Building Systems Reference

A reference guide to Krishna Tower's building systems, for maintenance and future committees. Keep this handy alongside the Formation Status handover tracker. भवन प्रणाली संदर्भ — भविष्य के रखरखाव हेतु।

1. Fire fighting system

Fire control room, wet riser main (landing valves on every floor), fire hydrants, hose cabinets, smoke detectors, glass-break manual call points, electric hooters, a designated fireman's lift, and a 4-way fire brigade connection. All equipment connects to a 10-zone main control panel on each floor and in the fire control room.

Maintenance: annual check of extinguishers, hydrant pressure, wet riser and smoke detectors; renew the Fire NOC on time. Keep an emergency contact list (fire department, nearest hospital) on the notice board and at the guard cabin.

2. Water supply & storage

• Underground tank: 2 m deep, near the main entrance / generator area
• Overhead tank(s): on the terrace, for gravity-fed distribution

Maintenance: clean both tanks at least twice a year and test water quality.

3. Rainwater harvesting (RWH)

Tank 5 m diameter × 2 m deep; 100 mm RWP piping from the terrace at a 1:100 slope; filter of slotted PVC pipe (150 mm) with brick ballast (75 mm) and slotted cover.

Maintenance: clean the tank and filter every year before the monsoon to keep recharge capacity.

4. Sewage & drainage

Septic tank and sewer lines connected to the municipal drain.

Maintenance: clean the septic tank and inspect sewer lines at least once a year, especially pre-monsoon.

5. Electrical

Transformer and generator near the ground-floor parking; electrical room near the main entrance.

Maintenance: monthly generator test-run and annual servicing; follow diesel storage and safety norms.

6. Parking

147 sanctioned spaces (34 covered + 113 open), plus a marked visitor zone near the entrance. Keep the unit-wise allocation on record and log any change in writing.

7. Lifts & common equipment

One lift is designated the fireman's lift for priority use in emergencies.

Maintenance: monthly AMC servicing and annual safety certification from a Lift Inspector.

8. Building insurance

A master policy (fire and allied perils, with earthquake / flood riders) covering the structure and common areas is mandatory under Bye-law 36. Sum insured is based on reconstruction cost (~₹2,000–4,000/sq ft), not market value; the premium is shared across all 81 flats through maintenance. It does not cover flat interiors or belongings — that is each owner's separate, optional home insurance.

Maintenance: renew on time every year — a lapsed policy is a major financial risk. Keep the policy and premium receipts in the Association office.

Quick reference

Prepared from the LIDA (LEDA) sanctioned building plans. Update for any as-built changes once the builder provides revised drawings.