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Design Standard Brief Section 6 – Electrical Services

Issue 6

2009

Section 6 – Electrical Services

Design Standards Brief Section 6 Issue No. 6, 2009 ©Copyright | RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 1997 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

6 CONTENTS 6.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................3 6.2 scope of works ..................................................................................................................................3 6.3 power supply .....................................................................................................................................3 6.4 consumer mains................................................................................................................................3 6.5 power factor.......................................................................................................................................4 6.6 main electrical switchboard .............................................................................................................4

6.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................4 6.6.2 Switchboard Design.............................................................................................................6

6.7 distribution switchboards/loadcentres...........................................................................................7 6.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................7 6.7.2 Cascading and Discrimination .............................................................................................7 6.7.3 Switchboard Labeling...........................................................................................................8 6.7.4 Meters and Instruments .......................................................................................................8 6.7.5 In-House Metering ...............................................................................................................8 6.7.6 Fuses with Enclosed Fuse Links .........................................................................................9 6.7.7 Schematic Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................9 6.7.8 Control Panels .....................................................................................................................9 6.7.9 Thermographic Testing......................................................................................................10

6.8 RETICULATION DISTRIBUTION.....................................................................................................10 6.8.1 General ..............................................................................................................................10 6.8.2 Tee-Off Boxes....................................................................................................................10 6.8.3 Bus Ducts...........................................................................................................................10 6.8.4 Metal Cable Duct ...............................................................................................................10 6.8.5 Cable Tray and Cable Ladder............................................................................................10 6.8.6 Skirting Wall Duct...............................................................................................................11 6.8.7 Chasing-in of Cables..........................................................................................................11

6.9 GENERAL PURPOSE LIGHTING & POWER RETICULATION......................................................11 6.10 ACCESSORIES & OUTLETS...........................................................................................................12

6.10.1 General Purpose Outlets ...................................................................................................12 6.10.2 Light Switches....................................................................................................................12 6.10.3 Automatic Sliding Doors ....................................................................................................12 6.10.4 Labelling.............................................................................................................................12

6.11 OFFICE LIGHTING...........................................................................................................................14 6.11.1 General ..............................................................................................................................14 6.11.2 Typical Office Lighting........................................................................................................14 6.11.3 Light Fittings.......................................................................................................................15 6.11.4 Lighting for Specific Areas -Toilet Lighting ........................................................................15 6.11.5 Stair Lighting ......................................................................................................................15 6.11.6 Security & External Lighting...............................................................................................15 6.11.7 Spare Light Fittings............................................................................................................15

6.12 INTERNAL LIGHTING CONTROLS.................................................................................................16 6.12.1 General ..............................................................................................................................16 6.12.2 Light Switches....................................................................................................................17 6.12.3 Lighting Motion Sensors ....................................................................................................17

6.13 EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS...................................................................................17 6.14 UPS SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................18

6.14.1 6.14.1 General ...................................................................................................................18 6.15 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS .............................................................................19 APPENDIX 6.A: asset numbering..................................................................................................................20 APPENDIX 6.B: letter code identification of instrument function .............................................................22



6.1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this brief is to set out RMIT University’s minimum requirements for the design of electrical services. The aim is to achieve the maximum possible consistency and standardisation across the electrical services systems on the RMIT University campus.

Any design aspects not specifically addressed by this brief shall be identified by the consultant during the design process and shall be brought to RMIT University’s attention for resolution.

It is expected the installation of electrical services and equipment in the buildings associated with the project shall comply with all current statutory requirements and current Australian Standards; hence these are not specifically referenced as part of this document. In all instances the design shall be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of AS3000 and the service and installation rules.

For the purpose of this design brief, whenever reference is made to RMIT and/or RMIT University it shall be understood to mean the RMIT University Services Project Manager or RMIT University’s nominated representative for the project.

In all instances the electrical services shall be designed in consultation with the designated RMIT representative.

6.2 SCOPE OF WORKS The scope of works for the electrical services is defined on a project by project basis in a separate consulting agreement document which is to be read in conjunction with this brief.

Note that this brief generally covers works associated with electrical services only. For further details on the communications systems see Section 10 of this brief.

6.3 POWER SUPPLY The electrical supply distribution system for the campuses 3 phase, 4 wire 240/415 volts, 50Hz. However, the consultant should be aware of the intended future standardization of the power supply to 230/400 volts, 50Hz and this should be taken into consideration in the design of the electrical services.

The supply originates from Supply Authority sub-stations distributed around the campus.

Early in the design stage, the consultant in consultation with RMIT shall:

Evaluate the anticipated Maximum Demand (MD) and energy consumption for the project;

Liaise with Supply Authorities representatives as required;

Recommend the selection of the appropriate tariff (for separately metered installations).

Recommend the appropriate load and energy management techniques.

The consultant shall prepare and submit to RMIT a pre design report for addressing the issued nominated above.

6.4 CONSUMER MAINS Consumer mains shall be designed to accommodate 125% of the anticipated maximum demand as determined in consultation with RMIT and the Supply Authority.

Computation of the anticipated voltage drop shall be based on the 125% of the anticipated maximum demand.



6.5 POWER FACTOR Electrical services equipment installed in the building shall maintain a power factor of note less than 0.9 lagging. Where the installed equipment is found to be less than 0.9 lagging, the contractor will be required to implement all necessary rectifications with no variation to the contract and at no cost to RMIT.

However, some mechanical services equipment may have an undesired effect on the power factor of the overall system. For these situations, the consultant shall consider and make recommendations for the use of power factor correction equipment as required to achieve the desired overall power factors for the installation.

Power factor correction equipment shall generally be located as close as possible to the source of the power factor in need of correction. However, the finally location shall be determined in consultation with RMIT.

The manufacturer and the type of power factor correction equipment shall be specified to RMIT’s approval.

As part of the design process it is required that the consultant investigate and advise RMIT on the benefits of aiming for an overall power factor higher than 0.9 lagging and shall make appropriate recommendations.

6.6 MAIN ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD

6.6.1 General The design of the electrical main switchboard shall comply with the following design brief:

Australian Standards

The main switchboard shall comply with the Supply Authority requirements, the Australian Standards AS3000, AS3439, AS3947 and Service and Installation Rules issued by the Supply Authority.

Switchboard Capacity

Main switchboard design shall accommodate the anticipated maximum demand as defined in a separate clause herein and / or in consultation with the RMIT Services Project Manager and shall allow for an additional spare capacity as follows:

Electrical load spare capacity 30%

Minimum physical space spare capacity 25%

The spare capacity allowance shall be uniformly distributed across all major sections of main switchboards.

Design Fault Level

Main switchboards shall have the capacity to withstand the prospective fault level at the point of supply when the corresponding substations are fitted out with transformers at their possible maximum capacity, or as advised by the Supply Authority. As a minimum, this fault level shall be considered to be 18KA.

Construction Type

The appropriate switchboard construction type shall be determined in consultation with RMIT. However the following minimum requirements are applicable:



Main switchboards of 400A capacity or more shall be of a custom built construction;

Construction type shall be adequate for the intended location of the main switchboard. As a minimum main switchboard shall be provided with a degree of protection of IP44, as per AS1939 and shall be of smoke proof construction.

Main switchboards shall be:

800A or more back connected, free standing

Less than 800A front connected, may be wall mounted

Main switchboard shall be of a type tested construction. All relevant type test certificates shall be submitted for consideration at tender stage.

As a minimum, main switchboards shall be of Form 2, type construction as per AS3439. However, main switchboard construction details shall be evaluated in consultation with RMIT on a project by project basis.

Switchboards shall contain arc fault protection as required by AS3000.

Manufacturer A list of the proposed switchboard manufacturers shall be submitted to RMIT for approval prior to tender or quotation. Ventilation Conditions The design of the main switchboard shall assume no mechanical ventilation is available. Location Generally the location of the main switchboards shall be in compliance with the Supply Authority requirements. The consultant shall determine in consultation with RMIT the need to house the main switchboard in a dedicated main switch room. Alternatively, the main switchboard shall be located in a safe, non hazardous, internal location and shall be provided with adequate clearance or protection barriers to protect it from physical damage. External locations for the main switchboard may be considered only after consultation with RMIT. Where practical, the consultant shall ensure that the main switch room is provided with thermostat controlled ventilation. Electrical Reticulation The electrical reticulation at the main switchboard shall be developed in consultation with RMIT.

Due consideration shall be given to the following:

Mechanical services to be separate from the other light and power supplies;

Power supplies for equipment of sensitive nature, e.g. Computers, audiovisual etc. to be provided with dedicated supplies separate from mechanical services supplies;

Ongoing maintenance including thermographic imaging and period de-energized servicing.



Equipment

Protection

Protection equipment shall be of CB, MCCB or ACB type, to be selected as appropriate for the magnitude of the corresponding power supply. Combined Fuse Switch (CFS) units may be employee subject to RMIT’s approval. Where CFS units are employed the minimum unit capacity shall be 200A.

Care shall be taken to coordinate manufacture of downstream protective devices with existing upstream protective devices to ensure correct discrimination.

Metering

Where practical, Supply Authority metering shall be integrated with the main switchboard. In addition, the design of the main switchboard shall incorporate check metering for selected power supplies as agreed with RMIT.

BAS monitoring

The design of the main switchboard shall provide for RMIT BAS system to be integrated in the board to monitor and control designated supplies as agreed with RMIT.

Where practical all relevant BAS equipment shall reside in a dedicated cubicle to be located in the immediate vicinity of the main switchboard.

Surge Protection

The design of the main switchboard shall be provided with surge protection in compliance with AS3000.

6.6.2 Switchboard Design Switchboard design shall incorporate the design features detailed below.

Any intended use of CFS units shall be confirmed with RMIT, prior to commencing design;

Spare capacity for future CFS and/or CAB units;

Control of outgoing supplies shall be as follows:

Up to 800 amps – McCabe unit

800 amps and over – CAB unit

The minimum capacity for any CFS unit shall be 200 amps.

CFS units shall be manufactured by Nilsen or other RMIT-approved manufacturers. Each CFS assembly shall be withdrawn able from the body from the front of the switchboard.

ACB units shall be manufactured by Nilsen (D-PRO series) or other RMIT approved manufacturers to suit existing upstream and downstream devices as applicable.

Arc fault protection as required by AS3000.

The provision of a positive air ventilation system for the main switchboard room to minimise heat build up.

Dust entry shall be considered. The design shall incorporate adequate space for:

Supply Authority metering equipment

University BAS connections

Termination of incoming and outgoing circuits

University kWh check metering and for nominated outgoing sub-mains



Future extensions or additions

Surge protection devices

Connection of power factor correction equipment

A separate, wall-mounted, steel, lockable cabinet, keyed to a CL001 key shall be provided in a suitable location in the main switchboard room.

The cabinet shall be labelled “SPARE FUSES AND EQUIPMENT” and shall contain spare parts, tools, and a full set of spare HRC fuse cartridges for all CFS units installed on the main switchboard.

A copy of the schematic wiring drawing, in a suitable enclosure inside the main switch room.

6.7 DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS/LOADCENTRES

6.7.1 General Distribution switchboards shall be allocated throughout the building on the basis of the following design criteria:

As a minimum there shall be one distribution switchboard per floor;

Switchboard shall be located to minimise sub circuit cable runs such that acceptable voltage drops are achieved for the nominated minimum cable size as defined herein;

Voltage drop computations to take into consideration allowances for spare capacity;

Distribution switchboard design shall accommodate the anticipated maximum demand as defined in a separate clause herein and / or in consultation with the RMIT and shall allow for an additional spare capacity as follows:

Electrical load spare capacity;

base building 50%

tenancy fit outs 25%

Minimum physical space spare capacity 25%

For a multipanel distribution switchboard, the spare capacity allowance shall be uniformly distributed across all major sections of the switchboard;

Distribution switchboards shall be provided with a main switch mounted separate to the distribution chassis;

The number of poles shall not be less than 12 excluding main switch. Switchboards shall be easily expandable when another chassis is added;

Any escutcheon panels shall be hinged;

Switchboard doors shall be fitted with dust and smoke proof seals;

Switchboard enclosures shall be a minimum width of 580mm.

6.7.2 Cascading and Discrimination The minimum protective device for distribution switchboards (and load centres) servicing final sub-circuits, shall be selected such that as a minimum, the protective device shall be rated at 63A. All upstream and downstream devices shall discriminate with these protective devices.



6.7.3 Switchboard Labeling All switchgear, apparatus, terminal strips, and controls shall be labeled in accordance with the Supply Authority's requirements and to the satisfaction of RMIT.

Lift-off panels shall be labelled to identify their location on the main switchboard;

Labels shall be provided for Essential Supplies, which are deemed to include the following:

Fire protection equipment.

Fire indicating panel.

Passenger elevators.

Circuits supplying computer LAN, WAN or computer equipment.

Circuits controlling emergency luminaires.

Circuits controlling security or building access control equipment.

All incoming and outgoing circuits shall be adequately labelled, including all essential supply circuits.

Traffolyte labels shall be installed on the front door of a CFS unit and shall indicate the capacity of the unit and the rating of installed fuse cartridges. Labels shall also be installed adjacent to the load terminals.

6.7.4 Meters and Instruments The installation of switchboard instrumentation is a complex issue. In this respect consultation with RMIT representatives shall take place at an early stage. Consideration shall be given to the following:

Maximum Demand ammeters;

Voltmeters;

Electronic kWh check meters (with volt free, impulse contacts for connection to the BAS;

system) the manufacture of which shall be approved by RMIT;

The type of current transformers;

Test links for current transformer secondary terminals;

Fused potential terminals for connection of portable recording equipment;

Indicating lights.

6.7.5 In-House Metering In house check metering would typically be required for specific services e.g.

Incoming mains

Lifts

Mechanical switchboards

Additional check metering for the following items may be required as nominated specifically by RMIT on a project by project basis:



All sub-mains;

Other specialised power e.g. computer services as directed;

Metering, for each floor, may be provided to monitor lighting and power consumption.

Meters, of approved type, shall measure voltages, amperes, kilowatts, kilowatt-hours, power factors and frequency. Such outputs shall also be monitored via the BAS system.

Check meters shall be Integra 1630 with option 0070, or other RMIT approved types.

The extent of services to be provided with check metering shall be determined in consultation with RMIT.

Time/consumption graphic charts shall be provided and storage of data via PC software.

6.7.6 Fuses with Enclosed Fuse Links Fuses shall comply with AS 2005 (Parts 1 and 2). All fuse cartridges shall be of the HRC type.

Fuses shall be suitable for the fault current of the installation and shall discriminate properly with other protective equipment.

The installation of motor start fuse cartridges shall be avoided.

All fuse cartridges (excluding those installed in CFS units) shall be held in a fully enclosed fuse base with shrouded fuse contacts. Glow lamps for each HRC fuse assembly shall be specified.

6.7.7 Schematic Wiring Diagram A schematic wiring diagram of the complete switchboard shall be supplied. The wiring diagram shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:

Circuit breaker capacities and trip settings;

Fuse sizes;

Capacity of protection units installed;

Size and capacity of installed busbar;

Capacity of incoming supply;

Capacity of outgoing circuits;

Destination of sub-main supplies;

Size of main earth conductor and location of main earth electrode;

Type test rating of the main switchboard.

The contractor shall install a copy of the above drawing in a suitable enclosure inside the main switchboard room.

The contractor shall supply AutoCAD copies of the corresponding drawings.

6.7.8 Control Panels Where required, control equipment shall be used in dedicated control cubicles / panels and generally to be located in the vicinity of corresponding switchboards.

Control panels shall be sized as required for 100% spare capacity (i.e. panel should be 50% full).



6.7.9 Thermographic Testing Upon completion of the installation and with the switchboards fully loaded the contractor shall be requested to carry out thermographic tests of all joints and busbar connections and provide a written report complete with colour photographs for incorporating into the maintenance manual. The contractor shall be requested to carry out the same tests and report at the end of the defects liability period.

6.8 RETICULATION DISTRIBUTION

6.8.1 General All cables shall be stranded copper conductors; PVC insulated 0.6 kV, V75 grade conforming to AS3147.

General power circuits shall be wired in not less than 2.5 mm2 TPS cable (black colour).

General light circuits shall be wired in not less than 2.5 mm2 TPS cable (white colour).

Cables shall be concealed wherever possible. Cables installed as surface wiring shall be enclosed in PVC mini ducting in lieu of PVC conduit subject to approval. The duct shall be fixed to the wall with suitable fixings, not double sided adhesive tape.

All metal ladders and ducts shall be earthed including joints for electrical continuity.

6.8.2 Tee-Off Boxes Tee-off boxes required for connection of sub-mains shall be provided with fuses or links.

Construction shall be for easy access of the equipment from the front. Tee-off boxes shall be of an RMIT approved type.

6.8.3 Bus Ducts Bus ducts may be used for mains cabling of a capacity in excess of 1600A per phase subject to RMIT's approval.

Bus ducts shall be used only in situations where only horizontal bus duct routes are involved.

Where vertical routes are required to accommodate transitions in bus duct route levels, the vertical runs shall be kept to a minimum. The installation of the bus duct shall be to the manufacturer's requirements to accommodate possible future duct expansion and building structural movements.

Bus ducts shall not be used for submain and / or vertical riser cabling.

Installation of bus duct over acceptable route shall be provided in such a manner as to facilitate future maintenance and extension. Acceptable bus duct manufacturers are Square "D" and Pyrotenax or equivalent.

6.8.4 Metal Cable Duct Where required, metal duct shall be selected from a list of suppliers and product range to be approved by RMIT.

6.8.5 Cable Tray and Cable Ladder



Cable tray and cable ladder shall be specified from a list of suppliers and product range to be approved by RMIT.

6.8.6 Skirting Wall Duct Skirting/wall duct shall be specified to comply with latest AS3000 requirements. The duct manufacturer, the method of fixing, type and duct lids shall be to RMIT's approval.

6.8.7 Chasing-in of Cables Any cables chased into masonry shall be installed in suitable PVC conduit

6.9 GENERAL PURPOSE LIGHTING & POWER RETICULATION General purpose outlets (GPOs) shall be provided throughout as required to locations determined in consultation with RMIT.

For typical office space allow for a double GPO to be installed for every 5m².

For all other areas the number of required power outlets shall be determined in consultation with RMIT.

General purpose power circuits shall be protected by 20A, RCD and shall be loaded to no more than:

Base building 20%

Tenancy fitout 80%

Lighting sub-circuits shall be protected by RCD and shall:

Have a rating of 20Amps.

Be limited to a maximum of 2,000W connected load or 25 lighting points per 2.5mm² circuit.

Retain facility to add further lights to each circuit and this be initially loaded up to 80% of the capacity of the circuit breaker controlling each final sub-circuit.

Power sub-circuits shall:

Each power circuit shall have a minimum nominal rating of 20amp.

The maximum number of double GPOs per circuit shall be 5 double GPOs for air-conditioned spaces.

For specialised areas where equipment load demands are low and are considered permanent, the number of points per circuit may be extended subject to RMIT University approval. For such a circuit the total connected load of the equipment shall not exceed 70% of the rated protective device. These power outlets shall be numbered and labelled with their circuit identification.

Provide dedicated power sub-circuits for:

Each item of permanently connected equipment.

Each 15 A switched socket outlet.

Combined lighting and power in a circuit will not be permitted.



6.10 ACCESSORIES & OUTLETS

6.10.1 General Purpose Outlets General Purpose Outlets shall be selected from the standard range of an RMIT approved manufacturer and shall be specified as white from the corresponding standard colour range.

Double outlet combinations shall be specified throughout the installation.

IP56 Series shall be specified for wet areas. The circuit current load shall be no more than 60% of capacity when initially installed.

All circuits for GPOs and lighting shall be protected by earth leakage circuit breakers or RCDs. Where possible RCD’s are to be installed in the switchboards instead of on their respective power points..

Emergency stop buttons shall be installed for safety control for laboratory power outlets.

The location of any RCD or ELCB remote from the corresponding switchboard shall be approved by RMIT.

6.10.2 Light Switches Light switches shall be selected from Clipsal or from any other RMIT approved manufacturers and shall be specified as white from the corresponding standard colour range. 15 amp mechanisms shall be specified for all standard light switches.

6.10.3 Automatic Sliding Doors Power to automatic sliding doors at entrance(s) to a building shall be key switch operated.

A further requirement will be that the sliding door must remain in an open position during normal hours when Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) is in alarm mode.

An approved electronic lock and mounting position is required where security access control systems are installed.

Power to automatic sliding doors shall be interfaced in a fail safe manner to be activated in an open position in case of a fire alarm signal from the Fire Indicator Panel where applicable.

The Preferred supplied of Automatic doors is Dorma Automatics Pty Ltd.

6.10.4 Labelling A. General

At each light switch, fan switch, equipment power isolator switch and all GPOs provide identification labels. Labels shall be installed either at the top of fixing screws or on the inside of removable front plates.

The identification labels shall be engraved with the circuit number and phase colour of the circuit relating to the switch and/or GPO. The base colour of the identification labels shall match the colour of the switch and/or GPO.

B. Asset Numbering and Labelling

For the purpose of this clause, RMIT define asset to be any fixed or movable items of equipment that require regular maintenance and service and generally have an initial value in excess of $500.00

RMIT require that each such asset be allocated a unique number known as asset number.



These asset numbers will form a data base to be shared with the Building Automation System (BAS) field device tag numbers and used for the purpose of asset management and maintenance.

The asset number is made up by the following numbers separated by dash:

A 5 digit number consisting of 3 digit number to identify the building number combined with a

2 digit number to identify the floor or level number.

A 3 digit number to identify the zone or room number.

Three character alpha code to identify the device – refer to the list of alpha codes for RMIT equipment detailed in the attached table.

A number consisting of 3 digit maximum with no leading zeros to identify the number of the specific device located in a given zone or a room.

For example, asset number 01014-101-CWP-1 identifies the only chilled water pump on level 14 of building 10 in zone 101.

All assets shall be provided with an asset number label which shall comprise of a Gravoply or equal, engraved on a white background to display the asset number. A bar code representing the asset number shall also be suitably affixed to the label below the engraved number. This will facilitate the device data to be electronically retrieved from the RMIT Asset and Tag Number Data Base by means of a hand held scanner as required. The asset label shall be provided with a suitable adhesive backing that will make it impossible to remove from its location unless it is physically destroyed.

C. BAS Field Device Tag Numbering and Labelling

In addition to the above, RMIT require to separately identify each item of equipment that makes up the BAS system. Thus each BAS system device shall be given a unique identifying tag number which is made up as follows:

A tag code detailed in the attached prefix letter code for identification of instrument function table.

5 digit loop number consisting of 3 digit number to identify the building number combined with a 2 digit number to identify the floor or level number.

A 3 digit number to identify the zone or room number.

A number consisting of 2 digit maximum with no leading zeros to identify the item number.

For example, the tag number of TVH-01407-108-2 indicates the second Temperature Valve Heating in room 108 on level 7 of building 14.

Each BAS filed device shall be identified with the tag number plate which shall be made from Gravoply or equal, engraved with 5mm minimum black characters on a white background with a corresponding bar code suitably affixed to the label below the engraved tag number. The label shall be not less than 50mmx25mm for self adhesive labels and 60mmx 25mm for labels that are not to be wired to a field device which shall have a small hole drilled in the left side of the label for this purpose. These labels shall be engraved with 5mm minimum black characters on a white background with a corresponding bar code suitably affixed to the label below the engraved tag number.

Each RMIT BAS device tag number shall be unique regardless of its location.



Inline or plant room devices such as valves and dampers actuators etc. are to have labels with a hole provided in the left hand side so that they may be suitably attached to each device, using stainless steel or copper wire.

Room devices such as temperature sensors are to be provided with labels with adhesive backing. These labels are to be affixed in close proximity to the room device not on the device itself or on its cover.

D. Database Records

The assets and BAS filed devices shall be listed in Microsoft Access or similar type SQL database and shall have at least the following database fields:

Asset or BAS field device tag number

Make

Model

Duty or purpose

Range, capacity or size

Drawing numbers where the asset or BAS field device appears.

Copies of the database shall be provided in both electronic and hard copy format.

6.11 OFFICE LIGHTING

6.11.1 General This clause addresses only the general lighting aspect of the installation. Any other specialist lighting requirements shall be discussed separately with RMIT.

Lighting design shall comply with AS1680.0 "Interior Lighting" including recommendations detailed in AS1680.2.2 - Interior Lighting - office and screen based tasks.

Typical office light fitting shall be employing 28 watt T5 fluorescent light fitting;

Where PLC fluorescent light lamps are to be used they should be of the most efficient and cost effective wattage e.g. 32 watt lamps should be avoided as not being cost effective;

Similarly the use of double D lamps is discouraged;

Light fittings and lamp type shall be selected as appropriate for the area to be served and as required for compliance with BCA, Part J;

The entire lighting installation shall comply with the requirements of Part J section of the current BCA. In addition, it is RMIT's intention for the project lighting system to achieve an overall efficiency of 8 watts / m².

6.11.2 Typical Office Lighting The following requirements are applicable for typical office lighting.

Lighting layout to be uniform, efficient and in harmony with the area concerned.

Provide uniform lighting levels, measured at a task height of 720mm, with the ratio of minimum to average being 0.7 or more.

Light fittings to be manufactured to Australian Standards.

Lighting wiring to enable future lighting alterations with ease.



Light fittings shall comply with AS2643, 2644, AS3618, AS/NZS4783, AS/NZS4763.

6.11.3 Light Fittings Light fittings shall be selected as appropriate to provide a lighting system in compliance with relevant Australian Standards and BCA requirements (in particular BCA, Part J).

Light fittings shall be appropriate for the task intended to be illuminated and shall be in harmony with the architectural requirements for the corresponding areas.

Light fittings shall be selected for ease of access to the lamps for maintenance purposes.

The consultant shall nominate the type of light fittings, including suppliers details (at least 2 where possible) and shall obtain RMIT's approval before tender.

6.11.4 Lighting for Specific Areas -Toilet Lighting Lighting in the toilet areas shall be controlled only by light movement sensors of acoustic type located at strategic locations.

6.11.5 Stair Lighting Major escape stairs shall be provided with 2 lighting circuits supplied from a distribution switchboard located at the main switchboard or in the immediate vicinity. All stair lighting shall be situated in a place that is readily accessible by maintenance staff that can be easily reached without the assistance of scaffolding or similar.

At least one of the stair lighting circuits shall be arranged so that it operates as a 24 hour circuit or as a circuit which is switched off by a movement sensor or a PE cell where adequate natural lighting is available.

Other stair lighting circuit may be controlled by either lighting motion sensors or PE cell, all in compliance with BCA, Part J6.

6.11.6 Security & External Lighting External security lighting shall be provided at all entrances and exits. Security lighting shall be PE Cell controlled.

External lighting shall be provided to:

Provide safe circulation space around the building.

External lighting shall be controlled as per BCA, Part J requirements. All external lighting shall have a manual override switch installed where viable.

6.11.7 Spare Light Fittings It is generally RMIT's policy to request to be provided with spares of certain light fittings considered to be of a special nature and essential for the operation of the premise. The list detailing the quantum and the type of spare light fittings shall be determined in consultation with RMIT.



6.12 INTERNAL LIGHTING CONTROLS

6.12.1 General It is the RMIT's main aim to actively seek to implement energy and cost efficient lighting systems. As a minimum all lighting designs shall comply and be certified to the requirements of BCA Part J6.

The following lighting control systems have been identified for further evaluation and recommendation.

Option 1 - Dali ballasts to all light fittings for connection to a lighting control system for full monitoring of fitting status for maintenance plus daylight and light depreciation compensation. Movement sensors also to be connected.

Option 2 - Dali ballasts without connection to a lighting control system but daylight and light depreciation compensation. Movement sensors also to be connected.

Option 3 - Controls to provide daylight and light depreciation compensation. Movement sensors also to be connected.

Option 4 - 240 Volt controls wiring with sensors in fittings for daylight compensation only. Acoustic / movement sensors also to be connected.

Therefore, the consultant shall investigate and shall report to RMIT regarding the lighting control systems most appropriate for the project and shall detail:

Options available

Advantages and disadvantages

Cost benefits

Potential running cost savings

Budget estimates

However, as a minimum the following requirements would be applicable:

Light fittings located near windows shall be grouped to a separately switched circuit;

In all other areas, control shall be circuited to alternate luminaires;

Security lighting shall generally be provided at corridors and intersections. In large open areas, spacing should be at every 25 m. The number of light fittings on security lighting shall be no more than 5% of the total number of light fittings;

Dimming and/or time switch controls for the dot point items i and ii above shall be provided as appropriate to the requirements of part J of the BCA.

Plant rooms, corridors, foyers, lobbies and other service areas control shall also be circuited to alternate luminaires;

For stair lighting one circuit shall be provided for luminaires located on each main landing and a separated circuit for luminaires located on each intermediate landing;

Time switching for corridors, toilets, foyers and lobbies shall be to approval and shall be compliant with BCA, Part J6;



Time switching, manual switching and occupant sensor switching for office areas, lecture theatres, libraries and classrooms shall be implemented as per BCA, Part J6 regulations.

In general, the entire lighting control system shall be in compliance with the requirements of the current BCA, Part J6 regulations.

The design of lighting controls shall be such that lighting is manual switched on, but auto off in single office, meeting room areas and other applicable areas.

6.12.2 Light Switches Light switches shall generally be provided as follows:

Grouped to service functional areas relevant to the building occupation;

Individual small to medium rooms e.g. offices, stores etc.;

Where four or more switches are located adjacent to each other, they shall be ganged under a common stainless steel plate.

6.12.3 Lighting Motion Sensors For rooms and/or areas anticipated to be occupied infrequently, lighting shall be controlled by lighting motion sensors.

Sensor locations and quantum shall be determined to ensure complete coverage of the corresponding area. Lighting sensors for amenities areas shall be of dual acoustic type.

Lighting motion sensors shall be provided with an isolator/lighting switch located to the main entry door to the room. Lighting sensors shall comply with the requirements of part J of the BCA.

6.13 EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS Emergency lighting and pictograph exit signs shall be provided throughout the buildings in accordance with the requirements of AS2293 and BCA Part J6.

For situations where only part of the floor area is affected by the project works, the design of the emergency lighting system shall consider the entire floor area for compliance. Particular emphasis shall be the path of escape to fire escape stairs, within the stairs and to the final exit.

Emergency luminaires and exit signs shall be the LEGRAND Minitronics Monitored Commander System type. Where possible, no Single Point Units are to be used due to the difficulty in testing. (Note: The Commander fitting can be tested Single Point where a computerised monitoring system has not been installed).

Emergency exit signs shall be of the pictograph type and illuminated by an LED light source for both emergency and 240 V operation. Sustained emergency luminaires shall not be used. i.e., emergency luminaires shall not be used for normal lighting.

All exit signs shall be installed at a minimum of 2200 mm above floor level to the bottom of the luminaires.

All luminaires shall be suitable for termination to an automatic computerised maintenance system. RMIT currently utilise a Minitronics central computerised system.



Exit sign luminaires shall be circuited separately from the local distribution board. A lockable 20A switch on the distribution switchboard shall be provided for the normal control of these exit signs.

Protected type emergency luminaires shall be provided in all toilets and office fittings.

In restricted areas where the access by the public is not allowed, exit signs shall generally not be illuminated. They shall be switched ‘ON’ (the 240V internal lamp when the general lighting in that locality are switched ‘ON’. Such areas are enclosed plant rooms, main switch room and the like.

An automatic and computerised monitoring/maintenance system will be required where more than 50 luminaires are installed. Computerised monitoring is carried out via a system controller (Lantronix unit) back to the centralized monitoring office located in Building 14 Level 3, Room 9. A datapoint and double power point is to be installed in the main electrical switchboard of the building.

The system shall incorporate its own battery on mains failure. System shall satisfy all periodic tests required by AS2293.2 at preselected convenient times and intervals. Malfunction both in normal and emergency modes of operation shall be reported automatically. This system shall display and print faults, test results, malfunctions, with reference to dates, time and address of the relevant luminaires. Green and red LED lamps shall be provided with sound beeper associated with the red lamp. System shall be adjustable when new luminaires are added or deleted.

The location of the system controller will be subject to the approval by Maintenance.

The system controller should be capable of interfacing with the building monitoring system and/or energy management system.

A maximum of 80 fittings per area controller is to be provided. As applicable in large installations, an area controller on each level is required.

Multi level buildings shall have a communications cable run as a backbone spine to one centralized Lantronix unit to enable each individual area controller. The location of the Lantronix Unit will be determined in consultation with RMIT Information Technology Services.

6.14 UPS SYSTEM

6.14.1 6.14.1 General Where specifically requested by RMIT, the consultant shall investigate and advise on the need to provide an Uninterruptible Power Supply system.

On consultation with RMIT, the consultant shall:

Determine the extent of the equipment which is absolutely critical to be operating uninterrupted, and the extent of the critical equipment which can tolerate interruptions of short to medium time durations;

Determine the required degree of security for the UPS power supply and determine the extent of redundancy to be provided;

Determine the extent of the equipment required to be connected to a standby power supply system (if available);

Prepare and issue for approval a detailed report outlining the:

Number and size of the UPS



Location of each UPS unit

UPS reticulation system

Testing strategy

Equipment type and list of manufacturers suitable for the project.

6.15 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS These are to be prepared for each project and contain:

Plant description (separate heading and descriptions of each item).

Operating Instructions.

Manufacturer's literature, particular to the plant installed.

Routine maintenance procedures.

Commissioning data.

As built drawings.

All contents of the manuals are to be delivered in electronic format

descriptive in PDF and word

drawings in PDF and DWG.



APPENDIX 6.A: ASSET NUMBERING

ANT Acid Neutralizing Tank

ACR Air Compressor

ALC Air cool Liquid Chillier

ACC Air Cooled refrigeration Condensing unit

ADR Air Drier

AHU Air Handling Unit, Including duct connected fan coil units

ARY Automatic Water Refill Unit

BPD Backflow Prevention Device

BCC BAS Control Cubicle

BWU Boiling Water Unit

CWP Chilled Water Pump

CAR Compressed Air Receiver

CCP Condenser Water Pump

CTR Cooling Tower

DHP Domestic Hot water Pump

DHU Domestic Hot Water unit, gas, oil or electric fired storage or instantaneous Unit

HUM Duct or Space Humidifier

EFH Electric Fan Heater

ECO Evaporative Cooler

CON Evaporative, air or water cooled refrigeration Condenser

EAF Exhaust Fan

FCU Fan Coil Unit – Non duct connected

FCH Fan Convector

FRB Fire Blanket

FAD Fire Damper

FXT Fire Extinguisher

FHR Fire Hose Reel

FHD Fire Hydrant

FIP Fire Indicator Panel

FRD Fire Rated Door

FSP Fire Services Pump

FCB Fume Cupboard

GDS Gas Detecting System

HEX Heat Exchanger

HCU Heating and Cooling Unit

HEE Heating Element

HWV Heating hot Water open or closed expansion tank or vessel

HWP Heating hot Water Pump



HWB Heating Hot Water, gas or electric fired Boiler

FCW Indoor wall, floor or ceiling mounted component, refrigeration provided by chilled water

FCX Indoor wall, floor or ceiling mounted component, refrigeration provided by direct expansion

MSS Mechanical Services Switchboard

MCH Modular Chillier

MCD Motorised Control Damper (Only if not a BAS field device)

CWV Open or closed Chilled Water expansion tank or Vessel

OAF Outdoor Air Fan

RCR Refrigeration Compressor

RAF Return Air Fan

ACU Self-contained packaged air conditioning unit; window units with or without condenser

SCD Smoke Control Damper

SAF Supply Air Fan

VPP Vacuum Pump

WAF Warm Air Furnace (Ducted or non-ducted)

WCC Water Cooled Condensing unit

WLC Water cooled Liquid Chillier

WMU Water Make-up Unit



APPENDIX 6.B: LETTER CODE IDENTIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT FUNCTION

LETTER CODE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT FUNCTION

1 2 3 4 5

Letter First letter (measured or initiated variable)

Modifier Succeeding letter (display or output function)

User’s Choice (final modifier)

Defined User’s Choice

A Analysis - Alarm C Chillier

B Burner, Flame - State or Status display N Pump or fan

C - Control Cooling Y Fire

D Density Difference -

E All electrical variables - Sensing element

F Flow rate Ratio -

G Gauging position or length

- Glass

H Manually initiated (hand) operated

- High (alarm) Heating I.e.

I - - Indicating NC – Fan Control Start/Stop Command

J Power Scan - NB – Fan Status

FV – Air flow valve/damper K Time or time program - Barrier

TVH – Temperature control Valve (heating)

L Level - Low (alarm) TVC – Temperature control Valve (cooling)

M Moisture or humidity - User’s choice OC – Packaged AC unit

N User’s choice - User’s choice

O User’s choice User’s Choice -

P Pressure or vacuum - Test point connection

Q - Integrating or totalize

Integrating or summating

R Radiation - Recording

S Speed or frequency - Switching and or status

T Temperature - Transmitting

U Multivariable - Multifunctional unit

V Vibration - Valve, damper, louver, acting element, unspecified correcting or final control element

W Weight or force - Well (temperature sensor)

X Unclassified variables e.g. TV camera

- Cathode ray tube, etc

Y User’s choice - Computing relay, relay

Z Position Emergency or safety acting

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