, given the size of
the office space and the limitation in plant room space, VRF fan coil units shall be
• Option-2: Central VRF based AHUs with VAV terminal boxes on each space.
proposed. This philosophy shall be applied to other similar rooms like meeting rooms
etc.

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Exhibition Halls, Galleries, Experience Centre

Depending on the interior design, these spaces shall have high ceiling and will require
combination of diffusers to suit the application and to achieve uniform air distribution.
These spaces are envisioned to be the prime area and center of excellence for the
Return air shall be free via return air bell mouth with return air diffusers or opening if
guest experience. Given the nature, usage and operation of this space, dedicated
ceiling is provided. This will be developed and coordinated at the later design stage.
AHUs shall be provided. These areas shall expect to have high occupancy during major
exhibition event, hence is required to operate fairly independent from rest of the
spaces. The AHU and its associated temperature control will be connected to the BMS It is understood that Innovation Lab shall be converted to apartments in future. VRF
to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc. System dedicated for each apartment with multiple indoor fan coil units and common
outdoor unit shall be provided. The roof MEP space currently allocated for Innovation
Lab AHUs and associated outdoor units shall be used for apartments. All units,
Depending on the interior design, these spaces shall have high ceiling and will require
ductwork and accessories serving the innovation lab shall be dismantled and replaced
combination of diffusers to suit the application and to achieve uniform air distribution.
with apartment VRF System.
Return air shall be free via return air bell mouth with return air diffusers or opening if
ceiling is provided. This will be developed and coordinated at the later design stage.
Entrance Lobbies and Atrium

Mini Cube Entrance lobbies, Atrium and associated connecting circulation space in Experience
Centre Building shall be provided with dedicated recirculation AHUs. Ductwork shall
be reticulated through dedicated risers. The design of the entrance lobbies will be
This is also envisioned to be the prime area and center of excellence for the guest
reviewed further in the next stage based on updated architectural and interior design
experience. Given the nature, usage and operation of this space, dedicated AHUs shall
layouts. The AHU and its associated temperature control will be connected to the BMS
be provided. The AHU and its associated temperature control will be connected to the
to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc.
BMS to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc.
Entrance lobby in Innovation lab building is relatively small and shall be provided with
Given the height of the space and with potential full LED screen, displacement
VRF indoor fan coil units.
ventilation can be proposed. Alternatively, mixed mode ventilation with diffusers at
high level can be provided all subject to ID and Architectural coordination. Return air
shall be free via return air bell mouth with return air diffusers or opening if ceiling is The type and location of grille/diffusers will be selected during the detailed design
provided. This will be developed and coordinated at the later design stage. stage in coordination with the Interior Designer.

Each entrance lobby will have individual temperature and will be connected to the
Innovation Lab respective BMS.

It is essential that air-curtains are provided to prevent excessive infiltration of un-

Given the nature, usage, operation and size of this space, dedicated AHUs shall be
tempered outdoor air into the Entrance Lobby area.
provided located at roof MEP space. The AHU and its associated temperature control
will be connected to the BMS to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc.

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Toilets and Pantries

Main Server Rooms
The common shared toilets and pantries will generally be comfort cooled via ceiling These rooms will be air conditioned by dedicated standalone floor mounted close
void mounted ducted VRF indoor fan coil units (FCUs). The design of the toilets will be control units (CCUs) to maintain stable conditions (temperature and humidity) for the
reviewed further in the next stage based on updated architectural and interior design specialized electronic equipment that will be installed. In each case, the CCU
layouts. The indoor FCUs and its associated temperature control will be connected to installation will comprise of a duty and standby DX unit so that in the event of the
the BMS to enable monitoring / setback / scheduling, etc. failure of one there will still be 100% cooling provision to the space concerned
through generator backed-up essential supply. The configuration of CCU shall be
The type and location of grille/diffusers will be selected during the detailed design subject to air distribution strategy. For any raised floors, supply air to the server room
stage in coordination with the architectural and interior design layouts. shall be via floor mounted diffusers and shall be coordinated with the server rack
layout.
The small toilet cubical shall be provided with passive cooling by drawing make-up
from adjacent conditioned spaces. GSM Rooms

These rooms will be air conditioned by VRF ducted indoor fan coil units (FCUs) to
Utility Block maintain stable conditions given the high heat dissipation. In each case the indoor
FCU installation will comprise of a duty and standby unit so that in the event of the
Utility Block comprise of various MEP spaces which all shall be provided with wall or failure of one there will still be 100% cooling provision to the space concerned.
ceiling mounted, exposed VRF indoor FCUs with common outdoor unit. Outdoor units Indoor FCUs shall be located outside the room in a common corridor or BoH area.
shall be located in appropriate open-to-sky VRF yard within the building.
The indoor FCUs and its associated temperature control will be connected to the BMS
Refuse Rooms to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc.

Wall or ceiling mounted, exposed DX/VRF indoor FCUs will be used for cooling these
and similar areas. Wall mounted controllers will be used. Electrical Rooms

Food waste storage rooms will be cooled using DX type refrigeration unit to ensure the These rooms will be air conditioned by ducted VRF indoor fan coil units (FCUs) to
lower environmental health standard temperature levels can be maintained. maintain stable conditions given the high heat dissipation. Indoor FCUs shall be
located outside the room in a common corridor or BoH area.
Service Equipment Areas
The indoor FCUs and its associated temperature control will be connected to the BMS
Wall or ceiling mounted, exposed VRF indoor FCUs will be provided for cooling and to enable monitoring/setback/scheduling, etc.
heating these and similar areas. Wall mounted controllers will be used. The FCU
controls will be linked to the BMS to enable temperature setback, time scheduling etc.

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F&B Restaurants In accordance with sustainability requirements, for areas with occupant density greater
than 25 people per 100 m² and area large than 50m² like Exhibition spaces, energy
efficient controls such as Indoor air quality monitoring and demand control ventilation
Comfort cooling for the Restaurant/Cafe will be provided by the Tenant as part of the
(DCV) shall be provided. A combination of variable and constant airflow for OA-AHUs
fit-out contract works and hence will be designed as and . Treated outside
shall require VSD. Variable outdoor airflow shall be supplied to match occupancy
air for general ventilation will be supplied from the Tenant supplied OA-AHUs. Any
whereas constant outdoor airflow shall be provided to rest of the areas if common OA-
additional make up air to offset tenant kitchen/toilet extract ventilation and ecology
AHUs are provided to meet minimum ventilation airflow rates and to achieve required
unit/exhaust fans shall be provided by the Tenant. Tenant will provide their own VRF
pressurization and air-balancing.
system to cater for total cooling demand.
Offices and Meeting Rooms
Ventilation
The outdoor air supply to all office spaces located in Experience Center Building shall
In order to maintain good indoor air quality within the various zones, minimum outdoor be ducted and supplied by building central Outdoor Air-Air Handling Units (OA-AHU)
(or fresh) air and extract air flow rates to each space shall be in accordance with located at roof floor levels. The outdoor air shall be ducted to the ceiling void. The
ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Standard Latest Edition. balance air will be extracted and reticulated back to the OA-AHU to maximize energy
recovery. The total outdoor air will be offset partially by extract air from the adjoining
Dedicated OA-AHUs shall be proposed in each building. The outdoor air ventilation common toilet and pantries whereas the rest of the extract will be via dedicated
systems typically incorporate dedicated outdoor air system via energy with energy extract from the office space. Interconnecting corridors will also be provided with
recovery wheel. Given that local conditions, a VRF based DX cooling coil, steam minimum outdoor air with entire floor plate provided with surplus air to ensure overall
humidifier and electric reheat coil shall be considered and as such outside air can be building positive pressurization by minimum 5%.
dehumidified or humidified, cooled and reheat to desired conditions. In overall
positive pressurization shall be maintained (typically +5%) to reduce the infiltration
which will provide better control of internal humidity levels as well as reduce sand and Exhibition Halls, Galleries, Experience Centre, Mini Cube, Innovation Lab
dust ingress.
These areas shall be served by AHUs with dedicated Outdoor Air-Air Handling Units
ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation standards has been adopted whilst locating air intake and (OA-AHU) adjacent to the AHUs. Fresh air shall be ducted and connected to the mixing
extract outlets to ensure minimum separation distances are maintained to prevent cross box of the AHUs. The balance air will be extracted and reticulated back to the OA-AHU
contamination of clean air with dirty air. to maximize energy recovery.

The outdoor air will typically be decoupled from the comfort cooling systems serving Based on expected high occupancy, demand control ventilation shall be provided to
the various zones regardless of comfort cooling strategy. In general, the outdoor air these spaces. CO2 sensors shall be provided at the main return duct or within the
volume shall be sized to: occupied space. Motorized damper with airflow measuring station shall be provided at
fresh air and extract air branches to the spaces to modulate ventilation air. Extract air
from the space shall also be modulated ensuring positive pressurization of each
• Provide good indoor air quality
building.
• Offset extract air
• Provide building pressurization

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Toilets and Pantries The kitchen exhaust point will typically be located at the roof of the building, so as not
to cause disturbance to the occupants.
These areas will be maintained at negative pressure with make-up air scavenged from
adjoining spaces. Extract air from toilets and pantries will be ducted and reticulated All kitchen extract ductwork will be fire rated and fully insulated from the kitchen to
back to OA-AHUs for energy recovery. the exhaust locations; and where practical and possible the kitchen extract ductwork
will be at negative pressure with the kitchen extract fans located at the point of
Dedicated Ventilation discharge, to mitigate any risk of leakage from the ductwork.

For specific areas, it is necessary to have dedicated mechanical extract systems where
Transformer Room Ventilation
the exhaust air is discharged direct to atmosphere. Make-up air will be provided from
central ventilation systems, i.e. the outdoor air systems, or with air channeled directly
from outside, where this is acceptable. Rooms requiring dedicated extract will include, Transformer room shall be ventilated in accordance with SEC regulations. Forced
but are not limited to: ventilation shall be provided with dedicated fans sized to maintain maximum
allowable temperature within the room.
• Garbage rooms;
Smoke Management System
• UPS/Battery charging rooms;

• Chemical Stores; For buildings categorized as low-rise building, no specific pressurization and smoke
extract systems are required as per local FLS Codes.

Retail F&B Ventilation Innovation Lab, Experience Centre and Utility Building are low-rise buildings and do
not require a dedicated smoke management system. However, the main reception /
lounge in Experience Center with more than 2 storeys opening into a common atrium
The F&B retail unit will be designed as & . The ventilation system will be
will require dedicated smoke extract system.
designed, supplied and installed by the respective tenants. Kitchen ventilation systems
will discharge kitchen extract air directly to the atmosphere and will be specified to
Mini Cube is more over 24m high structure and will require pressurization for staircases
comprise of:
extending to the roof deck.
• Kitchen Ventilation hood complete with integral grease and smoke filtration
Fire pump room in utility building shall be provided with dedicated extract and make
systems;
up air fan to maintain temperature during diesel pump operation in accordance with
NFPA-20.
• Dedicated extract from the kitchen cooking areas, as advised by the kitchen
specialist;

Odour control will also be provided and would include UV (ultraviolet) lamps, typically
located at the kitchen canopy and downstream electrostatic precipitator (ESP) or other
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Building Management System

The BMS utilize building infrastructure IT backbone TCP/IP as main communication • Lighting Control System.
protocol between DDC panels. All DDCs are combined in a DDC panel and
BACnet/IP gateway routers will be used to interface with IT backbone TCP/IP. BMS • UPS.
server along with PC for monitoring and control is located within Building Security
Control Room. BMS shall monitor and control number of systems. • Security.

Following will be connected to BMS: To meet the Sustainability requirements, Energy efficiency monitoring and control shall
be integrated into the BMS system which will be connected to interactive smart
dashboards and displays to showcase the passive sustainability and energy efficient
• VRF system (Outdoor unit, Indoor unit, thermostats).
systems considered for the development. The dashboards shall also highlight the
energy and water consumptions of the building and compare it to established baseline
• Fans.
benchmarks to help the facilities management team to monitor the building based on
its intended energy usage and carry out the necessary corrective actions.
• AHUs and FAHU.
BMS shall also be intelligent IoT enabled comprehensive, insightful and intuitive
• CCUs/CRAC Units platform that will help connect, collect and analyze data to generate actionable
information and thus drive savings through actionable information and communicating
• Plumbing pumps (booster pump, sump pumps etc.) transparent results to various system users.

• Firefighting equipment

• Water tanks

• Generators

• Electrical LV and MCC panels

• Switchgear

• Lifts and Elevators

• EV Charging Stations

• Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting.

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Figure 5-1 Experience Center, Ground Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-2 Experience Center, First Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-3 Experience Center, Second Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-4 Innovation Lab & F&B, Ground Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-5 Innovation Lab & F&B, First Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-6 Innovation Lab & F&B, Mezzanine Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-7 Mini Mukaab, Ground Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-8 Mini Mukaab, First Floor, AHU Zoning

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Figure 5-9 MEP Utility Building-1, AHU Zoning

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Public Health Services Strategies

Domestic Hot and Cold Water Services

Domestic Water at ambient temperature will be supplied to the development from the Each building shall be provided with a non-authority water meter within valve chamber to
external infrastructure network. A centralized water tank and pumproom is being proposed monitor the water consumption of the respective building. The cold-water supply shall
for supply of potable water to the buildings, with no additional storage required within the have sufficient flow and pressure at the valve chamber to feed water to the remotest
individual occupancies. The central potable water tank is sized for three days storage, the fixture of office building at the required flow and pressure. The water supply pipes will
tank and the pump room are located in the service building -1. reticulate at high level through the ceiling voids. The vertical pipes will run through shafts.
Isolation valves will be provided at the entry to each toilet/kitchen and on every level for
A main authority water meter is proposed at the inlet connection of the centralized isolation of the floor.
potable water tank. The portable water supply for each building shall be done through a
booster pump set along with a pipeline from the MEP utility building to each individual The PRV assembly shall be provided within the wet room of each floor to achieve the
building. The pipeline shall be buried from the boundary of MEP utility building to each required minimum pressure of 1.25bar at farthest plumbing fixture.
building site boundary.

Hot water generation for each building shall be by local ceiling-mounted electric water
heater with storage 2-hour recovery time.

Figure 5-11 Water Supply Distribution Strategy

Figure 5-10 Horizontal type electric heater

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Water Treatment and Legionella Strategy

The incoming water supply from National Water Company NWC is of good quality and as
per standards. However, a multimedia filter is proposed to have a minimum level of
protection. Circulation pump shall be provided to recirculate the water in the central
water tank to avoid water stagnation.

Chlorination shall be done in the main filtered water storage tanks, to prevent legionella
growth in the storage tank. Chlorine is effective against most bacteria, viruses, algae, and
fungi. Chlorination is mainly used on systems where the point of use is away from the
source and water is stored in tanks and supplied to usage points.

A chlorine-dosing pump will add a pre-fixed amount of diluted chlorine to the system as
the water passes into the tank. The amount of chlorine in water is monitored by the
residual chlorine analyzer, as the amount of chlorine required for effective treatment will
vary in line with the water quality. It is important to ensure chlorine level stays within the
recommended limits. Lower concentration will make the system ineffective as not all the
contaminants will be destroyed, and higher concentration is not good for human
consumption.

The dosing system shall maintain 0.5 1 mg/litre chlorine concentrations at the point of
dosing. Residual chlorine at the point of delivery shall be minimum 0.2 mg/litre (0.2
mg/litre minimum to 0.5 mg/litre maximum). The chlorine dosing system shall be fully
automatic to achieve the desired level of the chlorination in the distribution network.

The cold water will have sufficient flow and pressure at the water meter to feed water to
the remotest fixture at the desired flow and pressure. The water supply pipes will
reticulate at high level through the ceiling voids. The vertical pipes will run through shafts.
Isolation valves will be provided at the entry to each toilet/kitchen and on every level for
isolation of the floor.

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Figure 5-12 Mini Mukaab, Water Supply Strategy

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Figure 5-13 F&B , Water Supply Strategy

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Figure 5-14 Experiences Center , Water Supply Strategy

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Foul and Wastewater Drainage -General Automatic Grease separator

The drainage from the building will be collected by means of gravity and connected to
the infra sewer tie-in-connection allowed for the building. The external sewerage network A separate network shall be installed for the F&B restaurant areas or any Attractions with
outside the building is detailed in the infrastructure section of the report. The gravity kitchen waste. The kitchen waste from the spaces will then be connected to
drainage systems will be designed in accordance with SBC 701 and the local AHJ. underground Automatic grease traps near to kitchen cooking area.

Drainage designs within the buildings will be on the principle of separate stacks for soil A grease bowser connection is provided at the ground floor to collect the grease sludge.
and waste pipes, with long radius bends, at the foot of the stack. An inbuilt grease pump will be discharging the grease to the ground level bowser
connection with a hose coupling arrangement for easy connection to the hose,
Horizontal drainage pipe runs will be provided with enough gradients. An adequate and the clear wastewater from the grease trap will be discharged to the external sewer
number of floor clean-outs shall be provided on long pipe runs and at change in network.
directions, to ensure that the system is easily accessible for maintenance works.
Grease separators shall also be provided with a domestic water supply from the landlord
distribution for internal cleaning of the separator by means of the bundled separator
Soil drainage lines from the toilet shall be connected to manhole, for further connection
cleaning Pump. The cleaning pump delivers water at very high pressure to clean the
to site-wide sewer network.
internal walls of the separator of residual grease and sludge
The wastewater lines inside the building from wet areas like toilet, kitchens, plant rooms,
and other areas will be reticulated by gravity, to discharge into a gully trap and further
connected foul drainage network through a building manhole connection. The location of
the gully trap and tie-in-connection manhole shall be coordinated with the landscape
and infrastructure utilities.

Condensate drainage from

connected to the nearest floor drain.
is routed through the drainage pipes and Stormwater Drainage
The above ground soil and waste pipes inside the building will run at high levels inside
the building. The vertical pipes will be passing through riser shafts. The shafts are located Roof drains will be provided to the roof of the buildings. The vertical rainwater pipes will
strategically with close coordination with the architecture to minimize the high-level run through the shafts located strategically to minimize the horizontal run of the rainwater
horizontal runs inside the building. The below ground drainpipe to the FIC will be passing pipe. The rainwater pipes from the roof of building will be connected to the infra storm
below the footprint of the building. water network through sand trap and FIC chamber.

All toilets and kitchens will be provided with floor traps and cleanouts.

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Figure 5-15 Mini Mukaab, Drainage Strategy

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Figure 5-16 F&B, Drainage Strategy

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Figure 5-17 Experiences Center, Drainage Strategy

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Gas system
Fire Protection System
LPG will be provided to meet the F&B restaurant and attractions kitchen cooking
purposes. The LPG gas will be stored in cylinders, and the cylinder will be sized to cater
for the required demand. location of gas cylinder shall be further coordinated with Fire protection system shall be provided to comply with the requirements of SBC 801 Fire
architecture as per civil defense requirements. code and local authority having jurisdiction.

The local authority regulates the installation of LPG systems within chapter 61 of SBC 801, Dedicated fire water storage and fire pumps will be provided at MEP utility building-01
which imposes limitations on LPG capacity, location, and distribution within buildings. and will serve all firefighting demands for the entire plot. There will be one common fire
pump set and fire tank for whole development this will serve both the external hydrants
Supply to the F&Bs in the ground and floors is through dedicated risers located within fire- and all buildings within the development. The fire tank and fire pump are sized to
rated shafts. Then the LPG pipework will be routed and terminated within the F&B 2000GPM for 2hours to meet the fire flow requirements of external hydrants, sprinklers
unit kitchens with a valve and capped off for extension by the tenant. All necessary and standpipe systems for all buildings withing the development. This shall be further
notification for gas cylinder protections, the system and will be in line with local authority validated by FLS consultant next design stage
requirements. The pipework associated with the gas distribution shall be of welded pipe in
pipe with all the risers will be located in a dedicated fire-rated shaft. Gas will be Automatic sprinkler systems shall be proposed in accordance with NFPA 13 and SBC 801
distributed to the building areas and connect to each valve set consisting of isolation for all buildings. Fire extinguishers will be provided according to the maximum travel
valves, solenoid gas safety shut off valve, gas regulator, and gas meter. The safety devices distance as stated in NFPA 10. Each extinguisher will be installed at a conspicuous location
will be linked back to the interface to the building fire alarm panel. The branch connection such as in corridors, near entrances etc., this shall be further validated by FLS consultant.
to each F&B kitchen area will be served and fitted with an electronic gas meter connected
to BMS, a pressure regulator and isolating valve. The fire tank capacity and fire pump flow rate are being currently coordinated with FLS
consultants and shall be confirmed at the end of the concept design stage of the entire
development. The indicative fire tank capacity for the development is 772m3.

The building will be supplied with both an automatic sprinkler system and wet risers. There
will be a 150mm fire main tap off connection provided to the building from the infra fire
network. The fire main shall be extended to the building from the Infra fire main network
into the fire valve room of the building. The alarm check valve shall be located within the
fire valve room and each floor shall be provided with a zone control valve located within a
ceiling void and this shall be further coordinated in next design stage.

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Figure 5-18 Mini Mukaab, Fire Strategy

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Figure 5-19 Innovation Lab, Fire Strategy

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Figure 5-20 Experiences center, Fire Strategy

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Figure 5-21 Innovation Lab, F&B, Gas Strategy

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MEP Demands
The MEP demands are provided in the tables below.

Water Demand load Sewage Demand Asset/Descri pti o n Electrical Load

Asset/Descri pti o n
( m 3/ d a y ) load (m3/day)

Office 52.5 45 Substation-1 at MEP Utility

3,600 kVA
Building-1
Villas 1 0.85
UPS Load Demand at
Apartment Block-1 1 0.85 Substation-1, MEP Utility 400 kVA
Apartment Block-1 1 0.85 Building-1

Experience center 11.4 9.7 Experience Centre 2,000 kVA

F&B/ Innovation Lab 23.5 20

Event space 70 59.5 Innovation Lab Building 1 1,100 kVA

Total 161 137

Innovation Lab Building 2 1,100 kVA
Domestic water tank size
(For 3 days except for 271 m3
Cube building + MEP Utility
event space) 1,000 kVA
Building-2

Table 5-50- PHE Demands Substation-2 at MEP Utility

5,400 kVA
Building-2

Building / Asset Cooling Load in kW UPS Load Demand at

Substation-2, MEP Utility 400 kVA
Experience Centre 930 Building-2
Innovation Lab (2 nos.) 665 each
Table 5-52- Power Load Estimate
Mini Cube 550

Table 5-51- Cooling Demand

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