Building Log Book Requirements - Part 3
For the majority of buildings the Log Book
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
This article is produced by Tony Dolling, Director of -
Krisco Technical Publications Ltd.
Krisco are Technical Authors specilizing in the construction industry.
They produce Building Log Books, Health & Safety Files, Operation & Maintenance Manuals and Tenants Manuals.
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