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Latest and newest hostel in USM.

Starts to operate on 11 November 2003.

The first time it was used, the hostel holds a number of 1083 students.

It the first hostel among the RST Complex that was opened first as a trial before all of the hostels operates fully.

During the trial, all management and business affairs about this hostel were done in the Housing and Accomodation Unit of the University (UPPU).

Inaugurated by then Minister of Education, Yang Berhomat Dato’ Dr. Haji Shafie Haji Mohd Salleh on 12 September 2004.

The hostel covered a total area of 29,893.17 metre square. The hostel consists of 2 blocks.

Occupied with recreation room, reading room, television room, prayer room, pantry room, laundry room and storeroom for students to keep their belongings during the breaks.

Also accommodates Masters, PhD and foreign students.

1.0 FIRE DETECTION AND PROTECTION

Fire ExtinguisherFire Alarm SystemSprinkle HeadFire Hose

Fire Alarm System

Fire Extinguisher

Fire extinguisher was available almost in all floors at Tekun building.

• Fire extinguishers are sometimes a target of vandalism so that are ideally kept inside cabinets that have glass that must be broken to get the key to access the extinguisher, to avoid the extinguisher has been handled by an unauthorized person if a fire is not present.

• Placing at every end of the corridor in the building as it was an easily accessible places.

A fire extinguisher kept inside a cabinet

Alarm system was available almost in all floors at Tekun building used to detect the unwanted presence of fire by monitoring environmental changes associated with combustion.

• Use to warn occupants of a fire

• Normally located near the fire extinguishers in each floors

An alarm bell in Tekun

Sprinkler head which can be found in each round of Tekun hostel.

Sprinkler head

• Fire sprinkler systems - They are located at ceiling level and are connected to a reliable water source.

• Operates when heat at the site of a fire causes a glass component in the sprinkler head to fail, thereby releasing the water from the sprinkler head. This means that only the sprinkler head at the fire location will operate.

• Sprinkler systems help to reduce the growth of a fire, thereby increasing life safety and limiting structural damage.

• Located at every single room and in all corridors in Tekun.

Sprinkler head in a room Sprinklers at the corridors

Fire hose

• A fire hose is also located on each floor.

• It channels water a high volume of water at high speed in order to extinguish fire.

• It can ease up the works of firemen since that it is located on each floor.

•Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

2.0 SECURITY AND ALARM SYSTEM

A CCTV at the entrance stairs

CCTV located at the all entrance of Tekun and at each hall area in every floor which was a strategic point in the hostel.

• CCTV could reduce crime by increasing the likelihood that present offenders will be caught, stopped, removed, and punished

• CCTV may facilitate the effective deployment of security staff or Tekun officers to locations where suspicious behaviour is occurring and this may assist in deterring offenders.

• CCTV cameras and signs show people are taking crime seriously, and thus offenders may be deterred.

• Tekun hostellers worried less about becoming victims of crime as the installation of CCTV

• CCTV has also been responsible for reducing vandalism

3.0 ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM

•Electrical Supply

Switch Board

Switch board to open and close the electric circuit.

Panel Boards Control

Panel boards control in Tekun hostel to control fire system in the area.

Switches

Switches are used to control lights and fans.

Electric Socket

Three pin plugs which used to connect electric current to electric applications

4.0 WATER, DRAINAGE AND PLUMBING

Plumbing system

Plumbing fixtures in washroom..

The piping and drainage system in Tekun has the following

characteristics:

• Controlled piping system so that no leakage occurs close

•  Pipe lined for maintenance of orderly

•  Perfect drainage system for the area around

• The hostel diligently for the earth's surface located at the foot of the

hill

•  Water pump house are well kept which pumps water using the

machine with great horse power to all hostels for this area.

However there is a few setback in piping system:

• Every time the toilet is clogged, the water channel to a specific level dismissed

•  Drains are not covered by a metal grill to prevent mishaps

• Hostel roofs turn into water stagnant during heavy rain due

to inefficient plumbing

Water drainage on roofs Drain without metal grills

Sanitary drainage system

Channels water out of the building.

Drainage system

Water TankWater tank is used for water storage.

Plumbing system in toilet.

5.0 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

HeatingVentilation

SystemAir

Conditioning

TV room

Window (Natural)It is the opening for natural air ventilation.

Ventilation System

Awning windowJalousie Window

Ventilation as “the process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical means to and from any space” (ASHRAE, 1999; p.4).

Type of window used in bedroom:

• Awning window• Each room has 6 awning windows.• They maximize ventilation but still block rainwater from coming inside.• Great for bedrooms and other areas that need to maintain privacy but still let the

sunlight in.

Type of window used in other rooms:

• Jalousie window• Control ventilation and to cut off visibility from the outside.

Room position that has less air flow:

• Facing toward hill and other building blocks.• Room at the corner of building.

Fan (Mechanical)

Fan for internal air ventilation.

Ceiling Fan Wall Fan

Type of fan used in bedroom, cafe and reading room:

• Ceiling fan• One unit for each room• Extra – bring their own fan (stand fan)

Type of fan used in other rooms:

• Wall fan• Number of unit depend on room size.

Air conditioner

Air conditioner is for internal cooling purposes.

• No Air Conditioner allowed in students bedroom.

• Only allowed for Felos’ house, office and meeting room.

6.0 NATURAL LIGHTING AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

This type of lamp largely used in Tekun area.

Fluorescent lamp

Advantages:

Fluorescent lighting is 66 percent cheaper than regular lighting while providing the same brightness.

Fluorescent lighting can lasts longer. Less heat

Disadvantages:

Some fluorescent lighting may require professional installation, as the electrical connections are more complex.

Fluorescent lighting is less attractive.

Emergency Light

Emergency Light

Battery-backed lighting device that comes on automatically when a building experiences a power outage.

WindowBesides, window is also used for natural lighting.

• Room that facing toward the hill and other blocks will receive less sunlight.

• Lacking on clothes hanging area – The lower it is located the less sunlight will receive.

Clothes hanging area

7.0 COMMUNICATION AND IT NETWORKS (ICT)

Wi-fi system

RouterRouter to run internet access for USM students.

Router

Wi-fi System and Router

• Wi-fi used as the main internet connection in the whole campus

• Easy for everybody to connect – wireless

• Can be accessed anywhere in Tekun – each cube has one router.

Based on review by Pusat Pengetahuan, Komunikasi & Teknologi (PPKT), peak time of internet usage by Tekun students is between 7p.m until 1a.m.

Public telephone for the convenience of Tekun residences.

Located on each floors.

Public telephone

• Adding more CCTVs on each floors – in case of internal theft

• Adding more sockets at cafe – not enough socket for student use electrical item such as laptop.

• Installation of piping in toilet should be more details to avoid leakage.

• Lift always out service – should be maintain more frequently.

9.0 SUGGESTION

• The building complete with all necessary services in order to fulfill the students’ need.

• No major damage can be seen at the hostel.

• A few parts of the building has been renovated from time to time when damage occurs.

• So far there is no big cases happened.

10.0 CONCLUSION