Element

Requirement

Generators and emergency power supply

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

•  emergency lighting units shall comply with BS5299 or equivalent, be free from dust, operational and fully charged;

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

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

Medium voltage distribution system

including:

•  distribution equipment and protective devices fuse switches, isolators, distribution boards, fuses, MCBs, ACB, ELCBs and RCDs, and exposed distribution cables

•  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;

•  cable joint boxes free from compound leaks; and

•  marker and covering notices where necessary.

High voltage distribution systems

including:

•  distribution equipment, protective devices, isolators, distribution units, OCBs, ACBs and ELCBs

•  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;

•  no signs of excessive heating;

•  electric strength of oil satisfactory;

•  cable joint boxes free from compound leaks; and

•  marker and covering notices where necessary.

Hot & cold water systems

•  deliver water at the temperatures and flow rates defined in the construction requirements without undue noise and vibration;

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

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

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

Heating, air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems

including:

•  boilers, calorifiers and heat exchangers;

•  fume cupboards;

•  humidifiers;

•  heaters;

•  ductwork;

•  mixing boxes and dampers;

•  coolers;

•  inlet/outlet grilles;

•  refrigeration equipment;

•  cooling towers; and

•  and other local ventilation systems.

•  all ventilation systems shall function as intended without undue noise or vibration;

•  air changes and ventilation levels as required to achieve the construction requirements;

•  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; and

•  all pipework and fittings to be clearly labelled to identify its service.

Electrical power and other cabled systems

Including24:

•  IT;

•  lighting;

•  communications;

•  safety; and

•  alarm systems.

•  all electrical installations to comply with BS7671 or equivalent.

•  weatherproof where appropriate;

•  function as intended without undue noise or vibration;

•  wiring, fittings, fixtures, controls and safety devices shall be properly housed and fastened securely to their intended point of anchorage25 and labelled;

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

•  MICC cable protective coatings intact; and

•  light emittance within design Lux levels.

Public health and other drainage systems

(including:

•  all sanitary ware and associated fittings).

•  shall function as intended, without undue noise and vibration;

•  provide a safe and comfortable environment;

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

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

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 points 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; and

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

Lifts

•  shall function as intended without undue noise or vibration;

•  shall have a fully functioning control panel and phone; and

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