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0 Introduction
Located at Jalan SS13/3A, Subang Jaya, this four-storeys multipurpose building known as
Lifepoint, Subang Jaya Assembly of God was constructed from the old Faber Castell office
and factory that is now changed into a church that is also commonly used as a community
center to hold various events and activities. SH Teh Architect had redesigned the building
alongside the existing structures on the 21th of November 2009 and renovated once more on
the 10th of October 2011.
Architect: Ar. Teh Soh Huang
SITE
1.1 Abstract
The following research report will be a compilation of the working building services in the
Lifepoint Building such as the Air conditioning and ventilation system, Electrical supply
system, Mechanical transportation and Fire protection system. This report will further delve
into the process that these systems undergo in accordance to the Uniform Building By-Laws
and other related regulations as well as our own analysis on the advantages and disadvantages
of the services.
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Life Point Church operates mostly on split unit air conditioning system because of its small
divided spaces. But the main hall is too big for split unit air conditioning system to provide
conditioned and quality air. So the centralised air conditioning system is used to provide
adequate fresh cool air to the main hall. The air handling unit is located just behind the main
hall which is on top of the robbing room and there are not one but two rooms (one for each
sides). This is to reduce the ductwork required to transfer the cool air from the AHU and to
reduce heat lost from the cool air thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioning system
and as a strategic if one breaks down. The condenser units are placed outside the robbing
room for the same reason.
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Case Study
2.1.2 Air-Conditioning
Air-conditioning is a process that simultaneously conditions air; distributes it combined with
the outdoor air to the conditioned space; and at the same time controls and maintains the
required spaces temperature, humidity, air movement, air cleanliness, sound level, and
pressure differential within predetermined limits for the health and comfort of the occupants,
for product processing, or both. (Wang & Lavan, 1999)
Air conditioning is achieved by developing the principles of moving air in ducted
ventilation systems to include a number of physical and scientific processes which enhance
the air quality. The objective is to provide and maintain internal air conditions at a
predetermined state, regardless of the time of year, the season and the external atmospheric
environment. For buildings with human occupancy, the design specification is likely to
include an internal air temperature of 19-23C and relative humidity between 40 and 60%.
(Hall & Greeno, 2007)
Types of air conditioning system, individual system, space system, packaged system, air
system, water system, central plan refrigerant and heating system, and control system. (Wang
& Lavan, 1999)
In assembly buildings with seating, people generally remain in one place throughout a
performance, so they cannot move away from drafts. Therefore, good air distribution is
essential. Because of the configuration of these spaces, supply jet nozzles with long throws of
15 to 45m may need to be installed on sidewalls. For ceiling distribution, downward throw is
not critical if returns are low. This approach has been successful in applications that are not
noise-sensitive, but designer needs to select air distribution nozzles carefully. (ASHRAE,
2011)
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Stale air
Indoor
Natural inlet
(Openings)
Mechanical
outlet
(Propeller Fan)
Outdoor
Fresh Air
Figure 2.2.2: Ground Floor Plan, rooms where Mechanical Ventilation is applied
The spot ventilation system practiced in this building is the extract system where they use
natural inlet and mechanical extract. The internal space is constantly ventilated whilst indoor
air is drawn out causing space to be slightly depressurized. This type of mechanical
ventilation is used in the toilets and the pantry of the case study building. This is mostly
practised in hot humid climates where there is a risk of drawing hot outdoor air into
remaining holes and cracks in the construction assembly where it could reach cool interior
surfaces, condense, and cause moisture problems, stated by Energy star (n.d.)
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As stated in UBBL 39(1) that every room designed shall be provided with natural lighting
and natural ventilation by means of one or more windows having a total area of not less than
10% of the clear floor area of such room and shall have openings capable of allowing a free
uninterrupted passage of air or not less than 10% of such floor area. The large window
opening for the rooms stated in Figure 2.2.2. are slightly exceeding the required area
accordance to the function and usage of the rooms and the area of the respective rooms.
Where the pantry has an area of 17.1
which is 13.1% of the total floor area meeting the requirement of UBBL.
In UBBL 39(4), every water-closet, latrine, urinal or bathroom shall be provided with
natural lighting and natural ventilation by means of one or more openings having a total area
of not less than 0.2 square metres per water-closet, urinal latrine or bathroom and such
openings shall be capable of allowing a free uninterrupted passage of air. Whereas the total
area of the female toilet is 22.2
which is again,
more than what is required as there are just five water-closets in the female toilet. Having
windows that exceeds the requirements isnt all a bad thing as horizontal railings are installed
for security and safety purposes. By having large surface area of window openings allows
prevailing wind to pass through it introducing fresh air into the internal spaces of the building
while maintain the indoor air quality.
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According to the Third Schedule (2), the inlets should be at high level with extraction points
at low level. Re circulation arrangements should not be provided. The incoming air should be
filtered and air-conditioned (the theatre temperature being capable of adjustment with
mechanical requirements within the range 20 C to 24.4C. Control over humidity of air in
the rooms should be provided to ensure that it will be within the range of 55% to 65%. And in
the Third Schedule (5), Air inlet points shall be not lower than two-thirds of the height of the
room and exhaust air openings shall be within 1 metre of the finished floor level of the
enclosure.
This method of natural inlet and mechanical outlet is used only in various part of the
building. Locations like, toilets, pantry. As mentioned, internal space requires stale air to be
transferred out to ensure that indoor air quality is maintained and to have a comfortable
internal environment.
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This centralized air-conditioning system could be seen in the main hall, where the air
handling unit (AHU) is located behind the stage. In this case, there are two AHU room in the
building to provide conditioned air to the main hall which is the biggest room in the whole
building. There are few basic mechanical components which work together to create a
comfortable internal environment for the users. (How Central Air Conditioner Works, n.d.)
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One of the components is the compressor (refer 2.3.2.3) which controls the pressure
difference in the whole central air conditioning system. The high pressured gas from
compressor will then moves to the condenser (refer to 2.3.2.4) to release the heat outdoor
with the aid of condenser fan in the unit. The refrigerant is condensed here turning it to liquid
form. The evaporator (refer to 2.3.2.7) and blower (refer to 2.3.2.11) work as one to cool
down the main hall. The refrigerant flows through the evaporator whereas the blower is
responsible to suck the return air into the AHU then blow it out through the evaporator while
the refrigerant removes the heat from the air. There is a meter device, which controls the
amount of refrigerant passing through, called expansion valve (refer 2.3.2.6). In events of
fire, fire damper (refer to 2.3.2.15) in the ducting system will act. (Knapp. 2014)
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Expansion
Valve
Low pressure liquid
Condenser
Evaporator
Compressor
For air conditioner to operate, the refrigerant must be used repeatedly. The refrigerant
undergoes the same cycle of compression, condensation, expansion and evaporation in a
closed circuit. (Hoffman, 2006)
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Firstly, the refrigerant goes into the compressor (refer 2.3.2.3) as a low pressure gas and
comes out as a high pressure gas. The gas will then move to the condenser (refer 2.3.2.4) and
the gas will start to condense into liquid while removing its heat outside. As the high pressure
liquid flows into the expansion valve (refer 2.3.2.6), the flow of liquid is restricted and the
pressure is lowered as it leaves the expansion valve. After that, the low pressure liquid moves
into the evaporator (refer to 2.3.2.7) and ended up in the compressor where the cycle is
repeated.
The air cycle between the interior spaces and the AHU room works together as one. Air cycle
is a process where the conditioned air is distributed back to the room. The heat inside the
spaces is removed when the air is absorbed by the evaporator (refer to 2.3.2.7). Then the hot
refrigerant will flow back towards the condenser (refer to 2.3.2.4) and release the heat back
to the external environment.
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2.3.2.3 Compressor
Total compressors used for site are ten, five on the right and another five on the left. This
is done in case there is an emergency breakdown, thus the other five compressors can still be
operated. This component is located in the condenser unit which is the Packaged Unit Air
Conditioning System, located outdoor for ventilation. Type of compressor used would be the
reciprocating compressor, where gas is extracted into cylinder in piston stroke, discharge
valve opens when compressed, as the low pressured vaporized refrigerant flows through the
compressor, it will be compressed to high pressure causing it to be very hot. One of the
advantages of using reciprocating compressor would be that high pressure could be achieved
with low mass flow and is cheap.
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2.3.2.4 Condenser
The condenser and compressor are placed together in the same system, as they used the
centralised air conditioning system, while them both plays different role, the condenser is in
charge of removing heat from the high pressure liquefy refrigerant thus condensing the liquid
to vapour form.
The AHU Rooms are located at the back of the main hall and the compressors being behind
the room allows easy access and maintenance. It is important to locate the AHU room in an
appropriate location as it affects structural costs, architectural design. Inside there is the
control panel (refer 2.3.2.8), evaporator (refer 2.3.2.7), expansion valve (refer 2.3.1.6),
blower (2.3.2.11) and the entire system needed to run the air-conditioning system. There are
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a total of two AHU rooms in the entire building. Both used to facilitate just for the main hall.
The AHU room is usually restricted as it is where the machinery is located. It is important for
the ventilation engineers to design the AHU room accordance to required air conditioning
system to it. According to ASHRAE (2011), making sure that the room meets the projects
budget and provides compliance with the prescribed regulatory requirements such as building
life safety, energy and ventilation code is important.
2.3.2.7 Evaporator
Positioned in the AHU Room this is behind the main hall. It is a system filled with coils
where it will convert low pressure liquid refrigerant into low pressure vapour refrigerant
when the refrigerant absorbs heat. This is known as the evaporation process. Low pressure
liquid that was partially collected from the expansion valve and main hall will be passes on to
condenser unit to be pressurized by the compressor.
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Figure 2.3.2.8.1: HVAC System Control Panel in Consumer Switch Room (left) Control Panel
of Compressor to indicated designated temperature (right)
Electricity for the air conditioning system is separated from the power and lighting system.
This is due to the fact that if the electric circuit for the lighting trips, they would be able to
control their air conditioning system. This could be taken into account as an emergent
solution. The air conditioning system has their very own panel board in the consumer switch
room. And each air conditioning unit has their own circuit breaker, each labelled accordingly
in order not to cause confusion for personnel who have little knowledge on the air
conditioning system. Control panels allow occupant to adjust room temperature accordingly
to fit their comfort.
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Air filter placed on the exterior of machineries and equipment are used to protect the
machinery and equipment. It is generally used to filter out dust and unwanted substance
before being suck into the system. Filters needs to be changed occasionally, as used filter
would affect the quality of airflow in space.
2.3.2.10 Ventilation
Louver placed on the on the wall of room in order to provide ventilation to AHU room. The
ventilation is also used to allow air flow inside room, thus to be recycle. And accordance to
ASHRAE (2011), by providing ventilation means into the breathing zone of facility
occupants.
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2.3.2.11 Blower
This blower fan is located near the evaporator to blow warm return air passed the evaporator
coil to remove heat from the return air and discharge the cool supply back to the internal
spaces through the cone diffuser.
Air supply for large spaces should be designed in order to provide thermal comfort for user.
According to ASHRAE (2011), air is generally distributed from height of 4.3m and greater.
By designing the diffuser at a tall height, air could be flow out and produce a constant
temperature for space. The evaporator behind the cone diffuser, a system of coils that, when
filled with cold refrigerant, it cools the air around it. It will then convert low pressure liquid
refrigerant into low pressure vapour refrigerant. Hence cool air is produced.
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The Third Schedule (5) pointed out that, air inlet points shall be not lower than two-thirds of
the height of the room and exhaust air openings shall be within 1 metre of the finished floor
level of the enclosure. Whereas the louvers acting as openings, allows the mechanical
extraction in the AHU Room, absorbs the water vapour and stale air, where the ducts would
bring the unclean air and odour to compressor as to recycle the air. This mechanical extract
is also to help maintain cleanliness of the carpet, just so the carpet would not absorb the water
vapour causing it to be moist.
Ducting is used to transfer cool air to space. It is also used to convey exhaust air from hood to
the outside along with any grease, smoke, VOCs and odours that are not extracted from the
airstream along the way. These ducts act as an airstream from the internal to the external, vice
versa. The ducts must be grease tight; it must be clear of combusts, or combustible material
must be protected so that it cannot be ignited by fire in ducts; and ducts must be sized to
convey the volume of airflow necessary to remove the effluence as stated in ASHRAE, 2010.
In order to control the volume of air flow to space, dampers (refer to 2.3.4.1), are used. It is
the ventilation engineers job to figure the specified type of ducting that would suit the
airway based on the velocity of air. As ASHRAE (2010) stated that if the air way is oversized
and velocity is low, it will cost more than necessary. Appropriate air velocity should be under
6m/s.
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2.3.2.15 Dampers
Dampers are found inside ducting system of ventilation. Its serve to control the volume of air
exhausted out from HVAC system. Also serving the purpose of fire protection if fire breaks
out and smoke kindled, dampers can be used to block out smoke from flowing to another
space. As static fire dampers applied in HVAC system are built in to shut down in the events
of a fire upon detection. (Knapp, 2014)
Suction /
Vapour Line
Liquid Line
There are two main lines in the Pipe System; liquid line and suction line.
The liquid line is located between the condenser unit and the evaporator. In the
condenser unit, the condenser fan will introduce air into the unit and heat from the internal
spaces absorbed by the refrigerant will be released to the external surrounding. The smaller
diameter of the tube carries liquid refrigerant from the condenser unit where the line will get
very hot when the refrigerant is pressurised as it passes through the tube. In the Life Point
Church, the liquid line is not insulated as the heat transfer between the refrigerant and the
surrounding is minimal because of the climate in Malaysia.
The suction line is a larger diameter tube that carries refrigerant vapour between the
evaporator and the condenser unit. This line is very cold when it is in operation because the
vaporized refrigerant expands as it cools down. When the refrigerant pass through the
evaporator, the return air will be sucked into the unit and cool air will be blown out by the
blower in the evaporator causing the rooms temperature to be cool. This line has to be
insulated using the rubber insulation pipe to prevent heat gain from the external surrounding.
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The split unit air-conditioning system integrated by Life Point Church is the ductless split
unit where there is no fresh air introduced into the spaces. The existing indoor air is recycled
and recirculated unless there are openings to provide ventilation. Different types of indoor
units identified in the building which is the wall mounted and the ceiling mounted/cassette
type.
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The wall air conditioners are frequently used in singles room where prayers or meetings
are held. Each unit would have their own outdoor unit, making a total of 75 units. Piping
system (refer to 2.3.2.16) could be seen traveling on walls or panel from space to space as
shown in Figure 2.3.3.5, connecting from their individual outdoor unit to their own
personalize indoor unit. They could be control individually using a simple remote control,
allowing user to easily control the temperature to their liking.
The prayer rooms are ventilated using this system. Individual condenser is place at
designated location, mostly in rooms designed for minimum amount of people. This system
isnt used as often, especially when the centralized air conditioning system is being used.
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The split unit air conditioner consists of two units which are the condenser unit,
which is placed outdoor, and the evaporator, which is the indoor unit. The condenser unit
consists of compressor and condenser where they work together as a whole. The outdoor and
indoor units are both connected by copper tubing that are insulated by black rubber insulation
pipe. The copper tubing is the refrigerant line which runs between the evaporator coil in the
air handler (indoor) and the condenser unit that contains the compressor and condenser coil
(outdoor). The insulation on the suction or vapour lines (refer to Piping System 2.3.2.16)
connecting to the outdoor condensing unit is very important in maintaining the efficiency of
the system and reducing energy consumption. (Snyder, 2014)
2.3.4 Analysis
The centralised air conditioning system in the main hall are switch on at all times, this is
to cut cost on the electricity. As by having the compressors on at all times, the energy to turn
it back off and on would cost more than having the compressors running straight for three
hours. The condenser units for the split unit air conditioners are also located at places that are
easier to reach for maintenance.
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Figure 3.0: The image shows the location of main switch room and M&E room at the ground floor.
As shown in Figure 2.0 there is a Mechanical and Electrical room (M&E) in the
ground floor which located right next to the Main Hall. This room consists of different
distribution boards which controls electricity supply towards different spaces in our site. In
the first and second floor, there is no M&E room but only a distribution boxes which are
located seperately in each floor since it does not have to support heavy electrical equipment
such as the air-conditioning system in the main hall located at ground floor.
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Figure 3.1.1: The transport of electricity and brief introduction on the flow. (Australian Government
Department of Industry, n.d.)
In Malaysia, the electrical system used is three-phase four wire system. Three-phase four
wire distribution systems have been used to supply single-phase low-voltage loads. The
advantages of this system is that it is grounded and it has a neutral phase compared to threephase three wire system.
The structure of the electrical power system included a generation system which
consist of generators and transformers. In Peninsula Malaysia, we have Tenaga Nasional
Berhad (TNB) which operates different types of power generators, such as hydroelectric,
coal-fired plants, oil-fired plants and also plenty biomass and hybrid power station that
supply electrical power. TNB uses mostly coal-fired plants but due to the consideration of
environment, excessive conservation of fossil fuels are not recommended to be used. Hence,
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Figure 3.1.2: A TNB Substation in larger scale that supply power for industrial building which located right
next to our site.
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Case Study
3.2 TNB Substation
From substation
supply
Distribution
Board
Consumer Unit
Consumer
Switch Room
Mechanical and
Electrical Room
3 Phase
Miniature Circuit
Breaker (MCB)
Panel Board
Switch Gear
Ring Circuit
Diagram 3.2: Schematic diagram of the system component of the electrical power supply system flow from
the input to the output source.
According to the TNB Electricity Supply Application Handbook, Tenaga Nasional Berhad
(TNB), is charged with the two main responsibilities. The first is to generate, transmit and
distribute and sell energy to consumer throughout Peninsula Malaysia. And following by to
plan install, operate and maintain electricity installation for the generation, transmission and
distribution of electricity. The parties such as consultant engineers are involved in making
decision to change the substation number, size, location and the consumer switch room.
building.
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The TNB transformer room transfer voltage from high to low. It is located between
the generation station and the consumer switch room to ensure that the electricity can flows
through in different voltage levels. The total area of TNB switch room in Live Point Church
is 6600mm x 6000mm x 4000mm. It reached the requirement as stated in Malaysian Grid
Code.
Malaysian Grid Code: The TNB switch room was required to reach a minimum size of
6000mm x 5000mm x 4000mm where the size could be modified through discussion by both
TNB and consultant engineer.
In the TNB transformer room, a 1000kVA transformer is used. 15-1000kVA
transformer is categorised under a three phase transformer. (Jefferson Electric, 2014) This
type of transformer is used for all general three phase loads, either indoor or outdoor, which
included lighting, industrial and commercial applications. Advantage of using the three phase
transformer is that it is smaller, lighter and cheaper than three individual single phase
transformer connected together. (Storr, 2013)
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Figure 3.3.1: The location of consumer switch room which located right next to the substation, and the side
entrance.
Figure 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4: Emergency light, Fire extinguishers, smoke detector and fire sprinkler are used.
The detail of fire protection system in the consumer switch room will be further explain in Topic 3: Fire
Protection System. These equipment are necessary in ensure the building safety.
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Mr. Eddie, the person in-charged in M&E said that, the air-conditioning system is the
largest and the most important system in Life Point Church. The breakdown of this system
will influence much to the function of the building and its users. Hence it has to be separated
by having an individual switch board that only takes control on itself to ensure that the falls
in other systems will not interrupt the operating of it.
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Switch Gear
Switches
Earth Leakage
Circuit Breaker
(ELCB)
Circuit Breaker
Busbar
Chamber
Metering
apparatus
ELCB
MCB
Meter
Circuit
Breaker
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3.5.1 Switch
Switch has a function which is more or the same as a circuit breaker. But switch is relatively
cheaper than circuit breaker in a distributional system. The only difference between a switch
and a circuit breaker is that switch does not interrupt fault current flow. (Stokes, 2003) The
function of circuit breaker on interrupting current will be further explain.
Figure 3.5.2.1: High performance circuit breaker used found in the switch board
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Figure 3.5.3.1, 3.5.3.2: The images show two different types of Residual-current Devices used in site.
Figure 3.5.4: Cables that are connected to the busbar chamber which is placed inside the board. It connects
the busbar to the other electrical apparatus through different wires.
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M&E stands for the Mechanical and Electrical. The M&E room locates different distribution
boards in it.
3.7
Consumer
Board.
It is calledUnit
DB in short.
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Figure 3.7: Consumer unit found in the third floor which controls the lighting system in the sport
complex.
3.9 Analysis
In conclusion, due to safety purposes, the TNB rooms are well locked and have been taken
care in good condition. It proves that the management of the building has been threating the
TNB switch room as an important space since the high voltage of electrical power could
endanger the users.
Besides, there is a TNB check-up meter recording the data of power used in the
consumer switch room. The checking up of the system is not only providing information to
the TNB, it also ensure the safety of the building by protecting the system.
In the other hand, the planning of the distribution board in the first and second floor
are lack of consideration. This is because of the cabinet is placed in a public open area, the
learning room for children. The engineers should have consider the safety of users before
they plan the location to place the distribution boards.
Lastly, as shown in Figure 3.8.1 and Figure 3.8.2, some of the plug points are not in
good condition and the cable cover has also been destroyed leaving the cable exposed. The
management should have more check-up and repair the broken parts to ensure the users
safety.
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The church is using machine room less elevator system. This elevator system is newly built
along with the new main lobby. There is only one passenger lift in this four storey building.
The model of lift used is Schindler 3300AP. It installed next to main lobby entrance and main
hall. It has to be designed according to local laws for safety purpose and user friendly. For
example, the handrail of the car is installed according to the height of wheel chair. The total
weight that it can withstand is approximately 1160kg according to the notice pasted in the
elevator. It is able to transport 17 person at a time.
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Case Study
4.2.1 Operation Chart of Machine-Room-Less Traction Elevator
Second Floor Lift Frame
Lift Shaft
ACVF
Traction Machine
Overspeed Governor
Lift Pit
Car Guide
Counterweight
Guide
Counterweight Guide
Gu
Wire Rope
Lift Car
Car
Lift Frame
Landing
Fixtures
Buffer
Landing
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Platform
Door Safety
Devices
Landing Door
Door Operator
The main control panel is installed at lift frame of second floor for service purpose and
safety purpose. It receive the voltage supplied from main electricity supply (TNB) and turn
down the voltage to predetermined voltage level to controls the entire elevator system and
ACVF machine that located in machine room. It receives signal from users through car
operating panels. It also initiates raise or lower directional command and starting or stopping
lift car.
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4.2.3 ACVF
The ACVF functions to receive signal from main control panel and control the components in
lift shaft. It has been installed beside the traction motor. If there is emergency, the main
control panel will cut down the electricity provide to ACVF, then the entire elevator system
will be stopped.
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Traction Motor
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
The ratio between the pitch diameter of sheaves, pulleys or drums and the nominal
diameter of the suspension ropes shall be at least 40, regardless of the number of
strands.
Gearless traction machine is used in the studied elevator system. It includes machine, traction
sheave, brake and encoder. The gearless motor used enable a direct power transfer to avoid
loss of power. A cooling fan is installed on to the motor to avoid overheat. The traction
sheave is connected directly to the shaft of the traction motor, the motor rotation is
transmitted directly to the traction sheave without any intermediate gearing. The drive used
gearless machine for smooth ride quality. As the gearless machine allow smooth ride quality,
it does not required oil lubrication. A frequency converter is equipped with stand-by power
mode for emergency purpose.
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Governor Pulley
Governor Rope
Safety Contact
Tension Spring
Overspeed Governor
Overspeed Governor
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
Tripping of the overspeed governor for the car safety gear shall occur at a speed at
least
Equal to 115 % of the rated speed.
ii.
iii.
The direction of rotation, corresponding to the operation of the safety gear, shall be
marked on the overspeed governor.
iv.
The minimum breaking load of the rope shall be related by a safety factor of at least 8
to the tensile force produced in the rope of the overspeed governor when tripped
taking into
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account a friction factor max equal to 0.2 for traction type overspeed governor.
v.
There are two overspeed governor installed for this elevator system. One is installed on top of
lift shaft and another one is installed at lift pit. It functions to stop and hold the governor rope
with a predetermined force when car exceeding 40% of the rated speed. The predetermined
speed of the car is approximately 1 m/s, if the car speed is detected over this predetermined
speed, the tension spring will first response, then trigger the safety contact and locking plate.
A cable is usually attached to the safeties on the underside of the car, which is governor rope.
The governor rope runs down through a pulley at the bottom of the shaft and back up to the
machine room and around the governor sheave.
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Oil
Counterweight
Guide
Figure 4.2.6.1: Counterweight Guide
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
The guide rails, their joints and attachments shall be sufficient to withstand the loads
and
forces imposed on them in order to ensure a safe operation of the lift.
ii.
For T-profile guide rails the maximum calculated permissible deflections are :
a) 5 mm in both directions for car, counterweight or balancing weight guide rails on
which safety gears are operating ;
b) 10 mm in both directions for guide rails of counterweight or balancing weight
without safety gears.
iii.
Guide rails for counterweights or balancing weights without safety gear may be made
of
formed metal sheet. They shall be protected against corrosion.
Guide rails including car guides and counterweight guides. The machined channel and 'T'
section secured to car and wall respectively. It guides the car and counterweights to ensure
that they will travel in a uniform vertical direction. In order to ensure smooth ride, the cotton
that soaked with oil attached to the surface of guide rails, hence it is able to lubricate the
guide rails during travelling. The oil level has to be checked frequently to ensure it does not
goes below the red line to improve travel quality.
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4.2.7 Counterweight
Counterweight
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
It provides traction and acts as a balance to the weight of car about 40% to 50% of the car
rated load. It also reduces the size of lift motor and provide safety measure when the
counterweight on its buffer, hence removing traction from car.
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4.2.8 Buffers
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
Lifts shall be provided with buffers at the bottom limit of travel of the car and
counterweight
Oil buffer is used in this elevator system. It functions to accumulate and dissipate the kinetic
energy of the car or counterweight. Oil buffer is commonly used for traction elevators. It is
combination of oil and springs to reduce speed of descending car or counterweight. It is
located in elevator pit. It requires routine cleaning and painting to ensure it is in well
performance specification.
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Traction Pulley
Traction Media
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
The ends of each chain shall be fixed to the car, counterweight or balancing weight, or
suspension points of the dead parts of reeved chains by suitable terminations. The
junction between the chain and the chain termination shall be able to resist at least 80 %
of the minimum breaking load of the chain.
ii.
An automatic device shall be provided for equalizing the tension of suspension ropes
or chains, at least at one of their ends.
iii.
Rope traction shall be such that the following three conditions are fulfilled :
a) The car shall be maintained at floor level without slip when loaded to 125 %.
b) it shall be ensured that any emergency braking causes the car, whether empty or
with rated load, to decelerate with a value not exceeding the setting of the buffer,
including reduced stroke buffer ;
Instead of using wire rope, the traction media has been used due to the improved elasticity
and smaller space requirement. The traction pulley for steel ropes is replaced by an only
85mm traction shaft. It has 8 traction media to connect to the car for safety purpose. It
requires smaller motor, which benefit the machine-room-less elevator system. It is connect to
the car and allow vertical travelling of car.
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Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
It shall not be possible in normal operation to open a landing door (or any of the
panels in the case of a multi-panel door) unless the car has stopped, or is on the point
of stopping, in the unlocking zone of that door.
ii.
The unlocking zone shall not extend more than 0.20 m above and below the landing
level.
iii.
Each landing door shall be provided with a locking device satisfying the conditions of
7.7.1.This device shall be protected against deliberate misuse.
iv.
The effective locking of the landing door in the closed position shall precede the
movement of the car. However, preliminary operations for the movement of the car
may take place. The locking must be proved by an electric safety device in conformity
with 14.1.2.
v.
The car shall not be able to start until the locking elements are engaged by at least 7
mm.
vi.
The locking elements and their fixings shall be resistant to shock, and be made or
reinforced with metal.
It is used to prevent car door to open at false landing level. The eye has been preset to
certain height and level to allow the car door to be opened. If the door open in false level, the
eye detected the information, it triggered the interlock function, prevent the door to be opened.
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If the doors are forced open, the interlock circuit will be broken, causing the elevator to stop
instantaneously.
Safety Gear
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
The car shall be provided with a safety gear capable of operating in the downward
direction and capable of stopping a car carrying the rated load, at the tripping speed of
the overspeed governor, even if the suspension devices break, by gripping the guide
rails, and of holding the car there.
ii.
A safety gear operating in upward direction may be used in accordance with 9.10.
iii.
NOTE: The safety gear operating devices shall preferably be located at the lower part
of the car.
Safety gear is a mechanical device to stop the elevator car and counterweight by gripping the
guide rails when the car is travelling over pre-determined speed. Progressive safety gear
retardation is affected by breaking action on guide rails to limit the forces on elevator car and
counterweight. A pair of safety gears is installed in bottom part of car sling and operated
instantaneously by linkage mechanism that actuated by overspeed governor.
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4.4 Analysis
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts (First revision)
i.
The well shall be suitably ventilated. It shall not be used to provide ventilation of
rooms other than those belonging to the lift.
ii.
The machine rooms shall be suitably ventilated. Should the well be ventilated through
the machine room, this has to be taken into account. Stale air from other parts of the
building shall not be extracted directly into the machine room. It shall be such that the
motors, and equipment, as well as electric cables, etc., are protected as far as it is
reasonably practicable from dust, harmful fumes and humidity.
Where openings to lift shafts are not connected to protected lobbies, such lift shafts
shall be provided with vents of not less than 0.09 square metre per lift located at the
top of the shafts. Where the vent does not discharge directly to the open air the lift
shafts shall be vented to the exterior through a duct of the required FRP as for the lift
shafts.
ii.
Every opening in a lift shaft or lift entrance shall open into a protected lobby unless
other suitable means of protection to the opening to the satisfaction of the local
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authority is provided. These requirements shall not apply to open type industrial and
other special buildings as may be approved.
The traction machine is attached by using permanent magnet at the top of lift shaft. Exhaust
fan is installed to reduce room temperature in lift shaft as these components release heat
during operation. An exhaust fan is installed on top of car too to allow ventilation in lift car.
Maintenance of elevator has been done every month according to the checklist in Figure 4.4.3
and Figure 4.4.4 to ensure the elevator system satisfies the requirement for safe ride. The oil
level should not be lower than the red line. The maintenance should be aware and fill in the
oil tank.
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LifePoint Church is equipped with hose reel system, fire alarm system, heat and smoke
detectors, portable fire extinguishers and other passive fire systems. The walls are protected
with Fire Rated Walls to ensure the building is able to withstand the fire for a certain of time
to allow occupants to escape. For a four-storeys building, water sprinkler system is not
present. Due to its height below 18.3m, the building does not required any dry riser system.
Every fire exit and escape staircase is equipped with a Keluar sign to guide the
building occupants to the exit path. Besides, a simplified floor plan as seen in Diagram 4.0
with indications on the emergency exit is located next to the lift on every level of the building.
Emergency lights are also installed at each areas of the building to ensure illumination for the
building occupants to the nearest exits in thick smokes or sudden blackout.
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ii)
Compartmentation of fire
iii)
Passive system slows down fire with fire-resistant walls, floors, doors or spray-on
fireproofing mixture on critical members such as beams and columns. This protects the
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building from collapsing due to the weakening of building parts in high temperature
condition and provides building occupants with more time to evacuate.
The division of building into one or more fire compartments is intended to prevent the
spread of fire to nearby compartments and acts as the maximum extension area of the fire
(Botma, 2013). Fire compartment needs to be enclosed by fire barriers to prevent the fire
from spreading into other rooms when the fire is from the fire compartment or to act as a
protected area for the occupants when the fire occurs from outside the fire compartment area
(Buildings Department, 2012).
Passive system provides escape for occupants from fire areas through fire staircase,
corridors and emergency light (Roach, 2014) and by setting regulations such as dead end
limit to allow occupants to reach the nearest fire exits in time.
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Case Study
5.2 Active Fire Protection
5.2.1 Hose Reel System
Drainage
Pump control panel
Pressure gauge
Pressure switch
Water
main
Storage tank
Hose reel
Check valves
Gate valve
Standby diesel hose reel pump
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This storage tank is to supply water only for the hose reel system. It is located on the ground
floor of the building to allow it to be accessible for fire brigade, which conforms to the UBBL
247(2). This hose reel storage tank is made of pressed steel and it is 12 x8 x 4 (3.66m x
2.44m x 1.22m) with a capacity of 9085 litres, approximately the maximum capacity stated in
UBBL 247(1).
The figure on the level indicator cannot be less than 7 for the building and it will be checked
once every three days to ensure the water level and the pressure in the tank is adequate to
supply for the hose reel system during fire emergency.
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5.2.1.2 Pumps
Figure 5.2.1.2.1: Electric duty pump(right) and standby diesel hose reel pump(left)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The existing water tank pumps can be operated automatically or manually. The electric duty
pump is the main pump for the water storage to pump water to all hose reels when fire
emergency happens. If the main pump stops operating during fire, the standby diesel pump
will pump the water up.
When the hose reel is in use, water flows out of the hose causing the increase in air space and
decrease in the air pressure in the pipe. This causes the pressure in the check valves to drop
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below the adjusted pressure field setting of the pressure switch. This triggers the automatic
operation of the pump to supply water for the hose (Petromas Infiniti Sdn. Bhd., 2012). On
the other hand, the pump will shut off when the pressure is higher than the pre-set range.
Figure 5.2.1.2.5: Hose reel duty pump and stand by pump control panels
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5.2.1.3 Valves
Check valve:
Also known as non-return valve, only allows water to flow in
one direction.
Gate valve:
To allow or restrict flow of water through the pipe by turning it
manually.
Swing
Figure 5.2.1.4.2: Hose reel instruction and
specification
UBBL:
248. (1) Wet riser, dry riser, sprinkler and
other fire installation pipes and fittings shall
be painted red.
Hose
Valve
Adjustable
nozzle
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288.0m2
24m
36m
945.7m2
65.7m2
27m
239.2m2
246.6m2
Hose reel acts as a first aid firefighting equipment for building users and should be located
within 30m hose coverage of the hose reel and in noticeable places beside exit doors or
staircases or along escape routes. It should also be located at places least likely to be
endangered by fire such as staircase landing (Hall & Greeno, 2013). For every 800m2 of floor
area there should be a hose reel installed. The building has a hose reel for every main areas
on the ground floor as seen in Diagram instead for every 800m2 due to the division of spaces.
This allows users from each space to have their own hose reel.
The hose reels used are manufactured according to Australian Standard AS1221 and are
approved by QAS Australia. The rubber hose is 30 meters in length and has a test pressure of
1.5MPa (15 bar).
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The hose reels used are all swing type automatic hose reels which have built-in internal
valves. The internal valve functions by opening after two revolutions of the hose reel and will
close automatically when the hose is wound back to the reel (Semarak Industri Sdn. Bhd.,
2013). Swing type hose reel allows the hose to be pulled in different directions.
Even though the cabinets have see-through glass panels but there is no identification such as
painted red or signage on the cabinets as required by UBBL 248. (2)
Smoke and
heat triggers
the detectors
Manual
breakglass
unit or key
switch box
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signal sent to
alarm system
Building
occupants are
alerted
electrical
signals sent to
other active
systems to
control and
extinguish the
fire
Signal sent to
Fire Alarm
Control Panel
at Guard
House
Location of
fire or
smoke is
identified
Fire is
extinguished
manually
UBBL:
153. (1) All lift lobbies shall be provided with smoke detector.
6m
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The spacing for the heat detectors is approximately 6m each for LifePoint Church as to
ensure quick detection of fire outbreak. From Figure 5.2.2.1.3, one smoke detector is located
at the lift lobby, conforming to the UBBL 153. (1). Another smoke detector is also installed
at the water storage tank area, to detect possible smoke coming from the pumps.
For the building, no smoke or heat detectors are installed at the pantry and toilet areas. As
seen in Figure 5.2.2.1.3, all detectors are connected to the Fire Alarm Panel at the Guard
House.
Smoke detector
There are commonly two types of smoke detectors available in the market, which is the
photoelectric and ionization. Photoelectric detector requires more smoke than ionization
detector to be activated (Smoke detectors, 2006).
The light beam is projected to the supervisory photocell in a straight line. When smoke enters
the detector, the light beam is deflected to the alarm photocell and this creates a current to
activate the alarm system.
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Opposite charged ions are attracted by the positive and negative charged plate electrodes
which causes the flow of ions. The movements of ions between the plates then produce small
electric current. When smoke particles enter the chamber, the ion flow slows down and the
current is disrupted. This causes the alarm to sound.
Heat Detector
This heat detector has a combination of rate-of-rise and fixed temperature units. The rate-ofrise unit operates when the rate of surrounding temperature rises exceeding a preset amount
usually around 8oC/minute. This rate of change of temperature causes the bellows to expand
and touches the rate-of-rise contact and sound the alarm.
For the fixed temperature unit, the bimetal element will expand when a certain temperature is
achieved usually at 57 oC or 85 oC. The fixed temperature contact attached on the bimetal
element will then touches the other fixed-temperature contact and electric current will flow
and activate the alarm system (Grondzik, Stein, Reynolds & Kwok, 2010).
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The fire alarm system alerts the building occupants when there is a fire outbreak so that
immediate safety measure and firefighting action can be taken. This system can be operated
either automatically through the detectors or manually by breaking the glass of the breakglass
unit to activate the fire alarm.
Figure 5.2.2.2.3, Figure 5.2.2.2.4: Manual key switch boxes located outside of TNB switch room and
transformer room
Individual manual key switch boxes are installed outside of each switch room and
transformer room. This enables quick activation of fire alarm and release of carbon dioxide
gas when the room is on fire by turning the key of the key switch box. Key switch boxes are
used here instead of manual breakglass unit is to prevent anyone to intentionally activate the
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carbon dioxide system without emergency as only permissioned individuals and the Fire
Authority have the key.
The breakglass units and fire alarms are located along fire escape routes or next to the
emergency exits. This enables building occupants to be able to activate the fire alarm system
when fire occurs.
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The Fire Alarm Control Panel is located at the Guard House because it is detached from the
main building so the fire could not spread to it and there will be guards monitoring the fire
alarm panel 24 hours daily so any fire emergency can be detected immediately.
The Fire Alarm System Junction Box is located at the cafeteria, next to the Consumer Switch
Room. This is because the Consumer switch room, TNB switch room and TNB transformer
room have a separated alarm system circuit which is connected to the junction box.
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New Main
Hall
Main hall
Discharge lever
Locking ring pin
Carrying handle
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Portable fire extinguisher is a compressed cylindrical device used for small fire and as first
aid fire control. Different color codes represent the different fire sources appropriate for the
extinguisher (Greeno, 2005). The portable fire extinguishers used are red with blue band,
indicating it as 9kg ABC dry powder extinguishers which its applications are stated below:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Electrical hazards
As seen in Diagram 5.2.3, the portable fire extinguishers are placed next to the emergency
exits or along the escape paths which complies to the UBBL 227. No portable fire
extinguisher is found in the office area.
For easy reach, portable fire extinguisher should always be hung on wall brackets. Besides it
should not be placed under excessive heat or cold, as the temperature limit stated on the
portable fire extinguisher is -20oC to 60 oC.
The fire extinguisher is placed on the ground and next to the window, under the risk of being
exposed to high temperature or accidentally knocked down by building occupants.
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Fire hydrant
Building area
Water main
5.2.4.1 Pillar hydrant
UBBL:
Part VIII 225. (2)Every building shall be
served by at least one fire hydrant located not
more than 91.5 meters from the nearest point
of fire brigade access.
UBBL 1984 By Laws-225(2&3):
Not more than 6 meter from the building
Not more than 30 meter away from the
entrance to the building
Fire hydrant system functions as water source for fire protection. The pillar hydrants are
located at the opposite end of LifePoint Church site boundary. The nearest pillar hydrant to
the water storage tank is approximately 45metres away which exceeds the length of the
30metres hose.
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47.415m
50.421m
Main entrance
Guard House
The hydrant cabinet is placed next to the pillar hydrant and has a key attached to it. In case of
fire emergency, the key is used to unlock the cabinet and to retrieve the fire hose with nozzle
and accessories. The hose is to be attached to the pillar hydrant next to it.
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Fire Detector
Fire Alarm
CO2 Cylinder
LEGEND
1. Flashing Lights
2. Fire Alarm
3. Manual Fire Alarm with
Break Glass
4. Nozzle
5. CO2 Cylinder
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The fire suppression system is required within any electrical room although an exclusion is
allowed for rooms with generators or transformers. The CO2 is an electrically nonconductive
gas that is 50% more dense than air hence it will cover the fire reducing oxygen and prevents
combustion.
The fire suppression system is required within any electrical room although an
exclusion is allowed for rooms with generators or transformers hence the reason it is only
present in the switch room in the church. When fire is detected in the switch room, the
flashing light above the door will turn red before the activation of the gas system. This is to
prevent the users from entering as the CO2 gas released is an asphyxiate, especially in a small
room and can build up to a point where respiration becomes difficult.
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UBBL:
The use of CO2 gas by requirements of National Fire Protection Association or
Jabatan Bomba in the following rooms; transformer room, high voltage switch room,
power grid room & electric T.E.N. room.
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3
4
6
7
LEGEND
1. Illuminated Exit Sign
2. Stopper
3. Push Bar
4. Latches & Bolts
5. Fire Vision Panel
6. Door Handle
7. Fire Notice
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Fire rated doors are compartmentalised throughout the building to delay the spread of fire and
smoke from one area another area. These fire doors come with an aluminium door closer
mounted on top of the door to ensure the doors close after being opened as closing a door
remains a low priority when escaping a fire. Certain fire rated doors have a 100mm x 600mm
vision panel that allows people to see the other side of the door before entering. As people
tend to panic during a fire, most fire rated doors that has the most circulation come equipped
with a push bar allowing people to be able to open the door with ease.
UBBL:
133. Fire Resisting means the construction so designated, including doors, has a minimum
standard of fire-resistance of not less than half hour in accordance with the relevant
Schedules of these By-laws or which achieves such standard when tested in accordance with
BS476: Part 8: 1972 except that, in the case of the doors
(a) The rabbets to the door frame or the door stops whichever may be are not less than
18 millimetres deep; and
(b) The door is hung on metal hinges having a melting point of not less than 800C,
and
(c) The door is rendered self-closing.
164. (1) All fire doors shall be fitted with automatic doors closers of hydraulically spring
operated type in the case of swing doors and of wire rope and weight type in the case of
sliding doors.
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As the fire rated door serve the function of providing the people means of escape, all fire
rated doors should come with an emergency exit sign which indicates the closest emergency
exit during a fire. The emergency exits lights were placed ideally mounted 3 to 8 meters
above the floor, although most commonly directly above the door frame. These lights come
with a dual-power system whereby it was lit by the main power and battery in a charged state
in the case of a power outage that powered the light. The sign in the building has large letters
and a green photoluminescence light so that it easier for people to see during a fire as
visibility will be reduced due to the smoke.
UBBL:
172.
(1) Storey exits and access shall be marked by readily visible signs and shall not be
obscured by any decorations, furnishings or other equipment.
(2) A sign reading KELUAR with an arrow indicating the direction shall be placed
in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not
immediately apparent.
(3) Every exit sign shall have the word KELUAR in plainly legible letters not less
than 150 millimetres high with the principal strokes of the letters not less than 18
millimetres wide. The lettering shall be in red against a black background.
(4) All exits signs shall be illuminated continuously during periods of occupancy.
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Fire Alarm
Roller
Shutter
LEGEND
1. Roller
2. Motor
3. Shutter
Diagram 5.3.2.3.2: Annotation of different parts of the shutter.
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In the case of fire, a key located next to the shutter can be used to activate the alarm and
simultaneously causes the shutters to close. The double roller shutters can resist the spread of
flame as it has a 1 hour adequate fire resistance. In addition to resisting the spread of heat and
smoke by offering a buffer zone(the air-cavity between the shutters) for smoke and radiant
heat transmission.
Figure 5.3.2.3.3: The buffer zone drastically reduces the transition of heat.
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LEGEND
Internal Escape Staircases
External Escape
Staircases
Figure 5.3.2.4.1: Location of fire escape staircases.
During a fire, the initial priority is to safely and quickly evacuate all occupancy within the
vicinity of the building to a safe location or assembly point. As such the fire escape route
within the building plays an important role in ensuring that people escaping have the shortest
and safest route to escape during an emergency. No dead end limits are present since all
rooms have multiple possible exit paths to the nearest fire exit.
The width of the staircases are 1050mm wide with 130mm risers and a 290mm thread
depth. The internal staircases have landings of 2350mm wide and have a 1450mm depth. The
number of steps in each flight of stairs are uniform and provides a steady rhythm for walking
down to prevent people from falling.
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Railings made of flame retardant stainless steel are also present on all fire escape
staircase and are approximately 900mm high. Minor hand rails on the railing are also present
to accommodate towards children of different height.
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UBBL :
133. staircase external means a staircase which is completely open to the external air on at
least two sides from the level of the top of the balustrades to the underside of the flight of
stairs immediately above,
staircase internal means a staircase enclosed on all sides by partitions of walls and which
has all openings in the external walls glazed or otherwise protected from the weather;
168.
(1) Except as provided for in-law 194 every upper floor shall have means of egress
via at least two separate staircases.
(2) Staircases shall be of such width that in the event of any one staircase not being
available for escape purposes the remaining staircase shall accommodate the highest
occupancy load of any one floor discharging into it calculated in accordance with
provisions in the Seventh Schedule to these By-laws are not exceeded.
(3) The required width of a staircase shall be the clear width between walls but
handrails may be permitted to encroach on this width to a maximum of 75 millimeters.
(4) The required width of a staircase shall be maintained throughout its length
including at landings.
(5) Doors giving access to staircases shall be so positioned that their swing shall at no
point encroach on the required width of the staircase or landing.
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2 hours
4 hours
hour
hour
LEGEND
115 mm Brick Wall
230 mm Brick Wall
Fire Rated Gypsum Board
Partition
Gypsum Board Partition w/
Halved Glazed
Figure 5.3.2.5.1: Wall placement on ground floor
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UBBL:
139. The following areas or uses shall be separated from the other areas of the occupancy in
which they are located by fire resisting construction of elements of structure of a FRP to be
determined by the local authority based on the degree of fire hazard:
(g) Transformer rooms and substations
l
1
2
3
4
LEGEND
1. Headlight
2. Fuse Panel
3. Power Light
4. Charged Light
The emergency lights are back up lighting devices that turn on automatically in the case of a
power outage or a fire whereby the lights would activated in a focused bright ray. These
lights were placed facing the closest emergency escape route inside the room it is placed in.
As these lights were required to go on during an emergency, its power source is kept
segregated from other wiring and connected to the fire resistant cabling.
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6.0 Conclusion
Through our multiple visits to the Lifepoint Church, weve come to see how both the active
and passive fire protection system its a vital portion of the building as a whole. Although the
possibility of a fire occurring may be minor, the building has a dependable fire suppression
system to reduce the spread of the fire as well as multiple passive fire protection systems to
ensure people may safely evacuate from the building whenever necessary. The building lacks
however the presence of dry risers to which the technician present during our visit ensures us
isnt completely necessary. As such, the regular maintenance and examination of all fire
protection system and equipment done by the church is acceptable and should continue to
persist in their endeavor.
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