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6.1

Introduction
This section defines the minimum requirements of ancillary facilities
to be provided at the sewage treatment plants. These requirements are
crucial in ensuring the workability and operability of the plants.

6.2

Water Supply and Wash Water

Water shall be supplied to each site from standpipes and taps, to provide
for sanitary cleansing of plant areas, personal hygiene, safety, fire
fighting, process use and for equipment cooling and/or sealing. Water
shall be connected to potable supply that provides a minimum pressure
of 20 m head across the site. A ring main system shall be provided for
all treatment plants larger than 5000 PE.
Each sewage treatment plant or sludge treatment facility shall be
provided with water tank of at least 445 litre storage capacities or one
day water usage or whichever is higher.
Double backflow prevention shall be provided in all cases. This is to prevent
contamination of any potable water service, including the incoming supply
line.
The water supply system shall be sized to meet the following cases:

i)
ii)

Fire fighting demand as instructed by the local regulations and

any essential plant water demands.

All potentially simultaneous process uses, equipment uses and a

for plant cleansing.

All water supplies and its installation (piping, tanks, air conditioning
drainpipes, gutters and etc.) must be totally isolated from all potential
contact of electrical system by means of total enclosure or suitably
located the electrical system above flood level.
Where required, wash water shall be equipped with booster pump and
where possible, obtain from reclaimed water.
Drawings submitted for approval shall indicate locations of water tapping
point and piping layout. Approval for water tapping should be obtained
from water authority for permanent water supply before submitting
inspection form. All related document, such as water bills and transfer
of ownership, to be submitted before final inspection.
Table 6.1 tabulates the minimum number and location of stand pipe
required in a sewage treatment plant. Typical drawing of stand pipe
are shown in Figure 6.1
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Table 6.1 Minimum Number of Recommended Water

Table 6.1 Minimum Number of Recommended Water
Stand Pipe and Location
Stand Pipe and Location
Class of
Class of
STP
STP

1
1
22

33
4
4

Population
Population
Equivalent
Equivalent

1,000
1000
1,001

1001 5000
5,000
5001
20 000
5,001
20,000
>20 000
>20,000

Minimum
Minimum
Numbers
Numbers

Location
Location

1
1
2 2

Inlet Works
Inlet Works
Inlet
Works
and
Treatment
Inlet
Works
and
TreatmentProcess
ProcessUnit
Unit

2 2

Inlet
Works
and
TreatmentProcess
ProcessUnit
Unit
Inlet
Works
and
Treatment

Inlet Works, Secondary Screen Area,

Inlet Works, Secondary Screen Area,
Treatment Process Units and Dewatering
Treatment Process Units and Dewatering
Facilities.
Facilities.

Figure 6.1 Standard Details for Stand Pipe

Figure 6.1
Standard Details for Stand Pipe

800
76

648

76

64
8

76

608

15 G.I PIPE

76

80
0

100

STAND PIPE

6.3
6.3

Mess
Facilitiesand
andAblutions
Ablutions
Mess Facilities

All
plants shall
shallhave
havea aminimum
minimum
sanitary
set consisting
All treatment
treatment plants
of of
oneone
sanitary
set consisting
of
of
a
toilet
and
wash
basin.
Washing
facilities,
toilets
and
showers
shall
a toilet and wash basin. Washing facilities, toilets and showers shall be
be
provided
operators
all Class
and 4Class
plants
PE
provided
for for
operators
at allatClass
3 and 3Class
plants4with
PE with
greater

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greater than 5000. Additionally, mess accommodation shall be provided

than
mess accommodation
at 5,000.
Class 4Additionally,
treatment plants
with PE greatershall
thanbe20provided
000. at Class
4 treatment plants with PE greater than 20,000.

Guard house with water and power supply shall also be provided for
Guard house with water and power supply shall also be provided for plant
plant more than 20 000 PE.
more than 20,000 PE.
Figure 6.2 Typical for Administration and Mess Facilities Building
Figure 6.2 Typical for Administration and Mess Facilities
Building

16

Visitors / Staff Parking

Covered Porch

Managers /
Engineers Office

Reception Area

General Office

Supervisor's Office

5
Meeting /
Briefing Room

14
8

Workshop

Sample Reception
& Preparation

Male
Toilet

Female
Toilet

Prayer
Room

12

Control Room

Clean Locker Room

Recreation Area

10
Pantry

13

11

General Store

Eating Area

16

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9
Toilet / Shower

Motorcycles / Operational Vehicles Parking

The numbers on the layout correspond to the numbers in Table B.1.

The layout is only for indicative purposes only and can be changed ( i.e. floor space and other arrangement)
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6.4
6.4
6.4

Minimum internal floor area of mess facilities are 400 meter 2 .

Minimum from
internal
area of mess
facilities
are 400
meter2. floor
Approval
Approval
thefloor
Commission
shall
be sought
if smaller
area
2
from
theinternal
Commission
shallofarrangement
be
sought
ifof smaller
floor
is to bein
Minimum
floor
area
mess
facilities
are 400
meterarea
. is
Approval
is
to be
provided.
Typical
mess
facilities
shown
provided.
Typical arrangement
mess facilities
is shown
Figure
6.2be
from
the 6.2
Commission
shall be ofsought
if smaller
floor in
area
is to
Figure
provided. Typical arrangement of mess facilities is shown in Figure 6.2

Roads and
Roads
andAccess
Access
Roads and Access

All-weather, surfaced
surfaced roads
All-weather,
roads shall
shall be
be provided
provided to
to permit
permit access
access toto all
all
treatment
plants.
The
roads
must
withstand
a
load
of
at
least
15
tonnes.
All-weather,
surfaced
roads
shall
be
provided
to
permit
access
to
all
treatment plants. The roads must withstand a load of at least 15 tonnes.
Such roads
roads
must
also
be
within
plant
access
to
treatment
plants.
must withstand
a the
load
of
atproviding
least
15 tonnes.
Such
mustThe
alsoroads
beconstructed
constructed
within
the
plant
providing
access
each
process
The
construction
shall
with
Such
roads
must unit.
also
be
constructed
within
thecomply
plant
providing
accessWork
to
to
each
process
unit.
The
construction
shall
comply
withPublic
Public
Work
Department
requirement.
Figure
6.3
and
Figure
6.4
illustrate
the
typical
The
construction
shall
comply
with
Public
Work
each
process
unit.
Department requirement. Figure 6.3 and Figure 6.4 illustrate the typical
section of road pavementFigure
and site road.
Department
Figure 6.4 illustrate the typical
section of requirement.
road pavement and 6.3
siteand
road.
section of road pavement and site road.
Figure 6.3
Typical Details of Road Pavement
Figure 6.3 Typical Details of Road Pavement
Figure 6.3
Typical Details of Road Pavement
40 THK. WEARING COURSE

60 THK.
PREMIXCOURSE
BINDER COURSE
40 THK.
WEARING
10 THK. SAND/QUARRY DUST
60 THK. PREMIX BINDER COURSE
10 THK. SAND/QUARRY DUST

300 THK. CRUSHER RUN

50 THK SAND
300 THK. CRUSHER RUN
50 THK SAND

Figure 6.4
Typical Road Section of Site Road
Figure
6.4 6.4 Typical
TypicalRoad
RoadSection
Section of Site
Figure
SiteRoad
Road
4000
4000
ROAD KERB
ROAD KERB

ROAD KERB
FALL

FALL

FALL

ROAD KERB

FALL

40 THK. WEARING COURSE

60 THK. PREMIX BINDER COURSE
40 THK. WEARING COURSE
250 THK.
ROADBASE
60 THK.
PREMIX
BINDER COURSE
THK.
SUB-BASE
250150
THK.
ROADBASE
GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANE APPROVED BY ENGINEERS
150 THK. SUB-BASE
GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANE APPROVED BY ENGINEERS

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The on-site road shall be able to provide safe and convenient access for
trucks
or other
equipment
usedsafe
for and
maintenance
purposes.
The
The
on-site
road machinery
shall be able
to provide
convenient
access for
trucks or other machinery equipment
used
for
maintenance
purposes.
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The on-site road shall be able to provide safe and convenient access for
trucks or other machinery equipment used for maintenance purposes.
The minimum width of the road shall be 4 meter Where vehicles need
to pass frequently or parking is required along the road, the minimum
width shall be 6 m.
Corner of junction for perimeter internal road for tankers or trucks
access shall have a minimum inside radius of 6 meter. Inside radius
for perimeter road not intended for tankers or trucks access shall be
not less than 4 m.
Cul-de-sac at the end of roads shall be provided with turning area
reserve of not less than 9 m.
Where roads for maintenance vehicles or machineries are not required,
concrete or hard surfaced walkways of at least 900 mm width shall
be provided between each process unit. Concrete hardstanding area
can be laid where storage bins are located. The use of steps shall be
avoided, where possible.
Where the ingress or egress of the treatment plant is near a junction of
a public road, an adequate acceleration and deceleration lane must be
made available between the access road and the junction for vehicles
to safely enter and leave the treatment plant.
Vehicular access shall be provided to all unit processes that require
daily operation and maintenance.

6.5

Drainage
The area of the treatment plant shall be adequately drained and this
shall be arranged to prevent surface water run-off from entering the
process units.
Any cleaning or maintenance process wash water must be returned to
the inlet works via a separate drainage system.
External drainage facilities must be provided for treatment plant along the
slope area. Cut off drainage at the entrance must also be provided.

Treatment plant platform level shall be designed above flood level.

If the treatment plant is located in a flood prone area, flap gate shall
be provided to avoid back flow from the river/ main drain. The plant
hydraulic must be designed properly to ensure the discharge head is
adequate to open the flap valve at any circumstances.

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The effluent discharge shall be directed to the main drain or river

to avoid discharging effluent into a drain within the residential area.
Discharge to a retention pond is not allowed unless prior approval has
been granted.
The receiving drain/watercourse shall have sufficient capacity to accept
the run-off from the plant as well as the effluent discharge from the
treatment plant.

6.6

Fencing and Security

The boundary of a treatment plant, pumping station and/or sludge
treatment facility shall be secured by 3.0 meter high fence. The perimeter
fence shall have an entrance by double gates or sliding barrier to allow
access of maintenance vehicles. The gates shall be secured by padlocks
and shall comply with the requirements of the Commission. Where the
treatment plant is situated in a building, access to the plant must be
secured.
The fence shall be 2.4 meter solid wall with three strands of 0.6 meter
high barbed wire. Typical details of the fence are given in Figure 6.5,
6.6, 6.7 and 6.8.
STP project proponent is required to provide adequate warning/safety
and the Commission signboard before handing over the sewerage system
to the Commission.

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COLUMN @ 3m

CONCRETE

6"x6"

3 NOS. 2.5 DIA. BARBED WIRE

X
X

BRICKWALL FENCE

3000

X
X

63 x 63 x 6
THK. ANGLE

225

X X

150

225

M.S. POST

150 DIA. X 14.6 #

600 x 600 x 900 DEEP GRADE 20

MASS CONCRETE STUMP

3 THK. M.S. PLATE

4200

X
X

600 SQ.

X
X

2100

X
X

X
X

X
X

BRICKWALL FENCE

X
X

3 NOS. 2.5mm DIA. BARBED WIRE

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Figure 6.5 Typical Drawing of Brickwall Fencing and Gate

Figure 6.5
Typical Drawing of Brickwall Fencing and Gate

900
150

2400

155

14 3

300

2200

MIN. 900

2T12

750

300

300

750

75

2T12

2T12

750

63 x 63 x 6mm M.S. ANGLE

WITH 3 STRANDS OF BARBED WIRE

750 x 750 x 230mm FOOTING

150 x 300mm GROUND BEAM

115mm THICK CEMENT / SAND

BRICKWALL WITH 20 PLASTERING
BOTH SIDES

100 x 125mm COPING BEAM

45

2T12

T12

R6-200

750 x 750 x 230mm

RC FOOTING

T12

T12

150

R6-200

T12

T12
T12

T12

R6-100

300

750

4T12 B/W

FINISHED GRD. LEVEL

SURFACE TO BE ROUGHENED

LINKS R6-150

4T12

TYPICAL RC COLUMN DETAIL

230

3.) NTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALL COLOUR STANDARDS - DULUX TUNGSTEN (10412) OR EQUIVALENT

2.) TWO BANDS OF IWK'S COLOUR WITH OVERALL HEIGHTS OF 400mm SHALL BE PAINTED ON EXTERIOR FACE OF THE WALL.

APPROVED WEATHER RESISTANT EMULSION PAINT.

1.) ALL EXPOSED WALL SHALL BE PAINTED WITH ONE UNDERCOAT OF APPROVED RESISTING PRIMER SEALER AND TWO COATS OF

PAINTING

7. PLASTERING AND RENDERING TO SURFACE OF BRICKWALL SHALL BE FINISHED TO A MINIMUM THICKNERS OF 20mm WITH 1:3 CEMENT-SAND NORTAR.

6. MORTAR FOR BRICKWORK SHALL BE SET IN 1:1:5 CEMENT-LIME-SAND MORTAR.

5. BRICKWORK WALLS SHALL BE ANCHORED TO CONCRETE FACES USING GALVANISED FISHTAIL A NCHORS TO LAP IN WITH THE BRICK REINFORCEMENT AT EVERY
FOURTH COURSE COMMENCING TWO COURSES ABOVE GROUND BEAM LEVEL.

4. BRICKWORK SHALL BE REINFORCED WITH EXPANDED METAL OR "EXMET" AT EVERY FOURTH COURSE COMMENCINGS TWO COURSES ABOVE GROUND BEAM LEVEL.

3. ALL BRICKS USED SHALL BE FIRST QUALITY CEMENT / SAND BRICKS.

2. MINIMUM COVER TO REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE 25mm.

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T12

T12

FINISHED GRD. LEVEL

115mm THK BRICKWALL

PLASTERED ON BOTH SIDE

230 x 230mm RC COLUMN

AT 3.2m INTERVALS

50mm LEAN CONCRETE

2T12

2T12

SECTION B-B

750

300

1. ALL CONCRETE USED SHALL BE GRADE C25.

NOTES :

SECTION A-A

T12

125

2T12
115 x 300mm GROUND BEAM

R6-150

2T12

R6-200
100 x 125mm COPING BEAM

FRONT VIEW OF BRICKWALL FENCING

50mm LEAN CONCRETE

115 x 300mm GROUND BEAM

R6-150

R6-200
100 x 125mm COPING BEAM

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF BRICKWALL FENCING

3 STRANDS P.V.C. COATED BARBED

WIRE ATTACHED TO POST BY
HEAVY SPLIT PINS

230

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100

2T12

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FINISHED GRD. LEVEL

SURFACE TO BE ROUGHENED

LINKS R6-150

4T12

230

TYPICAL RC COLUMN DETAIL

45

300

2200

- GREEN

- DULUX GLOSS FINISH

(PANTONE 354C) OR EQUIVALENT

3.) COLOUR STANDARDS

A.) INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALL
- DULUX TUNGSTEN (10412) OR EQUIVALENT
B.) BANDS - BLUE
- DULUX GLOSS FINISH
(PANTONE 300C) OR EQUIVALENT

PAINTING
1.) ALL EXPOSED WALL SHALL BE PAINTED WITH ONE UNDERCOAT OF APPROVED RESISTING
PRIMER SEALER AND TWO COATS OF APPROVED WEATHER RESISTANT EMULSION PAINT.
2.) TWO BANDS OF IWK'S COLOUR WITH OVERALL HEIGHTS
OF 400mm SHALL BE PAINTED ON EXTERIOR FACE OF THE WALL.

3. FOUNDATION AS PER THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.

1. ALL CONCRETE USED SHALL BE GRADE C25.

2. MINIMUM COVER TO REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE 25mm.

NOTES :

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T12

230

PRE-CAST CONCRETE WALL

75mm THICK

63 x 63 x 6mm M.S. ANGLE

WITH 3 STRANDS OF BARBED WIRE

T12

R6-100 C/C

FINISHED GRD. LEVEL

PRE-CAST CONCRETE
WALL 75mm THICK

230 x 230mm
RC COLUMN
AT 3m INTERVALS
2200

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF PRE-CAST FENCING

75

FRONT VIEW OF PRE-CAST FENCING

3200

800

3 STRANDS P.V.C. COATED BARBED

WIRE ATTACHED TO POST BY
HEAVY SPLIT PINS

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Figure 6.7 Precast Fencing

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390mmx190mmx114mm FULL BLOCK

390mmx190mm190mm BOND BEAM BLOCK

1 NO. HORIZONTOL REINFORCEMENT

ANTI-CLIMB

ELEVATION

2. ALL MASONRY UNITS (CONCRETE BLOCKS) USED MUST BE UNDER

SIRIM CERTIFICATION SCHEME

- GREEN

B.) BANDS - BLUE

- DULUX TUNGSTEN (10412)

(PANTONE 354C) OR EQUIVALENT

- DULUX GLOSS FINISH

(PANTONE 300C) OR EQUIVALENT

- DULUX GLOSS FINISH OR EQUIVALENT

A.) INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALL

3.) COLOUR STANDARDS

2.) TWO BANDS OF IWK'S COLOUR WITH OVERALL HEIGHTS

OF 400mm SHALL BE PAINTED ON EXTERIOR FACE OF THE WALL.

1.) ALL EXPOSED WALL SHALL BE PAINTED WITH ONE UNDERCOAT

OF APPROVED RESISTING PRIMER SEALER AND TWO COATS OF
APPROVED WEATHER RESISTANT EMULSION PAINT.

PAINTING

4. CEMENT MORTAR USED FOR JOINTS TO BE 1:3 MIX

3. CONCRETE MIX USED FOR GROUTING TO BE GRADE 20

390mm x 190mm x 190mm BOND BEAM BLOCK

1 NO HORIZONTAL REINFORCEMENT

390mmx190mmx190mm FULL BLOCK

390mmx190mmx190mm BOND BEAM BLOCK

63 x 63 x 6mm M.S. ANGLE

WITH 3 STRANDS OF BARBED WIRE

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NOTE :-

SECTION B-B

3 STRANDS P.V.C. COATED BARBED- WIRE

ATTACHED TO POST BY
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Figure
6.86.8 Masonry
Masony
Fencing
Figure
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6.7

Beautification Zone and Landscape

Treatment plants shall be effectively and visually screened by a
beautification zone within the treatment plant site of not less than
2 m wide, on which selected species of trees and shrubs can be planted.
In congested or difficult locations, the Commission should be consulted
on these requirements.
Premix or Paved area shall be provided at this zone for all class 1
treatment plants with loading equal or less than 1000 PE or where
necessary.

6.8

Stores and Workshops

All Class 4 Treatment plants that exceed 20 000 PE and have a pump
station within the premises shall be provided with an active store and
workshop.

6.9

Spares
All mechanical units shall be provided with an adequate reserve supply of
critical spare parts. A list of proposed spare parts should be forwarded
for approval when detailed designs are submitted for verification and
approval.
All parts recommended by the manufacturer to be provided with spares
shall be so delivered at the stage of final inspection. Notwithstanding
that, all parts with a life span of 3 years or less shall be provided with
spares
Typical spare parts requirements are provided in Table 6.2. Spare parts
shall be obtained from the original manufacturer of the equipment and
shall be packed and protected for storage to BS1133 requirement.
A set of special tools if required and specific to an equipment including
lifting tackle and greasing equipment necessary for the maintenance,
repair, testing and overhauled of the equipment shall be supplied together
with the spares at the stage of final inspection.

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Table 6.2 Spare Part

No.

1.

2.

Pumps:
Raw Sewage
Submersible
Pumps.
Grit Pumps.
Feeding Pumps.
RAS Pumps.
Sludge Pumps.
Effluent Pumps.

Motors (Electric):

Drives
a)Direct Couple
b)Chain

c)Belt
Mechanically Raked
Screens

5.

Diaphragm Pump

6.
7.
8.

9.

10.

160

Equipment

Progressive Cavity
(Mono) Pump
Blowers

Spare Parts

Bearing
o-ring
oil seal
mechanical seal
wear ring
Impeller (for 3 or more
pump of similar model)
(see Pumps, Motors,
Drives)

one set
one set
one set
one set
one set
one set
one set, whichever parts is
relevant

Bearing
o-ring
oil seal
mechanical seal

one set
one set
one set
one set

gear bearing
chain
sprocket
V-belt
Chain
Chain link
Gear sprocket
(also see Motors,
Drives)
diaphragm

one set
one set
one set
one set
one set
one set
one set
one set, whichever parts is
relevant
one set

(see Motors, Drives)

one set, whichever parts is

relevant

rubber stator

Aerator:
Diffused Air
Diffusers
Mechanical (surface, (see Motors, Drives)
brush)
Scraper
rotating collectors
wheel
(see Motors, Drives)
Conveyor

Quantity

(see Motors, Drives)

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10% of total numbers

one set, whichever parts is
relevant
one set
one set per clarifier
one set, whichever parts is
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Table 6.2 Spare Part (continued)

6.10

Yard Lighting

No.

Equipment

Spare Parts

Quantity

11.

Filter Press

oil seal for hydraulic

pump
membrane cloth

one set
one pair out of every five
pair of plates

12.

Belt Press

oil seal for hydraulic

pump
Belt

one set
one set if the STP has only
one press

13.

Centrifuges

(see Drives)

one set, whichever parts is

relevant

6.10

Yard Lighting

Effective yard and building lighting systems shall be incorporated within

the treatment plant site in order to provide sufficient illumination for
operation and maintenance schedules to be carried out during day and
night periods. In addition, the entire treatment plant site shall have
sufficient street lights and perimeter lights for various operations, safety
and security reasons.

Compound lighting shall be provided at every 50 m interval for all

manned and security plants. However, sufficient lighting is required at
the strategic location such as entrance gate, inlet works and necessary
areas. Refer to Table 6.3.

All lighting shall be accessible for maintenance / removal. Typical details

of compound lighting are shown in Figure 6.9.

Table 6.3 Numbers of Unit and Location of Compound Lighting

Class of
STP

Population
Equivalent

Minimum
Numbers
of Unit

1 000

1001 5000

5 001 20 000

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Inlet Works or Entrance

Inlet Works and Treatment Process
Unit
Every Internal Corner of STP boundry
and nearby to Inlet Works, Treatment
Process Unit and Sludge Treatment
Entrance, Inlet Works, Mess Building,
Process Treatment Unit, Secondary
Treatment Unit and Sludge Treatment.
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Figure 6.9 Typical Details of Compound Lighting

Figure 6.9 Typical Details of Compound Lighting

250

290

6000

105

105

670

STANDARD GALVANISED
STREET LAMP POST

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

LAMP POST

6.11

6.12

6.11

Sampling Facilities
Sampling Facilities

Suitable sampling facilities shall be provided (preferably in the form of

Suitable
sampling
facilities
shallthe
be boundary
provided (preferably
form
of an
an open
chamber)
within
of the STP in
to the
allow
representative
open samples
chamber)towithin
the boundary
theperson.
STP toFor
allow
representative
be taken
safely by ofone
treatment
plants up to
samples
to
be
taken
safely
by
one
person.
For
treatment
plants up
to
20 000 PE, sufficient space shall be allowed for proper
preparation
20,000of PE,
sufficient
proper preparation
samples
to bespace
takenshall
awaybetoallowed
central for
laboratories
for furtheroftesting
samples
to
be
taken
away
to
central
laboratories
for
further
testing
and space
and analysis. The sampling area shall contain sufficient
bench
analysis.
sampling
contain
bench
space
and than
and The
storage
spacearea
for shall
samples.
Forsufficient
treatment
plants
greater
storage
space
for
samples.
For
treatment
plants
greater
than
20,000
PE,
20 000 PE, the sampling area shall be provided in accordance the
with MS
sampling
shall ladder
be provided
withsampling
MS 1228.
Access where
1228.area
Access
shall in
be accordance
provided for
facilities
ladder shall be provided for sampling facilities where necessary. Internal
necessary. Internal surface area for sampling point shall be tiled with
surface area for sampling point shall be tiled with clear coloured tiles
clear coloured tiles

6.12

Auto Restart Facilities

Auto Restart Facilities
All electrical equipment shall be fitted with auto restart facilities for quick
All electrical
equipment
be fitted
with auto restart facilities for
re-operation
in the event
of failureshall
of power
facilities.
quick re-operation in the event of failure of power facilities.

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6.13

Safety Facilities
Safe access and walkways shall be provided at all process units and
equipment (valves, penstocks, aeration tanks, etc.) that require service
and maintenance. Safety handrails shall also be installed at walkways
and other working areas with a fall greater than 2 m. Typical details
of hand rail are shown in Figure 6.10
All chemical storage facilities shall be provided with a safety shower
and eyewash as well as appropriate warning signs. Liquid chemical
storage facilities shall be bund. Access to the area shall be restricted
using lockable doors/gates.
Provision for fire detection, alarm and fire fighting equipment shall
be complying with the latest requirements in the Uniform Building
Bylaws, the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) guidelines and other
statutory requirements.
All tanks shall not exceed 1.2 m above ground.
Stair case and ladder exceeding 1.2 m shall be provided with
handrail
All plants located adjacent to earth slopes shall be provided with proper
slope protection structures. The slope protection design must be certified
by Qualified Professional Engineer.

6.14

Doors
All external doors shall be of weather proof and suitable for out-door
installation.
Door with sufficient width for the manoeuvre of equipment shall be
provided at the building of pump station, blower room, etc. For opening
more than 4 m wide or 5 m high, motorized roller shutter shall be
provided complete with manual over-ride button, which enables it to
be operated during power interruption.

6.15

Fire Hydrant
For treatment plants above 20 000PE, fire hydrant shall be provided
complying with the requirements of Jabatan Bomba.

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6.16

Power Supply
Power supply shall be provided to each plant from the approved
source. Drawings submitted for approval shall indicate the locations of
electrical power tapping point and schematic layout plan. Approval for
power supply tapping should be obtained from relevant authority for
permanent power supply before submitting inspection form. All related
document, such as electrical bills, transfer of ownership: to be submitted
before final inspection. Requirement of power shall be finalised prior
to obtaining design approval
Requirement of incoming permanent power supply shall be inline with
Section 4 this Volume.

6.17

Internal Sanitation (Toilet)

All plants shall be provided with toilet. The toilet shall consist of water
tap, water closet, shower and wash basin. The area for toilet shall
comply with Uniform Building By Laws. Toilet to be located beside
the control panel building. Toilets can also be located in the mess or
office building.

6.18

Lifting Requirement
Safe lifting weight in unrestricted area is 16 kg. For heavier objects and/
or very tight locations, provision of crane or access for truck mounted
crane to be made.
Lifting requirements are as follows:
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Manual lifting
16 kg Weight 250 kg: A davit or A frame shall be arranged
to allow items lifted by using manual
chain hoist to be projected on a 1.2
m truck tray and positioned at 2 m
above road level. In the pump station,
motorized hoist is required for lifting
weight exceeding 100 kg.
Weight > 250 kg:
A gantry with motorised hoist shall
be arranged to allow items to be
projected on a 1.2 m truck tray and
positioned at 2 m above road level
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Lifting equipment shall be subjected to DOSH approval standards and

guidelines.
Safe Working Load with approved method of installation shall be rated
and printed for all lifting facilities. Height and lifting method must be
considered in the design for Safe Working Load of lifting facilities.
All portable motorised hoist shall be of 230 V operating voltage and fixed
electrical hoist shall be of 415 V operating voltage.

All fixed 3 axis type gantry shall come with additional safety features
such as travel stop limit switch, hoist over run limit switch, slow &
fast speed mode and emergency stop (for all type of hoist).
All fixed type outdoor lifting facility futures shall comprise of hoist
parking bay with shade. All fixed type lifting facility shall come with
working platform and excess ladder.
Typical drawings of lifting davits and A-frame lifting facilities are
shown in Figure 6.11 and Figure 6.12.

6.19

Ventilation
Ventilation is the process of letting in outside air into a space so that it
mixes with the inside atmosphere to dilute contaminants and replenish
oxygen. The purpose of ventilation in a sewage treatment plant is
to provide a comfortable and safe working environment for all plant
personnel.
Hence proper ventilation shall be provided as a mean of providing
sufficient fresh air and reducing poisonous or explosive gases in enclosed
or semi-enclosed spaces where access to human is allowed. Ventilation
can be achieved naturally or mechanically:

Natural ventilation uses the force of nature such as air currents,

breezes, thermal gradients and pressure differences to move air
in and out of the space.

Mechanical ventilation uses fans and blowers to force air

through space. It is also sometimes called forced ventilation.

Particular requirements are:

a)

Ventilation shall be intrinsically safe with respect to explosive

gases (such as methane) where such gases may be present.

b)

Ventilation shall be designed to deal with the different densities

of the various gases.

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d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

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Ventilation fans shall be located outside the enclosed space to

induce forced air into the plant. Intake locations shall be such
that only fresh air is drawn into the system and not air recirculated
from the exhaust.
Mechanical ventilation shall be used if the system is required to
remove contaminants.
Ventilation exhaust shall be directed to a suitable location for
discharge and it shall not be adjacent to the intake point.

Ventilation at rooms where heat generation may take place must

be adequate to dissipate the heat generated to ensure a comfortable
making ambient for the equipment and the operator.
Noise levels associated with operating fans and blowers, particularly
in a confined space, shall conform to the requirements in Section
4 of this Guidelines and other stationary requirements.
Optimise recurring cost for operation, maintenance and
replacement.
Regular testing and inspection of the equipment

Compliance with the suggested ventilation requirements. Table6.4

presents some commonly used values for ventilation rates in typical
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Table 6.4
Space

Common ventilation rates

Minimum Ventilation Rate

(Air Changes/hour, ac/hr)

Remarks

Wet-Well

30 intermittent
12 continuous

Dry-Well

30 intermittent
12 continuous

Grit Removal/
Screen Area

30 intermittent
12 continuous

Same as wet well

Digester Gas
Control Room

30 intermittent

Same as wet well

Sludge Gas
Compressor Room

30 intermittent

Same as wet well

Enclosed Grit
Loading Areas

30 intermittent

Same as wet well

Enclosed Primary
Sedimentation Tanks

30 intermittent

Same as wet well

Scum Concentration
Tank

30 intermittent

Same as wet well

Chlorine and
Sulphur Dioxide
Rooms

60 intermittent

Hazardous areas, toxic fumes,

floor level exhaust required.
Interlock fans with manual
switches located at each
entrance. Also interlock fans
with chlorine and sulphur
dioxide detection. Use 100%
outside air

Filter/Dewatering
Area

12 continuous

Consider odour control for

exhaust air from dewatering
area, where warranted

All other enclosed

unit processes not
mentionedelsewhere

30 intermittent

In particular at blower room,

high tension room, low voltage
room, switchboard and control
panel rooms, where there are
tendency of heat generation

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12 continuous
12 continuous
12 continuous

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k)
l)
m)

6.20

An audible and visible warning shall be provided at all entry

points. This shall automatically operate if the fan fails.
Where natural or forced ventilation is provided, it shall be
installed in such a manner so as to avoid any ingress of water
due to rain or other sources.

In areas with routine entry by personnel, the ventilation strategy

shall emphasize adequate control of contaminants and the
ventilation system shall be continuously operated.

Process Water
The designer is encouraged to provide recycle water facilities from
the treated effluent. The recycle water can be utilised for cleaning and
landscaping purposes.

6.21

Aesthetic
The structure of a treatment plant shall blend with the surrounding
development to improve the aesthetic value of the area. Roof, structure
wall or brickwall fancing can be designed with other than conventional
finishing.

6.22

Close Turfing
Unpaved area within the STP reserve shall be turfed with close turfing.
The type of grass must be cow grass. For slope area, turf must be
pegged to avoid grass wash away during water run-off.

6.23

Standard Roofing and related requirement

Roof for control panel shall be of flat roof and shall be installed with
water proving material on the final layer. The slope of flat roof shall
be 1: 20 and gutter shall be provided.
However, for the aesthetic purpose Pitch type roof may be provided.
The slope shall be 30 degree from horizontal. Suitable material for roof
such as roof tile is recommended.
The design of roof shall be considered from the following:
i)
ii)

Suitable material for roof (flat or slope) including colour

Adequate air for ventilations

iii) Enough heights for lifting facilities

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iv) Enough heights for access and headroom

v)

Type of insulation

vi) Acoustic treatment where applicable

6.24

Painting
Painting shall include all plant and machinery inside buildings, including
pipework, grating, handrailing, internal walls below ground level and
all metal work including machinery.
The conduits and piping shall be appropriately named and labelled
indicating flow directions and painted with the following colour codes
for easy identification:
Chlorine line

yellow with double green bands

Fuel gas line

orange

Compressed air line

Potable water supply line

Raw sewage line

Final effluent line

Sludge line

Non-potable water line

Other disinfectant lines

Biogas line

-
-

-
-

green
blue

black
grey

brown

blue with double black bands

yellow with double red bands

yellow

The labels shall be stencilled on the piping in a contrasting colour with

the colour coded bands, if any, located at appropriate and strategic
points.
Colour codes selected for general equipment, building and others items
in a sewage treatment plants shall be adhered to colour standards as
detailed in Table 6.5. The types of paint and surface preparation used
shall be as recommended by the paint manufacturer.

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Table 6.5 Painting System Index Colour Standards

Item

Colour

Equivalent Colour
Guide

General Equipment including motors

Dark Blue
(unless come with the original manufacturer
approved colour code)

Dulux Regal Blue

0013

Penstocks/Valves/Manhole Covers

Black

Par Bituminous Black

Machinery Guards/Railings/Runways/
Overhead Cranes/Lifting Davit

Yellow

Dulux Lemon 2024

Switchboards

Light Grey

Par Mandarin Blue

0013

Par Golden Yellow

Dulux Pewter 695
Par Willow Grey
00A05

Fencing poles/Gates

Green

Dulux A365-13449
Par Green 3666

Building and Walls Exterior

Grey
(Weathersheild)

Dulux BS 00A0510235

Building and Walls - Interior

White

Fencewall Interior and Exterior

Grey

Dulux BS 00A0510235

Floors - Concrete Interior

Green

Leigh Green 3666

Building Stripes

Green

Dulux A910-13448
Par Green 3666

Blue

Dulux A910-11482
Par Blue 2686

Indah Water Logo (where applicable)

Indah Water
Green

Dulux A365-13449
Par Green 1006

Indah Water
Blue

Dulux A365-11483
Par Blue 1007

Notes:
The above painting requirements are not applicable to stainless steel, aluminium,
galvanised metal surfaces except where necessary to comply with statutory health
and safety requirement.

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Figure 6.10 Typical Detail of Guard Rail

Typical Details og Guard Rail

550

Figure 6.10

1100

21/4

150-250

100

33

SIDE PALM BASE

TYPICAL RUN OF HANDRAIL AS
VIEWED FROM WALKWAY SIDE
FLAT BASE

550

TUBULAR STANDARDS

1100

1
21/4

150-250

100

12

TYPICAL RUN OF HANDRAIL AS

100

36

TRIANGULAR BASE

VIEWED FROM WALKWAY SIDE

ROUND BASE
TUBULAR STANDARDS

3000 C/C

550

1100

550

3000 C/C

DETAIL OF HOT DIPPED G.I. RAILING

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Figure 6.11 Typical Detail of Lifting Davit

6.11 : Typical Detail of Lifting Davit
50

90

50

75

Requirements for Ancillary Facilities

25
25

25

20

20

FL

FL

30

450

6.11 : Typical Detail of Lifting Davit

30

120

10

6 FILLET WELDED
50

OD=98

0
90
PLAT THICKNESS 10
75

SAFE WORKING
LOAD TO BE
INDICATED

50

25

260

250

1775

25

30

25

20

20

FL

30

450

FL

120
DETAIL `A'

10

6 FILLET WELDED
OD = 118
OD=98

SAFE WORKING
LOAD TO BE
INDICATED

DETAIL `A'

PLAT THICKNESS 10

SECTION
LIFTING DAVIT

250

1775

260

SIDE VIEW
LIFTING DAVIT

NOTE : DEPTH OF SLEEVE SHALL VARIOUS WITH HEIGHT OF POLE ACCORDINGLY

DETAIL `A'

Figure 6.12 : Typical DetailDETAIL

of A`A'Frame Lifting Facilities

OD = 118

SECTION
LIFTING DAVIT

SIDE VIEW
LIFTING DAVIT
2160

1200

1800

203x203x46Kg/m UB

NOTE : DEPTH OF SLEEVE SHALL VARIOUS WITH HEIGHT OF POLE ACCORDINGLY

180

Figure 6.12 Typical Detail of A-Frame Lifting Facilities

315

203x133x25Kg/m UB

203x133x
25Kg/m UB

2340

2160
1800

203x203x46Kg/m UB

180

1200

2340

Figure 6.12 : Typical Detail of A Frame Lifting Facilities

315

203x133x25Kg/m UB

203x133x
25Kg/m UB
300x300x12 PLATE BOLTED TO CONCRETE

300x300x12 PLATE BOLTED TO CONCRETE

1500
TO PROVIDE WITH ROLLER OR FIX TO THE CONCRETE
FLOOR (TO SYSTEM SUPPLIER DESIGN)

2340

2340

TO PROVIDE WITH ROLLER OR FIX TO THE CONCRETE

FLOOR (TO SYSTEM SUPPLIER DESIGN)

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW
A-FRAME WITH I-BEAM

A-FRAME WITH I-BEAM

300x300x12 PLATE BOLTED TO CONCRETE

300x300x12 PLATE BOLTED TO CONCRETE

1500
TO PROVIDE WITH ROLLER OR FIX TO THE CONCRETE
FLOOR (TO SYSTEM SUPPLIER DESIGN)

TO PROVIDE WITH ROLLER OR FIX TO THE CONCRETE

FLOOR (TO SYSTEM SUPPLIER DESIGN)

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

A-FRAME WITH I-BEAM

A-FRAME WITH I-BEAM

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