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surface shall be painted with an aseptic type of paint, washable and high-
performance hygienic coatings where required.
5.6.6 All wet or humid clinical areas in 24 hours AC rooms (e.g., laboratories and
pharmacy) shall use PVC laminated gypsum boards, and not less than 12.5
mm thick with the size of 600 mm x 600 mm integrated with moisture-
resistant gypsum plaster ceiling border, concealed metal bars, rod hangers,
clips and fixing accessories.
5.6.7 All internal corridors in the hospital and other areas shall be finished with
patterned gypsum boards of 600 mm x 600 mm and integrated with the
plaster ceiling border.
5.6.8 All toilets ceiling shall be of moisture-resistant material of a minimum size,
600 mm x 600 mm x 9 mm (thickness) PVC laminated ceiling boards
complete with approved metal bars, rod hangers, clips, and fixing
accessories.
5.6.9 All external overhang roofs shall be covered with an approved fixed ceiling
system designed to integrate with the building facade.
Ceiling Specification (Suspended System)
5.6.10 All ceilings unless otherwise specified shall use gypsum panels and not less
than 12.5 mm thick high-performance of size 600 mm x 600 mm, 100 kg/m
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density powder-coated aluminum T-bars, metal rod hangers fixed at not
more than 1200 mm intervals, clips, and fixing accessories with bonded
warranty with gypsum plaster ceiling border.
5.6.11 Special decorative ceiling or ceiling panels of approved materials shall be
provided to areas such as the main entrance lobby and adjacent areas, VIP
lounges, conference/meeting room, etc., and integrated with all other
interior design requirements (i.e., special lightings or M&E fittings).
5.6.12 All plaster ceiling joints shall be sealed with tape and trowelled finished
gypsum plaster to the manufacturer’s recommendation. The finished
surface shall be painted with anti-bacterial/washable paint to satisfy that
space's design requirements.
5.6.13 Design and installation of the ceiling suspension system and frame shall be
structurally sound with minimum maintenance. Hanger rods shall not be
hooked, hanged, or fastened at any ducting or service piping inside the
ceiling plenum. Ancillary services such as electrical cables and air-
conditioning ductworks shall not be suspended from the ceiling hangers.
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5.6.14 The manufacturers of suspended ceiling systems must submit calculations
and shop drawings showing compliance to all design requirements certified
by Professional Engineer (PE) and the PD for approval prior to acceptance.
5.6.15 The contractor shall carry out in-situ Pull-Out Tests, specified in the latest
JKR Standard Specification for Building Works.
5.6.16 Adequate air plenum space above the suspended ceiling shall
accommodate all service conduits, ducting, and piping for maintenance
access. Under no circumstances shall these services intrude into the areas
of the room beneath.
5.6.17 All ceilings for 24 hours air-conditioned rooms shall comply with the design
requirement as stipulated in the latest JKR Guidelines on The Prevention
of Mould Growth in Buildings by Cawangan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, JKR.
5.6.18 Rooms with no ceiling access shall have maintenance access via adjacent
room/corridor by means of catwalks. Plaster ceilings shall be designed to
incorporate maintenance access.
Ceiling Specification (Fixed System)
5.6.19 All external ceilings for soffits, porches, and link ways shall be of fixed
ceiling system (e.g., aluminum strip ceiling system) with approved ceiling
finish. All materials used shall be from weather and damp resistant
materials. No suspended ceiling system shall be used at outdoor and semi-
outdoor areas (e.g., external corridor, open lobbies, etc.).
5.6.20 Unless otherwise specified, ceiling boards shall be fixed to the frames with
butt `V’ joint using nails or screws as specified. Asbestos-free cement flat
sheets for ceiling shall be 5 mm thick fixed to frames using mitered timber
cover battens. Ceiling panels shall be set out symmetrically from the center
line of the ceiling. The external ceiling shall be painted with weather-
resistant paint.
5.6.21 All external soffits, porches, and link-ways shall be covered with a fixed
ceiling system complete with accessories.
5.6.22 All exposed soffit of the slab above or below beam shall be skim coated to
the PD’s concurrence.
5.7 WINDOW
5.7.1 Casement windows shall not obstruct or encroach into any circulation area
when open.
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