Design and construction standards
The UWA Design and Construction Standards specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of UWA projects by architects, consultants, contractors and project managers. These standards must be referred to when designing and specifying any new facilities or refurbishing existing buildings at UWA.
These standards also provide facility managers, maintenance contractors and other service providers with an understanding of UWA services in order to assist in the maintenance and operation of facilities.
Relevant Legislation
The planning, design and construction of each UWA facility must fully comply with the current relevant legislation, including (but not limited to):
- Relevant Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS)
- National Construction Code (NCC)
- Occupation Safety and Health (OSH) legislation
- Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
- Accessibility Aspiration Design Factors
- Local council and authority requirements
These standards are divided into the following service documents for ease of use, but must be considered in its entirety, regardless of specific discipline or responsibilities.
A - Building and Architecture
Refer to this document for:
- General building planning (Architecture, Space, Heritage and conservation, Hazardous materials, Noise, security etc.)
- Room planning (Central teaching Facilities, Offices, Meeting Rooms, Toilets, Service Areas, Roof Access etc.)
- Building elements (Roofs, Gutters, Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Windows, Keying systems, Signage, Room numbering, Painting etc.)
- Furniture (Fixed, Reception, Tea Rooms)
B - Mechanical Services
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design, Testing, Chilled Water, Mechanical plant rooms, Pipework, Air filtration, Ventilation, Refrigeration, HVAC etc.)
- Specifications (Building Control Systems, Refrigeration Pipework, Cooling Towers, Coolers, Fume Cupboards, Ductwork)
- Networked Gas and Meter selection and installation (meters, IP gateways, installation requirements)
- Networked Thermal Energy selection and installation (meters, communication, ethernet gateways, installation requirements)
- Networked Water Meter selection and installation (meters, cabling, modules, labelling, commissioning)
C - Electrical Services
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design, Capacity, Redundancy, Metering, HV distribution, Back-up power, Power points, Switchboards, Switch rooms, Supply, Shutdowns, Wiring systems, Earthing, Lighting, Labelling etc.)
- Soft wiring system (Power boards, Extensions, System components)
- Networked electrical meter selection and installation (Meters, Ethernet Gateways, Installation requirements, Commissioning, testing, Chilled Water, Mechanical plant rooms, Pipework, Air filtration, HVAC etc.)
D - Communication Services
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Architecture, Cabling, Optical Fibre, Cable Tray, Design, Capacity, Redundancy, Metering, HV distribution, Back-up power, Switchboards, Wiring systems, Earthing, Lighting, Labelling etc.)
E - Hydraulic Services
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Fire Services inc. hydrants and hose reels, Mains water, Natural gas, Sewer, Waste water, Storm water, Plumbing fixtures, testing)
F - Security Services
G - Fire Services and Fire Safety Engineering
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design requirements, Security system requirements, construction and installation, security zones, CCTV, Intercom services)
H - Structural Works
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design requirements, Performance requirements, Geotechnical scope)
I - Civil Works
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design requirements, Earthworks, Roadworks, Stormwater)
J - Irrigation Services
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Water supply, Equipment, Site requirements Testing, Commissioning)
K - Sustainability
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Design considerations, Construction management, indoor environment quality, Energy, emissions, Transport)
L - Vertical Transport
Refer to this document for:
- General requirement (Lifts, Escalators, Functionality, Operation, Performance
Building and Services Documentations Guidelines
The purpose of the As Constructed specification is to clearly state the documentation and required format for all “As Constructed” drawings and associated data including assets, specifications, manuals and test reports. It is a requirement of the contract that all data is presented in the correct format required by the University.
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