Specifications

Status: Released
Version:2.2
Document: ITS-AVS Audio Visual Standards
V2.2Issued.docx
Author: Dean McFadden
Save Date: 25/08/2014
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2.2 Definitions
The following definitions apply to this document:
Accessible
A region to which access may be gained without difficulty, but
if necessary by removal of a door, screwed panel, removable
ceiling panel or hatch or the like and by use of ladders, planks
or similar equipment if needed.
Approved / Approval
Acceptable for the works in the opinion of the Principal. The
approval of any documentation or departure for the original
scope does not diminish the contractor’s obligations.
Authorities
Means statutory bodies or inspectors of such bodies having
jurisdiction over the works under relevant current regulations
and statutes.
AV Consultant
The Company that provides the overall technical design and
direction required to apply the requirements of this document
to a specific place. The AV consultant may be either an
external consultant from the RMIT Design Panel or the RMIT
AV Architect
AV Integrator
The company bound to carry out and complete the AV work
(including situations where the AV works is a sub-contract to
the Builder).
Contract
The agreement between principle and contractor with
reference to the RFP/RFT to complete the works.
Contractor
The company, its staff, agents, or sub contractors that enters
in to an agreement to complete the works requested.
Defects Liability Period
Is a set period of time after a project has been completed
during which the contractor is obligated to warrant all goods
and services supplied.
Install
Set out, erect, mount, align, fix, connect, adjust, integrate test
and commission and hand over in proper working order and
shall ALSO mean, unless stated clearly to the contrary, supply
of the item(s).
Instruction
A direction issued to the Contractor by the principle or their
nominated representative
Practical Completion
The Actual date all works are completed and accepted into
service, this is nominated by the principle.
Principal
RMIT AV Architect, Senior Manager AV Contracts or
nominated RMIT representative.
Project Manager
The role responsible for the project whom will liaise will all
relevant parties to schedule and complete relevant works.
Depending upon the scale of the project a specialised IT
project manager may be assigned to directly manage AV
works in addition to the lead project manager.
Provide
Supply, install and commission.
Specialist Contractor
The company that is engaged by the AV Integrator to carry out
specialist areas of the AV Contract.