UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BOE102

Building Services Installation, Safety & Practices

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 36 semesters · 36 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III)

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Overview of Building Services & Coordination

8 hrs

Classification of building services (MEPF); Role of civil engineer in services coordination; Interface between structure, finishing & services; Understanding service drawings and layouts; Shafts, ducts, and service zones planning; Common site coordination failures and solutions; Introduction to BIM-based coordination awareness.

Unit2

Unit 2: Plumbing & Sanitary Installation Practices

8 hrs

Water supply systems (UGT, OHT, pumps); Pipe materials: GI, CPVC, UPVC, HDPE; Installation sequence in residential & institutional buildings; Sanitary fixtures, traps, vent pipes; Internal drainage systems; Testing: leakage, pressure & flow; Common defects and rectification methods.

Unit3

Unit 3: Electrical, Earthing & Lightning Protection

8 hrs

Electrical load concepts and safety norms; Wiring systems used on site; Distribution boards and protective devices; Earthing: purpose, types, installation practices; Lightning protection system components; Safety during construction and operation; Role of engineer in audits and compliance.

Unit4

Unit 4: Fire Safety & Life Safety Systems

8 hrs

Fire hazards in buildings; Active vs passive fire protection systems; Fire extinguishers - types & applications; Fire detection and alarm systems; Emergency exits, staircases, signage; Fire safety norms during construction; Introduction to NBC & local fire authority compliance.

Unit5

Unit 5

8 hrs
  • Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Post-Occupancy
  • Inspection checklists for services; Testing & commissioning overview; Coordination during finishing & handover; Basics of operation & maintenance (O&M); Common failures after occupancy; Defect liability period responsibilities; Sustainability, safety, and lifecycle thinking.
Course Objectives5 points
  • To expose students to real-site installation practices
  • To understand coordination challenges between civil & services
  • To introduce safety, compliance, and maintenance thinking
  • To improve site readiness for construction & facility roles
  • To align learning with industry, audits, and defect liability practices
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Explain scope and coordination role of building services
  2. CO2Describe plumbing and sanitary installation practices
  3. CO3Understand electrical, earthing, and lightning systems
  4. CO4Explain fire and life safety systems from execution perspective
  5. CO5Apply inspection, testing, and maintenance principles

Suggested Textbooks

  1. and Reference Books
  2. Punmia, B. C., Jain, A. K., & Jain, A. K. Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering.
  3. Birdie, G. S., & Jayakumar, J. S. Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering.
  4. Uppal, S. L., & Raja, S. P. Electrical Installation Work.
  5. Gupta, S., & Bhatnagar, R. Electrical Installations: Design, Practice and Management.
  6. Bharati, B. S., & Rana, N. C. Electrical Wiring, Estimating and Costing.
  7. Sharma, S. K. Fire Protection and Fire Engineering in Buildings.
  8. Mukherjee, P. N. Construction Safety Management.
  9. Jain, R. K. Safety Management in Construction.
  10. Rangwala, S. C. Building Services Engineering.
  11. Chakraborti, M. Building Construction and Services.
  12. Usha, M. S. Facility Management: An Indian Perspective.
  13. National Building Code of India (NBC), Latest Edition, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
  14. IS 4770: Code of Practice for Rainwater Harvesting, BIS.
  15. IS 16700: Criteria for Structural Safety and Serviceability of Buildings in Fire, BIS.
  16. Relevant CPWD and BIS MEP Guidelines (Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Services).

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 44, 45 of the original AKTU PDF.

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