Guide M: Maintenance engineering and management 109

Equipment item Indicative Remarks BCIS HVCA

life / years cost SFG/20
group reference
(g) Water boosters (continued)
Sprinkler 20 — 23-14
(h) Pipework systems and components
Bellows:
— expansion (steel) 10 — —
— flexible (rubber) 8 — —
— flexible (steel) 10 — —
Condensate pipework system 12 Consider type of material, wall thickness 5F 40-(04-06)
and water treatment
Condensate collecting vessel 12 Consider type of material, wall thickness 5F 40-(04-06)
and water treatment
Expansion vessels:
— open 10 — —
— closed (with membrane) 15 — —
Fuel pipework:
— gas 50 — —
— oil 50 — —
Heating pipework system (plastic) 35 5E 40-01
Pipework systems (closed):
— copper 45 Consider tube thickness and quality 5E 40-01
of copper
— steel 25 5E 40-01
— steel (galvanised) 35 5E 40-01
Pipework systems (open):
— copper 45 Consider tube thickness and quality 5E 40-01
of copper
— steel 25 5E 40-01
— steel (galvanised) 25 5E 40-01
Refrigerant pipework systems 30 5F 46-01
Steam pipework system 25 5E 40-11
Water softeners:
— base exchange 30 — —
— de-alkalisation 20 — —
— de-ionisation 20 — —
Water treatment plant 15 — 65-(01-10)
Water treatment control and measurement equipment 10 — 65-(01-10)
(i) Insulation (pipework)
Pipework thermal insulation:
— moulded type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
— blanket type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
Vessel thermal insulation:
— moulded type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
— blanket type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
Tank thermal insulation:
— moulded type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
— blanket type 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
Ductwork thermal insulation (blanket type) 30 Consider fire and smoke rating — 35-01
Fire insulation (intumescent) for pipes and ducts 20 Inspection for damage required at — —
frequent intervals
(j) Valves
Commissioning valves 25 — 61-01
Draw-off taps 20 — —
Fuel shut-off valves 25 — 61-01
Motorised control valves 15 — 62-(01-07)
Motorised control valve actuators 10 — 01-(01-08)
Shower mixer and head 10 — 61-05