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SECTION 5.0 – ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND FINISHES
c) All wash hand basins (not including clinical wash hand basins,
laboratory sinks, stainless steel sinks, and scrub-up troughs) shall be
made of 15 mm thick solid surface acrylic resin with an appropriate
elevated concealed support system, complete with full-width bevel
edged mirror to match the length of the vanity countertops and
mounted on the wall tiles. The wash hand basins shall be integral with
the countertop complete with molded 100 mm high backsplash and
minimum 150 mm fascia piece.
d) Taps fixed from the walls shall be encouraged to prevent mould growth.
If specified, pillar taps shall be properly sealed at the base to prevent
water from leaking into the countertop.
e) All wash hand basins for general use shall be 850 mm in height
measured from the finished floor level to the bowl’s top rim. The
successful tenderer shall provide mock-ups for the PD’s concurrence
before installation.
f) All wash hand basins and countertops shall be fixed at a height
between 750 mm to 850 mm measured from finished floor level to the
top rim of the bowl with knee clearance for wheelchair access of 650
mm to 700 mm high and 200 mm deep following MS 1184: 2014
Universal Design and Accessibility in Built Environment – Code of
Practice.
g) All wash hand basins and sinks shall have bottle traps and/or other
approved alternatives to prevent unwanted smell and maintenance
purposes.
h) All public toilets shall be provided with children wash hand basin with
countertop at acceptable children’s height between 700 mm to 780 mm
measured from finished floor level to the top rim of the bowl, deep
following MS 1184: 2014 Universal Design and Accessibility in Built
Environment – Code of Practice.
i) Wash hand basins for toilets shall be provided with cold water supply
only unless otherwise specified.
j) Wash hand basins and/or sinks for laboratories, clinical areas, and
patient toilets shall be provided with hot and cold water supply with
lever-action mixer taps.
5.10.19 Other Fittings
a) An adequate number of coat/robe hooks shall be provided to showers,
toilets, changing rooms, and other areas as required. Coat/robe hooks
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for showers and toilets in the wards shall be located next to the shower
rose or water closet to facilitate patients with drips.
b) All ablution areas in the Prayer Rooms shall be provided with
ablution/bib taps, complete with 175 mm elbow action quarter-turn
lever, with swivel/fixed spout. The ablution area drainage shall have
adequate floor traps inside and outside to prevent clogging.
Appropriate stainless steel shelves or ledges shall be provided at the
ablution areas, at a suitable height, not to cause injury to the user.
Allow one space for a wheelchair user and a built-in ablution stool to
be provided when necessary/where applicable.
c) All mechanical plant rooms shall be provided with tap fittings, complete
with floor traps. All requirements shall comply with Mechanical
requirements.
d) Outdoor areas such as near refuse bin facilities, car wash area,
garage, and landscaped areas shall be provided with special lock-head
taps at appropriate locations and placed at not more than 30 meters
intervals for gardening purposes. A standpipe shall be provided at the
garage.
e) Floor traps shall be anti-insect stainless steel grade 304 type to prevent
cockroach egress from waste pipes. When required, the floor trap
cover shall be screw type/allen key/SS cable or other anti-vandal type
and heavy-duty as approved by the PD.
f) Breastfeeding and nappy changing rooms shall be provided with
countertops, sinks complete with washing facilities, and an adequate
number of power point outlets for breastfeeding pumps. The
breastfeeding and nappy changing rooms must be separated for the
mother’s privacy.
g) PVC tap shall be avoided.
h) Other fittings deemed necessary shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendation as approved by the PD.
5.11 IRONMONGERIES
5.11.1 All ironmongeries work shall comply with the latest JKR Standard
Specification for Building Works.
5.11.2 All doors, windows, gates, joinery, etc., shall be provided with anti-rust
heavy-duty ironmongery appropriate for its function, complete with fixing
screws of the same material and finish.
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