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7.4.1 Powered system

A standby fan (N+1) shall be provided for each of the following systems, such that in the event one of the duty fans fails or taken out of service, the standby fan shall be automatically activated to meet the required ventilation rate:

a. mechanical ventilation systems for:

(1) smoke-free/ fire lift lobbies;

(2) exit staircases; and

(3) essential rooms (e.g. sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel pump room, standby generator room, FCC, etc.).

b. engineered smoke control system;

c. smoke purging system; and

d. pressurisation systems for smoke-free/ fire lift lobbies and exit staircase.

Diagram 7.1.12c.(1) - 1: Unprotected opening perpendicular to the kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(1) - 1: Unprotected opening perpendicular to the kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(1) - 2: Unprotected opening parallel to the kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(1) - 2: Unprotected opening parallel to the kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(2): Fire resistance construction for kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(2): Fire resistance construction for kitchen exhaust duct

Diagram 7.1.12c.(3): Installation of non-fire-rated kitchen exhaust duct above LPG cylinders

Diagram 7.1.12c.(3): Installation of non-fire-rated kitchen exhaust duct above LPG cylinders

Diagram 7.1.12c.(4): Installation of non-fire-rated kitchen exhaust duct in close proximity to LPG cylinders and vapouriser

Diagram 7.1.12c.(4): Installation of non-fire-rated kitchen exhaust duct in close proximity to LPG cylinders and vapouriser

Diagram 7.1.16 - 1: Air Shaft Plan Layout

Diagram 7.1.16 - 1: Air Shaft Plan Layout

Diagram 7.1.16 - 2: Air Shaft Section A-A

Diagram 7.1.16 - 2: Air Shaft Section A-A

TABLE 7.1.16: TYPES OF PERMITTED SERVICES ROUTED IN AIR SHAFTS
TABLE 7.1.16: TYPES OF PERMITTED SERVICES ROUTED IN AIR SHAFTS
VENTILATION SUPPLY (VS) SHAFT
1Breeching inlet pipes for fire protection system.
2Water metal pipes for domestic/ CD water supply, hydrant, and sprinkler.
3Condenser water supply and return, condensate recovery metal pipes for aboveground cooling towers.
4Water metal pipes for feed & expansion tank and cooling tower make up water tank.
VENTILATION EXHAUST (VE) SHAFT
1Sanitary waste and vent metal pipes (ejector and inspection chambers)
2Pump drainage metal pipes
3Fuel and vent pipes (in fire-rated enclosure) for day and bulk tank (for CD station only)
4CD generator insulated exhaust metal pipes (for CD station only)
5Low smoke zero halogen (LSOH) fire resistant or LSOH flame retardant earth cables for fuel inlet earth bar (for CD station only)
6Non-flammable insulated refrigerant metal pipes and LSOH fire resistant or LSOH flame retardant cables for split air-conditioning units
7LSOH fire resistant or LSOH flame retardant power & control cables for aboveground cooling towers
8LSOH fire resistant or LSOH flame retardant power cables for mobile genset connection
9Communication LSOH fire resistant cables running in metal conduits or trunkings for firefighter’s intercom.
10LSOH fire resistant or LSOH flame retardant power cables for battery room
11Insulated chilled water supply and return metal pipes