Building Quality Standards Handbook

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5051
ID Department of Education and Training

2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. PLANNING 3

2.1 Introduction 3

2.2 Departmental Planning Process 3

2.3 Space and Area 5

2.4 Relationships 5

2.5 Accommodation 7

2.6 Economy 8

2.7 Technology 9

2.8 Security and Safety 10

2.9 Image and Aesthetics 10

2.10 Construction 11

2.11 Energy Planning Process 11

2.12 Climatic Design 13

2.13 Heating and Cooling 13

2.14 Ventilation 14

2.15 Lighting 15

2.16 Acoustics 16

2.17 Environmental Plans 16

2.17.1 Environmental Plan 1 – Masterplan Report 17

2.17.2 Environmental Plan 2 – Schematic Design Report 18

2.17.3 Environmental Plan 3 – Design Development Report 19

3. SUBSTRUCTURE, SUPERSTRUCTURE, FINISHES & FITTINGS 21

3.1 Introduction 21

3.2 Substructure 21

3.3 Superstructure 22

3.4 Roof 22

3.5 External Walls 24

3.6 External Windows 25

3.7 External Doors 27

3.8 Ceiling Heights 28

3.9 Internal Walls 28

3.10 Internal Screens and Borrowed Light 28

3.11 Internal Doors 29

3.12 Finishes 29

3.12.1 Wall Finishes 29

3.12.2 Floor Finishes 30

3.12.3 Ceiling Finishes 32

3.12.4 Paint 33

3.13 Acoustics 33

3.13.1 General 33

3.13.2 Sound Insulation BETWEEN Spaces 34

3.13.3 Acoustic Performance WITHIN Spaces 37

3.13.4 External Noise Control 39

3.13.5 Rain Noise 39

4. INTERNAL SERVICES 40

4.1 Introduction 40

4.2 Sanitary Fixtures 40

4.2.1 General 40

4.2.2 WC Suites 40

4.2.3 Urinals 40

4.2.4 Basins 41

4.2.5 General Purpose Sinks 41

4.2.6 General Purpose Tubs and Troughs 41

4.2.7 Showers 41

4.2.8 Cleaners Sinks 41

4.2.9 Boiling Water Units 42

4.2.10 Drinking Troughs 42

4.2.11 Ablution Troughs 42

4.2.12 Floor Waste Gullies (FWG) 42

4.2.13 Tundishes 42

4.2.14 Clay and Ablution Troughs 43

4.2.15 Potting Troughs 43

4.2.16 Laboratory Sinks 43

4.2.17 Safety Sprays 43

4.2.18 Fume Cupboards 43

4.2.19 Photographic Troughs 43

4.2.20 Frame Baths 43

4.2.21 Drip Trough and Racks 43

4.2.22 Hand Driers 44

4.2.23 Facilities for Disabled 44

4.3 Sanitary Plumbing 44

4.3.1 Pipe Work 44

4.3.2 Trade Waste Application 44

4.3.3 Treatment Apparatus 44

4.3.4 Trade Waste Operation Documentation 45

4.4 Water Supply 45

4.4.1 General 45

4.4.2 Pipe Work, Valves and Fittings 45

4.4.3 Tapware 45

4.4.4 Hot Water Units 46

4.4.5 Other Issues 47

4.5 Gas Services 47

4.5.1 General 47

4.5.2 Tariffs 48

4.5.3 Meters 48

4.5.4 Relocatable Buildings 48

4.5.5 Pipe Work 48

4.5.6 Emergency Isolation Valves 49

4.5.7 Outlets 49

4.5.8 Gas Booster 49

4.6 Space Heating 49

4.6.1 General 49

4.6.2 Centralised Plant versus Individual Units 53

4.6.3 Primary Schools 54

4.6.4 Secondary Colleges 54

4.6.5 Heating System Controls 54

4.6.6 Plant Rooms 55

4.7 Ventilation 55

4.7.1 General 55

4.7.2 Natural Ventilation 56

4.7.3 Toilet and Change Room Exhaust System 56

4.7.4 Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems 56

4.7.5 Kiln Exhaust Systems 57

4.7.6 Exhaust Fans 57

4.7.7 Ceiling Fans 57

4.8 Cooling 58

4.8.1 General 58

4.8.2 Evaporative Cooling 60

4.8.3 Airconditioning - Room and Packaged Plant 61

4.9 Fire Protection 62

4.9.1 Fire Hydrants 62

4.9.2 Fire Hose Reels and Extinguishers 62

4.9.3 Smoke and Fire Doors 62

4.9.4 Smoke Detectors and Sound Alarms 62

4.9.5 Emergency Signs and Lighting 62

4.9.6 Maintenance Log Books 62

4.10 Electrical Lighting and Power 62

4.10.1 Design 63

4.10.2 Supply 63

4.10.3 Main Switchboard 64

4.10.4 Distribution Switchboards 65

4.10.5 Wiring 65

4.10.6 Power and Special Connections 65

4.10.7 Artificial Lighting 66

4.11 Special Services 70

4.11.1 Fume Cupboards 70

4.11.2 Compressed Air 72

4.11.3 Reticulated Gas Services 73

4.11.4 Dust Extraction System 73

4.11.5 Lightning Protection 74

4.12 Centralised Energy Systems 74

4.13 Storage 74

5. EXTERNAL SERVICES 76

5.1 Introduction 76

5.2 External Stormwater Drainage 76

5.2.1 General 76

5.2.2 Pipe Work and Structures 77

5.2.3 Other Issues 77

5.3 External Sewer Drainage 77

5.3.1 Pipe Work and Structures 77

5.3.2 Other Issues 78

5.4 External Water Supply 78

5.4.1 Pipe Work, Valves and Fittings 78

5.4.2 Backflow Prevention 78