Design Standards for Facilities - Deakin University

Design Standards for Facilities Facilities Services Division V36, September 2018

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Design Standards for Facilities

V36, September 2018

Contents

1. General ........................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Deakin Strategic Direction ................................................................................................ 5

1.4 University Planning Documents and terms ...................................................................... 5

1.5 Safety in Design ................................................................................................................ 8

1.6 Document Revisions, Amendments and Updates ............................................................ 9

2. Architectural .............................................................................................................................. 10

2.1 Buildings ......................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Roof ................................................................................................................................ 10

2.3 Accessibility .................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Space Allocations and General Requirements ............................................................... 13

2.5 Walls and Partitions ....................................................................................................... 17

2.6 Floors .............................................................................................................................. 18

2.7 Ceiling ............................................................................................................................. 19

2.8 Doors and Door Frames ................................................................................................. 19

2.9 Windows and Window Treatments ................................................................................ 22

2.10 Joinery ............................................................................................................................ 23

2.11 Lifts ................................................................................................................................. 24

2.12 Finishes ........................................................................................................................... 25

2.13 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ................................................................................ 25

3. Fittings ....................................................................................................................................... 28

3.1 Sanitary Fittings .............................................................................................................. 28

4. Facility Support Services ............................................................................................................. 29

4.1 Waste and Recycling ...................................................................................................... 29

4.2 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators .................................................................................. 30

5. Hearing Augmentation ............................................................................................................... 30

6. Landscaping/External ................................................................................................................. 31

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 31

7. Car Parking and roadways .......................................................................................................... 33

Refer also Section 8 Transport. ....................................................................................................... 33

7.1 Accessible Car Parking .................................................................................................... 33

7.2 Set Down and Waiting Areas .......................................................................................... 33

7.3 Roads .............................................................................................................................. 33

7.4 Bollards ........................................................................................................................... 34

7.5 Pedestrians Access ......................................................................................................... 34

7.6 Ramps ............................................................................................................................. 35

8. Transport ................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1 Bus Stops and Taxi Ranks ............................................................................................... 36

8.2 Bicycle and Scooter Storage ........................................................................................... 36

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8.3 Vehicle Guard Rails and Wheelstops .............................................................................. 36

9. Student Residences .................................................................................................................... 36

9.1 Bathroom- accessible units ............................................................................................ 36

9.2 Bedroom- accessible units ............................................................................................. 37

9.3 Storage – Wardrobes / Cupboards ................................................................................. 37

10. Services- Electrical / Power ......................................................................................................... 37

10.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 37

10.2 Controls (e.g. light switches, data projectors, heating).................................................. 37

10.3 Back Up Power Outlets ................................................................................................... 37

10.4 Standby Generator ......................................................................................................... 38

10.5 Power Outlets (GPOs) ..................................................................................................... 38

10.6 Mechanical Switchboards: Controls and Indicators ....................................................... 39

10.7 Main Switchboard .......................................................................................................... 39

10.8 Distribution Boards, Control Panels ............................................................................... 40

10.9 Mechanical Equipment Switchboards ............................................................................ 40

10.10 Electrical – Lighting ........................................................................................................ 41

11. Mechanical Services ................................................................................................................... 43

11.1 Heating, cooling and ventilation .................................................................................... 43

11.2 Plant ............................................................................................................................... 44

12. Fire Services ............................................................................................................................... 45

12.1 Fire Protection and Suppression Systems ...................................................................... 45

12.2 Automatic Fire Detection Systems ................................................................................. 45

12.3 Warning and Evacuation Systems .................................................................................. 46

12.4 Alarm Transmitter .......................................................................................................... 46

12.5 Fire Detectors ................................................................................................................. 47

12.6 Suppression Systems- E.g. Fire Sprinkler (SPR) and Gaseous Discharge ........................ 47

12.7 Fire Interface to Auto-Doors, fire doors, security system and plant .............................. 48

12.8 Hydrant and Booster Systems ........................................................................................ 48

12.9 Portable Fire Equipment ................................................................................................ 48

13. Hydraulic Services ...................................................................................................................... 49

13.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 49

13.2 Liquid Waste- Sump Pumps ............................................................................................ 49

13.3 Potable Water (Hot and Chilled) .................................................................................... 49

13.4 Treated Water Systems .................................................................................................. 49

13.5 Harvested Water Systems .............................................................................................. 49

13.6 Valves ............................................................................................................................. 50

14. Security ...................................................................................................................................... 50

15. BAS (Building Automation System) ............................................................................................. 50

16. Gas ............................................................................................................................................. 50

17. Appendix 1: Non-Conformance Form .......................................................................................... 51

18. Appendix 2: External Composite Cladding Materials- .................................................................. 54

Approval Request Form ..................................................................................................................... 54

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1. General

1.1 Responsibilities

1.1.1 Consultants

Consultants must provide a signed declaration of compliance with these standards at the end of Design

Development and Contract Documentation. This shall include supporting evidence of any Facilities Services

Division (FSD) approvals for items that are deemed as non-complying.

Failure to comply without exemption will result in the consultant rectifying the non-compliance at their own

cost.

1.1.2 Facilities Services Division Staff

Facilities Services Division is responsible for implementing these standards through the planning, design,

project management, construction, refurbishment, maintenance and operation of Deakin University

facilities.

Your Deakin Representative will provide consultants with a current copy of this document and any other

relevant university planning documents.

Your Deakin Representative will confirm in writing to the consultant any approved departure from these

Standards.

1.2 Introduction

Deakin University’s Design Standards for Facilities (DSFF) is a University policy document which sets out the

requirements for the design and construction of all Deakin facilities. The design standards must be adhered

to when designing and specifying any new or refurbished facilities.

These design standards aim to achieve a consistent quality for facilities by providing environments that are:

Functional and durable.

Accessible, healthy, safe and secure.

Stimulating, pleasing and interesting.

Effective, efficient and engaging

Cost effective throughout their life cycle.

Socially and environmentally responsible.

Energy efficient throughout their life cycle.

The University aims to achieve the optimum balance between capital and operating costs for buildings;

ensuring a consistent level of quality and service throughout the lifetime of its buildings.

Consultants are required to justify the selection of particular system, equipment and products that may

result in increased operating costs for the University over the life span of the item. A life cycle assessment

may be required for key infrastructure upgrade or large projects.

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All works must comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) including AS/NZ Standards, and BCA. The

current Australian Standard, where one exists, should be taken as being the minimum standard required for

a project. Higher standards are required in some areas.

This document does not relieve any person or company commissioned by or contracted to Deakin

University of compliance with the requirements of all relevant legislation, including the Building Code of

Australia, local government ordinances, Fire Safety Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, Australian

Standards, and any other relevant statutory requirement.

If an ambiguity occurs between this document and relevant legislation, the issue must be conveyed in

writing to your Deakin Representative.

1.2.1 Revisions and Amendments

Amendments from version V35 to V36 of this document are highlighted in blue font.

Significant amendments are published between versions in the Design Standards for Facilities Amendments

Register. Amendments indicated in this version of the Design Standards for Facilities include those that

were published on an Amendment Register but which were not published in the previous version of the

Design Standards.

1.3 Deakin Strategic Direction

LIVE the Future is Deakin’s plan for a bold and exciting future. It focuses on harnessing the power,

opportunity and reach of the digital world in all that we do. Deakin’s strategic plan can be found at:

http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/strategic-direction

1.4 University Planning Documents and terms

The following Registers, Policies, Guidelines, Audits, Procedures, Principles and Templates are to be applied,

(as appropriate) in every Deakin project:

Asbestos register A University register of known locations of asbestos and other hazardous

materials.

Access audits Deakin carried out access audits on all its campuses and facilities during 2014.

The results have been compiled into building-specific documents, with

recommendations for modifications to be addressed when works are

undertaken in nominated areas.

Facilities in Addition

to BCA

This document guides the planning and design of Deakin University’s Parent

Rooms, Breastfeeding / Expressing Rooms Baby Change facilities, Multi Faith

rooms, Muslim Prayer rooms, Respite rooms, Queer Rooms, All Gender and

Changing Places facilities.

Building Automation

Systems (BAS)

This document guides the planning, design and installation of Deakin University’s

control system for building services. The BAS is used for managing the

University’s HVAC, lighting and energy assets.


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Deakin University

Campus

Environment Design

Standards

Sets out the landscape standards for the development and maintenance of

outdoor spaces across Deakin campuses, having regard to existing character and

visions.

Deakin University CAD

standards

Sets out the standards for the submission of drawings prepared by consultants

for Deakin University projects. Refer to the Deakin representative to obtain a

copy of this Standard.

Deakin University GIS

Procedure

Procedure to be utilised for the collection, detection, collation of as-built above

ground or underground information.

Deakin LIVE the

Future

Deakin strategic direction:


Deakin University

Signage Guide

This document provides guidelines for the design and construction of non-

statutory signage at Deakin University.

Design Standards for

Cycling Facilities and

This document provides guidelines for the design and construction of cycling

facilities at Deakin University. Refer to the Deakin representative to obtain a

copy of this Standard from Campus Services.

Deakin University

Cycling

Infrastructure

Standards

Refer to the Deakin representative to obtain a copy of this Standard from

Campus Services.

Deakin eSolutions

ICT Standards

Deakin University’s Information and Communication Technologies specifications,

technical standards and installation procedures for Audio Visual, Networking and

Teaching / Learning desks.

Design Standards for

Facilities -

Emergency and

Security

Management

Systems

This document provides specifications, technical standards, installation

procedures and policy statements associated with the installation or

modification of the University’s security alarm, access control and CCTV

surveillance systems.

Sustainable Built

Environment (SBE)

Principles for

Facilities

This document provides a Deakin specific view of sustainability within buildings

and campus-wide initiatives to support the built environment.

Space Planning and

Utilisation

Guidelines

This document establishes a framework for the efficient and effective allocation

of physical space in alignment with the University’s strategic objectives and

operational needs.

Safety In Design

Template

This template provides a structure to the safety in design assessment to be

completed by all consultants at nominated project phases.

Security Services

Electronic Security

Installers

Requirements of an Electronic Security Installer for the installation, service and

maintenance of the University’s security systems.


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1.4.1 Terms

AFFL Above Finished Floor Level

AMR, Maintenance Asset and Maintenance Renewal, Facilities Services Division

CAPT Continuous accessible path of travel

Campus Services Division

representative

Consult with Deakin Representative for details. The nominated

contact point within Campus Services Division.

Consultant Any person or company commissioned by or contracted to

Deakin University to provide expert advice in their professional

field.

DAPB Designated Accessible Parking Bay

DSFF Design Standards for Facilities (this document)

Deakin Representative The nominated contact point within the appropriate service

section of the Facilities Services Division, managing the project.

ESD Environmentally Sustainable Design, refer to Sustainable Built

Environments (SBE)

EWIS Electrical Wiring Interconnect System

Facilities Services Division DSFF

Review Committee

Committee of Facilities Services Division representatives who

assess the requirements and relevancy of the DSFF and update

the document revisions.

FDCIE display Fire Detection Control and Indicating Equipment, formerly

referred to as FIP (Fire Indicator Panel)

FSD Facilities Services Division

Head Contractor The primary contractor appointed by the University to

undertake/coordinate construction works

LED Light Emitting Diode

OH&S Project Representative Deakin Occupational Health & Safety Project Representative

Principal Deakin University

RCD Residual Current Devices

SBE Sustainable Built Environments

TGSI Tactile Ground Surface Indicator

Video Conferencing Facilities / VC All rooms with video conferencing equipment, spaces fitted with

audio visual recording capability.

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1.4.2 Deakin Campus Locations

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road

Geelong Victoria 3216

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway

Burwood Victoria 3125

Geelong Waterfront Campus

1 Gheringhap Street

Geelong Victoria 3220

Warrnambool Campus

Princes Highway

Warrnambool Victoria 3280

1.5 Safety in Design

The Consultant has a responsibility under Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide

safe workplaces, ensuring that the design does not pose risks to people when using the workplace for the

purpose for which it was intended.

The Consultant must use the Deakin Safety in Design Risk Assessment Template for all projects.

Specific areas of consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.5.1 Working at Heights

During design, consideration of access equipment for ‘at height work’ will be required. Examples include

but are not limited to: cleaning windows, accessing services and general equipment and building fabric

maintenance.

Limit reliance on elevated work platforms through design.

Electrical, data, communications and security services should be mounted at 3.5m max AFFL.

If access equipment is required to maintain the facility, clear access must be provided for delivery,

movement and use.

1.5.2 Roof

Where persons need to access the roof or elevated building areas, a thorough risk assessment must be

carried out considering, but not limited to slip and trip hazards, falls and safe work environment and safe

work methods delivered as part of the design.

For buildings taller than one storey, handrails or parapets are required where gutters are positioned at

the building edge.

Handrails (minimum 900mm high) are required where rooftop plant is installed within 3m of building

edge.

1.5.3 Balustrades

Balustrade designs must minimise fall risks and gravitational hazards.

Preferred balustrade height is 1050mm. Height to be increased to minimum of 1200mm AFFL in high risk

areas. Areas of high risk include those with the following characteristics:

High traffic flow (greater than 400 people/hr) at peak times.

High level of human activity within the ‘drop zone’.

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High likelihood of horseplay (e.g. student recreation and entertainment areas).

Areas that accommodate functions with increased potential for accidents.

If the balustrade is glass, an approved safe work method needs to be presented for cleaning.

1.5.4 Ceilings

Safe access is required to maintain fittings. Installation of services on the ceilings of stairwells is not

permitted.

1.5.5 Windows

Locate and detail windows to enable ease of access for cleaning, operation and maintenance.

1.5.6 Servicing

Any equipment that needs regular servicing must be easily and safely accessible e.g. HVAC

1.5.7 External Cladding Materials

Composite cladding materials with Polystyrene and Polyethylene core shall are prohibited.

External composite cladding with other core materials shall be subject to fire performance assessment prior

to consideration on any Deakin project, new or refurbished. Appendix 2 of this document contains the

External Composite Cladding Materials Approval Request Form which requires endorsement for any such

product.

Fire Performance Certification for the specified material is to be provided by the CSIRO (or NATA accredited

laboratory). Certification is required for any element of external building cladding including but not limited

to façade, soffits, trims etc.

Any substitution between specification and construction will require reassessment and approval.

1.5.8 Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Consultant to assess each project to determine if Hostile Vehicle Mitigation is required as part of the design

response. Consultant to demonstrate suitable assessment has been undertaken at all project stages to

ensure project and occupants safety.

1.6 Document Revisions, Amendments and Updates

The DSFF will be updated and reissued annually.

Significant amendments are published between versions in the Design Standards for Facilities Amendments

Register. Amendments indicated in this version of the Design Standards for Facilities include those that

were published on an Amendment Register but which were not published in the previous version of the

Design Standards.

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2. Architectural

2.1 Buildings

2.1.1 General

Building design details should responds to the local micro-climate.

Reasons for non-compliance with DSFF, such as heritage listed, marine environments, flood plains, high

winds etc. must be considered in the schematic design stage and followed through in detailed design.

The Consultant is to consider adjacent buildings and landscaping in all projects. The consultant design must

provide solutions that respond to their immediate settings and reflect the dynamic, sophisticated nature of

the University.

Building design is to minimise surfaces that can become bird roosting points.

2.1.2 Indoor Air Quality

Outside fresh air ventilation must be vermin proof and have a filter material installed to reduce the

amount of dirt and debris entering spaces.

Outside air must not be sourced from high pollutant areas such as loading bays, exhausts and fume

cupboard outlets.

Use materials with low or zero VOC’s.

Highly plasticised materials must not be specified.

Use low/no emission formaldehyde composite wood products, insulation products, laminates etc.

2.1.3 Natural Light

Maximise natural light. The extent shall be optimised with consideration to heat gain and noise problems.

Room layout must avoid glare problems on work surfaces, computer screens and light bleed onto

presentation surfaces (LCD panels, SmartBoards and projection walls/surfaces/screens).

2.1.4 Lecture Theatres, Teaching Spaces, Meeting and Video Conference Rooms.

Where Video Conferencing Facilities have natural light, measures to control the amount of natural lighting

must be implemented. Refer to Deakin eSolutions ICT Standards for Video Conferencing Facilities.

2.2 Roof

2.2.1 Access

Permanent secured access to roof level must be provided internally and designed to prevent

unauthorised access.

Provide full door access (via stairwell or roof top plant room) for buildings greater than 2 stories in

height.

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Install walkways where roof access is required to maintain plant. The area under the walkway must be

accessible for cleaning.

2.2.2 Drainage

Rainwater removal systems (downpipes, gutters) are to be located to the outer perimeter of the

building. Where this is unavoidable, internal box gutters must have a fall greater than 1 in 200

incorporating gutter sumps and overflows. Internal box gutters may only be designed when approved

through an application for Exemption from AMR, General Manager, Asset Maintenance and Renewal,

Facilities Services Division.

Encased downpipes must be PVC (stainless steel in Warrnambool), installed one size greater than

typically required, with no sharp bends.

For single story buildings, the gutter on the outer-side and inspection traps must be accessible for

cleaning.

Provide a mesh cover to all rain water sumps.

2.2.3 Plant (including mechanical plant, equipment and aerials)

Plant on a roof must not be visible from the ground.

Major rooftop plant to new facilities must be discretely located, on a single plant platform that

incorporates plant, access around plant for maintenance and plant set down areas.

Plant must be consolidated on one platform where practicable.

Small isolated condenser units can be mounted directly on roofs using metal batten sections.

2.3 Accessibility

2.3.1 Mandatory minimum requirements and additional access requirements

It is the consultant’s responsibility to ensure their design complies with all relevant mandatory codes and

standards at the time of the project. This document outlines Deakin University’s minimum acceptable

access standards, it does not relieve the consultant of their obligations to comply with all other standards.

The document lists mandatory minimum requirements under the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings)

Standards 2010 and referenced Australian Standards, at the time of publication. Additional Access and

Universal Design Considerations to achieve best practice are also required by Deakin University. Deakin

specific access requirements are nominated in italics throughout the document.

Access requirements throughout the document are nominated by “unshaded” dot points.

2.3.2 Accessways (internal and external)

A Continuous accessible path of travel is to be provided from the site boundary, through the building, to

and through all areas required to be accessible including DAPBs or accessible external spaces. Installations,

such as furniture, fitments and landscaping, must not impede the accessway.

An accessway (Continuous accessible path of travel) is required to be provided and maintained through the

building, to and through all areas required to be accessible.

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Provide clear gate / door opening widths (min. 850mm) and circulation space (dimensions vary due to

angle of approach).

Abutment of surfaces shall be no greater than 3mm if vertical, or 5mm if a bevelled edge.

Overhead clearance on a Continuous accessible path of travel shall be minimum height 2m at any

doorway and minimum width 1m along the length of the accessway.

Grates, where provided, shall have openings and slots that run at a right angle to the direction of travel.

Turning and passing spaces are to be provided where there is no direct line of sight available to the end

of a walkway and where it is not possible to continue along the accessway.

Provide seating and shelter for pedestrians at regular intervals alongside accessways.

Accessways to be designed so they can be identified intuitively, without the need for excessive signage.

Provide consistent and even lighting (reflected downward - without pooling or producing glare).

A solid, non-transparent contrasting strip (min. 75mm with lower edge at a height of 900 –

1000mm) is required to any frameless or fully glazed doorway and sidelights, or fully glazed wall

that is capable of being mistaken as a door or entry. Strip must be viewable from 2m either side.

This may require a difference between the internal and external strips).

2.3.1 Luminance Contrast

Effective contrast includes contrast between walls and floor surfaces; ground surfaces and built

obstructions including furniture, fitments and landscaping.

A solid, non-transparent contrasting strip (min. 75mm with lower edge at a height of 900 – 1000mm) is

required to any frameless or fully glazed doorway and sidelights (where no chair rail or transom in

place) and at any fully glazed wall that is capable of being mistaken as a door or entry (strip must be

viewable from 2m either side).

2.3.2 Emergency Egress and Evacuation

Provide a Continuous accessible path of travel to any emergency exit door (ensuring door controls

which are easy to use and are appropriately weighted) and emergency assembly area.

Provide emergency alarms which are both audible and visible, as nominated by the Deakin

Representative, in key locations throughout a building e.g. sanitary facilities, where a person may find

themselves alone at times.

Provide a place of safe refuge within any fire isolated stairs suitable for a person with disability to wait,

including an accessible method of communication within the safe refuge area.

2.3.3 Building Entrances

Provide access through the principal pedestrian entrance and not less than 50% of all pedestrian

entrances (including the principal pedestrian entrance)

Note: A building >500m² is required to provide an accessible entrance not more than 50m away

from an inaccessible entrance.

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A clear opening width of a min. 850mm at any doorway, including the active leaf of a multiple leaf door

(except an automatic opening door) is required, along with circulation space suitable for the angle of

approach for door operation.

Provide a level entry, threshold ramp or step ramp at accessible pedestrian entrances with abutment of

surfaces no greater than 3mm if vertical, or 5mm if a bevelled edge.

Building entrances to have automatic opening doors or manual doors with door operating weight of

20N or less.

Design building entrances to allow intuitive wayfinding to differentiate entrance from other elements.

Provide overhead cover at building entrance doors, to allow people to wait out of inclement weather.

Airlocks shall be minimum 1450mm deep (plus door leaf where relevant).

2.4 Space Allocations and General Requirements

2.4.1 Workspaces

Consultants are to attend a briefing meeting with Manager, Workspace Transformation and refer to the

Workspace Transformation Guidelines (available from the Manager) for all workspace requirements.

Space allocation (m2) is provided by Facilities Services to consultants.

Open plan work space must be designed in accordance with ‘Officewise - A Guide to Health and Safety

in the Office’ published by the Victorian Workcover Authority.

Maximise the number of work spaces that have an outlook and natural light penetration.

2.4.2 Meeting Rooms

Consultants are to refer to the Workspace Transformation Guidelines for all workspace requirements,

and attend a briefing meeting with Manager, Workspace Transformation.

Space allocation (m2) is provided by Facilities Services to consultants.

Meeting rooms with capacity greater than 6 people must not be located within access controlled zones.

Meeting rooms with capacity less than 6 people may be located within defined Faculty/Administration

areas.

Cable reticulation to meeting room tables for power/phone/ voice point/data projectors/smartboards/

LCD panels etc. is to be included in the design.

2.4.3 Teaching, Lecture and Tutorial Rooms

Noise from adjacent areas must be minimised with suitable acoustic treatment.

All teaching spaces to have natural light.

All teaching rooms will be equipped with audio-visual equipment in accordance with Deakin eSolutions

ICT Standards Volumes 1 and 2.

GPOs/USB charging outlets and wireless internet access to be provided for student use at multiple

locations in each teaching space and informal student learning space.

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Informal student learning spaces are to be provided in close proximity to general and specialist

teaching spaces.

2.4.4 Large Class Space

Writing surfaces to be provided to support a laptop/tablet.

Minimum 1x double GPO to every four seats must be provided.

Where a tiered floor setup is to be provided, structural floor to be flat surface with framed tiers above

to enable future reconfiguration if required.

2.4.5 Wet Lab, General Scientific Lab, Clinical Lab, Gymnasium, Laboratory

Physical containment level will be supplied by your Deakin Representative.

2.4.6 Tea Making Facilities

Buildings accommodating more than 20 regular full time staff must include a staff room.

Buildings accommodating more than 60 regular staff should have multiple smaller locations; or tea points in

addition to a staff room.

A tea point must be provided to staff areas where a staff room is not easily accessible.

Tea point to include CW/HW, milk fridge, sink with standard hot/cold supply, storage for coffee etc.

Staff room to include CW/HW, milk fridge, refrigerator for staff, sink with standard hot/cold supply,

storage and dining table(s).

Do not install dishwashers.

Microwaves must be commercial grade.

2.4.7 Toilets and Showers

Toilet facilities must be easily accessed and in easily found locations.

Positioning and quantities must reflect practicalities in respect to how and when spaces are used and

not entirely based on BCA ratios.

Direct sight lines from adjacent space into the WC must be obstructed.

Minimum toilet cubicle size 1550mm x 900mm.

Women’s and unisex toilets must include space for free standing sanitary disposal bins, 350mm x 250

mm.

Minimum shower cubicle size 1800mm x 900mm.

Provide open change and locker space where appropriate for building use.

Change rooms to have heating and cooling.

2.4.8 Accessible and Ambulant Toilets

Comply with the requirements of AS1428.1 and AS1428.2.

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Ensure documentation clearly dimensions toilet roll holder location in accordance with the

requirements of AS1428.1. Standard toilet roll holder complies.

Conceal/shroud any exposed pipes underneath hand basins.

Ensure minimum 30% contrast between vertical and horizontal surfaces around the toilet door (min.

50mm wide), toilet seat and any signage.

2.4.9 Baby Change Areas

Baby change facilities shall be installed at 820mm high, with leg clearance underneath 720mm.

Ensure baby change facility does not encroach on any required circulation space when in the up or

down position.

2.4.10 Parents Rooms / Baby Feeding Rooms

Parent rooms to include:

Lounge style furniture, min 2.5 seat sofa.

Feeding cubicle with portable screening (retractable curtain or similar) minimum 2m2 with

lounge style chair including armrests, small table for equipment, power outlet at min. 500mm

AFFL.

Sink (available for feeding cubicle), with soap dispenser.

Fridge- (access controlled).

Microwave (available for feeding cubicle).

Space for pram- 1.5m2 .

Wall mounted interactive play equipment.

Paper towel holder.

Access controlled door.

Resilient floor coverings.

Waste bin.

Mirror at a height of 900mm-1850mm and minimum width of 350mm.

2.4.11 Cleaners' Room / Cleaners' Cupboard

Provide one cleaners’ room (nominally 3m x 3m) on the ground floor in each stand-alone building,

easily accessible internally and externally. Room to be accessible for delivery of cleaning products and

cleaning equipment. Allow for Janitors trolleys and scrubber machines when required.

Cleaners’ rooms and cupboards must be located adjacent to wet areas or amenities within buildings.

Provide Cleaners’ Cupboards (preference is for 1m deep x 2m wide) to each floor excluding those with

cleaners’ rooms. Cleaners’ rooms and cupboards must be located adjacent to wet areas or amenities

within buildings.

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Cleaners’ Cupboards door to be lockable with access control. Stainless steel plate to front of door, to

300mm high AFFL.

Provide vinyl or stainless steel sheet splashback to cleaners sink to min 600mm above sink. Provide

coved vinyl flooring to cleaners’ rooms and cupboards coved up wall to 100mm AFFL.

Cleaners’ Cupboards to be provided with the following:

Four melamine shelving units, 900mm W x 450mm D, 20kg capacity.

Stainless steel cleaners sink with grate with hot and cold running water.

Cleaners trough with mop grate; installed at 450mm AFFL to top of grate.

Vandal resistant wall tap near floor waste, 450mm AFFL in addition to tap over trough.

Stainless steel tapware to be fitted central to the basin/trough (no corner tapware), installed

750mm above grate height.

Two coat hooks 1350mm above floor level on back of door.

1m2 notice board.

Light switch to be located internally to latch side of door.

1 x DGPO 300 AFL near shelving.

Refer also 12.2 Automatic Fire Detection Systems.

2.4.12 Plant Room, Lift Control Room and Switchboard Room

Accessibility and ease of removal of plant must be considered.

Plantrooms must have acoustic and vibration treatment to reduce impact on surrounding spaces.

Outside fresh air ventilation to be vermin proof, with a filter material (G4 Filter Media) installed to

reduce the amount of dirt and debris entering spaces.

2.4.13 Commercial Tenancies

Fitout designers are to consult with local authorities and your Deakin Representative to determine specific

operational and spatial requirements.

A single capped grease trap to be provided within all tenancies. Grease traps are to be accessible to

service vehicles.

All meters and sub-meters to be connected to BAS.

Electrical

A sub meter is to be provided at the point of supply and must include one double GPO.

One 80amp and one 200 amp three phase power must be provided to the point of supply.

The Tenant is to connect to this supply.

Gas

Gas must be provided within the tenancy with an isolation tap and check meter.

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Water

A single connection point must be provided within the tenancy with an isolation tap and check

meter.

Any hot water system will be supplied and installed by the tenant.

2.4.14 Communications rooms

Refer to eSol standards.

2.5 Walls and Partitions

2.5.1 General

Walls are to be of durable construction with a hard wearing, easily cleaned finish. Construction to be

highly robust to prevent damage and suitable to securely fix joinery items such as benches, shelves,

noticeboards, whiteboards, etc.

Graphics are not to be painted on plasterboard surfaces, due to difficulty in repainting walls around

graphic.

High moisture resistant (HMR) particle board or other approved moisture resistant material must be

used in wet areas (no MDF).

Expanded Polystyrene Core (EPC) panel construction material is not to exceed 5% of a building. No

external walls may be constructed of expanded polystyrene core panels. (Deakin insurance policy

requirement relating to spread of fire/smoke.) Where EPC is required, use only FM approved products

that are installed in a manner that does not compromise the FM Approval.

Walls where projected images are displayed must have plasterboard and matt white paint finish; and

must be kept clear of fittings.

Where there is a likelihood of damage from furniture, use a lining material that will not damage or

mark.

Walls where rooms have high noise output are to be acoustically treated. E.g. Hand driers, workshop,

plantrooms.

Note: Termites are prevalent at the Geelong Waterfront Campus. Preventative measures should be

undertaken where required.

2.5.2 Stairs and Stairwells

Minimise noise produced in stair areas by specifying of sound absorbing materials.

Provide ease of access to all surfaces for cleaning and maintenance. Do not incorporate small gaps that

cannot be accessed for cleaning, e.g. at junction between stair and balustrade.

2.5.3 Balustrades

Minimise horizontal (dust collecting) surfaces.

Paint finishes are not acceptable.

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2.5.4 Corridors

Line corridors with hard wearing surface, i.e. villaboard.

Where trolleys are to be used, install corner protection to external angles. Min 50mm width.

2.6 Floors

2.6.1 General

Spare carpet tiles should be provided to 5% of floor area up to a maximum quantity of 5 boxes per

finish.

Broadloom carpet is not to be used.

Bitumen backed carpet tiles must not be installed directly to the substrate, cushion backing fixed to

bitumen backing is acceptable.

Where a raised access floor is proposed, design is to be discussed with Facilities Services Division DSFF

Review Committee prior to proceeding.

Carpet is to be short pile (max. 11mm and max backing 4mm).

Floor surfaces are to be glare free, limiting them being perceived as slippery.

Do not design ‘busy’ floor patterns at or across accessways.

Designating accessways or principal entrances through changes to floor colours or surfaces is

encouraged for wayfinding.

2.6.2 Stairs and Stairwells

Specify aluminium stair nosings with mechanical fixings.

2.6.3 Floor Coverings

WCs floor to be Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra or approved equivalent vinyl floor coverings with anti-bacterial

properties.

Minimum slip resistance in accordance with AS 4586.

Kitchenettes to have minimum 1.2m of impervious floor coverings from front edge of bench.

The consultant must provide floor coverings samples to Deakin University for Product Samples Testing.

Testing results will be recorded by DU in the Product Samples Testing Spreadsheet and

approval/rejection communicated to the consultant by your Deakin Representative.

2.6.4 External Brush-off Matting

Provide brush-off matting at external entrances. Birrus Duramat/Ultramat; Nuway Tiftiguard Plain;

Waterhog Classic, or approved equivalent.

Ensure recessed brush-off matting can be drained of water.

Matting to be width of doorway x 1.2m length minimum.

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2.6.5 Internal Walk-Off Matting

Provide internal walk-off matting at arterial/main entry doors.

Matting to be width of doorway x 1.2m length minimum.

Airlock entrance should be laid with walk-off matting to full extent of airlock.

Matting to be water and dirt trapping.

2.6.6 Threshold Strip

Install threshold strip/junction trim where floor surfaces or levels differ. Raven RP95 or approved

equivalent.

2.6.7 Podium or stage

Where required, any podium or stage shall be accessible for a person using a mobility aid i.e. access

onto and circulation space upon.

Boundaries or edges of any podium or stage (where no barriers are in place), shall be defined through

the use of a contrasting colour and texture (min 45%).

2.7 Ceiling

2.7.1 General

Ceiling must be highly durable, easy to clean and maintain.

Ceilings are to be easily accessible where HVAC plant or ductwork inspections hatches are located.

In teaching spaces, meeting room and Video Conferencing Facilities, provide acoustic insulation where

sound transfer is likely via shared ceiling spaces.

Refer ICT Standards for technical requirements regarding ceilings in Video Conferencing Facilities.

2.8 Doors and Door Frames

2.8.1 Doors General

Doors are to be of solid core construction with hard wearing and lasting surface treatments.

Door widths, excluding toilet cubicle doors, are to be minimum 920mm, with minimum clear opening

width no less than 850mm.

Paint finishes are to be gloss or satin finish.

External doors must be of weatherproof construction with weather seals.

All auto-sliding doors, door seals and brushes are to be Dorma in accordance with Deakin Design

Standards for Facilities – Emergency and Security Management System.

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Doors on a designated emergency egress path must be wired directly to the FDCIE in accordance with

the requirements of the DSFF Emergency and Management Systems.

Rooms with more than 65m2 must have a minimum of 1½ door width at main entrance, with a

minimum clearance of 850mm on the active side. Provide panic bolts to top and bottom of non-active

door leaf only.

Door operating weight shall not exceed 20N.

Fire doors, when installed on an accessible path of travel, are to be fitted with closers, ‘held open’

or fitted with closers that only activate on alarm.

In high use rooms, provide vision panels in doors to allow users to view pedestrian traffic from

either side.

2.8.2 Doors Hardware

Door Stops must not create a trip hazard or restrict the door opening clearance.

Air Grilles are to be installed securely with vandal proof fixings to restrict the possibility of break-ins.

1m high (min) kickplates to be installed in high traffic areas e.g. science labs, plant rooms, where

trolleys are used.

300mm high (min) kickplates to be installed to push side of painted or timber finish doors.

Door closers to be stainless steel, Lockwood 2616 or approved equivalent in accordance with Deakin

Design Standards for Facilities – Emergency and Security Management System.

Door Furniture to be:

1900 series Lockwood mortice furniture – internal.

1800 series Lockwood furniture – external plate.

All door furniture must be compatible with the Abloy 570 cylinder.

Push buttons, D or D lever style handles to be installed at doorways forming part of a Continuous

accessible path of travel.

Door controls shall be installed at height 900 – 1100mm where grasped or turned, 900 – 1200mm

where pushed, 900 – 1250mm where touched; and the required distance from corners and adjoining

doorways.

A horizontal handrail or pull bar is required on outward opening door / gate which is not self-closing

(900 – 1100mm, min. 50mm clearance from edge of door / door handle).

Ensure door controls (where removed from a doorway) are located in a logical position to the door

they operate e.g. after hours exit buttons.

Ensure auto door openers / closers open quickly and remain open for a suitable period of time.

Door controls (including locks, handles, snibs, slide bars etc.) forming part of a Continuous accessible

path of travel must be operable with one hand.

Provide minimum luminance contrast to identify door location.

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2.8.3 Hinges

Doors to have min 3 no. per leaf, installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

External hinges to be stainless steel.

2.8.4 Locking

For Electronic Locking Devices, refer to the Deakin Design Standards for Facilities – Emergency and Security

Management System.

Every lock within the University must be able to be opened with a University campus master key.

The supply and installation of cylinders will be managed by Deakin University. Contractors to include “for

construction” cylinders during the period of works.

2.8.5 Rooms

Individual workspaces that are accessible via a secure access way must not be lockable.

Lockable rooms are to be fitted with turn snib on internal face.

Electric Mortice Locks to be Lockwood Narrow Back Set 3580 series or Standard Back Set 3570 series, to

suit an Abloy 570 cylinder, in accordance with Deakin Design Standards for Facilities – Emergency and

Security Management System.

2.8.6 Roller Doors and Roller Grills

Cylinders are provided by Campus Services to your Deakin Representative.

Where locking is required, roller doors or grills are to have Abloy cylinder, Abloy Brass Body padlock or

release catch on the inside.

2.8.7 Common Area Cupboards, Cabinets and Bollards

Where locking is required, Cupboards/Cabinets to be fitted with Abloy OF200 OR OF 202.

Metal Cupboards, Cabinets and Bollards to be fitted with Abloy ECEC CAM LOCK. This excludes

individual furniture items.

All individual furniture locks to be supplied with two keys per lock.

2.8.8 Automatic Doors

For Electronic Locking Devices – refer to the Deakin Design Standards for Facilities – Emergency and

Security Management System.

All arterial or main entry doors must be fully automatic to outside and airlock.

Provide a 2 pole key override switch externally and a 4 pole key control switch internally, keyed to the

University master key system.

Doors must operate though a brake lock motor system.

Doors on designated paths of travel or fire safety/exit doors must release to open position on power

fail; and on activation of fire alarm.

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Each auto door to be powered separately with individual circuit (not daisy chained to others) in order

to be isolated individually for maintenance.

2.8.9 Smoke or Fire Doors

Provide hold open device to primary circulation space or service corridor fire/smoke doors. The hold

open devices must be a wall mounted magnetic release system.

Provide clearly labelled manual release button.

2.8.10 Glazing Panels in Doors to Teaching Spaces, Meeting Rooms and thoroughfares.

Provide vision panel to both door leafs at double door entry doors.

Provide vision panel to large door leaf at cat-and-kitten doors and on single doors.

Where glazing is provided immediately adjacent to a door vision panels are not required.


Provide stainless steel push, pull and kick plates (both sides), on all toilet entrance doors.

2.8.12 Plant Room and Lift Control Room

Large plant rooms to have double doors to enable installation of large equipment.

Install 1m high kick panels to push side of plant room doors.

2.9 Windows and Window Treatments

2.9.1 Design

Window frames in external walls must be constructed in aluminium only.

Operable external windows to have easily removable fly wire screens to inside frame.

Detail operable external windows with restricted opening to 100mm; lockable in semi-open position to

allow ventilation but prevent access.

Louvered windows are not to be specified.

2.9.2 Furnishings / Glazing Film

Where glazing film is installed, visibility into the space must be achieved to determine if occupants are in

the space.

Window furnishing in Video Conference Facilities must be in accordance with Deakin eSolutions ICT

Standards and integrated with the AV system.

Do not specify venetian blinds.

Do not obscure glazing to doors in an accessible path of travel.

Opaque Visual indicators are to be installed in accordance with AS1428.1 (6.6).

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Privacy film to be minimised through design. Where required, privacy film shall be 3M Fasara Luasanne

(Product Code: SH2EMLA) or approved equivalent. Maximum installation height 400mm above finished

floor level. Privacy film must not extend full height of glazing. Maximum height of film to be 1,500mm

AFFL.

2.10 Joinery

2.10.1 General

Specify high moisture resistant particle board to wet areas.

2.10.2 Computer Laboratories

Consideration must be given to the security of equipment.


Vanity bench to have seamless top and leading edge, water-resistant material.

Provide a mirror for each basin, maximum height to top of mirror: 2.10m AFFL.

2.10.4 Tea-making Facilities

Splashback and benchtop to be fully integrated to min. 200mm above bench.

Splashback to be monolithic flat surface material.

2.10.5 Commercial Kitchens

Counters and benches to be heat welded stainless steel.

All joints to be effectively sealed; all steel tube frames to be capped.

2.10.6 Customer Service Counters

Incorporate an accessible, lower section of counter with leg clearance of 830-870mm height, 800-

840mm leg clearance.

Information and display stands located at Customer Service Counter shall be accessible to all users e.g.

person of short stature or seated.

2.10.7 Lecterns, Presentation Desks and Teachers Points

Refer to Architectural Design Manager for lectern/presentation desks and Teachers Points details.

Refer also Deakin AV and eSolutions Standards.

2.10.8 Slots and Openings e.g. tender, assignment, library return

Locate slots and openings setback from accessible path of travel to maintain circulation space when in

use.

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Installed opening at an accessible height (900 – 1120mm above the finished floor level).

Do not locate closer than 500mm from an internal corner.

Where required, handles and controls shall be easy to grasp and operable with one hand.

2.11 Lifts

Lifts are to be from the following manufacturer list:

Otis Elevator Company.

Kone Australia.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Australia.

Schindler Lifts.

Resilient floor coverings are to be installed. No carpet tiles.

Wall panels to terminate below ceiling level to enable replacement by AMR Maintenance.

Painted wall finishes are unacceptable.

Wall finishes to be high pressure laminate, timber panels, glass, ceramic or textured stainless steel

finish.

Install a mirror finish to at least part of the rear wall of lifts to assist with reversing out of the lift.

Each lift must include the supply of a non-scratch, protective blanket for the walls of the car, one per

lift size not one per lift. Protective blankets need to be securely stored.

All call buttons to be anti-vandal type by Dupar.

Ensure lift buttons are located in the same location on each floor level.

Ensure visual and tactile elements are located next to, not on, the lift buttons.

All lifts to be installed with Panachrome 3D elevator door safeguarding.

Install in-built push-to-talk telephone (no handset), programmed to operate after holding for 5 seconds

and connected to Deakin site security from commissioning.

Lifts servicing more than two levels must have an audible “voice over” announcing the level on arrival.

A key switch must be provided in all lifts. (This is to enable a lift to be parked with the doors closed at

the ground floor and to lock off access to and from any floor.) A key panel switch must be mounted

adjacent to the call button at the ground floor.

Minimum of one lift per building to have a minimum capacity of 1200kg.

All lifts to have a nominal speed not less than 0.65m/sec.

All light fittings to be LED and must be accessible for maintenance from within the lift car.

Provide one single GPO in an easily accessible location in the lift car.

Provide 1xA3 size (max) pin board, framed or incorporated in wall finish, in each lift car.

Lift identification number to be provided by AMR Maintenance.

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An engraved, removable Control Panel must be provided within the lift; Identifying lift number, location

and wording relating to street level and floor levels. The detail to be provided by AMR Maintenance.

Where plant is located on the roof, new buildings are to have at least one lift to roof level.

Access control to lifts is only required if the lift is the only means of entering restricted areas. (I.e. all

other entry points, stairs, lobbies etc. are controlled). Times of operation are to be building specific.

Commissioning and handover of passenger or goods lifts must be witnessed by an independent

consultant appointed by AMR Maintenance.

Floor dimensions minimum 1400mm x 1600mm for a standard passenger lift (travelling over 12m).

Door opening dwell times shall be 6 – 8 seconds dependent upon the number of lifts available.

Provide level transitions from floor into lift (max 12mm allowed).

Provide handrail/s within the lift min. length 600mm, height 850 – 950mm, 30 - 50mm dia.

2.12 Finishes

Finishes samples / finishes boards are to be provided to the Deakin Representative for review by the

Architectural Design Manager, Facilities Services Division.

Fabric finishes must have a CTA Performance Rating of Heavy Duty Commercial Use.

Where food and beverages are served or consumed, fabrics must have high moisture and stain

resistant properties. Avoid carpet in areas where food is consumed ie: seating adjacent tea points.

Carpet tiles are generally preferred over broadloom carpet, however broadloom is permissible in

certain circumstances. Carpet finishes (only) will be reviewed for stain resistance by Campus Services,

refer Section 2.6.2 Floor Coverings.

Powdercoated finishes are preferred over chrome finishes to furniture frames, chair bases etc. to suit

Deakin's Sustainable Built Environment principles. Chrome finishes are not to be used in projects.

Graphics are not to be painted on plasterboard wall surfaces, due to difficulty in repainting walls

around graphic.

2.13 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

2.13.1 General

Furniture schedules are to be provided to the Deakin Representative for review by the Architectural

Design Manager, Facilities Services Division. Consultants are invited to attend a briefing meeting with

the Architectural Design Manager regarding design principles for furniture and fittings.

Furniture is to be provided in accordance with the following:

Furniture Supplier Panel. There are six approved furniture suppliers who provide furniture for

Deakin University. The Furniture Supplier Panel must be used by all consultants working for Deakin

University. The panel is updated every three years, and next due in 2020. Exceptions are available

for specialist furniture that is not available from the approved suppliers.

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Workspace Transformation Guidelines.

Loose Furniture Guideline.

Preferred Workspace Furniture Guideline (for workstations).

Workstation Setout Principles.

Approved Task Chairs.

Preferred Meeting/ Visitor Chairs.

External furniture must include weather resistant finishes and be secured or easily moved to a

designated secure area for night storage.

Wheelchair seating spaces are to be provided in fixed seating locations. Where fixed seating is installed

at tables, provide space at one end or side of the table, min 900mm wide with appropriate wheelchair

turning circle clearances.

2.13.2 Workspace Furniture

Consultants are to attend a briefing meeting with Manager, Workspace Transformation and refer to the

Workspace Transformation Guidelines available from the Manager, for all workspace requirements.

2.13.3 Height Adjustable Tables (non-workstation)

Minimum of 5% of tables in all rooms (including specialist spaces and laboratories) must be height

adjustable from 700mm to 850mm, to meet disability access requirements. For quantities of

workstations to be adjustable, please refer to the Workspace Transformation Guidelines.

Height adjustment mechanisms must not encroach into leg space and must be easily operated.

Individual leg adjustment is not acceptable.

Varidesk and similar desk-mounted adjustable work surfaces are not acceptable due to potential

manual handling injury from raising the units.

2.13.4 Conference and Meeting Room furniture

Conferencing and meeting rooms with Video Conferencing Facilities to have tables incorporating

microphone, data and power services in accordance with Deakin eSolutions ICT Standards.

Modular table systems are to be used where a large table is required.

Tables are to suit viewing angles and directions found in

2.13.5 Fixed Seating Venues

Seating with retractable writing tablets must be provided.

Provide 5% additional back rests and seats bases to a maximum of 30.

Allow 15% left hand tablet tops where seating with tablet tops is specified, evenly distributed across

the space.

Provide tablet tops to wheelchair spaces.

Preferred suppliers are:

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Camatic, Quantum Seat: medium back, fold up seat, replaceable seat and back upholstery pads.

Camatic Quantum tablet: Retractable, right hand side (no left hand option).

Camatic Lectra tablet: pedestal mounted rectangular tablet, suitable for laptop use.

Maxwood W1 Wheelchair Table: Adjustable table for wheelchair use http://www.maxwood.co.nz.

2.13.6 Pinboards, Whiteboards Noticeboards

Whiteboards must incorporate pen ledge.

Enclosed workspaces to have whiteboard and pin board, each 900mm x 900mm min.

Meeting rooms to have whiteboard and pin board, each 1200mm x 1200mm min.

Teaching spaces to incorporate whiteboards and pin boards in accessible locations.

Ensure Continuous accessible path of travel is not impacted when pinboards, whiteboards and

noticeboards are in use within a building.

Height of pinboard, whiteboard and noticeboard to be maximum 1000mm AFFL to underside of fixture.

2.13.7 Lockers and Pigeon Holes

Student Lockers – Informal learning areas are to be provided with student lockers, preferably in banks

of 30. Pigeon Holes - Computer Labs shall have open pigeon holes (no doors) with a double GPO each

for recharging activities while in class. Quantities shall be based on ¼ of the student occupancy.

Preferred student locker type from Lockers Australasia P/L, or similar approved. Lockers are in banks

of five high and need to be under camera security. Each bank of lockers requires a double GPO to be

operational. They are not networked.

Locker Finishes to be either neutral colours or black or white powdercoating.

The dimensions of the locker control module is 1915mm H x 235mm W x 575mm D.

The dimensions of the student locker banks are 1915mm H x 515mm W x 575mm D.

The dimension of an individual locker is 360mm H x 360mm W x 575mm D.

The maximum and preferred number of lockers per installation is 30 as this maximizes the use of

the control module.

An installation of 30 student lockers has a footprint of 3325mm. (6 banks of 5lockers).

Each locker has USB and power charging capacity.

2.13.8 Vending Machines

Campus Services Division to confirm locker location, specification and size requirements.

Location to be set back from Continuous accessible path of travel with suitable circulation space.

Lockers to be installed in fully accessible locations, considering suitable circulation space for a person in

a wheelchair.

Standard GPO 10AMP power is required for each vending machine. Data point not required. Plumbing

is required for coffee vending machines.

http://www.maxwood.co.nz/

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Please liaise with AMR for infrastructure and services locations.

Vending machines to be built-in to suit vending machine size 960m wide x 900mm depth x 1,820mm

Height. Allow a 100mm gap to each side for ventilation and access and allow a 100mm gap behind the

machine for ventilation.

Locations for new vending machines are to be approved by Campus Services and advised to AMR

supervisors.

3. Fittings

3.1 Sanitary Fittings

3.1.1 Floor Waste

Floor wastes to be continually charged.

3.1.2 WCs and Urinals

Provide white fully enclosed WC ceramic pans with concealed cisterns and plastic seats.

Cistern to be fully accessible by access/flush plate, size to allow removal of cistern.

Urinals to be either white wall hung or stainless steel flush to floor; with concealed cisterns.

Student facing amenities to have Zurn flusher and stainless panel or AMR approved equivalent.

Waterless urinals are not to be used.

Urinal waste trap must be readily removable for cleaning and maintenance.

Provide local stop valve to each fitting.

3.1.3 Hand Basins and Tapware

Provide hand basins with stainless steel outlets.

Tap fittings must be stainless steel.

Provide removable access panel where access is required for valves, mixing valves and stop taps etc.

Provide hot and cold water supply.

Hot water to flow to the basin within 6m of dead leg; where necessary, fit a reticulated pumping

system to the hot water supply.

Provide localised stop valve to water supply to each hand basin.

3.1.4 Soap Dispensers

Soap dispensers to be provided to all basins or pair of basins, located above basin or vanity block.

Deb Hygeniefoam Proline Curve 1000 white with chrome 1litre Dispenser to be specified. Product code:

DIS2127.

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3.1.5 Hand Drying Facilities

Provide electronic hand dryer to all bathrooms. Noise output when operational must not exceed 65dB

at 2 meters.

Handtowels/dispensers must not be installed where services can be provided for a hand dryer.

No new construction to have hand towel dispensers.

Where required, hand towel dispensers are to be stainless steel, key lock paper towel dispenser. Must

suit Tork Roll Towel Universal, roll length 90m. (Roll width 18cm).

Hand dryers are to be direct wired.

3.1.6 Toilet paper dispensers

Install toilet paper dispenser to all WCs: Tork Twin Mini Jumbo Dispenser White T2 (Product Code:

555500). Ensure documentation clearly dimensions toilet roll holder location in accordance with the

requirements of AS1428.1. Standard toilet roll holder complies.

3.1.7 Shower Facilities

Tiled shower bases are not acceptable.

Provide a ledge or holder for soap and shampoo etc.

Shower curtains and triple slider screen doors are not to be used.

3.1.8 Sinks

3.1.9 Team Making Facilities

Sinks must be stainless steel.

3.1.10 CW/HW Water Units

CW/HW units to be non-filtered. Zip Hydratap BC G4 Classic or approved equivalent.

4. Facility Support Services

4.1 Waste and Recycling

Fixed waste and recycling infrastructure to be set back from Continuous accessible path of travel with

suitable circulation space.

4.1.1 Internal Bin Infrastructure

External waste infrastructure to be agreed with Campus Services at schematic design stage.

Waste and recycling infrastructure must be integrated with the design in accordance with the following:

Kitchen/staff room: Container Connections Diplomat Senior Recycle Duo 40 litre x2.

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Small workspaces: Container Connections Attache Slimline Recycle Duo Junior 16.5 litre x2.

Approved central locations including circulation space, stairwells, classrooms, outside lifts, computer

labs and teaching spaces: Container Connections Olympian Recycle Duo 79 litre x2.

Toilets/ showers (1 per 3 pans/urinals): Willow Bullet Bin 50ltr, with lid.

Learning spaces (small/large/ laboratory): Marbig Enviro Wastbin, black, 12ltr.

Workstations: Ecobin Desktop mini rubbish bin (red); and Deskside A4 paper bin corrugated plastic

(blue).

Print and copy rooms: Colour coded MGB for paper recycling (240lt). Supply by Deakin.

Parent Rooms/Breast feeding rooms: Willow Bullet Bin 50ltr, with lid.

4.2 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators

Refer Also section 17 EXTERNAL.

Building design to limit the requirement for use of tactile ground surface indicators e.g. use of effective

contrasts and other environmental cues that can assist with wayfinding.

Use bladed shaft TGSIs externally.

Internal timber or painted finish floors: TGSIs to be PVC–2 Part mechanically fixed tile, with bevelled

edges to all sides.

Colour selection is to meet Australian Standards for luminance contrast and consider longevity of

appearance, ongoing maintenance and cleaning.

In the absence of a suitable barrier such as fixed furniture or features, provide TGSIs at any overhead

obstruction less than 2m (other than a doorway).

Tactile Ground Surface Indicators are to be provided at clearly defined pedestrian crossings

incorporating a contrasting colour ground surface to adjacent and background surfaces.

5. Hearing Augmentation

Hearing augmentation shall be provided:

At any screened reception counter.

Where inbuilt amplification system are installed* (other than one used only for emergency

warning).

Hearing augmentation shall be available between 80 – 95% of the space dependant on the system type.

Signage is to be provided to inform users of availability of system and location of receivers if required

(must use the international symbol of deafness – with no other inserts e.g. ‘T’).

Controls for hearing augmentation systems, which incorporate raised tactile and Braille elements, shall

be capable of reach by a person when standing or seated.

Security checkpoints (i.e. libraries) to have visible alarms.

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* Inbuilt means permanently installed. Amplification means it has an amplifier. Any electronic device that reproduces sound via a

speaker requires an amplifier. Any audio system that has a speaker includes amplification. Consequently, any installed audio system

has amplification, whether it is in a television or whiteboard fixed to the wall, AV system, music system etc. If it is not portable or

mobile, it is inbuilt.

6. Landscaping/External

All works to comply with the requirements of the Campus Environments Design Standards document.

Refer also Section 7 Car Parking and Roadways, and Section 8 Transport.

6.1 General

Ensure all materials complement the existing campus environment.

Consideration should be given to after-hours usage, particularly with respect to lighting.

Facilities should also encompass peripheral requirements like waste collection, cleaning infrastructure,

drink taps etc.

Where services need to be run under existing hard pavements (e.g. roads or paths), boring must be

utilised rather than trenching through.

Pit lids to be of a trafficable, lightweight composite material.

6.1.1 Outdoor Furniture

Landscaped areas around buildings are to incorporate standard installations from CEDS of the following

furniture:

Seating. Include a number of seats with back and arm rests providing ergonomic support. Clear

circulation space to be provided at all seating and tables. Ensure the Continuous accessible path of

travel is not impacted by furniture when in use. Wheelchair seating spaces are to be provided in

fixed seating locations. Where fixed seating is installed at tables, provide space at one end or side

of the table, min 900mm wide.

Tables. Fixed seating and tables shall incorporate clear, level circulation space next to the seating

which allows room for the placement of items, for example dog to sit, person using wheelchair to

sit next to seat.

Bins

Drink stations

Bicycle racks- as required

Flag poles - as required

External seating to be fixed to a paved or concrete base footing in a vandal resistant manner. The base

footing must be durable, weather proof and easily cleaned with an easily maintained edge (when fitted

in grass areas).

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6.1.2 Drinking Fountains

External drinking fountains to be in accordance with Campus Environment Design Standards. Where

provided, internal drinking fountains to be dual fountain, multiple height (standard height and lower

height for accessibility) with leg clearance below the fountain.

Location to be set back from Continuous accessible path of travel with suitable circulation space. Drink

fountains to be soft wired and simply plumbed. Ensure water spillage can be drained and does not

create a slip hazard.

6.1.3 Fences, Gates

Provide adequate drainage within and along outdoor access ways.

Provide a change of ground surface texture or colour within access ways at installations, for example

bicycle storage, drinking fountains, seating, which help to designate the area.

Ensure roads incorporate a direct connection e.g. kerb ramp connection to pathway at alighting or

departure points - taxi ranks, public transport stops.

Design landscape elements which incorporate an effective contrast between vertical and horizontal

surfaces and background and adjacent surfaces, e.g. raised garden beds, plant surrounds etc.

Provide a horizontal handrail or pull bar to any outward opening door / gate which is not self-closing

(900 – 1100mm, min. 50mm clearance from edge of door / door handle).

Provide level entry, threshold ramp or step ramp at accessible pedestrian entrances, this may include

gates on an accessway to a building.

Door / gate controls to be installed at height 900 – 1100mm where grasped or turned, 900 – 1200mm

where pushed, 900 – 1250mm where touched; and the required distance from corners.

6.1.4 External Gates

Design to match surrounding areas and buildings. Pipe gates are acceptable. Consideration should be

given to security and emergency access issues.

6.1.5 Play Spaces

Provide a Continuous accessible path of travel to any play space which forms part of an area associated

with a building.

Ensure controls on equipment can be reached by a person when standing or seated and used with a

closed fist or open palm and incorporating raised tactile and Braille elements.

Provide soft fall surface materials that can be accessed by all users.

Provide shade and shelter over some seating and play components.

Design a range of play elements and components suitable for people of all ages.

6.1.6 Sporting Grounds, Spectator Facilities, Viewing Areas and Scoreboards

Provide a Continuous accessible path of travel to any sporting ground, spectator facility, viewing areas

and scoreboards.

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Ensure fixed equipment or fixtures do not impact the Continuous accessible path of travel.

Where fixed seating is provided, provide wheelchair accessible spaces in a variety of locations,

dependent on the number of fixed seats. Removable seats may be used.

Provide shade and shelter over some viewing and spectator areas that are located outdoors.

7. Car Parking and roadways

Refer also Section 8 Transport.

7.1 Accessible Car Parking

Provide a level, firm ground surface (1:40 concrete, 1:33 bitumen) at carpark and adjacent pathway

accessed via kerb ramp at the front or rear of the bay.

Vertical clearance and dimensions in accordance with Australian Standards.

Locate designated accessible parking bays as close as possible to the principal pedestrian entry/s of the

site or building. This may be in a variety of locations for large or complex buildings.

Provide consistent and even lighting at parking bays and connecting accessways.

7.2 Set Down and Waiting Areas

Provide designated accessible set down and waiting area as close as possible to the principal pedestrian

entry of a site or building. Set down or waiting areas shall not impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic flow.

Provide overhead clearance at any roadways leading to and within set down and waiting areas, which

cater for users with vehicle roof mounted storage containers.

Provide seating with backs and armrests located with clear lines of sight to any taxi zone, set down and

waiting area.

Provide shade and shelter over some set down / waiting areas.

7.3 Roads

7.3.1 Kerbs

Full kerb and channel are required in locations where a greater vehicle barrier is required.

7.3.2 Surface Drainage

Traditional kerb and channel with conventional side entry pits and underground drainage pipes shall be

used to disperse stormwater run-off.

7.3.3 Service Vehicle Access

Service vehicle access must be provided immediately adjacent to all facilities.

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7.3.4 Vehicle Access Campus Services

Vehicle access paths must be constructed to enable all weather access. Ensure adequate turning circles

are provided to all vehicle access areas.

Clear lines of sight must be maintained along two-way paths and at all intersections.

Ensure adequate access is provided around building perimeters for emergency vehicles.

Space for access/maintenance vehicles should be within 5m of the building Reaching over garden beds

is acceptable only where the bed is less than 2m wide, with low height planting or other features.

7.3.5 Vehicle Barriers

Treated pine post and rail barriers are not acceptable.

Planning should consider the reduction of “hard” vehicle barriers in favour of soft edge type barriers

such as landscaping and planting, approved by your Deakin Representative.

7.4 Bollards

Bollards may be fixed or moveable depending on requirements. They must be able to be locked into

position.

Bollards must be designed to be clearly visible from a seated position in a vehicle.

Reflective devices must be incorporated to assist with night time visibility. Colour must provide a

luminous contrast of 30% with background surfaces.

7.5 Pedestrians Access

7.5.1 General

All paths should be designed to minimise large numbers of pedestrians walking across planted and

grassed areas. The use of landscaping elements such as built up garden beds, water features, walled

elements etc. may be considered where direct paths are not possible.

Path surfaces must be non-slip.

Hard surfaces are required for Arterial or Main paths. Gravel paths are not acceptable.

Concrete paths must be a minimum of 100mm thick with F62 mesh placed centrally.

Allow for adequate concrete thickness and reinforcement at defined locations for regular heavy vehicle

crossing.

Minimum (pedestrian) path widths shall be in accordance with the below table and AS 1428.1.

Where paths are less than 1.8m width, ensure passing space is provided for wheelchair access at

required intervals.

Arterial paths For all primary circulation routes that link facilities, whether they are

buildings, bus stops or car parks etc.

1800mm

Main paths For paths linking arterial paths, or secondary links between facilities. 1500mm

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Secondary paths Not recommended for thoroughfares.

These narrow paths could be acceptable in instances like pathways

not exceeding 10m in length serving an offset facility such as a seat,

service meter, lookout etc. where wheelchair use would rarely be

inhibited by the need for passing.

1200mm

7.5.2 Pedestrians Crossings

Provide designated pedestrian crossings at regular intervals and locations in high use areas.

Where signal operated pedestrian crossings are required, provide controls that can be easily reached

by a person when standing or seated and operated with a closed fist or open palm, incorporating

audible, visible and tactile signal notification.

Clearly define pedestrian crossings with a contrasting colour ground surface to adjacent and

background surfaces and non-slip paintwork.

7.6 Ramps

7.6.1 General

Handrails, kerbs and safety barriers shall be installed on both sides of any raised pathways, ramp or

bridge.

Design above minimum required gradient, to allow tolerance at time of construction.

On long distance ramps and walkways, include landings and rest areas (seating) setback from the path

of travel.

Provide consistent and even lighting (reflected downward - without pooling or producing glare) along

the length of any ramps.

7.6.2 Kerb Ramps

Ensure centre line of kerb ramp aligns with opposing centreline of kerb ramp, median or pedestrian

refuge area and extends across the full width of any pedestrian crossing.

Install TGSI as required by regulatory authority (Geelong City Council, City of Whitehorse, Warrnambool

City Council.)

Transitions between the roadway and accessway shall be no greater than 3mm if vertical, or 5mm if a

bevelled edge.

Where required, median crossings to have a depth minimum 1000mm.

8. Transport

Refer also Section 7 Car Parking and Roadways

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8.1 Bus Stops and Taxi Ranks

Refer to The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 for detailed requirements.

Provide an accessible path of travel, seating, shelter and lighting at all locations where a passenger is

expected to wait for a bus and in close proximity to designated taxi waiting areas.

8.2 Bicycle and Scooter Storage

Provide bike storage and bike hoops in accordance with Deakin University Cycling Infrastructure

Standards and Design Standards for Cycling Facilities. These documents are available from Campus

Services.

Bike storage facilities and bike hoops are to be located off but connected to, a Continuous accessible

path of travel on a firm, level ground surface.

8.3 Vehicle Guard Rails and Wheelstops

Provide visual contrasts between vertical and horizontal installations and surfaces.

9. Student Residences

9.1 Bathroom- accessible units

9.1.1 Vanity unit / basin

Mirrors to be installed 90mm AFFL to lower edge.

Vanity height to be 770 – 800 AFFL with leg clearance below.

Provide effective contrasts between fixtures and fittings and any adjacent, background surface.

Provide a clear colour definition available between vertical and horizontal surfaces.

9.1.2 Shower

Provide space for people to transfer into or from mobility aids or wheelchair within the space.

Provide:

A shower seat that is self-draining (and has drop down legs to provide extra stability if fixed).

A shelf and soap holder within the shower area for placement of personal items.

Grab rails.

a flexible shower hose attached in addition to a shower rose (if provided).

lever taps.

Ensure effective contrasts between fixtures and fittings and any adjacent, background surface.

Provide clothes hanging devices within close proximity to the shower seat.

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9.2 Bedroom- accessible units

Ensure beds have min. clear space between the base of the bed and the finished floor a min. of 150mm

(allowing use of a hoist if required).

Controls for the operation of any equipment (e.g. TV, radio, air-conditioning, lights, telephone etc. ) are

to be accessible from the bed (remote controls could be considered).

Mattress top at a height of between 480 – 500mm AFFL.

9.3 Storage – Wardrobes / Cupboards

Provide lower level hanging rails within wardrobes in addition to the conventional height rail.

Visual contrasts between furniture and fittings and any adjacent, background surface.

10. Services- Electrical / Power

10.1 General

All time clocks and resets are to be accessible without requiring access to live circuitry.

New buildings or whole of building refurbishments: Main switchboard must be metered with sub-

metering for all lighting, power and mechanical services.

All meters to be connected to the Building Automation System.

Consult with your Deakin Representative for naming convention for electrical switchboards and

distribution boards.

10.2 Controls (e.g. light switches, data projectors, heating)

Switches to be rocker action / toggle switches for unisex accessible sanitary facility. Minimum size 30 x

30mm, or a push pad switch min. of 25mm dia.

All switches and power points within a unisex accessible sanitary facility, which are located 900 –

1100mm high, not less than 500mm from the internal corners and close to any shelf or worktop.

All switches and controls on a Continuous accessible path of travel (other than GPOs) are to be installed

at a height of 900 – 1100mm AFL.

Security installations e.g. buttons, installed at 900 – 1200mm AFFL.

10.3 Back Up Power Outlets

Where emergency power is required to provide backup to critical equipment, it must be permanently

labelled “emergency backup power outlet.”

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10.4 Standby Generator

All new buildings to have an external generator point to the main switchboard, positioned where

portable generator and service vehicles can be located.

10.5 Power Outlets (GPOs)

GPOs must be double outlet and labelled with the switchboard/distribution board and circuit number.

GPO outlets incorporating a USB outlet must be provided to specific locations identified in project

briefing. Refer Deakin Representative.

Refer to Deakin eSolutions ICT Standards for GPOs in Communications Rooms.

The minimum number and location of power outlets should follow the table below. Where Deakin

eSolutions ICT Standards require additional outlets they are to be provided in addition to the table

below.

Room type Number of double

outlets DGPO

Comments

Workspaces - individual 3 2 on the wall where the desk is likely to be positioned and 1

on a separate wall.

Workspaces – open

plan

2 Per work station

Campus Teaching

Spaces (non-fixed

furniture)

3 Consider the teaching location.

Campus Teaching

Spaces (fixed furniture)

2 Under or beside the screen/s (not wired to any sockets

external to the theatre).

Place points in the aisles in positions that will allow cleaners

to work between seating in distances of 25 m from each

point.

Labs and Gyms Per briefing All GPO’s including fume cupboards must be provided with

single point earth leakage circuit breakers.

Computer Lab 2 per work

station

Sufficient for support equipment

Conference, seminar,

meeting rooms

Per briefing Subject to AV fitout.

Circulation space,

corridors and foyers

Per briefing To cater for displays, special functions or events and to

facility recharging of portable devices in appropriate

locations.

Toilets and showers 1 to vanity

bench

Away from basin.

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1 per hand dryer Hard wired on its own circuit.

Cleaners rooms /

cupboards

1 300 AFL near shelving.

Plant and lift control

rooms

1 In an easily accessible location.

Stairs / stairwells 1

Commercial tenancies 1 On sub-board.

A80 and 200 amp three phase to be provided to point of

supply.

All switches and controls on a Continuous accessible path of travel (other than general purpose outlets)

are to be installed at a height of 900 – 1100mm.

Provide recharge point power outlets in high use buildings.

Ultrasonic occupancy sensors are not to be used as they interfere with wireless network infrastructure.

10.6 Mechanical Switchboards: Controls and Indicators

Must be ventilated type indicating light assemblies.

Panels must allow change of lamps from front of panel.

Panels to include test button to check all lamps operational.

Main electrical supply to control panel must be provided with voltmeter and ammeter and phase

change switches for both meters.

Electrical supply to chiller must be provided with ammeter and phase change over switch.

Pressure differential switches used to interlock/provide status of BAS. Flow switches are not

acceptable.

Hour run meters shall be fitted where appropriate.

10.7 Main Switchboard

Main switchboard to be free-standing, dust and vermin proof at a minimum of IP20.

Approved Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) units:

o Terasaki TemPower,

o ABB Emax,

o Merlin Gerin Masterpact.

Lift-off hinges are to be supplied to all hinged doors.

Doors to be supplied with lockable latches - lock cylinders keyed to CL-001 keys.

Removable panels are to be supplied with suitable lifting handles.

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Laminated schematic wiring diagram to be provided inside main switchboard.

Lift-off panels are to identify location on main switchboard.

Labels are to be provided for incoming and outgoing circuits and essential safety measures including:

fire protection and indicating; passenger lifts; and circuits controlling emergency luminaires.

‘Traffolyte’ labels are to be installed on front door of Combined Fuse Switch unit indicating capacity of

unit and rating of installed fuse cartridges. Labels are to be installed adjacent to load terminals.

10.8 Distribution Boards, Control Panels

Switchboards and control cabinets are to be located minimum 1200mm above floor level.

All electrical equipment switchboards must be coloured to suit surroundings. Do not finish in orange as

this is the nominated colour of the mechanical cabinets.

All switchboard legends to reference as-built room numbers. Electronic copies to be supplied with

handover of project.

20% spare capacity to be provided within all boards and control panels based on demand calculations.

Approved standard distribution boards: Heinemann or NHP Concept Premier panel boards with hinged

escutcheon panels.

Approved circuit breakers: Heinemann or NHP Safe T Earth leakage circuit breakers.

Centre mounted main switch controlling each distribution board.

All busbar tee-offs are to be fully insulated.

Approved contactors: Sprecher and Schuh.

Approved panel-mounted control switches: Kraus and Namer.

Contactors, relays, control switches are to be DIN-rail mounted.

Equipment within panels must be clearly set out and labelled.

Provide sufficient space between items to permit safe maintenance.

Final sub-circuits on distribution boards protecting power and lighting circuits to be protected by earth

leakage circuit breakers (RCDs).

RCD’s are not required on research freezers. Power points must be labelled accordingly.

Automatic controls mounted external to switchboard must be in a separate cabinet containing only low

voltage wiring.

Only use time clocks where BAS is not available. Approved standard time-switch clocks: Theben and TX

series.

Laminated schematic diagrams must be installed adjacent to each control panel.

10.9 Mechanical Equipment Switchboards

All mechanical switchboards must have appropriate barrier/s to prevent unintentional live contact.

Barrier/s must be transparent.

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The escutcheon panel should have "cut-outs" to enable overloads, circuit breakers and time clocks etc.

to be reset as well as the replacement of cartridge fuses, without having to open the escutcheon panel.

Auto, manual and off switches must be provided to mechanical switchboards on all fans, pumps and

relevant equipment.

10.10 Electrical – Lighting

10.10.1 General

Refer to Deakin eSolutions ICT Standards for teaching and Video Conferencing Facilities.

Refer Campus Environment Design Standards for external lighting requirements.

Provide consistent and even lighting (reflected downward - without pooling or providing glare).

For external lighting installations, ensure light posts are connected to, but set back from the pathway.

Install lighting controls at 900mm AFFL.

Maximise natural light where available.

Ultrasonic occupancy sensors are not to be used as they interfere with wireless network infrastructure.

10.10.2 Lighting Locations

Position lighting for whiteboards and noticeboards to eliminate glare from the viewing position and to

create an even level of illumination on the surface.

Lighting fittings must be located to enable access for maintenance off a standard ladder and

accordance with current OH&S working at heights requirements.

All luminaires are to be located so that they are easily and safely accessible. This includes above stairs

and stairwells, tiered lecture theatres and atriums. Consideration may be given to elevated work

platforms or lowering devices or wall mounted light fittings.

10.10.3 Luminaires and Switching

Internal lighting to be LED type luminaires.

In teaching spaces and meeting rooms, lighting must be divided into minimum two zones: Closest to

displays/cameras; and the remainder of the room.

All smart lighting controls must be DALI networked and connected to the BAS. Full function control

must be available from the BAS server, with full administrative rights on the software and programme.

Smart lighting controls such as lux level sensors and motion detectors must be utilised in workspaces,

computer labs, teaching spaces and meeting rooms. Time clock integration must be provisioned to

enable configurable delay periods.

Do not use motion detectors with microwave signals as they interfere with wireless networking

coverage.

Separately switch luminaires adjacent to external openings or in a zone arrangement to reduce energy

consumption.

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Sensors without switching should be installed to corridors, toilets, plant and comms rooms. Switching

to turn off should be specified to purpose built rooms i.e. dark rooms, animal etc.

10.10.4 Lighting and Blinds Integration into Audio Visual (AV) Systems

Lighting and Blind control is to be Philips Dynalite Antumbra Series.

Custom printed labels must be provided. Custom labels to be submitted to the Deakin Representative

and eSolutions for review.

Keypad Configured as: (See online configurator tool)

Style: Aus.

Orientation: Portrait.

Type: Button.

Colour: White.

Rim: White.

Integrated control of lighting presets, dimming and ramping of lights.

Integrated control of blinds which are to be on the Dynet Bus.

Motorised Blind Controller: Dynalite DDRC810DT-GL Relay Controller.

Autonomous functionality to lower blinds, recall lighting pre-sets from AV system.

Dynalite Envision Gateway to be used to interface Lighting and Blinds on Dynet Bus to AV systems.

Coordinate with Deakin eSolutions for configuration onto the Deakin Network. Lighting contractor to

coordinate and provide equipment MAC address, and associated Switch Port details.

Configuration of Envision Gateway as required your Deakin Representative and eSolutions.

Integration into Dynalite Envision Manager.

To be coordinated with Deakin eSolutions and the AV Contractor.

10.10.5 Exit/Emergency Lights

All fittings to be LED (Stanilite NEXUS).

Exit lights to be Stanilite and connected to Deakin’s existing Nexus computer monitors system.

Individually number all exit and emergency light fittings to the campus wide numbering scheme (and on

the as-built plans).

For refurbishments, all redundant exit and emergency lights from both the emergency lights numbering

system and the computer monitors system should be removed from the system.

Position an emergency light adjacent to all switchboards, distribution boards and mechanical boards.

Commissioning to be undertaken through a Deakin approved contractor.

http://www.aprapps.lighting.philips.com/antumbra/

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11. Mechanical Services

11.1 Heating, cooling and ventilation

Deakin requires all new builds and major refurbishments other than specialist requirement areas to adhere

to the following design principles for occupied spaces. The parameters below only target the HVAC design,

not the specific temperature tolerances to achieve thermal comfort per functional area as these will vary,

e.g. atriums, comms rooms, teaching or staff spaces.

11.1.1 External Conditions

The design temperatures under which plant will maintain internal conditions are to AIRAH DA9 Comfort

Conditions for Zone 6, inclusive of Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool:

Summer

35C Dry Bulb

22C Wet Bulb

Full Solar Load.

Winter

4C Dry Bulb

80% Relative Humidity

No Solar Load.

Heat rejection equipment will be sized on the basis of 39C ambient.

11.1.2 Internal Conditions

Air Conditioned Areas Only

Cooling

: Nominal 24C Dry Bulb.

: 40-60% Relative Humidity anticipated by virtue of cooling coil performance.

Heating

: 21C Dry Bulb.

Control Tolerance

: Plus or minus 1.5C at the point of control for heating and cooling.

11.1.3 General

Water cooling towers are not to be used.

Approved chiller manufacturers are TRANE, YORK, Carrier and Daikin.

Chillers are to be time and temperature controlled via the BAS.

Provide appropriate access to all plant in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations for

maintenance, testing and servicing.

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Where concealed, label all items of equipment, thermometers, remote sensing points, valves and

gauges with permanently fixed durable labels.

Provide a valve schedule in plant rooms to indicate valve number and function.

11.1.4 Split System Air Conditioning

Split systems must not be installed.

11.1.5 Wet Lab, General Scientific Lab, Clinical Lab, Gymnasium

Gas and water shut off controls for laboratories are to be located adjacent to the main entrance door

outside of each laboratory.

Gas and water valves must be quarter turn ball valves.

Emergency power shut off must be via emergency button adjacent to the laboratory door with key

reset.

11.2 Plant

11.2.1 General

All mechanical plant must be wired to mechanical services switchboard.

Mechanical sealed pumps must be specified. Coupling pumps are to be avoided.

Access hatch panels are to be installed in mechanical ventilation ducts (and hollowcore slabs) to allow

indoor air quality assessment throughout the life of the building.

If ductwork cannot be accessed by removing flexiducts, then one access hatch per 15m straight section

is required. Access must be provided either side of attenuators or turning vane components.

Provide laminated wall mounted schematic diagrams to plant rooms for HVAC installations. Schematic

designs to be placed in a pocket installed to the inside of switch panel doors for electrical installation.

Split systems not to be used except in Comms Rooms or unless otherwise approved by General

Manager, Asset Maintenance and Renewal, Facilities Services Division.

Integrated pump and VSD’s are not to be used. Separate VSD’s are to be used for all installations.

Mechanical plant should be connected to Mechanical boards only not Electrical boards.

11.2.2 Boilers

Boilers must be gas fired and fully automatic.

11.2.3 Heating and Chilled Water Systems

Chilled water and heated water systems must be flushed and have appropriate water treatment at first

filling.

Provide suitable water filter and stainless steel dosing pot of appropriate size, fitted to supply line to

header tank make-up valve, complete with appropriate isolating valves.

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11.2.4 AV and Technical Services

Refer to Deakin eSolutions ICT Standards.

12. Fire Services

12.1 Fire Protection and Suppression Systems

12.1.1 General

New and majorly refurbished residential buildings must incorporate a time delay system for all alarms in

bedrooms and common cooking areas of the AAF (Alarm Acknowledgement Facility) strategy or other alarm

delay system authorised by Deakin, to minimise the impact of false fire alarm attendance fees.

The objective is to provide best practice, latest technology fire safety technology incorporating smoke and

heat detection, water and gaseous based suppression systems, early warning and evacuation systems.

Supporting CAD drawings, block plans, engineering reports and cause and effect matrix’s all form an

important part of each fire systems project

New or modified fire detection / suppression systems require a new matrix to be created to reflect all

elements and conditions of operation. The matrix must be signed off by the fire engineer and building

surveyor to show compliance to the true intent of the occupancy certificate and fire engineering report.

Matrix to include: a full inventory list, room location of all elements and a written procedure showing cause

and effect on the two axis.

12.2 Automatic Fire Detection Systems

All new buildings over 500m2 must be provided with an addressable fire detection system: Tyco MX1

fire indicator panel and detector platform.

The fire and EWIS panel must be located on an external wall near the buildings main entrance

(preferably undercover); or in a purpose built fire control room accessible directly from the outside of

the building.

Fire and EWIS panel must have minimum IP rating of IP 2X.

No loops or zones cross more than one floor level.

All cables are to be supported on cable tray or catenaries in ceiling spaces.

All concealed space detectors to be fitted with a Famco bracket or suitable swing down access hatch to

aid servicing.

All wet or smoky areas such as kitchens, cafes, inner-toilet cubicles, cleaner’s rooms, plant rooms etc.

must be fitted with point-type addressable thermal detectors.

Where special high level detection is required or height access is an issue for servicing detectors then

an Xtralis Vesda aspirating system with associated integral control panel must be installed. If such a

system is installed, an outside air reference Vesda is also required to offset the main Vesda on bush fire

days etc.

All point descriptions on the FDCIE display must refer to floor and room numbers.

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The fire detection system must incorporate graphical systems interface PIB card and programming and

graphics. (All such programming to be done by an independent automation company. Detail of this sub-

contractor available from Deakin) to enable remote control of FDCIE functions via the Deakin

eSolutions network to a nominated standard.

If an existing fire systems exists, it must be totally replaced with the Tyco system if works are planned

for more than 60% of the total building area.

All new or altered fire detection systems must be shown on as-built CAD drawings in accordance with

Deakin University CAD Drawing Standards document, including:

Block plans showing zones and sensor details.

Circuit cables.

Detector locations and addresses.

Two sets of new plans showing zones and sensor details for altered and remaining floor areas must be

provided at the fire service information box.

The buildings fire system cause and effect matrix must be updated.

Refer to the eSolutions technical standards for detection and suppression in communications rooms.

12.3 Warning and Evacuation Systems

EWIS must be to AS2220 of Quintrex QE 90 type.

All components and wiring routes, end of line, devices, WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System)

etc. to be shown CAD drawings in accordance with Deakin University CAD Drawing Standards

document.

A background music card must be provided.

Plantrooms and roof areas to be fitted with red/amber strobe lights and horn speakers.

Animal holding areas must have strobe lights only with additional blue light and EQIS (Ethical

Quarantine Inspection Service) panel mounted tests switch and operating instruction label (Refer

existing Deakin animal holding facilities for examples) to announce testing only.

12.4 Alarm Transmitter

An ADT Tyco alarm transmitter must be installed to operate in the event of a fire at any location in the

facility. It must transmit to the University’s ADT monitoring company by means of duel radio link.

In the case of the Melbourne Burwood Campus, the alarm signal must terminate at either Building C, J

or LA and be connected to existing FDCIE and ASE units as new inputs.

Any new FDCIE must provide a General Fire Alarm output connected to the University’s security

system.

FDCIE installation must be connected to the existing “Designated Site Entry Mimic Panel”.

Where a FDCIE is installed or modified, it must be connected to the mimic panels graphics, LED

indicators, cabling, programming and new graphics.

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Connection of the FDCIE to signal to the Mimic: A General Fire Alarm relay within the FDCIE must be

allocated to provide a closure upon activation. This relay must be connected to an input at the closest

security Challenger PLC via a single pair RADOX cable.

Warrnambool Campus is not a software connected system but is a direct wire link from FDCIE at

Buildings A and K to Mimic panel via existing multicore connection cable.

The communication internally is delivered at Burwood and Waurn Ponds Campuses via the Deakin LAN

network system. Refer to MA-FRM-0008 for Fire Panel Mimic Display instruction/form on the wiki page.

12.5 Fire Detectors

All smoke and heat detectors supplied must be open platform, non-proprietary type i.e. not requiring a

programming tool, software or special device to program position in addressable systems.

All thermal and smoke detectors must be provided with internal LED indicating lamps.

Addressable detectors must be installed in buildings larger than 500m2.

Detectors for non-addressable systems must be grouped to a maximum of 30 per circuit.

Carbon monoxide sensing “CO” type detectors are not permitted.

All concealed space detectors must be equipped with ceiling level indicators labelled with type and

location of detectors. Concealed detectors must be accessible for maintenance. Use of Famco type pull

down devices.

No detectors shall be installed on vertical surfaces.

No detectors shall be installed closer than 300mm to any obstacle or closer than 1500mm to an air

conditioning vent.

Smoke detection – “point-type” photo optical. Vesda or Ampac Fast sense type sampling systems must

be used for special installations where access is difficult.

12.6 Suppression Systems- E.g. Fire Sprinkler (SPR) and Gaseous Discharge

Sprinkler systems are required for all buildings above 500m2.

All sprinkler system designs must include Grundfos hard wired jacking pumps, quality pressure switches

and a resettable incident counter to comply with latest Australian standards.

All sprinkler systems to be in a cupboard with 003 lock or cage enclosure to prevent tampering.

All sprinkler systems on multi story buildings to have electrically operated flow valves from the fire

panel and adequately sized drain lines. Ensure full sprinkler line flow occurs to trip the flow switch on

each floor during tests.

No valves or flow switches shall be installed in inaccessible ceiling locations.

Valves and flow switches to be clearly marked on both drawings and in-situ as to actual location and

identifying number.

All valves to be identified on drawings.

All valves to be lockable in open position.

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A full set of electronic CAD drawings are to be provided on handover to Deakin and a hard copy in a

weather proof “ FIRE SERVICE INFORMATION” cabinet located at the sprinkler valve set.

A spares cabinet with spare pendants, a removal tool and any valve operating tools for underground

sluice valves must be located in the sprinkler valve set enclosure.

12.7 Fire Interface to Auto-Doors, fire doors, security system and plant

The fire panel must have provision for relay outputs to switch mechanical plant, auto doors, fire door

hold open magnets that reset on resetting any fire alarm.

The relay to send GFA alarms Security must be non-isolatable.

The security relay also switches via the security Challenger system the Campus wide mimic panels at

Burwood, Warrnambool and Waurn Ponds Campuses.

No switching is allowed via the security panel for opening of auto and fire doors. These items must be

totally controlled by the fire panel circuits only.

All fire door releases must be marked and easily accessible from ground level at each door held open.

12.8 Hydrant and Booster Systems

All booster assemblies to have fire brigade “Stortz” couplings fitted and to have a concrete footing and

hardstand apron of sufficient size for safe usage by both maintenance staff and the fire brigade.

All applicable flow and pressure signage must be placed inside the cabinet along with a plan holder

showing pipe routes, ratings and buildings serviced by installation.

12.9 Portable Fire Equipment

12.9.1 Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers to be located according to the building surveyors requirements.

Minimum requirements: one 4.5 kg minimum size dry chemical extinguisher must be fitted to all

plantrooms and 2.5 kg dry chemical to kitchenettes.

Deakin does not require “type” signage to be fitted, only location signage.

For OHS requirements, Deakin does not install fire blankets.

CO2 type extinguishers shall only be specified in eSolutions plant and communications rooms.

Dry chemical extinguishers shall be used.

In café type locations where deep frying is undertaken for wet foam extinguishers must be used.

12.9.2 Internal Hose Reels

Each facility is to have a suitably sized drainage discharge point to a water storage point (if fitted) or to

the nearest storm water drain point.

Hydrant and or hose reel installations must be located in a designed cupboard with sufficient working

clearance, fitted with minimum 100mm drain lines for in situ testing purposes.

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Residential buildings must not have fire hose reels. All existing fire hose reels at residential buildings

must be replaced with portable devices via engineered solution.

12.9.3 Internal Hydrants

Internal hydrants must be housed in a specifically designed cupboard.

Each facility must have a suitably sized drainage discharge point to a water storage point (if fitted) or to

the nearest storm water drain point.

12.9.4 External Fire Services

External hose reels and hydrants must be housed in a standard fire cabinet and be clearly visible,

accessible and not obstructed or obscured.

Fire systems must be designed in accordance with the relevant Campus Fire Master Plans.

Booster points must be provided with hardstand surface.

13. Hydraulic Services

13.1 General

Water meters must be installed in all new buildings.

Any commercial tenancies to have check meters.

All meters to be connected to the BAS.

13.2 Liquid Waste- Sump Pumps

Install duplicate pumps in stormwater and sewer pits where there is a possibility of internal flooding.

Pumps must contain a High Liquid Level indicating alarm. Alarms must be visual, audible and fitted to both the BMS and security system.

13.3 Potable Water (Hot and Chilled)

Provide a combined boiled water/chilled water system to each tea room and kitchen. Manufacturer:

ZIP.

13.4 Treated Water Systems

This section considers water systems such as deionised, demineralised, reverse osmosis or purified.

Each system must have its own isolation valve and a method of containing leaks, spills and discharge.

Clearly label recycled and harvested water pipes, and fixtures.

13.5 Harvested Water Systems

All recycled water installations are to use purple pipework and purple taps.

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Clearly label recycled and harvested water pipes, and fixtures.

13.6 Valves

Flood stop valves to be connected to all hose connections on washing machines and dishwashers.

Fit a localised stop valve on all hydraulic fittings.

Install new Tempering Valves in lieu of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV’s) unless required under Australian Standards.

14. Security

14.1.1 General

Refer to Design Standards for Facilities – Emergency and Security Management Systems.

This document provides specifications, technical standards, installation procedures and policy statements

associated with the installation or modification of the University’s security alarm, access control and CCTV

surveillance systems.

For further information please contact the Security Manager- Campus Services Division.

15. BAS (Building Automation System)

Refer to BAS standards document.

16. Gas

Gas check meters must be installed in all new buildings.

All gas meters to be connected to the BAS with all data collected readable from the BAS.

Stop/control valves must be situated in clear accessible locations and in a lockable in a cage.

Gas must be provided within commercial tenancies with an isolation tap and check meter.

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17. Appendix 1: Non-Conformance Form

Instructions:

This form is to be used to identify any non-compliance with the Design Standards for Facilities (DSFF). If any

element within the Design Standards for Facilities does not comply, approval must be sought by completing

this form.

Facilities Services internal use:

This form is to be completed by the Deakin Representative. Relevant stakeholders need to be consulted

and their approval obtained. Where agreement cannot be reached between stakeholders, the non-

conformance should be referred to Facilities Services Division, Senior Management Group. Should this

non-conformance identify the need for a change to the Design Standards for Facilities, a copy of this form

should be submitted to the Architectural Design Manager, for consideration at the next review process.

Where approval is required a signed copy of the non-conformance is to be kept on file attached to this

form, recording Facilities Services Division, Senior Management Group meeting date and outcome where

relevant.

Project Manager:

Project Title:

Archibus Number:

Date:

1. Define the non-conformance

DSFF Version Number: Section Number: Clause Number:

Requirement as stated in the Design Standard for Facilities (copy the relevant text):

2. Describe alternative

Describe what is proposed in lieu of complying with this requirement (text description, and append

drawings or other documents if necessary):

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3. Justify alternative

State reasons why compliance is not possible or not appropriate. Explain the benefits of this proposal

over other alternatives. Attach supporting documents (or note file references for supporting documents)

as necessary.

4. Key people consulted in determining and selecting the proposal in item 2 above.

This list should include representatives from other areas of the University such as eSolutions, user

representatives, project consultants and authorities as applicable to the nature of the non-conformance.

Name Work area/company name/title Role on this project

5. Stakeholder sign offs

Stakeholder affected by change

proposal

Name & Signature

Approved

YES/NO

Campus Planning

Capital Projects

AMR Manager responsible for the

specific issue

Architectural Design Manager /

Space Management

Deakin eSolutions

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University OH&S

University Fire Safety Officer

University Access and Equity

Other - specify

…………………….

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18. Appendix 2: External Composite Cladding Materials-

Approval Request Form

Instructions:

This form is to be completed by the consultant/contractor and used to seek approval for the installation or

modification of any External Cladding Materials on any Deakin project, new or refurbished. The completed

form shall be forwarded to the Deakin Representative. Written confirmation of approval is required before

proceeding with any External Cladding Material.

Facilities Services internal use:

The completed form shall be forwarded to the General Manager, Capital Projects; Regional Manager,

Capital Projects; or General Manager, Asset Maintenance and Renewal. Written approval is required prior

to any further action relating to any External Cladding Material.

Project Manager:

Project Title:

Archibus Number:

Date:

1. Define the extent, location and specification of the External Cladding Material.

Attach drawings, details and product specification as required.

2. Certification

Attach Fire Performance Certification for the specified material by the CSIRO (or NATA accredited

laboratory.

3. Stakeholder sign offs

Stakeholder Name & Signature Approved Y/N

General Manager, Capital Projects

Regional Manager, Capital Projects

General Manager, Asset

Maintenance and Renewal