MALAYSIAN MS 1064 : PART 5 : 2001

STANDARD

GUIDE TO MODULAR COORDINATION IN

BUILDINGS :
PART 5 : COORDINATING SIZES AND
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PREFERRED SIZES FOR WINDOWSETS

ICS : 25.060.10
Descriptors : modular coordination, coordinating sizes, preferred sizes, windowsets

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CONTENTS

Page

Committee representation …………………………………………………………. ii

Foreword …………………………………………………………………………….. iii

SECTION 1 : GENERAL

1.0 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….….. 1

1.1 Scope …………………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.2 Field of applications ………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.3 Reference documents ……………………………………………………………..… 2
1.4 Definitions …….……………………………………………………………………... 2

SECTION 2 : COORDINATING SIZES FOR WINDOWSETS

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2.1 Scope ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

2.2 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………….. 3

SECTION 3 : PREFERRED SIZES FOR WINDOWSETS

3.1 Scope …………………………………………………………………………………. 4

3.2 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………… 4

Table 1 Dimensions of preferred sizes for windowsets …………………………………..… 4

Figures
1 Vertical controlling dimensions ……………………………………………………… 1
2 Recommended range of coordinating sizes for windowsets …………………….. 3

Appendix A Bibliography ……………………………………………………………….… 5

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Committee representation

The Building and Civil Engineering Industry Standards (ISC D) Committee under whose supervision this Malaysian
Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Chartered Institute of Buildings Malaysia
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Jabatan Bekalan Elektrik dan Gas
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Master Builders Association Malaysia
Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Housing Department)
Ministry of Works (Public Works Department)
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Modular Coordination which supervised the development of this standard was managed
by the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) in its capacity as an authorised Standards-Writing
Organisation and comprises of the following organisations:
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Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Secretariat)

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

Institution of Surveyors Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia

Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

Jabatan Perumahan Negara

Malaysian Timber Industry Board

Master Builders Association Malaysia

Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi MARA

The Working Group on Coordinating Sizes and Preferred Sizes for Windowsets, which developed this Malaysian
Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

International Islamic University Malaysia

Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

Malaysian Timber Industry Board

Malaysian Wood Moulding and Joinery Council

Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group on Coordinating Sizes and
Preferred Sizes for Windowsets, supervised by the Technical Committee on Modular
Coordination under the authority of the Building and Civil Engineering Industry Standards
Committee. Development of this standard was carried out by the Construction Industry
Development Board Malaysia (CIDB ) which is the Standards-Writing Organisation (SWO)
appointed by SIRIM Berhad to develop standards for the construction industry.

MS 1064 consists of the following parts under the general title, “Guide to modular
coordination in buildings ” :

Part 1 : General principles

Part 2 : Storey heights and room heights
Part 3 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for stairs and stair openings
Part 4 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for doorsets
Part 5 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for windowsets
Part 6 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for rigid flat sheets
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Part 7 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for tiles

Part 8 : Coordinating dimensions and preferred sizes for masonry bricks and blocks
Part 9 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for cabinets
Part 10 : Coordinating sizes and preferred sizes for reinforced concrete components

Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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GUIDE TO MODULAR COORDINATION IN BUILDINGS :

PART 5 : COORDINATING SIZES AND PREFERRED SIZES
FOR WINDOWSETS

SECTION 1 : GENERAL

1.0 Introduction

The objective of this standard is to promote the standardisation of windowsets dimensions

used in buildings for the purpose of rationalizing design, construction and assembly of
building components, in order to facilitate industrial production.

The standard specifies the coordinating dimensions of height and width for windowsets.

The spaces for windowsets are related to the horizontal and vertical plane of the modular
controlling reference system. Positioning of windowsets are dependent on the controlling
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reference planes to which their vertical dimensions are related, as shown in Figure 1.

Floor
Floor Zone

Ceiling
Ceiling Height

Window Head Height

Floor to Floor
Height

Sill Height

Floor
Floor Zone
Ceiling

Figure 1. Vertical controlling dimensions

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1.1 Scope
This Malaysian Standard specifies coordinating sizes and preferred dimensions for
windowsets (external and internal).

1.2 Field of application

This standard applies to external and internal windowsets for use in the construction of all
types of buildings.

1.3 Referenced documents

The following referenced documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this Malaysian Standard. For dated references, where there are
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subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However,
parties to agreements based on this Malaysian Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the referenced documents. For undated
references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

MS 1064 : Part 1 Guide to modular coordination in buildings : Part 1 : General principles

1.4 Definitions

For the purposes of this standard, the following definition and those given in MS 1064 : Part 1
shall apply.

1.4.1 Windowset

The wall opening unit to let air and/or light into a building.

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SECTION 2 : COORDINATING SIZES FOR WINDOWSETS

2.1 Scope

This Section specifies the coordinating sizes for windowsets of all materials to be used in
buildings, which will fill coordinating spaces in dimensionally coordinated buildings.

2.2 Specifications

The range of coordinating sizes for windowsets shall be as shown in Figure 2.

3M 6M 7M 8M 9M 10M 12M 15M 18M 21M 24M 27M 30M

30M
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27M

24M

21M

18M

15M

12M

10M

9M

8M

7M

6M

3M

Figure 2. Recommended range of coordinating sizes for windowsets

NOTE. M is the symbol for the basic module in MS 1064 : Part 1 and having the value of 100 mm.

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SECTION 3 : PREFERRED SIZES FOR WINDOWSETS

3.1 Scope

This Section specifies the dimensions of preferred sizes for windowsets of all materials to be
used in buildings, which will fill coordinating spaces in dimensionally coordinated buildings.

3.2 Specifications

The preferred sizes are categorised into three general functions as follows:

a) common opening - allows light, ventilation and visual;

b) utility opening - allows light and ventilation only; and

c) ventilation opening - allows ventilation only.

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These dimensions are nominal sizes, which shall account for joints and tolerances. The make
and materials of the windowsets shall be specified by the manufacturers to suit these general
functions.

3.2.1 Dimensions of preferred sizes for windowsets

The dimensions of preferred sizes for windowsets shall be as shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Dimensions of preferred sizes for windowsets

Height Width
(mm) (mm)

600 600
1200
1800
2400

1200 600
1200
1800
2400

1800 1200
1800
2400

2400 1200
1800
2400

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Appendix A
(informative)

Bibliography

A1. Modular coordination guide, Construction Industry Development Board, Singapore.

A2. Modular design guide (second edition 1992), Ministry of Housing and Local
Government Malaysia.
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 Acknowledgements

Technical Committee Members :

Puan Dang Anom Md. Zin (Chairman), Encik Hassan Abdullah (Secretary), Encik Yap Chee
Lin, Encik Chew Nane Cheong, Encik Chong Lee Siong, Puan Zaharah Yahya, Prof. Madya
Norwina Mohd. Nawawi, Puan Zawidatul Asma Ghazali, Encik Aminudin Abd. Aziz, Ir.
Hamdan Uda Mohd. Esa, Ir. Wong Loo Min, Ir. Tan Teck Eng, Ir. Elias Ismail, Encik Ling Pen
Ting, Encik Lee Choon Bin, Puan Mahsuri Mat Dris, Encik Masran Saruwono, Dr. Mohd Saleh
Jaafar, Puan Zainora Zainal

Working Group Members :

Puan Zawidatul Asma Ghazali (Chairman), Encik See Kim Piow (Secretary), Puan Noor Aziah
Mohd. Ariffin, Encik Michael Tan, Encik Othman Mohamad, Encik Leong Weng Onn, Encik
Abdul Molof Haji Salleh
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