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Project Snapshot
CCC Engineering was engaged to deliver full multi-discipline building services design for a new childcare centre at 6 Torrington Road, Strathfield. The brief covered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire protection engineering, coordinated end-to-end through Construction Certificate approval.
The design addressed childcare-specific requirements including acoustic performance for mechanical plant, automatic AC shutdown integration with the fire detection system, portable fire extinguisher compliance, and external FIP location to suit the building's operational layout. CCC Engineering coordinated the fire protection scope with Global Fire Pty Ltd as sub-consultant.
Our Role
- Mechanical services design including HVAC for childcare environment
- Heat load and outside air ventilation calculations
- Electrical services design including general lighting and power
- Exit and emergency lighting design (AS 2293)
- Maximum demand calculations and Section J lighting compliance
- Hydraulic services design including sanitary drainage and trade waste
- Cold and hot water reticulation for kitchen and amenities
- Fire detection and occupant warning system coordination
- AC shutdown integration with fire alarm system (BCA E2D3, AS 1668.1)
- Portable fire extinguisher assessment (BCA E1D14, AS 2444)
- Sub-consultant management (Global Fire - fire protection design)
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge
Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) location requested outside building by client, conflicting with compliance clearance requirements
Solution
Worked with fire protection engineer and PCA to agree on compliant internal FIP location within the Manager's office with IP-rated enclosure
Challenge
Certifier required AC shutdown integration and portable extinguisher compliance not in original scope
Solution
Coordinated additional scope between mechanical and fire protection design statements to satisfy certifier requirements
Challenge
Lift shaft smoke detection requiring VESDA system deemed excessive by builder
Solution
Redesigned with point-type smoke detectors and access panels compliant with AS 1670.1, reducing cost while maintaining compliance
Results
- Construction Certificate approval achieved with compliant documentation
- Coordinated four-discipline design (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire) under one engineer
- Cost-effective fire detection solution for lift shaft
- Compliant FIP location agreed with all stakeholders
- Design revisions completed within tight programme to meet client deadline
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