1.

0 Building Background The hotel is located 500km away from UITM Seri Iskandar and 14km away
from Universiti Technologi Petronas. It is highly in demand during conventional
season from both universities which people will book the hotel early in order to
secure a place. Booking can be done through online site such as Agoda.com,
Traveloka.com and more.

1.1 Summary of Building Background

1 Name of Building Hotel Kristal

2 Address No. 1 Persiaran Dataran 6, Taman Iskandar Perdana,

32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak.
Photo 1: Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar
3 Owner of Building 1) Mr. Teh Eng Koh
Hotel Kristal is located in Bandar Seri Iskandar, 32600, Perak. The owner of
2) Mrs. Tan Shok Beek
the building is Mr. Teh Eng Koh and Mrs. Tan Shok Beek. Previously, this building
is used for shop house purposes before it is changed to hotel after the building was 4 Contact 1) Phone Number: 05-3716868
refurbished and upgraded in 2013. This hotel started its operation in 2014 after the
2) Email: Kristal_hotel@yahoo.com
refurbishment works completed.
3) Facebook: Kristal Hotel Seri Iskandar
This hotel consists of 4 level which is ground floor, which is used as a lobby,
reception counter, rooms for the staffs and guests. Bathroom is provided in each 5 Floor 4 floors including roof top

room. This hotel provides lift for the users and also stairs which can be used during 6 Year built 2013
emergency time.
7 Year completed 2014
For the refurbishment and upgrading works, the owner added one extra floor
Table 1.1 shows summary of the building background.
on the top and few partitions to make places for the rooms and other facilities
needed by the hotel. All materials in the building were upgraded in order to create
an expensive and elegant look to the hotel for customers’ satisfaction.

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2.0 Building Location

a. Key Plan c. Location Plan

Photo 2.1: Key Plan of Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar Photo 2.3: Location Plan of Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar

b. Site Plan

Photo 2.2: Site Plan of Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar

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3.0 Building Condition Survey

3.1 Defects Sheet

NO. OF 1/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal NO. OF 2/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal

DEFECT DEFECT

SHEET SHEET

AREA Ground floor AREA Ground floor

ROOM/SPACE Room 4 ROOM/SPACE Room 3

ELEMENT/COMPONENT Wall ELEMENT/COMPONENT Wall

BARIS
BARIS
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
2 1 2
1 2 2
DEFECT DESCRIPTION:
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Crack on the wall
Discoloration of the paint
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES
Pressure from the load
Exposed to cold temperature
Foresight view Foresight view

Insight view
Insight view

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NO. OF DEFECT 3/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal NO. OF DEFECT 4/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal
SHEET SHEET
AREA Second floor AREA Second floor
ROOM/SPACE Passage ROOM/SPACE Passage
ELEMENT/COMPONENT Wall ELEMENT/COMPONENT Ceiling
BARIS BARIS
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
2 3 6 2 3 6
DEFECT DESCRIPTION: DEFECT DESCRIPTION:
Dampness on the wall Dampness on ceiling
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES: POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
Leakage from the bathroom Leakage from the bathroom
Foresight view

Foresight view

Insight view

Insight view

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NO. OF DEFECT 5/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal NO. OF DEFECT 6/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal
SHEET SHEET
AREA Second floor AREA Second floor
ROOM/SPACE Passage ROOM/SPACE Passage
ELEMENT/COMPONEN Wall ELEMENT/COMPONENT Ceiling
T BARIS
BARIS CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRI COLOU 2 2 4
X R DEFECT DESCRIPTION:
2 2 4 Mold growth on ceiling
DEFECT DESCRIPTION: POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
Flaking of paint High humidity
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
Foresight view
Foresight view High humidity

Insight view Insight view

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NO. OF DEFECT 7/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal NO. OF DEFECT 8/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal
SHEET SHEET
AREA Second floor AREA Second floor
ROOM/SPACE Passage ROOM/SPACE Room 17
ELEMENT/COMPONENT Ceiling ELEMENT/COMPONENT
BARIS BARIS
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
2 2 4 2 2 4
DEFECT DESCRIPTION: DEFECT DESCRIPTION:
Peeling of paint Crack on the wall
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES: POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
Leakage and dampness from bathroom Pressure from the load

Foresight view Foresight view

Insight view
Insight view

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NO. OF DEFECT 9/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal NO. OF DEFECT 10/10 LOCATION Hotel Kristal
SHEET SHEET
AREA External
AREA Second floor
ROOM/SPACE External
ROOM/SPACE Room 18
ELEMENT/COMPONEN Wall
ELEMENT/COMPONENT Wall
T
BARIS
BARIS
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRIX COLOUR
CONDITON PRIORITY MATRI COLOU
1 2 2
X R
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
2 2 4
Crack on the wall
DEFECT DESCRIPTION:
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES
Corrosion on the wall
Pressure from the load
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOURCES:
Getting hit by hard object
Foresight view Foresight view

Insight view
Insight view

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3.2 Defect Analysis
DEFECTS

10%
20%
DAMPNESS
10%
CRACK
DISCOLORATION
10% FLAKING OF PAINT
PEELING OF PAINT
COROSSION
10% 30%
MOLD GROWTH

10%

Table 3.2 shows total and score of defects

Pie chart 3.2 shows defects analysis in Hotel Kristal.

*Disclaimer: Type of inspection that had been carried out in the building was
condition survey where it inspects and assesses the building by doing visual
inspection which includes the structure, fabric, finishes and ground.

Most defects found in the hotel is, crack on the wall. Second defect is
dampness which can be found on the ceiling and wall. The rest of defects left are,
discoloration, which can be found on the wall, flaking and peeling of paint which
also can be found on the wall. Finally, mold growth and corrosion which also can
be found on the wall. Overall rating for this building is 4 which equivalents to good
condition hence it is safe to be used and occupied by the users.

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3.3 Defect Indication Plan

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4.0 Site Analysis Elements

4.1. Public Utilities 4.2 Facilities & Building Services

No Utilities Description No Facilities Description

1 Water Supply 1 Car Parks
Lembaga Air Perak is an authorized Car parks is provided but the space
company which responsible in is limited. Since the hotel is built in a
supplying clean water to all people shop house, parking space needs to
who live in Perak. be shared with other shop houses.

Picture 4.1.1 shows a logo of LAP Picture 4.2.1 shows car parks

2 Electrical Supply provided outside the hotel.

Tenaga Nasional provides and 2 HVAC

distributes electrical supply to all This hotel also provides air-

buildings in Malaysia. conditioner in each room to supply

Picture 4.1.2 shows a logo of TNB cold air to the customers in order to
give them comfort.
3 Telecommunication System
Picture 4.2.2 shows air-conditioner
Telekom Malaysia provides
provided in the room.
telecommunication line to all users in
Malaysia. 3 Water Heater
Water heater is also provided in the
Picture 4.1.3 shows a logo of TM bathroom of each room for
4 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) customers’ use. Water heater is
TMNET is a sub company under used to supply hot water accordance
Telekom Malaysia which provides to users’ preference.
services such as wireless fidelity.
Picture 4.2.3 shows water heater
Picture 4.1.4 shows a logo of TMNET
provided in the bathroom

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4 Lift
There is elevator provided in the
hotel for customers’ use. It helps
them to move from current floor to
another floor.
7 Iron
Hotel Kristal provides iron as a
facility to the customers so they do
not have to bring their own iron.
There are 3 iron provided in each
floor.

Picture 4.2.4 shows elevator

provided in the hotel. Picture 4.2.7 shows iron provided by

5 Firefighting System Hotel Kristal.

Firefighting system is also provided 8 Telephone

in the building as safety requirement. Each room, Hotel Kristal placed a

The components are alarm bell, fire telephone so the customers can use

extinguisher, break glass and more. it to communicate with the staff if

there is any problem regarding the
room.

Picture 4.2.5 shows firefighting

Picture 4.2.8 shows telephone
system provided in the building.
provided in each room
6 Stairs
9 Television
Stairs are provided for the
Television is also provided for the
customers to move from current floor
customers in each room so
to another floor. Stairs is also used
customers can enjoy their time in the
as an emergency exit during fire.
room.

Picture 4.2.9 shows television

provided in each room
Picture 4.2.6 shows staircase
provided in the hotel.

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4.3 Access 4.4 Environmental Condition

No. List of Photo Description

1.
 There is an area provided
as an assembly place
when any fire or incident
happens in the building.
Occupants need to move to
the area for safety.

Photo 4.4.1 : Assembly place in front

Photo 4.3 Location of Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar
of Hotel Kristal
Hotel Kristal located at Seri Iskandar, Perak. Seri Iskandar is a town and 2.
district capital of Perak Tengah in Perak, Malaysia. It is located at about 40 km  There are shops next to
southwest of Ipoh on the main Ipoh-Lumut highway from Hotel Kristal. The adjacent Hotel Kristal such as
towns are Tronoh, a once-famous mining town and Bota. Universiti Teknologi workshop, hotel, and mini
Petronas, a branch campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA and Kolej Profesional market.
MARA are in Seri Iskandar. The hotel is located halfway between the state
capital, Ipoh city and Lumut. Seri Iskandar is 10 km from Bota, 10 km from Tronoh,
17 km from Parit, 40 km from Ipoh and 40 km from Sitiawan.

Besides, Seri Iskandar is a combination of satellite towns, most of them

with several rows of shophouses and residential housing areas such as at Bandar
Universiti, Bandar Baru Seri Iskandar, Taman Maju and Bandar Universiti. The
places are about not more than 2 km from Hotel Kristal Seri Iskandar. Photo 4.4.2 : Shops near the Hotel
Kristal

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4.5 Site Constrain

No Site Constraint Description No. List of Photo Description

1 Car parks Limited parking space
Hotel Kristal is facing a problem with the 1.
parking space. This is because parking Photo 4.4.1: Parking space
provided is not enough for the customers outside Hotel Kristal
to park their cars. Since the hotel is built in
the shop houses area, they need to share
the parking spaces with other shops. This
will cause a packed situation in front of the
hotel. It will also be a disadvantage to the 2.
customer as they will not get to park their Photo 4.4.2: Traffic at Seri
car nearby the hotel. Iskandar, Perak.
2 Traffic Traffic
Hotel Kristal is located in front of a main
road which means there are a lot of traffic.
Peak hours is usually on 8.30 am to 9.00
and 6.30 pm to 7.00. Traffic will be at its
worst during convocation days held by
both UITM Seri Iskandar and UTP.

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 LEGEND:
4.6Adjacent Building Hotel Anggun

Shophouse

Restaurant

Restaurant

Hotel Putra Seri Iskandar

Hotel Putra Seri Iskandar

Hotel Anggun

Restaurant Nasi Kukus

Shophouses

Restaurant Fatah Char

Kuey Tiaw Ketam

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5.0 Building Plan (Former Building Plans and Existing Building Plans)

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6.0 Analysis of Refurbishment Works

NO. Item Building Analysis Building Plan

Former Building Existing Building
6.1 Building space
and layout

6.1.1 Ground Before it was refurbished, the

Floor condition of the ground floor only consists
of a toilet, a bathroom and a huge space
which can be seen in Picture 6.1.1(a).

After Hotel Kristal bought the building,

they renovated it and put a lot of partition
walls to add more rooms such as the
bedrooms, lobby and reception area,
office, staff room as well as bathrooms for
customers and staffs use. Plan can be
seen in Picture 6.1.1(b).

FORMER BUILDING EXISTING BUILDING

Picture 6.1.1(a) shows the former ground floor Picture 6.1.1(b) shows the latest ground floor plan
plan of Hotel Kristal. of Hotel Kristal.

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6.1.2 First floor Same as the ground floor, the first
floor only consists of a toilet and a
bathroom and a huge space before it was
renovated. Plan can be referred to Picture
6.1.2(a).

After it was refurbished, more

bathrooms and bedroom were added due
to the function of the building which is
hotel. Plan can be referred to Picture
6.1.2(b).

Picture 6.1.2(a) shows the former first floor plan

Picture 6.1.2(b) shows the latest first floor plan
of Hotel Kristal.
of Hotel Kristal.

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6.1.3. Second
floor

Based on the plan shown in Picture

6.1.3(a), the second floor also has one
toilet and a bathroom before it was
refurbished.

After refurbishment, more

bathrooms, bedroom were built due to its
function as a hotel. Plan can be referred to
Picture 6.1.3(b).

Picture 6.1.3(a) shows the former second floor Picture 6.1.3(b) shows the existing second floor
plan of Hotel Kristal. plan of Hotel Kristal.

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6.1.4. Third floor

Before the third floor were added, it

was an attic which it was located on top of
the building before it was fully refurbished
into the third floor. Refer Picture 6.1.4(a).

After it was renovated into an actual

floor, more rooms, bathrooms, lobby and
passage were added due to its function as
a hotel. Refer Picture 6.1.4(b).

Picture 6.1.4(a) shows the former third floor plan Picture 6.1.4(b) shows the existing third floor
of Hotel Kristal. plan of Hotel Kristal.

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6.1.5. Attic floor

Originally the building only consists

of two floors, but after it was refurbished,
another floor was added, hence new attic
was built. It is located at the rooftop and it
locates a few facilities such as the lift motor
room and water tank. Refer Picture
6.1.5(a).

Picture 6.1.5(a) shows the existing fourth floor

plan of Hotel Kristal.

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6.2 Material and
finishes

6.2.1 Roof Hotel Kristal uses a flat roof. It is a

roof which is almost level in contrast to the
many types of sloped roofs. This concrete
roof uses English bond as finishes with
white paint. English bond finishes are
considered as the strongest and widely
used in construction work same as brick
bond. It consists of alternate course of
headers and stretchers. Flat roof allows
the roof space to be used as a space.
There are refurbishment work done on the
roof but they still using the same design of
the flat roof from the former building.

Picture 6.2.1(b) shows existing roof plan of Hotel

Picture 6.2.1(a) shows former roof plan of Hotel
Kristal.
Kristal.

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 Before the refurbishment works, Hotel
Kristal use 155mm thick of brick wall with
Material and
115mm thick of wall including 20mm
finishes
cement plaster on both sides using English
bond and white paint as finishes. Brick is
6.2.2. Wall energy efficient for energy efficient warmth
in cold days and cool in hot days, brick
combines perfectly with passive building
design to harness natural sources of
energy. The natural density and thermal
insulating qualities of English bond finishes
moderate building temperature and reduce
energy consumption rates, to provide year-
round comfort.
After the refurbishment works, the building
still uses 155mm thick of brick wall same
6.2.2.1. Photo of 155mm of brick wall 6.2.2.2 Photo of ceramic wall tiles
as the former building and ceramic tile with
light brown and white color as finishes for
the existing building. It is resistant to
moisture and humidity, it is ideal for damp
environments. It does not swell or deform
when exposed to high levels of moisture.
Ceramic wall tile also resistant to extremes
of temperature. It does not react to frost or
fire because its highly safe for any indoor
and outdoor application. The tiles are
mostly colored and glazed.

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Material and
finishes

6.2.3 Floor
The former building use cement
render with troweled as finishes for floor.
After the refurbishment works, Hotel Kristal
use ceramic tiles as finishes. The width of
ceramic tiles is 250mm x250mm. Ceramic
tile is resistant to moisture and humidity, it
is ideal for damp environments. It does not
swell or deform when exposed to high
levels of moisture. The ceramic tile with
light brown and white color as finishes for
the existing building. It is resistant to
moisture and humidity, it is ideal for damp
environments. It does not swell or deform 6.2.3.1 Photo of cement render floor
Photo 6.2.3.2: Photo of ceramic floor tiles
when exposed to high levels of moisture.
Ceramic wall tile also resistant to extremes
of temperature. It does not react to frost or
fire because its highly safe for any indoor
and outdoor application. The tiles are
mostly coloured and glazed.

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Material and
finishes The former and existing building still
use the same window for the hotel such as
top hung window with aluminum (T1 & T2),
6.2.4 Windows
aluminum frame top hung and fixed glass
at bottom window (W2) and fixed glass
louvers window (W5).

Firstly, the top hung window is using

aluminum and white finishes for frame.
Usually this window located at the toilet
and bathroom.
Photo 6.2.4.1: Top hung window with aluminum Photo 6.2.4.4: Frameless tempered glass
Secondly, Hotel Kristal use aluminum frame (T1 & T2) window (W1)
and glass as finishes of the windows.
Aluminum frame top hung and fixed glass
at bottom window (W2) located at second
and third floor level of the building. The
strength of window glass means it can
stand up to impacts, blows, scratches,
strong winds and other weather events.

Thirdly, fixed glass louvers window use

frame with white paint as finishes (W5).
This type of window located at each level
of the building including at the attic floor
level. Photo 6.2.4.2: Aluminum frame top hung and Photo 6.2.4.5: Fixed glass panel with aluminum
fixed glass at bottom window (W2) frame (W3)

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After the refurbishment works, the building
use frameless tempered glass window
(W1), fixed glass panel with aluminum
frame (W3) and sliding window with
aluminum frame (W4).

Firstly, the frameless tempered glass

window (W1) is located at hotel’s lobby on
ground floor level. One of the most evident
and valued benefits of tempered glass is
that it is safer. Tempered glass is stronger,
so it resists breakage.

Secondly, Hotel Kristal use aluminum

and glass as finishes of the windows (W3). Photo 6.2.4.3: Fixed glass louvers window (W5) Photo 6.2.4.6: Sliding window with aluminum
Aluminum frame top hung and fixed glass frame (W4)
at bottom window located at second and
third floor level of the building. The
strength of window glass means it can
stand up to impacts, blows, scratches,
strong winds and other weather events.
Lastly, sliding window with aluminum used
aluminum as window finishes (W4). This
type of window located at second and third
floor level of the building. Sliding windows
are more efficient than some other types of
windows for multiple reasons.

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Material and
finishes
Hotel Kristal use the same doors
after the refurbishment works which are
6.2.5 Doors
tempered glass door (D1), timber flush
door (D3) and timber flush door (D2).

Firstly, tempered glass door using

white paint as finishes. The hotel building
use glass as finishes of the door. This door
only located at ground floor level. The
unique process that tempered glass goes
through in production allows it to withstand
even high temperatures. This is one of the Photo 6.2.5.7: Tempered glass door (D1) C. Timber flush door (D3)

reasons that tempered glass is required

where exposure to hot weather.

Secondly, timber flush door is door

using brown paint as finishes including
handle and hinges. This type of door
usually located at every room at each
level.

Thirdly, timber flush door is using

timber and white paint as finishes. This
type of door usually located at every room
at each level at the space such as toilet
and bathroom.
Photo 6.2.5.8: Timber flush door (D2)

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Material and
finishes

The former building use concrete

6.2.6 Ceiling
ceiling for the finishes. An incredibly
intelligent design solution, concrete ceiling
has a range of user benefits. One of the
most obvious plusses when using concrete
for any kind of construction is its superior
durability and strength.

After the refurbishment works, Hotel

Kristal using gypsum ceiling board as
ceiling and white paint as finishes. It is to
prevent the transfer of unwanted sound to
adjoining areas is a key consideration
when designing a building, specifically Photo 6.2.6.1: Concrete ceiling Photo 6.2.6.2: Gypsum ceiling
when considering the intended activities of
the occupants in the various parts of the
building.

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6.3 Mechanical, 6.3.1 Mechanical Services
Electrical and
Services Before the refurbishment, mechanical
service in the building is only ceiling fan.
Fan never actually cool air, unlike air-
conditioning equipment, they in fact heat
the air due to the waste heat from the
motor and friction but use significantly less
power.

After the refurbishment works, Hotel

Kristal provides centralized air conditioner
and split unit in the building. Heating,
Photo 6.3.1.1: Ceiling fan Photo 6.3.1.2: Centralized Air Conditioner
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is
the technology of indoor and vehicular
environmental comfort. Its goal is to
provide thermal comfort and acceptable
indoor air quality. HVAC system design is
a subdiscipline of mechanical engineering,
based on the principles of
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat
transfer.

Photo 6.3.1.3: Split Unit Air Conditioner

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6.3.2 Electrical Services

The former building provides

fluorescent light and main switch board for
electrical services. After the refurbishment
works, main switch board still used for the
building and some of new electrical
services provided such as recessed
lighting and television.

Besides, the main witch board,

recessed lighting and televisions located at
Photo 6.3.2.1 Fluorescent Light Photo 6.3.2.2 Recessed Lightings
each floor of the building.

Photo of 6.3.2.3 Main Switch Board Photo of 6.3.2.4 Television

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6.3.3 Building Services

The former building provides cold

water system and water tank to occupants.
Indirect cold water system has been use
for the refurbishment building too.

The refurbishment building Photo 6.3.3.1 Cold Water Supply

provides hot water supply system such as Photo 6.3.3.2 Water Boiler
water boiler and cold water supply system
for staff and customers.

Photo 6.3.3.3 Water Tank

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6.4 Building facilities There is no building facility provides in the
former building. After refurbishment, Hotel
Kristal provided elevator as building facility
for staff and customers. This type of
vertical transportation that moves people
between floors levels of a building.
Elevators are generally powered by
electric motors that either drive traction
cables and counterweight systems like a
hoist or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a
cylindrical piston like a jack.

Photo of 6.4: Elevator

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6.5 Safety 6.5.1 Fire-fighting system
requirements
Firefighting systems are provided before
and after refurbishment works were done.
There are no changes in firefighting
components. It is all compliance to the
firefighting requirements.

6.5.2 CCTV Security Control System

There is no safety requirement such as
CCTV security control system in the former
building. After the refurbishment, Hotel
Kristal installed CCTV to secure the safety
Picture 6.5 CCTV Security Control System
of the hotel and its occupants.

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7. Local Authorities Requirements/ Act / Regulations and Procedures Refurbishments for heritage buildings have to face regulations that are
more stringent and must comply with the listed building requirements, which limits
the extent of alteration work allowed. The statutory requirements could cause
Refurbishment work includes upgrading, alteration, extension and renovation
project delays and cost overruns due to adjustments that need to be made to
to existing buildings to improve facilities and building lifespan. This work does not
design in order to comply with the regulations. Hence, this paper will review
include routine maintenance works such as daily cleaning works, daily building
Journal of Building Performance ISSN: 2180-2106 Volume 3 Issue 1 2012 http://
inspection and monitoring (Ali and Rahmat, 2009; Ali, 2009).
http://spaj.ukm.my/jsb/index.php/jbp/index.html Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia Page 50 the effect of building regulations
towards the performance of refurbishment projects in Malaysia.
In Malaysia, there are several reasons why refurbishment has become a
popular sector. The increased number of age buildings and rapidly changing
technology in Malaysia construction demands building to be altered to
accommodate with current building used (Ali et al., 2009).

Although refurbishment work is an important activity in Malaysia, it is not easy

to manage. Ali et al. (2008) highlighted that refurbishment characteristics are
complex compared to newly built construction which involved various aspects such
as technical, technology, legislative, ecological, social and comfort This requires
proper planning in order to complete the project on time and to meet the client’s
requirements (Rahmat and Ali, 2010).

In addition, in building regulation, refurbishment design is one of the sectors

that are affected by the complexities of legislation. Changing and updating building
regulations by government have also affected approval process in refurbishment
projects, especially projects related to conservation. Highfield (2000) pointed out
that some refurbishment schemes need to comply with current building regulations.

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 CHART OF APPLICATION PERMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS CHART, COMMERCIAL / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTE / HOME HOUSEHOLD /
MEDICAL CENTER / BUILDING / TEMPORARY / TELECOMMUNICATION
BUILDING PLAN, ENGINEERING PLAN STRUCTURE (NOT EXCEED 3 TIMES APPLICATION)
1. Receive and record applications

2. Application review PSP/ SP

Application
3. The acceptance letter or incomplete Architect / engineer / plan
application is returned to the applicant painter

1 Ask the applicant

4. Distribution to technical agencies
to complete
5. Technical visit with relevant agencies

6. Collect certificates of paper and agency Application accepted

reviews
No
2 7. Paperwork was lifted at a local central
Architect / engineer
committee meeting Complete
Complete
8. The local central committee meeting
3 Incomplete
9. Prepare a letter of approval with minutes
of extraction and conditions of decision
Review from report

4 10. Prepare a letter of approval with minutes

Agency
Notice to applicant
for new application
of extraction and conditions of decision Architect / engineer The terms of the building department are complied
with
5 Condition are not
complied with Condition are complied with

6 Preparation of paperwork

Compliance with
7 requirements by Revision of recommendation
applicants

Requir
Reject
ement Consideration from YCP
8 (Accepted / Reject)

Obey
Pass No Provision of decision letter
9
YDP

Signed letter from head of

10 department and will be sent to
applicant

End

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8.0 Conclusion

Hotel Kristal which located in Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak has done a
refurbishment and upgrading works such as added an extra floor on the top and
few partitions to add spaces for the rooms and other facilities needed by the hotel.
All materials in the building were upgraded in order to give a classy, expensive and
elegant look and vibe to the hotel for aethetical reason and customers’ satisfaction.
Most of material and finishes of floor that were used is, ceramic tiles and wall is
155mm of brickwall. The building also upgraded by using new type and design of
windows and doors after the refurbishment.

In addition, Hotel Kristal provides the fire-fighting system and probably the
most important is, the building services, as its aim is to protect human life and
property, strictly in that order. They use hose reel, fire alarm panel, intercom
system, fire extinguisher, alarm bell, break glass and heat detector as the fire-
fighting system. The fire-fighting system are provided for prevent fire occurs and
spread in the building.

Last but not least, the refurbishment work was done to change the function
of the building from shop houses to a hotel. There were a lot of aesthetical factors
and design added to building to achieve certain concept of how a hotel should look
like. It is important to ensure that the design and the process of refurbishment was
done correctly compliance according to the laws.

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