GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF INFRUSTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

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1 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF INFRUSTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BUILDING ASSESSMENT REPORT VERTICAL TRANSPORT FOR ABSA BUILDING OCTOBER 2014

2 Report for Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development Vertical Transport Services Preliminary Report: ABSA Building October 2014 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION Design Criteria and Specifications Scope of the Services Scheme Report PROJECT SUMMARY Project Description INSPECTION Albertina Sisulu Road Entrance Lifts Cars Motor Room Motor Room Ventilation and Fire Fraser Street Entrance Lifts Cars Motor Room Motor Room Ventilation and Fire RECOMMENDATIONS Lifts i P a g e

1. INTRODUCTION ABSA Building is a multistory building located at the corner of Fraser Street and Albertina Sisulu Road in Johannesburg, Gauteng (see Locality Map).

3 1. INTRODUCTION ABSA Building is a multistory building located at the corner of Fraser Street and Albertina Sisulu Road in Johannesburg, Gauteng (see Locality Map). The development comprises three buildings linked and accessible to each other on certain floors. Figure 1 - Locality Map The project brief, as issued by GFA, was to conduct an initial assessment of the building vertical transport infrastructure and systems and to provide recommendations regarding the repairs and renovations of the building. 1.1 Design Criteria and Specifications This project will be implemented in compliance with all the requirements of the National Building Regulations and SANS (All Parts). SANS 1543: Escalators and passenger conveyors SANS 1545: Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts (All Parts). SANS 10360: The maintenance and repair of electric and hydraulic powered lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors 1.2 Scope of the Services Scheme Report This report deals with the vertical transport services to be implemented based on the existing systems and proposed architectural changes to the building. This report is based on a visual inspection only of the applicable service installation.

4 2. PROJECT SUMMARY 2.1 Project Description ABSA Building is a multistory building located at the corner of Fraser Street and Albertina Sisulu Road in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The development comprises three buildings linked and accessible to each other on certain floors. The building is currently mostly in use, with some of the higher levels not currently occupied. 3. INSPECTION The lift installation serving ABSA building comprises the following: Core 1: Albertina Sisulu Road Entrance: 1 off 10 Stop Basement -2 to 8 th Floor Passenger Lift 2 off 8 Stop Ground to 8 th Floor Passenger Lift These lifts were originally installed in 1949 and were modernised in The 10 stop lift was not operational at the time of our inspection. Core 2: Fraser Street Entrance: 1 off 9 Stop Basement -2 to 5 th Floor (including Mezzanine) Passenger Lift 2 off 7 Stop Ground to 5 th Floor (including Mezzanine) Passenger Lift The lifts were installed in 1986 and appear to be original (i.e. not modernised or upgraded). The lifts were not operational at the time of our inspection. 3.1 Albertina Sisulu Road Entrance Lifts Cars The lift cars appeared to be in fair condition though showing their age. The car ride was bumpy indicating misaligned / worn guide rails.

Control Panel The call stations appeared

5 Figure 2 Car Interior: Albertina Sisulu Entrance Figure 3 Car Exterior: Albertina Sisulu Entrance The lift car doors in one lift were badly scoured from misalignment. Figure 4 Scoured Car Doors Figure 5 Car Control Panel The call stations appeared to be operational on the lower floors but were not operational on 8 th floor.

Figure 7 8 th Floor Indicator Figure 6 8 th Floor

2 Motor Room The lift motor room is messy and dirty

A spares cupboard house spare parts and old parts

The work desk was littered with old drawings and

6 Figure 7 8 th Floor Indicator Figure 6 8 th Floor Call Station Motor Room The lift motor room is messy and dirty and does not appear to be well maintained. A spares cupboard house spare parts and old parts kept for reuse but also appeared to be disorganized. The work desk was littered with old drawings and schematics not filed away or stored neatly. Figure 8 Lift Motor Room Desk Figure 9 Spares Cupboard

The lift registration certificates appeared to all be present in

The Otis service records were in the room and indicate fairly

According to the records a service was carried out on 16 October

Certificate The control panels were all unlocked and open.

7 The lift registration certificates appeared to all be present in the motor room. The Otis service records were in the room and indicate fairly regular servicing. According to the records a service was carried out on 16 October Figure 11 Lift Service Book Figure 10 Lift Registration Certificate The control panels were all unlocked and open. The panels were dirty and dusty with messy and unsafe wiring. The panels did not appear to comply with the regulations. Figure 12 Control Panel Figure 13 Unsafe Control Panel Wiring

Figure 14 Lift Motor Room Split Units - Indoor Figure 15 Lift Motor Room Fire Extinguisher The single motor room

8 3.1.3 Motor Room Ventilation and Fire The motor room is mechanically ventilated though the fan was not operational. Figure 14 Lift Motor Room Split Units - Indoor Figure 15 Lift Motor Room Fire Extinguisher The single motor room extinguisher had not been serviced since Fraser Street Entrance Lifts Cars The lifts at the Fraser Street entrance were not operational at the time of our inspection. The cars were not accessible as a result.

Figure 16 Fraser Street Lifts Fire Control Figure 17

2 Motor Room The lift motor is located at roof level.

9 Figure 16 Fraser Street Lifts Fire Control Figure 17 Car Exterior: Fraser Street Entrance Motor Room The lift motor is located at roof level. The door was broken and offered minimal protection to the room. The lift motor room is messy and dirty and does not appear to be well maintained. Spares and removed parts were littered across the floor making access dangerous. Figure 18 Lift Motor Room Figure 19 Removed Motor on Floor

Machine drums and cables were unprotected.

Motor The lift registration certificates appeared to all

Figure 22 Lift A Registration Certificate Figure 23

10 Machine drums and cables were unprotected. Figure 20 Lift B Drive Figure 21 Lift A Drive without Motor The lift registration certificates appeared to all be present in the motor room. Figure 22 Lift A Registration Certificate Figure 23 Service Records Service records for 2014 could not be located. The last service on record was 12 December 2014.

The control panels were all unlocked and open.

The panels were dirty and dusty with messy and unsafe wiring.

Figure 24 Lift A Control Panel Figure 25 Lift B Control Panel The

11 The control panels were all unlocked and open. The panels appeared to mostly original. The panels were dirty and dusty with messy and unsafe wiring. The panels did not appear to comply with the regulations. Figure 24 Lift A Control Panel Figure 25 Lift B Control Panel The lift A motor had been removed and was lying on the motor room floor. Figure 26 Lift A Drive Without Motor Figure 27 Lift A Motor

Figure 28 Lift Motor Room Fan Figure 29 Lift Motor Room Fire

12 3.2.3 Motor Room Ventilation and Fire The motor room is mechanically ventilated though the fan was not operational. Figure 28 Lift Motor Room Fan Figure 29 Lift Motor Room Fire Extinguisher A single extinguisher was installed but the service date could not be ascertained.

13 4 RECOMMENDATIONS The remedial work required to the vertical transport systems is recommended and a high level budgetary cost for the remedial work is presented. 4.1 Lifts Remove and scrap existing lifts (in excess of 30 years old). Replace all lifts with new. Upgrade lift motor rooms and infrastructure.

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