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Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

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0.1 Treatment and demolition works 0.1.1 Toxic/contaminated material [Link] Toxic/contaminated material Removal and disposal of any hazardous materials (eg asbestos), including any material from existing services installations or tanks or
Facilitating works treatment treatment removal of toxic chemicals. Environmental treatment or removal of contaminated ground. Eradication of plant growth.
Demolition works
[Link] Demolition works Demolition in this context is anything that covers a more extensive scope of works than alterations.
Removal/deconstruction/demolition of existing structure, envelope, fabric, fittings and services of an existing building such as
required to create clear site conditions for new asset. Removing and disposing of complete building or structure including services,
fittings and finishes.
0.1.2 Facilitating works [Link] Temporary supports Temporary fencing, provision of support to unstable structures but not forming part of the permanent works. Does not include
supports for facade retention, which is included below. Any removal or disposal also included.
[Link] Facade retention Works related to facade retention. Includes addition and removal of any dedicated, facade supports required. May include permanent
additions such as dead, raking, flying or box shores, wall plates, needles, brackets, blockings, wedges, dog-irons or other similar metal
work. Foundations to any shores.
[Link] Specialist groundworks Site de-watering and pumping. Soil stabilisation, site formation and slope treatment including erosion control, specialist site surface
clearance not included in 8.1 Site Preparation below (clearing, grubbing, topsoil stripping, tree felling, minor earthwork removals). Gas
venting.
[Link] Temporary diversion works Temporary surface drainage, temporary protection, diversion and relocation of public utilities. Include works required to divert and re-
instate for new asset/clear ground condition.

[Link] Extraordinary site investigations Archaeological investigations, wildlife mitigation measures (relocation to new habitat/protection/barriers).

[Link] Site preparation works Covers getting the whole site to formation level, including the building footprint. Earthworks required to create new paths and
roadways (including any disposal required). Disposal or management of surface/groundwater. General (non-specialist) vegetation
removal, tree felling, tree protection, extraction and disposal of old piles. Breaking out and disposal of existing sub-structures, hard
surfacing, drainage systems, utilities networks. Filling of dis-used manholes, shafts and pits. Removal of underground storage tanks.

1 Sub-structure 1.1 Foundations and piling 1.1 Foundations and piling Strips, rafts, piling, pile caps and underpinning. Foundations up to top of lowest floor slabs (inc insulation and waterproofing). Include
breaking out of hard surfaces, excavations required, disposal and earthwork support. (Any vertical supports for basements included
below.) Includes drainage and services within the building footprint to the point of the first junction or manhole outside of this area.

1.2 Basement retaining walls and 1.2.1 Lowest slab Entire lowest floor assembly below the underside of screed or lowest floor slab. Can be ground bearing or suspended. To include any
lowest slab structural screed and underslab waterproofing and insulation. Formation of sumps, pits, chambers, tanks, swimming pool base
integral to the lowest floor construction. Non-structural items including screed, insulation/DPM above slab, covered in 3.2.2.
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Key
mandatory
not applicable
1 Sub-structure

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.
1.2 Basement retaining walls and
lowest slab
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1.2.2 Suspended slabs Slabs within the basement box. Can include a slab that forms the entrance to the building where the ground is sloping. For the
purposes of this measurement the ground slab is the highest one you can enter the building from. Entrance slab and those
suspended below are included in this category, while those above are included in the upper floor slabs.

1.2.3 Basement retaining walls Basement retaining walls (inc. vertical retaining structure, insulation and waterproofing external to the wall). To include lift pit lateral
supports and any permanent, vertical retaining structures within building envelope.

2.1 Frame 2.1.1 Frame (vertical) - columns/ Structural vertical framed elements including columns, structural walls or braces that are supporting a floor or roof (inc. connections,
structural walls & braces formwork, permanent structural casing and any fire proofing). Core and shear walls are included here.

2.1.2 Frame (Horizontal) - beams, joists & Horizontal structural framed elements including beams, joists or braces (inc. connections and any fire proofing). Will include any
braces structural framing for roof (e.g. where pitched) and external or internal wall assembly (e.g. secondary framing, lintels or wind posts
without which architectural wall elements would fail).
Note: monolithic beam structures cast with the structural slab are included in 2.2.1.

2.2 Upper floors 2.2.1 Upper floor and roof - structural Horizontal structural slabs above the lowest and suspended slabs. Including monolithic horizontal beams or joists (inc. connections,
2.3 Roof slabs formwork, permanent structural casing and any fire proofing). Includes roof structural slab that forms primary support to roof or
thermal enclosure/weather protection to an internal space below. This would include terraces, inset balconies, bolt on balcony
structures or podium landscaping (inc. formwork, structural screed, permanent structural casing and any fire proofing).
Insulation, weather protection, rainwater goods/drainage and final finish to roof included in 2.5 below.

2.2.2 Upper floor and roof - non- Horizontal, non-structural slabs above the lowest and suspended slabs (inc. any slab to slab connections, fire proofing and
structural slabs permanent formwork or lining that is integral to the system).
Structural support or enclosures for tanks or pools (above lowest slab level). Includes:
Mezzanine structures
Structural slabs to corridors or bridges (internal or external)
Maintenance routes or interstitial plant floor.
Structure to support tiered seating, internal galleries.

2.4 Stairs, ramps and safety 2.4.1 Stairs Stairs flights excluding any final finishes but inc any fire proofing. Include connections, but ensure not to double count horizontal slab
guarding or structure. Include the structural element of any balustrade. Architectural balustrade linings included in internal assemblies and
finishes. Where stairs are external but connected to it and required for the escape strategy of the asset, include them within the
building calculation. If part of the external works, including them in category 8.
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'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.
2.4 Stairs, ramps and safety
guarding
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2.4.2 Ramps Ramps lengths excluding any final finishes but inc any fire proofing. Include connections, but ensure not to double count horizontal
slab or structure. Include the structural element of any balustrade. Architectural balustrade linings included in internal assemblies
and finishes. Where ramps are external but connected to it and required for the escape strategy of the asset, include them within this
category. If part of the external works, including them in category 8.

2.4.3 Safety and access ladders, chutes, Internal and external vertical access ladders for fire escape, access or maintenance. Chute or slide linings within structural and
slides and guarding boarded enclosures. Including finishes and fixings. Internal/external balcony and/or roof guarding including structure and finishes
where this is not part of the thermal line of the building. Includes juliette balcony guarding.

Super structure 2.5 External envelope including 2.5.1 External - opaque envelope External wall build up outside to inside, including final internal boarding, excluding specialist internal linings and final finishes.
2.5 External envelope including roof roof finishes Including:
finishes - all fixings and bracketry to connect back to primary and SFS package; ties, DPMs, cavity trays, closers, fire barriers and reveals
2.6 Windows and ext doors - external shading, canopies, shutters, not part of the window/glazing/door system (inc. finishes and connections)
- architectural boarding and finishes to balcony guarding (structural elements included above)
- any louvred or grille assemblies as part of the external wall build up
- roller shutters and associated boxing and equipment. Power distribution in MEP below.
- external rainwater goods and rainwater drainage equipment/guttering that runs vertically outside or within the external wall build
up (internal, vertical rainwater drainage is included in MEP)
- insulated underside of returns/ soffits that form part of the thermal and weather protection line
- parapets and railings that are the extension of the external wall to provide safety protection and gable walls
- chimneys and/or green walls, planters and planting (inc substrate and drainage layers) that form part of the external wall

2.5.2 External - full height glazing Floor to ceiling curtain walling or unitised/framed construction or structural glazing. Including glazed units, gaskets, framing, bracketry
systems and connections back to structure. Where same system includes solid or insulated spandrel panels include these here. Include films,
blinds, insect protection that are integral to glazing system. Include any photovoltaic material integral to the thermal and weather
protection of the building. If energy-generation is building mounted but not part of the thermal envelope include in MEP below.
Include glazed shop fronts where these are full height (punched, framed windows within category 2.6).
Where external doors are integrated into glazed screens and cannot be separated, please see note in external doors below.

2.5.3 External - roof finishes/coverings Solid roof finishes above structure including non-structural screeds for falls, waterproofing, insulation and final finish including green
rooves. Where eaves hang out over external walls those are included. Finishes to balconies and terraces about structure where these
form part of the thermal line are included here. Include external rainwater goods and rainwater drainage equipment/ guttering that
might runs horizontally to falls externally over roof assemblies. Where it runs internally, included in MEP and vertical equipment
included in solid external walls. Access or AOV hatches that form part of the thermal roofline.
Building element categories

'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

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2.5.4 External - safety systems Including fall protection/safety equipment for cleaning and maintenance operatives (e.g. handrails, latchways, cradle systems). For
powered equipment include all parts of the system, but power distribution is included in MEP below.

2.6 Windows and ext doors 2.6.1 Windows - vertical Windows that are punched into a solid wall construction and are part of the thermal building line. Including vertical dormer windows.
Include films, blinds, shutters insect protection that are integral to glazing system and not separately building mounted. Including cills.

2.6.2 Windows - roof or horizontal Rooflights and structural glazed rooves that form the thermal and weather protection as part of a roof construction. Including frame,
trims, thresholds, ironmongery, closers. Include films, blinds, shutters, insect protection that are integral to system and not separately
building mounted. For automatic opening include all parts of the system, but power distribution is included in MEP below.

2.6.3 External doors External doors that form part of the thermal building line whether solid, glazed or revolving. Fanlights or sidelights integral to the door
system are included. Including frame, trims, thresholds, ironmongery, closers. Include films, blinds, shutters, insect protection that
are integral to door system and not separately building mounted. For automatic doors include all parts of the system, but power
distribution is included in MEP below. In the specific case that a door assembly includes surrounding glazing (this could be the case
for sliding doors integrated into glazed screens), include the whole assembly in this category. Where the two can be separated, report
in both full height glazing systems and external doors.

Super structure 2.7 Internal walls 2.7.1 Internal walls -solid Non-structural/ non-loadbearing internal wall assemblies including studs from floor to ceiling and boarding. Includes:
2.7 Internal walls and partitions - unfinished boarded linings to structural walls
2.8 Internal doors - internal boarding to balcony walls and stair/ramp balustrades
- insulation required to meet performance criteria
- internal cubicle systems and vertical panelised access systems to bathrooms
- internal planters including protection, filter membranes and drainage
- internal green walls including substrate, membranes and drainage requirements
- deflection heads
(Final finish included in 3 Finishes)

2.7.2 Internal walls - non-structural Non-structural/ non-loadbearing internal glazed wall assemblies. Includes:
glazed walls, windows and vision panels - framing and fixings, integral blinds, films
- punched windows in solid walls, including framing, connections and trims
(secondary framing including lintels included above)
Where internal doors are integrated into glazed screens and cannot be separated, please see note in internal doors below.
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Super structure
2.7 Internal walls and partitions
'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works
2.8 Internal doors

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

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2.8 Internal doors 2.8 Internal doors Internal doors inc. movable walls, sliding, folding doors, fire shutters and doors in glazed screens. Fanlights or sidelights integral to
the door system are included. Including framing, trims, thresholds, fixings, vision panels, ironmongery, hinges, closers, hooks,
fire/acoustic seals, integral blinds and films. When reporting electrically powered doors, the wiring up to the door is excluded, the
fitting is included. In the specific case that a door assembly includes surrounding glazing (this could be the case for sliding doors
integrated into glazed screens), include the whole assembly in this category. Where the two can be separated, report in both full
height glazing systems and external doors.

3 Finishes 3.1 Wall finishes 3.1 Wall finishes Internal wall finishes and specialist architectural linings applied/sprayed/painted over general boarding (external wall builds or
internal assemblies) or structural elements. Include:
- taping, skim coats and plastering
- final wall finish, skirtings and trims including shadow gap trims, dado and picture rails
- adhesive/framing to hold the lining/finish in place
- fire protection
- tiled finishes
- vertical acoustic panelling fixed to partitioning
- wall protection including bumper rails, corner guards, protection strips, coatings

3.2 Floor finishes 3.2.1 Raised access floor or specialist Raised access/floating floors, specialist sprung floors. Including internal and any external areas under cover and cavity barriers in any
sprung floors floor voids. Include the concrete dust sealer in this category.

3.2.2 Non-structural screed Non-structural screed or insulation to make up floor to final finish. Including internal and any external areas under cover.

3.2.3 Floor finishes Internal floor finishes above structure. Including internal and any external areas under cover, internal stairs (risers and treads) and/or
ramps within the designated footprint. Final architectural finish including tiles, sheet flooring, painting, sealing, adhesive fixings,
boarding, mats and matwells. Tiled linings to swimming pools included here. Line markings in internal car parks/sports halls, etc.
Floor boxes to be included in MEP categories.
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Building element categories

'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

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3.3 Ceiling finishes 3.3 Ceiling finishes Internal ceiling finishes and specialist architectural linings applied/sprayed/ mounted/hung/painted from horizontal structural
elements (slabs and beams). Include:
- boarding, insulation, taping, skim coats and plastering
- final finish and any trims including shadow gap trims, cornices, ceiling roses and coving
- adhesive/framing/fixing to hold the lining/finish in place
- access hatches, trims and accessories
- fire protection and cavity barriers in ceiling voids
- acoustic panelling/systems hung from or fixed to ceiling.

4 FF&E 4 FF&E 4.1 General FF&E Fittings that are part of the building fabric (do not fall out when building turned upside down) and required for the building to
function, but excluding specialist functions where FF&E should be included in 4.3.

Built in counters, desks, drawers, cupboards, fixed kitchen cabinets and drawers, storage, lockers, built-in seating/ mirrors,
fireplace/hearth, statutory safety signage. Blinds/curtains, boxes and tracks that are integral to a comfortable internal environment.
Bird, insect and animal control or deterrent systems. In regards split between fixed FF&E/sanitaryware, category 4.1 includes fixed
items that do not involve plumbing like shower screens, hand dryers, hooks for clothes.

Excluding plug-in kitchen equipment, specialist FF&E and client procured loose FF&E, IT and AV.

4.2 Kitchen equipment Loose (usually client supply) equipment (that would fall out of the building if turned upside down), including plug-in and fixed
appliances and white goods, cookers, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
4.3 Specialist FF&E Equipment that is fixed but would be required only related to a specialist use including sports, leisure, entertainment, theatrical,
medical, research or laboratory functions. Eg fixed theatre seating, fixed accessibility equipment like hoists, specialist gas
terminals/taps.

4.4 Loose FF&E Loose (usually client supply) fittings, furniture and equipment (that would fall out of the building if turned upside down). Bins, chairs,
tables, desks, mobile units, storage, rugs, lamps, towel/ storage rails, hung mirrors, wayfinding signage. whiteboards/ pinboards, loose
fire fighting equipment like blankets/extinguishers/hand operated appliances. Any decorative or art work that is not built into the
building fabric. Planting that is not part of the building fabric. Vending machines.

Including specialist non-fixed equipment not covered by 4.1, 4.5 or 4.6

4.5 IT Loose (usually client supply) IT items including computers CRAH units. Telephones and WiFi. Cabling contained below in MEP
electrical.
4.6 Audio and visual Audio/visual equipment (usually client supply) including screens, mics, speakers, projection systems. Cabling contained below in MEP
electrical.
5.1 Public Health 5.1.1 Sanitaryware 5.1.1 Sanitaryware Sanitaryware - any appliance that is permanently plumbed into the washing or toilet areas. Including toilet, cistern, shower tray, bath,
taps, controls, shower heads, basin units, sink, instant hot water heater, washing machine, dishwasher, autoclave.
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'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

5.1 Public Health

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5.1.2 Cold water systems [Link] Cold water systems Thermostat, thermal meters, cold water meters, pumps/booster set, other meters, pipework, pipe insulation, support/hanger, frost
protection and trace heating equipment.

[Link] Cold water storage Storage tank, CAT 5 system, Treatment and filtration system for wholesome water.
5.1.3 Drainage and rainwater [Link] Surface water/rainwater/foul Piping, insulation, support, rainwater storage tank, attenuation, outlets, pumps, downpipes), sewage piping, condensate piping,
water drainage insulation, support, cistern, traps, pump, drain.
[Link] Water reuse systems Grey water/rain water harvesting storage tank, pipework and treatment equipment inside the building line.
5.2 Heating, Ventilation and Cooling 5.2.1 Space heating and hot water [Link] Heat & Hot water generation Gas/electric boiler, air/water/ground heat pumps, chiller, local water heater, wood burning stove, biomass boiler, solar thermal.
(HVAC) equipment Communal heating systems where housed within the building footprint are included here until it gets to the meter (after which it is
included in distribution). Pit and manifold should be included here even if outside of the building footprint. Plate heat exchanger that
connects to a district heating network. Hot water generation equipment (e.g. calorifier) should be included as well.

[Link] Heat & hot water distribution, Electric radiator, wet radiator, underfloor heating, etc. heat interface unit, plate heat exchanger, pumps, mechanical switchboard,
control, ancillaries, emitters, exchangers/ pressurisation unit, dosing pot, BC box, dehumidifier, vibration mounts, thermostat, thermal meters, hot water meter, pipework, pipe
terminal units insulation, support/hanger, frost protection and trace heating equipment.

[Link] Heat storage equipment Hot water store, buffer vessel, expansion vessel.
5.2.2 Dedicated cooling installations [Link] Cooling generation equipment Cooling tower, fan coil units.
[Link] Cooling emitter, exchangers/ Cold water store, buffer vessel, expansion vessel for cooling, pumps, mechanical switchboard, pressurisation unit, dosing pot, BC box,
(If the system does both heating and terminal units, ancillaries and control, dehumidifier, vibration mounts, thermostat, thermal meters, cold water meter, pipework, pipe insulation, support/hanger, frost
cooling, include it in heating) distribution, storage protection and trace heating equipment.

5.2.3 Air movement 5.2.3 Air movement Fans, MVHR, AHU, ceiling fans, Kitchen ventilation, air curtains.
5.2.4 Ventilation air terminals, [Link] Air terminals Diffusers, grilles, VAV, Louvre, CAV, etc.
ductwork and ancillaries, control
dampers, attenuation, fire safety [Link] Ductwork & ancillaries Ductwork, insulation, support, fire rated ductwork, support.
related to ventilation equipment [Link] Control dampers, attenuation VAV damper, volume control damper, fire damper, fume and smoke extraction. Motorised fire smoke damper, stair case
and fIre safety related to ventilation pressurisation, fire rated fans, pressure relief dampers, controls, louvres, gas extract. Also including acoustic attenuation.
equipment

5.3 Electrical installations 5.3.1 Lighting [Link] Internal lighting Internal light fixtures, outlet, junction box, socket, light control, cable, switch.
[Link] External lighting (building Lamps/ poles/ supports etc that are building mounted. External light fixtures, outlet, junction box, socket, light control, cable, switch.
mounted)
[Link] Emergency lighting Emergency lights, controls, cable, switch.
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Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

AnyElectrical
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[Link] Other lighting Task lighting, stage/entertainment lighting, retail display lighting, architectural lighting including associated light fixture, outlet,
junction box, socket, light control, cable, switch.

5.3.2 Electrical services for power, [Link] Electrical power Includes internal and building mounted installations. Power cable, cable trays containment, panel board/ distribution, back up
communications, security, IT and equipment, busbar, transformer, sockets/ switches, floor boxes, sensors. It includes high voltage, low voltage, small power,
fire detection containment.
[Link] ELV/ Communications/Security ELV: Low, medium and high voltage systems
Security: CCTV equipment, security sensors and alarm
Communications and audio visual equipment
[Link] IT & Data IT equipment: anything related to data, e.g. wifi equipment, server, backbone and structured cabling (cat6, etc.), computers, printers,
data cabinets, patch panels, etc.
[Link] BMS BMS/controllers on fan coils, outstation, main controller system with computer (headend), cabling required, control valves, sensors
for temperature statistics, etc.

[Link] Electricity back up generation UPS back up generation, battery supply, stand by generators within the building line.
[Link] Fire detection & alarm Fire alarm systems including detection, cabling, fire fighting panel and final call unit.
5.4 On site renewable energy 5.4.1 On site renewable energy [Link] Renewable energy - electrical Solar PV panel, inverter, wind turbine, water turbine building mounted or within building footprint.
generation generation generation onsite and building mounted
[Link] Renewable energy - storage battery within building footprint.
onsite
5.5 Systems including Life safety, 5.5.1 Life safety [Link] Sprinkler system Pipes, heads, valves, tank, hose, pumps.
Fuel installations, Lift and conveyor [Link] Fire fighting systems Dry and wet riser, hydrant, within designated building footprint, AOV controls/ sensors, fire suppression system.
installations, Services equipment [Link] Lightning protection/earth Lightning conductor, earth rods.
Disposal installations, Specialist
bonding
installations, Builders work in 5.5.2 Fuel installations 5.5.2 Fuel installations All fuel supplies other than electric, anything pumped or pressurised.
connection with services Gas equipment: connection, Gas meter, pressure regulator, pipes, valves
Fuel storage tank on site, dry stores
Augers
5.5.3 Lift and conveyor installations [Link] Lift, stair lift, lifting platform To include the systems, but power to the system included in Electrical Installations.
[Link] Escalators and moving walkways To include the systems, but power to the system included in Electrical Installations.
5.5.4 Specialised and communal 5.5.4 Specialised and communal waste Refuse, incinerators and any systems for specialist/ communal waste streams and disposal installation.
waste disposal disposal
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Key
5.5 Systems including Life safety,
mandatory
Fuel installations, Lift and conveyor
not applicableServices equipment
installations,
Disposal installations, Specialist
installations,
Notes: Builders work in
connection withbreakdowns
Scope, element services and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

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5.5.5 Specialist installations & 5.5.5 Specialist installations & Equipment that is specialist but not fixed should be included here, e.g. related to labs/research, cold room, commercial kitchen,
maintenance maintenance hospitals, medical facilities/ specialist care, animal welfare, agricultural buildings, manufacturing, warehouses, emergency services,
entertainment buildings, sports/ swimming pools/ stadia, museums, archives, religious buildings, restaurants, shops,
Maintenance equipment, Powered building signage, laboratory gases, carbon capture technology, internal pools and fountains
Acoustic equipment not included in FF&E
Cleaning system: central vacuum system, etc
Other services equipment not included elsewhere.

5.5.6 Builders work in connection 5.5.6 Builders work in connection with Sleeves, fire stopping to protect penetrations (not within ducts/systems), access platform, step overs, plinths (to raise equipment to
with services services protect from spills, leaks, etc.).
6 Pre-fabricated buildings and units 6 Pre-fabricated buildings and 6 Pre-fabricated buildings and building Only include Category 1 MMC (volumetric off-site) in this category and only report total emissions at concept stage. Following this, the
building units units pre-fabricated volumetric elements must be broken downs into their constituent building elements and reported within the relevant
lines. All other MMC categories to be reported within the defined building element categories, including at concept stage.

7 Works to existing buildings 7 Works to existing buildings 7.1 Alterations Minor removal/alteration/cutting back of minor portion of existing structure, envelope, fabric, fittings and services of an existing
building. Deemed minor enough not to report under demolitions above. Alterations such as required to create clear site conditions
for new works within this WLCA.
7.2 Repairs to existing Materials and processes required for repairs to retained items within an existing building from any of the building element categories
Cleaning existing surfaces above. If items are being fully replaced as new rather than repaired, include in relevant categories above. Examples:
General Renovation works - masonry/repairs including cutting out small areas and repairing, replacing brick ties, re-dressing, re-grouting, re-pointing
- concrete repairs including removal and replacement of defective, cleaning and rust-protecting reinforcement, re-surfacing, mesh
reinforcement, impregnation
- metal repairs including replacement and renewal of small areas, cleaning and restoring, straightening, rust-proofing, framing
repairs, staircase/balustrade repairs
- timber repairs including replacement and renewal, resin repairs, small splicing to existing structural members, framing repairs, stairs
or balustrade small item replacements,
- plastic repairs
- removal of stains, soots, growths, vegetation, bird droppings and similar.
7.3 Damp-proof courses/fungus and Injecting or installation of chemical/mortar/mechanical damp-proof courses. Opening up works and cutting out or chemical treatment
beetle eradication of infested existing building material.
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'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

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8.1 8.1.1 Roads, paths, pavings, surfaces Preparation of sub-base works including treatment, laying, levelling, grading and compacting. Blinding, in-situ concrete including
Roads, paths, pavings, surfaces formwork, reinforcement, connections, drainage/weed membranes, kerbs, edgings, accessories, surface applied pavement/road/pitch
Fencing, railings, walls markings, worked finishes. e.g.:
External fixtures - coated macadam or asphalt finishing
- masonry, bricks, paving, tiles, cobbles, setts
- gravel, stone chippings, wood-chipping
- grass perforated matting
- surfaces designed for playgrounds, sports or other specialist uses
- all systems required to manage surface water drainage and/or attenuation. Accessories might include cat's eyes, tree grilles, traffic
calming, smoke outlets, pavement lights, roundabouts, crossings (pelican/zebra), signage, connections to power etc
- Steps, staircases and ramps (including sub-structure, formation and final finish) outside of the designated building line.

8.1.2 Fencing, railings, walls Timber, metal, concrete, masonry fencing, railing, gates, walls, dwarf walls that are external and not part of the building thermal
envelope and are new (Repairs covered in 8.8). Vehicle and pedestrian barriers that are required to take a specific loading for
protection purposes, with associated gates. Including all sub-structure requirements, components, posts, fixings, ironmongery,
accessories like copings, powered equipment, controls and final finishes.
This category includes retaining walls that are not part of the building. Usually formed from concrete, timber or masonry, including all
sub-structure/piling requirements, reinforced earth, drainage requirements, membranes, components, fixings, accessories like
copings, joints, preservatives, final finish, gabions.

8.1.3 External fixtures Site street furniture including gates (where not part of fencing or barriers), turnstiles, fixed/collapsible/removable bollards, seats,
benches, tables, litter/grit/ dust bins, poster displays/notice boards, cycle stands/sheds, directional signage, flag poles, external
sports/playground equipment, minor footbridges, bus stops, shelters, telephone boxes, post boxes, sculptures/external works of art,
Ornamental water features including any sub-structure, tanks, components, pipework, controls and equipment required.
Building element categories

'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable

Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

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8.2 Soft landscape, planting, 8.2 Soft landscape, planting, irrigation Seeding and turfing, preparing soil to form lawns, parklands, external planted areas, hedges, shrubs, blubs, reed beds, trees,
irrigation woodlands. Including soil preparation, herbicides, topsoil, any reinforcement, e.g. for root zones, drainage systems, supports systems
for planting like wires/trellises and the plants/trees themselves if not installed from seed. Marking out for grassed sports pitches.
Irrigation systems including pipelines, storage tanks, chemical systems, outlets, controls, protection to systems.
Where trees/planting is installed in a generally hard landscaped area, sub-structure related to tree pit, etc. is included here. Works
associated with the hard landscaping to incorporate the tree included in 8.2 above.

8.3 External drainage 8.3.1 External drainage Foul water/surface water/land drainage below and above ground, from first manhole beyond the enclosing wall of the building, the
External services sewer connection or other outfall (e.g. on-site sewage treatment facility). Including trenches, pipelines, fittings, beds, backfill, cradles,
Minor building works supports, connections, gullies and gratings (e.g. on roads). Packaged pumping stations, outfalls/outlet heads, final coatings, pre-
fabricated channels, chambers, manholes, channels, soakaways, cesspools, petrol interceptor units. Also includes any alterations,
repair works, filling or cleaning of existing drainage systems, manholes and gratings. Installations related to Sustainable urban
drawing systems (SUDS) (not planted). Also includes drainage of hazardous liquids like chemicals and industrial liquid waste.

8.3.2 External services General note: this category contains all services not building mounted or accommodated outside of the building footprint.
- Piped water supply systems bringing water from the statutory undertakers mains to the point of entry into building including
distribution to external user points (eg external plant and equipment and fire hydrants). Fire hydrants/ rainwater recycling/grey water
recycling outside designated building line. Includes tanks, pipework, trace heating, insulation, connections.
- Distribution of high voltage electricity from the statutory undertakers supply to an on-site transformer station, distribution of low
voltage electricity from the on-site transformer to the main switchgear panel within the building and external installations for
providing electricity including emergency or standby generators. Including cables, wiring, boards, trunking, access covers,
connections, distribution, trenches, pits, packaged/transformer sub-stations, UPS installations, on-site renewable/non-renewable
energy generation external to the building, including wind turbines, solar panels/PVs or other.
Building element categories
8.3 External drainage
External services
Minor building works
'Buildings' includes new build, refurbishment, masterplans and external works

Key
mandatory
not applicable
8.3.2 External services
Notes:
Scope, element breakdowns and descriptions are based on NRM 3 and arranged as far as possible based on discipline usually repsonsible for the design. Scope remains consistent throughout the project but the reporting detail increases as asset is
designed and delivered.

Any non-permanent site samples/panels/mock-ups 1m x 1m or above recorded in A5 against the specific building element within which they fall.

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- Piped natural gas supply systems taking gas from the statutory undertaker’s mains to the gas meter; and taking liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) from external storage vessels to distribution point, including mains gas supply and distribution of gas supply to external
user points (e.g. to external plant and equipment). Including distribution, access covers, connections, trenches, pits, storage tanks/
bottles.
- Connection of telecommunications systems, cable television, internet and other communication systems from statutory undertaker’s
or other service provider’s supply to the main distribution point within the building. Including cables, wiring, boards, trunking, access
covers, connections, distribution, trenches, pits.
- External fuel storage and piped distribution systems. Storage tanks and vessels external to building, and piped supply systems
distributing oil, petrol or diesel from storage tanks or vessels to the entry point within building or to external plant and equipment.
Including distribution, pumps, valves, insulation, access covers, connections, monitoring equipment, trenches, pits, storage
tanks/bottles.
- External site/street lighting systems including for pedestrian areas, paths, roads, illuminated traffic signs, external lighting. Including
cables, wiring, boards, trunking, access covers, connections, distribution, trenches, pits, controls and the luminaires/lamps
themselves. Lighting to sports pitches.
- Security systems including CCTV, camera poles, general external power supplies for security equipment and specific security lighting.
- Sundry builder’s work associated with the installation of water, gas, electricity, heating, ventilation, above-ground drainage,
telecommunications and other services. Including ducts, protective coatings, holes, chases, sleeves, covers, fire stopping, labelling,
bases, etc. not included elsewhere.

8.3.3 Minor building works, ancillary Refurbishment of and alteration to existing separate external small ancillary buildings, including overhauling existing mechanical and
electrical plant and equipment. Small repairs to fencing/walls/barriers covered here. Examples might be repairs to boiler houses, sub-
station buildings, fuel storage, bicycle stores, sheds, storage units, guard huts, external/floor standing canopies. Also included is
under-pinning to existing external walls for repair purposes.