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##FIREFIGHTING ##IMPORTANT FIREFIGHTING CODES AND STANDARDS:-1}NBC (National Building Code):-A set of building regulations aimed at ensuring safety, including provisions for fire safety in buildings.Fire-resistance of building materials.Emergency exits and evacuation plans.NBC applies to the constru...

##FIREFIGHTING ##IMPORTANT FIREFIGHTING CODES AND STANDARDS:-1}NBC (National Building Code):-A set of building regulations aimed at ensuring safety, including provisions for fire safety in buildings.Fire-resistance of building materials.Emergency exits and evacuation plans.NBC applies to the construction and design of buildings, ensuring that fire safety measures are incorporated during planning and construction.2}NFPA (National Fire Protection Association):- An international nonprofit organization that develops codes and standards to prevent and reduce fire hazards.Fire prevention and safety.Fire alarm systems, sprinklers, and suppression techniques.Electrical safety related to fire hazards.NFPA standards are widely adopted globally and provide guidelines for fire protection in various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.3}NEC (National Electric Code):-A set of standards governing the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, aimed at ensuring electrical safety to prevent fire hazards.Proper wiring and grounding to prevent electrical fires.Guidelines for electrical installations in hazardous locations. ##CLASSES OF FIRE:1}Class A:-Ordinary combustibles or fibrous materials.Wood, paper, cloth, rubber, some plastics.Water or foam.2}Class B:-Flammable or combustible liquids.Gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners, propane.Foam, dry chemical, CO2.3}Class C:-Energized electrical equipment.Appliances, switches, panel boxes, power tools.CO2, dry chemical (ensure equipment is de-energized before extinguishing).4}Class D:-Combustible metals. Magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium.Specialized dry powder. ##FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:1}PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: -To quickly extinguish small fires in their early stages.2}Standpipe and Hose Systems: To provide a water source for firefighting in larger buildings. 3}Sprinkler System: To automatically suppress fires by spraying water when detected.4}Foam Systems: To suppress flammable liquid fires by smothering the flames with foam. ##FIRE EXTINGUISHER:-1}Type A:-Extinguishing Agent: Water.Use: Wood and paper fires (not electrical) 2}Type B:-Extinguishing Agent: Foam.Principle Use: Flammable liquid fires (not electrical)3}Type C:-Extinguishing Agent: Carbon dioxide (CO2).Principle Use: Electrical fires4}Type ABC:-Extinguishing Agent:- Dry Chemical.Principle Use: Flammable liquids and electrical fires5}Type K:-Extinguishing Agent: Wet Chemical.Principle Use: Fat fires (not electrical).6}Type D:-Extinguishing Agent: Special Purpose.Principle Use: Suitable for combustible metals. DUCT GUAGE THICKNESS RECOMMENDED 24G 0.63 MM 0 TO 750 MM 22G 0.80 MM 751 TO 1500 20G 1.00 MM 1501 TO 2250 MM 18G 1.20 MM ABOVE 2251 MM ##PLUMBING SYSTEMS:- ##PLUMBING SYSTEMS:-The primary function of a plumbing system is to ensure the adequate supply and distribution of water throughout a building, as well as to handle wastewater disposal effectively. ##MAIN COMPONENTS:-A}Water Supply:- The plumbing system provides water at the correct pressure to various locations within the building, ensuring a reliable and consistent water supply for daily needs. B}Wastewater Removal:- It handles the discharge of used water (e.g., from sinks, toilets, showers) and other liquid waste (e.g., sewage) away from the building, usually through a system of drains and pipes.C}Stormwater & Roof Drainage:-Plumbing also includes systems for handling stormwater or rainwater drainage, directing water away from the building to prevent flooding and water damage.D}External Connections:- It connects to a source of water supply (e.g., municipal water lines or private wells) and a disposal point (e.g., sewer system or septic tank). #MAIN PRECAUTION IN PLUMBING SYSTEMS:-A}Sanitation:- a}A well-planned plumbing system is critical to ensure that the building remains hygienic and that water is safe for use.b}Systems must be designed to prevent contamination of the water supply.c}Wastewater must be effectively separated and disposed of to avoid health hazards.B}INTELLIGENT PLANNING:- Plumbing should be intelligently designed to ensure:- a}Sufficient water pressure across all parts of the building.b}Proper routing of pipes to avoid leakage and inefficiencies.c}Effective waste disposal to prevent blockages or unpleasant odors.C}Regard for Building Users:-a}Plumbing must be designed with the comfort and convenience of building users in mind.b}nconveniences caused by poorly planned plumbing can disrupt daily activities and create safety concerns.D}Preventing Plumbing Failures:- Ensure that the system is robust and can handle regular wear and tear to avoid costly repairs and maintenance. ##PLUMBING SYSTEMS:-1}Potable / Clean Water System:A closed system of pipes that circulates clean water throughout the building.Can come from public water supply (municipal or corporate) or a private well/tube well. 2}Sewerage System:- A closed system of pipes that collects wastewater (both black and grey water) from the building.Discharges the wastewater into a septic tank or a public sewerage system. ##DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN MULTISTOREY BUILDINGS:-1}Direct Supply Systems from Mains (Public or Private):-Water is supplied directly from the public or private mains to the building.Adequate water pressure is available in the main pipeline, allowing water to be discharged directly to the top floor without the need for a pumping system. 2}GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:-Uses gravity to distribute water throughout the building.Water is supplied to a storage tank at a higher level, and gravity ensures it flows down to the lower floors.3}PRESSURIZED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM :-A pressurized system that uses hydropneumatic pumps to maintain constant water pressure throughout the building.A pump pressurizes the water, ensuring consistent flow to all floors, especially in taller buildings. 4}COMBINED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:-Combines both gravity and pressurized systems. Gravity is used for low floors, while hydropneumatics pumps supply water to the higher floors where gravity alone cannot provide sufficient pressure. ##SEWERAGE SYSTEM:- A}Sewage / Drainage:-Refers to the wastewater generated from activities like cleaning, washing, bathing, and use of kitchens, wash basins, bathrooms, toilets, and urinals.The sewage contains liquid and solid waste, including human excreta and other household waste materials. #A}SEWAGE TYPES:1}BLACK WATER:-Wastewater discharged from water closets (toilets) and urinals.Contains human excreta and other organic matter.Black water is typically sent to the public sewerage system or a septic tank for treatment and disposal.2}Grey Water:- Wastewater from sources like bathtubs, showers, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and washing machines.Does not contain human excreta. It is also referred to as sullage. Grey water is usually treated separately and may be reused in certain systems for non-potable purposes, like irrigation or flushing toilets. ##TYPES OF TRAPS: A trap is a plumbing device that holds a small quantity of water to prevent gases from entering the building through drain pipes.#TYPES:-1}Floor Trap or Nahani Trap:Typically installed in bathrooms or floors.Catches and holds wastewater from floor drains, preventing foul gases from entering the building. 2}Gully Trap:-Installed outside the building, before connecting to the main sewer line.Prevents gases from the outside sewer from entering the building and traps debris.3}P Trap:-Commonly used under sinks, toilets, and bathtubs.The most widely used trap, it holds water in a "P" shape to block sewer gases from entering the building. 4}Bottle Trap:-Used under washbasins and sinks.A compact trap with a bottle-like shape that holds water to prevent the escape of sewer gases.5}Q Trap:-Installed under the water closet (toilet).Similar to the P trap but specifically used in toilets to block sewer gases.6}Intercepting Trap:-Installed at the junction between the building's sewer line and the public sewer or external sewerage line.Prevents sewer gases from entering the building and helps collect wastewater from sources like kitchen sinks and washbasins.7}S Trap:- Commonly used in older installations for sinks and toilets.These traps are prone to siphoning (losing water), which can allow gases to escape, making them prohibited in many building codes. ##DRAINAGE AND SANITATION SYSTEMS:-1}Single Stack System:-This system uses a single pipe (the stack) to handle both drainage and ventilation.The stack itself acts as the vent, meaning there is no separate ventilation pipe. It is vented through the roof.Typically used in buildings with limited space for venting and simpler layouts. 2}One Pipe:-Partially Ventilated System:-This system uses a single pipe for both drainage and partial ventilation.A separate vent pipe is provided to ventilate the traps of water closets (toilets), but other fixtures may not have individual venting.Suitable for smaller buildings where a full ventilation system is not necessary but water closet traps still need to be ventilated. 3}One Pipe - Fully Ventilated System:-Similar to the one-pipe system, but with individual ventilation for all traps. Each trap (including those in water closets, waste appliances, and other fixtures) is individually ventilated, ensuring no trapped gases.Provides a higher level of ventilation and is used in larger or more complex buildings where all fixtures require individual venting.4}Two Pipe System:-This system uses two separate pipes—one for drainage and one for ventilation.A}With Common Vent Pipe: The drainage pipe serves all fixtures, while a single common vent pipe ventilates the entire system.B}With Independent Vent Pipe: Each drainage pipe for each fixture has its own independent vent pipe, providing greater flexibility and ensuring proper air circulation for all fixtures. **Use: Often used in larger buildings where a more robust ventilation system is required to prevent odours and maintain air quality. ##SEPTIC TANK: -A septic tank is a popular individual disposal system used for the safe disposal of building sewerage in areas without a public sewerage system, commonly used in India.A}Function:_The building’s black water (from toilets) is discharged into the septic tank for treatment.Inside the septic tank, anaerobic bacteria break down and digest the waste (known as septage), turning it into less harmful substances. Anaerobic bacteria thrive in environments lacking free oxygen.B}Septic Tank for Black and Grey Water:-Septic tanks help in the safe disposal of both black water (from toilets) and grey water (from sinks, baths, etc.). It acts as a small-scale sewage treatment system.C}Capacity:-Recommended for small communities and institutions, where the population contributing to the waste does not exceed 300 people. For larger communities, septic tanks should be avoided, and more extensive sewage treatment systems should be considered.D}Limitations:-While effective for smaller applications, septic tanks are not suitable for large communities due to space, maintenance, and capacity limitations. ##HVAC #AIR CONDITIONING:-THE PROCESS OF TREATING AIR SO AS TO CONTROL SIMULTANOLUS UTS TEMPERTETURE, HUMIDITY ,CLEANLINESS AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONDITIONED SPACE.#1}COMFORT AIR CONDITIONING-FOR PEOPLE.2}PROCESS AIR-FOR THINGS ##HUMAN PARAMETER:-1}TEMPERTETURE.2} HUMIDITY 3} DISTRIBUTION.4}FILTERATION ##FILTER:-A}course:-a}G1-G4(DP>10uM).B}fine:-a}F5-F9(10uM>DP>1uM).C}very fine:- a}high efficiency particulate air.b}Ultra-Low Penetration Air. ##TON OF REFRIGERATION(TR):-indicate systems cooling capacity.(TR) is a unit of measurement used to describe the cooling capacity of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. A}1 Ton of Refrigeration:-1 Ton of Refrigeration (1 TR) is defined as the amount of heat required to melt 1 ton of ice in a 24-hour period.1 Ton of Refrigeration is equivalent to the removal of 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs) of heat per hour.B}2 TR (24,000 BTU/hr):-Small to medium-sized office spaces, small conference rooms, or small retail shops.C}20 TR (240,000 BTU/hr):-Medium-sized commercial spaces, mall corridors, department stores, or medium offices.D}200 TR (2,400,000 BTU/hr):- Large commercial buildings, large retail spaces, grocery stores, or large offices.E}2,000 TR (24,000,000 BTU/hr):- Very large commercial spaces, airports, large manufacturing facilities, data centers, or entire buildings. F}20,000 TR (240,000,000 BTU/hr):-Mega-commercial spaces, multi-building complexes, data centers, or large industrial processes.G}200,000 TR (2,400,000,000 BTU/hr):-Massive industrial sites, airports, large commercial buildings, or large-scale district cooling systems. ##WORKING OF VAPOUR COMPRESSION CYCLE(VCC):-1}IDU:-A}EVAPORATOR:- It is heat exchanger where the refrigerant picks up the heat and cools the surrounding.b}expansion valve:-is to reduce the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant entering the evaporator so that the refrigerant is able to absorb the heat in the evaporator.2}ODU:-a}compressor:- The function of compressor is to increase the temperature and pressure of refrigerant so that the refrigerant is able to reject the heat in the condenser.b}condenser:-The condenser is a heat exchanger where the refrigerant rejects the heat absorbed to the surroundings.a}It is a step process:-1} refrigerant reject the heat to condense the water.2}Condenser water reject the heat to outdoors air in the cooling tower. ##HEAT PUMP:-a}maintain temperature of system higher than surrounding.b}used for heating application.c}working cycle same as air condition ##TYPES OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM;-a}unitary air conditioning sytem.b}centralized:- 1}large capacity.2} is a modified Form of split Ae with more components and circuits3}Heat absorption is a 2 step process:-a}refrigerant will cool chilled water.b}chilled water will cool air in the AHU (Air heating unit).c}vrv or vrf. *##Preferred Locations for HVAC Components:-1}Water-Cooled Chillers:-Located in the basement or ground floor.Proximity to cooling towers and pump systems ensures efficient operation.2}Air-Cooled Chillers:-Installed on the terrace.Requires open space for proper air circulation and heat rejection.3}Cooling Tower:-Placed on the terrace.Ensures natural airflow and sufficient height for water drainage.4}AHUs (Air Handling Units):-Installed floor- wise.Positioned in dedicated AHU rooms for easy access and maintenance. ##DIRECT REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS:-1}WINDOW AC: Compact unit installed on walls/windows; simple cooling solution.2}Split AC:-A}Types:-a}Wall- mounted.b}Cassette.c}High-wall mounted.d}Tower type.3}Ductable Split AC:-Indoor Unit (IDU)/Fan Coil Unit (FCU) connected to ducts.Recommended for better air distribution in larger spaces. 4}VRV/VRF (Variable Refrigerant Volume/Flow):-Features:-One outdoor unit connected to multiple indoor units.Handles significant load fluctuations.Ensures energy savings.5}Non- VRV/Non-VRF:-Features:-Each indoor unit paired with an individual outdoor unit.Not recommended due to high energy consumption and inefficiency. ##WORKFLOW FOR MEP ESTIMATION:-A}Technical Specification:-Detailed study of project design and technical requirements.Alignment with CPWD, SSB, and DSR standards.a}Cost Drivers:-Equipment type, material quality, labor cost, and project complexity.b}Important Standards and Guidelines:a}CPWD:-Central Public Works Department norms.c}SSB:- Standard Schedule of Rates.d}DSR:-Delhi Schedule of Rates for estimation alignment. 2}Estimation of HVAC Services Rate Analysis:-a}Detailed calculation of unit rates for HVAC components.b}CPWD HVAC Mechanical Norms.Reference for mechanical works in HVAC systems. ##DUCT:-Common Duct Materials for HVAC Systems:-1}Galvanized Iron (GI) Sheets:-a}Most commonly used material for ducts.b}Advantages:-Durable and corrosion-resistant due to zinc coating.c}Cost-effective and easy to fabricate.d}Applications:-Suitable for both supply and return air ducts in commercial and residential buildings. 2}Aluminum:-a}Lightweight and corrosion-resistant.b}Advantages:-Easier to handle and install compared to GI.High resistance to moisture and weather conditions.c}Applications:- Preferred for ducts in coastal or high-humidity areas. ##ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OVERVIEW:-A}Voltage Levels:-1}Three-Phase Voltage: 440 volts.2}Single-Phase Voltage: 430 volts.3}NICMAR Transmission Line: 22 kV and 13,800 volts.B}Switchgear:-Includes switches, circuit breakers, and other control devices.C}Circuit Breakers;-Fuse, MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker), MCC (Molded Case Circuit Breaker).D}Bus Bar:-A conductor (usually copper or aluminum) with large current-carrying capacity. It serves as a common connection point for multiple electrical circuits.1}Current Unit: Ampere E}Distribution Panels:-1}Distribution Switchboard:-Handles currents of ≥1201 A.2}Distribution Panel:-Handles currents from 401 A to 1200 A.3}Circuit Breaker Panel:- Handles currents