A P P L I C AT I O N O F B U I L D I N G S E R V I C E S

Building services are applied and implemented in a community centre with a creative city vision located in Medan MOH GUO YI 0338917
Pasar, the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The services are implemented upon a series of studies to integrate necessary BLD61904 BUILDING SERVICES
services to a 5-storey building. Therefore, this project serves as a tool to ensure the functionality of the building and AUGUST 2022
for it to be able to provide the necessary services for usage and occupancy including water supply, sanitary systems, TUTORED BY:
I N A C R E AT I V E C I T Y C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E drainage flow and catchment, and the electrical supply to generate power off the grid for consumption. MR. MOHD ADIB RAMLI

H O T & C O L D W AT E R S U P P LY S Y S T E M S C H E M AT I C D I A G R A M REQUIREMENTS ON
PLANNING
INDIRECT SUPPLY SYSTEM (DOWN TAKE SUPPLY) COMPONENTS FIXTURES
Distribution of Water Supply from Overhead Tank is supplied from Mains Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 Act
As the building is more than 2 stories high, the pressure from the mains would not be sufficient to supply the building, therefore water is pumped up to the storage Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes Water Closet Sec 84. Prevention of Dampness
tank above and supplied to different floors through gravity. PVC pipes will mainly be used throughout the building with Suitable measures shall be taken to prevent the penetration of
diameters ranging from 20-30mm to carry cold water (acting dampness and moisture into a building
as domestic cold water pipes) & catering to the different levels
COLD WATER STORAGE TANK SERVICE VALVE Sec 133-123. Pipes & Service Ducts
of pressure
FLOAT VALVE LEGEND (1) Where ducts of enclosures are provided to accommodate
pipes, cables or conduits the dimensions (a) adequate for the
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
FULLWAY GATE VALVE Hot Water accommodation of the pipes… together with supports and fixing
CPVC pipes will mainly be used throughout the spaces that and (b) sufficiently large… to enable repairs, extensions and
Roof Lvl. Distribution Pipe Wash Basin Kitchen Sink modifications… accommodated.
require hot water with diameters ranging from 20-30mm to
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carry hot water &catering for different levels of water pressure.
Cold Water Malaysian Standard 1525:2014
Distribution Pipe Sec 8. Piping Insulation
Polyethylene Water All piping to serve buildings should be adequately installed to
Water Heater prevent excessive energy losses. Additional insulation with
Lvl. 4 Service Pipe Mainly utilized to Storage Tank vapour barriers may be required to prevent condensation under
MALE TOILET OKU TOILET FEMALE TOILET supply hot water Located on the roof, some conditions.
Scour Pipe for café located sized 1.2m x 1.2m x
Urinal Hand Bidet REFERENCES FOR HOT &
at the GF, 1.2m in compliance
Overflow Pipe with Malaysian COLD WATER SUPPLY &
therefore is
Standard MS1225 SEWERAGE
Lvl. 3 stored at the GF
Gate Valve for washing and Part 1: 2007 & Part
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cooking uses. 2: 2006.
Float Valve

Stop Cock
Lvl. 2 ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
MALE TOILET OKU TOILET FEMALE TOILET Ball Valve
Stop Cock Float Valve REQUIREMENTS ON PLANNING
Controls water Used in storage Laws of Malaysia Act 133 – Street, Drainage Building Act 1974
flow from mains tanks to regulate Sec 57. Water pipes, etc. not to be used as ventilating shafts
to building water level
Lvl. 1 No water pipe, stack pipe or down spout used for conveying surface water from any premises shall be used
or be permitted to serve or to act as a ventilating shaft to any drain or sewer.
WATER METER
LOCKABLE VALVE Gate Valve Water meter
CAFÉ
STOP COCK To completely Measures Sec 61. Ventilating pipes to sewers
KITCHEN (1) The local authority may erect or fix to any building such pipes as a re necessary for the proper ventilation
cut off water quantity of water of the drains and sewers belonging to it. (2) such pipes shall be erected so as not to occasion any nuisance
flow instead of passing through or inconvenience to such building or any building in the neighbourhood.
Ground Flr. controlling from mains
Water Services Industry Act 2006
Sec 59. Requirements that proper drainage for sewage to be made
HOT WATER PUMP WATER PUMP MAINS
WATER HEATER WATER HEATER WATER HEATER COMMUNICATION PIPE Sec 63. Power to install or construct a private sewerage system or septic tank
(2) The cost of construction or installation of the private sewerage system or septic tank shall be borne by
the owner or management corporation of the premises… occupier.

Box Up Method
S A N I TA R Y & S E W E R A G E S C H E M AT I C D I A G R A M Open Balcony
Exposed space that will A method where piping is
be susceptible to rain hidden nut exposed compared
SINGLE PIPE STACK SYSTEM COMPONENTS and will be provided with to being embedded in a column
or wall, allowing quick and easy
Waste, Soil & Vent Pipe Distributed over 2 Main Pipes Vent Cowl
floor traps to drain water
access for maintenance or
The piping between sanitary fixtures and a drain, in which both waste and soil water are permitted to flow down a common stack, and In which the Compliance to BS 5255 & MS 1063, BS
upgrades

stack and discharge pipes serve also as vent pipes. Single pipe systems are used for other soil systems. EN 1401 & BS 4515, placed at the top
VENT COWL of stack pipe with vent pipe as one. WASTE ONLY
Used as backflow prevention & to DISCHARGE PIPE
Roof Lvl. LEGEND ventilate smell off the pipe.
WASTE & SOIL
Floor Trap DISCHARGE
Discharge Stack Pipe PIPE
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150mm x 150mm stainless steel mainly
placed on floor toilets, open spaces
Waste Only
OPEN exposed to rain to dispose wastewater.
Lvl. 4 BALCONY Discharge Stack Pipe
Covered type to prevent injury and
minimize odour from escaping trap
Floor Trap
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P-Trap
S Trap Used mainly in urinals & wash basins
OPEN Used to eliminate the main issue with S-
Lvl. 3 BALCONY
traps, which is it tends to siphon away too
P Trap
much wastewater, leaving the drain “dry”.
Bottle Trap It is typically vented inside the wall and
MALE TOILET OKU TOILET FEMALE TOILET INSPECTION
through the roof to the outside air. A dry GROUND FLOOR PLAN CHAMBER FIRST FLOOR PLAN
OPEN Gully Trap trap allows unwanted gasses to enter SCALE 1:250 SCALE 1:250
Lvl. 2 BALCONY
Open Atrium
TO MAIN
SERVICE LINE
Grease Trap S-Trap Double volume space that will be
Used mainly in Water closets susceptible to rain and will be provided
MALE TOILET OKU TOILET FEMALE TOILET The S-shaped pipe configuration traps with floor traps to drain water
wastewater before it drains to the
OPEN
Lvl. 1 BALCONY sewer line, creating a water seal that
prevents gases from flowing up
through the drain. These are designed
to outlet directly through the floor
CAFÉ Gully Trap
Ground Flr. KITCHEN Wastewater collection prior to its flow to
wastewater network is captured in the
INSPECTION basin, the gully trap which is sealed as
CHAMBER
MANHOLE prevention from sewerage smell upon
GREASE TRAP TO MAIN SEWER LINE
reaching the surface area. BLOWOUT TOILET LAYOUT THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SCALE 1:250
 S T O R M W AT E R D R A I N A G E S Y S T E M E L E C T R I C A L S U P P LY S Y S T E M
SINGLE-SLOPED ROOF WITH MULTI-LAYER ROOF SYSTEM
Rainwater Collection at rear of Building catered by Multi-level Roof Structure & Into Downpipes LEGEND
Roof single slopes on gradual levels channels water to rear of building which is then connected to a rainwater LEGEND F CEILING FAN DROP LIGHT AC UNIT WIRING LOOP SWITCHES
harvesting tank. EAVES GUTTER

BOX GUTTER

RAINWATER
DOWNPIPE
OPEN BALCONY OPEN BALCONY
COLLECTOR DRAIN

SURFACE DRAIN F
CAFE

EXISTING PUBLIC
DRAIN F
INFO
OPEN ATRIUM COUNTER CAFÉ
RAINWATER SUMP KITCHEN WORKSHOP
FIRE
F STAIRS F

LOBBY LOBBY

WORKSHOP
MERCHANDISE SHOP F
F
TOIILET OKU TOIILET OKU
RWDP – Rainwater Downpipe TOIILET TOIILET
A PVC Pipe in a column provided to
tackle rainfall issue within a Malaysian GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
SCALE 1:200 SCALE 1:200
tropical climate. The pipe runs along by
the side of the column as a hidden
measure. Size is about 70mm range in
diameter
OPEN BALCONY

EXHIBUITION
THEATRE
F

F
WORKSHOP F
STUDIO

F F

LOBBY LOBBY

WORKSHOP F F
STUDIO

TOIILET OKU OPEN BALCONY TOIILET OKU

TOIILET TOIILET

GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
SCALE 1:200 SCALE 1:200

GROUND FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN

SCALE 1:200 NOT TO SCALE
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COMPONENTS Casette AC Unit
Casette AC units placed in enclosed spaces for cooling
COMPONENTS
spaces and long duration usage. Use type of 620mm x
Fuse DB Distribution Board 620mm and exposed with steel rod connection connected to
Cast In-Situ Concrete Gutter An electrical board which flows the electrical power & is
UPVC Downpipe the floor slab above.
Gutter carved out of concrete as prevention od water divided to circuits whilst serving as fuse protection or a circuit
Catered for water to flow towards downpipe installed from
discharge & prevents infiltration. It can also hold up to a breaker for each of the circuits.
roof down to drainage system. Switch Gangs
maximum of 60 degree (on certain roofs for aesthetic design).
Group of switches in variety of 01/03 switch gang in
Switch Rooms
connection to separating circuits and for them to function
A room which consists of switch boards with electrical
Concealed Surface Drain Drain Sump simultaneously. Use type of 240V polycarbonate material.
equipment that control electrical circuits. A room placed on
Flushed design surface drain is installed around the perimeter Used to prevent flooding & prevents build up of moisture.
each level & as protection of the electric usage.
of the building. Placed near one of the downpipes Ceiling Fans
Power Sockets Open Spaces usage to ventilate spaces. 2 variations of use
Rainwater Harvesting Tank Power sockets for connection of electrical appliances to the type, typical ceiling fan and large industrial ceiling fan.
As rainwater collection for better, sustainable purpose to Aluminum Gutter electrical grid. Placed at various spaces & comes with 2
reduce the need of using tap water, this self-sustaining Placed alongside edge of concrete roof as collection of variations, single switch and double switch. Use type: Downlight
approach by recycling water can be implemented. rainwater. A response to tropical climate with aluminum usage 240V/50Hz Polycarbonate Sockets) Primary luight fixture placed throughout the building, use type
as material due to its durability and resistance. 200mm in diameter.

REQUIREMENTS ON PLANNING REFERENCES FOR REQUIREMENTS ON PLANNING

STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND
Laws of Malaysia Act 133 – Street, Drainage Building Act 1974 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS Laws of Malaysia Act 447 – Electrical Supply Act 1990
Sec 56. Rainwater Pipes Not To Be Used as Soil Pipes Sec 14. Removal or alteration of supply line, etc.
(1) No pipe used for the carrying off rainwater from any roof shall be used for the purpose of carrying off the soil or drainage from any privy or water-closet or (1) Where a supply line has been laid, or posts or equipment erected, on any land under section 11, and if any of the persons mentioned in subsection 11(3) desires to use the land in such a manner as to render it necessary or
any sullage water. convenient that the line, posts or equipment should be removed to another part of the land, or to land at a higher or lower level, or be altered in form, he may require the licensee, to remove or alter the line, posts or equipment
accordingly.
UBBL 1984
Sec 115: Roof covering drainage Electrical Regulations 1994
All roofs of buildings shall be so constructed as to drain efficiently to suitable and sufficient channel, gutters or troughs which shall be provided in accordance Sec 15. Apparatus, Conductor, Accessory, etc.
with the requirements if these bylaws for receiving and conveying all water may fall on and from the roof. (1) Any apparatus, conductor or accessory for the purpose of connection to an installation shall be sufficient in size, power and number to serve the purpose for which it is intended and shall be constructed, installed, arranged,
protected, worked and maintained in such a manner as to prevent danger.
Sec 82: Drainage of subsoil
(1) Whenever the dampness or position of the site of a building renders it necessary, the subsoil of the site shall be efficiently drained, or such other steps shall Sec 37. Room for switchboard or equipment.
be taken as will effectively damage from moisture Any part of an installation where the switchboard or equipment is installed in any premises— (a) shall be adequately lighted, ventilated and kept dry; (b) shall be free from obstruction to facilitate the safe working of the
(2) Where, during the making of an excavation for a building, existing subsoil drains are discovered, such drains shall either be diverted or replaced by pipes switchboard or equipment; (c) shall be of ample dimension to facilitate ample space for safe operation or maintenance; and (d) shall not be used for storage of any kind.
of approved material to ensure that no subsoil water entering such drains causes dampness to the site & building.