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International Tower

ADSIC New Offices


Abu Dhabi - UAE

INTERIOR DESIGN

ELECTRICAL DESIGN CRITERIA (Rev 2)


December 2012

INTERNATIONAL TOWER ADSIC NEW OFFICES, ABU DHABI- UAE

ELECTRICAL DESIGN CRITERIA December 2012 Rev 2

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 1 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 2 2 CODES ........................................................................................................................... 2 3 SYSTEM DESIGN .......................................................................................................... 3 4 LIST OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ................................................................................. 3 5 POWER INSTALLATIONS ............................................................................................. 3 6 LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS .......................................................................................... 5 7 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 6 8 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ....................................................................................... 6 9 VOICE /DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ....................................................................... 7 10 DATA CENTER ............................................................................................................. 8 11 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS: ........................................................................................ 11 12 SECURITY SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 11

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1 INTRODUCTION
The scope of the project consists of the design and construction of fit out works of new offices for ADSIC at International Towers (levels 6 and 7) Abu Dhabi. The electrical works includes modern communication equipped data center with structured cabling at International Tower, Abu Dhabi. The purpose of this report is to establish the electrical design criteria and provide brief description of the electrical services, communication distribution systems, modern communication equipped data center and other associated works for the new ADSIC offices. The Data center shall be tailor -fit in to the building infra structure. Alignment of IT objectives with facility infrastructure is critical to successful design and operation of a data center. The project shall be designed to meet local authority regulations, international codes and regulations covering safety, reliability with respect to client specific requirements Communication equipments, servers and structured net working will be the part of the specialist contractor scope which shall be engaged by the Client. Contractor will be instructed to strictly adhere to the conditions established in client documents Occupiers guide and Tenancy Design & Fit out guidelines. (This is a part of Design Document and To Be Read in conjunction with specification and included in the scope of work.)

2 CODES
The electrical design shall be accomplished in conformity with local and international standards and regulations, principally: The local regulatory authorities: Abu Dhabi Municipality Regulations Abu Dhabi Distribution company Abu Dhabi Civil Defense regulations ESTIDAMA regulations, The pearl rating system for Office design Etisalat regulations for telecommunication services Client occupiers guide, tenancy design &fit out guide lines The Relevant British Standards: BSI 7671: wiring regulation BS 5253, BS 5463, BS 6581, BS 7671 for MV calculations BS 7490, BS 7430 for earthing and lightning protection systems The International codes: IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition ANSI/TIA- 942 Telecommunication standards for data center The Chartered Institution of Tower Services (CIBSE) Lighting Design Recommendations and Standards. IEC 364-International electro-technical committee regulations for low voltage installations. NFPA-American standards for fire detection systems and for life safety. NFPA-110/IEC standards American & international regulations for standby generator installations. ISO / IEC 11801-Information technology Fire & Life Safety Strategy Consultant requirements. Page | 2

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Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) Recommendations. Institution of Electrical Engineers International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Standards.

3 SYSTEM DESIGN
System design parameters taken are 400V/230V +/- 10%, 50Hz, 3 phase, 4 wire TNS. LV fault level taken as 50 KA for 3 second. (Both symmetrical 3 phase)

4 LIST OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS


Lighting installations (internal) and controls, Emergency lighting system Power installations Earthing and lightning protection system Low current systems Fire alarm and PAVA system BMS Structured cabling -Telephone/data / TV system CCTV system Data center Humidity center Leak detection systems Fit out shall integrate all systems with the existing building power and low current systems

5 POWER INSTALLATIONS
The International Tower receives electrical power via 11 KV electrical service feeders from ADDC at ground level and step down to 400v and distributed to various floors through Sub Main distribution boards (SMDBs) Information- Existing Electrical system (refer to as built drawing) Incoming ring main 11 kV supply from ADDC Substation with 4 x 11/0.4 kV low voltage, 1500 kVA 11KV transformers 2 x MDBs being fed by two transformers in bus tie configuration Standby power generator supplying fire and life safety services and house services Power factor correction equipment to maximize real power and correct to 0.95 Rising mains bus ducts and mains cabling to each floor House distribution to each floor Metered tenancy mains to each floor for tenancy use Decorative lighting to all lift lobbies, corridors and amenities controlled by time clock and motion sensors Lightning protection and earthing systems Central emergency and exit lighting system Aviation Warning Lighting system to protect the building

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5.1

LV distribution

The building electrical distribution will originate from a main electrical room on the lower level and smaller stacked electrical rooms located on each floor. The building electrical distribution will be designed to provide separation of lighting, mechanical and plug socket loads and earth leakage protection as per ADDC regulations. Distribution throughout the floors specified shall occur at the Low voltage. SMDBs are located in dedicated floor electrical rooms located on each level. DBs shall be provided/modified as per site requirement. For existing power distribution refer to as built drawings/ All LV calculations will be in accordance with BS5253 & IEC129, BS5463 & IEC265, BS6581 & IEC 694, ESI 41:26, IEC 909, BS7671 and the local authority regulations, design codes, standard details and requirements. ADDC regulations will take precedence and the allocated electrical load for the shall be checked and confirmed with ADDC

5.2

Load Assessment

The estimated load demand for the office is tabulated hereafter as per the current scheme and floor areas.

ADSIC Offices Electrical Load Assesment 7th floor 6th floor


Area Floor Area (m2) 1017 20 155 65 lighting load w/m2 40 30 30 40 small power w/m2 40 20 20 300 Hvac FCUs w/m2 25 20 25 40 Total Powerkw 106.79 1.40 11.63 24.70 282 50 50 25 35.25 Floor Area (m2) 722 84 102 lighting load w/m2 40 30 30 small power w/m2 40 20 20 Hvac FCUs w/m2 25 20 25 Total Powerkw 75.81 5.88 7.65

Office space Corridor Service area Data centre/IT Multi purpose hall, Reception

Total Power (KW)

144.51

124.6

The offices normal electrical power is distributed through two existing SMDBs, namely TSMDB L6 and TSMDB -L7 of rating 200 amps (with allocated connected load of 85kw and demand load of 68kw) located in 6th and 7th floors respectively. Similarly essential power is supplied through existing SMDB, namely HESMDB-L7-01 and of rating 160 amps feeding emergency loads of floors 5,6,7,and 8 (with allocated connected load and demand load of 67.22kw) All the floor SMDBs, incoming cables and tap offs to be modified to suite the revised loads and is subject to approval from landlord and ADDC. The total power shall be segregated and distributed through the two existing SMDBs in the floor. Page | 4

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However the fit out contractor to verify the as built condition of SMDBs and DBs and the ratings. If

the power requirements exceed the allocated demand loads of existing SMDBs fit out contractor is liable to get revised ADDC lv approval with the newly rated SMDBs

5.3

Electrical requirements

Floor electrical rooms: The floor electrical rooms are provided with sub main distribution board (SMDB) and the kwh meter as per ADDC Contractor is liable to get ADDC approval for the installation in the office and associated works in electrical system

5.4

Earthing system

The LV system earthing arrangements shall be in accordance with BS7671 and BS7430 agreement. The earthing system shall also be designed in accordance with the requirements of ADDC. It shall include: Earthing of DBs Earthing of Telecommunications equipment and data center need separate clean earth Earthing of metallic pipes (gas, water) and exposed metal parts of the building fabric / and building services installations In addition to the solid earth systems Residual Current Devices of discriminating sensitivity shall be installed on each circuitry

6 LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS
Lighting and Branch Wiring General Interior Lighting: Lighting throughout the interior building spaces will respond to the primary use of each space while maintaining a level of flexibility to react to future use of each space. Uniform ambient lighting will establish a basic minimum lighting level throughout each individual space with task. Display and accent lighting will be considered where appropriate. Lighting within the building will be primarily fluorescent. Fluorescent lamps shall be primarily T8, T5 and compact fluorescent. LED lighting may also utilized within the building where deemed appropriate for cove. Wiring Devices: Switches and plug sockets shall be specification grade Trim plates shall be color coordinated with architect Lighting design shall ensure effective lighting levels in accordance with the CIBSE requirements. Lighting system shall take in to consideration natural illumination of each area of the building and energy conservation techniques.

6.1

Internal lighting

Special lighting shall be provided in co-ordination with the Architect in order to achieve visual comfort and to create lighting effects and color settings that enhance human ambience. Where required Interior lighting shall be developed as per lighting levels Office Corridors Bath room Kitchen/pantry Store room : : : : : 400-500lux 100lux 100lux 400lux 100lux Page | 5

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General Lighting Controls: Within normally occupied open area office spaces, multi-level switching will be provided in conjunction with occupancy sensors, and will utilize two or more manual wall switches. Manually dimmable lighting controls shall only be utilized within appropriate areas where specifically requested, such as conference rooms or learning spaces. Automatic dimmable or step-dimmed lighting controls shall be considered for the purpose of daylight harvesting where required by estidama. A programmable low voltage lighting control system and dimming shall be provided for control of lighting in multipurpose hall and meeting rooms..

Information of existing Lighting Lighting to the lift lobby, amenities areas, core corridor, plant rooms and staircases are provided as part of the base building Local light switching including two-way switching Time clock control

7 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 7.1 Emergency lighting

Emergency lights shall be provided in corridors and service areas to provide .Illumination for a period of 3 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting with non maintained Emergency lights connected to the central battery system of building. The fittings used shall be recessed /or surface /wall mounted according to the location Egress & Exit Lighting: Exit lighting will be LED type Emergency egress lighting connected to the central battery system of building will be provided throughout the path of egress, and will be supplied with power from the emergency generator system in the event of a failure on the normal power system.

7.2

Fire alarm system

The building is provided with following systems. General Fire detection and monitoring systems including fire indicator panels and fire alarm systems exist in the building. The Fire alarm system for the floors shall be modified to suite the latest layout and integrated to the main fire alarm system of the building. Fit out contractor is responsible to get civil defense approval for all modifications made. The fire alarm system and pava system shall be integrated to main tower system . Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) and fire evacuation systems exist in the building

8 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Distribution will be designed in accordance with BS 7671 (IEE 16th Edition Wiring regulations) and the Saudi Electricity company regulations. The SEC regulations will take precedence where they are more onerous. The exact number of sockets is mentioned in the table below for each room specifically and shall be confirmed by the client. 13A, socket outlets are to be distributed where necessary in the office premises. Sockets in the kitchen and the wet areas are to be weatherproof. Switched socket outlets are to be installed for lighting purposes where necessary. Page | 6

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Residual current circuit breakers shall be installed to protect sockets. Power distribution shall be made using wiring installed in recessed PVC rigid conduit.

Room Identification

Number of sockets/outlets

Each work 2 power +1 voice and 1 data in floor box station Each cabin/ room Reception desk Entrance corridor Data center Multipurpose hall and meeting rooms 2 power +2 voice and 2 data in floor box 4 power +3 voice and 3 data in floor box 2 Single socket outlet on wall Floor /wall outlets as per specialist requirement Wifi System

All electrical terminals will be flush mounted with the finishes to be agreed with interior designer and Client Back to back terminals to be avoided for acoustic reasons. Electrical outlet locations in shall be fully coordinated with furniture and equipment. Necessary lighting & socket outlets shall be connected to the emergency supply.

9 VOICE /DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 9.1 Telecommunications:


Etisalat will be the telecommunications provider of the voice/data network. The building has fiber optic installed to each floor to allow Etisalat to provide a full portfolio of telecommunication services. Therefore, no satellite dishes or external antennae shall be allowed on the building. Containment for cabling has been provided to some subdivided suites but the contractor will need to provide necessary cabling. All telephone will be IP based Structural cabling system to support the provision of the Etisalat system. All structured cabling to voice data outlets using augmented cat6a cable to IDF in 6th floor and MDF in 7th floor is in the scope of fit out contractor. Only supply of active components such as data center racks, server racks and cabling between Routers, PCs in data center ,switches will be the part of IT specialist integrator works . All low current systems such as telephone, data cctv, security access, BMS, Humidity center ,leak detection system ,time control systems, fire alarm system, pava system etc shall be integrated to the main tower system . Fit out contractor to provide segregated cable trays /trunking /raceways in ceiling and raised floor required for IT specialist services UPS of rating to cater data center in coordination with IT specialist GSM antennas and associated cabling shall be provided for mobile signal amplification. Page | 7

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Wifi Net work shall be provided as per Client /specialist requirement Audio visual system is required in multipurpose hall and meeting rooms Security access system is required in main door of 6& 7 floors and data center and IT room Automated Time control system shall be provided in both floors entry point with two readers for time attendance Information of Existing Communications/Security facilities Structural cabling system to support the provision of the Etisalat fiber to the Home (FTTH) GPON network providing fiber optic backbone throughout the building Building LAN comprising an Ethernet/IP network to provide connectivity of all floor services IP based security system including access control and CCTV CCTV coverage of car park, ground floor and each lift lobby and corridor General access control system throughout Spatial allowance to allow mobile phone coverage throughout the building The main Etisalat telecom room is located on the ground level of the building. Secondary telecommunication rooms are located on each floor and stacked vertically from floor to floor. Vertical distribution of telecommunications risers will route vertically through the building and between floors via stacked secondary telecommunications rooms. Horizontal cable pathways will be provided and routed to the telecommunications rooms located on each floor. A Telecommunication system network (structured cabling) supporting Voice, Data and TV applications shall be installed in accordance with the international standards of ANSI/TIA/EIA and the local telecom service provider (Etisalat) requirements. Telecommunications Building Distribution: Telecommunications building distribution cabling and devices will be installed by Etisalat approved contractor. A complete telecommunications distribution pathway system will be provided by the contractor in accordance with the data center construction standards.

10 DATA CENTER
Data center shall provide secure uninterrupted service availability to high performance computing, storage, networking and communication resources for the ADSIC. The data center shall be designed to conform to standards ANSI /TIA -942 telecommunications infra structure standards for data centers. It shall be executed by specialist contractor as per specifications, international standards and client requirements.

10.1 Data Center Essentials


10.1.1 Main distribution area (MDA): Similar to MDF in Etisalat room, MDA of data center houses the main cross connect, core routers, switches, LAN infra structure. Avoid sharing path ways for air circulation, power cables and network cables. Data center should have adequate space for present and future. Horizontal distribution area (HDA): Separate racks for fiber optics, utp and coaxial Page | 8

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cables are required. It is also recommended to reduce, locating switches and patch panels to minimize the patch cord lengths and facilitate cable management. 10.1.3 Equipment distribution area (EDA): The type of network devices associated with data center cabinets includes servers, storage devices, switches, load balancers, special purpose appliances. TIA standard specifies installing racks and cabinets in alternating pattern to create hot and cool aisles, a configuration that effectively dissipate heat from electronic area .In the cold isle the racks are arranged face to face. In the hot aisle they are arranged back to back will optimize the air flow. TIA has adopted cabinets are grouped together based on the function of their contents which will makes it easier to manage and expand operations in future and the sizes are follows. Recommended rack height is 2.1m Width and depth of rack to match with contents Recommended minimum clearances 1.2m front and 1m at back of each cabinet In a row of racks 250mm vertical cable mangers between adjacent racks and 150mm vertical cable mangers at end of row. 10.1.4 Zone distribution area (ZDA): Is an optional interconnection point in the horizontal cabling between HDA and EDA. Back bone and horizontal cabling: Back bone provides cabling connections between MDA and HDAs and main Etisalat room. Back bone fiber cabling is typically limited to 300m as per TIA. Horizontal cabling provides connections between HDA, ZDA and EDAs and horizontal copper cabling is typically limited to 100m as per TIA. a) Structured Cabling: TIA-942 specifies generic permanent telecommunication cabling system as below; The cable choice will be determined by the needs of the equipment installed, however, cables shall suite the project and specialist requirements. Standard single mode fiber, 62.5 and 50 m multimode fiber Laser optimized 50 m multimode fiber 75-ohm coaxial cable (recommended for E-1, E-3 and T-3 circuits) 4 pair category 6 or 7 utp or and sctp b) Spacing of cables: TIA recommends minimum separation of 100mm when 31 to 60 shielded 1-ph circuits (240v, 20amps) adjacent to net work cables. But if the power cables are unshielded the minimum separation shall be 200mm.In cases where both copper and fiber optic net work share same pathway, the two types of cables should be grouped separately. Wherever possible, fiber optic should rest on top of copper to avoid signal loss due to mechanical stress.

10.1.5

10.2 Data Center Environment Considerations:


Several environmental considerations also exist in the design of data center

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Raised floor and floor loading Lighting, Signage, Access clearances for personnel and equipment 10.2.2 Fire alarm system for data center

A complete battery backed addressable fire alarm system with manual pull stations, automatic detection and ADCA compliant speaker/ strobes will be provided for the data center. Smoke detector and heat detectors will be installed as required by the governing codes, and in accordance with data center standards. Data center room smoke detectors will be installed with sounder bases for local room annunciation. A 30 second delay will be programmed in to the data center smoke detectors prior to activation of speaker strobes which will be located throughout the building. The building fire sprinkler system will be monitored by the fire alarm system for system flow and shutoff valve tampering. Central reporting capabilities will be provided with the fire alarm system, and shall be compatible with the existing building fire alarm monitoring system. The new fire alarm system provided shall be compatible to the main fire alarm panel existing in the tower. 10.2.3 10.2.4 Fire suppression system using NOVEC 1230 Humidity center (The relative humidity of a data center is optimally kept between 45 and 50% range.) Relative humidity levels that are too high can cause component corrosion. Cooling (general and rack specific), temperature control. Maintaining the data center between 70 and 74 F provides the best balance between safe equipment operating temperature, operator comfort, and acceptable relative humidity levels. HVAC equipment should be redundant. Water leakage detection system Power operating and UPS: Rating of UPS shall cover all critical equipments, ac and lighting in data center with a back up time of minimum one hour. UPS size should handle the peak load. Both UPSs and backup generators should be tested at regular intervals, at least once every six months. Surge arresting equipment should be included as part of the electrical system. CCTV, security systems Reliable Mechanical systems Alignment with the building telecommunication system Alignment of IT objectives with the building infrastructure is critical to successful design and operation of a data center. The goal is to consistently deliver the required level of reliability and eliminate single points of failure, while providing concurrent maintainability to reduce downtime to a level that does not compromise the ADSIC business operations. A comprehensive assessment includes a close examination of the IT organizations business objectives to determine appropriate reliability.

10.2.5

10.2.6 10.2.7

10.2.8 10.2.9 10.2.10

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11 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS:


Latest state of art Audio visual system shall be provided in multipurpose hall and meeting rooms.. Audio video systems provided shall include Sound Systems and Video Systems for Meeting & Conference Rooms. Efficient, effective Video Conferencing systems and services are required. Provisions for Distance Learning System, Command & Control of Specialized solutions for critical applications and flexible Entertainment Systems are to be considered. Conference Facilities require Video projector, Motorized roll up screen, Television monitors, integrated presentation system, Audio music system, Sound reinforcement and lighting. Audio Visual Equipment system consists of Music system, Channel console, Double cassette player (AM / FM tuner), Compact disc players, Loud speakers, wireless microphones,. Conference system consists of Chairman tabletop microphone, Delegate table microphone Projection System consists of Video projector Data with hoist instantaneous input switching, Bat mouse infrared remote mouse, Automatic screens Fold up mobile screens, LED TV monitors Sound Reinforcement consists of Main loud speakers, Subwoofers, Laptop computer. Room scheduling software shall be provided for all meeting rooms E-life /E-vision services and TV required at reception Electronic Signage will be provided

12 SECURITY SYSTEM 12.1 Security system objectives


The main objectives of the security system to be installed are to provide the client with a means to provide the security information of the offices/data center. Security of data center is achieved by providing following . NVED 1230 fire suppression system. Integrated fire alarm system with Cable & connected Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) Analogue CCTV system covering all entrances/exits and main areas and aisles 24hour video recording in 6th and 7th floor. Electronic security card access system and automated time attendance system. Meet and greet of all persons entering the building/ data floor with continuous security services. Fit out contractor to provide new cameras compatible with the existing cameras for Protection of life, property and goods in tenant area. The common areas are covered by existing recorded IP based CCTV security cameras. The security systems will comprise: Access control system for main entrance and data center required to control man movement. The Closed Circuit CCTV system to monitor and record activity around the data center and entrance with video recording equipment.

12.2 CCTV Design standards

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CCTV cameras are to be installed in the office premises in accordance with BS EN 50132-7:1996 (Alarm systems. CCTV surveillance systems are use in security applications. As required in BS EN 50132-7: 1996, all images displayed on monitors and recorded for future retrieval shall comply with the standard classification criteria.

12.3 Access control


An access control system shall be provided for the office, data center and areas specified by client and integrated to the building security system. The system will include an access control facility so that staff/reception can release the entrance door by presenting a valid access control token to the panels /number pads provided at doors. Each controlled doors will be secured using electro mechanical solenoid locks controlled from the entry panels or from the monitor in reception Issue of Access cards As per client guidelines the criteria for access cards will be as follows Requesting access card: Security will issue access cards with approval from building management./office Parking access: Security will authorize access cards for parking with the approval.

12.4 Automated time attendance


A fully automated time attendance system at main doors at 6th and 7th floor , data center. Should have Biometric / Proximity Card & Password Options and Time Attendance with in-built Software State of art technology should address all complete security breaches are concerned. The software generates several attendance reports automatically. It creates a robust and secure environment and can be integrated with an enterprise-wide system for monitoring and providing service to employee. Should Eliminate punching / Time Cards/ Time Sheets.

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