Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 47

In addition to the building
design, Peerutin was
commissioned to design
and procure the complete
interior package

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Electrical
Roeland Park has a medium voltage 11kV
electricity supply from the City of Cape
Town Electricity Department. The 24/7/365
requirements for the transmission facilities
necessitated that all power for Roeland Park is

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backed up by diesel fuelled standby generators
which automatically switch in when there is a
power failure.
The generator sets have a 14,000 litre diesel
tank to make sure that there is always sufficient
reserve supply – this should last between 2 and
4 days in the case of a blackout.

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