Electromechanical Studies

Electromechanical Studies

Preparation, supervision, construction and processing of any type of design of electromechanical installations, as well as inspection of the electrical installation according to the ELOT (Hellenic Organisation for Standardisation) HD 384 standard.

We responsibly undertake all the required measurements, designs and studies for an Electromechanical file of a modern construction, having as advantage the long experience, organisation and deep knowledge of the current legislation.

The electromechanical facilities of a building are the ‘heart’ of its operation and therefore require careful study and proper construction. This is achieved by coordinated and methodical work in collaboration with the Architect and the Civil Engineer of the project, in order to integrate the Electromechanical facilities into the building, aesthetically and mainly functionally.

 

Today, the time has passed when the file of electromechanical (E/M) studies was limited to water supply- drainage studies. According to the current legislation, for any building with an area of more than 50m2, it is mandatory to prepare a series of E/M studies before the building permit is issued.

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the preparation and submission of an E/M file to the competent Construction Service, which includes:

  • heating study (conventional system or underfloor heating system, system using heat pumps, geothermal, etc.)
  • gas fuel study
  • hot water coverage study
  • electrical study (strong and weak currents, position of panels, cable passages)
  • transit study and calculation of water supply pipes (collector locations, vertical columns, etc.)
  • crossing study and calculation of sewer and storm pipes (horizontal lines and vertical columns, etc.)
  • study of thermal insulation adequacy and fulfilment of KENAK requirements
  • study of central air conditioning system (if available) study, with plans for passage of air ducts, placement of vents, etc.
  • allocation of central heating and domestic hot water costs
  • fire protection – fire detection – fire extinguishing study
  • lifts study (electrical, hydraulic, cargo)
  • ventilation study
  • lighting study

According to the current legislation, the study, the construction, the changes, the additions and the inspections of the electrical installations should be done in accordance with the ELOT HD 384 Standard, which replaces the Regulation of Internal Electrical Installations and has entered into force since 2006. It defines the method and frequency of control of the Internal Electrical Installations and the establishment of a New Licenced Electrician Certification, which everyone must follow. Thus, from November 1st, 2011, the new Licenced Electrician Certification is the only statement accepted by PPC (Public Power Corporation). Its purpose is to reduce electric shocks and fires from electrical causes and to improve electrical installations. It is requested by PPC in the following cases:

  • New energy supply
  • PPC consumer name change
  • PPC supply reconnection
  • Increase in energy power
  • Change of supplier
  • Residential off-peak tariff

Moreover, according to the standard, a re-audit should be carried out in periods of time depending on the installation, although the exact time of the re-audit of the internal electrical installation, which can be shorter, is at the electrical installer’s discretion. A few examples of when re-audits for various cases take place:

  • for residences and similar areas, at least every fourteen (14) years
  • for indoor business premises that do not have flammable materials, at least every seven (7) years
  • for indoor business areas with flammable materials, at least every two (2) years
  • for construction temporary power supply at least every two (2) years
  • for entertainment and public gathering areas and outdoor facilities at least once every (1) year
  • when there is a change of use of the facility

The «K&V Group» company undertakes the periodic inspection of electrical industrial facilities according to the ELOT HD 384 and all procedures for the issuance of the New Licensed Electrician Certification.