Element

Standard

Infrastructure services including:

sanitation and drainage systems, water systems fuel storage plant, electricity distribution system, LV and HV, gas distribution system, telecoms (voice) data networks, security systems, fire systems, and alarms,

street lighting, and building management systems

• all infrastructure services shall function as intended, at the correct temperatures, pressures and flow rates, voltages and frequency, quality and standards without undue noise or vibration;

Heating and ventilation services

including fume cupboards, humidifiers heaters, ductwork, mixing boxes and fire and smoke dampers, coolers, inlet/outlet grilles, refrigeration plant, cooling towers, boilers, LPHW distribution including TMVs, calorifiers, heat exchangers, pumps and other local ventilation systems

• all heating and ventilation services shall function as intended, at the correct temperatures, pressures and flow rates, voltages and frequency, quality and standards without undue noise or vibration

• air changes and ventilation levels as required to achieve the Availability Standards

• ductwork, fittings and pipework shall be securely fastened to their intended points of anchorage

• there shall be no leaks of water (or other heating/cooling medium) or air from ventilation systems

• secure to authorised access only

• free from corrosion, erosion and organic growth;

• grilles and vents are free from dirt & dust

Specialist services

Including uninterruptible power supply systems, specialist fridge's and freezers, automatic fire detection and fire fighting systems, generators and lifts

• all specialist services shall function as intended, at the correct temperatures, pressures and flow rates, voltages and frequency, quality and standards without undue noise or vibration;

Fire fighting equipment

• fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment shall be maintained in accordance with BS 5306 Part 3 Code of Practice or equivalent

• sound, secure and fixed to their intended point of anchorage

• fully operational within manufacturer's recommendations

• hydrants, sprinklers and hoses shall be at correct operating pressure and capacity;

• pipework shall be free from corrosion, leaks and drips

• be of suitable type and quantity for the hazards present within their vicinity

Lifts

• service lifts are key operated to avoid unauthorised use

• no persons shall be trapped in a lift for more than 30 minutes

• shall have a fully functioning control panel and phone

• [shall have a functioning emergency communication system]

• [shall function as intended, including any operating controls (key operation, access control etc.)]

Mechanical and electrical services

(including [lighting installation, internal electrical power and lighting installations, emergency lighting systems, communications systems, data cabling, security and fire alarm systems, fixed electrical appliances, lifts, space heating systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, ventilation extracts and air systems, internal fire extinguishing systems, electrical mains distribution system, emergency electrical generation plant, chilling plant and chilled water storage and distribution systems, thermal systems and distribution systems, heating plant, steam and hot water distribution systems, domestic hot water storage and distribution systems, central air handling plant, cold water storage and distribution systems, emergency electrical central battery systems, water treatment systems, fixed and portable first aid fire fighting systems other than automatic fire fighting systems detailed above, mechanical & electrical control systems, external natural gas installations, external mains water installations, and external fire hydrant installations])

• all mechanical and electrical services shall function as intended, at the correct temperatures, pressures and flow rates, voltages and frequency, quality and standards without undue noise or vibration

Emergency power supply

(As appropriate)

• standby power source shall be operational, secure and tested regularly

• emergency lighting units shall comply with BS5299, be free from dust at the point of Programmed Maintenance and/or Unprogrammed Maintenance, operational and fully charged

• batteries and battery rooms shall be adequately ventilated, free from acid leakage; batteries shall be topped up and fully charged

• static inverters shall be in working order and not overheat during normal operational loading

HV / LV distribution

• ratings shall be clearly marked

• fuse elements or circuit breaker mechanisms in working order

• contacts and connections clean and mechanically tight

• no overheating during normal operating loads

• secure to authorised access only

• recording instruments operational where necessary

• transformers are free from oil leaks

• protective coatings are intact

• IDMT relays and grading charts

• no signs of excessive heating

• electric strength of oil satisfactory

• cable joint boxes free from compound leaks

• marker and covering notices where necessary

Electrical power and other cabled systems, (including [IT, BMS communications, lighting, safety systems; and alarm systems, CCTV, access control)

• electrical installations to comply with BS7671 or equivalent

• weatherproof where appropriate

• wiring, fittings, fixtures, controls and safety devices shall be properly housed and fastened securely to their intended point of anchorage and labelled.

• lighting conductor should be complete, isolated and comply with BS6651 or equivalent

• light illuminance within CIBSE design Lux levels

• all systems function as specified in [Schedule Part 6 (Construction Matters)]

Hot and cold water systems

• deliver water at the required temperatures, quality criteria and flow rates as the design intended

• taps, valves and other related fittings and fixtures function as intended

• pipework and fittings shall be fastened securely to their intended points of anchorage

• there shall be no drips or leaks of water from pipework, taps, valves and/or fittings

Public health and other drainage systems, (including [all sanitary ware and associated fittings])

• provide a safe and comfortable environment

• all pipework and fittings fastened securely to their intended points of anchorage

• there shall be no leakage of waste and/or foul water and/or rain water

• Free from persistent odour

• Free flowing and free from blockage