Chapter I – General Requirements & Terminologies

• Terminologies
• In-House Design Criteria
• Electrical General Requirements
• Legend & Symbols

Chapter II – The Plan

• Service Entrance
• Grounding System
• Lightning Protection]
• Lighting System
• Power System
• Utility Rooms/Areas
• Electrical Equipment

Chapter III – Computation & Schematics

• Computations
• Power Riser Diagram

Chapter IV – Electronics Plans

• Fire Detection and Alarm System
•
CHAPTER I
General Requirements and Terminologies
ABBRE
VIATIO DEFINITION
N
Air Circuit Electrical device used to provide over-current and short-circuit protection for
ACB
Breaker electric circuits over 800 Amps to 10,000 Amps.
A condenser unit used in central air conditioning systems typically has heat
Air Cooled
ACCU exchanger section to cool down and condense incoming refrigerant vapor into
Condensing Unit
liquid.

Arc Fault Circuit A circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects an electric arc in the
AFCI
Interrupter circuit.

A device used to regulate and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and
AHU Air Handling Unit
air conditioning.
Active/Reactive
ARMC
Meter Cabinet

Automatic A device that automatically transfer a power supply from its primary source to
ATS
Transfer Switch back-up source when it senses a failure or outage in the primary source

Bare Copper
BCW Wire usually used for grounding
Wire
Building
A computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and
BMS Management
monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment.
System

Business Process A subset of outsourcing that involves the contracting of the operations and
BPO
Outsourcing responsibilities of a specific business process to third-party service provider.
ABBRE
VIATIO DEFINITION
N
Community
A cable television system that receives television broadcast by antenna and
CATV Antenna
relays them by cable to paying subscribers.
Television
GUIDELINES

1. Familiarization
- Prior to design stage, an electrical design engineer must know every aspect of the project related to his
field. The first thing to know is the location of the existing electrical tapping point from power service
utility on the specific site. This can be accomplish by means of:
• Site visit and/or
• Referring to as-built plans
Having the tapping point known, the electrical design engineer shall coordinate with the architect for the
location of the utility rooms.

2. Conceptualization
- Upon project turnover, the engineer shall receive preliminary architectural plans, including its area
tabulation and topographic map. These serves as a guideline for initial design computations for:
• Transformer rating
• Generator rating
• Busduct rating
• System architecture
• Common Area – 8 VA/sqm
• Retails Area
• Food – 250 VA/sqm + AC Loads
• Non-Food – 150 VA/sqm + AC Loads
• Office Area
• Corporate – 100 VA/sqm
• BPO – 150 VA/sqm
3. Design Criteria
- Is the presentation of electrical system to the owner.
- This contains all the systems to be used in the building such as:
• Scheme for building electrical system
• Approved locations of power center, EE rooms and other utilities
• Schemes for FDAS and Auxiliary system
• Basic specifications of equipment
1. Architectural Plan
• Area Tabulation (for initial parametric calculation)
• Topograhic Map / As-built plans (for tapping point of utilities)
• Utility Rooms Location
 EE room
 Auxiliary room
 TeleCommunication rooms
 Primary main disconnecting room (if applicable)
 Primary metering vault room (if applicable)
• Power Center Location
• Freeze Plan
• Reflected Ceiling Plan (architectural / interior)
2. Mechanical Plan
• Equipment Schedule
• Layouts (for stub-outs)
3. Fire Protection Plan
• Equipment Schedule
• Layouts (for stub-outs)
4. Plumbing and Sanitation Plan
• Equipment Schedule
• Layouts (for stub-outs)
CHAPTER II
ELECTRICAL PLAN
 - The first step in electrical design is to know the location of the existing tapping point within the vicinity of the project.
This could be done by means of:
• Topographic Map or
• Existing site development plan

- Knowing the location of the tapping point, we need to identify the means of power distribution:
• Arial / Overhead power distribution – via electrical post
• Underground power distribution – via concrete pedestal & concrete encasement

Fig. (2.a) Underground Utility Service

From service utility

provider going to the
building
From service utility
provider going to the
building

Fig. (2.b) Overhead (Aerial) Utility Service

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Normal Power
At primary voltage via overhead or underground service entrance.
Utilization voltage shall be 400V/230V 3-phase using step-down Pad-Mounted Transformer inside a
transformer vault. 400V will serve 3-phase loads (i.e., ACCU’s, elevators, office and retail tenants etc.,), while
single phase loads (i.e., lighting, convenience outlets, kiosks) to be served at 230V line-to-neutral.
Available voltages:
• 400v 3Ø / 230v 1Ø
• 230v 3Ø
• 460v 3Ø / 270v 1Ø

Emergency Power
Emergency power will be diesel fueled engine generator sets. Generator set will provide
standby power via Synchronizing Switchgear to support both essential and non-essential loads Power
transfer from utility to generator sets shall be by 4 Pole (ATS) Automatic Transfer Switch. Generator must
be automatically started not more than 10 seconds.
 METERING SCHEME
PRIMARY METERING
Consumer Medium Voltage power monitoring supplied by local utility provider at different voltage system (13.2kV,
13.8kV, 34.5kV).

For Underground Utility Services , use Primary Metering Vault (PMV). Location shall be at first
basement, ground or second floor only. See Fig. (2.a)
For Overhead Utility Services, use Outdoor Metering via First Private Pole. Location shall be within 5
meters (minimum) away from the building. See Fig. (2.b)

Fig. (2.c) Meralco Primary Metering Vault

 Installation Guidelines for Owner Supplied Transformer
1. Primary Metering Vault
• Metering vault room shall be based on MERALCO standards.
• Separate access directly to metering vault room for MERALCO personnel shall be provided.
• For feasibility of primary metering vault room location, the designer must be familiar with the site
existing tapping point.
2. Primary Main Disconnect
• Required if the owner supplied transformer first disconnect is 10 to 15 meters away from primary
metering vault room.
3. Transformer Room and Low Voltage Switchgear Room
• Separate access for transformer and personnel.
• Minimum of 4 meters headroom clearance.
• Adequate ventilation shall be provided. Ratings for power provision shall be based on Mechanical
equipment schedule.
 Requirements for OUTDOOR Installation (MERALCO supplied )

A. Transformer installation without enclosure

1. Not subject to contact with the public
a. concrete pad
b. liquid confinement area
c. space separation
d. fire-resistant barrier is space separation cannot be met
e. guard posts to prevent vehicular contact
f. it should not pose hazard to the public
B. Transformer installation with enclosure
Where the area is subject to constant contact with the public, i.e. schools, parks, commercial sidewalks, etc.

2. Primary and secondary cables

• Primary cables to be provided by Meralco
• Meralco-supplied secondary cables shall be limited to 10 meters from the transformer location to the
customer's main secondary CB.
• Primary and secondary cables shall be installed inside concrete encased 110mm diameter PVC ducts.

3. Transformer installation attached to or on the roof of buildings

• Installation on open canopies attached to a building is no longer allowed.
• Installation on the roof shall be allowed up to the second floor rooftop only and subject to the condition
that there is an available permanent clear space outside the building for the crane to maneuver during
installation and for future maintenance.
 - Grounding system of a building protects the electrical system from fault currents and surges from different sources by
redirecting them to the earth. This system consist primarily of ground rods, ground wires, bars and arresters which
serves as path for electrical surges.
- Grounding conductor - A conductor used to connect equipment or the grounded circuit of a wiring system to a
grounding electrode or electrodes.
- There are two types of grounding system / scheme used for office building:
• Tri-pod Grounding Configuration
• Counterpoise Grounding Configuration
- PEC 2009, Art. 2.50.3.7, FPN : The paralleling efficiency of rods longer than 2,400 mm is improved by spacing greater
than 1800 mm.
Fig. (3.a) Tri-pod Grounding Configuration

Fig. (3.b) Counterpoise Grounding Configuration

Fig. (3.b) Details on Tripod Grounding Configuration
Fig. (3.c) Details on Counterpoise Configuration
 - Lightning protection system is design to protect a structure from damage due to lightning strikes by intercepting such
strikes and safely passing their extremely high current to ground.

- In electrical design for lightning protection, two systems were used depending on where the building will be situated:
• Early-Streamer Emission Lightning Arrester
Uses a long mast or pole of certain length to define its protective radius it is also equipped with
obstruction lighting fixture for aircraft visibility and is supported by guy wires.
• Air-Terminal Lightning Arresters Faraday’s cage setup
Used in buildings to be situated at areas with height restrictions (near airports, etc.). This system uses
multiple arresters placed on the rooftop edges and are connected in series leading to a single ground
rod.
PEC Article 2.90.3.10(a) of PEC 2009, spacing of 6 meter shall be provided between each arrester.

Fig. (3.a) Air Terminal Lightning Arrester

(Faraday’s Cage Set-up)
Air Terminal Lightning Arrester (Faraday’s Cage Set-up)
• Used in locations that has height restriction

• Located around the perimeter of the highest part of the building

• Three (3) meters radius of protection

• Six (6) meters distance between air terminals

• Connected to down conductor;

- In every 76m structure perimeter, at least two (2) down conductor shall be provided.

- structures over 76m shall have an additional down conductor for each 30m of perimeter of fraction thereof.

- average distance shall not exceed 30m

Fig. (3.b) Air Terminal Lightning

Arrester Details
Fig. (3.b) Early Streamer Emission Air
Terminal Lightning Arrester
 CATEGORY OF ILLUMINATION (EMERGENCY LIGHTS)

1.) Light Hazard Locations (i.e: residential, offices, etc.)

- 15 meters distance from em lights to em lights.
2.) Moderate Hazard Locations (i.e: industrial, factory, etc.)
- 7 meters distance from em lights to em lights.
3.) Hard Hazard Locations (i.e: construction site, etc.)
- 5 meters distance from em lights to em lights.
4.) Heavy Hazard Locations (i.e: Biohazard area, chemical factory)
- 100% redundancy of lights

Fire Code of the Philippines, Section 10.2.5.11 (c)(1)

In occupancies specified in Division 8 through 17 of this Chapter, emergency lighting, facilities shall be
provided for means of egress. Where maintenance of illumination depends upon charging from one
energy source to another, there shall be no appreciable interruption of
illumination during the changeover. Where emergency lighting is provided by a prime mover-operated
electric generator, a delay of not more than ten (10) seconds shall be permitted.
ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS IP LEVEL DESCRIPTION
IP 54 Dust-protected, Splashing of water
IP 55 Dust-protected, Water jets
IP 56 Dust-protected, Powerful water jets
IP 58 Dust-protected, Water immersion up to 3m depth
IP 64 Dust-tight, Splashing of water
IP 66 Dust-tight, Powerful water jets
IP 68 Dust-tight, Water immersion up to 3m depth

NEMA ENCLOSURE DESCRIPTION

Degree of protection against: (1)access to hazardous parts, (2)ingress of solid foreign objects
NEMA-1
(falling dirt).
Degree of protection against: (1) access to hazardous parts, (2)ingress of solid foreign objects
NEMA-3 (falling dirt & wind blown dust), (3)harmful effects on the equipment due to ingress of water (rain,
sleet, snow), (4).external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Degree of protection against: (1) access to hazardous parts, (2)ingress of solid foreign objects
NEMA-3R (falling dirt), (3)harmful effects on the equipment due to ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow),
(4).external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Degree of protection against: (1) access to hazardous parts, (2)ingress of solid foreign objects
(falling dirt & wind blown dust), (3)harmful effects on the equipment due to ingress of water (rain,
NEMA-4
sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water), (4)external formation of ice on the
enclosure.
Degree of protection against: (1) access to hazardous parts, (2)ingress of solid foreign objects
(wind blown dust), (3)harmful effects on the equipment due to ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow,
NEMA-4X
splashing water, and hose directed water), (4)external formation of ice on the enclosure,
(5)provides an additional level of protection.
For Motor Loads:

• Enclosed circuit breaker shall be provided per motor/ pump for it’s
means of disconnect.

• Level of protection shall be considered for ECB based on the

location.

• For ACCU, verify mechanical plans for the number of modules to

identify the number of ECB to be provided.

Delineation of Works (Refer to fig 3.b)

Fig. (3.b) Delineation of Works
• Termination of wires from motor controller to enclosed circuit
breaker shall be done by mechanical and plumbing contractor in
coordination with electrical contractor.

• Mechanical and Plumbing contractor to specify final size of wires

required based on motor manufacturer recommendation.

Note:
All motor protection is based on 250% of the motor rated load current.
In reference to PEC 2009, Article 4.30.4.2, we are using the highest
multiplier for ground fault protective device which is 250%.
• Utility rooms are:
Electrical room (EE room) (see Fig. 5.a)
Auxiliary room (Aux room) (see Fig. 5.b)
Telecommunication room (Telco room) (see Fig. 5.c)
Main Distribution Frame room (MDF room) (see Fig. 5.c)
Power Center (Transformer room, Genset room ) (see Fig. 5.d & e)

Fig. (5.a) EE-Room Blow- Fig. (5.b) Auxiliary Room

Fig. (5.c) TELCO & MDF
up Plan Blow-up Plan Room Blow-up Plan
Fig. (5.d) Transformer Fig. (5.e) Genset Room
Room Blow-up Plan Blow-up Plan
• Low Voltage Switchgear (LVSG)

 Serves as the first disconnect of the low voltage system.

 Unitized LVSG is composed of two LVSG connected via tie CB
 Capable of load sharing; at the initial operation of the building LVSG can
utilize one transformer to supply for partial loads of LVSG 1 and 2.

Dimensions:
Main: 1200mm x 1200mm
Branches: 1200mm x 800mm

NOTE:
LVSG branches may vary depending on total requirement

• Capacitor Bank

 Used as power factor correction and harmonic filter to the electrical system.
 Consist of capacitors in bank configuration.
 Usually integrated inside the LVSG enclosure. For office/BPO projects, capacitor
banks are in separate enclosure to avoid damage to LVSG in the instance of
cases where capacitor explode.
 • Medium Voltage Switchgear (MVSG)

 Serves as the disconnect of the building electrical system to the electrical system
of the service provider.
 MVSG is consist of a main VCB and branches which can be either VCB or Fuse
cut-out or Load Break Switch.
 Per MERALCO standard, every 15m from the MERALCO Primary Metering Vault
Room there must be a disconnect up to the MVSG at the building’s power center.

Dimensions:

Main: 2400mm x 1600mm

Branches: 2400mm x 1400mm

NOTE:
MVSG branches may vary depending on total number of Transformer
requirement.
• Transformers

•Requirements for INDOOR Installation (MERALCO Supplied Transformer)

Transformer Vault
Enclosure should be 150mm reinforced concrete.
All openings shall lead to the outside of the building. No openings (doors
or vents) shall lead to any part of the building interior.
Provided with 75mm high transformer concrete pad.
Provided with 150mm high door sill for liquid confinement
Natural air circulation using vents (vent opening should not be less than
20 sq. cm. per kVA of the bank capacity)

Location of transformer
Ground floor
2nd floor
1st basement, only if with multiple basements
NOTE: All locations shall be provided with access and facilities as required by
MERALCO.

Direct access to the transformer room from the outside of the building
Separate doorways - one for transformer access and one for personnel
access.
Independent staircase for personnel access
Clear and permanent path for Meralco vehicles leading to the opening door of
the transformer vault. (Access Road width = 6.50m)

Hoisting facilities
I-beam, chain block and roller - 10 tons combined capability
I-beam to extend 1.5 meters outside the doorway to be certified by a
structural engineer
Minimum height from the bottom of the I-beam is 4.0 meters.
Transformers

• Type of Transformers
• Cast Resin Transformer (see Fig. 5.a)
• Oil-immersed Transformer (see Fig. 5.b)
• Distribution Type Transformer (see Fig. 5.c)

Fig. (4.a) Cast Resin Transformer Fig. (4.b) Oil-immersed Transformer

GENERATOR SET

Standby Generator Set – most commonly used as emergency power source of the building. It is ideal for
applications that have another reliable continuous power source like local utility service.

Noise Level Classification:

Open Type Generator set – used when the generator room is located not directly
above or below tenant space.

Silent Type Generator set – used when the generator room directly above retail space
or directly below office tenant. Maximum noise level shall
be 75db to 80db 1meter from enclosure.

Minimum Height Requirement:

Open Type Generator set – at least 4.0m clear headroom

Silent Type Generator set – at least 4.5m clear headroom.

 GENSET ROOM

Fig. (5.a) Open Type Generator Set Fig. (5.b) Silent Type Generator Set

NOTE:
Fuel Day Tank (FDT) and Synchronizing Switchgear sizes may vary
depending on Generator Set rating requirements and quantity.
600 VOLTS, NOMINAL OR LESS

Access and working spaces shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to
permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.

• Depth of Working Space

The depth of the working space in the direction of live parts shall not be less than the
specified table below unless the requirements are met. Distances are measured from the exposed live parts
or from the enclosure or opening if the live parts are enclosed.

NOMINAL MINIMUM CLEAR DISTANCE

VOLTAGE TO
GROUND (V) CONDITION 1 CONDITION 2 CONDITION 3

0-150 914 mm (3 ft) 914 mm (3 ft) 914 mm (3 ft)

151-600 914 mm (3 ft) 1.07 m (3 ft 6 in.) 1.22 m (4ft)

• Height of Working space

The work space shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to a height of 2.0 meters or
the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. Within the height requirements of this section, other equipment that
is associated with the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 150 mm beyond the front of
the equipment.
 Fig. (6.a) EE Room Blow-up

NOTE:
Total number of panelboards, main busway and length of meter center may
vary depending on total number of retail/office tenant.
 Fig. (6.b) Aux Room Blow-up

NOTE:
Total number of redundant conduit riser may vary
depending on total tenant floors.
CHAPTER III
COMPUTATIONS & SCHEMATICS
PARAMETRIC DESIGN COMPUTATION
Load estimation and initial main equipment sizing shall be based from the parameters defined below;

LOAD DENSITY

1. Occupant Density per Area

• BPO Office: 150VA / sq m
• Corporate Office: 100VA / sqm
• Supermarket: 200VA / sqm
• Retail (Food) Areas: 250VA / sq m
• Retail (Non-Food) Areas: 150VA / sqm

2. Light Load Density (based from PEC Table 2.20.3 General Lighting load by Occupancy)

• Admin / Core Areas: 8VA / sq m

• TABLE 2.20.2.3.PNG

3. Cooling Requirements per Area (in reference to mechanical standard)

• BPO / Corporate Office: 16sqm / TR
• Retail (Food) Area: 16sqm / TR
• Admin / Core Area: 18sqm / TR

4. VRF system assumed to be 1.3kW/TR.

MAXIMUM DEMAND FACTORS

1. Tenant Area – Connected load at 80%

2. Admin / Core Area – Connected load at 70%

Lighting Panels (LP)

• Lighting panels are consist of branch circuits for

lights, small power (outlets).
• The computed total connected load, in
amperes, for lighting panels don’t necessarily
have load factors. (diversity & demand factors).

• Circuit breaker rating and feeder sizes are

based on the computed total connected
load.

• Lighting Circuits

• Individual lighting circuit shall be sized on the

maximum of 1500VA
• A voltage drop not exceeding 3% shall be
considered in each branch circuit.

• Receptacle Outlet Circuits

• Individual receptacle outlet circuit shall be

sized on the maximum of 1800VA.
• Each receptacle outlet shall be assumed
with a minimum of 180VA rating.
• A voltage drop not exceeding 3% shall be
considered in each branch circuit.
Power Panels (PP)

• Power panels are consist of motor loads • For panels with mixed branches (lights and
(ACCU, pumps, elevator motor), large fans motors), main circuit breaker rating shall be
(exhaust, supply, etc.), and blowers. based on the total connected load plus 25% of
HMR.
• Demand factor are applied to some power
panels based on the type of motor loads (i.e.: car
lift, elevator motor,)

• Circuit breaker rating are based on PEC 2009,

Article 4.30.4.2, where the highest multiplier for
motor is 250% of the computed total connected
load.

• Feeder size should comply to PEC 2009, Article

4.30.3.2, where it is stated that the feeder size
shall be based on the 125% of the total computed
load.

• For purely motor panel, main circuit breaker

rating shall be based on the total connected load
minus the ampere of the highest motor in the
panel plus the breaker rating of the highest
motor.
ICB = (IL-HMR)+CB HMR
 DESIGN FOR MOTOR DRIVEN FIRE PUMP SYSTEM

1. Fire Pump Electrical System shall be designed to meet the following requirements, as defined in the
Philippine Electrical Code:

a. Dedicated over-current protective device (OCPD) must be sized to indefinitely carry the locked-rotor
current of the fire pump motor(s) and associated pump(s), based from PEC Art. 6.95.1.5.
• No Ground-fault protection will be provided.
• Fire pump must be supplied by a tap located ahead of the service disconnecting means, based from PEC
Art 6.95.1.3.a.1.
• Tap ahead of the on-site generator shall not be required, based from PEC Art 6.95.1.3.b.1
b. Fire pump transfer switch shall be located within sight of fire pump. Fire pump transfer switch (ATS) must
be Listed for fire pump application, and sized at not less 115% of the motor full load current, and also
capable of switching the motor locked rotor current, based from NFPA 20 10.3.4.2.

c. The circuit components serving the fire pump must be chosen to withstand the available short circuit
current at the point of installation.

d. Fire pump feeder must be sized to have an ampacity of not less than 125% of the full load current of the
fire pump motor(s) and pressure maintenance motor(s), considering:

• Fire pump feeder shall be protected to resist potential damage by fire, structure failure, or operational
accident. They shall be permitted using one of the following methods. (1. Be encased in a minimum 50 mm
of concrete, 2. Be within an enclosed construction dedicated to the fire pump circuit(s) and having
minimum of a 1-hour fire resistive rating, 3. Be a listed electrical circuit protective system with a
minimum 1-hour fire rating.
Distribution Panels (DP)
• Circuit breaker rating and feeder sizes are determined
• Distribution panels are consist of loads from panel based on the computed total connected load of the
boards. panel.

• 70% - 80% demand factor are applied to the total • Main distribution panel (MDP), usually located at
connected load for non- admin loads distribution panels. power center, is the distribution panel carrying all admin
60% demand factor are applied to distribution panels for loads of the building.
admin loads.
Low-Voltage Switchgear (LVSG)
• Low voltage switchgear serves as the first disconnect
of the building from transformer. All loads of the building.
• 70% - 80% demand factor are applied to the total
connected load for non- admin loads. 60% demand
factor are applied for admin loads.

• Demand factor and diversity factor are applied

computed total connected load to get the rating of the
main circuit breaker and the size of transformer.
Synchronizing Switchgear (SSGR)

• Synchronizing switchgear maintain the speed of each generator set and replace the power source for LVSG in case
of power interruptions or emergency situations.

• Generator set rating will be based on the rating of transformer.

Voltage-Drop Calculations

• Feeder sizes can be determine with the use of voltage drop calculation.

• Conductors for branch circuit is sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3% at the farthest outlet of power,
heating, and lighting loads, or combinations of such loads, and where the maximum total voltage drop on both
feeders and branch circuit to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5%, provide reasonable efficiency of operations.
(ref: PEC 2009, Art. 2.10.2.1(a) FPN no. 4)

Fig. (7.b) Voltage Drop

Results (per point)

Fig. (7.a) Voltage Drop Diagram

Fig. (7.c) Voltage Drop
Formula
Short Circuit Analysis

• Circuit breaker’s Kilo-Ampere Instantaneous Current (KAIC) protection be determine with the use of short
circuit analysis.

Fig. (8.b) Short-Circuit

Analysis Results
(per point)

Fig. (8.c) Short-Circuit

Fig. (8.a) Short-Circuit Analysis Diagram Formula
• Power riser diagram contains the whole electrical system architecture of the building from the service
entrance up to the load/panel to be served. This diagram simplifies the details on the load schedule for
easy comprehension for costing or size implementation.

• Circuit breaker ratings and feeder sizes are also indicated at power riser diagram.

SERVICE ENTRANCE

TO MVSG

Fig. (9.a) Partial Power Riser Diagram

(Service Entrance)
POWER CENTER

• Consist of Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Low-Voltage Switchgear, Synchronizing

Switchgear, and Generator sets.

TRANSFORMER ROOM

GENERATOR ROOM

Fig. (9.b) Partial Power Riser Diagram

(Power Center)
Loads

• Consist of Lighting panels, Power panels, Distribution panels, Busducts, and Motor Loads.

Fig. (9.c) Partial Power Riser Diagram (Loads)

CHAPTER IV
ELECTRONICS PLAN
• A key aspect of fire protection is to identify a developing fire emergency in a timely manner, and to
alert the building's occupants and fire emergency organizations.
• This is the role of fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the anticipated fire scenario,
building and use type, number and type of occupants and criticality of contents and mission, these
systems can provide several main functions:
• First, they provide a means to identify a developing fire through either manual or automatic
methods.
• Second, they alert building occupants to a fire condition and the need to evacuate.
• Another common function is the transmission of an alarm notification signal to the fire department
or other emergency response organization.
• They may also shut down electrical, air handling equipment or special process operations, and
they may be used to initiate automatic suppression systems.

• Typical spacing of detectors will be eight (8) meters center-to-center. All partitioned spaces will be
provided with detectors.
• Heat detectors will be provided on kitchen areas, dusty plant room and equipment rooms. Other
spaces shall be provided with smoke detectors.
• Call points and notification devices (sounders and strobe lights) will be located at fire exits and
staircases or at 60 meters distance.
• All spaces will be provided with notification and initiation devices including the tenant/leasable
spaces. Additional devices required due to fit-out requirements will be by the Tenant.
• Fire Command Center is required for all buildings with 10-storeys and above. (In reference to Fire
Code of the Philippines, Section 10.2.19.5 Fire Command Center)
• The Main Fire Alarm Control Panel for the entire premises will be provided in the
Fire Command Center Room (FCC) or Security room.
• The fire brigade may take over the FCC Room or Security room in the event of fire situation to
issue command and communicate with other firemen in any other part of the building within the
development by utilizing the communication system provided.
• Sprinkler Alarm Control Panel (SACP) [indicated at Fire Pro Plans] must be connected to the
FACP.
• FACP are included at Building Management System (BMS) [if applicable].
• Annunciator and fire man’s telephone jack are strategically located at elevator lobby near the
designated fire man’s lift.
Class “A” Looping System

Initiating device circuits and signaling line circuits that transmit an alarm or supervisory signal,
or notification appliance circuits that allow all connected devices to operate during a single open or a
non-simultaneous single ground fault on any circuit conductor, shall be designated as Class A. End of
line supervision resistors are not necessary as the loop returns to the panel and is driven from both
ends.

Fig. (10.c) Class “A” Loop

Class “B” Looping System

Initiating device circuits and signaling line circuits that do not transmit an alarm or
supervisory signal, or notification appliance circuits that do not allow all connected devices to operate
beyond the location of a single open on any circuit conductor, shall be designated as Class B. End of
line supervision resistors are require to supervise the integrity of the loop

Fig. (10.c) Class “A” Loop

• Auxiliary Service Entrance must be 2 – conduits per provider (1 active + 1 spare) and 2 – conduits
for CATV provision (if applicable).

• BPO tenants require redundant telecommunications service entrance, if possible from the opposite
side of the building Auxiliary service entrance.

• One Main Distribution Frame room for the development and One (1) Equipment Telecom Rooms
for each Telco Providers. Three (3) nominated providers are provisional.

• Telecommunication system provisions will be further coordinated with the TELCO Providers during
Detail Design Stage.

• Administration area will be allotted with outside line capable of both data and voice/fax features.

• For internal communications of the above mentioned spaces, Private Automatic Branch Exchange
(PABX) system shall be provided by tenant. An outlet identified as local lines port shall be allotted for this
feature. Access to outside lines will be specifically identified to specific spaces. Number of outside lines
will be identified based on actual requirement.

• Leasable spaces will be provided with cabling and containment for the riser/backbone
telecommunication system. Roughing-ins and terminating devices will be provided for the distribution
side. Tenant will be the one to determine preferred communication line and IT configuration desired.

• Telecommunication system shall be flexible and future proof employing both wired and wireless
capability. Wired system via copper Category 6 (riser/backbone) , Category 5e (distribution) and
Fiber Optic Cable (per developer’s requirement) will be provided.
• The Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system that will be provided for building will facilitate real-
time remote monitoring of personnel access and movement within the building compound.

• Image recording will be fully digital. Recording will be at the minimum rate of 30 frames/images
per second for each camera and with a minimum duration of 30 days storage.

• All outdoor/carpark cameras will be in weatherproof housing. Outdoor cameras will have
appropriate housings to withstand external environment conditions. Cooling fan and sun shield will
be provided in the housing to maintain the temperature within limit.

• Cameras will be strategically placed to capture the activities both in the day and night operation.
The location of cameras will be coordinated with the Architect at the Detail Design Stage.

• A Digital Video Recorder, Server equipment and several monitor shall be located at the
designated CCTV room (if applicable) or Security Room.
 AREA WITH CCTV CAMERA
ITEM (UNLESS OTHERWISE TYPE OF CAMERA
SPECIFIED)

Main/Common/ Public Lobbies and

1 Fixed Type Colored Camera (Ceiling/Wall Mount)
Areas

Colored Camera Ceiling/ Wall Mounted with weatherproof

2 Entrance/Exit point of car park
housing

Pan-tilt zoom Colored Camera Ceiling/ Wall Mounted with

3 Parking Areas
weatherproof housing

4 Main Entrance / Exit Points Fixed Type Colored Camera Ceiling/ Wall Mounted housing

5 Admin. Office Fixed Type Colored Camera (Ceiling/Wall Mount)

6 Fire Exits/Staircases Fixed Type Colored Camera (Ceiling/Wall Mount)

Colored Camera Ceiling/ Wall Mounted with weatherproof

7 Selected Plant Rooms
housing