DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR RETAIL DISTRICT

DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR RETAIL DISTRICT

75% Schematic Design
MEP Basis of Design Retail

DECEMBER 2017

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PROJECT NAME: Dubai Creek Harbour Retail District
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4.1.4 Condensate Water Recovery .................................................................................... 19

CONTENTS 4.1.5 Drainage Services ..................................................................................................... 19
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................... 5 4.1.6 Velocity ...................................................................................................................... 20
1.1 Outline Structural Design Parameters (Schematic Design LOD) ........................... 5
1.2 Codes and Standards ................................................................................................. 5 5.0 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES ........................................................ 22
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 22
1.2.1 Local Authority............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Mechanical (HVAC) Specific ...................................................................................... 5 5.1.1 Automatic Sprinkler Systems .................................................................................... 22

1.4 Electrical Specific........................................................................................................ 5

6.0 SNG SERVICES ................................................................................. 25
1.5 Public Health Specific ................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Gas Pressure Regime ............................................................................................... 25
1.5.1 Fire Protection Specific ............................................................................................... 6
6.1.1 SNG Pipe Sizing ....................................................................................................... 25
1.5.2 Sustainability ............................................................................................................... 6

1.5.3 International Standards ............................................................................................... 6

1.6 Emaar Guidelines, Standards and Lessons Learned .............................................. 6

1.6.1 Emaar Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 6

1.6.2 Emaar Standards ........................................................................................................ 6

1.6.3 Emaar Lessons Learned ............................................................................................. 6

2.0 MECHANICAL CRITERIA .................................................................... 7

2.1 Site Environmental Conditions .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Occupancy (Based on ASHRAE 62.1, 2016 & Emaar Retail Guidelines) ............... 7

2.2.1 Indoor Environment Conditions ................................................................................... 7

2.2.2 Building Performance ................................................................................................ 11

2.2.3 Internal Gain .............................................................................................................. 12

2.2.4 Plant and Equipment / Distribution Criteria ............................................................... 12

3.0 ELECTRICAL CRITERIA ................................................................... 16

3.1 Voltage Drop .............................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Design Parameters .................................................................................................... 16

3.2.1 Power Density Values ............................................................................................... 16

3.2.2 Spare Capacity .......................................................................................................... 17

3.2.3 Lighting ...................................................................................................................... 17

4.0 PUBLIC HEALTH CRITERIA ............................................................. 18

4.1 Domestic Water ......................................................................................................... 18

4.1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 18
4.1.2 Water Daily Demand ................................................................................................. 18

4.1.3 Irrigation Water .......................................................................................................... 19

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1.0 Introduction -
-
DEWA Guidelines for Green Buildings
DEWA Water Planning Guidelines for New Development Projects, 2013
The Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health (MEP) and Fire Protection Basis Of Design (BOD - design criteria) - DEWA Distribution Substation Guideline Year 2008 - 1st Edition
for Retail has been established from Emaar briefing documents and stakeholder liaison within workshops and - DEWA Regulations for electrical installations 2017 Edition.
Client meetings. The document consists of eight sections: - DEWA Power Supply Guidelines for Major Projects. (Update May 2017 Revision 4)
- DEWA Circulars
Outline structural design parameters
Codes and standards Dubai Municipality (DM)
- Dubai Green Building Regulations and Specification (DGBRS)
Occupancy
- Dubai Municipality Sewage and Drainage Design Criteria
Mechanical design criteria
Electrical design criteria Dubai Civil Defence (DCD)
Public health criteria - UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, 2017 Edition advance copy adopted
- DCD Circulars
Fire protection criteria
SNG Criteria Du - Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company
- Telecom infrastructure standards for buildings Version 5
Criteria herein forms the foundation to commence detailed design and is critical that Emaar review and
notification of agreement is provided. Etisalat
- Etisalat - Design Guide for Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) Requirements in New Buildings (January
1.1 Outline Structural Design Parameters (Schematic Design LOD) 2013)

Drop Heads 3m x 3m x 450mm (d) Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Guidelines

Construction Quality tolerances - + - 50mm 1.4 Mechanical (HVAC) Specific
Floor finishes 75 150mm
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Typical beam depths 1000mm
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality)
1 m maximum depth sump pumps at B3
Channel Drains at B3 from 150 450 m deep. ASHRAE Standard 55 (Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy)
No cannel drains across movement joint. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings except Low Rise)
Design Recommendation for HVAC Systems
British (BS) and European (EN) Standards
1.2 Spatial Performance
Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) publications
Target Ceiling Levels Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) publications
- Services Corridors 2.4 m (1/F & 2/F); 3 (G/F) Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association (HVCA), TR and DW series publications
- Retail Bulkhead 2.4 m (1/F & 2/F); 3.4 (G/F) International Mechanical Code
Car Park Vertical clearance 2.4 m (minimum) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Floor Finish Build up TBA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
Space allowance for Mechanical protection up to 1 m above FFL for low level service.
All Mechanical plantrooms to have dedicated area for washing filters. 1.5 Electrical Specific
Major plant to include adequate lifting gear for plant replacement
All risers to be serviced from Landlord area. ` The design of the electrical building services will comply with the following standards. This list shall be
All risers to include service light. deemed non- exhaustive:
All valves, dampers and meters to have access panel
No F & B above Supermarket. BS 7671, Requirements for Electrical installations, 17th Edition
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signalling Code
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems
1.3 Codes and Standards
CIBSE Lighting Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
1.3.1 Local Authority BS EN 62305, Protection Against Lightning
BS 7430, Code of Practice for Earthing
Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) BS EN 12464-1, Light and Lighting Lighting of work place
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IEC International Electro-Technical Commission Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), USA.

BS EN 61439 -1,2 & 6 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assemblies American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
1.6 Public Health Specific American Water Works Associations (AWWA)

British (BS) and European (EN) Standards

Institute of Plumbing (IOP) Data Handbook
1.7 Emaar Guidelines, Standards and Lessons Learned

1.6.1 Fire Protection Specific 1.7.1 Emaar Guidelines

NFPA 13. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems Doc Reference
Document Title Rev Dated Author
Number
NFPA 14. Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems
None
NFPA 20. Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. Energy Transfer Station Guideline 02 Jun 17 Allied Consultants Ltd
provided
NFPA 22. Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection. Emaar Group Retail
MEP Service provision requirements None
05 07 Dec 15 Development Team
For Retail Units provided
1.6.2 Sustainability MEP
Danyal Hatock EME
MEP Design Guidelines For Malls 0 21 Jun 15
Dubai Green Buildings Regulations And Specifications Emaar MEP /MAL/DO /001
MEP Design Guidelines For Danyal Hatock EMEP/RES/D
0 01 Jul 15
Al Safaat Minimum Silver Rating certification to be achieved - future proofing strategy Residential Towers Emaar MEP O /001
Central Business District LEED Platinum TBC
1.7.2 Emaar Standards

1.6.3 International Standards Doc

Where there are no clear requirements outlined by the above authorities, Arcadis have adopted the following Document Title Rev Dated Author Reference
standards: Number

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Emaar Standards Vol 1 General
1
18 Aug Emaar Properties PJSC None
Guidelines 16 (Hill International) provided
American Society of Plumbing Engineering (ASPE)
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) 2016 Emaar Standards Vol 2 Residential 18 Aug Emaar Properties PJSC None
1
Developments 16 (Hill International) provided
ASHRAE Standard 55 (Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy)
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Emaar Standards Vol 3 Retail 18 Aug Emaar Properties PJSC None
1
Developments 16 (Hill International) provided
Design Recommendation for HVAC Systems
Emaar Standards Vol 4 Hospitality 18 Aug Emaar Properties PJSC None
British (BS) and European (EN) Standards 1
Developments 16 (Hill International) provided
Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) publications
18 Aug Emaar Properties PJSC None
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) publications Emaar Standards Vol 5 Appendices 1
16 (Hill International) provided
Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association (HVCA), TR and DW series publications
International Mechanical Code (IMC) 1.7.3 Emaar Lessons Learned
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), USA
Document Title Rev Dated Author Doc Reference Number
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA), USA
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Lessons Learned version 1 2 17 May 15 Emaar Properties FM/ALL/MZ/GEN/0009/0515
British Standard Institute (BSI) FM Checklist for new
1 17 May 15 Emaar Properties FM/ALL/MZ/GEN/0010/0515
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), USA. projects version 1
American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), USA.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
National Plumbing Code of USA
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2.0 Mechanical Criteria Space Occ Density Occupancy numbers

MDF Rooms Not occupied

20.1 Site Environmental Conditions
Main Server room 5 person / 100 m2

Design Parameter Design Criteria Remarks AV rooms 5 person / 100 m2

Security Rooms 5 person / 100 m2
Design Summer Temperature 46C db, Dubai Green Building Regulations and
Pantry (Break rooms) 25 person / 100 m2
(transmission gains) 29C wb Specifications
Workshops 20 person / 100 m2
Fresh Air equipment design 34C db
Al Safaat guidelines Fire command centre 5 person / 100 m2
temperature 32C wb
Plant room / Storage rooms Not occupied
Design Winter Temperature 14C db, 90% RH Emaar MEP Mall guidelines Back Of House Spaces

External Heat Rejection Plant 50C db, VRV / DX systems Office 5 person / 100 m2
Corridor Not occupied
Mean coincident wind speed 3.17 m/s Dubai Airport station
Lockers 10 person / 100 m2
Dubai Green Building Regulations and
Latitude 25N 50 persons / 100 m2 or no. of
Specifications Office pantry (Breakrooms)
seats.
50 persons / 100 m2 or no. of
Extent of variation in the temperature Training / conference rooms
Dubai Green Building Regulations and seats.
on the day of design (Outdoor Daily 13.8 C
Specifications
Range)
Note: ASHRAE guidelines are followed in general and wherever EMAAR guidelines exceed ASHRAE values,
Altitude 5m above sea level the EMAAR guidelines values are considered.

2.2.1 Indoor Environment Conditions

2.2 Occupancy (Based on ASHRAE 62.1, 2016 & Emaar Retail Guidelines)
The following internal design conditions were selected in accordance with Emaar MEP Mall guidelines, DGBRS
and industry best-practice recommendations (e.g. ASHRAE / CIBSE Guide A). Commonly adopted for building
Space Occ Density Occupancy numbers projects in Dubai.

Entrance Lobby 30 person / 100 m2 2.2.1.1 COMFORT DESIGN CONDITIONS

Supermarket 8 person / 100 m2
Emaar guideline states air movement should be 0.25m/s maximum velocity for both Summer and Winter
Retails 20 person / 100 m2 condition. This does not apply to entrances.
Restaurant 70 person / 100 m2
Fast Food Dining 100 person / 100 m2 Design
Areas Humidity Range Remarks
Temperature
Lift Lobby 10 person / 100 m2
Communal Spaces
Lounge / Welcome court 30 person / 100 m2
Mall Circulation (streets) 40 person / 100 m2 Entrance Lobby / Welcome courts 24C 1C db, 50-60% RH
Family entertainment centre 20 person / 100 m2
Mall Circulation (streets) 22C 1C db, 50-60% RH
Public Toilets As per no. of fixtures EMAAR Volume 3, Retail
Public Toilets 24C 1C db, 50-60% RH development guidelines
Prayer Rooms 200 person / 100 m2
dated Aug 2016
Technical Spaces Ablutions 24C 1C db, 50-60% RH
IDF Rooms Not occupied
Prayer Rooms 22C 1C db, 50-60% RH

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Design Design
Areas Humidity Range Remarks Areas Humidity Range Remarks
Temperature Temperature

Technical Spaces FOH corridors 25C 1C db, 50-60% RH

IDF / MDF rooms 20C 1C db 50-60% RH Storage Room

AV rooms 23C 1C db 50-60% RH To be confirmed by waste

Garbage Room (dry) 22C 2C db 50-60% RH
consultant
Security control rooms 23C 1C db 50-60% RH
50-60% RH To be confirmed by waste
Garbage Room (wet) 20C 2C db (
Pool Plant Rooms 28C 1C db 50-60% RH consultant

Water Feature Plant Rooms 28C 1C db 50-60% RH Commercial 50-60% RH

Meet Me rooms 23C 1C db 50-60% RH F&B / Restaurants / Food Court 22C 1C db 50-60% RH

Storage Room 25C 1C db, 50-60% RH Commercial kitchens 25C 1C db 50-60% RH

Air Handling Plant Rooms 28C 1C db, 50-60% RH Retail outlets 22C 1C db EMAAR Volume 3, Retail
development guidelines
LV room 24C 1C db, Family Entertainment centre 22C 1C db 50-60% RH dated Aug 2016

- Ventilation required to Caf Non-Cooking 22C 1C db 50-60% RH

achieve a max temp of
HV room Not Conditioned 7C from ambient. Cinema 22C 1C db 50-60% RH

Super / Hyper market 22C 1C db 50-60% RH

Central Battery room / UPS room 24C 1C db 50-60% RH EMAAR Volume 3, Retail
development guidelines Note: No direct space humidity control provided. The necessary cooling for the majority of the year will provide
Electrical MDB / DB Room 24C 1C db 50-60% RH dated Aug 2016 de-humidification during these periods. On average the internal humidity levels are expected to be in the region
of 50 to 60% RH.
Telecom Rooms/GSM /FTR rooms 21C 1C db 50-60% RH

50-60% RH EMAAR Volume 3, Retail

Main control room / IT rooms /
Server rooms
Back of House Spaces
Management offices
21C 1C db development guidelines 2.2.1.2 AIR QUALITY
dated Aug 2016
- CO2 < 800 ppm
- CO - < 25 ppm
- Bacteria & Fungi < 0.06 ppm
22C 1C db 50-60% RH

Training / Meeting rooms 22C 1C db 50-60% RH 2.2.1.3 MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS

Pantry 24C 1C db 50-60% RH The below maximum acceptable noise rating levels are selected from Emaar Volume 3, Retail Guidelines and
CIBSE Guide A where not prescribed.
Lockers 24C 1C db 50-60% RH
EMAAR Volume 3, Retail
Workshops / Paint & chemical stores 24C 1C db 50-60% RH Area Maximum Acceptable Noise Level Limit (NR)
development guidelines
dated Aug 2016
23C 1C db Security Rooms NR 30 - 35
Fire command centre

50-60% RH Entrance Lobby / Welcome court NR 35 - 40

BOH corridors 25C 1C db,
Mall circulation areas NR 40 45

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Area Maximum Acceptable Noise Level Limit (NR) Fresh Air Fresh Air
Areas People Rate Area Rate Extract Rate Remarks
Management office NR 30 35 (l/s/p) (l/s/m)
Communal Areas
Refuse/Cleaners/Stores NR 40 - 50
Entrance Lobby 3.8 0.3
Car park NR 45-55 Extract rate to be determined
to provide 90% extract rate for
BOH Corridors NR 40-50 entire mall air balance. Over-
all Air Flow to achieve 90%
Toilets NR 35-40 Mall Circulation
3.8 0.3 supply rate for entire mall. To
(streets)
achieve minimum 10% positive
Plantrooms & Car parks NR 55 pressure or Over-all building
make up air requirements
Prayer rooms NR 25 - 30 (whichever is higher).

FA is 85% of extract rate

F&B / Restaurants / Food Court NR 35 - 40
(Treated fresh air from
Public Toilets 12 ACH
dedicated FAHU with heat
Commercial kitchens NR 40 45
recovery wheels)

Retail outlets NR 35-40 FA is 85% of extract rate

Ablutions 15 ACH
(From adjacent prayer rooms)
Ice rinks NR 40 50
Prayer Rooms 2.8 -

Cinema NR 20 30 Tenant Spaces

Fresh air design

Super markets NR 35 40
parameters shown are the
minimum however, value
Main Control rooms, IT rooms & Server rooms NR 35 40
will be dictated by the
pressurisation requirements
External Ambient, 55db (A) at site boundary - TBC F&B units dining area
3.8 0.9 of the tenant (positive for
(60% of tenant area)
those located at the
perimeter and negative for
2.2.1.4 AIR QUALITY TARGETS those internal) taking into
account the tenant's kitchen
requirement.
Areas Maximum Acceptance Notes
85% of Extract Rate to be
Max. 50 ppm (CO) F&B units kitchen supplied by an MAU at 28C
40 ACH at a ceiling
Carpark Monitored and reported by area (40% of tenant 3.8 0.6 (from the EMAAR COP) with
Alarm at 75ppm (CO) height of 2.6m
BMS area) the balance coming in from the
Max. 0.1 ppm Nitrogen dining area.
Spaces > 100m2 Max. 800 ppm (CO2) 85% of Extract Rate to be
Monitored and reported by
Spaces > or equal to 25 people / Alarm at 1000 ppm (CO2) Foodcourt units supplied by an MAU at 28C
BMS 40 ACH at a ceiling
100m2. kitchen (80% of 3.8 0.6 (from the EMAAR COP) with
height of 2.6m
tenant area) the balance coming in from the
AHU filtration requirements dining area.
EMAAR MEP Design
Filtration Pre-Filters: MERV7-9 guidelines for Malls. Foodcourt units dining
Main Filters: MERV15 area (20% of tenant 3.8 0.9
area)
2.2.1.5 VENTILATION Supermarket 3.8 0.3

Retail 3.8 0.6

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Fresh Air Fresh Air All Staircases and lobbies to be provided with air tight doors.
Areas People Rate Area Rate Extract Rate Remarks Lift pressurisation not required
(l/s/p) (l/s/m) Basement plant rooms (10ACH). Not required if less than 250m2
Technical Spaces Car park zoning 2000m2
Water feature plant
0.3
rooms 2.2.1.6 COOLING INDEX FOR RETAIL UNITS
Electrical, Telecom,
IDF & Treated Untreated General Kitchen Kitchen
0.3 Retail CHW Smoke
Other Unmanned Fresh Air fresh air extract Extract Make Up
classification provision Extract
Plant Room provision provision provision provision provision
Normal Line Yes
Back of House 250 w/m2 1 l/s/m No No No No
Shops
Office 2.5 0.3
Anchor Unit Yes
300 w/m2 No Yes No No Yes
Training meeting (>1000 sqm)
2.5 0.3
rooms
Supermarkets Yes
Back of House 400 W/m No Yes No No Yes
0.3 (>1000 sqm)
corridor
Caf Non- Yes
Garbage Room - 5 l/s/m2 350 w/m2 1 l/s/m No No No No
cooking
Lockers 2.5 l/s/m2
Clinic 350 w/m2 1 l/s/m No Yes No No No
Pantry 1.5 l/s/m2
F&B Unit No Yes
Workshops 2.5 l/s/m2
500 w/m2 No Yes Yes No
Restaurants
Paint / Chemical F&B Food No Yes
7.5 l/s/m2 500 w/m2 No Yes Yes No
stores Court Unit
Security control room 0.3 Family Yes Yes
Entertainment 300 w/m2 No No No Yes
AV control room 7 0.3 Centre
Main server room 7 0.3
Cinema 300 w/m2 No Yes Yes No No Yes
Fire command centre 2.5 0.3

6 ACH (Normal)
Car Park Emaar provision for retail matrix notes
10 ACH (Fire)
BTU Metering provided to all units over 1000m - Refer to Metering Strategy document
Chemical Stores 10 ACH
All F&Bs to have a dedicated kitchen extract and make up riser
Central battery / UPS
6 ACH All equipment to be installed by Tenant
room
Kitchen extract to be under negative pressure
Street Facing Retail Units 25% additional CHW will be provided to Tennant stub out
NOTES Based on FLS 50% SD each street zone:
F&B Kitchen Exhaust 40ACH
150m maximum length F&B Kitchen Floor area assumption 40% of unit GLA
300m3/s smoke extract F&B Make up matching the Kitchen Exhaust (85% from make-up unit & balance from mall spaces)
Make up air via automated doors (no makeup air systems required) Condensate Required for all spaces
Each zone separated by a down stand Refer to BMS Controls strategy for BMS connections and performance
Smoke vent free area 41 x 1 m evenly distributed.
Max aerodynamic velocity 7.5m/s 2.2.1.7 COOLING INDEX FOR RESIDENTIAL TOWERS / HOTEL MANZIL / CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT
Boulevard smoke extract volume 660m3/s
Boulevard tunnel to be considered full height for volume flow (ACH)
Stairwell to be pressurized

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Residential Cooling No of No of Total

Area (m2) Remarks
classification W/m2 Floors Towers kW Element Performance to be confirmed by DPA

Crescent towers 212,582 100 60 5 Amenities &

F&B/caf spaces Vertical Fenestration (For above ground shop fronts /
1.9 (As per DM Green building regulations)
South towers 211,554 100 60 4 at roof level not showrooms) U Value (w/m2K)
considered for
residential Vertical Fenestration max shading coefficient Glazing < 40%
5 0.4 (As per DM Green building regulations)
towers cooling of external wall area
Courtyard Towers 32,676 100 15 load Vertical Fenestration max shading coefficient Glazing 40% -
calculations. 0.32 (As per DM Green building regulations)
60 % of external wall area
Hotel Manzil 51,592 170 Vertical Fenestration max shading coefficient Glazing > 60
0.25 (As per DM Green building regulations)
% of external wall area
Vertical Fenestration max shading coefficient (For above
0.76 (As per DM Green building regulations)
Central Business ground shop fronts / showrooms)
67,477 140
District
Skylights External U Value (w/m2K) Glazing < 10% of Roof
1.9 (As per DM Green building regulations)
area
Skylights External U Value (w/m2K) Glazing >10% of Roof
1.9 (As per DM Green building regulations)
area
Note: The above W/m2 figures are based on standard residential / hotel / office cooling applications as
applicable for EMAAR projects. Skylights (streets) shading coefficient Glazing < 10% of Roof
0.32 (As per DM Green building regulations)
area
Skylights (streets) shading coefficient Glazing > 10% of Roof
2.2.2 Building Performance 0.25 (As per DM Green building regulations)
area

2.2.2.1 FABRIC 2.2.2.2 SKYLIGHT SOLAR SHADING

Fabric to be in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Dubai Green Building Regulations and No specific solar shading is anticipated for skylights. Schematic Design parameters pending CFD Consultant
Specifications. analysis and recommendations.

2.2.2.3 ROOF SHADE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Element Performance to be confirmed by DPA
As part of aesthetic concealment of plant, external shading will be incorporated to detail design stage
calculations pending further input from DP Architects.
External Wall U Value (w/m2K) (Max) 0.57 (As per DM Green building regulations)
2.2.2.4 INFILTRATION
Internal Partition U Value TBC by Architect
Based on Dubai Green Building Evaluation System 2016. All new air-conditioned building with a cooling load
Roof U Value (w/m2K) (Max) 0.3 (As per DM Green building regulations) of 1 megawatt or greater must be tested to demonstrate that air leakage does not exceed 10 m/h for each m
of building envelope at an applied pressure difference of 50 pa. The initial infiltration rate of 0.25 air changes /
Floor (On Grade) U Value TBC by Architect hour (Emaar Guideline) for perimeter spaces will be considered subject to check based on air leakage limit.

Floor not on grade U Value TBC by Architect To alleviate infiltration or wind induced scenarios and stack effects, positive pressurisation will be applied.

Vertical Fenestration External U Value (w/m2K) Glazing <

2.1 (As per DM Green building regulations)
40% of external wall area
2.2.2.5 SURROUNDING SHADOW FACTOR
Vertical Fenestration External U Value (w/m2K) Glazing 40%
1.9 (As per DM Green building regulations) Peak power and annual energy consumption performance to include surrounding buildings and structure to
- 60 % of external wall area
calculate thermal load.
Vertical Fenestration External U Value (w/m2K) Glazing >
1.9 (As per DM Green building regulations)
60% of external wall area

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2.2.3 Internal Gain

Item Sensible gain (W) Remarks
2.2.3.1 LIGHTING
Computers 55 Average value
Lighting power densities shall be as per Electrical section 3.2.3
Monitors 70 Medium monitors
2.2.3.2 PEOPLE Laser printers (office) 320 Continuous operation
Laser printers (office) 550 Continuous operation
Zone Activity level Sensible latent Remarks Copiers (Office) 1100 Continuous operation
5 people, 15 w/m2 TBC by specialist lighting
Mall Circulation, Lobbies, Standing, light work, Market Stalls / Kiosks
75 70 ASHRAE Fundamentals consultant
Retail spaces walking
15 people, 1 pc & 20 w/m2 for TBC by
AV / Themes (mall street areas)
Offices Seated at rest 70 30 ASHRAE Fundamentals specialist lighting consultant

Moderately active
Kitchen 80 80 ASHRAE Fundamentals
work Notes
Above sensible gains are based on the ASHRAE Fundamentals.
2.2.3.3 SMALL POWER Quantity / density / location TBC by AV / IT / SEC Consultant Salt IT as required.

2.2.3.4 PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Areas Miscellaneous Gain
Data server rooms needs CRAC units and the process gains to be confirmed by specialists.
BOH Corridor. 5 W/m Pool / Irrigation / water feature / Theming to be confirmed by specialist consultants.
Welcome court, Lounge, Lockers, Training Room. 10 W/m
Notes

Fire command centre 15 W/m Quantity / density / location TBC by AV / IT / SEC Consultant Salt IT.

20 W/m
Workshop, IDF
2.2.3.5 MOISTURE
75 W/m
Central Battery Room
Water features are expected throughout key design areas of mall circulation. Upon receipt criteria will be
Cinema 90 W/m established on a case by case basis.

Telecom/EE Room 100 W/m

2.2.4 Plant and Equipment / Distribution Criteria
LV / HV Room 120 W/m
Plant and equipment efficiencies will meet the requirements of Dubai Municipalities Green Building Regulations
Security Control Room 300 W/m and Specifications which is now considered a mandatory requirement in Dubai, and if any equipment efficiencies
not prescribed, ASHRAE 90.1 will take precedence.
Main Server Room 500 W/m All exceptions to the above will be noted with justification as required.

2.2.4.1 BACKUP, REDUNDANCY AND RESILIENCE

Services / Areas Resilience Requirements

All duty pumps and each pump sized for 20% higher flow
Chilled Water Pump
rates.

Critical Area Cooling

Duty: 100% by FCUs
- Main telecom room
Standby: 100% by VRF or DX Cooling
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Services / Areas Resilience Requirements FAHU supply conditions

- Main Low Voltage Room Dry Bulb Temp 23C

- BMS Control Room Wet Bulb Temp - 16C
- IDF, FTR, GSM, Security Control Room Humidity Ratio 0.008745 kg / kg

Garbage fans Twin fan operations

Toilet fans FAHU with heat recovery wheel system (Duty only) Humidity ratios will be dependent on actual moisture gains to specific zones in particular the mall circulation
(streets) areas and infiltration gains combined.
Smoke control fans (Exhaust and make up Dedicated exhaust & make up system. No standby fans
air) required as per UAE code 2017 2.2.4.2 CHW PIPEWORK SIZING
All items related to the fire life safety systems will
Chilled Water Piping shall be sized according to ASHRAE requirements and EMAAR retail guidelines for all
Fire Life Safety incorporate resilience as dictated by DCD requirements &
project functions.
UAE Fire life safety code.

Allowable Pressure drop 250-400 Pa/m (For Pipe Sizes up to 250mm pipe diameter)
VFDs Requires bypass in the event of failure Design maximum velocity - 3 m/s (For Pipe Sizes 300mm to 800 mm pipe diameter).
Design maximum velocity 3.5 m/s (For Pipe Sizes above 800 mm pipe diameter).
Air Handling Units (Space cooling) No standby Risers and main branch headers shall be sized with 20% spare capacity

Fresh Air Handling Units No standby 2.2.4.3 DUCTWORK SIZING

PHEXs No standby
All Ducts works and sizing shall be in accordance with Emaar MEP Malls guidelines, ASHRAE and SMACNA
requirements:
CHW Temperatures
2.2.4.4 MAXIMUM DESIGN VELOCITY
The below temperatures are based on the Emaar district cooling ETS room guidelines, Rev-2 (Allied
Consultants Ltd)
General Smoke Vent / Commercial
Duct Category Commercial Make up
District cooling side (Cold side) System Pressurisation Exhaust

CHW District Cooling Flow 5.5C (1) Main branch 7.5 m/s 12 - 15 m/s 8 10 m/s 7.5 m/s
CHW District Cooling Return 15C(2) Sub Branch 5.0 m/s 7.0 m/s By tenant
CHW District Cooling Delta T 9.5C(2)
Final Branch 3.5 m/s 5.5 m/s By tenant
Building side (Hot side) Final Connection < 2.5 m/s 4.5 m/s By tenant

CHW District Cooling Flow 6.5C (1) Risers 10 m/s

CHW District Cooling Return 16C(2)
CHW District Cooling Delta T 9.5C(2) For general systems, constant friction loss method will be used - 0.8 Pa/m to 1.2 Pa/m.
For quitter areas of NR 25 and less, friction loss to be not more than 0.65 Pa/m.
1. The supply temperature shall be maintained by the district cooling service provider/operator at the PHEX Maximum Air Velocities at neck of supply diffusers or return register to achieve specified noise criteria
cold side.
Max Rectangular Duct
2. The plot consultant/contractor shall take all necessary actions in order to maintain the hot side return Main Duct Location Design RC (N) Source
Velocity
temperature and t strictly as mentioned. The chilled water flows shall be based on the above temperature
differentials. 45 3.2
40 2.8 ASHRAE
Equipment selection
Supply Air Outlet 35 2.5 APPLICATIONS
CHW Building Flow 7.5C
30 2.2 2015
CHW Building Return 17C
CHW Building Delta T 9.5C 25 1.8
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45 3.8 2.2.4.6 CONDENSATE RECOVERY

40 3.4 Based on Dubai Green Building Evaluation System 2016. All new buildings with cooling load greater than 350
Kw, condensate water from all air conditioning equipment units handling outside air must be recovered and
Return Air Opening 35 3.0
used for irrigation.
30 2.5
25 2.2
2.2.4.7 EXHAUST AIR RECOVERY SYSTEM

2.2.4.5 SPARE CAPACITY Based on Dubai Green Building Evaluation System 2016. All new buildings with treated outdoor air of over
1,000 lps, energy recovery systems must be provided to handled 50% of the total exhausted air.

Components Spare Capacity

Fan static pressure 10% of system static pressure resistance 2.2.4.8 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Pump static pressure 10% of system static pressure resistance Energy Efficiency HVAC Equipment and Systems

Maximum 10% of space sensible cooling load, and 5% In accordance with Section 502.01 of the Dubai Green Building Regulations and specification.
Air conditioning cooling load
space latent load.
Note: The above safety margin shall be applied to room load calculations and air-conditioning systems and
internal chilled water systems shall be oversized accordingly. This margin will not be carried to the district cooling 2.2.4.9 HEAT EXCHANGER
utility loads & also not reapplied on Equipment coil duty.
85% Efficiency Calculated on partial, variable and full load with accepted safety factor for both sides primary
2.2.4.6 FRESH AIR INTAKE SEPARATION DISTANCE and secondary circuits between project and DCP.

All Heat Exchangers to AHRI certified.

Object Minimum Separation Distance
20% spare capacity on plates for future load.
Class 3 air exhaust/relief outlet 5.0m
Anti- corrosion coatings on Aluminium plates.
Class 4 air exhaust/relief outlet 10.0m
2.2.4.9 VIBRATION
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust (Grease Hoods) 10.0m
All pumps with Enertia Base.
Commercial Kitchen without grease hoods 5.0m
2.2.4.10 TESTING & COMMISSIONING
Noxious or dangerous exhaust 10.0m
All pumps with Enertia Base.
Garage entry, automobile loading area, or drive-in queue 5.0m

Truck loading area or dock, bus parking/idling area 7.5m

2.2.5 Testing & Commissioning
Driveway, street, or parking place 1.5m
To be conducted by a DM approved commissioning agent.
Thoroughfare with high traffic volume 7.5m
Commissioning to be taken in line with CIBSE code listed in 503.01.
Roof, landscape grade, or other surface directly below intake 0.3m
Commissioning agent to prepare a system manual by FM team.
Generator air inlet to exhaust 8m

Garbage storage/pick-up area, dumpsters 5.0m

2.2.6 Additional Requirements
Note: Efforts to maximize / improve on the minimum separation distances will be sought.
2.2.6.1 AREA/SYSTEMS FOR WATER LEAK DETECTION

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All Lift Shafts

Server Rooms
Pump Rooms

2.2.6.2 PLANT ROOM REQUIREMENT

All CHW pump room to in include MCC room with 100 150mm step up to avoid flooding.
Pump dosing system shall be automatic type
All MCC to be within lockable enclosure.
All CHW pumps to include VFD.
Staircase AC shall be FCU Cabinet type.
All DX systems to be VRV and outdoor units mounted on the roof.
Provide pressure relief damper for staircase pressurization.

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3.0 Electrical Criteria

21.1 Voltage Drop

Description % Voltage Drop

3.2.1 Power Density Values

MDB / ACB to Tennant

2.5% Lighting Power Mechanical (W/m2) Total
SMDB / DB Area
(W/m2) (W/m2) (Cooling and Fans) (W/m2)
Tennant SMDB / DB to final
1.5%
circuit
Retail Units including NA NA NA 160 [20kW Min]
Total 4% Kiosks and Anchor
Table 3.1.1 Stores

F&B NA NA NA 600 [200kW Min]

3.2 Design Parameters Food Court NA NA NA 1900 [200kW min / unit]

Description Condition Caf NA NA NA 450 [70kW Min]

Supply Voltage and Frequency 11,000/400/230V 50Hz AC Hypermarket NA NA NA 300

Outside ambient air temperature (shaded) 48C Public Facilities NA NA NA 100

Relative Humidity 100% BOH Corridors NA NA NA 100

Earthquake loading 0.07g FOH Circulation NA NA NA 110

Outside ambient air temperature (unshaded) 10C above ambient Cinema NA NA NA 300

Soil Thermal Resistivity 2.0 C/m/w @0.9m Family Entertainment NA NA NA 300

Ground Temperature 40C @ 0.9m Anchor store NA NA NA 160

Design Temperature within buildings (air conditioned) 30C Clinics NA NA NA 600

Design Temperature within buildings (not air conditioned) 40C Table 3.2.1.1

Corrected Power Factor 0.95 (Lagging)

Note: The W/m2 figures are based on Arcadis Power Density Table E001 Rev 3 issued on 30 Apr 17
(Includes Emaar MEP service provision requirements for retail units Version 5 Issued by EM-RDT-MEP)
Transformer Fault Level 40kA
and Emaar Standards Volume 3 Retail Developments Rev 1 dated 18 August 2016
Table 3.2.1
As per DEWA Guideline Regulations for Electrical Installations 2017 Edition
Description Bulk Load Allowance (kW)

Central Cooling Plant TBC

Potable Water, Drainage, Fire & Hydrant pumps 1500
ICT/AV/Security Systems 1650
Water treatment plant TBC
Vertical Transportation 26000

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Description Bulk Load Allowance (kW)

3.2.3 Breaker / Metering sizing
Irrigation TBC
Water Features 500 A Tenant unit above TCL 66kW (60kW + 10%) or 160A MCCB shall be supplied by a DEWA CT meter
and a SMDB.
Faade Lighting & Signage 2500
A Tenant unit below and including TCL 66kw or 125A MCCB shall be supplied by a DEWA kwhr meter
Table 3.2.1.2 and a Distribution Board.
Spot loads stated above are indicative and need to be confirmed by specialist third parties. - -------------------------------
A Tenant unit load of TCL 66kW (160A) to 440Kw (800A) shall be supported by a MCCB.
A Tenant unit above TCL 440kw shall be supported by an ACB.

3.2.2 Spare Capacity

3.2.4 Lighting
Description % Spare
3.2.4.1 LIGHTING LUX LEVELS
Transformers (Retail,
10 additional space provision in Transformer room
Hotel, CBD) Area Classification Lux Value
Transformer Entrance/Atrium 300-500
No space provision in transformer room
residential
Tenants (Residential , FOH Corridors/ Circulation 300
No spare load to be provided, only 10 % space to be provided in tenant DB
retail district
BOH Corridors 150
F&B Units Sub main cable to be sized on TCL +20%
Retail units Sub main cable to be upsized based on 1No cable size Toilets 250

Caf units Sub main cable to be sized on TCL +20% Control Rooms 400 (Working plane)
Anchor units Sub main cable to be sized based on TCL only
Electrical Rooms 350 (Floor)
Cinema Busbars / Cables to be sized on TCL +20%
Plant Rooms 350
Supermarkets Busbars / cables to be sized on TCL only
Food Court Sub main cables to be sized based on TCL +20% Management Offices 500 (Working plane)

Clinic Busbars / cables to be sized on TCL only Staircase 150 (All Treads)
TCL (Based on w/m2 values in 3.2.1) + 20% spare capacity
Storage 100 (Floor) (200 if continuously occupied)

Table 3.2.3.1
Landlord retail district 5% (Emaar guidelines 10 to 15%)
Where area classifications are not prescribed, values sourced from CIBSE publications will prevail.
Landlord residential 5% (Emaar guidelines 20%)
Landlord CBD 5% (Emaar guidelines 20%)
3.2.4.2 LIGHTING POWER DENSITIES
Landlord Hotel 10% (No Emaar guidelines)
Lighting Power Densities shall be greater than those values given in ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Table 9.5.1. or
equivalent as approved by DEWA.
All Generators 10%
Table 3.2.2.1

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4.0 Public Health Criteria Unit Type Daily consumption rate litres/day

22.1 Domestic Water Shop unit (normal) 60 l/person

F&B Restaurant 15 l/Meal
4.1.1 Introduction
F&B Cafe 15 l/Meal
The forthcoming sections of the report outlines the basic design criteria and design parameters pertaining to
F&B Food Court 15 l/Meal
water supply systems. These sections shall serve as the design basis for all the water supply systems.
F&B Crescent 15 l/Meal
4.1.2 Water Daily Demand
Anchor 60 l/person
A two-compartment combined potable domestic water and fire protection storage tank located at Basement
B3 level will be provided to the West and East retail areas. The storage will be sized to provide: Super Market 5 l/mr2
36 hours of potable water requirements in line with DEWA, EMAAR guidelines and occupant load based Public Toilet 1362 l
on UAE FLSC chapter 3, section 4.2
Garbage 902 l
Firefighting reserve
Ice Rink 20 l/person
4.1.2.1 Occupant load schedule Clinic 60 l/ person
Table Source: DEWA Guidelines

Occupancy OLF / Person 4.1.2.2 DETERMINATION OF FLOW RATES

Retail district as a whole 5.1 m This method of calculation should be based on loading unit method as depicted in table below

Retail district shop units 5.1 m

Type of Appliance Loading Units
Retail District F&B Units 1.4m
Major Tennant retail Basin15mm separate tap 1.5 - 3
5.1m2
units Sink 15mm separate tap 3
Major tenant assembly WC 2
1.4m2 (FOH and 27.9m2 (BOH)
units
Urinal 5
Assembly less
4.6m2 Shower 3
concentrated
Prayer rooms 0.9m2 Hand spray 1
Office regular 9.3m2
Office concentrated 4.6m2 4.1.2.3 SANITARY APPLIANCES

Residential apartments 18.6m2 The following fixtures shall be allocated to each unit type for the purposes of estimating water flows.
Hotel apartments / guest
18.6m2 Unit Description Sanitary Fittings
rooms
F&B < 50 m 2 1x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB
Storage 27.9m2
Car park 27.9m2 F&B > 50 m 2, < 150m2 2 x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB, 1 X Dishwasher
Industrial 27.9m2 3 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass
F&B > 150 m 2, < 250m2
Washer, 1 X Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker
3 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass
F&B > 250 m 2, < 400m2
Washer, 1 X Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker
The below table proposes the basis based on DEWA guidelines
4 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass
F&B > 400 m2
Washer, 1 X Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker

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Line Shop / Retail < 200 m 2 1x Kitchen Sink Urinal 1 litre/flush

Line Shop / Retail > 200 m2 < 400 m2 2 x Kitchen Sink Hand spray 6 lpm
Line Shop / Retail > 400 m 2 2 x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB. Dual Flush Toilets 6 l Full Flush, 3 l Part Flush
2 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Coffee Machine, 3 x WC, 1 x
Anchor Unit
Urinal. All public toilet automatic (proximity detection) / push button faucets shall be used.
Cinema 4 litres /sec.
Prayer Room 6 x WHB. 4.1.2.7 WATER SUPPLY PIPE SIZING

Public Toilet As Architects drawings. Water supply distribution pipes for domestic water will be designed based on the Plumbing Engineering
Supermarket 6 litres /sec. services design guide, Standards, Codes of Practice and Regulations applicable to Dubai.

4.1.3 Irrigation Water

4.1.2.4 WATER SUPPLY PRESSURES
4.1.3.1 INTRODUCTION
The following table provides the design criteria and parameters to be used for potable cold water.
The forthcoming sections of the report outlines the basic design criteria and design parameters pertaining to
Location Pressure (bar) the irrigation system. These sections shall serve as the design basis for the irrigation system design.
The final irrigation water demands to be confirmed based on the Specialist Landscaping / Irrigation Demands
DEWA Meter Outlet 2 bars by the 100% Schematic design stage.

Retail Unit 1.2 1.5 bar

4.1.4 Condensate Water Recovery
4.1.4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.2.5 VELOCITY AT WATER SUPPLY PIPES

Where delivery is to be a pumped supply, then the pipe velocities can be allowed to increase to 1.0 to 1.5 The forthcoming sections of the report outlines the basic design criteria and design parameters pertaining
metres/second, and possibly higher where pipes are routed in non-occupied areas. to the condensate recovery system.
It is mandatory under Green Building Regulations as explained in Chapter 1: Conservation and Efficiency
Location Noise Rating NR Max. Design Velocity (m/s) PVC pipes 601.03 Condensate Recovery to recover the condensate water from all new buildings with a cooling load
equal to or greater than three fifty (350) kilowatt (kW), condensate water from main central air conditioning
Service duct, plant room and riser 50 2.5 m/s equipment units handling outside air, or a mixture of return air and outside air where the outside air is not
preconditioned, must be recovered and used for irrigation only.
Ceiling Void 40 1.5 m/s

Circulation Space/Ceiling void 35 1.5 m/s

The final condensate water collection quantities will be developed during the next design stage.

4.1.2.6 WATER CONSERVATION FIXTURES 4.1.5 Drainage Services

Water-conserving fixtures will be installed to meet the criteria of Table 601.01 (1) on page 68 in the Green
4.1.5.1 INTRODUCTION
Building Regulations and Specifications as detailed in the table below and also mentioned within main report
section
The forthcoming sections of the report outlines the basic design criteria and design parameters pertaining to
various drainage systems. These sections shall serve as the design basis for all the drainage systems.
Type of Appliance Maximum Flow rate (lpm)

Shower heads 8lpm 4.1.5.2 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Hand Wash Basins 6lpm
The following discharge factors shall be used for the calculation of gravity drainage systems.
WC 6l/flush
Drainage Discharge
Sinks 7lpm Fixture Type Source
Factor

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Lavatory Basin 0.3 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. 3 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass Washer, 1
F&B > 150 m 2, < 250m2
Shower without plug 0.4 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. x Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker

Bath 0.5 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. 3 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass Washer, 1
F&B > 250 m 2, < 400m2
x Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker
WC Flush (6.0 l cistern) 2.0 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2.
4 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Dishwasher, 1 x Glass Washer, 1
Kitchen Sink 0.5 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. F&B > 400 m2
x Coffee Machine, 1 x Ice Maker
Laundry / Cleaners Sink 0.5 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. Line Shop / Retail < 200 m 2 1x Kitchen Sink
Washing Machine / Dishwasher 0.5 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. Line Shop / Retail > 200 m2 < 400 m2 2 x Kitchen Sink
Urinal with flushing valve 0.3 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. Line Shop / Retail > 400 m 2 2 x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB.
Floor gully 100 dia 1.3 BS EN 12056-2. Table 2. Anchor Unit 2 x Kitchen Sink, 2 x WHB, 1 x Coffee Machine, 3 x WC, 1 x Urinal.
Commercial Sink TBA Kitchen Specialist Cinema 4 litres /sec.

4.1.5.3 CALCULATION OF FLOW RATES Prayer Room 6 x WHB.

Public Toilet As Architects drawings.
The expected flow rate of waste water in a part or in the whole drainage system where only domestic
sanitary appliances are connected to the system will be based on the following formula abstracted from BS Supermarket 6 litres /sec.
EN 12056. Part 2. Gravity Drainage Systems Inside Buildings. Part 2: Sanitary pipework, layout and
calculation.
4.1.5.6 SEWER PIPE SIZING
= (1)
Pipe sizing for drainage services will be designed based on BS 12056 and Dubai Municipality Guidelines
Where, (DM).
Q ww = Waste Water flowrate (l/s)
K = Frequency factor (Refer Section 5.7.2.4). 4.1.5.7 DRAINAGE PIPE GRADIENTS
DU = Sum of discharge units (Refer Section 5.7.2.2)
All drainage pipe will be designed to be laid to the following gradient in accordance with DM Requirements
4.1.5.4 TYPICAL FREQUENCY FACTORS (K)
Pipe Diameter Gradient

Usage of Appliances K 100 1 in 60

Intermittent use, e.g. dwelling, guesthouse, office 0.5 150 1 in 90

Frequent use, e.g. hospital, school, restaurant, hotel. 0.7 250 1 in 120

Above 250 1 in 250

Congested use, e.g. toilets and / or showers open to the public 1.0

Special Use, e.g. laboratory 1.2 4.1.6 Velocity

Minimum and maximum sewage flow velocities design flow velocities should be within the limits presented
4.1.5.5 SANITARY APPLIANCES in Table 1.6.1 ( Ref. Dubai Municipality Drainage and Irrigation Department).

The following fixtures shall be allocated to each unit type for the purposes of estimating drainage flows. Sewerage and drainage design criteria minimum velocities are based on providing self-cleansing velocities
and preventing solids sedimentation in the sewer pipes. Maximum velocities are set to prevent manhole
Unit Description Sanitary Fixtures corrosion and minimize sewer gases in the sewer system.

F&B < 50 m 2 1x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB Pipe Description Minimum (m/s) Maximum (m/s) Design (m/s)

F&B > 50 m 2, < 150m2 2 x Kitchen Sink, 1 x WHB, 1 X Dishwasher Gravity Line 0.6 2.5 0.75
Pressure Line 1.0 3.0 1.5
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4.1.6.1 NOISE CRITERIA

All drainage pipes in occupied areas will be acoustically treated to limit noise transmission to 35 50 nr.

Location Noise Rating NR

Service duct, plant room and riser 50

Ceiling Void 40

Circulation Space/Ceiling void 35

4.1.6.2 DRAINAGE DEPTH OF FLOW

All drainage pipes will be designed to achieve the following depth of flows.

Pipe Description Minimum (%) Maximum (%)

Foul Drainage 50 75
Surface Water Drainage 50 100

4.1.6.3 STORM WATER SYSTEMS

Rainwater collection and distribution systems shall be based on a 20 Year Return Period and 1 Hour
duration in accordance with the following Table.

Intensity (mm/hr) by Duration (hr)

Return
Period 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 6 24
1000 Year 103.44 70.99 52.4 43.63 34.9 20.51 7.62
200 Year 83.78 57.81 42.73 35.5 28.4 16.43 6.12
100 Year 75.3 52.12 38.56 31.99 25.59 14.66 5.48
75 Year 71.77 49.75 36.82 30.53 24.43 13.93 5.21
40 Year 64.03 44.56 33.01 27.33 21.87 12.32 4.62
20 Year 55.41 38.78 28.78 23.77 19.02 10.53 3.97
10 Year 46.63 32.89 24.46 20.14 16.11 8.71 3.3
5 Year 37.48 26.75 19.96 16.35 13.08 6.81 2.61
2 Year 23.65 17.48 13.16 10.64 8.51 3.94 1.56

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5.0 Fire Protection Services The following Section indicates the design criteria to be adopted for the automatic sprinkler systems.

5.1 Introduction
Automatic Sprinkler System Code Requirement
The forthcoming sections of the report outlines the basic design criteria and design parameters pertaining to
The maximum floor area on any one floor to be protected by
the various firefighting systems. These sections shall serve as the design basis for all the firefighting systems.
sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler riser or combined
System Protection Area
The fire protection system to the development will be refined with the Fire and Life Safety consultants during system riser should be 4831 m2 (Light/Ordinary Hazard).
the schematic stage of design and will be based on UAE Fire code and NFPA codes. (NFPA 13)
A two Compartment combined potable domestic water and fire protection storage tank located at Basement Max of 12.1 bar.
B3 level will be provided to the West and East retail areas. Pressure relief valves are required to be provided and set at
Maximum Pressure
Firefighting storage reserve will be as follows: - 12.1 bar or 0.7 bar in excess of the maximum system pressure,
whichever is greater. (NFPA 13)
West Retail 227 m3 (1000 gpm for 60 mins) sprinkler and stand pipes
Quick Response Sprinkler Required in Light Hazard occupancies.
East Retail 684 m3 (2000 gpm for 90 mins) sprinkler standpipe and external hydrants
Minimum Operating Pressure 0.5 bar. (NFPA 13 ).
Depends on construction type, hazard
Description Basement and Parking Retail External
classification:
Standpipe/Hydrant Maximum Protection Area of Coverage Light Hazard: 20.9 m2 (non-combustible
Yes Yes No
Protection obstructed/unobstructed).
Number of fire stairs Ordinary Hazard: 12.1 m2.
2 2 No
internally per tower Maximum Spacing Light Hazard: 4.6 m Ordinary Hazard: 4.6 m
Number of FHs to flow All voids exceeding 800 mm depth shall be sprinkler protected
2 3 No Sprinkler Void Protection
simultaneously in accordance with DCD requirements.
Each additional FH to flow All ducts / services forming an enclosed space exceeding 1000
250 x 2 (500) 250 x 3 (750) No Below Duct / Service Protection
(GPM) mm wide shall be protected with sprinklers located beneath.
Maximum permissible Fire Zone Size 2000 m2 (Car Parks)
discharge sprinkled 500 750 No
(GPM)
Protection minutes Sprinkler design densities and areas are identified for the different occupancy areas within the building,
60 60 120 hazard classifications of the occupancies, design densities, and design areas shall be based on the following
required
criteria.
Included with
provision of Light hazard occupancy (office areas, residential dwelling units): Density shall be 4.1mm/min (0.10 gpm/ft)
Hydrant water storage
Nil Nil hydrant by Arcadis over an area of application of 139m (1500 ft), with a maximum coverage per sprinkler head of 20m
(Mins)
Infrastructure (225ft).
supply
Ordinary hazard group I occupancy (storage, mechanical rooms, garage): Density shall be 6.1mm/min
Total 500 750
(0.15 gpm/ft) over an area of operation of 139m (1500ft), with a maximum coverage per sprinkler head
of 12m (130ft).

5.1.1 Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Ordinary hazard group II occupancy (special storage area, special equipment rooms): Density shall be
A fully automatic approved and supervised fire suppression system shall be provided to cover all enclosed 8.1mm/min (0.20 gpm/ft) over an area of operation of 139m (1500ft), with a maximum coverage per
portions of the development, except the areas where other specialized systems are provided, including but not sprinkler head of 9m (100ft).
limited to the malls, back of house areas, service corridors, car parks, tenant areas and plant rooms.

The entire sprinkler system shall be designed to meet the criteria below. In accordance with NFPA 13 the
occupancy classifications indicated below relate to sprinkler design, installation, and water supply
requirements only. Occupancy classifications shall not be intended to be a general classification of occupancy
hazards. The fire water tank capacity shall be increased according to the Hazard and Occupancies present in
accordance with NFPA 13.

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5.1.1.1 WET STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS 5.1.1.3 BASEMENT WATER DELUGE SYSTEM

The following Section indicates the design criteria for the automatic sprinkler system. A water deluge system shall be provided to the basement (B2) Bus and basement B3 service tunnels.
The following Section indicates the design criteria for the water deluge system.
Internal Wet Standpipe System Code Requirement
Water Deluge Suppression
Code Requirement
Systems
Class III automatic wet automatic standpipe system, whereby the
Type of System
water supply provides water to the system immediately. Type of System Total Water Deluge System

500 gpm (1,893 L/min) for the hydraulically most remote Design Code NFPA 13 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code 2017 Edition.
standpipe with an additional 250 gpm (946 L/min) for each Deluge Head Open Type.
additional standpipe to a maximum of 1,000 gpm (3,785 L/min)
Water Demand Deluge zone TBC (FLS Consultant)
total for the standpipe system within a sprinklered building.
(NFPA 14) Discharge Duration 60 mins (with maximum of 2 deluge zones operating simultaneously)

Minimum residual pressure of 6.9 bar required at Design Density TBC (FLS Consultant)
hydraulically top most standpipe 65 mm hose outlet; 4.5 bar
required at the topmost 40 mm hose station. (NFPA 14).)
Maximum pressure at any point in the standpipe system at 5.1.1.4 CLEAN AGENT SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
Water Pressure any time should not exceed 24 bar. (NFPA 14 0.
Pressure regulating devices are required to limit static and Clean agent suppression systems shall be provided to all electrical rooms over 5m2 in accordance with the
residual pressures at the outlet of the hose connection to UAE Fire & Life Safety Code 2017 Edition.
6.9 bar for 40 mm hose connection and 12.1 bar for other
hose connections. (NFPA 14 ). The following Section indicates the design criteria for the clean agent suppression systems.
All standpipes shall be interconnected at the point where the
Interconnection of Supply Clean Agent Suppression Systems Code Requirement
water supply for the zone is located.
Minimum 100 mm in diameter for Class III system;
Type of System Total Gas Flooding System
Minimum 150 mm for combined system;
Minimum 100 mm for combined system within a fully Design Code NFPA 2001 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code 2017 Edition.
Standpipe Riser
sprinkler building having the combined system hydraulically
Discharge Duration Within 10 seconds of alarm.
calculated.
Flooding Factor Inergen concentration of 37.5% @26C
All Class III standpipes shall be located outside of the
Standpipe Location emergency staircase within the fire hose reel cabinet and shall
be within 6m from the staircase. 5.1.1.5 FOAM DELUGE SYSTEMS.
Foam deluge systems shall be provided to all generator rooms and high hazard areas containing diesel fuel
in accordance with the UAE Code
5.1.1.2 PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS
The following Section indicates the design criteria for the foam deluge suppression systems.
A private fire hydrant system shall be provided to the development. The following Section indicates the
design criteria for the private fire hydrant system. Foam Suppression Systems Code Requirement

Type of System Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF).

Private Fire Hydrant System Code Requirement
Design Code NFPA 11 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code 2017 Edition.
Design Code NFPA 22 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code 2017 Edition. Protected Areas Generator rooms and all high hazard areas containing diesel fuel.
500 gpm through a single hydrant with two outlets (i.e. 250 gpm Application Rate 6.5 lpm /m2
Minimum Flow Rate (gpm)
per outlet shall be available).
Discharge Time (mins) 20
Minimum Pressure (bars) 6.9
Agent Concentration (%) 3
Spacing (m) 120

Distance from building (m) Minimum 6m

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5.1.1.6 DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS.

Dry Chemical Systems shall be provided to comply with NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing
Systems and NFPA 33 Standard for Spray Application to safely use on flammable and combustible
materials.

Dry Chemical Systems Suppression Systems Code Requirement

Type of System Dry Chemical System

Design Code NFPA 17 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code
2017 Edition.
Protected Areas Kitchen Hoods (By Retail Tenant).

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6.0 SNG Services

6.1 Gas Pressure Regime

SNG Pressure Reduction

SNG Incoming Pressure SNG Pressure Reduction (Residential)
(Retail).

2 bar 350 75 mbar 2.4 350 mbar

6.1.1 SNG Pipe Sizing

The flow of gas in pipes is given by Poles' formula:

Where Q is the volume flow rate (l/s),

d is the pipe diameter (mm),
H is the pressure drop (mbar),
S is the specific gravity (0.58 0.59),
L is the length of pipe (m).

A pressure gains of 0.5 mbar per 10-meter increase in height can be applied.

Or alternatively the common method of practice which is acceptable to local civil defence authority by pipe
sizing table as mentioned under NFPA 58 Chapter 12- Pipe and Tubing Sizing Tables.

SNG Pipe Sizes.

The following minimum pipe sizes shall be used throughout the project.

Unit Type Pipe Sizes (mm)

F&B 32

Food Court 50

Hypermarket 50

6.1.2 SNG Requirements

Following discussions with DCD it is required to provide a fire rated enclosure (in addition to pipe in pipe
with gas leak detectors) for horizontal and vertical gas distribution running within BOH corridors
All gas risers to be in ventilated riser shafts and fire rated

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