Control Room

Ma’aden Engineering Manual Rev.
Date: 13 Sept 2010

Specification Rev: C01
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Key Terms and Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 4
3. Referenced Documents ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Statutory Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards ......................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Local Codes and Standards ................................................................................................. 5
3.2.2 International Codes and Standards ...................................................................................... 6
3.2.3 Alternative Design Codes .................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Ma’aden Standards ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Design Criteria .................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Specifications – General ..................................................................................................... 8
3.3.3 Specifications – Architectural .............................................................................................. 9
3.3.4 Procedures – General ....................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Site Data ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Safety Signage ............................................................................................................................... 10
4. Design Criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Classifications & Categories .......................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Generally ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Control Room Buildings Function ................................................................................................. 11
5. Building ................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1 Generally ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Design Considerations .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.2 Internal ............................................................................................................................. 14
6. Civil ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Design Criteria.............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Building Foundations .................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Earthworks, Roads and Drainage Design ....................................................................................... 16
7. Utilities ................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 17
7.2 Battery Limits ................................................................................................................................ 18
7.3 Potable Water ............................................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Wastewater ................................................................................................................................... 18
7.4.1 Water Distribution/Sewer Trenching ................................................................................. 18
7.5 Fire Protection .............................................................................................................................. 18
7.5.1 Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reel ....................................................................................... 18
7.5.2 Automatic Fire Sprinkler ................................................................................................... 19
7.5.3 Fire Detection and Alarms................................................................................................. 19
7.5.4 Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket ....................................................................... 19
7.5.5 Certification ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.6 Electrical ....................................................................................................................................... 19
7.6.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 19
PROPRIETARY & Control Room Buildings

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CONFIDENTIAL Doc No: MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0001
Ma’aden Engineering Manual Rev. Date: 13 Sept 2010
7.6.2 Protection ......................................................................................................................... 20

7.6.3 Switchboards .................................................................................................................... 20
7.6.4 Metering ........................................................................................................................... 20
7.6.5 Electrical Power Supplies .................................................................................................. 20
7.6.6 Cabling and Cabling Installation ....................................................................................... 21
7.7 Mechanical Services (HVAC) ........................................................................................................ 21
7.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 21
7.7.2 Design Criteria .................................................................................................................. 21
7.7.3 Design Requirements ........................................................................................................ 21
7.7.4 System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 21
7.8 Mechanical Services (Piping and Mechanical Equipment) ............................................................. 22
7.9 Telecommunication & Electronic (T&E) Systems ........................................................................... 22
7.9.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 22
7.9.2 Telecommunications and Electronics Room (TER) ............................................................. 22
7.9.3 Structured Cabling ............................................................................................................ 23
7.9.4 Telephony ......................................................................................................................... 23
7.9.5 Data Networks .................................................................................................................. 23
7.9.6 Tactical Radio System ....................................................................................................... 23
7.9.7 Access Control and Intrusion Detection ............................................................................ 23
7.9.8 Closed Circuit CCTV (CCTV) ............................................................................................. 24
7.9.9 Fire Detection and Alarm System ...................................................................................... 24
7.9.10 Emergency Warning/Public Address System (EW/PA) ........................................................ 24

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
This document specifies the minimum requirements for Control Room Buildings for all
Ma’aden projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This document is intended to be used
in conjunction with the applicable documents listed herein.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this specification is to:
• Set the minimum engineering standard for the design and construction of Control Room
Buildings for all Ma’aden projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Provide a generic basis of design specification for large Control Room Buildings to be
used as a guideline for those preparing specific Control Room building specifications on
projects
• Provide guidelines suited to assist with design of large Control Room facilities
controlling many plants, processes and/or production/operations systems associated with
an entire project , and, to be used as required for smaller control room facilities located
within and controlling a specific process plant.
2. KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Control Room Buildings refers to large stand-alone buildings and facilities which
accommodate personnel, activities and specialist control equipment required to perform
process control and/or operations management functions which support project wide process
plants and production/operational activities.
Accordingly, this specification may, depending upon the specific project and/or site, refer to
either a single building, or to several smaller buildings, located either adjacent to or remote
from the process and/or operation being controlled.
ACI American Concrete Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
CSI Construction Specification Institute
EHS Environment Health and Safety
FIP Fire Indication Panel
HCIS (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Ministry of the Interior) High

Commission for Industrial Security
HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
PCI Pre-stressed Concrete Institute

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PIP Process Industry Practices
SBC Saudi Building Code
SWL Safe Working Load
UL Underwriter Laboratories
Employer Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and its

authorized representatives and respective affiliates.
3. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
This specification requires compliance with the provisions of the latest revision of the
relevant standards or codes of the following authorities and technical organizations, as
applicable, and specifications which shall be considered to form part of this specification,
where applicable.
3.1 Statutory Regulations
All work performed and materials furnished shall comply with the applicable statutory
regulations, codes and other requirements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (including but not
limited to directives of the High Commission for Industrial Security, Royal Commission
regulations applicable to the Site, regulations of the Presidency of Meteorology and
Environment, Saudi Building Code and other applicable codes and regulations). The
Contractor shall ensure that he is fully aware and informed of all Government laws, local
ordinances, regulations and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any
jurisdiction or authority over the Project and/or Site, which in any manner affect the Project
and those engaged or employed on the Project, or which in any way affect the conduct of
the Work. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all such Government
and/or Ministry laws, by-laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, orders and decrees.
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
All equipment and systems shall conform to the following:
3.2.1 Local Codes and Standards
SBC: Saudi Building Code – inclusive of all standards and codes referenced therein and
in particular:
Section 201 Architectural
Section 301 Structural – Loading and Forces
Section 304 Structural – Concrete Structures
Section 305 Structural – Masonry Structures
Section 306 Structural – Steel Structures
Section 401 Electrical
Section 501 Mechanical

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Section 601 Energy Conservation
Section 701 Sanitary
Section 801 Fire Protection
HCIS: (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Ministry of the Interior) High Commission for Industrial
Security Safety and Security Directives for Industrial Facilities and in particular:
HCIS – SAF-1 Application of Safety and Fire Protection Directives
HCIS – SAF-3 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Plant Buildings
HCIS – SAF-4 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Fire Protection

Systems
HCIS – SAF-12 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Electrical Safety
HCIS – SEC-01 Application of Security Directives
HCIS – SEC-02 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Fencing
HCIS – SEC-03 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Gate Architecture
HCIS – SEC-04 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Lighting
HCIS – SEC-05 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Integrated Security

System
HCIS – SEC-06 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Security Devices
HCIS – SEC-07 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Power Supply
HCIS – SEC-08 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Communications
HCIS – SEC-09 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Doors for Security
Applications
HCIS – SEC-10 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Locks.
3.2.2 International Codes and Standards
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures
NFPA14 Standard for The Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
TM5-1300 Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions, US

Department of the Army, Navy and Air Force, Washington DC
1990
BS EN ISO 11064, 1-8 Ergonomic Design of Control Centers
IBC International Building Code – inclusive of all standards and

codes referenced therein

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ICC A117.1 International Code Council – Standard for Accessible and

Usable Buildings and Facilities
PIP ARC01015 – Architectural and Building Utilities Design

Criteria
ARS08111 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Supplier Specification
ARS08112 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Installation Specification
ARS08390 Blast Resistant Doors and Frames Specification
ARS08710 Door Hardware Supplier Specification
ARS13120 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Specification
STC01018 Blast Resistant Building Design Criteria
IEEE 446 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – Emergency

and Standby Power Systems for Industrial and Commercial
Application.
IEEE 518 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – Guide for the
Installation of electrical equipment to Minimize Electrical
noise Inputs to Controllers from External Sources.
IEEE 1375 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – Guide for the
Protection of Stationary Battery Systems.
ISA RP60.1 International Society of Automation – Control Centre

Facilities.
ISA RP60.2 International Society of Automation – Control Centre Design

Guide and Terminology.
ISA RP60.3 International Society of Automation – Human Engineering for

Control Centers.
ISA RP60.4 International Society of Automation – Documentation for

Control Centers.
ISA RP60.8 International Society of Automation – Electrical Guide for

Control Centers.
ISA RP60.8 International Society of Automation – Crating, Shipping and

Handling for Control Centers.
3.2.3 Alternative Design Codes

Alternative design codes may be used for Control Room Buildings design if approved by the
Employer.

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3.3 Ma’aden Standards

3.3.1 Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0001 Architectural Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0002 Building Functional Design Requirements
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-CRT-0001 Control System Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-CRT-0002 Structural Design Criteria – Non-Process Buildings
MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001 Fire Protection Systems Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0003 Mechanical Design Criteria – HVAC
MD-101-SMEM-EG-HS-CRT-0001 EHS Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-CRT-0001 Civil Design Criteria – General
MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-CRT-0001 Electrical Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-CRT-0001 Communications Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-PI-CRT-0001 Piping Design Criteria
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0001 Mechanical Design Criteria – Stationary Equipment
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0002 Mechanical Design Criteria – Rotating Equipment.
3.3.2 Specifications – General
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-SPC-0002 Process Control System Hardware
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0001 Steelwork Fabrication
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0002 Steelwork Erection
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0004 Pre-Mixed Concrete
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0005 Concrete Works
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0007 Masonry Works
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0008 Protective Coatings for Concrete
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ST-SPC-0009 Protective Coatings for Steelwork
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0001 Earthworks
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0003 Roadworks
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0004 Stormwater Drainage and Underground Gravity

Sewers
MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0001 Electrical and Instrumentation Installation
MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0006 UPS and Battery Chargers

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MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0011 Distribution Boards and Local Control Stations
MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0014 Emergency Generators
MD-101-SMEM-EG-FI-SPC-0002 Fire & Gas System – General
MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0001 Communications – Design and Installation
MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0002 Public Address System
MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0003 Telephone System
MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0004 Radio Equipment
MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0001 Access Control System
MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0002 Emergency Warning System
MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0003 CCTV Equipment
MD-101-SMEM-EG-PI-SPC-0002 Piping Materials Classes
MD-101-SMEM-EG-PI-SPC-0005 Piping Installation and Testing
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-SPC-0001 HVAC Equipment
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-SPC-0002 Mechanical Equipment Installation
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-SPC-0006 Insulation of Hot Equipment and Piping
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-SPC-0007 Protective Coating.
3.3.3 Specifications – Architectural
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0001 Control Room Buildings
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0002 Laboratory Buildings
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0003 Non Process Buildings
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0004 Analyser House
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0005 Equipment and Vehicle Shelters
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0006 Security Buildings
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0007 Project Site Offices (Temporary)
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0008 Maintenance Workshops
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0009 Warehouses
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0010 Fire Stations
MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0011 Building Materials

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3.3.4 Procedures – General
MD-101-SMEM-EG-GE-PRO-0003 Standard Asset Tagging and Identification
3.4 Site Data

All materials, equipment and work methods shall be suitable for the Site conditions as
defined in the applicable Site Data Specification.
3.5 Safety Signage
All safety related signage shall be provided in Arabic and English(United States) language.
4. DESIGN CRITERIA
Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0001: Architectural Design Criteria for general
requirements pertaining to all buildings.
4.1 Classifications & Categories
Prior to commencing detail design, the statutory classification of all buildings and facilities
shall be determined in accordance with:
• Use and Occupancy Classification per Chapter 2 of SBC 201, and
• Clause 4 of SEC -01 – Application of Security Directives – which requires facilities to be

classified (Class 1,2,3or 4) to determine required levels of protection as defined within
the Security Directives.
Once established, these classifications will enable designers to develop designs for building
and facilities in keeping with statutory requirements for the use, occupancy and required
protection.
The Contractor will establish guidelines for large Control Room Buildings classification and
advise the Employer accordingly. The classification will depend upon the size of building
and its potential risks i.e. Control Room may control an entire major facility. This
classification may also be based on redundancy of control systems and effect on
operations/production.
In addition to statutory classifications, Ma’aden has an internal system defining categories of

buildings and facilities by function to establish an overall project standard for construction
and materials – refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0001: Architectural Design Criteria.
4.2 Generally
Large Control Room Buildings shall be designed as in-situ constructed buildings with
concrete footings, concrete floor slabs and bunds, steel framed walls and steel framed roof
construction. Steel framed walls shall be lined externally with either precast concrete panels,
or concrete masonry, or approved steel sheet cladding with in wall insulation. Steel famed
roofs shall be lined externally with approved steel sheet cladding. The facilities shall include
all associated supporting services, equipment and utilities and their connection to the
building and/or existing services.

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Alternatively, Large Control Room Buildings may designed as prefabricated structures

comprising one or more large modules complete with all finishes and fittings which can be
quickly assembled at site. Similarly, smaller Control Room buildings required for individual
process/plant/production/operations control are best designed where possible as single
module prefabricated module delivered to site complete with all fit out and finishes and
installed where required within the process plant and/or production/operations system.
4.3 Control Room Buildings Function
Control Room Buildings will be “strategically” located and in close proximity to the main
Administration Buildings unless required to be located adjacent a particular process and/or
production facility requiring constant and/or rapid access by plant operators and production
staff.
Central control room buildings may either be:
• A self contained stand-a-lone Non Process Building, or
• An integral component of a Non Process Building which and incorporates other

functions (refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0003 Non Process Buildings” specification,
or
• Located within a Process Building as local control room (and therefore not a “large
Control Room” and accordingly not in the scope of this document).
Large Control Room Buildings will provide:
• Secure accommodation for process control equipment, associated support systems and
equipment and the required operatives and control personnel
• Main “Control Room” area accommodating the control personnel, technical/engineering

and supervisory functions required to operate, monitor and control the
process/production/operations of the project complete with ergonomically designed
control consoles, wall mounted and free standing monitors and screens
• Offices for Supervisory and Managerial staff
• Open and enclosed meeting areas for daily/weekly briefings/meetings between

operations and maintenance personnel
• Team task areas and trainee workstations
• Permits office and counter
• Amenities, wash rooms, lunch room facilities and Musala/prayer room for all control
room operatives only
• Airlocks at all entries to enable PPE and inclement weather apparel be removed and
temporarily stored by facility occupants and their visitors and to limit entry of airborne
contaminates
• Support facilities which may include:
 DCS Room which may also include Communications equipment

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 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
 Safety Instrumented Systems Workstations.
Large Control Room Buildings shall be designed and constructed to:
• Enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of communication and improve the interaction

within a multi-disciplined work force as it is the intent of the Employer to (where
possible), have all operational controls and supervisory personnel work within the
boundaries of one open plan building (promoting the one team approach), but at the
same time restricting access by non control room personnel/operatives
• Enhance the performance of the occupants by consideration of design factors that

influence the comfort, health, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of people interacting
with each other, and with process control, equipment, information and communications
systems, other technologies and tools used within the building environment. Refer
ISA RP60 – International Society of Automation – Human Engineering for Control
Centers.
Large Control buildings shall be located as per safety requirements and risk assessment
studies. If required to be blast resistant, the building shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of TM5-1300 “Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions, US
Department of the Army, Navy and Air Force, Washington DC 1990”, PIP STC 01018 “Blast
Resistant Building Design Criteria and HCIS Directives SEC 01 to 10.
5. BUILDING
5.1 Generally
Control Room buildings shall be designed to meet the functional requirements of such
building. There is no requirement for the ‘corporate image’ to be integrated into any
building design. However, the building architecture shall complement other buildings
located in close proximity. Buildings shall be designed as ‘fit for purpose’ with the ease of
construction, maintenance, performance, functionality and safe work place and practices
being the key design parameters.
All buildings shall comply with HCIS: Safety and Fire Protection Directives and Security
Directives for Industrial Facilities.
Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0002: Design Criteria – Building Functional Design

Requirements for general functional requirements pertaining to architectural/structural
matters related to Control Room buildings.
Building finishes, materials, detailing, fixtures, fitments and hardware/ironmongery shall

comply with Ma’aden general engineering Standards and (PIP) Process Industry Practices
published codes and standards and MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-SPC-0011: Building Materials.

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5.2 Design Considerations

5.2.1 General
Generally, refer:
• ISA RP60 – International Society of Automation – Control Centre Facilities
• BS EN ISO 11064, 1-8 – Ergonomic Design of Control Centers
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-CRT-0001 – Control System Design Criteria.
Control Room Buildings shall have fire hose reels, specialist fire detection/fire suppression
systems and fire extinguishers and signage, all in accordance with the applicable safety acts
and regulations, codes/standards and project documents.
The HVAC shall be designed to meet requirements set out in

MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0003:Mechanical Design Criteria – HVAC.
Safety signage inside and outside building shall be in accordance with Employer EHS
requirements.
Concrete filled steel pipe bollards shall be installed at entrance door openings and other
areas as determined by the risk analysis of internal/external traffic.
Control Room building personnel access doors, with canopies over, shall be provided at
various locations to allow for safe and efficient flow of traffic, emergency evacuation and to
comply with SBC requirements. Door ramps to mitigate floor level difference shall be
provided wherever possible.
The following services shall be provided to individual areas of Control Room buildings:
• Electrical power networks designed for the building to battery limit located on the
building site boundary
• Potable water networks inside and outside building connected to the site potable water
infrastructure (water treatment plant) at the battery limit located on the building site
boundary
• Waste (effluent) water networks inside and outside building connected to the site waste
water infrastructure (waste water treatment plant) at the battery limit located on the
building site boundary
• Contaminated water disposal system networked inside and outside building connected
to the site contaminated water infrastructure at the battery limit located on the building
site boundary
• Telecommunications and Electronic (TE) systems networks including Telecommunication

and Electronics Room (TER) and structured/building cabling to support telephony, data
networking, monitored fire detection/alarm, emergency warning/public address in
required areas of the building
• Process/production/operations control systems networks

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• Appropriately sized HVAC systems (package or split system individual units) to

controlled environment storage areas, offices and other general areas of the control room
buildings.
5.2.2 Internal
Subject to project needs, control room buildings shall be single level, fully enclosed and
fully air conditioned with non operable windows and incorporating the following.
5.2.2.1 Control Room
Good effective communications is essential to control room operation and must be
incorporated into the design. Factors such as interface requirements, acoustics and the type
of communications equipment required must be considered.
Ergonomics, effective monitoring and communications, lighting etc must be considered in

the console and Control Room design. Facilities to cater for continuous operation shall
include, lunch room, amenities, exercise area, alertness recovery area, etc.
Refer ISA RP60 – 1 to 8 International Society of Automation – Control Center Facilities, BSN
EN ISO 11064, 1 to 8 “Ergonomic Design of Control Centers” specific project requirements
for:
• Recommended space utilization ratios and spacing requirements
• Minimum passage way widths and accessibility clearances/requirements
• Provision for expansion
• Provision for equipment installation and maintenance access
• Floor loadings and structural requirements
• Maintainability
• Work and personnel flow routes.
The Control Room will be in a “theatre orientation or other configuration as required to meet
project requirements” with large display walls at the front of the Control Room for
monitors/screens and supplementary specific free standing display monitors/screens designed
to facilitate communications within the Control Room community.
Access into control console area of control room will be limited to controllers and
supervisory staff only – operators/maintainers and the like should be kept away from direct
contact with controllers using lunch rooms and/or meeting/briefing rooms as the interface
location.
Provide access control systems in accordance with MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0001 –

Access Control System.
Subject to specific requirements, the room will be provided with:
• Process control consoles of size/type and location as determined by automation/controls

team including Safety Instrumented Workstations in accordance with
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-SPC-0002 – Process Control System Hardware

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• Display panels/monitors/screens on walls of size/type and location as determined by

automation/controls team in accordance with MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-SPC-0002 –
Process Control System Hardware
• Raised access floor system and accessible ceiling system for ceiling cable entry if
required
• Accessible wall duct spaces where appropriate
• Offices for managerial, technical and supervisory personnel
• Meeting areas and rooms
• Acoustic panels and glazed internal walls to maximise visibility and communication
between all personnel
• Fire detection and suppressions systems in accordance with project requirements and
MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001 Fire Protection System Design Criteria and supporting
specifications to entire room inclusive of sub floor space to raised floor system and/or
ceiling spaces
• Positive pressure air-conditioning system with redundancy in keeping with

MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0003 Mechanical Design Criteria – HVAC. Ensure exhaust
and intake vents are filtered and located away from each other and other possible
sources of external contamination
• Distributable Control System (DCS) Room shall be provided with racks, cabinets and fit
out in accordance with:
 MD-101-SMEM-EG-CS-SPC-0002 - Process Control System Hardware
 MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0001 – Electrical and Instrumentation Installation
 MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0011 – Distribution Boards and Local Control Stations.
• Air-locked entry vestibules with boot scrape/cleaning facilities, PPE and inclement
weather apparel storage and hand wash facilities. Automated boot cleaning equipment
and/or automated disposable over-shoe applicator equipment should also be considered
to minimize entry of airborne and “carried-in” contaminants inclusive of negative
pressure HVAC air flows discharging air externally and away from interiors.
• Fire, blast and impact resistant external walls and glazing as required by the location and
facility classification – windows should be avoided in the main control room, provided
to suit the application and generally avoided when facing external areas and non-process
plants
• Access to amenities and lunch room for use by control room operators and personnel
only
• Emergency exits and alarm panels as required for the application in accordance with
Clause 8.3 of Section 201 of SBC.

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5.2.2.2 Support Facilities

Similar to the main control room, the support facilities will incorporate raised floor and/or
access ceiling systems for cable entry and comprise construction suitable for the increased
floor loads.
Provide separate fire and HVAC systems similar to the main control room.
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system may also be incorporated within this facility
should “dry” type batteries be used. Alternatively a battery room may be required to house
“wet” type batteries complete with HVAC system, fire rated walls, venting, Hazchem
construction as required by the application. Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0006 – UPS
and Battery Chargers.
Should a standby power generator be required, locate this equipment external to but close to
the switchboard as required by the application. Fuel storage shall be provided in accordance
with risk assessment determinations. Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0014 – Emergency
Generators.
5.2.2.3 Amenities
• Toilets and lunch room for use by control room operators and personnel only
• Kitchenette for tea/coffee/lunch preparation with refrigerator, microwave and sink
• Musala/Prayer Room
• Cleaners room.
6. CIVIL
6.1 Design Criteria
All civil works shall be designed in accordance with:
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-CRT-0001 Civil Design Criteria – General

6.2 Building Foundations
The building foundations and pavements, where applicable, shall be constructed on ground
prepared in accordance with MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0001: Earthworks.
6.3 Earthworks, Roads and Drainage Design
The bulk earthworks including the perimeter drains will be designed and constructed in
accordance with:
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0001: Earthworks
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0004: Stormwater Drainage and Underground Gravity

Sewers.
The battery limit between the bulk earthworks and the Control Room Building is defined as
top of finished base course surface level including building pads. The design of Control
Room Building’s earthworks shall be integrated with the site layout (bulk earthworks),
landscape design (hard and soft) and other building earthworks and services design.

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All control room buildings floor levels and/or any associated cable basements shall finish a
minimum of 600 mm above adjacent finished pavements.
The earthworks scope shall include all works required to prepare the site for building works
internal drainage discharging to perimeter and site drainage channels, trenching and paths.
The battery limit between the bulk earthworks and the Control Room Buildings for parking,
bus bays and roadways is defined as top of finished base course surface level. Drainage
works and pathways shall be designed to minimize erosion of fill materials and reduce the
potential for generation of suspended solids in storm water discharge (refer
MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0004: Stormwater Drainage and Underground Gravity Sewers).
Site drainage design shall allow for the collection and testing of storm water and surface
runoff that could potentially be contaminated with hydrocarbons prior to that water release
to the site perimeter drains as defined in MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-CRT-0001: Civil Design
Criteria-General.
Contaminated water shall be directed to the water treatment system via underground piping.
Earthworks around building shall be graded to direct storm water away from building.
Maximum grades at entries to building shall be in accordance with vehicle requirements.
Entries to the building and exposed equipment inside and outside (e.g. lighting poles,
hydrants etc) building shall be protected from impact by vehicles by concrete filled steel pipe
bollards.
Site roads shall be designed in accordance with MD-101-SMEM-EG-CV-SPC-0003:

Roadworks.
7. UTILITIES
7.1 General
The following services shall be provided to the building:
• Potable water
• Waste water
• Fire water
• Fire protection systems
• Mechanical services (HVAC)
• Electrical
• Telecommunications and electronic system
• Automation and process controls systems and networks.
Pipes, conduits and cables shall be installed in common trenches wherever possible. Pipe
hall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 701 (Sanitary) of the SBC.

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7.2 Battery Limits

Services (water, electrical and communications) shall be provided for the Control Room
Buildings to the site boundaries or otherwise nominated battery limits.
The scope for the building, external structures and lay down areas includes services
reticulation and connection to the main services termination point at battery limits.
7.3 Potable Water
Potable water from the Water Treatment plant shall be distributed to facilities via a mains
network. A single point of water supply shall be provided at the battery limit and the supply
pipes shall be sized to accommodate the maximum demand and include a valve pit and stop
cock at the termination and/or connection point to the building.
The potable water distribution system shall comply with Section 701 (Sanitary) of the SBC.
7.4 Wastewater
The wastewater collection system shall be designed to comply with:

Sewers
• Section 701 (Sanitary) of the SBC.
A connection point shall be provided by the Employer at a nominated location.

7.4.1 Water Distribution/Sewer Trenching
All trenching shall be in accordance with:

Sewers.
The waste water piping shall be installed in common trenches wherever possible.
7.5 Fire Protection
The decision on the level and type of fire protection shall be the result of the fire risk analysis
(such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) or other hazard identification and evaluation
methods), the requirements of HCIS for the “Classification” type of building and the intended
building function. Fire protection systems shall comply with the requirements of the SBC
Section 801, relevant NFPA codes and MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001: Fire Protection
Systems Design Criteria.
Fire water networks will distribute to various buildings and facilities via a pressurized fire
ring main. Connection points complete with valve pit at the terminal point for fire water
supply will be provided.
7.5.1 Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reel
Fire hydrant system shall comply with NFPA14 – Standard for The Installation of Standpipe
and Hose Systems and other statutory laws, acts and regulations. Fire water to fire hydrant
shall be fed from the site fire ring main.
Fire hose reels shall be installed inside and outside of building.

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7.5.2 Automatic Fire Sprinkler

Sprinkler systems will not generally be required unless deemed otherwise by:
• Risk assessment studies such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) or other hazard
identification and evaluation methods
• Section 801 (Fire Protection) of SBC
• HCIS Safety and Fire Protection Directives for Industrial Facilities – SAF-04 Fire
Protection Systems
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001: Fire Protection Systems Design Criteria.

7.5.3 Fire Detection and Alarms
Generally refer Section 7.9.9.
Control rooms have specific needs and requirements for specialist detection and
suppressions systems. Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001: Fire Protection Systems
Design Criteria.
7.5.4 Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket
Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets shall be provided in accordance with
MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001: Fire Protection Systems Design Criteria.
7.5.5 Certification
An independent chartered professional engineer shall review and certify all fire protection
services. The certification reports shall be submitted to the Employer for review and
acceptance.
7.6 Electrical
7.6.1 General
Generally, electrical systems shall comply with:
• HSIC SAF-12 Electrical Safety
• HSIC SEC-07 Power Supply.
The power supply battery limit for the Control Room Building shall be single main
switchboard for the facility. Others will provide power supply connection from the site
distribution network.
The electrical scope includes, but not limited to:
• Building Main Switchboard (MSB), including interlocked dual incomers
• Sub-distribution boards
• LV sub-mains cabling and containment, including supplies to building services

switchboards, and building sub-distribution boards for power and lighting
• General weather proof power outlets
• Power supplies to building services, including mechanical, hydraulic and fire systems
• Power supplies to dedicated electrical equipment

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• Power supplies to fixed equipment and machinery
• Special purpose power outlets
• Residual current device (RCD) and sub-circuit protection
• External lighting
• Internal lighting (suitable for shift work)
• Lighting control, external lighting photo electric and time switch, control, interior
lighting daylight compensation and occupancy sensing to suitable areas
• Emergency and exit lighting
• Earthing, equipotential bonding and lightning protection
• ENMCS (electrical network monitoring and control system) monitoring of electrical

supply and external task lighting
• LV cabling and containment for power and lighting systems
• Communication cabling containment
• Warning signs and notices
• Detail design documentation, calculations, and hazardous area certification (where

applicable), and
• Inspection, testing and commissioning, including submission of inspection and test plan
(ITP) for approval, in accordance with project requirements.
7.6.2 Protection
Equipment and circuit protection shall entail main and back-up functions, with
discrimination provided by the main protection.
7.6.3 Switchboards
For technical standards for Control room Building switchboards refer to
MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0011: Distribution Boards and Local Control Stations.
Design of main switchboard shall include manual interlocked dual incoming feeders to
provide alternative future supply input capability.
7.6.4 Metering
Refer project requirements.
7.6.5 Electrical Power Supplies
Electrical supplies shall be provided to all control room buildings equipment, TER supplies,
lighting outlets and building services. Supplies shall include direct connection via local
isolator, socket outlet or direct into equipment control panel where applicable.
Socket outlet numbers and locations shall be provided in sufficient quantity for each area’s
function, and shall consider 30 year design life of the building.

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Outlets shall be protected with earth leakage circuit breakers and shall be standardized for
each rating and type and shall have an earth connection incorporated. Plugs shall not be
interchangeable with sockets of a different voltage or current rating.
The power outlets shall be connected so as to have the same phase rotation ensuring that
correct rotation of movable equipment is obtained from all outlets.
7.6.6 Cabling and Cabling Installation
All external buried cables shall be wire armored and include a mechanically protected layer
of nylon sheathing for termite resistance. Armored cables shall be used for any installation in
hazardous areas.
All cabling within building shall be provided in accordance with

MD-101-SMEM-EG-EL-SPC-0001: Electrical and Instrumentation Installation.
7.7 Mechanical Services (HVAC)
7.7.1 General
The Control Room Buildings shall be provided with air conditioning, make up air and
exhaust systems at specific locations (as indicated below for the individually specified work
areas/functions) that will circulate and cool the ambient air. The design and location of these
units shall provide for a cooled environment over a large part of the individual work area.
The mechanical services system shall not compromise required sound ratings of walls,
ceilings, partitions and other building elements.
7.7.2 Design Criteria
Mechanical Services shall be designed for the laboratory to the design criteria as defined in
MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0003 Mechanical Design Criteria – HVAC.
7.7.3 Design Requirements
The HVAC system shall be designed to comply with the applicable codes and standards, be
fit for purpose and appropriate for the site conditions, and comply with the requirements of
specification MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-SPC-0001: HVAC Equipment.
Equipment design and protection shall allow for exposure to direct sunlight, rain and a saline
(marine) environment if located closer than 5 kms to the sea.
7.7.4 System Requirements
All systems shall be capable of operating 24 hours 365 days and be complete with
redundancy to critical areas.
The design of air conditioning systems for “human occupancy” comfort applications, target
internal relative humidity shall be 50%. However, unless otherwise noted no specific
humidity control shall be provided for other than by virtue of cooling coil performance.
The system, including ventilation for specific areas, shall be in accordance with any specific
requirements of MD-101-SMEM-EG-HS-CRT-0001: EHS Design Criteria and shall conform to
the following system requirements:

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HVAC Requirements
As defined in SBC Section 201 – Chapter 7.4

Control Room and associated offices, and MD-101-SMEM-EG-ME-CRT-0003
and lunch room Mechanical Design Criteria – HVAC.
Toilet & Cleaners Areas: Air conditioned via relief air to within ± 2°C of
the design temperature for the adjacent
connecting conditioned area.
7.8 Mechanical Services (Piping and Mechanical Equipment)

Refer MD-101-SMEM-EG-AR-CRT-0001: Architectural Design Criteria for general
requirements pertaining to all buildings.
7.9 Telecommunication & Electronic (T&E) Systems
The T&E systems and services to be provided within the Control Room Buildings shall form
part of the overall T&E system as described in:
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-CRT-0001 Communication Design Criteria
• HCIS – SEC-08 Communications.

7.9.1 System Requirements
The T&E systems and infrastructure to be provided within the control room buildings shall
include:
• Telecommunications and Electronics Room (TER)
• Structured cabling facilities and associated infrastructure
• Telephony including conferencing facilities
• Data Networks including Internet
• Tactical Radio
• Access Control and Intrusion Detection
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
• Fire Detection and Alarm System, as part of the site wide Monitored Fire Detection and
Alarm System (MFDAS)
• Emergency Response Centre
• Emergency Warning/Public Address (EW/PA) System.
Building specific T&E system layouts and block diagrams shall also be used to develop and
depict the details of proposed T&E installations drawings before construction.
7.9.2 Telecommunications and Electronics Room (TER)
A TER is an environmentally controlled room for housing T&E equipment, including network
switches, copper cable and Fiber Optic Cable termination facilities, Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) systems and batteries and interfaces to site wide T&E systems.

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A TER shall be included in the control room buildings building to support T&E services
required for the building. The TER shall be connected to other TERs and/or the main Site
TER/Data Centre via underground Fiber Optic Cabling.
7.9.3 Structured Cabling
Structured cabling shall consist of cables and associated pathways, distribution, termination
and administration for supporting T&E services.
7.9.4 Telephony
Access to the site-wide telephone system shall be provided within the Control Room
Buildings. Telephone handsets shall be provided, as appropriate, within the TER, offices and
other areas as required.
System design and equipment shall be in accordance with:
• HCIS – SEC-08 Communications
• MD-101-SMEM-TE-SPC 0003 Telephone System.

7.9.5 Data Networks
Access to the site data networks and to the Internet shall be provided within the Control
Room Buildings via network access points (outlets) within TERs, offices and other areas as
required.
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-IT-SPC-0001 Communications Design and Installation.

7.9.6 Tactical Radio System
Radio system coverage shall be provided over the Control Room Buildings as part of a site-
wide radio system. Desk mounted radios shall be provided within the Control Room
Buildings where required. Handheld radios shall be provided for staff. Selected vehicles
shall also be fitted with mobile radios.
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0004 Radio Equipment.

7.9.7 Access Control and Intrusion Detection
Electronic access control shall be provided for secure/controlled access to the TER and to
other restricted areas. Access shall generally be controlled at main building entrances and
main storage facilities. Other doors shall be monitored. Card readers and controllers shall
be connected to the site-wide access control network. Intrusion detectors shall provide
additional security.

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• HCIS – SEC-05 Integrated Security Systems & SEC-06 Security Devices
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0001 Access Control System.

7.9.8 Closed Circuit CCTV (CCTV)
CCTV cameras shall be installed at selected locations inside and outside the perimeter of the
Control Room Buildings as required and connected to site wide access control network.
CCTV cameras shall provide the ability to perform surveillance of selected areas of the
Control Room Buildings for safety and security purposes. Final CCTV requirements will be
developed during detailed design phase in conjunction with operations and safety/security
groups.
• HCIS – SEC-05 Integrated Security Systems & SEC-06 Security Devices
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0003 CCTV Equipment.

7.9.9 Fire Detection and Alarm System
An Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System compliant centrally monitored addressable
fire alarm system with Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) shall be installed in the Control Room
Buildings in accordance with NFPA codes and standards. The Fire Detection and Alarm
system shall be connected to the site wide MFDAS (Monitored Fire Detection and Alarm
System) via dedicated cores of fiber optic cabling.
• SBC Section 801 Fire Protection
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001 Fire Protection System Design Criteria
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-SPC-0002 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.

7.9.10 Emergency Warning/Public Address System (EW/PA)
The EW/PA system shall provide for safety announcements and alarms and shall be linked to
the general site-wide EW/PA system in accordance with:
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-FG-CRT-0001 Fire Protection System Design Criteria
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-TE-SPC-0002 Public Address Systems
• MD-101-SMEM-EG-SY-SPC-0002 Emergency Warning Systems.

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Date: 13 Sept 2010

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PROPRIETARY & Control Room Buildings

2. KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

ACI American Concrete Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

CSI Construction Specification Institute

EHS Environment Health and Safety

FIP Fire Indication Panel

HCIS (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Ministry of the Interior) High

HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

PCI Pre-stressed Concrete Institute

PROPRIETARY & Control Room Buildings

PIP Process Industry Practices

SBC Saudi Building Code

SWL Safe Working Load

Employer Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and its

Section 201 Architectural

Section 301 Structural – Loading and Forces

Section 304 Structural – Concrete Structures

Section 305 Structural – Masonry Structures

Section 306 Structural – Steel Structures

Section 401 Electrical

Section 501 Mechanical

PROPRIETARY & Control Room Buildings

Section 601 Energy Conservation

Section 701 Sanitary

Section 801 Fire Protection

HCIS – SAF-1 Application of Safety and Fire Protection Directives

HCIS – SAF-3 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Plant Buildings

HCIS – SAF-4 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Fire Protection

HCIS – SAF-12 Safety and Fire Protection Directives – Electrical Safety

HCIS – SEC-01 Application of Security Directives

HCIS – SEC-02 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Fencing

HCIS – SEC-03 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Gate Architecture

HCIS – SEC-04 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Lighting

HCIS – SEC-05 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Integrated Security

HCIS – SEC-06 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Security Devices

HCIS – SEC-07 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Power Supply

HCIS – SEC-08 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Communications

HCIS – SEC-10 Security Directives for Industrial Facilities – Locks.

3.2.2 International Codes and Standards

NFPA14 Standard for The Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

TM5-1300 Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions, US

BS EN ISO 11064, 1-8 Ergonomic Design of Control Centers

IBC International Building Code – inclusive of all standards and

PROPRIETARY & Control Room Buildings

ICC A117.1 International Code Council – Standard for Accessible and

PIP ARC01015 – Architectural and Building Utilities Design

ARS08111 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Supplier Specification

ARS08112 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Installation Specification

ARS08390 Blast Resistant Doors and Frames Specification

ARS08710 Door Hardware Supplier Specification

ARS13120 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Specification

STC01018 Blast Resistant Building Design Criteria

IEEE 446 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – Emergency

ISA RP60.1 International Society of Automation – Control Centre

ISA RP60.2 International Society of Automation – Control Centre Design

ISA RP60.3 International Society of Automation – Human Engineering for

ISA RP60.4 International Society of Automation – Documentation for