The MEP Architect is responsible for designing, coordinating, documenting, and supervising the installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in school building projects. This role ensures that all building services electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, fire detection & suppression, data/IT cabling, AV systems, CCTV, and PA systems are designed to meet the school's functional, safety, and regulatory requirements, and are fully coordinated with the civil architecture before reaching the site. The role also manages testing, commissioning, and system handover to the school management.

MEP System Design for School Buildings
- Design school-specific MEP systems: power distribution boards for classroom blocks, admin block, lab block, and sports facility; lighting design with adequate lux levels for classrooms, labs, library, and sports areas; and earthing systems.
- Design HVAC systems appropriate for school spaces: split/cassette AC for administrative offices, computer labs, principal's office,



and AV rooms; natural ventilation design for general classrooms per NBC 2016 ventilation norms.
- Design plumbing and sanitation systems: water supply zoning for drinking water, toilet blocks (student and staff, gender-separated with NBC 2016-compliant ratios), lab plumbing (chemical-resistant piping, emergency eyewash stations), kitchen/canteen provisions, and rainwater harvesting system.
- Design fire safety systems: fire detection and alarm system, wet riser, sprinkler system for applicable occupancy areas, fire extinguisher locations, and emergency lighting compliant with NBC 2016 (Part 4 Fire Safety) and fire department requirements.
- Design school technology infrastructure: structured data cabling for computer labs, Wi-Fi access point placement, AV system for classrooms and auditorium, CCTV layout for school premises, and intercom/PA system.
- Prepare load calculations, single line diagrams (SLD), DG set sizing, UPS provision, and earthing design

📌 MEP design (Mumbai Suburban)
🏢 Ampersand Group
📍 Mumbai Suburban