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5.19 Services
Ensure the following in the design and construction documentation for services:
− Provide access points to underground hydraulic services at regular intervals as well as at points where
the pipe has a joint, connection or bend;
− Provide access points to concealed services within the building at regular intervals as well as at points
where the pipe has a joint, connection or bend;
− Incorporate card reader access rather than keyed access;
− Incorporate automatic locking mechanisms on external doors to public toilet cubicle facilities; and
− Incorporate sensor lighting to toilets and store rooms with manually switched lighting to all other areas.
The following is not suitable for the Design for Services in a Public Building
− Pipework under an on-ground concrete slab is not suitable. Run services parallel and adjacent to the
building outside of the building line and enter the building when required.
− Maintain all services for a single building within that building. Do not extend services from one building
to another building. Service connections between the two buildings do not work. They cause confusion
when trying to source a problem and they do not allow for separation of the buildings in the future.
− Exposed conduits are not suitable. Conceal all pipework and conduits in walls, ceilings, or similar areas
unless noted otherwise. Ensure services are accessible.
− Installation of tundishes within a Kitchen or Kiosk | Canteen space is not suitable.
WATER SERVICES
Ensure the following in the design and construction documentation for water services:
− Hot water facilities are to be provided to clubrooms, changeroom showers, meeting rooms and kitchen
areas (as a minimum);
− An electric heat pump system is Camden Council’s preferred way to heat water for a public building.
Locate the hot water unit in the services duct for the building and confirm with Camden Council that the
location of the hot water unit is suitable for each individual building type;
− Thermostatic mixing valves shall be provided to all hot water services in accordance with the NSW
Plumbing Code;
− Self closing valves are to be incorporated in taps where the use is suitable;
− All toilets are required to connect directly to main water service supply with a flush valve rather than
cistern system. Public toilets are not to be connected to a water tank supply system; and
− Any water use sourced from water tanks is to be clearly identified for non-potable use and not suitable
for consumption.
WASTE WATER SERVICES
Ensure the following in the design and construction documentation for waste water services:
− Connect all waste water producing fixtures to a sewer main or approved on-site sewerage management
system;
− In any situation where an on-site waste water collection system is proposed, follow the process for
application and approval in accordance with Camden Council requirements;
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