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Table of Contents
Description Page
Section 1.0 General
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 The Site 2
1.3 Appointment of Consultants 3
Section 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 5
Section 3.0 SCHEDULE OF ACCOMODATION (S.O.A) 6
Section 4.0 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
4.1 General Planning 8
4.2 Environmental Requirements 15
4.3 Preservation Of Trees and Landscaping 16
4.4 Traffic Management 16
4.5 Construction Waste Management 16
4.6 Disabled Requirement 16
4.7 Common Amenities 17
4.8 External Works Design 17
4.9 Industrial Building System (IBS) 18
4.10 Energy Efficiency 19
4.11 Water Efficiency 20
4.12 Design consideration for Mechanical & Electrical(M&E) Services
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4.13 Maintenance 23
4.14 Details / Shop Drawings / Samples & Mock up 23
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Section 5.0 ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIAL AND FINISHES
5.1 General 25
5.2 Roof and Components 26
5.3 Floor 29
5.4 Wall and Partition 37
5.5 Compartment Wall 42
5.6 Ceiling 42
5.7 Window 45
5.8 Door 48
5.9 Sanitary Fittings and Fixtures 52
5.10 Toilets and Wash Area 59
5.11 Ironmongery 60
5.12 Acoustic Work 65
5.13 Paint Work 66
5.14 Waterproofing 68
5.15 Staircase and Railings 69
5.16 Other Accessories 70
Section 6.0 INTERIOR WORKS, FURNISHING AND OTHER FITTINGS
6.1 Interior Works and Design 72
6.2 Furniture Works 74
6.3 Artworks and Carvings 82
6.4 Soft Furnishing 83
6.5 Special Fittings and Accessories 84
6.6 Signage and Directories 85
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Section 7.0 LANDSCAPING AND TURFING
7.1 Scope Of Works 92
7.2 Materials, Workmanship and Planting Specification 94
7.3 Plant Material Handling 94
7.4 Plant Sizes & Specifications 95
7.5 Planting Specifications 97
7.6 Turfing 98
7.7 Landscape Maintenance 99
7.8 Final Handing Over 100
Section 8.0 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
8.1 General 101
Section 9.0 MAINTENANCE
9.1 General 103
9.2 Maintenance Manual 104
9.3 Durability 105
9.4 Asset Registration, Tagging and Inventory 105
Section 10.0 CONTENTS OF TENDERERS PROPOSAL
10.1 Design Proposal 106
10.2 Design Report 106
10.3 Drawings 106
10.4 Schedules and Specifications 108
10.5 Documentation For Submission 109
10.6 Documentation For Submission(Successful Tenderer)
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10.7 Room Data 111
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10.8 Tenderers Proposal Checklist 113
Section 11.0 REQUIREMENT OF APPROVING AUTHORITIES
11.1 General 114
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Project Brief
Appendix 2 Schedule Of Accommodation & Finishes
Appendix 3 Conceptual Design Drawings
Appendix 5 Schedule Of Ironmongeries
Appendix 6 Schedule Of Sanitary Fittings & Fixtures
Appendix 7 Schedule Of Built In Furniture
Appendix 8 Schedule Of Laboratory Furniture
Appendix 9 Schedule Of Loose Furniture
Appendix 10Schedule Of Internal & External
Signages
GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS
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SECTION 1.0: GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 The Architectural Works Brief as given is for the design,
construction, completion, commissioning, handing-over and
maintenance of building works for the said project.
(Project name and location refer Appendix 1)
1.1.2 This Architectural Works Brief shall be read in conjunction
with the Civil & Structural Works Brief, Mechanical Works
Brief, Electrical Works Brief and all other requirements of
which together shall form the Government Needs Statement
for the project. All design and build works requirementsspecified in the needs statement shall be coordinated and
integrated thoroughly in order to achieve an overall design
proposal that is cohesive and harmonious in character.
1.1.3 All architectural requirements pertaining to the design,
specifications, construction, equipping, completion and
commissioning of the project shall be carried out in
accordance with the best commercial and engineering
practice and shall comply with the stipulated standards,regulations and by-laws of the Governments authorities.
Where stringent requirement for security and safety is
required, reference shall be made to the Garis Panduan
Jabatan Keselamatan Negara and to other international
accreditation body or standards.
1.1.4 The Conceptual Design Drawings as attached in Appendix 3
(where applicable) of this Pre-Bid document shall be used as
a guide for the tenderers in submitting the actual design
proposal for this project. The drawings shall be referred to as
a guide for the minimum standard and requirements of the
government. Further improvements and refinements to the
said concept design is highly expected from the tenderers,
provided they are done in compliance with all the design
requirements as stipulated in the Pre-Bid document.
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1.1.5 The successful tenderer shall conduct an evaluation using the
JKRs Green Tool Rating Scheme (pH JKR) to measure the
level of sustainability achieved for the above mentioned
government project. The detail of the evaluation methods are
as described in the Manual Penarafan Hijau JKR SektorBangunan, a document by Public Works Department
Malaysia. Upon completion of the evaluation base on
requirements set in the manual, the successful tenderer shall
submit a report to JKR for verification and record purposes.
1.2 THE SITE
1.2.1 Refer to Appendix 1 for the designated site of the project in
terms of location, approximate site area, description of site
conditions etc.
1.2.2 All tenderers are required to visit the site for better
understanding of the actual conditions of the site locality, and
at the same time for evaluating its strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and constraints that are essential for design
decisions. Any claims on the grounds of lack of knowledge of
any off-site or site conditions will not be considered
whatsoever.
1.2.3 The successful tenderer shall undertake pre-computation
surveys by licensed land surveyors to confirm the site
boundaries and shall be endorsed by Ketua Pengarah Tanah
dan Galian (KPTG/ PTG) for projects in West Malaysia. As for
projects in Sabah and Sarawak reference shall be made to
the respective local authority. The successful tenderer shall
also undertake to complete engineering surveys inclusively
indicating the existing topography, structures, vegetation, and
services within and outside the boundaries relevant to thedevelopment of the site.
1.2.4 The successful tenderer shall provide the demarcations of the
exact site boundary as well as all other boundaries separating
the zones within the site. This exercise must be verified by
KPTG/ PTG and approving Local Authority.
1.2.5 The successful tenderer shall verify with the approving local
authority on the planning guidelines of the proposed site.
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Planning guidelines such as plot-ratio, maximum height,
usable plinth area and other corresponding guidelines must
be adhered to accordingly.
1.3 APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS
1.3.1 The tenderers shall appoint an Architect registered with
Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia and the Board of Architects
Malaysia with experience in the specific area as required by
the government. Copies of valid certificate of registration that
shows the name and registration date to be included in the
submission.
1.3.2 The consultant architects appointment shall include the
design, supervision and certification of works during the
construction period as well as during the defects liability
period as described further in the governments brief. The
consultant shall have an adequate and qualified team of
design and supervisory staff on site.
1.3.3 It is mandatory for the tenderers to engage an experienced
and preferably certified local Medical Planner.
1.3.4 The tenderers shall also engage other consultants as follows:
a) Medical Equipment Planner
b) Town Planner
c) Interior Designer
d) Other consultants as may be required by the local
authority and the government.
1.3.5 The engagement of the Consultant Architect and the Medical
Planner shall fulfil ALL following conditions :
a) Minimum ten (10) years involvement in hospital projects(design)
b) Experience in handling more than three completed
hospital projects.
c) Cost of each completed hospital projects shall not be less
than RM 80 million.
d) The consultants shall have adequate and qualified team
of design and supervisory staff including Resident
Architects and Clerk of Works.
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1.3.6 All consultants must be registered with Kementerian
Kewangan and/or the respective boards as required by the
government.
1.3.7 The tenderers shall submit copies of valid certificate ofregistration that shows the name and registration date with
curriculum vitae (CV) of all appointed consultants.
1.3.8 The successful tenderer shall include in the submission the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the tenderer and
consultants as well as Terms of Reference (TOR) of each
consultant to government satisfaction.
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SECTION 3.0 : SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION ( SOA )
3.1 The tenderers shall prepare a detailed Schedule of Accommodation
based on the requirements outlined in Medical Brief of
Requirements (MBoR). The brief which indicates the number ofrooms required, estimated space area and the rooms function, which
is to serve as a guide for the tenderers to develop a proper
working and detailed architectural and structural drawings.
3.2 The tenderers shall follow as closely as possible the space and
building requirements as given in the brief. Where size of a
room/area has not been specified, the tenderers shall propose
appropriate size that is adequate for the proper functioning of that
area. Any deviation to the requirements shall be to the approval and
concurrence of the Project Director (P.D).
3.3 The estimated space area shall follow the Governments General
Circular as specified in the Garis Panduan Dan Peraturan Bagi
Perancangan Bangunan by Jawatankuasa Standard Dan Kos
(Edition 2008 or the latest), Unit Perancang Ekonomi (EPU),
Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Malaysia. The clinical estimated space
area shall follow the latest International Standard in practice which
is acceptable/recognized in Malaysia.
3.4 The tenderers shall include in the proposal; own suggestions, new
ideas and/or improvements on all aspects of design, construction
and the finished materials used in accordance to their best
professional judgement in fulfilling the requirements of this pre-bid
documents to P.D.s concurrence.
3.5 It is the responsibility of the tenderers to allow adequate spaces
and/or room for circulation, mechanical and electrical requirements
and installations and any other space requirements that are notmentioned in the schedule.
3.6 The tenderers shall ensure the spaces provided fulfill the functional
requirement of the project brief and of the building.The, tenderers shall
absorb all costs for any inadequacy of the spaces proposed for the
said project.
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3.7 Detailed schedule of accommodation shall be drawn up and submitted
as part of the proposal as shown in Appendix 2 - Schedule of
Accommodation and Finishes.
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SECTION 4.0 : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
4.1 GENERAL PLANNING
4.1.1 The overall planning of the project shall incorporate all the
required buildings and facilities specified in the Medical Brief of
Requirements and shall reflect the operational policies of the
project.
4.1.2 The project scope and design requirement shall comply strictly
with the stipulated Government Circulars, Guidelines (as in the
Garis Panduan Dan Peraturan Bagi Perancangan Bangunan Oleh
Jawatankuasa Standard dan Kos), other Acts and Regulations.
4.1.3 The building shall be designed to suit the site conditions i.e. hilly
area, swamp areas etc. The design shall maintain thenatural hilly
terrain as much as possible.Cutting the slopes for the preparation
of infrastructure and building works on hilly terrain shall be in
accordance to the Garis Panduan Perancangan Pembangunan
Di Kawasan Bukit Dan Tanah Tinggi by Kementerian Perumahan
Dan KerajaanTempatan Circular Bil.6/2009 and other related
guidelines for swamp and mangrove areas.
4.1.4 The overall design shall meet the spatial and functional
requirements of the project brief and must allow for the future
expansion or extensions within the development.
4.1.5 All areas shall be designed to achieve good cross ventilation.
Any deep planning design shall be avoided or otherwise, internal
courtyards for ventilation and natural lighting or mechanical
ventilation system shall be provided.
4.1.6 The design shall be innovative yet able to blend with local context
and the local authority requirements. The design shall be flexible
in usage and with minimal maintenance. All building faade
design in the project shall have a unified and harmonious
character to the satisfaction of the government.
4.1.7 Masjid (if any), surauor prayer rooms shall be orientated to the
Qiblat (direction of prayer) and segregated between genders.
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Ablution facilities shall be attached/ annexed to these praying
areas.
4.1.8 All halls, studios,masjid, surau, and other related rooms/areas of
similar nature shall be designed column - free and without any
obstruction of view.
4.1.9 Internalised rooms shall be avoided, and if there are any, some
form of mechanical ventilation system shall be provided.
4.1.10 Generally, minimum floor to ceiling height clearance is 3000mm
high for air-conditioned and non air-conditioned areas with the
exception of specialised areas and others specified areas where
suitable heights are required to accommodate the necessaryitems projecting from the ceiling, e.g. pendants.
4.1.11 Adequate space above ceiling shall be provided to accommodate
all service conduits, ducting and piping for installation and
maintenance purpose.The height of basement, if provided shall
not be less than 2500mm clear height.
4.1.12 Stores and storage rooms shall be functional and well ventilated
to avoid dampness and in compliance to Jabatan Bomba danPenyelamat(BOMBA) and UBBL requirements. Stores or rooms
storing drugs, X-ray films, or other sensitive equipments and
materials shall be provided with 24 hours air-conditioning.
4.1.13 Integration to all existing system such as power supply station,
IT,telecommunication,building automation system,fire integration
system, sewerage, roads but not limited as above; shall include
upgrading the existing facilities whenever necessary for the
proper, efficient function, operation and safety of the system.
4.1.14 All piped services and cable ducts shall be concealed when
running through the walls or ceiling. All exposed services / ducts
shall be adequately boxed up and concealed to blend in with the
interior design.
4.1.15 The masterplan shall be of flexible design to accommodate future
expansion. Adequate length space for horizontal expansion are
required to all annex blocks, departments and facilities.
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The expansion works when carried out must not disrupt the
hospital daily operation.
4.1.16 The design shall take into account the non-medical services in a
separate zone from the rest of the hospital's support services.
4.1.17 The design shall provide quiet and comfortable outdoor
environment that is accessible from clinical indoor environment.
4.1.18 The design shall create an ordered composition with
associated functional requirements of building elements in a
stimulating form that successfully combines good standards of
space, height, form and scale.
4.1.19 The design shall create a high quality working environment, both
externally and internally, which will provide enjoyable, convenient
and safe hospital for all patients, visitors and staff.
4.1.20 Access to the hospital building shall be classified into three
groups, namely:
a) Public: Direct access for the public to the clinical block.
b) Restricted: Closely related to public access area and
incorporated areas of medical functions such as for
emergency services, medical facilities, etc.
c) Support Services: Access for the major non-medical support
services, engineering facilities, building services, etc.
4.1.21 The design shall satisfy the clinical and functional requirements
and the relationships defined in output specifications and
operational policies.
4.1.22 The design shall consider good planning and functional
interrelationship between various clinical departments,support
service areas and residential areas.There shall also be a clear
separation between the public, patients, services and the staff
zone.
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4.1.23 The layout design shall minimize travelling distance by the
patients, visitors and staffs. Patient and staff circulation shall be
segregated from the visitors and services circulation. The design
shall also incorporate alternative access and exit point from the
main road.
4.1.24 The design shall incorporate efficient work flow within the hospital
as follows:
a) Work Flow :
Staff flow, patient flow, material flow,public flow,vehicle
flow and services flow.
b) Distribution Flow:
Food, drug, linen and equipment.
Criss-crossing of traffic flow among patients, visitors, staff
services and goods shall be avoided.
4.1.25 Security and safety shall be considered in the design of the
project and shall be reflected in both the masterplan and detail
planning.
4.1.26 The tenderers shall provide an adequate number of public
amenities such as public telephone and toilets at appropriate
locations and shall be incorporated in the interior design
layout. The public toilets shall be located near the public areas
but isolated from sight.The tenderers shall also provide vending
machines power points and water outlets at approved locations
and shall be incorporated in the interior design layout.
4.1.27 The administrative areas shall adopt an open design conceptand shall consider natural lighting with pleasing outdoor
environment.
4.1.28 Double volume ceiling height shall be provided for medical store
(for stacking of goods) and kitchen in Catering Department and
shall be well ventilated unless otherwise specified. The kitchen
shall be located independently.
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4.1.29 The design for kitchen in the Catering Department shall adopt:
a) A dry kitchen concept using mechanized food servery
system or unless otherwise specified.
b) An integrated easy-clean ceiling system shall be installed
for hoods and also provision for grille and ductings for
exhaust fan and ventilation (refer to M&E Need Statement).
c) All drains inside the kitchen of the Catering Department
shall be lined with stainless steel sheets and covered with
stainless steel gratings for easy maintenance.
4.1.30 All mortuary and Catering Department shall be provided withstainless steel scupper drain with stainless steel grating and
floor traps.
4.1.31 All 24 hours air-conditioning rooms shall refer to JKR Guidelines
on The Prevention of Mould Growth in Buildings Bil.2/2008 CKM
JKR. However, the ceiling shall be of insulated fibreglass ceiling
panel.
4.1.32 All doors and lifts are required to be of clear dimension (widthand length) to allow wheelchair access and transportation of
mobile equipments (e.g: x-ray machine), trolleys and beds.
4.1.33 Sound transference between spaces above ceilings and other
hidden openings must be avoided.
4.1.34 Sound proofing for noise reduction shall be provided as defined in
output specifications. Sound proofing shall be provided to the
following areas :
a) Clinical examination and consultation rooms areas
b) Confidential areas such as reception desks (A&E,
Outpatients, Staff Bases etc. where the transfer of patient
and other confidential information takes place),
c) Patient testing areas (as required)
d) Large joint facilities such as rehabilitation etc.
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4.1.35 Arrangement of beds in all ward shall avoid direct sunlight to the
patients.
4.1.36 Patients rooms in wards shall consider low window design to
allow patient to see outside even when lying on bed.
4.1.37 The design of wards shall allow for an open and friendly
environment, but the arrangements shall be made to ensure
privacy for patients and their visitors when required. The design
shall consider easy observation between staff and patients from
the staff base.
4.1.38 All non-air conditioned wards and nursing stations (if any) shall
be well ventilated. Openings complete with anti-vermin netting,shall be placed at 150 mm above the finished floor level, and
shall be casement or magnetic type. The materials used for the
openings shall be fungus free and of low maintenance.
4.1.39 Lighting in multi-bed patient rooms shall be appropriately located
and not directly to patients eyes.
4.1.40 All patient rooms shall have night-lights, either set in wall at a low
height or incorporated in over-bed light. Switches shall control the
night-lights, which must be located outside the corridor or near to
the room door.
4.1.41 The tenderers shall propose colourful and quality murals/
posters/graphics along public corridors,in paediatrics areas,
ward areas and any other places as specified (ceilings, floors or
walls) where required to achieve a lively and cheerful
environment to the approval of P.D.
4.1.42 Wards shall be designed to maximize the efficiency of working
environment, ensuring minimum travel distance whilst treatment
is carried out at the bedside and in clinical treatment areas.
4.1.43 The tenderers shall provide functional bed head panels behind
and above beds in wards and other areas as required.
4.1.44 Prayer rooms with ablution facilities shall be shared among staff,
patients and the public, unless otherwise specified. Depending
on the design and layout, the prayer rooms shall also be shared
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between departments, units and wards unless otherwise
specified. Ablution area shall be well ventilated.
4.1.45 Wherever X-ray and radiotherapy equipments are used, radiation
leakage shall be avoided. The room shall have an equivalent of2mm thick lead protection in accordance with established
radiation authorities and standards. Radiation protection shall
comply with MOH guidelines and IAEA guidelines (International
Body for Radiation).
4.1.46 Where required, linen bays with double doors shall be provided
with ventilation system.
4.1.47 The wet and dry areas for staff and patients changing room shallbe segregated physically.
4.1.48 The tenderers shall design an appropriate and adequate storage
space for clinical areas, supplies and archive that can be easily
accessed, but secured.
4.1.49 Inflammable Store shall be constructed individually with proper
ventilation and to be raised up 600mm from the floor.
4.1.50 The temperatures of clean corridors leading to operating theatres
(OT) shall be maintained as designed at all times.
4.1.51 Dark Room (if applicable) shall have air lock and ventilated at all
times. Any source of natural lighting into the room shall be
avoided.
4.1.52 The design of laboratories shall be of modular and open concept.
All high-risk laboratories shall have an air lock with separate air-
conditioning and exhaust system.
4.1.53 Toilets in the ward areas shall not deprive the main ward areas
from getting the majority of the windows that are needed for
good ventilation and natural lighting, especially at the non air-
conditioned areas.
4.1.54 Windows shall be provided as much as possible to all habitable
areas such as wards, waiting area, consultation and examination
(C/E), crisis, family grieving, cafeteria and other areas (if any)
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with good view and natural lighting. Priority should be given to
patients area followed byvisitors and staff.
4.1.55 Disposal of healthcare and nuclear waste services (if any), linen
services, laundry services, engineering services and cleaningservices shall be managed. Consideration shall be given in terms
of space provision for the vehicular access, as well as for the
temporary storage / holding area before the pickup services.
4.1.56 Luminaries fittings shall be recessed to reduce dust
contamination, ease of cleaning and maintenance.
4.1.57 All medical gases and LPG tanks shall have dedicated loading
area and can be conveniently accessible for deliveries andsupplies. Locations and layout details shall be designed to
comply with the approving authorities.
4.1.58 All sub-main switchboards and distribution boards for M&E
services shall be concealed or hidden at appropriate locations so
as not to interfere with the architectural or interior design works.
Decorative compartments or panels shall be provided to
overcome the problem.
4.1.59 Special design plaster trap for hospital shall be provided for the
sink at the plaster room and dental laboratory to avoid blockage
to the drainage pipes as describe in the Oral Health Facilities
Design Guidelines by Oral Health Division, Ministry of Health,
Malaysia.
4.1.60 Lifts and staircases shall be strategically located within the
design, including provision of dedicated routes for certain
services e.g.: A&E, operation theatre and designated wards, in
line with clinical/medical needs.
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
4.2.1 All environmental requirements and needs shall be read in
conjunction with the Environment & Energy Efficiency Brief.
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4.3 PRESERVATION OF TREES AND LANDSCAPING
4.3.1 Mature trees identified and approved by local authorities to be
retained shall be conserved and relocated as specified. The
Contractor are required to survey and preserve trees as stated inTown and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172), Section 35A.
4.3.2 The Tenderer is required to relocate and protect existing trees as
directed by the P.D. and as specified in JKR Standard
Specifications for Building Works 2005 (Section N.4
Landscaping and Turfing).
4.3.3 Trees which are cannot be preserved shall be identified and
removed from the site during site clearing with approval from P.D.All trees removed to be substitute with an approved equivalent.
4.3.4 Spaces between buildings shall be landscaped or shaded to
function as well as minimising the heat load onto the building
envelope multipurpose outdoor areas (Refer to Section 7.0).
4.4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
4.4.1 All traffic management requirements and needs shall be read inconjunction with the Civil Engineering Works Brief.
4.4.2 Wherever required, the successful tenderer shall take into
consideration the traffic management strategy around and to the
building in compliance with the relevant authorities. The traffic
shall maintain smooth flow and not cause long periods of idle
standing to minimise congestion and pollution.
4.5 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
4.5.1 All construction waste management requirements and needs
shall be read in conjunction with the Environment & Energy
Efficiency Brief.
4.6 DISABLED REQUIREMENT
4.6.1 The designs shall take into account the access for disabled
persons into and within the building and shall be provided in
accordance with M.S 1184:2002 and M.S 1331:2003 or the
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4.7 COMMON AMENITIES
4.7.1 Adequate number of public amenities/facilities including public
telephones, toilets and bus stop shall be provided and located at
suitable and accessible locations. The public toilets shall be near
the public areas but isolated from sight. The tenderer shall also
provide vending machine power point and water outlet at
approved locations where required.
4.7.2 Refuse bin facilities shall be provided according to the authorities
requirements and approval. Covered central refuses collection
points provided shall be complete with water tap, light fittings,discharge points and proper ventilation. Adequate covered space
shall be provided at strategic points to cater for recycle bins.
4.7.3 Adequate number of parking lots i.e. car / motorcycle/bicycle/bus
etc. shall be provided and in accordance with local authorities
requirements.
4.7.4 Where required, a reasonable number and size of flagpoles shall
be proposed to P.D.s concurrence. It shall be erected in aprominent area e.g. main porch or plaza. Poles shall be
stainless steel or of equivalent non-corrosive materials.
4.8 EXTERNAL WORKS DESIGN
4.8.1 Anti-climb perimeter fencing and gates of approved design and
standards shall be provided and shall take into consideration all
security and safety aspects appropriate to the nature of the
building. The minimum height of the perimeter fencing shall be at
least 2100mm with minimum 300mm height concrete base.
Decorative fencing shall be provided at the road frontage where
the main entrance gate is located. The design of the decorative
fence shall complement the design of the guardhouse and the
main gate.
4.8.2 All open corridors shall integrate scupper drain and adequate
water outlet / concealed downpipes and shall be aesthetically
integrated with the overall facade design.
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4.8.3 Drive-through covered porch designs shall be provided for the
main entrance and all other location as required. The design and
details of the porch and linkways shall be coordinated with the
building proper. All other linkways shall be designed to harmonise
with the whole building.
4.8.4 Covered walkways shall be provided with adequate roof overhang
design (minimum 1500mm) and the floor shall be finished with
non-slip finishing materials. All walkways shall be paved with
flush and level components for easy movements. All level drops
and pavement steps shall be accompanied by ramps of suitable
gradient.
4.8.5 All detailing for link ways, walkways and ramps for disabledperson (OKU) shall be suitable for easy wheelchair and trolley
movements in accordance with the latest Code of Practice for
Disabled People.
4.8.6 All drains and sumps located at gathering area, along main
pedestrian walkways and near public areas shall be totally
covered for aesthetic and safety reasons according to the civil
engineerings detail.
4.8.7 Non-suspended concrete aprons if provided shall be of a
minimum width of 1200mm and shall be detached from the
structure of the building.
4.8.8 Concealed perimeter drains shall be provided with accessible
openings covered at 3000mm centre to centre with galvanized
heavy-duty steel grating or p.c. slabs or other suitable material
subject to P.Ds concurrence. Refer to Manual Saliran Mesra
Alam (MSMA).
4.8.9 All open parking bays shall be concrete grass pavers unless
otherwise specified and shall be approved by P.D.
4.9 INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS)
4.9.1 The project shall comply with Surat Pekeliling Perbendaharaan
Bil.7 / 2008 (Ref:S/K.KEW/PK/PP/1100/000000/10/31Jld.25 Sk3
(11) , the tenderer shall use IBS construction methods to achieve
minimum overall IBS Score of 70%.
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4.9.2 The IBS score shall be calculated using The Manual for IBS
Content Scoring System (IBS SCORE), published by Lembaga
Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia(CIDB). IBS Score is
to be submitted together with Tenderers Proposal.
4.9.3 The building construction systems proposed shall be flexible-to-
change without compromising the quality and the systems shall
be able to incorporate the usage of local materials and utilizing
locallabour as per local authoritiesrequirement.
4.9.4 Architectural IBS Component:
a) The design of the building, its elements and componentshall
comply with the Malaysia Standard MS1064:2001 Guide toModular Coordination in Buildings or the latest edition.
b) Contractors shall be responsible to ensure that the design
and the positioning of the building services conduits are
taken into consideration during the design as well as the
manufacturing processes.
c) All structural components inclusive of wall panels and floor
slabs shall take into consideration the ultimate load andrequirements of mechanical and electrical equipments in
the design.
d) All jointing designed for the components shall be treated
properly in relation to water tightness as well as aesthetics.
4.10 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
4.10.1 All energy efficiency requirements and needs shall be read inconjunction with Energy Efficiency Project Needs Statement.
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4.11 WATER EFFICIENCY
4.11.1 Use water efficient fixtures in the building such that the water use
reduction is at least 20% below baseline as shown on table below:
BASELINE DESIGN
FIXTURE LITRES PER FLUSH LITRES PER MIN
WC 9
URINALS 4
WASH BASIN 9.5
SHOWERS 20
KITCHEN SINK 9.5
NOTE: WHEN USING WATER EFFICIENT FIXTURES, THE SUCCESSFUL TENDERER
SHALL SUBMIT PERFORMANCE WARANTY CERTIFICATES FROM THE
MANUFACTURERS OR SUPPLIERS
. 4.12 DESIGN CONSIDERATION FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
(M&E ) SERVICES
4.12.1 The design detailing of the buildings shall include all the mechanical
and electrical services, plumbing, sewerage system and drainage
as mentioned in the Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Structural
Engineering Brief. The plans shall include spaces and ducting for
these services as per requirement.
4.12.2 Spaces shall be provided to accommodate M&E services such as
plant rooms, air handling unit (AHU) room, electrical switch room,
substations, sub switch rooms and other M&E requirements that are
adequate for the functioning of the whole building.
4.12.3 All M&E services such as sub-main switchboards, distribution
boards, pneumatic tubes etc shall be concealed or integrate with
the architectural or interior design works. Decorative compartments
or panels shall be provided to overcome the problem..
4.12.4 All mechanical areas shall have 50 mm drop finished floor level
relative to adjacent areas.
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4.12.5 All electrical areas shall be raised 50 mm relative to adjacent
areas.
4.12.6 All services and equipment rooms shall be adequately ventilated
and protected from rain, water splashing and glare/heat from thesun. The walls shall be either tiled or plastered and painted with
acrylic paint or other approved alternative finish for easy
maintenance.
4.12.7 Conduits running above ceiling level at external corridors and link
ways shall be concealed with approved ceiling system especially
along public areas for aesthetic and security reasons. Ceiling
access openings shall be provided for maintenance purposes.
Cable access for all necessary electrical rooms shall be provided.
4.12.8 AHU room, cooling tower, air conditioning condensing unit, chiller
plant room, pumps room shall not be located adjacent to noise
sensitive spaces such as meeting room, discussion room, office
and other areas as required. Effective acoustic treatment shall be
provided if above conditions cannot be met and shall satisfy noise
level criteria as specified in mechanical/electrical brief.
4.12.9 Adequate safe access to service rooms or floors shall be provided
Cat ladder shall not be used for this purpose.
4.12.10 No manholes/junction box of any services shall be allowed in the
circulation areas inside the building, and in the middle of the road.
4.12.11 Machine / plant / equipment rooms and service riser / shaft shall be
provided with floor trap except room / riser for electrical services.
4.12.12 Riser for electrical services, telecommunication and IT shall be
constructed separately in order to eliminate risk of electric short
circuiting due to water seepage from mechanical riser (mainly water
pipes) to electrical riser, mechanical risers and electrical risers shall
not be next to each other.
4.12.13 Room for Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall be provided with double leaf
door, open outwards and shall be air tight all around to prevent
uncontrolled intrusion of air and to prevent intrusion of vermin.
Detail design of the door shall be provided.
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4.12.14 Any laboratory, which requires airlock, shall have its own air
conditioning and exhaust system.
4.12.15 The floor area and the height of the machine / plant / equipment
room shall be adequately provided to house the entire machine /equipment and the related services. The distance between the
machine / equipment shall not be less than 1 metre to allow safe
operation and maintenance works to be done.
4.12.16 All hose reel for fire fighting must be compartmentalized with
sufficient space for easy access and usage. Floor trap shall be
provided where hose reel is located.
4.12.17 All landing lift doors and lift interior shall be designed to blend withoverall design concept. The lift hall call button panel shall be located
for easy access and design aesthetically.
4.12.18 Grease trap shall be installed at all kitchen areas, food process
areas, food preparation areas and other areas necessary.
4.12.19 All air-conditioned, temperature and humidity controlled rooms
where condensation will likely occur shall comply to JKR Guidelines
on The Prevention of Mould Growth in Buildings (Bil. JKR 20500-0003-09).
4.12.20 Air conditioning condenser unit, where installed shall be located in
orderly manner, well ventilated and protected from direct sunlight
and hidden at designated location.
4.12.21 The contractor shall install sub meters for major usage such as
irrigation, cooling towers, different blocks and tenants in order to
monitor water usage and detect leaks. For energy monitoring
purposes, sub meters for electrical, water and gases shall be
provided at strategic locations (refer to Mechanical & Electrical
Works Brief).
4.12.22 Rainwater harvesting system as a supplementary water sources for
landscape irrigation and general washing purposes is encouraged in
building design. Rain Water Harvesting System shall be designed
and integrated with the building fabric.
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4.12.23 The rainwater harvesting system shall comply with the relevant
guidelines and standards.
4.12.24 The detail M&E requirements shall be read in conjunction with M&E
Works Brief, of this tender document.
4.13 MAINTENANCE
4.13.1 Considerations for maintenance, servicing and cleaning works shall
be emphasized on all building design.
4.13.2 All windows and doors, ceiling, fittings (including M&E fittings and
curtains), architecture features etc. at considerable high level shall
be provided with appropriate pre-planned mechanism or fixedstructures for easy maintenance and cleaning purposes such as
built-in motorized devices, scissor-lift / man-lift, catwalks, cat
ladders etc.
4.13.3 Adequate rooms for mobile lifts storage shall also be provided in
the nearby vicinity, wherever the devices are provided.
4.13.4 Where required an area for maintenance office shall be provided
and easily accessible.
4.14 DETAIL / SHOP DRAWINGS, SAMPLES AND MOCK-UPS
4.14.1 The successful tenderer shall submit detail/shop drawings and
samples for detail construction system for all architectural works for
P.Ds approval prior to actual installation.
4.14.2 The successful tenderer shall set up mock up for all standard and
clinical rooms as required by P.D. complete with colour schemes,
furniture, curtains, fittings and other items such as plastering, tiling
works and etc. that are required to be provided for P.D.s
concurrence prior to actual installations.
4.14.3 Samples of all finishes and accessories shall be submitted and prior
concurrence obtained from the P.D. before supply and installation.
Samples shall be properly mounted on sample boards.
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4.14.4 The successful tenderer shall arrange factory / show room visits
prior to the production and selection of materials, equipment
furniture etc.
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SECTION 5.0 : ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIAL & FINISHES
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Components, materials and finishes used for the building shall
follow the respective category as specifically stated in the Garis
Panduan Dan Peraturan Bagi Perancangan Bangunan Oleh
awatankuasa Standard Dan Kos,Unit Perancang Ekonomi,
Jabatan Perdana Menteri (2008 edition or latest).
5.1.2 Types of finishes shall not be inferior to the standards given and
shall be of the highest quality within the approved category.
Finishes proposed for all building elements shall suit to the
buildings/rooms intended functions and shall benefit the projectrequirements.
5.1.3 Finishes proposed by the tenderer other than those specified shall
be of equivalent high grade locally manufactured unless otherwise
specified building materials and subject to P.D. concurrence.
5.1.4 All internal building materials and finishes shall be
appropriately selected and collaborated with interior design
requirements if applicable.
5.1.5 Size, texture, colour, pattern and other subjective aspects of
materials and finishes are subject to P.D.s concurrence.
5.1.6 Anti-termite treatment shall be carried out above and underground
prior to construction in accordance with the manufacturer's
instruction. The work shall be carried out by a licensed applicator.
5.1.7 The successful tenderer shall provide a five (5) years warranty from
the date of Practical Completion (CPC) against any termite attack
to the works that may arise due to any defect, fault or ineffective
anti-termite treatment. The terms and conditions of the warranty
shall be to the P.D.s concurrence.
5.1.8 All building materials and fittings, which are of metal such as
ironmongery, roof etc. shall be rustproof or otherwise, alternative
non-metallic materials may also be used.
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5.1.9 Use of locally manufactured products shall be encouraged
throughout the project in accordance with the current government
circulars.
5.1.10 Any paints, coatings, primers and adhesives, when used forinternal areas, shall be water based and the Permissible
Exposure Level (PEL) to formaldehyde or any carcinogen as
adopted by OSHA.
5.1.11 All materials shall follow minimum JKR Standard Specification of
Building Works or latest (JKR 20800-132-23) or unless otherwise
specified.
5.1.12 A detail schedule of internal and external finishes for walls,floors,and ceiling shall be drawn up and submitted as part of the
proposal in the form of all room layouts with elevations on all
sides as shown in Appendix 2 Schedule of Accommodation
and Finishes.
5.2 ROOF AND COMPONENTS
5.2.1 The roof design and materials must have absolute water tightness
to manufacturers specification. The method of installation, fixing
and fastening of roofing materials, caps, flashings etc. including
acoustical, insulation and expansion joints, whenever required
shall conform strictly to the manufacturers instruction.
5.2.2 All roof design must have complete protection from birds, bats,
rodents etc. From entering the roof space. Exposed trusses and
parapet walls shall be avoided and soffits shall be provided to all
the roof eaves.
5.2.3 All roof overhang/canopy at external corridors and doors shall
have a minimum width of 1500 mm.
5.2.4 If r.c. flat roof is used, it shall be provided with crystallisation/
cementitious water proofing material with a bonded warranty for
not less than of 10 years as additional to general warranty
provided by the contractor and the sample of material shall be
submitted for P.D.s concurrence. Metal decking shall be
considered as a preferable alternative.
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5.2.5 Roof tiles shall conform to M.S. 797 Part 1 & Part 2:1982 and shall
be laid on metal trusses system to engineers details and approval.
The tiles shall be free from all defects and fungus.
5.2.6 The roof tiles used shall be of a complete roofing systemconsisting of tiles, fittings, roof system components and
accessories designed to cater for a variety of roof finishing details
in compliance with the manufacturers technical specifications
including minimum recommended pitch of the roof (roof tiles
gradient). Colour of the tiling fillers shall match the colour of the
roof tiles.
5.2.7 henever metal roof decks or wall cladding is used, it shall be of
0.48 mm based metal of pre-painted hot-dipped zinc-coated roofdecking.
5.2.8 here applicable, r.c flat roof shall be designed with double
roofing where metal deck or other approved materials shall act as
primary roof covering above the r.c slab to prevent leakage and
ater ponding.
5.2.9 Heat Insulation
a) All the roofs shall be provided with heat Insulation material
and shall comply with M.S:1020 or relevant Malaysian
Standards.Samples of the insulation material shall be
submitted to the P.D. for approval before they are used and
subsequently delivery shall be up to the standard of
samples approved. Reflection insulation material shall be
double-sided aluminium isolation.
b) The insulation material shall be installed strictly in
accordance with the manufacturers instruction.A uniform air
space of 20 mm between the roof covering and the
insulation material shall be provided to ensure the
effectiveness of the reflective surface. All punctures shall be
effectively sealed with similar reflective material to prevent
air leakage and moisture transfer.
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c) The reflective surface shall be free from any thin
film of oil, plastic or lacquer coating. All dust and/ or
moisture, if any, shall be thoroughly cleaned priorto
installation.Printings and/or trademarks shall be limited to a
maximum 5% of the total reflective areas.The insulationshall be fitted closely around electrical outlet boxes,
plumbing etc., and taped securely to eliminate gaps of void
through which air or water vapour might pass into the cooler
space.
d) Wherever fibreglass insulation quilts is used, it shall be
installed with chicken wire mesh unless otherwise specified.
Fibreglass insulation quilts shall have a thermal conductivity
of 0.032-0.035 Kcal/mh degrees centigrade at normalbuilding temperature.
e) Wherever rock wool is used, it shall be fixed in accordance
with the manufacturers instruction and to the approval of
the P.D.s concurrence. Rock wool insulation shall have a
thermal conductivity of 0.29 Kcal/mh degrees centigrade at
20 C.
5.2.10 Gutters and Rain Water Down Pipe (RWDP)
a) All roof drainage system shall be completed with roof
accessories including gutters, debris strainers and RWDP
with bracing.Each RWDP bracing shall be installed
adequately to avoid vibrationdue to rapid water flow.
b) Placement of gutters and RWDP shall integrate aesthetically
into the overall faade design and concealed.
c) Wherever uPVC gutters and rainwater down pipes are
used, they shall comply to M.S.1063 and shall be provided
with a bonded warranty not less than of five (5) years.
d) All r.c. gutters shall be provided with adequate
waterproofing.
e) Roof gutters shall be of non-corrosive and non-toxic
materials, durable, able to resist all climatic effect and
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remain dimensionally stable over time. Its profile shall be
able to complement any architectural style, easy to
assemble, light weight and maintenance free.
f) Concealed RWDP in. r.c column shall be avoided.
g) For large roof areas, RWDP with syphonic system is
encouraged to be used to accelerate the water discharge in
accordance to BS 6367.
5.2.11 Covered porches design shall be extended to the lay-by and
adjacent lane for main hospital entrance, Emergency Department,
labour delivery, mortuary, medical tore, catering department,
rehabilitation, haemodialysis and all other locations as required.Covered porches shall also be provided to all residential quarters
and nurses hostel (if any).The porches design shall be integrated
with the building facade.
5.2.12 Drive through counter shall be fully covered and integrated with
building faade where required.
5.3 FLOORS
5.3.1 Generally, the floors shall be concrete slab unless otherwise
specified.
5.3.2 All sizes, pattern and colours of finishes floor materials shall be to
P.D.s concurrence.
5.3.3 Special non-conductive floors and finishes shall be designed for
areas dedicated for workstations and computer rooms. These
areas shall use a raised floor system complete with 55 mm high
pedestal, cable outlet, electrical openings and other accessories.
No steps shall be allowed on the raised floor system and the
finished floor level shall be flushed with the surrounding floor
finishes. All wiring and cables for the computers shall run through
the spaces between the concrete floor slab and the raised floor
system.
5.3.4 All floor areas requiring sports activities shall be constructed and
finished with appropriate system and materials that meet sports
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standards. Outdoor and indoor sports court shall be finished with
sports court surfacing system to P.D.s concurrence.
5.3.5 All floor skirting shall be not less than 100 mm high unless
otherwise specified.
5.3.6 The tenderer shall provide approved anti-termite treatments
above ground and underground prior to floor construction in
accordance with the manufacturer's specification and to provide
continues service during the Maintenance Period.
5.3.7 Vinyl
a) Vinyl sheet / tiles flooring shall be high performance
homogenous-heterogeneous in accordance to the followingtypes and performances:
i) Vinyl Type 1: Heavy duty to withstand heavy traffic of
trolleys
ii) Vinyl Type 2 : Anti-static to cater for aseptic and dust
free environment
iii) Vinyl Type 3 : Anti-slip to cater for wet areas as well as
slippery areas
iv) Vinyl Type 4: Heavy duty, fully flexible and resilient forsports flooring and children play areas .
(Designed specially that combines tough
wear layer with a resilient backing for
comforts and under floor sound deadening
properties and attractive good looks).
v) Vinyl Type5 : High Resistant to Chemical
b) All joints to be hot welded and matching coloured.The
skirting to the vinyl floor shall be of the same vinyl to 150
mm high with approved cove former and finished with
matching coloured uPVC capping strips with approved
recommendedacrylic adhesive strictly to manufacturer's
instruction.
c) Vinyl sheet shall have Polyurethane Reinforced (PUR)
surface treatment for easy maintenance.
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d) Colours and patterns of vinyl flooring shall be to the PD's
concurrence. Approved metal dividing clips shall be installed
when vinyl flooring meets with other floor finishes.
e) Prior to the application of vinyl floor covering, thecontractor shall ensure that the substrate has a perfectly
even surface, dry and free from dust. Vinyl sheets is to be
installed onto floor flatness with tolerance of not more than
3mm for every 3m length floor area ready to receive vinyl
flooring. Self-levelling compound of approved quality to be
installed before finishing with vinyl flooring. The flatness
tolerance shall strictly adhere to manufacturersmethod of
installations.
f) Types of adhesive with low VOC shall be used strictly in
accordance with the recommendation of the manufacturer of
the proposed type of vinyl flooring.
g) Laying of all types of vinyl flooring shall only be carried out
by specialists from the approved supplier of the material.
h) The tenderer shall incorporate damp proof treatment before
laying the vinyl flooring to ensure that the floor slab / or basescreed is free from rising damp.
i) For waiting areas, corridors and other specific areas, the
vinyl floors shall be completed with designed motifs,
graphics and interplay of colours to the P.D.s concurrence.
) Stainless steel floor traps and gratings provided in vinyl
flooring area shall be of special approved type that is
suitable for vinyl flooring and shall be installed according to
manufacturers specifications and instructions.
k) Approved anti-slip nosing strips shall be used wherever vinyl
is being laid on steps or staircases. When and where
required, only special approved type of metal grating
suitable for vinyl flooring shall be used.
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l) The installation of vinyl flooring shall follow strictly to
manufactures specification. Contractor shall submit method
statement for P.D.s concurrence.
5.3.8 Ceramic Tiles
In general, all ceramic tiles manufactured locally are using the
`dry-pressed manufacturing process and the ceramic tiles are
categorized based on their water absorption rate as defined in the
MS 1294 or the International Standard Organization (ISO)
Standards.
a) All ceramic tiles to internal and external floor for heavy
duty areas shall be fully vitrified with water absorption lessthan 0.5% [Classification Group BIa] also referred to as
heavy duty tiles shall be vitreous hard wearing non-slip
glazed tiles 300mm x 300mm complying with MS 1294.
b) All ceramic tiles to internal floor areas under normal
condition shall be fully vitrified with water absorption more
than 0.5% less than 10% [Classification Group BIb, BIIa
and BIIb] and shall be vitreous hardwearing non-slip
glazed tiles 300mm x 300mm complying with MS 1294.
c) All ceramic tile skirting shall match the flooring tiles
and shall be 300mm x 100mm laid lengthwise on cement
and sand (1:3) screed as described. All angles to skirting
shall be neatly cut to fit all abutments.
d) All accessories such as skirting (bull nose or cove base),
step tiles, step nosing, edging strips, angle tiles (internal
and external), etc. shall be of an approved type from the
same material to match flooring. All skirting shall be
100mm high, stair nosing shall be minimum 20mm wide
laid full length of the treads and of bull nose profile, and
edging strips 25mm wide.
e) All ceramic tiles for internal walls shall be scuff- resistant
glazed vitrified tiles with water absorption more than 0.5%
less than 10% [Classification Group BIb, Blla or Bllb].
The tiles minimum size shall be of 300mm x 300mm
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complying with MS 1294.
) All ceramic tiles for external walls shall be scuff- resistant
glazed vitrified tiles with water absorption less than 0.5%
[Classification Group BIa]. The tiles minimum size shall beof 300mm x 300mm complying with MS 1294.
g) All ceramic tiles for walls and floors shall be of Grade A
approved surface finish & texture, colour and manufacture
h) Ceramic tiles for walls shall be bedded with cement
paste or alternatively with approved tile adhesive to the
manufacturers specification on 20mm thick cement and
sand (1:3) screed, which has sufficiently hardened. Thesurface of the screed shall be properly roughened to form
key to the tiling. The tiles shall be laid close-butt and all
joints shall be filled with approved tile adhesive or coloured
cement to match. Exposed edges of tiling shall be finished
with rounded on edge tiles.
i) The selection and application of ceramic tile adhesives for
internal and external tile installations on walls and floors
shall comply with MS ISO 13007-1. The application ofceramic tile grouts for internal and external tile installations
on walls and floors shall comply with MS ISO 13007-3.
) Unless otherwise stated, all lobbies, main entranceand
main public staircases shall be of porcelain ceramic tiles)
and shall be fully vitrified with water absorption less than
0.5% [Classification Group BIa] patterns and to P.D.s
concurrence.
k) Staircases solely meant for fire escape and emergency
staircases purposes shall be finished with non-slip nosing
tiles and shall be protected to maintain a dry and non-
slippery condition in all weathers.
l) All floor tiles shall be fully vitrified with water absorption
less than 0.5% [Classification Group BIa] with matching
cove and skirting of 100mm high of the same finishes.
Edging of all tiled floor drops shall be finished with nosing /
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edging tiles. Nosing and edging tiles edges of flooring and
treads of concrete stairs shall match with the flooring.
m) The main entrance,lobby,waiting area, lift lobby, hospital
streets and revenue collection area shall be finished with
minimum 600x600mm polished/unpolished fully vitrified
with water absorption less than 0.5% [Classification Group
BIa] with patterns and that shall be integrated with I.D work
to P.Ds concurrence.
n) Non-slip matt finished fully vitrified with water absorption
less than 0.5% [Classification Group BIa] with minimum
size of 300x300mm shall be used for toilets, wet areas, and
external corridor unless otherwise finishes for toilets inspecial areas i.e. V.I.P areas shall be of higher range of
tiles than normal toilet.
o) All tile joints shall be filled with approved epoxy grout of
suitable width to manufacturers details and shall be
levelled evenly to prevent chipping due to movement of
equipments and trolleys.
p) In principle, the planning, design and installation of ceramictile may refer to the `Guidelines of Ceramic Tiles
Installation document by Public Works Department
Malaysia.
5.3.9 Stamped Concrete and Epoxy Floor
a) Epoxy coating shall be provided to areas needed as per
functional requirement. Epoxy coating used shall be of high
performance epoxy resin sealer and coating in a range ofcolours to P.D.s concurrence. Epoxy paint where specified
shall be to the approved equivalent and applied strictly in
accordance to the manufacturers instruction.
b) Coloured concrete floor hardener shall be provided at areas
of heavy-duty machineries works and shall be laid with self-
levelling epoxy floor complete with floor hardener and
crystallisation or cementitious waterproofing. Proprietary
floor hardener system shall be used and applied in
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accordance to the manufacturers recommendation.Floor
hardener materials shall be of high quality, heavy duty 5
mm thick above 150 mm thick concrete floor slab.
c) Driveways and vehicle porches shall be laid with colouredstamped or stencilled concrete or any other approved
suitable alternatives.
5.3.10 Pavers
a) Pavers shall be of pre-cast concrete pavers. The product
shall be stretch wrapped in rows and banded on pallets,
delivered in original packing with legible manufacturer
identification, including size, quantity, manufacture date andinspector initials.
b) Pavers shall be provided to areas needed as per functional
requirement. Pavers shall be 60 mm thick for light to
medium duty (e.g. footpaths, jogging tracks, residential
driveways) application and 80mm thick for heavy duty (e.g.
roads, factory floors, container yards, aircraft parking
aprons) application. Pavers where specified shall be of
approved equivalent and applied strictly in accordance tothe manufacturers specification.
c) Interlocking pavers shall be laid on sand bedding and lean
concrete and shall strictly to manufacturers specification.
Contractor shall submit method statement for P.D.s
concurrence.
5.3.11 TimberFloor Finish
a) Timber floor finish shall be high quality timber / laminated
timber to be laid on rubberised cushioning pad on 20 mm
thick cement screed on concrete slab with an approved
waterproof adhesive applied in accordance with
manufacturers specifications.
b) Timber skirting of 100 mm x 12 mm thick, chamfered at the
top shall be provided to timber strip flooring and fixed
securely to the wall or column.
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c) Timber strips shall be regular, even and consistent in size
withsharp well defined arises, matching colour,textured an
grain, free from splits, chips and blemishes.
d) Proprietary timber flooring system shall be in accordancewith manufacturers specifications.
i. Solid Timber
Timber flooring shall be hard wood timber strips not less
than of 1200 mm x18 mm thick. Timber flooring where
specified shall be Group C species in accordance to
JKR Standard Specifications for Building Works.
ii. Natural Timber Laminated
Natural timber flooring shall be 14.5 mm (15 mm
finished) thick made of three (3) ply engineered solid
timber and excellent workmanship. The hardwood floor
shall consist of three layers. Each has specific feature to
complement each other, providing improved resistance
to wear. The surface shall be treated with 7 coats of UV
lacquer, preferably pre-finished in the factory; forresulting in a more durable and hardwearing finish.
iii. Laminated Composite Flooring
Laminated composite flooring shall be of 8mm thick
pre- finished surface of anti-abrasive protective overlay
in accordance to the function of the area.
5.3.12 Carpet
a) General carpeting shall be of high quality, durable, loop or
cut pile type of 100% BCF toplon fibre1 per 10 gauge, 4
mm pile height, 220z per sq yard pile height, 8mm rubber
underlay, waterproofing sheet and brass dividing strip,
broadloom or tile type appropriate to the function of areas
where carpets are specified and shall follow Pekeliling
Perbendaharaan Bil 3/94or latest edition.
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b) Carpets shall be of good quality, wear and stain resistant
and easy to clean. Use low VOC carpet.
c) All ground floor areas, which are specified using carpets,
shall have approved damp-proof floor slabs. All carpetsshall be laid with underlay and the wall edge shall be with
approved 100 mm height timber skirting.
d) The successful tenderer shall be required to submit
samples of the various colours / patterns to P.D. s
concurrence at least three (3) weeks/ twenty-one (21) days
before commencing work.
e) Aluminium dividing strips or other suitable rust proof metalgripper strips shall be laid at junctions of different floor
finishes and finishing flushed with flooring.
f) Carpets used shall be laid with close butt joints with
underlay, stretched and balanced so that all seams are
parallel with minimum bows with suitable rustproof metal
gripper strips securely installed. The carpets shall be
installed in largest practical pieces and salvage shall be
trimmed as required to assure colour uniformity and pattern
match at seams. All carpet shall have its edges trimmed
and neatly fitted around all perimeters, openings and
obstructions.
g) Carpet maybe used in Clinical Area if required. The type of
carpet shall be of the hygienic type and subject to P.D.
concurrence.
5.4 WALL AND PARTITION
5.4.1 Generally, for all brickworks and block works construction, r.c
stiffeners shall be provided to engineers detail at every three (3)
meter intervals horizontally and vertically.
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5.4.2 External Wall
All external walls shall conform to the complete IBS system unless
otherwise stated.The IBS wall system shall follow strictly to
manufacturers specification and methods of installation.
External wall shall consist of prefabricated panels or blocks and
shall be plastered or skim coated and finished with painting works
to JKR standard specification.
External finishes shall be weather resistant anti fungus type and
shall be of good quality, requiring minimal maintenance with good
aesthetic quality and environmental friendly. Materials and finishes
used for external wall of the buildings shall be easily maintained,non-porous, durable and fungus free.
a) Prefabricated panels
Prefabricated panels shall be of pre-cast concrete panel,
lightweight concrete panel, glass panel (curtain wall), timber
panel or composite panel.
The dimensions of panels shall comply to MS 1064:Part 10:2001or latest.
Large prefabricated panels when used shall conform to
M.S.1313 Code of Practice on Large Prefabricated Panels.
b) Blocks
Wherever blocks are used, it shall be of concrete masonry
unit and or lightweight concrete block to manufacturers
specification and method of installation.
The dimensions of blocks shall comply with MS 1064: Part
8: 2001.
c) Bricks
Clay bricks where applicable shall conform to M.S:76. Other
types of bricks used shall be to the approval of the P.D. All
brick walls shall have G.I expanded/exmet mesh
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reinforcement with 750 mm x 5 mm diameter brickwork
dowel bar complete with 75mm right angle bent to hook onto
brickwork at every 4th
course. All brick walls shall not have
less than 20 mm thick cement plaster on both sides unless
otherwise specified.Cement sand bricks shall not beaccepted.
5.4.3 Internal Wall
a) Generally, internal walls shall conform to the complete IBS
system in accordance to the functional requirements unless
otherwise stated. The IBS wall system shall follow strictly to
manufacturers specification and methods of installation.
b) Generally, internal walls shall consist of prefabricated panel,
dry wall partition or blocks. The coordination of mechanical
and electrical services shall be given due consideration at
an early stage.
c) Prefabricated panels shall be of pre-cast concrete panel,
lightweight concrete panel, glass panel, timber panel or
composite panel.
d) Pre-cast concrete surface shall be plaster or skim coated
and finish with paint.
e) All toilet and wet areas shall be of brickwork.
f) All toilet walls shall be end finished with glazed ceramic tiles
up to ceiling height complete with uPVC tile-trims and / or
other accessories wherever required.
h) Catering Department Kitchen and cafeteria kitchen shall be
finished with glazed ceramic tiles up to ceiling height
complete with uPVC tile-trims and other accessories.
i) Glazed ceramic tiles or suitable materials to match the
worktop shall be provided as back splash behind worktops,
wash hand basins and sinks.
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j) Public areas such as, the main lobby or entrance / foyer,
waiting area, main lift lobbies, main staircase and other
adjacent areas shall be of easy maintenance materials and
shall be integrated with the overall interior design concept.
k) All mechanical and electrical service room shall be of
brickwall.
l) For operating theatres and all other clean areas, the walls
shall be seamless. All the angular parts between joints shall
be curved and to be plastered with special approved non-
porous plaster and painted for easy cleaning and
maintenance.
m) Walls for operating theatres equipped with radiation and X-
ray equipment shall be in brickwork with 25 mm thick
barium plaster of approved composition for radiation and
provided with other safety precautions in compliance to the
relevant authorities requirements and painted. (Refer
clause 5.6)
n) For x-ray rooms with x-ray equipments up to 150 KV and
radiotherapy treatment rooms or other areas as required,
the walls shall have a radiation protection equivalent to 2
mm lead (minimum) and to be in accordance to the
Radiation Protection Policy of PUSPATI, Unit Sinaran
(MOH) and Jabatan Tenaga Nuklear Malaysia.
o) For radiotherapy rooms or areas, which have special
radiotherapy equipments, special walls made of thicker
reinforced concrete shall be designed to be accordance
with the Radiation Protection Policy of PUSPATI, Unit
Sinaran (MOH) and Jabatan Tenaga Nuklear Malaysia.
Drywall partition
a) Drywall partition system when used shall be strong and
stable enough to support built-in furniture and any other
fittings or equipments that are necessary for the effective
functioning of the spaces in the building.
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b) The drywalls shall be thermal and sound insulated for the
proper functioning of that space.
c) The drywall partition shall be supplied and installed by a
drywall specialist. The construction of the drywall systemshall strictly adhere to manufacturersmethod statement of
the installation process.
d) Drywall system utilising cement-fibre board, gypsum board,
anodised aluminium alloy, epoxy coated steel or stainless
steel wall panels, mounted on galvanised steel framework.
e) The wall panels shall be painted unless otherwise stated,
and the joints well sealed prior to painting. The drywall shallbe fabricated with the coordination of mechanical and
electrical services at an early design stage.
f) Large Prefabricated panels when used, shall conform to
M.S 1313: 1993 Code of practice on large prefabricated
panels.
g) The drywalls shall be well insulated to maintain the indoor
temperatures, while preventing condensation problems onthe outside wall surfaces as well as sound insulation
purpose.
h) In location where drywalls adjoin wet areas, adequate
waterproofing shall be applied to the surfaces up to
specified height according to manufacturers specification.
i) The drywall system shall comply with all fire requirements
and the other requirements under the Uniform Building By-
Law.
j) Drywall partitions shall be provided for non-clinical areas
only.
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5.5 COMPARTMENT WALL
5.5.1 All compartment walls shall comply with the fire (BOMBA)
requirements and shall comply with the Uniform Building By-Law.
All openings in a compartment wall shall be fitted with fire rateddoors and shall comply with the Uniform Building By-Law.
5.6 CEILING
General
5.6.1 All ceilings shall be of mineral fibre board, gypsum ceiling
boards, cement board or equivalent with class `O fire rating.
5.6.2 Ceilings to the operating theatres department, CSSD and other
sterile areas shall be seamless, fire-resistant, with tapered
edge, 12.5 mm thick moisture resistance gypsum plaster
boards of approved quality.All lighting, air-conditioning, fire
protection and other service outlets shall be of integrated design
and flush with plaster ceiling.
5.6.3 All ceiling joints shall be sealed with tapes and trowel finished
with gypsum plaster to manufacturer's recommendation.Finished surface shall be painted with aseptic type of paint,
washable and high performance hygienic coatings where
required.
5.6.4 All wet or humid clinical areas eg. in the laboratories and
pharmacy, shall use PVC laminated gypsum boards and not
less than 9.5 mm thick of size 600 x 600 mm integrated with
moisture resistance gypsum plaster ceiling border, concealed
metal bars, rod hangers, clips and fixing accessories.
5.6.5 All internal corridors in the hospital and other areas shall be
finished with patterned gypsum boards of size 600 x 600 mm
and to be integrated with plaster ceiling border.
5.6.6 All toilets ceiling shall be of moisture resistance material or
600mm x 600mm x 6mm thick PVC laminated ceiling boards
complete with approved metal bars, rod hangers, clips and
fixing accessories.
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5.6.7 ll external overhang roofs shall be covered with approved fix
ceiling system and shall be designed to integrate with the
building facade.
Ceiling Specification (Suspended System)
5.6.8 ll ceilings unless otherwise specified shall use acoustic
gypsum panels and not less than 9.5mm thick high performance
of size 600mm x 600mm, 100kg/m3 density of fibreglass
mineral wool insulation, powder coated aluminium T-bars, metal
rod hangers fixed at not more than 1200mm intervals, clips and
fixing accessories with bonded warranty with gypsum plaster
ceiling border.
5.6.9 Special decorative ceiling or ceiling panels of approved
materials shall be provided to areas such as main entrance
lobby and adjacent areas, VIP lounges, conference/meeting
room etc, and to be integrated with all other interior design
requirement i.e. special lighting or M&E fittings.
5.6.10 ll plaster ceiling joints shall be sealed with tape and trowelled
finished gypsum plaster to manufacturers recommendation.
The surface shall be painted to satisfy the design requirementsof that space.The-finished surface shall be painted with water-
based anti bacterial/washable paint.
5.6.11 he ceiling suspension system and its fixings to the building
structure shall satisfy the design requirements for strength,
serviceability, stability, performance and durability in
accordance with the procedures specified in `Specification For
Plasterboard Ceiling System (JKR20101-0181-09) document
by Cawangan Kejuruteraan Awam, Struktur Dan Jambatan,
JKRwhere appropriate.
5.6.12 Design and installation of ceiling suspension system and frame
shall be structurally sound with minimum maintenance. Hanger
rods shall not be hooked, hanged, or fastened at any ducting or
services piping inside the ceiling plenum. Ancillary services
such as electrical cables and air-conditioning duct works shall
not be suspended from the ceiling hangers.
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5.6.13 The suspended ceiling system shall be fixed to the soffit of the
concrete slab above using shot fired fasteners or other type of
fasteners approved by the P.D. Suspended ceiling shall be
hanged using adjustable galvanized hanger rod system as
recommended by the manufacturer of the proprietary system.
5.6.14 Manufacturers of suspended ceiling systems must submit
calculations and shop drawings showing compliance to all
design requirements certified by Professional Engineer (P.E)
and the P.D. for approval prior to acceptance.
5.6.15 The contractor shall carry out in-situ Pull-Out Tests for the top
fixing of ceiling hangers or rods. A minimum of 10% of the total
quantity of the top fixings shall be tested at random to twice thedesign load. However, the design load shall not be taken as
less than 3kN.
5.6.16 Adequate air plenum space above the suspended ceiling shall
be provided to accommodate all service conduits, ducting and
piping for maintenance access. Under no circumstances shall
these services intrude into the spaces of the room beneath.
5.6.17 All ceilings for 24 hours air-conditioned rooms shall comply
with the design requirement as stipulated in `JKR Guidelines
on The Prevention of Mould Growth in Buildings (JKR 20500-
0003-09) by Cawangan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, JKR.
5.6.18 Rooms with no ceiling access shall have maintenance access
via adjacent room/corridor by means of catwalks. Plaster
ceilings shall be designed to incorporate maintenance access.
5.6.19 All ceilings installation shall comply to the classification of fire
spread as stipulated in the 8th Schedule Uniform Building By-
Law 1984 and with reference to By-law 148(6), 219, 204 and
By-law 206.
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Ceiling Specification (Fixed System)
5.6.20 ll external ceilings for soffits, porches and link ways shall be of
fixed type ceiling system (e.g. aluminium strip ceiling system)
with approved ceiling finish. All materials used shall be fromweather and damp resistant materials. No suspended ceiling
system shall be used at outdoor and semi-outdoor areas e.g.
external corridor, open lobbies etc.
5.6.21 Ceiling boards shall be fixed to the frames with butt `V joint
using nails or screws as specified. Asbestos-free cement flat
sheets for ceiling shall be 5 mm thick fixed to frames using
mitred timber cover battens. Ceiling panels shall be set out
symmetrically from the centre line of the ceiling. Extern