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    Guide M: Maintenance Engineering and Management 109: (G) Water Boosters (Continued)

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    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

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