Kepier School User Guide

Kepier School,
Houghton Le Spring

BUILDING USER GUIDE

Revision 1 - 13/11/18

USER GUIDE COMPILED BY: MAIN CONTRACTOR:
END SYSTEMS LIMITED BAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
REDWATER HOUSE 3125 CENTURY WAY
BRUNSWICK STREET THORPE PARK
LEIGH LEEDS
LANCASHIRE LS15 8ZB
WN7 2PL
TEL: 01942 673 229 TEL: 0113 290 8800

Kepier School, Houghton Le Spring End Systems Limited

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING & ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY............ 3

General User Information ............................................................................................ 4
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 6
SECTION 2 - BUILDING SERVICES OVERVIEW & ACCESS TO CONTROLS .................. 7

General User Information ............................................................................................ 7
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 9
SECTION 3 - PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS....................................... 35

SECTION 4 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO SHARED FACILITIES................................ 36

SECTION 5 - SAFETY & EMERGENCY INFORMATION .............................................. 37

General User Information ............................................................................................ 37
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 38
SECTION 6 - BUILDING RELATED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES............................... 39

SECTION 7 - BUILDING RELATED INCIDENT REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS.............. 40

General User Information ............................................................................................ 40
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 40
SECTION 8 - BUILDING RELATED TRAINING INFORMATION/LINKS......................... 43

General User Information ............................................................................................ 43
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 43
SECTION 9 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO TRANSPORT FACILITIES ......................... 44

SECTION 10 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES ............................... 45

SECTION 11 - RE-FIT, REFURBISHMENT & MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS .......... 46

General User Information ............................................................................................ 46
Facilities Management Information ............................................................................ 46

SECTION 12 - LINKS, REFERENCES & RELEVANT CONTACT DETAILS ........................ 47

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SECTION 1 - OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING & ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

Description

The building with which this user guide is concerned is designated Kepier School,
Houghton Le Spring, which is the first of five secondary schools to be built under The
Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Capital Framework North East Batch A of
priority schools.

The project included the partial demolition of several existing school buildings and the
construction of a new three storey secondary school. The school comprises of a main
entrance and reception, offices, LRC, hall, kitchen and dining area, along with a variety of
classrooms and teaching spaces and welfare facilities.

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General User Information

The following environmental and energy efficient systems have been installed: -
Heat Recovery Systems

Plate heat exchangers and thermal wheels are installed within the air handling units and
mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units have been installed, allowing for
the transfer of heat from the air extracted to the incoming supply air for energy saving
purposes. i.e. the extracted air imparts its heat energy to the incoming fresh air, thus
saving energy.

Natural Ventilation Systems

Natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR) units have been installed to provide
supply, extract and heat recovery ventilation to several areas throughout the building.
The NVHR units consist of a mixing box section with fresh air and recirculated air
modulating dampers and an ultra-low power fan.

Solar Photovoltaics

Roof photovoltaics have been provided to generate electricity, which is used for
building’s lighting and power.

Lighting

LED light fittings have been utilised throughout the building, which use considerably less
energy than conventional light fittings.

Lights are generally controlled via the automatic lighting control system which consists
of presence and absence detectors, and light sensors, to control lights based on
occupancy and allow the artificial lighting levels to be adjusted with reference to natural
light levels.

Important Energy Saving Notes

Do not overheat or over-cool your space as this increases running costs and causes extra
emissions of CO2 into the external atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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Ensure that PCs, printers etc. are not left ON unnecessarily and have any energy saving
features enabled as this will prevent your space from overheating and save energy,
thereby reducing CO2 emissions to the external atmosphere that lead to global warming

Where possible window blinds should be left open, thus letting maximum natural light
into the room to reduce the need for artificial lighting.

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Facilities Management Information

Air Tightness Test

To be incorporated upon receipt of the L2 Air Leakage Test Report.

Solar Gain

During Summer: -

It is recommended that during summer that window blinds are controlled to reduce
solar glare within the areas.

During Winter: -

It is recommended that any window blinds are opened during the sunlight hours in
winter to maximise the solar gain to the teaching spaces to minimise the demand on the
heating system and blinds should be shut during the night to ensure heat loss is kept to a
minimum.

Materials & Waste Policy

Details to be incorporated upon receipt.

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SECTION 2 - BUILDING SERVICES OVERVIEW & ACCESS TO CONTROLS

General User Information

Mechanical Services

Ventilation Systems

The air handling ventilation and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR)
systems are operated and controlled automatically under the dictates of the building
management system (BMS), and constantly monitor the environment to maintain the
desired set-points within the areas, requiring no general user intervention.

Extract fans serving several areas throughout the building are controlled via a
combination of manual on/off and speed controllers, and time switches linked to the
BMS.

Natural ventilation units are switched on/off each day by the BMS, with all other
operations being controlled by each unit’s local controller.

Air Conditioning Systems

A series of single split air conditioning systems have been installed to provide cooling to
the Hub Room and Server Room. Local control of the systems is provided by means of a
remote controller located within each room.

Heating Systems

Heating to the building is provided via a combination of the air handling units, MVHR
units, radiators and radiant panels located throughout the building. The heating system
is controlled automatically by the BMS. Radiators do incorporate thermostatic radiator
valves for local user adjustment if necessary, but generally no user intervention is
required.

Water

Hot and cold water is provided to appliances throughout the building, with cold water
being from the central mains, tanked and boosted cold water systems, and hot being
provided from the central generation plant and a series of local electric water heaters
within laboratory areas.

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Electrical Services

Lighting

Lights are generally controlled via the automatic lighting control system which consists
of presence and absence detectors, and light sensors, to control lights based on
occupancy and allow the artificial lighting levels to be adjusted with reference to natural
light levels.

Manual switch control and dimming, and scene setting dimming controls are also
provided within relevant areas.

Fire Detection & Alarm System

The fire alarm system is an automatic fire detection system which constantly monitors
areas for the presence of a fire via automatic detectors installed throughout the building.
Manual call points are installed at all entrances / exits of the building to enable manual
activation of the system. In the event of the fire evacuation broadcast activating, exit the
building and head towards the muster point.

Specialist Electrical Systems

The following specialist systems have also been installed:-

• Public Address System
• Intruder Alarm System
• Access Control System
• CCTV System
• Structured Cabling System
• Disabled Refuge Intercom System
• Disabled Toilet Alarm System
• Audio Induction Loops
• Solar PV System
• Lightning Protection

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Mechanical Systems

Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems

Admin Area Supply/Extract Air Handling System AHU-RF-01

Mechanical supply and extract ventilation is provided to the Ground, First and Second
Floor Admin areas by way of packaged air handling unit AHU-RF-01, located externally on
the roof.

The air handling unit’s supply section comprises of a motorised fresh air damper,
attenuator, primary panel filters, secondary bag filters, plate heat exchanger, low
pressure hot water (LPHW) heating coil and direct drive supply fan. The extract section
comprises of return panel filters, the aforementioned plate heat exchanger, direct drive
extract fan, attenuator and a motorised exhaust air damper.

Control of the supply air temperature off the air handling unit heating coil is achieved by
means of a pressure independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework
connections to the coil, which functions under the dictates of the BMS.

West Toilets Supply/Extract Air Handling System AHU-RF-02

Mechanical supply and extract ventilation is provided to the Ground, First and Second
Floor West Toilets and associated areas by way of packaged air handling unit AHU-RF-02,
located externally on the roof.

The air handling unit’s supply section comprises of an attenuator, plate heat exchanger,
low pressure hot water (LPHW) heating coil, direct drive supply fan and supply filters.
The extract section comprises of the aforementioned plate heat exchanger, direct drive
extract fan and attenuator.

Control of the supply air temperature off the air handling unit heating coil is achieved by
means of a pressure independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework
connections to the coil, which functions under the dictates of the BMS.

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East Toilets Supply/Extract Air Handling System AHU-RF-03

Mechanical supply and extract ventilation is provided to the Ground, First and Second
Floor West Toilets and associated areas by way of packaged air handling unit AHU-RF-03,
located externally on the roof.

The air handling unit’s supply section comprises of an attenuator, plate heat exchanger,
low pressure hot water (LPHW) heating coil, direct drive supply fan and supply filters.
The extract section comprises of the aforementioned plate heat exchanger, direct drive
extract fan and attenuator.

Control of the supply air temperature off the air handling unit heating coil is achieved by
means of a pressure independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework
connections to the coil, which functions under the dictates of the BMS.

LRC & Hall Supply/Extract Air Handling System AHU-RF-04A

Mechanical supply and extract ventilation is provided to the LRC and Hall by way of
packaged air handling unit AHU-RF-04, located externally on the Lower Roof Plant Deck.

The air handling unit’s supply section comprises of a motorised fresh air damper,
attenuator, primary panel filters, secondary bag filters, thermal wheel, low pressure hot
water (LPHW) heating coil and direct drive supply fan. The extract section comprises of
return panel filters, the aforementioned thermal wheel, direct drive extract fan,
attenuator and a motorised exhaust air damper.

Control of the supply air temperature off the air handling unit heating coil is achieved by
means of a pressure independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework
connections to the coil, which functions under the dictates of the BMS.

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Dining Area Supply/Extract Air Handling System AHU-RF-06

Mechanical supply and extract ventilation is provided to the Dining area by way of
packaged air handling unit AHU-RF-06, located externally on the roof.

The air handling unit’s supply section comprises of a motorised fresh air damper,
attenuator, primary panel filters, secondary bag filters, plate heat exchanger, low
pressure hot water (LPHW) heating coil and direct drive supply fan. The extract section
comprises of return panel filters, the aforementioned plate heat exchanger, direct drive
extract fan, attenuator and a motorised exhaust air damper.

Control of the supply air temperature off the air handling unit heating coil is achieved by
means of a differential pressure control valve (DPCV) and a motorised 3-port control
valve installed on the LTHW pipework connections to the coil, which functions under the
dictates of the BMS.

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) Systems

A series of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units have been installed
to provide supply, extract and heat recovery ventilation to several areas throughout the
building as detailed within the table below:

Reference Location Serving Type
MVHR-00-01 Ground Floor Dry Store Kitchen Dry Store/ Packaged,
Change/WC Void Mounted
MVHR-00-02 Ground Floor Kitchen Packaged,
Kitchen/Food Prep Void Mounted
Packaged,
MVHR-00-03 Ground Floor Premises Premises/Interview Void Mounted

MVHR-RF-01 Roof Miscellaneous Packaged,
External Unit
MVHR-RF-02 Roof Miscellaneous
Packaged,
External Unit

The heat recovery units are either in-line ceiling void mounted or externally roof
mounted and comprise of supply and extract air filters, counterflow plate heat
exchanger, supply and extract fans and an LPHW heating coil.

Control of the supply air temperature off the MVHR unit heating coils is achieved by
means of a pressure independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework
connections to the coil, which functions under the dictates of the BMS.

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Extract Ventilation Systems

Mechanical extract ventilation is provided to several areas by way of a series of extract
fan units, as detailed within the table below:

Reference Location Serving Type Control

EFU-00-01 Ground Floor Food Room Direct Drive, Manual On/Off
EFU-00-02 In-Line Controller
EFU-00-03 Ground Floor Food Room Manual On/Off
EFU-00-04 Direct Drive, Controller
EFU-00-05 Ground Floor Mat Store In-Line Manual On/Off
EFU-00-06 Direct Drive, Controller
EFU-RF-01 Ground Floor Circ. Ground Floor Cleaners In-Line Time Switch
KEF-RF-01 FM Lobby Store & Acc. WC Direct Drive, linked to BMS
In-Line Manual On/Off
Ground Floor Kiln Window Controller
Mounted Time Switch
Ground Floor Store Ground Floor Cleaners Direct Drive, linked to BMS
Roof Store In-Line
Second Floor Chem Direct Drive, Continuous
Store In-Line
Direct Drive, Manual Speed
Roof Ground Floor Kitchen In-Line Controller

Natural Ventilation with Heat Recycling (NVHR) Systems

Natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR) units have been installed to provide
supply, extract and heat recovery ventilation to several areas throughout the building.

The NVHR units are façade mounted and each comprise of an external louvre, mixing box
section with fresh air and recirculated air modulating dampers and an ultra-low power
fan. LPHW heating coils are also incorporated as a re-heat facility and control of the
supply air temperature off the NVHR unit heating coil is achieved by means of a pressure
independent control valve (PICV) installed on the LTHW pipework connections to the
coil.

The NVHR systems are operated and controlled via a controller located within each room
served that incorporates temperature and CO2 sensors, and is linked to the PICV, gas
proving panel (where applicable), fume cupboard (where applicable) and the BMS.

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Fume Cupboard Extract Ventilation Systems

A semi-mobile fume cupboard has been provided within 3No. Second Floor General
Laboratories and a fixed fume cupboard has been installed within the Second Floor
Science Prep to provide a local extract ventilation service to each area.

Extracted air from each fume cupboard passes into its own dedicated extract ductwork
system which is taken to rise to roof level and after passing through the fume cupboards
associated roof mounted extract fan, is discharged to atmosphere.

Air Conditioning Systems

A series of single split air conditioning systems have been installed to provide cooling to
the Hub Room and Server Room, as detailed in the table below:

Indoor Unit Condenser Unit

Reference Location Reference Location
ACU-01-01 First Floor Hub Room ACC-RF-01 Roof
ACU-01-02 First Floor Server Room ACC-RF-02 Roof
ACU-01-03 First Floor Server Room ACC-RF-03 Roof

Local control of the systems is provided by means of a remote controller located within
each room. The indoor units and a temperature sensor installed within the rooms are
linked to the BMS for monitoring/fault purposes.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Heating Systems

LPHW Boilers & Associated Equipment

Low pressure hot water (LPHW) is generated by 3No. gas fired condensing, boiler
modules (BLR-RF-01 to 03) stacked vertically within the Lower Plant Deck Packaged Plant
Room, and provide the heating requirements of the building.

LPHW is circulated between the boilers and low loss header by means of a twin-head
primary circuit pump (PMP-RF-01), and from the header secondary LPHW flow and
return distribution pipework is taken to serve the constant temperature (CT) heating
circuit as detailed in the next section.

The boiler and heating system are operated and controlled by the BMS.

LPHW Heating Distribution System

Secondary constant temperature (CT) low pressure hot water (LPHW) is drawn from the
boilers and low loss header previously detailed, by way of a twin-head pump
(PMP-RF-02), to serve a series of AHU, MVHR and NVHR heating coils, radiators and
radiant panels installed at various locations throughout the building.

LPHW connections to the AHU, MVHR and NVHR heating coils and radiant panels each
incorporate a pressure independent control valve (PICV), with the exception of
AHU-RF-06 which is furnished by way of a differential pressure control valve (DPCV) and
motorised 3-port control valve arrangement. All radiators are served by way of
thermostatic radiator valves and lockshield valve arrangements.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Utility Systems

Mains, Tanked & Boosted Cold Water Systems

A mains cold water pipework connection taken off the existing local supply authority’s
external underground main, runs to the building and rises to enter the Ground Floor
Tank Room where it is furnished by way of isolation valves, main building water meter,
double check valve and drain cock.

Mains cold water is then taken to serve the cold water storage tank, with the supply
pipework to the tank incorporating a mains cold water electromagnetic conditioner.
Further branches are also taken off the incoming mains cold water pipework to serve a
series of Ground Floor drinking fountains, tea points, Food Prep and Kitchen sinks.

The cold water storage tank further supplies a cold water booster set also installed
within the Ground Floor Tank Room, which provides the cold water requirements for the
Lower Roof Plant Deck Packaged Plant Room DHWS water heaters and a CAT5 cold water
booster break tank, and points of draw-off at multiple locations throughout the building.

All wash-hand basins, wash troughs and the Hygiene shower are also furnished with
thermostatic mixing valves to ensure safe hot water draw-off temperatures.

The boosted cold water system is controlled via the booster set’s controller.

CAT5 Boosted Cold Water System

A CAT5 cold water booster set and break tank is installed within the Lower Roof Plant
Deck Packaged Plant Room and is provided with cold water from the main building
boosted cold water system as previously described. The CAT5 boosted cold water system
serves the LPHW pressurisation unit also installed within the Packaged Plant Room, and
also provides non-potable cold water supplies to a series of bib taps and the Second
Floor Science Prep and General Laboratories.

CAT5 boosted cold water supplies entering each Second Floor General Laboratory are
also furnished with solenoid valves that are linked to the Flamefast ServiceGuard control
panel within the room and associated knock-off button.

The CAT5 boosted cold water system is controlled via the packaged unit’s controller

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Domestic Hot Water Plant & Distribution System

Domestic hot water is generated by means of 2No. gas fired water heaters located
within the Lower Roof Plant Deck Packaged Plant Room, and are provided with boosted
cold water as previously detailed.

From the water heaters, domestic hot water is circulated by way of a main flow and
return pipework distribution system incorporating a secondary return circulation pump,
with the pipework ranging from the Packaged Plant Room and throughout the building.

All wash-hand basins, wash troughs and the Hygiene shower are also furnished with
thermostatic mixing valves to ensure safe hot water draw-off temperatures.

Domestic hot water is provided to the Second Floor Science Prep and General
Laboratories sinks by way of their local electric water heaters, which are supplied with
CAT5 boosted cold water as previously described.

The gas fired water heaters and hot water service are operated and controlled by the
BMS.

Natural Gas Service

A new incoming gas pipework connection taken off the local supply authority’s external
underground gas main, is furnished by way of a gas meter and connects to both the
existing Sports Block and Sixth Form Block gas supplies before rising within the Kepier
School Ground Floor Kitchen, where it is furnished by way of a gas cock and main
building gas solenoid valve.

Branches are then taken to serve the gas appliances/outlets within the Ground Floor
Kitchen, Food Rooms and RM Workshop, Second Floor General Laboratories and Science
Prep, and the Lower Roof Plant Deck Packaged Plant Room LPHW boilers and DHWS
water heaters.

Gas supplies provided to the Ground Floor Kitchen and Packaged Plant Room LPHW
boilers and DHWS water heaters are each separately metered.

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Natural Gas Service (Continued)

Gas pipework entering the Ground Floor Kitchen, Food Rooms and RM Workshop, and
Second Floor General Laboratories and Science Prep are each provided with a gas/multi-
service proving system which incorporates a gas solenoid valve, control panel, knock off
button and link to the associated ventilation system. CO2 monitoring is also incorporated
within the Ground Floor Kitchen and RM Workshop systems, and a water solenoid valve
is provided to the Second Floor Science Prep and General Laboratories.

The Lower Roof Plant Deck Packaged Plant Room gas solenoid valve is of normally
electrically energised open type, whose electrical power supplies are interlocked to a
knock off button adjacent to the Packaged Plant Room access door, over-boiler/water
heater thermal links, gas/CO detectors, fire alarm system and the BMS, any of which can
isolate electrical power to the gas solenoid valve, which slams shut, cutting off gas
supplies to the building..

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Electrical Services

Main Incoming Electrical Supply & LV Switchgear/Distribution

Incoming Electrical Supply

On the secondary side of the existing HV/LV step down transformer in the existing REC
Substation, an additional 800A TP & N ACB has been installed to provide the incoming
supply to Main Switchboard SPLV-00-01 located in the adjacent Client Intake Room.

Intake Room Main Switchboard

Intake Room Main Switchboard SPLV-00-01 is of the floor standing multi cubicle type
located in the Client Intake Room and is fed from the secondary side of the existing
HV/LV step down transformer. The switchboard incorporates the following items of
equipment:-

a) Main Incoming 800A TP & N MCCB
b) 800A TP & N Busbars
c) Electronic Surge Protection (complete with Viewing Window)
d) MCCB’s for Outgoing Distribution

Main LV Switchboard

Main LV Switchboard SPLV-00-02 is of the floor standing multi cubicle type located in
Ground Floor Electrical Switch Room 6021B and is fed from the Intake Room Main
Switchboard SPLV-00-02. The switchboard incorporates the following items of
equipment:-

a) Main Incoming 630A TP & N MCCB
b) Multi-Functional Meter (with Pulsed Output for Connection to BMS System)
c) 800A TP & N Busbars
d) Electronic Surge Protection (complete with Viewing Window)
e) Power Factor Correction (Future)
f) MCCB’s for Outgoing Distribution

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LV Distribution

The distribution system consists of XLPE/SWA/LSF cables run on cable tray/trunking from
Main LV Switchboard SPLV-00-02 to panel boards and distribution boards located
throughout the building areas.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Small Power

The small power installation has been wired using twin and earth LSF cabling run in
conduit/trunking.

The installation incorporates general 13A socket outlets, industrial socket outlets, 13A
fused connection units, hand dryers, emergency stop buttons, floor boxes, underdesk
power modules, overhead service units and dado trunking.

The general socket outlets have been installed throughout the building to provide an
easily accessible 230 Volts, 13 Amp supply, with fused connection units being utilised to
feed fixed items of equipment such as disabled alarms. The outlets and connection units
are of the flush type within office and classroom areas, with surface metalclad type
outlets utilised within plant areas.

Commando type industrial sockets have been provided for connection to data cabinets
in the server and hub rooms, and to specialist equipment in technology areas and within
the kitchens.

Hand dryers have been provided in toilet areas and hygiene rooms, and are fed from
local switched fused connection units.

Emergency power off facilities have been provided within the resistant materials rooms,
food technology rooms and science labs, with emergency stop buttons provided in
strategic positions. By depressing the emergency stop, the contactors controlling the
outgoing circuits to the local distribution boards open, isolating the outgoing supplies.

Three compartment in-screed ducts have been provided in Ground Floor Dining Area
2002, to allow cabling access to in-screed floor service boxes. The service boxes are
made up of socket outlets, blank plates and data outlets provided by the IT specialist.

Underdesk power modules have been provided in the ICT rooms, with overhead service
modules provided in Resistant Materials and Graphics rooms.

Three compartment dado trunking has also been provided throughout the building for
cabling access to dado mounted power and data outlets.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Lighting
General Lighting

The lighting installation within the building consists of LED linear lighting systems, IP44
suspended LED acoustic luminaire systems, slim line edge lit LED luminaires, recessed
modular LED luminaires, IP65/IP20 modular LED luminaires, IP66 anti-corrosive
luminaires, LED downlights, IP40 high output LED luminaires, IP44 circular surface LED
luminaires, suspended continuous linear LED luminaires, architectural circular low profile
LED pendant luminaires and IP65 surface mounted linear LED luminaires.

Automatic Lighting Controls

Local lighting control systems have been provided throughout the building, of the
following types:-

• Manual Switch Control & Dimming
• Presence Detection
• Absence Detection
• Light Sensors
• Scene Setting Dimming
• Time Switch Control

Emergency Lighting

The emergency lighting installation consists of general luminaires fitted with emergency
conversion packs, LED emergency luminaires providing ‘open area’ or ‘escape route’
illumination, and LED exit signs, all capable of a three hour duration.

The fittings have been installed along access routes to allow occupants to safely exit the
building in an emergency situation.

Key switches have been utilised as a means of testing the emergency lighting installation,
and are generally installed adjacent to distribution boards in the risers.

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External Lighting

The external lighting installation consists of column mounted LED luminaires, LED
lighting bollards and wall mounted bulkheads.

The building mounted fittings are fed from External Lighting Distribution Board
DB-00-13, with wiring concealed within the fabric of the building.

The remainder of the external lighting (columns and bollards) is fed via a dedicated
external feeder pillar which is fed from Main LV Switchboard SPLV-00-02.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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Fire Detection & Alarm System

General Description

The fire alarm system is of the analogue addressable category L2 type and consists of a
main control panel, automatic detectors, automatic detectors with sounder or
sounder/beacon bases, wall mounted sounder/beacons, manual call points and interface
units.

The fire alarm panel is located in Ground Floor Reception Area 4015 and is fed from
Main LV Switchboard SPLV-00-02. The control panel interfaces with the following
building services / systems:-

a) Lift
b) Gas Solenoid Valves
c) Mechanical Plant Control Panels
d) Access Controlled Doors
e) Disabled Refuge Intercom System
f) VESDA System
g) Public Address System

The fire alarm system is networked with the existing site wide system

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Public Address System

The public address system has been installed to provide paging facilities and class change
alerts.

The system consists of a central rack located in Ground Floor General Office 4010 behind
the main reception, and consists of amplification equipment, programmable event timer
and zoned controller.

Connections have been taken from the rack to a six zone paging microphone positioned
on the main reception desk, which is used to reproduce paging announcements to one
or several areas at the same time.

To operate the microphone, select the required zone switch (1 to 6), then press and hold
the ‘talk’ button until you have finished your announcement.

An ‘all call’ facility is available on the microphone by selecting the ‘all call’ button, then
press and hold the ‘talk’ button until you have finished your announcement. This
function allows an announcement to be made throughout the building.

A mixture of ceiling, cabinet and horn speakers have been provided within the various
areas of the building. In addition to general broadcasts, these are also utilised for class
change purposes.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Intruder Alarm System

The intruder alarm system consists of a main control panel, remote keypad, magnetic
door contacts, movement detectors, panic alarm buttons, and an external
sounder/strobe unit.

The main control panel is located in Ground Floor Premises Room 4037, with the remote
keypad located in Ground Floor Reception 4015, being utilised to arm/disarm the system
upon final exit / entrance into the building.

Door contacts have been provided on all ground floor perimeter doors, with movement
detectors utilised in all ground floor perimeter rooms, and stairwells on the upper floors,
for intruder detection purposes.

An external sounder/strobe unit has been mounted at high level outside the main
entrance of the building.

Panic alarm buttons have been installed in Ground Floor General Office 4010 and
Ground Floor SEN Therapy 3004, and are of the double push type to prevent accidental
operation. The panic buttons are linked back to a panic alarm panel wall mounted in
Second Floor Principal Office 4007.

Part of the building is accessible out of normal school hours, via the community
entrance. These areas comprise Dining, the LRC, Main Hall and associated internal
circulation routes. Security devices in these ground floor rooms are separately zoned.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Access Control System

General Description

The IP access control system has been provided to prevent unauthorised access into the
building, and through certain internal doors.

Fob readers have been provided at each of the access controlled doors to prevent
unauthorised personnel gaining access. The authorised person needs to display their fob
at the reader position, at which point the authorised fob will be accepted, de - energising
the door lock for a pre-set time period, before re - energising in readiness for the next
entrant.

On the secure side of each access controlled door, ‘request to exit’ push buttons have
been wall mounted to allow personnel to exit the building. Each push button is
accompanied by a break glass unit for emergency use.

The doors are interfaced with the fire alarm system such that upon fire alarm activation
the magnetic locks within the door frames are de-energised, thus releasing the locks on
the doors, enabling free egress from the secure areas.

Internal doors to circulation areas include door ‘hold open’ devices. Out of school hours,
these doors close via timeclock control. However, some areas of the building on the
ground floor level, including the Dining Hall, LRC, Main Hall and associated access routes,
are designated for use out of normal school hours.

The designated out of hours community use is separated from the rest of the building by
the provision of magnetically locked doors, and doors to ‘non-community use areas’
(on the ground, first and second floor levels) are fitted with fob reader locks so that
access is controlled out of hours by designated staff.

Doors on the ground floor level at grid lines B-C/7, H-J/4 and G/3, and on the first and
second floor levels at grid lines D/4 and H/4 have been retained open by a door détente
system during normal school hours.

Power to these is controlled by a timeclock which release the magnetic ‘hold open’ at a
pre-designated time of day. On release, the doors close onto a second magnetic lock
which is then controlled via fob access.

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The timeclock controls release of the magnetic locks prior to morning school opening,
simultaneously re-energising the door détente equipment, such that doors can be
manually opened and retained via the door détente system.

All other internal doors on hold open devices in circulation routes are similarly controlled
via timeclock, to close out of school hours.

Visitor Entry

Access for general visitors is controlled by general office staff at the main reception desk.
The external entrance doors to the main reception area are controlled via power open
doors operated via a presence detector fixed externally. The doors allow access into the
reception area.

Visitor access into the school is controlled by reception staff via a push button fixed
under the reception desk which, when pressed, releases a magnetic lock on doors into
the adjacent circulation area.

Access to the car park is controlled via the existing rise/fall traffic barrier. For staff, this is
operated via a fob reader, and via an audible intercom reporting to the main entrance
reception desk for remote operation, for visitors. Out of hours, this remote operation
can be transferred to the existing Sports Hall via a manual selector switch located in the
Sports Hall.

An audio door entry facility has been provided for kitchen deliveries. An intercom panel
has been installed externally outside the kitchen staff entrance, which is linked to an
intercom handset in Kitchen Office 6001C.

For further information on these systems, reference should be made to Part Three of
The Building Manual.

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CCTV System

The IP CCTV system has been installed to provide security surveillance facilities to the
main internal reception area, student entrance lobby, the external perimeter of the
building and the car park.

The head end control equipment is located in First Floor Server Room 6022A and
consists of a 16 channel network video recorder and 24 port PoE switch, providing a
thirty day record for each camera operating continuously. The recording system
manages recording, playback and interrogation.

The head end is connected into the structured cabling network to allow camera images
to be viewed over the ICT infrastructure. TV signals have also been provided via the IP
facilities.

High resolution monitors have been provided within Ground Floor General Office 4010
to allow admin staff to view camera images.

Cameras are of the variable focus type with motorised zoom lens externally, and fixed
lens internally covering the entrance lobbies. External CCTV cameras comprise high
resolution night vision lenses and are also complete with movement operated LED
luminaires to enhance picture quality. Power supplies to building mounted cameras are
Powered over Ethernet (PoE) via the ICT installation.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Structured Cabling System

The structured cabling system has been provided to form a comprehensive Category 6
UTP data services network, contained on vertical and horizontal cable baskets. Data
cabinets have been provided in the First Floor Server Room and First Floor Hub Room.

From the main server cabinets and the hub room cabinets, category 6 UTP cables have
been distributed to voice/data outlets located throughout the building.

The fibre backbone cabling consists of 16 core 50/125 OM3 multimode fibre cables
between the main server cabinets and the hub rooms, and the legacy data cabinets in
the retained site buildings, to form a site wide fibre network. Voice backbone cabling
consists of 10 pair exterior grade copper link cables.

Wireless coverage has been provided throughout the building, and the wireless access
points are powered over Ethernet (PoE) and managed from a central wireless LAN
controller.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Disabled Refuge Intercom System

The disabled refuge intercom system has been provided within the refuge points in the
building and consists of a master indicator panel, and disabled help points.

The master indicator panel is wall mounted adjacent to the fire alarm control panel
located in Ground Floor Reception Area 4015, and provides two way communication
between the master indicator panel and the help points.

Once a member of staff has moved the wheelchair restricted occupant to the refuge
point, the member of staff will utilise the refuge point which will indicate on the master
panels that the refuge area is occupied. The refuge unit can then be used to provide two
way communication between staff and the refuge point.

Once the situation has been resolved the individual refuge point can only be reset by
utilising the cancellation key at the point of origin.

Note: the refuge system is only active once the fire alarm operates.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Disabled Toilet Alarm System

A disabled toilet alarm system has been provided for each disabled toilet, and each
consists of a ceiling mounted pull cord call switch, overdoor indicator and reset unit.

Upon activation of the ceiling pull cord switch, the overdoor indicator activates emitting
an audible and visual warning that assistance is required. The unit can only be reset by
the reset button located inside the disabled toilet, to ensure the distressed occupant
receives the necessary assistance.

In addition to the local warning devices, each disabled toilet alarm is linked back to the
main indicator panel located in Ground Floor General Office 4010, to provide remote
alarm indication.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Audio Induction Loop

Permanent stand-alone hard wired induction loop systems have been provided in the
Ground Floor General Office 4010 (Cross-Counter Type) and Ground Floor Hall 2001
(Infra-Red System)

The induction loops allow people wearing hearing aids to hear clearer when they switch
their hearing aids to the “T” or “Transducer” position.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Solar PV System

Roof photovoltaics have been provided to generate electricity which is connected back
into the power section of Second Floor General Lighting & Power Distribution Board
DB-02-42.

The photovoltaic array consists of 23 No. PV modules connected in series, and the
system is also complete with cabling, generation meter and G59 protection for
synchronising with the mains supply.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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Lightning Protection System

The purpose of the lightning protection system is to safely conduct lightning discharge
down to earth, thus eliminating the risk of physical damage and fire to the building. To
accomplish this, an air termination network has been provided on the roof and sides of
the building using 25 x 3mm PVC sheathed aluminium tapes.

All structural steel columns have been bonded to the air termination network, being
utilised as down conductors.

The down conductors are connected at ground level to earth tapes, which, in turn
connect to lockable polymer inspection pits, from which earth rods are driven
underground.

For further information on this system, reference should be made to Part Three of The
Building Manual.

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SECTION 3 - PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

Location & Public Transport
Details to be incorporated upon receipt of the School’s Travel Plan.

Entry to the Building

Entry to the school is via a main entrance lobby, leading into reception area.

Access for general visitors is controlled by general office staff at the main reception desk.
The external entrance doors to the main reception area are controlled via power open
doors operated via a presence detector fixed externally. The doors allow access into the
reception area.

Visitor access into the school is controlled by reception staff via a push button fixed
under the reception desk which, when pressed, releases a magnetic lock on doors into
the adjacent circulation area.

Access to the car park is controlled via the existing rise/fall traffic barrier. For staff, this is
operated via a fob reader, and via an audible intercom reporting to the main entrance
reception desk for remote operation, for visitors. Out of hours, this remote operation
can be transferred to the existing Sports Hall via a manual selector switch located in the
Sports Hall.

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SECTION 4 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO SHARED FACILITIES

The new school building includes a shared learning resource centre (LRC) and large
dining area on the ground floor. WC facilities are also provided on each floor level.

Kepier also has excellent and extensive facilities which are available for club and
community use, as follows:

• 3rd Generation Astroturf
• Conference Room and Meeting Rooms
• Sports Hall
• Gymnasium
• Dance Studio
• Football/Rugby Grass Pitches
• Toilet and Changing Facilities
• Free Car Parking

For further information, reference should be made to the Kepier School website:
http://www.kepier.com/facilities

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SECTION 5 - SAFETY & EMERGENCY INFORMATION

General User Information

Fire Detection & Alarm

The building is equipped with an automatic fire detection and alarm system. Should the
fire alarm sound you should calmly make your way to the nearest exit, following the
emergency exit signage, and head for the external muster point. DO NOT STOP FOR
BELONGINGS.

If you detect a fire, manual break glass call points are provided at all entrances / exits of
the building. These break glass units should be manually activated to raise the alarm.

The following specialist safety/emergency systems have also been provided:

• Public Address System
• Intruder Alarm System
• Access Control System
• CCTV System
• Disabled Refuge Intercom System
• Disabled Toilet Alarm System

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Facilities Management Information

The building is equipped with the following safety and emergency systems: -

• Fire Detection & Alarm System
• Public Address System
• Intruder Alarm System
• Access Control System
• CCTV System
• Disabled Refuge Intercom System
• Disabled Toilet Alarm System

For details of these, reference should be made to their descriptions included within
Section 2 of this User Guide.

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SECTION 6 - BUILDING RELATED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Reference should be made to Part Three of The Building Manual for details of the
building services operational procedures.

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SECTION 7 - BUILDING RELATED INCIDENT REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

General User Information

Facilities Management

Details to be incorporated upon receipt.

Facilities Management Information

Main Mechanical & Electrical Services Contractor

BAM Services Engineering
3125 Century Way
Thorpe Park
Leeds
LS15 8ZB

Tel: 0113 290 8800
Web: www.bam.co.uk

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Essential Mechanical Services

Manufacturer Equipment / System Contact

AirSource Limited Air Handling Units & Heat Tel: 0161 425 8553
Recovery Units (MVHR Units) Web: www.air-source.net
BWT UK Limited Mains Cold Water
Conditioner Tel: 01494 838 100
Clean Air Limited Fume Cupboard & Extract Web: www.bwt-uk.co.uk
Systems
Dewey Waters Limited Tel: 01204 572 900
Cold Water Storage Tank Web: www.cleanairltd.co.uk
Dutypoint Limited
CAT5 Cold Water Booster Set Tel: 01934 421 477
Flamefast Limited & Break Tank Web: www.deweywaters.co.uk
Gilberts (Blackpool) Gas & Multi-Service Proving
Limited Systems Tel: 01452 300 592
Hamworthy Heating Natural Ventilation Heat Web: www.dutypoint.com
Limited Recycling (NVHR) Units
Hyco Manufacturing Tel: 01925 281 230
Limited Boilers Web: www.flamefast.co.uk
Kelvinair Limited
Water Heaters (Local Electric) Tel: 01253 766 911
Lochinvar Limited Web: www.gilbertsblackpool.com
Air Conditioning Equipment
Nuaire Limited Tel: 01202 662 500
Water Heaters (Gas Fired) Web: www.hamworthy-
Stelrad Limited heating.com
Extract Fans
Waites Mechanical Tel: 01924 225 200
Services (WMS) Radiators Web: www.hyco.co.uk
Waterloo Air Products
Plc Chemical Dosing Pot & Tel: 0113 243 5199
Wilo UK Limited Combined Low Loss Header Web: www.kelvinairltd.co.uk
Zehnder Group UK Air/Dirt Separator
Limited Tel: 01295 269 981
Grilles & Diffusers Web: www.lochnivar.ltd.uk

Pressurisation Unit, Pumps & Tel: 02920 858 200
Cold Water Booster Set Web: www.nuaire.co.uk

Radiant Panels Tel: 0844 543 6200
Web: www.stelrad.com

Tel: 0113 332 0422
Web: www.wmsltd.net

Tel: 01622 711 500
Web: www.waterloo.co.uk

Tel: 01283 523 000
Web: www.wilo.co.uk

Tel: 01276 605 800
Web: www.zehnder.co.uk

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Essential Electrical Services

Manufacturer Equipment / System Contact

Armah Switchgear Main LV Switchboards, Panel Tel: 0191 419 2000
Web: www.armah.co.uk
Limited Boards & Distribution Boards Tel: 01942 719 229
Web: www.ex-or.com
Ex-Or Lighting Control Equipment Tel: 0191 512 1428
Web: www.dantegroup.net
Dante Group Fire, PA, Security & Disabled
Systems Tel: 01325 337 111
Harrison Lightning Protection Web: www.harrisonlp.co.uk
Lightning
Protection External Lighting Tel: 01623 415 900
General Accessories Web: www.kingfisherlighting.com
Kingfisher Solar PV System Tel: 01268 563 000
Lighting Limited Web: www.mkelectric.com
Structured Cabling System Tel: 0118 997 7470
MK Electric Web: www.photonenergy.co.uk
Limited Luminaires
Tel: 0141 270 9755
Photon Energy Web: www.scsconsultants.co.uk
Limited
Tel: 0870 508 7087
Specialist Web: www.whitecroftlighting.com
Computer
Systems
Whitecroft
Lighting Limited

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SECTION 8 - BUILDING RELATED TRAINING INFORMATION/LINKS

General User Information

As the likelihood of any training on the installed plant and equipment is minimal to the
general user, any training will be at the discretion of the Facilities Management.

Facilities Management Information

End user training / instruction in the operation and maintenance of the installed plant
and equipment has been carried out by the relevant contractor as part of the contractual
handover.

The Operating & Maintenance manuals should be thoroughly read and understood prior
to working on any systems, however if upon reading this information further guidance is
required, the systems manufacturer should be contacted to enable potential training to
be sourced.

In addition to training associated with the installed plant and equipment it is
recommended that training for emergency situations and first aid is given to the facilities
management team.

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SECTION 9 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO TRANSPORT FACILITIES
Refer to Section 3 - Pre-Arrival Information for Visitors.

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SECTION 10 - PROVISION OF & ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES

The school is located just outside of Houghton Le Spring Town Centre and therefore has
an abundance of shops, eateries, bars and other local amenities available a short
distance away. Below is a list detailing several of the nearest amenities:

Post Office
12 Newbottle Street
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4AA
Tel: 0191 584 2290

A&E Hospital
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
County Durham
DH1 5TW
Tel: 0191 333 2333
Web: www.cddft.nhs.uk

Police Station
Northumbria Police - Houghton-le-spring Police Station
Dairy Lane
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 5BL
Tel: 0191 214 6555
Web: www.northumbria.police.uk

Fire Station
Mercantile Road
5PH
Rainton Street
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 5PP
Tel: 0191 444 1800
Web: www.twfire.gov.uk

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SECTION 11 - RE-FIT, REFURBISHMENT & MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS

General User Information

The repositioning of furniture and / or erection of new furniture, screens, etc should only
be carried out in consultation with the facilities manager, who will assess fire strategy for
any potential hazard and also ensure essential services are not obstructed, resulting in a
possible hazard or reduction in building performance.

Facilities Management Information

Wherever possible utilise existing materials for works, however if this is not possible the
use of recycled materials and Green Guide “A” rated materials should be considered as
far as practicably possible.

Any changes to increase the number of people in areas will have an effect on the
capabilities of the ventilation system due to the resulting additional heat gains from the
extra people within the space and any associated equipment such as computers.
Increasing the occupancy levels above the design may also affect the fire strategy.

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SECTION 12 - LINKS, REFERENCES & RELEVANT CONTACT DETAILS

For further information refer to Part Three of The Building Manual, which house all
technical details, test and commissioning and record data for the building services
installation.

Carbon Footprinting - The Carbon Trust (www.carbontrust.com).

Energy Management Guide (CTG054) - The Carbon Trust (www.carbontrust.com)

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