To familiarize students with system parameters and provisions to be made in building design.

To acquaint them with statutory authorities and regulations to be followed while design and execution.

How to co-ordinate with various agencies working at site for such systems.

1. Fire Fighting systems:

   1. Different type of fires & their range.

   2. Method of extinguishing them.

   3. Classification of fires as per IS Code.

   4. Extinguishers.

   5. Fire hydrant system.

   6. Sprinkler system.

   7. Fire alarm system & different types of detectors.

   8. Zoning system.

   9. Evacuation method.

   10. Stair pressurization system.

   11. Special systems for critical fires.

   12. Discussions of Municipal codes which are mandatory.

   13. Rebates available by tariff advisory committee.

   14. Case studies - Residential
       - Commercial
       - Institutional
       - Industrial

2. Elevators:

   1. Discussions of IS Code.

   2. Different types of Lifts.

   3. Dimensional details & machine Room.

   4. To calculate number of lifts for given application as per IS Code.

   5. Quality of service & quality of service.

   6. Nomenclature used in lifts.

   7. Statutory requirements & various tolerances to be observed in lift shaft construction.

   8. Structural parameters for lift shaft, machine room & put construction.

   9. Special Elevators- Hydraulic lift $ Capsule lifts.

   10. Escalators.

   11. To discuss manufacture’s drawings.

    1. IS Codes

    2. Mechanical & Electrical Equipment for Buildings - By Stein/Reynolds/Mc Guinness Volume-II.

    3. Manufacturer’s catalogues.

    Presence 10%

    Internal test & Submission work 50%

    External test 40%

    Total 100%

    Case studies are given to batch of 2 students.