| | Building Quality Standards Handbook |
| | 1,36 | | MB |
| | 177 | | stron |
| | 5051 | | ID | Department of Education and Training |
| | 2003 | | rok |
| | 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 |