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BEAM P
LUS FOR
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XISTING
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UILDINGS
S
ITE
A
SPECTS
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V
ERSION
1.2
S
A
7 B
UILDING
S
ERVICE
O
PERATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
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ANAGEMENT
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UILDING
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ERVICES
O
PERATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
E
XCLUSIONS
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Encourage proper and efficient operation of the engineering systems in
and around buildings.
C
REDITS
A
TTAINABLE
3 for buildings with central HVAC systems, otherwise 2.
P
REREQUISITES
Compliance with applicable regulations [1].
C
REDIT
R
EQUIREMENTS
a)
Central HVAC systems
1 credit for demonstrating the operation of a planned programme of
regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance of central HVAC plant.
b)
Other engineering systems
1 credit for demonstrating the operation of a planned programme of
regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance of the building’s
engineering systems.
c)
Assessment of operation & maintenance practices
1 credit for having undertaken an audit of the effectiveness of the
operation and maintenance practices for all building services engineering
systems.
A
SSESSMENT
a)
Central HVAC systems
The Client shall provide evidence in the form of maintenance manuals,
inspection records, records of repairs, inventory of spares, etc.
demonstrating the adequacy of inspection, maintenance and repair to all
HVAC equipment. Maintenance undertaken by outside agents shall also
be identified.
The maintenance manual covering HVAC systems and equipment shall
provide sufficient information to allow personnel carrying out work at any
time, including as a minimum:
overview of the HVAC system and sub-systems and main
equipment;
modes of operation;
schematic diagram of the systems and sub-systems;
automatic controls diagrams and descriptions;
record drawings of the installations as built;
safety procedures and instructions;
manufacturers information on all major equipment (not just catalogue
copies);
relevant statutory regulations and codes of practice;
commissioning and re-commissioning results;
the operating and maintenance strategy for the installation;
equipment operating parameters and control settings to be
monitored;
1
Lai J H K, Yik F W H. Law and Building Services Maintenance in Hong Kong. HKIE Trans. Vol. 11, No. 1, 2004, pp 7-14.