Mechanical Services

Mechanical Services includes Heating, Ventilation (supply air or exhaust) and Air-Conditioning. There are 5 main issues we need to address with respect to Mechanical services; 1. Leaking plant decks (Refer Waterproofing - Decks, Podiums and Pl...

1.1 Waterproof all plant rooms and grade to a drain point of discharge. Provide an overflow point that accommodates a Q100 event where exposed to the weather or as a minimum equal to the capacity of the drainage point. Both need to be designed by ...

2.1 CONDENSATION - DRAINAGE Condensation is a major cause of water damage inside a building. Sometimes referred to as the “dew” point, it is the point at which the water vapour condenses to a liquid. 2.2 Air-conditioning systems dehumidi...

3.1 Access panels are to be provided adjacent all internal units sufficient to carry out scheduled maintenance including cleaning of coils, inspection of tundishes, safe-tray connections and replacement of air filters. They are all too often inade...

4.1 Within 1000m of a marine/harsh/heavy industrial environment or within 30m of a pool ensure units are treated with protective coatings to prevent rust and corrosion. DO NOT INSTALL STANDARD UNPROTECTED UNITS. Above - Upgrading of thes...

5.1 Provide the following as a minimum at Hand Over to the Client to ensure responsibility and liability for maintenance is transferred fully at the appropriate time. • Full operating instructions. • Commission data and as built • Written deta...

Australian Standard Building Code of Australia Australian Mechanical Contractors Association https://www.amca.com.au Manufacturers http://www.criterionhvac.com/identification.htm http://www.vertikote.com.au/coilguard.htm http://ww...