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SECTION 5.0 – ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND FINISHES SECTION 5.0 – ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND FINISHES

surface shall be painted with an aseptic type of paint, washable and high- 5.6.14 The manufacturers of suspended ceiling systems must submit calculations
performance hygienic coatings where required. and shop drawings showing compliance to all design requirements certified
by Professional Engineer (PE) and the PD for approval prior to acceptance.
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 5.6.15 The contractor shall carry out in-situ Pull-Out Tests, specified in the latest
mm thick with the size of 600 mm x 600 mm integrated with moisture- JKR Standard Specification for Building Works.
resistant gypsum plaster ceiling border, concealed metal bars, rod hangers,
clips and fixing accessories. 5.6.16 Adequate air plenum space above the suspended ceiling shall
accommodate all service conduits, ducting, and piping for maintenance
5.6.7 All internal corridors in the hospital and other areas shall be finished with access. Under no circumstances shall these services intrude into the areas
patterned gypsum boards of 600 mm x 600 mm and integrated with the of the room beneath.
plaster ceiling border.
5.6.17 All ceilings for 24 hours air-conditioned rooms shall comply with the design
5.6.8 All toilets ceiling shall be of moisture-resistant material of a minimum size, requirement as stipulated in the latest JKR Guidelines on The Prevention
600 mm x 600 mm x 9 mm (thickness) PVC laminated ceiling boards of Mould Growth in Buildings by Cawangan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, JKR.
complete with approved metal bars, rod hangers, clips, and fixing
accessories. 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
5.6.9 All external overhang roofs shall be covered with an approved fixed ceiling incorporate maintenance access.
system designed to integrate with the building facade.

Ceiling Specification (Fixed System)
Ceiling Specification (Suspended System)
5.6.19 All external ceilings for soffits, porches, and link ways shall be of fixed
5.6.10 All ceilings unless otherwise specified shall use gypsum panels and not less ceiling system (e.g., aluminum strip ceiling system) with approved ceiling
than 12.5 mm thick high-performance of size 600 mm x 600 mm, 100 kg/m finish. All materials used shall be from weather and damp resistant
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density powder-coated aluminum T-bars, metal rod hangers fixed at not materials. No suspended ceiling system shall be used at outdoor and semi-
outdoor areas (e.g., external corridor, open lobbies, etc.).
more than 1200 mm intervals, clips, and fixing accessories with bonded
warranty with gypsum plaster ceiling border. 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
5.6.11 Special decorative ceiling or ceiling panels of approved materials shall be sheets for ceiling shall be 5 mm thick fixed to frames using mitered timber
provided to areas such as the main entrance lobby and adjacent areas, VIP cover battens. Ceiling panels shall be set out symmetrically from the center
lounges, conference/meeting room, etc., and integrated with all other line of the ceiling. The external ceiling shall be painted with weather-
interior design requirements (i.e., special lightings or M&E fittings). resistant paint.

5.6.12 All plaster ceiling joints shall be sealed with tape and trowelled finished 5.6.21 All external soffits, porches, and link-ways shall be covered with a fixed
gypsum plaster to the manufacturer’s recommendation. The finished ceiling system complete with accessories.
surface shall be painted with anti-bacterial/washable paint to satisfy that
space's design requirements. 5.6.22 All exposed soffit of the slab above or below beam shall be skim coated to
the PD’s concurrence.
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 5.7 WINDOW
ceiling plenum. Ancillary services such as electrical cables and air-
conditioning ductworks shall not be suspended from the ceiling hangers. 5.7.1 Casement windows shall not obstruct or encroach into any circulation area
when open.

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