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4.3.47 All medical gases and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks shall have
a dedicated loading area conveniently accessible for deliveries and
supplies. Locations and layout details shall be designed to comply with the
approving authorities.
4.3.48 All sub-main switchboards and distribution boards for M&E services shall
be concealed or hidden at appropriate locations as to not interfere with the
architectural or interior design works. Decorative compartments or panels
shall be provided to overcome the problem.
4.3.49 Design of MOH dental clinics or department shall comply to Dasar Operasi
dan Perancangan Pembangunan Fasiliti Kesihatan Pergigian Kementerian
Kesihatan Malaysia and guidelines of Konsep Rekabentuk dan
Pemasangan Dental Wax and Plaster Trap di Makmal Pergigian by Oral
Health Division, MOH, Malaysia.
4.3.50 Special design plaster trap for the hospital shall be provided for the sink
at the plaster room and dental laboratory to avoid blockage to the
drainage pipes described in the guidelines of Konsep Rekabentuk dan
Pemasangan Dental Wax and Plaster Trap di Makmal Pergigian by Oral
Health Division, MOH, Malaysia.
4.3.51 Lifts and staircases shall be strategically located within the design,
including providing dedicated routes for certain services, in line with
clinical/medical needs ( e.g., A&E, OT, and designated wards).
4.3.52 All open corridors shall integrate scupper drain and adequate water
outlet/concealed downpipes and be aesthetically integrated with the
overall façade design.
4.3.53 All public amenities such as public toilets, surau, and M&E services shall
be efficiently designed with stackable layouts.
4.3.54 Corridors shall be designed with a clear minimum width as below:
a) Hospital streets: 3000 mm.
b) Inter-departmental corridor except for A&E and OT departments:
2400 mm.
c) A&E and OT departments: 2700 mm.
d) Services and materials corridor: 2100 mm.
e) Staff corridor at office area: 1200 mm.
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4.3.55 Covered porch designs shall be fully covered with a minimum of 2 lanes
for the main entrance lobby and all other locations as required, such as
Rehabilitation, Haemodialysis, and loading/unloading areas, which include
Medical Store, Catering, Mortuary and Privatised Support Services
Department.
4.3.56 Emergencies drop off for A&E and Patient Assessment Centre (PAC) shall
be fully covered with a minimum of 3 lanes with 4.5 m height clearance to
accommodate: ambulance patient, public patient, and vehicle passing. The
road design shall comply with Arahan Teknik Jalan JKR.
4.3.57 Where applicable, a reinforced concrete slab is required at the topmost
floor and roof, covering:
a) 24 hours air-conditioned area.
b) room with medical equipment support at the ceiling.
c) room with M&E services room below.
4.3.58 Drive-through counter shall be fully covered and integrated with the
building façade where required. Delivery should be on the driver's right-
hand side.
4.4 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
4.4.1 The building shall be designed to reduce the use of fossil fuel, water
efficiency, instead implement use of sustainable materials.
4.4.2 The successful tenderer shall plan, design, and construct the building by
taking into consideration the following, but not limited to:
a) Catering for cultural diversity of the building usage.
b) Effective space planning for usage and maintenance.
c) Ease of maintenance, including accessibility for maintenance purposes.
d) Security and safety.
e) Comfort and ergonomic.
f) Design for all (universal design).
g) Good indoor and outdoor environment qualities.
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