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The Mall structure is constructed to
the highest international standard by using the worldwide Swede
Beam System (SBS) with the precast concrete with no columns in the
large areas to offer larger space for shops and corridors, an
advantage provided by the SBS.
The walls and roofs are covered by
thermal insulation material to increase the efficiency of the A/C
system in the mall.
The
Skylights and entrance space-frames are covered with heat-mirror
glass which reflects the sunshine and acts as 70% thermal
insulator. This also boosts the efficiency of the A/C System.
At the entrance of each main gate a
guiding system is installed. It is computer system that shows the
customer the items to be shopped and the names and locations of
the shops that sell such items. It further identifies all
available services such as W.C., Mosque, Playground, etc.
The Mall is provided with lightning
protective system made of pure gold ball placed on the roof of the
Mall and connected with cables containing insulating metal layers
to absorb the lightning and discharge it to the ground without any
side leakage. It is the second system of this type installed in
the kingdom.
The Mall is equipped with nine power
sub-stations of 1000 K.V.A each erected to the highest
international standards to meet the electrical requirements of the
Mall. Each shop is provided with a panel board to enable the tenant
to have distribution of power.
The Mall water network is connected
with the Riyadh public water works for a water supply of 400 m3
reservoir capacity that is large enough to supply the mall with
water. The irrigation system is designed on cost-effectiveness
basis, as the gardens and planters are provided with automatic
water supply system. The Mall is also connected with the Public
Sewage System, and oil traps are installed for restaurants.
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The Mall is provided with a central
A/C system of a 2600-ton capacity. The A/C units are made by
Carrier International Co. The A/C system is controlled by
sophisticated electronic remote system known as "Carrier
V.V.T. System" which is connected by a telephone line to
Carrier Co. premises to respond immediately in emergency cases.
This is considered the biggest system ever installed in the Middle
East. An advanced C.C.R. system is also installed to permit
electronic interface and harmonious functioning of all A/C units.
Each A/C unit is controlled 24 hours a day by Carrier Service Link
operating in Riyadh.
All the Mall facilities and services
are electronically controlled by the building Management System
that provides a timely on/off function to any component of the
existing facilities and services.
An elaborate telephone network is
installed to offer the required direct telephone lines to each
shop. An outdoors optic fiber cable is connected to the main PABX.
The Mall is provided with a Public
Address System in addition to a Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) that
comprises tilt cameras working all-day and covering all indoor
and outdoor areas. The CCTV System sends warning signals to the
control room whenever anything happens in any shop.
The Control Room is situated within
the area of the Management Offices in the mezzanine floor. This
room contains monitors, computers and audio-control systems. The
control room is operating 24 hours a day to monitor all indoor and
outdoor activities and traffics.
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The Mall is provided with a modern
fire alarm and fighting system including an automatic water
sprinkling system to cover the entire Mall area and the
underground parking places. Such network is fed by 400 m3 capacity
water reservoir and electric pumps in addition to a standby diesel
pump that is turned on in case of electric current failure.
There are also five hose reel cabinets
including manually operated fire extinguishers all over the Mall.
The fire alarm system works automatically in case of fire to give
early warning to the persons to evacuate the Mall in emergency
case.
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