[PROFORMA]

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION

FOR

AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, VENTILATION AND

CENTRAL MONITORING & CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

(Brief title description of work in brackets to be inserted, if necessary, to better reflect the
scope of installation in addition to the above description of work category. For example
insert ‘Mechanical Ventilation Installation’ if only such is involved in the above
Installation.)

FOR

[PROJECT TITLE]
[PROGRAMME NO. ]

FOR

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE

REGION

CONTRACT NO. /
NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACT TO CONTRACT NO.**

POST NAME SIGNATURE DATE

AUTHOR
ENDORSER
ICA
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 [PROFORMA]

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION for

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and
Central Monitoring & Control System Installation
(Brief title description of work in brackets to be inserted, if necessary)
for
[Project Title ]

[Note: Project Engineer shall liaise with Project Quantity Surveyor to incorporate
the requirements for submission of Approved Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, As-
built Drawings, Design Calculation, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
and other Documents by the A/C Contractor upon completion of Works as specified
in the Operational Instruction No. 5/96 in the Preliminaries of Tender Document.
Project Engineer shall check the adequacy of the provisions and include any
additional requirements in the Preliminaries.]

1. Scope and Specification of Work

1.1 Installations/Systems
This Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring &
Control System Installation, (brief title description of work e.g. Central Chiller
Plant Installation to be inserted, if necessary”) shall include the supply,
(except those listed in the Schedule of Appliances/Equipment supplied by the
Employer), installation and testing and commissioning of the following
systems:

[Note: The systems listed below are core items for consideration to suit the
project design requirement and if any item is not applicable in this
contract, the heading of such system shall be retained with " Not Used” to
be remarked under the heading. Project Engineer shall include material
specifications as separate clauses as per the standard format in following
Clause 1.1 – Installation/Systems. This proforma specification is a general
guidance and is not exhaustive, Project Engineer should exercise his/her
expertise professional judgement to specify the requirements to meet the
project specific needs.]

1.1.1 Central Chiller Plant

1.1.2 Chilled Water Pipework and Valves

1.1.3 Water Handling Equipment

1.1.4 ACMV System Water Treatment System

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1.1.5 Air Handling, Treatment and Cleaning Equipment

1.1.6 Ductwork and Accessories

1.1.7 Mechanical Ventilation and Exhaust System

1.1.8 Thermal Insulation

1.1.9 Unitary Air-conditioner

1.1.10 Noise and Vibration Control

1.1.11 Automatic Control System

1.1.12 Central Control & Monitoring System

1.1.13 Motor Control Cubicles

1.1.14 Electrical Works

[Note: Project Engineer shall add specific systems which are not included
in the core items above to suit the project design requirement. Examples
are as below:-]

1.1.15 Cooling Tower

1.1.16 Sea Water Cooling System

1.1.17 Connection to District Cooling System

1.1.18 Central Heating Plant

1.1.19 Hot Water Pipework and Valves

1.1.20 Water Scrubber System

1.1.21 Kitchen Ventilation Installation

1.1.22 Hazardous Gases and Vapours Detection, Alarm and Extraction

System

1.1.23 Automatic Condenser Tube Cleaning System

1.1.24 Solar Heating System

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 1.1.25 Heat Pipe

1.1.26 Desiccant Dehumidifier

1.1.27 Outdoor Air Pre-Conditioner

1.1.28 Water Leakage Detection System

1.2 Design Responsibilities

In addition to Clause 1.1, the A/C Contractor shall be responsible for the
design of the following system(s) and selection of equipment and components
including the matching with other components (including the mutual
compatibility among various components, space coordination and tolerance) to
ensure that the system(s) conform to the specified performance requirements.
The A/C Contractor shall submit all design works including................ to the
Architect for approval.

[Note: Project Engineer shall list out specific items which require A/C
Contractor’s design input. The Project Engineer should liaise with Project
Quantity Surveyor in the drafting of this sub-section as there is a Clause
relating to the Design Responsibility of the A/C Contractor in the Special
Conditions of Contract on specifying this section as there is a Clause on
Design Responsibility in the Special Conditions of Contract, and refer to the
Preliminary Section of Condition of Contract Clause 23-Design
Responsibilities.]

1.2.1 Central Chiller/Heating Plant

1.2.2 Noise and Vibration Control

1.2.3 Air and Water Treatment System

1.2.4 Central Control Monitoring / Automatic Control System

1.2.5 Motor Control Cubicles

1.2.6 Pipework for Variable Refrigerant Volume Air-conditioning System

1.2.7 Water Scrubber system

1.2.8 Ventilation Air Control (VAC) associated to fire services installation

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 1.2.9 Measurement and system balancing/equipment and proved calibration
for testing instruments/equipment

1.2.10 Solar Heating System

[Note : Project Engineer shall specify other items to suit specific project
design/quality requirements. Examples are as below:-]

Example 1: Implementation of certification scheme for servicing quality for

chillers/heat pumps (capacity greater than 175kW) in A/C installations in
accordance with BSB Instruction No. 6 of 2007 was enforced with effect from
1 July 2008. In addition, the refrigeration machine suppliers/manufacturers
should obtain either one of the following independent assessment schemes for
the chillers/heat pumps:-
(i) Accreditation of the Servicing Quality of the machine under ISO9000
certification;
(ii) Accreditation of the Servicing Quality of the machine under the Hong
Kong Q-mark Quality Service Scheme and
(iii) Other certification scheme proposed by the machine
suppliers/manufacturers that is certified by recognised accreditation
bodies approved by the Architect.

Example 2: Project Engineer shall note that the requirement for insulation
workers in the BSB Circular No. 2/2008 has been put under the
“Engagement of Labours” in the “Preliminaries Bill” of the Conditions of
Contract for the relevant contracts. In checking the tender document
prepared by QSB, Project Engineer shall ensure that the above requirement
is properly specified to meet the project need. Similarly, the requirement as
shown in BSB Circular No. 7/2008 for refrigerant workers in Handling HFC
& Blend Type Refrigerants to suit the project need shall also be specified
under the “Engagement of Labours” in the “Preliminaries Bill” of Clause
39 in the Conditions of Contract and to be checked and ensure correct by
Project Engineer.

1.3 Compliance with General Specifications

All materials and workmanship shall comply with the "General Specification
for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring &
Control System Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region, 2012 Edition” issued by Architectural Services
Department and any corrigendum issued thereafter (hereinafter referred to as
the AC General Specification or AC_GS) unless otherwise specified on the
Drawings or in this Particular Specification, and or other relevant updated
general specifications (to be listed).

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 1.4 Others

[Note: This is a clause allowed for the addition of any particular project
information or supplementary technical requirements, etc., which may not
be covered in either Clause 1.1 or 1.2. In case this clause is not applicable,
"Not Used” shall be inserted instead of deleting this clause.]

2. Constraints Applicable to the Installation

[Note: Project Engineer shall list out particular constraints to this installation
work. In case this clause is not applicable, "Not Used” shall be inserted instead of
deleting this clause. Examples are as shown below:-]

The following conditions shall be complied with in the execution of the work:

2.1 Off-site fabrication of insulated pipe and air duct.

2.2 Specific installation methodology, rules, tools, etc.
2.3 Special noise control measures
2.4 Pressure Vessel and Hazardous Gases and Vapors Detection, Alarm and
Extracting System
2.5 Indoor air quality objective and measurements

[Note: Referring to Operational Instruction No. 02/2009, the issuance of

IAQ certificates is restricted to accredited IAQ Certifying Inspection Bodies
(CIB). Project Engineer shall stipulate this specific requirement if the
engagement of IAQ CIB is required.]

2.6 Control logic and system balance, and equipment calibration

2.7 Other items to be specified to suit specific project design requirement

3. Testing and Commissioning

3.1 Compliance with Testing and Commissioning Procedures

The A/C Contractor shall test and commission the entire Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring & Control System
Installation (brief title description of work in brackets to be inserted, if
necessary) in compliance with the Testing & Commissioning Procedure for
Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring & Control
System Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, 2012 Edition and any corrigendum issued thereafter
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 and as stated in the Preliminaries unless otherwise specified on the Drawings or
in this Particular Specification.

The A/C Contractor shall submit detailed testing and commissioning

procedures and programme to the Architect / Maintenance Surveyor /
Supervising Officer* for approval.

The A/C Contractor shall submit all off site test certificates and certification
records required in the AC General Specification and this Particular
Specification prior to the testing and commissioning work at the Site.

3.2 Testing and Commissioning Procedures for Special Items

[Note: Project Engineer shall list out special items not being covered by
existing Testing and Commissioning Procedures for which the relevant
applicable particular testing and commissioning requirements shall be
specified under this clause. In case this clause is not applicable, "Not
Used” shall be inserted instead of deleting this clause. Examples are as
below:-]

The A/C Contractor shall follow the approved manufacturer’s

recommendation on the testing and commissioning of any proprietary system
and product included in the installation. Details shall be submitted to the
Architect / Maintenance Surveyor / Supervising Officer* for approval.

The A/C Contractor shall in particular submit the procedure for testing and
commissioning of the following items to the Architect / Maintenance Surveyor
/ Supervising Officer* for approval:

3.2.1 ________System
3.2.2 ________System

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 3.3 Particular Requirements on Testing and Commissioning Schedules/Sequences

[Note: Project Engineer shall specify any particular project requirements

in connection with testing and commissioning procedures. Examples are as
below:- ]

3.3.1 All submissions relating to testing and commissioning such as detailed

commissioning and testing procedure, methods, format of test records,
program for the commissioning and testing are to be submitted to the
Architect at least ___ weeks prior to the commencement of testing and
commissioning work.

3.3.2 [List out special tests to be performed by competent persons.]

3.3.3 [List out special requirements of independent tests conducted by

recognised agents, independent checker, test certificates, factory
tests, off-site tests, certification records, etc.]

3.3.4 [List out special requirements on testing instruments and format of

test record submission.]

3.3.5 [List out other particular project requirements in connection with

testing and commissioning programme/sequence/methodology.]

3.4 Others

[Note: This is a clause allowed for the addition of any particular project
information or supplementary technical requirements, etc., which may not
be covered in either Clause 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3. In case this clause is not
applicable, "Not Used” shall be inserted instead of deleting this clause.]

4. Maintenance and Training

4.1 Maintenance Requirements

The A/C Contractor shall provide Level One/Two* maintenance services for
the installation for the whole Maintenance Period/___months* as specified in
Part I of the AC General Specification

[Note : Project Engineer shall list out explicitly other particular

maintenance requirements or the applicable option of maintenance
schemes specified in the General Specifications for compliance by the A/C
Contractor.]

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 4.2 Training Requirements

[Note: Similarly, the particular training requirements or applicable options

of training specified in the General Specifications should be explicitly
given for compliance by the A/C Contractor. In case this clause is not
applicable, "Not Used” shall be inserted instead of deleting this clause.
Examples are as below:-]

The A/C Contractor shall provide adequate and separate training courses to
the persons nominated by the Architect to enable them to understand and
familiarize with the installation.

[Note : Project Engineer shall list out explicitly other particular training
requirements for users and management staff.]

4.3 Others

[Note: Any special requirements in connection with maintenance or

training not covered by either Clause 4.1 or 4.2 should be further
elaborated under this clause. In case this clause is not applicable, "Not
Used” shall be inserted instead of deleting this clause.]

5. Equipment Schedules Included in Particular Specification [ES(PS)]

The A/C Contractor shall complete the Equipment Schedule (Particular

Specification) and submit for the approval of the Architect / Maintenance Surveyor /
Supervising Officer* according to the timing and sequence of submissions as
stipulated in the approved programme pursuant to Clause 16 of the General
Conditions of Contract. The equipment and materials in the following Equipment
Schedule shall not be delivered to site without the prior approval of the Architect /
Maintenance Surveyor / Supervising Officer*.

[Note: Project Engineer shall refer to Clause 7(5) of the Special Condition of
Contract requiring for the submission of technical information of the
equipment/material for the Approval of the Architect / Maintenance Surveyor /
Supervising Officer*. Project Engineer should consider to include essential
equipment/material listed below and marked with # in the Tender Equipment
Schedule (TES) upon consultation with respective SBSE/CBSE for tender
submission and assessment processes in accordance with BSB Circular 14 of 2003
and BSB Circular No 40 of 2003 and BSB Instruction No. 4 of 2001 in Selection of
Equipment and Materials in projects]

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5.1 Central Refrigeration Machine, Direct Expansion Evaporator And Heat
Rejection Plant

[Note: For chillers, including heat pumps, with cooling/heating capacity

greater than 175kW, certification for servicing quality in accordance with
BSB Instruction No. 6 of 2007 is required. Besides, Project engineer should
keep track on the latest development of the refrigerants in accordance with
the latest phasing out programme imposed by relevant statutory authorities
locally or internationally.]

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Absorption Units# AC_GS C6.2
Cold Storage Refrigeration# AC_GS C6.3
Compressors, Reciprocating Type# AC_GS C6.4
Compressors, Centrifugal Type# AC_GS C6.5
Compressors, Screw Type# AC_GS C6.6
Compressors, Scroll Type# AC_GS C6.7
Condensers, Shell and Tube (Fresh Cooling AC_GS C6.8
Water Application) #
Condensers, Shell & Tube (Sea or Brackish AC_GS C6.9
Cooling Water Application) #
Condensers, Air Cooled# AC_GS C6.11
Condensers, Evaporative# AC_GS C6.12
Cooling Tower# AC_GS C6.13
Evaporators, Shell & Tube Water Chilling# AC_GS C6.14
Evaporators, Air Cooling# AC_GS C6.15
Plate Type Heat Exchanger# AC_GS C6.16
Refrigerant Pipework# AC_GS C6.20
Refrigeration Plant Accessories & Controls# AC_GS C6.21
Roof Mounted Packaged Water Chiller/Heat AC_GS C6.22
Pump Plants#
Heat Recovery Chiller# AC_GS C6.23
Heat Pump# AC_GS C6.24
Total Energy Heat Pump# AC_GS C6.26
Automatic Condenser Tube Cleaning AC_GS C6.27
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 System#
Solar Heating System# AC_GS C6.28

5.2 Water Handling Equipment

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Fresh Water Pumps # AC_GS C13.1
Saline Water Pumps # AC_GS C13.2
Boiler Feed Pump # AC_GS C13.3
Sump Pump # AC_GS C13.4
Bore Well Pumps # AC_GS C13.5
Pump Base Plate AC_GS C13.6
Valves AC_GS C13.7
Vibration Isolators AC_GS C13.8
Gauges AC_GS C13.9
Drain and Vent AC_GS C13.10
Flanged Connections AC_GS C13.11
Water Filters AC_GS C13.12
Sea Water Strainers and Travelling Band AC_GS C13.13
Screens#
Feed and Expansion Facility AC_GS C13.14
Plate Type Heat Exchangers # AC_GS C13.15

5.3 Pipe Material, Valves, Cocks and Strainers

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Automatic Air Vents AC_GS C9.1
Ball Float Valves AC_GS C9.2
Butterfly Valves # AC_GS C9.3
Check Valves AC_GS C9.4
Plug Cocks AC_GS C9.6

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 Pressure Reducing Valves AC_GS C9.7
Strainer AC_GS C9.8
Specialised Control Valves # AC_GS C9.9

5.4 Air Handling and Treatment Equipment

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Air Handling Units (AHUs) # AC_GS C3.2
Axial Flow Fans# AC_GS C3.3
Ceiling Fans# AC_GS C3.4
Centrifugal Fans# AC_GS C3.5
Fan Coil Units# AC_GS C3.6
Cassette Type Fan Coil Units# AC_GSC3.7
In-Line Centrifugal and Mixed Flow Fans# AC_GS C3.8
Mechanical Roof Extract Unit# AC_GS C3.9
Propeller Fans# AC_GS C3.10
Protectively Coated Fans and Fans for AC_GS C3.11
Corrosive or Hazardous Applications#
Rotary Fans (Wall or Ceiling Mounted) # AC_GS C3.12
Grilles and Diffusers# AC_GS C3.14
Desiccant Dehumidifiers# AC_GS C3.16
Domestic Exhaust Fans# AC_GS C3.17
Heat Pipe# AC_GS C3.18

5.5 Ductwork and Accessories

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
G.I. Ductwork # AC_GS C2.1-3
Flexible Ductwork # AC_GS C2.4
Ductwork for Corrosive Fumes AC_GS C2.5
Glass Fibre Ductwork AC_GS C2.6

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 Foam Ductboard Ductwork AC_GS C2.7
Butterfly, Bifurcating and Multileaf Dampers AC_GS C2.9
Self-Closing (Non-Return) Dampers AC_GS C2.10
Fire, Smoke and Combined Fire Smoke Stop AC_GS C2.11
Dampers #
Motorized Shut-off Dampers # AC_GS C2.12
Terminal Dampers AC_GS C2.13
Access Doors and Panels to Ductwork, AC_GS C2.14
Cabinets, Cold Stores
Ductwork Flanges AC_GSC2.15
Ductwork Cleaning Points AC_GSC2.16

5.6 Thermal Insulation

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Types of Thermal Insulation Materials # AC_GS C11.2
Vapour Barriers AC_GS C11.4

5.7 Noise and Vibration Control

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Equipment Bases AC_GS C8.2
Vibration Isolators # AC_GS C8.3
Plant/Equipment Vibration Isolation AC_GS C8.4
Pipework Vibration Isolation AC_GS C8.5
Ductwork Vibration Isolation AC_GS C8.6
Ductwork Acoustic Isolation AC_GS C8.7
Acoustic Ductlag AC_GS C8.8
Ductwork Silencers # AC_GS C8.9
Acoustic Doors # AC_GS C8.10
Acoustic Louvres # AC_GS C8.11

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 Acoustic Enclosures # AC_GS C8.12
Plant Room Acoustic Linings AC_GS C8.13

5.8 Air Cleaning Equipment

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Bag Filter AC_GS C1.9
Cartridge Filter AC_GS C1.10
Disposal Panel Filter AC_GS C1.5
Disposal Pleated Panel Filter AC_GS C1.6
Renewable Panel Filter AC_GS C1.7
Automatic Fabric Roll Filter AC_GS C1.8
Washable Panel Filter AC_GS C1.3
Washing Facilities for Washable Filter AC_GS C1.9
Automatic Viscous Filter AC_GS C1.4
Automatic Recleanable High Voltage AC_GS C1.14
Electrostatic Filter #
High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance AC_GS C1.11
(HEPA) Filter #
Gas Filter # AC_GS C1.15
Automatic Recleanable Filter # AC_GS C1.12
Automatic Recleanable HEPA Filter # AC_GS C1.13
Filter Pressure Differential Measurement and AC_GS C1.20
Indication
Additional Requirements (Spare Filter AC_GS C1.21
Media)
Activated Oxygen Air Purifier # AC_GS C1.16
Ultra-Violent (UV) Sterilizing Light # AC_GS C1.17
Water Scrubber # AC_GS C1.18

5.9 System Monitoring Instrument

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 EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
System Static Pressure Gauges for Air AC_GS C10.2
Distribution Systems
Thermometers – Air Immersion AC_GS C10.3
Thermometers – Liquid Immersion AC_GS C10.4
Pressure Gauges for Water Systems AC_GS C10.5
Pitot Static Tube AC_GS C10.6
Orifice Plate Metering AC_GS C10.7
Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Flowmeters AC_GS C10.8
#
Energy Meters # AC_GS C10.9

5.10 Automatic Control

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Electrical Wiring AC_GSC4.1
Air Cooler Control AC_GS C4.2
Air Heater Control AC_GS C4.3
Electrical/ Electronic (Localised) Control AC_GS C4.4
System

5.11 Central Control and Monitoring System

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Central Control and Monitoring System AC_GS C5
(CCMS)#

5.12 Electrical Motors and Electrical Equipment

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Low Voltage – Wiring for Refrigerated AC_GS C7.2
Situations
Low Voltage – Electric Motor # EE_GS C5.25
Low Voltage – Variable Speed Drives # EE_GS C5.19
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 Low Voltage – Solid State Soft Motor EE_GS C5.18
Starter
Low Voltage – Motor Switchgear, Starters EE_GS C5.26
and Control Panel #
Low Voltage –Power Factor Correction EE_GS C5.22
Equipment #
High Voltage – Electric Motor # EE_GS C13.2
High Voltage – Motor Control Switchboards EE_GS C13.3
#
High Voltage – Auto-transformers # EE_GS C13.4
High Voltage – Power Factor Correction EE_GS C13.5
Capacitors #
High Voltage – Power Cables # EE_GS C13.6

5.13 Unitary Air-conditioner

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Single Package Air-Conditioner# AC_GS C12.15
Packaged Air-Conditioner with Remote AC_GS C12.16
Condenser#
Split Condensing Unit and AHU# AC_GS C12.17
Variable Refrigerant Volume System# AC_GS C12.18

5.14 Indoor Air Quality

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL SPECIFIED
Treatment and Conditioning Process AC_GS D.4
Treatment and Conditioning Media AC_GS D.5
IAQ Assessment and Methodologies AC_GS D.7

Legend:-

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* Delete if NOT applicable
** Denote for nominated Sub-contract
# Essential equipment/material suggested to be indicated

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