Dimensions suitable for Siemens 33kV NXPlus M10 Lifting Eye

Roof Construction: 3mm GRP,

switchgear only. Adjustment may be required for 50mm Urethane, 3mm GRP,
Socket
alternative voltages and switchgear manufactures

200
Integral Rafter

50
GRP MANUFACTURER NOTES:
Wall Construction: 3mm GRP, 15mm
ITEMISED SPECIFICATIONS
A B C D PIR

INTERNAL DIMENSIONS 5105MM WIDE X 4540MM DEEP X 3100MM CLEAR

Glasroc F, 50mm Urethane Foam,

2kW E1 100mm x 50mm galvanised steel

channel support for fibergrate trench INTERNAL HEIGHT, SWITCHGEAR KIOSK
Single steel security door 2 layer of 6 ducts to be 300mm above base of covers bolted to steelwork and

LV AC
Concrete loading with panic bar and lock CONSTRUCTION:
cable pit please see sections for details. blockwork
Pad 910mm W" x 2100mm H". 150 250 150 GRP CONSTRUCTION, DESIGNED AND CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE ONE HOUR FIRE
A A
2313 150 150 2390 RESISTANCE WITH A U VALUE OF 0.35 W/M2K

1000
5403 B.T
FIRE RATING:
2 External finish: Internal: finish
3388 900 1115 STANDARD WALL CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO BS476 PART 22 AND
Semi gloss Green flow coat white
EXCEEDS AN HOUR FIRE RATING. FIRE RETARDANT RESIN IS USED TO PROVIDE

PILOTS
Rear Rear 14-C-39
PIR

SSE
SELF-EXTINGUISHING LAMINATES TO BS476 PART 7 CLASS 2 (SURFACE SPREAD
150x50mm
1963 1100 1640 300 OF FLAME)
2kW E1 Integral Rib
300mm x 300mm x BASE DETAIL:

INTERFACE
2

1030
50mm x 50mm recess 300mm Sump please THIS ENCLOSURE IS OPEN BASED WITH NO INTEGRAL FLOOR. IT IS PROVIDED

LV AC
E E 45 DOOR

CUST
see section B-B & E-E

900 Min
cast in trench wall to WITH AN ALL-ROUND INTERNAL BASE FLANGE. THE BASE FLANGE IS USED TO
A A support covers for details. BOLT DOWN THE ENCLOSURE EITHER TO A CONCRETE PLINTH OR A STEEL BASE.

2525
1360

2225

10 GAP
B.T

90
50mm Fibergrate GRP floor DOOR: 50x50mm S/S

2525
plates with solid top treated 2 Main Trench 1500mm Angle
DOOR SECURITY TO COMPLY WITH LPS1175 CAT 3, 2000 X 2000 DOUBLE DOOR,

DE-HUMIFIER
Front Front

HIGH LEVEL
with anti-slip finish deep please see FFL
CONSISTING OF INTERNAL EMERGENCY PANIC BAR COMPLETE WITH EXTERNAL
F F sections for details

3034
PILOTS
Rear Rear HANDLE AND CYLINDER LOCK STAINLESS STEEL STRAP HINGES ZINC PLATED

SSE
Trench Detail Omitted for clarity SPRING RELEASE SHOOT BOLT MILD STEEL 90 DEG DOOR STAY WITH STRING

975
3215

50mm x 50mm recess 50mm Chamfered

CONTROL
150mm x 90mm x 18KG/M RELEASE.

PANEL
DOOR DETAILS

TELE
galv steel channels supported cast in trench wall to trench corner to
support covers ease cables

INTERFACE
on suitable padstones INTERNAL FINISH:
900 Min 900 Min around corner

CUST
WHITE
METERING

90
E

4540
Hatched areas to
2

PIR

300

150
ROOM

E1
be kept clear for

240
110 V EXTERNAL FINISH:

METER
cable installation A
4840

4840
BATTERY RAL No 14C39 M12 Expansion 100x50x3mm S/S
G G CHARGER Bolt FFL Spreader plate

2kW
DE-HUMIFIER

Front Front
HIGH LEVEL

1963 1050 215 1375 301 VENTILATION:

Rigiduct invert level 130MM UNDER ROOF EVE VENTILATION COMPLETE WITH ANTI MIDGE MESH
SIEMENS NX PLUS 48 V 175mm Wide X 450mm TOTAL FREE VENT AREA = 2.5M2 THE GRP WILL HAVE OVER PRESSURE VENTING.
1000 1011 B.T to be base of trench 75
33kV SWITCHGEAR BATTERY Deep slot connecting main 300
please see sections

CONTROL
2 CHARGER

PANEL
trench to multicore trench

TELE
for details.
1600 Min Clearence

E1
K METERING
Multicore trenches to be
WALL & ROOF DETAILS

2015
4092
METERING ROOM

2015

2315
fitted with
E 50mm Fibergrate PIR
GRP floor plates with solid
H ROOM 2 H (Not to scale)
900

PIR

E1

top treated with anti-slip 110 V

METER

A finish BATTERY Multicore Trench 450mm deep

DNO SWITCHROOM please see sections for details
1456

CHARGER
1506
A

2kW

be same as base of multicore trench. 5103

300mm Min. bending rising under 5103
961 48 V
B.T BATTERY meter
CHARGER
725

Single steel security door 2

K
with panic bar and lock E1
910mm W" x 2100mm H". 5053 500
PIR
1707 1990 1707 DNO SWITCHROOM
5403 Note: Duct setting out are external dimensions and are invert level to be base of
taken from foundation wall (not GRP) all duct dimensions trench please see
DNO SWITCHROOM are centre's sections for details. ENLARGEMENT 1
Double steel security door with panic bar and
lock 1800mm W" x 2100mm H" with removable SMALL POWER & LIGHTING LAYOUT (Scale 1:25)
1800

transom panel 1800mm W" x 900mm H" Trench Setting out are internal dimensions, both duct
TO BE SUPPLIED AND FITTED BY CLIENT and trench details can be found on all relevant sections.
50mm Stepped trench to 50mm Stepped trench to
Concrete loading Pad to comprise of prevent the ingress of water prevent the ingress of water
compacted 100mm Type 1 MOT 200mm Time Lag Switch To Control 25mm Gap between 25mm Gap between
thick C30 concrete with a tamp finish top 1500mm 58w Twin Thorn Internal FFL height must be 150mm Internal FFL height must be 150mm
A 2kW Fan Heaters (3 hr Time GRP enclosure and GRP enclosure and
Aquaforce II or similar above external ground height. stepped trench. stepped trench. above external ground height.
of landing pad 150mm below Switchroom Delay)
2010 250 250 125
FFL. Emergency Exit bulkhead 2 B.T
35 35

Mounted Luminaire (Thorn 13A Twin Switched Socket

E
Voyager E3M or similar) Outlet And B.T Outlet 250

Emergency Exit wall Mounted

A B C D E1 Luminaire (Thorn Voyager E3M
13A Switched Fused Spur Unit
Complete With Pilot Light &
320 400 400 375

or similar) Flex Outlet

Outside Lights (2D Thorn Loire LV AC Distribution Board (3

PIR LX or similar with PIR sensor) LV AC Phase 100A type D MCCB)
ENLARGEMENT 2
(Scale 1:25)
Single Gang Switch (To all 50mm Concrete blinding
2kW Panel Heater 300 175
2kW K Lights) & Key Switch (To Switch
(Dimplex PLX or similar)
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT All Emergency Lights)
TRENCH, DUCT & STEELWORK SETTING OUT 50mm Concrete blinding
200

DE-HUMIDIFIER
EBAC CD30E De-Humidifier
Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50
Scale 1:50
Specification Notes
REV AMENDMENT BY DATE
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS

For The Attention Of Developer / Builder General. No commencement of any builders work should take place prior to
Dragon IS having received design approval from SSE

Double steel security door with panic bar and A) This drawing should not be scaled and no variations to the stated dimensions or materials specified will be permitted
lock 1800mm W" x 2100mm H" with removable without prior written consent from Dragon IS
transom panel 1800mm W" x 900mm H"
B) Contractors are required to install locks and fittings that will accept standard SSE padlocks or cylinders, (padlocks and
cylinders supplied by SSE) to enable ready access at all times. No obstructions to the route to the Substation /
Switchroom will be permitted at any time.

C) The running of heating, gas, water and any other service pipes through or under the Substation / Switchroom will not
be permitted.
485

1600 1600
D) SSE will not allow any installation of equipment until all building work is completed and approved by the SSE Building
Officer.
3100 Minimum clearance for switchgear

3100 Minimum clearance for switchgear

E) It is the responsibility of the principle contractor to ensure all measurements on site are correct and any discrepancies
to be reported to Dragon IS.
P1000T10 Galvanised unistrut
1360mm long shimmed with M10 x
F) In the event of building works, (i.e scaffolding) affecting the permanent plant access arrangements; then the developer
4540 4540 is to liaise with Dragon IS to agree alternative methods of access to Dragon IS specifications at the developers cost.
50mm Fibergrate GRP with M10 bolts to flange of 150mm x
floor plates with solid top 90mm steel channels @ 600 centres
THE CUSTOMER OWNED SSE 33KV METERING INTAKE POINT SWITCH ROOM HAS TO HAVE FULL LOCAL

3100

3100
treated with anti-slip
finish. Each to have 2 No Single steel security door AUTHORITY PLANNING APPROVAL AND MEET CURRENT STATUTORY BUILDING REGULATIONS.
150mm x 90mm x
2615

with panic bar and lock invert level to be base of

18KG/M galv steel trench please see Substation Location
channels supported on 910mm W" x 2100mm H".
sections for details. It is important that the position and orientation of the substation is discussed and agreed with the SSE project designer
100mm x 50mm galvanised suitable padstones prior to the commencement of any building works on site. substations should be located adjacent to a public highway or
steel channel support for reached by a private dedicated access way with full control and associated legal rights. 24 hour unimpeded SSE
fibergrate trench covers 175mm Wide X 450mm Deep invert level to be base of
50mm x 50mm recess personnel access is required at all times, 365 days of the year. any doors or gates on the access route are to be locked
bolted to steelwork and slot connecting main trench to trench please see
cast in trench wall to Multicore Trench in standard SSE locking suite. Access via 24hr security is unacceptable. Consideration is to be given at the design stage
blockwork multicore trench sections for details.
support covers 600mm deep if adjacent soft landscaping is proposed ~ planting schemes must allow adequate provision for future plant growth without
150 Multicore Trench
150 compromising access or ventilation through doors and louvers. Substation doors must not encroach over public footpath.
50 2525 2015 2225 300 2015 4240 600mm deep
25mm x 25mm 3034 1456 25mm x 25mm 25mm x 25mm 25mm x 25mm
Foundations, Concrete, Floor Slab & Reinforcement (By Client)
Chamfer Chamfer Chamfer Chamfer
100

100

Excavations to be kept free from water at all times. All concrete to be grade C32/40 with minimum cement content of
300 150

150

300 150

150
250

250

250

G.L. G.L. G.L. G.L. 300KG/M3 and maximum W/C ratio of 0.6.
200 375 375

600
RC Concrete walls to Cement to be SRC to BS 12. Aggregate size to be 20mm maximum. Cover to reinforcement to be 50mm. Reinforcement
R1

support switch house mesh to be supported with proprietary chairs. Mesh is not to be trodden into concrete surface. Reinforcement bars to be
200

700
200

600
super structure fitted with 2No 70mm2 copper earth tags on diametrically opposite sides of the building. Reinforcement bars to be
Concrete loading Concrete loading electricity continuous across the building. Earth tag joints to use materials as specified by SSE or otherwise be welded or
1500

250
250mm Thick RC slab on 200 pad please see pad please see 250mm Thick RC slab on sil-fos brazed. Concrete basement slab and walls to customer design subject to SSE approval.
1200 gauge Visqueen on Cable pit to be provided with 300mm general arrangement general arrangement 1200 gauge Visqueen on
1600

Ground floor slab to be minimum 150mm thick C32/40 reinforced concrete with steel trowel finish. 200 Gauge visqueen
50mm concrete blinding x 300mm x 300mm deep sump with for details for details 50mm concrete blinding
2255 700 2035 4990 membrane to be provided beneath floor slab, laid on 25mm sand blinding, all on top of a minimum 150mm thick well
suitable galvanised grating or
HV cables to be compacted subbase.
connected to drainage or soakaway.
supported as necessary 250mm Thick RC slab on
on unistruts or cable tray 1200 gauge Visqueen on is considered adequate for normal ground conditions, should special site conditions exist then the clients structural
50mm concrete blinding engineer is to design suitable alternative foundations ~ all alternative proposals to be submitted to SSE for comment /
250

approval prior to building works commencing on site.

250mm Thick RC slab on
250

1200 gauge Visqueen on required. Reinforcement to structural engineers requirements, to sustain weight of plant (4500kgs max.) in any position,
50mm concrete blinding rebar / mesh is required to be connected to earth bar, see earthing notes. There must be no trip hazards in front of plant.
D R A G O N
Scale 1:50
700 2080 2035
Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50
Ducts (By Client)
The exact number of ducts and duct entry positions are to be verified by Dragon IS to suit the project ~Permitted ducts:-
Infrastructure Solutions
150mm internal diameter twin walled high density polyethylene ducting to ESI12-24 (BS EN 50086-2-4) laid flat & level.
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION C-C SECTION D-D e.g. Ridgiduct. Ducts to finish flush with internal face of Trench as shown and to be pointed up locally with weak mix infill. 12 Sketty Close,
All ducts to be sealed with Rayflate Duct sealing system and spare ducts to be sealed with pipe stoppers. Caswell Road,
External Walls (By Client) Brackmills Industrial Estate,
Northampton. NN4 7PL
Doors (By Client)
Standard security door cores are to be a minimum of 45mm thick flush double pan construction formed from 1.2mm Tel: 0845 362 0284
nominal thickness zinc coated steel sheet to BSEN 10152 (BS6687). Resin impregnated core material, or mineral wool
core material is to be provided, and the whole construction is to be riveted, glued and welded as required to give
adequate rigidity and performance.
Each leaf is to be hung on a minimum of 3No heavy duty stainless steel hinges. Hinges are to incorporate "Dog Bolt"
protection, or alternatively, 3 number separate dog bolts are to be provided to protect the hinges. Heavy Duty door CLIENT:

A security strip is to be provided to the leading edge of doors to mask the gap between pairs of doors, or between the
door and frame. External door sets shall be fitted with a suitable weather seal strip. The double door to the switchroom to
MOSER BAER
be fitted with a double panic bar with top and bottom shoot bolts and locking handle to suit SSE lock barrel. The double
door must achieve a minimum clear opening height of 3000mm to conform with switchgear manufacturers requirement.
5053 The single door to the rear of the switchroom to be fitted with a panic bar with top and bottom shoot bolts. No external
handle or lock barrel required.
80 600 600 80 The single door to the metering room to be fitted with mortice sashlock, e.g. Briton 5220, with round section external lever
1360 handle and Escutcheon, and Europrofile cylinder with internal Thumbturn to suit metering operator lock barrel.
All doors to have a minimum clear opening width of 750mm to facilitate emergency egress. PROJECT:
Roof Construction (By Client)

floor to ceiling height to be 3100mm to conform to switchgear manufacturers requirements. Please see Kinpars drawing
PAULSHOT LODGE
for full roof construction.

Structural Steelwork (By Client)

3100

3100
P1000T10 Galvanised unistrut All steel work to be hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461.
5103 1360 mm long shimmed with M10
150mm x 90mm galvanised steel channel Single steel security door
2617

Unistrut Channels (By Client)

support for fibergrate trench covers bolted with panic bar and lock
to steelwork and blockwork
fixed with M10 bolts to flange of The straightness tolerance of unistrut foundation channels provided by the customer is in the range of 1mm over 1 metre TITLE:
150 x 75 steel channels @ 600 Multicore Trench 910mm W" x 2100mm H". channel length or maximum 2mm referred to the entire mounting length.
Multicore Trench centres 450mm deep
600mm deep
150mm x 90mm x 18KG/M
215mm Wide X 450mm
Deep slot connecting main
50
Multicore Trench Trench Grating (By Client) PROPOSED SUBSTATION LAYOUT
50mm x 50mm recess 50mm Fibergrate 50mm x 50mm recess 50mm Fibergrate 50mm x 50mm recess
trench to Multicore trench 50mm Fibergrate 600mm deep 50mm Fibergrate All trench grating must be 50mm Fibergrate GRP floor plates with solid top treated with anti-slip finish.
of bottom layer of 6 ducts to be galv steel channels supported
cast in trench wall to GRP floor plates on rebates within the concrete cast in trench wall to GRP floor plates cast in trench wall to GRP floor plates GRP floor plates
300mm above base of cable pit 50mm x 50mm recess
please see sections for details. support covers supported on 50 x support covers supported on 50 x support covers Multicore Trench supported on 50 x supported on 50 x Waterproofing (By Client)
cast in trench wall to
1963 1100 1590 300 150 60 steel angle fixed 1963 1100 1590 300 150 60 steel angle fixed 1963 1100 1890 450mm deep 150 60 steel angle fixed 961 3642 300 150 60 steel angle fixed The whole of the Substation / Switch House must be impervious to the ingress of water.
25mm x 25mm x 25mm x 25mm x support covers
to concrete to concrete to concrete to concrete
25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm Finishes (By Client)
100

Chamfer Chamfer Chamfer Chamfer Internal walls to receive 2 coats of vinyl silk emulsion (colour Magnolia). Ceilings to receive 2 coats of white vinyl matt
150

150

150
250

G.L. G.L. G.L. G.L. SCALE DRAWN DESIGNED

emulsion finish. Floor to be painted with water miscible epoxy floor paint, in accordance with paint manufacturers
recommendations and specification. Doors are to be polyester powder coated generally in BS Colour 14 C 39 (Green). VARIES @ A1 BA BA
1100 1100 1100
700

700

700
Power & Lighting (By Client) CHECKED AUTHORISED FIRST ISSUE DATE
Concrete loading 250mm Thick RC slab on Power & lighting to SSE latest specif ication and to be installed by client
1500

1500

1500

pad please see

Rigiduct invert level
general arrangement
1200 gauge Visqueen on 01/11/13
to be base of trench 50mm concrete blinding Earthing (By Client)
1500

1500

1500

for details
please see sections 4678 700 175 A dedicated earthing system is required to be supplied, installed and tested by developers specialist contractor. TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH
1800

for details. DIS1340-SUB-EARTH, DIS1340-SUB-DNO ELEVATION

Cable pit to be provided with 300mm x 300mm x 250mm Thick RC slab on
300

300

300mm deep sump with suitable galvanised 1200 gauge Visqueen on

250mm Thick RC slab on 250mm Thick RC slab on
grating or connected to drainage or soakaway. 50mm concrete blinding
1200 gauge Visqueen on 1200 gauge Visqueen on DRAWING NO: REV
300 50mm concrete blinding 50mm concrete blinding

1988 1500 1190 700 175 1988 1500 2065 DIS1340-SUB *

1988 800 700 1190 700 175
Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50 Scale 1:50
FOR APPROVAL c THIS DRAWING IS THE COPYRIGHT OF DRAGON INFRASTRUCTURE
SOLUTIONS AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR AMENDED EXCEPT
SECTION E-E SECTION F-F SECTION G-G SECTION H-H BY WRITTEN PERMISSION. NO LIABILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR
AMENDMENTS MADE BY OTHER PERSONS.