VOX Cinema MEPF Design Guide - V3

VOX CINEMA
DESIGN GUIDE FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,

PUBLIC HEALTH AND FIRE FIGHTING SYTEMS
Revision 3:
20th February 2017
Delivering Intelligent Building Solutions

VOX Cinema – MEPF Design Guide
Issue and Revision Record

Revision Date Originator Checker Approver Description
1 5th Jan’ 15 S Powel/ A Alabed A Smith Design Guide
2 07th Apr’ 16 S Powel/A Alabed A Smith Design Guide
3 19th Feb’ 17 D Nambiar/A Alabed A Smith Design Guide
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CINEMA projects. The design guidance should be referenced with the of this document for purposes not wholly connected with the above
design intent drawings as found within the Appendices of this report. shall be the responsibility of that party who shall indemnify CONSULT
It may not be used by any person for any other purpose other than against all claims, costs, damages and losses arising out of such
as noted above. inappropriate use.
Change Tracker - VOX Cinema MEPF Design Guide
Sl. No Section Reference Description Version 2 Version 3 Remarks

Electrical
1 6.2 Non -Essential - 270 W/m2 Non -Essential - 220 W/m2

Incoming Electrical Requirement Essential -45W/m2 Essential -45W/m2 Modified
2 6.3 Low Voltage Busbar Incoming Cable system Addition
3 '6.10 Earthing & Bonding BS 7671, Code of Practice BS 7430 Addition
4 6.16 Conduits & Fitting PVC Conduit reference PVC Conduits replaced with metal conduits Modified
5 6.18 Uninterrupted Power Services Main server room location added for UPS Addition
6 6.22 Interior Lighting Fluorescent lights All lighting will be LED Modified
7 6.22 Interior Lighting Added CIBSE reference Addition
8 6.22 Interior Lighting 1-10V dimming DALI dimming & changes to other control strategy Modified
9 6.23 Auditoria Lighting Control 1-10V dimming DALI dimming Modified
10 6.34 Access Control Door Holding System Added
11 6.36 Intruder Detection System Intruder Detection System Added
Mechanical
1 3.1 Design requirement for Auditoriums Displacement ventilation was consider Omitting the displacement ventilation Modified
2 3.1 Design requirement for Projector No Energy wheel was consider Energy wheel was added in the guideline Modified
3 3.5 Valves 2-way Valves PICV replaced instead of 2-way valves Modified
Swirl Diffuser been replace instead of Displacement
4 3.6
Air Outlet Displacement diffuser diffuser Modified
All A/C drain was discharged in the
5 4.2
Condensation Tank main drainage system Add new condensation tank Added
Contents
Issue and Revision Record................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents ............................................................................................................................................................. 0
1. General Condition .................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 The Building.............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Objectives of The Services ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Introduction to The Design Requirements............................................................................................... 3
1.5 Regulations and Standards....................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Authority Approvals, Permits And Fees ................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.8 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.9 Standards and Workmanship ................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Precedence Between Drawings, Specification And Documents .......................................................... 7
1.11 Designer’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 7
1.12 Design Calculations .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.13 Commissioning Project Management .................................................................................................. 8
2. General Technical Requirements ........................................................................................................... 10

2.1 General Design Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Site Survey .............................................................................................................................................. 14
2.3 Service Coordination .............................................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Builder’s Work ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5 Supports , Sleeves and Seals .................................................................................................................. 16
2.6 Expansion ............................................................................................................................................... 16
2.7 Painting & Identification ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.8 Noise ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.9 Vibration Control.................................................................................................................................... 19
2.10 Prohibited Materials and Substances ................................................................................................ 20
3. Mechanical Services ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.1 Comfort, Heating And Cooling System................................................................................................... 22
3.2 General Ventilation System ................................................................................................................... 27
3.3 Smoke Extract Ventilation...................................................................................................................... 29
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3.4 Ductwork ................................................................................................................................................ 30

3.5 Chilled Water Systems ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.6 Diffusers, Grilles And Louvres ................................................................................................................ 33
3.7 iBeMS Automatic Controls ..................................................................................................................... 33
4. PLUMBING AND PUBLIC HEALTH ........................................................................................................... 44

4.1 Soil And Waste Pipe Work ..................................................................................................................... 44
4.2 Condensate/Greywater Recovery .......................................................................................................... 45
4.3 Rainwater Pipework ............................................................................................................................... 45
4.4 Domestic Cold Water ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.5 Domestic Hot Water .............................................................................................................................. 46
4.6 Acoustic Treatment Of Pipe Work ......................................................................................................... 47
5. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 48
6. ELECTRICAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 49

6.1 General Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 49
6.2 Incoming Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................................... 49
6.3 Low Voltage Bus Bar Or Cable System ................................................................................................... 50
6.4 Main Low Voltage Switch Panel Board .................................................................................................. 51
6.5 Power Factor Correction ........................................................................................................................ 53
6.6 Harmonics Filter ..................................................................................................................................... 53
6.7 SubMain LV Distribution Boards ........................................................................................................... 54
6.8 Final Distribution Boards........................................................................................................................ 55
6.9 SubMeters............................................................................................................................................. 57
6.10 Earthing and Bonding ......................................................................................................................... 57
6.11 Telecommunication Earthing ............................................................................................................. 58
6.12 Electronic System Surge Protection ................................................................................................... 58
6.13 SubMain Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 59
6.14 Final Circuit Cabling ............................................................................................................................ 59
6.15 Primary Containment Systems ........................................................................................................... 60
6.16 Conduits And Fittings ......................................................................................................................... 62
6.17 Standby Generator ............................................................................................................................. 64
6.18 Uninterrupted Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 66
6.19 Small Power Distribution ................................................................................................................... 69
6.20 Mechanical Services Plant Wiring ...................................................................................................... 71
6.21 Supplies To Miscellaneous Systems ................................................................................................... 71
6.22 Interior Lighting.................................................................................................................................. 72
6.23 Auditoria Lighting Control .................................................................................................................. 74
6.24 Emergency Lighting System ............................................................................................................... 75
6.25 External Lighting................................................................................................................................. 78
6.26 Facilities For The Disabled.................................................................................................................. 79
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6.27 Landlord Telecommunications Works ............................................................................................... 80

6.28 Data Installation ................................................................................................................................. 80
6.29 Theatre Management Systems (TMS)................................................................................................ 84
6.30 Fire Detection & Alarm System .......................................................................................................... 89
6.31 Public Address & Voice Evacuation System ....................................................................................... 93
6.32 Lightning Protection ........................................................................................................................... 97
6.33 Water Leak Detection System ............................................................................................................ 98
6.34 Access Control .................................................................................................................................... 99
6.35 Door Video Intercom System ........................................................................................................... 100
6.36 Intruder Detection System (IDS) ...................................................................................................... 101
6.37 Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) .......................................................................................... 101
6.38 Satellite Television System ............................................................................................................... 102
6.39 Emergency Fire Shutter.................................................................................................................... 103
7. Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 104

Typical Schedule Of Approved Manufacturers For Mechanical Service ................................................. 104
7.1................................................................................................................................................................... 104
7.2 Typical Schedule Of Approved Manufacturers For Electrical Services ................................................ 111
Typical Mepf Services Warranties And Spares To Be Provided .............................................................. 115
7.3................................................................................................................................................................... 115
7.4 Typical BMS Points Schedule ............................................................................................................... 122
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1. General Condition
1.1 General
The purpose of this document is to provide a designer’s guide for future VOX Cinema projects for developers who may
provide a turnkey solution for the VOX Cinema brand. This document provides technical supporting information relating
to the mechanical, electrical, public health and firefighting service installations associated with the development of
multiplex cinemas for VOX.
The information provided is Stage B design information, and therefore does not purport to be a fully detailed and
coordinated design. The further development of the design through to production of design drawings shall be the
responsibility of the client appointed designer.
1.2 The Building

VOX Cinemas provide multiplex entertainment facilities within a single tenant area. These tenant fitout works are
generally constructed as part of larger developments, primarily shopping malls. Services are generally provided by the
landlord and / or developer which consist of primary links to the MEPF service networks including, but not limited to:
 Chilled Water services

 Domestic Water services
 Specific foul drainage connection points
 Low voltage services
 Life Safety System i.e. firefighting, fire alarm systems etc.
Any additional works that are deemed necessary by the designer on the existing base build landlord services to complete
the proposed fitout works must be highlighted to the Engineer immediately for further escalation to the landlord and /
or landlords engineering representatives.
1.3 Objectives of The Services

The objectives of this design guidance document is summarized as below:
 To provide new mechanical, public health and electrical services to the new tenant fitout area
 Provision of good quality, reliable plant and eq0uipment to suit a building design life of 50 years
 Use energy efficient plant and equipment to minimize energy consumption
 Provision of flexibility with regard to comfort and control of plant
 Consideration of ease of future maintenance
 Provision of suitable automatic controls for control, reducing energy consumption and monitoring of plant and
environmental conditions
 Maintain Services to existing and retained parts of the building as directed by the prospective landlord
1.4 Introduction to The Design Requirements

The designer shall be responsible for the development of the design from the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Stage B information provided.
The designer shall carryout the final design and coordination of the mechanical and electrical services described
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hereunder and preparation of fully coordinated working drawings with the specific approved architectural, structural,
civil and MEPF aspects of the project taken account of. These shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator and
Engineer for comment and appraisal prior to the issue of the tender.
Where the Contractor carries out any modifications or relocation of existing services and equipment on behalf of the base
build landlord, the Contractor shall become responsible for providing warranties to the modified or repositioned
components. A Strategy is to be agreed between the base build landlord and the cinema fitout contractor on how the
existing distribution networks shall be cleaned and flushed prior to and after handover of the scheme and the new works
connected onto it to minimize the likelihood of associated problems with the base build landlord system, such as
biological contamination.
1.5 Regulations and Standards
The design of the MEPF services and installations shall comply fully with the latest editions of all relevant international
and local authority regulations, statutory requirements, design standards and codes of practice including but not limited
with the following:
 Relevant Urban Planning Council guideline for energy saving (where applicable)
 International Mechanical Code 2012 (including all latest / updated revisions)
 International Plumbing Code 2012 (including all latest / updated revisions)
 International Fire Code 2012 (including all latest / updated revisions)
 International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (including all latest / updated revisions)
 American society of heating, refrigerant and Air conditions engineer. (ASHRAE)
 Chartered Institute of building services engineer.
 The Health and Safety at Work Act
 Regulations under the Electricity Acts
 The Clean Air Act
 Control of Pollution Act
 Energy Conservation Act
 Local Authority By Laws
 Local Electrical Distributor and Authority Wiring Regulations (including all latest / updated revisions)
 BS 7671 (The IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations, 17th Edition)
 The Electricity at Work Regulations
 Local Water Distributor and Authority Regulations
 The Water Supply (Water fittings) Regulations
 Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers design guide
 HSE approved code of practice for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems
 Local LPG / Natural Distributor and Authority Regulations (where applicable)
 Local Telecom Approval
 Undertakings and Fire Fighting Authority.
 The Asbestos Regulations
 COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
 M.A.F.F. Association
 The Public Health Act 1961
 Drainage of Trade Premises 1937
 International Protection Code (IP)
 ADP/ADP Concessionaire Handbook and all associated Guides and Standards
 CIBSE Code for Interior Lighting
 BS6700
 BS 752
 BS 12056
The above list of Standards, Regulations and Guidelines is not exhaustive and as such does not relieve the design of their
responsibilities to comply with all necessary Regulations and Standards.
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1.6 Authority Approvals, Permits And Fees
The designer shall obtain all necessary permits from the Local Authorities. Submissions shall be lodged in a timely fashion
to suit the requirements of the project programmer.
Where the requirements of any Authority call for the submission to them of any design works for approval, stamping or
certifying, the designer shall submit and deliver any such information required by such Authority. After such each
proportion of the design has been satisfactorily approved, stamped or certified, these shall form part of the tendering
documentation.
1.7 Definitions
The following shall identify definitions for the project:
a) Employer shall mean MAF Cinema LLC c/o VOX Cinemas.
b) Architect as appointed per project or their representative.
c) Contract Administrator (CA) is a term used throughout this design guide and this is the Engineer (Architect of Record)
d) Engineer are appointed on behalf of the Employer to represent the Contract Administrator (CA) or mechanical and
electrical engineering services matters.
e) Contractor shall mean the person or persons appointed to carry out the Works shown on the drawings and described
in the relative tender information
f) Works all services shown on the drawings and described in hereunder.
g) Competent person shall be a person, by reason of theoretical and practical training or actual experience or both, is
competent to perform the task or function or assume the responsibility in question and is authorized to perform such a
task or function.
h) Design process shall be all the activities necessary to convert design input into design output.
i) Review give notice and submit details to the CA for his comment and review, which shall be granted in writing only.
In the event of the CA not accepting that submittal, resubmit alternative details for review or modify that submittal in
accordance with the CA comments. Review of any submittal by the CA shall not mean that the CA is responsible for the
correctness of the submittal or its suitability for purpose and does not relieve any contract responsibilities.
j) System shall mean all equipment, accessories, controls, supports and ancillary items, including supply, installation,
connection, testing, commissioning and setting to work necessary for that section of the Works to function.
k) Elsewhere shall mean detailed or specified elsewhere in other clauses, sections, shown on the drawings, contained in
the design guide or conditions of contract.
l) Terminal Units shall mean those terminal units such as radiators, convectors, fan coil units, induction units, variable
or constant volume air boxes and other like equipment.
m) Ancillaries shall mean all specified fittings, accessories, inserts, test points, bracketing, terminal equipment
connected to and installed in the engineering services system.
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n) Concealed services shall mean installations within builder's ducts/risers, trenches, cavities, ceiling voids or floor voids.
o) Exposed services shall mean installations within plant rooms, external or unprotected within occupied areas or areas
within a building with limited finishes.
p) Reviewed reviewed by the Engineer; normally a design or piece of equipment must be shown to have operated
successfully for not less than two years under conditions generally similar to those required by this Contract. Facilities
shall be given at the tender stage, if required by the Engineer, to enable him to evaluate the equipment's features and
performance. The review of a design or piece of equipment shall be without prejudice to the acceptance tests required
after installation.
q) Size when related to pipe work means nominal size which generally approximates to the bore of steel tubes and the
outside diameter of copper tubes.
r) Complete installation shall mean not only the major items of plant and equipment conveyed by this design guide, but
all the incidental sundry components necessary for the complete execution of the works and for the proper operation of
the installation, with their labour charges, whether or not these sundry components are mentioned in detail in the tender
documents issued in connection with the contract.
s) ‘As indicated’, ‘where indicated’ and ‘unless otherwise indicated’ refer to items or requirements which are, or may be
given elsewhere, (e.g. on a drawing or in a schedule to this design guide).
t) Remove remove complete with all ancillary devices and equipment. Dispose of off site in an environmentally safe
manner. Ensure that equipment is completely isolated from any energy sources prior to removal. All piping and wiring
shall be removed back to the nearest isolating point.
1.8 Abbreviations
Generally, the following abbreviations are used throughout this design guide:
ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASHRAE American society of heating, refrigerant and Air conditions engineer
ASPE American Institute Plumbing Engineers
BS British Standard
BSRIA The Building Services Research and Information Association
EN European Standards
FFL Finished Floor Level
IEC The International Electro Technical Commission
lEE Institution of Electrical Engineers
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
lOP Institute of Plumbing
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LV Low Voltage
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
O&M Operation and Maintenance
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Sl International System of Units

UL Underwriters' Laboratories
1.9 Standards and Workmanship
The standards and workmanship are to comply with the latest Codes of Practice and Regulations.
The standards of materials and workmanship shall be as defined by the National Engineering Specification Document. An
alternative and agreed specification maybe used but shall be agreed with VOX.
1.10 Precedence Between Drawings, Specification And Documents
In the event of any contradiction between this design guide and any other specifications or documents, the Engineer shall
be consulted for clarification.
If changes occur to Regulations, Statutory Instruments or Standards etc., the design guide and associated sample drawing
information shall take precedence. The designer shall however, refer any such discrepancies to the Engineer before
assuming a particular interpretation, particularly in respect of Statutory Instruments, Regulations or Design Code.
1.11 Designer’s Responsibilities
The designer shall be fully responsible for the production of drawings and accompanying technical documentation so that
a tendering contractor will be able to produce their coordinated working drawings and equipment orders to be checked
against and supplemented by their own survey works as necessary.
The designer shall, as part of these works associated with this designer’s guide, shall provide but not limited with the
following items:
 Technical submittals shall include a description of the equipment, with supporting drawings and manufacturer’s
data.
 Details of any equipment component design and selection necessary in so far as such items have been selected
by the designer for that item of equipment to meet the engineering design guide and performance indicated.
 Detailing of the work and provision of complete production information and drawings based on the information
provided, liaising with the employer’s agent and others as necessary to ensure coordination of the work with
the other related building elements.
 Design calculations including but not limited with the following:
o Drainage flow rate and pipe sizing
o Heat load Calculation.
o Ventilation flow rates, fan, duct, plenum and grille sizing
o FCU (as applicable) sizing
o Domestic hot and cold water equipment and pipework sizing
o Chilled water equipment and pipework sizing
o Firefighting tanks, pumps, pipework, outlets etc. (where applicable)
o Clean agent systems including all pipework, storage vessels and outlets (where applicable)
o Electrical wiring cable sizing
o Lighting level calculations
 Schedules of proposed suppliers/manufacturers of products, equipment and plant, including all items which the
choice of manufacture/supplier. Should any of these alternatives be utilized, then the designer shall provide all
accompanying calculations within his design drawings and material submittals for the approval of the Engineer.
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 Provide schematic(s) of all major services indicating base building interfaces. Schematic(s) shall be fully detailed
with flow rates, loads, circuit references etc.
 Full design of iBeMS automatic controls to meet the physical and operational requirements of the design guide
as described elsewhere.
 Design of all brackets, fixings and supports, including secondary steelwork up to and including the final
attachments to primary structure. The designer shall provide all necessary steelwork and structural support
system designs required to adequately support the engineering systems and equipment.
 Provision of all necessary builders work including production of builders work drawings.
 Complete set of information to for submissions to Civil Defence and other statutory authorities and obtain
approval of the works.
 Details of any proposed Specialist contractor / Installers (where applicable)
 Design of elements of the scheme for selfweight and other applied forces/loadings in normal use. In particular
any buried tanks or pipework that require design anchorage, encasement or foundations together with thermal
expansion accommodation and anchorage, including provision of bellows or bends (where applicable)
 Acoustic design and selection of attenuation or noise reducing components to meet with the noise levels
specified within this design guide. All levels to be achieved with all plant operating in normal mode.
 Selection of all antivibrating mountings to suit the particular application.
 Selection and design of all Seismic restraints to suit the relevant class and application
 Design to ensure safe operating and maintenance clearances are provided in all access points when installed on
site.
The designer shall provide the complete working details of all interfaces with other services that he has included. Any
exclusions from the design must be clearly identified in the design submission.
1.12 Design Calculations
Calculations shall be issued to the Engineer for comment and shall be prepared in a recognized and agreed format,
complete with index. The designer shall readily make available to the Engineer any such Calculations requested by him.
Inspection or approval of any of the calculations shall in no way alleviate the responsibility or obligations of the designer
in ensuring the correct performance and safety aspects of the MEPF installation.
Calculations shall be clearly and concisely set out and shall be subheaded to identify the exact section of the works to
which they refer.
The use of computer programs in the preparation of designs shall be carefully controlled. All software programs shall be
verified and their use agreed with the Engineer prior to commencement of design tasks. Where unverified software is
used its use must be declared and the initial outputs justified by full and complete hand calculations.
1.13 Commissioning Project Management
As part of the design submission, the design engineer should provide a compiled detailed commissioning report and
program, this document shall establish a means of monitoring the progress of the commissioning, including checklists for
the commissioning, the report shall provide but not limited with the following items:
 Ensure that all parties involved in the commissioning process have documentation procedures for dealing with
variations.
 Ensure that a control mechanism is set up which includes documentary backup of what has been changed, how
and why during the design
 Establish a consistent numbering system to identify work items, components and devices.
 Ensure regular database and configuration backups are made throughout all stages of the commissioning
process.
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 Ensure attendance of all appropriate and responsible parties for interface precommissioning tests.
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2. General Technical Requirements
2.1 General Design Criteria

The designer shall ensure all relevant design criteria as detailed are met in all aspects, any deviations from the below shall
be fully highlighted in the design submissions and substantiated with design calculations.
The following design criteria represent standard good practice for Cinema facilities, as agreed with the Client and outlined
in ASHRAE guidelines.
Outdoor conditions:
 Winter design to suit local conditions refer to ASHRAE design criteria.

 Summer design to suit local conditions refer to ASHRAE design criteria.
 Heat Rejection Plant to suit local conditions refer to ASHRAE design criteria.
Internal Conditions:
Sl No Inside Conditions Summer Maximum Winter Minimum Comment
1 Auditoria 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)
2 Foyer / Corridor 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)
3 Toilets 19 50% RH (+/10%)
4 Staff Area and Offices 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)
5 Concessions Prep 20 20 50% RH (+/10%)
6 Projection Rooms 24 19 50% RH (+/10%)
All Temperatures are to be controlled to +/ 2⁰C from above given temperature.
Off-coil temperature for displacement ventilation and mixing ventilation:
Sl No Ventilation type Offcoil Summer Offcoil Winter
1 Displacement 19 21
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2 Mixing (ceiling) 13.5 21
Population Density/Fresh air provision:
See ASHRAE Standard 62.12010.
Internal cooling loads (Electrical):
Sl No Description Lighting Small Power
1 Auditoria 10 W/M2 Nil
2 Staff Areas 12 W/M2 10 W/M2 on floor distribution
3 Circulation Area 8 W/M2 Nil
4 IT and FD rooms 6 W/M2 To suit IT requirements
Internal cooling loads (Occupancy):
 Sensible Gain 80 W/person.

 Latent Gain 54 W/person.
Occupant Densities:
 Auditoria – based on 100% of seats being occupied.

 Foyer – 1 person per 2m2.
Air change rates:
Sl No Area Supply Extract Notes
1 Foyer 5 l/s per person
2 Staff Areas 5 l/s per person or To match Make up, If required, via
2ACH whichever is supply 10mm door undercut
greater
3 Toilets 8 ACH 10ACH Make up via corridor
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4 Projection Rooms 285 l/s per projector 285 l/s per (Refer TMS equipment
projector schedule for specific
requirement)
5 Stores 3ACH Extract only – Make up via

door under cut
6 Staff room 3ACH 3ACH Ensure Fresh Air rate is

exceeded based on
occupants
7 Managers Office / 3ACH 3ACH Ensure Fresh Air rate is

Treasury exceeded based on
occupants
8 Staff Changing 6ACH 6ACH Extract above WC /

showers
9 Concession Prep 6ACH 6ACH
10 Refuse Store 10ACH
Internal noise levels:
Sl Description Auditorium Projection Offices Foyer Toilets

No Room
1 Noise Criteria NR 2030 NR 45 NR 35 NR 45 NR 45
Maximum Velocity (M/s) in:
2 Risers 6.0 9.0 7.5 9.0 9.0
3 Main Branch 6.0 8.5 7.5 8.5 8.5
4 Secondary branch 4.0 6.5 5.0 6.5 6.5
5 Takeoffs 3.5 5.5 4.5 5.5 5.5
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6 Spigots to Terminal 2.5 4.5 3.5 4.5 4.5
7 Terminal * 2.0 3.5 2.5 3.5 3.5
*For guidance only. Manufacturer’s data to be determined for proper selection. Or as per acoustic Engineers
requirements.
External noise levels:
See Acoustic Consultants report for specific details.
Lighting:
Sl No Type of Area, ĒM / Lx UGRL Uo RA Specific requirements

Task or Activity
1 Circulation areas 100 28 0.40 40 IL luminance at floor level.

and
corridors
Ra and UGR similar to adjacent
areas.
The lighting of exits and entrances

shall provide a transition zone to
avoid sudden changes in IL
luminance between inside and
outside by day or night.
2 Stairs, 100 25 0.40 40 Requires enhanced contrast on

escalators, the steps.
travellators
Increased IL luminance may be

necessary at the Entrances and
exits of escalators and travellators.
3 Washrooms / 200 25 0.40 80 In each individual toilet if these

Toilets etc. are fully enclosed.
In bathrooms luminaires must be

suitable for damp and humid
situations.
4 Plant rooms, 200 25 0.40 60 Localized lighting of control display

switch gear and control desks may be
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rooms appropriate.
Care should be taken to avoid

shadows and veiling reflections on
the instruments and VDT screens.
5 Store rooms 100 25 0.40 60 200 lx if continuously occupied.
If small items that are visually

difficult to identify are stored then
300 lx or supplementary local
lighting maybe needed.
6 Sales area, 300 22 0.40 80

concessions
7 Projection 150 22 0.60 40 Lighting should be provided on the

rooms working side of the projector. The
lighting should not detract from
the view into the auditorium.
Dimming facilities may be
Desirable.
8 Kitchen 500 22 0.60 80
9 Auditoria – 200 22 0.50 80 IL luminance at floor level.

maintenance,
cleaning
10 Auditoria – 100 22 0.50 80 IL luminance at floor level. System

General use to be fully dimmable with 5 scene
settings (100% / 75% / 50% / 25%
/ 0%)
11 Foyer 100 22 0.40 80
Ēm / lx – Maintained IL luminance Ēm on the reference surface for the interior (area).
UGRL – Maximum UGR limits (Unified Glare Rating limit, UGRL).
Uo – Minimum IL luminance uniformity Uo on the reference surface for the maintained illuminance.
Ra – Minimum colour rendering indices (Ra).
2.2 Site Survey

The designer shall visit the site before, during and after the design stages to ensure all due allowances in his design are
accounted for, including but not limited to the existing structure, local conditions, the nature and accessibility of the site,
the nature and extent of operations, construction issues relating to labour, storage space for materials, position of
underground services and drains, the nature of the ground and the execution of the works generally to understand the
existing MEPF services and any deviations from As built information.
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The designer shall be responsible for carryingout site surveys to confirm all existing services routes, isolation
points, connection points, plant spaces, etc. and confirmation of all new material quantities and lengths required to
undertake the works.
The designer shall examine all existing pipes (where applicable) to determine if they are in good form and free from any
distortion and foreign debris material which could hinder the required flows, if they are found not to be in a sufficient
state, the designer shall highlight to the engineer for escalation.
Should any potential unchartered services be located they should be immediately drawn to the attention of the Design
Team.
2.3 Service Coordination

The designer shall ensure that adequate coordinated with all individual element of the design have been carried out. In
addition all MEPF systems shall be designed and installed with adequate access and clearances to facilitate routine
maintenance and replacement of components.
The Engineer reserves the right to make reasonable changes required to accommodate conditions arising during the
progress of the work.
Particular care shall be taken to obtain uniform and tidy arrangements of wall and ceiling mounted equipment. The
precise position of a piece of equipment shall be determined as follows:
 Single items of equipment, which are visually remote from other electrical or mechanical equipment, shall be
erected at the mounting heights stated in this design guide or on the accompanying drawings.
 Two or more items of equipment whether electrical or mechanical or both, which are to be erected on the same
wall or ceiling, or which will be otherwise visually close to each other, shall be arranged in a neat and symmetrical
group. Symmetry of arrangement shall be obtained by horizontal and vertical alignment through the centre
lines and not the edges of the equipment, and for this purpose the mounting heights stated in the design guide
or on the drawings may be varied slightly.
The location and size of existing services are to be identified on the design drawings based on actual sizing taken from
size by the designer.
All mounting heights shall be confirmed with the Engineer during the design stages as necessary.
2.4 Builder’s Work

The designer shall make all necessary allowances for all builders work provisions for the MEPF Works including, but not
limited to:
 Core drilling though floor slab (By the landlord unless otherwise agreed)
 Formation of openings in façade (If required)
 Formation of concrete bases for engineering plant
 Castingin conduits and pipe sleeves
 Excavation and backfilling of trenches including the provision of sand/pea gravel both before and after the laying
of services.
 Installation of cable tiles, marker tapes and cable markers (where applicable)
The designer shall make allowance for liaison with the landlord and the landlords engineering team for approval of
openings within the roof, floor and any others as required. The designer shall provide fully dimensioned drawings showing
both size and position of Builder's Work making due reference to the final Structural Engineering and Architectural
dimensioned drawings.
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The formation of new builders work holes through structural floors, roofs, walls etc. are not permitted without the
express approval of the Architect, Structural Engineer and Engineer.
Where services penetrate fire/smoke walls, ceiling void, floors or other fire rated barrier, the provision of the necessary
fire & smoke dampers and sealant for those penetrations shall meet the approval of the Civil Defense officer.
2.5 Supports , Sleeves and Seals

The design shall provide all necessary support systems for plant and services as part of their design submission, including
but not limited to steelwork, brackets, hangers and clips, plinths, inertia bases, etc.
 Submit details of all types of brackets and supports including fixing details,
 Submit load and thrust calculations.
 Provide fully dimensioned and annotated drawings.
Design of sleeves, inserts, frames, fixing anchors etc., and any other items required to be cast or built into the structures
by others, including coordination of positions to such extent and accuracy to allow structural construction to proceed.
The designer shall ensure all suitable pipe sleeves are provided as necessary through the building structures. Where
sleeves are not provided within the landlord installation, these shall be provided as directed by the Engineer.
Provide weatherproofing details of all services passing through external elements of the all penetrations of trays and/or
ducts through the building fabric of chambers subject to suction or pressurization shall be sealed with the appropriate
level of sound and fire protection.
Wherever services penetrate walls, floors or ceilings are provided, these shall be provided with acoustic sealant which
shall be supplied and installed to maintain a degree of acoustic separation at least equal to the structure / materials
penetrated.
The designer shall ensure all fixing of supports or restraints direct to the underside of the any structure floor is not
permitted without design team approval. If approval is not granted, a secondary steel grid shall be designed as part of
the design submission. Holes in the building fabric shall be drilled by electric or compressed air drill wherever possible.
2.6 Expansion
Provision within the design shall be made for expansion and contraction wherever necessary to ensure stress due to
expansion is relieved and is not transmitted to fixing devices or building structure. This designer shall include within the
design for all necessary approved expansion devices together with all necessary anchors, supports and guides.
2.7 Painting & Identification

The designer shall ensure that, as part of the design submission, the below items are incorporating and details of
necessary items are provided, these shall include but not limited to the following:
MATERIAL PAINTING
All parts of the work shall be painted as specified below with first quality enamel paints. Paint shall be suitable in all
respects for the environmental conditions in which it shall be located. Paint shall be selected to withstand the
temperature on the surface to which it is applied.
All paint used shall be of one approved manufacture, and shall be a standard colour of that manufacture unless otherwise
approved.
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Paint finishes shall be full gloss unless otherwise indicated.
PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
All items of plant, machinery and equipment supplied painted requiring no further treatment.
All other items of plant, machinery and equipment shall be given one prime coat, one undercoat and one finishing coat
of full gloss enamel.
EXPOSED METALWORK
All metalwork exposed to view or to the weather shall be either galvanised or a high quality paint finish with one prime
coat, one undercoat and one finishing coat of full gloss enamel.
The prime coat for ungalvanised ferrous metalwork shall be zinc chromate or other approved corrosion resistant primer.
The prime coat for exposed nonferrous metalwork shall be suitable for the metal to which it shall be applied. Nonferrous
metalwork in plant rooms does not require painting.
CONCEALED METALWORK
All galvanised iron and aluminum surfaces concealed in roof spaces, false ceilings, building ducts etc. shall not be painted.
All black iron and steel surfaces shall be wire brushed and given two coats of zinc chromate or other approved corrosion
resistant primer.
DUCTWORK AND PIPE WORK
All ductwork exposed to view within occupied areas shall be painted. Ductwork in voids and plant rooms shall be not
painted.
All pipe work exposed to view within occupied areas, including in the plant rooms and exposed to view outside the
building shall be painted.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Identify each item of equipment by name and, where appropriate, by agreed reference characters. Provide colour
identification and, in all cases, colour firefighting equipment red.
Use primary and secondary identification colours of associated system and use rectangular metal or laminated plastic,
securely fixed to each item of equipment. Lettering, engraved plates filled with paint.
Engrave plates with an approved text. Incorporate operating duty of equipment where this is not incorporated in other
labelling.
VALVE AND COCK IDENTIFICATION
Identify each valve, cock, stop valve, air vent, drain cock etc. with disk engraved with numerical reference, except where
exposed in occupied areas.
Use primary and secondary identification colours of associated system for painted or selfcolour discs.
Securely attach metal or laminated plastic discs, minimum diameter 35mm, to each item. Engrave discs with permanent
characters, minimum height 6mm.
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Incorporate in operating instructions relating to regulating valves and flow measuring equipment, details of flow rate,
pressure differential and setting, as appropriate.
AIR VOLUME REGULATING AND CONTROL DAMPER IDENTIFICATION
Identify each regulating and control damper, except where exposed in occupied areas. On ductwork dampers, clearly
indicate commissioning set point.
Use primary and secondary identification colours of associated system for painted or selfcolour discs. Securely attach
metal or laminated plastic discs, minimum diameter 35mm, to each item.
Engrave discs with permanent characters, minimum height 6mm.
INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION
Identify each instrument by name and, where appropriate, by agreed reference characters.
Use rectangular metal or laminated plastic, securely fixed to each instrument. Engrave plates with an approved text.
PIPE WORK IDENTIFICATION
Colour code and label to BS 1710. Apply primary identification colour bands, 300mm wide, to each pipe at least once in
every room or enclosed area, at intervals not exceeding fifteen metre’s, at every junction, at every valve and at every
inspection and access position into service shafts, false ceilings, bulkheads etc.
Apply secondary Identification colour bands, 50mm wide, and superimpose a legend identifying circuit, direction of fluid
or gas flow, nominal pipe bore and, where appropriate, fluid or gas pressure.
DUCTWORK IDENTIFICATION
Generally, colour code and label to HVCA Specification DW 144 (Appendix C).
Apply primary identification colour bands, 300mm wide, to each duct at least once in every room or enclosed area. At
intervals not exceeding fifteen metre’s. At every junction. At every damper.
At every inspection and access position into service shafts, false ceilings, bulkheads etc.
For ducts with longest side or diameter up to and including 225mm, paint secondary identification colour bands 50mm
wide and superimpose legends.
For ducts with longest side or diameter over 225mm, paint or apply transfers to identification triangles, or triangular
plates. Superimpose or incorporate legends.
Attach triangular plates to buckle bands or stool pieces and fix to ducting, with apex indicating direction of airflow. Submit
details of plates and fixings for approval before painting and marking. Use equilateral triangle of side 150mm minimum.
Apply legend transfers of an approved type to colour bands or triangles or triangular plates. Identify floor and space
served, associated equipment reference and direction of airflow.
COLOUR SCHEME
As indicated to colour ranges given in BS 381C and BS 4800.
2.8 Noise
The designer shall be responsible for carrying out all calculations to ensure all MEPF plant producers as minimal noise as
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possible and with no nuisance to the users and / or auditoria’s. The calculation shall fully comply with the requirements
of the Environment Protection requirements being enforced for the intended site area.
It shall be the responsibility of the designer to ascertain from the Authorities concerned prior to the submission of his
tender, whether the requirements and restrictions relate to hours of working permissible, maximum noise levels not to
be exceeded, methods of working and/or type of plant to be employed.
Ductwork shall be installed with the minimum of bends and offsets, and be free from internal noise generating features.
Connections to terminal units shall be angled to avoid unnecessary bends in flexible ductwork connections. Branch
dampers on low velocity ducting shall be used for balancing with only minor adjustment made at the diffuser face. Where
dampening or diffusers indicates an oversupply of air, the terminal box shall be readjusted. Air distribution systems that
are noisy due to excessive dampening shall be rebalanced and/or alternative acoustic treatment installed.
Air diffusers, grilles and accessories shall be selected to ensure that their selfgenerated noise does not cause the space
noise level criteria to be exceeded.
All services and pipework located within habitable space i.e. cinemas shall be acoustically insulated to prevent noise
transmission. Ensure that generated noise within the air distribution system due to installation, layout and equipment
are kept to a minimum and comply with relevant criteria.
The designer should take into consideration that the existing facility will be kept in operation therefore load noise that
will distract the public is not acceptable.
The design calculations shall ensure that the MEPF services achieves the noise levels are in accordance with
recommended guidelines, the levels shall not be greater than the following maximum criteria:
VOX GOLD lounge area NR35

Auditoria areas NR30
Corridors NR35 to NR40
Toilets NR40
Food Prep Room NR45
If it found that the above noise levels are no achieved, the designer shall carry out redesign calculations at his own
expense to provide the necessary treatment works to ensure the noise level is achieved or bettered accordingly.
2.9 Vibration Control

GENERAL
This section covers the minimum precautions to be taken by the designer as part of the fitout design against the
transmission of noise and vibration from the mechanical services equipment.
AIR HANDLING PATH NOISE
Octave band sound pressure levels in the occupied spaces throughout the building due to duct borne fan noise, duct
borne turbulence noise, duct leakage, turbulence near dampers and air outlets, shall be as low as possible and in
particular shall not exceed the specified maximum noise levels.
When measured in rooms having a ceiling height not exceeding 3m the specified maximum noise level shall apply to any
and every position at a distance of 1.5m from the outlets.
In rooms having a ceiling height greater than 3m the specified maximum noise level shall apply to any and every position
from 0.9m to 1.8m above floor level not closer than 0.6m to wall surface.
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The attenuation of fan noise shall be provided by the installation of packaged attenuators, and by acoustic lining.
PIPE AND DUCT HANGERS
Isolating spring hangers incorporating rubber shall be used support piping and ductwork between vibrating equipment
and any flexible connection in pipe work or ductwork.
After the flexible connections in pipe work or ductwork, the hangers shall, as a minimum, incorporate rubber inserts.
SPRING ISOLATING HANGERS
Helical steel coil springs shall be mounted in cages with top and bottom locating cups. Rubber mountings shall be arranged
in series with the springs.
Screw adjustments by means of nuts on the hanger rods shall be provided on all hangers.
RUBBER ISOLATING HANGERS
Hangers shall incorporate a rubber in shear type of mounting used in conjunction with 3mm thick bearing pads.
Where excessive noise or vibration is experienced, additional vibration isolation is to be installed.
SEALING OF CLEARANCE HOLES
Where vibration is present in piping, piping must not touch any part of the building when passing through walls, floors or
furring, etc.
Sleeves containing isolating material such as ribbed rubber shall isolate the piping and be sealed with heavy non
hardening mastic.
Where ducts pass through walls and floors, etc. they shall be sealed with angle iron frames and mastic.
Ducts shall not run parallel to and above full height walls.
2.10 Prohibited Materials and Substances

The designer shall not use materials within the MEPF design which are "deleterious" or harmful to human health or the
environment during their installation or during long term disposal or degradation.
The designer shall check with manufacturers and suppliers to confirm that products do not contain any such "deleterious"
materials, or materials that may become deleterious through a passage of time or when used in a particular situation or
in combination with other materials.
For the purposes of this document, the word "deleterious" shall be deemed to include any use of materials or
combinations of materials that could reduce the normal life expectancy of:
 Materials including plant, equipment and support systems

 Structural building elements in which they are incorporated or to which they are affixed
Without prejudice to the foregoing, the following materials shall, in any event, be deemed to be deleterious for the
purpose:
 High Alumina cement or concrete in structural elements

 Wood wool slabs in permanent formwork to concrete or in structural elements
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 Calcium chloride in admixtures for use in reinforced concrete

 Aggregates for use in reinforced concrete which do not comply with British Standard Specification 882, 1992 and
aggregates for use in concrete which do not comply with the provisions of British Standard Specification 8110,
1985.
 Lead or any products containing lead in water piping and pipe fittings which do not comply with BS.869, Part 2.
Lead where the metal or its corrosion products may be directly ingested, inhaled or absorbed. Leadbased paints
or primers
 Products formed using urea formaldehyde
 Products containing expanded polystyrene or other similar combustible materials
 Products containing polyisocyanate foam
 Materials containing fibers less than 3 microns diameter j) Calcium silicate bricks and tiles
 Slip bricks which do not conform to BS.5628, Part 3 and BS.3921
 Tropical hardwoods from a nonrenewable source
 Products containing or manufactured using CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons) hydrochloro fluorocarbons (HCFC)
or HFA's have been used as blowing agents (All refrigerants shall be zero ODP).
 BCF (Halon) fire extinguishing systems
 Solvents or adhesives that omit noxious vapors which in use and/or over an extended period of time, following
occupation of the buildings are detrimental to indoor air quality
 Halon or any other substances causing ozone depletion.
 Asbestos or products containing asbestos.
 Materials comprised in whole or part of manmade and/or naturally occurring mineral fiber which have a
diameter of 3 microns or less and a length of 200 microns or less or which contain fibers not sealed or otherwise
not stabilized to ensure that fiber migration is prevented.
 Polyurethane or polyisocyanate foam
 Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or similar compounds, Pentachlorophenol, Lindane or Tributyltin (TBT) Oxide
 Extruded polystyrene other than low ozone depletion materials w) Materials manufactured with any form
of animal hair.
 Materials that support bacteria.
 Substances publicized by the Health and Safety Executive, Building Research Establishment, British Standards
Institution or other relevant authorities or professional bodies having jurisdiction as being deleterious to Health
and Safety shall not be incorporated into any part of the Works.
 All jointing materials shall be of a type approved by the respective authority.
The designer shall certify that deleterious materials are not incorporated in the Works and provide a written compliance
statement to the CA as part of the design package.
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3. Mechanical Services
3.1 Comfort, Heating And Cooling System
GENERAL
The design principle as detailed hereunder considers that the site has been provided with chilled water provision from
the landlord chilled water network for cooling systems and electric heater batteries for the requirement of heating.
The designer shall be considered the design criteria as indicated in section 2 for his calculation and design.
The designer shall provide comfortable heating and cooling system for the following areas.
a) Auditoriums
b) project area or projector room
c) Foyer
d) Concourse
e) IT & projection server room
f) Electrical room
g) Store rooms
h) Usher rooms.
i) Office rooms
j) Kitchen
k) Concession
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Auditoriums: item (a)
Each of the auditoria shall be provided with a dedicated air handling unit providing with treated fresh air mixed with re
circulated air as necessary. Both Heating and Cooling shall be provided to these areas. (Heating requirement subject to
the region)
Fresh air shall be drawn in through a fresh air intake plenum / mixing box which will be form part of the AHU. The mixing
box will oscillate the dampers on the fresh air intake and return air section to maintain internal air conditions, both in
terms of condition and temperature. CO2 sensors and temperature sensors shall be mounted within each space. From
the mixing box air shall be filtered and tempered, the air will be tempered via by means of an electric heater battery or
chilled water cooling coil before being ducted via a system of rigid galvanized ductwork into the spaces served by the
ventilation system.
Supply air temperature will be maintained by means of spatial temperature sensors and Pressure Independent control
valve (PICV) on cooling coils in case of cooling or on the electrical heating batteries in case of heating to maintain the
desired temperature required for the space. Supply ductwork will be discharged directly into each space by means of
ceiling terminals.
However, based on site conditions may require to provide displacement system this will be subject to client approval.
The AHU's shall be set to operate in conjunction with the film performance times in each of the auditoria. The AHU's shall
only operate when areas are in use, to minimize energy consumption and running costs.
Plant and equipment to be controlled to meet the design criteria by means of the central building management system.
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AHU's shall be mounted on vibration pad in accordance with the acoustic consultant’s recommendations.
The Auditorium AHU shall comprise meet following:
 Meet the minimum fresh air rate to meet occupant levels.

 Provide heating & cooling requirements of the space. (Heating requirement subject to the region)
 Provide filtration system.
 Provide humidity control if required.
 Maintain comfort conditions within the acoustic criteria.
The Auditorium AHU shall comprise the following components:
 Motorized inlet damper (Mixing Box)

 Prefilter G4 panel
 Bag filter F7
 Heating Coil or electric heater battery. (Heating requirement subject to the region)
 Cooling Coil.
 Direct driven supply fan with VFD
 Attenuators (suction and discharge)
 VFD
Projectors area or projector room: item (b)
Projectors area shall be provided with a dedicated fresh airhandling unit with energy wheel providing a fully fresh air.
Both Heating and Cooling shall be provided to these areas. (Heating requirement subject to the region)
On the other hand, provide the supply air via a branch duct taken form main supply duct. A cross talk attenuator should
be provided where the duct pass through projector rooms, this should be used where the projector located in same
auditoriums. The designer shall add the total airflow required for projector room to the auditorium AHU.
Projectors area shall be provided with fresh air from a full fresh air supply form FAHU, Supply air temperature will be
maintained by means of spatial temperature sensors and Pressure Independent control valve (PICV) on cooling coils or
on the electrical heating batteries in case of winter to maintained the desired required temperature. Supply ductwork
will be discharged directly into each space by means of ceiling terminals.
The FAHU shall be provided supply air and the ductwork shall be complete with a pressure sensor in a suitable location
to be representative of the system pressure. This shall be used to control the speed of the supply fan within the air
handling unit, such that as projector run and shut off dampers open, system pressure is temporarily reduced causing the
supply fan to increase in speed and therefore increase the supply air volume until a predetermined measured pressure
can be maintained, with variable speed fan, where the fan speed shall be controlled by pressure sensor.
The projector area FAHU shall comprise the following components:

SUPPLY section:
A. Supply Section:
 Motorized inlet damper.
 Bag filter F7
 Heating Coil
 Cooling Coil.
 Direct driven Supply fan (variable drive)
 Energy wheel.
B. EXHAUST Sections:
 G4 panel filter
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 Direct driven Extract fan (Variable drive)

Foyer and concourse: Item (c) and (d)
Foyer and concourse shall be provided with a dedicated air handling unit providing fresh air mixed with recirculated air
as necessary. Both Heating and Cooling shall be provided to these areas. (Heating requirement subject to the region)
Fresh air shall be drawn in through a fresh air intake plenum / mixing box which will be form part of the AHU. The mixing
box will oscillate the dampers on the fresh air intake and return air section to maintain internal air conditions, both in
terms of condition and temperature. CO2 sensors and temperature sensors shall be mounted within each space. From
the mixing box air shall be filtered and tempered, the air will be tempered via by means of an electric heater battery or
chilled water cooling coil before being ducted via a system of rigid galvanized ductwork into the spaces served by the
ventilation system.
valve (PICV) on cooling coils in case of cooling or on the electrical heating batteries in case of heating to maintain the
desired temperature required for the space. Supply ductwork will be discharged directly into each space by means of
ceiling terminals.
AHU to be controlled to meet the design criteria by means of the central building management system.
AHU's shall be mounted on vibration pad in accordance with the acoustic consultant’s recommendations.
The Foyer AHU shall comprise meet following:

 Meet the minimum fresh air rate to meet occupant levels.
 Provide heating & cooling requirements of the space (Heating requirement subject to the region)
 Provide filtration of supply & extract system.
 Provide humidity control
 Maintain comfort conditions within the acoustic criteria.
The Auditorium AHU shall comprise the following components:
C. SUPPLY section:
 Motorized inlet damper (Mixing Box)
 Bag filter F7
 Heating Coil. (if required)
 Cooling Coil.
 Direct driven Supply fan (Variable drive)
D. EXHAUST Sections:
 G4 panel filter
 Direct driven Extract fan (Variable drive)
IT & projection server room and Electrical room: Item (e) and (f)
IT server and Electrical room shall be provided with a dedicated Chilled water FCU, located out of the room.
DX unit to be used in case of the unit to be located in side rooms.
Supply air ductwork shall supply air from the FCU to the rooms via a system of galvanized ductwork; including a motorized
fire smoke damper will be close in case of fire. Supply ductwork will be discharged the air directly into each space by
means of wall terminals base or ceiling terminal in case of false ceiling available for the same room.
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Return air shall be drawn from the ceiling void of rooms via a system of galvanized ductwork including a motorized damper
will be close in case of fire. Return ductwork will generally terminate at the rear of fan coil units. The ceiling construction
shall incorporate gaps in the construction to assist ventilation and provide a return air path from the occupied space into
the ceiling void. Return diffusers shall also be utilized as a return air path into the ceiling void.
The designer shall use the design criteria as indicated in section no.2 for his design for both room.
valve (PICV) on cooling coils in case of summer or the electrical heating batteries in case of winter.
The FCU shall comprise the following components:
 Motorized damper (suction and discharge duct)

 EU3 filter media
 Heating Coil or electrical heating batteries. (Heating requirement subject to the region)
 Cooling Coil.
 Supply fan (3 different speed running)
 Thermostat located in the room
 Drain tray.
Store and Usher rooms: Item (g) and (h)
Stores and Usher rooms shall be provided with a dedicated Fresh airhandling unit providing fresh air with extract air.
Both Heating and Cooling shall be provided to these areas or Foyer FAHU shall be used to supply and extract air from
both space, subject to the number and the location of each.
Fresh air shall be drawn in through a fresh air intake louver with supply air duct, to supply fresh air for the Store and
Usher room with total airflow required. The return air from store and usher to the fresh air handling shall pass through
the heat recovery energy wheel, before being exhausted to atmosphere via a plenum on the louvered external plant
room wall, a suitable distance from the fresh air intake.
The designer shall be calculated the airflow base on the air change required for both room, as indicated in section no. 2.
A fixed Supply air temperature will be maintained by means of spatial temperature sensors and Pressure Independent
control valve (PICV) on cooling coils and stepped controls on the electrical heating batteries to a maximum of 28°C for
winter season and a minimum of 13.5°for summer season. Supply ductwork will be discharged directly into each space
by means of wall terminals or ceiling terminals base on site conditions.
FAHU to be controlled to meet the design criteria by means of the central building management system.
FAHU's shall be mounted on vibration pad in accordance with the acoustic consultant’s recommendations.
The Store and Usher FAHU shall comprise the following components:
SUPPLY section
 Motorized inlet damper
 Bag filter F7
 Cooling Coil.
 Supply fan (variable drive)
 Heat recovery Wheel
EXHAUST Sections:
 G4 panel filter
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 Extract fan (variable drive)

Offices: Item (i)
All offices shall be provided with a dedicated Chilled water FCU. Both Heating and Cooling shall be provided to these
areas.
Supply ductwork shall supply air from the FCU to the rooms via a system of galvanized ductwork. Supply ductwork will be
discharged the air directly into each space by means of ceiling terminal base.
Return air shall be drawn from the ceiling void of rooms via a system of galvanized ductwork. Return ductwork will
generally be terminated at the rear of fan coil units. The ceiling construction shall incorporate gaps in the construction to
assist ventilation and provide a return air path from the occupied space into the ceiling void. Return diffusers shall be
used as a return air path into the ceiling void.
valve (PICV) on cooling coils in case of summer stepped controls on the electrical heating batteries in case of winter.
The designer shall use the design criteria as indicated in section no.2 for his calculation and design for offices room.

 Cooling Coil.
 Drain tray.
Fresh air ductwork to each office shall be provided from the same FAHU used for Store and usher, the designer shall be
calculated the total fresh air required for each office and to add this flow rate for the same FAHU was indicated for Store
and usher.
Kitchen and concession: Item (J) and (k)
Kitchen and Concession shall be provided with a dedicated horizontal concealed Chilled water FCU. Both Heating and
Cooling shall be provided to these areas.
Supply ductwork shall supply air from the FCU to the kitchen and concession via a system of galvanized ductwork. Supply
ductwork will be discharged the air directly into each space by means of ceiling terminal base.
The ceiling void shall be utilized as a plenum and return air shall be taken from the ceiling void and returned
back to FCU. The ceiling construction shall incorporate gaps in the construction to assist ventilation and provide
a return air path from the occupied space into the ceiling void. Return diffusers shall be used as a return air path
into the ceiling void.
valve (PICV) on cooling coils and stepped controls on the electrical heating batteries.
The designer shall use the design criteria as indicated in section no.2 for his calculation and design for offices room.
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 Cooling Coil.
 Drain tray.
Fresh air ductwork to the kitchen and concession shall be provided from the same FAHU used as makeup unit for kitchen
hood, the designer shall have calculated the total fresh air required for kitchen and to add this flow rate for the same
FAHU was indicated for kitchen hood. Refer to section no. 3.2 for ventilation system for kitchen.
3.2 General Ventilation System

GENERAL
The design principle in this section of the design guide is to provide the necessary general ventilation systems requirement
for the different areas provided as part of the lease.
The designer shall be considered the design criteria as indicated in section 2 for his calculation and design.
The designer shall provide general ventilation system for the following areas.
a) Auditoriums
b) project area or projector room
c) Toilets.
d) Kitchen and Concession
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Auditoriums
Indicated FAHU shall be provided in case of indirect fresh air will provided for each Auditoriums, In order to provide
adequate ventilation to the achieve ASHRAE 62.12007 indoor air quality (IAQ) recommendations.
The FAHU shall be used to provide fresh air for occupied spaces, individual branches shall be connected for AHU mixing
box, the fresh air shall be controlled to optimize the rate of fresh air supply such that C02 levels within the auditoria to
be remain below 1OOOppm.
VAV box shall be install for each branch of fresh air duct to control the total flow of fresh air into the airhandling unit.
The Designer shall select the VAV boxes for the control of fresh air into the space.
VAV terminal boxes shall be suitable for variable volume systems, and shall be readytouse boxes consisting of
mechanical parts and electronic control components. The boxes shall contain an averaging differential pressure sensor
for volume flow measurement, a control damper.
VAV shall be controlled by CO2 sensor, which shall be located in each auditorium spaces.
In addition, each box shall have:
 Factory set up or programming of flow rate. This includes aerodynamic function test of each box using a
dedicated test rig.
 Differential pressure sensor with 3 mm measuring holes and so insensitive to dirt.
 Control closed damper blade airtightness to EN 1751, class 4 (nominal size 125, class 3).
 Position of the control damper blade visible from the outside on the shaft extension.
 Baffle plates fitted behind the control damper for optimum acoustic and aerodynamic qualities.
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 Casing with acoustic and thermal lining.

 Variable flow rate control with electronic controller for the connection of an external control signal, actual
value signal for incorporation in the central control in a building (BMS).
 24 VAC power supply
 Signal voltage: 0 to 10 VDC
 Dynamic differential pressure measurement
 On site measurement and resetting of minimum and maximum airflow rates possible.
Projectors area or projector room

Projector area shall be provide with indicated fan extracted the air through each projector and shall be 285l/s for each
projector. This shall be provided by central roofmounted fan (Duty and Standby fan) and shall be provided with extract
ductwork complete with a pressure sensor in a suitable location to be representative of the system pressure. This shall
be used to control the speed of the supply fan within the fan, such that as projector run and shut off dampers open,
system pressure is temporarily reduced causing the extract fan to increase in speed and therefore increase the extract
air volume until a predetermined measured pressure can be maintained, with variable speed fan, where the fan speed
shall be controlled by pressure sensor.
The fans shall only operate when projector are in use, to minimize energy consumption and running costs.
Toilets
Extract air shall be provided to each of the WC’s. Make up air shall be provided from adjacent spaces. The constant
pressure system shall be driven via twin fan units. The integral fans shall run in a duty and standby arrangement.
Air shall be extracted from the WCs throughout the building by a twin extract fan.
Air shall be extracted through air extract valves, located at high level and distributed through the extract ductwork via
ceiling mounted grilles to the fan unit.
The new fan unit will be complete with antivibration mounts and builders work support.
Exhaust shall be discharged via weatherproof / sand proof louvers complete within the unit.
Kitchen and concession

The concessions prep kitchen shall be supplied with a dedicated supply fan located at roof level. The kitchen shall be
maintained under a negative pressure of approximately 15%.
The kitchen shall be provided with a dedicated bifurcated extract fan located in the roof area. The volume flow rate of
the extract fan shall be based on details provided by the Catering Specialist using the methods described in HVCA DW/172.
Generally, the kitchen air shall be extracted through a canopy hood and baffle filters and exhausted via galvanized steel
ductwork to the extract fan located. Extract ductwork shall be fire rated from the point of exit from the kitchen fire
compartment and shall be complete with all necessary access hatches for cleaning. Exhaust air shall pass through filters
before discharging vertically, complete with atmosphere side conical exhaust terminals in accordance with DW/172. All
internal surfaces of the extract ductwork shall be accessible for cleaning.
The kitchen shall be provided with makeup supply air via a dedicated supply fresh airhandling unit located within the
roof level, supplying air tempered to 24°C. The volume flow rate of the supply fan shall be based on details provided by
the Catering Specialist using methods described in DW/172. Fresh air shall be drawn into the plant room through louvers
located in the external wall, to architect’s details, and shall be drawn into the fresh air intake section of the supply fresh
air handling units. The supply air shall be distributed via insulated ductwork from the fans to the spigot locations on the
canopy hoods provided by the Catering Specialist.
The AHUs shall be installed with inverter control for accurate commissioning of the system and adjustment of fan speed
as secondary filters become dirty. The AHUs shall each be provided with local switch to control the fan speed.
The designer shall consider the total fresh air required for the kitchen space and to add this value as indicated in section
3.1 (kitchen and concession item).
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3.3 Smoke Extract Ventilation

CORRIDOR SMOKE EXTRACT
In accordance with the requirements of the fire strategy, smoke control in the fire escape corridor shall be provided with
mechanical extract. A duty and stand by smoke exhaust fans located at the roof level. The corridor smoke control systems
shall operate during fire mode or testing only.
The exhaust ductwork shall be fire rated fire rated for 2 hours stability, integrity and insulation at 400 ⁰C along its entire
length
Upon receiving a fire alarm signal, from the fire escape corridor the addressable fire alarm system shall open motorized
smoke dampers and also enable the smoke fans to provide 6 Air Changes Per Hour (ACH) of ventilation.
In order to provide make up air to the fire escape corridor; door transfer grilles shall be provided in all doors which open
on the fire escape corridor from circulation spaces (i.e. excluding doors from the auditoria). Door transfer grilles shall
include an expanding fire damper to maintain the continuity of the fire compartment.
The smoke ventilation system will be provided with an automatic transfer switch such that during a power outage the
fans will be supplied by the essential supply. All components of the smoke extract system including active components
and control systems shall be suitable fire rated at 400⁰C for 2 hours.
AUDITORIA SMOKE CONTROL
In accordance with the requirements of the fire strategy, smoke control in the auditoria shall be provided with mechanical
extract. A duty and stand by smoke extract fans located at the roof level. The auditoria smoke control systems shall
operate during fire mode or testing only.
The airflow rate for the smoke extract fan it can be calculated in two different way.
To provide 10 air changes per hours in Auditoria, for all Auditorium. Or As per Civil defense and NFPA requirement that a
Provisions should be provided to maintain the smoke level at not less than 1830mm above the highest level of assembly
seating, or above the top of the proscenium opening where a proscenium wall and opening protection are provided, for
a minimum of 20 minutes.
For a 10 air changes method a Common fire rated smoke extract ducts shall be taken from each of the auditoria in the
group. A motorized smoke damper shall be provided where individual ducts are connected back to the return air duct.
Motorized smoke dampers shall be provided on each return duct serving the same of auditoria.
Upon receiving a fire signal from the auditoria group the addressable fire alarm system shall open the relevant motorized
smoke damper and also enable the fans to operate.
In order to provide make up air to the auditoria, the auditoria AHU shall be run at 100%. The AHU shall be linked to the
fire alarm system power on upon receipt of fire signal.
The exhaust system shall distributed to exhaust fan on the roof level. Exhaust air shall be ducted to the roof and exhausted
via weather architectural louvers.
The exhaust ductwork shall be fire rated for 2hours stability, integrity and insulation at 400⁰C along its entire length
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The smoke ventilation system shall be provided with automatic transfer switch such that during power outage the fans
shall be supplied via essential supply. All component of the smoke extract system including active components and control
shall be suitable fire rated at 400⁰C for 2hours
As per NFPA and civil defense method, a Common fire rated smoke extract ducts shall be taken from each of the auditoria
in the group. A motorized smoke damper shall be provided where individual Fire smoke ducts provided for each auditoria.
The designer shall provide makeup air for each auditoria to be equal or more that 85% of extracted airflow.
3.4 Ductwork
GENERAL
The designer shall design ductwork all in accordance with DW/144 as published by the HVCA, for sheet metal ductwork.
Final connections between fixed ducting and fan coil units and between ducting and grilles/diffusers shall be made using
flexible ducts. The maximum length of such flexible ducts shall be not more than 1m.
Atmosphere side, room side and cross talk sound attenuators shall be fitted to the ventilation ductwork to meet the
sound attenuation requirements of the Acoustic Consultant’s recommendations. The designer shall provide the final
selections for these silencers. Where cross talk sound attenuation is provided.
The designer shall detail requirements for access panels to all system components requiring access and provide volume
control dampers wherever required to balance the systems.
Fire dampers shall be provided at all compartment walls and the ductwork arrangements shall comply with BS 5588 Pt 9.
All fresh air intake, supply and return air ductwork shall be thermally insulated in accordance with the requirements of
BS6700.
Duct works Recommendation’s:
 Indoor condition area:

Supply / Fresh air: ALP make, 80/80 micron, 20mm thickness preinsulated duct shall be used for Supply and fresh air duct
works. Pre insulated plenums shall be acoustically insulation.
Return Air: GI Fire rated ductwork with suitable rock wool insulation. One side of the rock wool insulation should be
aluminum sheeted. Selfadhesive 2” wide aluminum tape wrapping needs to be done on the insulation joints.15mm wide
GI sheet wire prevention bond to be done on the insulation. Pre insulated plenums shall be acoustically insulated.
Toilet extract: Pre insulated duct shall be used.
Projector extract: GI duct rock wool insulation shall be used.
 Outdoor / Plant room area (within VOX retail Unit):

Supply / Fresh / Exhaust Air: GI duct with thermobreak NoClad shall be used. For FCU’s 2mtr acoustic insulation shall be
done from mouth. For AHU’s 3mtr acoustic insulation shall be done from mouth.
Return Air duct: GI Fire rated duct work with thermobreak NoClad. Pre insulated plenums shall be acoustically insulated.
Toilet Extract: GI with thermobreak NoClad shall be used .
Projector extract: GI with thermobreak NoClad shall be used.
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Smoke extract: GI fire rated duct shall be used, the fire rating shall be weather proof if not use aluminum cladding.
Designer to follow sketch (Fig 2.7.4) as a reference to design the Auditoria HVAC system.
Only Aluminum cladding to be sued wherever the MEP services run out-off VOX retail unit or with Non VOX area and
plant.
KITCHEN DUCT WORK
The Designer shall design the kitchen extract ductwork in full compliance to HVCA Specifications DW/144 and DW/172.
The ductwork shall be rectangular with access cleaning doors provided in horizontal runs of ductwork at no less than 3
meter intervals and changes of direction.
Kitchen extract ductwork presents a particular hazard in that combustible deposits such as grease are likely to accumulate
on its internal surfaces. Therefore the ductwork should resist fire from inside (type B) and must be rated for stability,
integrity and insulation, for the same period of time as the compartment through which it passes.
As a fire in an adjacent compartment through which the kitchen extract ductwork is passing, could initiate a fire within
the ductwork, which in the absence of the dampers might prejudice the safety of the kitchen occupants.
Fire rated kitchen extract ductwork shall be galvanized sheet steel manufactured to an enhanced standard, then
degreased and factor sprayed with Flame bar.
The Designer shall ensure that all duct work comply with the Local civil defense Officer.
3.5 Chilled Water Systems

GENERAL
The Materials for the chilled water (CHW) service shall be, generally, MS ERW SCH. 40 / ABS pipes.
All pipework concealed within ceiling voids and dropper casings shall be thermally insulated. All joints shall be taped and
all services identified in accordance with BS 1710.
All exposed chilled water pipework shall be used thermobreak NoClad insulation instead of the conventional thermal
insulation.
VALVES
PRESSURE INDEPENDENT CONTROL VALVE.

All valves for chilled services shall be selected from the Crane or equal manufacture. All chilled water line shall be
comprised with PICV unless wherever required by landlord to install a double regulator valve with commissioning valve.
All circuit regulating valves from DN15 to DN80 shall be DZR Copper Alloy, to BS 7350, screwdown models, with soft seat
for positive shut off. These shall be supplied with presetting marker for recording valve set position and suitable for
operation up to 110°C at 16 bar and fitted with plugs to allow the fitting of a drain facility where required. All circuit
regulating valves from DN65 to DN300 shall be Cast Iron, to BS 7350, screwdown models, with soft seat for positive shut
off. These shall be supplied with presetting marker for recording valve set position and flanged to BS 4504 PN 16. Valves
shall be suitable for operation up to 110 deg C at 16 bar and fitted with plugs to allow the fitting of a drain facility where
required.
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VARIABLE ORIFICE DOUBLE REGULATING VALVES

Screwed variable orifice double regulating valves shall be globe pattern and have a nonrising spindle with a double O
ring spindle seal. Presetting shall be by limitation of spindle lift with preset value displayed through a window in the
hand wheel by means of a mechanical digital counter. Valves shall have locking and marking facilities for the presetting
and fitted with selfsealing test points to allow measurement of pressure drop across the variable orifice to determine
the flow rate.
Flanged variable orifice double regulating valves shall be oblique pattern and have a nonrising spindle with an EPDM
coated parabolic disc. Presetting shall be by limitation of spindle lift with preset value displayed on the hand wheel.
Valves shall have locking and marking facilities for the presetting and fitted with selfsealing test points to allow
measurement of pressure drop across the variable orifice to determine the flow rate.
COMMISSIONING SETS
Commissioning valves should be fitted in accordance with good practice allowing sufficient straight lengths of pipe
upstream and downstream to allow flow stabilization.
Screwed fixed orifice commissioning sets, DN15 to DN50 shall comprise of a double regulating valve close coupled to a
metering station to BS 7350 fitted with selfsealing test points for flow verification. Valves must be sized for the flow rate
required for each application.
Flanged, fixed orifice commissioning sets, DN65 to DN300 shall comprise of a double regulating valve close coupled to an
orifice plate. The valve shall be Oblique pattern and have a nonrising spindle with an EPDM coated parabolic disc. Pre
setting shall be by limitation of spindle lift with preset value displayed on the hand wheel. Valves shall have locking and
marking facilities for the presetting. The orifice plate shall be to BS 7350 and fitted with selfsealing test points for flow
verification. Valves must be sized for the flow rate required for each application.
STRAINERS
Y Pattern strainers DN15 to DN50 shall be DZR Copper Alloy and be fitted with 0.75mm Stainless Steel mesh screens.
Y Pattern strainers DN65 to DN300 shall be Cast Iron and shall be fitted with 1.5mm – 2mm stainless steel mesh screens.
DRAIN COCKS
Drain cocks DN10 to DN20 shall be copper alloy, suitable for 120C at 16 bar, and supplied with chain and cap to cover the
connection point for hose union.
ISOLATING VALVES
DN15 to DN50 shall be ball valves or gate valves and DN65 to DN300 shall be butterfly valves or gate valves, as detailed
below.
DN15 to DN50 ball valves shall be full bore, copper alloy, screwed ends to BS 21.
DN15 to DN50 gate valves shall be copper alloy to BSEN 12288B, screwed ends to BS 21.
Lock shield Gate valves to be copper alloy to BSEN 12288B, screwed ends to BS 21.
Butterfly valves shall be Cast Iron to BSEN 593, wafer pattern fullylugged with EPDM liner, SS antiblow out stem, with
lockable handle.
Gate Valves shall be Cast Iron to BS 5150 with gunmetal trim, flanged PN16 to BS 4504.
NON RETURN VALVES
Non Return Valves DN15 to DN50 shall be of swing check design with copper alloy body and disc to BS 5154.
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Non Return Valves DN65 to DN300 shall be of swing check design with Cast Iron body and bronze trim to BS 5153 and
flanged PN16 to BS4504.
3.6 Diffusers, Grilles And Louvres

Grilles will be provided by Trox Technique or equal and approved:
Sl No Area Supply Grille Extract Grille
1 Foyer Linear diffuser Linear diffuser / Ceiling cove

void / Bell mouth
2 Auditoria Swirl diffuser Return perforated diffuser /

Bell mouth
3 Offices 4 way square diffuser 4 way square diffuser
4 WC’s Fresh air ( 4 way square Circular diffuser

diffuser)
5 Concession Prep 4 way diffusers Egg crate grills
6 Corridor Linear diffuser Linear diffuser
7 Projection 4 way square diffuser Bell mouth
AREA SUPPLY GRILLE EXTRACT GRILLE
Weather and subsequently sand trap louvers shall be provided. These shall provide an efficiency of:
 Rain – Class A @ 3.5m/s velocity

 Sand – 70% efficiency @ 2.0m/s
The external weather proof louver will incorporate a bird guard.
3.7 iBeMS Automatic Controls

GENERAL
The BEMS design shall provide a fully coordinated and integrated and intelligent BEMS control system throughout the
cinema. The specialist BEMS designer shall engage with one of the approved contractors as noted within Appendix A of
this design guide, with the BEMS specialist contractor taking full responsibility for the design and engineering
development of the building management systems to achieve the specified criteria described below.
The specialist designer in coordination with one of the approved specialist contractors shall be fully responsible for a new
fully integrated Building Energy Management System (IBEMS) controls installation and outstations within the tenant fit
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out areas, incorporating new mechanical control panels, control and monitoring of the building services installations and
feedback of plant status/performance with the necessary plant alarm interfaces as described below.
Where appropriate, the preferred BEMS specialist designer shall take full responsibility of liaising with preferred
manufacturers associated with the project to coordinate the BEMS design requirement. This is particularly relevant in the
case of interface with major plant e.g., air handling plant, hot water generation plant, specialist electrical items i.e. UPS,
fire alarm systems etc. and other specialist plant for control and monitoring purposes.
In completing the works, the specialist shall comply in all aspects with the criteria defined by this design guide relating to
the skills of the engineers employed, methods, standards of workmanship and quality.
The BEMS specialist designer shall provide a comprehensive designer for the works as itemized hereunder, which shall
generally comprise:
 The design of an open protocol BACnet® BEMS including all hardware, software and supply of all connected
sensors and actuators
 Motor Control Centre Panels
 Controls wiring, including specified conduit and 24VAC Power, for all BEMS equipment in accordance with all
local and national codes
 Power wiring between the motor control panels and fans, pumps, motors etc.
POINTS SCHEDULES
The BEMS specialist designer shall provide a points schedule showing each proposed connected point to the system. The
points shall be arranged as schedules showing the points allocated on a plantbyplant basis, the controller specification(s)
selected, I/O capacity supplied and the spare I/O available for future use.
Any points schedule supplied with this design guide shall be considered as supporting information only. The BEMS
specialist designer shall be responsible for ensuring the correct allocation of points required for meeting the performance
design guide. Included also should be a further schedule summarizing the field hardware (indicate the quantities, types,
manufacturer and duties of the devices). All equipment supplied must be CE marked.
MODULARITY
Where a system comprises more than a single network, a diagram shall be supplied with the design submission showing
the layout of the LAN's and interconnections. The system shall be modular in nature and shall permit expansion of both
capacity and functionality through the addition of sensors, actuators, field controllers, unitary controllers and user
interfaces.
System architectural design shall eliminate dependence upon any single device for alarm reporting and control execution.
Each controller shall operate independently by performing its own specified control, alarm management, operator I/O
and data collection. The failure of any single component or network connection shall not interrupt the execution of
control strategies at other operational devices.
Field Controllers shall be able to access any data from any other field controller or combination of controllers on the
network. The controllers shall also be able to send alarm reports to multiple operator workstations without dependence
upon a central processing device.
SYSTEM SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT
SUPERVISOR
Operator workstations shall be provided for command, information management, network alarm management and
database management functions. All realtime control functions shall be resident in the field controllers to facilitate
greater fault tolerance and reliability.
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HARDWARE
Workstation shall consist of a PC with minimum Pentium 4, using Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system
with a 1024 MB RAM and a 60gigabyte hard drive, CDRW backup drive, mouse and 101key enhanced keyboard, 2no.
RS232 Serial Ports, 1no. 100Mb/s Ethernet Port, 1no. parallel port and 2no. USB ports as a minimum.
The display provided for system operation shall have a 19" LCD and a minimum display resolution of no less than 1280 x
1024. A suitable printer shall be provided at each workstation location for graphics, reports, alarms and systems reports.
SOFTWARE
Command Software shall be supplied with the following functionality.
 Dynamic graphical viewing and control of BEMS.

 Scheduling and override of building operations.
 Collection and analysis of historical data.
 Editing, programming, and storage of controller databases.
 Provide functionality such that any of the following may be performed simultaneously, and in any combination,
via usersized windows:
o Dynamic colour graphics and graphic control
o Alarm management
o Timeofday scheduling
o Datalog definition and presentation
o Graphic construction
Multiplelevel password access protection shall be provided to allow the user/manager to limit workstation control,
display and data base manipulation capabilities as he deems appropriate for each user, based upon an assigned password.
The system shall automatically collate logon/logoff time for each user. Should the operating system screen saver be
activated, then the system will automatically log out the current user. Software shall allow the operator to access and
adjust all specified parameters in the control programs of any controller on the site.
Weekly schedules
Equipment scheduling shall be accomplished by simply inserting occupancy and vacancy times into appropriate
information fields in the dialogue box. In addition, temporary overrides and associated times may be inserted into blocks
for modified operating schedules. After overrides have been executed, the original schedule will automatically be
restored.
Collection and Analysis of Historical Data

Provide data logging capabilities that allow the user to easily monitor and preserve records of system activity over an
extended period of time. Any system point may be data logged automatically at timebased intervals or changes of value
(Time–Stamped Data logs), both of which shall be userdefinable. Datalog data shall be automatically stored in an SQL
compliant database for future diagnostics and reporting.
Dynamic Colour Graphic Displays

Colour graphic floor plan displays and system schematics for each piece of mechanical equipment, including air handling
units, chilled water systems and hot water boiler systems, shall be provided by as indicated in the point I/O summary of
this design submission to optimize system performance analysis and speed alarm recognition.
Dynamic temperature values, humidity values, flow values and status indication shall be shown in their actual respective
locations and shall automatically update to represent current conditions without operator intervention.
On-Line Help
Online help shall be available for all applications and shall provide the relevant data for that particular screen. Additional
help information shall be available through the use of hypertext.
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CONNECTIVITY
TCP/IP
The central controller shall be configured for TCP/IP access. The BEMS specialist designer shall fully configure the
supervisor and communications controller.
The client shall provide fixed IP addresses.
PSTN/GSM
The central controller shall be configured for PSTN/GSM access. The supervisor shall have automatic dialup
communications for the system. Modems shall be used for any remote sites not connected via TCP/IP.
SMS
An SMS Gateway shall be provided if necessary to permit automatic SMS alarms. This gateway application shall redirect
user defined alarms according to both priority level and a dedicated time schedule. A compatible GSM modem shall be
provided as part of the SMS Gateway pack.
The client shall provide the SIM card.
Dial-Out/Dial-In
It shall be possible for a communications controller to dialout and accept dialin connections using a single modem and
telephone line. Thus, when a remote site has alarms it should be possible to dialin to make system changes via the same
physical modem.
EMBEDDED WEBLINK
Hardware
There shall be no additional hardware required as the embedded web server shall be included in the communications
controller noted elsewhere.
Software
Other than Microsoft browser software as noted elsewhere, the workstations shall require no extra software to be
installed.
Supervising the BEMS System

The supervisor shall directly connect to the communication controller’s embedded web server. The embedded web server
shall configure time scheduling for the communication controller and their underlying field control devices.
The embedded web server shall:
 Retrieve and graphically display logged point data.

 Route of alarms to display, printer, email and pagers.
 View alarms.
 View and print log data
Multiple User Access

User logon identification and passwords shall be supported. Security shall be available using authentication and
encryption techniques to prevent unauthorized access. The web pages shall allow the following functions;
 Modify common application objects such as schedules, calendars and set points in a graphical or textual
manner.
 Start and stop binary objects by clicking the selected object and selecting the appropriate command from the
popup menu.
 Displaying of realtime values automatically without requiring a manual ‘refresh’ of the web page.
 All graphics shall be stored in the embedded web server without a need for storage of graphical screens on the
client machine.
 Support for animations in HTML pages.
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 Automatically created tables for alarms, setpoints, hardware points and virtual points without the need to
create graphics.
 Automatically created menus and corresponding HTML pages for datalogs and datalog groups without the
need to create graphics.
 Automatically created network page with navigation to other embedded web Communication Controllers.
Customization
All web pages shall be editable by the engineering user using HTML if required, to change visual or formatting information.
It shall be possible to include hypertext links to other locations on the internet or intranet sites.
DDC (Distributed Processing) outstations suitable for configuration for the control and monitoring of attached equipment
and for the relaying of signals to/from monitoring ‘head end’
 Fascia mounted user interface unit to be located within control panel

 Central supervisor ‘touch screen PC’ to enable authorized users to view alarms, adjust set points and record
data logging as required (provisionally located within the treasury office, albeit to be agreed with client)
 IBEMS hardware, (DIN rail) mounted within the IBEMS section of the various motor control panels, as required
for the full operation of the IBEMS
 Mechanical control panels (MCC’s)
 Temperature sensors, D.P switches, etc.
 Damper actuators and motorized valves on AHU’s etc.
 Electric heater batteries (where applicable)
 Chilled water cooling coils (where applicable)
 Mechanical services power wiring and associated cable containment systems from mechanical control panels
to plant items
 Control wiring and its associated cable containment systems between the necessary outstations, field devices
and the IBEMS Network
 Remote alarm communication and monitoring from other independent control systems
 Wiring from remote check meters and alarm interfaces
 Provision of head end to be located in the Server Room
ENERGY MONITORING
An energy Monitoring and Targeting package shall be provided as part of the design submission. The package must consist
of a means of data collection, a secure HTTPS cloud based data storage system and a software application to display and
analyses the energy data. In addition, the package shall include the capability of a public display (Smart TV) of site specific
energy information if required.
1. Data Collection
The data collection shall have the ability to collect data from the BEMS system. The data collection system shall collect
data from the data logs which contain timestamped readings, usually connected to a meter or sensor.
The data collection shall be monitored by an external energy bureau to ensure there is a low risk of incorrect readings.
The data collection shall have the ability to collect data in realtime (considered every 15 minutes) and shall be achieved
through a secure IP connection from the site to the data storage system.
2. Data Storage System

The data storage system shall be cloudbased with multiple backups (colocation) to ensure there is a minimal risk of data
loss. This shall be achieved by backing up the data across multiple disks in multiple machines across multiple zones,
whereby a zone is an independent section of a data centre.
The data storage system shall allow manual insertion of data by an external bureau. This will allow any historic information
to be entered into the data storage system for performance comparison against current consumption.
3. Software Application
The software application shall be internetbased to ensure the client can use the application from any device with internet
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access. It should be accessible without the need for any additional software or plugins. When accessing the software
application using a web browser, all communication between the software application and the browser shall be encrypted
using Secure Socket Layer (SSL).
The software application shall be hosted in a secure server environment, outside of the customer’s network. This
environment shall use a firewall and other advanced technology to prevent interference from outside intruders. The
application shall be automatically updated with new releases, new features, and functionalities.
The service shall allow the user to display the data in day, week, month, and year intervals, with intuitive navigation
between these intervals. The interval period displayed shall be totaled below the graph. There shall be a conversion to kg
of CO2 produced for all electricity and gas meters (where applicable).
The software application shall allow the client to print all available graphs and allow the customer to download a csv file
containing all information for a data log.
The platform shall give VOX Cinemas the ability to produce monthly reports including league table reports, billing reports,
carbon emissions reports, comparison reports, financial reports, and target reports. The operator shall also have the
ability to be automatically emailed these reports on a monthly basis. The application shall have a dashboard feature.
The monthly budget figure shall be compared to the expected monthly figure, and the overrun and the percentage
overrun displayed. The dashboard shall also compare the expected monthly figure to the actual monthly figure, and the
overrun and the percentage overrun displayed, along with a traffic light bar graph. It shall then be possible for the user
to sort the dashboard figures by performance or consumption. This shall display the best and worst performing data logs
on the Dashboard.
The app shall have the ability to calculate the customer’s energy bills based on energy consumption values, and the
customer’s tariff structure.
MECHANICAL CONTROL CENTRE (MCC)
The design intent should allow for new mechanical control panels located within the purpose mechanical plant rooms, or
if plant is exposed externally, the panel shall be located locally within a conditioned plant room area. The panel should
comply with form 2 segregation in line with BS EN 60439 and shall be wall or floor mounted to suit the application.
The MCC panels shall house all motive power items inclusive of MCB’s, starters / contactors etc. with a main door
interlocked isolator to isolate the main incoming power supply to the panel prior to the door being opened. As part of
the works, the MCC panel shall be provided with a complex system schematic on the inside of the control panel with a
basic schematic mounted to the front of the control panel for simple nonspecialist control.
Fascia illuminated switches shall provide simple feedback and simple control of the IBEMS system with a LCD touch screen
unit providing more detailed local control of the equipment. All items fed from the power section shall have run / trip /
fault lamps as applicable together with hand/off/auto and duty selector switches etc.
As part of the design, the IBEMS specialist shall be responsible for carrying out the full coordinated design ensuring the
control panels are designed to suit the available space.
The MCC panels shall provide initial control, but not necessarily be limited to, the following plant and equipment;
 Room fan coil units (where applicable)

 General supply and extract air handling units including all integral items of plant
 Kitchen supply and extract air handling units including all integral items of plant
 Smoke extract systems (where applicable)
 WC extract supply and extract air handling units
 Fire alarm interface
 Gas safety and interlock controls (where applicable)
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FIELD CONTROLLERS
A schedule of field devices shall be submitted with the design submission, crossreferenced to the points schedule
showing the total number and specification of the device to be supplied, and shall show the manufacturer, model, range,
accuracy, flow characteristics, working, operating and static pressure ranges, all as applicable to the transducer or
actuator.
The network architecture shall consist of two levels. A high performance 100Mbps Ethernet backbone network linking
the Communications Controllers and the Field/Unitary Controller fieldbus.
Field controllers shall be supplied and sized according to the particular points list. All controllers shall be freely
programmable. All points shall be refreshed in less than 1 second. Pulsed inputs shall be read at up to 20 pulses per
second.
All Field Controllers shall include UniPut (universal input / output) hardware points. This can reduce the spare capacity
needed for expansion.
The BEMS shall have spare capacity of 20% to assist with logical expansion and deal with last minute changes. The field
controllers shall include Universal Input / Outputs terminals which accept analog 010V, binary 24VAC, contact closures
and drive analog 010 V outputs or switch relays at 24VAC. All Input, Outputs and the network port will be protected
against accidental miswiring up to 24VAC.
All points will have the capability of being manually overridden and the controller shall monitor this status and display it
visually. The capability shall be available both pre and post programmed.
The BEMS shall incorporate functionality for the control and monitoring of the following list which is not limited to:
 HVAC including all supply and extract systems (including all FCU’s and kitchen extraction equipment where
applicable)
 Smoke extract systems (where applicable)
 Electrical utility / landlord meters
 Electrical submeter meters
 Chilled water flow meter
 Domestic cold water flow meter
 Domestic hot water flow meter (where applicable)
 Gas meters (where applicable)
The energy metering as detailed above shall be installed in accordance with CIBSE TM39, Building Energy Metering.
The BEMS shall generally comprise a network of interoperable direct digital controllers communicating with each other
on an open protocol (they must also capable of multiple protocol support) wired network. Full deterministic token passing
backbone giving guaranteed network responses is required. Components or controllers requiring ‘polling’ by a host to
pass data shall not be acceptable.
The BEMS open protocol digital controller outstations shall (capable of distributed processing outstations giving greater
speed and reliability through multiprocessor capability) include a reasonable provision for spare capacity for future
extension to include additional control points. This shall be at least, but not limited to, 20% spare capacity and (shall be
software configurable, including optional input/output configuration of spare points)
TERMINAL UNITS
The terminal units shall be standalone freely programmable controllers. Nonprogrammable or fixed function terminal
units will not be accepted. The controller shall include all hardware and software required for communication with Field
Controllers. A Unitary Controller shall be dedicated for each zone terminal device (e.g. Fan Coil and VAV). The Unitary
Controllers shall include Universal Input / Outputs terminals which accept analog 010V, binary 24VAC, contact closures
and drive analog 010 V outputs and options of Triac or Relay Digital outputs for 24Vac switching to actuators.
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The VAV Unitary Controller shall include an inbuilt airflow transducer that shall connect to the terminal unit
manufacturer's standard averaging air velocity grid to measure directly the average airflow in the duct.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication Controllers shall be supplied as required by the network configuration. These controllers shall manage
the communication of Global between Field Controllers over a TCP/IP network.
Should there be a failure in the communications network Field Controllers and/or Unitary Controllers shall maintain full
control of plant and the Communication Controllers shall store a buffer of at least 100 alarm messages until network
communication is restored. In the event of a failure in the fieldbus communications network the communications shall
continue working to all controllers up to the point of failure.
INTEGRATION
The Communications controller will act as an interface between the BEMS and third party equipment using the following
protocols
Modbus
The Modbus RTU communications port shall be directly connected to the Communications Controller without any
additional gateways. The Communications Controller shall be configured as a Modbus master device and shall have the
capability of communicating with peripheral Modbus devices over both an RS485 and RS232 connection as needed.
M-Bus
The BEMS shall include an interface to MBus meters. The interface shall confirm to the CEN standard EN1434/3. An M
Bus Gateway shall support the following types of data; Read Outs, Write Outs, Data logs and Alarms. The interface to the
BEMS shall be over TCP/IP and each MBus Gateway shall support up to 60 meters.
BACnet/IP
The configuration of the BEMS shall provide an “open” network architecture conforming to the BACnet/IP protocol
standard CEN ISO 164845. The Communications Controller shall include BACnet/IP gateway capability to provide
integration at the automation level without the need for additional hardware interfaces. This system will allow the
specification of BACnet® objects for all Controllers. Integration shall be based on the use of standard IP technology.
KNX
The BEMS shall include an interface gateway to KNX networks. The KNX interface shall be in compliance with the CEN
standard EN 13321. The interface to the BEMS shall be over TCP/IP and shall support bidirectional point transfer, data
logging and alarm monitoring. Example applications include lighting and blind or window control.
GENERAL OPERATION OF MAIN PLANT INFORMATION
AHU’s Auditoria
The new supply and extract air handling units shall be provided per auditoria and shall perform a ventilation of
conditioned tempered fresh air to all occupied auditoria area. The system shall heat to maintain a minimum supply
temperature set point during occupied hours of 18°C in winter and shall cool to maintain a maximum temperature of
23°C in summer with both values been fully adjustable via the IBEMS head end PC with Specified User Control over set
points. Off coil temperature shall be determined by modulation of motorized two port control valves on the supply to the
cooling coil accordingly.
The ventilation system shall operate initially as detailed below within the ‘Occupied Period’ section, with the AHU
operating at 10% output outside of these operational hours. Each auditorium AHU shall contain a motorized fresh air
intake damper to isolate the air handling unit during times when it is not enabled. The internal environment shall be
maintained by varying the fan speed and temperature of air supply.
The system shall operate in mixing a minimum amounted of fresh air into each auditorium with the existing conditioned
air; this operation shall be controlled via the CO2 sensors located within each auditoria space. The CO2 levels shall be
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maintained between 8001000ppm, with values been fully adjustable via the IBEMS head end PC.
The AHU supply and extract fans shall be interlinked and shall operation in tendon during normal operation. In the event
of airflow failure a differential pressure switch across each fan shall raise an alarm at the MCC panel and to both the head
end PC and Central supervisor ‘touch screen PC’.
Each AHU shall be provided with invertor control to ensure management volume of supply and extract systems. The
supply and extract air rate to each space served will be varied to allow the temperature set point and CO2 levels to be
maintained (with the expectation of the units serving the projection suites which shall maintain a constant volume).
Differential pressure sensors will be used to measure the pressure drop across the primary (panel) and secondary (bag)
filters within the air handling unit to provide a filter dirty alarm at MCC.
Power provision to each of the AHU controller points shall be derived from the local MCC and shall be provided with local
single / three phase isolator (rating provided as appropriate).
AHU’s public area

The new supply and extract air handling units shall be provided to suit the proposed general public circulation area and
shall perform a ventilation of conditioned tempered fresh air to all occupied spaces. The system shall heat to maintain a
minimum supply temperature set point during occupied hours of 18°C in winter and shall cool to maintain a maximum
temperature of 23°C in summer with both values been fully adjustable via the IBEMS head end PC. Off coil temperature
shall be determined by modulation of motorized two port control valves on the supply to the cooling coil accordingly.
The ventilation system shall operate initially as detailed below within the ‘Occupied Period’ section, with the AHU
operating at 20% output outside of these operational hours. Each AHU shall contain a motorized fresh air intake damper
to isolate the air handling unit during times when it is not enabled.
The internal environment shall be maintained by varying the fan speed and temperature of air supply.
The system shall run with full fresh air with no recirculation, the AHU shall be complete with thermal wheel with bypass
damper, for recovery of energy from the exhaust. The AHU supply and extract fans shall be interlinked and shall operation
in tendon during normal operation. In the event of airflow failure a differential pressure switch across each fan shall raise
an alarm at the MCC panel and to both the head end PC and Central supervisor ‘touch screen PC’.
Each AHU shall be provided with invertor control to ensure management volume of supply and extract systems. The
supply and extract air rate to each space served will be varied to allow the temperature set point and CO2 levels to be
maintained (with the expectation of the units serving the projection suites which shall maintain a constant volume).
Differential pressure sensors will be used to measure the pressure drop across the primary (panel) and secondary (bag)
filters within the air handling unit to provide a filter dirty alarm at MCC. Controllers should operate with integrated
pressure sensor and actuator.
The air handling units shall incorporate inverter controllers to vary the speed and volume of supply and extract air. The
supply and extract air ducts to individual rooms with significant occupancy shall be supplied complete with duct mounted
motorized dampers and constant volume dampers.
Power provision to each of the AHU controller points shall be derived from the local MCC and shall be provided with local
single / three phase isolator (rating provided as appropriate).
Kitchen ventilation
The VOX GOLD and concession kitchen AHU’s shall provide conditioned fresh air area to the relative kitchen areas. Each
system shall heat to maintain a room temperature set point during occupied hours of 16°C with values been fully
adjustable via the IBEMS head end PC. Off coil temperature shall be determined by modulation of a motorized two port
control valve on the supply connection to the cooling coil.
The kitchen ventilation operating times shall be individually adjustable via the MCC panels with master control provided
at the IBEMS head end PC, the scheduling shall include operating at either full speed for cooking, half speed for food
preparation and at 10% for outofhour operation.
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The AHU shall include a fresh air intake damper to isolate the air handling unit when not enabled, with the system been
full fresh air with no recirculation Differential pressure sensors will be used to measure the pressure drop across the
primary (panel) and secondary (bag) filters within the air handling unit to provide a filter dirty alarm at MCC. Power
provision to each of the AHU controller points shall be derived from the local MCC and shall be provided with local single
/ three phase isolator (rating provided as appropriate).
WC ventilation
Each public / staff toilet area and cleaners cupboards shall be provided with extract system take directly to open area.
The extraction system shall be provided via the MCC with timings to suit the ‘Occupied Periods’ scheduling with the
systems operating in 20% during outofhours operation.
In the event of airflow failure a differential pressure switch across each fan shall raise an alarm at the MCC panel and to
both the head end PC and Central supervisor ‘touch screen PC’. A panel touch screen should also be capable of receiving
site wide information.
Chilled Water Circuits

A chilled water circuit shall be provided to each cooling coil located within each AHU and fan coil units. Individual circuit
time clock controls shall be located in the local MCC for overall enabled control during occupied timings as detailed below.
Fan Coils
Each fan coil unit will be linked to the IBEMS with controls provided by means of a modulating two port control valve
package and actuators acting in conjunction with an electronic standalone controller hardwired to a return air sensor.
The control valve package shall be ‘Free Issued’ by the IBEMS specialist, once appointed, to the fan coil manufacturer for
factory fitting, all packaged valve shall be tested and commissioned prior to issue to resolve any operational issues that
may occur.
Occupied Periods
The occupation periods shall be provided as detailed below which shall be integrated on the IBEMS, these hours shall be
agreed with the VOX operational departments and final users to ensure timing suite the cinema requirements, The
occupied periods shall be:
Sunday [09:00 to 02:00]

Monday [09:00 to 02:00]
Tuesday [09:00 to 02:00]
Wednesday [09:00 to 02:00]
Thursday [09:00 to 02:00]
Friday [10:00 to 02:00]
Saturday [10:00 to 02:00]
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The IBEMS control system shall be provided with an input from the fire alarm system, this interlink shall be provided by
the fire alarm specialist with the interconnection from the fire alarm interface to the MCC panels being provided by the
IBEMS controls specialist. As part of the Cause and Effect document, on activation of the fire alarm, the IBEMS system
shall shut down all active mechanical services including ventilation plant controlled from the IBEMS unless the equipment
is required for the smoke control ventilation.
ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATIC CONTROLS INSTALLATION
The low voltage electrical power supply to motor control panels, head end and central supervisor PC’s shall be provided
under the electrical contractor scope of works, including all final terminations to said equipment.
The design, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of the full IBEMS systems, including all controls power
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and control wiring from the MCC panels and interconnections to all field devices, plant, motors, head end and central
supervisor PC’s shall form part of the IBEMS contractor scope of works.
All power cabling shall comprise XLPE/SWA/LSF cables with copper stranded conductors with separate suitably sized CPC
earthling on dedicated galvanized steel containment as detailed elsewhere within this design guide. All power cabling
shall be terminated into a single / three phase isolator local to the termination point, all isolator units shall be lockable in
the ‘off’ position.
CONTROL WIRING
All controls wiring shall be provided by the IBEMS specialist designer using approved cable as recommended by the
component manufacturer, all cabling shall be routed within galvanized steel trunking and conduit systems. Once
appointed all containment shall be provided by electrical contractor under the direction of the IBEMS controls specialist
contractor.
All peripheral final control elements and plant interlocks shall be 24vac SELV where practically possible. A working drawing
shall be prepared to show proposed details prior to ordering the equipment. NonIBEMS controls plant items and systems
having local control shall be adjusted and setup to perform their control functions independent of the IBEMStype
system.
CHOICE OF CONTROL STRATEGY
The Control Strategies shall be developed for the BEMS system in such a way as to provide the maximum energy/cost
savings to the Client. Alarm levels and inhibits to be configured as specified by the engineer.
Datalogs shall be included in each BEMS Controller to datalog/display all analog inputs and calculated flows and totals.
Archives are to be included recording totals for every utility monitoring meter and every energy meter on the site.
Passwords controlling various levels of access to the BEMS system shall be implemented by the system integrator as
agreed with the Client.
Field Controllers at the Motor Control Centre shall be programmed to ensure that the plant starts in a sequenced manner
following a power failure. Time delays to be incorporated into the control programs to limit the total surge in demand.
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4. PLUMBING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
4.1 Soil And Waste Pipe Work

The designer shall provide and design of all new above ground foul water drainage serving showers, sinks, WC’s and wash
hand basins as required throughout the lease area.
New above ground soil and waste pipework shall be run from appliances throughout the building to connect into the
underground foul drainage system or to the drainage point was provided by the landlord. The materials to be used for
the toilets and shower rooms shall be UPVC nonpressure pipes, and HDPE pipe for kitchen. Stacks and pipework through
floor slabs or fire compartments shall be complete with fire collars.
Drain Point Connections shall be as detailed below:
 Public WC 150mm (Main Line)

 Staff WC 100mm (Main Line)
 Urinals 100mm (Main Line)
 Sinks / Showers / WHB 100mm (Main Line)
The design of the new soil and waste systems shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 12056, Building Regulations
and the Local Authority requirements for all above and below ground drainage work. All new waste pipework shall be of
a suitable size and fall for the appliances connected and appliance use and shall be installed in accordance with the
requirements the local regulations.
The designer shall allow for a grease inspector for the foul waste discharge from the kitchen. Final location of the inceptor
shall be designed to suit connections from the following appliances:
 Sink
 Dishwasher
 Combi Oven
Waste pipework between the combi oven and the dishwasher must be suitable for discharge temperature.
Plastic pipework shall be supported by metallic clamps in lined with rubber liner.
The designer shall provide Access caps shall be fitted at ends of all horizontal pipework, at junctions and changes of
direction. Access plates shall be fitted at each floor level immediately above the highest connection, at the foot of each
vertical stack and at junctions to horizontal connections to enable the complete disposal system to be internally cleaned
and rodded
As part of the drainage design, floor clean out points shall be provided within the VOX Cinema tenant demised area,
however these shall be located within backofhouse areas i.e. not in public view. Wall clean out points shall be provided
to the foul drainage system to either side of the urinals.
The designer shall provide 300mm dia python pipes from the Pepsi are to the concession counter post mix towers” and
only 45Deg long radius bends to be used for the turnings.
Designer to use UPVC pressure pipe for the indoor condensate pipes with 19mm thick rubber insulation. For the exposed
and plant area GI pipe with 25mm thick rubber insulation. The external pipes should be cladded with 0.7mm thick (stucco)
aluminum.
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The designer to provide than dish drain for the water heaters with safety relief valve.
4.2 Condensate/Greywater Recovery
The Designer shall provide a recovery condensate waste from the AHUs and FCUs (where possible), into a break tank.
This is then distributed to the WCs only via a booster pump, dependent upon actual demand from the network.
The break tank and booster pump shall be provided as a packaged unit, including all necessary controls, valves and
pressure vessels etc. to ensure suitable operation of the demise. The system shall be integrated into the BMS system for
monitoring and fault detection.
The Condensation tanks shall be uninsulated type if installed internally and shall be insulated type if will install externally.
Duty and standby pump shall be provided with changeover switch
4.3 Rainwater Pipework

The designer shall provide rainwater pipe to removing the rainwater from the roof and transporting it to the underground
drainage system. The installation shall comply with the British standards and local Building Regulations. The Designer
shall be responsible for coordinating the pipework with other highlevel services.
The designer shall ensure and to avoid running the rainwater pipe works at the high level of auditorium.
Any internal rainwater pipe is to be airtight and all joints should be watertight, to compensate for thermal movement
only pipes and fittings with flexible jointing must be used within the building.
All rainwater pipework is to the thermally and acoustically lagged in accordance with the acoustic engineers
recommendations. Rainwater pipework shall be fully rod able with access being fully considered and detailed as part of
the design development.
Note: This work shall deem to be part of base built work not to be part of fit out work.
4.4 Domestic Cold Water

A new potable water connection is to be brought into the building, complete with main stopcock, drain cock and double
check valve by the landlord as part of the base build. The Designer shall comply with building Regulations and the Local
Authority requirements for the design flow rate.
A Water supply points Connections shall be provided as detailed below:
1. W/C.
2. Hand spray.
3. Wash hand Basin.
4. Kitchen and concession area ( as per kitchens supplier requirements)
5. Cleaner sink.
6. Plant room.
Note: Urinal not required a water connection (waterless urinal to used)
Maybe additional provision of a coldwater storage tank and booster set may be provided for the dedicated use by the
cinema.
The water must comply with World Health Organization minimum standards for potable water and the following;
Water Quality Specification Limits:
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 TDS ( ppm as ca co3 ) = 500 Maximum.

 Total Alkalinity ( ppm ) = 150 Maximum
 Hardness ( ppm ) = 100 Maximum
 Iron ( ppm ) = 1.0
 Total Chlorine ( ppm )=0.5 Maximum
 Chloride ( ppm ) =250 Maximum
 PH = 6.9
 Appearance = Normal
 Taste = Normal
 Odor = Normal
 Turbidity = 0.5 Maximum
 Total Count / 1ml = < 500 / ml
 Coliform / 100ml = 0 / 100 ml
The shell team shall provide water samples and testing to the VOX team confirming the above criteria have been met.
The designer shall ensure that the water pressure at foyer level must be as follows:
 Minimum flowing pressure 3.5 Bar

 Minimum static pressure 4 Bar
Water will be routed to all water outlets throughout the cinema demise.
In event of the pressure not be sufficient and a break tank and booster set being provided, the cold water tank and
booster, shall both located to suit any structural and acoustic restrictions.
A water meter shall be provided on the incoming water service to the cinema demise. The meter shall be a rotary piston
type fitted with a pulse output transmitter connected, for monitoring, to the BMS.
Where pipework passes through walls, floors or ceilings, tubular pipe sleeves of a noncombustible material compatible
with the pipework shall be fitted. The internal diameter of the sleeve shall, except where necessary to allow for expansion
and contraction or where otherwise specified, not exceed the outside diameter of the pipework by more than one pipe
size and shall project 3mm beyond the finished surfaces.
For conditioned area the designer to use uPVC pressure pipe for Cold water supply, the pipe shall with stand 80deg C
temperature & 15 bar Pressure. PPR pipe to use for all pipe work running in high level of the toilet. Vertical wall droppings
to the sanitary ware and kitchen equipment’s to use Pex pipes, the pipe shall with stand 120deg temperature and 15bar
pressure.
For UN conditioned area to use uPVC high pressure Class E and the pipes shall be protected with thermobreak NoClad
insulation to protect the pipes. Heat trace shall provide for all external pipe if required to ensure no frost occur for the
water in wintertime.
Pipes and fittings shall be approved for potable water by DVGW and AENOR.
4.5 Domestic Hot Water

Addicted local electric water heaters shall be used to provide hot water needs in the toilets, kitchen and concessions.
Immersion heater elements to use to controlled the water temperature at 65 degrees Celsius.
The water heaters shall be strategically placed, often local to groups of basins and sinks which they serve and with their
run outs, forming a number of separate hot water systems.
Double check valves shall be fitted on the cold feed to the calorifiers / water heater to prevent contamination of the
(boosted) cold water service.
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For conditioned area the designer to use PPR pressure pipe for Hot water supply, the pipe shall with stand 120deg C
temperature & 15 bar Pressure.
For vertical wall droppings to the sanitary ware and kitchen equipment’s to use Pex pipes, the pipe shall with stand 120deg
temperature and 15bar pressure.
For UN conditioned area the designer to use PPR pipes and the pipes shall be protected with thermobreak NoClad
insulation to protect the pipe and insulation. Heat trace shall provide for all external pipe if required to control and to
ensure the temperature will not be change along with travel distance form water heater to the sanitary ware taps.
Pipes and fittings shall be approved for potable water by DVGW and AENOR.
All pipework shall be supported adequately and thermally insulated where concealed within ceiling voids and pipe casings
in accordance with BS 6700.
Where pipework passes through walls, floors or ceilings, tubular pipe sleeves of a noncombustible material compatible
with the pipework shall be fitted. The internal diameter of the sleeve shall, except where necessary to allow for expansion
and contraction or where otherwise specified, not exceed the outside diameter of the pipework by more than one pipe
size and shall project 3mm beyond the finished surfaces.
4.6 Acoustic Treatment Of Pipe Work

The designer shall allow to insulate all pipework over habitable areas to satisfy the requirements of acceptable
acoustic attenuation and to meet code requirements.
Where an acoustic consultant is engaged for the project allow to insulate and support the pipework as directed. In all
other cases, the pipework shall be insulated.
Notwithstanding the above requirements this installation must perform acoustically in a manner that is acceptable to the
users and other occupants of the building.
Maintain water velocities in pipework that will not create audible water flow noise or exceed noise standards for habitable
rooms.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
The designer shall design all firefighting system, to matching the requirement of the local Civil defense authorities and
as per NFPA regulation and standard.
The designer shall obtain the initial approval for firefighting system from the local authorities prior to issue the final
drawing for tender.
The designer to provide a clean agent system for IT and server rooms only, the design of clean agent system shall be as
per local civil defense authority and as per NFPA regulations and standards.
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6. ELECTRICAL SERVICES
6.1 General Requirements
The requirements of the electrical design for a specific VOX Cinema project are as detailed hereunder, reference shall be
made to the Appendices of this design guide and specific local wiring regulations as applicable.
6.2 Incoming Electrical Requirements
The incoming low voltage main power supply to the cinema demise area shall be provided by the landlord as part of the
tenant lease agreement, the landlord shall provide suitably size and install all cabling to a point of isolation within the
cinema demise. This connection shall be located within a landlord provided termination room within the demise area.
In addition to the nonessential main supply, a secondary essential backed supply shall be provided to the tenant lease
area for life safety systems i.e. smoke ventilation.
The designer shall ensure that the supplies are three phase and neutral connection 415V / 220V 50Hz, however the
designer shall made due allowance for changes of voltage and frequency to suit the local electrical distributer
standards. As a minimum, the designer shall ensure that the total connected load for the lease area shall be as per the
following requirement:
Nonessential – 220 w/m²
Essential – 45w/m²
Note the above figures are based upon Gross Lease Area
Both the nonessential and essential loadings shall be provided by the landlord however the total connected load (TCL)
for which the landlord is provided, this shall be confirmed by the VOX Cinema designer. If the designer feels the total
connected load is over sized, the designer shall inform the Engineer for further escalation with the landlord.
The main incoming supplies shall be isolated and protected by Air Circuit Breakers (ACB’s) or bus bar termination point,
these shall be sized for the total connected load for the lease area. The final type of termination incoming supply shall
be confirmed by the landlord.
ACB’s or bus bar tapoff points shall be located within a dedicated owned and maintained low voltage switch room.
ACB’s or bus bar shall be interlocked such that when either the essential or nonessential supply is isolated both
supplies shall disconnect.
As part of the tenant fitout works, the designer shall ensure that the connection from the landlord nonessential and
essential connections are designed and provided to accommodate the total connected load for the lease area
requirements and note the total connected load the landlord is to provide as part of the lease agreement.
Depending on the connection provided by the landlord i.e. submain low voltage cabling or low voltage bus bar, the
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designer shall make allowance of submain cabling or bus bar to suit the connection provided by the landlord.
In some cases, the landlord may provide two dedicated nonessential connections to the lease area due to inherent
issues with the base build system, in cases of this nature the designer shall provide an Electro Mechanical Interlock
complete with Castle Key switch, the interlock shall be integral the dual panel supply with internal connections provided
between the two incoming services. The interlock shall be 4pole or appropriate to suit the requirements of the
installation and shall be rated to suit the TCL of the two connections provide and the bus coupler shall be rated to 50kA
In cases where there is no or insufficient essential backed supply services by the landlord, the designer shall provide a
standby emergency generator as detailed elsewhere within this design guide. Full coordination and agreement between
the landlord, the landlords engineer and designer must had before this provision is allowed for.
In the case of the submain cabling installation, the designer shall allow for XLPE/SWA/LSF cables mounted on cable
ladder or cable tray to suit application as described hereunder. If buried direct this shall be to a minimum depth of
1000mm below finished ground level. All buried cables shall be provided with a marker tape located 100mm above the
cable and installed within suitably sized cable duct.
In the case of the low voltage bus bar, the specification of the bus bar shall be as per the specification detail hereunder.
The designer shall ensure that all cables shall be of size adequately to carry the circuit rated current without resulting in
excessive voltage drop, the designer shall coordinate with the landlord to confirm the volt drop permissible prior to the
design to ensure that the submain and final circuit cabling is sufficient sized to prevent excessive voltage drop.
6.3 Low Voltage Bus Bar Or Cable System
General
The designer to provide cabling from the isolator to the MDB & EMDB panels located in the VOX’s electrical room which
is to be indicated in the drawings. The cable sizing for the same should be provided in the single line diagram. However,
make a note that contractor to recheck the cable size based on the site condition and should be within the voltage drop
as per local electricity regulation.
If a bus bar system is provided by the landlord as per the low voltage internal development network, the designer shall
take the connection from the main incoming tap off point located within the landlord electrical switch room. With the
new bus bar routed in a suitable location and height to the final main distribution board (MDB) located within the
tenant lease area.
The design shall use an approved vendor as detailed elsewhere within this design guide with the current ratings sized to
match the final total connected load for the cinema low voltage supply. The bus bar shall fully comply with a degree of
protection IP65, as defined in IEC 60529 (BSEN 60529).
The busbar system shall be designed and manufactured to comply with IEC 604392 and BSEN 604392 standards and
suitable for use in 415V, 3phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz. Supply (or to suit the local standard), taking into consideration the
requirements of the local Electricity Sector Wiring Regulations and all latest relevant amendments (where applicable).
The bus bar system shall be supplied as factory assembled units, which are rigid in construction and symmetrical in
appearance.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Trunking section ends shall be asymmetrical in order to prohibit phase reversal of adjacent sections. The joint between
adjacent trunking lengths shall be formed by a removable joint pack. Insulator plates shall be provided within the joints
to isolate each phase conductor joint. All exposed plastic components shall be made from Low Smoke Halogen Free
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(LSHF) material, flammability grade UL94 VO. The integral joint and busbar construction shall form a combined
structure sufficiently rigid to be supported on 2 m centers.
Busbars shall be fabricated from electrical grade Copper (C101 EN13601:2002) with the busbar been ASTA certified and
shall be capable of withstanding prospective fault level currents as prescribed by the bus bar manufacturer.
Busbars shall be insulated with a 130 degrees C (Class B material) insulation except at joints and tap off positions. The
construction shall ensure that busbar spacing is held to a minimum reducing reactance. The design of the system shall
ensure that differential expansion between adjacent bars, or between bars and casing is accommodated within
the length. The designer shall ensure that the bus bar has an integral rated earth bar can be provided which is entirely
contained within the busbar housing.
Deforming the busbar casing shall not compromise joint integrity, however the engineer shall inspect the installation of
the bus bar to ensure no deformation has taken place during installation. The busbar casing shall have no ventilating
openings or openings of any kind.
The designer shall ensure that horizontal and vertical hangers are at spacing’s no greater than 500mm.
All tap off outlet points have an integral shutter that will automatically open upon fitting of a tapping unit. Tap off
outlets meet IEC 60529 (BSEN 60529) IP4X requirements without the need for an additional cover and that
The designer shall ensure that all additional fixings and fittings are plated for corrosion resistance.
Any electrical joints provided on the bus shall be accomplished through a singlebolt joint connection. A twoheaded
joint bolt shall be provided to provide a onetime torque indication on installation. The joint bolt shall provide an
easily detected visual indication that the bolt has been tightened to the specified torque. Inspection joint covers
shall be provided to permit periodic joint examination without disturbing joint pressure or reducing the busbars ability
to be supported. It is possible to remove a section of busbar without disturbing adjacent sections. Disc spring washers
shall be used at the joint to uniformly distribute pressure. The disc spring washer shall also accommodate the thermal
expansion of the busbars and housing at this position.
6.4 Main Low Voltage Switch Panel Board
General
The designer shall allow for a low voltage electrical mains distribution board (MDB) within the tenant main incoming
electrical switch room. The designer shall ensure the MDB has a sufficiently sized incoming ACB for the total connected
load (TCL) for the lease area design plus 10% spare capacity, note the ACB shall not be sized for the landlord provided
TCL. The outgoing ways shall be protected via. sufficiently sized moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB’s).
If a generator backed supply provided by the landlord is not available, then the designer shall allow for a generator
automatic transfer switch within the main electrical switch room, the panel shall either be built into the main
distribution board or free standing adjacent the board. The necessary design information shall be provided by the
designer within the design submission for approval.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The design shall ensure that the panel that is provided as follow the requirements as stipulated as below, these shall
include but not be limited to the switchboard having vertical / horizontal (to suit the requirements of the installation)
busbars rated to suit the at TCL for the lease area with an minimum of 25% spare capacity for future expansion. Each
bus bar shall be rated to short circuit strength of 65kA (minimum) for 1 second.
The switchboard shall be manufactured, factory assembled and tested by a specialist switchboard manufacturer. The
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panel shall comply with BSEN 604391 with a minimum ingress protection of IP3X. Switchboards shall be Form 4 type 2
unless otherwise specified, and shall be provided with the facility to extend the switchboard at either end.
Switchboards shall be flush fronted, cubicle type. They shall be selfsupporting with cubicle tops, side panels and doors
constructed from a minimum of 1.5mm thick sheet metal. Frames shall be at least 2.5mm thick and shall provide a rigid
construction without cross bracing. The switchboard shall be of uniform height and depth throughout its length. Hinges
shall be of concealed type.
Air circuit breakers, moulded case circuit breakers, and fuse switches shall be arranged in tier formation with removable
front access panels and bolted back plates. Each functional unit shall be provided with a separate cubicle including the
outgoing terminals.
Outgoing ways shall comprise moulded case circuit breakers complete with door mounted rotary actuator with
padlocking facilities. All outgoing ways shall be capable of accommodating 4 pole devices.
Busbars shall be separated from all functional units and their terminals by metal enclosures. Metalwork shall be
finished to withstand local climatic conditions. Doors, lids and removable panels shall be fitted with suitable gaskets to
prevent ingress of moisture and insects. All units shall be provided with locking devices, either budget type or key lock.
Incoming and outgoing cables shall be terminated via a removable gland plate fitted to the top or bottom of the
switchboard unless the type of cable requires specific treatment. The gland termination shall maintain the IP3X
protection. Where single core armored cables are to be terminated into a gland plate, it shall be of a suitable non
ferrous material.
Where a feeder busbar is terminated at the gland plate, the switchboard manufacturer shall supply and install the
copper busbar links to the busbar flange assembly. The designer shall ensure the design is detailed to ensure that the
busbar manufacturer supplies the necessary busbar jig to the switchgear manufacturer and that the correct phase
sequence is achieved.
Each switchboard shall be mounted on 100mm deep channel iron plinth. Switchboards shall be capable of future
extension. Switchboard construction shall be designed to take into account all heat dissipating equipment, including
external influences, such as busbar flanges from encapsulated busbar.
Insulating rubber matting shall be provided in complying with BS 9211976, extending the length of each switchboard at
the front and, where accessible, the rear shall be provided. Within each switch room a framed and glazed. "Treatment
for Electric Shock" notice shall be provided and fixed to the wall in prominent position.
Each complete switchboard shall have the current rating specified. Fuseswitches shall be provided with high breaking
capacity fuses complying with BS 88 and BSEN 60269, having a rupture capacity of not less than the associated
switchgear. Fuseswitches shall be equipped with a cable box, gland and clamp for XPLE or LSF cable or with an end
plate suitable for drilling to suit MI cable gland or conduit entry.
The main incoming device shall be provided in a separate cubicle for each supply. The device shall be arranged so that
all incoming supplies, including control circuits, are isolated within the appropriate compartment.
Busbars shall be air insulated, unless otherwise detailed in the schedules. Busbar chambers shall run horizontally or
vertically and shall contain three phase and neutral busbars rated as specified elsewhere. They shall be manufactured
from hard drawn, high conductivity copper. Installation of cables through busbar chambers will not be permitted.
Busbar chambers shall be labelled on the cover to indicate their current carrying capacity. Insulation, including busbar
supports, shall be nonhygroscopic and nondeteriorating. Fibrous materials, linseed oil, varnish or the like will not be
permitted. Metalwork for the busbar supports shall be nonferrous to prevent the circulation of eddy currents.
Provision shall be made to allow the busbar to be extended at both ends. Access to the busbar chamber shall be gained
by the removal of covers secured by bolts or screws.
The designer shall ensure the ACB’s and MCCB’s shall transmit their status to the BMS including ON, OFF and TRIPPED
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as detailed elsewhere within this design guide. The cable connection facilities, for outputs to the BMS shall be provided
in a central position.
Instrument and panel wiring shall be run in square and symmetrical lines, fixed by purpose made insulated cleats and
harnessed together. Wiring shall have identification ferrules fitted to both ends marked with the circuit number. Trip
circuits shall also have a ferrule coloured red and marked "Trip". Each circuit number shall be suffixed with the panel
identification.
The designer shall coordinated with the appointed architect to ensure the switchboard shall be installed in dry, dust
free conditions and onto a prepared level surface. Prior to the installation of the equipment, the walls and ceiling shall
receive two coats of clear sealer and the floor two coats of light grey concrete floor paint.
The sections of switchboard shall be lifted via purpose made lifting lugs, which shall be easily removed at the end of the
installation process.
The design shall ensure that all switchgear, apparatus, and controls are labelled in accordance with the Supply Authority
requirements and in accordance with this design guide.
Provide and affix to the door or escutcheon plate a white Traffolyte label engraved with black lettering to denote details
of supply, service, etc. Submit proposed details of engraving for approval.
A typewritten circuit schedule and mount schematic shall be mounted behind Perspex or glass within the switch room
as per the as built installation. All modifications shall be noted and a final copy of the as built drawings including all
modifications provided. The document shall indicate the description of load, and circuit breaker rating, conduit and
cable sizes. Each circuit breaker shall be identified with its circuit designation by an adjacent approved label.
All labelling shall be carried out in both English and Arabic languages (or language to suit the local customs).
6.5 Power Factor Correction
The designer shall ensure that power factor correction for cinema shall be in accordance local authority regulations and
landlord requirements, the designer must liaise, discuss and agree in writing the overall loadings required to achieve for
the correction to suit the landlord base build design, any reduction of power factor correction shall detailed within the
designers submission.
The MDB's shall be provided with integral bulk power factor correction located at the MDB panel within the tenants
main electrical switch room. All capacitor banks shall be of the multistage type and will be inclusive of all metering and
control equipment to automatically switch the various stages of the capacitor banks in and out as required to maintain
a power factor higher than 0.95 lagging in accordance with the local wiring regulations.
The designer shall ensure that the power factor correction capacitor banks are provided with modular, multistage
switched capacitor steps that shall automatically compensate the network to maintain the power factor level. Stages
shall be detailed and provided as per the designer’s submission.
The designer shall ensure that all components associated with the main distribution and capacitor banks are of the
same manufacture to ensure compatibility between devices. Where this is not possible the designer shall highlight as
part of the submission and provide manufacturer confirmation, in writing, that there will be no compatibility issues
between the relative devices
The designer shall ensure that the temperature limits are in accordance with the requirements of IEC 831.
6.6 Harmonics Filter
The designer shall ensure that there is no requirement for a harmonics filter as part of the tenant lease agreement
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between VOX Cinema’s and the landlord, if there is a requirement for harmonics filtering, the designer must liaise,
discuss and agree in writing the overall requirements expected from the tenant with the landlord and their engineers.
6.7 Sub-Main LV Distribution Boards
General
The designer shall allow for a section main distribution boards (SMDB) within dedicated electrical switch rooms or
purpose local electrical switch rooms sized to accommodate the local wiring regulation. The designer shall ensure the
SMDB are sufficiently for the outgoing ways and / or numbers of final distribution boards with a suitably sized incoming
MCCB or isolator (final type shall be provided as per the local wiring regulations). The SMDB and breaker sizes shall be
sized for the relative supply provided design plus 10% spare capacity.
SMDB’s shall generally be floor or wall mounted and front access. Where submain switchboards are floor mounted, the
designer shall provide concrete plinth mount on with suitable purpose built platform for the SMDB panel.
It shall be the designers responsibility to check physical dimensions of each SMDB including all additional electrical
service provided within the switch room to ensure there is sufficient maintenance area and space requirements to suit
the local wiring regulation.
The designer shall complete a full discrimination study between all protective devices in accordance with local authority
regulations. All SMDB panels shall be top cable entry and top cable entry unless otherwise stated.
The designer shall coordinate with the mechanical designer to ensure that no wet services are routed over electrical
rooms, electrical panels, final distribution board etc., if it is found that wet mechanical services are routed over these
areas the designer shall take full responsibility.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The designer shall ensure that all SMDB’s are metal clad in construction, built in cubicle sections and provided with
sufficient MCCB’s, MCB’s controls equipment etc. to the suit the installation. As detailed above the boards shall be free
standing and / or floor mounting to suit the application and board shall be designed to degree of protection of IP54.
SMDB’s shall be top access for outgoing / incoming cabling termination, front access shall be provided for all switching
operations. All boards will ensure minimum space is consumed by achieving top or bottom cable entry with top or
bottom cable exit with full access to busbars and cable terminations.
An copper earth bar, in compliance with BS EN 13601, shall be secured inside each switchboard at full board
length which will be at least 100°/o of the related phase conductors. All metalwork (excluding the current carrying
parts) will be bonded to the earthing bar including all cable glands and busbar flanges.
All devices shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of local wiring regulations and all devices shall be rated to
account for discrimination throughout the system. The designer shall be responsible to carry out a full discrimination
study for the complete system.
All MCCB's shall be fault limiting, high breaking capacity devices and will be adjustable in the overload and short circuit
characteristics. The boards shall be ASTA or KEMA certified in accordance with BS 5486 I EN 60439 and
verification of the type test shall be provided.
Where applicable, all devices serving mechanical plant shall be motor rated devices to ensure starting currents do not
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cause nuisance tripping.
The designer shall ensure that all components within SMDB distribution shall be of the same manufacture to ensure
compatibility between devices. Where this is not possible the designer shall highlight as part of the submission and
provide manufacturer confirmation, in writing, that there will be no compatibility issues between the relative devices.
6.8 Final Distribution Boards
GENERAL
The designer shall allow for a final distribution boards (DB’s) as required to suit the final MEPF design throughout the
tenants lease areas, DB’s shall be either installed within dedicated electrical switch rooms, purpose local electrical
switch rooms sized or within specialist rooms feeding specialist items of MEPF equipment i.e. projector rooms, to
accommodate the local wiring regulation. The designer shall ensure the DB’s are sufficiently sized for the outgoing ways
with a suitably sized incoming MCCB or isolator (final type shall be provided as per the local wiring regulations).
The DB’s and incoming circuit protection device shall be sized to the total connected load for the DB plus 25% spare
capacity including 25% space in MCB’s for future connections. This shall include the ratings of the board busbars. DB’s
shall be wall mounted with front access throughout.
It shall be the designer’s responsibility to check physical dimensions of each DB to ensure there is sufficient
maintenance area and space requirements to suit the local wiring regulation. All DB panels shall be top cable entry and
top cable entry unless otherwise stated.
The designer shall complete a full discrimination study between all protective devices in accordance with local authority
regulations.
The designer shall coordinate with the mechanical designer to ensure that no wet services are routed over final
distribution boards, if it is found that wet mechanical services are routed over these areas the designer shall take full
responsibility.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The designer shall ensure that the distribution boards shall be designed to 500volts grade metal clad pattern
manufactured from pretreatment galvanized sheet steel and of rigid welded construction. The boards shall be supplied
complete with panel door which shall be lockable, phase barriers, masking plates, earth terminal bar, miniature circuit
breakers and printed circuit charts enclosed within a plastic sheath securely fixed to the distribution board.
Distribution board enclosures shall provide a degree of protection against contact with live parts, ingress of dust, solid
objects or moisture not less than IP3X. Distribution boards shall be the product of one manufacturer and shall have a
guaranteed production life of at least 10 years.
Internal access to the distribution board shall be by means of a hinged door which shall be fitted with a suitable locking
device. With the door in the open position it shall not be possible to touch or gain access to live parts without the use of
a tool. The distribution board enclosures shall be suitably sized to provide sufficient space for the routing of the sub
circuit cabling including all spare ways.
Distribution boards shall be fitted with an integral incoming on load switch. Phases or poles shall be indelibly identified
by coloring or other agreed means. Each distribution board shall be clearly labelled indicating its service. Three phase
distribution boards shall be fitted with white labels, red engraved: DANGER (in both English and Arabic languages (or
language to suit the local customs) and the appropriate 3phase voltage.
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Neutral busbars shall be supplied with pinch type clamp connections, they shall be of the same current carrying capacity
as the phase bars, and have one terminal for each single phase circuit way.
Earth busbars shall be supplied with pinch type clamp connections, they shall be of the same current carrying capacity
as the phase bars, and have one terminal for each single phase circuit way. Where indicated on the schedules, an
independent clean earth bar shall be provided within the distribution board. The bar shall have one terminal for each
single phase circuit way.
The cable capacity of the neutral and earth busbar outgoing ways shall be a minimum of 16mm2. Each individual way of
the neutral and earth busbars shall be clearly numbered. The insulated neutral busbar shall be shrouded to prevent
accidental contact.
Each distribution board shall be fitted with an earth stud located in an accessible position on the outside of the board.
All metal parts of the board except current carrying parts shall be bonded together electrically and to the earth busbar.
An earth terminal shall be provided for each earth cable terminated.
Each distribution board shall be fitted with a distribution board chart set out in accordance with the requirements of
the local wiring regulations, contained in a heavy duty transparent plastic pocket securely bonded to the inside of the
door panel. Circuit charts shall indicate phasing, connected load, circuit breaker or fuse rating and final circuit cable size.
Final / MCB distribution boards shall be provided with sufficient internal shielding or shrouding to provide complete
safety to personnel when inspecting, inserting or removing devices and to give protection against accidental contact
with live parts when connecting additional outgoing circuits whilst the board is in a live condition.
Each distribution board shall be provided with an engraved traffolyte label on the outside of the front cover, bearing
the designation of the board and its reference number. The label shall be fixed by means of two or four chromium
plated set screws. Each such label shall bear the required inscription in black on white using characters not less than
5mm high.
Each protective outgoing device in the distribution board shall be clearly numbered to correspond with the numbering
on the circuit chart. They shall be identified in an appropriate manner to indicate the supply phase to which it is
connected.
The designer shall ensure each projector room distribution board shall be supplied with a 24vdc relay. The relay coil
VCC will be fed from a 24vdc power supply and the relay will have N/O contacts to allow for latching of the mains power
contactor to allow the theatre management system to power on all equipment in each auditorium prior at the start of
the days scheduled screenings.
This same circuit should allow for power down of each cinemas distribution board by delatching the mains contactor at
the end of each days scheduled screenings.
Note the circuits to be switched remotely in each auditoria:
The mains power from the cinema DB to the projector.
The audio equipment GPO’s fed from the cinema DB to the audio racks
The designer shall allow for a 1.5mm² 8 Belden 1307A from each audio rack to each cinemas power distribution board,
this shall be connected in series with the negative supply and the negative side of a 24vdc relay.
Distribution boards are to be neatly dressed internally within the board, leaving the access required to wire the spare
ways in the future. Cables shall enter the distribution board on the side on which they are to be terminated. The cables
shall not be tie wrapped into large bunches, where this would cause a derating of the cables due to grouping.
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6.9 Sub-Meters
The designer shall allow for all lighting and power distribution boards to be ‘split load’ type so that the lighting load and
power sections are independently metered.
Metering shall utilize SOCOMEC Diris A41 instruments throughout complete with RS485 JBUS/MODBUS communication
pack and all accessories, SMDB incomers, large items of mechanical plant and specialist items (to be determined by the
designer) shall be provided with a submeter, these shall be built integral to the MDB or SMDB as necessary.
Termination of the RS 485 JBUS/MODBUS connections from each meter shall be taken back to the BMS DDC panel for
monitoring over the BMS system as detailed elsewhere within this design guide.
The meters shall provide readings for the following readings as necessary:
 Current kVA demand

 Max kVA demand
 kWh
6.10 Earthing and Bonding
The design shall provide a fully functional earthing and equipotential bonding design utilizing separate circuit protective
conductors (CPC's) for all earthing and bonding systems throughout as necessary throughout the lease area in
compliance with the local wiring regulation requirements, BS 7671, Code of Practice BS 7430.
The designer shall ensure that all submain distribution cables are installed with a separate parallel earth conductor, it
should be noted that the armoured section of the cables shall not be used as the earth conductor to provide the earth
continuity.
Power distribution shall be achieved by tray, ladder, conduit or trunking systems and by the use of circuit protective
conductors (CPC) installed with every mains and submains cable as system and suitably sized, together with the circuit
protective device to achieve disconnection times in accordance with the supply authority regulations.
An earthing and bonding system shall be provided for all electrical equipment e.g. switchboards, distribution
boards, motors and motor control centre’s, and miscellaneous equipment as switches, light fixtures, power socket
outlets. All exposed metal parts shall be bonded to earth
The designer shall provide a main earth bar of copper mounted on insulated bobbins within the main electrical switch
rooms and substation (as necessarily directed by the landlord) and shall provide connections points for the following:
 Earthing conductors to electrodes

 Switchboard earth bars
 Lightning protection system
 Local piped services, including mains water and gas (as applicable)
 Structural steelwork and support systems
 Clean earthing bars to communications rooms
 Clean earthing bars to projection rooms
 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor
The design shall ensure the bonding of all exposed metallic parts of the building fabric and services installations to the
various electrical earth bars to maintain zero potential between metalwork components within the building i.e. the full
earthing and bonding installation in accordance with local authority requirements.
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The design shall ensure that all ancillary equipment such as ceiling grids, metal wall partitions, fixed metal shelving,
building cladding and structural steelwork.
Armored cables shall be terminated by means of a proprietary cable gland c/w earth tag. Means of earthing shall not be
solely reliant on the gland termination to the steel plate, a separate earth cable lead shall be provided between gland
and equipment earth terminal.
The Uninterrupted Power supply (UPS) shall be earthed back to its own dedicated earth bar in the UPS room, this shall
be linked back to the main incoming main clean earth bar.
The designer shall ensure that all primary cable containment (cable rack, tray, etc) shall be mechanically connected to
ensure electrical continuity. On primary services routes, at 20m intervals, primary cable containment and metallic
trunking systems shall be mechanically and electrically continuous throughout their length. Brass continuity links shall
be fitted to all trunking joints.
Distribution boards shall be earth bonded to adjacent structural steelwork, process services and electrical containment
systems.
Final circuit protective earthing shall be achieved through the use of separate earthing conductors, using LSOH
insulated singles installed in conduit/trunking.
6.11 Telecommunication Earthing
The designer shall ensure that the telecommunications and IT systems are provide with a dedicated clean earth system
in accordance with the requirements of the local authority /wiring regulations and VOX Cinema IT department.
The earthing of each projector rooms shall also be provided with individual earth bars within the projector booth itself
link back to the main incoming clean earth bar point.
Each IT rack provide shall be provided with dedicated internal earth bar which shall be taken to the local
communication / server room earth bar. The rack shall be mechanically bonded to the internal earth bar provided.
A rod or series of rods shall be provided, isolated from the remainder of the earth system, and connected to the main
clean earth bar within the electrical switch room.
The designer shall coordinate with the landlord for a suitable location for the clean earth rods within the complex of the
development. If there is no space available for such systems, the designer shall agree with the landlord and their
engineers a suitable method of providing clean earth to the cinema lease area.
6.12 Electronic System Surge Protection
The designer shall provide a transient overvoltage surge protection device on all incoming cabling as detailed
hereunder. The design shall be in accordance with the recommendations of BS EN 62305.
The designer shall ensure that all main low voltage distribution and telecommunication equipment cables particularly
susceptible to direct lightning strikes shall be fitted with surge arrestors to limit the flow of stray transient overvoltages
and reduce the chances of damage to sensitive electronic equipment, electrical plant and associated cabling
infrastructure.
The designer as a minimum shall provide surge protection at the following critical points:
 Point of incoming supply generally at the main LV switchboard locations

 Individual distribution equipment associated with supplying communications equipment.
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 Provide individual surge protection to each Cinema Projector room ensuring sensitive equipment is not damaged
in the event of a surge.
The designer shall ensure protection of data communication, signal and telecom lines by installing transient protection
on all incoming and outgoing data communication and signal lines, with the exception of fibre optic cabling, which shall
not require any further protection.
6.13 Sub-Main Cabling
The designer shall design submain distribution throughout the tenant lease area as necessary, including all SMDB’s
from MDB’s, DB from SMDB and large items of mechanical / specialist equipment from with SMDB or DB’s. The
designer shall provide containment drawings, as detailed hereunder within this design guide, and electrical loading
schedules as part of the design submission for approval by the Engineer.
The design shall ensure that all nonessential main and submain cabling shall be of the XLPE insulated type and utilizing
LSF sheaths, essential connections for life system systems i.e. smoke extraction fans shall be LSF/LSOH fire retardant
outer sheath cabling. Multicore submain cabling shall be complete with a steel wire armoring for mechanical
protection and where single core cabling is installed aluminum wire armoring will be used.
The designer shall ensure that all main and submain cables are provided with separate earth protective conductors run
adjacent the submain cable in accordance with the local authority requirements as necessary.
All final circuit cables shall be multistranded copper type, complete with LSF insulation. All power cables installed
throughout the appropriate shall be LSF (Low Smoke and Fume) or LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) outer sheath
type.
PVC cables shall not be used for the project without the written permission from the Engineer.
6.14 Final Circuit Cabling
GENERAL
The designer shall ensure that the following cabling is specified for the relevant MEPF service, the minimum size of
cables of AC / DC cabling shall be as follows:
 Light circuits 2.5 sq mm (unless other indicated on the cable schedules)

 Power circuits 4 sq mm (unless other indicated on the cable schedules)
 Hard wired floor boxes – 4mm XLPE/SWA and 4mm EPC (unless other indicated on the cable schedules)
 Flexible wired floor boxes – 16mm XLPE/SWA and 10mm EPC (unless other indicated on the cable schedules),
the floor box shall be taken from 63Amp bus bar system as detailed hereunder.
 Earthing conductors 4 sq mm
 Earthing conductors Sheathed with other conductors 1.5 sq mm
 Motors 150% of motor full load current minimum size of 4 sq mm (unless other indicated on the cable schedules)
The designer shall ensure that all cables shall be of size adequately to carry the circuit rated current without resulting in
excessive voltage drop, note the designer shall coordinate with the landlord to confirm the volt drop permissible prior
to the design to ensure that the submain and final circuit cabling is sufficient sized to prevent excessive voltage drop.
COLOUR CODING OF CABLES
The designer shall ensure that unless otherwise specified, all cable sheathing shall be to the following colour code:
 Lighting sub circuits white sheath
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 Power sub circuits black sheath

 Fire alarm circuits red sheath LSF
 All equipotential bonding green/yellow LSOH cables
Unless otherwise specified all cable insulation shall be as follows:
 Active: brown, black, grey

 Neutral blue Earth green Switch Wires white following forms of wiring shall be used.
The designer shall ensure that cabling shall be installed within in metallic conduit for exposed wiring, embedded in
plastered walls, where used as drops to switches or power outlets or where contained within lighting trunking, in brick
cavity walls, and conduit installed in concrete wall and roof slabs shall be provided, as detailed hereunder.
Where cabling is routed horizontally within ceiling voids, the designer shall ensure main containment is provided for as
practically as possible with cables routes away from the main containment run in metallic conduit
6.15 Primary Containment Systems
GENERAL
The designer shall provide suitably sized primary containment systems to carry each of the electrical systems
throughout the building, these shall be supported with suitable methods as detailed by the designer and shall be sized
to accommodate 50% spare capacity. The designer shall include, but not limited to, the following systems:
 Mains and submains distribution

 Supplies to mechanical equipment and plant
 Small power and lighting circuitry
 Fire alarm cabling system cabling
 Telecoms and data cabling
 Controls cabling
 Security systems cabling
 TMS systems
 AV systems within auditoria areas
The designer shall ensure that all cables are distributed, within service areas, ceiling voids and within riser spaces and
be fully coordinated with the Cinema services. Visible services shall be not acceptable throughout. The designer shall
ensure that no other services installation restricts access to the cable containment system to ensure future
maintenance is permitted.
In general, main and submains distribution shall be routed within heavy gauge duty cable ladder or cable tray systems
in areas where quantity or weight of cabling dictates, containment shall be routed for the entire length from the
main incoming distribution point provided by the landlord to the final termination point of the service.
Small quantities of cabling or supplies to smaller items of mechanical equipment shall be undertaken using medium
duty return flange cable tray; light duty shall not be permitted.
The ladder and associated support components will be manufactured from galvanized steel.
The cable tray to be used shall be perforated and formed from 2mm mild galvanised steel sheet with reinforced edges.
Each length of cable tray shall be given one coat of rust preventative paint as standard throughout and on coat of stove
enamel finishing paint by the manufacturers directly after manufacture.
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All cable trays shall be supported at not greater than 1200mm spacing on purpose made frameworks formed from
standard "Unistrut" P1000 section channel complete with purposemade angle pieces, intersection pieces and support
clamps where required. These frameworks shall be supported directly from the structural floors or wall via 10mm
"RAWLBOLT" fixings.
The cable tray shall be attached to each support by countersunk headed screws and nuts at the outside edges and at
600mm centre’s between.
Cable trays shall generally be installed at high level. All changes in level of direction shall be made via sets and 45
degree radius bends.
Where cable trays run at a position less than 1800mm above floor level or external to a building, the tray shall be
protected by a removable 2.0mm thick sheet steel enclosure.
Cables shall be attached to the cable trays by cable clamps positioned at centre’s not exceeding the following:
 At 1200mm when supported horizontally by cable tray

 At 600mm when supported vertically from cable tray
 At 750mm in all other instances
 All cable clamps shall be approved
Catenary wires shall be tensioned with turnbuckles and clamped with Ubolts.
The designer shall ensure that where containment is installed vertically, adequate support shall be provided at the top
and at regular intervals of the containment system, ensuring that the weight of containment is sufficiently supported.
Where cabling is routed externally to roof mounted mechanical plant any such trays shall be provided with Gl
galvanised fixed covers for additional protection from damage and sun light.
Where busbar distribution is provided to suit the design, this shall be provided with adequate support using proprietary
busbar fixings and hanging support systems, as detailed elsewhere within this design guide.
The designer shall ensure that where cables are installed on all type of containment system that the cabling shall be
held in place with appropriate cleats, bands or ties and spaced in accordance with BS 7671. Note, PVC / plastic cable ties
will not be accepted.
For main routes of containment distributing out from local distribution boards to serve lighting and small power
circuit’s galvanised metal trunking shall be used. In general the trunking routes shall follow the main containment
routes and shall be installed on the same trapeze bracketry described above.
Where the trunking are required to deviate from the main containment routes additional supports shall be provided to
carry the containment to the areas as required, these shall be in matching to the main containment however to suit the
final weight and route of the proposed containment route.
The designer shall be responsible to ensure that all cable trunking shall be suitable to accommodate the quantity of
cables it is carrying including the appropriate spacing factors. Where multiple services are run using trunking, these
trunking shall be multicompartment type trunking.
From the trunking routes galvanised steel conduit shall be installed to serve the final item of equipment or accessory
plate as required. No PVC / plastic conduit shall be utilized on the installation.
All cabling shall be supported in the false ceiling space by cable tray and/or catenary wires, fixed by approved hangers
at suitable distances. Cabling shall not be fixed directly to ceilings or luminaire supports. Cables shall be neatly grouped
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together, and at no point, shall the cabling rest on the top side of the false ceiling, lighting fittings or other heat
producing equipment.
Where containment and conduits cross building structural expansion joints the designer shall ensure that flexible
connections preventing transfer of structural borne noise to different areas of the building.
The designer shall ensure that all types of data, telecoms, specialist IT, theatre management systems (TMS), audio visual
systems (AV) fire alarm, controls cabling and ancillary systems cabling shall be installed on cable tray or cable basket
manufactured using galvanised steel separate from power cabling, segregation distant shall be as detailed hereunder
within this guidance document.
If there is insufficient space to route all systems with the necessary segregation, the design shall provide a mechanical
segregation divider to separate each service (but in all instances in accordance with the relevant authority).
All ELV services shall be segregated from LV services to avoid interference with ELV services as standard practice. Where
the power and communications cable routes are required to crossover, they shall do so perpendicular to each other.
SEGREGATION
The designer shall ensure that containment systems such as conduit, trunking, cable tray, ladder rack and cables are
designed to ensure the following minimum clearances to pipework are met:
 Insulated Pipes 50 mm for conduit or trunking

 Uninsulated Pipes 100 mm for conduit or trunking
 Insulated Pipes 50 mm for cables not enclosed
 Uninsulated Pipes 150 mm for cables not enclosed
In addition, the design shall maintain the following clearance between power and communications cable routes:
Power Cable Minimum Separation

Voltage/Volts between Power and Signal Cable
115 250mm
230 450mm
400 580mm
3300 1100mm
6600 1250mm
11000 1400mm
Power Cable Minimum Separation between

Current/Amps Power and Signal Cable
5 240mm
15 350mm
50 500mm
100 600mm
300 850mm
600 1050mm
6.16 Conduits And Fittings
The designer shall provide detail of the following items within the design submission for approval, the details required
as locations, numbers, types of installation and a drawing detail for approval by the Engineer.
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The designer must ensure that sufficient accessible junction boxes are to be provided for the purposes of drawingin
cables.
All wiring other than that run in approved metal ducts shall be enclosed in galvanized metal conduit as per BS EN 61386.
Flexible conduit shall not be used within approval from the Engineer, unless these systems are provided on droppers
taken from a high level containment systems only.
PVC conduit shall not be acceptable in VOX projects.
Where the designer has provided Class 'B' metallic conduit, this shall be black enameled except for outside applications,
plant rooms, and in any location where moisture or condensation may be expected, in which circumstances galvanised
conduit shall be used.
The designer shall ensure that where conduits pass through external walls or floor slabs, the walls and/or floor slabs
shall be sealed with an approved sealant compound. Penetrations through external walls shall be effectively sealed in
order to prevent the ingress of moisture into the building. Penetrations through damp courses shall not be allowed.
The designer shall ensure the design submission notes that all spare conduits or conduits with space capacity for
additional cables shall be installed with approved draw wires to facilitate future cable installations.
The designer must ensure that multiple conduit drawin boxes shall be used wherever a number of conduits follow the
same route. These drawin boxes shall have sizes based on the following limitations:
 Depth of box to measure twice the diameter of the largest conduit entering the box.
 Sides of box to measure twice the sum of diameters of maximum number of conduits entering any particular
side.
Running threads shall be thoroughly painted with black enamel for enameled conduit and with aluminum paint for
galvanised conduit.
CONDUITS IN CONCRETE
The designer shall ensure that as part of the design, where slabs and walls have a layer of reinforcement adjacent to
each surface, the conduit shall be installed in the neutral plane between the two layers of reinforcement in such a
manner that the reinforcement is not displaced in any way. Deep or extension conduit boxes shall be used as necessary.
Conduit run between the reinforcement and the surface of the slab shall NOT be permitted.
Where slabs or walls have only one layer of reinforcement placed centrally in the slab, the conduit shall be placed as
nearly as possible to the centre of the slab without displacing the reinforcement.
CABLING INSTALLED IN PARTITIONS
Where conduit and cabling is routed with partition walls, the designer shall ensure that conduits are provided for the
full length of service within the wall and shall be supported the entire length of route with adequate means. The
designer shall coordinate with the appointed architect to ensure that the conduit is routed in spaces free from
protrusion of screws and similar fasteners. All sharp edges shall be removed and the cables allowed to run slack.
FASTENING AND FASTENING MATERIALS
The designer shall ensure that all conduit and containment systems are firmly secure in place all conduits, pipes, cable,
switches, receptacles, wall boxes, panels, distribution boards, outlets and similar equipment furnished. Use expansion
shields or concrete inserts with concrete or brick; toggle bolts on hollow tile or wire lath; wood screws of adequate
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gauge on wood.
Secure all fastenings directly to the building structure. Do not secure to work of other trades such as ceiling lath, pipes
or pipe racks, unless specified or noted otherwise by the engineer.
PAINTING AND FINISHING
The designer shall ensure that all equipment provided is provided with factory shop coat of a paint for all metal items of
equipment such as panels, switchgear, fixtures, as herein described. All conduits, cabinets, boxes, enclosures, panels
etc. shall be galvanised as necessary prior to delivery by the manufacture.
The designer shall ensure that the contractor must, once complete the works, makes necessary touch up’s of paint of
equipment which has scraped or damaged in handling and installation. Spot repainting which permits colour difference
to show is not acceptable.
6.17 Standby Generator
GENERAL
Where appropriate, in that there is insufficient or no emergency backed supply available for the total connected load
for essential within the Cinema lease from the landlord, the designer shall provide a dedicated standby emergency
generator for the cinema life safety systems.
The generator shall be designed to supply the lease area with essential power continuously for a period of 8hours as a
minimum or to meet the requirements of the local Civil Deference requirements for life safety systems. The generator
shall be designed to provide 100% capacity with 15% spare for future expansion.
The generator system shall fully comply with the local wiring and authority requirements and with the requirements of
BS7698, BS5514, and BSEN 60034.
The final locations shall be agreed with the landlord, the landlords engineer and the client’s engineer incorporating the
requirement of the local Civil Defence for future access, maintenance and refueling. However the designer shall ensure
that the generator shall be fully enclosed in modular acoustic enclosures, which shall be rated to IP65 with sand trap
louvres provided on both in and out louvres and sand cap on the exhaust manifold. In addition the exhaust shall be
provided with catalytic controls.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The generator system shall be designed to operate at 400volts three phase and neutral or based on local regulation
voltage requirements. Each neutral is to be earthed to an independent earth mat not more than 5 ohms resistance to
the general mass of earth.
The generator shall be aircooled with a threephase alternator suitable for Middle Eastern conditions and rated to
IP54, the entire generator set shall be mounted on a sturdy steel base with antivibration devices.
The generator shall be provided with a lead sealed acid battery with trickle charger, the battery shall be fully charged as
discharged by the charger and shall be capable of multiple start attempts.
The generators acoustic enclosure shall be sound limited to 75db at three metre’s from the enclosure when running.
A generator automatic changeover panel shall be provided as detailed below, the connection shall prevent
mains/generator parallel operation. Automatic start of the duty machine shall happen after an appropriate time
following a mains failure and will continue to run until fifteen minutes after supply restoration when the load shall be
returned to mains supply. Failure of the duty machine shall result in automatic takeover by the standby machine after
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an appropriate interval.
Status selection and indication shall be provided at the control panels and to the BMS.
The generator shall be provided with a voltage regulated output with full instrumentation including but not limited to:
 Voltmeter
 Ammeter
 Power factor
 kW meter
 Hours run
 Engine water temperature indication
 Oil pressure
 Battery charger ammeter
The generator shall be provided with a core balance protection unit, this shall be provided close to the generator to
operate by stopping the machine if outofbalance load exceeds 100 amps. Overcurrent protection is to be provided on
the machine mounted switchgear. This shall be report status to the BMS.
The generator shall be provided with an integral day tank built into the base of the generator set to accommodate 10
hours continuous operation, the tank shall not be affected by the operation of the generator at 100% load with the
integrity of the tank to be guaranteed for 10,000hours operation. Fuel levels shall be indicated locally and also
transferred to the BMS.
GENERATOR AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER PANEL
The designer shall provide a builtin switch main distribution board or separate, selfcontained, floormounted cubicle
housing an automatic changeover system, the panel shall be located within the main electrical switch room.
The mechanically and electrically interlocked changeover system shall automatically select the output from standby
generator the lease area.
The changeover system shall be provided with facilities to manually bypass the switching facility for maintenance. The
designer shall ensure the cubicle has sufficient internal space to allow these temporary connections to be made and
enclosed within the enclosure.
Any batteries required to automatically operate the changeover system shall be Nickel Cadmium or equal that afford
maintenance free attendance. A charger that shall afford float charge with automatic boost charge selection shall
maintain the batteries. The charger supply shall be obtained from a local general purpose distribution board.
The panel shall be provided with a high brightness LED indicator lamps (or a backlit LCD display with 10mm [minimum]
characters), the indicator shall be provided as a minimum on the cubicle to identify the following:
 Standby Generator Supply on

 Fault
 Mains Supply Failed (charger mains input)
 Battery Voltage Fault
 Mains Supply Healthy
A common alarm facility shall be available from the cubicle to operate a relay with a voltfree 5A 230Vac contact. The
minimum requirement for the alarm relay to be energized shall be:
 Charger Supply failed.

 No charge (when mains supply is available).
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 Battery voltage low.

 Battery voltage high.
 Earth fault on charger output.
 Internal fault in transfer actuator
6.18 Uninterrupted Power Supply
GENERAL
The designer shall provide a complete Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system serving both the essential back small
power sockets and the server / comms rooms with the system complying with the local wiring regulation guidance
requirements.
The UPS shall be designed to achieve 20mins at 100% with the UPS supplying essential backed supplies for the
following services which is not limited to:
 2no. 13amp twin socket outlets within each standard project room (projector room with Christie CP2210 and
Christie SOLARIA ONE projectors)
 4no. 13amp twin socket outlets within each standard project room (projector room with Christie CP4230
projectors)
 All equipment outlets within the main server room
 All equipment outlets within the VOX Gold technical server room
 All concessions counter till outlets
The locations of the UPS shall be within the VOX Gold technical server room or main server room unless there is
insufficient space, then the unit shall be located in a dedicated electrical switch room which shall be environmentally
conditioned to suit the requirements of the manufactures recommendations.
The make, size and model of the UPS set shall be approved by the Engineer and the client, however the designer shall
only utilize a manufacturer as detailed within vendor list.
The UPS units shall be three phase online in operation with true sinewave output waveform. The units shall include
voltsfree signaling and full serial communication back to BMS system. The UPS shall be provided with an internal
bypass cabinet and isolation box.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The designer shall provide the UPS system in accordance with the below and shall ensure that the UPS is a cabinet type
including separate battery cabinet, the UPS shall comprise of a floor standing steel enclosure to house the power
system, control systems, battery connections and all associated switchgear necessary for the correct operation of the
UPS in accordance with the requirement of this design guide.
All switchgear and interconnections must be adequately protected to enable an isolated section to be safely maintained
or repaired whilst the remaining system supports the load. The UPS system shall be able to withstand a minimum 15kV
electrostatic discharge without affecting the critical load.
The designer shall select a UPS with noise generation during normal operation shall not exceed 73 dBA measured at 1
metre from the surface of the UPS.
The maximum floor load of the UPS system cabinet (excluding batteries) shall not exceed a UDL of 8.0 kN/ m2, however
this shall be agreed in writing with both the appointed client structural engineer and the landlord’s appointed structural
engineer.
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The UPS system shall be designed to limit the injection of current harmonics in to the incoming utility supply and as
such the maximum total input current harmonic distortion should not exceed 10% THDi when the UPS system is
operating at the UPS manufacturer's specified rating.
The UPS units shall operate as a true online, double conversion, Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI) system
where the UPS output is independent of the utilities supply voltage variations, and frequency variations are controlled
within EN 6100022 limits. The following modes of operation shall apply:
 Normal The critical a.c. load is continuously supplied directly by the UPS inverter. The UPS input free running
rectifier derives power from the building a.c. source and supplies d.c. power to the inverter. A separate but
integral battery charger shall maintain a ripple free floatcharge voltage to the battery.
 Battery Upon failure of the input a.c. power supply the critical a.c. load is supplied by the inverter, which
obtains power from the battery. There shall be no interruption in power to the critical load upon failure or
restoration of the building a.c. source.
 Recharge Upon restoration of building a.c. power after a power outage, the input rectifier shall automatically
restart and resume supplying power to the inverter and the battery charger shall recommence recharging the
battery. The UPS input rectifier shall provide a soft start on the return of the utility a.c. power.
 Automatic Restart Upon restoration of building a.c. power, after an a.c. power outage and after a complete
battery discharge, the UPS unit(s) shall automatically restart and resume supplying power to the connected
load via the inverter.
 Static Bypass The static bypass shall provide an alternate path for power to the connected a.c. load and shall
be capable of operating in the following manner:
 Automatic In the event of a UPS failure or should the inverter overload capacity be exceeded the UPS
unit shall perform an automatic transfer of the connected a.c. load from the inverter to the bypass
source.
 EcoMode The UPS unit shall be able to operate in EcoMode when the power quality parameters of
the bypass source are within the permissible tolerances. The UPS system shall automatically transfer
the load to normal mode if the bypass source goes out of permissible tolerances. Transfer in both
directions shall be less than 5m/s.
 Manual Operation Should the UPS unit need to be taken out of service for limited maintenance or
repair, manual activation of the bypass shall cause an immediate transfer of the connected a.c. load from
the inverter to the bypass source. Full electrical isolation of the UPS system shall therefore be obtained,
without disruption to the critical load, by operation of a separate wraparound maintenance bypass.
The UPS installation shall have a full fault monitoring and alarm system, the monitoring system shall be capable of
sending warnings via. an LAN network, in addition the UPS shall be linked to the BMS system, as detailed elsewhere
within this design guide, for day to day faults or alarms.
The UPS shall be a true online double conversion, Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI) technology in accordance
with Standards ENV500913.
The designer shall ensure that the below basic UPS input requirements are met in all aspects to ensure the smooth
operation of the UPS system, the requirements of the AC inputs to the UPS are:
Voltage configuration 400/230, 415/240 or 380/220 Vac nominal, three phase, 4

wireplusground.
Input frequency 45 to 65 Hz, without switching to battery supply
Input current distortion sine wave <8% THDi maximum at 100% rated load, 400/230 Vac
Input power factor equal to or greater than 0.98 at 100% rated load, 0.94 at 50%
rated load (lagging)
Inrush current limited by soft start
The below table details the input voltage, based on a nominal input voltage of 230/400V and according to the output
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load of the UPS. Within the input voltage range shown below the UPS shall not draw power from the batteries to
support the load.
Load Input voltage Input voltage

(% of UPS rating) (Lower limit) (Upper limit)
100 20 % + 15 %
90 99 23 % + 15 %
80 89 26 % + 15 %
70 79 30 % + 15 %
60 69 35 % + 15 %
<60 40 % + 15 %
The designer shall ensure that the below basic UPS output requirements are met in all aspects to ensure the smooth
operation of the UPS system, the requirements of the AC output from the UPS are:
Voltage configuration 3 x 400/230, 415/240 or 380/220 Vac, threephase, 4wireplus

ground.
Voltage tolerance static ± 1%, dynamic ± 4% (01000 load steps)
Frequency regulation 50 Hz, ± 0.1%.
Frequency slew rate 2.0 Hertz per second maximum
Bypass frequency ± 4%
synchr. range
(programmable)
Voltage Distortion ± 1% total harmonic distortion (THD) maximum 100% linear
load
± 4% total harmonic distortion (THD) maximum 100% non
linear load with crest factor ratio of 3:1.
Load power factor 0.5 lagging to Unity
range
Load peak (crest) factor 3:1 minimum
Load unbalance 100% (all 3 inverter phases shall be regulated independently)
Overload capability 125% Load 10 min
150% Load 60 sec
If the overload limits or times are exceeded the UPS(s) will
transfer the load to bypass supply (if available) via the static
transfer switch
Transient recovery time to within 1% of steady state output voltage within
20 milliseconds
The UPS shall be provided with suitably sized batteries to cope with the 100% load at 20mins, the specification of the
batteries shall be as noted below:
 The battery system shall be sized to support a connected load as detailed on the associated tender drawings
(0.8 p.f.) for a minimum of 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C.
The battery system shall consist of gas recombination, valve regulated, lead acid cells, compliant with BS6290
Part 4 and BS EN60892. Flame retardant batteries shall be provided, which renders the UPS suitable for
installation inside a computer room.
 The UPS battery charging circuit shall comprise of a separate battery charger and not depend on a charge
voltage being derived from the UPS input rectifier. Consequently the battery charging voltage shall have zero
a.c. (ripple) content.
 For single UPS systems the battery system shall consist of a minimum of 2 parallel strings of multiple
cells. Each individual parallel string shall have its own dedicated means of electrical protection.
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 The batteries shall be housed in cabinet comprising a floorstanding steel enclosure with dimensions and paint
finish to match the UPS system cabinet/s to form a continuous suite when standing immediately adjacent to
the UPS system cabinet. The battery cabinet shall have full width opening doors to permit ease of access for
the purposes of maintenance and/or repair of the batteries.
 A fully discharged battery system shall be capable of being recharged to 80% of the UPS output capacity within
a maximum period of 10 times the normal total discharge time period, and to 90% of the UPS output capacity
within a maximum period of 4 hours.
 The UPS d.c. bus voltage shall be variable whereby the number of battery blocks can be adjusted between 40
to 50 (12 Vdc blocks) or 80 to 100 ( 6 Vdc blocks) to enable the battery system to be optimized for size and
cost.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The designer shall ensure that the UPS system shall operate continuously at full load without degradation of its
reliability, operating characteristics or service life, therefore the environmental conditions the UPS and associated
batteries are installed in are important, below are the basic requirements the UPS should generally kept:
 UPS ambient temperature range 0°C to 40°C

 Battery ambient temperature range 20°C to 25°C
 Humidity 5 to 95% RH noncondensing
The above industry standard figures, however the designer should discuss and receive approval in writing the
manufacturers conditions are require to ensure the warranty of the UPS and battery system are not void. These
requirements are to be provided with the design submission.
6.19 Small Power Distribution
The designer shall allow for all necessary small power provision throughout the lease areas as necessary to suit the
installation, the designer shall allow for all provision within the lobbies, auditoria’s, corridors, office areas, backof
house areas and plant rooms with services appropriate to the environment.
In general, the socket outlets provided throughout shall be as detailed below:
 Frontofhouse areas to be flat plate brushed stainless steel with black rockers standard 3pin (UK type) 13
amp sockets outlets
 Backofhouse areas to be white PVC standard 3pin (UK type) 13amp sockets outlets, finish shall be RAL 9016
 Auditoria areas shall be finishes in black to RAL 9004 including the fixing screws
 Fused connection units shall be provided at high level above the false ceilings for supplies to fan coil units,
supplies to security and access control equipment, supplies to other ELV systems etc.
 Office areas shall be white PVC dado type trunking mounted at desk height with 2no. compartments for
power and data services
 Plant spaces shall be fitted with industrial type, IP44, heavy duty fixtures and fittings finished in metal clad
 Exposed plant areas shall be fitted with industrial type, IP65, heavy duty PVC fixtures and fittings
Within the public spaces, including all entries, lift lobbies, corridors, entrance lobbies switched socket outlets shall be
provided throughout for general and cleaning purposes at spacing’s no greater than 10m. These shall generally be
located at approximately 450mm AFFL or where required for specific uses such as reception desks, these supplies shall
be integrated into desks or terminated into floor boxes.
Where power cords pass through fixed items of furniture i.e. reception desks etc., they shall provide brushed stainless
steel grommets and a discrete cable management system in all positions.
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All socket outlets shall be complete with outboard rockers and visual indication of the activation of the switch. All fused
connection units shall be complete with neon indicator. Where sockets are UPS backed sockets to have red rocker
switches with the words ‘essential socket outlet’ engraved and painted red.
The designer shall allow for switched fused connection units for the proposed illuminated signage along with an approx.
length of 3m for the signage specialist to terminate, the final termination of the signage shall be by the signage
manufacturer. The illuminated signage shall be grouped in banks of 6no. signs to reduce the requirement of fused
connection units.
The theatre management system requirement mentioned here to be coordinated with TMS specification which differs
based on the project.
Audio Rack Systems within screens 140 person and less, within each projector booth shall be provided by the projector
specialist, the rack shall be used as the digital projector pedestal, with the rack positioned on the centre line of each
auditorium within the projection room
The designer shall allow for 3no. twin socket outlets fed via. 2 x 4mm², double sheathed conductors from the projector
booth distribution through dedicated GI conduit and terminated directly under the audio rack position, the audio /
projector racks will be installed on a plinth a penetration will be made for cable access. In addition 1no. of the socket
outlets are to be unswitched and shall be fed via. a UPS backed board. Each circuit shall be fed by its own “D” Type
circuit breaker.
Audio Rack System within screens 140+ person shall each have 2no. audio rack installed within each projector booth
shall be provided by the projector specialist, the rack shall be used as the digital projector pedestal, with the rack
positioned on the centre line of each auditorium within the projection room.
The designer shall allow for 6no. twin socket outlets fed via. 2 x 4mm², double sheathed conductors from the projector
booth distribution through dedicated GI conduit and terminated directly under the audio rack position. 3no. twin
socket outlets shall be provided per audio rack. The audio / projector racks shall be installed on a plinth with
penetration made for cable access. In addition 1no. additional unswitched socket outlet shall be provided per audio
rack and shall be fed via. a UPS backed board. These are to be provided adjacent the audio racks and each circuit shall
be fed by its own “D” Type circuit breaker.
The designer shall allow for 2no. twin socket outlets fed via. 2 x 4mm², double sheathed conductors mounted on the
wall adjacent to the masking motor
The designer shall provide the following equipment for each Christie projector provided within all auditorium projector
room. Each projectors requires single phase 230V supply and shall be supplied via. a 4mm² double sheathed conductors
from projector room DB, via conduit. This shall terminate into a Clipsal 56C332 switch and socket with a matching
56P332 plug shall be terminated to a 3core 4mm² flexible connection for the projector, the designer shall allow 3
metres of flexible connection plug.
The supply to the projector shall be taken via. a 100mA earth leakage ELCB / RCBO 32A breaker within the projector DB.
A 2.5mm² double sheathed conductors from subboard via duct to a standard double GPO on the front wall of each
projection area fed from the auditoria projector booth distribution board.
Final connection of the projector electronics and digital server equipment to each power outlet shall be carried out by
VOX Technical representative only.
Within the each server room, the designer shall allow for each data cabinet to be provided with a 2x32Amp radial UPS
commando sockets and 2No. UPS back twin socket outlets mounted on dedicated UPS specific dado trunking within
each comms cabinet. Each commando outlet shall be taken from a dedicated way of the UPS board with each twin
socket taken from an alternative way from the UPS backed board.
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Within each VOX GOLD auditoria, the designer shall allow for a USB point and single gang 13amp socket outlet at each
table, these shall be finishes in RAL 9004.
All necessary power provisions shall be provided for all proposed sanitary installation including but not limited to the
proposed water heaters, hand dryers, and automatic urinal flush and automatic WC flush, security systems, mechanical
services and miscellaneous services (as detailed elsewhere within this design guide)
An allowance for the installation hand drier units within the WC areas shall be provided as part of the design, the
designer shall allow for ‘Bagno Design, model DYNAB12NK’. Visible flex connections shall not be accepted.
Where sockets are to be installed in walls, acoustic and fire resistant lining between rooms shall be provided on each
socket. These shall be installed within the backbox housing. If the engineer identifies any socket without the linings, he
will requested a complete survey of all sockets identified as been in accordance with the above for inspection.
All accessories with fused connection units and isolators shall be complete with engraved labels for equipment they are
supplied for e.g. fridge, washing machines, extract fans, hand dryers etc. Where engraving is not possible, wiring
accessories shall be provided with a printed circuit reference on a traffolyte label.
All circuits installed within walls shall be RCD protected 30 milliamps rated. No 30mA RCD or RCBO protected socket
shall be subject to a connect load whose total earth leakage current exceeds 10mA.
Do not protect sockets supplying freezers with RCBO’s or RCD’s.
6.20 Mechanical Services Plant Wiring
The designer shall ensure that all relevant mechanical supplies are provided with the appropriate electrical service
installation, the design submitted shall be fully coordinated with the mechanical design in all aspects. The designer shall
as a minimum include but not be limited to the following:
 Extract Fans
 Thermostats
 Pumps
 Pressurization unit
 Electric water boilers
 Cold water area valve shutoff units
 Major Leak Detection equipment
 VRF fan coil units (internal) – where applicable
 VRF condensing units (external) – where applicable
 Mechanical Control Panels
 Fire suppression systems
As part of the design submission, the designer shall provide all wiring from the various items of plant as noted above to
the final termination location, where the BMS specialist is to provide wiring as detailed within BMS section of this
design guide, the designer shall note these connections as necessary.
6.21 Supplies To Miscellaneous Systems
As part of the design submission, the designer shall provide all necessary final circuit power supplies and associated
cabling and containment to suit the requirements of various dedicated power supplies for specialist equipment as
generally described below.
Security Roller Shutter Door (where applicable) – provide necessary electrical services i.e. power, controls and
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interfaces, for a security automatic roller shutter door to the main foyer entrance or as necessary within the lease area.
The designer shall liaise with supplier to ensure that all necessary services are provided as necessary. The designer shall
ensure that a suitably sized multicore steel wire armored submain cable shall be supplied and terminated into an
isolator sized in accordance with the supplier's requirements.
Poster Case and banner box Advertising Where identified, the designer shall provide all necessary power supplies,
controls and containment to serve advertising supplies including 'posters' and ‘banner box’ for static displays or
dynamic LED lighting systems. Poster cases shall be banked together as necessary to suit the requirements of the local
wiring regulations, with the necessary fused connection provided with a backofhouse area i.e. within store at high
level.
Kitchen equipment – the designer shall ensure all necessary power supplies to the kitchen equipment, which shall be
fully coordinated with the kitchen specialist and the kitchen specialist shop drawings. All power supplies provided for
kitchen equipment shall be in accordance with the required of the local wiring regulations and the local Food Authority
requirements (as applicable).
The designer shall provide two different supplies to each kitchen area, one shall be a maintained supply which shall
have fridges, freezer, food heaters etc. A nonmaintained supply which shall have large appliances of cooking, re
heating etc., the nonmaintained supply shall be controlled via. an emergency push button which shall isolate all
appliance taken from board.
Specialist auditoria power at Screen ends – the designer shall allow for a 1no. twin 13A general purpose outlet 300mm
above floor level on the opposite side wall to where the emergency exit and shall be mounted adjacent microphone
cable and RJ45 wall plates, a further twin 13A socket outlet shall be mounted at 1000mm behind the projector screen.
Kiosk – where identified, the designer shall provide 2no. dual data outlets and 2no. twin socket outlets at the kiosk
desk, the mounting shall be suitable for the application i.e. wall mounted or floor box to suit installation.
Ticketing Tear point where identified, the designer shall provide 2no. dual data outlets and 2no. twin socket outlets
under the tear stand, these shall be provided within a floor box.
VOX GOLD welcome desk the designer shall provide 3no. dual data outlets and2no. twin socket outlets under the
welcome desk, these shall be provided within a floor box. In addition a 32amp single phase commando outlet shall be
provided which shall be mounted to the up stand of the welcome desk itself.
6.22 Interior Lighting
GENERAL
The designer shall provide a complete and comprehensive lighting design to all areas of the project, direct
communication shall be made with the Specialist Lighting Designer and to the Architects and Interior Designer's
requirements. As a part of energy saving measures, all the lighting should be LED type.
The lighting design shall utilize luminaires only from the approved list of manufacturers as detailed within Appendix C of
this design guide. Where luminaires are described by brand and/or catalogue number, the contractor shall ensure that
the fitting named is provided.
The designer shall ensure that all wiring for the lighting shall be carried out using a minimum stranded 2.5mm2 LSF
copper cables for live, neutral and earth conductors installed in trunking and conduit. All wiring shall be routed within
the ceiling voids to the requirements of the local Wiring Regulations. All switch drops and drops to wall mounted
luminaries where indicated shall be carried out utilizing galvanized steel conduit with final connections to all ceiling
mounted luminaires shall be via plug and socket type ceiling roses.
The designer shall ensure that all luminaire are provided with electronic drivers throughout the project.
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The wiring shall be defined by the luminaire manufacturers wiring diagram which shall be submitted with the designer’s
submission.
Where luminaires are installed within suspended ceilings they shall be individually supported unless the ceiling support
system is specifically designed to cater for the weight of the luminaires.
General lighting levels shall be achieved to suit the requirement of the CIBSE Lighting Design Luminaires shall comply
with BS EN IS09000 and carry the BS kite mark and have CE compliance. Photometries shall comply with
BS161IEN60064. All luminaires shall be complete with internal fuse.
As a general concept design, the designer shall allow for the following lighting types and associated control within the
specified areas, final selection shall be agreed in writing with the approved lighting designer during the design stage,
these concept designs shall be:
Front of house areas lighting installation i.e. main corridor, lobby areas, VOX GOLD reception and corridor area, public
WC’s, etc., shall be provided with recessed LED down lights with high frequency electronic driver.Foyer, concession
counters. Main corridor lighting shall be controlled through timers & override switches. Gold/ theatre reception,
lounges lighting shall be controlled via timer & 11V dimming system.BOH corridors, toilets, staircases lighting shall be
controlled via occupancy sensors & override switches. A manual override grid switchshall be located within the
manager’s office / treasury office for master control.
Back of house areas lighting installation i.e. kitchens and staff rooms etc., shall be provided with a mixture of recessed
600x600 LED luminaire and LED down lights, both types of luminaires shall be provided with high frequency ballast, with
the lighting controlled via. manual on switch .
Back of house areas emergency corridors and plant rooms shall be provided with surface mounted linear LED luminaires
with high frequency electronic drivers .
In feature bulkheads and in decorative areas, LED tape shall be installed to illuminate the features from the provided
recess. Where the profile of the installation is curved, flexible LED’s shall be utilized with a suitable flexible heat sink. All
feature LED’s shall be securely fixed complete with the appropriate heat sinks provided by the manufacturer within the
necessary recess to gain optimum output and provide a continuous appearance in the illumination. The LED tape shall
be taken from the local lighting circuit via a DALI/110V control unit which shall be located out of public view or within
accessible ceiling voids with dimming module in office.
The lighting and controls generally throughout, aside from the auditoriums, shall be wired utilizing ‘click & play’
connector units which shall be controlled via the iBEMS system.
Where recessed switches are to be installed in walls between rooms, acoustic and fire resistant linings are required, the
designer shall ensure these are provided on each item of recessed equipment.
Finish of ceiling mounted components shall be polyester powder coat to approved RAL 9016 colour in front of house
and back of house areas, with RAL 9004 within the auditorium areas. Or as per the architectural requirements.
LUMINAIRE CONTROLDRIVER
Electronic Driver shall comply in all respects with the applicable British Standards. Where wire wound, ballasts are
offered, preference shall be given to ballasts which gave good thermal characteristics and a solid filling, which shall not
subsequently "flow". Tar or other similar filled ballasts shall not be an acceptable offer.
Suitable LED drivers should be installed to allow for smooth dimming of the down lights and vertical strips within each
auditorium.
Screwed terminals or other approved methods shall be used on all ballasts connections.
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DIFFUSERS
and back of house areas, with RAL 9004 within the auditorium areas. Or as per the architectural requirements.
All diffusers or lenses are specified they shall be of virgin acrylic material (or as approved) and shall be rigidly
constructed and symmetrically formed with edges aligned and squared. Polystyrene diffusing materials shall not be
used.
LED DOWN LUMINAIRE
These units shall be supplied complete with lamp, control gear an 3 m, 1.5 sq mm power cord with a moulded amp plug
top. Unless specified to the contrary, the luminaire shall be supplied with a white trim and a brushed stainless steel
finish reflector
Low profile luminaires shall be the preferred type.
SURFACE MOUNTED LUMINAIRES
The specification for the components body and control gear shall be as per the specification for similar types of
luminaire with equivalent light sources contained herein. The diffusers shall be of the wrap around type, of one piece
construction with no glued ends.
All screws used to open the luminaire for maintenance shall be held captive and shall not easily be separated from the
assembly.
RECESSED LUMINAIRES
The luminaire shall be suitable for recessed mounting in a standard 1200 x 600 mm, or 600 x 600 mm exposed T grid,
using 25 mm carriers or as specified.
Where specified for plasterboard ceilings, luminaire shall be supplied with suitable fixing mechanisms to allow
installation without the need for the installer to cut ceiling Tee Bars.
The lip, which holds the diffuser in place, shall be so designed so as to ensure that the diffuser shall not fall out of the
fitting, under any conditions, but shall be easily removable for maintenance.
The body of the luminaire shall be slotted to receive the wishbone springs used to hold the louvre or diffuser assembly
in place (where diffusers are specified to be in aluminum frames).
LAMPS
Lamps shall be supplied and installed for all lighting fittings.
Fluorescent lamps supplied with luminaires shall be of the triphosphor type complying with IEC guidelines and shall be
to a colour as selected by the Engineer. Where lamps of colours other than those specified above are required, this shall
be identified separately by the Engineer. The colour of lamps shall be confirmed with the Engineer before delivery is
made.
Unless otherwise specified, fluorescent lamps shall have a colour temperature of 40006500 deg K and a Colour
Rendition Index of no less than 65. Colour temperature for compact fluorescent lamps shall be to the direction of the
Engineer.
6.23 Auditoria Lighting Control

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The designer shall provide a fully operational control system which shall be configured and integrated into the iBeMS
system as detailed elsewhere within this design guide. All dimming/monitoring within the auditoria shall be using DALI
dimmers
The system shall be monitored via the BMS system with master control taken from the theatre management system.
The electrical installation of the main power system to the lighting installation shall be carried out by the MEPF
contractor, this shall include all the 240V installation and supply and installation of the control drivers & connections.
The control of the auditoria lighting shall generally be 3Scenes ‘House Up’, ‘House Preset’ and ‘House Down” these
scenes shall be controlled by a relay enclosure when each screen as required, therefore the necessary interface shall be
provided to allow this operation of control. Final settings of lighting channels for each scene shall be programmed to
the satisfaction of the Engineer and VOX Cinema TMS specialist. Certain lighting channels may not be switched off in
"Closed" scene to provide minimal illumination throughout the building as necessary
The main control panels shall be supplied and installed by the specialist iBEMS manufacturer and along with all
necessary control wiring associated with the system which shall be carried out by the iBEMS specialist.
The designer shall allow for a 1 x 8core shielded data cable Belden 9538 from each auditoria audio rack to the
auditorium lighting dimmer position as part of the theatre management system as detailed elsewhere within this design
guide.
The auditoria dimming control shall be as controlled as the following method:
 Interval (Between sessions) Lighting should be set to up which is approximately 60% of the total
 lighting system output
 Trailers Lighting dims down to 30% output. (House preset level)
 Feature Film Lighting dims down to off. 0%
 End Credits Lights raise to 30% (House preset level)
 Film Finishes Lights raise up to 60% output. (House up level)
 A key switch to be provided to have the lighting output set to 100% for the purpose of cleaning within auditoria
entrance.
The theatre management shall carried out the necessary automatic control over the lighting within the auditorium, full
integration and coordination shall be carried out with the VOX Cinema TMS specialist.
The LED strips on the stair noses should be adjustable by means of a manual control within each projection room.
As part of the design submission, the designer shall provide all necessary design drawings showing full detailed wiring
diagrams including equipment selection and ratings.
The designer shall ensure that all equipment finishes for components shall be polyester powder coat to approved RAL
9016 colour in front of house and back of house areas, with RAL 9004 within the auditorium areas.
6.24 Emergency Lighting System
The designer shall provide a full emergency lighting system throughout the lease area, the design shall incorporate
recessed LED high output emergency lights for general area illuminated to the front of house and auditoria areas.
Surface mounted high output LED fittings shall be provided within backofhouse areas including, kitchen areas,
emergency corridors, storage areas and plant rooms.
The lighting shall be taken from a central battery unit located within a conditioned plant room with suitable access for
operation and maintenance as required. The system shall operation upon failure of the normal power supply the
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emergency luminaires and the selected normal service luminaires shall be utilized for emergency lighting and will
operate providing illumination to the areas affected by the power outage for a minimum duration of 3hours at 100%
load with the batteries having a space capacity of 20%.
The output from the central battery system shall be at 400/230V AC (mains voltage) and hence remove the need for
inverters within the light fittings.
The designer shall ensure that the emergency lighting installation shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, the
following standards:
 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

 Lcoal Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice (as applicable to region)
 The Cinematograph Safety Regulations 1955 and any particular requirements of the local authority.
All emergency light fittings shall be centrally monitored with a selftest facility integral to the central battery control
panel, in addition a local monitoring point shall be provided within the cinema manager’s office providing / highlighting
urgent issues with a monitoring connection provided via the iBeMS system.
The designer shall ensure that the central battery system and associated slave luminaires shall emergency lighting
requirements as a minimum to the following area:
 Illuminate the escape routes

 Indicate the escape route direction clearly
 Provide exit signs on all exits
 Ensure fire alarm call points, firefighting equipment and other lifesaving equipment on the premises are
illuminated during Power failure period of time.
 Permit operations concerned with safety measures & to shut down the hazardous process
The designer shall ensure that the emergency exit signage directly adjacent the auditoria screen is positioned to
prevent any lighting spillage onto the screen itself.
Where applicable to suit the application, the designer shall coordinate with the landlord and their appropriate
engineers to provide emergency lighting within the landlord’s circulation areas. The emergency lighting shall be
positioned in areas where the tenant will be discharging users through a new opening required to achieve the
requirements of the local civil Defense.
Emergency lighting signage luminaries shall incorporate pictograms in accordance with European signs directive
"Running Man symbols" along with Arabic wiring words matching the English provided. The symbol orientation shall be
selected to suit the direction of the escape route. Signage within auditoria areas shall be have black background with
green running man and arrow with low output LED mounted internally within the housing of the exit sign.
Any strip out works required on the landlord’s emergency lighting system shall be highlighted by the designer for
further escalation with the landlord and their relative engineers during the initial design stages.
The designer shall ensure that all components associated with the central battery emergency lighting system are of the
same manufacture to ensure compatibility between devices. Where this is not possible the designer shall highlight as
part of the submission and provide manufacturer confirmation, in writing, that there will be no compatibility issues
between the relative devices.
and back of house areas, with RAL 9004 within the auditorium areas.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
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A central battery control panel shall be located within a MEPF conditioned plant room, the environmental conditions
shall be to suit the requirements of the proposed manufacturer accordingly. The central emergency battery supply
panel shall be used for supply, automatic testing and monitoring a maximum of 30No. escape route, exit and safety
luminaries in each circuit to prevent total emergency lose in the event of failure of a circuit.
The central battery panel shall have following electrical characteristics (varies based on local wiring regulations):
Input Voltage : 220240 AC 1Phase or 3 Phase (to suit)

Output mains : 220240 V AC
Output Emergency : 216 V DC
Emergency Duration : Three (3) hours (additional lighting provided by the client will not have an effect on
the emergency duration)
The designer shall ensure that all supply cables are 2core enhanced fireretardant cables with LSF/LSOH outer sheaths.
Emergency luminaires shall be nonmaintained type slave luminaires. Electronics shall supply the luminaires with
constant current, which shall be regulated against supply voltage variations. With the constant current power supply
feature, the light output should be maintained more than 90% till the end of three hours battery backup. The indication
of the correct operation shall rely on the actual light output, so that an excessive degradation of the light output is also
detected. It shall be possible to connect both maintained and nonmaintained luminaires to the same output circuit as
necessary.
The central battery panel shall be able to supply power and data all by itself without external influences.
The central battery panel enclosure shall be made of sheet steel housing IP20 with separate rack or enclosures for
batteries to maintain the safety distance of the battery according to EN502722. Panel shall be suitable for surface /
wall mounting. Panel shall have a screw fitted front door of lift away type, with front fascia for status indication.
Batteries to be mounted on suitable rack / enclosure for easy maintenance of the batteries. The battery charger module
shall be controlled by the microprocessor of the control module. There shall be automatic boost charge, cyclic charge
and trickle charge facility for full battery capacity use and maximum battery life.
The charger shall have builtin deep discharge protection for long battery life. The supply shall be taken from the
batteries as long as mains supply failure persists or battery voltage drops to deep discharge level of 175V. The circuit
shall allow the battery to increase its voltage without switching the load ON again, thus avoiding detrimental full
discharge. The panel shall automatically return to normal operation, once the mains supply recovers. Batteries shall
have dedicated charger unit for each control panel.
The central battery panel shall supervise the battery status such as battery over voltage / battery under voltage.
Charging failure shall be indicated as an internal fault by an indicator LED and potential free relay contact.
The central battery cabinet system shall have temperature sensor at the battery for automatic charging voltage
adjustment. The charger shall be designed for 80% recharge of a fully discharged battery within 12 hours
The batteries shall be maintenance free VRLA sealed lead acid gas recombination type with a minimum design life of 10
years at prevailing ambient temperature. They shall have extremely low gas generation, low selfdischarge and have
permanently sealed pressure release vents.
The control module shall have the following LED indications:
 Mains Operation
 Battery Operation
 Battery Overvoltage
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 Battery Under voltage

 Deep Discharge
 Recharge
 Current Limit
 Battery Fault
 Internal Fault
 Battery Test Running
 Luminaire Test Running
 Internal Fault, External Fault
 Circuit Number and Luminaire Number
The system shall have advanced central monitoring software and the entire emergency lighting system shall be
controlled and monitored from a single point using an intelligent wall mounted touch screen displace and
simultaneously, the system shall also have a single BACnet gateway for interface with BMS system.
The panel shall be networkable and shall provide the fully functions:
 Luminaire test of all or selected emergency supply panels

 Battery test of all or selected emergency supply panels
Slave emergency & exit luminaire shall meet following requirements:
 Supply voltage 220V/240V AC/DC

 The luminaire shall comply the requirements of EN60594
 Electronic ballast shall comply the requirements of EN60298/60294
 EMC or EMI protection to EN55015
 Exit lights shall be maintained type luminaire
 Minimum viewing distance 22 meters for Exit luminaires
 Shall be built according to EN60598
 Shall have Constant power output high frequency electronic control gear
 All exit luminaire shall be powered from central battery unit
 The luminaire shall have sheet steel or plastic polycarbonate housing
 Supply voltage 220 V/240 V AC/DC
 EMC protection according to EN 55015
6.25 External Lighting
Where applicable to suit the requirements of the lease agreements, the designer shall provide an external lighting
system consisting of wall mounted, column mounted and bollard type external lighting. Further design coordination
must be carried in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the landlord, the landlords engineer and appointed
project architect.
The external lighting design shall fully comply with all requirements as stipulated within the CIBSE Lighting Guide 6 and
in accordance with BS5489Part 1 to suit the requirements of the specific installation.
In general the external lighting shall be controlled via. a time clock located within the main electrical switch room,
adjacent the dedicated external lighting distribution board or within the external feeder pillar and photocell, with a
manual override. External lighting shall also have the facility to be controlled via the building wide lighting controls
system.
The external lighting shall comply with Table 1 of the ILE Guidance notes for the reduction of obtrusive light, 2005,
which states:
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 All external light fittings for the building, access ways and pathways have a luminous efficacy of at least 55 lamp
lumens/circuit Watt when the lamp has a colour rendering index (Ra) greater than or equal to 60 or 60 lamp
Lumens / circuit Watt when the lamp has a colour rendering index (Ra) less than 60.
 All external light fittings to car parking areas, associated roads and floodlighting has a luminous efficacy of at
least 70 lamp lumens/circuit Watt when the lamp has a colour rendering index (Ra) greater than or equal to 60
or 80 lamp Lumens / circuit Watts when the lamp has a colour rendering index (Ra) less than 60.
 All external light fittings for signs and up lighting have a luminous efficacy of at least 60 lamp lumens/circuit Watt
when the lamp wattage is greater than or equal to 25W or 55 lamp lumens/circuit watt when the lamp wattage
is less than 25W.
 Where safety or security lighting is provided and will be used between 2300hrs and 0700hrs, this part of the
lighting system shall comply with the lower levels of lighting recommended during these hours in Table 1 of the
ILE’s Guidance notes, for example by using an automatic switch to reduce the lighting levels at 2300 or earlier.
6.26 Facilities For The Disabled
DISABLED ALARM
The designer shall provide a disabled alarm system with each accessible WC’s, the disabled alarm system shall be taken
to a central control panel located in the manager’s office, the panel shall be interfaced with the refuge alarm system
(where applicable)
For each disabled WC system the installation shall comprise:
 Pull cord type call switch fitted within each WC fitted with an integral reassurance lamp.
 System reset switch unit fitted within each WC.
 Audible and visual indicator located outside each WC
On activation of any of the systems the local over door lamp/sounder specific to the person in need, shall operate
together with remote control panel. It shall only be possible to reset the local over door lamp/sounder once assistance
is provided and the reset button within the facility is pushed. The remote indicator panel shall have illuminated
indicator lamps and a mini bleeptone generator and rocker switch for muting the multi bleeptone. The remote
indicator panel shall be engraved to indicate which remote facility is being activated, typically the engraving shall state
‘Accessible WC 1’ etc.
The power supply fused connection outlet and power supply units shall be located within an accessible riser or above
the accessible suspended ceiling and the control components forming the system shall be flush mounted, the wiring
between each shall be carried out using cables in flush concealed galvanized conduit.
DISABLED REFUGE ALARM SYSTEM
Where applicable to suit the requirements of the lease area i.e. if there is an emergency exit staircase integral to the
Cinema lease area. The designer shall liaise with the landlord and landlord’s engineer to provide a disabled link from the
central system to a secondary repeater disabled alarm panel located adjacent the lease area fire panel.
The repeater alarm panel shall consist of a handset to provide control of the communication between all of the remote
communication panels. The communication panel shall be housed within a wall recessed wall mounted cabinet with a
glazed lockable door. The unit shall supplied with batteries and battery charger/monitor.
The repeat alarm panels shall provide an audible and visual indication signal of which alarm has been activated along
with its location. Cancellation of an alarm and resetting being only achievable from the origin of the alarm call. To be
included is required power supplies and all interconnecting sub circuit wiring, which shall be carried out using single
core PVC insulated type cables enclosed within a dedicated cable trunking and/or conduit system. Facilities for
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provision of remote alarm monitoring shall be provided on the repeat alarm panel.
The designer shall ensure that all cables are 2core enhanced fireretardant cables with LSF/LSOH outer sheaths.
Standard batteries shall be provided in accordance with the requirement of the local Civil Defence requirements to
maintain the system in standby mode for 24 hours, followed by 3 hour full duty cycle.
NON-AUDITORIA HARD OF HEARING
The designer shall allow for hard wired Hard of Hearing System to the below points within the cinema area:
 Each concession counter

 VOX GOLD entrance counter
 VOX GOLD servery counter
 Auditoria ticket tear points
All induction loops shall fully comply with BS EN 624891: 2010 Electroacoustic.
Auditoria hard of hearing devices shall be as detailed elsewhere within this design guide.
6.27 Landlord Telecommunications Works
GENERAL
As part of the lease agreement, the landlord shall confirm what shall be provided to the cinema lease area in terms of
the primary telecommunication fibre connection works. The landlord and / or their engineering representatives shall
confirm the grade, specification and termination point of the fibre connection.
GSM CONNECTIVITY
The designer shall coordinate with the landlord and / or their engineering representatives to ensure that 3G GSM
coverage is strong enough along the Foyer / VOX Gold Launch / Café for operating credit card machines. Should GSM
coverage be insufficient the designer shall raise with the engineer for further escalation to the landlord.
For sites within the UAE, VOX shall coordinate with local telco provider to install boosters if required.
TELCO SERVICES
Telco services like telephone lines (CO lines), ADSL internet lines etc. are linked up from a Main Telco DB to the VOX
Server room DB.
The designer shall provide all required cabling and containment from the Main Telco DB room to VOX Server
Room DB. Cabling to be installed shall be confirmed by VOX Technical further to consultation with the Telco provider,
which shall be coordinated by VOX Cinema technical representative.
6.28 Data Installation
The designer shall allow for a fully compliant structured cabling installation inclusive of RJ45 outlets, Cat 6 UTP routing,
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fibre optic cable routing, patching, terminations within dedicated floor standing IT racks as described hereunder.
The following communications and data services works shall be as detailed hereunder and as noted elsewhere within
this design guide, the works shall general include but not limited to:
 Copper horizontal structured cabling system, including IT equipment racks, cable management panels,
horizontal cabling and telecommunications outlets.
 Cable support including cable tray, conduit, unistrut and catenary wire (as detailed elsewhere)
 Supply of copper patch cords and fly leads internally within each patch panel along with suitable cable
management
 2No. Cat 6e cables at each desk position
 2No. data outlets for ceiling mounted WLAN antennas
 Communications earthing system (as detailed elsewhere)
 Labelling of equipment and outlets as specified
 All associated building work unless specifically nominated elsewhere in this design guide. The work shall
include the following:
o Making good
o Fire stopping
o Painting
The designer shall ensure that all network outlets shall be double gang for data points.
As a minimum the main IT server room and VOX GOLD technical room shall provide with the following items, these shall
be confirmed on a project basis however the design in the first instance, until direction is give, shall provide the
following but not limited to:
 UPS backed clean power distribution feeds into comms room to power each rack.
 2 No. 32 Amp commando sockets provided to each rack taken from UPS system
 1No. 13Amp twin socket outlets provided to each rack taken from UPS system
 Fully operation HVAC with separate controls for local temperature management
 Fully operation leak detection
 Fully operation automatic fire suppression system
The final number of rack shall be as agreed with the client IT department, however the designer shall ensure that
sufficient racks are provided for the use of the lease area. Racks shall provide full crossconnect facilities for final
patching. The specification of the racks shall be:
 Height: 42U (total height approx. 2000mm)

 Width: 1000mm
 Depth: 1000mm
 Post / panel mounts
 Top mounted fan tray with 4 fans
 Removable lockable double doors front and back (meshed)
 Removable and vented side panels
 2no. 8way PDUs with UK type 3 pin outlets (fed from UPS back commando outlet)
 Accessories: 1 No. fixed shelf, 2 No. spacers
 Heavy duty castors
The design of the rack shall be such that adequate spare capacity is provided and length of patch cords are minimized.
Where possible verticals shall be dedicated for separate functions (e.g. backbone tie cables, system tie cables and
horizontal cabling all on separate groups of verticals)
Adequate horizontal and vertical cable management shall be provided to allow for the patching of all cable pairs
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terminated at the frame. One vertical cable management panel complete with adequate jumper rings shall be provided
for each cabled vertical. Each vertical cable management panel shall be installed with a removable vendor
manufactured cable management cover.
Cable troughs shall be provided at the top and bottom and for the full length of each rack for the routing of patch cords.
As part of the client IT fitout works the following active components of network shall be covered within the client IT
package, these are:
 Supply / Install and Commissioning of Servers (by IBM)

 PABX system
 Network Switches
 CCTV active components (direct order to security contractor by VOX)
 POS, IP phones, desktops and printers.
The designer shall provide containment calculations to ensure that cables be secured in bundles of not more than 48, in
addition the designer shall ensure that each bundle is provided with cable management at intervals of 500mm or at
shorter spacing. Each bundle shall be secured without deformation using standard cable ties applied with sufficient
tension to secure the cables.
The designer shall ensure that the data and communication cables shall be effectively segregated from other services as
noted elsewhere within this design guide.
All cables shall be continuous from the IT equipment rack to each outlet. No jointing of cables by any method will be
permitted. Where a connection exceeds 90 metre’s the designer shall install additional wall mounted distribution points
connected directly to the clients main data cabinet’s utilizing multimode OM fibre optic cable.
The designer shall allow at each workstation with a cable management system providing 2 No. RJ45 Ethernet outlets.
Two further Cat 6 UTP, 1.5m length, patch cables will be left coiled on each desk, each connected to one of the indesk
RJ45 Ethernet outlets.
The designer shall allow for labelling of all IT points throughout the area, for design purposes the labelling shall follow
the below standards:
<DH_CR><.><PP_ID></><Outlet ID>
Where:
<DH_RM> = comms room number containing the Data Hub (CWC) that the outlet is cabled back to.
<.> = full stop separating the components
<PP_ID> = patch panel ID corresponding to the panel within a </> = back slash separating the components.
<Outlet ID> = number denoting the relevant port number outlet on the patch panel.
Labelling within the racks shall be provided to each vertical, groups of backbone cables, and each individual 4pair
cable. Individual cable pairs shall be able to be easily identifiable. Colour coding of labels shall be provided to distinguish
between the various backbone cabling, system tie and horizontal cabling terminated to the frame. Final labelling shall
be approved and signed off by both the engineer and client IT representative prior to commencing onsite.
All fibre terminations shall be at an optical fibre termination shelf/drawer which shall be 19" rack mountable with a
sliding draw 250mm in depth to facilitate fibre management, and have angled rear cable entry gland ports. Blanking
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plugs shall be provided where spare slots in drawers are not utilized
As part of the initial discussions the designer shall ensure the methodology that the clients IT department will be
adopting for the specific cinema IT system, below are two methods previously adopted for the connectivity which are:
Telephone Cabling – Option 1
Where VOX use IP phones the designer shall allow for the following:
 There is no requirement of additional cabling. Existing data lines to be used, (to be confirmed by VOX
 Technical).
 PABX to be located in the main data / comms room.
VOX shall procure and install the PABX and associated devices.
Telephone Cabling – Option 2
Where VOX use Analog / Digital phones designer shall allow for the following:
 Separate Voice Ports to be added. Locations and Quantities to be confirmed by VOX Technical.
 Cabling to be undertaken through the contract and terminated / patched through to the MDF
 Each port to have 2 pairs (4 wires) of Cat 5
HEAD COUNTING AND TICKET SYSTEM
The designer shall allow for a head counting system to the entrance to each auditoria concourse and or at each point of
public access to the cinema auditoria’s to ensure the system will operate effectively.
The system shall be linked to the ticket management system via the IT system, with integration into the VOX cinema IT
network, these connections shall be carried out by the VOX IT network team as necessary.
PREFERRED MANUFACTURERS AND SPECIFICATION
All passive network equipment i.e. Cat 6e cabling, RJ45 outlets, racks, patch panels & patch cord) shall be manufactured
by either one of the following
 MOLEX Ltd
 BELDEN Ltd
CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
Point of Sale Terminal (POS)
The following electrical services shall be provided to each POS location as detailed on the approved architectural
layouts. However as a minimum the designer shall allow for the following items throughout:
 Data Outlets Each POS shall be provided 2no. data outlets (1no. outlet shall be taken to IT server room and 1
no. taken to VOX GOLD server room)
 Power Outlets 13A 4no. Sockets (UPS backed)
 Main POS Power Rating 300 W
 Ticket Printer Power Rating 24V DC printer includes adaptor – 13A 2no. Socket
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Desktops / Laptops
The designer shall allow provisions for the data to the desktops and laptops shall be used within office areas and the
treasury. Exact locations and number of devices shall be as detailed on the architects drawings. Service requirements
shall be as follows:
 Power requirements per unit 300W Max.

 Data requirements 2 outlets.
 Power outlet requirements 2 sockets, UPS backed.
LCD Signage Network
The designer shall allow the following services in respect of the LCD Signage Network:
 LCD Digital Screens and Locations shall be as detailed on the DG drawings.

 Each screen shall be provided a dedicated data point.
 Each screen shall have a single gang power outlet.
 Each screen display area (e.g.: Video Wall, Candy bar bulkhead) shall be provided spare power and data as
detailed on the architects drawings.
All poster cases shall be provided power only, there is no data requirement.
Wi-Fi points
The designer shall provide sufficient wireless data coverage to the following areas:
 Main entrance foyer area

 Office areas
 VOX GOLD area including lounge and concourse
Note, the designer shall allow for the data provision only with the client’s IT department ‘free issuing’ the WiFi point
for installation by the contractor.
6.29 Theatre Management Systems (TMS)
GENERAL
The designer shall allow for all necessary theatre management system (TMS) cabling as required in accordance with the
requirements of the VOX Cinema Technical TMS Design Guide which shall be issued on a specific project basis
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The designer however the designer shall allow as a minimum the following systems which shall be over written as
necessary by the said design guide.
For all systems relating to the TMS, the designer shall make an allowance for 3m tail cables for each cable at floor level
at both the audio rack with each auditoria, behind each screen within the specific auditoria, at each speaker location (as
detailed hereunder) and at the VOX GOLD technical server room. All cables must be provided with clearly labelled for
use and identified with the origin and destination points to assist the VOX technical installation team to make final
terminations.
It should be noted that all Speakers shall be supplied freeissue from the VOX technical team and therefore all
allowance should be made by the designer for these to be installed as part of the installation works by the contractor.
MICROPHONES
The designer shall allow for 1no. microphone point within each auditoria, the position of the microphone shall be
located directly opposite the main entrance into the auditoria adjacent the power and data outlet as detailed elsewhere
within this design guide.
The cable required for the microphone shall be a 2 core shielded BELDEN 1192A with each auditoria microphone taken
back to the audio rack location for each auditoria.
In addition to the auditoria microphones, the designer shall allow for 1no microphone point within the treasury office
and 1no. microphone point at the VOX GOLD main entrance reception position. The cable for each of these points shall
be a 2 core shielded BELDEN 1192A with each point back to the back ground music rack within the VOX GOLD technical
server room.
All microphone points shall be terminated to a wall mounted plates with Female 3Pin XLR connectors.
NON-SYNC MUSIC (BGM SIGNAL CABLING)
The designer shall allow for 2no. circuits for stereo audio cable to the locations as noted below, the cable shall be
BELDEN 8728.
1no. circuit fed from the back ground music rack within the VOX GOLD technical server room, this shall be looped into
each standard auditoria audio rack.
1no. circuit fed from the back ground music rack within the VOX GOLD technical server room, this is to be looped into
each auditoria audio rack for VOX GOLD screens.
COMPLEX BACKGROUND MUSIC (BGM)
The designer shall allow for 8no. circuits of for the complex background music system. The cable required for this
system shall insulated BELDEN 8728 cabling from the BGM (background music system) rack located in the VOX GOLD
technical server room connecting all groups of speakers in parallel in each of the following zones:
ZONE # 1: 2 runs to the foyer entry end

ZONE # 2: 2 runs to the foyer concourse end
ZONE # 3: Cinema concourse
ZONE # 4: Cinema toilets
ZONE # 5: VOX GOLD Lounge and upper gold foyer|
ZONE # 6: VOX GOLD Toilets
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The cabling for ZONES 1 and 2 requires 2no. runs each, this is to allow for the audio to be split into left and right
channels for playback of stereo content in these areas.
HD-SDI DISTRIBUTION
The designer shall allow for 2no HDSDI cables from the main server room to the projector position in each auditoria
area.
Each cable (to each auditoria) shall be supplied in 2 different colours, or be clearly identified with 2 sleeves of different
colours at each end of the cables (one of each colour for Dual Link HDSDI) and should be Belden 1855A.
The designer shall allow for these cables terminated with quality BNC connectors on a wall plate at the projector, and
have quality BNC connectors fitted to a panel in the audio visual distribution rack.
DIGITAL AUDIO DISTRIBUTION
The designer shall allow for 1no. BELDEN 1696A from the AV distribution rack in the VOX GOLD technical server room
to the auditoria projector room audio racks position in each auditoria
MASKING
The designer shall allow for 1no. circuit of BELDEN 8466 cable from the Automation rack system position located in
each auditoria projector room audio equipment rack to behind the projector screen in each auditoria.
SPEAKER CABLES (UP TO 140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for 9no. 2core double insulated cables 6 mm² from the auditoria projector room audio rack to
a central point behind the screen leaving tail to reach to the floor and on to either extreme left or right of the stage
area.
Stage speaker cabling should be labeled as follows:
Looking at the screen from the seating area of the auditorium speakers are labelled as below:
“LEFT H” “LEFT M” “LEFT L”
“CENTRE H” “CENTRE M” “CENTRE L
“RIGHT H” “RIGHT M” “RIGHT L”
SUB-BASS SPEAKERS (140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for 2no. 2core double insulated cables 6mm² from the auditoria projector room audio rack
location to a central point behind the screen leaving tail to reach to the extreme left or right of the stage area at the
subbass speaker height.
Sub Bass speaker cabling should be labeled as follows:
“SUB 1” “SUB 2”
REAR WALL SUB-BASS SPEAKERS (140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
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location to the speaker positions nominated on the Unick design drawings on the rear wall of the auditorium.
Rear Sub Bass speaker cabling should be labeled as follows:
“ Rear SUB 1” “ Rear SUB 2”
SURROUNDS (140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for a 2core double insulated cables 4mm² from the auditoria projector room audio rack
location to each of the surround speakers, the final speakers locations shall be detailed on the appointed architectural
layouts.
Looking at the screen from the seating area of the auditorium the surround cables should be labeled at both end as
follows:
LEFT SURROUND LS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the screen (X equals the number of the surround speaker on this wall)
UPPER BACK LEFT SURROUND BLS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the Left wall (X equals the number of the surround
speaker on this wall)
RIGHT SURROUND RS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the screen (X equals the number of the surround speaker on this wall)
UPPER BACK RIGHT SURROUND BRS 1 – X, Cable number # 1 is closest to the Right wall (X equals the number of the
surround speaker on this wall)
CEILING SURROUND SPEAKERS (140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for 2core double insulated cables 4mm² from the auditoria projector room audio rack location
to each of the surround speakers for VOX MAX system.
CEILING LEFT SURROUND CLS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the screen (X equals the number of the surround speaker on
this section of the ceiling)
CEILING RIGHT SURROUND CRS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the (X equals the number of the surround speaker on this
section of the ceiling)
STAGE SPEAKERS (UP TO 140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for 6no. 2core double insulated cables 4mm² from each auditoria projector room audio rack
stage speaker height.
Looking at the screen from the seating area of the auditorium all remaining cinemas have 3 stage channels, and should
be labeled as follows:
“LEFT H” “LEFT L”
“CENTRE H” “CENTRE L”
“RIGHT H” “RIGHT L”
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SUB BASS (VOX GOLD)
“SUB 1”
SUB BASS (140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
“SUB 1” “SUB 2”
SURROUNDS (UP TO 140+ PERSON AUDITORIA)
The designer shall allow for 2core double insulated cables 2.5mm² from each auditoria projector room audio rack
location to each of the surround speakers detailed for each cinema auditorium.
Some cinemas have a different number of surround speakers to others; this depends on the size of the auditorium
therefore reference to the final speakers locations shall be detailed on the appointed architectural layouts.
Looking at the screen from the seating area of the auditorium the surround cables should be labeled at both end as
follows:
LEFT SURROUND LS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the screen (X equals the number of the surround speaker on this wall)
BACK LEFT SURROUND BLS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the Left wall (X equals the number of the surround speaker on
this wall)
RIGHT SURROUND RS 1 – X, Cable # 1 is closest to the screen (X equals the number of the surround speaker on this wall)
BACK RIGHT SURROUND BRS 1 – X, Cable number # 1 is closest to the Right wall (X equals the number of the surround
speaker on this wall)
HEARING IMPAIRED AND NARRATION SYSTEM (ALL CINEMAS)
The designer shall allow for 2 circuits of microphone cable 2core and shield Belden 1192A from the auditoria projector
room audio rack location for each cinema to a central position on the rear wall of each auditorium.
One Channel for assistive listening and the other for visually impaired narration channel.
The designer shall allow for 1no. circuit of 1.5mm² Belden 1307A from the auditoria projector room audio rack location
for each cinema to a central position on the rear wall of each auditorium. This is to supply the A/C voltage to the unit
from a power supply located in the auditoria projector room audio rack.
The position of the IR Transmitter in each of these auditoriums will be above the Digital projector port. The unit should
approximately 300mm above the port where space permits.
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The designer shall allow for 2no. Cat 6 UTP data cables from a patch panel in the theatre management system rack in
the technical room to a position on the front wall in each projector location. These are to be terminated at each
projector position into RJ45 wall mounted plates with clear identification of network ID. Note “x” = Cinema number:
CxM Cinema number x Management
CxC Cinema number x Control
The designer shall allow for 2no. Cat 6A STP data cables from the screen end of each auditorium, to a position on the
front wall in each projector location. This is to be terminated at the screen position and at each projector position into
RJ45 wall mounted plates with clear identification of network ID. IE:
CxAV1 Cinema number x Audio Video1
The designer shall allow for 2no. simplex 3.0mm Multimode 50/125OM2 fibre Optic cable from the screen end of each
auditorium, to a position on the front wall in each projector location. This is to be terminated at the screen position and
at each projector position into a suitable wall mounted SC socket with clear identification of network ID. IE:
At the screen end all cables are to be fitted off to wall plates on the opposite side wall to the fire exit door of each
auditorium.
Plates should be mounted at 500mm from FFL and approximately 1metre from the rear wall.
The designer shall allow for 1no. Cat 6A STP data cable from a dedicated RJ45 patch, to a position on the front wall in
each projector location. This is to be terminated at each projector position into an RJ45 wall mounted plate with clear
identification of network ID. IE:
CxAV1/S Cinema number x Audio Video1 – From Server Room
The designer shall allow for 1no. Simplex 3.0mm Multimode 50/125OM2 fibre Optic cable from a dedicated SC Socket
patch in the main server room, to a suitable SC wall mounted socket on the front wall in each projector location with
clear identification of network ID. IE:
CxAV2/S Cinema number x Audio Video2 – From Server Room
6.30 Fire Detection & Alarm System

GENERAL
The designer shall allow for a fully operational analogue addressable fire alarm system throughout the cinema lease
area providing suitable coverage utilizing call points, detection units, sounders, control system equipment, voice
evacuation equipment and speaker units as described hereunder.
The fire detection and alarm system shall be in accordance with the following standards, rules, recommendations and
requirements of the following:
 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Signaling Code

 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
 BS5839 and all subguidance documents
 Local Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
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 Local Civil Defence requirements
The system shall operate on the single stage total evacuation principle unless directed otherwise by the landlord, the
landlord engineering representative, the landlords / client appointed fire consultant and / or to the local requirements
of Civil Defence
Fully integration on the larger landlord development shall be carried out as necessary by the designer, for this the
designer shall the landlord and / or the landlord engineering representative to confirm in writing which provision shall
be allowed for as part of the base build installation, if there is no provision, the designer shall allow for suitable
connections to be made back to a local or main fire alarm as necessary to suit the base build system. Any issues or
concerns the designer may have should be highlighted to the Engineer for further escalation to the landlord.
The associated voice evacuation system shall be in accordance with BS 58398:2008 and the local requirement with
sound pressure levels adjustable to a minimum of 65db or 5db above the fire incident ambient.
The system provided shall be based on a microprocessor multizone analogue addressable fire detection and alarm
panel, complete with liquid crystal display and printer. The designer shall ensure that both the main fire alarm and
repeater panels are provided with a minimum standby battery capacity of 72 hours, allowing a 3hour sounding of all
alarms at the end of this period.
The system shall be automatically and continuously monitored for fault conditions, audible and visual alarms being
given at the main fire alarm panel and future graphics terminal in the event of a fire or fault.
The main fire alarm panel shall be a microprocessor multizone analogue addressable unit complete with integral
printer which shall be located within the managers and / or treasury office (whichever is provided to suit the project
requirements), with repeat fire alarm indicator panels sited main entrance foyer area and in local projection rooms as
required to suit the local civil Defence requirements. The repeater panels shall provide identical function to the main
fire alarm panel, however these shall be fully recessed with a decorative glass accessible hinged door provided.
Where applicable to suit the application i.e. high ceiling void areas, a fire detection shall monitored via. air sampling
system. The system shall be suitable to operate at a sensitivity level of 0.1% per metre, 0.2% or 0.5% per metre, the
final level being confirmed during the design stages of the project.
Adjacent to the repeat alarm panel sited by the main entrance doorway, the designer shall allow for the installation of
the ventilation fireman’s switch override control unit. The control panel shall incorporate a series of three position
rotary type switches (Normal/Off/Extract Only) for each air handling and ventilation plant. When any of the override
switches are set to the 'Extract Only' position, any associated electrically driven smoke damper shall open and the
extractor fan shall run continuously until reset to the 'Normal' position.
The tenant lease areas shall be zoned to meet the requirements of fire zoned compartmentation requirements as
stipulated by the local Civil Defence.
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS
The designer shall allow for a microprocessor fully functioning multizone analogue addressable fire detection and
alarm panel, complete with liquid crystal display and printer with the areas as detailed below:
 Managers and / or treasury office (whichever is provided to suit the project requirements)
 Main entrance foyer area
 Local projection rooms
The repeater panels shall provide identical function to the main fire alarm panel, however these shall be fully recessed
with a decorative glass accessible hinged door provided.
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The system shall be capable of expansion to accommodate:
 Additional zones added to control and indication panels

 An increase in zone devices and cable length of 20%
 The addition of additional control and indication panels.
Upon activation of any one manual call point or any one automatic device the control panel shall perform the following
functions:
The fire alarm installation shall use addressable type equipment and be arranged to operate in the following two stage
sequence (subject to local approval of the main fire strategy):
Stage 1
Upon an alarm condition being activated either automatically or manually.
 The main and repeat alarm panels shall indicate an alarm situation has occurred via an intermittent audible
alarm signal (except for the repeat alarm panel sited adjacent to the main entrance doorway) and a flashing
indicator lamp. The fire zone location and device identity shall also be displayed in a text format.
Stage 2
If the alarm condition is not accepted or cancelled within two minutes of initiation then the system will go into
evacuation mode and the following sequence of events shall operate.
 The audible signal within the main and repeat alarm panels shall sound continuously and the text message shall
scroll between the fire zone and device identity and the 'evacuate' message.
 All doors held open with magnetic hold open units shall be released.
 Xenon flashers and sounders will operate.
 Evacuation instructions shall be broadcast via. the voice evacuation system dedicated loudspeaker units. The
message, in both English and Arabic shall be with the final wordings as agreed with the Engineer, client and
landlord and / or landlord engineering representative
 All projector units shall shut down.
 All air conditioning and ventilation plant shall shut down.
 Gas solenoid valves and smoke dampers shall close (where applicable)
 Auditoria lighting shall raise to full brightness and the auditoria emergency lighting luminaires shall operate.
 Power supplies to public area video displays, BGM systems and similar equipment shall be isolated
 Lift equipment shall return to ground floor level and stop with their doors open (where applicable)
 Send signal to centre's fire alarm system.
If the alarm is 'accepted' by an appointed representative by VOX Cinemas within two minutes the audible signal within
the main and repeat alarm panels shall silence but the zone indication lamp shall continue to flash intermittently. The
system may be set into evacuation mode at any time. The fire alarm system shall incorporate facilities to allow
provision and receipt of a fire alarm signal to and from any adjoining landlords or similar main fire alarm system.
User control to operate the system shall be simple, conventional push buttons enabled by a key switch to provide:
 Evacuate
 Silence
 Reset
 Lamp test
Scroll keys shall be provided to view other events on the LCD display where there is more than one alarm or fault in the
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system.
The system shall incorporate a comprehensive range of maintenance functions accessible via a keypad password which
shall be operated by the VOX Cinema representative. Passwords shall be allocated on an appropriate access level.
FIRE ALARM MANUAL CALL POINT
The designer shall allow for the installation of flush or surfacemounted addressable call points in locations as stipulated
by the NFPA and local Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
However as a minimum manual call points shall be provided on the following points:
 On all exit routes (travel distance not to exceed 30m)

 Final exits to open air
 Exits from all plant rooms
 Floor landings of stairways
Call points shall be labelled "Fire Break Glass", with a protective clear plastic cover provided to each break glass unit.
AUTOMATIC DETECTORS GENERAL
All detector heads shall incorporate visual indicators and plugin universal bases for interchangeable plug/socket
arrangements with other detector types.
Detectors installed in an obscured position and / or ceiling voids shall be provided with remote visual indicators located
in visible to but obstructive location. Each detector base and/or remote indicator shall be fitted with an engraved label
identifying zone and address.
Heat detectors that are either fixed temperature type or rate of rise temperature type.
Optical type smoke detectors shall be provided within the following areas as a minimum:
 All defined escape routes

 Room leading on to escape routes
 Plant rooms and store rooms
 Voids in excess of 800mm
 For rooms adjoining escape routes, detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling adjacent to each door. Should a
single detector provide coverage to the room in accordance with BS 5839, the detector shall be positioned
centrally to provide total room coverage.
Detectors shall be finished in white.
ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTION (ASD)
In areas where the ceiling void above the suspended ceiling in auditoria is excessive, the designer shall allow for an
automatic fire detection using a aspirating smoke detection system (ASD). The ASD control panel shall be located at
high level within the projector room and interlinked to the lease area fire alarm network via a local dedicated fire alarm
interface unit located above the projector room suspended ceiling.
SOUNDERS/BEACONS
The designer shall allow for red alarm sounders of the solid state type or combined sounder beacons suitable for
operation on 24V. Sufficient sounders shall be provided to achieve an alarm sound level of 65dBA, or 5dBA above
background noise level.
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Sounders shall be mounted 300mm below ceiling levels. Sounders shall not be mounted in ceiling voids.
In areas where high ambient noise levels exist or may be present intermittently then sounders shall be supplemented
by beacons.
INSTALLATION
All cables shall be fire resistant LSOH FP200 Gold type cable installed on dedicated cable containment systems as
described elsewhere within this design guide. All 230 volt cabling systems supplying life safety systems.
Cables shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and multiple runs of cable shall utilize
a dedicated cable basket for horizontal and vertical distribution. All cable sheaths, shrouds, clips and saddles shall be
manufactured from low smoke zero halogen materials coloured red.
At detector and sounder locations, cables shall terminate in galvanized BESA or MI clamp junction boxes. Where
possible, all circuit cabling shall be concealed within the building fabric or within voids. Installations shall be flush in
frontofhouse areas and surface in emergency corridors, backofhouse areas and plant rooms as necessary
6.31 Public Address & Voice Evacuation System
GENERAL
The designer shall allow for a public address and voice evacuation (PA/VA) throughout the lease area. The PA/VA shall
be zoned into a minimum of 14zones (consisting of auditoria, frontofhouse, backofhouse and Gold class lounge)
which shall be agreed with the engineer, with each zone cover by Class AB Circuits for redundancy purpose.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
In case of an emergency alarm i.e. fire, bomb alert, each zone should act as a one fire alarm zone regardless the number
of circuits. The master fully monitored zoned touch screen rack shall house the emergency microphone, which shall
have a high quality prerecorded alert, evacuation, test messages and security announcement shall be located within
the treasury room with a microphone for general public announcement provided on a desk within the treasury room
(location to be agreed with VOX Cinemas prior to installation).
A fully monitored, processordriven, DSPbased controller system shall route the signals as required and also monitor
the connected amplifiers and loudspeaker circuits. The master public address and voice evacuation rack which shall be
located within the treasury room shall contain at least one digital Signaling processor Audio unit (DSP) with built in Pre
recorded messages, Mixer and Matrix.
Loudspeaker circuits shall be impedance monitored ensuring 100% open circuit, short circuit and earth failure
detection. The monitoring facilities should be unaffected by the presence of audio, and operate using standard
loudspeakers. DC Monitoring is not acceptable for the system. All the amplifiers, speaker circuits, emergency paging
microphone and main audio unit should be fully monitored via the iBEMS system.
In the event of mains AC failure, the system shall automatically switch to an integral fully monitored DC power supply.
This is sized to support the system for 24 hours in standby conditions (quiescent) and for a further 30 minutes use at full
load.
The central equipment will be housed in 19” equipment racks supplied complete with lockable glazed front doors. Cable
access shall be via the top of the racks, with labelled DINrail mounted terminals fitted at the rear.
The system shall include the following inputs, listed in priority order where the lowest number represents the highest
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priority:
 Touch screen Emergency Desk located within the ground floor security room
 PreRecorded Evacuation Message in both English and Arabic on cycle
 PreRecorded Alert Message in both English and Arabic on cycle
 PreRecorded Test Start Message in both English and Arabic on cycle
 PreRecorded Test Complete Message in both English and Arabic on cycle
 Security announcement in both English and Arabic on cycle
The Evacuation, Alert and Test Messages shall be digitally stored within the router units. Broadcast of these messages
shall be controlled automatically by the fire alarm system, or manually from the emergency microphone. When
triggered from the fire alarm system, the messages will require a separate ‘delatch’ command to cease broadcast. In
accordance with BS 5839, EN54 and NFPA72, messages triggered in this manner cannot be silenced from the emergency
microphone. The message system shall have the following features:
 4 Hours minimum capacity

 16kHz Sampling rate
 16 Bit Sampling depth
 WAV File compatibility
 Message reprogramming only with external PC
The system shall meet the following performance requirements:
 The system shall be free of all audible distortion, hum and noise.
 The system shall provide a minimum of 95% intelligibility to listeners in all areas.
 The system a tested Speech Transmission Index or STI minimum of 0.5.
 Announcements shall nominally have an SPL of 85 dBA +/ 3 dBA.
All audio input signals and prerecorded messages shall be processed and routed in the digital domain. The following
facilities shall be available within the routing equipment:
 Total critical path surveillance up to 2000 event/fault log

 Up to 200 Priority level
 Monitored alarm inputs
 Digital Message player up to 4 hours
 Programmable input gain
 Programmable delay Available on all outputs
 0dBu Audio inputs for Music sources or Live Fire Telephone transmission
 Internal Scheduler
 4 User levels
 Frequency Range for 200 Hz – 20KHz
 48kHz Sampling rate
 Parametric equalization: 3 bands on inputs, 7 bands on outputs
 100 Volts speaker outputs(minimum of 4)
 Integral LCD TFT 3” Touch Screen
 PC Programming tool
 19” Rack mounting
 Automatic Gain Control Feature
 Built in 10 Watt /8 Ohm Monitoring loud speaker ( at Control Room)
 TCP/IP connectivity
A PA/VA paging microphone shall be supplied as a deskmounted console, with the following features:
 96 Zone/Zone Group capacity

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 Fully monitored High quality electret gooseneck microphone

 Evacuation , power and fault indication
 Monitor loud speaker
 Touch screen user interface (integrated full colour display)
 Zoned paging control
 Zoned prerecorded message broadcast
 Detailed system activity indication
 Speech level indication
 Preannouncement chime selection
 Programmable chime sound
 24V DC Power supply
 From central equipment
 RJ45 port
 RJ9 port for handset.
 It shall be powered over Ethernet
The system shall include high quality 100V line amplification units. All amplifiers shall be monitored for correct
operation and correct gain settings, to ensure that the commissioned settings are maintained. Gain control shall
normally be achieved via the routing equipment; however each amplifier shall include a preset gain control on the rear
panel.
Any power or control switches on the front side of the amplifier should not be acceptable as per EN54 Part 16
requirements. All switches should be integrated on the rear side.
Each amplifier shall include a separate AC power supply system and DC standby feed to minimize the effect of any
failure. The system shall be capable of indicating a failure of the DC supply to an amplifier (including the DC fuse) when
the amplifier is powered from mains AC. Amplifier shall be Class D. Analogue Amplifier (class AB) shall not be
acceptable.
Amplifiers shall provide the following facilities:
 Modular format
 50W, 100W or 200W and 400W Power rating
 0dB Balanced audio input
 40Hz – 20kHz Frequency response
 <1% Distortion
 >90dB Signal to noise ratio
 100V Line output
 LED Indication
o Power (green)
o Signal (green)
o Fault (amber)
 Forced air cooling via thermostatically controlled (Fans should start automatically above 65”c)
 Overload protection
 Integral power supply (230V AC)
 Each circuit should have its own amplifier. Amplifier feeding several Speaker circuits with built in switcher is not
an acceptable solution.
The Power supplies and Standby Batteries should perform the following functions:
 Battery recharging
 Distributing battery current to the point of use in the event of an alarm
 Testing the battery grid
 Indicating operating states
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 Providing a guaranteed 30 minutes endurance under alarm conditions, so long as the battery is sized adequately.
A standby supply shall be included with the system to ensure that should the mains AC supply fail; the system will
continue to operate. The support time shall be 24 hours in standby (quiescent) conditions plus a further 30 minutes use
at full load. Changeover to this supply shall be automatic and silent, and the batteries shall be charged when mains is
present.
All loudspeakers shall meet the requirements of BS 5839 part 8, EN54 complete with ceramic terminal blocks and
thermal links. Steel fire domes shall be fitted to recessed ceiling types. Sensitivity is to be measured using a pink noise
signal across a wide bandwidth (as per EN54); sensitivity figures measured at a single frequency shall not be acceptable.
6watt Public Address and Voice Evacuation Ceiling Speaker
 6W Rated power
 Tapped at 3w
 6W, 3W, 1.5W, 0.75W, 0.25W Transformer tappings
 100V Line operation
 8Ω Driver impedance
 85Hz – 18.5kHz Effective frequency range (BS6840)
 92dB Sensitivity (1W/1m) 100Hz – 10kHz bandwidth
 97dB Full power octave bandwidth
 180O Dispersion 1kHz
 180O Dispersion 2kHz
 239mm Overall diameter
 White RAL9016
 Steel
 Torsion springs
 BS5839 part 8 or UL Listed
 Fire Dome for rear protection
6watts surface mount ceiling loudspeakers
The surface mount speaker shall be made out of powdercoated solid steel housing with flat grill, is ‘balproof’ and
developed for wall and hard.
The speaker shall come speaker comes with wall bracket which shall be finished as per the speaker, the speaker details
shall be:
 6 watt transformer for 6/3/1.5/0.75/0.25 volt or voice coil/8 Ohm Direct)

 Frequency Range 85 Hz 18.5 KHZ
 Maximum SPL dB @1m, 1 watt : 94 db
 Acoustic Power : 97 / 89
 Dispersion at 1k, 2k Degrees: 180/180 degree
 Colour (RAL 9016 nonauditoria and RAL 9004 within auditoria’s)
 cone size :5.25”
A Universal Remote Controller and Channel Selector shall be provided within the treasury room and located within the
main concession areas for general staff use, the unit shall be 3x3” with LCD display, rotary knob and two buttons.
The Unit shall be able to Perform Presets as Defined. The unit shall be RS485 connection via 4 core cable and fully
addressable.
The PA/VA cabling shall be fire resistant 2 cores 2.5 sq. mm screened type, with all cabling complying with BS 7629:
1993 and BS 6387. The cable must maintains its circuit and insulation integrity for 90 minutes under flames tested and
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third party approved to IEC 6033111 and –25 (maintaining circuit integrity) as well as EN 50200 (maintaining insulation
integrity with mechanical vibration under fire) standards.
The designer shall ensure that the completed voice alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA72H and
EN60849 in the presence of the Engineer and the Civil Defence engineer at each phased handover.
6.32 Lightning Protection
The designer shall provide a fully compliant lightning protection system to match the level of protection provided by the
Base Build Lightning Protection system. The system shall ensure safety for the building and occupants by preventing
damage to the structure caused by lightning.
The lightning protection system shall be designed in accordance with BS EN 62305: 2006, NFPA, LPI, & UL requirements
and all other relevant documents.
The designer shall ensure that surge protection devices, as detailed elsewhere within this design guide are provided on
all incoming service entry positions to protect valuable/sensitive equipment and as required by BS EN 62305: 2006.
The designer shall ensure that Class I materials shall be used for systems on structures not exceeding 75 feet in height
and Class II materials shall be used for systems on structures exceeding 75 feet above grade. Copper shall be of the
grade ordinarily required for commercial electrical work, generally designated as being 95 percent conductive when
annealed.
Aluminum conductors shall not be acceptable.
Lightning protection materials shall be coordinated with building construction materials to assure compatibility. Copper
lightning protection materials shall not be installed on aluminum surfaces. Strike termination devices shall be provided
to place the entire structure under a zone of protection. Air terminals shall project a minimum of 10 inches above
protected areas or objects. Air terminals shall be located within 2 feet of exposed corners and roof edges.
Cable conductors shall provide a twoway path from strike termination devices horizontally and downward to
connections with the ground system. Cable conductors shall be free of excessive splices and sharp bends. No bend of a
conductor shall form a final included angle of less than 90 degrees nor have a radius of bend less than 8 inches.
Structural elements and design features shall be used whenever possible to minimize the visual impact of exposed
conductors.
Cable down conductors may be concealed within the building construction or enclosed within PVC conduit from roof to
grade level. Down conductors shall be spaced at intervals averaging not more than 100 feet around the protected
perimeter of the structure. In no case shall any structure have fewer than two down conductors. Where down
conductors are exposed to environmental hazards at grade level, guards shall be used to protect the conductor to a
point 6 feet above grade.
In the case of structural steel frame construction, cable down conductors may be omitted and roof conductors shall be
connected to the structural steel frame at intervals averaging not more than 100 feet around the protected perimeter
of the structure.
Ground terminations suitable for the soil conditions shall be provided for each down lead conductor. Where the
structural steel framework is utilized as main conductors for the system, perimeter columns shall be connected to the
grounding system at intervals averaging 60 feet or less on the protected perimeter. For any structure in excess of 60 ft.
in vertical elevation above grade, a ground loop interconnecting all ground terminals and other building grounded
systems shall be provided.
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Roof penetrations required for down conductors or for connections to structural steel framework shall be made using
throughroof assemblies with solid rods and appropriate roof flashings. The roofing contractor shall furnish the
methods and materials required at roofing penetrations of the lightning protection components and any additional
roofing materials or preparations required by the roofing manufacturer for lightning conductor runs to assure
compatibility with the warranty for the roof (note, the roofing contractor will be responsible for sealing and flashing all
lightning protection roof penetrations as per the roof manufacturer’s recommendations. The lightning protection roof
penetrations and/or method of conductor attachment should be addressed in the roofing section of the specifications).
If it is found that the existing structure that does not have a lightning protection system, the designer shall certify that
the system installed complies with the requirements of the Standards, and advise the owner of the lightning protection
work required on the existing structure to obtain full certification for the structure. If the existing structure does have a
lightning protection system, the designer shall advise the Engineer of any additional work required on the existing
system to bring it into compliance with current Standards and thus qualify for LPI certification.
6.33 Water Leak Detection System
GENERAL
The designer shall provide a complete leak detection system within each sever room, VOX GOLD Technical room and
with each projector room.
The system shall include digital electronic alarm and locating module, modular sensing cable/water detection probes,
map, and auxiliary equipment
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The system shall provide with preconnectorised sensing cable and sensing cable components all with locking
connectors. The sensing cable shall, for the majority of cases, be capable of being cleaned in situ with a damp cloth. The
sensing cable shall be capable of withstanding all liquids within the designated areas, such that it can be reused after
cleaning.
The sensing cable shall be vibrant yellow for easy identification within floor voids, drip trays and general service areas
with the cable shall been of a fourwire construction, in order to provide continuous verification of sensing circuit
integrity. The four wires shall have a fluoropolymer insulation or coating and be wound helically around a central
fluoropolymer core.
Water Detection Probe’s shall be provided with preinstalled connectors for connection into the system and be capable
of being floor or wall mounted. The orange epoxy powder coated, low profile guard plate will ensure that the probe will
not fall over and bright colour give high visibility. The water sensing tips shall be of specially coated grade of stainless
steel to eliminate the chances of corrosion.
Alarm module’s shall indicate that water has contacted the sensing cable by (a) sounding an alarm, (b) displaying a
digital readout of the location of the first point of contact with water, (c) activating the Modbus RTU output and (d)
displaying a digital readout of the distance from the start of the sensing cable to the location of the first contact with
water for any of the 128 SIM units.
The alarm module shall continue to monitor the sensor cable for spread or migration of the initial leak beyond a user
adjustable dead band. The alarm and locating panel shall also be capable of monitoring the sensing cable for additional
leak events that are spatially separated from the initial event. Upon detection of a second event or if the initial leak is
determined to have spread beyond the dead band, the alarm panel shall realarm with an audible alarm, alphanumeric
message and event logging.
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The alarm module shall continuously monitor the sensor cable for continuity faults. The loss of continuity in any of the
wires shall result in an audible alarm, actuation of a fault relay, an alphanumeric status message indicating fault and an
event logged to nonvolatile memory.
The alarm module shall have built in selftest capability activated from the front panel by user command. The event
memory shall be capable of logging 1024 events. The alarm panel shall be capable of communicating to host systems
via RS232 or RS485 at the user's option using Modbus (JBus) format. The alarm panel shall also be capable of
generating a 420 mA analogue interface signal.
The digital alarm and locating module shall have LEDs indicating 'monitoring' (green), 'service required' (yellow), ‘leak’
(red), 'fault' (red). These shall result in an audible alarm, a leak LED signal on the face of the unit, and shall operate a
relay for remote alarm. The location of the first water contact shall be retained on the display until the cable is dry and
the module is reset. The current status of the system shall also be displayed.
6.34 Access Control
The designer shall provide a door access control system to prevent unauthorized access to none public (and restricted
staff) access areas, the design shall follow the requirements as stipulated by the VOX Cinema access control specialist
designer.
If the designer feel’s additional doors maybe required to suit the minimum requirements as detailed below the designer
shall highlight to the engineer for further escalation to the relevant members of the design team and specialist door
access designer.
The necessary protected doors shall generally be as noted below:
 Any doors which lead to backofhouse areas from main lobby

 Storeroom / stockroom doors
 Treasury door
 Managers Office door
 Staffroom door
 Server Room / VOX GOLD technical room
 Projection room door
 4DX projection / equipment room
 MEPF Plant rooms
The designer shall include for all necessary containment including trunking and conduits along with all necessary data
and / or Beldon cabling associated with the system for all keypad units, maglock, door lock release units and similar such
control equipment. All cabling shall be taken to the final connections positions as required by the specialist door access
designer.
The designer shall allow for a UPS backed electrical supply at each door access control unit located within the ceiling void
or at high level (to suit the application) over each access controlled door
The designer shall provide a fire alarm interface unit linked to the lease area fire alarm system to ensure that all doors
release in a fire alarm situation with the exception of the managers / cash office / treasury to remain active via the unless
manually override. The interface units shall be located within the ceiling void or at high level (to suit the application) over
each access controlled door.
6.34.1 Door Holding System (DHS)
General
The designer shall provide door Holding System that comprises electromagnetic door holdopen devices, controllers
and other accessories necessary for full operation. The system is to be designed to hold the Cinema and corridors doors
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open for a period of time by means of electromagnetic door holding devices, and release them (to close) either
manually by push buttons, or automatically via interface with the projection automation system or upon an active fire
alarm or power failure. The door holding system for the auditorium should be controlled through theatre management
system.
Functionality
The auditorium entry doors shall be interfaced with each of the projection automation systems such that the doors
release on commencement of the feature, and reenergize at the end of each feature. The designer to include 1 circuit
of 1.5sqmm, figure #8 Belden 1307A (or equivalent type and quality) from each audio rack or distribution board to the
magnets at each auditorium entry. This is to be connected in series with the Negative supply and the negative side of a
24vdc relay coil.
This device is installed to the wall as to hold the door open by attaching to a armature plate mounted on the door.
Doors shall automatically close (by means of door closers) upon a signal from the local projector or a fire alarm signal.
Below are general requirements of the device:
 Flushmounted electromagnet:
 Ball pivot assembly or optional swiveltype bracket: this shall be attached to the door to hold the armature
plate and allow correcting misalignments.
 Holding Force: not less than 200N
 Operating voltage: 1224VDC
 Certifications and Codes: UL, EN 1155, BS 72734:2007
 be installed close to the door and
 not be hidden when the door is held fully open.
Push Button
These are springreturn type switches used for manual releasing of the door. A master push button shall be installed
within the repeat alarm panel at the main entrance doorway.
They shall:
 be red,
 Carry the wording “close door “on its face plate
 be installed close to the door
 and not be hidden when the door is held fully open.
Control Panel
It shall be located within the projection suite and allow for interfacing a series of door holdopen devices, as well as
interface with the fire alarm system.
Fire Alarm Interface
In the event of fire, the electromagnets shall be deenergised releasing the door to close automatically by means of
door closers. These doors are required to provide barrier for fire and smoke in emergency calls.
6.35 Door Video Intercom System
The designer shall provide a video intercom system to the manager’s office, treasury office and cash office entry doors,
and the door intercom system shall consist of a ‘speak and view’ intercom system with colour screen and clear voice
output.
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Each door intercom system shall be connected to the UPS system, via local fused connection unit located within the
ceiling void or high level (to suit the application).
6.36 Intruder Detection System (IDS)
The designer shall provided intruder detection system including magnetic door contacts, motion detectors, duress (or
panic) buttons, main panel, repeat panel and sirens/beacons. There shall be two alarm panels, main panel in the
Projection Suite, or as advised by the Owner, and repeat panel near the main entrance lobby.
Functionality
The panel shall be multizone with at least 8 onboard zones, and expandable to at least 64 zones.
Number of zones shall cover the requirements of the intruder detection system so as individual alarm
devices are connected to individual zones. No series connection of multiple devices is acceptable.
The panel shall support the following as minimum:
4 partitions
16 keypads
Grade 3 panel and power supply.
Communication Formats: Contact ID, FF, SIA 1, 2 and 3
Backup battery: 7Ahr
100 user codes
Panel outputs: Bell + strobes + 16 auxiliary outputs
Auto-arm/Auto-disarm
Remote connectivity via telephone line, speed: 300/2400
Configuration port
Configuration software
6.37 Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV)
The designer shall provide an internal and external (where applicable) CCTV cameras to provide sufficient CCTV
coverage within the areas as detailed below, the design shall follow the requirements as stipulated by the VOX Cinema
CCTV specialist designer.
If the designer feel’s additional doors maybe required to suit the minimum requirements as detailed below the designer
shall highlight to the engineer for further escalation to the relevant members of the design team and specialist CCTV
designer.
The installation will comply with NACOSS NACP20 ‘Code/ local protective system department codeof practice for
planning, installation and maintenance of Closed Circuit Television Systems.
The necessary protected CCTV areas shall generally be as noted below, unless other noted by the CCTV specialist
designer during the initial design stages:
 Manager’s office
 Cash office
 Treasury
 Backofhouse areas including emergency corridors, staff areas, entry / exit points to BOH areas etc.
 Concessions counter
 Café counter (where applicable)
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 VOX GOLD counter

 Each POS point (based on specific design requirements for project)
 Public main circulation areas including seating areas, concourse etc.
 Toilet entrances
 VOX GOLD lounge area
 4DX projection/equipment room
 Entrance to projection room (if there is a dedicated room not required for projection closets)
 Landing area of any passenger lifts/escalators
 Storeroom / Stockroom
The system will be operated by the facilities manager, as such all user interfaces and control equipment shall be
selected with this in mind. The CCTV system shall have a facility to view all cameras remotely via an Ethernet
connection.
The designer shall include for all necessary containment including trunking and conduits along with all necessary data
and / or Belden cabling associated with the system for all keypad units, maglock, door lock release units and similar
such control equipment. All cabling shall be taken to the final connections positions as required by the specialist door
access designer.
6.38 Satellite Television System
GENERAL
The designer shall allow for a Satellite television and FM/AM radio (TV) distribution system through the cinema area
taken from a common aerial / satellite dish receiver position in a location to be agreed the with landlord and / or the
landlords engineering representative.
The TV distribution system shall be located within the main server room in a dedicated wall mounted rack, the rack shall
contain all necessary receiver, connection boxes, amplifiers, modulators, passive devices, power supplies, connections
within each auditorium projector, mountings, cable management and support and other associated items.
The location of the DAB digital aerial and satellite dish route taken by the incoming cable shall be agreed with the
landlord and / or the landlords engineering representative. All Interconnecting cabling from the roof to the various
levels throughout the lease shall be provided as necessary
The TV and Audio systems shall be interfaced with the fire alarm system so as to be switched off and/or muted in the
event of an alarm condition.
The system shall distribute all channels as generated services FREE TO AIR within the frequency spectrums as agreed
between the client and engineer during the initial design stages. Channels may be, if deemed to be technically
advantageous, converted to another standard channel, or offset in frequency by a prescribed amount.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The designer shall provide all necessary amplifiers required to maintain the quality of all distributed signals, such that,
at any TV outlet in the system, the perceived picture quality is in all ways comparable to that received from the system's
antenna. Repeater amplifiers shall be specified at any point in the distribution system where it is deemed necessary for
the maintenance of signal quality and/or terminal output level requirements.
The designer shall allow for fiber optic cables used for the distribution of signals throughout the system.. The
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connection shall be taken to each projector booth and left with 3m tail for client termination.
The nominal cable return loss ratio, as measured by the 75 ohm fixed bridge method, shall not be less than for VHF 25
dB and UHF 18 dB.
All connectors employed with the coaxial cable shall be provided from an approved type specifically designed to be
used with the said type of cable. All trunk and distribution cables shall be secured to the cable trays within risers.
6.39 Emergency Fire Shutter
The designer shall allow for an emergency fire shutter as applicable to suit the requirements of the Civil Defence or fire
specialist approval.
As part of the initial design submission, the design shall provide a fire rated serving hatch on the VOX GOLD kitchen to
VOX GOLD lounge area, 2no. serving hatches from the main kitchen to concessions area and the large open personal
access point from the main kitchen to the concession areas.
The fire shutter shall be constructed to achieve 30 minutes fire resistance as per Fire and Life Safety Code.
The construction of the hatches shall be as detailed hereunder:
 Manufactured from 77 mm curved galvanised steel lath 20swg

 Galvanised steel Tsection bottom rail
 Galvanised 75mm X 25mm X 3mm mild steel guides
 Constructed to Exova Warrington Fire test certificate standard BSEN 16341
 Powered open with gravity close in a fire situation at a controlled speed
 Complete with key operated switch for manual closing
 Any additional support and brackets shall be provided as necessarily directed by the fire shutter specialist.
 Galvanised selfcolour finish with one coat of primer paint on end plates, angles and barrel, the main shutter
shall be polyester powder coated to RAL 9016.
The shutter shall be controlled in normal function through auto solenoid release, linked to the fire alarm. The solenoid
shall be provided with a 24 Volt DC signal. When the shutter is returned to the open position, the solenoid shall
automatically reset. A fusible link shall be provided as backup to activate the shutter.
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7. Appendix
7.1 Typical Schedule Of Approved Manufacturers For Mechanical Service

Item Product Acceptable Manufacturer
1. Air Handling Units Euroclima (Italy) Trane
(Europe/USA) York
(Europe)
Carrier (Europe/USA Eurovent certified
models)
2. Chilled Water Fan Coil Units Carrier
Trane
Johnson Controls
3. DX Fan Coil Units / VRV Systems Carrier York
Mitsubishi
Daikin
LG
4. Variable Air Volume Boxes Trox

Halton
Senior Coleman
Carrier
5. Extract Fans Nuaire
Penn
Woods
Greenheck
6. G. I. Sheet Isokor
Nippon
Nishin
7. Fire rated ductwork Durasteel
Flamebar Treatment
Promat
Leminar Air Conditioning LLC
8. Insulation (Duct) and Acoustic Lining Thermobreak
Kflex
Kimmco
Manson
9. Sound Attenuators Kinetics
Thermal Air ATAI
Galloway Acoustics
Leminar Air Conditioning LLC
Seagull Industry
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10. Volume Control Dampers Trox

Halton
Waterloo
Thermal Air “ATAI”
11. Low Leakage / Shut off Dampers Actionair
Trox
Thermal Air “ATAI”
12. Fire / Smoke Dampers Ruskin Trox
(including motorized) Greenheck
Colt International
13. Flexible Ducts Atco

Safid
Thermaflex
14. Front of House Grilles/Diffusers Trox
Waterloo
Halton
15. Back of House Grilles/Diffusers Air Master
Beta
Technalco
Aldes
16. Heat recovery Coils / Heat Pipes SPC
Interclima
Trane
Ecotherm
17. Inertia Bases Kinetics
Mason Industries
18. Steel Pipework (Black or Galvanised) Kawasaki
Nippon
Van Leeeuvan
Corus Crane
Nefit
Benken
Sumitomo
19. Mechanical Grooved Coupling & threaded Grinnell

fittings Victaulic
20. Vibration Isolators and Seismic Restraints Kinetics
DST Group
Engineering Appliances
21. Flexible Connectors for Pipework Kinetics
Mason
Proco Products
Tozen
Metraflex
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22. Chemical Treatment for Chilled Water Culligan

Dearborn
Houseman
Metito
23. Valves Crane
Tour & Andersson
Victaulic
Samson
Peglar UK
Danfoss
24. Dirt Air Seperator / Dearaeor DST Group Ltd
Tour and Andersson
Spirax Sarco
Flamco Crane
25. Automatic Air Vents Spirax Sarco

Flamco
Armstrong
26. Domestic Water Transfer & Booster Pump sets Grundfos
ITT Bell & Gossett
KSB
Armstrong
27. Water Hammer Arrestors Sioux Chief
Wade
Zurn
Watts
28. ABS Pipes Europipe George
Fischer Tyco
Eurapipe
29. Low Noise Drainage pipes and fittings SilentaHakan

Rehau Raupiano Plus
Wavin
George Fischer
30. Polypropylène Pipes (PPRPN16, PN20, PN25) BorPlus
for hot and cold water supply Aquatherm
31. Chrome plated hard copper connectors for final HSH – Germany
connections to sanitary ware Peglar
Giacomini
32. Domestic Water Treatment Culligan
GE
Waterman
33. Domestic Hot Water Circulating Pumps Grundfos (Denmark) Holden
Brooke Pullen (UK) ITT Bell &
Gossett (USA) Wilo Salson (UK)
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34. Pressure Reducing Valve Claval

Watts
Wilkins (Zurn)
Desbordes
35. Back Flow Preventors Claval
OCV
Watts
36. Cross linked Polyethylene Pipework UnideltaItaly
(XLPE/PEX) with Bronze fittings WirsboSweden
UponorGermany
RehauGermany
37. Thermometers Hunter
Wiess
Winters
38. Gauges Ashcroft
Hunter
Wiess
Winters
39. Fibreglass Pipe Insulation Kimmco
Manson
Armacell
40. Phenolic Foam Insulation Cape
(Chilled Water Pipe) Kooltherm
Armacell
41. Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation Armaflex
Kaimanflex
Aeroflex
Armacell
42. Vapour Barriers Foster
Idenden
Armacell
43. Water Heaters Ariston Thermax,
A.O.Smith
Bradford White
44. Grooved End Pipe Joints / Fittings Grinnell (USA)

National (USA)
Victaulic (USA)
45. Floor trap, gully traps,PTraps Hepworth
Marley
Terrain
46. Roof Drains Wade
Zurn
J.R Smith
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47. Floor Trap Covers/Gratings SS316 grade Dallmer

Aquasteel
Wade
Frost
48. Pipe Supports / Clamps Flamco
Grinnell
Diamond
49. Sprinkler System Components Victaulic
Sheild
Central
Reliable
Viking
50. Fire Hose Reels Angus
Norsen
Unitor
Naffco
51. Fire Extinguishers Angus
Fike
Norsen
Naffco
52. Siamese Connections Reliable
Viking
Victaulic
Anber
53. Pressure Reducing Valves Claval (USA)
Honeywell Braukman(USA)
Spirax Sarco (UK)
54. Fire Suppression System (Clean Agent) 3M Novec
Tyco
3M Novec
Magnum
Fike
55. Wet Riser Components Kiddie
Angus
Sheild
56. Fire sealing DST Group
Hilti
Nullifier
Fire Therm
57. HDPE Pipes and Fittings (where specified) Geberit(Switzerland)
Valsir (Italy)
Wavin
58. Plumbing Specialities Claval (USA)
Peglar (UK)
Nibco(USA)
Watts Danfoss
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59. Plumbing Valves Crane (UK)

Hattersley(UK)
Socla (France)
Danfoss
60. Butterfly Valves Grinnell(USA)
Keystone (USA)
Crane (USA)
61. Chilled Water Circuit Balancing Valves Grinnell (USA)
Tour & Anderson (Sweden)
Crane (USA)
Danfoss
62. Air Filter (Panel & Bag Type) Camfil(USA)
AAF
Farr (USA)
Purafil(USA)
63. Precision/Close Control Air Conditioning Clivet / Clever (Italy)
Units Liebert (Ireland)
Stulz (Germany)
64. Duct Flexible Connections Durodyne (USA)
Atco (USA)
Tyco (UK)
65. Chilled Water Air Separators Engineering Appliances (UK)
Flamco (UK)
ITT Bell & Gossett (USA)
Taco (USA)
66. Sand Trap Louvres Air Diffusion (UK)
Titus (USA) Trox(UK)
Waterloo (UK)
67. Kitchen Exhaust Ecology Units Gayllords Carrol (USA)

Vent Master (UK)
Halton
68. Kitchen Exhaust Canopy UVC Ozone Halton (Finland)
System Vent Master (UK)
Britannia (UK)
69. Ductile Iron Piping TycoAustralia
Saint Gobain – PAM
70. Domestic Water Piping – Stainless Steel Grinnell (USA)
Sumitomo (Japan)
Nippon (Japan)
71. Fire Protection Pipework (Galvanised and Shield (UK)
Seamless) Grinnell (USA)
Nippon (Japan)
72. Specialist Agencies for HVAC CML
Commissioning PJR
Sutton
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72. Controls/BMS Invensys

TAC
Johnson Controls
74. Fire Specialist Installer NAFFCO
Note: The inclusion of a make in the list above does not imply acceptance/approval of any
particular product or material. All specific equipment or material proposed for use on the project must comply
with the design guide and must be approved in writing by the Engineer.
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7.2 Typical Schedule Of Approved Manufacturers For Electrical Services

item Product Acceptable Manufacturer
1. General Wiring Accessories and Outlets – Back Clipsal (Australia) – by Schneider
of House Areas Crabtree (UK)
Legrand (France)
Eaton MEM (UK)
MK (UK)
2. General Wiring Accessories and Outlets – Public Legrand (France)
Areas MK (UK)
EatonMEM (UK)
Hager (Germany)
3. Isolators, Control Switches and Stop Buttons ABB (Germany)
Dorman Smith (UK)
Elektra (Germany)
Eaton / MEM (UK)
MK (UK)
4. Fire Barriers and Fire Cable Transits Dufalyte (UK)
Firetherm (UK)
Hilti (UK)
Quelfire (UK)
Nullifire (UK)
Obo Betterman (Germany)
5. Inserts Obo Betterman

Halfen
Unistrut
6. Cable Markers Critchley (UK)
Pirelli (Italy)
Prysmian (UAE)
Partex (Sweden)
7. Conduits & Accessories (PVC) Decoduct Egatube

Marshall Tufflex
Comat Industries (UAE)
8. Conduits & Accessories (Galvanised) Barton

Simplex
Toptubes Electrical
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9. Cold Galvanizing ‘Touch Up’ Paint Galvafroid (UK)

Zinga (Belgium)
10. Flexible Metallic Conduits & Accessories Adaptaflex
Barton
Kopex
11. Cable Trunking (Galvanised) Barton Salamander
Unitech (UAE)
Walker Mainstay
Wiremold/Swifts
MK
12. Cable Trays and Ladder Racks Barton
Cablofill
Obo Betterman
Unitech (UAE)
Wiremold/Swifts
MK
13. Metal Channel Support Systems Unistrut
MK
Legrand (Arean Walsall / Salamandre /
Swifts)
14. MultiCompartment Cable Management Ackerman
Trunking (PVC) Marshall Tufflex
MK
15. Busbar System Cutler Hammer (USA) by Eaton
EAE (Turkey)
General Electric (USA)
Hitachi (JAPAN)
16. Power Cables (XLPE, LSF) AEI (UK)
Ducab (BICC) – (UAE)
Draka (UK)
Prysmian (UAE)
17. Fire Resistant Cables AEI (UK)

BICC (UK)
Draka (UK)
Prysmian (UAE)
18. Flexible Cables for Motors Eupen (Belgium)
Prysmian (UAE)
19. Cable Lugs & Glands BICC (UK)
CMP (UK)
Hawke (UK)
DUCAB (UAE)
20. Main Low Voltage Electrical Switchboards ABB (Germany)
Dorman Smith (UK)
Schneider (France)
Hager (Germany)
EATON (UK)
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21. Submain Low Voltage Electrical As per Main Switchboard suppliers

22. Final Distribution Boards As per Main Switchboard suppliers
23. Switchgear – ACB, MCCB, MCB and RCD ABB
Merlin Gerin (France)
Eaton / Cutler Hammer / MEM (USA/UK)
Hager (Germany)
24. Motor Control Centre’s As per Main Switchboard suppliers
25. Power Monitoring and Control Equipment Eaton (USA)
Schneider (France)
ABB (Germany)
General Electric (USA)
26. Automatic Power Factor Correction ABB (Germany)
Power Economy Gulf (UAE)
Merlin Gerin (France)
27. UPS Cetronic (UK)
Chloride
Liebert by Emerson
Siemens (France)
28. Energy Meters (BMS) Invensys

Johnson Controls
Siemens
29. Earthing (Grounding) Erico (UK)
WJ Furse (UK)/ Tecon (UAE) AN
Wallis (UK)
30. Lightning Protection System Erico (UK)
WJ Furse (UK) Tecon (UAE) AN
Wallis (UK)
31. Surge Protection System WJ Furse (UK) Tecon (UAE) Obo
Betterman (Germany)
Tyco (USA)
32. Luminaires Philips

33. Lamps Osram
GEC
Phillips
Sylvania
Thorn
34. Flexible Heat Resistant Cables for Lighting Prysmian (UAE)
Tekab
35. Electric Hand Dryers Bobrick (USA) Siemens
(Germany)
World Dryer Corporation (USA)
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36. Lighting Control Systems Philips Dynalite

Lutron
Crestron
iLight
Leviton
Strand Lighting
37. Emergency Lighting System ABB CEAG
Emergilite
Chloride Bardic
Menvier (AC)
38. Integrated Fire & Voice Alarm System Ateis
Novar / Gent Siemens
Cerberus Edwards
Notifier
Honeywell
39. Public Address System Bosch
Tyco Audix (UK)
Millbank (UK)
Phillips (Holland)
Pomedia
40. Ethernet Switches / Routers Avaya
Cisco
IBM
Nortel
41. Telecommunications Structured Cabling AMP Netconnect
Systems – UTP / FTP / STP and Fibre Optic Belconn (Italy)
Brandrex (UK)
CommScope / Systimax (USA)
Legrand (France)
Nexans (France)
Panduit (USA)
Avaya (USA)
Excel (UK)
42. Power Management Control and Monitoring Siemens (Germany)
ABB (Germany)
Schneider (France)
Eaton (USA)
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7.3 Typical Mepf Services Warranties And Spares To Be Provided
Equipment Title Spare Parts / Extra Materials Required warranty

Period
Fire suppression and sprinkler systems
Fire Extinguisher Cabinets NA 2 years
Fire Extinguishers NA 2 years
Common Motor Requirements NA 1 year for motors

for Fire Suppression smaller than 15kW.
5 years for motors
larger than 15kW.
Expansion Fitting and Supply two sets of packing for each packed 2 years
Loops for Fire Piping expansion joint.
Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire N/A 2 years
Suppression Piping
Vibration & Seismic Controls for Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
Fire Suppression Piping &
Equipment
Identification for Fire Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years

Suppression Piping & Equipment
Instrumentation & Control for Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Suppression Provide as per NFPA and Local Authority 2 years

Standpipes requirements.
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Fire Suppression Provide the following: 2 years

Sprinkler System a. 24nos extra sprinklers of each type and size
matching those installed and referenced in
NFPA13 and to be local authority.
b. Suitable wrenches for each sprinkler type. c.
Metal storage cabinet for storing sprinklers
and shall be placed in room where room
temperature shall not exceed 38degC at any
time.
d. A list of the sprinklers installed in the
property shall be posted in the sprinkler
cabinet.
WetPipe Sprinkler Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years

Systems
Clean Agent Fire Furnish two complete sets of special tools 5 year
Extinguishing systems required for servicing and maintaining
equipment installed.
Provide 1% spares of each type installed.
Plumbing
Expansion Fittings and Loops for Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
Plumbing Piping
Sleeves and Sleeve Seals For NA 2 years

Plumbing Piping
Escutcheons for Provide 5 nos of each type escutcheons 2 years

Plumbing Piping
GeneralDuty Valves for Provide 2 of each type of valve Installed. Material and
Plumbing Piping Workmanship: 3
years
Electrical
components: 1
year
Hangers and Supports for Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
Plumbing Piping and Equipment
Identification for Plumbing Provide two repacking kits for each size valve. 2 years
Piping and Equipment
Plumbing Insulation NA 2 years

Plumbing Piping Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
Plumbing Piping Specialties Provide the following: 2 years
a. Supply two loose keys for outside hose bibs.
b. Supply two hose end vacuum breakers for hose
bibs.
c. Provide 1% spares of each type installed.
d. A list of spares required for each installed
equipment as recommended by the
manufacturer(s) and/or its authorized
installer/representative of the corresponding
equipment.
Domestic Water Piping Provide 1% spares subject to minimum of 1 of each 2 years

type of fittings.
116
Domestic Water Spare pump of each type shall be 2 years

Pumps provided. Other than this 2nos of float
switches, electrodes, strainers, check valves
extra shall be provided.
Sanitary Waste Piping Provide 1% spares subject to minimum of 1 of each 2 years
Specialties type of fittings.
Domestic Water Fully comprehensive maintenance provided for Mineral tanks: 5
Softeners 1 year. years.
Brine tanks /
Control Valve: 2
years
Domestic Water Fully comprehensive maintenance provided for 2 years
Filtration Equipment 1 year.
FuelFired Domestic Water Provide 2% spares on all element types. Storage Tank: 3
Heaters years.
Controls and other
Components: 2
years
Mechanical Services
Common Motor Requirements N/A 5 years
for HVAC Equipment
Expansion Fittings and Loops For Supply two sets of packing for each packed 2 years
HVAC Piping expansion joint.
Sleeves and sleeve seals for N/A 2 years

HVAC Piping
Meters and Gauges Provide 1 of each type installed. 2 years
GeneralDuty Valves For HVAC Provide 1 of each type of valve installed. One Material and
Piping loose key plus one spare shall be Workmanship: 3
provided for each ten air cocks. years
Electrical
components: 2
year
Hangers and Supports For HVAC Provide 1% of each type installed. 2 years
Piping and Equipment
Vibration and Seismic Controls Provide 1% spares of each type installed. 2 years
For HVAC Piping and Equipment
Identification For HVAC Piping N/A 2 years
and Equipment
Ductwork Insulation N/A 2 years
HVAC Equipment Insulation N/A 2 years
Instrumentation and Provide two of each type of thermostat. 5 years

Control for HVAC
BMS Sequence of Operation for N/A
HVAC Controls
Refrigerant Piping N/A 2 years
HVAC Casings N/A 2 years
Air Duct Accessories Provide two of each size and type of fusible link. 5 years.
117
Air Terminal Units N/A 2 years
Air Outlets and Inlets N/A 5 years
HVAC Air Cleaning Devices In the original installation of filters and filtering 2 years
equipment, provide filter media and filters of the
several types as specified for each type of filter.
On completion of the work, furnish and deliver to
the Owner, spare media and filters equal to the
complete replacement of such media or filters
provided in the original installation.
Heat Exchangers for N/A 2 years

HVAC
RunAround Coils N/A 10 years
Split System Cooling Provide two filters for each indoor unit. 10 years for coils.
Provide two pilot thermocouples. 5 years for other
components.
Fan Coil Units N/A 10 years for coils.
5 years for other
components.
Automated Controls
Building Management System N/A 5 years
Electrical Services
Fire Barriers and Cable N/A 2 years
Transitions
Conductors and N/A 2 years
Cables
Grounding and Bonding for N/A 2 years
Electrical Systems
Hangers and Supports for N/A 2 years

Electrical Systems
Conduit and Boxes for Electrical N/A 20 years
Systems
Cable Trays for N/A 5 years
Electrical Systems
Identification for N/A 2 years
Electrical Systems
Electrical Power Provide the following: 2 years
Monitoring and Control a. Addressable Relays: One for every 10
installed. Furnish at least one of each
type.
b. Data Line Surge Suppressors: One for every 10
of each type installed. Furnish at least one of
each type.
Lighting Control Provide the following: 2 years
Devices a. Occupancy Sensors and Daylight Sensors: One
for every 100 of each type and rating
installed. Furnish at least one of each type.
118
Network Lighting Provide the following: 5 years

Controls a. Relay and Dimmer Modules: Equal to 10
percent of amount installed for each size
indicated, but no fewer than five (5) relays.
b. Digital Wall Plates: Five (5) of each type
installed.
c. Fuses of all kinds, power and electronic, equal
to 10 percent of amount installed for each size
used, but no fewer than three units.
Switchboards Refer to Fuses and Enclosed Switches and 2 years

Circuit Breakers.
Distribution Boards Refer to Fuses and Enclosed Switches and 2 years
Circuit Breakers.
Motor Control Centers Refer to Enclosed Motor Controllers. 2 years
Enclosed Bus Assemblies Tapoff Boxes: Two (2) of each type and 2 years
rating installed.
Metering Provide the following: 2 years
a. Meters and Gauges: Five (5) of each type
installed.
b. Fuses: Equal to 1percent of amount
installed for each size indicated, but no
fewer than 20 of each size.
Wiring Devices Provide the following: 2 years
a. Socket Outlets: 20 of each type, rating and
colour installed.
b. Light Switches: 10 of each type, rating and
colour installed.
Enclosed Switches and Provide the following: 2 years
Circuit Breakers a. Miniature Circuit Breakers: Equal to 1
percent of amount installed for each size
indicated, but no fewer than 20 of each size.
b. Moulded Case Circuit Breakers: Equal to
1percent of amount installed for each size
indicated, but no fewer than one (1) of each
type.
Enclosed Motor Equal to 1percent of amount installed for each 2 years

Controllers size indicated, but no fewer than one (1) of each
type and size.
Variable Frequency N/A 2 years
Motor Controllers
Static Uninterruptible Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to 5 years UPS
Power Supplies locked and tamper proofed components. 2 year battery
Combined Power Factor Provide the following: 3 years
Correction Capacitors and a. Capacitor fuses: two of each size and type
Harmonic Filtration installed.
b. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to
locked and tamper proofed components.
Facility Lightning Replaceable Protection Modules: One of each size 2 years

Protection and type installed.
Transient Voltage
Suppression
119
General Lighting Provide the following: 2 years

Emergency Lighting a. Lamps: One for every 10 of each type and
rating installed. Furnish at least one of each
type.
b. Glass and Plastic Lenses, Covers, and Other
Optical Parts: One for every 100 of each type
and rating installed. Furnish at least one of
each type.
c. Ballasts: One for every 100 of each type and
type.
d. Guards: One for every 20 of each type and
type.
Communications
Telecommunications Provide the following: 20 years
Cabling Systems a. PatchPanel Units: 10 of each type.
b. Multiuser Telecommunications Outlet
Assemblies: One for every 50 of each type
installed, but no fewer than 20 of each type.
Communications Cabinets, N/A 5 years

Racks, Frames and Enclosures
Data Communications N/A 5 years

Network Equipment
Public Address and Mass Provide the following: 5 years
Notification Systems a. Speakers: Five of each type installed.
b. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the
system.
Digital, Addressable FireAlarm Provide the following: 5 years
Systems a. Lamps for Remote Indicating Lamp Units:
Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount
installed, but no fewer than 1 unit.
b. Lamps for Strobe Units: Quantity equal to
10 percent of amount installed, but no
fewer than 1 unit.
c. Smoke Detectors, Fire Detectors: Quantity
equal to 10 percent of amount of each
type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of
each type.
d. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to 2 percent
of amount of each type installed, but no
fewer than 1 unit of each type.
e. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to
locked and tamper proofed components.
f. Audible and Visual Notification
Appliances: Two (2) of each type
installed.
g. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the
system.
120
121
7.4 Typical BMS Points Schedule
POINTS SCHEDULE FOR FHAU WITH HEAT RECOVERY WHEEL

1 Fresh Air Humidity
2 Fresh Air Temperature
3 Fresh Air Intake Damper Modulation
4 Fresh Air Intake Damper Status
5 Pre Filter Analogue Gauge
6 Bag Filter Analogue Gauge
7 Fresh Air Intake Velocity Sensor
8 On Wheel Temperature Humidity Sensor
9 Heat recovery Wheel HOA status
10 Heat recovery Wheel On / Off Command
11 Heat Recovery Wheel Trip Status
12 Temperature After Heat Recovery Wheel
13 Cooling Valve Status
14 Cooling Valve Modulating Command
15 Temperature After Cooling Coil
16 Supply Fan H O A Status
17 Supply Fan Air Flow (DP switch)
18 Supply Fan Trip Status
19 Supply Fan On / Off Status
20 FAN Speed Command
21 VFD Trip Status
22 Supply Air Humidity
23 Supply Air Temperature
24 Return Pre Filter Analogue Gauge
25 Return Fan H O A Status
26 Return Fan Air Flow (DP switch)
27 Return Fan Trip Status
28 Return Fan On / Off Status
29 Return Air Humidity
30 Return Air Temperature
32 VFD Trip Status
33 Fire Alarm Interlock
BMS POINTS FOR FAHU WITHOUT HEAT RECOVERY AND WITH HEAT PIPE WHEEL (KITCHEN MAKE-UP)
1 Fresh Air Humidity
2 Fresh Air Temperature
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7 Fresh Air Intake Velocity Sensor
16 VFD Trip Status
BMS POINTS FOR RE CIRCULATING AHU WITH HEAT BATTERY AND WITH MIXING BOX (TYPICAL)
3 Mixing Damper Modulation
4 Mixing Damper Status
15 Electric Heater Battery HOA Status
16 Electric Heater Battery On / Off Command
17 Electric Heater Battery Status
20 Space Air Temperature sensor
21 Space Humidity Sensor
22 Space Air Quality Sensor
23 Return Air Temperature Sensor
24 Return Air Humidity Sensor
25 Return Smoke Damper Modulation
26 Return Smoke Motorized Damper Status
123
27 Extract Smoke Damper Modulation

28 Extract Smoke Motorized Damper Status
BMS POINTS FOR KITCHEN EXTRACTION FAN
1 Extract Fan H O A Status
2 Extract Fan Air Flow (DP switch)
3 Extract Fan Trip Status
4 Extract Fan On / Off Status
5 FAN Speed Command
6 VFD Trip Status
BMS POINTS FOR SMOKE EXTRACT FAN
1 Air Flow Status
2 Panel H O A Status
3 Fan Trip Status
4 Fan On / Off Command
5 Duty / Standby Fan Working Status
6 Extract Smoke Damper Modulation
7 Extract Smoke Motorized Damper Status
BMS POINTS FOR CINEMA TOILET EXTRACT FAN
1 Air Flow Status
2 Panel H O A Status
3 Fan Trip Status
4 Fan On / Off Command
6 Duty / Standby Fan Working Status
BMS POINTS FOR FCU WITH THERMOSTAT
2 Trip Status
3 FAN Low Speed Command
4 FAN Medium Speed Command
5 FAN High Speed Command
BMS POINT FOR KITCHEN WATER BOOSTER PUMP
1 Pump Status
2 Pump H O A Status
3 Pump Trip Status
4 Pump On / Off Command
BMS POINTS FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
1 General Fault
2 General Fire
BMS POINTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
124
1 General Fault
2 General Fire
BMS POINTS FOR SWITCH GEAR
1 MDB ACB Status
2 SMDB Common Fault
BMS POINTS FOR CENTRAL BATTERY SYSTEM
1 Battery Fault
2 Panel Status
BMS POINTS FOR UPS
1 Battery Fault
2 Panel Status
3 UPS Bypass
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VOX CINEMA

DESIGN GUIDE FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,

20th February 2017

Delivering Intelligent Building Solutions

Issue and Revision Record

Sl. No Section Reference Description Version 2 Version 3 Remarks

1 6.2 Non -Essential - 270 W/m2 Non -Essential - 220 W/m2

Issue and Revision Record................................................................................................................................... 1

1. General Condition .................................................................................................................................... 3

2. General Technical Requirements ........................................................................................................... 10

3. Mechanical Services ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.4 Ductwork ................................................................................................................................................ 30

4. PLUMBING AND PUBLIC HEALTH ........................................................................................................... 44

5. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 48

6. ELECTRICAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 49

6.27 Landlord Telecommunications Works ............................................................................................... 80

7. Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 104

1.2 The Building

 Chilled Water services

1.3 Objectives of The Services

1.4 Introduction to The Design Requirements

1.5 Regulations and Standards

1.6 Authority Approvals, Permits And Fees

The following shall identify definitions for the project: ­

a) Employer ­ shall mean MAF Cinema LLC c/o VOX Cinemas.

b) Architect ­ as appointed per project or their representative.

f) Works ­ all services shown on the drawings and described in hereunder.

ANSI American National Standards Institute

Sl International System of Units

1.9 Standards and Workmanship

1.10 Precedence Between Drawings, Specification And Documents

1.11 Designer’s Responsibilities

1.12 Design Calculations

1.13 Commissioning Project Management

2. General Technical Requirements

2.1 General Design Criteria

 Winter design to suit local conditions ­ refer to ASHRAE design criteria.

Sl No Inside Conditions Summer Maximum Winter Minimum Comment

1 Auditoria 22 21 50% RH (+/­10%)

2 Foyer / Corridor 22 21 50% RH (+/­10%)

3 Toilets ­ 19 50% RH (+/­10%)

4 Staff Area and Offices 22 21 50% RH (+/­10%)

5 Concessions Prep 20 20 50% RH (+/­10%)

6 Projection Rooms 24 19 50% RH (+/­10%)

Off-coil temperature for displacement ventilation and mixing ventilation:

Sl No Ventilation type Off­coil Summer Off­coil Winter

2 Mixing (ceiling) 13.5 21

Population Density/Fresh air provision:

See ASHRAE Standard 62.1­2010.

Internal cooling loads (Electrical):

Sl No Description Lighting Small Power

1 Auditoria 10 W/M2 Nil

2 Staff Areas 12 W/M2 10 W/M2 on floor distribution

3 Circulation Area 8 W/M2 Nil

4 IT and FD rooms 6 W/M2 To suit IT requirements

Internal cooling loads (Occupancy):

 Sensible Gain 80 W/person.

 Auditoria – based on 100% of seats being occupied.

Air change rates:

Sl No Area Supply Extract Notes

1 Foyer 5 l/s per person ­

3 Toilets 8 ACH 10ACH Make up via corridor

5 Stores ­ 3ACH Extract only – Make up via

6 Staff room 3ACH 3ACH Ensure Fresh Air rate is

The following shall identify definitions for the project:

a) Employer shall mean MAF Cinema LLC c/o VOX Cinemas.

b) Architect as appointed per project or their representative.

f) Works all services shown on the drawings and described in hereunder.

 Winter design to suit local conditions refer to ASHRAE design criteria.

1 Auditoria 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)

2 Foyer / Corridor 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)

3 Toilets 19 50% RH (+/10%)

4 Staff Area and Offices 22 21 50% RH (+/10%)

5 Concessions Prep 20 20 50% RH (+/10%)

6 Projection Rooms 24 19 50% RH (+/10%)

Sl No Ventilation type Offcoil Summer Offcoil Winter

See ASHRAE Standard 62.12010.

1 Foyer 5 l/s per person

5 Stores 3ACH Extract only – Make up via

9 Concession Prep 6ACH 6ACH

10 Refuse Store 10ACH

1 Noise Criteria NR 2030 NR 45 NR 35 NR 45 NR 45

5 Takeoffs 3.5 5.5 4.5 5.5 5.5

1 Circulation areas 100 28 0.40 40 IL luminance at floor level.

Increased IL luminance may be

6 Sales area, 300 22 0.40 80

8 Kitchen 500 22 0.60 80

9 Auditoria – 200 22 0.50 80 IL luminance at floor level.

10 Auditoria – 100 22 0.50 80 IL luminance at floor level. System

11 Foyer 100 22 0.40 80

The Auditorium AHU shall comprise meet following:

The Auditorium AHU shall comprise the following components:

The projector area FAHU shall comprise the following components:

The Foyer AHU shall comprise meet following:

The Auditorium AHU shall comprise the following components: