POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

COURSE OUTLINE
Lecturer

MASALINDA MANSOR

E-mail

masalinda@ptsb.edu.my

Course

CC608 BUILDING SERVICES

Session

JUN 2012

Prerequisite

None

Programme &
Class

DKA5E

A) SYNOPSIS :
BUILDING SERVICES gives knowledge on the basic concepts and the principles of the system in a building. The
module emphasize is on the electrical installation system, the fire prevention system, the maintenance works, the
demolition works, the air conditioning system and the building transportation system.
B)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):

Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.
2.
3.

Explain clearly the building services system of a building. (C5)

Adhere the safety procedures, rules and regulations by the authority in building
services. (A4)
Synthesize knowledge in maintenance and demolition works of a building (C5)

ASSESSMENT :

No
1

Types of assessment

Item

Criteria

Continuous Assessment (CA)

a. Test

b. Quiz

100%
T1
T2
Q1
Q2

c.

Other Assessment Tasks

TOTAL CA

% Total

Assignment 1
Assignment 2

Test 1 (Topic 2 & 3)

Test 2 (Topic 4 & 5)
Quiz 1 (Topic 1 CLO 1
& 3)
Quiz 2 (Topic 6 CLO 2
& 3)
Topic 1 - 6

30%
20%

50%

100%

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C) REFERENCES :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

D)

MDC Legal Advisers. (1996) Uniform Building By-laws 1984. MDC Publishers
Printers
Egan M David, (1986). The Building Fire Safety Concept. University Technology
Malaysia, Skudai.
Fullerton R. L., (1979). Building Construction in Warm Climates. (Volume 1, 2, 3).
Oxford University Press, United Kingdom.
Hall F., (2000). Building Services & Equipment, Pearson Limited, England.
Roger W. Haines, Douglas C. Hittle, (2006). Control System for Heating, Ventilating
and Air Conditioning. Springer-Verlag, New York Inc.
COURSE CONTENT :

1.0

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SYSTEM IN THE BUILDING (4 HOURS)

1.1
Understand the basic concept of electrical supply
1.1.1 Describe the single phase of electrical supply
1.1.2 Explain three phases of electrical supply
1.1.3 Identify the differences between single phase and three phases
1.1.4 Explain the advantages of the single phase compared to the three phase electrical supply.
1.2
Learn on elements in electrical wiring
1.2.1 Illustrate 3 types of the electrical wiring
a.
open wiring.
b.
hidden wiring.
c.
conduit wiring.
1.2.2 Identify the usage of the following fitments and their functions in the electrical wiring
a.
Conductors.
b.
Insulators.
c.
Electricity Protection Wiring (lightning, earthing and fuses
1.2.3 Outline the standard graphic symbols in wiring system
1.3
Know the safety procedures and rules for electrical installation system
1.3.1 Recognise the safety procedures based on IEE standard
1.3.2 Follow the safety procedures and rules
1.4
Understand the latest technology on electrical installation system
1.4.1
Identify the latest technology
1.4.2 Relate green technology by solar

2.0

FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION SYSTEM (6HOURS)

2.1
Know about fire safety and prevention system
2.1.1 Describe the sources of fire and the spreading of the fire.
2.1.2 Explain fire prevention system in a building
2.1.3 Identify the types of the fire extinguisher
2.2
Understand the rules of fire prevention
2.2.1 Describe the rules of the fire prevention determined by the Malaysian Fire Department and
Building By Law
2.2.2 Outline the fire prevention procedures
2.3
Learn on the fire appliances symbols
2.3.1 Draw the fire appliances symbols in escape route for a building
2.3.2 Indicate fire appliances symbols in a building plan.
2.4
Understand of losses caused by fire
2.4.1 Describe several losses cause by fire
2.4.2 Identify the fire preventive measurement by the society
2.4.3

Recognized the awareness of fire safety to the community

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3.0

MAINTENANCE WORKS (6 HOURS)

3.1
Understand the concept of the maintenance work
3.1.1 Describe the basic concept of maintenance works
3.1.2 Determine maintenance schedule
3.1.3 Explain the types of the maintenance
a.
Planned maintenance.
b.
Unplanned maintenance.
c.
Emergency maintenance.
3.2
Know the importance of maintenance
3.2.1 Describe on the preventive and corrective maintenance
3.2.2 Differentiate between the preventive and corrective maintenance
3.2.3 Explain the benefits of preventive maintenance

4.0

DEMOLITION WORKS (4 HOURS)

4.1
Understand on demolition works
4.1.1 Describe the objectives of demolition works
4.1.2 State the reasons of the demolition works.
4.2
Know the method of demolition work.
4.2.1 Describe the demolition works by manually.
4.2.2 Explain the mechanical equipments used for demolition work
a.
crane and the demolition ball
b.
pneumatic impact tools
c.
mechanical arm
d.
explosive
4.3
Learn safety procedures and best practices of demolition works
4.3.1 State the safety procedures in demolition works
4.3.2 Identify the best practices in demolition work for specified building
4.3.3 Relate the best practices and environmental effects in demolition works

5.0

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (6 HOURS)

5.1
Learn the basic principle of air conditioning system
5.1.1 Describe the basic principle of air conditioning system
5.1.2 Illustrate the functional parts in air conditioning system
5.1.3 Identify the cycles and its function.
5.2
Know the principle of the cooling substance
5.2.1 Describe the air and water cycle and its functions in cooling system
5.2.2 Relate air and water cycles and cooling substances
5.3

Understand the process of the air conditioning system

5.3.1

5.4

State the factors to consider in choosing type of air conditioning

system.
5.3.2 Differentiate types of air conditioning system
a.
centralized unit
b.
split unit
Understand the effects of air conditioning system to the environment
5.4.1 Identify the latest product of environmental friendly air condition
5.4.2 Recognized the effect of air conditioning gases to global Warming

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6.0

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN HIGH RISE BUILDINGS (4 HOURS)

6.1
Understand the transportation system in high rise building
6.1.1 Describe the function of transportation system in high rise buildings
6.1.2 Show the parts in the transportation system
6.1.3 Explain the scope of building transportation system.
6.2
Learn the concept of an escalator
6.2.1 State the functions of an escalator
6.2.2 Sketch the layout of an escalator.
6.2.3 Explain the safety procedures in handling escalators
6.3
Know the basic concept of a lift
6.3.1 State the functions of a lift
6.3.2 Illustrate the layout of a lift.
6.4
Learn safety procedures and best practices in handling escalators and lift
6.4.1 Relate safety procedures during repair works or maintenance
6.4.2 Adapt best practices in handling escalators and lift
6.4.3 Follow all the relevant rules by the local authority

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