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

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

i) Wash hand basins for toilets shall be provided with cold water supply h) Other fittings deemed necessary shall be installed in accordance with
only unless otherwise specified. the manufacturer’s recommendation as approved by the PD.

j) Wash hand basins and/or sinks for laboratories, clinical areas, and
patient toilets shall be provided with hot and cold water supply with 5.11 IRONMONGERIES
lever-action mixer taps.
5.11.1 All ironmongeries work shall comply with the latest JKR Standard
Specification for Building Works.
5.10.19 Other Fittings
5.11.2 All doors, windows, gates, joinery, etc., shall be provided with anti-rust
a) An adequate number of coat/robe hooks shall be provided to showers, heavy-duty ironmongery appropriate for its function, complete with fixing
toilets, changing rooms, and other areas as required. Coat/robe hooks screws of the same material and finish.

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