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Tenant Information Manual

Building Technical Specifications

Mechanical Services

This section covers air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, and aspects of the Building Mechanical System (BMS).

Connection interphase to base building BMS must be discussed with the Building Management Team prior to any HVAC mechanical services works commencing in the fit-out.

During your fit-out, please provide your Project Manager with detailed plans showing the location of all staff, equipment, and lighting so the heat load and the usage of all areas can be determined. The Project Manager will also need to provide these plans to the Building Management Team’s preferred air conditioning consultant.

Ductwork modifications must be minimised to maintain straight duct runs, the use of flexible ducts need to kept to a minimum with bends kept under radius of 1.5 diameters.

Areas which are highly partitioned or have floor to slab partitioning must have sufficient return air grilles to allow return air to traverse the above ceiling space when partitioned doors are shut.

Tenancies on multi-tenanted floors may require either acoustic security transfer ducts across the tenancy dividing partition or return air grilles in the tenancy wall to the core corridor and corridor ceiling grilles; to allow the return air from the tenancy to leave the tenancy and return to the false ceiling level to return to the return air riser.

Air and water balancing of fit-out works must be performed by approved balancing contractors. The final balancing detail must be reviewed by the base building services consultant.

 

Barrack Place 8

Air conditioning, Mechanical Ventilation
and Building Automation System (BAS).

Type
Information
Air Conditioning
  • 2 x York MaxE Centrifugal Chillers R-134a
  • 5 Low Rise and 5 High Rise AHU's supplying Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes – office floors
  • Condenser water supplied to retail tenancies for water cooled PAC units
 Each floor will be served by multiple air-handling zones with 3 perimeter zones with a maximum perimeter thermal control zone size of 85m² and a nominal perimeter depth of 4m and two internal zones with a maximum zone size 120m².
Internal Conditions
SUMMER | Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) 22.5°C +/- 1.5°C
SUMMER | Relative Humidity (%) 40 - 60%
WINTER | Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) 22.5°C +/- 1.5°C
WINTER | Relative Humidity (%)

40 - 60%
External Design Conditions
SUMMER | Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) 32.5°C
SUMMER | Wet Bulb Temperature (°C) 23°C
WINTER | Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) 7°C
Tenant Condenser Water System Capacity
Cooling Capacity (NLA) (W/m²) 20W/m2
Heat Rejection (NLA) (Wm²)

20W/m2
Water Allocation (NLA) (L/s)/m2 Levels 7 to 18 - 1 L/s
Levels 2 to 6 - 1.4 L/s
Water Temperature 28.5°C in / 34°C out
Internal Loads
Population Density (NLA) Office 1 person / 10m2
Lighting (W/m2) 10
Outside Air | Minimum (L/s/person) 11.25
Maximum Noise Levels
Office areas (NR) 45
After Hours Air Conditioning
AHU | Whole Floor ($/hour) + GST $50 plus gst
Normal Hours of Operation of Air Conditioning Plant 7:30am – 6:00pm Weekdays
Zones Per Floor
Number of Zones Low Rise and High Rise consists of five air handling units each that serve multiple zoned Variable Air Volume(VAV Terminals) in the field. 
VAV's No of VAV’s per floor dependant on NLA
General Exhaust Riser
Capacity | Average per Floor (L/s) 0.2 l/s/m2
Capacity | Maximum for One Floor (L/s) 0.1 l/s/m2
Capacity | Toilet Exhaust (L/s per floor) 0.1 l/s/m2
Supplementary Fresh Air Riser
Average per Floor (L/s) 0.3 l/s/m2
Maximum for One Floor 0.75 l/s/m2
Return Air Through Ceiling Space to RA Riser Yes
Building Monitoring and Control System
Type Controlworks
Distech Controls Building Management Control System
Availability for Tenancy Monitoring 
(subject to approval) 		Yes
Building Envelope Glazing
SC Maximum 0.28
U Maximum (w/m2K) 2.6

Electrical, Security, Communications Systems

The electrical and security systems provided by Investa are designed to be tenant friendly, enabling efficient general servicing and substantial and regular fit-out alterations, with minimal inconvenience.

Prior to any demolition works, your Project Manager must check existing cables (power, data and communications) in the tenancy and obtain approval from the Building Management Team for any isolation or cutting of these cables.

This is to avoid accidental damage to existing base building cables, and impact to base building equipment operations. If the Building Management Team have not been advised and proper authorisation not provided to the main contractor, it will be the Lessee’s responsibility to restore damaged services.

 

Tenant Lighting

Lights are controlled from group switches.

Tenant Distribution Boards

All electrical circuits and GPOs must be numbered (circuit number and distribution board number) and the distribution board permanently labelled as appropriate. The load across phases must be balanced.

Wiring

All wiring run in ceiling spaces, including the central service corridor, must be supported on trays or catenaries, or clipped to the slab and bundled by means of cable ties.

No wiring whatsoever will be allowed to lie on the ceiling grid or tiles, be clipped to the sprinkler pipe work or run in the data cable trays.

To assist you with the cabling of power and communications cabling from the core area services, cupboards to the tenancy area facilities have been provided and are mentioned below.

Design & performance parameters
Tower
Power supply
Substation Arrangement 1 Substation
Capacity (kVA) 3000
Configuration Parallel
Feeder Arrangement 2 Feeders
Tenant Power Supply
Determined by relevant (NLA)(VA/m2) 50VA/m2
Standby power
Type of Drive Diesel
Number of Sets 1 (located on Level 19)
Rating 1650kVA
Operation Arranged for automatic operation upon loss of normal supply, but with decision making by in-house SCADA system.
Control PLC control enabling flexible operation upon total loss of supply and during power restrictions
Fuel Storage 12 hours at full load
Base Building Standby 100% essential services
100% Tenant Condenser Water loop
1 lift per riser
50% house light and power
Carpark Ventilation system
Tenant Standby Power Capacity - 
Determined by relevant NLA (m²) 		Standby power available subject to building management approval
Tenancy floor cabling facilities
In ceiling cable tray throughout core corridors Yes
Core and perimeter conduit droppers from ceiling to skirting duct. Yes
Ducted Skirting N/A
Other Systems 2 off general communications riser
Telephone Cabling
Incoming Cable Location Lower Ground
MDF Location Lower Ground
Pairs per Floor 1 pair 10m² Determined by relevant NLA (m²) 
Building Lighting
Lighting Type Dynalite system
Tenancy Lighting
Average maintained level of luminance (Open Plan) (lux) 320
Fittings

Lighting control system comprising of occupancy sensors within the open plan office and selected back of house areas. Dimming control, daylight harvesting capabilities and two control panels are provided on each floor for the control of the office area lighting. Various LED and T5 lights used throughout.
Emergency and Exit Lighting
Compliance (Standard) AS2293.1
Tenant Fittings Central monitoring system.
Type Clevertronics computer monitored
Security and Access Control System
System Features
Manufacturer Integriti
Card Type HID Corporate 1000 48 Bit complex
24 hour/7 day monitoring from Security Desk Yes
Time lapse VCR/DVR Recording Yes
Tape Image Retention Period 2 Weeks
Extent of System (Areas Covered)
Car Park After Hours Yes
Building After Hours Yes
Lift Control After Hours Yes
Fire Stair Door Locking and Monitoring Yes
Plantrooms Yes
Loading Dock Yes
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Building Entry and Exit Points Yes
Common and Public Areas Yes
Car Parks Yes
Loading Docks Yes
Goods Lift Yes
Car Park Lifts Yes
MATV System
TV Channels Digital
Radio Digital
Antennae and Satellite Dish
Provisions available (subject to review and consideration of existing installations) Yes
Communications
Main Distribution Frame 
(pairs per floor) 		4 per floor
Intermediate Distribution Frame
(on floor, pairs per floor) 		1pair/10m2

Hydraulic Services

The hydraulic services consist of the following systems:
  • Sewer drainage
  • Grease waste drainage
  • Hot water service
  • Cold water service
  • Fire hydrant & hose reel service
  • Sump pumps
  • Gas service
  • Downpipe and roof drainage
  • Dedicated cooling tower supply
  • Sanitary plumbing
  • The operation of plant and equipment is monitored by the BMS.
  • Stormwater and sub-soil drainage
Design and Performance Parameters
Provisional Services on Office Floors
Trade Waste Service 
(Grease Stack available on all levels) 		Yes
Soil and Waste Services
Sanitary stacks available on all levels 		Yes
Cold Water Service
Water risers adjacent to stacks with isolation valves 		Yes
Floor Coverage for provisional services Entire Floor
TIM Graphics
Fire Services

Fire Services

The Life Safety Systems associated with the building are designed to a high commercial standard and maintained and tested to ensure compliance with the prevailing Australian standards.

The Premises has a Fire Engineering Consultant that certifies the building annually and on an ongoing basis. All tenant areas that are altered or refurbished will be required to engage the Premises Consultant to review and carry out final sign off for the fire safety measures at the tenant’s expense.

The classification and hazard rating for the building is as follows:

  • Tenanted areas are Ordinary Hazard I;
  • Car Park Ordinary Hazard II; and
  • Retail areas Ordinary Hazard III.

Smoke System

Addressable Smoke detectors interfaced to the base building main fire monitoring system are mounted above each fire exit door and return air riser. These detectors are sensitive to dust and smoke which may be generated as a result of fit-out works. The Project Manager shall notify the Building Management Team in writing when dusty or smoky works may take place so that the detector(s) may be isolated. A Fire Impairment Form must be completed and lodged prior to any isolation taking place.  

Any charges incurred from Fire Brigade attendance for false alarms associated with fit-out works will be charged to the Project Manager. Under no circumstances are smoke detectors to remain isolated overnight after works have been completed.

Hose Reels

The hose reel cupboard adjacent to the fire stair door must remain accessible from the fire stair. All parts of a tenancy must be reachable by a hose reel. The Project Manager will arrange for additional hose reels to be installed to achieve this if required.

Coordination and notification to the Building Management Team is required in the event of Hose reel shut down being required.

Note that access to the aforementioned fire stairs from each level of the tower is not available at any times (unless there is an emergency).

Emergency and Exit Lighting

Emergency and exit lighting is installed on an open plan basis to comply with safety requirements. As a result of the tenancy fit-out, further emergency and exit lighting may be required, and any such additional lighting is at your expense and must comply with safety requirements.

Whilst Management will undertake 6-monthly emergency exit light testing, it is your responsibility to install service and repair exit lighting. Investa can arrange this on your behalf and this sundry charge will appear on your monthly rental invoice.

A certificate of compliance for the tenancy area Emergency and Exit Lighting must be supplied as part of the tenancy Fire and Essential Services documentation.

The following table contains the design parameters of the fire and emergency systems.

 

Emergency Warning and Intercommunications System

The Emergency Warning and Intercommunications System (EWIS) incorporate speakers, which are distributed throughout the building and tenancy areas. Tenancy fit outs generally attenuate the volume of the EWIS speakers, and the Project Manager shall ensure that additional speakers are installed, or speakers are relocated as necessary to achieve authority compliance (AS2220).

While general EWIS speaker wiring can be performed by the tenant’s contractors as part of the fit-out works, any disconnection from or connection to the ‘live’ EWIS must only be performed by the building preferred contractor. The Project Manager will be held responsible for any damage to the EWIS which results from unauthorised disconnection or connection.

Sprinkler System Isolations

  • Drain downs must be kept to an absolute minimum. Any drain downs must receive approval from the Building Management Team with no less than 24 hours' notice
  • Drain downs left overnight or for an extended period are conditional on approval by the building insurers and adherence to any requirements imposed by the insurers. Any costs associated with this approval and subsequent conditions will be the responsibility of your Project Manager.

  • Drain down and refill operations will only be performed by the building preferred contractor, without exceptions.

  • The existing sprinkler system will be retained in service whilst new pipe work is being installed, and all new pipes must be cut over during one drain down. Sprinkler systems must be refilled and operational overnight and on weekends.
Design & performance parameters
Tower
Sprinkler installation
Standard AS2118.1-2017
Average Spacing per head Determined by fire consultant
Sprinkler Head Type Underside of ceilings fitted with white two part adjustable semi-recessed escutcheon or fully concealed
Office Hazard Rating Ordinary Hazard 1
Car Park and Retail Hazard Rating Ordinary Hazard 2
Goods Lift Lobbies Yes
Floor Fire Stair Doors Yes
For operation of mechanical plant under AS1851 2005 Yes
Fire monitoring system
Type Automatic FIP and EWIS System
Other Sprinkler system, hydrant/hose reels and extinguishers installed on each floor
Smoke Detectors AS1670.1
Emergency warning and intercommunication system
Type Simplex
Code Compliance AS1670.4
Maximum Area per Speaker on office floor standard! AS1670.4
Hydrant and Hose Reels
Number per Floor (In accordance with BCA and NSWFB Spec 10) 2
Performance AS2419.1
AS2441

Lift services

Design & performance parameters
Tower
General Lift Parameters
Lifts provided by back-up power 1 per riser
Security No
Power System Solid state direct drive with gearless machines
Number of Lifts Per Rise
Low Rise 3
High Rise 3
Car Park 1
Goods Lift 1
Retail Lift 1
Speed
Low Rise (m/s) 1.6
High Rise (m/s) 2.5
Car Park (m/s) 1.6
Goods Lift 2
Duty (kg)
Low Rise 1600
High Rise 1600
Goods Lift 2000
Retail Lift 1350
Car Park 1600
Average Waiting Interval (sec)
Low Rise <30
High Rise <30
Population Density (person/m² NLA)
Low Rise 1:12
High Rise 1:12
Passenger Lift Dimensions (mm)
Door Opening Size - Width 1200
Door Opening Size - Height  2400
Internal Car Dimensions - Width  1650
Internal Car Dimension - Depth  2000
Internal Car Dimension - Height 2800
Goods Lift Dimensions (mm)
Outer Dimensions 1650w x 2400d x 2900h
Access Door Dimensions 1200w x 2400h

Building Mechanical System (BMS)

The BMS provides control and monitoring of all major air conditioning and ventilation plant, in addition to monitoring of selected, important aspects of other services.

A system of centralised Building Automation System. The system is fully automatic at each level of operation.

Workstation A work station complete with high resolution monitor, keyboard and mouse is located in the Building Management Office.
Power Supply The BAS is powered by house power.
External Monitoring The BAS system may be accessed remotely as required.
Sensors Space temperature sensors have an accuracy of +/-0.3°C.
Alarms Alarm points are capable of assignment of at least three priorities to allow grading of alarms from critical to non-critical. Email is sent to Building Management.
Scheduling All systems are provided with time scheduling on a seven-day basis with holidays capable of being programmed
 at least one year in advance.
Control Point Adjustments

All control points are fully adjustable from the central workstation.
Logging Some system points are provided with both trend and event logging facilities.
Reports Generated as required
Graphics Graphics are provided to designate systems using real time values, dynamically updated at least every 90 seconds.
Services The BAS monitors or controls the various building services as follows:
  • Mechanical Services
  • Air conditioning is provided with Direct Digital Control (DDC) system. The central plant is controlled by a selection of master sensors from various floors.
The following programmes are provided:
  • Optimum start-stop of main air conditioning plant
  • Outside air economy cycle initiation and control
  • Optimum chiller sequencing of all chillers
  • Boiler sequencing.
  • After hours air conditioning is logged by the BMS system and includes the number of hours run, the time, date and floor for which it is required. AHAC can be activated with an authorised access card swiping over the AHAC reader located next to the directory board on Bligh Street Entrance.
  • Electrical Services
  • Lift Services
  • OTIS REM lift monitoring
  • Fire Services
  • The BAS monitors the alarms and sends an email to the Building Management Team.
  • Hydraulic Services
  • The BAS monitors the alarms and status of the hydraulic services.
BIM

Building Information Modelling

All tenants as part of their fitout must adhere to the following guidance:
Requirements
Description
General Requirements The tenant shall at a minimum undertake the following for the Level of Development (LOD) in accordance with Appendix 7 for their fitout :
  • Architectural and below ceiling services to be designed to a minimum LOD 200.
  • All services design and in ceiling walls/ baffles above ceiling to be designed to a minimum LOD 300.

In general, the models require clear indication in 3D of all alterations of the base build structure and building services reticulation.

There is no requirement to model loose furniture (workstations are required to be modelled). Furniture that have been installed in a manner that forms a wall/pathway is also required to be modelled.
Design and Construction The Tenant shall provide 3D models for the following disciplines as well as a Federated file in Revit and Navisworks (or similar, to achieve IFC 2x3 output) for all disciplines. These shall be submitted at least once during the Design Phase for landlord approval processes, finally in an as-built format recognising the requirements, within two weeks following the completion of works.
  • Fit out Approval Architectural Fitout Design Structural Fitout Design Mechanical Services Design
  • Electrical, Communications & Security Design Fire Services Design
  • Hydraulic Services Design Fit out As-BuiIts
  • Mechanical Services Shop Detailed Design & Construction Electrical, Communications & Security Shop Detailed Design & Construction
  • Fire Services Shop Detailed Design & Construction Hydraulic Services Shop Detailed Design & Construction
  • Structural Steel Shop Detailed Design & Construction (if applicable) Access Floor/ Ceiling Shop Detailed Design & Construction (if applicable).
As Built Verification

On completion of the works, the Tenant shall ensure the 2D/3D As-Built drawings/models have been verified for accuracy by a Surveyor (or similar) nominated by the Landlord to confirm the location of the installed items of the fit-out space (above suspended ceiling panel and floor to ceiling partitions only where alteration of the base build design building services has occurred).

The Tenant is responsible for the accuracy of their model submissions and shall bear the costs to rectify their models where they are not in accordance with the Fitout as-built.
Asset Data

The naming conventions for Equipment Asset ID numbers (i.e. unique numbers for equipment) and requirements for Asset Data are yet to be finalized.

At a minimum, the essential asset information (i.e. Name/ Type/ Manufacturer/ Asset ID etc.) for key maintainable assets (i.e. VAVs / Light Fittings/ Sprinklers etc.) will be required by the Tenant to be delivered in spreadsheet format (.xlsx or .xml format).

It is a requirement that the Equipment Asset ID numbers in the register match the relevant equipment within the 3D model for verification and linking of information. The Tenant is to label equipment in accordance with the Landlords naming convention.
The final deliverable spreadsheets are to be included in the O&M Manuals with all relevant spares, warranties, commissioning information and related data.
Software and Formats

The Tenant shall author all design elements within Autodesk Revit (or similar) and export Revit (.rvt), Navisworks (.nwc) and Industry Foundation Class (.ifc 2x3) model exports, coordinated with the base building models.

The Tenant is responsible for all software/hardware required to comply with MBS including obtaining current Autodesk Revit licenses and procuring suitable PCs/Laptops.
BIM Costs Tenant to pay for 3D modelling and COBie data collection costs in relation to the Fitout, including integration with the Landlord's Base Building 3D Models and Data.
BIM Execution Plans Compliance with the following Project documents
  • Equipment & System Naming Conventions
  • lnvesta FM Data Requirements
  • Level Of Development (LOD) Modelling Element Author (MEA)
Coordination and Collaboration

The Tenant shall allow for regular 3D design model submissions and coordination meetings with the Base Building Design and Construction team to identify key interfaces and any potential issues/ clashes.

The Tenant shall nominate one of their drafting team as lead BlM coordinator, who is responsible for ensuring all team members are following project guidelines for BIM integration and who shall attend weekly design BIM integration meetings as required.

Other Specifications

Design and Performance Parameters
Ceiling
System Mineral fibre ceiling tiles
Grid 1500mm x 600mm
Floor to Ceiling Height 2.7
Slab to Slab 3.75
Parking
Capacity 42 car spaces
Access Via 280 Kent Street
Maximum height clearance Car park area = 2.2 metres
Loading dock = 3.6 metres
Bicycle parking Lower Ground, Kent Street
Amenities
Accessible Toilets All Levels
Shower Facilities B2, End of Trip

Building Service Contractors

Should you wish to carry out day-to-day repairs or maintenance within your tenancy, we encourage you to engage the preferred vendors, consultants and technicians of Investa to perform the works. Our contractors are familiar with the building’s systems and safety requirements and are already site inducted, which is advantageous when planning or performing works.

The preferred vendors of Investa can be engaged via either of the following methods:

By submitting an Investa Connect Help Desk request – Building Management will then liaise with the vendor on your behalf to arrange for the works to be carried out. Building Management will seek your approval regarding associated costs, which would then be re-charged to you as a sundry charge on the monthly rental invoice, or

By contacting the vendor, technician or consultant directly and arranging the required tenancy works. The contractor, technician or consultant can then invoice you directly.

Below is a list of the preferred consultants, contractors and service technicians at the building. As this online list will be updated periodically, we encourage you to retain the link so it is readily accessible to your relevant staff. 

Services
Contractor Company
Contact Information
Access Control Securacore 1300 856 612
Auto Doors

Dorma Kaba

 1800 675 411
BAS Airmaster 1800 844 046
BMU A Grade Access 02 8213 7484
CCTV Securacore 1300 856 612
Certification MBC Group 02 9939 1530
Cleaning Services Ozland Group Solutions 1300 144 114
Doors Grosvenor Fire 02 9758 9555
Electrical Switchboards

Fredon Electrical

 02 9475 9400
Emergency and Exit Lighting Fredon Electrical 02 9475 9400
Fire Services and EWIS Grosvenor Fire 02 9758 9555
Flooring Alpha Nobis 8076 4627 
Glass Works Express Glass 1300 666 234
Handyman Edsring Property Maintenance 02 9904 8194
Hydraulic Services Atlantic Plumbing & FMD 02 9966 9694
Hygiene Services Flick Anticimex 131 440
Indoor/Outdoor Plants Posh Indoor Plants 02 4733 3633
Lifts and Escalators Schindler Lifts 02 9931 9900
Locksmith Hildebrandt Locksmiths 02 9212 5211
Mechanical Services Airmaster 1300 247 627
Security Services Ozland Group Solution 1300 144 114
Thermograph Fredon Elecrical 02 9475 9400
Waste Removal Bingo 1300 424 646
Waste Treatment iTreat 1300 780 029
Window Cleaning GDP 02 9997 1999
Warden / Emergency Training AESC 1300 237 200

Engineering Contractors

Services
Contractor Company
Contact Information
Mechanical Services Norman Disney Young (NDY)

02 9928 6800
Electrical Services Norman Disney Young (NDY) 02 9928 6800
Structural Engineering

Norman Disney Young (NDY)

 02 9928 6800
Hydraulic Services Norman Disney Young (NDY) 02 9928 6800
Fire Services Core Consulting Engineering 03 9862 6605
BMCS Airmaster 02 8848 5800
DAS Telco Access Services 02 4724 9017
Context

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

Providing a quality mobile phone coverage experience within a building is achieved using a dedicated in-building system known as a Distributed Antenna System (DAS), sometimes referred to as In-Building Coverage (IBC) system. The system is installed throughout the building including cables in risers and ceilings, and antennas below the ceiling within the tenancy, lift lobbies and public areas. The service is delivered via white (unless painted) dome antennas and will be visible when installed below the ceiling. In some instances, the antennas may have been placed above the ceiling, however this is to the detriment of the performance of the system.


Due the topology of these systems any damage to an antenna or cabling within the ceiling may have an impact on a larger portion of the system beyond the immediate impacted area. Damage to the system results in not only a deterioration of mobile performance below the antenna, but over the entire ‘sector’ - often 10+ floors with significant deterioration of performance in lifts. Consequently, the preservation and adjustment of the system to accommodate a specific tenant fit-out is critical. A DAS is highly specialised equipment and should not be handled by a standard electrician or builder.


The most recent version of the Mobile Carrier Forum (MCF) Guidelines published in November 2018 represents the latest set of operator guidelines outlining details of performance requirements, testing requirements, installation standards and PIM expectations as a point of reference for DAS works.

Tenant Activity Impact

There are primarily three (3) ways in which the DAS performance can be negatively impacted as a result of a tenant activity.
  • Modification of floor fit-out

    Changes to the fit-out may limit the quality of coverage throughout the floor, particularly if new walls are being erected for offices and meeting rooms. For example, antennas being isolated in enclosed area may significantly impact the performance of the DAS throughout the floor.

  • Relocation/Damage to Infrastructure

    Undertaking any tenant fit-out or refurbishment resulting in antennas being placed above the ceiling, removed, or damaged will lead to coverage gaps and deterioration of the ‘sector’ of the DAS within the building. Similarly, it is not uncommon for coaxial cable to be cut or bent beyond the prescribed bend radius which can result in cables having to be replaced in their entirety to achieve the required DAS performance levels.

  • Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Interference

    A more subtle activity may result in the creation of interference on the system whereby the materials of nearby items including fit out materials and furniture (particularly metal) can negatively impact the performance of the system. Typical issues come in the form of emergency lights, sprinklers, metal lockers, etc. This is generally not malicious damage, but it will result in a deterioration of performance. Typically, any DAS works on a given floor should be at the back of a fit-out process to allow for PIM optimisation once all the new structures are in place.

Process to Limit Impact

As with all utilities the preservation of the DAS is paramount. All costs associated with retaining the DAS in its’ operational state during and immediately after the fitout will be borne by the fitout contractor and their respective client.

DAS system with a lead operator. Tenant Fitout

Refer to the specific license between the landlord and the operator for specific process and notification periods. However typically the process will progress as follows.

1. Provide notice to the operator of the upcoming changes to the floor including relevant information - typically RCPs and partition plans will provide the operator with the information required to move forward.

2. The lead operator may choose to pursue works themselves and will likely provide a quotation, or they may be willing to refer the work to a qualified party depending on the scope and the operator’s policies

3. As the system is live it’s likely that works will need to be completed within an ‘outage’ period, usually at night or out of hours, where the operator will power down the system for WH&S reasons.

4. The operator may put in place documentation or testing regimes in line with their requirements.

Please contact the site facilities manager or other landlord representative should you require further information.
Further DAS related technical support is available from Wireless Coverage Solutions Pty Ltd.
P: 1800 318 039
E: info@wirelesscoverage.com.au
W: www.wirelesscoverage.com.au