CSD Procedure

MEP COORDINATION
PROCEDURE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
CSD (Combined Service Drawing) is a process that involves defining the

locations for compounds of building system; in what are often congested spaces, in
order to avoid interference and to comply with diverse design and operations criteria.
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) coordination is a major

challenge for complex buildings and industrial plants. It involves locating equipment
and routing connecting elements for each system using a process of sequentially
comparing and overlaying transparent drawings of MEP system on light table to
detect spatial interference.
SERVICES INVOLVED IN COORDINATION
(CSD)
1. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
2. Plumbing (Drainage & Water Supply)
3. Electrical Services (Power & Lighting)
4. Fire Protection
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HVAC systems heat and cool air and water and distribute these fluids to building
spaces to maintain desired conditions. HVAC systems generally include the following
components:
1) A Heat-Generating System
2) A Cooling System
3) An Air-Handling System and
4) A Control System
for hand adjusting and/or automatic monitoring of the system operation. The HVAC
system provides complete conditioning of the air, which also may include filtering out
dust and odors, freshening with outdoor air, adjustment of the temperature, and
modification of the relative humidity.
Plumbing (Drainage & Water Supply)
The plumbing system serves three primary functions :
1) Collection and Disposal of Waste Water
2) Distribution of Hot and Cold Water
3) Collection and Disposal of Storm water

Electrical Services (Power & Lighting)
LIGHTING :
In the lighting drawing we will take type of light & lumen’s of the light.
Take distance between light to wall. Also take distance between light to light. Take a
circuit those light’s with respect of depend on load. In every circuit we will take
maximum 10 no’s of lights. We are using two type’s of installation method’s.
1) Fall Ceiling type
2) Wall Mounted type
POWER:
Fire Fighting System
The two primary objectives of the fire-protection system are to save lives and protect
property.
The design approach is to make the building fire resistant and to facilitate the speedy
evacuation of occupants in case of a fire. Contrary to popular belief, this system can
only retard fires during extreme emergencies.
Fire protection systems fall into one of four categories:
1) Wet In wet systems, water is always under pressure in all pipes and
mains.
2) Dry In dry systems, pipes contain compressed air or nitrogen until the
opening of a sprinkler permits water flow.
3) Pre-Action
Pre-action systems are similar to dry systems, except that
valves release water to the pipes before any sprinkler head
has opened.
4) Deluge In a deluge system, the sprinklers are open and all go off at once
STEP - 1
STEPS INVOLVED IN CSD PREPARATION

 Open any of HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing shop drawing and insert all other MEP
service drawings and attach relevant architectural & structural x-ref into it.
HVAC
SHOP DRAWING
DRAINAGE
SHOP DRAWING
WATER
SHOP DRAWING
LIGHTING
SHOP DRAWING
POWER
SHOP DRAWING
FIRE FIGHTING
SHOP DRAWING
ARCHITECTURE
X-REF
STRUCTURAL
X-REF
After merging of all MEP Services together the drawing will be look like as figure
shown below:
STEP - 2
 Remove all unnecessary entities, text, pipe supports and keep relevant data for
coordination purposes.
Unnecessary Entities in HVAC Service :
1. All Abbreviations e.g. VD, FD
2. Highlighted Text as Showing Below
3. Volume Damper and Fire Damper at the place of dense area.
4. Tag Numbers Like (RALD-7, SALD-8, RWMS-3, DUC-3)
5. Duct Air Flow Arrows
6. Duct Insulations
7. All Hanging Supports
8. All Dimensions
Unnecessary Entities in Plumbing Service :
DRAINAGE SERVICE :-
1. All Abbreviations e.g. RE
2. All Riser Numbers
3. Highlighted Text as Showing Below
4. Pipe Designation e.g. Ø50 VP, Ø75 WP
5. All Dimensions
WATER SERVICE :-
1. All Abbreviations e.g. AV, IV, WHA
2. All Riser Numbers
3. Insulation and Insulation Text
4. All Dimensions
Unnecessary Entities in Electrical Service :
LIGHTING :-
1. All Switches, Wall Mounted Luminaries, Circuits and Circuit References
2. All Text which is Indicating Luminaries Type
3. All Dimensions
POWER :-
1. All Sockets, Switches, HVAC Equipments, Conduits and Conduit References
2. All Dimensions
Unnecessary Entities in Fire Fighting Service :
1. Tag Number Showing as Below
2. All Pipe Supports
3. All Dimensions
STEP - 3
 Rearrange all texts in order to avoid overlaps and good presentation of the CSD drawing.
 After completion of CSD presentation take printout of the drawing and color each
service manually with different colors. Then check and mark clashing areas.
STEP - 4
 To avoid the clashing (hitting) change the levels for the services at the clashing places.
Before Changing the Levels After Changing the Levels

STEP - 5
 Study the plan and sections of relevant architectural drawings to ascertain Finish Floor
Level (FFL), False Ceiling Level (FCL) and Roof Slab Levels.
STEP - 6
 Check the riser locations in the below floor and upper floor drawing to match riser positions.
Soil Pipe Riser
Waste Pipe Riser
Vent Pipe Riser
Rain Water Pipe Riser
FS Riser
Duct Riser
STEP - 7
 Prepare sectional drawings at the critical areas.

STEP - 8
 Prepare required number of view ports as per clients scale with relevant title blocks.
Check following instructions while preparing view ports.
1. Check Drawing Title, Drawing Number,

Date, Revision Number and Detailer &
Checker Code is inserted correctly
2. Check Key Plan, Revision Number, Date,

Description, Detailer & Checker Code is
inserted correctly
3. Check Drawing Title, Drawing Number,
Date, Revision Number and Detailer &
Checker Code is inserted correctly
4. Check Legends
CSD OUTPUT DRAWING
CSD LEGENDS
RETURN CEILING DIFFUSER
SUPPLY CEILING DIFFUSER
PENDANT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS
UPRIGHT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS
PENDANT AND UPRIGHT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS

FIRE CABINET
FIRE BRIGADE BREECHING INLET
RECCESSED DOWNLIGHT
SURFACE TYPE FLUROCENT FIXTURE 2x36
DECORATIVE SUSPENDED LUMINAIRE
COLD WATER SUPPLY
RAIN WATER PIPE
SOIL DRAIN PIPE
SOIL VENT PIPE
WASTE DRAIN PIPE

CSD ABBREVATIONS
KED - KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCT
CHWS - CHILLED WATER SUPPLY

CHWR - CHILLED WATER RETURN
SAD - SUPPLY AIR DIFFUSER
RAD - RETURN AIR DIFFUSER

F/A - FROM ABOVE
F/B - FROM BELOW
T/A - TO ABOVE
T/B - TO BELOW
H/L - HIGH LEVEL
L/L - LOW LEVEL
F.F.L - FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL
BOP - BOTTOM OF PIPE
BOD - BOTTOM OF DUCT
BOU - BOTTOM OF UNIT

TYPICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING
COORDINATION
COORDINATION ISSUES WAYS TO AVOID OR RESOLVE
Graded plumbing lines interfering with · Drop ceiling grid
ductwork · Move one component to side
· Penetrate ductwork
· Flatten ductwork
· Drop ductwork below plumbing line
· Split ductwork around plumbing line
Graded plumbing line interfering with · Cope structural member
structural member · Penetrate structural member
Components interfering with access · Move components away from valve
space for valves
Ductwork interfering with lighting · Drop ceiling grid
fixture removal clearance space · Move ductwork away from lighting
· Flatten ductwork
Vertical space not adequate to place all · Drop ceiling grid
components · Place electrical conduit in floor slab
· Use alternative ductwork shape
As ductwork drops below structural · Drop ceiling grid
element, bottom of ductwork falls · Flatten ductwork
below ceiling grid · Penetrate structural member
Components too close to structural · Move components down to allow for
system, therefore not allowing proper proper thickness of fire proofing
area for fire proofing
No access space for maintenance · Move components to sides to create
access area
Component support systems interfere · Create common support systems for all
with other components systems
INDICATORS FOR THE QUALITY OF MEP CORDINATION
EFFORTS
1. Minimize the number of fittings and connections.
2. Group and centralize similar systems.
3. Group similar systems at same elevation.

4. Route systems on grid pattern, perpendicular to building walls.
5. Minimize the number of diagonal lines.

6. Provide adequate access space for operations and maintenance.
7. Reserve adequate space for future expansion.

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MEP COORDINATION

CSD (Combined Service Drawing) is a process that involves defining the

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) coordination is a major

1. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

2. Plumbing (Drainage & Water Supply)

3. Electrical Services (Power & Lighting)

The plumbing system serves three primary functions :

1) Collection and Disposal of Waste Water

2) Distribution of Hot and Cold Water

3) Collection and Disposal of Storm water

STEPS INVOLVED IN CSD PREPARATION

Unnecessary Entities in HVAC Service :

1. All Abbreviations e.g. VD, FD

2. Highlighted Text as Showing Below

3. Volume Damper and Fire Damper at the place of dense area.

4. Tag Numbers Like (RALD-7, SALD-8, RWMS-3, DUC-3)

5. Duct Air Flow Arrows

7. All Hanging Supports

1. All Abbreviations e.g. RE

2. All Riser Numbers

3. Highlighted Text as Showing Below

4. Pipe Designation e.g. Ø50 VP, Ø75 WP

1. All Abbreviations e.g. AV, IV, WHA

2. All Riser Numbers

3. Insulation and Insulation Text

1. All Switches, Wall Mounted Luminaries, Circuits and Circuit References

2. All Text which is Indicating Luminaries Type

1. All Sockets, Switches, HVAC Equipments, Conduits and Conduit References

1. Tag Number Showing as Below

2. All Pipe Supports

Before Changing the Levels After Changing the Levels

Soil Pipe Riser

Waste Pipe Riser

Vent Pipe Riser

Rain Water Pipe Riser

 Prepare sectional drawings at the critical areas.

Check following instructions while preparing view ports.

1. Check Drawing Title, Drawing Number,

2. Check Key Plan, Revision Number, Date,

SUPPLY CEILING DIFFUSER

PENDANT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS

UPRIGHT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS

PENDANT AND UPRIGHT FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS

FIRE BRIGADE BREECHING INLET

SURFACE TYPE FLUROCENT FIXTURE 2x36

DECORATIVE SUSPENDED LUMINAIRE

COLD WATER SUPPLY

RAIN WATER PIPE

SOIL DRAIN PIPE

SOIL VENT PIPE

WASTE DRAIN PIPE

CHWS - CHILLED WATER SUPPLY

SAD - SUPPLY AIR DIFFUSER

RAD - RETURN AIR DIFFUSER

F/B - FROM BELOW

H/L - HIGH LEVEL

L/L - LOW LEVEL

F.F.L - FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL

BOP - BOTTOM OF PIPE