Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
5504ICBTBS-JAN-PAR
Aims
Aim(s) of the module is to develop the students’ knowledge and skills on building ancillary services and building commissioning.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify the basic elements of a building fire protection system and to describe their basic operation.
2.
Identify the basic elements of a building related data transmission, communication and Lifts & Escalator system and to describe their basic operation.
3.
Describe basic principles of acoustics, use terms & definitions effectively.
4.
Identify the integration of building services and commissioning to ensure functionality of building.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to ancillary services in buildings
Describe the ancillary services in buildings covering all the modern developments and technology
Building Fire Protection
Origin of fire in buildings; Types of fire detection systems - Smoke detectors, Heat detectors; Control panels; Codes & Standards employed, Fire rating of equipment and auxiliaries, special installations,
Automatic suppression systems, Applications – linkage to building HVAC system
Data, Security, Master Antenna Television (MATV), Basics of Data Transmission, Cabling Options (Fibre Optic, Muli-pair, etc.); Patch Panels and Switchgear, Types of Systems, Structured Cabling Systems; CCTV & Security Systems, Building Access Control; Types of applications
Communication System
Types of Communication/ Telephone Systems & Applications, PABXs, Phones, other Equipment & Switchgear, Broad Band Access, Satellite Communications, MATV Systems,
Lifts & Escalators
Lifts & Escalators, Working & Sequencing, Related Control Systems, Basic of equipment selection
Building service integration and commissioning
Overview on building service integration and commissioning, integration methods, commissioning requirements