Specialist Diploma in M&E

Co-ordination Drawing
(ME 105)

Ng Wan Yuen
email : ngwanyuen@live.com.sg

Course Content
Principles of Co-ordination works
Methods of Co-ordination

Preparing services co-ordination plan

Preparing sectional view drawing
Preparing reflected ceiling plan
Case study exercises

Principle of Co-ordination work

It is the inter-relation between design and installation of building
services in such a manner as to permit practical, economic and aesthetic
installation within the building structure

FPS
HVAC

Mechanical
Architectural

Electrical

Structural

Factors for Consideration

Constrains

Layout

Ceiling
space

Access
requirement

Maintenance
& servicing

Regulation

Co-ordination is important and required

There are multiple services
There is a positional relationship between the services
Installation or ceiling space is usually limited
Consideration must be given to access and maintenance
To avoid clashes between services

Methods of Co-ordination

 Sequential Design
Is a multi-disciplinary effort with input from many
people and requires many revisions

Arch &
Structure
Layout

Elect &
Others

Sanitary
Layout

FPS
Piping

Duct
Work

HVAC
Piping

Less Clashes
- Each designer is fully aware
of other services which may
otherwise clash

Time Consuming
- Need longer time to complete
the services design

 Overlay method
Is an iterative process of sequentially overlaying
multi drawings of various trades
400x 800

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300 x 500

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STRUCTURAL PLAN

2400

1100x300RAD

FIRE SPRINKLER

LAYOUT PLAN

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LAYOUT PLAN

500mmCABLETRAY

800mm CABLE TRAY

1100x300 RAD
VCD

450x300 SAD

200x300 SAD

300x300 SAD

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500mmCABLETRAY

500mmCABLETRAY

1000x300 RAD

MVAC LAYOUT PLA N

ELECTRICAL & LI

GHTING PLAN

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ARCHITECTURAL

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500mmCABLE TRAY

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500mmCABLE TRAY

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450x300 SAD

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1100x300
800mm CABLE
VCD

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500mmCABLE TRAY

Save Time
- It allows for design of each
service to proceed concurrently

Major Clashes
- May require major revamp of
the services routing

 Scale Model
By constructing of a scale model to visual the
actual installation space requirement

Mock up
- In project which have standard
layout for every storey

Costly
- It could be costly and time
consuming

Consideration during
Preparation of drawing

Service Layer Arrangement

General guideline for services arrangement above ceiling
Smoke extraction
Fire rate duct and pipes
Concealed sprinklers
Sanitary pipes
Rain water pipes

Top Layer

MV/AC duct
Chilled water pipes
Condenser water pipe

Layer 2

Communication cable
Power cable
Domestic water and Gas
pipes

Layer 3

Exposed sprinklers
Light fittings
Smoke / Heat detector
Speakers

Layer 4

Bottom Layer

 Design Criteria
Apply design knowledge to assure that the systems satisfy
performance requirement and comply to standards
Support
System

Insulation

Gradient

Clearance

High
Low
Space reserved
for standard
support systems
for components

Insulation for Fire

protection, thermal
energy conservation,
sound isolation,
personnel
protection, etc

Gravity driven
lines e.g. plumbing
and sanitary lines

Clearance to
prevent heat
exchange and
mitigate vibration
concerns, etc

Construction
Apply construction knowledge to assure feasible designs
and increase the efficiency for building systems
Installation
Space

Installation
Sequence

Component B should not

be located within
installation space of
component A

Lead Time
A
B

C
Component A and B
should be installed before
component C

C
Component Cs lead time
is greater than component
A and B, therefore it
should be located below
them

Operation and Maintenance

Apply maintenance knowledge to minimize the cost of
operation and maintenance

Access Space

Component B should be located

within access space of component A

Access Frequency

A
B
Component B has greater access
frequency requirements then component
A and therefore should be located below
component A

Understand the basic principle

for adjusting the services
during co-ordination

 Ductwork and Chilled Water Pipe

o Consider converting a round duct to rectangular duct or
vice versa (refer to the conversion table). The aspect ratio of a
rectangular duct should not be more than 5

W/H<5
W

o Consider for external and internal insulation thickness

- 25mm in air-conditioned space
- 50mm in non-air-conditioned space
o Consider for the support brackets and flanges
- 25mm to 50mm (ductwork)
- 25mm to 100mm depending on the pipe size
o Consider additional thickness of 100mm for fire rated ductwork
o External insulation is required to minimize heat transfer and
prevent condensation. Refer to insulation thickness table for
chilled water pipe

 FCUs and AHUs

o FCUs and AHUs are to be installed in the false ceiling. In such
cases, adequate maintenance space shall be provided
o For ceiling suspended AHUs, it may require to construct catwalk
around the equipment

o If noise is a concern, FCU, AHU or ventilation fan may be

enclosed in acoustic enclosure

 Sanitary and Rain Water Pipe

o Pipe to be installed with a gradient
o Pipe carries condensate water from air-conditioning equipment
to be insulated with external insulation as in the case of
chilled water pipe

o Pipe should not be installed above dining area, bedroom. When

allowed by authority, a tray or double slab shall be provided to
prevent leakage onto the space below
o Ceiling access opening shall be provided for the inspection of
floor trap

 Sprinklers and Sprinkler Pipes

o Installed according to CP 52 (ordinary hazard group)
- max spacing is 4m
- max area of coverage is 12m sq
o Obstructions having a width > 800mm would require
additional sprinklers underneath the obstruction
o Sprinkler guard should be installed at low headroom area

 Electrical and Data Services

o Avoid putting electrical tray / trunking under water pipes
o Preferable near to ceiling level for easy access and pulling of
cable
o Max height for conduit for horizontal DATA cabling shall not
exceed 3.3m from floor level
o Min clearance of 50mm between DATA tray and any services
above it
o Space between DATA tray and false ceiling shall be between
75mm and 150mm

Important Points To Note When

Preparing Co-ordination Plan

 Services are clearly labeled

Indicate dimension of services
Indicate dimension of space requirement in
sectional drawing

Indicate services level eg. BOTxxxx

Indicate distance / spacing between ceiling terminal
units to ceiling grid
Services are drawn to scale and provide Legend
Services on plan to tally with sectional drawing

Do not use single line to indicate services

 The purpose of preparing Sectional View Drawing

o Ensure all services are coordinated at congested area
o Ensure all parties are aware of the exact location of their services
o To achieve ceiling height requirement
The purpose of preparing Reflected Ceiling Plan
o Ensure aesthetically pleasant ceiling layout
o Ensure ceiling terminal units are properly coordinated and
installed correctly

We are ready for the drawings !!!

 Getting start
Step 1 (approx. 5 mins)
o transfer structure plan onto Arch plan
o Indicate the dimension and color them
Step 2 (approx. 30 ~ 40 mins)
o Identify clashes area and prepare sectional view drawing
o Indicate the level and relative position of services, label and
dimension of services
Step 3 (approx. 10 mins)
o Transfer sprinkler plan onto Arch plan
o Indicate the size (dia) and color them
Step 4 (approx. 20 mins)
o Transfer ACMV plan onto Arch plan
o Indicate duct, pipe size and color them
Step 5 (approx. 10 mins)
o Transfer electrical & lighting plan onto Arch plan
o Indicate the size of cable tray and color them
Step 6 (approx. 5 mins)
o Written question (consideration for the above changes)

Case Study Exercise

Service Corridor
Basement Carpark
Retail Shop

Equivalent diameters for some common mm rectangular dimensions are shown in

the table below:
Circular equivalent diameter - de (mm)
Duct
side - a
100
mm

Duct side - b (mm)

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200

250

300

400

500

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

100

109

133

152

168

183

207

227

150
200

133
152

164
189

189
219

210
244

229
266

261
305

287
337

310
365

250

168

210

246

273

299

343

381

414

470

300

183

229

266

299

328

378

420

457

520

574

400

207

260

305

343

378

437

488

531

609

674

731

500
600

227

287
310

337
365

381
414

420
457

488
531

547
598

598
656

687
755

762
840

827
914

886
980

1041

414

470

520

609

687

755

875

976

1066

1146

1219

1286

517

574

674

762

840

976

1093

1196

1289

1373

1451

1523

620

731
781

827
886

914
980

1066
1146

1196
1289

1312
1416

1416
1530

1511
1635

1598
1732

1680
1822

939

1041

1219

1373

1511

1635

1749

1854

1952

1096

1286

1451

1598

1732

1854

1968

2073

1523

1680

1822

1952

2073

2186

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2000