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Maintenance engineering and management
Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers CIBSE Guide M
Maintenance engineering and management — supplement

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CIBSE Guide M
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CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance engineering and management
Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy — supplement (January 2020)
Introduction data exchange during the operational phase of asset life.

Such data can support a number of key applications,
Chapter 12 of CIBSE Guide M addresses economic life including:
factors and end of economic life, which are an important
This publication is supplied by CIBSE for the sole use of the person making the download. The content remains the copyright property of CIBSE
factor in life cycle costing of constructed assets and the in- — project handover to operations and maintenance
use phases.
— basis for tendering maintenance and renewal works
CIBSE, in partnership with the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Building Services — asset inventory for setting up maintenance registers
Engineering Association (BESA), has produced this
updated version of Appendix 12.A1, which contains more — asset structure for condition surveying
recent life expectancy data. The new table acknowledges
the development of many new task schedules by SFG20 — asset structure for life cycle renewal planning
since publication of Guide M in 2014, and also includes
amendments to align fully with the RICS New Rules of —
setting-up computer maintenance management
Measurement (NRM 1 and 3). Otherwise the content of the systems, often known as CAFM/Asset Management
table is as published in CIBSE Guide M. systems
This table is important to the industry as it provides an — asset information modelling for BIM projects
industry consensus view of ‘common data classifications’ throughout the asset life cycle (to provide 5D and
for all building engineering services, bringing together 6D to 3D and BIM modelling)
CIBSE Guide M, RICS (NRM 1 and 3) and BESA’s SFG20
data standards: —
facilitates data sharing and exchanging data
throughout the asset life cycle at various stages and
— RICS NRM 3: asset description; coding levels of detail (e.g. product data templates).
— CIBSE Guide M, Appendix 12.A1: indicative The revised table should be viewed as the current version
economic life expectancy for use with CIBSE Guide M. The original (2014) version is
still available and will be the version cited in many existing
— BESA SFG20 task schedules (codes) documents relating to ongoing contracts. Therefore it will
continue to be available to support enquiries relating to
This common data classification may be used by clients, those existing arrangements.
facilities managers and contractors to provide the structured
asset information needed for the implementation of Geoff Prudence
building information management (BIM) and effective Chairman, CIBSE Facilities Management Group
Statement from BESA

Based on cross-industry collaboration between BESA — Supporting industry foundation standards, through
(SFG20), RICS (NRM 3) and CIBSE, technical teams have NRM/SFG20/CIBSE data, which can be used for
updated the economic life expectancy table in CIBSE Guide future construction projects.
M. The update fully aligns CIBSE reference service life
data with SFG20 maintenance codes and to NRM 1 and 3 — Standard mapped naming conventions.
asset descriptions and coding for building engineering
services assets. It also incorporates additional SFG20 — Relational asset structures used through building
maintenance task schedules and SFG20 codes from 2014 to and asset life phases.
2018.
— Consistent asset parent–child structures can be
The benefits to SFG20 subscribers include: used to set and manage asset information and
capture maintenance data.
— SFG20 application now includes a new NRM tree
structure, which is fully aligned to the NRM 3 and ‘This will simplify the world of building
CIBSE Guide M. maintenance making it easier to share and reuse
data by using mapped structures and a common
— An increase in the number of SFG20 task schedules language. This with the increase in schedules is a
from 500 to 1000 (at June 2018), including specialist real benefit to SFG20 subscribers.’
services (access equipment and lifts, catering,
mechanical handling equipment (mhe), security Steve Tomkins
and surveillance systems. Head of Business Development, BESA
Maintenance engineering and management
Statement from RICS

The rationale behind the RICS New Rules of Measurement This 2019 update to the CIBSE Guide M table is essential
(NRM 3) was to be able to integrate the construction cost to help future construction projects to be more robustly life
management with renewals and operation and maintenance, cycle costed (5D and 6D) by providing the common data
through to end of life. Based on cross-industry collaboration classification enabling effective handover of asset
between RICS, BESA (SFG20) and CIBSE, the economic information post-construction, and then for effective
life expectancy table brings together these industry data operation and maintenance throughout the asset’s life
standards into one combined table. cycle.
Therefore, updating the CIBSE Guide M table is important ‘Using the common data classification is essential
in providing the common data classification for overcoming to help life cycle costing to be become widely used
the capital and revenue divide, (i.e. BIM handover into in a robust and effective way’
facilities management) along with its impact on how
buildings can be handed over to be operated and maintained. Andrew Green
Technical Author, RICS NRM 3
Also it will help to structure and standardise how future
condition surveying is undertaken and inform forward
asset renewal programmes of work.
Economic life factors and end of economic life 1
Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy
Item Equipment: maintainable components Reference service Remarks RICS NRM3 BESA SFG20
life (RSL) (years) code schedule code
Sanitary installations (SI) 5.1
Sanitary appliances (SA) 5.1.1
Sanitary appliances 5.1.1.1 48-01, 48-05
and 48-08
1 WC pans and cisterns, WC suites, slop 5.1.1.1.1 48-12 and 48-14
hoppers, urinals and cisterns:
—— vitreous china/fireclay/uPVC 20 Depends on material
—— cast iron and stainless steel 40
2 Sinks 20/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.1.1.1.2 48-11
3 Wash basins, hand rinse basins, wash 20/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 48-13
fountains 5.1.1.1.3
4 Bidets 20/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.1.1.1.4 48-10
5 Baths (including bath panels and 20/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.1.1.1.5 48-09
trims)
6 Shower trays 20/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.1.1.1.6 51-01
7 Shower unit (including shower head 5 Self-contained/electric 5.1.1.1.7 51-01
and hose)
8 Shower booster pumps — See supplementary list (pumps) 5.1.1.1.8 51-02
9 Shower valves — See supplementary list (valves) 5.1.1.1.9 61-05
10 Drinking fountains 10 See code 5.13.5.1.1 for ornamental 5.1.1.1.10 25-04
fountains
11 Taps and waste fittings — Operational tap temperature regime and a 5.1.1.1.11 32-01, 32-02
risk assessment for flushing low-use and 61-02
systems
Note: 61-03
See supplementary list (taps) merged with 61-02
12 Water saving devices No life cycle Include meters; also included in code 5.1.1.1.12 48-08
5.4.2.1.3
13 Automated controls and sensors 10 Auto flush and hand tap sensor devices 5.1.1.1.13 48-08 and 62-09
Note: Occupancy lighting sensors in
5.8.3.1.11.2
Sanitary ancillaries (SA) 5.1.2
Sanitary fittings 5.1.2.1
5 Hand dryers 5 5.1.2.1.5 18-03
6 Paper towel dispensers 5 Electrically operated 5.1.2.1.6 Non-core task
7 Sanitary incinerators 15 Electrically powered 5.1.2.1.7 05-45
8 Macerators 10 Sanitary towel disposal 5.1.2.1.8 48-01 and 02
9 Other sanitary fittings — Details to be stated 5.1.2.1.9 Non-core task
—— in-cell sanitation units 25 5.1.2.1.9.1
Table continues
2 Maintenance engineering and management
Services equipment (SE) 5.2
Services equipment (SE) 5.2.1
Services equipment 5.2.1.1
1 Catering equipment (CE) Excluded Note: outside the scope of CIBSE 5.2.1.1.1 Refer to SFG20
full list of catering
equipment tasks:
90-01 to 100-01
2 Sinks As 5.1.1.2 Supplied as integral part of catering 5.2.1.1.2 48-11
equipment
3 Food storage equipment (FSE) Excluded 5.2.1.1.3 10-01, 10-02, 92-01
and 92-02
4 Other freestanding or fixed M&E Other service equipment (OSE) 5.2.1.1.4 84-47 to 84-52,
equipment: 85-34, 86-01 to
86-11 and 102-02
—— laundry equipment:
• laundry folder Excluded 5.2.1.1.4.1 Non-core task
• steam generator Excluded 5.2.1.1.4.2 Non-core task
• steam iron table and generator Excluded 5.2.1.1.4.3 Non-core task
• ironing machine 20 5.2.1.1.4.4 Non-core task
• steam press 20 5.2.1.1.4.5 Non-core task
• dryer Excluded 5.2.1.1.4.6 Non-core task
• washer/dryer (combined) 20 5.2.1.1.4.7 Non-core task
• washer extractor 20 5.2.1.1.4.8 Non-core task
• washing machine 10 5.2.1.1.4.9 18-09
(domestic type)
• laundry monorail Excluded 5.2.1.1.4.10 Non-core task
• roller press 20 5.2.1.1.4.11 Non-core task
• washing machine 20 5.2.1.1.4.12 Non-core task
(industrial steam)
—— other equipment including free- Outside scope Note: outside the scope of CIBSE; 5.2.1.1.4 See item 4
standing or fixed M&E equipment excluded from CIBSE Guide M
in specific functions, e.g. used in
hospitals or scientific establish
ments (as listed in RICS NRM)
Disposal installations (DI) 5.3
Foul drainage above ground 5.3.1
Drainage to sanitary appliances 5.3.1.1 48-01 and 48-05
1 Waste pipes and fittings: Note: SFG20 48-05 covers sanitary, waste 5.3.1.1.1 48-05
water, plumbing and drains
Note: code
Depends on material changed from
5.3.1.2.1
—— polypropylene, muPVC 20
—— plastic 30
—— ductile iron 40
Drainage to services equipment 5.3.1.2 48-01
2 Discharge stacks and waste pipes 20/30/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.3.1.2.2 48-05
3 Ventilating stacks and pipes 20/30/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.3.1.2.3 48-05
air admittance valves No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.3.1.2.3.1 48-06
4 Traps, access points, rodding eyes, 20/30/40 Depends on material (see item 1) 5.3.1.2.4 48-05
collars, etc.
Note: code
changed from
5.3.1.1.4
5 Prefabricated pipeline assemblies 20/30/40 Covered by items 1 to 4 above 5.3.1.2.5 48-05
6 Prefabricated floor channels and 20/30/40 Depends on material (see 5.3.1.2.6 48-05
gratings item 1)
Classification continues
Disposal installations (DI) (continued) 5.3
Foul drainage above ground (continued) 5.3.1
Drainage to services equipment (continued) 5.3.1.2 48-01 and 48-05
7 Sump pumps and packaged pumps — See supplementary list (pumps) 5.3.1.2.7 See supplementary
list (pumps)
Chemical, toxic and industrial liquid waste 5.3.2
drainage (CTI)
Drainage to appliance or equipment Life will depend on waste material 5.3.2.1
discharged
1 Distribution pipelines and fittings, Depends on material 5.3.2.1.1 Non-core task
including glass drainage:
—— glass 20 Depends on the corrosiveness
of fluid passed through the pipelines
—— polypropylene, muPVC 20
—— plastic 30
—— ductile iron 40
2 Traps, access points and rodding eyes, 20/30/40 Depends on material type (see item 1) 5.3.2.1.2 48-05 and 88-32
collars, etc.
3 Gullies 20/30/40 Depends on material type (see item 1) 5.3.2.1.3 88-06, 88-25,
88-32, 88-35
5 Storage tanks and vessels 10 5.3.2.1.5 Non-core task
6 Settlement tanks 10 5.3.2.1.6 71-05
7 Effluent treatment plant 10 5.3.2.1.7 71-01 to 71-06
8 Dosing equipment 10 5.3.2.1.8 100-01
9 Sterilisation equipment 10 5.3.2.1.9 65-08 and 65-09
11 Thermal insulation 30 Consider fire and smoke rating 5.3.2.1.11 35-01
13 Control components located externally 10 5.3.2.1.13 48-03, 48-04, 88-17
14 Monitoring equipment located 10 5.3.2.1.14 71-03, 71-06 and
externally non-core task
Refuse disposal (RD) 5.3.3
Refuse disposal installations 5.3.3.1
1 Refuse input devices 25 Planned inspection only: risk assessed 5.3.3.1.1 05-41 and 88-49
2 Refuse chutes and ducts 50 Planned inspection only: risk assessed 5.3.3.1.2 88-49
3 Plant for compacting/macerating of 5.3.3.1.3 84-10
refuse:
—— bailing machines 25 5.3.3.1.3.1 84-04
4 Refuse collection equipment, 25 Subject to damage during excessive usage 5.3.3.1.4 88-04 and 88-44
including bins and continental bins
5 Incineration plant and ancillaries 20 Depends on thickness of metal and 5.3.3.1.5
(including refuse and waste handling corrosion protection
equipment, afterburners, proprietary
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
metal chimney and flues, and ash
depends on type:
handling equipment)
05-41
— gas incinerator
05-42
— waste incinerator 05-43
05-44
— wet scrubber
— fabric filter system
6 Paper shredders: 5.3.3.1.6
—— commercial offices 15 5.3.3.1.6.1 Non-core task
(no SFG20 task
schedule)
—— industrial types 20 5.3.3.1.6.2 Non-core task
(no SFG20 task
schedule)
Disposal installations (DI) (continued) 5.3
Refuse disposal (RD) (continued) 5.3.3
Refuse disposal installations (continued) 5.3.3.1
7 Safety devices (e.g. emergency ‘off ’) No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.3.3.1.7 14-18
Note: may be sensors, detectors and See also
protection devices — see supplementary supplementary list
list (controllers and sensors) (controllers and
sensors)
Water installations (WI) 31-02 included here as this schedule 5.4 31-02
covers Legionella training, which is
applicable to all water systems
Mains water supply 5.4.1
Mains water supply 5.4.1.1
1 Pipelines and pipeline fittings: Depends on material 5.4.1.1.1 40-01 and 02
—— copper 45 Lead could be found; it is recommended
that it is replaced (but not with lead)
—— steel (galvanised) 35
—— plastic or non-metallic 20
2 Valves — See supplementary list (valves) 5.4.1.1.2 See supplementary
list (valves)
3 Water meters (internal) 20 Operational task to read meters in PPM 5.4.1.1.3 48-08 (part) and
task 87-17
4 Rising main to storage tanks 25 5.4.1.1.4 40-17
5 Water meter not provided by statutory No life cycle Covered by item 3 5.4.1.1.5 See item 3
body
6 Trace heating 20 Pipework systems 5.4.1.1.6 40-03
7 Thermal insulation 30 Moulded type on pipework systems 5.4.1.1.7 35-01
Consider fire and smoke rating
Cold water distribution (CWD) 5.4.2
Cold water distribution 31-01 is the introductory procedure for 5.4.2.1 31-01 and 50-14
cold water distribution
1 Pipelines and fittings 45/35/20 See 5.4.1.1.1 above 5.4.2.1.1 40-01 and 02
list (valves
3 Water saving devices No life cycle Also included with sanitary appliances 5.4.2.1.3 48-08
5.1.1.1.12
4 Taps (where not part of sanitary — Operational tap temperature regime and a 5.4.2.1.4 See supplementary
fittings) risk assessment for flushing low-use list (taps)
systems
See supplementary list (taps)
5 Pumps — See supplementary list (pumps) 5.4.2.1.5 See supplementary
list (pumps)
6 Pressurisation expansion units 20 5.4.2.1.6 32-12
7 Pressure booster sets: Note: see 5.11.2.1.1 for sprinkler systems 5.4.2.1.7 45-12
and 5.11.1.1.1 for hose reel
—— mains cold water booster 15
booster pumps
9 Trace heating 20 Pipework systems 5.4.2.1.9 40-03
10 Instrumentation and controls — See supplementary list (controllers and 5.4.2.1.10 40-21 and 40-29
sensors)
Also see
supplementary list
(controllers and
sensors)
11 Thermal insulation 30 On pipework, vessels and tanks (moulded 5.4.2.1.11 35-01
or blanket type)
Consider fire and smoke rating.
Water installations (WI) (continued) 5.4
Cold water distribution (CWD) (continued) 5.4.2
Storage tanks 5.4.2.2 56-09
8 Cold water storage tanks and cisterns: 5.4.2.2.8 56-01 and 56-02
—— cast iron 35 Depends on the material type
—— steel (galvanised) 15
—— mild steel, treated 25 Not for domestic or drinking water use
—— plastic or non-metallic 20 High-quality structural support is needed
Rainwater harvesting systems 5.4.2.3
12 Rainwater harvesting system (internal) 30 From rainfall collection 5.4.2.3.12 40-01, 40-02,
including collection pipelines 48-07, 56-02 and
See water treatment elsewhere for
65-16
ancillary items (e.g. swimming pools)
13 Grey water collection pipe systems 30 Depends on the material type 5.4.2.3A.13 40-01, 40-02, 56-02
(internal), including collection and 65-16
Grey water comes from baths and
pipelines
showers, etc.
14 Sundry items: 5.4.2.6
—— train water points 31-03
—— vehicle washing points 88-56
Hot water distribution (HWD) 5.4.3
Hot water distribution Introductory procedures for HWD and 5.4.3.1 31-01, 32-01
CWD and 50-14
1 Pipelines and fittings: See other items in 5.4.4.1.1 5.4.3.1.1 Also see 5.4.4.1.1
—— hot water services (general) No life cycle Maintenance item in hot water systems 5.4.3.1.1.1 32-02
—— unvented hot water systems 25 5.4.3.1.1.2 32-10

—— vented hot water system 25 5.4.3.1.1.3 32-16
—— hot water distribution pipelines: Depends on the material type 5.4.3.1.1.4 40-01 and 02
• copper 45 Consider tube thickness and quality of
copper
• steel, galvanised (closed) 35
• steel, galvanised (open) 25
• plastic or non-metallic 15 Plastic relatively new; unproven life
list (valves)
3 Water saving devices No life cycle Also included with sanitary appliances 5.4.3.1.3 48-08
5.1.1.1.12
4 Taps — Operational tap temperature regime and a 5.4.3.1.4 See supplementary
risk assessment for flushing low-use list (taps)
systems
See supplementary list (taps)
list (pumps)
6 Heat exchangers: 5.4.3.1.6
—— coils (shell and tube) 25 Depends on the type of heat exchanger 5.4.3.1.6.1 29-01
—— plate (water to water) 15 5.4.3.1.6.2 Non-core task
7 Storage cylinders and calorifiers: Pre-maintenance procedures 5.4.3.1.7 32-04
—— hot water calorifiers: Depends on the material type, e.g. 5.4.3.1.7.1 32-03, 32-04,
consider tube thickness and quality of 32-05, 32-06 and
copper 32-15
• copper 45
• steel, galvanised 20
—— hot water supply calorifiers, 15/25 Depends on material type (as above) 5.4.3.1.7.2 32-07
including load levellers
—— hot water cylinders (domestic type) 15 Depends on material type (as above) 5.4.3.1.7.3 32-09 and 32-11
Hot water distribution (HWD) (continued) 5.4.3
Hot water distribution (continued) Introductory procedures for HWD and 5.4.3.1 31-01, 32-01
CWD and 50-14
8 Trace heating 20 To pipework, vessels and tanks 5.4.3.1.8 40-03
9 Hot water storage and 5.4.3.1.9 40-25
expansion vessels
—— expansion vessels: Depends on type of system (open/closed) 5.4.3.1.9.1 32-12
• open 10
• closed (with membrane) 15
• unvented hot water 15
10 Immersion heaters No life cycle Maintenance item included in hot water 5.4.3.1.10 See 5.4.3.1.7.3
cylinders above
11 Insulated combination units 20 Combined unit with a cold water system 5.4.3.1.11 Non-core task
and a hot water tank in a single unit
12 Water softeners: treatment etc: Including magnetic water conditioners 5.4.3.1.12 40-21
—— ion exchange plant, base exchange 30 5.4.3.1.12.1 65-01 and 65-02
softener (commercial)
—— i on exchange plant, base exchange 20 Capacity usually below 50 litres 5.4.3.1.12.2 65-03
softener (domestic)
—— special water treatment systems 20 5.4.3.1.12.3 65-04
—— filtration, conditioning and pH No life cycle Maintenance only 5.4.3.1.12.4 65-05
correction (central plant)
—— filtration and conditioning (point- No life cycle Maintenance only 5.4.3.1.12.5 65-06
of-use)
—— reverse osmosis No life cycle Maintenance only 5.4.3.1.12.6 65-07
—— chlorine dioxide dosing water 20 65-14 is a procedure for sampling water 5.4.3.1.12.7 65-13 and 65-14
injection
—— carbon dioxide dosing system 5.4.3.1.12.8 65-17
—— chlorine analyser/controller 5.4.3.1.12.9 65-18
system
—— concentrate filling station 5.4.3.1.12.10 65-19
(haemodialysis)
13 Instrumentation and control 5.4.3.1.13 40-23 and 40-29
equipment to hot water distribution
systems:
—— calorifier and heat exchange 20 5.4.3.1.13.1 32-08
controls
14 Thermal insulation 30 To pipework, vessels and tanks (moulded 5.4.3.1.14 35-01
and blanket type)
Consider the fire and smoke rating
Local hot water (LHW) distribution 5.4.4
Water heaters 5.4.4.1 31-01, 32-01 and
32-02
1 Instantaneous water heaters (including See other items included in 5.4.3.1 above 5.4.4.1.1 See also 5.4.3.1
shower heaters) and storage water above
heaters, including flue pipes and
terminals:
—— direct fired water heaters 15 Gas 5.4.4.1.1.1 32-13
—— instantaneous electric water 12 Non-drinks type (depends on use/water 5.4.4.1.1.2 32-14
heaters quality)
2 Wall or floor mounted, under-sink 12 Packaged electric water heaters 5.4.4.1.2 32-15
multipoint and over-sink units
Steam and condensate distribution (SCD) 5.4.5
Steam and condensate distribution 5.4.5.1 50-14
1 Steam distribution pipelines (to and Depends on material, wall thickness and 5.4.5.1.1 40-01, 40-02 and
from services equipment) including water treatment 40-11
fittings:
—— mild steel 25
—— steel, galvanised 35
2 Valves, strainers, pressure reducing — See supplementary list (valves) 5.4.5.1.2 See supplementary
sets list (valves)
3 Steam reduction stations 25/30 Depends on material (as for item 5.4.5.1.1) 5.4.5.1.3 40-11 and 40-15
4 Condensate receivers and storage tanks 12 Consider type of material, wall thickness 5.4.5.1.4 40-12
and water treatment
Flash steam vessel
5 Condensate pump sets — See supplementary list (pumps) 5.4.5.1.5 See supplementary
list (pumps)
6 Steam connection outlets — See supplementary list (outlets or valves) 5.4.5.1.6 See supplementary
list (outlets or
valves)
7 Taps (where not part of services — See supplementary list (taps) 5.4.5.1.7 See supplementary
equipment) list (taps)
8 Heat exchangers 15 5.4.5.1.8
—— coils 29-01
—— heating calorifiers (MTHW, 29-08
HTHW or steam)
9 Storage cylinders, calorifiers: Heating calorifiers, heated 5.4.5.1.9 29-08 and 32-06
by steam, depends on the material type
—— copper 25
—— mild steel 20
—— steel, galvanised 35
10 Instrumentation and control — See supplementary list (controls) 5.4.5.1.10 See supplementary
components list (controls)
and blanket type)
Heat source (HS) 5.5
Heat source 5.5.1
Heat source Introductory and pre-maintenance 5.5.1.1 05-01, 05-02,
procedures 40-30, 40-32,
40-33 and 56-10
1 Biomass fuel boiler plant and ancillary 20 5.5.1.1.1 05-38
items
2 Gas/oil fired boiler plant and ancillary Pressurisation included in with systems 5.5.1.1.2
items, including burners, blow-down
facilities and pressurisation units:
—— atmospheric gas burner: boiler, 20 Sequence controller included on 5.5.1.1.2.1 05-03 and 07-01
freestanding boiler supplementary list after 5.13
—— atmospheric gas burner: 20 5.5.1.1.2.2 05-04 and 07-01
condensing boiler
—— blown gas burner:
• condensing 15 5.5.1.1.2.3 05-10
• modular 15 5.5.1.1.2.4 05-11
Heat source (HS) (continued) 5.5
Heat source (continued) 5.5.1
Heat source (continued) Introductory and pre-maintenance 5.5.1.1 05-01, 05-02,
40-33 and 56-10
2 Gas/oil fired boiler plant and ancillary Pressurisation included in with systems 5.5.1.1.2
facilities and pressurisation units
(continued):
—— forced draught gas burner: 15–20 5.5.1.1.2.5 05-12
condensing boiler (domestic type)
—— forced draught (pressure jet), oil 15–20 5.5.1.1.2.6 05-13
condensing boiler (domestic type)
—— gas fired boiler:
• MTHW up to 120 °C 20 Water treatment is very important 5.5.1.1.2.7 05-14
• LTHW up to 95 °C 20 Water treatment is very important 5.5.1.1.2.8 05-23
—— atmospheric gas burner, small 10 Domestic and light commercial 5.5.1.1.2.9 05-28
and/or wall hung installations
—— combination atmospheric burner 15–20 5.5.1.1.2.10 05-29
gas boiler (commercial type)
—— atmospheric gas burner/ 20 5.5.1.1.2.11 05-30
condensing combination boiler
—— atmospheric gas burners 20 Included with atmospheric boilers 5.5.1.1.2.12 See 5.5.1.1.2.1
(5.5.1.1.2.1)
—— blown gas burner 15 5.5.1.1.2.13 07-02
—— forced draught gas burner 15 5.5.1.1.2.14 07-03
—— forced draught (pressure jet) oil 15 5.5.1.1.2.15 07-05
burner
—— light oil vaporising pot burner 15 5.5.1.1.2.16 07-06
—— gas/oil burners: dual fuel 15 5.5.1.1.2.17 07-07
2a Steam boiler: 25 Super heater 5.5.1.1.2a 05-37 and 87-24

Code amended to
align with NRM3
—— pre-maintenance check No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.5.1.1.2a.1 05-19
—— maintenance schedule No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.5.1.1.2a.2 05-20
—— report, periodic examination No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.5.1.1.2a.3 05-36
3 Coal-fired boiler plant and ancillary 25 5.5.1.1.3 05-14
facilities, coal distribution equipment,
ash handling and storage equipment,
grit arrestors and pressurisation plant:
—— coal-fired coal distribution 20 5.5.1.1.3.1 05-05
equipment: bunkers and
conveyors
—— coal-fired boilers: ash storage 15 Including grit arrestors 5.5.1.1.3.2 05-06 and 05-09
handling and feed mechanisms
(automatic)
—— coal feed mechanisms:
• underfeed stokers 15 5.5.1.1.3.3 05-07
• chain gate stokers 15 5.5.1.1.3.4 05-08
—— storage silo (coal) 30 Depends on building life 5.5.1.1.3.5 56-08
4 Electric boiler plant and ancillaries, 20 Note: this is a steam generator type boiler 5.5.1.1.4 05-21
including blow-down facilities and
pressurisation plant
—— electrode boilers 15 Water treatment is very important 5.5.1.1.4.1 05-22
40-33 and 56-10
5 Packaged steam generators/ancillaries 25 Packaged steam generator; packaged 5.5.1.1.5 05-34, 05-35
including blow-down facilities and steam generator (electric) and 87-24
pressurisation plant
6 Waste and wood pellet boiler plant and 5.5.1.1.6
ancillaries:
—— waste and wood burning
appliances:
• fire safety circuits 12 5.5.1.1.6.1 05-25
• combustion chamber 10 5.5.1.1.6.2 05-26
• boiler 15–20 5.5.1.1.6.3 05-27
—— storage silo (woodchip/pellets) 30 Depends on building life 5.5.1.1.6.4 56-07
7 Central (combined) heat and power 15 Other power generation included in 5.5.1.1.7 43-07 and 43-08
(CHP) boiler plant NRM 5.8
8 Heat pumps (including domestic — See supplementary list (pumps) 5.4.5.1.8 See supplementary
air-to-water heat pumps) list (pumps)
9 Ground source heating (GSH) 20 5.5.1.1.9 05-31, 05-32 and
including boreholes and all ancillary 05-33
components (including closed and
open loop systems)
10 Water or steam mains, pumps, valves — See supplementary list (pumps, valves 5.4.5.1.10 See supplementary
and other equipment for district etc.) list (pumps, valves
heating systems etc.)
11 Step down/non-storage calorifiers 25 See item 5.4.3.1 5.5.1.1.11 See item 5.4.3.1
connected to external heat source
12 Building-mounted solar thermal 25 5.5.1.1.12 53-01
panels
13 Other heat sources: Others in item 5.6.1.1.8: e.g. fan heaters 5.5.1.1.13 See fans/
ancillaries and
item 5.6.1.1.8
—— air source heating 15 Refer to supplementary list (heat pumps)
14 Water tanks (i.e. header tanks), 35 Water treatment is very important 5.5.1.1.14 56-02
including cold water distribution to
heat source
—— water treatment equipment 15 Steam heat source requires plant 5.5.1.1.14.1 65-01, 65-05, 65-06
attendant and and 65-10
—— water treatment control and 10
is an operation task
measurement equipment
15 Vibration isolation or expansion 10 Relevant to rubber type 5.5.1.1.15 40-01 and 40-02
bellows
16 Instrumentation and control — See supplementary list (controls) 5.5.1.1.16 40-18 and 40-20
components for heat source
See also
supplementary list
(controls)
—— heat interface units (indirect) 5.5.1.1.16.1 40-27
17 Forced draught fans (part of the 15 Taken with boilers: see item 5.5.1.1.2 5.5.1.1.17 See item 5.5.1.1.2
burner)
18 Gantries, walkways and the like Excluded Depends on gantry/walkway material 5.5.1.1.18 Not building
engineering
services
88-33, 88-34 and
88-55 (fabric
schedules)
40-33 and 56-10
19 Chimneys and flues Depends on material 5.5.1.1.19
—— flues outside and inside 40 Depends the thickness of metal and 5.5.1.1.19.1 24-01 and 24-02
corrosion protection
—— flues inside (brick or concrete) 50
—— flues inside (mild steel) 15
—— flues inside (stainless steel) 30 Check quality of stainless steel
Space heating and air conditioning 5.6

Central heating (CH) 5.6.1
Central heating systems 5.6.1.1 40-28 and 40-31
1 Central heating systems Including everything within the plant 5.6.1.1.1 See item 5.5
room specifically relating to the heating
See also 5.6.1.1.2
system
to 5.6.1.1.14
2 Heat distribution pipelines from heat Depends on material 5.6.1.1.2 40-01
source to heat emitter or other
equipment:
—— pipework systems: general
• copper 45 Consider tube thickness and quality of
copper
• steel (galvanised), closed 35
• steel (galvanised), open 25
• plastic 20
—— mountings No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.6.1.1.2.1 40-02
3 Heat emission units: SFG20 has a composite task for heat 5.6.1.1.3
emitters
Gas fired radiant heaters included in
5.6.2.1.1.1 and 5.6.2.1.1.2
—— heat emitters (unit heaters): 5.6.1.1.3
• steam and hot water 15 Gas and electric are standalone assets 5.6.1.1.3.1 28-01
• fan convectors 15 5.6.1.1.3.2 28-01 (part)
• natural convectors and 20 5.6.1.1.3.3 28-01 (part)
perimeter (skirting) heating
—— radiant strip heater systems: 5.6.1.1.3.4 28-01 (part)
• steam and hot water 20
• electric 10
—— radiant panel systems: Depends on material 5.6.1.1.3.5 28-08
• radiators (aluminium) 20 Water condition and/or /materials in 5.6.1.1.3.6 28-08
system are important
• radiators (cast iron) 25 5.6.1.1.3.7 28-08
• radiators (steel) 20 Water condition is important 5.6.1.1.3.8 28-08
• radiator painting No life cycle Use correct paint type 5.6.1.1.3.9 28-08 and 88-18
4 Pipelines embedded in screed: Underfloor heating: including vehicle 5.6.1.1.4 63-01
access ramps
Suggest a long-term bonded warranty is
obtained
—— underfloor heating:
• plastic pipes 30 Consider quality of plastic pipe
• steel pipes 25
5 Heated ceiling panels 20 5.6.1.1.5 28-01
6 Warm air heating 20 5.6.1.1.6 28-01
Space heating and air conditioning (continued) 5.6
Central heating (CH) (continued) 5.6.1
Central heating systems (continued) 5.6.1.1 40-28 and 40-31
7 Convection systems 20 5.6.1.1.7 28-01
8 Fan-assisted convection systems 10 Gas-fired natural and fan-assisted heaters 5.6.1.1.8 28-01 or 28-04
including underfloor systems (conventional and balanced flue)
9 Cable heating systems 20 Underfloor heating 5.6.1.1.9 63-01 (part)
10 Plenum air heating system 35 5.6.1.1.10 17-01
11 Off-peak heating: 5.6.1.1.11 28-01
—— storage heaters (electric) 10
12 Distribution pipelines and fittings — See item 2 above 5.6.1.1.12 See item 5.6.1.1.2
13 Heated towel rails 20 Where integral part of heating system 5.6.1.1.13 28-01
14 Valves and fittings — See supplementary list (valves) 5.6.1.1.14 40-26
See also
supplementary list
(valves)
15 Ductwork — See supplementary list (ductwork) 5.6.1.1.15 See supplementary
list (ductwork)
17 Grilles, and other ancillary 10 See also supplementary (fans) 5.6.1.1.17 26-01
components
—— louvres, bird and insect screens 10 5.6.1.1.17.1 26-02
18 Plate recuperator 20 5.6.1.1.18 29-03
19 Thermal wheel (recuperator) 15 5.6.1.1.19 29-04
20 Duct heater battery (electric) 10 5.6.1.1.20 29-02
21 Cables 35 Part of fixed wire testing and inspection 5.6.1.1.21 See item
5.8.2.1.14.2
22 Instrumentation and controls — See supplementary list (controls) 5.6.1.1.22 03-02 (magnahelic
components to heating systems gauge panel and
manometers),
40-21 and 40-23
See supplementary
list (controls)
23 Thermal insulation (moulded and 30 To central heating system and pipework 5.6.1.1.23 35-01
blanket)
Local heating (LH) 5.6.2
Heaters 5.6.2.1
1 Room heaters or fires: 5.6.2.1.1 28-09
—— oil-fired space heaters 15 5.6.2.1.1.1 05-46
—— overhead door heaters 15 5.6.2.1.1.2 28-01
—— gas-fired ceramic plaque heaters 10 Infrared 5.6.2.1.1.3 28-02
—— gas radiant tube heaters 10 5.6.2.1.1.4 28-03 and 28-07
—— electric air heaters (on-peak) 8 5.6.2.1.1.5 29-02
—— gas fire 8 5.6.2.1.1.6 28-05
—— gas-fired unit heater 15 5.6.2.1.1.7 28-06
2 Chimneys and flues, proprietary types: Where not part of the building structure 5.6.2.1.2 24-01
—— steel 30
—— other (i.e. fabric elements) 60
Central cooling (CC) 5.6.3
Central cooling systems 5.6.3.1 40-28 and 40-31
1 Chilled beams 20 Flexible water pipework connections: 5.6.3.1.1 59-08
indicative life of 5 years (depends on type)
2 Fan coil systems (for cooling only) 15 5.6.3.1.2 59-05 and 59-06
Central cooling (CC) (continued) 5.6.3
Central cooling systems (continued) 5.6.3.1 40-28 and 40-31
3 Air-based systems (variable air volume 15 5.6.3.1.3 59-01, 59-02
(VAV) for cooling only) and 59-03
4 Variable refrigerant volume (VRV) 15 5.6.3.1.4 59-07
systems
5 Chillers and packaged chillers: Medium to large 5.6.3.1.5 09-01
—— packaged chillers units (air or 20 5.6.3.1.5.1 09-02
water cooled)
—— packaged chillers units 20 Lithium bromide 5.6.3.1.5.2 09-03
(absorption)
—— gas-fired absorption chillers 25 Up to 18 kW capacity 5.6.3.1.5.3 09-04
—— condensers (water cooled) 20 5.6.3.1.5.4 13-01
—— condensers (air cooled) 20 5.6.3.1.5.5 13-02
—— dry coolers 20 5.6.3.1.5.6 30-01 and 30-03
—— evaporator 20 5.6.3.1.5.7 19-01 (part)
—— solar thermal absorption chillers 25 5.6.3.1.5.8 09-05
6 Central refrigeration plant 20 Taken as chillers (item 5.6.3.1.5 above) or 5.6.3.1.6 See 5.6.3.1.5.4 and
VRV systems (item 5.6.3.1.4 above) 5.6.3.1.5
7 Cooling towers: Introductory procedures 5.6.3.1.7 30-01
—— ceramic 35 5.6.3.1.7.1 30-02
—— epoxy treated metal 15 5.6.3.1.7.2 30-02
—— galvanised metal 12 Consider thickness and quality of 5.6.3.1.7.3 30-02
galvanising
—— plastic coated metal 25 Consider thickness, bonding and quality 5.6.3.1.7.4 30-02
of plastic coating
—— plastic construction 20 Consider thickness and quality of plastic 5.6.3.1.7.5 30-02
—— stainless steel 30 Consider quality and thickness of 5.6.3.1.7.6 30-02
stainless steel
—— timber construction 10 Quality of timber preservation can extend 5.6.3.1.7.7 30-02
life
—— free cooling adiabatic cooler 20 5.6.3.1.7.8 30-04
system
Note: 65-11 and
65-12 have been
merged with 30-04
8 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 Depends on material (as item 5.6.1.1.2) 5.6.3.1.8 40-01, 40-02,
40-24 and 40-26
—— chilled water (condenser water 45/35/25/20 Depends on material (as item 5.6.1.1.2) 5.6.3.1.8.1 40-01 and 40-02
pipe systems)
—— condenser (chilled water 45/35/25/20 Depends on material (as item 5.6.1.1.2) 5.6.3.1.8.2 40-01 and 40-02
circulating pipes)
—— pneumatic equipment No life cycle Maintenance item only (composite item) 5.6.3.1.8.3 40-07
(compressed air systems)
—— air compressors and receivers 20 5.6.3.1.8.4 40-08
—— air compressors (air dryers) 12 5.6.3.1.8.5 40-09
—— refrigerant distribution systems 30 5.6.3.1.8.6 46-01
9 Cold and treated water feeds 20 Pipework systems 5.6.3.1.9 40-01 and 40-02
list (valves)
list (pumps)
12 Distribution ductwork and fittings etc. — See supplementary list (ductwork) 5.6.3.1.12 See supplementary
list (ductwork)
—— evaporator 20 5.6.3.1.12.1 19-01 (part)
Central cooling (CC) (continued) 5.6.3
Central cooling systems (continued) 5.6.3.1 40-28 and 40-31
13 Grilles, filters and other ancillary 10 See also supplementary list (fans) 5.6.3.1.13 26-01
components
—— louvres, bird and insect screens etc. 10 5.6.3.1.13.1 26-02
14 Air handling units (AHUs): Consider type of fixing and 5.6.3.1.14
risk of mechanical damage
—— externally located 15 5.6.3.1.14.1 03-01
—— internally located 20 5.6.3.1.14.2 03-01
—— belt drives No life cycle Maintenance item only (composite item) 5.6.3.1.14.3 04-01
15 Emissions units See item 5.6.5.1.11 Including fan coil units, chilled beams 5.6.3.1.15 54-04 and 54-05
See also item
5.6.5.1.11
16 Instrumentation and controls — See supplementary list (controls) 5.6.3.1.16 03-02, 40-23
components for central cooling and 40-25
systems
See supplementary
list (controls)
17 Thermal insulation 30 To pipework, ductwork (consider the fire 5.6.3.1.17 35-01
and smoke rating)
Local cooling (LC) 5.6.4
Cooling units 5.6.4.1
1 Local cooling units: Including remote condensers 5.6.4.1.1 02-01 and 02-02
Heat pumps:
—— air to water (reverse cycle chillers, 15 5.6.4.1.1.1 05-31
e.g. air source heat pump)
—— water to water (reverse cycle 15 5.6.4.1.1.2 05-32
chillers, e.g. water source heat
pump)
—— brine to water (reverse cycle 15 5.6.4.1.1.3 05-33
chillers, e.g. brine source heat
pump)
2 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 Depends on material; as 5.6.1.1.2 5.6.4.1.2 40-01, 40-02
and 46-01
3 Valves and fittings — See supplementary list (valves) 5.6.4.1.3 See supplementary
list (valves)
list (ductwork)
5 Grilles, fans, filters and other ancillary 10 See supplementary list (fans) 5.6.4.1.5 26-01
components:
6 Instrumentation and controls — See supplementary list (controls) 5.6.4.1.6 See supplementary
7 Thermal insulation 30 5.6.4.1.7 35-01
Central heating and cooling (CHC) 5.6.5
Combined central heating and cooling 5.6.5.1 40-28 and 40-31
systems
1 Fan coil systems for heating and 20 As 5.6.3.1.2 5.6.5.1.1 59-06 and 59-05
cooling
2 Air based systems: variable air volume 15 As 5.6.3.1.3 5.6.5.1.2 59-01, 59-02
(vav) for heating and cooling and 59-03
3 Reverse cycle heat pump systems — As 5.6.6 5.6.5.1.3 See 5.6.6
4 Chillers — As 5.6.3.1.5 5.6.5.1.4 See 5.6.3.1.5
5 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 Depends on material; as 5.6.1.1.2 5.6.5.1.5 40-01, 40-02,
40-26 and 46-01
Central heating and cooling (CHC) 5.6.5
(continued)
Combined central heating and cooling 5.6.5.1 40-28 and 40-31
systems (continued)
list (valves)
list (pumps)
list (ductwork)
9 Grilles, filters and other ancillary 10 See supplementary list (fans) 5.6.5.1.9 26-01
components:
10 Air handling units (AHUs) As 5.6.3.1.14; state if located internally or 5.6.5.1.10 See 5.6.3.1.14
externally
11 Emission equipment: including fan 5.6.5.1.11
coil units etc:
—— terminal units/emitters etc. 15 As 5.6.7.1.9 28-01 and 59-06
12 Instrumentation and control — See supplementary list (controls) 5.6.5.1.13 03-02, 40-23
equipment etc. and 40-25
See also
supplementary list
(controls)
13 Thermal insulation 30 As 5.6.3.1.17 5.6.5.1.14 35-01
Local heating and cooling (LHC) 5.6.6
Local heating and cooling units 5.6.6.1
1 Local heating and cooling units: 5.6.6.1.1 54-01
—— DX split systems: with gas, 15 5.6.6.1.1.1 54-02
electric or hot water heaters
—— Split systems/heat pumps: air 15 As 5.6.3.1.3 5.6.6.1.1.2 54-03
cooled with direct expansion
evaporator
2 Distribution pipelines and fittings etc. 45/35/25/20 Depends on material 5.6.6.1.2 40-01, 40-02
and 46-01
list (valves)
list (pumps)
list (ductwork)
6 Grilles, filters and other ancillary 10 See also supplementary list (fans) 5.6.6.1.6 26-01
components
Central air conditioning (CAC) 5.6.7
Central air conditioning systems 5.6.7.1 See below
1 Plenum air heating systems Building life Cleaning duct only 5.6.7.1.1 17-01
2 Variable air volume (VAV) and 15 As 5.6.3.1.3 5.6.7.1.2 59-01, 59-02
constant air volume conditioning and 59-03
system:
—— VRV systems: terminal units 15 Introductory procedures included 5.6.7.1.2.1 59-07
Central air conditioning (CAC) (continued) 5.6.7
Central air conditioning systems (continued) 5.6.7.1 See below
3 Dual duct induction air conditioning 40 See supplementary lists (various) 5.6.7.1.3 See supplementary
systems lists (various)
—— humidifiers — See supplementary list (humidifiers) 5.6.7.1.3.2 See supplementary
to 5.6.7.1.3.8 list (humidifiers)
4 Multi-zone air conditioning systems 40 See supplementary lists (various) 5.6.7.1.4 See supplementary
lists (various)
5 Induction air conditioning systems 40 See supplementary lists (various) 5.6.7.1.5 See supplementary
lists (various)
6 Hybrid air conditioning systems 40 See supplementary lists (various) 5.6.7.1.6 See supplementary
lists (various)
7 Chillers — As 5.6.3.1.5 5.6.7.1.7 See 5.6.3.1.5
8 Air handling units (AHUs): 5.6.7.1.8
—— AHUs 15 or 20 As 5.6.3.1.14; state if located internally or 5.6.7.1.8.1 03-01
externally
—— belt drive No life cycle Maintenance item only (composite item) 5.6.7.1.8.2 04-01
9 Terminal units/emitters: 5.6.7.1.9
—— VAV (self powered) 15 5.6.7.1.9.1 59-01
—— VAV (fan powered) 15 5.6.7.1.9.2 59-02
—— pneumatic types 15 5.6.7.1.9.3 59-03
—— constant volume 20 Including mixing 5.6.7.1.9.4 59-04
—— induction units 20 5.6.7.1.9.5 59-05
—— fan coil 20 5.6.7.1.9.6 59-06
—— VRV systems 15 5.6.7.1.9.7 59-07
10 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 As 5.6.1.1.2; depends on material 5.6.7.1.10 40-01, 40-02
and 46-01
list (valves)
list (pumps)
list (ductwork)
14 Grilles, filters and other ancillary 10 See supplementary list (fans) 5.6.7.1.14 26-01
components
Local air conditioning (LAC) 5.6.8
Self-contained air conditioning units Depends on air conditioner type 5.6.8.1 87-29 and 87-30
1 Self-contained air conditioning units, Including units with remote condensers 5.6.8.1.1
providing conditioned air to rooms or
areas:
—— room air conditioners 15 5.6.8.1.1.1 47-01
—— split systems heat pumps: air 5.6.8.1.1.2 54-03
cooled with direct expansion
15
evaporator (DX), with gas, hot
water or electric heaters
2 Separate clean room or other local 20 e.g: terminal re-heat and terminal heat 5.6.8.1.2 47-01
air-conditioning systems requiring air pump air conditioning systems (including
management computer rooms)
Local air conditioning (LAC) (continued) 5.6.8
Self-contained air conditioning units Depends on air conditioner type 5.6.8.1 87-29 and 87-30
(continued)
3 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 As 5.6.1.1.2; depends on material 5.6.8.1.3 40-01, 40-02,
40-03 and 46-01
list (valves)
list (pumps)
list (ductwork)
7 Grilles, fans, filters and other ancillary 10 See also supplementary list (fans) 5.6.8.1.7 26-01
components
11 Air curtains — Air movement systems for circulating 5.6.8.1.11 28-10 and 28-11
curtain of tempered air across the
dividing space between two areas with
different temperatures; see 5.6.5.1.11
Ventilation systems (VS) 5.7
Central ventilation (CV) 5.7.1
Central ventilation systems 5.7.1.1 02-02 and 64-13
1 Air extract systems Included in items 5.7.1.1.3 to 5.7.1.1.11 5.7.1.1.1 See 5.7.1.1.3 to
5.7.1.1.11
2 Air supply and extract systems 20 5.7.1.1.2 20-02 and 20-08
3 Extract units/terminal units 40 5.7.1.1.3 20-02
4 Fan units 15 See supplementary list (fans) 5.7.1.1.4 See supplementary
list (fans)
5 Distribution ductwork and fittings — See supplementary list (ductwork) 5.7.1.1.5 See supplementary
list (ductwork)
6 Grilles, fans, filters and other ancillary 10 See also supplementary list (fans) 5.7.1.1.6 26-01 and 29-09
components
7 Distribution pipelines and fittings 45/35/25/20 As 5.6.1.1.2; depends on material 5.7.1.1.7 40-01 and 40-02
list (valves)
list (pumps)
12 Sundry items: thermal insulation 30 5.7.1.1.12 35-01
Local and special ventilation (LSV) 5.7.2
Toilet/bathroom ventilation 5.7.2.1 02-02
1 Toilet/bathroom ventilation (air
movement systems):
—— extract fans (packaged) — See supplementary list (fans) 5.7.2.1.1 See supplementary
list (fans)
Kitchen ventilation 5.7.2.2
2 Kitchen ventilation, including extract — See supplementary list (fans) 5.7.2.2.2 17-01
hoods, canopies and grease filters
Safety cabinet and fume cupboard extracts 5.7.2.3
3 Safety cabinets and fume cupboards 15 5.7.2.3.3 64-08
extract
Local and special ventilation (LSV) 5.7.2
(continued)
Fume extracts 5.7.2.4
4 Fume extracts (hoods, canopies, 25 5.7.2.4.4 17-01 and 64-01
valances):
—— motor-driven exhaust hose reel 15 Typically in a garage workshop 5.7.2.4.4.1 64-02
—— spring recoil hose reel 15 5.7.2.4.4.2 64-03
—— mobile dust separator for spot No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.7.2.4.4.3 64-04
extraction
—— vehicle exhaust rail systems 20 5.7.2.4.4.4 64-06
Dust collection units 5.7.2.5
5 Dust collection unit: 15 Fixed dust collection equipment 5.7.2.5.5
—— wood dust extraction unit 5.7.2.5.5.1 64-07
Anaesthetic gas extracts 5.7.2.6
6 Anaesthetic gas extracts 15 For example, scavenging systems for 5.7.2.6.6 Non-core task
removal of anaesthetic gases
Cyclone systems 5.7.2.7
7 Cyclone systems 15 5.7.2.7.7 64-05
Unit extract fans 5.7.2.8
8 Unit extract fans — See supplementary list (ductwork) 5.7.2.8.8 See supplementary
list (fans)
Rotating ventilators 5.7.2.9
9 Rotating ventilators 15 Includes propeller fans 5.7.2.9.9 See supplementary
list (fans)
Roof-mounted ventilation 5.7.2.10
10 Roof-mounted ventilation units 30 5.7.2.10.10 See supplementary
(general fans, local ventilation, roof list (fans)
mounted unit)
Car park ventilation 5.7.2.11
11 Car park ventilation: 5.7.2.11.11 64-10
—— ducted fan extract 30 5.7.2.11.11.1 See supplementary
list (fans))
Other local and special ventilation 5.7.2.12 64-12
list (ductwork)
13 Grilles, filters and other ancillary 10 See supplementary list (fans) 5.7.2.12.13 26-01 and 64-11
components
16 Sundry items: thermal insulation 30 5.7.2.12.16 35-01
Smoke extract/control (SEC) 5.7.3

Smoke extract/control systems Including fire cladding 5.7.3.1 02-02 and 64-12
1 Automatic smoke extract systems: 5.7.3.1.1 20-08 and 52-01
—— smoke relief and/or natural fire 30 5.7.3.1.1.1 52-02
ventilators
—— smoke relief: powered ventilators 30 5.7.3.1.1.2 52-03
2 Automatic smoke 20 Smoke curtains 5.7.3.1.2 52-04
compartmentalisation systems
3 Fan units — As 5.7.1.1.4 5.7.3.1.3 See supplementary
list (fans)
list (ductwork)
Ventilation systems (VS) (continued) 5.7
Smoke extract/control (SEC) (continued) 5.7.3
Smoke extract/control systems (continued) Including fire cladding 5.7.3.1 02-02 and 64-12
5 Grilles, fans, filters and other ancillary 10 See supplementary list of fans 5.7.3.1.5 26-01
components:
7 Instrumentation and controls — See supplementary list (controls) 5.7.3.1.7 87-22
components
See also
supplementary list
(controls)
Electrical installations (EI) 5.8
Electrical mains and sub-mains distribution 5.8.1
Electrical mains and sub-mains low voltage 5.8.1.1 18-01, 44-01,
(LV) distribution 44-18, 44-19,
44-20 and 44-22
1 Distribution of LV electricity from 5.8.1.1.1 44-08 and 44-16
main switchgear to the area
distribution boards:
—— main switch panel at supply intake 20 5.8.1.1.1.1 44-02
—— maximum demand and power 20 5.8.1.1.1.2 44-03
factor correction
—— power distribution unit (PDU) 20 5.8.1.1.1.3 44-05
2 High voltage (HV) switchgear: 5.8.1.1.2 70-01
—— HV packaged substations 30 5.8.1.1.2.1 70-02
—— oil switchgear including oil circuit 30 5.8.1.1.2.2 70-03
breakers and oil switches
—— non-oil switchgear 30 5.8.1.1.2.3 70-04
—— vacuum indoor switchgear 30 5.8.1.1.2.4 70-05
—— ring main unit 20 5.8.1.1.2.5 70-08
—— main switchgear panel: HV supply 30 External and internal 5.8.1.1.2.6 70-09
main incomer and panel
3 LV switchgear and distribution 5.8.1.1.3
boards:
—— LV switchgear and distribution 20 5.8.1.1.3.1 44-07
boards
4 HV and LV cables and wiring etc: Depends on material type 5.8.1.1.4 44-04 and 44-08
—— mineral insulated 35
—— thermoplastic 30
—— thermosetting (fire performance) 35
5 Conduits and cable trunking plus 30 to 35 As item 4; depends on material 5.8.1.1.5 44-04
supports etc.
6 Busbar trunking 35 5.8.1.1.6 44-12
7 Earthing and bonding components — Dealt with separately in item 5.8.6.1 5.8.1.1.7 See 5.8.6.1
8 Transformers 30 Dry (cast resin) or oil-filled types and 5.8.1.1.8 44-17, 70-06
wall-mounted transformers and 70-07
9 Fuse pillars, base units, poles and 30 5.8.1.1.9 See 5.8.1.1.2 to
accessories etc. 5.8.1.1.4
10 Sundry items for electrical systems: 5.8.1.1.10
—— hazardous area (electrics): 20 5.8.1.1.10.1 27-01 and 27-02
flame-proof equipment
—— hazardous area (electrics): lighting 15 5.8.1.1.10.2 27-01 and 27-03
Electrical installations (EI) (continued) 5.8
Power installations (PI) 5.8.2
Power installations 5.8.2.1 44-01, 44-09
and 44-23
1 General LV power installations 25 Sub-mains power distribution, as above 5.8.2.1.1 44-08, 44-13, 44-14
and 44-16
2 Extra-LV supply installations 25 5.8.2.1.2 44-08
3 Direct current (DC) installations 25 Specialist installation in 5.13.4.1.7 5.8.2.1.3 See 5.13.4.1.7
4 LV switchgear and distribution 5.8.2.1.4

boards:
—— distribution boards 20 5.8.2.1.4.1 44-07
—— LV main switchgear 30 5.8.2.1.4.2 44-02
5 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS): 20 5.8.2.1.5 43-05
—— batteries 5 5.8.2.1.5.1 43-04
—— capacitors 5 5.8.2.1.5.2 43-05
—— diesel rotary uninterruptible 20 5.8.2.1.5.3 Non-core task
power supplies (DRUPS) system
6 Cables and wiring including supports 5.8.2.1.6
etc:
—— armoured cables 35 5.8.2.1.6.1 44-04 and 44-08
7 Conduits and cable trunking etc. 30 5.8.2.1.7 44-04
8 Earthing and bonding components — Dealt with separately in item 5.8.6.1 5.8.2.1.8 See 5.8.6.1
9 Socket outlets, fuse connection units 15 5.8.2.1.9 44-08
etc:
—— other outlet accessories (e.g. RCDs) 15 5.8.2.1.9.1 44-09 and 44-24
11 Separate power installations to — See specialist installation in item 5.13 5.8.2.1.11 See 5.13
specialist mechanical and electrical
equipment
12 Sundry items: 5.8.2.1.13 14-18
—— emergency stop buttons No life cycle
14 Testing and commissioning: 5.8.2.1.14
—— portable appliances testing No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.8.2.1.14.1 42-01
—— fixed electrical wiring testing No life cycle Maintenance item only 5.8.2.1.14.2 44-11
Lighting installations 5.8.3
Lighting installations 5.8.3.1
1 General lighting: 5.8.3.1.1 36-01
—— light fittings (internal) 20 Lamp life depends on usage (to define) 5.8.3.1.1.1 36-03
—— light fittings (external, including 15 Lamp life depends on usage (to define) 5.8.3.1.1.2 36-04
illuminated signs)
2 Emergency lighting: 5.8.3.1.2 87-04
—— self-contained 25 5.8.3.1.2.1 37-01
—— externally powered 25 5.8.3.1.2.2 37-02
3 Lighting fixed to the exterior of the 15 5.8.3.1.3 36-04
building
4 Low voltage (LV) switchgear and 30 Where not included as part of sub-mains 5.8.3.1.4 44-07 and 87-03
distribution boards distribution
5 Cables and wiring: including supports 20 Subject to environment 5.8.3.1.5 44-04
etc.
6 Conduits and cable trunking etc. 30 5.8.3.1.6 44-04
7 Earthing and bonding components 30 Major installation 30 years; domestic 25 5.8.3.1.7 See 5.8.6.1
years
8 Fittings to lighting points etc. 10 Including roses, pendants etc. 5.8.3.1.8 36-03
Lighting installations (continued) 5.8.3
Lighting installations (continued) 5.8.3.1
9 Lighting switches (internal and 10 5.8.3.1.9 36-02
external)
10 Luminaires and lamps — Depends onn lamp type (e.g. compact 5.8.3.1.10 36-01
fluorescent: 3 years/10 000); other types to
be specified and lamp fitting hours stated
11 Lighting control equipment: 5.8.3.1.11
—— controller timers 10 5.8.3.1.11.1 14-08 and 36-02
—— occupancy and light sensors 10 5.8.3.1.11.2 36-02 and 50-09
Specialist lighting installations (SLI) 5.8.4
Specialist lighting installations 5.8.4.1
1 Illuminated display signs, lettering, 20 5.8.4.1.1 36-04
emblems and symbols, etc
2 Studio lighting 20 5.8.4.1.2 36-01, 36-02
and 36-03
3 Auditorium lighting, theatre lighting, 20 5.8.4.1.3 36-01, 36-02
stage lighting etc. and 36-03
4 Arena lighting 15 5.8.4.1.4 36-04 and 85-16
5 Operating theatres and other specialist 5.8.4.1.5
light:
—— operating theatres 20 5.8.4.1.5.1 Non-core task
—— infrared 20 5.8.4.1.5.2 Non-core task
—— other specialist lighting 20 5.8.4.1.5.3 85-25
installations
6 Low voltage (LV) switchgear and See 5.8.3.1.4 Where not included as part of the 5.8.4.1.6 44-07
distribution boards sub-mains distribution
7 Cables and wiring including supports 25–30 As 5.8.3.1.5 5.8.4.1.7 44-04
etc.
8 Conduits and cable trunking etc. 25–30 As 5.8.3.1.6 5.8.4.1.8 44-04
9 Earthing and bonding 25–30 As 5.8.3.1.7 5.8.4.1.9 See 5.8.6.1
10 Fittings to lighting points 10 As 5.8.3.1.8 5.8.4.1.10 36-03
11 Switches, including pull cords, etc 10 As 5.8.3.1.9 5.8.4.1.11 36-02
12 Luminaires and lamps — As 5.8.3.1.10; depends on lamp type and 5.8.4.1.12 36-01 and 36-03
useage
13 Lighting gantries etc. 30 5.8.4.1.13 36-05
14 Lighting control equipment As below As 5.8.3.1.11 5.8.4.1.14 14-08, 36-02
and 50-09
Local electricity generation systems (LEGS) 5.8.5
Local generation equipment/electrical 5.8.5.1
systems
1 Emergency/standby generator plant: 5.8.5.1.1 43-01, 84-05
and 84-06
—— generator (portable) 10 5.8.5.1.1.1 43-02
—— standby power generation 30 5.8.5.1.1.2 43-02 and 43-09
equipment
—— batteries:
• lead acid, unsealed 20 5.8.5.1.1.3 43-03
• valve regulated, sealed 5 5.8.5.1.1.4 43-03
—— battery charging equipment 20 5.8.5.1.1.5 43-04
2 Ancillary cables, wiring and conduits 15–20 As 5.8.3.1.5 (sensors in supplementary 5.8.5.1.2 44-04
etc. list)
Local electricity generation systems (LEGS) 5.8.5
(continued)
Transformation devices (TD) 5.8.5.4
1 Wind turbines 20 Including rooftop wind energy systems 5.8.5.4.1 43-10, 44-04
and 44-10
Photovoltaic devices 5.8.5.5
2 hotovoltaic devices, including cells,
P 25 5.8.5.5.2 43-06
panels, modules etc.
3 Solar collectors, devices etc. 25 5.8.5.5.3 53-01
4 Other transformation devices N/A New technologies (to be defined) 5.8.5.6.4
Excluded in Guide M
5 Generators for transformation devices: 20 Depends on fuel source and type (to be 5.8.5.6.5 43-02
stated)
—— gas fired 15
—— diesel powered (frequent use/ 15/25
standby)
—— oil/gas/bio-fuel 25
—— steam 30
6 Ancillary cables, wiring, conduits etc. 15–20 As 5.8.3.1.5 (sensors in supplementary 5.8.5.6.6 44-04
list)
Earthing and bonding systems (EBS) 5.8.6
Earthing and bonding systems 5.8.6.1 44-21
1 Earthing and bonding cables 30 5.8.6.1.1 44-06
2 Earthing and bonding components 30 5.8.6.1.2 44-06 and 70-10
3 Sundry items: 30 5.8.6.1.3a
—— hazardous areas (electrics): 30 5.8.6.1.3a.1 27-04
earthing
Fuel installations (FI) 5.9
Fuel storage (FS) 5.9.1
Fuel storage 5.9.1.1
1 Gas, oil, petrol, diesel and liquefied Note: external fuel storage is 30 years, 5.9.1.1.1 Taken in
petroleum gas (LPG) systems: above ground and below ground item 2 below
Increased life can be achieved through 87-18 (see also
internal installation. 5.9.1.1.2.1 to
5.9.1.1.2.8)
—— biomass 30
—— oil 30
—— petrol 30
—— diesel 30
—— LPG 30 LPG is above ground only
2 Storage tanks and vessels 5.9.1.1.2
—— oil storage tank (inside building) 30 Depends on thickness of metal and 5.9.1.1.2.1 56-05
corrosion protection
—— oil storage tanks (underground) 15 5.9.1.1.2.2 56-06
—— LPG storage tank 30 5.9.1.1.2.3 56-04
—— petrol storage systems 30 5.9.1.1.2.4 Non-core task
—— diesel storage systems 30 5.9.1.1.2.5 56-05 and 56-06
—— oil fuel handling plant 15 5.9.1.1.2.6 56-05 (part)
—— biomass storage silo 30 5.9.1.1.2.7 05-27
—— coal storage silo 30 5.9.1.1.2.8 05-08
Fuel installations (FI) (continued) 5.9
Fuel distribution systems (FDS) 5.9.2
Piped distribution systems 5.9.2.1
1 Gas, oil, petrol, diesel and liquified Taken elsewhere; see 5.9.1.1.2 5.9.2.1.1 See 5.9.1.1.2
petroeum gas (lpg) systems
2 Distribution pipelines, fittings etc. Also see 5.9.1.1.2 5.9.2.1.2 07-04 (see also
5.9.1.1.2)
—— gas/oil pipelines 50 Pipework for low pressure natural gas, 5.9.2.1.2.1 40-10
liquefied petroleum (lpg)
—— oil distribution system for boiler 40 5.9.2.1.2.4 56-05 (part)
plant
3 Pipelines and ancillaries 15 5.9.2.1.3 65-15 and 102-03
—— fuel distribution pipelines 50 5.9.2.1.3.1 56-05 (part)
—— valves — See supplementary list (valves) 5.9.2.1.3.2 See supplementary
list (valves)
—— pump (diesel driven) 20 5.9.2.1.3.2 See supplementary
list (pumps)
—— rotary (hand pump) 20 5.9.2.1.3.3 See supplementary
list (pumps)
5 Manifolds, local meters etc: 5.9.2.1.5 50-13 and
non-core task
—— meters (utilities) 20 5.9.2.1.5.1 87-14 and 87-17
—— meters (gas) 20 5.9.2.1.5.2 87-15
—— meters (oil tanks) 20 5.9.2.1.5.3 87-16
—— gas booster set 20 5.9.2.1.5.4 05-39
—— gas booster pump 20 5.9.2.1.5.5 05-39
—— gas connection outlets 30 5.9.2.1.5.6 Non-core task
—— gas governors 30 5.9.2.1.5.7 05-40
6 Terminal control equipment 10 For example, forecourt petrol pump 5.9.2.1.6 40-29 and
equipment non-core task
Excluded in Guide M
7 Thermal insulation 30 To pipework, vessels and tanks 5.9.2.1.7 35-01
8 Fuel monitoring equipment 10 5.9.2.1.9 Non-core task
Lifts and conveyor installations (LCI) 5.10
Lifts and enclosed hoists (L&EH) 5.10.1 82-08
Passenger lifts 5.10.1.1
1 Complete lift installations: 20 5.10.1.1.1 82-01, 82-03,
82-04 and 82-05
—— lifts (electric traction) 20 Depends on usage/damage 5.10.1.1.1.1 82-05
—— lifts (electric traction, packaged) 15 5.10.1.1.1.2 82-05
—— lifts (hydraulic) 15 5.10.1.1.1.3 82-03
2 Firefighting lifts 20 Passenger/goods lift used to carry 5.10.1.1.2 Non-core task
firefighters and their equipment to the
required floors
Wall-climbing lifts 5.10.1.2
3 Wall-climbing lifts 20 5.10.1.2.3 Non-core task
Goods lifts 5.10.1.3
1 Complete lift installations 20 High loading and high intensity of use 5.10.1.3.1 82-01, 82-03,
can reduce this life expectancy 82-04 and 82-05
Lift components
4 Gantries, trolleys, blocks etc. 30 5.10.1.1.4 73-01, 82-07,
84-55 and 84-59
5 Lift controls 20 5.10.1.1.5 44-10
(continued)
Lifts and enclosed hoists (L&EH) (continued) 5.10.1 82-08
Enclosed hoists 5.10.1.6
1 Hoists, kitchen service hoists, dumb 20 5.10.1.6.1 Non-core task
waiters
2 Complete hoists installation 20 5.10.1.6.2 84-11, 84-55
and 84-59
3 Controls and electrical works (for 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.1.6.3 44-10
hoists)
Escalators (E) 5.10.2
Escalators 5.10.2.1
1 Escalators 30 Depends on volume of usage and type/ 5.10.2.1.1 82-02
model, e.g. office, retail, airport etc.
2 Ancillary components: 5.10.2.1.2 82-02 and 82-06
—— under-step lighting 20 5.10.2.1.2.1 82-02
—— under-handrail lighting 20 5.10.2.1.2.2 82-02
—— balustrades 20 5.10.2.1.2.3 88-33
—— cladding (to sides and soffits) 20 5.10.2.1.2.4 Non-core task
3 Controls and electrical works for 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.2.1.3 44-10
escalators
Moving pavements (MP) 5.10.3
Moving pavements 5.10.3.1
1 Moving pavements: Depends on usage and function 5.10.3.1.1 82-02
—— airport terminals, bus and rail 25
stations
—— high density mass transit systems 25
2 Travelators 20 Depends on usage and function, as item 1 5.10.3.1.2 82-02
3 Stair lifts 20 5.10.3.1.3 82-04
4 Controls and electrical works to 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.3.1.4 44-10
moving pavements
Powered stair lifts (PSL) 5.10.4
Powered stair lifts 5.10.4.1
1 Complete stair lift installation 25 5.10.4.1.1 82-04
2 Controls and electrical works to stair — See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.4.1.2 44-10
lifts
Conveyors (C) 5.10.5
People conveyors 5.10.5.1
1 Complete conveyor systems 20 5.10.5.1.1 82-02
2 Specialist systems 20 5.10.5.1.2 Non-core task
3 Controls and electrical works to 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.5.1.3 44-10
conveyors
Goods conveyors 5.10.5.2
1 Complete conveyor systems 20 5.10.5.2.1 05-05 and 90-12
2 Specialist systems 20 5.10.5.2.2 84-30 and 85-33
3 Controls and electrical works to 20 See supplementary controls list 5.10.5.2.3 44-10
conveyors
Dock levellers and scissor lifts (DLSL) 5.10.6
Dock levellers 5.10.6.1
1 Dock levellers and winni bridges 25 5.10.6.1.1 84-12
(continued)
Dock levellers and scissor lifts (DLSL) 5.10.6
(continued)
Scissor lifts 5.10.6.2
2 Scissor lift 25 5.10.6.2.2 84-37
3 Controls and electrical works to dock 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.6.1.3 44-10
levellers and scissor lifts
Cranes and unenclosed hoists (C&UH) 5.10.7
Cranes 5.10.7.1
1 Cranes 30 5.10.7.1.1 Non-core task
4 Control components for cranes 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.7.1.4 44-10
Travelling cranes 5.10.7.2
2 Travelling cranes 30 5.10.7.2.2 84-26
Unenclosed hoists 5.10.7.3
3 Unenclosed hoists and other lifting 30 5.10.7.3.3 84-13
systems
Car lifts, car stacking systems, turntables etc. 5.10.8
(CLSST)
Car lifts 5.10.8.1
1 Car lifts and car stacking systems: 5.10.8.1.1
—— car lifts 20 5.10.8.1.1 84-21
—— car stacking systems 20 5.10.8.2.1 Non-core task
—— controls and electrical works 20 5.10.8.1.3 14-21
Vehicle turntables 5.10.8.3
2 Vehicle turntables 20 Major refurbishment 5.10.8.3.2 84-46
3 Controls and electrical works to car 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.8.3.3 44-10
lifts etc.
Document handling systems (DHS) 5.10.9
Document handling/delivery systems 5.10.9.1
1 Document handling/warehouse 20 5.10.9.1.1 Non-core task
picking systems etc.
3 Controls components 20 5.10.9.1.2 44-10
Warehouse picking systems 5.10.9.2
2 Warehouse picking systems 20 5.10.9.2.1 84-18, 84-24
and 84-53
Other transport systems (OTS) 5.10.10
Other lift and conveyor installations 5.10.10.1
1 Paternoster lifts 20 See passenger lift installations in 5.10.1.1 5.10.10.1.1 Non-core task
2 Hoists for moving people with 20 5.10.10.1.2 Non-core task
disabilities
3 Other transport systems 20 Specification to be defined 5.10.10.1.3 84-01, 84-15,
84-24, 84-28,
84-29, 84-30,
84-31, 84-33
and 84-53
4 Control components 20 See supplementary list (controls) 5.10.10.1.4 44-10
Table continues
Fire and lightning protection (F&LP) RSL (years) 5.11
Firefighting systems (FFS) 5.11.1
Fire hose reels 5.11.1.1
1 Fire hose reel including hose reel and 5.11.1.1.1 23-01 and 87-12
pressure booster sets:
—— hose reel (pressure boost sets) 20 See supplementary list (pumps) 5.11.1.1.1.1 23-02
—— hose reel (static or swinging) 15 5.11.1.1.1.2 23-03
Dry riser 5.11.1.2
2 Dry riser systems, including: 5.11.1.2.2 87-10
—— rising fire mains and hydrants 25 5.11.1.2.2.1 23-04
(dry)
—— landing valves, outlets etc. 20 5.11.1.2.2.2 23-04
Wet riser 5.11.1.3
3 Wet riser systems, including: 5.11.1.3.3 87-10
—— rising fire mains and hydrants 20 5.11.1.3.3.1 23-04 (part)
(wet)
—— landing valves, outlets etc. 20 5.11.1.3.3.2 23-04
Fire and smoke protection curtains 5.11.1.4
7 Fire and smoke protection curtains 15 Drop down curtains, including control 5.11.1.4.7 52-04
panels
Other firefighting systems/components 5.11.1.5
4 Distribution pipelines and ancillaries 20 5.11.1.5.4 23-14, 40-01
and 40-02
6 Control components — See supplementary list (controls) 5.11.1.5.6 See supplementary
list (controls)
Fire-suppression systems (FSS) 5.11.2
Sprinklers 5.11.2.1
1 Sprinkler systems Including reaction and control devices 5.11.2.1.1 40-01 and 87-23
and sprinkler heads
—— sprinkler system:
• main pumps set 20 Consider corrosion 5.11.2.1.1.1 23-14 (part)
• pipework and heads 30 Consider corrosion 5.11.2.1.1.2 23-14 (part)
• wet/dry changeover valve set 25 (wet) Consider corrosion 5.11.2.1.1.3 23-14 (part)
20 (dry)
—— kitchen hood fire suppression 20 5.11.2.1.1.4 23-16
Deluge systems 5.11.2.2
2 Deluge systems 20 5.11.2.2.2 23-14
Gas firefighting system 5.11.2.3
3 Gas firefighting systems: 5.11.2.3.3
—— gas extinguishing systems 15 5.11.2.3.3.1 23-05
—— carbon dioxide total flooding fire 15 5.11.2.3.3.2 23-06
extinguishing system
Foam firefighting systems 5.11.2.4
4 Foam firefighting systems:
—— expansion foam systems 15 5.11.2.4.4 23-07
Other fire suppression systems/components 5.11.2.5
5 Distribution pipelines and fittings etc. 20 5.11.2.5.5 40-01 and 40-02
6 Water tanks and cisterns for 25 5.11.2.5.6 56-02
firefighting installations
Fire and lightning protection (F&LP) RSL (years) 5.11
(continued)
Fire-suppression systems (FSS) (continued) 5.11.2
Other fire suppression systems/components 5.11.2.5
(continued)
and blanket type); consider the fire and
smoke rating
8 Control components 10 See supplementary list (controls) 5.11.2.5.8 See supplementary
list (controls)
Lightning protection (LP) 5.11.3
Lightning protection installations Details to be stated 5.11.3.1
1 Bonded steel frame and tape systems 30 5.11.3.1.1 38-01 and 38-02
—— lightning protection and other 60 5.11.3.1.1.1 38-01
tape based systems
—— lightning conductor and earth 25 5.11.3.1.1.2 38-01
protection
2 Finials 30 5.11.3.1.2 38-01
3 Conductor tapes 30 5.11.3.1.3 38-01
4 Grounding/earthing 30 5.11.3.1.4 38-01
Communication, security and control 5.12
installations (CSC)
Communication systems (CS) 5.12.1
Telecommunications systems: 5.12.1.1
1 General communications and PA 20 5.12.1.1.1 11-01
systems
Data transmission systems Subject to constant upgrading 5.12.1.2 18-06
1 Computer networking, modems etc. 10 5.12.1.2.1 06-04 and 11-05
2 Multiplexes data terminals 10 5.12.1.2.2 Non-core task
—— data bus systems Non-core task
Paging and emergency call systems 5.12.1.3
1 Aerials, radio and paging equipment 10 5.12.1.3.1 14-20
2 Emergency call buttons, pull-cords etc. 10 5.12.1.3.2 14-20
3 Paging and emergency call systems 10 5.12.1.3.3 11-07 and 14-20
4 Hospital patients’ call points 10 5.12.1.3.4 14-20
5 Cell call systems 10 5.12.1.3.5 14-20
6 Personal receivers 5 5.12.1.3.6 14-20
Public address and conference audio etc. 5.12.1.4
1 Public address system 20 5.12.1.4.1 11-01
2 Conference audio facilities 10 5.12.1.4.2 11-01
3 Induction loop systems 10 5.12.1.4.3 11-01 and 11-02
—— audio-frequency induction loop 5.12.1.4.3.1 11-06
(afil) systems
4 Hospital radio facilities 10 5.12.1.4.4 Non-core task
5 Background noise systems 10 5.12.1.4.5 Non-core task
6 Microphones, amplifiers and speakers 10 5.12.1.4.6 11-01
7 Indicator boards 10 5.12.1.4.7 Non-core task
Radio systems 5.12.1.5
1 Cable and satellite systems 10 5.12.1.5.1 11-04
2 Receivers and other ancillaries 10 5.12.1.5.2 11-04
Projection systems 5.12.1.6
1 Cinematographic equipment 10 5.12.1.6.1 Non-core task
2 Fixed and portable projectors 10 5.12.1.6.2 Non-core task
installations (CSC) (continued)
Communication systems (CS) (continued) 5.12.1
Projection systems (continued) 5.12.1.6
3 Screens and back-projection 10 5.12.1.6.3 Non-core task
equipment
4 Sound equipment 10 5.12.1.6.4 11-01
Fire detection and alarm systems 15 Components include break-glass boxes, 5.12.1.7 22-01
sounders, sensors, batteries, shutters, door
fire curtains, exit detectors, smoke release
vents, indicator and control panels and
fire doors etc.
1 Carbon dioxide sensor 10 5.12.1.7.1 50-07
2 Heat detector 20 5.12.1.7.2 50-03
7 Call points automatic detection 10 5.12.1.7.7 22-03, 87-05
equipment and 87-07
Smoke-detection and alarm systems 5.12.1.8
1 Smoke detectors 10 5.12.1.8.1 50-10
2 IT smoke-detection system 10 5.12.1.8.2 50-10
3 Gas-detector sensors 10 5.12.1.8.3 23-15 and 50-11
4 Batteries: lead acid, unsealed 5 5.12.1.8.4 43-03
5 Batteries: sealed 20 5.12.1.8.5 22-01
6 Battery-charging equipment 20 5.12.1.8.6 43-04
Liquid detection alarms 10 5.12.1.9 14-24
Clocks, card clocks, flex-time installations 15 5.12.1.10 18-04, 18-05,
18-08 and 88-57
Door entry systems 10 5.12.1.11 49-03 and 85-30
Radios Excluded Outside the scope of CIBSE 5.12.1.12 85-24
Television systems including satellite 15 5.12.1.13 11-04 and 11-08
equipment
Television monitors Excluded Outside the scope of CIBSE 5.12.1.14 Non-core task
Message systems, pneumatic 20 E.g. vacuum systems used in hospitals and 5.12.1.15 41-02, 60-02
supermarkets and 60-04
Other communications systems Excluded To be defined (if required) 5.12.1.16 50-12
Security systems (SS) 5.12.2
Security systems 5.12.2.1
1 Surveillance equipment (e.g. CCTV) 15 5.12.2.1.1 49-02
2 Security detection equipment: 5.12.2.2.2
—— intruder alarms 15 5.12.2.2.2.1 49-01
—— occupancy and light sensors 15 5.12.2.2.2.2 50-09
—— active infrared 10 5.12.2.2.2.3 85-01
—— X-ray equipment/metal detection 10 5.12.2.2.2.4 85-32 and 85-33
portals
—— security ultraviolet scanners 10 5.12.2.2.2.5 85-29
3 Security alarm equipment: 5.12.2.3.3
—— personal attack alarm systems 15 5.12.2.3.3.1 14-20 and 85-19
—— passive infrared systems 10 5.12.2.3.3.2 85-17
—— microwave security systems 10 5.12.2.3.3.3 85-14
4 Access control systems: 5.12.2.4.4
—— clock 15 5.12.2.4.4.1 Non-core task
—— access control systems 15 5.12.2.4.4.2 14-19
5 Burglar and security alarms 15 5.12.2.5.5 49-01
installations (CSC) (continued)
Security systems (SS) (continued) 5.12.2
6 Door entry systems (audio intercom/ 5.12.2.6.6
visual):
—— intercom systems 10 5.12.2.6.6.1 11-03
7 Security lights and lighting systems 20 5.12.2.7.7 85-16 and 85-25
8 Other security systems: 5.12.2.8.8
—— hand geometry No life cycle Maintenance only 5.12.2.8.8.1 85-03
—— pegging systems (for monitoring 15 5.12.2.8.8.2 85-27
security guard rounds)
Central control/building management 5.12.3
systems
Central control/building management 5.12.3.1
systems
1 Control panel for M&E equipment 15 See supplementary list (controls) 5.12.3.1.1 14-01 and 14-02
(general)
2 Building management systems (BMS), 5 5.12.3.1.2 06-01 and 06-03
central operating station
—— communications 25 5.12.3.1.2.1 06-04
—— outstations 10 5.12.3.1.2.2 06-05
—— software functions 5 5.12.3.1.2.3 06-06
—— sensors 10 Refer to items 5.12.3.1.2.1 to 5.12.3.1.2.4 5.12.3.1.2.4 50-02 to 50-07
and 50-11
—— actuators 5 5.12.3.1.2.5 01-03 to 01-05
3 Computer-aided facilities management No life cycle Maintenance support equipment 5.12.3.2.3 Excluded;
systems non-core task
4 Controlling terminal units and 10 5.12.3.1.4 Task taken

switches elsewhere
(controls)
5 Control cabling and containment 24 5.12.3.1.5 44-04 (part)
6 Compressed air and vacuum-operated 30 5.12.3.1.6 06-03 to 06-06
control systems and 14-06
Specialist installations (SI) 5.13
Specialist piped supply systems (SPS) 5.13.1
1 Medical and laboratory gas-supply 30 5.13.1.1.1 44-15, 50-11
systems
2 Centralised vacuum systems 20 Refurbishment interval 5.13.1.2.2 60-01
3 Treated water systems — Depends on system; refer to items 5.13.1.3.3 See 5.4.3.1.12
included in 5.4.3.1.12
4 Swimming pool water treatment: 5.13.1.4.4 57-01
—— swimming pools (general) 40 5.13.1.4.4.1 57-02
—— swimming pools (filters) 20 5.13.1.4.4.2 57-03
5 Compressed air systems 20 5.13.1.5.5 40-07, 40-08
and 40-09
6 Vacuum systems 5.13.1.6.6
—— vacuum systems (general) 20 5.13.1.6.6.1 60-01
—— vacuum tubes (cash handling) 20 5.13.1.6.6.2 60-02
—— vacuum leak detector 5.13.1.6.6.3 60-03
7 Other specialist piped supply systems — Details to be specified 5.13.1.7.7 44-15 and 56-11
8 Pipelines and ancillaries and fittings 5.13.1.7.8 40-01 and 40-02
9 Air duct lines, duct line accessories etc. 25 5.13.1.7.9 40-07, 40-08
and 40-09 (part)
10 Thermal insulation 30 As elsewhere 5.13.1.7.10 35-01
Specialist installations (SI) (continued) 5.13
Specialist piped supply systems (SPS) 5.13.1
(continued)
11 Silencers and acoustic treatment 25 5.13.1.7.11 16-04
12 Control components — See supplementary list (controls) 5.13.1.7.12 See supplementary
list (controls)
Specialist refrigeration systems (SRS) 5.13.2
1 Cold rooms 15 Also included in supplementary list 5.13.2.1.1 10-01, 10-03
(catering) and 102-01
2 Ice pads: 5.13.2.2.2
—— ice making machines 15 Also included in supplementary list 5.13.2.2.2.1 34-01
(catering)
3 Other specialist refrigeration systems: 5.13.2.3.3
—— refrigeration display cabinets 15 5.13.2.3.3.1 10-02
—— ice storage systems 15 Refers to air conditioning systems; 5.13.2.3.3.2 56-03
catering ice storage systems included in
5.2.1.1.3
Other specialist mechanical installations 5.13.3
(OSMI)
1 Wave machines 15 5.13.3.1.1 Non-core task
2 Saunas (including sauna equipment) 15 5.13.3.1.2 Covered in
5.13.3.1.2.1
—— steam rooms and humidifiers 15 5.13.3.1.2.1 66-03
3 Jacuzzis 15 Whirlpool/spa baths in public facilities 5.13.3.1.3 66-01
4 Swimming pools 15 See 5.13.1.4 above 5.13.3.1.4
—— swimming pool maintenance No life cycle Maintenance item; see 5.13.1.4 for filters 5.13.3.1.4.1 57-01, 57-02,
57-04 and 57-06
—— hydrotherapy pools 15 5.13.3.1.4.2 66-02
5 Other specialist installations Excluded 5.13.3.1.5 57-03 and 57-05
Specialist electrical/electronic installations 5.13.4
Specialist electrical and electronic installation Out of scope 5.13.4.1
systems (details to be stated)
1 Radio and television studio equipment Excluded 5.13.4.1.1 Non-core task
and installation
2 Recording studio equipment and Excluded 5.13.4.1.2 Non-core task
installation
3 Discrete and communal television Excluded 5.13.4.1.3 11-04
aerial andsatellite systems
4 Home cinemas Excluded 5.13.4.1.4 Non-core task
5 Multi-room audio and video systems Excluded 5.13.4.1.5 Non-core task
6 Automated curtains and blinds Excluded See supplementary lists (controls and 5.13.4.1.6 18-07 and 88-21
motors)
7 Other specialist electrical and Excluded Includes 5.8.2.1.3 direct current (DC) 5.13.4.1.7 Non-core task
electronic installations and systems installations
Water features (WF) 5.13.5
1 Water features (fountains and Includes indoor and outdoor 5.13.5.1
waterfalls):
—— ornamental fountains 15 Drinking fountains taken in 5.1.1.1.10; 5.13.5.1.1 25-01 and 25-02
includes feature lighting as part of 25-02
2 Water filtration equipment 15 5.13.5.1.2 25-01 and
25-02 (part)
3 Nutrient treatment and equipment 15 5.13.5.1.3 25-01 and 25-02
5 Control components 15 See supplementary list (controls) 5.13.5.1.5 See supplementary
list (controls)
Note: refer to external works, drainage and services section for other services elements (follows the supplementary list below)
Appendix 12.A2: Supplementary list
Actuators
1 Actuators Introductory and pre-maintenance — 01-01 and 01-02
procedures
—— thermal 10 — 01-03
—— pneumatic 15 — 01-04
—— hydraulic 10 — 01-05
—— motor driven 10 — 01-06
2 Power fail actuators —
—— motor return 10 — 01-07
—— spring return 10 — 01-08
Compressors
3 Compressors, refrigeration (reciprocal) 20 Included in main table; item 5.6.4 — 12-01
4 Compressor —
—— screw 25 Included in main table; item 5.6.4 — 12-02
—— refrigeration (centrifugal) 20 Included in main table; item 5.6.4 — 12-03
—— scroll 20 — 12-04
5 Air compressors and receivers 20 — 40-08
6 Air compressors (compressed air dryers) 20 Refrigeration type/water absorption type — 40-09
7 Compressors (air network distribution) 20 — 40-07 to 40-09
Controllers and sensors
8 Switches and sensors See below Pre-maintenance procedures — 50-01
9 Pressure measurement sensors See below Static and differential — 50-02
10 Multiple boilers, sequence control 10 — 05-15
11 Boiler controls, single boiler on/off 10 — 05-16
12 Boiler protection controls 10 — 05-17
13 Boilers: —
—— space temperature controls 10 — 05-18
—— fire and safety circuits 10 — 05-24 and 05-25
14 Control panels: —
—— electrical services 20 — 14-01 and 14-02
—— lamps, meters, alarms 10 Electronic controls — 14-03
15 Control optimiser 10 — 14-04
16 Heating control (compensator type) 10 — 14-05
17 Controller: —
—— single input type 10 — 14-06
—— unit and sensor type 10 — 14-07
—— timer type 10 — 14-08
—— flow meter 10 — 40-29
18 Step controllers 10 — 14-09
19 Time switches —
—— electro-mechanical 10 — 14-10 (part)
—— electronic 10 — 14-10 (part)
20 Multi-input controllers 10 — 14-11
21 Indicator and displays 10 — 14-12
22 Alarm modules 10 — 14-13
23 Level controllers 10 — 14-14
24 Speed controllers 15 Variable speed drives — 14-15
Controllers and sensors (continued)
25 Transducers 10 Pneumatic to electric and electric to — 14-16
pneumatic
26 Control dampers 15 — 16-03
27 Pneumatic controls 20 — 01-04
28 Pneumatic relays 20 — 41-01
29 Temperature measurement sensors 8 — 50-03
30 Relative humidity sensor 8 — 50-04
31 Absolute humidity sensor 8 — 50-05
32 Air quality sensor 8 — 50-06
33 Carbon dioxide sensor 8 — 50-07
34 Velocity sensor 8 — 50-08
35 Occupancy and light sensors 8 — 50-09
36 Control valves 15 — 62-01 to 62-07
37 Emergency stop button 10 — 14-18
38 On/off switching devices 10 — 58-01
39 Magnahelic gauge panel and 15 03-02
manometers
40 Direct current (dc) drives 10 14-17
41 Access control 15 14-19
42 Emergency assistance alarm 15 14-20
43 Instrument control panel 20 14-21
44 Local control panel/local control station 20 14-22
45 Motor control centre 20 14-23
46 Water leak detection systems 8 14-24
47 Smoke detectors 12 50-10
48 Gas detector sensors/carbon monoxide 12 50-11
sensors
49 Control relays 10 58-02
50 Automatic transfer switch 20 58-03
51 Reduced pressure zone (rpz) valves 10 62-08
52 Automatic (sensor) taps 8 62-09
53 Ammonia leak detection systems 8 64-09
Ductwork
54 Ductwork system (general): Depends on material and composition of — 16-01 and 16-02
the air flowing through the duct
—— galvanised (rectangular and circular) 40 —
—— plastic 15 Risk of mechanical damage —
—— flexible (circular) 15 Risk of mechanical damage and cleaning —
difficulties need to be considered
55 Ductwork ancillaries (various): Depends on other types and material and — 16-01 and 16-02
the composition of air flowing through the
duct
—— coils (aluminium fins): —
• cooling 15 — 29-01
• heating 15 Consider quality and thickness of — 29-01
aluminium fins and exposure to adverse wet
external conditions
Ductwork (continued)
55 Ductwork ancillaries (various) Depends on other types and material and — 16-01 and 16-02
(continued): the composition of air flowing through the
duct
—— coils (copper fins): —
• cooling 25 — 29-01
• heating 25 Consider operational duty (wet surfaces) — 29-01
—— coils (electric) 10 — 29-01
—— coils (galvanised) (heating) 12 — 29-01
—— eliminators —
• galvanised 10 — 30-02
• plastic 15 — 30-02
• stainless steel 20 — 30-02
—— external louvres: —
• anodised aluminium 25 Early signs of corrosion must be dealt with — 26-01 and 26-02
• steel painted 20 Regular cleaning is important to avoid — 26-01 and 26-02
possible breakdown of surface coating
—— grilles/diffusers —
• anodised aluminium 25 — 26-01 and 02
• painted metal 30 — 26-01 and 02
—— hoods (stainless steel) 30 — SFG has 23-16
(kitchen hood),
96-43 (dishwasher
condensing hood)
and 96-44
(re-circulation
cooker hood)
—— plate recuperator 20 —
55 Ductwork ancillaries (continued):
—— spray cooler coils (copper electro- 15 — 29-03
tinned) and washers
—— thermal wheels 15 — 29-04
—— run-around heat recovery coil 25 — 29-05
—— plate heat exchangers 15 — 29-06
56 Ducting: volume control dampers and — 16-03 and 16-05
fire/smoke dampers:
—— control damper (manual) 20 —
—— control damper (automatic) 15 —
—— fire dampers (curtain type) 10 —
57 Ducting: attenuators and acoustics 25 — 16-04
58 Duckwork: cleaning, hygiene No life cycle Maintenance item only — 17-01 and 17-02
inspections and monitoring
Electrical ancillaries
59 Control relays 10 — 58-02
60 Isolators/starters/fuse switches 5 — 44-10
61 Motors: drive elements 15 — 39-01
Fans
62 Fans: Introductory procedures — 20-01
—— ventilating (general) 15 — 20-02
—— centrifugal 20 Life likely to be reduced if fan motor in air — 20-03
stream
—— axial 15 Life likely to be reduced if fan motor in air — 20-04
stream
Fans (continued)
62 Fans (continued): Introductory procedures — 20-01
—— propeller 10 — 20-05
—— mixed flow 15 — 20-06
—— bifurcated 15 — 20-07
—— extract (domestic purposes) 15 — 20-08
—— extract (including fire/smoke units) 15 — 20-08
—— high temperature (boiler 15 — 20-02
combustion)
—— roof-mounted units 15 — 20-02
63 Ammonia extract fan 10–20 Depends on fan type 20-09
64 Hazardous area extract fan 10–20 Depends on fan type 20-10
65 Extract fans (twin toilet) 10–20 Depends on fan type 20-11
66 Fans (window or wall mounted) 10–20 Depends on fan type 20-12
Filters
67 Air handling unit filters No life cycle Maintenance item only — 03-01 (part)
68 Kitchen extract canopy grease filters No life cycle Maintenance item only — 21-02
69 Electrostatic filters No life cycle Maintenance item only — 21-03
70 Filters (ductwork ancillaries): Depends on the filter material type and 21-01 and 21-02
local environment
—— aluminium fins (cooling) 15 —
—— panel (excluding media) 20 —
—— primary (washable) 10 Assumes 8 hours per day, 5 days per week —
—— primary (disposable) 0.5 Assumes 8 hours per day, 5 days per week —
—— secondary (bag types) 1 Assumes 8 hours per day, 5 days per week —
—— activated carbon 15 —
—— high-efficiency particulate air 2 Assumes 8 hours per day, 5 days per week —
(HEPA)
Humidifiers/dehumidifiers
71 Humidifiers:
—— cold water evaporator drum type 10 Early signs of corrosion must be dealt with — 33-01
—— direct stream injection type 8 Maintenance is very important — 33-02
—— electrode boiler 10 — 33-03
—— compressed air type 10 — 33-04
—— ultrasonic 10 — 33-05
—— resistance heater type 10 — 33-06
—— spray 8–10 Depends on humidifier type — 33-08
—— Spirex-Sarco direct steam 8–10 Depends on humidifier type — 33-09
injection type
—— steam (vapac type) 8–10 Depends on humidifier type — 33-10
72 Disinfection procedures (humidifiers) No life cycle Disinfection procedures included in — Schedule removed
schedule for each humidifier type (Oct 2015)
73 Dehumidifier: chemical dehumidifiers 15 Excluding medium — Non-core task
Pumps
74 Pumps (general): 20 — 45-01
—— circulating pumps 20 — 45-02
—— centrifugal pumps 20 — 45-03
—— pressurisation pumps 15 — 45-04
—— rotary hand pumps 20 — 45-05
—— steam driven pumps 20 — 45-13
—— secondary hot water circulation 20 — 45-06
pumps
Pumps (continued)
74 Pumps (general) (continued): 20 — 45-01
—— sewage or drainage pumps: —
• submersible 15 — 45-07
• drywell 15 — 45-08
—— sewage pumps (compressed air) 10 — 45-09
—— sump pumps: extended shaft 10 — 45-10
—— domestic water accelerators 10 — 45-11
—— shower booster pumps 20 Included in main table; item 5.1.1.1.7 — 51-02
—— water booster pumps 10-20 Depends on valve type — 45-12
—— condensate pumps 10-20 Depends on valve type — 45-14
—— fuel oil Transfer pumps 10-20 Depends on valve type — 45-15
—— twin set pumps 10-20 Depends on valve type — 45-16
Starters
75 Drive element (starters) No life cycle 55-01
76 Starters:
—— star delta No life cycle — 55-02
—— two-speed (dual wound) No life cycle — 55-03
—— two-speed (pole change) No life cycle — 55-04
—— reversing No life cycle — 55-05
—— auto transformer No life cycle — 55-06
—— quick transition electric heater No life cycle — 55-07
—— electrolyte type No life cycle — 55-08
77 Air break and contactors No life cycle — 55-09
78 Motors: drive elements 10 — 39-01 part
79 Speed controllers 10 — 14-15
80 Direct current drives 10 — 14-17
Taps and outlet fittings
82 Taps and outlet fittings: 20 — 61-02
—— sluice valves 15 — 61-17
—— stop cocks and stop taps 15 — 61-02
83 Combination tap assemblies: mixing
valves, taps:
—— non-thermostatic mixing valves 15 — 61-21
(type 1)
—— thermostatic mixing valves (type 2) 15 — 61-22
—— thermostatic mixing valves (type 3) 15 — 61-23
84 Automatic (sensor) taps 15 — 62-09
Valves
85 Valves: Depends on valve type and whether hard/
soft water area
—— gate valves 25 — 61-12
—— boiler valves 15–20 61-08
—— diaphragm valves 15–20 61-10
—— globe valves 15–20 61-13
—— lubricated plug valves 15–20 61-14
—— multiport valves 15–20 61-15
—— parallel slide valves 15–20 61-16
—— sluice valves 15–20 61-17
—— steam pressure reducing valves 15–20 61-18
—— steam safety valves 15–20 61-19
Valves (continued)
85 Valves (continued):
—— thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) 15–20 61-20
—— float operated valves 15 — 61-11
—— automatic control valves 15 — 62-01
—— rotary valves (shoe or slipper) 20 — 62-02
—— butterfly and ball valves 25 — 61-07, 61-09
and 62-03
—— self-acting and thermal valves 15 — 62-04
—— solenoid valves 15 — 62-05 and 40-13
—— pressure control valves 15 — 62-06 and 40-15
—— seat valves 20 — 62-07
—— shower valves 20 — 61-05
—— free fall fire valves (gas and oil) 15–25 Depends on valve type — 40-19
—— solenoid gas/oil shut-off (safety) 15–25 Depends on valve type — 40-22
valves
—— air admittance valves 15–25 Depends on valve type — 48-06
—— steam boiler water level control 15–25 Depends on valve type — 61-06
valves (Mobrey)
—— reduced pressure zone (rpz) valves 15–25 Depends on valve type — 62-08
—— combination tap assemblies, mixing 15–25 Depends on valve type — 61-21, 61-22
valves/taps and 61-23
Water treatment
86 Ultraviolet disinfection unit No life cycle Maintenance item only 65-08
87 Ozonation plant No life cycle Maintenance item only 65-09
88 Chemical dosing No life cycle Maintenance item only 65-10
Appendix 12.A3: Other services relevant to building services
Roof drainage (RD) 2.3
Roof drainage (including gutters and 2.3.4
downpipes)
Roof drainage (including gutters and 2.3.4.2.2 48-07
downpipes):
—— powder-coated aluminium 25 As above 48-07
—— cast iron (painted) 50 As above 48-07
—— PVCu 25 As above 48-07
—— lead 60 Box gutters and flashings As above 48-07
—— zinc 35 Box gutters and flashings As above 48-07
—— high performance felt 20 Box gutters and flashings As above 48-07
3 Syphonic roof drainage pipework 20 2.3.4.1.3 88-52
systems
Rainwater heads (including gratings) 25 2.3.4.1.4 Non-core task
Rooflights, skylights and openings 2.3.5
Rooflights, skylights and openings 2.3.5.1.1 88-31
7 Smoke vents Excluded 2.3.5.1.7 52-02 and 52-03
Soft landscaping, planting and irrigation 8.3
systems (SLP&IS)
Irrigation systems (IS) 8.3.3
Irrigation systems 8.3.3.1
1 Pipelines, fittings and ancillaries: Excluded 8.3.3.1.1 40-01 and 40-02
—— trace heating 20 8.3.3.1.1.1 40-03
—— thermal insulation 30 8.3.3.1.1.2 35-01
2 Storage tanks and vessels Excluded 8.3.3.1.2 56-01 and 56-02
3 Chemical storasge vessels Excluded 8.3.3.1.3 88-46 and 88-51
4 Chemical dosing equipment Excluded 8.3.3.1.4 65-10
5 Nutrient treatment plant and equipment Excluded 8.3.3.1.5 88-46 and 88-51
6 Outlets Excluded 8.3.3.1.6 61-02
Fencing, railings and walls 8.4
Fencing and railings (F&R) 8.4.1 88-13
Gates Excluded Planned inspections only 8.4.1.3.4 88-22
5 Security gates (electrically operated) Excluded 8.4.1.3.5 72-01, 72-02
and 85-22
Walls and screen (W&S) 8.4.2 88-13
Walls Excluded Planned inspections only 8.4.2.1 Planned inspection
of fabric
Non-core task
12 Security gates (electrically operated) Excluded Security shutters taken in NRM3 code 8.4.2.3.12 72-01, 72-02
2.6.2.4 and 85-22
Barriers and guardrails (B&G) 8.4.4
Vehicle restraint systems Excluded 8.4.4.1 63-02, 63-06
and 88-37
Passenger restraint systems Excluded 8.4.4.2 88-02, 88-13
and 88-22
Vehicle and pedestrian control barriers 15 Automatic vehicle barrier 8.4.4.3 63-02 and 63-06
and gates
External fixtures 8.5
Site/street furniture and equipment (E&F) 8.5.1
2 Turnstiles Excluded 8.5.1.1.2 72-07 and 85-28
3 Bollards (rising) Excluded 8.5.1.1.3 63-05, 88-06,
and 88-37
External fixtures (continued) 8.5
Site/street furniture and equipment (E&F) 8.5.1
(continued)
20 Sundry items:
—— flagpoles 8.5.1.1.9 88-45
—— bus shelters, telephone booths, post 8.5.1.1.14 88-24
boxes and road signs
—— pay stations 8.5.1.1.20 63-04
Water features Excluded Ornamental fountains (outdoor and 8.5.2.1 25-01 and 25-02
indoor): see supplementary list (water
treatment) for other relevant components
External drainage 8.6
Surface water and foul water drainage 8.6.1 88-32
(SW&FWD)
Drainage runs above ground 8.6.1.3
3 Pipework and fittings Excluded 8.6.1.3.3 48-05
Prefabricated channels 8.6.1.4
11 Prefabricated channels 20 Planned inspection only 8.6.1.4.11 Non-core task
Manholes, interceptors etc. 8.6.1.5
12 Interceptor traps and fresh air inlets 20 Interceptors: blow-down and sumps 8.6.1.5.12 48-04
15 Retention/storage tanks and vessels Include for lightning protection where 8.6.1.5.15 38-01 (as 8.6.2.3)
required
16 Cesspools and septic tanks: Excluded
—— septic tanks 8.6.1.5.16.1 71-01, 71-02
and 71-03
—— drainage fields 8.6.1.5.16.2 71-04
—— separator systems 8.6.1.5.16.3 71-06
17 Interceptors (petrol and oil) 20 8.6.1.5.17 48-03
Ancillary drainage systems (ADS) 8.6.2
Pumping stations Excluded 8.6.2.1 See supplementary
list (pumps)
Ejector stations Excluded 8.6.2.2 45-09
Storage/retention tanks Include for lightning protection where 8.6.2.3 38-01 and
required non-core task
1 Water buffer/surge tanks Excluded 8.6.2.3.1 40-16
2 Settlement tanks Excluded 8.6.2.3.2 71-05
Sewage treatment system Excluded Include for lightning protection where 8.6.2.4 38-01 and 71-01
required 38-01
1 Sewage treatment works (packaged 8.6.2.4.1 71-02
systems)
2 Sewage treatment works (extended Excluded 8.6.2.4.2 71-03
aeration and oxidation ditch systems
3 Separator system Excluded 8.6.2.4.3 71-06
Enzyme systems Excluded 8.6.2.5 100-01
External chemical, toxic and industrial liquid 8.6.3
waste drainage (ECWD)
Drainage runs below ground 8.6.3.1
1 Pipework and fittings Excluded 8.6.3.1.1 Non-core task
Drainage runs above ground Excluded 8.6.3.2
2 Pipework and fittings Excluded 8.6.3.2.2 Non-core task
Equipment and plant 8.6.3.3
6 Storage tanks Excluded 8.6.3.3.6 Non-core task
7 Settlement tanks Excluded 8.6.3.3.7 71-05
External drainage (continued) 8.6
External chemical, toxic and industrial liquid 8.6.3
waste drainage (ECWD)
8 Effluent treatment plant Excluded 8.6.3.3.8 71-01 to 71-06
and 100-01
9 Dosing equipment Excluded 8.6.3.3.9 65-10, 65-14
and 100-01
10 Sterilisation equipment Excluded 8.6.3.3.10 65-08 and 65-09
12 Control equipment Excluded 8.6.3.3.12 48-03, 48-04,
88-17 and 100-01
13 Monitoring equipment Excluded 8.6.3.3.13 71-03 and 71-06
External services 8.7
Water mains supply (WMS) 8.7.1
Service runs As below 8.7.1.3
4 Water mains supply Excluded 8.7.1.3.4 40-17
5 Water meters Excluded 8.7.1.3.5 87-17
6 Hydrants Excluded 8.7.1.3.6 23-04
7 Trace heating 20 8.7.1.3.7 40-03
8 Thermal insulation 30 Consider environment 8.7.1.3.8 35-01
Rainwater harvesting systems Excluded 8.7.1.4 40-01, 40-02,
48-07 and 56-02
Grey water systems Excluded 8.7.1.5 40-01 40-02
and 56-02
Electrical mains supply (EMS) 8.7.2
Service runs Excluded 8.7.2.2 44-04
Transformer sub-stations Excluded 8.7.2.3 70-01 and 70-02
Generator plant Excluded 8.7.2.4 43-01, 43-02,
43-07 and 43-08
1 Car charging point 8.7.2.4.1 63-03
External transformation devices (ETD) 8.7.3
Wind turbines As below 8.7.3.1
1 Wind turbines Excluded 8.7.3.1.1 43-10
6 Distribution of LV electricity to mains Excluded Include any isolators from supplementary 8.7.3.1.6 44-04 and 44-10
switchgear list as necessary
Photovoltaic devices Excluded 8.7.3.2
2 Photovoltaic devices Excluded 8.7.3.2.2 43-06
3 Solar collector Excluded 8.7.3.2.3 53-01
Other transformation devices 8.7.3.3
4 Other transformation devices Excluded 8.7.3.3.4 Non-core task
5 Generator in connection with Excluded 8.7.3.3.5 43-02
transformation devices
Electricity distribution to external plant and 8.7.4
equipment (EDEPE)
Service runs As below 8.7.4.3
1 General low voltage (LV) power Excluded 8.7.4.3.1 44-08
installations to external plant and
equipment
2 LV switchgear and distribution boards Excluded 8.7.4.3.2 44-02, 44-07
3 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Excluded 8.7.4.3.3 43-05
4 LV cables Excluded 8.7.4.3.4 44-04
5 Conduits Excluded 8.7.4.3.5 44-04
6 Earthing and bonding Excluded 8.7.4.3.6 44-06
9 Fuse connection unit Excluded 8.7.4.3.9 44-10
External services (continued) 8.7
Electricity distribution to external plant and 8.7.4
equipment (EDEPE) (continued)
Service runs (continued) As below 8.7.4.3
11 Separate power installations to specialist Excluded 8.7.4.3.11 27-01, 27-02,
mechanical and electrical equipment 27-03 and 27-04
Gas mains supply (GMS) 8.7.5
Service runs Excluded 8.7.5.2
2 Transformer sub-stations Excluded 8.7.5.2.2 40-02 and 40-10
Service runs (continued) Excluded 8.7.5.2
4 Generator plant Excluded 8.7.5.2.4 56-04
Governing stations Excluded Include gas booster sets 8.7.5.3 05-39 and 05-40
Telecommunications and other communication 8.7.6
system connections (TCSC)
2 Distribution of telecommunications etc., Excluded 8.7.6.1.2 11-05
including cables
External fuel storage and pied distribution 8.7.7
systems (EFS/PDS)
Fuel storage and piped distribution systems Excluded 8.7.7.1
2 Storage tank and vessels Excluded 8.7.7.1.2 56-06 and 56-05
10 Meters Excluded 8.7.7.1.10 56-05 (part),
87-14 to 87-17
11 Monitoring equipment Excluded See supplementary list (controls) 8.7.7.1.11 See supplementary
list (controls)
Service runs Excluded 8.7.7.2 87-34
6 Distribution pipework and fittings Excluded 8.7.7.2.6 40-10
7 Pipeline components/ancillaries: Excluded 8.7.7.2.7
—— pumps Excluded See supplementary list (pumps) 8.7.7.2.7.1 See supplementary
list (pumps)
—— valves Excluded See supplementary list (valves) 8.7.7.2.7.2 See supplementary
list (valves)
8 Thermal insulation Excluded Consider environment 8.7.7.2.8 35-01
External security systems (ESS) 8.7.8
Surveillance equipment Excluded 8.7.8.1 49-02
Security detection equipment Excluded 8.7.8.2 85-07, 85-08, 85-09,
85-10, 85-14, 85-15,
85-18 and 85-27
Security alarms Excluded 8.7.8.3 85-01, 85-13
and 85-17
Gate access control Excluded Access controls maintained 8.7.8.4 85-30
Gate entry systems Excluded 8.7.8.5 85-05 and 85-22
Security lighting Excluded Security lights and lighting systems 8.7.8.6 85-16 and 85-25
Other security systems Excluded Refer to SFG20 list of additional security 8.7.8.7 11-05, 14-19, 14-20,
systems 49-01, 49-03, 85-02,
85-03, 85-04, 85-06,
85-11, 85-12, 85-19,
85-20, 85-21, 85-23,
85-24, 85-26, 85-28,
85-29, 85-31, 85-32
and 85-33
Service runs Excluded Cabling and wiring interlinking 8.7.8.8 44-04
components
External street lighting systems (SSLS) 8.7.9 36-04
External lighting to pedestrian areas Excluded 8.7.9.1 36-02 and 36-03
External lighting to paths Excluded 8.7.9.2 36-02 and 36-03
External services (continued) 8.7
External street lighting systems (SSLS) 8.7.9 36-04
(continued)
External lighting to roads Excluded 8.7.9.3 36-02 and 36-03
Illuminated traffic signs Excluded 8.7.9.4 36-02 and 36-03
Local/district heating installations (LDHI) 8.7.10
Heat sources 8.7.10.1
1 Heat source (heat generator) Excluded Taken in main list; section 5.5.1 8.7.10.1.1 See main list;
section 5.5.1
2 Instrumentation and controls See supplementary list (controls) 8.7.10.1.2 See supplementary
list (controls)
—— valves See supplementary list (valves) 8.7.10.1.2.1 See supplementary
list (valves)
—— pumps See supplementary list (pumps) 8.7.10.1.2.2 See supplementary
list (pumps)
6 Thermal insulation Excluded 8.7.10.1.6 35-01
Service runs 8.7.10.2
1 Pipework systems Excluded 8.7.10.2.1 40-01 and 40-02
2 Instrumentation and controls Excluded See supplementary list (controls) 8.7.10.2.2 See supplementary
list (controls)
External heating ducts and access covers Excluded 8.7.10.3 Non-core task
Minor building works and ancillary buildings 8.8
Ancillary buildings and structures 8.8.2
Minor ancillary buildings Excluded 8.8.2.1
Ancillary buildings and other structures 88-01
6 Prefabricated/timber workshops, sheds, Excluded 8.8.2.1.6
stores and the like:
—— transportable office and storage Excluded 88-36
buildings

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Maintenance engineering and management

Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers CIBSE Guide M

Maintenance engineering and management — supplement

CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance engineering and management

Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy — supplement (January 2020)

Introduction data exchange during the operational phase of asset life.

Statement from BESA

Statement from RICS

Appendix 12.A1: Indicative economic life expectancy

—— unvented hot water systems 25 5.4.3.1.1.2 32-10

2a Steam boiler: 25 Super heater 5.5.1.1.2a 05-37 and 87-24

Space heating and air conditioning 5.6

Smoke extract/control (SEC) 5.7.3

4 LV switchgear and distribution 5.8.2.1.4

4 Controlling terminal units and 10 5.12.3.1.4 Task taken

Appendix 12.A2: Supplementary list

Appendix 12.A3: Other services relevant to building services

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