NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION GES B.08 FIELD FIRE STATIONS

Rev 0

Date 1999

Description Issued for Implementation

Checked DL

Approved

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX SEC 1.0 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 TITLE SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION Introduction Other NOC Specifications DEFINITIONS Technical Contractual DESIGN Codes and Standards Basic Design Assumptions Location Schedule of Accommodation and Size Fire Station Operations Notes on Accommodation CIVIL WORKS Groundworks Concrete Work External Walling Structure COMPONENTS Load Bearing Materials Flat Roofing Doors and Windows Ironmongery SERVICES Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Drainage and Sanitary Water Services Electrical and Lighting Fire Safety and Protection Telephones

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SEC 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 8.0 8.1 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 11.0 TITLE FINISHES Walls and Ceilings Floors Pest Control INSPECTION Procedures TESTING Statutory Testing Test Procedures Test Certificates Performance Testing DOCUMENTATION Introduction Schedules and Reports Data and Calculations Drawings and Specifications WARRANTY Figure (1) Figure (2)

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1.0 1.1 SCOPE OF THE SPECIFICATION Introduction

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This specification sets out the minimum requirements and recommended practice for the design of field fire stations serving petrochemical installations. It is not a definitive, technical, contract specification, but is intended to serve as a briefing document for the Owner and Contractor and to set the standards for building function, construction and ease of maintenance. It is not intended to give guidance on any aspect of firefighting or on fire precautions generally. Its scope is limited to functional, planning and construction criteria. 1.1.1 The intent of the document is : To provide Owners and Vendor/Contractors with clear design guidelines for the building envelope, components and finishes and to ensure that these are co-ordinated with the functional needs of architectural structural and civil engineering, and mechanical (air-conditioning, water services and drainage) and electrical services. To ensure that the submitted design for field fire stations shall be appropriate and conform to good practice with regard to convenience and ease of maintenance. To standardise design, by providing comprehensive recommendations and requirements within a single document. To set benchmark standards for both building function and construction, and to provide the framework for cost-control to be implemented. 1.1.2 To give guidance which takes into account the climatic conditions and general methods of construction prevailing and which allows the use of construction technology requiring the minimum importation of overseas building materials and components. Any items not specifically covered in this specification shall be designed and engineered in accordance with good engineering practice. All proposed designs shall be approved by the owner prior to implementation. Any exceptions to this specification must be authorised by the Owner. The Vendor/Contractor shall fully comply with the provisions laid down in the specification, any exception shall be authorised in writing by the Owner. In the event of any conflict between this specification and any applicable codes and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written clarification before proceeding with the work. This General Engineering Specification shall form part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Other NOC Specifications The following NOC specifications should be referred to and consulted when designing field fire stations: GES A.01 GES A.06 GES B.12 GES B.13 GES B.17 GES H.01 GES H.05 GES L.19 GES P.07 Plant Layout and Spacing Site Data Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Plumbing and Sanitary Specifications Doors and Windows Fire and Gas Alarm Systems Fire Tenders Building Electrical Systems Underground Piping

1.1.3

1.1.4 1.1.5

1.1.6 1.2

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GES Q.01 GES Q.03 GES Q.04 GES Q.05 GES Q.07 GES Q.14 GES S.01 GES T.10 GES X.01 GES X.02 GES X.03 2.0 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions shall apply: 2.1 2.1.1 Technical Field Fire Station: Earthworks (inc. site preparation, pits and trenches) Foundations (inc. piling) Concrete Structures Blockwork Rainwater, Oily water and Sanitary Sewer Systems Design Loads for Structures Steelwork Structures Local Telephone Cabling Systems Surface preparation and painting application Colour coding of equipment and piping External protective coatings

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A building, the primary function of which, is to provide sheltered accommodation for mobile fire-fighting teams and their vehicles, together with storage for associated equipment. 2.2 Contractual The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows: 2.2.1 Owner The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities. 2.2.2 Vendor The company supplying the equipment and material. 2.2.3 Contractor The main contractor for a defined piece of work 2.2.4 Sub-Contractor A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor. 2.2.5 Inspection Authority The organisation representing the Owner or Contractor that verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

2.2.6

Inspector A qualified individual representing the Owner, Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority, who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

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3.0 3.1 DESIGN Codes and Standards

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This specification has been based on the requirements of the international standards and codes of practice set out below. They are to be adhered to in any submitted design for Field Fire Stations. In the event of conflict between codes, standards and this specification, the requirements leading to the safer design shall be as determined by the Owner. 3.1.1 Electrical and Mechanical ASHRAE API RP 500A NFPA70 3.1.2 - Guide and Data Book - Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations in Petroleum Refineries - National Electrical Code

Safety and Firefighting IP Model Code of Practice: Part 3 Part 15 Part 19 - Refinery Safety Code - Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations - Fire Precautions at Petroleum Refineries and Bulk Storage Installations. NFPA11

Manual of Firemanship - Part 6b: Practical Firemanship - ii. Chapter 5. HMSO Those responsible for the design and construction of field fire stations are advised specifically to refer to the Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice Part 19: Fire Precautions at Petroleum Refineries and Bulk Storage Installations. In addition, Chapter 5 of the Manual of Firemanship gives detailed advice and guidance on tackling fires in oil and gas installations. These documents cover the general principles and methods of fire protection and fire fighting within the oil industry and provide the background philosophy to this design guide. 3.1.3 Building Construction U.B.C - Uniform Building Code (USA) The Building Regulations (UK) 3.2 Basic Design Assumptions For the purposes of this design guide, the assumptions set out below have been made. Owner requirements shall be confirmed in each instance. A comprehensive Fire Plan will exist for any location storing or handling petroleum products. This will form the basis of and provide the criteria for all aspects of planning for fire precautions and fire fighting, and will give guidance to the Owner and Vendor/Contractor on the extent and provision of such services. In any plant fire, operations staff will use local fire-fighting systems and equipment as the primary means of first-aid fire control and suppression until mobile fire-fighting equipment and teams are able to reach the site. In addition to providing a mobile and supplementary role in the event of plant fires, fire vehicles shall

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provide an essential service for camp and administration areas, warehouses and workshops. Fire vehicles are required for airfield service. Where mobile teams and equipment are used on such secondary tasks, sufficient standby equipment must always be made available to tackle fires in production and storage areas. Practical open-air training shall normally be carried out on remote sites. Training facilities such as towers, shall therefore not normally be expected to form part of the fire station accommodation. Only minor, routine vehicle servicing and cleaning shall be carried out in field fire stations. Major vehicle servicing shall be carried out in central vehicle workshops. Vehicle fuel storage will not normally be contained within the fire station complex. It is assumed that vehicles will refill at a central depot. Generally, the majority of fire vehicle crews will be provided on an as-needed basis from volunteer, parttime, field personnel. The core crew will comprise of fire and safety personnel, while the fire station will be manned on a 24 hour basis by an Emergency Controller, there will not normally be a requirement for dormitory-type accommodation. 3.3 Location Fire stations shall be sited as close as is practical to production areas, which provide the main source of potential fire hazards, but well away from classified areas. No fire station shall be sited where it is vulnerable to catastrophic explosion, even at the cost of a 1-2 minute response delay. Siting requirements shall also be balanced with the need to be within easy reach of the trained, part-time personnel, who will be expected to man the vehicles. 3.4 3.4.1 Schedule of Accommodation and Size Size Fire station size will vary in accordance with the size and extent of plant and buildings which it is required to service, and with the number of fire-fighting vehicles to be contained. Owner and Vendor/Contractors shall be aware of the prime requirement for adequate standby coverage for production/process areas at all times, in the event of vehicles being called away to fires in other areas. As a general rule, the vehicle sheds shall be sized to accommodate a minimum of three parallel vehicle bays. For general guidance, an indicative layout for a basic, three-bay fire station is contained in Figures 1 and 2 at the end of this report, for which it has been assumed that two Water Foam Tenders will be housed, together with a rapid intervention vehicle and a dry chemical extinguisher vehicle. 3.4.2 Schedule of Accommodation (Refer to Fig.1) a) Internal Vehicle Accommodation Fire Chief Office Lounge/classroom Pantry Toilet and Cleaner Large Equipment Store Small Equipment Store Uniform Store Refuse Disposal Store 20 sq.m. 20 sq.m. 7 sq.m. 20 sq.m 68 sq.m 39 sq.m 22 sq.m 30 sq.m 180 sq.m.

Vehicle accommodation space has been based on the requirement to house water foam tenders carrying 7000 litres of water, 3000 litres foam liquid and fitted with a roof-mounted monitor. Vehicle size has been based on 10.5 metres long x 2.5 metres wide x 3.85 metres high. No allowance has been made in the indicative design, for housing mobile foam bowsers, (see 3.6.6 (a)

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below) which in some circumstances may be necessary. b) External 3.5 3.5.1 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks and Refill Area. Water Refill Point Hose Drying Frame Wash-down area Shaded Car Parking

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Fire Station Operations Central Control Field fire stations will generally be alerted via the oilfield or refinery Central Control Room, which shall also contain the main fire alarm indicator panel. This in turn will activate the mimic panel in the fire chiefs office, which will be manned on a 24 hour basis. Communication will be via telephone and/or radio.

3.5.2

Vehicle Circulation and Servicing The movement of vehicles and crews shall be carefully worked out to obtain a safe and efficient plan. Where site space is available, it is preferred that a one-way circulation system is used, whereby vehicles return via the rear of the building as indicated in Figure 2. They will immediately refill their foam and water tanks. They will then proceed to the rear wash-down area. It is here that vehicles will be washed, where used hoses are removed to be dried on the drying frame and fresh hoses then placed on the vehicles. Dry hoses will be taken from the drying frame, laid out under cover in the reservicing bay, rolled up and stored away. After basic reservicing, the vehicles will then proceed into the main vehicle shed, where they can be restocked if necessary, with other equipment from the equipment store. The vehicles are then ready for another callout. For the purposes of this document, it is assumed that only routine, minor maintenance and cleaning shall usually be carried out at field stations. In addition, it has been assumed that field fire stations shall not normally be equipped for vehicle refuelling, where a central refuelling depot is conveniently near. In such instances therefore, it is expected that general servicing and overhauls, shall also normally be carried out at a central vehicle depot.

3.6 3.6.1

Notes on Accommodation Fire Chiefs Office This room shall be manned on a 24 hour basis and shall contain the main mimic alarm panel, which indicates the location of any activated alarm. In addition, the office shall be the administrative centre for all matters relating to fire and safety. It shall therefore be equipped with simple office furniture sufficient for the fire chief and a clerical assistant. The office shall also be equipped with telephone and radio, to communicate with the main control room and to alert members of the fire-fighting team. The alarm and telephone systems shall be connected via a UPS system. A viewing window shall be installed, which enables the Fire Chief to see into the vehicle shed.

3.6.2

Lounge/classroom This area will normally function as a staff waiting room for teams on standby, but should be capable of being used for occasional training classes.

3.6.3

Pantry The pantry shall be equipped for tea and coffee making only.

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3.6.4 Storage - General

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It is of fundamental importance that sufficient equipment storage space be provided. Submitted design proposals shall demonstrate storage provision against a confirmed list of equipment. The indicative design contains three internal storage areas: a) Large Equipment Store A large equipment store shall be provided for bulkier items of equipment, such as mobile foam monitors, portable generators, pumps, lighting equipment, etc. Roller shutter doors should be provided. Permanent sand trap ventilation louvres shall be provided. b) Small Equipment Store The small equipment store shall be fitted out with wall racks and dexion-type storage shelving for such items as spare extinguishers, hoses, nozzles and other accessories and items such as bolt croppers, hacksaws, axes, grab hooks and hydraulic cutting and rescue equipment, flashlights, lifelines etc. In addition, there shall be a requirement for a compressor and filtering equipment to maintain and recharge cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus. c) Uniform Store The uniform store shall contain hanging rails for standard fire coats and trousers and racks for helmets and boots. In addition, there should be storage cabinets, each of which contain two sets of close proximity suits, self-contained breathing apparatus and two sets safety and rescue equipment. 3.6.5 Vehicle Shed The main function of the vehicle shed is to provide dry, clean shelter for vehicles and crews, where routine maintenance and service may be carried out in comfort. Side walls may be fitted with racks to store small quantities of lubricants, spare tyres, minor spares and cleaning equipment. It is expected that non-routine maintenance and servicing will be carried out at a central vehicle depot. However, for more remote stations, where central servicing facilities may not be readily available, then consideration should be given to the provision of such items as an air compressor for tyre inflation and pneumatic tyre-changing equipment.

3.6.6

Foam Concentrate Storage a) Quantity Owners and Contractors shall refer to the guidelines set out in NFPA 11 and the Fire Plan for the installation(s) to be served, in order to ascertain the quantity of foam concentrate which has to be stored. Bulk stocks will be necessary for any oil installation carrying substantial storage capacities. In some instances elevated tanks may be appropriate, from which foam bowsers may be topped up. b) Temperature Generally, the maximum continuous storage temperature for liquid foam concentrates is 104F (40C). Where surface temperatures may exceed 185F (85C), the use of shaded or interior storage shall be considered.

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4.1 Groundworks

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Vendor/Contractor shall conform with the recommendations and standards set out in GES A.06 for requirements regarding basic background information on site conditions. 4.1.1 Site Investigation Reports The extent and type of groundworks and foundation design will vary from site to site and will be dependent amongst other factors, on the overall structural design of the building. In all cases, a site investigation report shall be prepared for the Owners approval before detailed design development is embarked upon. A site investigation shall demonstrate the suitability of the proposed site for the construction of civil engineering and building works. It shall examine all the parameters which may influence the design of the building and the security of neighbouring land and property. All site investigation reports shall include an appraisal of the following: Site access Levels Drainage and Sewage Ground bearing capacity The presence of buried services Adjacent buildings Overhead powerlines and other features

Foundation design shall conform to the guidelines set out in GES Q.03. Particular care shall be taken to ascertain the degree of sulphates and other aggressive salts in the ground. As a general rule, allowance shall be made for sulphate resisting cement to be used in all below ground construction. 4.1.2 General Ground floor levels shall be raised to minimum 16 (450mm) above the general external ground in order to help cut down the entry into the building, of wind-borne sand and dust, and to protect the building during heavy storms, which are likely to cause local or flash flooding. Local surface conditions shall be investigated to ensure an adequate run off of water during the brief, but intense periods of rainfall.

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4.2 Concrete Work

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Attention is drawn to the importance of adhering to good concrete practice in the prevailing climatic conditions. Contractors shall conform to the recommendations and standards set out in GES Q.03 and GES Q.04, particularly with reference to hot weather concreting. 4.3 4.3.1 External Walling It has been assumed for the purposes of this specification, that the most readily available and economic material for external walling, will be rendered concrete blockwork. Designs incorporating blockwork shall conform to the recommendations set out in GES Q.05. Owner approval however, shall be sought, whatever material is proposed. Fire Stations designed with uninsulated single-skin blockwork walls will not be accepted, external single skin block walling shall be insulated or of cavity construction incorporating insulation. Whatever the construction of external walling, designs shall incorporate external shading such as roof overhangs or other features to reduce the degree of direct exposure to sunlight. 4.4 4.4.1 Structure Vehicle Shed In most instances, functional requirements may be satisfied by the provision of a well-ventilated, light portal frame or lattice beam roof, with light-weight insulated metal cladding. Where possible, vehicle sheds should have clear spans and be column-free. However, where rolled steel sections and insulated metal roof and wall cladding are difficult, or more expensive to procure, reinforced concrete frames with more limited spans will be appropriate. Floor loading capacity shall be capable of resisting the axle loads of the heaviest trucks having access to the building. 4.4.2 Admin and Storage Accommodation The space requirements of the administrative and storage areas shall allow the use of either load bearing blockwork or framed construction. In all instances, construction should be thermally insulated. Uninsulated walls and roofs should be avoided and designs shall incorporate features which reduce the degree of exposure of external walls to direct sunlight, such as roof overhangs, shaded verandas or car-ports. 5.0 5.1

COMPONENTS Load Bearing Materials Structural load bearing materials shall be reinforced concrete, loadbearing concrete block (where available) or steel fully protected from fire. No material will be accepted which supports combustion.

5.2

Flat Roofing It is assumed for the purposes of this specification, that the majority of fire station roofs will be flat and that waterproofing will consist of bitumen-based felts, asphalt or similar material. Proposals for flat roof specifications shall demonstrate that requirements are clearly set out regarding watertightness, drainage, thermal and sound insulation, fire precautions, maintenance and repair. In all cases, proposals for flat roof waterproofing shall also include the following: because of the prevailing intense solar radiation, flat roofs shall be of the inverted type whereby loose-laid rigid insulation boards are placed over the waterproof membrane. Boards shall be ballasted with gravel and/or paving flags. This shall ensure that membranes are protected both from deterioration arising from exposure to ultraviolet light, and from roof traffic;

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all roofs shall be insulated with minimum 2" (50mm) thickness of extruded, expanded polystyrene boards or similar Owner approved material. Polystyrene bead board is not acceptable; waterproofing shall be fully protected at upstands from direct sunlight by means of reflective gravel and flashings; rainfall can often be infrequent but violent. Designs shall allow for 3" (75mm) per hour precipitation. Parapet walls shall always have sufficient openings to ensure that roofs do not flood as a result of blockage to piped outlets; design proposals shall always include details of roof entries for piped services, demonstrating that adequate waterproofing is allowed for; roof access doors shall always have thresholds min. 6" (150mm) above the finished roof level, i.e. with allowance for the thickness of screeds, insulation and ballast.

5.3 5.3.1

Doors and Windows Vehicle Shed Doors Because of the requirement for large, clear spans for vehicle access, industrial doors are the most suitable for use in the vehicle sheds. Ideally, because of the large wall area these doors occupy, they shall preferably be insulated to reduce heat gain/loss. In addition, to allow for safety needs, they shall incorporate vision panels. Horizontal sliding doors should only be used where exceptionally large horizontal openings are required. Motorised doors are desirable, but should in all cases be capable of manual override. The most common type of door used to service fire vehicle sheds is the vertical, sectional up-and-over door. These consist of hinged or interlocking panels, which slide in vertical side tracks that curve to the horizontal at or above lintel height, so that the panels retract to a horizontal position. This type of door offers greater flexibility than rolling shutters in the provision of glazed panels and personnel doors. The framed panel construction, usually in steel or aluminium, can more easily accommodate insulating materials. The most common basic finish to these doors will be galvanised, but powder coated colour finish or plastisol are available. In all cases, doors must be equipped with seals to ensure the exclusion of windborne sand and dust.

5.3.2

External Doors and Window Frames - General As a general rule, external doors shall open outwards to counteract the effect of seasonal high winds. All external doors and windows shall be fitted with effective draught-excluding brushes and seals to ensure weather-tightness and exclude windborne sand and dust. Doors shall be of robust construction and be fitted with extensive kicking plates to reduce mechanical damage. Windows shall be constructed from either anodised aluminium, timber frames or as specified by Owner. All opening windows shall be fitted with integral, but easily replaceable flyscreens.

5.3.3

Internal Doors Internal single-leaf doors to the fire chiefs office, lounge, pantry and toilets, shall be classified as half-hour fire-resisting. Corridor double doors, doors to store rooms and the door from the fire chiefs office to the vehicle shed, should be solid, 1" (44mm) thick, incorporating plaster board and providing at least one hour fire-resistance classification. Door leaves shall contain vision panels containing wired or safety glass and be fitted at all edges with intumescent seals to prevent the passage of smoke in the event of fire.

5.4

Ironmongery Vendor/Contractors shall seek Owner confirmation of their requirements for master key and suiting, together with any security and restricted or selective access requirements. Design submissions shall include schedules which clearly set out proposed standards of ironmongery in terms of quality, finish, means of

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escape, safety and security. 6.0 6.1

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SERVICES Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Vendors/Contractors shall conform to the standards and recommendations set out in GES B.12 for requirements regarding the design and installations of HVAC systems. Generally, air-conditioning will not be necessary for the vehicle shed, which will require to be mechanically ventilated. In addition, the vehicle shed shall be equipped with automatic smoke venting to operate in the event of a fire in the vehicle shed. Basic air-conditioning shall be necessary in the office accommodation and stores. Toilets, cleaner's store and store rooms shall be provided with mechanical air extract fans. Allowance shall be made for heating in winter months. Central, ducted air-conditioning systems may offer efficiencies, where the Owner requires a high-quality office specification, but for general, functional purposes, split units shall be appropriate and are preferred to through-the-wall package units. Fan-coil units shall be wall-mounted to leave floor areas clear. Compressors shall be roof-mounted to reduce damage from windborne sand and dust. The following details shall be presented at designdevelopment stage: a) b) c) d) roof entry arrangements for power conduit and refrigerant lines, indicating weathertight details; condensate drainage details; refrigerant line, condensate and power conduit route details, indicating ducting arrangements and tidy installation; indication of access arrangements for maintenance, filter changes etc.

6.2 6.2.1

Drainage and Sanitary Sanitary Installations In designing sanitary installations, GES B.13 shall be complied with the following noted; walls supporting wall-mounted sanitary ware shall be sufficiently strong to provide a secure fixing. Hollow clay blocks will not be acceptable; plumbing pipework should, wherever possible be concealed and contained within an accessible, purpose-made duct; WC cubicles shall be equipped with hygiene sprays. WC pans should preferably be wall mounted to allow for all-round floor cleaning; cisterns shall preferably be contained within an accessible, concealed, purpose-built service duct; overflow pipes shall discharge to a position where such discharge is visible; squatting pans shall preferably be made of stainless steel and be devised to allow the surrounding floor to drain into them; where showers are provided, the shower heads shall be of the short-projection type; simple, telescopic-type shower rails shall be provided in preference to screwed fixings, which are susceptible to damage;

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6.3 6.3.1 wash basins shall be firmly fixed on brackets or legs.

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Water Services Fire Fighting Water Vendors/Contractors shall confirm the extent of fire water services, via the Fire Plan to ensure an that an adequate emergency supply is available. For sites where no mains service is available, storage tanks may be necessary to ensure speedy refilling of fire tenders.

6.3.2

Domestic Water a) b) c) d) e) Where practicable, water pipework shall be surface mounted within accessible service ducts. Avoid burying pipework within walls. Hot water shall be provided by means of demand headers in preference to cylinder type fittings. For remote sites, allowance shall be made for storage for three day water supply. Potable and drinking water lines and fixtures shall be sterilised before being placed in service. Chilled drinking water fountains shall be provided.

6.4

Electrical and Lighting Vendor/Contractors and Designers shall conform to the recommendations and standards set out in GES L.19 for general requirements of electrical installations. The following notes shall apply: apparatus and cabling associated with the generation, distribution and use of electricity shall be designed, constructed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the recommendations of the IP Electrical Safety Code and the sixteenth edition of the IEE Regulations; AC power supply to panel will usually be 120 Volt, 50/60 Hertz, earthed, 3-wire, single phased; emergency lighting shall be installed along all escape routes and at emergency exits; external lighting shall be provided to the front apron, foam refill point and wash-down areas.

6.5 6.5.1

Fire Safety and Protection Construction The design materials and methods of construction of Field Fire Stations shall conform to accepted good practice. The primary characteristics required is that construction materials and components shall not support combustion, that finishes shall be easily maintained and not support the spread of flame and that little or no toxic fumes or heat will be produced when they are exposed to heat.

6.5.2

Fire Alarm and Detection Fire field stations shall be equipped with fire alarm and detection systems as set out in GES H.01.

6.6

Telephones Telephone cabling systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements and

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recommendations set out in GES T.10. 7.0 7.1

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FINISHES Walls and Ceilings Reinforced concrete and masonry external walls shall receive a reflective masonry paint finish on sand/cement rendering. Internal walls shall be finished with washable emulsion paint. Toilets and pantry shall be finished with glazed ceramic tiles to door height. Ceilings generally shall consist of textured paint finish to the soffit of insulated roof slabs, as specified in GES X.01, GES X.02 and GES X.03.

7.2

Floors The primary criteria for floors is durability and ease of maintenance and cleaning. The Vendor/Contractor shall consider the following:

7.2.1

Vehicle Shed The most convenient and practical flooring will be power floated in-situ concrete with added hardeners or aggregate and finished with an epoxy resin formulation, to which can be added abrasive grit to give a nonslip finish. The engineering design and construction sequence of large areas of concrete flooring shall be carefully considered in order to control cracking. Generally, floor slabs should be placed in staggered bays, each of no more than 30 square meters area, with flexible, waterproof joints. Vendor/Contractor shall follow the recommendations set out in BS CP204: Part 2.

7.2.2

Storage Administration and Domestic Areas. The most readily available suitable material for storage and administration areas shall be terrazzo tiles for both floors and skirting. Other suitable materials shall include PVC sheet or tiles, subject to Owner approval. Toilets, cleaners room and pantry floors shall be non-slip vitreous quarry tiles.

7.2.3

External Hardstandings and walkways. External walkways, hardstandings at the entrance and exit to the vehicle shed and washdown areas shall be paved with precast interlocking concrete paving blocks.

7.3

Pest Control The design of Fire Stations shall incorporate features which shall minimise the entry of cockroaches, flies and rodents into the building. The following precautions when taken during construction shall alleviate the pest problem.

7.3.1

Cockroaches, Black Beetles and Crickets Passage from room to room or floor to floor along pipe-runs, ducts and chases shall be prevented by suitable sealing; the use of intermediate lengths of ducts and chases shall provide access to easy inspection.

7.3.2

Flies Well fitted screens shall be provided for windows and ventilators.

7.3.3

Rodents (a) Service pipes and installation pipes - Wherever pipes and cables pass through a wall, they shall be carried in sleeves and the space between the pipe and sleeve shall be effectively sealed.

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(b)

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Ducts and Chases - Ducts, chases and ventilating shafts shall be effectively sealed against the entry of rats or mice. Where pipes are in ducts or chases pass through a wall or floor, they shall be embedded in rodent-proof material. Metal turnings are useful for this purpose and so is broken glass. Waste receivers - Waste receivers shall be of back-inlet, any open channel shall be protected by a grid to prevent the entry of rodents into the channel and waste pipe. Rain water down pipe - Down pipes shall be protected against the entry of rodents. Where possible they shall be connected to a back-inlet or similar gullies. The use of wire netting or other obstructions on the outlets is not recommended. Hollow walls - Hollow walls shall be sealed at the roof-plate level. There should be no access to the cavity where service pipes, ducts, cables pass through or into the walls. Footings - The base of all footings of outside walls and party walls shall not be less than 60cm below the finished level to prevent access by burrowing, except where site concrete affords sufficient protection. Partitions, etc - Joints between partitions and the main structure shall be effectively sealed. In the construction within a building of permanent structure or semi-permanent structure, precautions shall be taken to avoid harbourage in hollow partitions, or between the floor of the main building and the floor of the subsidiary structure or between their ceilings. Ventilation grids, screens, baffles and balloon pipe guards - Grids and other barriers shall restrict passage to a width of three-eights of an inch. Soil pipes and ventilating pipes shall always be provided with guards or cages. Balloon pipe guards shall be resistant to corrosion.

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g)

(h)

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INSPECTION Procedures The inspection requirements are covered by the document `General Conditions of Purchase' which forms part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are listed below: The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication, assembly installation and testing. The Vendor/Contractor has the responsibility to provide adequate control and inspection of the equipment and specified materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities under the Purchase Order/Contract.

Construction work, building systems, sub-systems and components shall be subject to inspection by the Owner at all stages of the work. Vendor/Contractors are required to include within the requirements of the Purchase Order/Contract, a system for formal submittal and approval of all components and finishes. 9.0 9.1

TESTING Statutory Testing Comprehensive and exhaustive testing shall be carried out of all components, systems and sub-systems within the building, in the presence of the Owner's representative(s). Vendor/Contractors shall indicate allowance for this in their construction programmes.

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9.2 Test Procedures

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The Vendor/Contractor shall submit all the necessary test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the start of the testing programmes. The procedures shall state acceptance criteria. 9.3 Test Certificates Testing certificates shall be issued by the specialised Inspection Authorities when all test procedures are successfully complied with. Testing certificates shall be issued for the following: 9.4 Fire Regulations Alarms and Sound Systems Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Heating Systems Mechanical Equipment Electrical Distribution Water and Drainage Services Health and Safety Certificates for the working Environment

Performance Testing As required by the Purchase Order/Contract the Vendor/Contractor shall carry out a performance test on the plant and equipment associated with the Field Fire Station.

10.0 10.1 10.1.1 10.1.2 10.1.3

DOCUMENTATION Introduction This section covers the documentation required for the design, material selection, construction, inspection and testing for the field fire stations provided against this specification. The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract. The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum, all details to confirm compliance with the relevant specifications and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment and specified materials shall be submitted in good time. Any production or procurement undertaken prior to the relevant documentation being submitted and reviewed is at the Vendor/Contractor's risk. On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number and the project name shall be clearly shown. Schedules and Reports The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a Quality Control Plan for the entire order when received. The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation proposed sub-vendors, programmed schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of 2 weeks and outline programme for procurement and production activities. The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the Purchasing cycle and submit revised tender documentation for approval. Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor regarding design, procurement, construction, installation and documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

10.1.4 10.1.5 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2

10.2.3 10.2.4

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10.3 10.3.1 Data and Calculations

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The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner. Also included shall be any additional drawings, specifications, etc and a list of any proposed sub-contractors. The documents shall be submitted for approval/review to the Owner and where applicable to the Inspection Authority within periods agreed between the Owner and Vendor/Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor/Contractor to ensure that the production schedule includes documentation submission periods, plus a two week approval review period by the Owner and or the Inspection Authority. The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority where applicable. All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner where conditions involve the use of formulae or methods not mentioned in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be clearly referenced. Computer calculations shall only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other values and the computer programme has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner. Calculations and drawings that are inter-dependent i.e. foundations loading and equipment foot print shall be presented for appraisal together. Drawings and Specifications The number, type or title of drawings and specifications will vary for each project. Submissions for Owner approval shall confirm multi disciplinary co-ordination. Drawings shall consist of construction plans, sections and elevations, supplemented by structural, mechanical and electrical service drawings. Plot plans shall show access to and clearance around the building, including access for emergency vehicles. Essential minimum information to be included on drawings shall also include: Overheat and/or underfloor routings of signal, power and communications cables. Layouts of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning requirements. Lighting layouts. Fire protection systems and equipment Door opening dimensions to ensure that they are sufficiently sized to allow access for installation or removal of equipment. Trunking and cable terminations, layouts and disposition. Drainage and sewage layouts.

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10.3.3 10.3.4

10.3.5

10.3.6 10.4 10.4.1

10.4.2

As-built equipment drawings shall be listed in the index and copies of the drawings shall be included in the equipment operating and maintenance manuals. In addition, reproducible prints shall be provided, where drawings are CAD generated, 2 sets of copy disks shall be provided.

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11.0 WARRANTY

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The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all equipment, materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site, whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract. Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

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