Building Log Book Requirements - Part 3

For the majority of buildings the Log Book should comprise of fifteen sections, containing information as indicated below. This part contains Sections 7 to 10.

Section 7 Summary of Areas and Occupancy

This Section contains tables which should be filled out with detailed information on:

* Occupancy of the building for the various main occupied areas, broken down by hours - daily, weekly, week ends, flexitime, late working number of occupants.

* Floor Areas of the building by main occupied area, broken down by: Untreated Naturally ventilated Mechanically ventilated Mixed mode Heating & cooling only Full air-conditioning

This Section should included details of any separate tenancies in the building and of any separately managed areas such as a restaurant or gymnasium.

A set of floor plans should be provided in this section, indicating the primary areas and the locations of plant and plantrooms.

Section 8 Summary of Main Building Services Plant

Section 8 contains a table which should be filled in to provide details of the primary energy consuming plant with reference label, location and energy input and output.

Section 9 Overview of Controls and BMS

Section 9 is the major part of the Log Book. It should contain descriptions of the major energy consuming systems including:

* Electricity * Gas * Water * Heating * Cooling * Ventilation * Lighting

Each system should include details on: * Description * Location * Record drawings * Plant capacity * Control settings * Safety features * Energy saving features * Tips for good operation

Section 10 Occupant Information

In order to achieve a good working environment it is important that the occupants understand how to control the building services in their space.

Section 10 should include information on the users working environment. It should included simple descriptions of the installations including:

* Heating * Ventilation and air-conditioning * Lighting * Windows * Shading * Office equipment * Simple energy does and don'ts

About the Author

This article is produced by Tony Dolling, Director of:

Krisco Technical Publications Ltd.

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