Cabin anatomy

Every layer of the cabin, taken apart

Scroll the model below to lift the cabin apart in the order it is built on the shop floor: base chassis, floor build-up, wall panels, roof system, openings and finally the electrical fit-out. Open any part for its material, thickness, brand and the standard it is made to.

12.0 x 3.6 m fire-rated unit

The finished cabin

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Specification

The same build-up, in writing

All 31 modelled components, grouped the way we quote them. Sizes and brands are our standard build; alternatives are available on request and are confirmed on the approved drawing before fabrication starts.

Structural frame

2 items

Perimeter chassis

IPE AA 120 & 100 I-beams

Perimeter I-beams with cross beams to the approved structural design. Mechanically and brush cleaned, then one coat of red oxide primer and two coats of approved enamel.

Material
Mild steel I-beam
Thickness
IPE AA 120 & IPE AA 100
Dimensions
12.0 x 3.6 m perimeter with cross beams per design
Finish
Red oxide primer + 2 coats enamel
Standard
Approved structural design
Perimeter
IPE AA 120 & IPE AA 100
Preparation
Mechanical / brush cleaning
Protection
1 coat red oxide primer, 2 coats enamel

Floor joists

SHS 38 x 38 x 3 mm at 610 c/c

Square hollow section joists spaced at 610 mm centres and securely welded to the chassis, carrying the cement board deck.

Material
Mild steel SHS
Thickness
38 x 38 x 3.0 mm
Dimensions
610 mm centres
Finish
Red oxide primer + enamel
Section
SHS 38 x 38 x 3 mm
Spacing
610 mm c/c
Fixing
Welded to chassis

Floor build-up

1 items

Cement board decking

18 mm, screw fixed

One layer of 18 mm cement board fixed to the floor joists with suitable self-tapping screws, forming the structural floor deck.

Material
Cement board
Thickness
18 mm
Finish
Screw fixed to joists
Fixing
Self-tapping screws to joists

Insulation

2 items

Ceiling insulation

Rock wool to tested system

Fire-resistant rock wool with thickness and density corresponding to the approved tested fire-rated system.

Material
Rock wool
Specification
Per approved fire-rated system

Fire-rated wall insulation

50 mm rock wool, 60 kg/m³

50 mm fire-resistant rock wool at a minimum density of 60 kg/m³, installed continuously within the wall cavities without gaps or voids.

Material
Rock wool
Thickness
50 mm
Dimensions
Continuous within stud cavities
Standard
Minimum density 60 kg/m³
Density
≥ 60 kg/m³
Installation
Continuous, gap free

Roof system

2 items

Roof framing

GI/MS twin-slope structure

GI/MS roof framing to the approved structural design, set out as a twin slope so rainwater sheds to both eaves.

Material
GI / mild steel
Dimensions
Twin slope, both sides
Structure
GI/MS framing
Geometry
Double-pitch roof

Insulated roof panels

Sandwich panel roofing

Insulated sandwich panels / approved fire-rated roofing system, with thickness and fire performance as required by the approved design. All joints and penetrations sealed.

Material
Insulated sandwich panel
Finish
Sealed joints and penetrations
System
Per approved design
Sealing
All joints and penetrations

Windows & glazing

1 items

Aluminium windows

Framed and glazed to drawings

Aluminium framing and glazing per the approved architectural drawings. Windows in fire-rated walls are supplied as a certified fire-rated assembly including frame, glazing, seals and fixings. All perimeter gaps sealed.

Material
Aluminium frame, glazed
Finish
Powder coated
Standard
Fire-rated assembly where required
Framing
Aluminium
Fire compartments
Certified fire-rated window assembly

Doors

4 items

Main entrance door

Aluminium framed, brown leaves, 2200 x 2200 mm

Powder-coated aluminium framed entrance set with door closer and approved ironmongery. Twin brown leaves carry tempered vision panels under a glazed transom: 6 mm reflective tempered outside, 12 mm air space, 6 mm clear float Guardian tempered inside.

Material
Powder-coated aluminium, tempered glass
Thickness
6 mm / 12 mm air / 6 mm
Dimensions
Clear opening 2200 x 2200 mm
Finish
Brown leaves in a graphite grey aluminium frame
Standard
Non-thermal-break glazed door
Leaf finish
Brown
External glass
6 mm reflective tempered
Air space
12 mm
Internal glass
6 mm clear float Guardian tempered
Frame colour
RAL 7024 graphite grey
Hardware
Door closer and approved ironmongery

Emergency exit door

2-hour fire-rated steel

2-hour fire-rated powder-coated steel door with approved fire-rated frame, closer, fire-rated hardware and vision panel where required.

Material
Powder-coated steel
Finish
Powder coated
Standard
2-hour fire rating
Rating
2 hours
Frame
Approved fire-rated
Hardware
Fire-rated set + closer

Internal office door

60-minute fire-rated flush

60-minute fire-rated solid wooden flush door with meranti frame, approved fire-rated core and shutter, fire-rated hardware and approved paint finish.

Material
Solid wooden flush leaf, meranti frame
Finish
Approved paint
Standard
60 minute fire rating
Rating
60 minutes
Frame
Meranti

Toilet door

Semi-solid flush, meranti frame

Non-fire-rated semi-solid wooden flush door with meranti frame and shutter, finished with approved paint.

Material
Semi-solid wooden flush leaf
Finish
Approved paint
Type
Semi-solid flush, non fire-rated

Lighting

1 items

Lighting fixtures

Per approved layout

Lighting fixtures, switches and sockets installed to the approved electrical layout, suitably rated for the room they serve.

Scope
Fixtures, switches and sockets

Cables

1 items

Wiring & conduits

Concealed, fire-stopped

Wiring and conduits per the approved electrical layout, suitably rated and installed to UAE regulations. All penetrations through fire-rated assemblies are fire-stopped.

Material
Copper conductor, PVC conduit
Standard
Applicable UAE regulations
Installation
Per approved electrical layout

Electrical

1 items

Distribution board

Protective devices, isolators, breakers

Distribution board complete with suitable protective devices, isolators and circuit breakers, installed to UAE regulations and the approved electrical layout.

Material
Powder-coated enclosure
Standard
Applicable UAE regulations
Contents
Protective devices, isolators, circuit breakers

Finishes

5 items

Entrance name plate

Brushed plate beside the door

Engraved name plate mounted beside the main entrance carrying the company or project name.

Material
Brushed stainless / acrylic
Dimensions
400 x 150 mm typical
Mounting
Adhesive and mechanical fixings

Weatherproofing & sealing

Joints, frames and penetrations

External joints, wall-to-floor connections, roof joints, window and door frames and service penetrations sealed with approved weather-resistant sealants for UAE heat, dust and moisture.

Scope
All external joints and penetrations

Vinyl floor finish (dry areas)

1.5 mm PVC roll + 50 mm skirting

1.5 mm PVC/vinyl roll flooring in the offices, complete with 50 mm high painted MDF/PVC skirting, bonded and jointed to a neat durable surface.

Material
PVC / vinyl roll
Thickness
1.5 mm
Finish
50 mm painted MDF/PVC skirting
Areas
Offices and circulation
Skirting
50 mm MDF/PVC, painted

GRP floor (wet areas)

3 mm lamination, 100 mm upturn

3 mm GRP lamination / PVC flooring to the toilet and pantry, turned up approximately 100 mm onto the walls to form a waterproof skirting.

Material
GRP lamination / PVC
Thickness
3 mm
Finish
100 mm upturn waterproof skirting
Areas
Toilet and pantry
Upturn
≈100 mm onto walls

Base covering

9 mm cement board skirt

9 mm cement board or approved equivalent closing the bottom perimeter of the cabin, finished to match the external wall colour and protecting the underside.

Material
Cement board
Thickness
9 mm
Finish
Painted to match external walls

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