NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION GES B.01 CENTRAL CONTROL BUILDINGS

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 5.5 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 TITLE SCOPE OF THE SPECIFICATION Introduction Other NOC Specifications DEFINITIONS Technical Contractual DESIGN Codes and Standards Size Schedule of Accommodation Location Internal Space Considerations Internal Environment CIVIL WORKS Groundworks Concrete Work External Walling Lightweight Construction COMPONENTS Load Bearing Materials Flat Roofing Doors and Windows Joinery Ironmongery INTERNAL FINISHES Ceilings Walls Floors Pest Control

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SEC 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 8.0 8.1 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 TITLE SERVICES Drainage and Sanitary Water Services Electrical Lighting Fire Safety and Protection Telephones INSPECTIONS Procedures TESTING Statutory Testing Test Procedures Test Certificates Performance Testing DOCUMENTATION Introduction Design Proposals Design Programmes Schedules and Reports Data and Calculations Drawings and Specifications Final Records Document and Manuals Site Assembled Components PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Spares Packing and Storage Shipping Warranty DRAWINGS Figure 1

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1.0 1.1 1.1.1 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

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Introduction Central control buildings are required for refineries or large oilfield installations. They house the primary control systems for the operation of the production and processing facilities, and are manned by a team of operating and engineering staff. This specification sets out the minimum requirements and recommended practices for the architectural and civil structural design of central control buildings. It does not cover blast-resistant control buildings, the specification for which is GES B.02 "Blast Resistant Control Buildings".

1.1.2

The intent of the document is: To provide Owners and Vendors/Contractors with clear design guidelines for the building envelope, components and finishes and to ensure that these are coordinated with the functional needs of mechanical (air conditioning, water services and drainage), electrical, telecommunications and instrumentation services. To ensure that submitted designs for control buildings shall be appropriate for the specified area classification and environmental exposure, and that they conform to recommended good practice with regard to the safety requirements of the petroleum industry. 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. To give guidance which takes into account the climatic conditions and general methods of construction prevailing in Libya and which allows the use of construction technology requiring the minimum importation of overseas building materials and components.

1.1.3

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 comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner. Any

1.1.4 1.1.5

In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any of the applicable codes and standards, the Vendor shall inform the Purchaser in writing and receive written clarification before proceeding with the work. This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order. Other NOC Specifications Where indicated this specification the following additional NOC specification shall apply:

1.1.6 1.2

1.2.1

General GES A.01 GES A.04 GES A.06 Plant Layout and Spacing Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control of Mechanical Equipment Site Data

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1.2.2 Buildings GES B.12 GES B.13 GES B.17 1.2.3 Fire and Safety GES H.01 GES H.03 GES H.08 1.2.4 Fire and Gas Alarm Systems Portable Fire Extinguishers CO2 and Halon Substitute Systems. Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Plumbing and Sanitary Specifications Doors and Windows

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Instrumentation and Control GES J.12 GES J.16 Indoor Control Panels Instrument Wiring and Cabling

1.2.5

Electrical GES L.19 GES L.26 GES L.27 GES L.31 Building Electrical Systems Plant Lighting Electrical requirements for Control Rooms, inc Wiring. Area Classification

1.2.6

Civils GES Q.01 GES Q.03 GES Q.04 GES Q.05 GES Q.07 GES Q.14 Earthworks (inc. Site Preparation, Pits and Trenches) Foundations (inc. filling) Concrete Structures Blockwork Rainwater, Oily Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems Design Loads for Structures

1.2.7

Structural Steelwork GES S.01 Steelwork Structures

1.2.8

Telecommunications GES T.02 PABX Telephone Systems and Telephone Instruments

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GES T.10 2.0 2.1 2.1.1 Local Telephone Cabling Systems

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DEFINITIONS Technical Control Centre and Control Building The terms control centre and control building are general terms defining a building containing the equipment and personnel to monitor and control processing operations.

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, Vendor/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 central control buildings. In the event of conflict between codes, standards and this specification, the requirements leading to the safer design shall be used as determined and approved by the Owner. 3.1.1 Electrical and Mechanical ASHRAE API RP 500A 3.1.2 Safety ISA RP 60.8 NFPA 496 - Electrical Guide for Control Centres - Purged as pressurised enclosures for electrical equipment Chapter 3. - Guide and Data Book - Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations in Petroleum Refineries.

IP Model Code of Practice: Part 1 Electrical Safety Code. Part 3 Refinery Safety Code Part 15 Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations 3.1.3 Building Construction U.B.C. - Uniform Building Code (USA) The Building Regulations 1991 (UK) BS 5908: 1980 Code of Practice for fire Precautions in Chemical Plant 3.2 Size A typical layout for a control building in a non-hazardous area is contained in Figure 1. The size of the core areas (i.e. the control room, equipment/cable termination and UPS rooms) will vary in accordance with the number of process control units and other associated equipment installed. In addition and subject to project requirements, the secondary accommodation such as offices, stores, meeting rooms, etc. shall be set around the core areas. It is the size of the core areas which is critical to the successful functioning of the control buildings. 3.2.1 Future Expansion The control building core accommodation containing the control and supervisory systems, together with the auxiliary equipment such as termination racks, communications and battery/UPS rooms, shall be designed so as to allow for future expansion or be sufficiently large to accommodate future expansion within the designed building envelope. This is especially important with regard to terminations for signal lines, electrical power supplies and panel requirements.The construction cost of the control building envelope is only a tiny fraction of the value of the instrumentation it contains and the process plant it services. It is false economy therefore, to restrict the size of control and termination rooms in order to attain cost savings. As a general rule, these rooms should have between 50% and 100% equivalent space allowance set aside for this purpose. 3.3

Schedule of Accommodation The following schedule of accommodation is based on the requirements of a typical control building and is

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illustrated in Figure 1. 3.3.1 Core Accommodation Control Room Termination Room UPS/Battery Room 3.3.2 Offices Plant Superintendent Plant Supervisor Meeting Room Process Engineer Instrument Engineer Electrical Engineer 3.3.3 Ancillary Accommodation Store Shift Staff Changing Room Staff Toilet Tea Room Cleaners store Refuse Disposal 3.3.4 Air-Conditioning Plant 15-18 sq.m. 20-25 sq.m. 20-25 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 105 sq.m. 100 sq.m. 8-10 sq.m.

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15-18 sq.m. 15-18 sq.m. 8 sq.m. Allow for covered, flyproof store for wet and dry waste.

The example control building shown in Figure 1 assumes that it is positioned in a non-hazardous area and that air-conditioning is by split-units with roof mounted compressors, backed up by filter-equipped airimpellers. However, air-conditioning plant for control buildings in classified areas, should be housed within the building envelope in purpose-made plant rooms. Detailed requirements for control building environmental services are set out in 3.6 below and in GES B.12. Additional essential points to note regarding building design include: 3.3.5 Dedicated HVAC rooms, where necessary, shall be sited close to the control room. Doors shall be sized to allow for machinery to be removed or installed. Designs shall include sufficient access space for convenient maintenance.

Laboratory Accommodation As a general rule, the positioning of laboratories within control buildings shall not be permitted. However, where for overwhelming operational reasons the Owner requires laboratory facilities to be contained within a control building, then the following shall apply: Laboratory functions shall be confined to small-scale testing requiring no more accommodation than a single room. Separate access must be provided to the laboratory via an external wall. No internal access must be provided from the laboratory to the control building. Construction between the laboratory and control centre shall be rated at minimum 2 hours fireresisting. The laboratory shall be separately air-conditioned and ventilated.

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Refer to NOC specification GES B.11 for the mandatory requirements regarding laboratory design. The methods of disposal of exhaust gases from laboratory fume cupboards and special drainage requirements, shall ensure fresh air supply to the control centre is uncontaminated and that control building functions are in no way compromised. Hazardous materials shall be stored in a separate enclosure.

3.4

Location Generally, siting criteria for specific sites shall be based on the recommendations set out in the following specifications and guidelines: GES A.01 GES L.31 Oil Insurance Association Bulletin No.631 (General Recommendations Spacing). In addition, the following points shall apply: The Hazardous Area classification of the specific location of the proposed control building site. The latest edition of API RP 500A - Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations in Petroleum Refineries, or alternatively the I.P Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations - Model Code for Safe Practice - Part 15. Control buildings shall not be positioned close to sources of noise and vibration, unless those sources are acoustically screened and equipped with anti-vibration fittings. They shall in all cases be positioned on the upwind side of the site. The direction of the prevailing wind for any proposed site shall be confirmed at design inception stage. The building shall be rated as electrically unclassified, preferably by virtue of location, but if necessary by means of adequate pressurisation. In the case of the latter, air-conditioning plant shall be housed within the building envelope. The building shall be located so as to provide alternative exit routes from the area in the event of a plant fire.

3.4.2

Area Classification Unless absolutely necessary, due to process considerations, the control building shall not be positioned within classified areas. The costs of blast-proof construction and mechanical and electrical components will be higher than for costs of building in non-classified areas. In all cases and regardless of area classification, control buildings shall always be maintained at positive air pressure to prevent process gases, fumes and windborne sand and dust from entering.

3.4.3

Non-Hazardous Electrical Rating Control buildings sited outside classified areas will achieve a non-hazardous electrical rating, which shall permit the use of standard electrical enclosures. In addition, a general-purpose classification for any control centre building, will permit the location of a range of electrical equipment difficult to house in explosionproof enclosures, such as switchgear and air-conditioning plant. Ideally, the control building shall be located far enough from processing operations to allow for the adequate dispersal of potentially hazardous vapour.

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3.5 3.5.1 Internal Space Considerations Panels and Consoles.

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Panels, consoles and VDUs shall be arranged to permit the operator to see and monitor all processing operations at a glance. The length of the panel or console shall first be determined, after which optimum configurations may be established. With this configuration and an allowance for auxiliary equipment, the control room floor plan can be determined. It is essential for functional design that the control room be designed around panels and consoles, rather than vice versa. 3.5.2 Auxiliary Equipment and Utilities. The following guidelines shall be applied: Auxiliary equipment racks, with or without field wiring terminals, shall normally be located in a separate room, or directly behind the panel section with which the auxiliary rack equipment is associated. Termination cabinets when used, should be located at a convenient location for control centre wiring entry from the field. These will normally be within a separate room. Power handling equipment such as motor controls or power supplies, may be located in the control building, but should be in a separate room away from electronic equipment. The size of the electrical loads handled, the degree of shielding provided and the effectiveness of the earthing system will determine how far away it must be located from electronic equipment. Depending on the size of the equipment, in some instances, a motor control room in a separate building shall be required.

3.6 3.6.1

Internal Environment Air-Conditioning Air-conditioning systems for control buildings in general purpose areas shall be based on both winter and summer conditions in Libya. In addition, air-conditioning provision shall allow for the degree of dust-laden air and high winds encountered, as well as the specific requirements of the petrochemical industry. Control buildings therefore, whatever their location, shall be provided with positive air pressure to ensure a nonhazardous area classification, cooling in summer and heating (in occupied rooms) in winter. The function of the air-conditioning is to provide both comfort for building occupants and to protect instrumentation equipment. Some degree of standby cooling shall be provided during summer months, in the control room for essential equipment, in the event of general power failure. Refer to GES B.12 for detailed pressure, temperature, Emergency Shutdown, Standby and other requirements.

3.6.2

Air Purification The degree of air purification required will depend on the location of the control building, but measures shall be taken to protect instrumentation equipment against corrosion, abrasion, extraneous electrical leakage, conducting paths and potentially hazardous fire or explosive conditions. Generally therefore, protection will consist of filtering by use of :Fibrous or electrostatic type filters. Elimination of process gases and fumes by careful or remote positioning of the fresh-air intake.

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Removal of corrosive vapours such as Hydrogen Sulphide, Sulphur Dioxide or Ammonia, by the provision of absorption media. Reference shall be made to the ASHRAE Guide for specific applications.

3.6.3

Positive Air-Pressure Refer to GES B.12 for detailed requirements regarding positive pressure systems. Without exception, these shall use a clean air source in conjunction with effective safeguards against ventilation failure. In case of external fire or spillage of hazardous material, the air-conditioning system shall be placed on total recirculation, with no intake of air. Positive pressure ventilation systems shall be in accordance with the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 496, for which the requirements are: The system shall be capable of maintaining a pressure of 2.5mm of water in the control centre, with all openings closed. At least 30% of total fan capacity shall be fresh air intake. The system shall be capable of providing a minimum six air changes per hour.

3.6.3

Fresh Air Intake The source of air for positive air-pressure systems in control centres, shall be free of hazardous concentrations of flammable vapours, gases, corrosive contaminants and any other foreign matter. The source of air must be determined from the nature of the process and the physical layout of plant. In normal circumstances, the fan suction can be taken from an area to one side of or above the process area, where there is a minimum chance of flammable vapours being present. When a control centre is located in the midst of a process area, fresh-air ducting may be required. Ducting shall be constructed of non-combustible material, free of leaks, mechanically protected and corrosion resistant to prevent hazardous vapours being admitted to the control building.

3.6.4

Noise Refer to GES A.04 for detailed requirements. Noise levels within the control building shall be kept to the minimum in order to allow clear and effective speech communication either direct or by telephone, radio or intercom. The design of the control centre shall therefore ensure that adequate sound attenuation is achieved for all external noise sources. Conventional construction using masonry walls, concrete floors and roofs, and minimal areas of windows with double glazing, will adequately attenuate external noise for all but the noisiest plant. Care however needs to be exercised, when using lightweight construction, such as portable cabins. Control buildings using such construction will need to be positioned well away from noisy equipment, or will need to be supplemented by additional external screening such as bunds or concrete walling. In addition, allowance shall be made to site noisy equipment such as printers or typewriters outside the operating area. Generally, control centre noise levels shall not exceed 50 decibels with the room unoccupied.

3.6.5

Lighting Vendors/Contractors shall conform to the standards and, recommendations set out in GES L.26. For control rooms specifically, allowance shall be made to cater for the requirements of operators and controllers using Visual Display Units, which require a low ambient and glare-free lighting level. Tungsten light fittings shall be controlled via dimmer units. Fluorescent fittings shall be equipped with directional grills. Where windows are provided, these shall be fitted internally with dark, non-reflective blinds and externally with shading to prevent direct sunlight from entering the room. Back-up from UPS in case of power failure shall be provided.

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3.6.6 Hazardous vapour and fire detection.

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In addition to fire and smoke detectors, hazardous vapour detection systems shall be installed in control centres. These are essentially hydrocarbon detectors, but toxic material detectors may be necessary for other substances such as hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia etc, depending on location and nature of processing operations. Typically, a detection system consists of a detector element and a control unit. The detector element shall be installed where it can be accessed, in the fresh air duct to the air-conditioning unit. The control unit shall be mounted on an auxiliary equipment rack. Contacts in the control unit may be used to initiate an alarm, or change the operation of the air-conditioning unit, such as turning off the fan motor. Fire or smoke detectors shall be installed in all critical areas, including beneath raised access floors. 4.0 4.1

CIVIL WORKS Groundworks Refer to 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 should demonstrate the suitability of the proposed site for the construction of civil engineering and building works. It must 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 ground bearing capacity the presence of buried services adjacent buildings overhead powerlines and other features

The above categories must be supplemented with clear reference to all relevant aspects of the IP Model Code of Practice. Foundation design shall conform to the guidelines set out in GES Q.03. Particular care should also be taken to ascertain the degree of sulphates and other aggressive salts in the ground. As a general rule, allowance should be made for sulphate resisting cement to be used in all below ground construction. 4.1.2 General (a) Control buildings, shall have their ground floor levels raised to minimum 450mm (16)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 liable to cause local or flash flooding. Allowance shall be made for the floor level to be further heightened, where computer flooring with deep voids is installed. Care must be taken to investigate local surface conditions to ensure an adequate run off of water during the brief, but intense periods of rainfall. Control building design must cater for the large number of cables entering the building, often

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below ground level. Vendors/Contractors shall allow not only for cable entry under, around or through foundations, but also for future cabling requirements by the provision of spare ducts or sleeves. Allowance shall also be made for the practical requirements for cable installation, by considering the need for draw pits and the minimum radius bends of cables. Cables shall be sealed fully at the point of entry, by means of approved transit frames. 4.2 Concrete Work Attention is drawn to the importance of adhering to good concrete practice in the prevailing climatic conditions. Vendors/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 External Walling Control buildings contain high value equipment, much of which is sensitive to temperature change and which requires a constant temperature regime. Subsequently, control buildings require to be thermally efficient. . 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. Control buildings designed with uninsulated single-skin blockwork walls shall not be accepted. Where budgets allow, external 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 Lightweight Construction Lightweight construction such as portacabin or similar buildings shall not be used in classified or hazardous areas. However, control buildings may be constructed of lightweight construction on condition that the requirements of safety, fire-resistance and function as set out above, are not compromised. Particular points to note include: Noise Attenuation: Lightweight construction has limited ability to attenuate loud noise. Control rooms housed in buildings of lightweight construction must therefore be placed well away from noisy plant and machinery. Alternatively, they must be isolated from the source of noise by means of separating walls or bunds, to reflect or absorb noise. Wind loading: Lightweight buildings shall be securely anchored to counter the seasonal high winds encountered. Floor-loading: Ensure that floor loading capacity is adequate for the equipment to be housed. Cable Management: Ensure that allowance is made for floor or wall-mounted gland plates and/or transit frames.

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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.

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5.2 Flat Roofing

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It is assumed for the purposes of this specification, that the majority of control building roofs will be flat and that waterproofing shall 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 in Libya, 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 will ensure that membranes are protected both from deterioration arising from exposure to ultraviolet light, and from roof traffic. All roofs shall be insulated with minimum 50mm thickness of extruded, expanded polystyrene boards or similar owner approved. Polystyrene bead board is not acceptable. Waterproofing shall be fully protected at up-stands from direct sunlight by means of reflective gravel and flashings. Rainfall in Libya is often infrequent but violent. Designs shall allow for 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. 150mm above the finished roof level, ie with allowance for the thickness of screens, insulation and ballast.

5.3 5.3.1

Doors and Windows External Doors and Windows: Frames. External doors and windows shall consist of steel frames set into reinforced concrete or steel surrounded glazed with laminated security glass. All external doors shall be fully fitted with effective brushes and seals to ensure weathertightness and prevent the ingress of airborne dust and to ensure adequate noise insulation.

5.3.2

Control Room Glazing Glazing to control rooms themselves shall be kept to the minimum or confined to those walls facing away from processing areas. Where for overwhelming operational reasons, windows are required to face processing areas, these are not to exceed 300 x 300mm in area and shall be fixed lights, set in steel frames in reinforced concrete or steel surrounds and glazed with laminated security glass.

5.3.3

Access and Security Various levels of security and selective access to the control centre will be required. Vendors/Contractors shall ascertain owner requirements at the early design stages, with regard to limiting personnel access both to the control building and the control room itself. In all cases: external doors shall open outwards and be fitted with automatic door closers Air locks shall be provided between the control room and the external entrance. Special door considerations may include removable transoms, air locks, special gasket doors for environmental purposes, panic hardware for emergency exits, sound attenuating doors for high noise areas, self-closing doors for rooms with automatic fire suppression and fire isolation doors.

5.4

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All timber, whether it is used as a finishing material or for general carcassing, shall be properly treated against insect and fungal attack. 5.5 Ironmongery Requirements for ironmongery will vary, but the following recommendations shall apply: (a) (b) 5.5.1 Owner guidance shall be sought for master key and suiting requirements. Ascertain owner requirements for security and selective access.

Ironmongery Checklist Prior to submittal for client approval, contractors are advised to schedules, which conform to the following checklist: (a) General (b) Quality required Principal finish of proposed ironmongery Means of Escape Safety Security prepare and submit ironmongery

Product Considerations Hinges: With or without fixed pin Function of door Single or double action Sliding door gear: Internal or external; top hung or bottom rolling; Door Closers: Overhead (surface mounted, concealed, optional controls) Side mounted (concealed with non-check action/check action, surface mounted) Door Controls (Electro-magnetic hold open devices, automatic door gear,door selectors) Access Controls (Telephone systems, electric release mechanisms,Electrical locking devices, push-button/card operated locks, door alarms) Locks and latches (preferred range, mortice lever locks - upright or horizontal, mortice cylinder locks - upright or horizontal, rim night latches, security locks, electric or remote control locks, padlocks,master or grand master systems. Key cabinets

(c)

Door Furniture Preferred range or suite Lever handles Knob handles Pull handles

(d)

Emergency Exit equipment Panic latches Panic Bolts (single or double) Fire and safety signs.

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INTERNAL FINISHES Ceilings

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Where suspended ceilings are not required, then non-dusting paint finishes shall be specified. Most forms of proprietary suspended acoustic tile ceilings will be acceptable, provided that the tiles are of the nondusting type and they conform with fire-resistance requirements. 6.2 Walls Internal walls shall be finished with washable emulsion or semi-gloss paint on plaster, except for areas such as toilets, tea rooms and changing rooms, which shall be covered with glazed ceramic tiles to door height. 6.3 6.3.1 Floors General General floor finishes shall consist of materials that will cause the minimum build-up of static electricity. Antistatic flooring is essential for the control room itself. PVC sheet and tile and terrazzo type floors are suitable for most general purpose floors in control centres. Polished or otherwise potentially slippery floor finishes should be avoided. Wherever stairs are provided, these shall have non-slip inserts in the treads. 6.3.2 Raised Access/Computer Flooring This section deals with deep (or platform) floors, comprising panels supported by adjustable jacks. The following checklist shall apply: (a) Loading Minimum specified live load for floors for control, computer, and electrical rooms shall be 12kN/m.sq. and a minimum concentrated load of 9kN/m.sq. and shall satisfy deflection criteria specified by equipment manufacturer or a maximum of 1/300 of the span. A general office loading is typically 2.5kN/m.sq. Heavy computer loadings are often determined by requirements demanded by the manufacturer and shall be confirmed by designers/contractors. For more severe loading conditions, the actual weight of the probable accumulation of equipment, furnishing and personnel shall be used.

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Services: Determine whether every panel is to be removable or if only point access is required. Calculate the depth of floor cavity required to carry the services. Determine at what interval services will be tapped into the floor above. This will depend on whether a grid of fixed service outlets is adequate, or if services must be accessible from any point in the floor. Specialised track systems give easy connections and virtually unlimited flexibility. Telecom and data cables shall be separated from power cables either by fixed three way trunking and flexible connections to outlet boxes, or by laying armoured cable in the void. Outlet boxes shall be tested by fixing them to the floor panel complete with its floor finish. Note the adjustability of the floorbox lid to ensure a flush finish. If the sub-floor is to act as a plenum for air-conditioning services, then the floor system must comply with a suitable air-leakage rate specification.

(c) Fire

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is not rated as fire resistant.

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Combustible materials in the floor cavity need to be treated to provide the required fire resistance. Horizontal voids may need to be sub-divided by fire/smoke stop barriers. (d) It shall be possible to drain floor voids in the event of ingress of water. Floor voids shall be fitted with smoke and fire detectors and protection systems in high risk areas.

Connections to adjacent services. The levelling system of any proprietary floor system shall be capable of making the necessary adjustments for the tolerances of the supporting floor.

(e)

Finishes The requirement for cleaning and replacement of the floor finish shall be considered. Floor finishes shall not store static electricity, or shed fibres which will lodge in complex machinery.

(f)

Accessories Before final selection of floor type, it shall be ensured that all required accessories are available from the manufacturer, such as ramps and steps, handrails, perforated panels, outlet boxes, lifting grips for removable panels, fire and smoke stops and skirtings.

(g)

Specification Check List Once the type of floor has been chosen, the specification shall address in detail the following criteria: Physical requirements for panels, including squareness, flatness, dimensions, edgestrip and interchangeability. Structural requirements for loading. Pedestal fixing, stability and strength. Perimeter details. Bridging structures. Safety, when panels are removed. Spread of flame requirement. Fire requirements of panel cladding, structural materials, edge details. Fire test compliance. Cavity barriers. Electrostatic properties.

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6.4 Earth bonding. Resistance to fungi, moulds, insects and vermin. Toxicity, odour, dirt. Durability of components and finishes. Transportation and storage of components on site.

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Installation, including working time,sealing, protection of completed work, quality control tests.

Pest Control The design of central control buildings shall incorporate features which shall minimise the entry of cockroaches, flies and rodents.

6.4.1

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; intermediate lengths of ducts and chases shall be capable of easily accessible.

6.4.2

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

6.4.3

Rodents (a) (b) 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. 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 the 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 pipes - Down pipes shall be protected against the entry of rodents and, where possible shall be connected to a back-inlet or similar gullies. The use of wire netting, or other obstruction to 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 ground 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. Ventilating grids, Screens, Baffles and Balloon pipe guards - Grids and other barriers shall restrict

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g)

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passage to a width of three eighths of an inch. Soil pipe sand ventilating pipes shall be provided with guard cages. Balloon pipe guards should be resistant to corrosion. 7.0 7.1 7.1.1

SERVICES Drainage and Sanitary Drainage Generally Suitable drains shall be provided where required, and in accordance with GES B.13 and GES Q.07. Particular care shall be taken to design drainage which will remain safe if flammable or harmful vapours enter the system. Drainage from laboratories in control centres shall be kept separate from other drainage and petrol interceptors shall be incorporated.

7.1.2

Sanitary Installations In designing sanitary installations, the following shall be noted: (a) Plumbing pipework shall wherever possible, be concealed and contained within an accessible, purpose - built service duct. W.C. cubicles shall be equipped in all cases with hygiene sprays. W.C. pans shall 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. Where squatting pans are fitted, these shall preferably be made of stainless steel and be devised so as to allow the surrounding floor to drain into them. Care will therefore need to taken in the design of floor and structural slab levels for this and for the particular requirements of the pans themselves, especially on upper floors. Where showers are provided, the shower heads shall be of the short projection type. Simple telescopic-type shower rails and curtains shall be provided in preference to screwed fixings. Wash basins shall be firmly fixed on brackets or legs and contractors must ensure that support walls are sufficiently strong to ensure a secure fixing. Sanitary waste from toilet facilities. lavatories and floor drains in wash and rest rooms etc. shall discharge into sanitary sewers. Sanitary sewers shall form a drainage system strictly separated from those into which oil and other waste shall be discharged. Piping for sanitary sewers shall be PVC or cast-iron as prior approved by the Owner. A floor drain shall be provided in each locker/changing room and shall discharge into the sanitary sewer system.

(b)

(c)

(d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) 7.2

Water Services (a) (b) Water services shall be designed to allow for ease of maintenance and wherever practicable, water pipework shall be surface-mounted preferably within easy accessible ducts. For drinking water, a chilled drinking water fountain shall be provided and its location indicated

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. (c) (d) (e) 7.3 on the layout drawing.

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Hot water shall be provided by means of demand heaters in preference to cylinder-type fittings. For remote sites, allowance shall be made for storage for a three-day water supply. Potable and drinkable water lines shall be sterilised before being placed in service.

Electrical Refer to GES L.27, GES L.19 and ISA RP 60.8 for both general and detailed recommendations.

7.3.1

Electrical Installation (a) The electrical installation shall be in accordance with the GES L.19, (UK) IEE Wiring Regulations: or the latest edition of the (US) National Electrical Code. The area classification and instrument components will determine the minimum enclosure, conduit and sealing requirements. Allowance shall be made for additional future requirements for cable entry into control centres. Allowance shall also be made for the radius bend requirements of cables. Allowance shall be made for the incorporation of Multi Cable Transit Frames (MCTs) for cable entry management generally, where cables pass through walls. Ducts, conduits or entry plates shall be sealed in accordance with applicable electrical codes to prevent the entry of hazardous vapours. (d) All design proposals shall include a review of the manufacturer/suppliers engineering data covering earthing, screening, screen earthing, fusing, wiring separation and accessibility of components for removal and maintenance. For ease of maintenance and checking, proposals shall allow for the termination of incoming and outgoing field leads in auxiliary racks and to allow for mounting in the racks, such items as power supplies, current alarm relays, annunciator components, loop protection auxiliary devices for analyzers and resistors for computer inputs. Operation of solenoid valves shall also be located in the termination cabinets. AC power wiring shall be run in separate conduit or duct from DC signal and power wiring. The conduits, trays or ducts shall be separated as far as is practical to avoid electrical interference.

(b) (c)

(e)

(f) 7.3.2

Electrical Supply AC power supply to panel shall generally be 115 volt, 50/60 hertz, earthed, 3-wire, single-phase and on an as-required basis for individual equipment. DC power supply required for loop power to electronic instruments shall be furnished from externally mounted common power sources, back of panel mounted instrument power units, or power supplies built into the receiving instruments.

7.4

Lighting Electrical Vendors/Contractors shall refer to American Petroleum Institute API:540 and the Illuminating Engineers Society (IES) Lighting Handbook for general guidelines on lighting for control buildings. Where VDUs are used, allowance shall be made for local control of lighting levels or for screening to avoid glare.

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7.5 7.5.1 Fire Safety and Protection Construction

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The design, materials and methods of construction of Control Buildings shall conform to accepted good practice. The primary characteristic 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. 7.5.2 Fire Alarms, Detectors and Extinguishing Systems Control buildings shall be equipped with fire alarm and detection systems as set out in GES H.01. Extinguishing systems shall follow GES H.08 and GES H.03. 7.6 Telephones Telephone systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements and recommendations set out in GES T.02 and GES T.10. 8.0 INSPECTIONS Construction work shall be inspected at all stages. Contract and design documentation shall therefore make due allowance for this requirement, clearly setting out inspection procedures and programmes. Because of the complexity of internal components in control buildings, particular care shall be taken to ensure the orderly arrangement within the Vendor/Contractor's programme, of inspections prior to the formal handover of buildings to the Owner. 8.1 Procedures The inspection requirements are covered by the document `General Conditions of Purchase' which forms part of the Purchase Order/Contract additional requirement are given below: The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication, and assembly testing. The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate control and inspection of equipment and materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or these under his guarantees.

9.0 9.1

TESTING Statutory Testing Specification and related documentation shall state the types of tests to be performed, acceptance criteria, the source and types of testing equipment, the requirements for test reports and the qualified personnel to perform the tests. Comprehensive and exhaustive testing will be carried out of all components, systems and sub-systems within the building, in the presence of the owners representative(s). Vendors/Contractors shall note this and make adequate allowance in their construction programmes.

9.2

Test Procedures The Vendor/Contractor shall submit all the necessary test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the start of the testing programme.

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9.3 Test Certificates

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Testing certificates shall be issued by the specialised Inspection Authorities when all test procedures are successfully complied with. Test certificates shall be issued for the following: 9.4 Fire regulations Alarm and sound systems Air-conditioning and ventilation systems Health and Safety certificates for the working environment Water and drainage systems

Performance Testing As required by the Purchase Order/Contract, the Vendor/Contractor shall carry out a performance test on the plants and all the equipment at site.

10.0 10.1 10.1.1 10.1.2 10.1.3

DOCUMENTATION Introduction This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing for all the equipment, components and services to be 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 specification and to allow full and contained appraisal to be made of the Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment shall be submitted in good time. Design Proposals Proposals shall be submitted for Owner approval at each design stage and shall contain the following: site criteria as set out in section 4.0 above a clear indication of all proposed building components, services and finishes. design programme estimated construction programme budget outline cash flow forecast

10.2

10.3

Design Programmes Design programmes shall give a clear indication of deadlines for all critical decision requirements and owner approvals. Design submittals shall be staged to allow for progressive design development from outline proposals through to comprehensive contract documentation. Progress from each stage shall be subject to Owner approval.

10.4 10.4.1 10.4.2

Schedules of 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.

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10.4.3 10.4.4 10.5 10.5.1

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The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the purchasing cycle and submit revised tender documentation for approval with their acknowledgement of order. Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor regarding design, procurement, production and documentation activities, the formate of which shall be agreed with the Purchaser. Data and Calculations The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant information necessary for appraisal of the mechanical design by the Owner. Also included shall be additional drawings, specifications, etc. and a list of any proposal sub-contractors. The documents shall be submitted for approval/review to the Owner and to the Inspector Authority within the 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 three 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. 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 there 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 Purchaser. Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be presented for appraisal together. Drawings and Specifications The number, type or title of drawings and specifications will vary for each project. Submissions shall follow the recommendations set out in ISA RP 60.4 which gives specific guidance on drawing requirements for instrumentation equipment, cabling, consoles etc. Submissions for owner approval shall confirm multi-disciplinary coordination by including drawings that combine building structure and services with instrumentation distribution. Documentation shall include specification of the spare equipment and space for future expansion. Drawings shall consist of construction plans, sections and elevations, supplemented by structural, mechanical and electrical services 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: Door opening dimensions to ensure that they are sufficiently sized to allow access for installation/removal of equipment. Control instrumentation shipping sections superimposed on construction plans. Locations of auxiliary racks, distribution panels, terminal cabinets, computer mainframes, consoles etc. Overhead and/or underfloor routings of signal, power and communications cables. Position of earth bar locations.

10.5.2

10.5.3 10.5.4

10.5.5

10.5.6 10.6 10.6.1

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10.6.2 10.6.3 Trunking and cable terminations, layouts and disposition.

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Computer flooring layouts, including floor cut-outs and any equipment support framing required. Layouts of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning requirements. These shall include calculations of heat liberation of electronic and electrical equipment, including instrumentation equipment. Drainage and Sewage layouts. Lighting layouts. Fire protection systems and equipment.

The drawings listed with the Purchase Order shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner and/or the Inspection authority of review and approval. Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and dimensions of all components, weld, details, machining and surface finish requirements, gasket and nameplate details. As-built drawings shall be listed in the index and copies of the drawings shall be included in the Operating and Maintenance Manual. In addition, reproducible prints shall be provided. Where drawings are CAD generated, 2 sets of copy disks shall be approved. Final Records Documents and Manuals The handover of O&M (Operating and Maintenance) manuals, as-built drawings, spare parts lists, maintenance manuals etc., for all aspects of the building, its components, services and finishes, is a perquisite of contract completion.

10.6.4

10.7

10.8

Site-Assembled Components Illustrated assembly instructions shall be provided for site assembled structures, equipment etc., so that they may be fully efficient to serve their purposes. All site-assembled components shall come with detailed warranty manuals which shall include guarantees and insurance for all the fittings and fixtures of the assembled parts.

11.0 11.1

PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Spares The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a list of recommended spares for start-up and two years operation for review by the Owner. The Vendor/Contractor shall quote the price of each item in the spare parts list and shall undertake not to change the price for a period of two years.

11.2

Packing and Storage This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of materials and equipment during sea and land transportation and storage, prior to installation.

11.2.1

The portable storage period shall be specified in the order/enquiry and shall extend from the time of despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24 months shall be assumed. All packing to be suitable for sea freight. The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirement.

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a) b) 11.3

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After the mechanical completion at the works, the materials and equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition. The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the items to prevent damage during shipment.

Shipping All detailed shipping arrangements are to be covered by the Purchase Order/Contract. All relevant equipment and materials shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been approved by the Owner's Inspector.

11.4

Warranty The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the data of delivery to site, whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Order. 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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