NES 105 Part 1 Requirements for the Fitting Out of Offices (Excluding Operations_Communication Offices) in HM Surface Ships and Submarines

Ministry of Defence Defence Standard 02-105 (NES 105)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Incorporating NES 105 Category 3

Issue 2 Publication Date July 1993

Requirements For Fitting Out Of Offices(Excluding Operational/Communication

Offices) In HM Surface Ships AndSubmarines

Part 1General Requirements

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Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 105 Part 1 Issue 2 dated July 1993.

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Naval Engineering Standard

NES 105 Part 1 Issue 2 (Reformatted) July 1993

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FITTING OUT OF OFFICES(EXCLUDING OPERATIONAL/COMMUNICATION OFFICES)

IN HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES

PART 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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iNAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 105

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FITTING OUT OF OFFICES

(EXCLUDING OPERATIONAL/COMMUNICATION OFFICES)

IN HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES

PART 1

ISSUE 2 (REFORMATTED)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts

by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and

the Naval Support Command

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Director of Naval ArchitectureProcurement Executive, Ministry of DefenceSea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB

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SCOPE

1. This Part of the Naval Engineering Standard (NES) defines the General Requirements forOffices in HM Surface Ships and Submarines.

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FOREWORD

Sponsorship

1. ThisNaval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by theProcurement Executive, Ministryof Defence, Director Naval Architecture (DNA), Section NA 145, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB.

2. This NES comprises:

Part 1 General Requirements

Part 2 Specific RequirementsSurface Ships

Part 3 Specific RequirementsSubmarines

3. If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to beinformed in writing of the circumstances.

4. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.Proposals for amendments that are:

a. not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES

b. directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing proceduresor as specified in the contract.

5. No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of an authorized amendment.

6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similarterms, means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.

7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicatedby a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the lineinterval.

8. This NES was previously issued as a single part document. It has been revised and reissuedin three parts to cover the common and specific requirements for offices in HM Surface Shipsand Submarines.

Conditions of Release

General

9. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and ofits contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes allliability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.

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MOD Tender or Contract Process

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13. When this NES is used in connection with aMOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure thathe is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made ofthe local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tenderor contract.

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Related Documents

15. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section andAnnex A can be obtained as follows:

a. British Standards British Standards Institution,389 Chiswick High Road,London W4 4AL

b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,Glasgow G2 8EX

c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,Dyfed SA14 8YP

d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

16. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevantMOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoringDirectorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.

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Health and Safety

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CONTENTSPage No

TITLE PAGE i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCOPE iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOREWORD v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsorship v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conditions of Release v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MOD Tender or Contract Process vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Documents vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health and Safety vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONTENTS vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1. GENERAL 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2. DRAWINGS 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3. OFFICES TO BE PROVIDED 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 Surface Ships 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE 3.1 FLAG ADMINISTRATION OFFICES 3.1TABLE 3.2 SHIP ADMINISTRATION OFFICES 3.2TABLE 3.3 ACCOUNTANCY OFFICES 3.3. . . . . . . .TABLE 3.4 AIR, EMBARKED FORCEAND MISCELLANEOUS OFFICES 3.3. . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 Submarines 3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TABLE 3.5 SUBMARINE OFFICES 3.3. . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4. INTER-RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICES 4.1. . . . . . . . .FIGURE 4.1 OFFICE RELATIONSHIPShipWith Embarked Force, Complement Over 251 4.2. . . .FIGURE 4.2 OFFICE RELATIONSHIPShipWithout Embarked Force, ComplementOver 251 4.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 4.3 OFFICE RELATIONSHIPShipWith/without Flag Office and Over/under 24Officers, Complement 36250 4.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 4.4 OFFICE RELATIONSHIPOceanSurvey Ship 4.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 4.5 OFFICE RELATIONSHIPSubmarine(SSN) 4.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5. OFFICE AREA AND LAYOUT 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1 Office Area 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2 Office Layout 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6. FURNITURE AND FITTINGS 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 General 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE 6.1 STANDARD ITEMS OF AVAILABLEOFFICE FURNITURE AND FITTINGS 6.1. . . . . . . . .


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6.2 Doors 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3 Door Viewer 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4 Hatches 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 Writing Desks 6.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 6.1 FITTING OF DOOR VIEWERS INOFFICE DOORS 6.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 6.2 STANDARD OFFICE WRITINGDESKS 6.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6 Writing/Typing Desks 6.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7 Information Technology (IT) Desks 6.5. . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8 Upstands 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.9 Siting of Desks 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.10 Desk Lights 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.11 Units under Desk Tops 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 6.3 STANDARD OFFICE WRITING/TYPING DESKS 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.12 Penracks 6.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.13 Filing Cabinets 6.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.14 Security Furniture 6.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.15 Book Cupboards 6.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.16 Book Shelves 6.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 6.4 FILING CABINET 6.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 6.5 THREE-DRAWER FILING UNIT 6.8. .FIGURE 6.6 SECURITY CUPBOARD 6.9. . . . . . . . .FIGURE 6.7 STANDARD CUPBOARD (OFFICE)FOR A3 OR A4 BINDERS 6.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 6.8 STANDARD BOOK CUPBOARD 6.11. .

6.17 Bulkhead Stowages 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.18 Bulk Stowage 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.19 Distribution and Sorting Racks 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.20 Paper Racks 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.21 Chairs and Stools 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.22 Notice Boards 6.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 6.9 TYPICAL BULKHEAD STOWAGEUNIT 6.13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FIGURE 6.10 STANDARD RACKSDIST/SORTING AND PACK 6.14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.23 Central Planning Boards 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.24 Notice (Data) Boards 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.25 Display Boards 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.26 Wall Map Boards 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.27 Keyboards 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.28 Security Key Boxes 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.29 Cap Hooks 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.30 Clock 6.15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURE 6.11 CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD 6.16. .FIGURE 6.12 SLIDING CENTRAL PLANNINGBOARD 6.17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7. OFFICE MACHINERY 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1 General 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.2 Reproduction Machinery 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3 Machinery Location 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4 Administrative IT Workstation 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1 Lighting 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.2 Power 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3 Installation 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . .10.1 Ventilation and Air Conditioning 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.2 Noise Reduction 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.3 Insulation 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.4 Deck Covering 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 Painting 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 11. FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGEMENTS 11.1. . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX A RELATED DOCUMENTS A.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX B DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS B.1. . . . . . . .


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1. GENERAL

a. The following sections define the General Requirements for Offices in SurfaceShips and Submarines and are to be read in conjunction with the SpecificRequirements defined in Parts 2 and 3 respectively of this NES.


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2. DRAWINGS

a. Outline drawings of offices, showing all known intrusions are to be passed bySea Systems Controllerate (SSC) to the Responsible Authority for theproduction of guidance layout drawings.

b. Where offices in existing ships require extensive modernization, new guidancedrawings will be submitted to SSC by the Responsible Authority. This guidancewill form the basis of the Alterations to be included in the refit work package.

c. Completed guidance drawings are to be passed by the Responsible Authority toSSC for translation into General Arrangement drawings, either in house or bythe Shipbuilder/Refit Authority.

d. General Arrangement drawings are subsequently to be referred to theResponsible Authority for comment.


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3. OFFICES TO BE PROVIDED

3.1 Surface Ships

a. Offices to be provided in Surface Ships are listed in TABLE 3.1TABLE 3.4showing their Responsible Authority (Authority) and the requirement in Shipsrelative to their complement.

b. Each table shows the offices in individual administrative area of the ship andalso refers to the Section in Part 2 of this NES that defines the SpecificRequirements.

Complement SeeOFFICEFLAG Authority

Up 36 OverSee

SectionOFFICE FLAGADMINISTRATION Authority to to 251

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Admirals I DNLSD nA n 6

Admirals II DNLSD n 7

Commodores DNLSD n 8

Duplicating DNLSD n 9

StaffAdmirals orCommodores DNLSD n 10

StaffBrigadiers CGRM n 11

TABLE 3.1 FLAG ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

A = Where specified


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Complement SeeOFFICESHIP Authority

Up 36 OverSee

SectionOFFICE SHIPADMINISTRATION Authority to to 251

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Captains DNLSD n 13

Charge Book (CB) DNSy n n 14

Combined Engineering HES(N) n nA 15

Combined Operations and CNSA/n nB 16Combined Operations andWeapons

CNSA/HES(N) n nB 16

Duplicating DNLSD n n 17

Mail CNSA n n 18

Marine Engineering (ME) HES(N) nB n 19

ME Manpower Planning HES(N) n 20

ME Technical Planning HES(N) n 21

ME Technical and ManpowerPlanning HES(N) n 22

Operations and Weapons DeptsManpower

CNSA/ nC n 23

Plarming and Routine orCommanders HES(N)

Operations and Weapons Depts CNSA/n 24Operations and Weapons DeptsManpower Planning

CNSA/HES(N) n 24

Regulating CNSA n 25

Regulating/Mail CNSA n 26

Royal Marines CGRM n B 27

Unit Personnel DNLSD n 28

TABLE 3.2 SHIP ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

A = Ocean Survey Ships only

B = Where specified

C = Additional desk to be provided for RM if specified

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Complement SComplement SeeS tiOFFICEACCOUNTANCY Authority Up

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Catering (and Ready-Use Store) DNLSD n n 29

Stores Accounting DNLSD n n 30

Wardroom Mess DNLSD nA nB 31

TABLE 3.3 ACCOUNTANCY OFFICES

A = When more than 24 officers borne

B = Includes provision for Hall porter when specified

Complement SComplement See

OFFICE AuthorityUp 36 Over

SeeSectionOFFICE Authority

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Air Offices 12

Embarked Force Complex CGRM n 32

Galley Regulating DNLSD n 33

NAAFI Managers DNLSD n 34

General Purpose CNSA n 35

Scientists Surveying HYDR nA nA 36

Survey Chart/Data Processing HYDR nA nA 37

Cabin Facilities CNSA n n 38

TABLE 3.4 AIR, EMBARKED FORCE AND MISCELLANEOUS OFFICES

A = Ocean Survey Ships only

3.2 Submarines

a. Offices to be provided in Submarines are listed in TABLE 3.5 showing theirResponsible Authority and the requirement for the type of Submarine.

b. The table also refers to the Section inPart 3 of thisNES that defines the SpecificRequirements.

OFFICE Authority TypeSectioninOFFICE Authority Type in

Part 3

Charge Book (CB) DNSy SSN 6

Combined Engineering HES(N) SSN 7

Coxswains CNSA SSN 8

Ships DNLSD SSN 9

Victualling and Naval Stores DNLSD SSN 10

Medical MDG(N) SSN 11

TABLE 3.5 SUBMARINE OFFICES


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4. INTER-RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICES

a. The inter-relationship of offices is shown diagrammatically inFIGURE 4.1FIGURE 4.5.

b. The offices have been grouped in their administrative functions and indicatewhether offices should be adjacent or require good access.

c. Legend for FIGURE 4.1FIGURE 4.5.

Abbreviations are used in the boxes representing offices and anumber under thebox indicates the relevant Section for that office in the Specific Requirements,Parts 2 or 3 of this NES.


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For Legend see Clause 4.c.

FIGURE 4.1 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP

SHIP WITH EMBARKED FORCE, COMPLEMENT OVER 251

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SHIP WITHOUT EMBARKED FORCE, COMPLEMENT OVER 251


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SHIP WITH/WITHOUT FLAG OFFICE AND OVER/UNDER 24 OFFICERS,COMPLEMENT 36250

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OCEAN SURVEY SHIP



SUBMARINE (SSN)


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5. OFFICE AREA AND LAYOUT

5.1 Office Area

a. Offices are to be designed on the basis of a nett area of 2.3m2 per occupantincluding furniture.

b. The number of occupants in individual offices is to be defined by theResponsible Authority.

c. An Occupant is an individual who normally requires office facilities during dayworking or cruising conditions.

d. All offices are to have a clear space immediately inside the entrance door to serveas a reception area.

e. Where chairs are back to back the gangway between chairs is not to be less than450mm.

f. Backs of chairs are to be kept clear of permanent obstructions to a minimumof 300mm to ensure withdrawal.

5.2 Office Layout

a. Office layouts are to be designed considering their use together with thefurniture and equipment requirement.

b. Large items of furniture or machinery are to be sited away from the ships sidein the RED zone (primary flooding area) thus providing easier access to theships side in the event of damage. Where this is not possible items are to bereadily portable.

c. Desks for officers use are to be sited at the rear of compartments facing theentrance with sufficient space alongside for a visitors chair.

d. Desks for Flag Officers and Captains Secretaries are, in addition, to bepositioned so that casual perusal of documents on desks is minimized. Dwarfbulkheads being erected as necessary.


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6. FURNITURE AND FITTINGS

6.1 General

a. Standard items of furniture and fittings selected from TABLE 6.1, are to beutilized in offices.

b. To make use of maximum space available non-standard furniture may be used.

DescriptionDimensions mm Stores

RemarksDescriptionH W D Identification

Remarks

BoxSecurity SSC1,2, 3 and 4 (SC2 for Keysor Crypto Material)

NES 731

Cabinet35mmAperture Card Stowage NES 731

Card (A5) Index2 drawer with lock 241 508 525 7110991351431

Card (A5) Index4 drawer with lock 444 508 525 7110991351433

Microform Aperture BR 3044

Security filing,4 drawer NES 731

Filing2 drawer 7110991296402 FIGURE 6.4

Filing4 drawer 7110999425637 FIGURE 6.4

Stowage 1525 610 457 7125991205656 Cylinder lockfitted

Stowage 1830 915 438 7125991205660 Cylinder lockfitted

Stowage 1525 610 457 7125991228008

Cash Box NES 731

Chair Design Authority

Chart TableHorizontalStowage 960 880 620 2090999238273 Lock on bottom

drawerChart Vertical Stowage 670 920 340 7110997896930

drawer

ClockBattery operated 230 Diameter 6645995209796

CupboardBook(SDN 003 500 466) 810 1065 305

Office Security SC5,6, 7 and 8 NES 731 FIGURE 6.6

DeskWriting(DG Ships ES/52) FIGURE 6.2

Writing/Typing(DG Ships ES/53) FIGURE 6.2

Desk TopLinoleumDark Grey 2mm thick 0422/0104360 FIGURE 6.3

ContdTABLE 6.1 STANDARD ITEMS OF AVAILABLE OFFICE FURNITURE AND FITTINGS


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Contd

DescriptionDimensions mm Stores

RemarksDescriptionH W D Identification

Remarks

HookCap 2090991394265

Cap and Coat 2090991394264

Planning Boards

SafeMoney MS1, 2 NES 731

Stowage UnitBulkhead

Technical OfficeCupboard (A3/A4Binders)

390 560 355 7125995292988 FIGURE 6.7

Stool 560 high 0422/7980923

Unit Filing 3 drawergrey 710 460 625 2090995290204 FIGURE 6.5

Viewer Door NES 731 5340995256540 Type WS8

TABLE 6.1 (Contd) STANDARD ITEMS OF AVAILABLE OFFICE FURNITURE ANDFITTINGS

c. Gaps between furniture and potential dirt traps are to be sealed. Wherealuminium alloy plates are used for seals, the plates are to be secured usingrivets or machine screws and captive nuts. Self tapping screws are not to beused. Plates are to be painted to match the furniture.

d. All Aluminium Alloy furniture is to be to the specification required for ModularRange of Furniture to comply with NES 128.

e. Positive action catches are to be provided on office furniture drawers and doorsto retain them in the closed position.

6.2 Doors

a. Doors to offices are to comply with NES 127 and NES 149. They are to be ofdouble skinned aluminium alloy construction with escape hatches.

b. Doors are to be sliding in preference to hinged doors.

c. Stable type doors with a counter flap are to be fitted where the main businessof the office is enquiries or handing in and out of materials.

d. Stable type doors are to be provided with a drop bolt to secure the top andbottom sections together.

e. When a hatch is provided the entrance door to the compartment is to be astandard door.

f. Sliding doors are not to be fitted in compartments likely to bemanned in action.

6.3 Door Viewer

a. Door viewers are to be provided as required by NES 731. Where necessarymirrors are to be fitted to allow full surveillance of security furniture.

b. FIGURE 6.1 shows the fitting of Door Viewer NSN 5340995256540.

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6.3

6.4 Hatches

a. Hatches may be provided as an alternative to stable type doors where there isa Common bulkhead between the compartment and the passageway or lobby.

b. Hatches are to be as detailed in the relevant compartment drawings.

c. Door security locks are to comply with NES 127 andNES 731 and escape panelsare to open from inside the compartment only.

d. The use of padlocks in offices to be avoided.

e. Hatches are to be lockable from within the compartment.

6.5 Writing Desks

a. Writing desks provided are to have a desk top 1065mm long 635mm deep,minimum, and to be 750mm above the deck at the sitting position.

b. Desk tops are to be supported on tubular frames, two-drawer filing cabinets(FIGURE 6.4) or three-drawer filing units (FIGURE 6.5) nests of drawers orsimilar stowage units, as selected from the list of standard items in TABLE 6.1.

c. Desk tops are to be continuous over several desk positions where called for inthe approved layout drawings but where deck camber and/or sheer is excessive,tops are to be stepped for individual or paired desks to maintain 750mm heightat each sitting position.

d. A typical standard writing desk is shown in FIGURE 6.2 and detailed inDG Ships ES/52.


6.4

FIGURE 6.1 FITTING OF DOOR VIEWERS IN OFFICE DOORS

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6.5

FIGURE 6.2 STANDARD OFFICE WRITING DESKS

6.6 Writing/Typing Desks

a. Writing/typing desks provided are to have a desk top 1130 or 1155mm long 655mm deep.

b. Desk tops are to have a retractable portion to conceal a typewriter when not inuse.

c. The tops are to be supported on tubular frames and a nest of drawers for the1130mm long top or a three-drawer filing unit for the 1155mm long top.

d. Clearance for the typewriter carriage in way of bulkheads and equipment is tobe a minimum of 460mm from the centre of the carriage to the left and 435mmto the right.

e. A typical standard Writing/Typing desk is shown in Figure 8 and detailed inDG Ships ES/53.

6.7 Information Technology (IT) Desks

a. IT Desks provided are to be similar in construction to the Writing Desks butbeing variable in size to suit the IT System fitted.

b. When an IT System is fitted and aWriting/Typing desk is not specified, stowagefor a typewriter is to be provided.

c. A wire management system is to be fitted to the desk to suit the requirementsof the IT System specified.


6.6

6.8 Upstands

a. Upstands are to be fitted where necessary to the back edges and ends of desktops.

6.9 Siting of Desks

a. Desks are to be fitted in fore and aft line.

6.10 Desk Lights

a. Desk lights are to be provided at each position andmounted either onbulkheadsat a minimum height of 380mm above the desk top or on the underside ofbulkhead mounted stowages above.

6.11 Units under Desk Tops

a. Units under desk tops are to be installed to comply with Safety requirementsof BS 4438.

FIGURE 6.3 STANDARD OFFICE WRITING/TYPING DESKS

6.12 Penracks

a. Racks for pens, pencils, rubber stamps, ink pads etc are to be provided at eachdesk position.

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b. Where space is available a check bead 18mm high is to be fitted to the desk top100mm to 150mm from the bulkhead or ship side.

6.13 Filing Cabinets

a. Filing Cabinets, two, three or four-drawer, are to be sited adjacent to personnelusing them. See FIGURE 6.4 and FIGURE 6.5.

b. Filing cabinets are to be installed in accordance with safety requirements ofBS 4438.

c. All cabinets are to be provided with locking stiles. Stowage brackets are to beprovided for stiles while cabinets are in use.

d. Drawers used for filing are to be fitted with a suspended filing system.

6.14 Security Furniture

a. Security Furniture provided is to comply with NES 731. A typical cupboard isshown in FIGURE 6.6.

b. Full surveillance of Security Furniture must be provided and where necessarymirrors are to be fitted.

6.15 Book Cupboards

a. Book cupboards with internal keep battens, are to be provided in compliancewith NES 128. Typical cupboards are shown in FIGURE 6.7 and FIGURE 6.8.

b. Adjustable shelves in cupboards are to be suspended on portable hangersclipped into slotted pillars or ladders.

c. Cupboards are to be sited 460mm minimum above desk tops and arranged tosuit the space available.

6.16 Book Shelves

a. Book shelves for stowage of standard Books of Reference (BRs) A4 size are tobe 700mm long 270mm width with 350mm between shelves.

b. Book shelves for stowage of Defence Council Instructions (DCI) are to be700mm long 170mm width with 230mm between shelves.


6.8

FIGURE 6.4 FILING CABINET

FIGURE 6.5 THREE-DRAWER FILING UNIT

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6.9

FIGURE 6.6 SECURITY CUPBOARD


6.10

FIGURE 6.7 STANDARD CUPBOARD (OFFICE) FOR A3 OR A4 BINDERS

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6.11

FIGURE 6.8 STANDARD BOOK CUPBOARD


6.12

6.17 Bulkhead Stowages

a. As many bulkhead stowages as possible, subject to the requirements of otherbulkhead mounted items, are to be provided in offices.

b. In offices where space is limited a specialist built multi-purpose BulkheadStowage Unit may be provided enabling maximum use of the space available.A typical unit is shown in FIGURE 6.9.

6.18 Bulk Stowage

a. Bulk and ready-use stationery is to be stowed in cabinets/cupboards readilyaccessible by all office personnel.

b. In all offices, below the weatherdeck, papers and stationery etc are to be incupboards with doors capable of retaining the contents so reducing thepossibility of choking pump suctions.

c. A typical rack is shown in FIGURE 6.10, the number of pigeonholes requiredis to be indicated by the Sponsor.

6.19 Distribution and Sorting Racks

a. Distribution and sorting racks are to be sited near, but not adjacent to the doorof the office.

b. Racks are to be lockable and enclosed by doors or shutters.

6.20 Paper Racks

a. Permanent paper trays are to be provided as detailed in the office layouts andmay be conveniently incorporated in bulkhead stowage units.

6.21 Chairs and Stools

a. Adjustable swivel type chairs are to be provided and be capable of being stowedin the knee opening of the desk.

b. Where space allows a proportion of chairs with arms is to be provided.

c. Where space is severely restricted Stools, 560mm high, are to be substituted forchairs.

d. Chairs and stools are to be capable of being fixed to the deck with a slide typedesk fitting to allow variable working/stowage position.

6.22 Notice Boards

a. Notice boards are to be of similar construction to SDN 003 504 185 (ModularRange of Furniture NES 128) but overall dimensions as shown on the approvedlayout drawings.

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6.13

FIGURE 6.9 TYPICAL BULKHEAD STOWAGE UNIT


6.14

FIGURE 6.10 STANDARD RACKSDIST/SORTING AND PACK

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6.15

6.23 Central Planning Boards

a. Central Planning Boards, as shown in FIGURE 6.11 and FIGURE 6.12 arebulkhead mounted as detailed in the office layouts.

6.24 Notice (Data) Boards

a. Bulkhead mounted notice boards are to be sited above desk tops and belowbulkhead mounted items above the desk. At each desk position two clips are tobe provided to hold A4 size paper.

6.25 Display Boards

a. Display boards are to be of similar construction to SDN 003 504 185 (ModularRange of Furniture NES 128) but the insert is to be Acrylic sheet, engravinglaminate or similarmaterial. Overall dimensions are to be as large aspracticableand the board is to be enclosed by lockable doors or shutters.

6.26 Wall Map Boards

a. Wall Map boards are to be of similar construction to SDN 003 504 185 (ModularRange of Furniture NES 128) but with overall dimensions 2450mm 1220mmor to those shown on the approved layout drawing. The minimum height is tobe 915mm.

6.27 Keyboards

a. Keyboards are to be fitted with a clear polycarbonate lockable front panel.

b. Cup hooks are to be fitted inside in staggered rows and the important keypositions tallied.

6.28 Security Key Boxes

a. A security key box with a combination lock is to be fitted in each officecontaining security furniture.

b. The key box is to be sited to afford full surveillance as for security furniture.

6.29 Cap Hooks

a. Cap hooks, one per occupant plus one for visitors, are to be positioned near theentrance.

b. A space, 300mm 300mm is required below each hook.

6.30 Clock

a. A bulkhead mounted clock is to be fitted in each office in full view of alloccupants.


6.16

FIGURE 6.11 CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD

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6.17

FIGURE 6.12 SLIDING CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD


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7. OFFICE MACHINERY

7.1 General

a. Office Machinery, other than reproduction machinery, is allocated incompliance with the requirements of JSP 357.

b. Allocation ofmachinery to individual departments of a ship is the responsibilityof the Ships Supply officer.

c. Office electrical equipment is to function from a 115V 60Hz single phase supplyand installed in accordance with NES 502.

7.2 Reproduction Machinery

a. Reproduction of paperwork is to be centralized as far as possible.

b. The supply of reproduction machinery is undertaken after consultation withDNLSD and CNSA according to class of ship.

c. Sponsor and Design Authorities are to be informed of the machineryrequirement prior to layout drawing preparation.

d. Electrical supplies for reproduction machinery are to be through a lockableisolation switch in accordance with NES 538.

7.3 Machinery Location

a. Items of office machinery are to be located so that their operation does notinterfere with other office activities.

b. Operation and maintenance of the machinery must be taken into accountlocating the items in the offices.

c. Stowage is to be provided for portable items in stowages near the positions inwhich they are normally operated.

7.4 Administrative IT Workstation

a. Space is to be provided for a Standard Desk Top Personal Computer on eachoffice occupants desk.


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8.1

8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Lighting

a. Lighting arrangements are to comply with NES 587 and NES 592.

b. General office lighting is to be by overhead fluorescent luminaries. Each deskand working position is to be provided with a desk light fitting, such that theminimum lighting levels specified by theHealth and Safety atWorkAct aremet.

8.2 Power

a. Switch sockets for electrically operated equipment are to be bulkheadmounted.

b. A clean uninterruptable power supply is to be provided for IT equipment wherepossible.

8.3 Installation

a. The electrical installation of offices is to comply with NES 502, 532, 538 and539.


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9.1

9. COMMUNICATIONS

a. Office communications are to comply with NES 542, 546, 550 and 560.

b. Telephones are to be sited on the left hand side of desks and work positions andare to be bulkhead mounted.

c. Telephone handsets are to have curly cords.

d. The Main Broadcast loudspeaker is to be sited so that broadcasts are clearlyaudible in the office with all doors closed and normal background noise at amaximum, and in accordance with NES 557.


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10.1

10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

10.1 Ventilation and Air Conditioning

a. Office ventilation and air conditioning is to comply with NES 102.

10.2 Noise Reduction

a. Noise reduction in offices is to comply with NES 810 and 811.

b. Airborne noise is not to exceed Grade C levels (defined in NES 810 and 811);if this is unachievable, specific levels are to be agreed with the ResponsibleAuthority.

c. Offices are to be sited away from areas of excessive noise.

10.3 Insulation

a. Thermal and acoustic insulation is to be fitted in compliance with NES 703.

10.4 Deck Covering

a. Office decks are to be covered to comply with NES 157 and the colour selectedfrom the Master Decor Scheme.

b. The deck covering is to be laid up to permanently fitted furniture andequipment.

c. Where items of furniture and equipment stand clear of decks the covering is tobe carried up to the bulkhead and boundaries of compartments then finishedwith a suitable covering secured with an approved adhesive.

d. Where a neat fit is impractical or where corrosion is likely to occur, the coveringis to be stopped 150mm clear of the boundary and edge strip fitted, theuncovered deck is to be painted to comply with NES 763 or NES 774.

10.5 Painting

a. Painting of bulkheads and deckheads is to comply with NES 763 or NES 774.


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11.1

11. FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGEMENTS

a. Fire fighting arrangements are to comply with the requirements of NES 119.


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A.1 ANNEX A

ANNEX A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:

See Clause

BS 4438 Specification for filing cabinets andsuspended filing packets

6.11a.,6.13b.

JSP 357 Stationery, Publications, Typing, Printing,Binding and Office Machinery Instructionsand Procedures

7.1a.

NES 102 Requirements for Air Conditioning andVentilation Design

10.1a.

NES 119 Requirements for Fire Protection andDamage Control for Surface Ships

11.a.

NES 127 Access Fittings and Equipment 6.1a., 6.4c.

NES 128 Requirements for Furniture and Fittings onSurface Ships and Submarines

6.1d.,6.15a.,6.22a.,6.25a.,6.26a.

NES 149 Access Policy in Surface Ships 6.1a.

NES 157 Requirements for Deck Coverings 10.4a.

NES 502 Requirements for Electrical Installations 7.1c., 8.3a.

NES 532 Guide to Design of Electrical Supply andDistribution Systems in Surface Ships

8.3a.

NES 538 Guide to the Selection of Small ElectricalFittings and Components

7.2d., 8.3a.

NES 539 Guide to the Design of Supply Systems forPortable Electrical Equipment

8.3a.

NES 542 Guide to Design and User Requirements ofInternal Communication System

9.a.

NES 546 Guide to System Design and Description ofRationalized Internal CommunicationsEquipment Mk II

9.a.

NES 550 Guide to Design of AF 250 Series MainBroadcast Systems

9.a.

NES 557 Guide to Internal CommunicationsEquipmentLoudspeakers and AssociatedItems

9.d.

NES 560 Requirements for the Design of AutomaticTime Division Multiplex TelephoneExchange Systems

9.a.

NES 587 Requirements for Lighting Systems 8.a.

NES 592 Requirements of Electric Lighting Fittings 8.a.

NES 703 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation of Hulland Machinery

10.3a.


A.2ANNEX A

NES 731 Requirements for the Security Installationsof Classified Compartments, Material andEquipment

6.3a., 6.4c.,6.14a.,TABLE 6.1

Part 1: Surface Ships

Part 2: Submarines

NES 763 Requirements for the Preservation andPainting of Compartments in Surface Ships

10.4d.,10.5a.

NES 774 Requirements for Preparation and Paintingof Submarines

10.4d.,10.5a.

NES 810 Design Guide to the Reduction of AcousticNoise in Surface Ships

10.2a.

NES 811 Guide to Signature Control in Submarines 10.2a.

DG Ships ES/52 Desks, Office 6.5d.,TABLE 6.1

DG Ships ES/53 Desks, Office, Typing/Writing 6.6e.,TABLE 6.1

SDN 003 504 185 Notice Board Modular Furniture 6.22,6.25a.,6.26a.

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B.1 ANNEX B

ANNEX B.

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B.1 For the purpose of this NES the following definitions and abbreviations apply:

Design Authority The nominated Firm, Establishment orDepartment responsible for the detailed design ofthe Compartment to approved Specifications.

Responsible Authority The Authority responsible for the guidanceinformation for the detailed design of thecompartment to approved Specifications.

CGRM Commandant General Royal Marines

CNSA Commodore Naval Ship Acceptance

DNLSD Directorate of Naval Logistics Staff Duties

DNSy Directorate of Naval Security

HES(N) Head of Engineering Support (Naval)

HYDR Hydrographer of the Navy

IT Information Technology

MDG(N) Medical Directorate General (Naval)


B.2ANNEX B

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Defence Standards are Published by and Obtainable from:

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The DStan file reference relating to work on this standard is D/DStan/69/02/105.

Contract Requirements

When Defence Standards are incorporated into contracts users are responsible for their correctapplication and for complying with contractual and statutory requirements. Compliance witha Defence Standard does not in itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Revision of Defence Standards

Defence Standards are revised as necessary by up issue or amendment. It is important thatusers of Defence Standards should ascertain that they are in possession of the latest issue oramendment. Information on all Defence Standards is contained in Def Stan 00-00 Standardsfor Defence Part 3 , Index of Standards for Defence Procurement Section 4 Index of DefenceStandards and Defence Specifications published annually and supplemented regularly byStandards in Defence News (SID News). Any person who, when making use of a DefenceStandard encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity is requested to notify the Directorate ofStandardization (DStan) without delay in order that the matter may be investigated andappropriate action taken.

CONTENTSTITLE PAGESCOPEFOREWORDSponsorshipConditions of ReleaseGeneralMOD Tender or Contract Process

Related DocumentsHealth and SafetyWarning

1. GENERAL2. DRAWINGS3. OFFICES TO BE PROVIDED3.1 Surface ShipsTABLE 3.1 FLAG ADMINISTRATION OFFICESTABLE 3.2 SHIP ADMINISTRATION OFFICESTABLE 3.3 ACCOUNTANCY OFFICESTABLE 3.4 AIR, EMBARKED FORCE AND MISCELLANEOUS OFFICES3.2 SubmarinesTABLE 3.5 SUBMARINE OFFICES

4. INTER-RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICESFIGURE 4.1 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP SHIP WITH EMBARKED FORCE, COMPLEMENT OVER 251FIGURE 4.2 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP SHIP WITHOUT EMBARKED FORCE, COMPLEMENT OVER 251FIGURE 4.3 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP SHIP WITH/WITHOUT FLAG OFFICE AND OVER/UNDER 24 OFFICERS, COMPLEMENT 36 250FIGURE 4.4 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP OCEAN SURVEY SHIPFIGURE 4.5 OFFICE RELATIONSHIP SUBMARINE (SSN)

5. OFFICE AREA AND LAYOUT5.1 Office Area5.2 Office Layout

6. FURNITURE AND FITTINGS6.1 GeneralTABLE 6.1 STANDARD ITEMS OF AVAILABLE OFFICE FURNITURE AND FITTINGS6.2 Doors6.3 Door Viewer6.4 Hatches6.5 Writing DesksFIGURE 6.1 FITTING OF DOOR VIEWERS IN OFFICE DOORSFIGURE 6.2 STANDARD OFFICE WRITING DESKS6.6 Writing/Typing Desks6.7 Information Technology (IT) Desks6.8 Upstands6.9 Siting of Desks6.10 Desk Lights6.11 Units under Desk TopsFIGURE 6.3 STANDARD OFFICE WRITING/TYPING DESKS6.12 Penracks6.13 Filing Cabinets6.14 Security Furniture6.15 Book Cupboards6.16 Book ShelvesFIGURE 6.4 FILING CABINETFIGURE 6.5 THREE-DRAWER FILING UNITFIGURE 6.6 SECURITY CUPBOARDFIGURE 6.7 STANDARD CUPBOARD (OFFICE) FOR A3 OR A4 BINDERSFIGURE 6.8 STANDARD BOOK CUPBOARD6.17 Bulkhead Stowages6.18 Bulk Stowage6.19 Distribution and Sorting Racks6.20 Paper Racks6.21 Chairs and Stools6.22 Notice BoardsFIGURE 6.9 TYPICAL BULKHEAD STOWAGE UNITFIGURE 6.10 STANDARD RACKSDIST/SORTING AND PACK6.23 Central Planning Boards6.24 Notice (Data) Boards6.25 Display Boards6.26 Wall Map Boards6.27 Keyboards6.28 Security Key Boxes6.29 Cap Hooks6.30 ClockFIGURE 6.11 CENTRAL PLANNING BOARDFIGURE 6.12 SLIDING CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD

7. OFFICE MACHINERY7.1 General7.2 Reproduction Machinery7.3 Machinery Location7.4 Administrative IT Workstation

8. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS8.1 Lighting8.2 Power8.3 Installation

9. COMMUNICATIONS10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS10.1 Ventilation and Air Conditioning10.2 Noise Reduction10.3 Insulation10.4 Deck Covering10.5 Painting

11. FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGEMENTSANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTSANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS