Mechanical and Electrical Design Deliverables - RIBA Stage E

Rev 3
1) Introduction
It is proposed that on completion of RIBA Stage E, that the main contractor should take over the design using the novated consultant. This document aims to
2) Target scale - 1:50 scale generally applies for plan layouts. Smaller scale (generally 1:100) is sufficient only when the information can be presented clearly and
3) Design Deliverables
Discipline

Item

Service

Target
Information level
Scale (see
above)

Electrical

Roof Plan

Small Power, Fire,

Anciliary, plant location,
lighting protection,
containment

1:50

First to Top Floor

Plans

Small Power, Fire,

Anciliary, plant location,
lighting protection,
containment

1:50

Ground Floor Plan Small Power, Fire,

Anciliary, plant location,
lighting protection,
containment

1:50

All outlets (small power, tv, data etc) shown and defined per room and circuited; fire
detector, sounder, input/output modules all shown and identified, primary
containment indicated for all services including data, fire, security, comms, earthing
indicated, dist board locations shown. Lighting protection tapes shown. In existing
buildings, all services to be co-ordinated with existing fabric and services, and a
confirmation given that new services can be accommodated. Major builders work to
be identified.
All outlets (small power, tv, data etc) shown and defined per room and circuited; fire
detector, sounder, input/output modules all shown and identified, primary
containment indicated for all services including data, fire, security, comms, earthing
indicated, dist board locations shown. In existing buildings, all services to be coordinated with existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new
services can be accommodated. Major builders work to be identified.
All outlets (small power, tv, data etc) shown and defined per room and circuited; fire
detector, sounder, input/output modules all shown and identified, primary
containment indicated for all services including data, fire, security, comms, earthing
indicated, dist board locations shown. In existing buildings, all services to be coordinated with existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new
services can be accommodated. Major builders work to be identified.

Basment (as
required)

Small Power, Fire,

Anciliary, plant location,
lighting protection,
containment

1:50

Roof Plan

Lighting, emergency
lighting

1:50

All outlets (small power, tv, data etc) shown and defined per room and circuited; fire
detector, sounder, input/output modules all shown and identified, primary
containment indicated for all services including data, fire, security, comms, earthing
indicated, dist board locations shown. In existing buildings, all services to be coordinated with existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new
services can be accommodated. Major builders work to be identified.

All luminares (based on preliminary selection from framwork list), lighting control
equipment, switching and circuits to be shown and defined per room, primary
containment indicated, earthing indicated, dist board locations shown. All items to
be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where appropriate. Major builders work to be
identified.
First to Top Floor Lighting, emergency
1:50
All luminares (based on preliminary selection from framwork list), lighting control
Plans
lighting
equipment, switching and circuits to be shown and defined per room, primary
containment indicated, earthing indicated, dist board locations shown. All items to
be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where appropriate. Major builders work to be
identified.
Ground Floor Plan Lighting, emergency
1:50
All luminares (based on preliminary selection from framwork list), lighting control
lighting
equipment, switching and circuits to be shown and defined per room, primary
containment indicated, earthing indicated, dist board locations shown. All items to
be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where appropriate. Major builders work to be
identified.
Basment (as
Lighting, emergency
1:50
All luminares (based on preliminary selection from framwork list), lighting control
required)
lighting
equipment, switching and circuits to be shown and defined per room, primary
containment indicated, earthing indicated, dist board locations shown. All items to
be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where appropriate. Major builders work to be
identified.
Schematic
Main electrical
All main switchboards, incoming and sub-main cables all sized, distribution boards
sized, earthing principles established.
Riser
Typical riser layout/section 1:50/1:20 Show pipework and ductwork full size to demonstrate fit, co-ordinated with
mechanical as required.
Schematic
Fire Alarms
Size of panels defined, loop arrangments, input /output interfaces, high level cause
and effect indicated
Site Plan
Incoming services, plant
1:100 or Major plant locations, routes to plant, electricity, telecom connections, external
locations
1:200
lighting and power, lightning protection.
Specification
Scope of Works
A4
Description of all works, description of operations and reference to College
Standards (Generic information to be included only where necessary)
Specification
Schedules of major plant & A4
All plant to be defined in terms of size, ratings, conditions etc. Example schedules
distribution
are MV/LV switchboards, UPS units, transformers, cable schedules, dist board
schedules (may define min size of cables for rings and radials), luminaires,
example lighting plots for key areas

Mechanical

Specification
Specification

Workmanship
Technical Policy
Statements

A4
A4

NES based
List all used, with revisions.

Roof Plan

Heating, ventilation, airconditioning as required

1:50

All pipework (heating/cooling, hot&cold water, drainage) including valve and bypass
arrangments, expansion devices, key valve positions, all shown single line, with
sizes, control and isolation valves shown, sized, scheduled. All terminal plant
including radiators, fan coils etc shown and referenced. Valve positions and control
panels shown. Ductwork to be shown double line except final secondary runs, but
all sized. Attenuator positions, dampers and plenums to be indicated. Plant rooms
to be co-ordinated layouts with sections, showing also access gantries, platforms
etc for maintenance. In existing buildings, all services to be co-ordinated with
existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new services can be
accommodated. Major builders work to be identified.

First to Top Floor

Plans

Heating, ventilation, airconditioning as required

1:50

All pipework (heating/cooling, hot&cold water, drainage) including valve and bypass
arrangments and expansion devices, key valve positions, all shown single line, with
sizes, control and isolation valves shown, sized, scheduled. All terminal plant
including radiators, fan coils etc shown and referenced. Valve positions and control
panels shown. Ductwork to be shown double line except final secondary runs, but
all sized. Attenuator positions, dampers and plenums to be indicated. Plant rooms
to be co-ordinated layouts with sections, showing also access gantries and
platforms. In existing buildings, all services to be co-ordinated with existing fabric
and services, and a confirmation given that new services can be accommodated.
All items to be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where appropriate. Major
builders work to be identified.

Ground Floor Plan Heating, ventilation, airconditioning as required

1:50

All pipework (heating/cooling, hot&cold water, drainage) including valve and bypass
arrangments and expansion devices, key valve positions, all shown single line, with
sizes, control and isolation valves shown, sized, scheduled. All terminal plant
including radiators, fan coils etc shown and referenced. Valve positions and control
panels shown. Ductwork to be shown double line except final secondary runs, but
all sized. Attenuator positions, dampers and plenums to be indicated. Plant rooms
to be co-ordinated layouts with sections, showing also access gantries and
platforms for maintenance. In existing buildings, all services to be co-ordinated with
existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new services can be
accommodated. All items to be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where
appropriate. Major builders work to be identified.

Basment (as
required)

Heating, ventilation, airconditioning as required

Section

Key Plant room sections

Section

Riser
Schematic
Schematic
Schematic
Schematic
Site Plan
Specification
Specification

Specification
Specification

1:50

All pipework (heating/cooling, hot&cold water, drainage) including valve and bypass
arrangments and expansion devices, key valve positions, all shown single line, with
sizes, control and isolation valves shown, sized, scheduled. All terminal plant
including radiators, fan coils etc shown and referenced. Valve positions and control
panels shown. Ductwork to be shown double line except final secondary runs, but
all sized. Attenuator positions, dampers and plenums to be indicated. Plant rooms
to be co-ordinated layouts with sections, showing also access gantries and
platforms for maintenance.. In existing buildings, all services to be co-ordinated
with existing fabric and services, and a confirmation given that new services can be
accommodated. All items to be co-ordinated with reflected ceilings where
appropriate. Major builders work to be identified.

1:50/1:20 Show pipework and ductwork full size to demonstrate fit, co-ordinated with
electrical, show control panels. Show key valve positions. Show access gantries
and platforms for maintenance.
Key on floor sections
1:50/1:20 Show pipework and ductwork full size to demonstrate fit, co-ordinated with
electrical, show control panels. Show key valve positions
Typical details
Various
Show standard details for valve arrangements, dampers in walls, hangers etc.
Typical riser layout/sections 1:50/1:20 Show pipework and ductwork full size to demonstrate fit, co-ordinated with
electrical, show control panels. Show key valve positions.
Heating
Sizes of major plant defined, pipework sizes indicated, numbers of pumps, press
units, valves, etc
Cooling System
Sizes of major plant defined, pipework sizes indicated, numbers of pumps, press
units, valves, etc
Ventilation Schematic
Sizes of major plant defined, ductwork sizes indicated, typical arrangements of
controlling elements, control dampers and fire dampers
Domestic Water/Drainage Sizes of major plant defined, pipework sizes indicated, principles including booster
pumps, tanks, filters, etc and connetions to risers and run outs.
Incoming services, plant
1:200
Major plant locations, routes to plant, gas, water, drain connections
locations
Scope of Works
A4
Description of all works, and description of operations. Energy and Part L
statements to be included, and reference to College Standards
Schedules of major plant & A4
All plant to be defined in terms of size, ratings, conditions etc. Example schedules
distribution
to include boiler plant, chillers, AHUs, supply and extract fans, toilet extract fans,
grilles, diffusers, fan boxes/coils, VRF units, sanitaryware, radiators, control panels
Workmanship
Technical Policy
Statements

A4
A4

NES based
List all used, with revisions.

BMS

Specification

Scope of Works

A4

Specification
Specification

Points list
Design principles,
configuration and
Workmanship
Technical Policy
Statements

A4
A4

Description of all works and description of operations. Energy and Part L

statements to be included and reference to College Standards Description of
network arrangement to be given. (Generic information to be included only where
necessary)
All plant to be defined in terms of size, ratings, conditions etc.
Use EN3

A4

List all used, with revisions.

Specification