Retrotec USACE - Manual (Page 56)

34 ENERGY & PROCESS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL
ings planned should be exhibited. A list of existing buildings with their area
identifi ed should be part of the master plan documents.
The structural drawings indicate the supporting members in the building
structure and their assembly to provide a building that is stable and able to
withstand the forces that will be imposed on it. Often, the structural infor-
mation is combined with the architectural and presented on the architectural
drawings.
The civil drawings show site features such as areas for vehicle movement
and parking, utility distribution (water, natural gas, electricity, sewer, etc.),
rainwater drainage, and locations of plants that form the landscape.
The electrical drawings show how the incoming electricity is reduced in
voltage and distributed to substations and electrical panels. Also shown is the
lighting design in terms of lighting fi xtures and their locations.
The mechanical drawings provide information regarding the heating, cool-
ing, and ventilation systems as well as the plumbing, water treatment, com-
pressed air, and process cooling water. Sizes and capability of required equip-
ment are specifi ed, location and size of distribution systems are shown, and
details for installation of the components of the system are provided. Drawings
that show the control system for the various systems can be found with the
mechanical, electrical, or a stand-alone control drawing set.
The information contained in the drawings is important for understanding
the building’s operation and needs.
5.3.2 Practical Arrangements for Site Work
The project manager should make sure that the site staff is aware of the practi-
cal arrangements well before the site visit. Good and effi cient communication
before the visit and making sure that the team has access and transport while
on site saves a lot of time during the actual fi eld work.
Before the team arrives, the site staff should be aware and decide
Who is in charge of getting the information the team needs before the visit ■
Who will be present when the team is on site ■
Where the team will work (working space and facilities) ■
Who attends in-briefi ng and exit briefi ng ■
Whether the team will have free access to the buildings or need an escort ■
The restrictions for operating on site ■
Whether the team will have their own keys to technical rooms ■
How the building’s occupants will be informed of the assessment team ■
visiting the buildings
The project manager also needs to check with site security to determine
what site-specifi c requirements there are for the auditors to have access to the
site, e.g.: