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CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING ARABIA CO. LTD

Date : 10.10.2023

Technical/Non-Technical/TQ/FCD Submittal
Contract No: JCPDI-I-2007
Project Name: Design and Construction of Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1
Transmittal No: (031) Rev. 03
Technical Submittal (TS)
Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu
Royal Commission Head Quarters Non-Technical Submittal (NTS)

Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries Technical Query (TQ)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Field Change Document (FCD)

Attention : MR. ANTONIOS GIOTIS

RC Authorized Representative

Subject: BASIS OF DESIGN – BUILDING SERVICES (MECHANICAL)

Discipline :
Civil / Structural Architectural Mechanical Electrical/Instrument/Telecom General

TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS NON -TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS

Material Approval ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) IFC/Final Quantity

Method Statement As Built Drawing CV/Resume

Temporary Work Design Plan Schedule

Shop Drawing Field Change Documents Monthly Quality Report

Test Report Technical Query Organizational Chart

Design Calculation Pre Qualification EQUIPMENT

O&M Others: Basis of Design Others:

Please Specify Please Specify

Document Rev Material Submittal

Description
No: No: Manufacturer Name Supplier Name RC CSI Code : (e.g 16-01)

BASIS OF DESIGN – BUILDING

01-031-03 3 N/A N/A N/A
SERVICES (MECHANICAL)

Check Note : Please complete all the above details shall be completed prior to submission to DCC

QIAO YONGLI
Company Representative

China Harbour Engineering Arabia Co. LTd

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Contract No. JCPDI I-2007 Technical Contract EWR J-23202 Discipline Mechanical Sub-Discipline General
Contract Title Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 Reviewed By NO/AZ/AN/UR
15% Review: 30% 16-Mar-23 60% Review : 7-Jun-23 90% Review: 100% Review :
Consultant China Harbour Engineering Arabia Company Ltd. Date Started 5-Jun-23
Review Subject Technical - Building Services Current Review Phase Other Date Completed 8-Jun-23
Documents Reviewed I-2007-ME-A4-9269 Basis of Design - Building Services (Mechanical) Rev C Submittal Status Code 2
Project Engineer Mohammed Bakri/Dmitri Terentiev/Hafez Hakami Supervisor Sign Off David Carmichael
Item No. Phase Doc Type Doc Ref. Code RC Reviewer Comments Type Consultant Response Status Compliance Sign Compliance Sign Off
Drawing No. Off Initials Date
(DD-MM-YY)
EWR J-23125, I-2007; Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 BOD Building Services (Mech)
General

ME-00 Other General Review Code 2 The status of this review is “Acceptable with comments” as per comments given below:. A1 Noted and it is ensured that all the details are correct and coordinated with Open
Status EPC Contractor must revisit all the documents and ensure completeness of the information, accuracy of the details provided and other disciplines.
consistency of all the documents – with proper coordination between disciplines. Response (09.05.2023) Noted
Reviewer (05.04.2023):
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed.
ME-01 Other General General Code 2 The review of documents submitted was broad and general. It was neither a thorough check nor a detailed review. A comment H Noted. Open
referred to one place, is applicable to all places relating to the same subject matter. The following comments shall be viewed as Response (09.05.2023) Noted
general guidance and not specific, point by point direction of where each and every correction is required.
Reviewer (05.04.2023):
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed.

ME-02 Other General General Code 2 The EPC Contractor is responsible for detailed checking of drawings, specifications, inter-disciplinary coordination and QA/QC. H Noted. The IDC and QA/QC is performed before each submission. All the Open
All comments shall be responded with appropriate action incorporated during next submittal. comments given by Employer will be addressed & responded in the next
Reviewer (05.04.2023): submissions.
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed. Response (09.05.2023) Noted
ME-03 Other General General Code 2 The EPC Contractor to make sure that all relevant specification must be as per project requirement. EPC Contractor to update H Confirmed. Open
accordingly and also consistent with layouts and other drawings & documents. EPC Contractor to confirm. Response (09.05.2023) Noted
Reviewer (05.04.2023):
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed.
ME-04 Other General General Code 2 EPC Contractor should coordinate with all existing projects, ongoing projects and future projects within this contract limit. EPC H EPC Contractor understands that the interface of this project is only for;
Contractor to confirm. - Sea Water Supply (connection to Pan Asia, Al Reef & Future Connection),
Reviewer (05.04.2023): - Potable Water,
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed. - Reclaimed Water,
- Waste Water,
- Electricity,
- Telecom,
- Control System, Open UV 5-Jun-23
- Road 1.
These interfaces will be coordinated and considered by the EPC
Contractor.
Response (09.05.2023) Noted

ME-05 Other General General Code 2 Comments from other Departments and Stakeholders/end-users such as Marafiq, RC IT-Smart City Department, ISSD, GUD and H Noted. As a part of detailed design, the EPC Contractor will submit the
Roads Department have to be considered, as applicable. EPC Contractor to confirm that comments have been discussed and deliverables to Employer. Employer can share these deliverables with
incorporated and also include any Minutes of Meetings and correspondence with the Project Stakeholders as a separate required stakeholders, end-users and other departments, as applicable.
appendix in the Basis of Design Report. Any comments received from applicable stakeholders, endusers
Reviewer (05.04.2023): and other departments will be addressed in the comment resolution sheet. Open UV 5-Jun-23
This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed. Response (09.05.2023) Noted
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Contract No. JCPDI I-2007 Technical Contract EWR J-23202 Discipline Mechanical Sub-Discipline General
Contract Title Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 Reviewed By NO/AZ/AN/UR
15% Review: 30% 16-Mar-23 60% Review : 7-Jun-23 90% Review: 100% Review :
Consultant China Harbour Engineering Arabia Company Ltd. Date Started 5-Jun-23
Review Subject Technical - Building Services Current Review Phase Other Date Completed 8-Jun-23
Documents Reviewed I-2007-ME-A4-9269 Basis of Design - Building Services (Mechanical) Rev C Submittal Status Code 2
Project Engineer Mohammed Bakri/Dmitri Terentiev/Hafez Hakami Supervisor Sign Off David Carmichael
Item No. Phase Doc Type Doc Ref. Code RC Reviewer Comments Type Consultant Response Status Compliance Sign Compliance Sign Off
Drawing No. Off Initials Date
(DD-MM-YY)
ME-06 Other Basis of Design General Code 2 EPC Contractor shall provide a Compliance Statement in the BOD Report confirming that the proposed design complies fully with D Noted. A FEED verification log is included in the BOD & key Specifications
the FEED documentation and project reference documents, codes and standards. In the event that there are any variations from as an appendix.
the FEED design, the EPC contractor shall highlight these in a separate section/appendix in the BOD report, providing Response (09.05.2023)
justification for same. Reviewer (05.04.2023): This comment shall remain open until all comments herewith are closed. Noted . The design of Mechanical building services system was done based Open
See unified RCJY-Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) section 1.4 for technical requirement hierarchy. RCJY-GEM is more on RCJY-Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) & RCJY-General design
onerous than the project specific design (FEED). Compliance with RCJY-GEM is mandatory. criteria and technical guideline (GDCTG)

ME-07 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Section 2 2.1: EPC Contractor to include RC standard drawing list in Codes and Standards section. A2 Noted. The RC standard drawings will be added. Response (09.05.2023)
9269 Reviewer (05.04.2023): This comment shall remain open until all other comments herewith are considered closed. Noted Open

ME-08 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Table 2-2, page 12 & 13: A1 The spaces with 30ºC temperature Such as ( Toilets , storages and
9269 Recheck the indoor temperature requirements for compliance from RCJY GEM. 30ºC temperatures indicated for some rooms or workshops ) are mentioned in the FEED DAR to be provided with tempered
spaces are not correct. air at temperature of 30ºC .
Reviewer (05.04.2023): Response (09.05.2023)
See unified RCJY-Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) section 1.4 for technical requirement hierarchy. RCJY-GEM is more The design of Mechanical building services system was done based on
onerous than the project specific design (FEED). RCJY-Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) & RCJY- General design criteria
Comply with RCJY-GEM section 5.4.3 for indoor design criteria. and technical guideline (GDCTG) .
Moreover , The indoor temperature for offices spaces is 24°C±1 and for
electrical rooms 25°C which is complying with GEM indoor design
temperature where it's asking for 26°C± for industrial facilities and 28°C± 2 Closed UV 7-Jun-2023
C for normally unoccupied mechanical and electrical spaces .
The toilets areas are provided with treated make up air from the OAHUs
.Moreover , the workshop areas are provided also with fresh air tempered
to 30°C .
to check all rooms temperatures , please refer to HVAC calculations for
each building where is shows the temperature for each space .

ME-09 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Table 2-2: A2 25ºC temperature for control room is provided as per FEED DAR. .
9269 25ºC is quite high for Control Room. Get the recommendation from your Telecom/IT/ELV Design Engineer for the proper Control Room , Technical room and data server rooms all are updated and
temperature level. designed with indoor temperature of 22 C .
Reviewer (05.04.2023): Closed UV 7-Jun-2023
See unified RCJY-Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) section 1.4 for technical requirement hierarchy. RCJY-GEM is more
onerous than the project specific design (FEED).
Comply with RCJY-GEM section 5.4.3 for indoor design criteria.

ME-10 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Verify and confirm U-value for walls,roof , window,doors, shall not exceed a maximum U-value indicated on SBC 601 . A2 Noted and confirmed . U values are not exceeding the values in SBC 601 . Open
9269 Reviewer (05.04.2023): Response (09.05.2023)
This comment shall remain open until complete HVAC calculations are provided. Reviewer Noted. HVAC calculations for each building is provided as part of 60%
(08.06.2023): This comment shall be remain open until revise (Admin building ,GIS and Transformer building ,MV Switchgear submission .
building , Hypochlorite plant ) 01-08-2023. the building are submitted as part of Package 3 of the 60%
ubmission .
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Contract No. JCPDI I-2007 Technical Contract EWR J-23202 Discipline Mechanical Sub-Discipline General
Contract Title Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 Reviewed By NO/AZ/AN/UR
15% Review: 30% 16-Mar-23 60% Review : 7-Jun-23 90% Review: 100% Review :
Consultant China Harbour Engineering Arabia Company Ltd. Date Started 5-Jun-23
Review Subject Technical - Building Services Current Review Phase Other Date Completed 8-Jun-23
Documents Reviewed I-2007-ME-A4-9269 Basis of Design - Building Services (Mechanical) Rev C Submittal Status Code 2
Project Engineer Mohammed Bakri/Dmitri Terentiev/Hafez Hakami Supervisor Sign Off David Carmichael
Item No. Phase Doc Type Doc Ref. Code RC Reviewer Comments Type Consultant Response Status Compliance Sign Compliance Sign Off
Drawing No. Off Initials Date
(DD-MM-YY)
ME-11 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Indicate the acoustical requirements in NC levels for each type of room or space in the building and indicate the use of sound A2 noted . NC level for each type will be added to BOD. Response Open
9269 attenuators. (09.05.2023)
Reviewer (05.04.2023): This comment shall remain open until sound attenuators are completely shown on the drawings with Noted. Sound attenuators are provided on AHUs as shown on drawings .
equipment schedule. Reviewer 01-08-2023. the building are submitted as part of Package 3 of the 60%
(08.06.2023): This comment shall be remain open until revise (Admin building ,GIS and Transformer building ,MV Switchgear ubmission .
building ,
Hypochlorite plant )

ME-12 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Control shall be provided to operate the redundent equipment and automatically equalize the runtime of all initial items of A2 Noted . HVAC units will be connected to BMS where it will control the duty Open
9269 equipment. Reviewer (05.04.2023): and standby operation .
This comment shall remain open until the design is complete with Equipment Schedule, P&I Diagrams and Sequence of Response (09.05.2023)
Operation provided. Noted . Equipment schedules are provided in mechanical drawings and
Reviewer (08.06.2023): This comment shall be remain open until revise (Admin building ,GIS and Transformer building ,MV sequence of operation is provided as appendix in specifications section
Switchgear building , Hypochlorite plant ) 230993.11

01-08-2023. the building are submitted as part of Package 3 of the 60%

ubmission .

ME-13 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 In Administration building public toilets, better to provide a solar hot water system with back-up electric for efficiency and A2 Noted. Solar hot water system will be considered in admin building . Open
9269 sustainability feature. Response (09.05.2023)
Reviewer (05.04.2023): Noted . Equipment schedules are provided in mechanical drawings and
This comment shall remain open until the design is complete with Equipment Schedule, P&I Diagrams and Sequence of sequence of operation is provided as appendix in specifications section
Operation provided. 230993.11
5-Jun-23
Reviewer (07.06.2023): 01-08-2023 . Noted .Workshop and pump house buildings are provided
Recheck all other buildings that require high volume of hot water storage. Workshop and Pump house & Elec Rm. bldg. do not with hot water solar system .
have solar hot water system.

ME-14 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Lavatory, wash basin or sink should be connected to floor drain with a gully to minimize release of drainage gases. A2 all lavatories ,sinks and showers are connected to floor drain with P trap
9269 Reviewer (05.04.2023): and provided with vent pipes .
Re-check all drainage layouts and provide standard installation details. Response (09.05.2023)
Refer RCJY-GEM section 5.4.2 for trap seal primer. Plumbing and drainage installation details are provided as part of 60% Closed NO 5-Jun-23
Solution regarding floor drain trap seal drying shall be provided. submission .Moreover , note is added on the drainage drawings to provide
the trap seal primer . please refer to sheet I-2007-PG-A1-0009 for trap
primer detail .

ME-15 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Waste water from Hypochlorite Plant or chemical store should have a dedicated drainage system with chemical neutralization pit A2 Noted . Neutralization pit will be provided for drainage from chemical areas
9269 before discharging waste water to external drainage network. The selected pipe material shall resist corrosion from various before discharge to main network .
chemical agents. Response (09.05.2023) Closed NO 5-Jun-23
Reviewer (05.04.2023): Noted . Neutralization tank sizing calculation is provided as part of building
Provide calculations for sizing the neutralization tank. Comply with RCJY-GEM section 5.4.2. calculation report .
ME-16 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Fire protection and fire fighting system shall be based on the recommendation from Fire, Life and Safety (FLS) Report prepared A2 Noted and confirmed. Open
9269 by FLS Consultant. Response (09.05.2023) Noted .
Reviewer (05.04.2023): 01-08-2023. FLS Report is submitted as part of Package 4 submission .
This comment shall remain open until the designs for fire protection are reviewed and accepted.
Reviewer (07.05.2023):
A comprehensive FLS Report was not provided.
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Contract No. JCPDI I-2007 Technical Contract EWR J-23202 Discipline Mechanical Sub-Discipline General
Contract Title Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 Reviewed By NO/AZ/AN/UR
15% Review: 30% 16-Mar-23 60% Review : 7-Jun-23 90% Review: 100% Review :
Consultant China Harbour Engineering Arabia Company Ltd. Date Started 5-Jun-23
Review Subject Technical - Building Services Current Review Phase Other Date Completed 8-Jun-23
Documents Reviewed I-2007-ME-A4-9269 Basis of Design - Building Services (Mechanical) Rev C Submittal Status Code 2
Project Engineer Mohammed Bakri/Dmitri Terentiev/Hafez Hakami Supervisor Sign Off David Carmichael
Item No. Phase Doc Type Doc Ref. Code RC Reviewer Comments Type Consultant Response Status Compliance Sign Compliance Sign Off
Drawing No. Off Initials Date
(DD-MM-YY)
ME-17 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Table 4.1: A2 As per NFPA 20 table 4.13.1.1.2 there are no adjacent buildings within Closed N.O. 5-Apr-2023
9269 Fire Pump Room shall have sprinklers. 15.3m.Moreover , there are no specific requirements in SBC for dedicated
pump building fire protection . As such ,the room is not required to be
sprinklered . In addition , the FEED report didn't mention that the fire water
room to be protected by sprinkler system.
ME-18 Other Basis of Design General See the Reviewer's comments above for the respective Consultant's response. Response (09.05.2023) Noted .
Closed UV 7-Jun-2023

ME-19 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 RCJY Guiding Engineering Manual (GEM) Rev.0 was issued Jul- 2022 by Royal Commission superceeding the document RC- A1 Response (09.05.2023) Open
9269 General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines. H.E. Chairman of RCJY issued a letter dated 25/06/1444 with immediate As part contract document , the version of GEM document that received
effect the use of RCJY GEM to be mandatory for all new projects. from RC was 2016 edition, REV0 which is followed in our design .
In BOD Section 2.1 / 3.0 / 4.1: 01-08-2023-Noted . The design is in compliance with RCJY-GEM 2020.
Replace the indicated reference RC-General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines with RCJY Guiding Engineering Manual
(GEM) Rev.0 in Basis of Design documents.
Reviewer (08.06.2023):
Comply with the comment. This is a requirement from RC to comply with the new issued documents to serve as design
guidelines for new projects.

ME-20 Other Basis of Design I-2007-ME-A4 Code 2 Recheck completely the Basis of Design documents for compliance to RCJY GEM. A1 Response (09.05.2023) Noted .
9269 Reviewer (08.06.2023): 01-08-2023-Noted . The design is in compliance with RCJY-GEM 2020. Closed UV 7-Jun-2023
Comply with the comment to incorporate the requirements from RCJY-GEM.
EWR J-23202, I-2007; Design and Construction of Permanent Sea Water Cooling (SWC) System - Phase 1 BOD Building Services (Mech)-Rev C
The below comments shall be reviewed with verification log. 1.noted.
1. Noted, will review once the submittal received. 2.Accepted 3.Deviation list is submitted as part of the BOD document . Fire protection
I-2007-ME-A4 3. Contractor shall attach copy of all supporting documents and compliance sheet for Employer consideration. Deviation from design is updated based on HCIS Fire Protection Stage 1 Package
ME-01 Other Basis of Design Code 2 A1
9269 FEED document is not accepted. in 30% feed DAR PB9055-RHD-ZZ-XX- RP-Z-9013, in table 17.15 & 17.16 has clearly received from HCIS approved Fire Protection Sub Consultant.
mentioned the admin building shall be protected by sprinkler system.
EE HV Workshop: The FEED required separate air conditioning for EE HV Workshop however
I-2007-ME-A4 FEED required the room to be under positive pressure in conjunction with the adjacent rooms, room temperature at 25 0C, and a the layout was not showing dedicated room for EE HV workshop and it's
ME-02 Other Basis of Design Code 3 clean environment with HEPA air filtration. Revise the drawings to meet FEED requirements. A1 combined with MV workshop . The dedicated EE HV Workshop was not
9269
provided to avoid blocking crane movement .
Nothing follows.
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CONTRACT #: JCPDI I-2007

CONTRACT TITLE: SEAWATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM -
PHASE 1
CONTRACTOR NAME: CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING ARABIA
COMPANY LTD.

DATE 01-Aug-2023 01-Aug-2023 01-Aug-2023

SIGNATURE

NAME Mohammad Toubah Sushant Gadewar Sajid Gul

POSITION Originator Design Manager Project Manager

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Basis of Design – Building Services (Mechanical)

Client name: CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING ARABIA COMPANY LTD

Document no: I-2007-ME-A4-9269

Revision: D

Revision date: 1 August 2023

Project no: SA340WTD

Project manager: SAJID GUL

Prepared by: Mohammad Toubah

Approved by: Sushant Gadewar

File name: I-2007-ME-A4-9269_D_Basis of Design –Building Services (Mechanical)

Document history and status

Revision Date Description Author Reviewed Approved

A 19-Jan-23 Issued for Review MT SGR SG
B 01-Mar-23 Issued for Approval MT SGR SG
C 09-May-23 Issued for Approval MT SGR SG
D 01-Aug-23 Issued for Approval MT SGR SG

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Contents
Acronyms And Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Background......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Project Site .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Project Scope of Works .................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Purpose of this Report ................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.5 Project Reference Documents.................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) .......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Applicable Codes and Standards ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 HVAC System – General.............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Design Criteria ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.3.1 Climate Criteria ................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Indoor Design Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.3 Occupancy Estimate ...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.4 Ventilation Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.3.5 Minimum Exhaust Air Rates ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.6 Buildings Construction Data ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.3.7 Filtration ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.8 Internal Heat Gain ........................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.9 Noise Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.10 Vibration ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Ductwork Sizing Criteria.............................................................................................................................................. 18
2.5 Redundancy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 HVAC System Description .......................................................................................................................................... 19
3. Plumbing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Potable Cold-Water Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 24
3.1.1 Design Criteria .................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.2 Hot Water System ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Plumbing Fixtures ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.4 Drainage System............................................................................................................................................................ 27
3.4.1 Condensate Drain............................................................................................................................................ 28
3.5 Vent System .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.6 Rainwater Drainage System ...................................................................................................................................... 29
4. Firefighting System .................................................................................................................................................. 30
4.1 Design Codes and Standard ...................................................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Building Matrix ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Fire Systems .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.4 Fire Water Demand and Storage ............................................................................................................................. 31

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4.5 Fire Pump System ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.6 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System............................................................................................................................. 32
4.7 External Fire Hydrant System ................................................................................................................................... 32
4.8 Fire Breaching Inlet ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.9 Portable / Wheeled Type Fire Extinguisher System ........................................................................................ 32
4.10 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System – FM 200 .............................................................................................. 33
4.11 Material of Construction (MOC)............................................................................................................................... 33
4.12 Summary Of Buildings Firefighting System ........................................................................................................ 33
4.12.1 Admin Building .................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.12.2 Guard House Building .................................................................................................................................... 34
4.12.3 Workshop Building .......................................................................................................................................... 34
4.12.4 Firewater Pump house .................................................................................................................................. 34
4.12.5 GIS & Transformer Building ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.12.6 MV Switchgear Room .................................................................................................................................... 34
4.12.7 Pump House and Electrical Room ........................................................................................................... 34
4.12.8 Hypochlorite Building ..................................................................................................................................... 35
4.12.9 PIC Gate .............................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.12.10 Main Gate ....................................................................................................................................................... 35

Figures
Figure 1-1 Project location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 1-2 The Location of Existing Seawater Intake and Outfall ........................................................................................... 8
Figure 1-3. Onshore Supply and Return Pipeline Scope ............................................................................................................ 9

Tables
Table 1-1 Project Reference Documents ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2-1 Heating and Cooling Ambient Design Conditions for Jazan, Saudi Arabia ............................................... 12
Table 2-2 Indoor Design Criteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 2-3 Occupancy and Minimum Ventilation Rates ........................................................................................................... 14
Table 2-4. Exhaust Rate Requirement ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Table 2-5. Lighting Power Density (LPD) ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Table 2-6 Spaces NC level ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 3-1 Domestic Water fixture Unit ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Table 3-2 Emergency eye wash and shower flow rate ........................................................................................................... 25
Table 3-3 Hot Water Demand per Fixture Unit ........................................................................................................................... 26
Table 3-4 Plumbing fixture flow rate ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Table 3-5 Drainage fixture Units ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Table 3-6 Condensate Drain Sizing ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Table 4-1 Fire Protection System within each Building of the Project .............................................................................. 30

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Acronyms And Abbreviations

Abbreviations Description

ACH Air change per hour

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

ASHRAE
Engineers

AHRI American Heating and Refrigeration Institute

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

°C Degree(S) Celsius

CFC chlorofluorocarbon

CFM Cubic Feet per Minute

CRAC Computer Room Air Conditioning

D+C Design and Construction

DB Dry Bulb

DP Dew point

°F Degree(S) Fahrenheit

Ft Foot (Feet)

FLS Fire Life Safety

FM Factory Mutual

g gram(s)

GDCTG General Design Criteria And Technical Guidelines

GPM gallon(s) per minute

HDPE High Density Poly Ethylene

HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Hz Hertz

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Abbreviations Description

in. inch(es)

ISEA International Safety Equipment Association

K Kelvin

kg kilogram(s)

kPa kilopascal

kW kilowatt(s)

L/hr liter(s) per hour

L/s liter(s) per second

L/S/WC liter(s) per second per water closet

lb(s) pound(s)

LCCA lifecycle cost analysis

Lpf liter(s) per flush

Lpm liter(s) per minute

m/s meter(s) per second

m/s meter(s) per second

m2 square meter(s)

m³/h cubic meter(s) per hour

MCDB Mean Coincident Dry Bulb

MCWB Mean Coincident Wet Bulb

MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values

mm millimeter(s)

MOC Material of Construction

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

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Abbreviations Description

OAHU Outdoor Air handling unit

Psi pound(s) per square inch

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

RC Royal Commission

RCY Royal Commission for Yanbu

SBC Saudi Building Code

SHGC Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

UL Underwriter’s Laboratories

VAC Ventilation and air conditioning

VSD Variable Speed Drive

WB Wet bulb

WSFU Water Supply Fixture Unit

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
China Harbour Engineering Arabia Company (CHEAC) has been awarded the design and
construction, a phase 1 of Seawater cooling project to service the Jazan City for Primary and
Downstream Industries (JCPDI), located in the Southwest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in
the Province of Jazan.
The project for Seawater cooling is part of the National Transformation Program (NTP)
initiative “Development of the Industrial Zone” that support the Economic Development by
providing the cooling capacity to heavy industries under Environmental Development
considerations in order to protect the coastal environment.
The project site located at Jazan Economic city, shown in (Figure 1-1).

Figure 1-1 Project location

1.2 Project Site

This project is located at north of Jazan Commercial Port and Jazan Refinery.

Existing RO Intake and

Outfall


Proposed JCPDI Intake
 and Outfall

Existing JIGCC Intake

and Outfall

Figure 1-2 The Location of Existing Seawater Intake and Outfall

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At south of the proposed new SWC system, there is an existing seawater intake and
outfall system as part of Jazan Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (JIGCC). At north,
there is another existing intake and outfall for the reverse osmosis (RO) plant. The location
of the existing intakes and outfalls is shown in (Figure 1-2).

1.3 Project Scope of Works

The project shall be designed to provide the Seawater flowrate of 96,000 m3/hr with 3
working & 1 standby pump configuration. The future provision of 2 pumps shall also be
considered in the design resulting in overall design capacity of the system as 160,000
m3/hr. The project scope of Seawater Cooling System (SWC) includes the design and
construction of:
 2 no. of offshore intake pipes with a supply head at the shore end of each pipe and
with the other end connected with the onshore supply structure.
 An onshore supply structure from which the Seawater is conveyed to the supply pipes
by pumps.
 2 no. of supply pipes to convey Seawater to the facilities to be served.
 2 no. of return pipes to convey the returned Seawater to an onshore return structure.
 1 no. of spare pipe will also be provided. The spare pipe can be connected to supply
as well as return pipes.
 The return pipes will be connected to a return structure with a discharge channel to
discharge the return water through the shoreline.

Figure 1-3. Onshore Supply and Return Pipeline Scope

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1.4 Purpose of this Report

This report describes the basis of design for the mechanical services related to Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and firefighting systems for the project.
The report listed the codes and standards that should be followed during the detailed design
stage. In addition, the input design parameters that should be used in the detailed design.

1.5 Project Reference Documents

The following documents are referred in this document:
Table 1-1 Project Reference Documents

Document Document No.

30% FEED for JCPDI SWC System – Design Analysis Report

PB9055-RHD-ZZ-XX-RP-Z-9013
(DAR)
General Design Criteria & Technical Guidelines -

Technical Specifications Data -

Guiding Engineering Manual 2020

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2. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

2.1 Applicable Codes and Standards

The Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning systems (HVAC) are designed in accordance
with the requirements and recommendations of the following Codes, Standards and
Handbooks:

a. RC Guidelines - General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, Sep. 2018 edition.
b. RC Guiding engineering Manual , RC GEM , 2020 edition .
c. RC standard details (from drawing I-2007-HV-A1-0001 To I-2007-HV-A1-0011).
d. Saudi building codes (SBC), 2018 edition.
e. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1. NFPA 5000 Code for Building Construction and safety, 2015 edition.
2. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2015 edition.
3. NFPA 90A Standards for the Installation of Air-conditioning and Ventilating System
,2018 Edition.
4. NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 edition.
5. NFPA 92B Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large
Spaces ,2009 edition.
6. NPFA 204 Guide for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 edition.

f. ASHRAE Handbooks and Standards of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating

and Air-conditioning Engineers.
1. ANSI/ASHRAE Standards 62.1 (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning Engineers - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality), 2019
edition.
2. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2 (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-
Conditioning Engineers – Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning
Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size), 2017 edition.
3. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-
Conditioning Engineers – Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human
Occupancy), 2020 edition.
4. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-
Conditioning Engineers – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise
Residential Buildings), 2019 edition.
g. SMACNA HVAC duct construction standards.
h. AHRI American Heating and Refrigeration Institute

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2.2 HVAC System – General

The objectives of the design of the mechanical ventilation and air conditioning system (VAC)
is to consistently regulate the indoor temperature and humidity to maintain a prescribed
comfort level and to ensure the recommended indoor air quality.
HVAC systems are selected and designed taking into consideration the selection of optimum
and most efficient systems in relation with function and application for each area.

The following measures are considered for the HVAC system design:
a. Use High energy efficient equipment, variable speed drives & high efficiency motors.
b. Fresh air requirements as per ASHRAE requirements.
c. Use motorized volume damper systems where applicable.
d. No ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants is used in the refrigeration
cooling units.
e. The mechanical equipment shall be selected and installed in a way that shall minimize
noise and vibration.

2.3 Design Criteria

2.3.1 Climate Criteria
The design outdoor conditions used in HVAC load calculations are based on the following
climate data for JAZAN city based on the RCY General Design Criteria and Technical
Guidelines and ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, weather data design conditions.
Table 2-1 Heating and Cooling Ambient Design Conditions for Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Description Design Criteria

Latitude 16.9 degrees

Longitude 42.5 degrees
Elevation 6m
Summer Design Dry-Bulb (DB) @ 0.4% 40.0°C
Summer Coincident Wet-Bulb (MCWB) @ 0.4% 30.0°C
Summer Daily Range 6.1 °C
Winter Design Dry-Bulb @ 0.4% 12.0 °C
Winter Design Coincident Wet-Bulb @ 0,4% 9.0 °C
Dehumidification Dew point @0.4% 29.1 °C
dehumidification Mean coincident dry bulb 34.7 °C
temperature (MCDB) 0.4%
Dehumidification wet bulb temperature WB @ 30.3 °C
0.4%
Blowing sand size 0.5 to 50 Micrometer
Atmosphere Salt Spray

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a. Design conditions for the summer ventilation load and all dehumidification load
calculations shall be based on 0.4% dew point with its mean coincident dry bulb
temperature.

b. Capacity of all air-cooled refrigeration equipment such as condensing units and

packaged units is selected based on 46°C (115°F) ambient temperatures.

2.3.2 Indoor Design Conditions

The following table represent the indoor design condition that are followed in the design to
insure indoor comfort conditions:
Table 2-2 Indoor Design Criteria

Space Design Criteria

Lobby 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

Corridors 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Receptions 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

Offices 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

Meeting rooms 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Data center 22±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

Waste rooms 18°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

Toilets, Lockers, Janitors, showers, And 30°C (DB), Tempered fresh Air or make-up
Changing Area by transfer air
Bed ward 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Prayer room, Wudhu area 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Canteen 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Lounge 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Cooking area 30°C (DB), Tempered fresh Air
Workshops 30°C (DB), Tempered fresh Air
Stores 30°C (DB), Tempered fresh Air or make-up
by transfer air
Loading bay 30°C (DB), Tempered fresh Air

Switchgear room, HV protection 25°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

HV/MV /Battery rooms 25°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

GIS Building 25°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

control rooms 25°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

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LV rooms 25°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

VSD ROOM 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
Mechanical room 28±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH
PIC Gate, Main Gate 24±1°C (DB), 45%-55% RH

2.3.3 Occupancy Estimate

The occupancy rates used in the calculations are based on SBC 501 & ASHRAE Standard
62.1. Actual number of occupancies will be considered as per the available space furniture.

2.3.4 Ventilation Requirements

The minimum ventilation requirements for the different spaces are based on SBC 501 &
ASHRAE standard 62.1as tabulated below:

Table 2-3 Occupancy and Minimum Ventilation Rates

Space L/s/Person L/s/m2 Occupancy # / 100 m2

Lobby 2.5 0.3 10

Corridors 2.5 0.3 30
Receptions 2.5 0.3 30
Offices 2.5 0.3 5
Meeting rooms 2.5 0.3 50
Telecom rooms 0 0.3 2 persons
Data center 0 0.3 2 persons
Mechanical rooms 0 0.3 2 persons
Bed ward 2.5 0.3 20
Prayer room, Wudhu area 2.5 0.3 120
Canteen 3.8 0.9 100
Lounge 3.8 0.9 100
Cooking area 3.8 0.9 20
Workshops 5 0.9 20
Stores 0 0.3 1 person
Loading bay 5 .6 2
Switchgear room, HV 0 0.3 2 persons
protection

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Space L/s/Person L/s/m2 Occupancy # / 100 m2

Battery rooms 2 persons

ventilation rate of not less
than 1 CFM/ft2 of floor
area of the room, or using
battery manufacturer’s
recommendations,
whichever is more
stringent

Occupied control rooms 2.5 0.3 2 persons

LV rooms 0 0.3 2 persons

2.3.5 Minimum Exhaust Air Rates

The exhaust air requirements for the different spaces are based on SBC 501 & ASHRAE
standard 62.1 as tabulated below:

Table 2-4. Exhaust Rate Requirement

Space Rate
Trash rooms, recycling 5 L/s/m2
Kitchenettes / pantry 1.5 L/s/m2
Kitchens—commercial 3.5 L/s/m2 or as per kitchen hood specialist
Locker rooms 2.5 L/s/m2
Chemical Storage 7.5 L/s/m2
Showers 25 L/s/unit
Toilets—public 35 L/s/WC
Wood workshop 2.5 L/s/m2
Battery room 5 L/s/m2
Pumphouse Higher value between 2 ACH and pumps
heat dissipation

Transformer room (Indoor) 12 ACH or heat dissipation whichever is

higher
GIS SF6 exhaust 6 ACH for 2-meter height
Motor Hall 2 ACH
Gas Store 6 ACH

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2.3.6 Buildings Construction Data

The final building construction data (U-values) for each building is based on architecture wall
and roof sections and windows selection.
The preliminary U-values considered are not exceeding the maximum values indicated in SBC
601 as below:
 External block Walls: 0.31 W/m 2.k
 External Metal Wall : 0.18 W/m2.k
 Concrete Roof: 0.24 W/m2.k
 Metal Roof : 0.18 W/m2.k
 Window Glazing:
U-values: 2.89 W/m2. K SHGC: 0.25

2.3.7 Filtration
Filtration rates are following ASHRAE Application handbook and standard.
The Air handling units and fresh air handling units are fitted with pre-filter. The pre-filters have
a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 (30 to 35% efficient with a maximum
allowable particle size of 10 micron), while the final filters shall have a MERV of 13 (80 to 90%
efficient with a maximum particle size of 1 micron), as determined by the dust spot test
specified in ASHRAE Standard 52.
Outside air intakes for packaged and roof-top units with fresh air flow rate less than 235 L/s
have sand trap louvers, sized at 1.25 m/s maximum face velocity.
Where outside air is introduced into an air handling unit , inertial sand filters with mechanical
bleed fan is provided as required in the outside air duct prior to mixing with return air for
systems of 235 LPS (500 CFM) and above

2.3.8 Internal Heat Gain

Internal heat gain consists mainly of:
The lighting loads: final lighting intensity will be coordinated against the final layout of lighting
outlets, type and distribution, preliminary lighting intensity is based on ASHRAE 90.1-2019.
Table 2-5. Lighting Power Density (LPD)

Space LPD (W/M2)

Conference/Meeting 10.5

Corridors 4.4

Dining Area 9.3

Computer Room 10.1

Electrical/Mechanical Room 4.6

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Space LPD (W/M2)

Food Preparation Area 11.7

Laundry/Washing Area 5.7

Loading Dock 9.5

Lobby 9.0

Locker Room 5.6

Lounges/Breakrooms 6.3

Office 8.0

Storage Room 4.1

Workshop 13.5

Patient Room 7.3

Manufacturing Facility 13.4

High Bay Area
(7.6 To 15.2 M Floor-To-Ceiling Height)

Prayer Area 9.2

Equipment loads : equipment loads is allowed for in the air‐conditioning load estimate and
includes heat emissions from the computers and printers in the office areas and any other
ancillary equipment used for a specific application.
Occupancy loads: occupancy loads are determined in accordance with the design population
capacity for each area.

2.3.9 Noise Criteria

Interior sound level generated by HVAC equipment shall not exceed levels indicated by 2011
ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter 48, Table 1. Equipment, ductwork, and plenums
will include sound attenuation to achieve the design sound levels. Noise generated by HVAC
equipment located outdoors will be located away from sound sensitive areas if possible and
be provided with sound attenuation, if necessary, to maintain interior sound levels within
building.

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Table 2-6 Spaces NC level

Space NC
Private Office 30
Conference room 30
Open-plan office 40
Corridor 40
Patient room 30
Wards 35
Prayer area 25
Electrical rooms /Mechanical rooms (service 40
rooms)

2.3.10 Vibration
Equipment with rotating parts will be mounted on, or suspended from, vibration isolation that
will be in accordance with ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook. Vibration isolators will be
sized according to weight, distribution, static and dynamic loads to be supported and comply
with the isolator type and deflection recommended by ASHRAE.

2.4 Ductwork Sizing Criteria

Ductwork shall be designed based on ASHRAE Fundamental Handbook. All metallic ducts
shall be constructed as specified in the (SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards —
Metal and Flexible).
Ductwork is sized using equal friction method with pressure drop of 0.65 pa/m.
Ductwork Sizing Parameters:
a. Low Pressure Ducts: (Working pressure below 500 Pa)
Max. Air velocity in main duct: 8.6 m/s and lower
Max. friction loss rate: 0.8 Pa/m and lower
b. Medium Pressure Ducts (Working pressure 500-2500 pa):
Max. Air velocity in main duct: 8.7 – 12.7 m/s
Max. friction loss rate: 0.9 Pa/m – 2 Pa/m
c. high Pressure Ducts (above 2500 pa):
Max. Air velocity in main duct: 12.8-17.8 m/s
Max. friction loss rate: 2.1 Pa/m – 4 Pa/m

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2.5 Redundancy
As per RC GDCTG Clause 7.10., HVAC system redundancy is provided for the critical systems
or when activities are disrupted that is vital to an application, and/or equipment. As such , all
the electrical and control rooms are provided with standby Air conditioning system .

2.6 HVAC System Description

1. Admin Building
The Administration Building spaces generally is served by dedicated outside air tempering unit
(fresh air handling unit) to maintain a slight positive pressure in the space and for provision of
make-up air for spaces requiring extract ventilation systems which cannot be served by
transfer air. The AHU is provided with sound attenuator on the supply air duct .
Additional local cooling by means of variable refrigerant flow systems serving ducted split
indoor units will maintain the required temperature in each room require air conditioning.
Data center room is provided with precision air conditioning system by means of Computer
room air conditioning units (CRAC units) N+1, where standby unit is provided for this critical
room.
Toilets, ablution, showers and lockers areas are provided with exhaust air fans to extract the
air to outside the building . treated Make up air for these areas is provided through Fresh air
handling unit where these spaces are kept under negative pressure.
2. Guard House Building
The guard house building spaces are generally served by DX split air handling unit located on
roof level . AHU will Supply air to the different spaces through supply air duct. Return air from
the spaces will be ducted to the AHU. Fresh air will be provided to the air handling unit through
inertia filter and bleed fan with motorized damper on the fresh air duct.
Electrical rooms ,UPS and telecom rooms will be provided with standby system by means of
DX split units .
Security equipment room is provided with precision air conditioning system by means of
Computer room air conditioning units (CRAC units) N+1, where standby unit is provided for
this critical room.
Toilets, ablution, showers and lockers areas are provided with exhaust air fans to extract the
air to outside the building. Make up air for these areas is provided through door grills / undercut
from the corridor where these spaces are kept under negative pressure.
All the rooms that are at the building periphery are kept under positive pressure to avoid any
infiltration.
3. GIS And Transformer Building
The GIS and Transformer building spaces are served by two (2) DX air handling units with
associated condensing units located on roof level. Air handling units serve as one duty and
one standby. Fresh air will be introduced to AHU through inertia filter with bleed fan to maintain
a slight positive pressure in the space and for provision of make-up air for spaces requiring
extract ventilation systems which cannot be served by transfer air. Filtration shall as a
minimum be sufficient to arrest the salt particles (0.5 to 30 μm – MERV 14). The AHUs
are provided with sand attenuator on supply air duct.
Air handling unit is provided with sound attenuators on the supply and return ducts.

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Air scrubber system is provided for GIS room with low level exhaust points to extract the SF6
gases in case of leakage.
GIS basement level is air conditioned through the central air handling units .

Humidifier section is added to the AHU to maintain the relative humidity with the acceptable
rage (45%-55%) .

Battery room is provided by two (2) exhaust air utility fans non-sparking explosion-proof with
motor outside of air flow. Fans serve the battery room as one duty and one Standby exhaust
fan in case of equipment failure. Makeup air for battery room is provided from central AHU
serving the building.

Control room is served by means of two (2) dedicated precision air conditioning units (CRAC
units) to insure temperature and humidity control. CRAC units serve as one duty and one
standby. Fresh air is provided for the room to maintain a slight positive pressure in the space.

Kitchen area, ablution and storage are served by extraction fan to exhaust the air to outside
the building. Makeup air for these areas is provided from the central AHU serving the GIS
building.

4. MV Switchgear Building
MV Switchgear building spaces are served by two (2) DX-type air handling units with
associated condensing units located on roof level. Air handling units serve as one duty and
one standby.

Fresh air is introduced to AHUs through inertia filter and bleed fan to maintain a slight positive
pressure in the spaces and for provision of make-up air for spaces requiring extract ventilation
systems which cannot be served by transfer air. Filtration shall as a minimum be sufficient to
arrest the salt particles (0.5 to 30 μm – MERV 14).
MV Switchgear basement level is air conditioned through the central air handling units.
Air handling unit is provided with sound attenuators on the supply and return ducts.

Humidifier section is added to the AHU to maintain the relative humidity with the acceptable
rage (45%-55%) .

Battery room is provided by two (2) exhaust air utility fans non-sparking explosion-proof with
motor outside of air flow. Fans serve the battery room as one duty and one Standby exhaust
fan in case of equipment failure. Makeup air for battery room is provided from central AHU
serving the building.

PLC equipment room is served by means of two (2) dedicated precision air conditioning units
(CRAC units) to insure temperature and humidity control. CRAC units serve as one duty and
one standby. Fresh air is provided for the room to maintain a slight positive pressure in the
space.

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5. Workshop Building
The workshop building is divided into two zones, offices area and workshop area.

The offices are generally be served by means of variable refrigerant flow systems serving
ceiling cassette or ducted split indoor units which will maintain the required temperature in
each room.

To facilitate the maneuvering of the overhead cranes, the workshop areas are not enclosed
by full height walls. Fresh air tempering units positioned on an interstitial/mezzanine floor at
4.5 m over the central workshop building corridor provide tempered and filtered fresh air to the
breathing zone in the various workshops via side wall diffusers. It is proposed to install vent
louvres on the exterior walls of the Workshop building to allow hot air to escape/exhaust at
high level.

Fres air is provided to the fresh air handling unit through inertia filter and bleed fan .
The fresh air handling units provide tempered fresh air for the workshop areas and offices
area to insure Positive pressure ventilation. The air handling units is provided with sand
attenuator on supply air duct.

Sulphur Hexafluoride Gas Store is provided with specialized dedicated extraction system. the
ducts extracting the air at low level (within 300mm a.f.fl) to air scrubber. Makeup air is provided
for the storage from the fresh air handling units. Gas storage room is kept under negative
pressure
Chemical fluid storage is provided by two (2) exhaust air utility fans non-sparking explosion-
proof with motor outside of air flow. Fans serve the chemical fluid room as one duty and one
Standby exhaust fan in case of equipment failure. Makeup air for battery room is provided
from central OAHU serving the building.

Exhaust air fan is provided inside the welding workshop to extract the exhaust air for the
welding machines to outside the building.

control room is served by dedicated ceiling mounted precision air conditioning units (one
acting and one standby) with fresh air provision for the rooms to maintain positive pressure.

Toilets, ablution, showers and lockers areas are provided with exhaust air fans to extract the
air to outside the building. Make up air for these areas is provided through door grills / undercut
from the corridor where these spaces are kept under negative pressure.

6. Fire Water Pump house

The firewater pump room is provided with mechanical ventilation by means of wall mounted
propeller exhaust air fans to remove the hot air from the space. The makeup air is provided
through fresh air sand trap louvers provided at external room walls.

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7. Pump House & Electrical Room

The HVAC systems required for the Intake Works are applicable for the following types of
building space:
I. Technical Room served by dedicated floor mounted CRAC units (one acting and one
standby) with fresh air provision for the rooms to maintain positive pressure. Air
distribution is provided to insure hot and cold aisle arrangement between the racks .
II. LV room, control room and security control room are served by concealed split air
conditioning system with fresh air provision for the rooms to maintain positive
pressure. Each room has dedicated units ( one acting and one standby ) .

III. Battery room is provided by two (2) exhaust air utility fans non-sparking explosion-
proof with motor outside of air flow. Fans serve the battery room as one duty and one
Standby exhaust fan in case of equipment failure. Makeup air for battery room is
provided from central OAHU serving the building. Battery room air conditioning is
provided though wall mounted split DX units (one acting and one standby).
IV. Exhaust relief fan is provided for the spaces that are served by clean agent system
such as technical room.
V. Toilet area exhaust is provided through exhaust air fan. Makeup air for toilets is
provided though door grills/undercut from the corridor area.
VI. The motor hall and VSD room are separated by a wall. The motors in the Motor Hall
and VSD’s in the VSD Room are both served by dedicated closed loop cooling
systems which require heat rejection via heat exchangers.
VII. VSD room is provided with air conditioning system through two (2) dedicated air
handling units equipped with electric heater and humidifier to control the humidity
inside the space . The AHU will cover the heat dissipation from the VSDs and the
space loads (Exposures ,lighting , people ,..etc) . Fresh air introduced to the AHUs
through fresh air sand trap louver to maintain positive pressure inside the space.
AHUs are provided with sound attenuator on the supply air duct.
VIII. A dedicated outdoor air handling unit is provided for the building to provide ventilation
(tempered air) to the building spaces including the Motor Hall to maintain a slight
positive pressure inside the spaces. In addition, to provide make-up air for spaces
requiring extracted ventilation systems such as toilets, ablution areas and battery
room. Fresh air introduced to the OAHU though inertial filter with mechanical bleed
fan . AHUs are provided with sound attenuator on the supply air duct.
8. Hypochlorite Plant
The hypochlorite plant is open to ambient. As such no air conditioning or ventilation system is
provided.

Air conditioning is provided for transformers, MCC, HV and LV switchgear. Two (2) DX type
air handling units are used for rooms air conditioning where one AHU serve as acting and one
serve as standby. Fresh air is introduced to the AHU to maintain a slightly positive pressure
inside the rooms.

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Humidifier section is added to the AHU to maintain the relative humidity with the acceptable
rage (45%-55%) .

9. PIC Gate
PIC Gate is provided with air conditioning through DX concealed split unit. outdoor unit is
located on the roof top of the building.

10. Main Gate

Main Gate is provided with air conditioning through DX concealed split unit. outdoor unit is
located on the roof top of the building.

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3. PLUMBING
All the plumbing design of this project shall be in accordance with the following codes and
standards as applicable:

a. RC-General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, 1st edition, Rev 1.0, September
2018
b. RC Guiding engineering Manual , RC GEM , 2020 edition
c. SBC-Saudi Energy Conservation Codes ,2018
d. RC standard details (from drawing I-2007-PG-A1-0001 To I-2007-PG-A1-0009).
e. IPC-International Plumbing Code, 2021
f. IBC-International Building Code
g. HVAC Application Handbook, 2019
h. Fundamentals Handbook, 2017
i. PDI WH201-Drainage Institute Standard - Water Hammer Arrestor, 2010
j. ANSI/ISEA, Z358.1-2009 -American national standard for emergency eyewash and
shower equipment.

3.1 Potable Cold-Water Supply

Potable water is connected to each building from site potable water network. Where each
building is provided with sufficient pressure to provide the required flow and pressure at
fixtures.

Minimum pressure is calculated for flow requirements, while maximum pressure is controlled
to <552 kPa static by means of a pressure reducing valve with strainer. According to SBC-
701, clause 1303.13, if pressure at building battery limit is more than 5.5 bar static, then PRV
needs to be installed as an additional feature for construction. The minimum required pressure
at the building’s inlet is calculated and provided in the plumbing calculation report for each
building.

Water meters are considered for monitoring the water consumption in cold water piping
materials as per specifications.

3.1.1 Design Criteria

Design for cold water pipe is based upon the required diversified load for fixtures used
intermittently on the system, otherwise known as the fixture unit method. The weight in fixture
units is tabulated below in accordance with SBC 701, Table E103,3(2).

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Table 3-1 Domestic Water fixture Unit

(WSFU) (WSFU) (WSFU)
Fixture Type
Cold Hot Combined

Water Closet – public flush tank 5 - 5

Lavatory – public 1.5 1.5 2

Shower- public 3 3 4

Janitor sink 3 3 4

Urinal Flush – valve 5 5

Dishwasher 1 1 1.4

Hand spry 0.5 - 0.5

Kitchen sink 3 3 4

Laundry 1 1 1.4

Emergency eye wash and emergency showers are provided inside the battery/chlorination
rooms. The design of emergency eye wash and shower is following ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2009
with flow rates as follow:

Table 3-2 Emergency eye wash and shower flow rate

Fixture Type Flow Rate

Emergency shower 20 GPM with duration of 15 minutes

Emergency eye wash 0.4 GPM with duration of 15 minutes

The flushing fluid supply flow pressure is 30.5 psi.

Flow velocities is in the range of 1.2 to 2.1 m/s but in no case shall exceed 3 m/s.

Water hammer arrestors are provided on both hot and cold-water systems in compliance with
PDI WH 201.

3.2 Hot Water System

The hot water supply is stored at a temperature of 60 °C to avoid the risk of the legionella as
per IPC. Domestic hot water is provided to lavatories, showers, and kitchen areas through
electric water heater.

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Hot water in Administration, Workshop and pump house buildings is provided for all the sinks,
lavatories, showers, medical facilities, ablution, and kitchen areas through solar hot water
system with back-up electric heater for efficiency and sustainability feature.

Tow hot water circulation pumps are provided as one acting and one standby.

Solar collector panels are located on roof level and oriented due south and installed at an
angle of 32° with the horizontal.

Where the length of hot water pipeline is more than 30 m from the source to point of supply at
fixture unit, hot water recirculation pump is be provided as per SBC 701 section 3.7.

Water hummer arrestor is provided in the cold and hot water branches based on the on the
start of the horizontal branch pipe to the last plumbing fixture on that branch.

If the branch pipe exceeds 6.1 m in length, an additional water hammer arrestor is provided
and each water hammer arrestor sized based on half of the fixture unit value.

Hot water Piping and fittings are provided in accordance with Specification.

The hot water demand for plumbing fixtures is determined based on the hourly demand in
accordance with chapter 50, table 10 of ASHRAE applications handbook for office building as
noted in the following table:

Table 3-3 Hot Water Demand per Fixture Unit

Office Building
SNo. Fixture
(Litres of Water Per Hour Per Fixture)
1 Basin, private lavatory 7.6

2 Basin, public lavatory 23

3 Pantry sink 38

4 Shower 114

5 Service sink 76

6 Kichen sink 76

7 Dishwasher manufacturers’ data for model to be used

8 Demand factor 0.3

9 Storage capacity factor 2.0

10 Heater efficiency 85%

The quantity of hot water that will be stored :

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(1) Storage capacity shall be determined by multiplying the total connected hot water demand
by a storage capacity factor.
(2) Add an additional 30% to the calculated usable storage for the cold water correction factor.

3.3 Plumbing Fixtures

As per RCY-GDCTG, all plumbing fixtures and fittings are of the water conservation type
conforming to (SASO 1473, 1257, 1477, 1473, 2655 and NSF 61), with a maximum flow as
follows:

Table 3-4 Plumbing fixture flow rate

Fixtures Max. Flow Rate

Western Water Closet (Dual Flush) 3.5 / 4.5 liters (0.92 / 1.2 gal) per flush

Eastern Water Closets 4.8 liters (1.28 gal) per flush

Urinals 1.0 Liters (0.26 gal) per flush

Lavatory public 1.9 liters/min (0.5 gpm)

Kitchen Faucet 6.0 Liters/min (1.6 gpm)

Showerhead 9.5 liters/min (2.5 gpm)

All Faucets are self-closing type, and all water closets are equipped with flexible hoses
terminating with a self-closing valve. A vacuum breaker back flow preventer also provided in
the hose supply line in accordance with RC GDCTG.

3.4 Drainage System

Drainage system is designed as per design norms of RC-GEM ,SBC 701 and IPC standards.
Drainage is collected from all plumbing fixtures by gravity and connected via manholes to
external sewer network.
Building drains, which cannot be collected by gravity, is discharged into sump pits from which
the waste will be lifted by duplex pump sets and discharged into pressure break chamber and
then to the main drainage network.

The system is designed, so that it is accessible for cleaning and maintenance, cleanouts is
provided for every 30 m distance and every change in direction greater than 45 degree. Safety
relief valves from the hot water heaters is piped and connected to nearest floor drains.

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Drainage from Emergency eye wash & showers is connected to neutralization tank located
underground outside the building and then discharging to external drainage network.

Drainage from kitchen area and kitchen sink is connected to grease interceptor located outside
the building and then discharging to external drainage network.

Drainage from battery room, chemical store and hypochlorite spaces is connected to
neutralization tank located underground outside the building and then discharging to external
drainage network. pipe material is resisted corrosion from various chemicals.

Drainage from workshop areas is connected to oil interceptor located outside the building
before discharging the waste to external drainage network .

All lavatories, sinks and showers are connected to floor drain with P trap before discharge to
main network. Each fixture trap shall have trap seal primer valve where trap seal is subjected
to loss by evaporation.

Drainage slopes is designed in accordance with RCJY GEM section 5.4.2 where all inside
building drainage pipes shall have minimum slope of 2% .

Drainage design & fixture units are calculated as per SBC 701 Table 709.1. Refer Table 3-6
below for further break-up:

Table 3-5 Drainage fixture Units

Drainage fixture
SNo. Fixture type Occupancy Min size of trap
units

1 Water closet Public 4 110 mm

2 Wash basins (lavatory) Public 1 40 mm

3 Showers Public 2 40 mm

4 Urinals Public 4 40 mm

5 Kichen Sinks Public 2 40 mm

6 Shower Public 2 40 mm

3.4.1 Condensate Drain

The Condensate from all cooling coils is conveyed from the drain pan outlet to the place of
disposal using indirect waste connection air gap. Condensate drainage horizontal slope is 2
percent in accordance with SBC 701, clause 314.2.1.

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In areas where the condensate drain that can’t be connected to the floor drain /funnel drain ,
the condensate should be discharged to soakaway outside the building .

The condensate drain pipe size is designed in accordance with SBC 701, Table 314.2.2 as
shown below:
Table 3-6 Condensate Drain Sizing
Minimum Condensate Pipe
Equipment Capacity
Diameter (Mm)

Up to 20 tons of refrigeration 20 mm

Over 20 tons to 40 tons of refrigeration 25 mm

Over 40 tons to 90 tons of refrigeration 32 mm

Over 90 tons to 125 tons of refrigeration 38 mm

Over 125 tons to 250 tons of refrigeration 50 mm

3.5 Vent System

The vent system is designed in accordance with SBC 701 and IPC standards.
The minimum required diameter of stack vents and vent stacks is determined from the
developed length and the total of drainage fixture units connected thereto in accordance with
SBC 701, Table 906.1, but in no case the diameter be less than one-half the diameter of the
drain served or less than 32 mm.

3.6 Rainwater Drainage System

The buildings are provided with a complete rainwater drainage system which collects rainwater
from roof and terrace areas via point roof drains sufficiently sized to avoid water build up at
roof beyond allowable limits. The collected roof discharge is freely discharge at grade level in
a location that does not direct water back towards the building.
The roof outlets are combination of parapet scupper/domed shaped point drain with gravel
guard and secondary (emergency) scupper drain system where the roof perimeter
construction extends above the roof in such a manner that water will be entrapped if the
primary drains allow buildup for any reason. Scuppers have an opening dimension of not less
than 100 mm.
Where the scupper system can’t be used, a combination of roof drain and overflow will be
used. overflow outlet will act as secondary system in case of emergency.
The size of the building storm drains is based on the 100-year hourly rainfall rate determined
from Meteorology and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA), Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and based on the maximum projected roof area in accordance with SBC 701, Table
1106.8.
Horizontal roof gutters are sized based on SBC 701, section 1106.6.
The rainfall intensity used for rainwater calculations was based on 100 yearly period over a
retention period of 15 minute. As such, the rainfall intensity is 130 mm per hour as mentioned
in FEED DAR report table 18.17.

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4. FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM

4.1 Design Codes and Standard

All equipment and installation need the stringent of the following codes & standards. Unless
otherwise specified, all the firefighting equipment should conform to the applicable standards.
a. RC-General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, 1st edition, Rev 1.0, September
2018
b. RC Guiding engineering Manual , RC GEM , 2020 edition
c. SBC -Saudi Building Code, 2018
d. RC standard details (from drawing I-2007-FP-A1-0001 To I-2007-FP-A1-0006).
e. NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (Edition 2018)
f. NFPA 13 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler System (Edition 2019)
g. NFPA 14 Standard for Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems
(Edition 2019)
h. NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems (Edition 2019)
i. NFPA 20 Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (Edition 2019)
j. NFPA 24 Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
(Edition 2019)
k. NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection (Edition 2018)
l. NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System (Edition 2018)
m. International Fire Code - IFC 2015

4.2 Building Matrix

Table 4-1 Fire Protection System within each Building of the Project

Area Description Sprinklers Portable Gas Suppression

Extinguishers System

Admin Building x ✓ x

Guard house Building x ✓ x

Workshop Building ✓ (In workshop ✓ x

spaces only)

Fire Water Pump room x ✓ x

GIS & Transformer ✓ (In cable cellar) ✓ x

Building

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Area Description Sprinklers Portable Gas Suppression

Extinguishers System

MV Switchgear room ✓ (In cable cellar & ✓ x

Generator Room)

Pump house and x ✓ ✓

electrical room (Only in technical
room)

Hypochlorite Building x ✓ ✓ ( In Control &

Electrical Room )

PIC Gate x ✓ x

Main Gate x ✓ x

4.3 Fire Systems

Fire protection systems has been designed in accordance with HCIS recommendations
prepared by HCIS subconsultant and Saudi building code fire protection 801, NFPA standards.
Fire Protection systems for this project will comprise of following:
a. Fire Water Demand and Storage
b. Fire Pump System
c. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
d. External Fire Hydrant System
e. Portable / Wheeled type Fire Extinguisher
f. Clean Agent Fire Suppression System

4.4 Fire Water Demand and Storage

As per NFPA-13 and SBC requirement, common above ground storage tank for external
hydrant & sprinkler system has been provided and sized based on 2 hours working duration.
The pumps are expected to deliver 400m3/hr at 7.5 bar pressure head .

4.5 Fire Pump System

The fire tanks have been provided with a combined fire pump set for sprinkler system, external
hydrant system and comprises of two electric driven fire pumps (one duty pump and one

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emergency standby pump). In addition, two small electric jockey pumps (one duty and one
standby) which maintains the system pressure in the main distribution network.

The required head of fire pump will be calculated hydraulically as part of design calculation
report.

All fire pumps are provided with FM approved or UL Listed controller to start and control the
pump driver. Each controller will have its own individual pressure sensing line arrangement
for pump’s auto operation.

4.6 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System

Automatic wet sprinkler system is provided inside the buildings, as per Matrix Table 4-1 above.
A sprinkler system consists of one or more sprinkler zones; each zone consists of a set of
Alarm check valves, Zone control valve assembly (consists supervised isolation gate valve,
flow switch and test & drain valve), pipe, fittings with sprinkler heads.
All supervised valves & switches have an interface to the fire alarm panel. The sprinkler
system will be of heat actuated, normally closed sprinkler heads which controls the flow of
water. The water piping up to each sprinkler head is filled with water under pressure. When a
sprinkler head actuates due to heat from a fire within the area, water will discharge from the
sprinkler head with minimum residual pressure of 0.5 bar (for light and ordinary hazards) as
per NFPA-13, clause 27.2.4.11.1, depending on type of sprinklers.
Sprinkler risers with alarm check valve and isolation valves are installed in a dedicated room
along the perimeter wall of the building .

4.7 External Fire Hydrant System

Fire hydrant installation consists of a system of pipe work connected directly to the water
supply main to provide water to each hydrant outlet with minimum residual pressure of 6.9 bar
and is intended to provide water for the firemen to fight a fire. Location of external hydrants
shall be at not less than 2m and not more than 12m from the building to be protected and
spacing should be as per SBC 801 table C102.1.

4.8 Fire Breaching Inlet

Fire department breeching inlet in accordance with NFPA Code requirements is provided for
each building required for Wet riser and sprinkler system coverage, near to the fire truck
access road and connected to the building firefighting supply side through non-return valve,
and it is connected after the alarm check valve. The connection should be as per NFPA 13
A.8.16.1.1.

4.9 Portable / Wheeled Type Fire Extinguisher System

Portable fire extinguishers for the proposed facility should meet the below: -
a. ABC store pressure powder type fire extinguisher – for A class (paper, wood, cloth), B class
(kerosene, paints, petrol), C class (compressed gas, electrical & electronic equipment).

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b. CO2 type – for Class C type fires involving energized electrical equipment, dedicated
electronic equipment.
c. Foam type fire extinguisher – for fire involving flammable liquids.
d. Water type fire extinguisher – for Class A fires.
e. Type K fire extinguisher and fire blanket are used in the kitchen area and pantries.
f. Sand buckets with hood.
g. Portable fire extinguishers should be installed at not more than 1.5 meters from finished
floor level.
h. All the fire extinguishers should be UL/FM Approved.
i. All portable fire extinguishers should be strategically located depending upon the hazard.
The extinguisher shall be clearly accessible and to be placed inside every
room/compartment if required.

4.10 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System – FM 200

Wherever water-based fire protection is not applicable like in technical server rooms fire
locations, fire suppression through gas flooding system will be used.

Gas flooding system is non-conductive and non-corrosive, so it's safe to use around all types
of electronics, electrical equipment.
Secondary power supply (internal battery) is provided to operate the system for a minimum of
24 hours as per NFPA 2001.
All equipment and devices used is conform to the requirements of either the Underwriter’s
Laboratories (UL) Approval List or the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Guide.
Clean Agent system is provided according to the building matrix table above.

The clean agent system has concentration-C with 7 percentage.

Safety factor is considered of 1.35 as per NFPA 2001.

4.11 Material of Construction (MOC)

UL/FM approved HDPE pipes are used for underground fire applications.
All above ground pipes and fittings will be as per project specifications .
Pipe Valves will be in accordance with NFPA , FM approved and UL listed.
All above ground fire pipes are painted as per applicable painting specifications. Pipes should
first receive two coats of primer uniformly applied and one coats of finish paint applied
thereafter.

4.12 Summary Of Buildings Firefighting System

4.12.1 Admin Building
The admin building spaces are protected by portable fire extinguisher system in accordance
with NFPA 10 and in line with HCIS Requirements.

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Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.2 Guard House Building

Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.3 Workshop Building

Workshop areas has been provided with wet sprinkler system. Detailed sprinklers data are
provided as part of calculation report.
Offices areas are separated from the workshops by 3 hr fire rated walls .As such , sprinklers
are not provided in the offices area.
Alarm control valve and Zone control valve provided for the building as per the NFPA 13 and
Zone control valves connected to Fire alarm for supervision.
Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.4 Firewater Pump house

Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.5 GIS & Transformer Building

Automatic wet sprinkler system is provided in the cable cellar as per SAF-19, 5.8.2 considering
that the HV cables are not listed for UL 910, NFPA 262 or IEEE 1202.
Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.6 MV Switchgear Room

Automatic wet sprinkler system is provided in the generator room as per SAF-19, 5.7.2.
Automatic wet sprinkler system is provided in the cable cellar as per SAF-19, 5.8.2 considering
the mv cables are not listed for UL 910, NFPA 262 or IEEE 1202.
Portable fire extinguishers have been proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with
HCIS Requirements.

4.12.7 Pump House and Electrical Room

The pump house and electrical room building spaces are protected by portable fire
extinguisher system.
Clean Agent fire suppression system is proposed only for technical room in accordance with
NFPA 2001.
Portable fire extinguishers are proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with HCIS
Requirement.

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4.12.8 Hypochlorite Building

The Hypochlorite building is not covered by automatic sprinkler system where the building is
open to ambient .
Clean Agent fire suppression system is proposed only for control & electrical room in
accordance with NFPA 2001.
Portable fire extinguishers are proposed in accordance with NFPA 10 and in line with HCIS
Requirement.

4.12.9 PIC Gate

PIC Gate is protected by portable fire extinguisher system in accordance with NFPA 10 and
in line with HCIS Requirement.

4.12.10 Main Gate

Main Gate is protected by portable fire extinguisher system in accordance with NFPA 10 and
in line with HCIS Requirement.

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Sr. No. ITEM FEED Proposal Detailed Design Remarks

1- The Electrical rooms have the same setpoint

temperature of 25C .
2-The central AHU system provide same temperature for
FEED DAR, Section 18.2.4 - Table 18.5 all rooms and provide better air ditribution inside the
•VRF system for spaces air condi oning
HVAC - GIS building •Two (2) DX type air handling unit serving all spaces AC rooms and avoid placing any wet pipes or equipment
1 •Dedicated outdoor air handling unit to provide inside the electrical spaces .
HVAC - MV switchgear with one acting and one standby.
tempered fresh air 3-The building require standby system . As such ,
providing standby AHU connected to the primary AHU
plenum is better than install another VRF system .
4-The fresh air required for the spaces will be introduced
to the central AHU and no need to provide dedicated
outdoor AHU to provide tempered air which means that
we will have one system (AHU ) not two separate systems
(VRF+OAHU) .

The building is served by central station air handling

FEED DAR, Section 18.2.4 - Table 18.8 unit . The unit is recirculating type .with fresh air
•VRF system for spaces air condi oning introduced to the AHU through inertia filter with bleed
2 HVAC - Guard House
•Dedicated outdoor air handling unit to provide fan .
tempered fresh air Electrical,UP and telecom rooms are provided with
standby DX split units .

Wet Sprinklers system is not required as per HCIS Fire

FEED DAR, Section 17.2 - Table 17.11 Protection Stage 1 Package received from HCIS
3 Firefighting - Admin Building
Admin building to be protected by wet sprinkler system. approved Fire Protection Sub Consultant.

Wet Sprinklers system is provided only in the

workshops area . The offices area is separated from the
FEED DAR, Section 17.2 - Table 17.11 workshop area by 3hr fire rated wall. As such ,
4 Firefighting - Workshop Building Workshop building to be protected by wet sprinkler sprinklers is not required in the offices area as per HCIS
system. Fire Protection Stage 1 Package received from HCIS
approved Fire Protection Sub Consultant.

Basement level is protected by wet sprinkler system and

other rooms are protected by fire extinguishers as per
HCIS Fire Protection Stage 1 Package received from HCIS
FEED DAR, Section 17.2 - Table 17.11
5 Firefighting - GIS and Transformer Building approved Fire Protection Sub Consultant.
building to be protected byClean agent system

Basement level & generator room are protected by wet

sprinkler system and other rooms are protected by fire
extinguishers as per HCIS Fire Protection Stage 1
FEED DAR, Section 17.2 - Table 17.11 Package received from HCIS approved Fire Protection
6 Firefighting - MV Switchgear room
building to be protected byClean agent system Sub Consultant.