SPECIFICATION

CIVIL WORKS

SPECIFICATION

CIVIL WORKS INDEX

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Clause No.
1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.! 1.% 1.) 1./ 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.! 2.% 2.) 2./ 2.8 2.9 2.1( 2.11 2.12 2.13 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.! 3.% 3.) 3./ 3.8 3.9 3.1( 3.11 ! % ) ).1 ).2 ).3

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SCOPE OF WORKS General Tender Proposals Tender Conditions, Drawings, Schedule of ates Ci"il Su#$contractors &ethod State'ent *ssistance to C+,-.T ecords &aterials, Sa'ples, Testing, ,nspection Purchase fro' an0 Source DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS General Site Sur"e0 and Su# Soil ,n"estigation Site Preparation Te'porar0 *ccess Ser"ices 1oundar0 2all and Gates oadwa0s, Pa"ings and Surfacings Drainage and Septic Tan3s 4oundations -5ternal 4loodlighting and -'ergenc0 +ighting 1uildings Ca#le Trenches *ppro"al of &aterials DESIGN OF WORKS Design and Drawings +ia#ilit0 Standards and Codes of Practice Su#'ission of Designs and Drawings e"iew #0 the C+,-.T Detail e6uire'ents for Su#'ittals 4ire Criteria Seis'ic +oads oad +oads Drainage 4oundations SU SOIL INVESTIGATION SETTING OUT AND TOLERANCES EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORKS 1ac3fill -5ca"ations Generall0 -5ca"ated &aterials

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8 8 9 9 9 1( 1( 1( 1( 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 1! 1% 1% 1) 1/ 1/ 1/ 1/ 1/ 18 19 19 2( 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 2!

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).! ).% ).) )./ 1otto' la0er of -5ca"ations Clienttering 4illing and einstate'ent Slips and Settle'ents

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).8 ).9 / /.1 /.2 /.3 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.! 8.% 8.) 8./ 8.8 8.9 8.1( 9 9.1 9.2 9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.3 9.2.! 9.3 9.! 9.% 9.%.1 9.%.2 9.%.3 9.) 9./.1 9./.2 9./.3 9./.! 9./.% 9./.) 9././ 9./.8 9./.9 9./.1( 9./.11

-5plosi"es Co'pacted 4ill *reas PILING Standards General e6uire'ents Proprietar0 Piling S0ste's ROADS AND OTHER SURFACES General &aterials Drains, Sewers and Ca#le Ducts Preparation of 4or'ation for site surfacing and internal roads Su#$#ase ,nterloc3 Pa"ing 1loc3s Cross fall 7p$stand 8er#s and ecessed 8er#s 4ootpaths and Trench Co"ers Stone Surfacing CONCRETE Codes of Practice Ce'ent Ce'ent Ce'ent Test Certificate Ce'ent Sa'ples Ce'ent Storage *ggregates 2ater einforce'ent einforce'ent Steel 4a#ric einforce'ent T0ing 2ires Plant Concrete Strength e6uire'ents Concreting in hot weather Concrete &i5ing 2or3a#ilit0 Transport and Placing Co'paction of Concrete 9i#rators Construction :oints Construction 1a0s Curing Trial &i5es

2% 2% 2% 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 3! 3% 3% 3% 3) 3) 3/ 3/ 38 38

Clause No.
9./.12 9./.13 9./.1! 9./.1% 9.8.1 9.8.2

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2or3s Test Cu#es Changes in &aterials or &i5 Proportions 4ailure of Concrete to &eet Test e6uire'ents Concrete Cores 4or'wor3 e'o"al of 4or'wor3
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9.9 9.1( 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.1! 9.1% 1( 1(.1 1(.2 1(.3 1(.3.1 1(.3.2 1(.3.3 1(.3.! 1(.3.% 1(.3.) 1(.! 1(.!.1 1(.!.2 1(.% 11 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.! 11.% 11.) 11./ 11.8 11.9 12 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.! 12.% 12.) 12./ 12./.1 12./.2

Tolerance P!e"#ast concrete sla#s ; 'e'#ers eplace'ent of da'aged concrete 4inish of concrete 4i5ings ; Ca"ities 1linding +oading of Concrete &e'#ers WATERPROOFING$ Generals Su#'ittals &aterials oofing &e'#rane Separation +a0er ,nsulation 1oard Pri'er ainwater <utlet &ortar and Tiles 2or3'anship Storage ,nstallation Tests LOCKWORK Ce'ent Sand and *ggregates Concrete 1loc3s &ortar for 1loc3 wor3 :ointing 1loc3 +a0ing Protection *gainst Da'age Precautions During ,ncle'ent 2eather Da'p Proof Course PAINTING Paint -'ulsion Paint <il Paints Painting of -5ternal Surfaces 2ood 4inishes 1itu'inous Paints 2or3'anship Storage General

!3 !! !% !% !% !) !) !) !) !/ !/ !/ !/ !/ !/ !8 !8 !8 !8 !8 !8 !8 !8 !9 !9 !9 !9 !9 %( %1 %1 %1 %1 %1 %1 %2 %2 %2 %2 %2 %2

Clause No.
12./.3 12./.! 12./.% 12./.) 12././ 12./.8 12./.9 12.8 12.8.1 12.8.2 12.8.3

Title
e'o"al of ,ron'onger0 and 4ittings Preparation of Surfaces Preparation of Paints Conditions of *pplications *pplication of Paint e$pre'i5ing 7ndercoats Specific Surface Coatings 2oodwor3 ,ron and Steel 2or3 General
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13 13.1 13.1.1 13.1.2 13.1.3 13.1.3.1 13.1.3.2 13.1.! 13.1.% 13.1.) 13.2 13.2.1 13.2.2 13.2.3 13.2.! 13.3 13.3.1 13.3.2 13.3.3 13.! 13.!.1 13.!.2 13.!.3 13.!.! 13.!.% 13.!.) 13.!./ 13.!.8 13.!.9 13.!.1( 13.!.11 13.!.12 1!. 1!.1 1!.2 1!.3

FINISHES Plastering General &aterial ; Storage Proportions 7ndercoat 4inishing Coat &i5ing *pplication Plastering on 1loc3 wor3s endering &aterials Proportions ; &i5ing *pplication of first coat 9ertical ; ceilings Special wall finishes 2all Tiling $ &aterials 2all Tiling $ Preparator0 2or3 ; 4i5ing 2all Tiling = Protection 4loor 4inishes General Screeded 1ed Da'p Proof &e'#ranes 7nder Grade Sla# Protection Defects Terra>>o 4loors P9C flooring Cera'ic 4loor Tiles *l3ali?*cid esistant 4loor Tiles -po50 esin &ortar Screed Surface Sealant S3irting STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS General Painting Steel 2or3s Painting 1olts

%% %% %% %% %) %) %) %/ %/ %8 %8 %8 %8 %9 %9 %9 %9 %9 %9 %9 )( )( )( )( )( )( )1 )1 )1 )2 )2 )2 )2 )2 )! )!

Clause No.
1% 1) 1).1 1).2 1).3 1).! 1).% 1/ 1/.1 1/.2 1/.3 1/.! SUSPENDED CEILING

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CARPENTR% AND &OINER% Ti'#er Preser"ati"e 2or3'anship 4aults 1uilders ,ron'onger0 GLA'ING General Clear Glass 2ired Glass Tinted Glass
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18 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.! 18.% 19 2( 21 21.1 21.2 21.2.1 21.2.2 21.2.3 21.2.! 21.3 21.3.1 21.! 21.!.1 21.!.2 21.!.3 21.!.! 21.!.% 21.!.) 21.% 21.) 21.).1 21.).2 21.).3 21.).! 21.).% 21.).) 21.)./

(ETAL WORKS Co"ers to floor trenches?openings 1olts, .uts ; 2ashers &ild Steel Screen 8itchenette?Toilet ,nsulated 4ire elated &etals Door LOCKWORK FOR OUNDAR% WALL INTERLOCK PAVING LOCKS PLU( ING -5tent of 2or3 and General Pipes and 4itting &aterials $ ,nternal Cold 2ater Ser"ices @ot ; Cold 2ater Ser"ices Sanitar0 Plu'#ing ; Drainage ainwater S0ste's Pipes and 4itting &aterials -5ternal 7nderground Drainage Pipe wor3s and *ccessories ,nstallations Traps Connections to Sanitar0 ware and *ppliances Taps and 4ittings ,nsulators 9al"es and Coc3s ainwater Pipes and *ccessories Sanitar0 4ittings, &aterials and -6uip'ent General Aualit0 and Colour 2ater Closets B*siaticC 2ater Closets B-uropeanC 4lushing Cisterns 7rinals Taps and 4ittings

)/ )8 )8 )8 )9 )9 )9 )9 /( /( /1 /1 /1 /1 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /3 /3 /3 /3 /3 /! /! /! /! /%

Clause No.
21.).8 21.).9 21.).1( 21.).11 21.).12 21.).13 21./ 21.8 21.9 21.1( 22 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.! 22.% 22.) Sundr0 4ittings 4loor Drains 2aste 2ater Gull0 Traps 2ater Storage @eaters 2ater Storage Tan3s Transfer Pu'p Set 1uilders 2or3 Testing Cleaning Disinfections

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/% /% /% /% /) // /8 /8 /8 /9 /9 /9 /9 /9 8( 8( 81

LIGHTING AND S(ALL POWER Scope General Standards Defects +ia#ilit0 Period *ppro"als +ighting e6uire'ents Distri#ution 1oards
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22./ 22.8 22.9 22.1( 22.11 22.12 22.13 22.1! 22.1% 22.1) 22.1/ 22.18 22.19 22.2( 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.2!

&iniature Circuit 1rea3ers Ca#les Ca#le Ter'inations Conduit Ca#le Trun3ing Ca#le Tra0s Ca#le :ointing Conductors Switches and Push#uttons +ighting 4ittings +a'ps Soc3et <utlets and 4used Spur <utlets Ti'e Switches Poles ,nterior ,nstallations -5terior ,nstallations -'ergenc0 +ighting Telephone S0ste'

82 82 83 83 88 88 89 89 89 9( 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 9!

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CIVIL AND UILDING WORKS

1. SCOPE OF WORKS 1.1 Ge)e!al 7nder this Section of the Contract the Contractor will #e responsi#le for the design and construction of all ci"il engineering and #uilding wor3s and ser"ices. The Tender 'ust co"er all re6uire'ents of the tender docu'ents and an0 other ite's not specificall0 'entioned #ut which are necessar0 for the satisfactor0 design, construction, operation and 'aintenance of all e6uip'ent to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. .o additional costs will #e considered for an0 ite's which ha"e #een o"erloo3ed #ut which are essential for the proper co'pletion of the proDect in e"er0 respect. The wor3 shall include #ut not #e li'ited toE aC Site sur"e0 and su#soil in"estigation. a

#C NOC*s cC c

a)+ )e#essa!, a--!o.als /!o0 all se!.i#e aut1o!ities a)+ lo#al aut1o!ities to #o0-lete t1e 2o!3. Clie)tte!i)g4 Site -!e-a!atio)4 #utti)g o! /illi)g a)+ le.elli)g4 E5#a.atio) a)+ 6a#3/illi)g.

dC A##ess !oa+s to -u0- 1ouse as -e! lo#al aut1o!it, !e7ui!e0e)t4 I)te!)al tile+ oadwa0s, hard standing, 4ootpaths and site surfacing. eC 4oundations and su#structure waterproofing. d fC Pu'p house and associated #uildings. e gC 2ater suppl0 and plu'#ing installations. f. hC Surface water and foul drainage. g iC Trenches and ducts. h DC *ir$conditioning and "entilation. ,

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3C +ighting, s'all power, e5ternal floodlighting, e'ergenc0 lighting and fire D. protection. lC etaining wall. 3 'C Co0-ou)+ 2all 2it1 gates. l. nC Fuel ta)3s4 #o.e!e+ -a!3i)g, oC 4or all #uildings and roo's suita#le na'eplates, signs and la#els shall #e pro"ided to ensure identification, #oth in *ra#ic and -nglish, appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. The inscriptions shall #e engra"ed with coloured lettering. *ll the na'eplates, signs and la#els shall #e non$deteriorating and non$warping under aggressi"e weather conditions and shall #e securel0 attached using #olts and nuts or screwsF adhesi"e will not #e per'itted. -8 No)"+ist!u-ti.e !oa+ #!ossi)g 1.2 Te)+e! -!o-osals The Contractor shall su#'it with his tender his proposals for all the a#o"e ite's, which shall confor' generall0 to the following section GDescription of the 2or3sH. Should the Contractor fail to do so then C+,-.T will ha"e the authorit0 to reDect an0 unaccepta#le later proposals. 1.3 Te)+e! Co)+itio)s4 D!a2i)gs4 S#1e+ule o/ Rates The General Conditions, Tender Drawings and Schedule of ates shall #e read in conDunction with this Specification. &atters descri#ed in one are not necessaril0 repeated in the others. The Tender drawings show general la0outs, architectural features and facilities to #e pro"ided. The drawings indicate the scope of the wor3s and tenders 'ust co'pl0 with this, 'ini'u' re6uire'ent, howe"er roo' si>es o! ot1e! /a#ilities 'a0 #e increased if re6uired to suit design and practical criteria, e6uip'ent and fittings #eing offered as -e! lo#al aut1o!it, !egulatio)s?!e7ui!e0e)t. The Tenderer shall "isit the site in co$ordination with C+,-.T and consider in his offer for cutting, filling or an0 other ground wor3 re6uired for 'aintaining appropriate finished ground? surfacing le"els in relation to the near#0 roads?#uildings and as per Du#ai &unicipalit0Is regulations regarding le"els. 1.! Ci.il Su6"Co)t!a#to! The Contractor 'a0 e'plo0 a Ci"il Su#$Contractor or use a co'petent speciali>ed section of his own organi>ation to carr0 out the Ci"il wor3s. The Su#$Contractor proposed #0 the Contractor shall #e su#Dect to the appro"al of C+,-.T.

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,f the Contractor intends to su#$contract the ci"il engineering and #uilding wor3s design and?or construction, his tender 'ust include full details of co'para#le wor3s carried out elsewhere #0 the su#$contractor, together with details of the financial sta#ilit0 and general efficienc0 of the su#$contractor proposed. The Contractor shall su#'it details of all 3e0 personnel to #e e'plo0ed on the ProDect including positions held and curriculu' "itae. 1.% (et1o+ State0e)t
*t the co''ence'ent of the Contract the Contractor shall pro"ide a detailed 'ethod state'ent. This shall include a progra''e gi"ing full details of #oth t0pe and 6uantit0 of all the plant he proposes to use and the order of carr0ing out the wor3. 1.) Assista)#e to CLIENT The Contractor shall pro"ide and 'aintain upon the site to #e a"aila#le for use #0 C+,-.T, sa/et, e7ui-0e)ts i)#lu+i)g PPE /o! su-e!.iso!, sta//4 all sur"e0ing instru'ents and testing e6uip'ent re6uired for setting out and 'easuring the wor3s and for controlling and testing the 6ualit0 of 'aterials and wor3'anship.

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Re#o!+s The Contractor shall 3eep at the site accurate and up to date records and drawings of the wor3s, and shall pro"ide C+,-.T with copies of these records /ile+ as -e! t1e ISO 9::; <::: !e7ui!e0e)ts. *t the end of e"er0 wee3 the Contractor shall su#'it to C+,-.T returns of la#our, plant and 'aterials e'plo0ed on the site during that wee3. *t the conclusion of the wor3s, the Contractor shall suppl0 reproduci#le copies of all drawings, showing full details of the wor3s as constructed, including location of drains, ser"ices, foundations, roads, etc.

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(ate!ials4 Sa0-les4 Testi)g a)+ I)s-e#tio) All 0ate!ial s-e#i/ie+ i) t1e s-e#i/i#atio)s a)+ ot1e! te)+e! +!a2i)gs s1all 6e su60itte+ /o! CLIENT a--!o.al -!io! to use. A), 0ate!ials use+ 2it1out CLIENT a--!o.als s1all 6e !e=e#te+ a), ti0e +u!i)g t1e #o)st!u#tio) o! +u!i)g +e/e#t lia6ilit, -e!io+. All !e=e#te+ 0ate!ials s1all 6e !e-la#e+ at #o)t!a#to!*s sole #ost a)+ !e#ti/, t1e 2o!3 u- to t1e satis/a#tio) o/ t1e e)gi)ee!. C+,-.T 'a0 call at an0 ti'e for sa'ples of 'aterials and wor3'anship proposed and these shall #e furnished #0 the Contractor without dela0. 2hen the sa'ples ha"e #een appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, all 'aterials and wor3'anship not corresponding in 6ualit0 and character with the sa'ples will #e reDected. 2hen re6uested #0 C+,-.T and #efore ordering 'aterials, the Contractor shall su#'it for appro"al the na'es of 'anufacturers or suppliers proposed. 2hen re6uested #0 C+,-.T, the Contractor shall suppl0 'anufacturers test or proof certificates. C+,-.T 'a0 send inspectors to 'anufacturers or suppliers pre'ises to test 'aterials #efore dispatch to site. Costs of all sa'ples and testing shall #e #orne #0 the Contractor.

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2here 'aterials or wor3'anship are reDected #0 C+,-.T the0 'ust #e i''ediatel0 re'o"ed fro' the site or de'olished and re'o"ed at the ContractorIs sole cost. 1.9 Pu!#1ase /!o0 a), sou!#e The Contractor shall allow in his price for the purchase of all 'aterials etc. fro' an0 source liste+ i) t1e s#1e+ule o/ #o0-o)e)t4 as 'a0 #e necessar0 to 'aintain the progress of the 2or3s, su6=e#t to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS 2.1 Ge)e!al This section descri#es in greater detail the scope of the ci"il and #uilding wor3s and sets out an0 special features, which are to #e incorporated into the ContractorIs design. The re6uire'ents for 6ualit0 of 'aterials and wor3'anship are to #e found later in this Section of this Specification. The design shall generall0 co'pl0 with 1S codes and lo#al aut1o!it, !e7ui!e0e)ts o! an0 others, which 'a0 #e rele"ant. Si'ilarl0, all 'aterials, construction and tests shall co'pl0 with applica#le codes and standards. Latest .e!sio) o/ all S #o+es o! ot1e! sta)+a!+s4 s-e#i/ie+ s1all 6e /ollo2e+. Due attention shall #e paid in the design to all aspects including internal and e5ternal appearance, ther'al and acoustic insulation, dura#ilit0 of 'aterials, resistance to 'oisture, structural sta#ilit0, fire resistance allied to 'eans of escape in case of fire, "entilation and pu#lic health re6uire'ents. The Specification Drawings show the preferred la0out arrange'ents of plant and #uildings and these shall not #e changed without the written appro"al of the C+,-.T. The arrange'ents shown on the Specification Drawings ha"e #een #ased on t0pical si>es of plant and e6uip'ent. The #uildings and roads within the Site and their design and detailing shall co'pl0 with a)+ satisf0 the funda'ental technical and operational re6uire'ents of plant to #e acco''odated therein and with the re6uire'ents of this specification. oo' si>es shall not #e s'aller than shown on the Specification Drawings #ut 'a0 #e larger if necessar0 to 'eet the re6uire'ents of the plant actuall0 #eing supplied and identified in the technical schedules. The Contractor should ascertain for hi'self during the tender stage that the plant he proposes to suppl0 will #e suita#le for the arrange'ents shown on Specification Drawings, and the Contract Price is dee'ed to include the cost of an0 enlarged #uildings or 'odified la0out to 'eet the design para'eters. 4ailure of C+,-.T to co''ent on drawings su#'itted #0 the Contractor during the tender stage which show 'odified arrange'ents not co'pl0ing with Specification Drawings and design para'eters shall not #e accepted as appro"ing

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such arrange'entsF an0 'odifications proposed should #e clearl0 stated in the schedule of De"iations. Particular attention should #e gi"en to the positioning of doors, windows and lou"ers to 'ini'i>e the effects of sandstor's and salt laden spra0 and winds fro' the sea. Cladding, flashing and the li3e shall #e as tightl0 fitting as practica#le so as to e5clude pollution under all li3el0 local weather conditions. *ll e5ternal doors shall ha"e canop0?protection and #e sealed to pre"ent ingress of dust and wind #lown rainwater, using hea"0$dut0 seals, which shall ha"e canop0?protection and #e guaranteed for a 'ini'u' period of fi"e 0ears fro' date of co''issioning. The doors and seals shall #e designed so that replace'ent of worn seals can #e achie"ed easil0 on site. 2.2 Site Sur"e0 and Su#soil ,n"estigation The Contractor shall carr0 out the su#$soil in"estigations and in$site or la#orator0 tests re6uired to co'pletel0 satisf0 the design para'eters he chooses for foundation or other geo$technical design. The in"estigation and su#se6uent tests shall #e in accordance with 1S.%93( and 1S.13// respecti"el0. Sa'ples shall #e ta3en as necessar0 and tested to deter'ine the ph0sical and che'ical characteristics of the "arious strata and of the ground water, if encountered. ecords of #oring and trial e5ca"ations and results of tests on sa'ples shall #e incorporated into a su#$soil in"estigation report. This shall include reco''endations on the t0pe of foundation and on the design #earing capacit0 of the su#$soil and shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for appro"al. The Contractor shall sur"e0 the site of the wor3s to esta#lish precisel0 the site #oundaries and ground le"els o"er the whole area. The site sur"e0 plan shall #e prepared showing the sur"e0 results and the proposed la0out of new wor3s. Copies of this plan shall #e sent to C+,-.T. The su#soil and sur"e0 infor'ation supplied to the Contractor is gi"en in good faith #ut the accurac0 is not guaranteed, and an0 "ariation #etween this infor'ation and actual site conditions will not #e accepted as the #asis of a clai' or reason for "ariation of contract rates. Co)t!a#to! s1all 6e !es-o)si6le /o! Clie)tte!i)g a), g!ou)+ 2ate! e)#ou)te!e+ +u!i)g t1e e5#a.atio) usi)g -!o-e! Clie)tte!i)g s,ste0 a--!o.e+ 6, CLIENT4 -!io! to a), #o)st!u#tio) 2o!3. All su#1 #ost o/ Clie)tte!i)g s1all 6e i)#lu+e+ i) t1e te)+e! !ates. Site P!e-a!atio) 4inished ground le"el and finished floor le"els shall #e as per the appro"ed design and co'pati#le with the nearest Du#ai 'unicipalit0 road le"el. Co)t!a#to! to assess t1e e5isti)g g!ou)+ le.els a)+ t1e )ea!est Du6ai 0u)i#i-alit, !oa+ le.els t1e -!o6a6le /i)is1e+ g!ou)+ le.els a)+ /loo! le.els a)+ i)#lu+e t1e #ost o/ ea!t12o!3 i) #utti)g>/illi)g 2it1 i) t1e -lot a)+ t1e s-a#e 6et2ee) -lot a)+ Du6ai 0u)i#i-alit, !oa+. Cost o/ all su#1 ea!t12o!3 s1all 6e i)#lu+e+ i) t1e te)+e! !ates. 2.! Te0-o!a!, A##ess

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The Contractor shall arrange for, construct, 'aintain and afterwards reinstate an0 te'porar0 access re6uired for and in connection with the e5ecution of the wor3s. 2.% Se!.i#es The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the pro"ision of ser"ices in accordance with the Contractual General e6uire'ents Sections of this Specification. 2.) ou)+a!, Wall a)+ Gates The #oundar0 for the pu'p station site shall #e enclosed with a wall. The wall shall #e 2.2( 'etres high a#o"e the pa"ing le"el. Gates in the wall and fence shall co'prise #oth 'ain dou#le gates and wic3et gates and shall #e supplied with strong loc3 #olts with e0e padloc3 attach'ents and "ertical fi5ing #olts. (ai) Gate s1all 6e /ull, ele#t!i#all, o-e!ate+ a)+ !e0ote #o)t!olle+ as -e! CLIENT a--!o.al. 2./ Roa+2a,s4 Pa.i)g a)+ Su!/a#i)g oads, par3ing areas, pa"ing and surfacing within the co'pound shall #e designed and constructed in accordance with the appropriate clauses latter in this section. oad la0outs within the co'pound shall #e generall0 as shown on the plot plan drawings attached to this Specification a)+ s1all 6e as -e! t1e lo#al aut1o!it, !e7ui!e0e)t a)+ to t1e a--!o.al o/ CLIENT. The ContractorIs proposed site la0out shall allow for "ehicular access to the "arious ite's of plant and e6uip'ent, for installation and su#se6uent 'aintenance. The Contractor shall ensure that the road is le"elled, graded, properl0 co'pacted with appropriate rollers and surfaced, to ensure that the finished road is suita#le for the 'a5i'u' foreseea#le i'posed loads, which can #e e5pected fro' "ehicle transporting the "arious ite's of plant and e6uip'ent. ,n detailing the la0out of the road and par3ing area, special attention 'ust #e gi"en to the 'anoeu"ring of "ehicles deli"ering plant, stores, spares and other 'aterials and e6uip'ent. oad width and turning radii shall #e ade6uate to ta3e the largest foreseea#le "ehicles and e6uip'ent, which can reasona#l0 #e e5pected. Pa"ing outside the plot shall #e pro"ided as per Du#ai &unicipalit0Is re6uire'ents a)+ to the appro"al of C+,-.T. Pre$cast concrete pa"ing #loc3s used in roads and surfacing shall co'pl0 with Du#ai &unicipalit0Is *d"isor0 .ote (() dated <cto#er 199( o! its a0e)+0e)ts. D!ai)age a)+ Se-ti# Ta)3s The #uilding shall #e designed to collect rainwater and discharge sa'e through rain water down pipes. Surface water fro' #uildings and roads shall #e drained and finall0 discharged to an off$site natural watercourse or other off$site facilit0 or to an e5ternal su'p. The Contractor shall agree with the appropriate local authorit0 the location and details of the final discharge points.

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Due care shall #e ta3en in surface water drainage design to ensure that ground erosion and flooding cannot occur, particularl0 around #uilding or e6uip'ent foundations. Careful attention shall #e gi"en in the design of the wor3s to the effect that the wor3s 'a0 ha"e on the surface water drainage patterns of the area. Cul"erts shall #e constructed if necessar0, particularl0 when e5isting natural water channels are #loc3ed. Drainage shall #e pro"ided where necessar0 to pre"ent ponding and to carr0 surface water awa0 fro' #uildings, structures and other wor3s, including roads. Soa3 wa0s of ade6uate capacit0 shall #e pro"ided for stor' water drainage. ,n the a#sence of a Du6ai (u)i#i-alit, 'ain drainage s0ste' the foul drainage shall ter'inate at a suita#l0 di'ensioned septic tan3 ha"ing 'ini'u' capacit0 of 2( persons which shall #e of watertight construction and site at least 2( ' fro' an0 #uilding. * soa3 awa0 of suita#le si>e also shall #e pro"ided. Drains shall #e laid with regular gradients such that full flow "elocit0 e5ceeds (./% '?sec, and 'anholes shall #e pro"ided at each change in direction. Drains shall #e of ade6uate dia'eter and co"er shall #e at least 1.2 ' #eneath roads. Drains #elow roads, pa"e'ents and #uildings shall #e encased in concrete. *ll drainage wor3 shall #e as per Du#ai 'unicipalit0 re6uire'ent and to C+,-.T appro"al. 2.9 Fou)+atio)s 4oundations shall #e capa#le of restricting settle'ents and other 'o"e'ents in ser"ice to accepta#le li'its for the e6uip'ent or superstructure to #e erected thereon. *ll foundations shall #e in reinforced concrete. The 'ini'u' co"er to reinforce'ent shall #e /% '' and the ce'ent shall #e of a t0pe appropriate to the ground conditions. -5tent of foundation for each #uilding?structure should, unless otherwise agreed, #e restricted within the peripher0 of the #uilding?structure. 2here the ground is e5ca"ated for an0 reason #elow the underside of the proposed foundation the "oid shall #e filled 2it1 #o)#!ete. A), o.e! e5#a.atio)s 6elo2 t1e /ou)+atio) 6li)+i)g le.el s1all 6e /ille+ 2it1 st!u#tu!al 6a#3/illi)g i) ;?#0 la,e!s a)+ teste+ /o! ;::@ (DD at #o)t!a#to!s #ost. A), g!ou)+ 2ate! e)#ou)te!e+ +u!i)g t1e e5#a.atio) s1all 6e Clie)tte!e+ usi)g -!o-e! Clie)tte!i)g s,ste0 a--!o.e+ 6, CLIENT4 -!io! to a), #o)st!u#tio) 2o!3. All su#1 #ost o/ Clie)tte!i)g s1all 6e i)#lu+e+ i) t1e te)+e! !ates. 2.1( E5te!)al Floo+lig1ti)g a)+ E0e!ge)#, Lig1ti)g *de6uate floodlighting of outdoor areas shall #e pro"ided. -'ergenc0 lighting shall #e pro"ided #oth inside and outside the #uilding, to ensure the safet0 of 'aintenance personnel in the e"ent of a power failure. uil+i)gs

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The general la0outs of #uildings are to #e 'aintained as shown, #ut 'inor 'odifications 'a0 #e 'ade to pro"ide #uildings wholl0 suita#le for the e6uip'ent #eing pro"ided #0 the Contractor to satisf0 the re6uire'ents of other parts of the Specification. *ll #uildings shall #e designed to ha"e reinforced concrete fra'es, with infill panel walls of concrete #loc3 wor3. -5ternal walls shall #e concrete #loc3 wor3, of 2(( '' thic3ness 'ini'u'. Particular attention 'ust #e gi"en in the design of #uildings and la0outs to fire pre"ention and safet0 of personnel at all ti'es. 4ire$ proof or fla'e$retarding 'aterials are to #e used for floor, wall and ceiling finishes. 2here areas are designed, as ha"ing a fire resistant rating then 'aterials shall #e shown to ha"e passed appro"ed standard tests for that class of fire resistance. *ll floor sla#s shall #e constructed of reinforced concrete supported on reinforced concrete #ea's. 4loor finishes will #e designed to pro"ide high i'pact and a#rasion resistance. The finishes shall #e in accordance with the schedule of finishes. -lectric o"erhead tra"elling crane BsC shall #e pro"ided in the pu'p house to facilitate erection and 'aintenance of the e6uip'ent. * 'ini'u' clearance of 1' #etween the top of e6uip'ent and an0 fittings suspended fro' ceilings shall #e the criteria go"erning roo' heights. -5ternal faces shall #e rendered and finished with an appro"ed pol0urethane paint s0ste'. ,nternal faces shall #e plastered and painted with appro"ed washa#le e'ulsion. S3irting shall 'atch the floor finish. ,nternal partition shall #e fire #arriers rated for 'ini'u' 1 hr. and of appro"ed 'aterial?design. *ll structures shall #e designed to carr0 the loads i'posed #0 the structure itself, together with li"e loads in accordance with and appro"ed standard or code of practice. E5te!)al a)+ I)te!)al +oo!s s1all 6e o/ Steel u)less ot1e!2ise s-e#i/ie+ i) t1e +!a2i)gs. Wi)+o2s a)+ Lou.e!s s1all 6e alu0i)iu0 2it1 alu0i)iu0 /!a0es. 4ire rated doors shall #e in accordance with .4P* 8( and shall #e of standard construction. Doors and windowsills shall #e finished with appro"ed 'ar#le sill. *ttention should #e paid to the pro"ision of enough natural light in the #uildings. *ll doors opening outwards fro' the #uildings shall #e pro"ided with panic latches or #olts, which o"erride an0 loc3ing de"ice, for escape in the e"ent of fire. Door closers shall #e fitted to all doors. Door la#els incorporating electrical @a>ard warning in *ra#ic and -nglish shall #e fi5ed to each entr0 door. 9ision panels shall #e pro"ided to fre6uentl0 used doors.

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oofs of #uildings shall #e reinforced concrete sla# construction, suita#l0 insulated and waterproofed. Steel staircase with necessar0 landings shall #e pro"ided to per'it eas0 access to the roof and to e6uip'ent at roof le"el. oof 'ounted e6uip'ents if an0 shall #e co"ered #0 appro"ed screens for #etter ele"ation?aesthetics. *ll roofs shall #e i'per"ious to rain and pro"ide a rapid run$off of rainwater. Special attention shall #e gi"en to the waterproofing of all roofs, sealing of all Doints, allowance for ther'al and shrin3age 'o"e'ents. oof drainage shall #e constructed so that water will not enter the #uilding in the e"ent of #loc3ages. ainwater down pipes shall #e e5ternal to the #uildings. The do'estic water suppl0 s0ste' shall include all plu'#ing, underground pipe wor3, high and low le"el storage tan3s, "al"es, fittings and pu'ps B,ncluding the pro"ision of a stand#0 pu'pC for the pro"ision of a pressurised water suppl0 s0ste' for the static water tan3 and all #uildings within the co'pound. <n co'pletion of the installation and prior to putting to use, the s0ste' shall #e sterili>ed in accordance with an appro"ed code of practice. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the pro"ision and installation of a water suppl0 ser"ing the #uildings. -"er0 cistern, sin3, #asin, etc., shall #e pro"ided with a stopcoc3 in the suppl0 pipe adDacent to the fitting. -ach #asin, sin3 and shower unit is to #e pro"ided with #oth hot and cold water. Pro"ision shall #e 'ade for connection to the drin3ing water suppl0. Toilets shall #e pro"ided with 1 .o. 2estern t0pe 2C, 1 .o. *siatic t0pe 2C, 1 .o. 2ash$hand #asins, 1 .o. wall 'ounted 'irrors, 1 .o electric hand dr0er, rated for 1(,((( hours of 'aintenance free ser"ice. -ach 2C shall #e pro"ided with a hand spra0. *ll necessar0 fittings and accessories shall #e pro"ided. 2.12 Ca6le T!e)#1es The Contractor is responsi#le for all ci"il wor3s re6uired for the installation of ca#les. Desig) o/ #a6le t!e)#1 s1all 6e +o)e to a##o00o+ate all #a6les 2it1 -!o-e! s-a#i)g4 2it1 eas, a##ess /o! 0ai)te)a)#e. Ca#le entries into #uildings shall #e through ducts or in ca#le trenches. *ll ca#le runs in #uildings shall #e within the ca#le trenches, pro"ided with chec3er plate co"ers. The co"ers for e5ternal ca#le trenches shall #e of pre$cast concrete. *ll ca#le trench co"ers shall #e of suita#le weight and si>e such that the0 'a0 #e re'o"ed or replaced #0 no 'ore than two 'en without the use of a crane or special lifting e6uip'ent. 2.13 A--!o.al o/ 0ate!ials C+,-.T shall ha"e the right to order that an0 'aterials, which do not 'eet with their appro"al, shall not #e used in the wor3s. The Contractor shall ha"e the right to sa'ple, test and gi"e an opinion on such 'aterials. CLIENT s1all o!+e! /o! t1i!+ -a!t, #e!ti/i#atio) /!o0 CLIENT a--!o.e+ sou!#es4 o) a), o! all

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SPECIFICATION

0ate!ials i/ t1e test #e!ti/i#ates -!o+u#e+ 6, t1e #o)t!a#to! a!e /ou)+ u)satis/a#to!,. ,f after this the 'aterials are reDected #0 C+,-.T the Contractor shall re'o"e the' fro' the site. Sa'ples of 'aterials appro"ed shall #e 'ade a"aila#le. 3. 3.1 DESIGN OF THE WORKS Desig) a)+ D!a2i)gs The Contractor shall design the ci"il engineering and #uilding wor3s and prepare co'plete wor3ing drawings as necessar0 for the construction of the wor3s. 3.2 Lia6ilit, The design of all the wor3s shall #e the responsi#ilit0 of the Contractor and this specification shall #e used as the #asis for the design. 3.3 Sta)+a!+s a)+ Co+es o/ P!a#ti#e Ci"il engineering and #uilding wor3s and ser"ices shall all #e designed and constructed in accordance with the rele"ant 1ritish Standard or e6ui"alent appro"ed Codes of practice for the purpose of satisf0ing the 1uilding egulations of the Du#ai &unicipalit0 and o#taining the necessar0 1uilding Per'it appro"al fro' the +ocal *uthorit0 as re6uired. The Standards and?or codes of practice e'plo0ed throughout the wor3s, where the0 do not conflict with the local #0$laws, shall #e of the 1ritish Standards ,nstitution. Latest .e!sio) o/ all S #o+es o! ot1e! sta)+a!+s4 s-e#i/ie+ s1all 6e /ollo2e+. *s far as practica#le the standards or codes adopted shall #e consistent throughout an0 section of the wor3s e5cept in 'eeting superior specified re6uire'ents. The Contractor shall in"estigate the e5istence of an0 regulations and local #0$ laws go"erning the proposed wor3s and he shall #e dee'ed to full0 co'pl0 with such re6uire'ents. The Contractor shall include with his tender a schedule of standards and codes to #e followed in design and construction of the wor3s. Copies of these codes and standards shall #e 'ade a"aila#le to C+,-.T during the design and construction period. ,n the case of standards and codes not pu#lished in -nglish, the Contractor shall o#tain -nglish translations when re6uired and send the' to C+,-.T. ,n addition, the Contractor shall ha"e a"aila#le in his place of #usiness Bor in his supplierIs wor3sC and on site, copies in -nglish of the rele"ant standards or codes used, for the sole use of C+,-.T. The failure of the Contractor to pro"ide a schedule of standards and codes for his wor3s shall #e ta3en to 'ean that he intends his wor3s to co'pl0 with the specific standards and codes referred to in this specification.

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3.!

Su60issio) o/ Desig)s a)+ D!a2i)gs The Contractor shall #e re6uired to produce full design calculations for the foundations, #uilding structures, #uilding ser"ices, etc. and detailed wor3ing drawings and #ending schedules, etc. @e shall #e responsi#le for the detailed designs, strength and safet0 of the structures, to 'eet the structural, acoustic and en"iron'ental re6uire'ents of the #uildings and other wor3s. @e shall #e responsi#le for ensuring that the design satisfies the re6uire'ents of all authori>ed local and national #odies. Design calculations and detailed drawings 'ust #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for re"iew #efore the rele"ant construction wor3 is carried out and at least si5 wee3s #efore the rele"ant drawing is re6uired on site. The ContractorIs progra''e shall allow at least 3( da0s for C+,-.TIS re"iew and at least one re"ision following C+,-.T initial re"iew. Design calculations shall #e in accordance with an appro"ed 'ethod of co'putation and should ta3e account of the 'ost u)/a.ou!a6le co'#ination of dead load, li"e load, and wind load. +i"e loads shall #e in accordance with 1S. )399 part 1. * #asic wind speed B3 set gust 1$in $%(0r return periodC of !% '?s at a height of 1( ' a#o"e ground le"el shall #e assu'ed or as s-e#i/ie+ 6, Du6ai 0u)i#i-alit, /o! t1e 6uil+i)g st!u#tu!al +esig). The design of all #uildings, structures and co'ponents shall resist wind loads calculated in accordance with 1ritish Standard CP3 chapter 9, part 2. The structures and all parts thereof shall #e capa#le of withstanding within the prescri#ed settle'ent, deflection and stress li'its, the worst practica#le co'#ination of dead and li"e loads, wind and erection forces, secondar0 stresses, i'pact, te'perature and shrin3age effects e5cept that wind and seis'ic forces shall not #e assu'ed to act together. *ll structural and secondar0 ele'ents shall #e designed to withstand "ertical and hori>ontal accelerations due to an earth6ua3e of (.(/ g. Seis'ic design shall follow ,ndian Standard ,S. 1893. Su#'ission of designs and drawings should #e at regular inter"als, to ensure a stead0 flow of su#'issions. e"iews 'a0 #e dela0ed if large 6uantities of drawings are su#'itted at an0 one ti'e.

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Re.ie2 6, CLIENT e"iew of the ContractorIs drawings or calculations #0 C+,-.T shall not relie"e the Contractor of an0 of his o#ligations to 'eet all the re6uire'ents of the Contract or relie"e the Contractor of the responsi#ilit0 for the correctness of such drawings. The Contractor shall 'a3e an0 changes in the design, which are necessar0 to 'a3e the wor3 confor' to the pro"isions and intent of the Contract.

3.)

Detail Re7ui!e0e)ts /o! Su60ittals

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Cal#ulatio)s *ll calculations related to ci"il, structural and #uilding wor3 shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T in -nglish. Calculations shall clearl0 identif0 the su#Dect of the calculations and shall include #ut not #e li'ited to pro"iding the following infor'ationE ContractorIs na'e ProDect na'e DesignerIs na'e Chec3erIs na'e Contract nu'#er .a'e of the ite' *ssu'ption used for design purposes Codes used +oadings used Date of Calculation Calculation eference sources &anufacturersI na'es and literature eference to the appropriate drawing Technical specification section and paragraph nu'#er Control registers reference all as applica#le. *ll calculations shall #e on *! si>e paper and shall #e #ound in stiff #ac3ed ring #inders. The co"ers shall indicate the ContractorIs na'e, and the re"ision letter of the calculations. *ll co'puter printouts shall #e #ound into an appropriate #inder with co"er which shall indicate the ContractorIs na'e, the Contract na'e, the title of the su#Dect, the date of su#'ission and re"ision letter of the printout. 2here use is 'ade of a co'puter, details shall #e gi"en of the progra's used and an0 certification of appro"al #0 independent authorities shall #e gi"en for the progra's used. 7se of such progra's shall #e to the appro"al of C+,-.T. D!a2i)gs Drawings to #e used for GConstruction DrawingsH and record shall #e prepared on *1, *3 and *! si>e sheets onl0 unless otherwise e5pressl0 appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. Drawing and data sheets prepared #0 the Contractor shall include co'plete construction details. The drawings shall include #ut not #e li'ited to the following infor'ation or detail as applica#leE construction Doints, reinforce'ent details and #ar #ending schedules, details for unusual or special ite's of for'wor3, special trenching, structural steel detailing, architectural drawings and schedules.

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Specific changes shall #e clearl0 designated on the drawings with the re"ision letter shown in an adDacent triangle. *ll drawings shall #e drawn, designed, chec3ed, re"iewed and signed #0 the Contractor #efore su#'ittal. 3./ Fi!e C!ite!ia The Contractor shall 'a3e pro"ision in the design of the #uilding structure for 'ini'u' periods of fire resistance in accordance with G The 1ritish 1uilding regulations 198% $ Part 1 $ 4ire $ 12?3?! 4ire Spread. The designation of purpose group and t0pe to #e used for the 1uildings shall #e J,ndustrialI see Ta#le ).1, page 32, under purpose group J,ndustrialI. 4or calculating the 'a5i'u' di'ensions the following definitions shall appl0 E$ BaC B#C G*reaH, in relation to a #uilding, 'eans the area calculated #0 reference to its finished internal faces E G4loor areaH 'eans the aggregate area of e"er0 floor in a #uilding or e5tension, calculated #0 reference to the finished internal faces of the walls enclosing the areas, or if at an0 point there is no such wall, #0 reference to the outer'ost edge of the floor. G @eightH 'eans the height of the #uilding 'easured fro' the 'ean le"el of the ground adDoining the outside of the e5ternal walls of the #uilding to the le"el of half the "ertical height of the roof of the #uilding, or to the top of the walls or of the parapet, if an0, whiche"er is the higher. To restrict the spread of fire, certain walls and floors shall #e designated as fire co'part'ent #arriers. 4ire co'part'ent #arriers shall pro"ide co'plete #arrier to spread of s'o3e heat and other products of co'#ustion. The #arriers shall ha"e a rating of 1$hour 'ini'u'. *ll openings in walls?floors for entr0?e5it of ca#les shall #e sealed with appro"ed fire sealant rated for 'ini'u' 1 hour. Seis0i# Loa+s The proposed wor3s are located in an area su#Dect to earth6ua3es, intensit0 of 9, , on the &odified &etric scale. *ll structural and secondar0 ele'ents shall #e designed to withstand "ertical and hori>ontal accelerations due to an earth6ua3e of (.(/g. Design shall follow ,ndian standard ,SE 1893 $ 198!E -arth6ua3e esistant Design of StructuresH. 3.9 Roa+ Loa+s The Contractor shall design the roads to an appro"ed standard and show the design to #e satisfactor0 for the 'a5i'u' load anticipated during either the construction or operational phase of the wor3s. eco''endations for

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3.1(

D!ai)age Drainage shall #e designed in accordance with rele"ant Codes of Practice pu#lished #0 the 1ritish Standards ,nstitution, "i>E 1S )(31, 1S )3)/ and 1S 83(1.All +!ai)age +esig) a)+ 2o!3 s1all #o0-l, 2it1 D( +!ai)age +e-a!t0e)t !e7ui!e0e)ts. ,n the neigh#ourhood of e'#an3'ents and cutting surface water run$off is to #e controlled #0 the pro"ision of lined drainage channels. Pro"ision shall #e 'ade for the disposal of surface water fro' roads. Surface water fro' roofs of #uildings shall #e drained to down pipes, which connect with the site drainage s0ste'. The following intensities of rainfall shall #e used for design of drainageE $ oofs Site /% ''?hr 1% ''?hr

The Contractor shall ascertain whether 'ain foul drainage is a"aila#le locall0, and if so, arrange'ents are to #e 'ade to connect fro' the pu'p station toilets into this s0ste'. 2here 'ain drainage is not a"aila#le foul drainage shall ter'inate at suita#l0 di'ensioned septic tan3 ha"ing 'ini'u' capacit0 for 2( persons. * soa3 awa0 of suita#le si>e also shall #e pro"ided. The septic tan3 shall #e constructed in an agreed position at least 2( 'eters fro' an0 #uilding. The design shall #e to recogni>ed standards such as 1S )29/ and appro"ed #0 the -ngineer. The settling co'part'ent shall ha"e a sloping floor and su'p for eas0 re'o"al of sludge when necessar0. The tan3 shall ha"e separate fresh air inlet and outlet pipes and #e pro"ided with access opening. The effluent fro' the tan3 shall #e drained to a soa3$awa0 pit of ade6uate capacit0, constructed with walls of solid concrete #loc3s laid on their sides. The soa3$awa0 pit shall #e co"ered #0 a concrete sla#, with access through a 'anhole co"er. Septic Tan3 and soa3 wa0s for foul drainage as well as stor' water drainage shall #e located gi"ing due consideration and with consultation?appro"al of the local *uthorities so that in future when 'ain sewerage?stor' water drainage net wor3 for the area is 'ade a"aila#le these ser"ices 'a0 #e connected to the 'ain line easil0. 3.11 Fou)+atio)s 4oundations shall #e designed and constructed in accordance with the reco''endations of 1S 8((! Gcode of practice for 4oundationsH to safel0 pre"ent o"er turning, #ase failure, uplift and sliding. Due consideration shall #e ta3en to the ris3 of detri'ental defor'ation and settle'ent of the soil. *ngular distortion, hori>ontal and "ertical 'o"e'ents of the foundations as a result of co'pression of the soil, 'ust not e5ceed that which is accepta#le with regard to

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the resulting forces in the structures and the safe operation of the e6uip'ent. Spread foundations shall #e designed such that tension or pressure areas shall not de"elop under the foundations where for'ation le"el is #elow the natural ground water ta#le. -5tent of foundation for each #uilding?structure should, unless otherwise agreed, #e restricted within the peripher0 of the #uilding?structure. 2hen calculating the resistance to o"erturning of foundations no account shall #e ta3en of the friction #etween the sides of the #ase and the surrounding ground, unless agreed with the -ngineer. !. SU "SOIL INVESTIGATIONS *ll su#$soil in"estigation re6uire'ents are the responsi#ilit0 of the contractor. 4actual reports on ground in"estigations attached to this docu'ent is for infor'ation onl0. %. SETTING OUT AND TOLERANCES The Contractor is responsi#le for the accurac0 of all setting out and construction as followsE. BaC B#C Principal setting out 1 in !%(( Construction tolerances E$ $ 1uilding 4oundations &a5. Tolerance B''C align'ent % le"el % specific di'ensions K2%, $ 1( "erticalit0 align'ent le"el "erticalit0 le"el align'ent openings specific di'ensions "erticalit0 align'ent 1 E 1%(( 3 3 1 E 1%(( 3 3 % % 1 E 1((( %

$ 1uilding 4ra'ewor3

$ Concrete 2or3

$ &ass Concrete or 1loc3 2alls

The -ngineer 'a0 at his discretion alter or specif0 new tolerances as necessar0. ). EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORKS ).1 a#3/ill

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7nless otherwise descri#ed, directed or per'itted, fill shall consist of per"ious naturall0 occurring suita6le 'aterial, free fro' cla0, silt and "egeta#le or other inDurious 'atter and water$solu#le salts har'ful to copper and other 'etals. (ate!ial s1all 6e teste+ to assess t1e suita6ilit, /o! /illi)g as -e! CLIENT i)st!u#tio). Suita6le fill 'aterials shall #e i'ported onl0 fro' appro"ed sources i/ t1e e5isti)g 0ate!ials /ou)+ u)suita6le. ).2 E5#a.atio)s Ge)e!all,

The whole of the e5ca"ations shall #e carried out to the widths, lengths and depths shown on the appro"ed drawings and in accordance with 1S )(31 and 1S 8((!.(et1o+ state0e)t s1all 6e su60itte+4 /o! CLIENT a--!o.al4 2it1 #!oss se#tio) +!a2i)gs /o! e5#a.atio) -!io! to a), e5#a.atio) . .o unlicensed or indiscri'inate digging shall #e per'itted. The Contractor shall allow for ris3 of 'eeting and ha"ing to e5ca"ate through an0 sort of 'aterial including roc3. The Contractor 'a0 e5ca"ate #0 an0 'ethod he considers suita#le, su#Dect to the C+,-.TIS appro"al and shall allow for the use of t0pes of plant 'ost suited for e5ca"ation in an0 location and at an0 ti'e. The Co)t!a#to!*s !ate s1all include for Clie)tte!i)g and all strutting and shoring necessar0 for the safe e5ecution of the wor3s. ).3 E5#a.ate+ (ate!ials &aterials fro' the e5ca"ation 'a0, if appro"ed #0 the -ngineer, #e used #0 the Contractor in the construction of the 2or3s. <ther e5ca"ated 'aterial shall #e #ac3filled where re6uired or deposited where directed an0where on site. Surplus 'aterials shall #e re'o"ed fro' the site #0 the Co)t!a#to! at 1is #ost and disposal as directed #0 the C+,-.T. The Contractor shall at all ti'es 3eep the site free fro' all surplus 'aterials, ru##ish and offensi"e 'atter. ). ! otto0 La,e! o/ E5#a.atio)

The #otto' of all e5ca"ated areas shall #e tri''ed, le"elled, well #o0-a#te+ a)+ teste+ /o! ;::@ (DD. The #otto' le"el of e5ca"ations or foundations shall #e inspected and passed #0 C+,-.T #efore foundations are constructed. ).% Clie)tte!i)g

The e5ca"ated surfaces shall #e 3ept dr0 and clean #0 pu'ping or an0 other 'ethod dee'ed necessar0 and appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. 2ater fro' such Clienttering shall #e properl0 drained awa0 fro' the site and disposed of off site 2it1 lo#al aut1o!it, a--!o.al4 so as not to incon"enience users of adDacent

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properties or sites. 2ater ta#le to #e #rought down to 'ini'u' 3(( '' #elow the foundation le"el. The cost of pu'ping or other Clienttering shall #e co"ered #0 the Contractor in his tender. .o concrete, 'asonr0, #ric3wor3 or other 'aterials shall #e placed or #uilt until the surfaces are properl0 drained. ).) 4illing and einstate'ent 4illing for trenches, e5ca"ations and le"elling of the site shall #e deposited in la0ers not e5ceeding 2%('' un co'pacted in thic3ness each la0er watered when necessar0 and well #o0-a#te+ or otherwise consolidated to 'ini'u' 9%L of the 'a5i'u' dr0 densit0 o#tained #0 the use of an appro"ed standard co'paction test or to C+,-.TIs satisfaction. 2here e5ca"ations, whether in roc3 or other 'aterial, are 'ade to a greater depth than re6uired or ordered #0 C+,-.T, the inter"ening space shall #e #rought up to the proper le"el in plain concrete. *n0 for'ation, which in the opinion of C+,-.T, is not sufficientl0 good to carr0 the loads, which shall #e i'posed on it, shall #e e5ca"ated and replaced with concrete. )./ Slips and Settle'ents Should an0 slips occur in the e5ca"ations, #an3s or filling during the e5ecution of the wor3s or during the Defects +ia#ilit0 Period fro' an0 cause whatsoe"er, the Contractor shall e5ecute the necessar0 re'edial wor3s in such 'anner and for', and with such 'aterials as C+,-.TIs epresentati"e shall appro"e. The Contractor shall 'a3e good all settle'ent of filling that 'a0 occur up to the issue of the last 4inal Certificate. ).8 -5plosi"es The use of e5plosi"es shall not #e per'itted as a general rule. ,n cases where C+,-.T 'a0 authori>e their use and notwithstanding such authorit0 or other conditions i'posed #0 C+,-.T, the Contractor shall re'ain responsi#le for their use including inDur0 to an0 person or an0 da'age to propert0, and for their safe storage. The Contractor shall 'a3e his own arrange'ents for the safe storage, the o#taining of per'its fro' appropriate local *uthorities and for the pa0'ent of fees and licenses and all other 'atters connected therewith. The Contractor shall e'plo0 onl0 properl0 6ualified wor3'en in the handling and firing of charges. ,n order to pre"ent inDur0 to life and da'age to propert0, ade6uate safet0 precautions shall #e ta3en and proper warnings shall #e gi"en of all #lasting operations. 1lasting shall onl0 ta3e place at such ti'es as 'a0 #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T.

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SPECIFICATION

).9

Co'pacted 4ill *reas ,n areas where e5ca"ated or i'ported 'aterial is to #e used as co'pacted fill, the Contractor shall #e re6uired to achie"e a densit0 of not less than 9%L of the test densit0 for the e5ca"ated or i'ported 'aterial. *ll tests and e6uip'ent for deter'ination and chec3ing of the specified densit0 shall #e carried out and supplied #0 the Contractor in the presence of C+,-.T representati"e and his price is dee'ed to include for this.

/. /.1

PILING Sta)+a!+s Piling wor3, 'aterials and tests shall co'pl0 with the following Codes of Practice and Standards, together with all Statutor0 egulationsE Title 1S 8((! &odel Specification for Piling 1S 811( 1S %328 Su6=e#t Code of Practice for 4oundations ,nstitution of Ci"il -ngineers Structural use of concrete &ethods of specif0ing concrete

/.2

Ge)e!al Re7ui!e0e)ts The piles shall #e designed to carr0 at least twice the wor3ing load and this shall #e deter'ined #0 nor'al design procedures. The pile shall #e ade6uatel0 anchored into pile caps in accordance with seis'ic design practice.

/.3

Proprietar0 Piling S0ste's 2here a piling s0ste' is not e5clusi"el0 co"ered #0 the a#o"e specifications, the contractor shall su#'it to the -ngineer for appro"al full details of the s0ste' he proposes to use. Details shall include design, suita#ilit0, case studies etc. This infor'ation shall #e su#'itted at least ) wee3s #efore the use of the s0ste' is re6uired on site.

8. 8.1

ROADS AND OTHER SURFACES: Ge)e!al Su#station roads and par3ing areas shall #e properl0 defined, co'pacted and pa"ed with interloc3ing concrete #loc3s 8('' thic3. Pedestrian wal3wa0s shall #e with )('' thic3 interloc3 pa"ing #loc3s. Top CC sla# of septic tan3 to #e /% '' lower than G+ and to #e co"ered 2it1;::00 t1i#3 la,e! sto)e #1i-s. *ll other co'pound surfacing shall #e stone chippings u)less s-e#i/ie+ i) t1e +!a2i)gs.

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SPECIFICATION

8.2

(ate!ials @ardcore shall consist of natural stone or 'asonr0 #ro3en to pass a /% to 1(( '' ring. ,t shall #e free fro' dust, ru##ish, wood, "egeta#le or other inDurious 'atter. 1ro3en stone and chippings for use as site surfacing shall consist of hard crushed natural stone.

8.3

D!ai)s4 Se2e!s a)+ Ca6le Du#t *ll drains, sewers, ca#le ducts and other necessar0 wor3 #elow for'ation le"el shall #e co'pleted, inspected and a--!o.e+ #0 C+,-.T #efore the construction of an0 or path is started.

8.!

P!e-a!atio) o/ Fo!0atio) /o! site su!/a#i)g a)+ i)te!)al !oa+sE The upper 3(( '' of the for'ation shall #e of suita#le soil, otherwise the Contractor shall i'pro"e it to the -ngineerIs satisfaction or 3(L C1 #0 #lending it with granular 'aterials such as gra"el or sand. The for'ation shall #e rolled to an e"en and unifor' surface, which shall #e parallel to the finished surface of the road or path. Co0-a#tio) s1all 6e #a!!ie+ out 2it1 a A to ;: to) -o2e! +!i.e) !olle! to a 0i)i0u0 o/ 9?@ (DD4 u)less ot1e!2ise o!+e!e+ o! -e!0itte+ 6, CLIENT .

8.%

Su#$#ase *fter the for'ation has #een properl0 'ade, rolled and appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, a su#$#ase consisting of well graded natural sands, gra"els or roc3 or 'i5tures thereof shall #e laid and co'pacted to 'ini'u' 9%L of &DD, to gi"e a finished thic3ness of at least 2(( '' or as descri#ed or directed. The 'aterial shall #e free of deleterious 'atter and shall #e well graded ha"ing grading si'ilar to ta#le gi"en #elowE 1S S,-9- S,M/% '' 3/.% '' 1( '' % '' (.) '' (.(/% '' P- C-.T*G- 1N &*SS P*SS,.G 1(( 8% $ 1(( !( $ /( 2% $ !% 8 $ 22 ( $ 1(

8.)

I)te!lo#3 Pa.i)g lo#3s The for'ation and su#$#ase for road areas with interloc3 pa"ing #loc3s shall #e

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SPECIFICATION

as descri#ed in Clauses 8.! and 8.% a#o"e. ,nterloc3 pa"ing #loc3s shall #e placed in a herring #ond pattern on a ?:00 t1i#3 la0ing course of coarse sand a#o"e the su#$#ase. 8./ C!oss /all ,n the case of roads with a straight cross fall, this fall shall #e not 'ore than 1 in !( and not less than 1 in !8. 2ith roads to #e ca'#ered the a"erage fall of the finished surface fro' the crown to the road edge shall #e not 'ore than 1 in 3( and not less than 1 in !%. 8.8 7p$stand 8er#s and recessed 8er#s Pre$cast concrete 3er#s to 1S /2)3 set on a concrete #ed shall #e laid on each side of the roads?par3ing areas to define the li'its for "ehicular access. 8.9 4ootpaths and Trench Co"ers ,nterloc3ing concrete #loc3 pa"ing shall #e pro"ided for footpaths. Pa"ing #loc3s shall #e )('' thic3 and laid in a herring #ond pattern. Trench co"ers shall #e 'ini'u' of )( '' thic3 and pro"ided with handles or holes for lifting purposes. The0 shall #e reinforced concrete to the appro"al of C+,-.T. The reinforce'ent shall #e in the 'iddle of the co"ers. The #earing edges of co"ers shall #e reinforced with 'in. %( 5 %( 5 ) '' thic3 hot dipped gal"ani>ed steel angle. 2here concrete co"ers are re6uired for trenches crossing roads, these shall #e designed for the hea"0 wheel loads e5pected on the' and shall #e speciall0 reinforced as necessar0. 8.1( Sto)e Su!/a#i)g Stone chippings for use as surfacing are to #e clean hard crushed stone graded fro' 1) $ !( ''. The for'ation in areas where stone chippings are to #e used shall #e well co'pacted to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 9. 9.1 CONCRETE CODE OF PRACTICE 2hen re6uired #0 this Specification reference shall #e 'ade to the following 1ritish Standard Codes of PracticeE 1S %328E 1981 1S 811( &ethods for specif0ing concrete, including read0 'i5ed concrete. The Structural 7se of Concrete

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SPECIFICATION

9.2

CEMENT

9.2.1 Ce0e)t$ The ce'ent 'a0 #e Portland B1S 12C, sulphate$resisting Portland B1S !(2/C or super sulphated B1S !2!8C depending on the soil and ground water salt concentrations. The t0pe of ce'ent shall #e #ased on ta#les ).1 and ).2 of 1S 811(. The ce'ent shall #e tested to deter'ine the total al3ali content in accordance with 1S !%%( Part 2 or else *.S.T.&. C111!$)9 BChe'ical *nal0sis of @0draulic Ce'entC. The e6ui"alent weight of sodiu' o5ide shall #e calculated fro' the following for'ulaE -6ui"alent weight of .a2< O 2t. of .a2< K (.)%8 5 2t. of 82<. The e6ui"alent weight of sodiu' o5ide shall not e5ceed (.)L of the weight of ce'ent. The a#o"e restriction shall #e wai"ed if the proposed aggregate is pro"ed without dou#t to #e non$reacti"e. T1e total sul-1ate #o)te)t Bas SOC8 o/ a), 0i54 i)#lu+i)g a), -!ese)t i) all #o0-o)e)t 0ate!ials4 s1all )ot e5#ee+ A@ 6, 2eig1t o/ #e0e)t i) t1e 0i5. T1e total #1lo!i+e #o)te)t Bas #1lo!i+e io)8 o/ a), 0i54 i)#lu+i)g a), #1lo!i+e -!ese)t i) all #o0-o)e)t 0ate!ials4 s1all )ot e5#ee+ :.C@ 6, 2eig1t o/ #e0e)t i) t1e 0i5 /o! !ei)/o!#e+ #o)#!ete 0a+e 2it1 OPC a)+ 0o+e!atel, sul-1ate !esisti)g #e0e)t4 a)+ :.<@ /o! !ei)/o!#e+ #o)#!ete 0a+e 2it1 sul-1ate !esisti)g Po!tla)+ #e0e)t. 9.2.2 Ce0e)t Test Ce!ti/i#ates$ *ll ce'ent shall #e certified #0 the 'anufacturer as co'pl0ing with the re6uire'ents of the appropriate specification. The Contractor shall, when re6uired #0 C+,-.T, o#tain the 'anufacturerIs test certificate for an0 consign'ent as soon as possi#le after deli"er0. 9.2.3 Ce0e)t Sa0-les$ C+,-.T shall ha"e the right to re6uire the Contractor at an0 ti'e to draw sa'ples of ce'ent fro' locations to #e specified #0 the'. 9.2.! Ce0e)t Sto!age$ Ce'ent shall #e 3ept dr0 and used in rotation of deli"eries. ,f deli"ered in #ags, these shall #e stored in a well$"entilated and weatherproof #uilding used e5clusi"el0 for this purpose. ,f deli"ered in #ul3, an appro"ed t0pe of ce'ent silo shall #e used. Ce'ents of different t0pes shall #e 3ept separatel0. 9.3. AGGREGATES

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The ter's G4ine *ggregateH, GSandH, GCoarse *ggregateH and G*ll$in *ggregateH are to #e as defined in 1S.882. *ll$in *ggregate shall not #e used in the wor3s e5cept as specificall0 re6uired #0 the Contract or authorised #0 C+,-.T. 4ine and coarse aggregates for concrete shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S 882 and shall #elong to a petrologic group appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. *ggregates for plain and reinforced concrete shall #e o#tained fro' a source 3nown to produce aggregates satisfactor0 for concrete, and if re6uested #0 C+,-.T, the Contractor shall suppl0 e"idence to this effect. Sa'ples of the aggregates, which the Contractor proposes to use, shall #e supplied for the purpose of 'a3ing preli'inar0 concrete test cu#es as hereinafter specified. *s and when re6uired #0 C+,-.T the Contractor shall suppl0 all or an0 particulars of the aggregates as listed in *ppendi5 * of 1S 882 #efore the 'aterials are used for the construction in an0 of the 2or3s. The Contractor shall ensure as far as possi#le that the particle shape and grading of the aggregate re'ain unifor' during the progress of the wor3 #ut if an0 significant "ariations occur, C+,-.T 'ust #e notified and an0 'odifications re6uired shall #e carried out to his satisfaction. ,f so re6uired #0 C+,-.T, tests of the aggregate shall #e 'ade. The representati"e sa'ples selected #0 C+,-.T shall #e deli"ered to a prescri#ed la#orator0 and tested in co'pliance with the respecti"e procedures specified in 1S812. The test results of appro"ed aggregates shall #e hereinafter specified, relati"e and li'iting 6uantities #eing dee'ed to #e percentages #0 weight unless the conte5t otherwise i'plies. Coarse aggregates shall consist of naturall0 occurring gra"el, crushed or uncrushed stone, or a co'#ination thereof, and shall #e free fro' chal3, ha"e pro"en frost resistance properties and shall not #e of a fla30, la'inated or porous character. The pieces shall #e angular or rounded in shape and shall ha"e granular, cr0stalline or s'ooth B#ut not powderC surfaces. The a'ount of fine particles occurring in a free state or as a loose adherent shall not e5ceed one per cent. 7nless otherwise specified, descri#ed or directed, the 'a5i'u' no'inal si>e of the coarse aggregate shall #e !( '' for use in 'ass concrete and 2( '' for reinforced concrete and its grading shall #e within the li'its specified in Ta#le ! of 1S.882. 4ine aggregates shall #e natural sand or sand deri"ed #0 crushing suita#le gra"el or natural stone and shall #e free fro' coagulated lu'ps. The grading of the fine aggregate shall #e within the o"erall li'its as gi"en in Ta#le % of 1S.882. The additional li'its for grading shall not #e used for an0

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concrete that is to #e reinforced e5cept with specific appro"al of C+,-.T. The fine aggregate shall #e so graded that when 'i5ed with the coarse aggregate and ce'ent shall produce a concrete of 'a5i'u' densit0. The 'a5i'u' salt content of aggregates recei"ed on site shall not e5ceed the following li'its as percentages #0 weightE

4ine aggregate Coarse aggregate

Solu6le C1lo!i+es Bas Na Cl8 """""""""""""""""""""""" (.1( (.(3

Solu6le Sul-1ates Bas SoC8 """""""""""""""""""""""""" C C (.!( in total C

The aggregate li'its 'a0 re6uire adDust'ent due to the chloride and sulphate content of #oth ce'ent and water. The adDust'ent shall #e such that the percentages #0 weight of the ce'ent in the concrete do not e5ceedE Solu#le Chlorides Bas .a ClC $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (.32 Solu#le Sulphates Bas So3C $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ !.(

Concrete

outine tests of the aggregates shall #e carried out on a regular #asis to deter'ine the chloride and sulphate content. &aterials $ Generall0 *ll 'aterials used in the 'anufacture of concrete shall #e of the sa'e t0pe and shall #e o#tained fro' the sa'e appro"ed source throughout continuous construction. Co)t!a#to! s1all a!!a)ge to #o)+u#t all tests4 s-e#i/ie+ /o! #o)#!ete4 agg!egate4 2ate! a)+ #e0e)t4 i) a), i)+e-e)+e)t la6o!ato!, a--!o.e+ 6, CLIENT -!io! to t1e #o)#!ete 2o!3 o! a), ti0e +u!i)g t1e #o)st!u#tio)4 as !e7ui!e+ 6, CLIENT. 9.! WATER Clean fresh water onl0 shall #e used for concrete 'ortar or grout. ,t shall #e free fro' har'ful sulphates, li'e or other deleterious 'aterials either in solution or in suspension. ,f so re6uired #0 C+,-.T, sa'ples of water collected in an appro"ed 'anner shall #e anal0sed or used for the purpose of 'a3ing concrete tests, to ensure that the water is suita#le for 'a3ing the concrete. The te'perature of stored water will increase due to solar gain and this in turn will reduce the setting ti'e for concrete. The Contractor shall ta3e this fact into account when preparing concreting progra''es.

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SPECIFICATION

Tests on water for 'a3ing concrete shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S 31!8. 9.%
9.%.1

REINFORCEMENT Rei)/o!#e0e)t$ 7nless otherwise specified, descri#ed or directed, reinforce'ent shall #e of high 0ield defor'ed steel #ars and shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S !!!9. Cold twisted steel #ars shall #e used in the 2or3s onl0 where specified or descri#ed on the drawings or as directed #0 C+,-.T. The0 shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S.!!)1. *ll reinforce'ent shall #e free fro' pitting, loose rust, 'ill scale, paint Be5cept for identification purposeC, oil, grease, adhering earth or an0 other 'aterial that 'a0 i'pair the #ond #etween the concrete and the reinforce'ent, or that 'a0 cause corrosion of the reinforce'ent, or disintegration of the concrete. The reinforce'ent shall #e efficientl0 protected against deterioration during transport and whilst stored upon the site to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. -ach consign'ent of reinforce'ent for use in the wor3s shall #e acco'panied #0 a certificate gi"ing the ulti'ate strength, 0ield point and elongation, and the result of the cold #ond test, for each si>e of #ar included in the consign'ent. *ll tests for the purpose of o#taining the infor'ation on these certificates shall co'pl0 with procedure descri#ed in 1S !!!9 or 1S !!)1 whiche"er is applica#le. einforce'ent shall #e stored clear of the ground on sufficient supports to pre"ent distortion of the #ars. &ild steel and high tensile steel are to #e stored separatel0. einforce'ent shall #e #ent cold #0 appro"ed 'eans to the di'ensions shown on appro"ed #ending schedules. *ll reinforce'ent shall #e free fro' oil, grease, paint, dirt, loose scale or rust at the ti'e of concreting. einforce'ent shall #e rigidl0 fi5ed in the positions shown on appro"ed drawings, using soft plia#le annealed steel coated #inding wire of 1.) '' dia'eter, to pre"ent 'o"e'ent during concreting and to 'aintain the specified co"er to #ars. Chairs and concrete spacer #loc3s shall #e pro"ided as re6uired to achie"e the designed #ar arrange'ent. Concrete co"er to reinforce'ent shall #eE *ll surfaces in contact with earth $ /% '' Superstructure and internal surfaces $ !( '' Testi)g o/ Rei)/o!#e0e)t

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C+,-.T shall ha"e the right to select at an0 ti'e sa'ples of steel reinforce'ent for testing in accordance with the rele"ant appro"ed standard. 9.%.2 Steel Fa6!i# Rei)/o!#e0e)t 7nless otherwise specified, descri#ed, or directed, steel fa#ric for concrete reinforce'ent shall #e in the for' of hard drawn steel wire fa#ric and shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S !!83. Twisted steel fa#ric for concrete reinforce'ent shall onl0 #e used in the 2or3s where specified or directed #0 C+,-.T and shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S !!83. -5panded 'etal steel fa#ric for concrete reinforce'ent shall onl0 #e used in the 2or3s where specified or directed #0 C+,-.T and shall co'pl0 in all respects with 1S !!83. -ach consign'ent of steel fa#ric reinforce'ent shall #e acco'panied #0 a certificate gi"ing the results of tests on the 'aterial, which shall #e carried out in accordance with the procedure descri#ed in 1S !!83. 9.%.3 T,i)g Wi!e T0ing wire for 'ain reinforce'ent shall #e .o.1) gauge B1.)'' dia'eterC annealed soft$iron t0ing wire, and .o.18 gauge B1.2 '' dia'eterC for lin3s and stirrups. 9.) PLANT The concreting plant shall #e suita#le in t0pe, capacit0 and design for its purpose. The perfor'ance of the plant and its disposition shall #e to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 9./.1 Co)#!ete St!e)gt1 Re7ui!e0e)ts The strength re6uire'ents for each grade of concrete proposed in the design shall #e pro"en #0 'eans of preli'inar0 trial tests as specified later. Grades of concrete shall #e in accordance with 1S %328. The 'ini'u' ce'ent content of an0 structural concrete for superstructure shall #e 3/( 3g?'3. The 'ini'u' ce'ent content for foundations and su#structures shall #e !(( 3g?'3. The 'a5i'u' ce'ent content of an0 structural concrete shall #e !8( 3g?'3. The 'a5i'u' free$water?ce'ent ratio shall #e (.!%. The 'a5i'u' te'perature of the fresh concrete shall #e 3(C. The 'ini'u' te'perature of the fresh concrete shall #e 9C.

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&i5 propositions shall #e calculated to gi"e the re6uired concrete strengths, using the 'ethod descri#ed in GDesign of .or'al Concrete &i5esH, pu#lished #0 the 78 Depart'ent of the -n"iron'ent B1988 editionC. Due allowance 'ust #e 'ade for the free water contained on surface$wet or saturated aggregates, as outlined in the a#o"e pu#lication. 2here infor'ation is to #e pro"ided #0 the Contractor this shall #e su#'itted, in e"er0 case, at least 1! da0s #efore the start of concrete production. 4or designed 'i5es the following infor'ation shall #e pro"ided in addition to that specified in Clause 1! B1C and 1!B2C of 1S %328E$ a . # . c . Data showing that the proposed 'i5 proportions and 'ethod of 'anufacture will produce concrete of the re6uired 6ualit0 with the intended wor3a#ilit0, or Details of tests on trial 'i5es, or * state'ent that, for initial production where appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, the appropriate 'i5 proportions gi"en #0 Ta#les 1 and 2 in 1S. %328 will #e used.

The ContractorIs designs and drawings shall show clearl0 the characteristic strengths, 'i5 proportions and de"iations proposed for each grade of concrete to #e use. 9./.2 Co)#!eti)g i) 1ot 2eat1e!$ ,n hot weather concreting should #e in accordance with *C, Standard 3(%$// with the following additional precautions #eing ta3en. a . &i5ing $ in hot weather suita#le 'eans shall #e pro"ided to shield the aggregates stoc3piles fro' the direct ra0s of the sun or to cool the aggregates #0 spra0ing with water and to insulate the 'i5ing water tan3 and pipe lines to ensure that the te0-e!atu!e o/ t1e 6at#1e+ #o)#!ete 21e) -la#e+ s1all )ot e5#ee+ C:C. ,n hot dr0 weather suita#le 'eans shall #e pro"ided to a"oid pre'ature stiffening of concrete placed in contact with hot dr0 surfaces. 2here necessar0 the surfaces, including reinforce'ent, against which the concrete is to #e placed shall #e shielded fro' the ra0s of the sun and shall #e spra0ed with water to pre"ent e5cessi"e a#sorption #0 the surfaces of water fro' the fresh concrete. 2here"er possi#le all s'all pours should #e carried out as late as possi#le in the afternoon. Co)#!ete s1all )ot 6e -la#e+ 21e) t1e s1a+e ai! te0-e!atu!e e5#ee+s A: +eg!ee Ce)tig!a+e o! t1e 2i)+ s-ee+ e5#ee+s t1e -e!0issi6le li0it o! 21e) t1e sa)+ sto!0 o##u!s.

# .

c .

9./.3

Co)#!ete (i5i)g$

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SPECIFICATION

*ll concrete e5cept where specificall0 per'itted #0 C+,-.T in writing shall #e supplied #0 an appro"ed supplier of read0 'i5 concrete ha"ing a 'icroprocessor controlled #atching plant. The use of truc3 'i5ed concrete shall not #e per'itted. The concrete ingredients, classification and ti'e of addition of water to the 'i5 shall #e recorded on the deli"er0 tic3et of each concrete #atch deli"ered to site. ,n co'puting the 6uantit0 of water to #e added, due account 'ust #e ta3en of the water contained in the aggregates. The a'ount of water shall #e sufficient to ensure thorough h0dration, good wor3a#ilit0 and high strength. The Contractor shall ta3e all precautions to the satisfaction of C+,-.T to protect the concrete fro' the inDurious effects of the ele'ents. * co"er or other suita#le 'eans shall #e pro"ided to shield the aggregate stoc3piles fro' the direct ra0s of the sun or suita#le 'eans pro"ided to cool the aggregate #0 spra0ing with fresh water and to insulate the 'i5ing water tan3 and pipe lines to ensure that the te'perature of the concrete when deposited shall not e5ceed 3(C. 9./.! Wo!3a6ilit,$ The Concrete shall #e of such consistenc0 that it can #e readil0 wor3ed into the corners and angles of the for'wor3 and around reinforce'ent without segregation of the 'aterials or #leeding of free water at the surface. <n stri3ing the for'wor3 it shall present a face, which is unifor', free fro' hone0co'#ing, surface cra>ing or e5cessi"e dusting, and which shall not, in the opinion of C+,-.T, are inferior to the standards laid down in later clauses in this section. The wor3a#ilit0 of concrete deli"ered to site shall #e tested #0 slu'p test in accordance to 1S 1881. The accepta#le slu'p shall generall0 #e /% 2% ''. 9./.% T!a)s-o!t a)+ Pla#i)g$ The concrete shall #e discharged fro' the 'i5er and transported to the wor3s #0 'eans that shall #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T and which shall pre"ent adulteration, segregation or loss of ingredients, and ensure that the concrete is of the re6uired wor3a#ilit0 at the point and ti'e of placing. The concrete shall #e placed in the position and se6uences indicated on the drawings, in the Specification or as directed #0 C+,-.T within one hour of 'i5ing. 2hen the site place'ent conditions re6uire a longer ti'e #etween 'i5ing and pouring, suita#le retarders 'a0 #e used, if appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. -5cept where otherwise directed, concrete shall not #e placed unless C+,-.TIs representati"e is present and has pre"iousl0 e5a'ined and appro"ed the positioning, fi5ing and condition of the reinforce'ent and of an0 other ite's to #e e'#edded, the cleanliness, align'ent and suita#ilit0 of the containing surfaces, and the ade6uac0 and position of plant. The concrete shall #e deposited as nearl0 as possi#le in its final position and in such a

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'anner as to a"oid segregation, displace'ent of the reinforce'ent, for'wor3 or other e'#edded ite's. Placing shall #e continuous #etween specified or appro"ed construction Doints. 2or3s shall #e #rought up to full thic3ness in !(( '' 'a5i'u' co'pacted la0ers as the wor3 proceeds. 2here chutes are used to con"e0 the concrete, their slopes shall not #e such as to cause segregation and suita#le spouts or #affles shall #e pro"ided to o#"iate segregation during discharge. Concrete shall not #e allowed to fall freel0 'ore than 1.% 'eters e5cept with the appro"al of C+,-.T. 2here pneu'atic placers are used the "elocit0 of discharge shall #e regulated #0 suita#le #affles or hoppers where necessar0 to pre"ent segregation or da'age and distortion of the reinforce'ent, other e'#edded ite's and for'wor3, caused #0 i'pact. Concrete shall not #e placed in standing or running water unless so specified or appro"ed. 9./.) Co0-a#tio) o/ Co)#!ete$ The concrete shall #e full0 co'pacted throughout the full e5tent of the la0er. ,t shall #e thoroughl0 wor3ed against the for'wor3 and around reinforce'ent and other e'#edded ite's, without displacing the'. Successi"e la0ers of the sa'e lift shall #e thoroughl0 wor3ed together. 9././ Vi6!ato!s$ 7nless otherwise directed #0 C+,-.T, appro"ed power dri"en "i#rators of the i''ersion t0pe shall #e used. The0 shall #e inserted at such distances apart or applied in such a 'anner as shall ensure that the concrete is satisfactoril0 and unifor'l0 co'pacted. The Contractor shall ensure that a sufficient nu'#er of "i#rators are on hand at all ti'es including allowance for #rea3down of "i#rators. 9i#rators shall penetrate the full depth of the la0er and where the underl0ing la0er is of fresh concrete, shall enter and re$"i#rate that la0er to ensure that successi"e la0ers are well 3nitted together. <"er$"i#ration, causing segregation, surface laitance or lea3age through for'wor3, shall #e a"oided. ,''ersion "i#rators shall #e withdrawn slowl0 to pre"ent the for'ation of "oids. 9i#rators shall not #e used to wor3 the concrete along the for's, or in such a wa0 as to da'age for'wor3 or other parts of the structure, or displace the reinforce'ent or other e'#edded ite's. 9./.8 Co)st!u#tio) &oi)ts$ Concreting shall #e carried out continuousl0 up to construction Doints, the position and arrange'ent of which shall #e indicated on the drawings and appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. 2hen not indicated on the drawings the following general rule shall appl0E Colu'ns $ :oints in colu'ns are to #e 'ade at the underside of floor 'e'#ers and at

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SPECIFICATION

floor le"els. @aunches and colu'n capitals are to #e considered as part of and continuous with the floor or roof. 4loors$ :oints in the floor s0ste' are to #e located at or near the 6uarter points of the span in sla#s and #ea's, e5cept where otherwise instructed. 2alls $ 9ertical Doints awa0 fro' corners. openings. @ori>ontal Doints a#o"e spla0s or

2hene"er the placing of the concrete is discontinued other than at the e5posed faces, this discontinuit0 shall for' a construction Doint. Construction Doints are to #e 'ade onl0 along a hori>ontal or "ertical plane e5cept that in the case of inclined or cur"ed 'e'#ers the0 shall #e at right angles to the principal a5is. Care shall #e ta3en to pre"ent offsetting of the Doint and to ensure water tightness. The Doints shall in e"er0 wa0 satisf0 the re6uire'ent of the -ngineer, and #e full0 detailed on drawings prior to su#'ission for appro"al. 2hen wor3 is resu'ed adDacent to a surface, which has set the whole surface, shall #e thoroughl0 roughened. ,t shall #e cleaned of all loose and foreign 'atter and laitance and washed with water i''ediatel0 #efore placing the fresh concrete, which shall #e well co'pacted against the Doint. 9./.9 Co)st!u#tio) a,s$ The Contractor shall agree with C+,-.T, prior to the co''ence'ent of concreting, upon the se6uence of placing concrete and the positions of "ertical and hori>ontal Doints, whether shown or not on the drawings. ,n general, sla#s in e5cess of ) 'eters in length and?or width and walls e5ceeding ) 'eters in length shall not #e poured in one operation and su#se6uent adDacent #a0s shall not #e concreted within / da0s. The 'a5i'u' area of an0 pour shall #e 1(( s6.'. *s an alternati"e to alternate #a0 construction, shrin3age gaps of up to 1 'etre in width 'a0 #e left at ) 'etre inter"alsF the shrin3age gaps shall not #e concreted until concrete on all sides is at least se"en da0s old. 9./.1( Cu!i)g$ (et1o+ state0e)t /o! #u!i)g s1all 6e su60itte+ /o! CLIENT a--!o.al -!io! to a), #o)#!ete 2o!3. Co)#!ete s1all 6e -!ote#te+ +u!i)g t1e /i!st stage o/ 1a!+e)i)g /!o0 t1e 1a!0/ul e//e#ts o/ su)s1i)e4 +!,i)g 2i)+s4 #ol+4 !ai) o! !u))i)g 2ate!. T1e -!ote#tio) s1all 6e a--lie+ as soo) as -!a#ti#a6le a/te! #o0-letio) o/ -la#i)g 6, t1e /ollo2i)g 0et1o+s4 as a--!o.e+ 6, CLIENT. F!es1l, -la#e+ #o)#!ete su!/a#es s1all 6e #o.e!e+ 2it1 -ol,t1e)e s1eet 2it1i) <:0iutes a/te! -la#i)g o! soo) a/te! t1e #o0-a#tio)4 a)+ s1all 6e !e-la#e+ 6, a la,e! o/ sa#3i)g4 1essia)4 st!a2 0ats4 o! si0ila! a6so!6e)t 0ate!ial -!io! to #u!i)g. T1e #u!i)g o/ t1e #o)#!ete s1all 6e +o)e /o! at least te) +a,s o! su#1 lo)ge! -e!io+ as +i!e#te+ 6, t1e e)gi)ee!4 a/te! 21i#1 ti0e t1e #o)#!ete s1all

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SPECIFICATION

!e0ai) #o.e!e+ /o! a /u!t1e! /ou! +a,s. Cu!i)g o/ #o)#!ete s1oul+ 6e #o00e)#e+ ;: 1ou!s a/te! -la#i)g t1e #o)#!ete o! as +i!e#te+ 6, t1e e)gi)ee!. All e5-ose+ su!/a#e o/ #o)#!ete s1all 6e #o.e!e+ as s-e#i/ie+ a6o.e a)+ #o)ti)uousl, 3e-t 2et 2it1 -ota6le 2ate! as +i!e#te+ 6, t1e e)gi)ee!. -5cept in the case of surfaces to which concrete has su#se6uentl0 to #e #onded, the concrete 'a0 #e cured #0 the application of an appro"ed li6uid curing 'e'#rane su#Dect to the engineerIs appro"al. *pplication shall #e 'ade #0 low$pressure spra0 in accordance with the 'anufacturerIs instructions. <n "ertical surfaces, the curing 'e'#rane shall #e applied i''ediatel0 after re'o"ing the for'wor3. 9./.11 T!ial (i5es$ The Contractor shall su#'it not less than 3 wee3s #efore the co''ence'ent of 'anufacture of preli'inar0 trial design 'i5es the following infor'ation to C+,-.T in respect of each grade of concrete. a. #. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. D. Grade of concrete Title of particular trial 'i5 T0pe and grading of the aggregates T0pe of ce'ent The ratio #0 weight of all the constituents of the concrete T0pe of ad'i5ture The e5pected co'pacting factor and slu'p 4ull details of the proposed site 6ualit0 control 4ull details of the proposed la#orator0 for testing &a5i'u' and 'ini'u' te'peratures of the fresh concrete. The Contractor shall also confir' his proposed testing regi'e and acceptance criteria for the Preli'inar0 Trial &i5es. Should the proposals not #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, then the Contractor shall co'pl0 with the paragraph on preli'inar0 test cu#es and the two following paragraphs #elow. *t least four wee3s #efore co''encing an0 concreting in the 2or3s, the Contractor shall 'a3e trial 'i5es using sa'ples of aggregates and ce'ents t0pical of those to #e used. ,f possi#le, the concreting plant and the 'eans of transport to #e e'plo0ed in the 2or3s shall #e used to 'a3e the trial 'i5es and to transport the' a representati"e distance. * clean dr0 'i5er shall #e used to 'a3e the trial 'i5es and the first #atch shall #e discarded. Preli'inar0 test cu#es shall #e ta3en fro' the proposed 'i5es as followsE 4or each grade a set of ) cu#es shall #e 'ade fro' each of 3 consecuti"e #atches. Three fro' each set of ) shall #e tested at an age of / da0s and three at an age of 28 da0s. The cu#es shall #e 'ade, cured, stored, transported and tested in co'pression in accordance with appro"ed standards and tested in an appro"ed independent la#orator0.

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,f it is proposed to use an ad'i5ture in the 'i5 then for each grade of concrete an additional #atch shall #e 'ade with a dou#le dose of the additi"e. 4or each of these #atches 3 cu#es shall #e 'ade and 1 tested at / da0s and 2 at 28 da0s to deter'ine the li3el0 effect of errors in dispensing. The trial design 'i5 proportions shall #e appro"ed if the a"erage strength of a set of 9 cu#es tested at 28 da0s e5ceeds the specified characteristic co'pressi"e strength #0 the current 'argin less 3.%.?''2. The results of the se"en da0 cu#e tests shall #e used to gi"e an indication for future use of the strengths li3el0 to #e achie"ed at 28 da0s. The0 shall not #e used to satisf0 the 28 da0s preli'inar0 test cu#e strength re6uire'ents. The current 'argin for each particular t0pe of concrete 'i5 should #e deter'inedF it 'a0 #e ta3en as ha"ing the s'aller of the "alues gi"en #0 B,C or BiiC. iC 1.)! ti'es the standard de"iation of cu#e tests on at least 1(( separate #atches of concrete of nor'all0 si'ilar proportions of si'ilar 'aterials and produced o"er a period not e5ceeding 12 'onths #0 the sa'e plant under si'ilar super"ision, #ut not less than 1?) of the characteristic strength for concrete of grade /, 1( or 1% or 3./%.?''2 for concrete of grade 2( or a#o"e. 1.)! ti'es the standard de"iation of cu#e tests on at least !( separate #atches of concrete of no'inall0 si'ilar proportions of si'ilar 'aterials and produced o"er a period not less than % da0s #ut not e5ceeding ) 'onths #0 the sa'e plant under si'ilar super"ision, #ut not less than 1?3 of the characteristic strength for concrete of grade /, 1( or 1%, or /.%.?''2 for concrete of grade 2( or a#o"e.

iiC

2here there are insufficient data to satisf0 iC or iiC a#o"e, the 'argin for the initial 'i5 design should #e ta3en as two $thirds of the concrete of grade 2( or a#o"e. This 'argin should #e used as the current 'argin onl0 until sufficient data are a"aila#le to satisf0 iC or iiC a#o"e. @owe"er, when the re6uired characteristic strength approaches the 'a5i'u' possi#le strength of concrete 'ade with a particular aggregate, a s'aller 'argin #ut not less than /.%.?''2 'a0 ha"e to #e per'itted for the initial 'i5 design. *t each age of test no cu#e strength shall fall #elow the appropriate 'ini'u' specified in the ContractorIs designs. 1efore co''encing the 2or3s the Contractor shall su#'it for C+,-.TIs appro"al full details of the 'i5es he proposes to use, with their anticipated a"erage strength, which 'ust #e #ased on the satisfactor0 results of these preli'inar0 tests. C+,-.T shall if he so desires #e present at all preli'inar0 tests. The Contractor shall infor' C+,-.T of his intention to carr0 out such tests and the ti'e and place of the tests at least 2! hours #efore the0 ta3e place. .either the 'i5 proportions nor the source of suppl0 of 'aterials shall #e altered

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without the prior appro"al of C+,-.T e5cept that the Contractor shall adDust the proportions of the 'i5 as re6uired, to ta3e account of per'itted "ariations in the 'aterials. Such appro"al shall #e su#Dect to the e5ecution, to C+,-.TIs satisfaction, of trial 'i5 procedures set out herein. 9./.12 Wo!3s Test Cu6es$ 4or the first 1( da0s that a particular grade of concrete is produced, or where there is a lapse of two wee3s or 'ore #etween successi"e pours of the sa'e grade of concrete, three sa'ples shall #e ta3en on each da0 and three cu#es shall #e 'ade fro' each sa'ple. Two shall #e tested at / da0s and the other at 28 da0s. *fter the initial 1( da0s, sa'ples of designed 'i5es shall #e ta3en at the reduced rate gi"en in Ta#le 1 #elow, with the pro"ision that at least one sa'ple shall #e ta3en on each da0 that concrete of that grade is used. Three cu#es shall #e 'ade fro' each sa'ple, one #eing tested at / da0s and the re'aining two at 28 da0s. Ta#le , Sa'pling rates for design 'i5es after initial 1( da0s production run of concrete grade B) Cu#es shall #e 'ade fro' each sa'pleC ate * 1 T0pe of Structure 1 Critical Structures e.g. &asts, cantile"ers, colu'ns ,nter'ediate Structures e.g. 1ea's, sla#s Sa'ple to #e ta3en e"er0 da0 or e"er0E$ 1( cu#ic 'etres !( cu#ic 'etres

The cu#es shall #e 'ade, cured, stored and tested in co'pression in accordance with 1S.1881. The tests shall #e carried out in an i)+e-e)+e)t testing la#orator0 appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. The la#orator0 'ust pro"ide e"idence that its e6uip'ent and procedures co'pl0 with 1S.1)1( and 1S.1881 and that its testing 'achines are regularl0 chec3ed and adDusted for accurac0. 4ull details of the 6ualifications of all la#orator0 staff shall #e re6uired #0 C+,-.T. eports of all tests 'ade shall #e supplied direct fro' the la#orator0 to C+,-.T within 2! hours of the cu#es #eing tested. C+,-.TIs epresentati"e on site shall ha"e the authorit0 to stop all further concrete wor3 until accepta#le test results are forthco'ing. ecords of Test Cu#es $ up to date records shall #e 3ept #0 the Contractor at the wor3s of all #atches of concrete, of their grade and of all test cu#es, cores or other speci'ens ta3en fro' the'. Copies of these records shall #e supplied to C+,-.T. 9./.13 C1a)ges i) (ate!ials o! (i5 P!o-o!tio)s$ .either the 'i5 proportions nor the source of suppl0 of 'aterials shall #e altered without the prior appro"al of C+,-.T, e5cept that the Contractor shall adDust the proportions of the 'i5 as re6uired, to ta3e account of per'itted "ariations in the 'aterials. Such appro"al shall #e su#Dect to the e5ecution, to C+,-.TIs satisfaction,

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of trial 'i5 procedures set out herein. 9./.1! Failu!e o/ Co)#!ete to (eet Test Re7ui!e0e)ts$ ,f the strength of the speci'en is less than the appropriate specified 'ini'u' crushing strength or if, in the opinion of C+,-.T, the concrete fails to 'eet the specified re6uire'ents in other respects, the concrete in that part of the 2or3s of which it is a sa'ple shall #e considered not to co'pl0 with the specified re6uire'ents. ,f the specified re6uire'ents ha"e not #een 'et, the Contractor shall ta3e such re'edial action as 'a0 #e re6uired. 1efore proceeding with concreting, the Contractor shall su#'it for C+,-.TIs appro"al details of the action proposed to ensure that the concrete to #e place in the 2or3s shall co'pl0 with the Specification. 9./.1% Co)#!ete Co!es$ *s and where directed #0 C+,-.T, c0lindrical core speci'ens shall #e cut fro' the hardened concrete in the 2or3s for the purpose of e5a'ination and testing. The cutting e6uip'ent and the 'ethod of doing the wor3 shall #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. Prior to preparation for testing, the speci'ens shall #e 'ade a"aila#le for e5a'ination #0 C+,-.T. Testing of the core shall #e in accordance with appro"ed standards. 9.8.1 Fo!02o!3$ 4or's shall #e designed and so constructed that the concrete can #e properl0 placed and thoroughl0 co'pacted and that the hardened concrete shall confor' accuratel0 to the re6uired shape, position and le"el, su#Dect to the tolerance and standards of finish specified. 2hen concrete is to #e "i#rated, special care shall #e ta3en to 'aintain the sta#ilit0 of the for'wor3 and the tightness of the Doints during "i#rating operations. The 'aterial and position of an0 ties passing through the concrete shall #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. The whole or part of the tie shall #e capa#le of #eing re'o"ed so that no part re'aining e'#edded in the concrete shall #e nearer the surface of the concrete than the specified thic3ness of co"er to the reinforce'ent. *n0 holes left after the re'o"al of ties shall #e filled, unless directed #0 the -ngineer, with concrete or 'ortar of appro"ed co'position. 9.8.2 Re0o.al o/ Fo!02o!3$ *ll for's shall #e re'o"ed without da'age to the concrete. The use of 'ould oil or other 'aterial to facilitate this shall #e su#Dect to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 1efore soffit for's and props are re'o"ed the concrete shall #e e5posed #0 re'o"al of the side for's or otherwise as re6uired #0 C+,-.T, in order to ensure that it has sufficientl0 hardened. The for's shall not #e struc3 until the concrete has reached a cu#e strength of at least twice the stress to which the concrete 'a0 #e su#Dect at the

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ti'e of stri3ing. The for'wor3 to "ertical surfaces 'a0 #e re'o"ed after 2! hours in nor'al weather conditions Bo"er 1%CC. *ll for' wor3 for pits, ducts and holding down #olt holes 'ust #e so constructed that it can #e easil0 collapsed to facilitate withdrawal after the initial set of the concrete. The ContractorIs proposed 'ethod for the construction and fi5ing of the for'wor3 for #olt hole poc3ets shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for appro"al #efore construction. The top of the shuttering shall #e suita#l0 co"ered to pre"ent entr0 of e5cess grout, 'aterials used for curing etc. Solid ti'#er 'ust not #e used for for'ing holding down #oltholes. 1olt holes for'ers 'a0 #e 'ade of pl0wood, e5panded 'etal, pol0st0rene or other 'ethod appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, who 'a0 re6uire the Contractor to carr0 out a test pour, using the proposed #olt hole for'er. (i)i0u0 -e!io+ 6e/o!e st!i3i)g Fo!02o!3 &ini'u' Period #efore Stic3ing T,-e o/ Fo!02o!3 OPC 9ertical sides of #ea's, walls, colu'ns, lift not e5ceeding 1.2 ' 2! hours 9ertical sides of #ea's, walls, colu'ns, lift e5ceeding 1.2 ' 3) hours Soffit of 'ain sla#s and #ea's, Bprops left underC / da0s e'o"al of props $ #ea's and 'ain sla#s and other wor3 18 da0s 9.9 TOLERANCES The tolerances stated in the following Ta#le are for general use onl0 and specific tolerances for plant and si'ilar ite's if re6uired shall #e as directed #0 C+,-.T. The tolerances stated shall appl0 to general surfaces and concrete sections onl0 and shall not appl0 to #uilt$in ite's of plant or openings for'ed to acco''odate the co'ponents of #uildings or plant. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for ensuring that the necessar0 clearances are 'aintained for all window and doorfra'es and other co'ponents. Per'issi#le tolerances gi"en in the Ta#le are the 'easure'ents #0 which the concrete is per'itted to e5ceed the stated di'ensions. .egati"e tolerances are the 'easure'ents #0 which the concrete can #e short of the stated di'ensions. Departure fro' align'ent is the per'issi#le de"iation fro' the centre line or hori>ontal or "ertical face or edge of the concrete. 3) hours )( hours 8 da0s 19 da0s SRC

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.o reduction will #e per'itted in the co"er to reinforce'ent #ecause of a specified negati"e tolerance in a concrete section. *#rupt changes of surface align'ent of concrete such as 'a0 occur at #adl0 'ade construction Doints will not #e allowed e"en though the concrete surface are within the per'issi#le tolerances. Pe!0issi6le Tole!a)#es i) Co)#!ete Di0e)sio)s Co)st!u#tio) Departure fro' align'ent in oads Top surfaces of oads Concrete in 4oundations against which #ac3fill is placed Departure fro' align'ent of 4ootings, 2alls, 1ea's, Colu'ns and other si'ilar ite's Cross sectional di'ensions of 4ootings, walls, #ea's, colu'ns and other si'ilar ite's. Top surfaces of sla#s prepared to recei"e screed Centres of poc3ets or holes with greatest lateral di'ensions not e5ceeding 1%( '' Centres of poc3ets or holes with greatest lateral di'ensions e5ceeding 1%( '' 9.1( PRE-CAST CONCRETE SLABS AND MEMBERS Pre$cast concrete sla#s and 'e'#ers shall #e used in the wor3s where specified in the drawing or directed #0 C+,-.T. Pre$cast sla#s #e designed and constructed in accordance with 1S 811( Part , and 1S %89). *ll designs with shop drawing and 'ethod state'ent to #e su#'itted for C+,-.TIs appro"al prior to construction. T1e #o)#!ete 0i5 +esig) s1all #o0-l, 2it1 !ele.a)t S #o+e !e7ui!e0e)ts a)+ t1e total C1lo!i+e #o)te)t o/ t1e 0i5 s1all )ot e5#ee+ :.;D@ 6, 2eig1t o/ t1e #e0e)t i) t1e 0i5. The concreting of each pre$cast sla# or 'e'#er shall #e co'pleted in one continuous operation and no interruption will #e per'itted. The 'oulded concrete surface should #e unifor' without hone0co'#ing or air #u##les. Densit0 test of concrete as directed #0 C+,-.T to #e carried out at an0 stage of construction if the 'i5 is found unsatisfactor0. .o repair is allowed on the Tole!a)#es K13 '' $ 13'' K ) '' $ ) '' K 2% '' $ % '' K % '' $ ( '' K ! '' $ % '' K % '' $ % '' K % '' $ % '' K 1( '' $ 1( ''

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'oulded concrete surface for the a#o"e defects. Concrete 'i5 design to #e re"ised till a unifor' surface is o#tained. Pre$cast concrete sla#s or 'e'#ers shall not #e distur#ed or lifted until the 'ini'u' specified period for the sa'e as per the 1S Code ha"e elapsed. .o stress to #e applied to the concrete till the 'ini'u' specified #ond strength and co'pressi"e strength is achie"ed. +ifting shall #e carried out as per the appro"ed drawing or as directed #0 C+,-.T without shoc3 or "i#ration. Slings or purpose 'ade cla'ps #oth with soft wood pac3ing shall #e used for lifting in order to pre"ent da'age to the sla# or 'e'#er. .o ph0sical da'ages, patchwor3, crac3s or lateral strains should #e "isi#le when the sla# is deli"ered at site. *ll necessar0 test to #e carried out as per 1S 1881 as directed #0 C+,-.T. Sla#s shall #e erected and le"elled as per the appro"ed 'ethod state'ent. *ppro"ed non$shrin3 grout to #e used for the grouting #etween the sla#s and supporting #ea's. &onolithic concrete, reinforced with 1 C 'esh to #e done o"er the sla# once the sla# is le"elled and grouted. The sla# should #e co'pati#le to the water proofing s0ste'. Considera#le "i#ration shouldnIt #e felt when specified li"e load is o"er the sla#. <penings and cut$outs shall #e 'ade as per the 4,P 'anual reco''endations. Sla# should #e capa#le of with standing the li"e loads and the roof 'ounted e5haust fans with "i#ration e"en after the tendons are cut for opening. +oad test to #e carried out for the sla# as instructed #0 C+,-.T if the structure is showing considera#le "i#ration when the e5haust fan is operational. 9.11 REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED CONCRETE ,n the e"ent of an0 portion of the concrete wor3 #eing da'aged fro' an0 cause so that in the opinion of C+,-.T it does not fulfil the re6uire'ents of the Contract, the Contractor shall at his own e5pense replace, or cut out and 'a3e good such portion of the wor3 to C+,-.TIs appro"al. 9.12 FINISH OF CONCRETE Per'anentl0 "isi#le concrete surfaces shall #e of unifor' colour, dense, fair, s'ooth, e"en, free fro' hone0co'#ing, water and air holes and other #le'ishes, true to line and surface and free fro' pronounced #oard or panel 'ar3ing or fins. ,f upon re'o"al of for'wor3 or 'oulds, the line or surface of the wor3 is in the opinion of C+,-.T unsightl0 and not in accordance with the re6uire'ents of the Contract, the Contractor shall at his own e5pense cut out and 'a3e good such portion of the wor3 as C+,-.T directs. endering o"er defecti"e surfaces shall not #e per'itted. Per'anentl0 "isi#le concrete surfaces for which for'wor3 is not pro"ided, other than sla#s, shall #e s'oothed with a float to gi"e a finish e6ual to that of the ru##ed down face where for'wor3 is pro"ided. Care shall #e ta3en that the e5cess fines are not drawn to the surface.

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Concrete top surfaces, which are to #e co"ered with a screeded #ed of granolithic or si'ilar flooring, shall #e ta'ped and struc3 off to the re6uired le"el. The0 shall #e #rushed with a stiff #roo' Dust #efore the concrete hardens so as to re'o"e all laitance and to roughen the surface. *lternati"el0, the #ase concrete 'a0 #e scra##led and wetted i''ediatel0 prior to la0ing the screed. 9.13 FIXINGS AND CAVITIES .o holes, ca"ities of fi5ings shall #e pro"ided in an0 concrete wor3 e5cept where shown on the drawings or appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. 2here holes, poc3ets, threaded inserts, #olts or other fi5ings are specified, descri#ed or directed the0 shall #e pro"ided in the concrete or reinforced concrete during the wor3 of concreting. @oles and poc3ets for holding down #olts, threaded inserts and cast$in #olts for electrical e6uip'ent shall #e set with a tolerance not e5ceeding plus or 'inus ).% '' unless otherwise descri#ed or directed. The threads of all #olts and inserts shall #e 3ept clean and shall #e protected against da'age. *ll holes and poc3ets shall #e stripped clean and per'anent liners and for'ers shall not #e used. Threaded inserts and cast$in #olts shall #e fi5ed s6uare to the for'wor3 #0 a te'porar0 #olt and the concrete within !( '' of the' shall #e hea"il0 painted with #itu'astic. *ll threads shall #e left well greased on co'pletion of the wor3. Threaded inserts shall #e electro$gal"anised 'allea#le iron or 'ild steel. 9.1! BLINDING: The ground under reinforced concrete foundations shall #e #linded with a %( '' thic3ness of Concrete of appro"ed 'i5 design. 2aterproofing 'e'#rane #elow the foundations shall #e protected #0 %( '' thic3 s#!ee+ #o)#!ete 2it1 agg!egate less t1a) ;: 00. The #linding shall #e washed clean #efore appl0ing the pri'er for waterproofing on it. Su'ps shall #e pro"ided as necessar0 to facilitate the control of drain water. 9.1% LOADING OF CONCRETE MEMBERS .o part of a concrete structure shall #e su#Dected to i'pose loading of an0 3ind until the concrete has gained in strength to sustain the particular loading. C+,-.TIs per'ission shall #e o#tained prior to an0 parts of the co'pleted structure #eing loaded. 1(. 1(.1 WATERPROOFING: Ge)e!al$ All st!u#tu!al #o)#!ete 6elo2 t1e /i)is1e+ g!ou)+ s1all 6e -!ote#te+ 2it1

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SPECIFICATION

2ate!-!oo/i)g 6itu0e) 0e06!a)e 0i)i0u0 ;.?00 t1i#3 !ei)/o!#e+ 2it1 )o)" 2o.e) -ol,este! !ei)/o!#e0e)t u)less ot1e!2ise s-e#i/ie+. (e06!a)e s1all 6e -!ote#te+ 6, -!ote#tio) 6oa!+ o! alte!)ati.e 0et1o+s a--!o.e+ 6, CLIENT 6e/o!e 6a#3/illi)g. 1(.1. 1 Roo/ Wate!-!oo/i)g The roof waterproofing s,ste0 shall co'prise of ! '' thic3 *PP #itu'en 'e'#rane with non$wo"en pol0ester reinforce'ent of 'ini'u' 2)( g'.?s6'. torch applied full0 #o'ed o"er the concrete cast to slopes with e5truded pol0st0rene insulation #oard, separation la0er followed #0 'ortar and concrete tiles. *ll co'ponents of the s0ste' shall #e prefera#l0 o#tained fro' a co''on source. The application of the waterproofing s0ste' shall #e carried out #0 'anufacturerIs standard applicators strictl0 in accordance with the 'anufacturerIs instructions. The !oo/ waterproofing s0ste' shall #e guaranteed for 1( 0ears for 'aterial, wor3'anship and other lia#ilities, which 'a0 #e caused #0 lea3s?failure of the s0ste'. The guarantee pro"ided #0 the Contractor shall #e supported #0 roofing 'anufacturerIs insurance guarantee for a si'ilar period. 1(.2 Su60ittals$ The Contractor shall 'a3e the following su#'ittals to the -ngineer for appro"alE &anufacturers details?specifications for the 'aterial including the standard details for ter'inations, penetrations, flashings and #onding together with the installation procedures. Shop drawings indicating the side?end laps, and particular details for flashings and drainage. Particulars of the applicator reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturer. 4or'at of Guarantee. 1(.3 1(.3. 1 (ate!ials$ oofing &e'#raneE * ! '' thic3 *PP #itu'inous reinforced 'e'#rane, reinforced with a 'ini'u' 2)( g?s6.'. sta#le non$wo"en pol0ester, finished on #oth sides with a 'acro$perforated torch off fil' allowing la0ing #0 torch, hot #itu'en or cold adhesi"e t0pe. The laps are to #e full0 torched and sea'ed. 1(.3. 2 1(.3. Separation +a0erE * 1(( g'?s6.'. geote5tile separation la0er such as Terra', T0par, 1idin?e6ui"alent. ,nsulation 1oardE

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3 T1e 0i)i0u0 t1i#3)ess o/ i)sulatio) s1all 6e ?:00 and insulation #oards to #e used shall #e e5truded pol0st0rene, 3% 3g?'3 densit0. 1(.3. ! Pri'erE The pri'er to #e used shall co'pl0 with all respect to *ST& D !1 and shall #e applied at a 'ini'u' rate of 2%($3(( g?s6.'. 1(.3. % ainwater <utletsE The0 shall consist of a prefa#ricated flange and a welded pipe, flange di'ension e5ceeding 12( '' fro' edge of pipe opening. Pipe shall #e of a dia'eter and a length adopted to the roof condition. <utlets can #e 'etal 'ade Blead, >inc, copper or si'ilar appro"edC or #itu'en$co'pati#le ru##er such as -PD&. *ll flanges shall #e pri'ed on #oth faces #efore insertion in the roofing #uilt$up. 1otto' of the pipe shall #e sealed to the down pipe entr0. 1(.3. ) 1(.! 1(.!. 1 &ortar and TilesE &ortar and Tiles as specified in rele"ant su#section. Wo!30a)s1iStorageE *ll 'aterials shall #e stored in dr0 area, out of direct sunlight and according to 'anufacturerIs instructions Bcorrect rolls position, 'a5i'u' load and stac3ing allowedC. ,f the stored 'aterials are da'aged or otherwise rendered unusa#le due to inade6uate and poor storage, the0 shall #e re'o"ed fro' site as instructed and replaced at no e5tra cost to the -'plo0er. 1(.!. 2 ,nstallationE The installation shall #e #0 appro"ed applicators and super"ised #0 the 'anufacturer of the waterproofing s0ste'.
The tiles shall #e laid on a #ed of ! c' thic3 ce'ent sand 'ortar with appropriate e5pansion Doints.

1(.%

Tests The roofing 'e'#rane shall #e tested #0 flooding with water with a 'ini'u' %( '' height for 3) hours.

The test shall #e repeated after co'pletion of tiling and related ancillar0 wor3s. 11. BLOCK WORK

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SPECIFICATION

11.1

Ce'entE Ce'ent shall #e of a 6ualit0 as descri#ed in the section for Concrete. The Clause in that section referring to ce'ent storage shall also appl0.

11.2

Sands and *ggregatesE Fi)e a)+ #oa!se agg!egates /o! /o!0i)g 6lo#3s a)+ /o! #e0e)t sa)+ 0o!ta! s1all #o0-l, 2it1 !ele.a)t S #o+es a)+ s1all 6e agg!egates /!o0 )eut!al sou!#es o/ 1a!+ +u!a6le 0ate!ial o! ot1e! a--!o.e+4 /!ee /!o0 +elete!ious su6sta)#es. T1e total #1lo!i+e #o)te)t a)+ sul-1ate #o)te)t o/ t1e #e0e)t 0o!ta! a)+ #o)#!ete 6lo#3 0i5 s1all )ot e5#ee+ t1e li0it s-e#i/ie+ /o! #o)#!ete 0i5 i) #lause 9.<.;

11.3

Concrete 1loc3sE Pre$cast concrete #loc3s shall #e in accordance with 1S )(/3 and shall ha"e a co'pressi"e strength of /.?s6.'' a"erage for 1( #loc3s calculated on the gross area of #loc3. &ini'u' strength of indi"idual #loc3 ).?s6.''. 1loc3s 'ust #e thoroughl0 cured #efore la0ing.

11.!

&ortar for 1loc3 wor3E &ortar for use with #loc3 wor3 shall #e 'i5ed in proportions appropriate to the strength and per'ea#ilit0 of the #uilding #loc3 used and to the degree of e5posure of the finished wor3. &ortar shall #e 'i5ed 'echanicall0. The ingredients shall #e 'i5ed thoroughl0 in the re6uired proportions, first dr0 and then with the addition of water until a unifor' colour and suita#le consistenc0 is o#tained. The 'ortar shall #e used within 2 hours of the addition of the 'i5ing water and an0 'ortar not then used shall #e discarded. Ce'ent for 'ortar shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ent of 1S 12 and sand shall #e naturall0 occurring t0pe co'pl0ing with 1S 12((. Plasticisers shall #e added to 'ortars onl0 after C+,-.T has appro"ed its use in writing and shall #e used in accordance with the reco''endations of the 'anufacturer.

11.%

:ointingE -5ternal wall faces shall #e Doined with an appro"ed Doint, faces of walls, which are to #e plastered or rendered, shall ha"e their Doints ra3ed out to for' 3e0. *ll other wall faces and partitions shall #e flush Dointed. *ll Dointing shall #e co'pleted with pointing as the wor3 proceeds.

11.)

1loc3 +a0ingE *ll #loc3s shall 6e i00e!se+ i) 2ate! and 3ept da'p during #uilding and shall #e laid on a full #ed of 'ortar. *ll Doints shall #e co'pletel0 filled with 'ortar. Sealed 'o"e'ent Doints shall #e for'ed where necessar0. The installation shall #e as per 1S %)28. 1loc3 wor3 shall #e #uilt in a unifor' 'anner in trul0 le"el courses and trul0

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SPECIFICATION

"ertical or #attered. Corners and other ad"anced wor3 shall #e rac3ed #ac3 and not raised a#o"e the general le"el 'ore than one 'etre. Toothing shall #e used onl0 where pro"ision has to #e 'ade for a future e5tension. 2here so descri#ed or directed, re"eals and piers, together with air#ric3s, fi5ing #ric3s for DointerIs other wor3 and other rele"ant ite's shall #e #uilt in as the wor3 progresses. 2alls shall #e constructed with an appro"ed 'esh reinforce'ent e"er0 second course. Ca"it0 wall shall #e constructed with ca"it0 of %($/%'' in width. 2all ties shall #e laid sloping downwards towards the e5terior. The ties shall #e spaced at 9(( '' hori>ontall0 and !%( '' "erticall0, or e6ui"alent to suit the #loc3 si>es.

*dditional wall ties shall #e pro"ided at the sides of openings e"er0 3(( '' "erticall0 for #ric3 and 2(( '' "erticall0 for #loc3. 2eep holes shall #e #uilt into the e5ternal s3in of ca"it0 walls in the for' of sand filled "ertical Doints at 1 ' centres and are to #e ra3ed out on co'pletion. 2eep holes shall #e placed o"er all lintels, dpc or other significant o#structions to the ca"it0. 2here shown on the drawings and at the Da'#s of all openings hollow concrete #loc3s shall #e filled with wea3 concrete, well ta'ped down and carried fro' #ase sla# to top of such openings. 2here the #loc3s a#out reinforced concrete colu'ns and where indicated elsewhere, the #loc3s shall #e tied to the colu'ns e"er0 second course #0 'eans of appro"ed gal"ani>ed ties fi5ed to the colu'ns. @oles and chases shall #e cut out or left in the walls as re6uired and pro"ision shall #e 'ade for 'a3ing good to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. *ll ca"it0 walls shall #e filled with appro"ed insulation Bpol0urethane or e6ui"alentC. <n co'pletion, all #loc3 wor3 shall #e cleaned down and 'ortar dropping and other 'ar3s re'o"ed. Defecti"e #loc3s or wor3'anship shall #e 'ade good. All lo#3 2o!3 s1all 6e #u!e+ 2it1 -ota6le 7ualit, 2ate! 6, #o)ti)uousl, 2etti)g /o! a 0i)i0u0 o/ E +a,s a/te! setti)g o/ #e0e)t 0o!ta!. 11./ Protection *gainst Da'ageE *rchitectural features, finished, surfaces and 6uoins shall #e protected against

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da'age during the progress of the wor3s. Sills, Da'#s and heads shall #e protected #0 casings as soon as #uilt. 11.8 Precautions During ,ncle'ent 2eatherE .ewl0 laid #loc3 wor3 shall #e ta3en out as directed and pointed out #0 the -ngineer. *n0 costs incurred in carr0ing out such re'edial wor3 shall #e #orne #0 the Contractor. 11.9 Da'p Proof CourseE * da'p proof course of fi#er #ased #itu'en sheeting co'pl0ing with 1S )398 shall #e laid under walls a#o"e floor le"el so as to e5clude rising 'oisture. 12. 12.1 PAINTING PaintE Paints for pri'ing, undercoating and finishing shall #e read0 'i5ed paints of the #est 6ualit0 for the intended use and co'pl0 with rele"ant standards. *ll paints shall #e o#tained fro' an appro"ed 'anufacturer who shall certif0 that the paint is suita#le for the intended purpose. *ll co'ponents of a paint s0ste' including different coating 'aterial shall #e o#tained fro' the 'anufacturer for the s0ste' #eing used. The a#rasi"e cleaning 'aterial, 3notting, fillers, spirits and other ancillar0 'aterials shall #e as reco''ended #0 the paint 'anufacturer or 1S )1%(. The pri'ers and undercoats where applica#le, shall also co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of the 'anufacturers to #e appro"ed #0 the C+,-.T . 12.2 -'ulsion PaintsE @igh 6ualit0 pure acr0lic copol0'er #ased washa#le e'ulsion paint containing fungicides to pre"ent fungus growth for internal or e5ternal surfaces used along with co'pati#le pri'er applied as reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturers for' @e'pel, :otun, .ational Paints or e6ui"alent to the appro"al of C+,-.T. * high 6ualit0 water resistant paint in #lac3 colour shall #e applied to all concrete surfaces a#o"e suspended ceiling. 12.3 <il PaintsE 1est 6ualit0 high gloss *l30d #ased ena'el paint with co'pacta#le pri'er resistant to corrosion, water, fungus, etc., applied strictl0 in accordance with the 'anufacturerIs reco''endations. The paint shall #e sourced fro' @e'pel, :otun, .ational Paint or other e6ui"alent to the appro"al of

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SPECIFICATION

C+,-.T. 12.! Painting of e5ternal surfacesE -5ternal te5tured coating consisting of light te5tured acr0lic Copol0'er #ased e'ulsion pri'er coat followed #0 spra0 applied acr0lic e'ulsion #ased te5ture co'pound topped with two coats of high 6ualit0 two co'ponent pol0urethane isoc0anite cured paint gi"ing a high gloss0 and colour sta#le surface, carried out strictl0 as reco''ended #0 the paint 'anufacturers. The s0ste' used shall #e fro' :otun, @e'pel, .ational Paints or an0 other e6ui"alent to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 12.% 2ood 4inishesE These shall #e applied according to the finish schedule and #e of a t0pe co'pati#le with the re6uired location to 1S )1%(, Ta#le ). 12.) 1itu'inous PaintsE 2here re6uired #0 the drawings these shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of 1S 1(/( or 1S 3!1) as necessar0. 12./ 12./.1 2or3'anshipE Storage &aterials shall generall0 #e ordered in 6uantities and containers si>ed to suit the e5tent of wor3 and to pre"ent deterioration of residual 6uantities in opened containers. &aterials shall #e stored to the 'anufacturers reco''endations, #ut generall0 in cool, dr0 conditions protected fro' direct sunlight. 12./.2 Ge)e!al Prepare surfaces and appl0 containers in accordance with Section % of 1S )1%( and to the 'anufacturers instructions. * #rief su''ar0 of procedures is gi"en hereunder and the 1S )1%( clause referred to. 12./.3 Re0o.al o/ I!o)0o)ge!, a)+ Fitti)gs e'o"e iron'onger0 and other re'o"a#le fittings and replace when decoration wor3 is co'plete. 12./.! P!e-a!atio) o/ Su!/a#es *ll surfaces shall #e 'ade sound, clean, dr0 and free fro' deleterious 'aterials.

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SPECIFICATION

12./.%

P!e-a!atio) o/ Pai)ts Do not use an0 decorating 'aterials unless o#tained in containers 'ar3ed with 'anufacturerIs na'e and rele"ant infor'ation such as pot life and 'i5ing instructions. Stir, 'i5 or otherwise prepare as reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturer or directed #0 C+,-.T.

12./.)

Co)+itio)s o/ A--li#atio)s$ *ll coatings 'a0 onl0 #e applied under conditions of cleanliness, te'perature and hu'idit0, which 'eet the 'anufacturers re6uire'ents, and to the satisfaction of C+,-.T.

12././

A--li#atio) o/ Pai)t$ The 'ethod of appl0ing the coatings shall #e appro"ed #0 the -ngineer for each 'aterial and nature of the wor3. *ll pri'ers to wood and 'etal shall #e #rush applied. 2hen spra0ing, the Contractor shall ensure that o"er spra0 'ist, re#ound or drift does not cause a nuisance to other or per'anent da'age to the 2or3s.

12./.8

Re"-!e0i5i)g *n0 co'ponents that ha"e deteriorated or da'aged pri'ing that was applied #efore deli"er0 to site shall #e re$pri'ed to the satisfaction of C+,-.T.

12./.9

U)+e!#oats * different shade of undercoat shall #e used for each la0er.

12.8 12.8.1

S-e#i/i# Su!/a#e Coati)gs$ Woo+2o!3 *ll ti'#er re6uired to #e #uilt into, #edded or fi5ed against #ric3wor3, 'asonr0 or concrete shall #e gi"en two pri'ing coats and one undercoat on the concealed surfaces. *ll woodwor3 re6uired to #e painted shall #e 3notted, pri'ed, stopped and painted with two undercoats and one finishing coat. @ardwood which is not re6uired to #e painted shall #e 'ade perfectl0 s'ooth, prepared and oiled twice with linseed oil. *lternati"el0, it shall #e stained and wa5 polished, or treated with two coats of an appro"ed "arnish.

12.8.2

I!o) a)+ Steel Wo!3$

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SPECIFICATION

*ll 'aterials and wor3'anship shall generall0 co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of 1S %!93 for e5terior e5posed polluted coastal at'osphere. The whole of the steelwor3 shall #e prepared for painting #0 an appro"ed #last cleaning 'ethod using clean a#rasi"e grit. *ll rust, grease, 'ill scale and har'ful 'atter shall #e re'o"ed. The surface shall #e #last cleaned to one of the followingE a. #. Swedish Standard Sa 2 P S,S (% %9(( 7.S. Standard near white finish SSPC$SP$1($)3T The painting s0ste' shall co'prise ofE 1. 2. 3. 2$co'ponent inorganic >inc silicate pri'er /% 'icron D4T 2$co'ponent pol0a'ide cured epo50 with natural 'icceous iron o5ide 1(( 'icron D4T. 2$co'ponent pol0a'ide epo50 ena'el paint $ !( 'icron D4T. <n co'pletion of erection wor3s, the da'aged areas shall #e repaired as specified a#o"e and one additional coat of the topcoat paint shall #e applied. *ll pri'ers and paints shall #e standard proprietar0 products 'anufactured #0 an appro"ed supplier. The application of paint shall #e in co'plete confor'it0 to 'anufacturersI reco''endations and shall #e guaranteed for a t0pical ti'e to first 'aintenance of 1( 0ears or 'ore in accordance with 1S %!93. -ach coat of paint shall #e different in colour. *n0 da'aged paintwor3 shall #e cleaned down and re$treated, to the sa'e state as the original #efore further paint coats are applied. The Contractor shall su#'it to the -ngineer full details of the protecti"e s0ste' to #e used for re"iew. *ll 'anufacturerIs data, instruction and reco''endations related to the s0ste' shall #e su#'itted for C+,-.TIs appro"al. P!ote#tio) /o! gal.a)iFe+ steel$ -po50 pol0a'ide cured pri'er Bsolids #0 "olu'e %(L to )(LC followed #0 epo50 pol0a'ide cured high #uild B solids #0 "olu'e %(L to )(LC under coat topped with a two co'ponent pol0urethane isoc0anite cured paint with

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SPECIFICATION

e5cellent colour and gloss retention properties and resistant to a#rasion, i'pact, che'ical attac3s, corrosion, etc., applied strictl0 in accordance with the paint 'anufacturerIs reco''endations fro' @e'pels, :otun, .ational Paint or other e6ui"alent to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 12.8.3 Ge)e!al *ll wor3 shall #e properl0 cleaned and prepared in a wa0, and using 'aterials, reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturers of the paints concerned. .o coat shall #e co''enced until the -ngineer has passed the pre"ious coat as dr0, hard and satisfactor0. -ach coat shall #e of a distinct colour fro' the preceding one and all colours shall #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. *ll paint shall #e applied in accordance with the 'a3erIs reco''endations and shall not contain 'ore than a 'ini'u' 6uantit0 of thinners or dispersers to per'it the satisfactor0 application of the paint. Spra0 painting will not #e per'itted e5cept for internal faces of walls and ceiling. *ll other paint shall #e thoroughl0 #rushed into and co'pletel0 co"er the surface. 13. 13.1 13.1.1 FINISHES Plaste!i)g Ge)e!al$ ,n$situ plasterwor3 and rendering shall consist of pro"iding, 'i5ing and appl0ing the re6uired 'aterials and pro"iding te'porar0 screeding #attens. The whole of the wor3 shall #e in accordance with 1S %!92 or 1S %2%) respecti"el0. 13.1.2 (ate!ials a)+ Sto!age$ *ll 'aterials for plasterwor3 shall co'pl0 with the appropriate 1ritish Standard. The ce'ent shall #e 'ade #0 appro"ed fir's and shall #e deli"ered to the Site in #ul3 ce'ent lorries or in #ags containing %( 3g sealed and clearl0 'ar3ed with the 'anufacturerIs na'e. Test certificates in accordance with 1S 12 shall #e o#tained fro' the 'anufacturer and su#'itted with each consign'ent of ce'ent. 2hen so instructed further tests shall #e 'ade after the ce'ent has #een deli"ered to the Site. Ce'ent shall #e used in the consign'ent order in which it is deli"ered to the Site and an0 ce'ent other than h0droscopic ce'ent stored for longer than 8 wee3s shall #e su#Dected to further tests if so instructed. @0droscopic ce'ent 'a0 #e used in lieu of <rdinar0 Portland Ce'ent. <rdinar0 Portland Ce'ent shall co'pl0 with 1S 12. +i'e shall co'pl0 with 1S 89( and 'a0 #e either in the for' of lu'p 6uic3li'e or dr0 h0drated li'e. +u'p 6uic3li'e shall #e freshl0 'anufactured and shall #e sla3ed i''ediatel0 upon deli"er0 at Site. Gra"el$sand shall consist of natural sand, crushed stone$sand, crushed gra"el$ sand or a co'#ination of these and shall co'pl0 with 1S 1198 or 1S 1199 or 1S 12(( as appropriate.

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SPECIFICATION

Plaster shall #e stored under co"er, off the ground and protected fro' all surfaces of da'p. G0psu' plaster shall #e stored in such a wa0 that there is no possi#ilit0 of conta'ination fro' Portland Ce'ent. Sand shall #e stored in clean conditions to pre"ent conta'ination fro' soil or other deleterious su#stances. 13.1.3 P!o-o!tio)s$ The 6uantit0 of ce'ent shall #e 'easured #0 weight, the 6uantities of all other 'aterials shall #e 'easured separatel0 #0 "olu'e in gauge #o5es of the proper relati"e si>es. The proportions specified for sands are #ased on the assu'ption that the0 will #e specified in loose dr0 condition. 4or sands containing 'oisture, the a'ount of gauged 'aterial shall #e increased in accordance with the reco''endations stated in 1S %2%) and 1S %!92 respecti"el0. The 6uantit0 of water then added shall #e the 'ini'u' consistent with practical wor3a#ilit0. 4or the purpose of i'pro"ing the wor3a#ilit0 of ce'ent 'i5es Be5cept plasticised ce'ent 'i5esC, a 6uantit0 of se'i$h0draulic Bgre0 li'eC putt0 co'pl0ing with 1S 89( and not e5ceeding 2%L in "olu'e of the dr0 ce'ent content, 'a0 #e added to the specified 'i5 if appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. 2here alternati"e proportions of sand are 'entioned in the 'i5es, the s'aller proportion shall #e used for wor3 on low$ suction #ac3grounds and the larger proportion should #e used for wor3 on nor'al or high$suction #ac3grounds. * factor0 produced pre$'i5ed plaster with a lightweight e5panded 'ineral as aggregate and G0psu' Plaster as the #inding agent shall #e used for general plasterwor3. The plaster shall #e used neat in the following grades and in accordance with the 'anufacturerIs instructionsE 13.1.3. 1 a. #. 13.1.3. 2 13.1.! 7ndercoatsE +ightweight #rowning $ on #loc3 wor3 +ightweight #onding coat $ on concrete 4inishing CoatE +ightweight 4inish (i5i)g Pre$'i5ed 'aterials shall #e used as supplied #0 the 'anufacturer and gauged with water co'pl0ing with 1s 31!8. <ther 'aterials shall #e 'i5ed in an appro"ed 'echanical #atch 'i5er Bunless hand 'i5ing is speciall0 appro"edC until there is a co'plete distri#ution of al the 'aterials and the 'ass is unifor' in colour and consistenc0. ,n no case shall the period of 'i5ing #e less than two 'inutes. The "olu'e of 'i5ed 'aterials shall not e5ceed the rated capacit0 of

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the 'i5er and the entire contents shall #e discharged #efore recharging. The 'i5er shall #e thoroughl0 washed out i''ediatel0 #efore each 'eal #rea3 and i''ediatel0 after the conclusion of each da0Is wor3. Care shall #e ta3en to ensure that no 'ore 'aterial is 'i5ed at an0 one ti'e than can #e used within the setting period of the plaster or ce'ent, which period shall #e ascertained accuratel0 #0 testing. *n0 'aterial not used within the stated setting period shall #e discarded and re'o"ed fro' the "icinit0 of the wor3. 13.1.% A--li#atio) 1efore co''encing plastering operations the surfaces to #e plastered shall #e thoroughl0 cleaned of all dirt, grease and loose 'aterial. Fo! at least <A1ou!s 6e/o!e -laste!i)g o! !e)+e!i)g t1e #o)#!ete o! 6!i#3 2o!3 /a#e o! -!e.ious #oat o/ !e)+e!i)g 2o!3 s1all 6e t1o!oug1l, soa3e+ 2it1 2ate! a)+ /i)is1e+ #oat s1all 6e 2ate!e+ /o! ;A +a,s a)+ s1all 6e #o)ti)uousl, 3e-t +a0-. The coatings shall #e applied as rapidl0 as possi#le. Plasterwor3 shall not #e carried out during a#nor'all0 hot, dr0 conditions. The thic3ness of all plasterwor3 is 'easured net and an0 necessar0 allowance for "ariations in the 'easured thic3ness due to une"enness in the #ase shall #e dee'ed to #e included. &argins at all a#ut'ents shall #e nearl0 for'ed. *ll re"eals and angles shall #e neat, straight and true. *ngle and stop #eads of an e5panded 'etal t0pe shall #e incorporated throughout the wor3 and shall #e to the appro"al of C+,-.T. a3ed out Doints of #ric3wor3 shall #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T #efore the first coat is applied thereon. The undercoats shall #e applied with a wooden float and wor3ed to a true and e"en surface and the face co'#ed or scored to a dia'ond pattern to for' a 3e0. The undercoats shall #e thoroughl0 set and al'ost dr0 and an0 loose particles #rushed off #efore the finishing coat is applied. *ll wor3 shall #e in accordance with 1S %!92. 7nless otherwise stated on the Drawings the finishing coat shall #e applied with a hand float or la0ing trowel to a total thic3ness not e5ceeding 3 '' and wor3ed to a true and e"en surface of unifor' te5ture. * reasona#le a'ount of air circulation shall #e pro"ided until the plaster has set and dried #ut e5cessi"e draughts, particularl0 near doors and windows, shall #e pre"ented. 13.1.) Plaste!i)g o) lo#3 2o!3 This is to consist of two coats of total thic3ness 12.% ''. The undercoat to consist of +ightweight 1onding Coat ruled to an e"en surface and lightl0 scored to for' a 3e0. The finishing coat to consist of +ightweight 4inish Plaster. 13.2. 13.2.1 RENDERING (ate!ials$ Ce'ent and li'e to #e as specified a#o"e. Sand shall co'pl0 with 1S 1199, Ta#le 1 for grading. ,t shall #e stored under clean conditions to pre"ent conta'ination fro' soil or other deleterious

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su#stances. 4or the purpose of controlling the grading of the sand, a preli'inar0 sa'ple of the 'aterial which the Contractor proposes to suppl0 shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for appro"al with a la#orator0 report on the grading and 6ualit0. *fter appro"al, an0 sand deli"ered during the progress of the wor3, which "aries fro' the appro"ed sa'ples, shall #e reDected. 13.2.2 P!o-o!tio)s a)+ (i5i)g$ endering of #oth internal and e5ternal "ertical surfaces shall #e carried out in 'ortar consisting of <rdinar0 Portland Ce'ent and sand in the proportion 1E3. The 'i5 shall #e used within one hour of incorporation of the ce'ent. The Contractor shall prepare three sa'ple areas, each one 'etre s6uare using three different water contents to deter'ine the 'ost suita#le co'position. The water content of the sa'ple appro"ed #0 C+,-.T shall #e used throughout the wor3. The consistenc0 shall #e stiff enough to cling and hold when applied. &i5ing shall #e carried out in #atches #ased on whole %( 3g #ags of ce'ent #0 a 'achine$dri"en 'i5er of appro"ed t0pe and of si>e suita#le for the rate at which the 'aterial is to #e used. The plant shall #e fitted with de"ices for 'easuring the 'aterials including the water. ,f "olu'etric #atching is used allowance shall #e 'ade for #ul3ing of the sand. The entire #atch shall #e discharged #efore re$charging. endering 'aterial which has partiall0 hardened shall not #e re$te'pered #0 adding ce'ent or water #ut shall #e discarded and re'o"ed fro' the "icinit0 of the wor3. 13.2.3 A--li#atio) o/ Fi!st Coat$ 1efore rendering is applied to a surface, the surface shall #e cleaned, roughened and well #rushed clear of all dirt, loose particles and deleterious 'atter. The surface shall #e hosed and 3ept da'p until co"ered. The rendering shall #e well wor3ed in to the surface with the trowel applied with fir' pressure to all parts of the surface to which it is applied. ,t shall #e finished off as unifor'l0 as possi#le with a wooden float and then allowed to fir' #efore #eing cross scored to for' a 3e0. The first coat shall #e allowed to harden thoroughl0 #efore appl0ing the ne5t coat #ut shall also #e 3ept da'p. *ll e5ternal rendering shall #e in accordance with 1S %2)2. :oints of #loc3 wor3 shall #e ra3ed out #efore render or plaster is applied. 13.2.! Ve!ti#al a)+ Ceili)gs$ *ll "ertical and ceiling rendering shall #e two$coat wor3. The thic3ness of each coat of rendering shall #e )'' and the first coat shall #e scored to for' a 3e0 for the second coat. The final surface shall #e finished with a wooden float to a true and unifor' surface such that when a straight edge 2.% 'etres long is pressed against the surface in an0 direction there shall #e no space #etween the straight edge and the surface e5ceeding ) ''. endering shall #e protected fro' the heat of the sun while #eing applied and during hardening.

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13.3 13.3.1

SPECIAL WALL FINISHES Wall Tili)g " (ate!ials *ll wall tiles, where specified, shall #e gla>ed cera'ic tiles of 1st 6ualit0 in si>e and colour and the tiles and fittings shall confor' to 1S 1281. *t all internal and e5ternal angles special co"ed tiles shall #e used. Sa'ple tiles shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for appro"al of colour, 6ualit0 and 'anufacture. *ll tiles shall #e of the sa'e 6ualit0 and colour as the appro"ed sa'ple and shall #e deli"ered to the Site in cartons with the na'e of the appro"ed 'anufacturer stated thereon. Particular care 'ust #e ta3en to ensure there is no "ariation in colour.
The tiles shall #e fi5ed with a 3'' thic3ness of cera'ic tile fi5ati"e and grouted all in accordance with the reco''endations of the 'anufacturer of the tiles.

13.3.2

Wall Tili)g " P!e-a!ato!, Wo!3 a)+ Fi5i)g$ The wall shall #e rendered with two coats of ce'ent?sand?'ortar rendering, the thic3ness of each coat shall #e no'inall0 ) ''. The second coat shall #e finished with a steel float and lightl0 scored.

13.3.3

Wall Tili)g " P!ote#tio)$ Tiling when co'plete shall #e ade6uatel0 protected fro' da'age until handed o"er to the -'plo0er.

13.!. 13.!.1

FLOOR FINISHES Ge)e!al$ 4looring shall not #e laid until wall and ceiling finishes ha"e #een co'pleted unless otherwise authorised #0 C+,-.T.

13.!.2

S#!ee+e+ e+s$ Concrete floors which are re6uired to #e surfaced with screed shall ha"e a roughened surface, produced #0 hac3ing and wire #rushing. The roughened concrete floor shall #e cleaned, wetted prefera#l0 o"ernight, the surplus water re'o"ed and 1E1 ce'ent?sand grout #rushed into the surface, 3eeping Dust ahead of the screeded #ed. The screeded #ed shall #e 8( '' 'ini'u' thic3 and shall #e well co'pacted and le"elled with a screeding #oard and steel trowelled s'ooth. ,f the screed is the finished surface it should #e treated with an appro"ed silicate of soda solution hardener to pre"ent dusting. The screed shall #e 'i5ed in the proportions of 1E2E! Bce'ent, sand, 1('' crushed aggregateC #0 "olu'e with the 'ini'u' 6uantit0 of water necessar0 to gi"e a good hard s'ooth, steel trowelled finish. The section hereof concerning concrete applies.

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The screed is to #e di"ided into 3& 5 3& panels Bappro5i'atel0 9 s6'. ,n areaC #0 #rass di"ider strips. 13.!.3 Da0-"-!oo/ (e06!a)e U)+e! G!a+e Sla6$ *n appro"ed #itu'inous water proofing 'e'#rane shall #e placed on #linding concrete under the concrete floor sla#s. The 'e'#rane shall #e a 'ini'u' of 1.%'' thic3 and #e of the self$adhesi"e t0pe. The 'e'#ranes shall #e protected fro' da'age during construction acti"ities #0 a san$ce'ent screed. The 'e'#rane shall #e ta3en up the walls and lapped with DPC to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 13.!.! P!ote#tio)$ *ll floor finishes shall #e protected fro' da'age #0 following trades and other causes and an0 da'age, howsoe"er caused, shall #e 'ade good #0 the Contractor at his own e5pense to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. De/e#ts$ 4loor finishes will #e reDected if the0 pro"e to #e defecti"e, due to crac3ing, cra>ing, curling, une"en surfaces, or lac3 of adhesion. eDected floors shall #e replaced at the ContractorIs e5pense to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 13.!.) Te!!aFFo Floo!s$ Terra>>o floors shall #e for'ed with 3(( 5 3(( 5 3( '' h0draulicall0 pressed terra>>o tiles co'pl0ing with the re6uire'ents of 1S !131. The -!e"#ast terra>>o tiles and s3irting shall #e for'ed with a B1E2 PC 'i5 of white or tinted Portland Ce'ent and granular 'ar#le chippings for the topping Bwearing la0erC set on ce'ent and sand #ac3ing B1E!C 'i5 and shall #e o#tained fro' an appro"ed 'anufacturer. The tiles shall #e cast in hea"0 steel 'oulds under pressure. The thic3ness of topping Bwearing la0erC shall not #e less than 1( ''. P!e"#ast terra>>o s3irting of si>e 3(( 5 1(( 5 3( '' shall #e with cha'fered top edge and produced in the sa'e proportions and 'i5es as terra>>o tiles. Grinding shall #e done wet #0 'eans of a .o.8( car#orundu' stone. 4illing shall #e carried out with a neat ce'ent grout of the sa'e colour as the facing 'i5 and this shall #e wor3ed into the surface with a wooden scraper to fill all "oids and air holes. Surplus grout shall #e re'o"ed with a dr0 cloth. *fter 'ini'u' period of 2! hours, polishing shall #e carried out wet #0 'eans of a .o.1!( car#orundu' stone. 13.!./ PVC Floo!i)gE P9C flooring shall #e fle5i#le 3(( '' s6uare 'ini'u' 2.% '' thic3 P9C tiles co'pl0ing with the re6uire'ents of 1S 32)1 o#tained fro' an appro"ed

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'anufacturer. P9C "in0l as#estos tiles will not #e accepted. The tiles shall #e laid #0 a specialist and the Dointing la0out is to #e appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. * 'atching P9C co"e$t0pe s3irting is to #e used in conDunction with the floor tiles. The tiles and s3irting shall #e laid on a flat, clean screed, in strict accordance with the 'anufacturerIs instructions. 13.!.8 Ce!a0i# Floo! Tiles$ 9itrified cera'ic floor tiles and fittings shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of 1S )!31 and ha"e a 'a5i'u' water a#sorption of !L. The si>e and colour of the tiles shall #e to C+,-.TIs appro"al. The tiles shall #e laid on granolithic screed using appro"ed tile adhesi"e in accordance to the re6uire'ents of 1S %38%. The Doints in the tiles shall #e grouted with appro"ed waterproof tile grout. 13.!.9 Al3ali>A#i+ Resista)t Floo! Tiles$ 4ull0 "itrified cera'ic floor tiles and fittings shall co'pl0 with 1S )!31 with 'a5i'u' water a#sorption of (.3L. Si>e and colour of tiles shall #e to C+,-.TIs appro"al. Colours shall #e unifor' throughout. 2here re6uired to #e non$slip the surface of the tiles shall incorporate a silicon car#ide. Tiles for flooring shall ha"e a 'att finish. The wor3'anship for tiles shall #e si'ilar to cera'ic tiles e5cept that the tiles shall #e laid on che'ical resistant 'ortar in accordance to *ST&$C$28/$/1. The pointing of tiles shall #e carried out using co'pati#le che'ical grouts su#Dect to the reco''endation of the appro"ed 'anufacture. 13.!.1( E-o5, Resi) (o!ta! S#!ee+$ Sol"ent free epo50 resin 'ortar screed shall co'prise a 3$co'ponent s0ste' of epo50 resin, hardener and 'ineral aggregates and shall #e self le"elling in nature. The application 'a0 #e in 'ultipla0er. The 'aterials shall #e of reputed 'anufacture such as 4e# $ &aster top, Co''i5 Durafloor -41(, 4orsoo3 $ ,nto floor T4 %((( or e6ui"alent appro"ed. The screed shall #e laid in panels a#o"e sound concrete su#strata, which shall #e free of defects and loose dela'inating 'aterial. The surface shall #e roughened to re'o"e surface laitance and pro"ide a rough te5ture for #onding of the screed. The screed shall #e laid #0 an appro"ed applicator strictl0 as per 'anufacturerIs instructions and shall #e finished to a 'ini'u' thic3ness as

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re6uired. 13.!.11 Su!/a#e Seala)ts$ &aterials for treating the concrete surface where specified shall co'prise of a pol0urethane #ased sealer and hardener. The 'aterials, which the contractor proposes to use, shall #e su#Dect to C+,-.T appro"al and the application shall #e strictl0 in accordance with the 'anufacturers instructions. S3i!ti)g$ 7nless otherwise indicated the s3irting shall #e of the sa'e 'aterial as the floor finish and to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. ,t shall achie"e a satisfactor0 appearance and pro"ide protection against scuff'ar3s. 1!. 1!.1 STRUCTURAL STEELWORK GENERAL: Structural steelwor3 for crane #ea's shall co'pl0 with 1S.!3)( G2ielda#le Structural SteelsH and shall #e Grade !3*. +adle anal0ses shall #e pro"ided. The Contractor shall arrange for the su#'ission of shop drawings for the C+,-.TIs appro"al. Such drawings shall show the di'ensions of all parts, 'ethod of construction, welding sectional areas and all other details. 4a#rication and erection shall #e carried out in accordance with 1S !!9 Part 2, or other appropriate internationall0 recogni>ed Standard. The details of connections on shop drawings shall #e such as to 'ini'i>e the for'ation of poc3ets to hold condensation, water or dirt, and a ) '' 'ini'u' gap #etween a#utting ends of #olted 'e'#ers and adDacent flanges, angles and the li3e shall #e pro"ided where"er possi#le to eli'inate an0 traps and facilities 'aintenance painting. *s 'uch fa#rication as possi#le shall #e carried out in the shops where the steelwor3 is fa#ricated. *ll shop connections shall #e welded. 2elds shall #e continuous and returned around an0 'eeting face to ensure that the Doint is co'pletel0 sealed against corrosion. Site connections shall #e 'ade with #lac3 #olts to 1S.!19(. 1olts shall #e sherardised to 1S.!921 and shall #e phosphate etched. .o 'aterials shall #e ordered nor an0 fa#rication co''enced until the shop drawings ha"e #een appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. *ll shop welds shall #e carried out #0 welders e5perienced and 6ualified for the wor3, under proper super"ision and in accordance with 1S.%13% G&etal$ arc welding for car#on and car#on 'anganese steelsH. C+,-.T 'a0 call for a test of the welderIs capa#ilities, although 'achine welding shall #e used whene"er possi#le. The wor3 shall #e properl0 prepared for welding and the

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correct se6uence strictl0 adhered to. 4lat or #e"elled washers shall #e pro"ided under all nuts and #e"elled washers under #olt heads as appropriate. The ends of Doints, #ea's, etc., shall #e trul0 s6uare where re6uired and Doist flanges shall #e neatl0 cut awa0 or notched as necessar0, the notches #eing as s'all as possi#le and well radioed. *ll sawn edges, fla'e cut or sheared edges shall #e free of #urrs, weld flash, sharp edges and an0 other i'perfections and shall #e re'o"ed and 'ade s'ooth #efore an0 finishing treat'ent. Prior to lea"ing the fa#ricatorIs wor3 the steelwor3 shall #e suita#l0 'ar3ed in accordance with an appro"ed 'ar3ing plan. *ll steelwor3 shall #e efficientl0 and sufficientl0 protected against da'age in transit to site fro' whate"er cause. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the correct lining and le"elling of all steelwor3 on site. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the sta#ilit0 of the steelwor3 at all stages of its erection on site and shall ta3e all necessar0 'easures #0 the addition of te'porar0 #racings and gu0ing to ensure ade6uate resistant to wind. The erection of the steelwor3 shall #e super"ised #0 a co'ponent fore'an with ade6uate e5perience for this t0pe of wor3 and the erection shall #e carried out #0 e5perienced steel erectors. The Contractor shall pro"ide a suita#le and tested crane and other plant and e6uip'ent as re6uired for the safe and efficient transport and erection of all steelwor3 and the Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the repair or replace'ent of steelwor3 da'aged during transit and?or erection. *ll structural steel are to #e hot dip gal"ani>ed in accordance with 1.S. /29 #efore painting. *n0 welding wor3 after fa#rication to #e treated with cold gal"ani>ing paint as per 'anufacturerIs reco''endation. 1!.2 PAINTING STEELWORK Surface to #e protected shall #e 'ade a#solutel0 clean and free fro' all rust, grease, 'ill scale, dust and other inDurious 'aterials prior to an0 protecti"e treat'ent #eing co''enced. *ll surfaces to #e painted shall #e shot #lasted to a S* 2 P finish in accordance with the Swedish Standard and appro"ed #0 C+,-.T, using cast steel shot #etween grades S.1/( and S.3/(.
*ll surfaces to #e painted shall recei"e at 2or3s the followingE

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a.
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<ne pri'ing coat of inorganic >inc silicate paint, and <ne coat of two$pac3 spirit #ased inorganic >inc silicate paint.
The finished dr0 fil' thic3ness shall #e not less than 9( 'icrons.

<n site all da'age to protecti"e coatings shall #e 'ade good and all painted surfaces shall recei"e the followingE a. #. 1!.3 <ne undercoat of single pac3 high grade pol0urethane paint to a d.f.t. of !( 'icrons. <ne finishing coat of single pac3 high grade pol0urethane paint to a d.f.t. of 3% 'icrons and to an appro"ed colour. PAINTING BOLTS *ll sherardised site #olts shall recei"eE a. #. 1%. <ne coat of epo50 single$pac3 undercoat to a 'ini'u' d.f.t. of %( 'icrons B2 'ilsC. <ne coat of epo50 single$pac3 finishing paint to a 'ini'u' d.f.t. of %( 'icrons B2 'ilsC. SUSPENDED CEILING The design of the suspended ceiling shall #e to the re6uire'ents rele"ant 1.S. The suspended ceiling shall #e fireproof, de'ounta#le, insect$proof and an acoustic t0pe ceiling. The t0pe of ceiling shall #e to appro"al of C+,-.T. 4i5ings shall #e supplied #0 the 'anufacturer and installed #0 the Contractor in accordance with rele"ant 1S and the 'anufacturerIs instructions. ,t 'a0 #e noted that great care is re6uired in the handling, storage and installation of these ite's. *n0 ceiling panels, 'e'#ers or hangers of the support s0ste' or fi5ings which are da'aged, scratched, defor'ed and defecti"e in an0 wa0 shall #e re'o"ed fro' the area of wor3 and all replaced at the ContractorIs own e5pense.
*ll other ser"ices within ceiling "oid e.g. lighting, electrical, etc., are to #e independentl0 supported fro' the undersides of the structural sla#. These ser"ices to #e co$ordinate to a"oid an0 fouls to support s0ste' for ceiling panels.

The degree of fire protection re6uired fro' the suspended ceiling s0ste' is to #e of one hour duration. The concrete or #ric3 faces a#o"e the false ceiling shall #e fair faced or plastered. Concrete faces

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1) 1).1

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY Ti06e!$ Ti'#er for carpenterIs or DointerIs wor3 shall #e of appro"ed 6ualit0 and in general shall #e tea3wood. *ll ti'#er shall #e su#Dect to inspection #0 C+,-.T, piece #0 piece, #oth #efore and after finishing. The Contractor shall pro"ide all necessar0 la#our and facilities for the inspection of ti'#er.

1).2

P!ese!.ati.e$ 2here instructed, ti'#er shall #e treated with an appro"ed preser"ati"e against rot, ter'ite attac3 and fire spread. The #ac3s of fra'es to #e fi5ed to walls and all other #edding surfaces shall #e painted 2 coats preser"ati"e #efore painting and fi5ing. *ll fi5ing #loc3s, pallets and other hidden ti'#er shall #e so treated prior to fi5ing.

1).3

Wo!30a)s1i-$ The 6ualit0 of wor3'anship shall #e of appro"ed standard. *ll carpenterIs wor3 shall #e left Gfro' the sawH unless otherwise descri#ed or directed. *ll Doiner0 wor3 shall #e wrought and finished with a clean, e"en s'ooth surface.

1).!

Faults$ *n0 CarpenterIs or DoinerIs wor3 which shrin3s, splits, fractures, parts in the Doints or shows an0 other defect shall #e re'o"ed or replaced to the satisfaction of C+,-.T.

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uil+e!s I!o)0o)ge!, *ll necessar0 #uilderIs iron'onger0 shall #e o#tained fro' a single source appro"ed #0 C+,-.T and shall #e pro"ided and fi5ed into position in the #est 'anner #0 the Contractor. The iron'onger0 shall #e of reputed 'anufacture such as &odric, Dor'a, 7nion, or e6ui"alent as appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. ,ron'onger0 for doors, windows shall include #ut not #e li'ited to hinges, pull handles, push plates, 3ic3 plates, 3no#s, loc3 and le"er sets, door closers, door stops, flush #olts, panic #olts and latches, etc., as appropriate and appro"ed #0 C+,-.T. GLA'ING Ge)e!al$ The t0pe of 'aterials and no'inal thic3ness of glass shall #e as shown on the Drawings or otherwise directed #0 C+,-.T and generall0 in accordance with 1S 9%2. The glass for the doors and window panels adDoining the doors shall #e te'pered?toughened. The Contractor shall su#'it to C+,-.T for appro"al sa'ples of glass and gla>ing co'ponents he proposes to incorporate into the wor3s.

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The Contractor shall replace all crac3ed or #ro3en glass and clean all gla>ing on #oth sides and all 'irrors prior to handing o"er. 1/.2 Clea! Glass$ Clear float sheet glass, where re6uired, shall #e )'' thic3 and of an appro"ed make !"#$%" a&' a(e) $* !**e+%,a*!"!e). 1/.3 Wi!e+ Glass$ 2ired glass shall #e either wired cast glass or polished wired glass with 12.% '' s6uare wire 'esh (.%'' in dia'eter or he5agonal wired cast glass with 23 '' he5agonal wire 'esh (.%'' in dia'eter. 1/.! Ti)te+ Glass$ Tinted glass shall #e #od0 tinted and solar control t0pe. ,t shall #e 'ini'u' )'' thic3 and shall ha"e the re6uired colour and thic3ness generall0 in confor'it0 with 1S 9%2. The colour of glass shall #e unifor' throughout and #e su#Dect to C+,-.TIs appro"al. *ll tinted glass shall #e te'pered. 18. METALWORK *ll 'etal and 'etal wor3 co'ponents whether fa#ricated on or off site shall confor' to the re6uire'ents of the rele"ant 1ritish Standards. &etalwor3 articles shall ha"e a first class finish, and #e free fro' scale, rust, da'age or other defects. Co'ponents shall #e properl0 asse'#led and Dointed in a neat and functional 'anner. 2elded connections shall #e ground off as necessar0 to present a clean s'ooth finish without detri'ent to the strength of the connection. Particular attention shall #e gi"en to the protection of 'etalwor3 fro' degradation caused #0 the en"iron'ent in which it is to #e used. This shall #e acco'plished #0 gal"ani>ing, surface coating or such other treat'ent suita#le for the 'etalwor3 under consideration. Tu#ular @and railing $ where used shall #e !2.! '' outside dia'eter and 'ini'u' ! '' thic3. @andrails and standards shall #e hot$dip gal"ani>ed and painted as per rele"ant su#section of the specification. 2here erected the hand railing is to #e true to line and le"el and fi5ed rigidl0 in position. +adders $ *ccess ladders are to #e gal"ani>ed 'ild steel and shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of 1S !211. *lu'inu' $ *lu'inu' allo0 shall #e of a co'position applica#le to the function of the finished product and confor' to 1S 1!/( or 1S 1!/!.

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The alu'inu' co'ponents shall #e left with a plain 'ill finish or with a plated, ena'elled, lac6uered, pol0ester powder coated or anodised finish as re6uired under the Contract. *lu'iniu' 2indows, Doors, Screens and +ou"ers $ -5truded #o5 profiles for door, window, or screen fra'e sections shall ha"e an a"erage wall thic3ness of not less than 1.8 ''. Gla>ing #eads, hinges, and other fittings shall #e designed to 'atch Jen suiteI with the 'ainfra'e profiles. 18.1 COVERS TO FLOOR TRENCHES-OPENINGS 2here shown on the Drawings or otherwise directed #0 C+,-.T the Contractor is to suppl0 and fi5 re'o"a#le co"ers to trenches. The trenches are to #e fitted with steel angle cur#s to recei"e the co"ers. These cur#s are to #e cut fro' steel angle sections with tangs welded on. The cur#s are to #e fi5ed in re#ates for'ed in the concrete floor and fir'l0 grouted in position to the correct line, le"el and falls to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. The re'o"a#le trench co"ers in the Control and Diesel Generator roo's are to #e Chaucer Plate JDur#ar PatternI. *dditional stiffening shall #e added at trench Dunctions if re6uired. The pattern of the co"ers shall #e in a unifor' direction. The co"ers are to #e in section s'all enough to #e easil0 lifted #0 one 'an. Di'ensions of the trenches as constructed are to #e o#tained at Site and the cur#s and co"ers 'ade to suit these di'ensions and the plant la0out. 2here pipes are re6uired to pass through the coe6ual plate the co"ers are to #e neatl0 constructed to fit round the pipes. *ll di'ensions re6uired for 'a3ing and fitting such co"ers are to #e ta3en on Site after the pipes are erected. ,t 'ust #e noted that all pipes will not #e erected at one ti'e and 'a3ing and fitting of co"er plates 'a0 ha"e to #e carried out at se"eral different ti'es during the period of the 2or3s. e'o"a#le trench co"ers in the pu'p house shall #e open t0pe pattern Bsteel wa0 or e6ual appro"edC and shall #e 2( '' deep and @ea"0 Dut0 %( '' deep. *ll cur#s and co"ers are to #e gal"ani>ed. 2hen fi5ed all co"ers are to fit nearl0 in the cur#s without roc3ing, closel0 a#utting at Doints and left to the co'plete satisfaction of the -ngineer. 18.2. BOLTS. NUTS AND WASHERS *ll #lac3 #olts, nuts and washers e5cept those to #e e'#edded or encased in concrete shall #e terrori>ed in accordance with 1S !921 and shall #e phosphate etched. 18.3 MILD STEEL SCREENS

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2here indicated on the Drawings the Contractor shall fa#ricate and erect 'ild steel re'o"a#le screens. Screen fra'es shall consist of )(.3 '' outside dia'eter tu#ular steel section and welded at all intersections. 2ic3et gates shall #e pro"ided where shown and shall #e constructed of !2.! '' outside dia'eter tu#ular sections. The screens shall #e co"ered with appro"ed 'esh tac3 welded to the steel fra'e. The Tenderer shall allow in his price for fa#ricating and fi5ing all hinges, loc3s, #olts, channel guides etc. The screens shall #e gal"ani>ed after fa#rication as per 1S /29 and painted as specified. 18.! KITCHENETTE-TOILET The Tenderer shall allow for pro"iding freestanding cup#oard in the 3itchen and toilet roll holders, 'irrors, soap dish etc. as re6uired. *ll fittings to #e to the appro"al of C+,-.T. 18.% INSULATED FIRE RATED (ETAL DOORS (etal +oo!s 2it1 #o00e!#ial 7ualit,4 te)sio) le.elle+4 #ol+ !olle+ steel #o)/o!0i)g to AST(ACDD>ACDDA( 2it1 F!a0es4 /a#e s1eets4 E+ge #1a))els4 sti//e)e!s et# 0i)i0u0 ;.D00 t1i#3 B;Dgauge8 a)+ !ei)/o!#e0e)t <.E00 t1i#3. I)sulatio) s1all 6e !igi+4 /i!e !eta!+a)t4 #lose+ #ell 6oa!+ e5t!u+e+ -ol,st,!e)e 1a.i)g +e)sit, ;D to C<3g>0C a)+ 0i)i0u0 U /a#to! o/ :.<AC4R /a#to! o/ A.;EC a)+ a#ousti# !ati)g o/ 0i)i0u0 STC A?. Wel+i)g s1all 6e #o)ti)uous a)+ #o)/o!0s to !e7ui!e0e)ts o/ NAA((>H((A G:;a)+ NAA((>H((AG<:.Wel+e+ =oi)ts s1all 6e g!i)+e+ to s0oot1 /i)is1. Sta)+a!+ Te0-e!e+ glass s1all 6e use+ /o! glaFi)g as s1o2) i) t1e +!a2i)gs. Rust i)1i6it t,-e -!i0e! !ust g!a+e #o)/o!0s to AST( 2it1 1eat !esista)t4 e-o5, 6ase+ -ai)t o! -o2+e! #oati)g as i)st!u#te+ 6, t1e e)gi)ee! s1all 6e use+ /o! /i)is1i)g. Fa6!i#atio) tole!a)#es s1all )ot e5#ee+ H>";.?00 i) a), se#tio)al -!o/ile. S1o- +!a2i)g s1all 6e su60itte+ /o! CLIENT a--!o.al -!io! to t1e /a6!i#atio). LOCK WORK FOR OUNDAR% WALLS The #oundar0 wall shall #e 2(( '' thic3 #loc3 wor3 panels appro5i'atel0 22(( '' high 5 3%(( '' long with 2(( 5 !(( '' piers at each end and on concrete foundations topped with a concrete coping. Dowel #ars shall #e pro"ided at panel Dunctions in accordance with local

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practice. 1oth faces surface of the wall to #e rendered and painted. 2(. INTERLOCKING PAVING LOCKS -5ca"ate to depth for finished le"els and falls o"er areas and well co'pact the #ase of the e5ca"ation. ,f parts of the #ase are found to #e unsta#le the Contractor shall e5ca"ate further to a fir' #ed and fill with a la0er of fine crushed roc3 or aggregate. The upper surface of the #ase shall reflect the e5act profile, fall or contour of the final pa"ing, as irregularities shall not #e co'pensated for #0 "ar0ing the depth of the sand #edding. * sta#le edge shall #e pro"ided to retain the pa"ing units and sand #edding #0 'eans of -!e"#ast or inset concrete edging. The sand #edding shall #e a fine, well graded sand in a dr0 to 'oist condition and laid to an unco'pacted thic3ness of %( ''. Sa'ples of the pa"ing #loc3s are to #e su#'itted to the -ngineer for his appro"al. .o orders shall #e placed with the 'anufacturerIs until C+,-.TIs appro"al has #een gi"en. The pa"ing #loc3s shall #e laid in accordance with the 'anufacturerIs instructions and shall #e co'pacted at co'pletion of each da0Is wor3. 21. 21.1 PLUMBING E5te)t o/ Wo!3 a)+ Ge)e!al$ This section descri#es the ser"ices to #e pro"ided in general and addresses the general re6uire'ents in respect of sanitar0 plu'#ing, drainage, rainwater and do'estic water ser"ices. *ll aspects of plu'#ing wor3 shall co'pl0 with go"ern'ent?local authorit0 regulations and codes of practice and wor3 shall #e su#Dect to their appro"al at "arious stages as re6uired #0 law. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for ensuring that all aspects of 'aterials, wor3'anship and testing ha"e appropriate go"ern'ent appro"al. *ll do'estic water ser"ices pipe wor3 shall #e si>ed to pro"ide the necessar0 flow rates to sanitar0 fittings on the #asis of pro#a#le si'ultaneous de'ands. The 'ethod of calculating the si>e of pipe wor3 shall #e in accordance with the 1ritish Standards Code of Practice CP.31( using de'and units to assess the pro#a#le si'ultaneous de'and for water at an0 point in the s0ste'. 9elocit0 of water in the s0ste' shall #e li'ited to 1.% 'eters per second as a 'a5i'u' and the de'and units and flow rates for sanitar0 fittings are in accordance with the following ta#leE Sa)ita!, Fitti)g De0a)+ U)its Flo2 Rate Lit!es>Se#

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1asin 2.C. Cistern 1asin

1.% 2 1.%

(.1% (.12 (.1%

*ll sanitar0 plu'#ing and drainage installations shall co'pl0 with 1S.83(1 and the regulations and #0$laws of the +ocal *uthorities. The Contractor shall arrange for a per'anent water suppl0 facilit0 fro' the local authorit0 networ3. 4oul water drains shall #e installed in accordance with 1S.83(1. -as0 #ends of either long radius t0pe or two 13% deg. 1ends shall #e used at the #ase of all plu'#ing stac3s. *ccess points shall #e pro"ided on all draining runs #0 'anholes of an appropriate si>e. *ll drains shall #e accuratel0 laid, true to line and gradient fro' point to point. &anholes shall #e pro"ided at changes of direction or gradient and at points of connection. Drain pipe runs #etween 'anholes shall #e a#solutel0 straight. +ines and falls shall #e accuratel0 set out. The Contractor shall pro"ide all 'aterials, la#our, e6uip'ent, plant and incidentals to e5ecute, co'plete and 'aintain the wor3s. The Contractor shall carr0 out the tests re6uired under super"ision and shall 'a3e good and replace an0 defecti"e wor3. The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for protection of all plu'#ing fro' an0 da'age whether due to the concurrent wor3 of the other trades or otherwise and he shall clean up upon co'pletion lea"ing all wor3s in perfect wor3ing order and to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. The entire wor3s shall #e ro#ust, and designed for a long ser"ice life with 'ini'u' 'aintenance. Special care shall #e ta3en in designing drainage wor3s to ensure the least change of #loc3age. 21.2 21.2.1 Pi-es a)+ Fitti)g (ate!ials " I)te!)al$ Cold 2ater Ser"ices 7nplasticated P9C B7P9CC pipes for cold water ser"ices shall co'pl0 with 1S 3%(% Class - for underground piping. 21.2.2 @ot ; Cold 2ater Ser"icesE Pre$insulated copper pipe for do'estic hot ; cold water ser"ices shall co'pl0 with 1S 28/1, Part 1 Ta#le JQI and fittings shall generall0 #e of the capillar0 t0pe co'pl0ing with 1S 8)!. Co'pression fittings shall co'pl0 with 1S 8)!, #ut shall not #e used in concealed applications. 21.2.3 Sanitar0 Plu'#ing and DrainageE 7P9C soil and waste water pipes and fittings shall co'pl0 with 1S !%1! and

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#e protected against 'isuse or attac3 #0 "er'in. 4ittings shall #e of the push$ fit or sol"ent welded t0pe. 21.2.! ainwater S0ste'sE Concealed or encased rainwater pipe wor3 as well as e5posed ones shall #e 7P9C to 1S !%/) and 1S !%1!. *ll pipes and fittings shall #e o#tained fro' an appro"ed 'anufacturer. 21.3 21.3.1 Pi-es a)+ Fitti)g (ate!ials " E5te!)al$ 7nderground Drainage 7nderground foul, waste and surface water drainage shall #e 7P9C to 1S !))( with push$fit Doints and fittings. 21.! 21.!.1 Pi-e 2o!3 a)+ A##esso!ies$ ,nstallations
*ll piping shall generall0 #e fi5ed in strict accordance with 'anufacturerIs instructions or 1S Codes of Practice using the correct #rac3ets and clips as appropriate at the reco''ended centres.

21.!.2

Traps *ll traps shall generall0 #e of the #ottle trap t0pe with /% '' seal unless specified otherwise.

21.!.3

The use of fle5i#le connections shall #e strictl0 for#idden. Connections shall #e 'ade in the appropriate pipe wor3 'aterial using proprietar0 union connectors. Taps and 4ittings Taps and all "isi#le 'etal fittings shall #e hea"0 dut0 chro'iu' plated. Drin3ing water outlets shall #e clearl0 la#elled, and hot and cold taps la#elled or colour coded. Pro"ision shall #e 'ade for isolating indi"idual appliances #0 the installation of stop$coc3s in the water suppl0 pipes. Drain$coc3s shall #e installed to allow co'plete drainage of the whole s0ste'.

21.!.!

21.!.%

,nsulators :oints #etween different 'etallic 'aterials shall #e 'ade with suita#le insulators to pre"ent electrol0tic action.

21.!.)

9al"es and Coc3s

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*ll "al"es and coc3s shall #e located in an accessi#le position for operational and 'aintenance purposes. 9al"es and coc3s for use on hot and cold water ser"ices shall co'pl0 with the regulations and re6uire'ents of the appropriate 2ater *uthorit0 concerned and arrange'ents shall #e 'ade with that *uthorit0 and no e5tras shall #e allowed for an0 charges for testing and sta'ping of "al"es and coc3s which 'a0 #e re6uired. 9al"es up to and including %( '' #ore shall, unless otherwise specified, #e screwed in accordance with 1S 21E 19/3 GPipe threads for tu#es and fittings where pressure tight Doints are 'ade on the threadsH and su#se6uent a'end'ents. <n open circuit high$pressure s0ste's such as do'estic water and irrigation water ser"ices, all isolating "al"es shall generall0 #e stopcoc3s. 21.% Rai)2ate! Pi-es a)+ A##esso!ies$ ainwater pipes and fittings shall #e constructed of the following 'aterialsE ainwater pipes encased in concrete and e5posed ones shall #e $ 7P9C to 1S !%/) and 1S !%1!. *lternati"e 'aterials 'a0 #e used su#Dect to the prior appro"al of C+,-.T. 1ends, swan nec3s, outlets and other fittings shall as far as possi#le #e of 'aterials 'atching the 'ain pipe. 2here dissi'ilar 'aterials are for'ed together, appro"ed adaptors and 'ethods shall #e used. :ointing shall #e in accordance with Codes of Practice rele"ant to the 'aterials concerned. &etal surfaces in contact with asphalt shall #e scored, wire #rushed, and treated with suita#le #itu'en #ased pri'er, #efore installation. 2here the rainwater pipes discharge a#o"e ground, the0 shall #e fitted with a !%$degree el#ow directing rainwater awa0 fro' the #uilding. 21.) 21.).1 Sa)ita!, Fitti)gs4 (ate!ials a)+ E7ui-0e)t$ GeneralE *ll sanitar0 fittings shall #e ,deal Standard, Twofold, *r#itrage Shan3s or e6ui"alent 'a3e. Sanitar0 fittings and their connections, ser"ices, waste, etc. shall #e located, designed and installed to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 21.).2 Aualit0 and ColourE 7nless otherwise appro"ed #0 the -ngineer, the 6ualit0 and si>es of the fittings shall #e according to 1ritish Standards and as listed #elow. 7nless specificall0 shown on the drawings, the sanitar0 appliances shall #e in white.

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2ash #asins shall #e ena'elled gla>ed firecla0 co'pl0ing with 1S 1188 si>e %% 5 !( '' weighing appro5i'atel0 2( 3g fitted with 13'' dia'eter chro'iu' plated pillar taps, co'#ined o"erflow and 32 '' dia'eter trapped waste with plug. 21.).3 2ater Closets B*siaticC *siatic 2ater Closets Suites shall #e sea water resistant and shall co'prise gla>ed firecla0 s6uatting sla#, pan, JSI 3g fitted with 13 '' dia'eter chro'iu' plated pillar taps, co'#ined o"erflow and 32 '' dia'eter trapped waste with plug. 21.).! 2ater Closets B-uropeanC -uropean 2ater Closet Suites shall co'prise gla>ed firecla0 pan co'pl0ing with 1S 1312, weighing appro5i'atel0 2( 3g and ha"ing JSI or JPI trap with 9( '' #ore outlet, two gallon capacit0 high or low le"el ena'elled cast iron or gla>ed firecla0 flushing cistern fi5ed to walls with concealed fi5ings, 32'' Bhigh le"elC or 38 '' Blow le"elC dia'eter flush pipe, non$corroding "alueless siphon, 13 '' low flushing handle or pull and chain, and with dou#le flap solid section plastic ring seat co'pl0ing with 1S 12%!. 21.).% 4lushing Cisterns 4lushing Cistern and flush pipes shall co'pl0 with 1S 112%. 1all "al"es shall co'pl0 with 1S 1212and 'ar3ed with the 'anufacturerIs na'e or trade'ar3. 4loats shall co'pl0 with 1S 2!%) and shall #e 'ar3ed with the 'anufacturerIs certificate testif0ing that the flushing cisterns co'pl0 with 1S 112% shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T. 21.).) 7rinals 1owl urinals shall #e "itreous china #owl urinal, o"erall si>e appro5i'atel0 !1 c' #0 )1 c' co'plete with 1 R inch chro'iu' plated outlet and all necessar0 concealed hangers and supports. The urinals shall #e fi5ed in single or in ranges of two, three, four or 'ore urinals and as shown on the drawings with "itreous china di"isions of )/ c'?1%( c' height appro5i'atel0. 4lushing cisterns shall #e ena'elled firecla0 auto'atic flushing cistern with copper siphon and P inch drip tap with loose 3e0. The cistern shall #e of a capacit0 of nine litters for each single urinal or for a range of two urinals, fifteen litters for each single urinal or for a range of two urinals fifteen litres capacit0 for a range of three urinals ser"ed and co'plete with pair cast iron cantile"er #rac3ets for each, #uilt into wall. The flush pipes, reduced si>e spurge pipes, pipe fittings and spreaders Bof suita#le dia'eters as reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturerC #etween cistern and #owls shall #e chro'iu' plated with necessar0 1 1?! inch traps Bone for each #owlC and all necessar0 chro'iu' plated connection to suppl0 and waste water piping.

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21.)./

Taps and 4ittings Taps and all "isi#le 'etal fittings shall #e -uro Standard, Grohe, @ansa or e6ui"alent 'a3e, hea"0$dut0 6ualit0 co'pl0ing with 1S 1(1(. The0 shall #e 'ar3ed with the 'anufacturerIs na'e or trade'ar3 and no'inal si>e.

21.).8

Sundr0 4ittingsE <ther sundr0 fittings shall #e of appro"ed 6ualit0 and 'anufacture and shall include such fittings as chro'iu' plated paper holder wall 'ounted adDacent to the closets, chro'iu' plated towel rails with and #rac3ets adDacent to sin3s and wash #asins, wall 'ounted 'irrors o"er wash #asins.

21.).9

4loor Drains 4loor drains shall #e of the #est 6ualit0 and to the appro"al of C+,-.T. -ach floor drain shall ha"e an integral or separated p$trap and the necessar0 raising pieces with the necessar0 side inlet opening Bor openingsC, co"ers to #e of chro'iu' plated cast #rass.

21.).1(

2aste 2ater Gull0 Traps 7nless otherwise directed, wastewater gull0 traps or p$traps shall #e of 7P9C as per rele"ant 1ritish Standard. -ach gull0 trap shall #e e6uipped with a conical gull0 inlet and a raising piece with the necessar0 side inlets. The gull0 inlet and the raising piece shall #e of the sa'e 'aterial as the gull0. The gull0 trap together with the gull0 inlet and the raising piece shall #e fi5ed and surrounded with not less than 1(c' thic3 plain concrete fro' #otto' and sides of the sa'e and as directed #0 C+,-.T. ,n areas su#Dect to use of e5cessi"e water, the floor drains shall #e in the for' of channels of ade6uate si>e fitted with re'o"a#le grilled co"ers suita#le for hea"0 traffic and connected to separate drainage s0ste'. Detailed design and infor'ation shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T to o#tain his appro"al on the s0ste' and 'aterials prior to co''ence'ent of the wor3.

21.).11

2ater Storage @eaters 2ater Storage @eaters shall #e of the pressure t0pe suita#le for un "ented s0ste's. The water shell shall #e constructed fro' high car#on steel with a lining of glass or e6ual appro"ed proprietar0 non$corrosi"e and non$to5ic 'aterial. The shell shall #e e6uipped with a replacea#le 'agnesiu' anode and shall #e tested to non less than 2,((( 3Pa B2( 1arC.

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The outer Dac3et shall #e 'ild steel with a #a3ed ena'el finish, and shall ha"e re'o"a#le access co"ers for 'aintenance purposes. The insulation shall #e high$densit0 fi#reglass 'atting of at least 2%'' thic3ness of inDected pol0urethane foa'. @eating ele'ents shall #e screw$in t0pe incalo0 sheathed suita#le for 22( "olts suppl0 with an integral ther'ostatic control adDusta#le through the range of !9C to 82C with a high te'perature cut out. * factor0 fitted co'#ination "al"e asse'#l0 on the water inlet shall incorporate an isolating "al"e, a non$return "al"e, and a ther'al and pressure relief "al"e set at 99C and /(( 3Pa B/.( 1arC which shall #e piped to safe discharge. ,''ersion electric heaters shall further co'pl0 with 1S 3!%), Section 2.21. Ther'ostats shall co'pl0 with 1S 39%%, Section 2 1. .otwithstanding the stipulations of these standard specifications, ther'al storage electric water heaters and their installation shall #e in accordance with the pre"ailing go"ern'ent regulations. The contractor 'ust o#tain C+,-.TIs appro"al on the capacit0, nu'#er, t0pe and 'anufacturer of the water heaters prior to ordering the'. 21.).12 2ater Storage Tan3s <ne ground le"el and one tan3 of 2((( litters capacit0 each shall #e pro"ided. <ne$piece c0lindrical storage tan3s shall #e 'anufactured fro' glass fi#re reinforced ther'osetting epo50 resin in thic3ness of not less than 8 '' with an integral opa6ue 'e'#rane for the pre"ention of ultra$"iolet penetration. @ori>ontal tan3s shall feature integral hollow supports suita#le for sta#ili>ing in$situ with a concrete infill. -nds shall #e dished and construction generall0 shall #e within the re6uire'ents of 1S !99! E 198/. Tan3s shall ha"e the following accessoriesE 9al"ed inlet to #all float "al"e 9al"ed outlet Drain with @ose 7nion <"erflow with insect screen 9ent pipe with insect @inged access co"er with stainless steel hinges and securing cla'ps 4loat control switches as scheduled 21.).13 Transfer Pu'p Sets Pu'p sets for do'estic ser"ices shall #e of 'ulti$pu'p for'at.

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Constant speed "aria#le "olu'e constant pressure pu'p sets shall co'prise high efficienc0 "ertical pattern 'ultistage pu'ps arranged for parallel operations and h0draulic accu'ulator diaphrag' "essel. *ll pu'ps shall #e high efficienc0 "ertical pattern 'ultistage design with cast$ iron casings, stainless steel shaft, stainless steel i'pellers and self adDusting 'echanical seals. &otors shall #e totall0 enclosed fan "entilated, with Class G4H insulation, operating at 29(( re"?'in. wound for a 38(9, 3$phase, %( @>. -lectrical suppl0. Diaphrag' "essels shall #e of pressed steel welded shell construction with non$to5ic internal coating and renewa#le fle5i#le i'per'ea#le diaphrag' 'e'#rane. * schrader "al"e shall #e pro"ided for precharge pressure adDust'ent, and the "essels shall #e installed with isolating "al"es and drain coc3s for ease of 'aintenance. Suction and discharge 'anifolds shall #e constructed in the 'aterials specified for the rele"ant water ser"ice, and shall #e co'plete with #ron>e isolating "al"es and non$return "al"es to the standards descri#ed elsewhere in this specification. Control panels shall co'pl0 full0 with electrical sections of this specification and shall 'eet with the re6uire'ents of the ,-- 2iring egulations. -nclosures shall #e hea"0 gauge steel, sto"e ena'elled, dust and da'p protected to ,P%% and shall incorporate the following co'ponentsE $ $ Door interloc3ed 'ains isolator ,ndi"idual 'otor starters with ther'al o"erload rela0s incorporating single phasing protection Bdirect on line up to %.% 32, Star$Delta /.% 32 and a#o"eC. ,ndi"idual pu'p and control fuses B @1C to 1S.88C in full0 shrouded fuse holders. @and$off auto switches for each pu'p. Dut0 pu'p?lead pu'p selector switches. ,ndicator la'ps for 'ains on pu'p run and pu'p trip for each pu'p. *nti$condensation heater. The control circuitr0 shall pro"ide for the connection of float switch controls for the protection of the pu'p set against dr0 running. *ll co'ponents shall #e pre$wired factor0, asse'#led on a co''on #ase plate

$ $ $ $ $

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constructed fro' hea"0 gauge >inc plated steel or painted hea"0 gauge rolled steel section. *ll pu'p sets shall ha"e fle5i#le connections on the suction and discharge connections. 21./ 1uilders 2or3 2here pipes are fi5ed on the surface of the 2alls, the Contractor shall perfor' all cutting and pinning for holder #ats or plugging or screwing for pipe clips. 2here pipes are concealed in walls etc., the Contractor shall perfor' all cutting and su#se6uent 'a3ing good. Pipes through walls or floors shall pass through 'etal slee"es and co"ers at points of e'ergence shall #e pro"ided. *ll #uilderIs wor3 #0 the plu'#er shall #e finished in a neat and wor3'anli3e 'anner and to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 21.8 Testing 2hen the installation has #een co'pleted to the satisfaction of C+,-.T, it shall #e tested for water tightness and lea3age. ate of flow and correct operation shall also #e chec3ed. *ll plu'#ing wor3 shall #e tested. 2here e6uip'ent is not designed to withstand the test pressure of the connecting pipewor3, it shall #e disconnected and the pipewor3 #lan3ed off using a tapped plug or cap or #lan3 flange. Cold water pipe wor3 shall #e tested to twice the nor'al wor3ing pressure with a 'ini'u' pressure of / #ars BgaugeC. The Contractor shall pro"ide all facilities for the testing and 'a3ing good of an0 defects to the satisfaction of C+,-.T. 21.9 Cleaning The Contractor shall carefull0 clean out all cold water and hot water tan3s. Ser"ice pipes, sanitar0 fittings throughout, traps and wastes. The Contractor shall also o"erhaul and 'a3e good all flushing "al"es, chec3 regulating "al"es, chec3 taps including rewashering as necessar0 and lea"e all wor3s in perfect clean wor3ing condition. 21.1( Disinfection *fter co'pletion of all tests, the replace'ent and repairs, all water suppl0 s0ste's shall #e thoroughl0 flushed with water to re'o"e sedi'ent. Disinfectant shall #e applied to all piping s0ste's of pota#le cold and hot water supplied. The disinfectant shall #e chlorine, in the for' of a h0pochlorite solution. During chlorination, all "al"es and e6uip'ent shall #e operated, to ensure that chlorine reaches all parts of the s0ste'. 2ater and chlorination agent shall #e fed into the s0ste' at rates that will pro"ide a residual chlorine content of not less than 1( pp' after a retention period of 2! hours. B*n initial application of 3( pp' will generall0 #e re6uiredC.

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22. 22.1

LIGHTING AND S(ALL POWER S#o-e$ This section of the Specification includes for the interior and e5terior lighting and s'all power s0ste's. *ll ci"il wor3s associated with this section of the wor3s shall #e dee'ed to #e included either as part of the 'ain ci"il engineering wor3s or as part of the 2or3s in this section. .o additional pa0'ents will #e 'ade for such re6uire'ents. The re6uire'ents of this section of the wor3s are su#Dect to the &ain Conditions and Specifications laid down in other sections of the Tender Docu'ent.

22.2

Ge)e!al Sta)+a!+s$ The co'pleted installations shall co'pl0 in all rele"ant respects with Client2iring egulations for -lectrical ,nstallation and appro"ed Code of Practice in Du#ai and also with the Codes of Practice issued #0 the Chartered ,nstitution of 1uilding Ser"ices, with 1S /)/1 B4or'erl0 ,-- 2iring egulationsC, or with such other local regulation that 'a0 #e in force at the site. The lighting and s'all power e6uip'ent and installation shall co'pl0 with other sections of this Specification as appropriate. *ll la'ps, fittings, plugs, soc3ets and general accessories of the sa'e si>e and t0pes shall #e si'ilar and interchangea#le throughout the installation.

22.3

De/e#ts Lia6iliti, Pe!io+$ The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the efficient and good wor3ing of the ,nstallations co'prising this section of the Specification for the agreed period as set out in the Specification docu'ent.

22.!

A--!o.als$ The Contractor shall su#'it to C+,-.T for appro"al copies of al his calculations for'ing the #asis for the designs of the specified s0ste's, which shall #e shown on the wor3ing drawings also to #e su#'itted for appro"al. *n0 appro"als shall not, howe"er, relie"e the Contractor of his contractual responsi#ilities, which include o#taining C+,-.T?local authorit0 appro"als for electrical wiring installations.

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Lig1ti)g Re7ui!e0e)ts$ The lighting installations shall #e designed to gi"e a ser"ice illu'ination le"el of

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3(( lu5 and shall incorporate e'ergenc0 lighting also. *ll areas shall ha"e the ser"ice illu'ination 'easured at floor le"el. The installations shall also 'eet the li'iting glare inde5 re6uire'ents as set out in the specified code of practice. 2here discharge and fluorescent light sources are to #e used in areas containing rotating or reciprocating 'achiner0, the fittings shall #e allocated #etween the 3 phase and neutral in such a 'anner as to a"oid stro#oscopic effects. 2hen 3 phase lighting installations are to #e used contractor switching controlled #0 push#uttons located in the area to #e illu'inated are preferred. ,n all roo's and corridors ha"ing two entrances the lighting installation shall ha"e two wa0 switching, the switches #eing located in appropriate positions adDacent to the entrances. -'ergenc0 lighting shall #e arranged to illu'inate all stairwa0s, e5its and entrances and pro"ide so'e illu'ination in operational areas. Securit0 lighting shall #e installed around the peri'eter walls illu'inating the e5ternal area. The le"el of illu'ination for securit0 lighting shall #e 2(lu5. Schedule of Design e6uire'ents The lighting s0ste' shall include pro"ision for ease of erection, 'aintenance, cleaning, la'p replace'ent and future e5tension. +a'p replace'ent and 'aintenance should, unless otherwise appro"ed #e possi#le without ta3ing outages on 'ain plant ite's. +ighting apparatus shall #e of top 6ualit0, designed to ensure satisfactor0 operation and ser"ice life under all "ariations of load, fre6uenc0 and te'perature. Sodiu' discharge lighting shall not #e used e5cept for road and securit0 lighting. 22.) Dist!i6utio) oa!+s The distri#ution #oards and all co'ponent parts shall #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with the latest Standard and designed to suit the fault le"el of the transfor'ers supplied. The Contractor shall de'onstrate #0 calculation this has #een co'plied with . -ach current carr0ing co'ponent shall #e so designed that under continuous rated full load conditions in the cli'atic conditions at Site the 'a5i'u' total te'peratures per'itted under the rele"ant Standards are not e5ceeded. -ach distri#ution #oard shall ha"e a rustproof 'etal case of sheet steel with either a gal"anised or ena'eled finish. The colour of the ena'el finish shall 'atch the colour of other switchgear. The 'etal casing is to #e pro"ided with a nu'#er of 3noc3$outs or other appro"ed for' of ca#le entries corresponding to the circuit capacit0 of the distri#ution #oard and a suita#le screened #rass earthing stud.

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1us#ars including neutral #ar shall #e of high conducti"it0 copper supported to withstand all nor'al and fault condition stresses. *ll #us#ars, neutral #ars and pri'ar0 conductors are to #e P9C slee"ed in respecti"e phase and neutral colours. Distri#ution #oards for e5terior use shall #e gal"anised and weatherproof. .eutral #ars shall ha"e an appropriate nu'#er of wa0s relati"e to the si>e of the #oard. The0 shall ha"e a rating not less than that of the associated phase #us#ars. The 'etal surface adDacent to an0 li"e part and all spaces #etween phases shall #e protected #0 #arriers of fireproof insulation 'aterial. The distri#ution #oard shall #e either single pole or triple pole and neutral t0pes and shall #e e6uipped with 'eans to pro"ide o"ercurrent protection to each circuit. This protection 'a0 co'prise an @ C fuse or a 'iniature circuit #rea3er, #oth of which shall #e re'o"a#le without e5posing li"e connections. 4use #ases and #ridges where used shall #e of an appro"ed non$h0droscopic insulation suita#le for the receipt of @ C fuses. esidual current circuit #rea3ers shall #e incorporated to protect all lighting circuits, soc3et outlets and supplies to appliances, etc. These shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of the 'ain electrical part of this Specification. The current rating of the #us#ars in each distri#ution #oard is not to #e less than the su' of 'a5i'u' current rating of all outgoing circuits. The neutral connection for each circuit is to #e direct to the neutral #us#ar. *ppro"ed t0pe title la#els are to #e fitted e5ternall0 on the front co"er of each distri#ution #oard gi"ing details of the points controlled #0 each circuit. The circuit list shall #e t0ped or printed stating the location of the e6uip'ent ser"ed, rating of the protecti"e unit and the circuit loading. The lists shall #e 'ounted on the inside of the co"er door and shall #e protected #0 an acr0lic sheet slid into a fra'e o"er the circuit list, and co"er to #e easil0 re'o"a#le to per'it circuit 'odifications. The ca#les feeding the distri#ution #oards will #e connected directl0 to the inco'ing isolator or neutral #ar as appropriate unless otherwise indicated #0 the Specification. Switchfuse units or isolators connected on the inco'ing side of a distri#ution #oard shall #e 'echanicall0 attached to the #oard with solid copper electrical connections #etween the units. * suita#le insulated #arrier is to #e supplied to pre"ent copper or car#on dust released under fault conditions passing fro' one unit to the other.

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Distri#ution #oards for use on direct current s0ste' shall #e dou#le pole t0pes e6uipped with ade6uatel0 rated fuses. &i5ed capacit0 #oards shall #e e'plo0ed and all contactors and ti'e switches associated with the respecti"e outgoing circuits shall #e acco''odated within the distri#ution #oard. 22./ (i)iatu!e Ci!#uit !ea3e!s &iniature circuit #rea3ers shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of the 'ain electrical part of this Specification. 22.8 Ca6les *r'oured ca#les shall #e Q+P- insulated, single wire ar'oured and pol0"in0l chloride sheathed o"erall and #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with the re6uire'ents of 1S %!)/, )((?1(((9 grade or e6ui"alent. The outer sheath shall #e coloured #lac3 and incorporate fla'e retardant characteristics to 'eet the re6uire'ents of 1S.!()) and ,-C.332. :ute fillings will not #e per'itted. Ca#les shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of the ca#le section of this Specification.
-ach ar'oured ca#le shall #e pro"ided with separate -arth Continuit0 Conductor B-CCC of 'ini'u' half si>e of the phase conductor, coloured 0ellow?green.

4le5i#le t0pe ca#les for pendant cords and final connections to fi5ed apparatus are to #e #ut0l or silicone ru##er insulated and sheathed 'anufactured and tested in accordance with the re6uire'ents of 1S.)%((, 3((?%((9 or 3((?3((9 grade as applica#le. The conductor is to co'prise 'ulti$strands of (.2%'' wire. The nu'#er of strands are to #e not less than 3( and in all cases of a nu'#er suita#le for the protection rating of the respecti"e circuits. *ll ca#les used for lighting and s'all power shall ha"e copper conductors. The Contractor is to select conductor si>es for the respecti"e final circuits to 'eet the following conditionsE a. That the 'ini'u' conductor si>e for lighting circuits is to #e 2.%''2 and for soc3et outlets ! ''2. That the si>e is to #e ade6uate for the current to #e carried as set out in the ca#le 'anufacturers Specification. That the si>e is sufficient to 3eep the "oltage drop in the phase and neutral conductor to the farthest lighting or power point, under nor'al full load conditions to within the final circuit li'it specified in 1S/)/1. Di"ersit0 will not #e allowed.

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22.9

Ca6le Te!0i)atio)s$ Ter'inations for ca#les shall co'prise co'pression t0pe glands with ar'our and #onding cla'ps to 'eet the re6uire'ents of T0pe -l to 1S.)121 or e6ui"alent and are to #e designed to secure the ar'our wires, to pro"ide electrical continuit0 #etween the ar'our and threaded fi5ing co'ponent of the gland and to pro"ide watertight seals #etween the ca#le outer sheath and gland and #etween the inner sheath and threaded fi5ing co'ponent. The glands are to proDect at least 1('' a#o"e the gland plate to a"oid 'oisture collecting in the ca#le crutch. -arth #ond ter'inal attach'ents are to #e pro"ided. Ter'inations for ru##er insulated ca#les are to co'prise co'pression t0pe glands where the function of the gland is to secure the outer sheath of the ca#le, in accordance with the re6uire'ents of T0pe *2 to 1S.)121 or e6ui"alent. * watertight seal is to #e pro"ided #etween the outer sheath and the gland. <nl0 one ca#le is to #e ter'inated in each gland.

22.1(

Co)+uit$ The whole of the "arious installations descri#ed shall #e carried out in screwed hea"0 gauge welded steel conduit or hea"0 gauge P9C conduit, at the discretion of the -ngineer. .o conduit less than 2( '' dia'eter will #e per'itted. Steel conduits shall #e 'anufactured in accordance with 1S. !%)8, Part 1 or e6ui"alent, hea"0 gauge screwed and welded Class 1 and shall #e gal"anised. Conduit fittings are to #e 'anufactured of good 6ualit0 gal"anised 'allea#le cast iron and of s'all circular pattern to 1S !%)8, Part 2 or e6ui"alent, with internall0 tapped spouts 'ini'u' length 21 '' threaded to the correct length at inter$sections tees, draw through and stopends. Conduit fittings of P9C shall #e of the plain #ore pattern suita#le for a push$ on co'pression t0pe Doint and shall #e sealed with a hard setting "in0l ce'ent to pre"ent ingress of "er'in, water, dust, etc. ,nspection #ends solid or nor'al #ends el#ows or tees are not to #e used e5cept with the appro"al of C+,-.T. Conduit runs shall, where"er possi#le, #e concealed in ceilings, "oids and walls, chases etc., and in roo's of secondar0 i'portance Bwith #ac3 outlet entries to switch #o5es etc. especiall0 on fair faced #ric3wor3C otherwise the conduits shall #e securel0 fi5ed to the surface of walls using hea"0 cast distance saddles. 2here plastered finishes are called for, #uried conduit s0ste's shall #e pro"ided. 2here the s0ste' of wiring is concealed, the Jloop$inI s0ste' of conduit shall #e used and the Jlooping$inI #o5es shall confor' to 1SS31, Class 13.

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* separate insulated earth conductor, coloured 0ellow?green, shall #e run in P9C conduits and such facilities shall #e pro"ided at all ter'inal points. 2here"er the insulation is specified as #eing fla'e$proof, the conduit runs entering these areas shall ha"e a #arrier #o5 inserted in the run i''ediatel0 #efore the conduit passes into the fla'e$proof area. *ll conduit wor3 inside the fla'e$proof area shall #e carried out with solid drawn gal"ani>ed conduit and all conduit fittings, soc3ets and accessories shall #e gal"ani>ed and certified suita#le for Group 1 ha>ard. *t the co'pletion of the wiring all 'achine faces on accessories shall #e thoroughl0 cleaned and greased, prior to the screwing or #olting of all accessor0 co"er plates into their final fla'e$ proof secure position. The ends of all steel conduits shall #e e'erged to re'o"e all #urrs or sharp edges after the screw threads ha"e #een cut. *ll dirt, paint or oil on the screw threads, the conduit, soc3ets and accessories 'ust #e re'o"ed prior to erection. *ll conduits shall #e swa##ed through prior to installation of ca#les. The ends of the conduits shall #utt solidl0 in all couplings. 2here the0 ter'inate in fuse$switches, distri#ution #oards, adapta#le #o5es, non$ spouted switch #o5es, the0 shall #e connected thereto #0 'eans of s'ooth #ore 'ale #rass #ushes, co'pression washers and soc3ets. *ll e5posed threads and all #ends shall #e painted with an alu'inu' spirit paint after erection. *ll conduit and accessories, after #eing installed, shall #e e5a'ined and all parts where the surface has #een chipped or scratched shall #e painted. *ll conduits shall #e 3ept 8('' clear of water, gas and other ser"ices. Should this pro"e i'practica#le, then the0 shall #e properl0 #onded #0 'eans of pipe cla'ps or other de"ice ensuring 'echanicall0 sound, electricall0 continuous connection. The 'ethod of installing P9C conduit and fittings shall confor' strictl0 to the 'anufacturerIs reco''endation. These reco''endations shall #e su#'itted when see3ing appro"al to the s0ste' proposed. ,n general the clauses dealing with steel conduit shall appl0. P9C tu#e not e5ceeding 2%'' in dia'eter shall #e #ent cold #0 'eans of the appropriate spring and the tu#e shall #e saddled as 6uic3l0 as possi#le after #ending. 2hen #ending larger si>es of tu#e, the tu#e 'ust #e heated in an appro"ed 'anner until it is possi#le. * 9( #end shall ha"e a radius of not less than fi"e ti'es the outside dia'eter of the tu#e. :oints #etween conduits and conduit fittings shall #e watertight and shall #e 'ade #0 'eans of a sol"ent adhesi"e as reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturer. Care should #e ta3en to ensure that the tu#e is clean and free fro' da'p and

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grease and in particular dust, 'ould and oil. The Contractor shall pro"ide P9C tu#e ends and fle5i#le co"ers to pre"ent ingress of concrete grout into the tu#ing and #o5es. *ll #ends are to #e 'ade on Site to suit conditions and not 'ore than two right angle #ends will #e per'itted without the interposition of a draw #o5. .o tees, el#ows, slee"es, either of inspection or solid t0pe will #e per'itted. Generall0 long straight conduit runs fro' point to point shall ha"e draw #o5es installed at 'a5i'u' inter"als of 1( 'etres. Deep #o5es or e5tension rings on standard circular conduit #o5es shall #e used where necessar0 in order to #ring the front of each #o5 flush with the surface of the ceiling or wall. 2here conduits are laid direct on the shuttering of the reinforced sla# construction conduit e5tension rings or deep #o5es shall #e used to raise the run of conduit to #etween the top and #otto' reinforcing. Gal"ani>ed draw wires or other appro"ed t0pes shall #e pro"ided where conduits are not #e wired on co'pletion or are to #e wired #0 others. *ll draw #o5es and Dunction #o5es shall #e of a'ple si>e to per'it the ca#les #eing drawn in and out. The0 shall #e 'ade of gal"ani>ed iron and the Dointing surface 'achined to ensure a dust tight Doint. *ll circular #o5es shall #e pro"ided with long spouts internall0 threaded incorporating a shoulder for the proper #utting of the conduit and a solid copper earth ter'inal tapped and screwed into the #ase of the #o5. *ll conduit #o5es shall #e screwed on or in walls, ceilings etc. #0 countersun3 wood screws of appropriate si>e. @oles in #o5es shall #e ade6uatel0 countersun3 wood screws of appropriate si>e. @oles in #o5es shall #e ade6uatel0 countersun3 to ensure the co'plete recession of the fi5ing screws. *ll inspection and draw$in #o5es shall #e pro"ided with co"ers fi5ed #0 round head gal"ani>ed iron screws. 2here surface conduit is specified, it shall #e fi5ed #0 'eans of distance saddles and shall ter'inate in raised #ac3 pattern conduit #o5es. Surface conduits shall #e #ent or set to enter accessories, and where the0 turn through walls #ac3 outlet #o5es shall #e pro"ided. Conduits shall #e fi5ed at 12(( '' centers on "ertical runs and 9(( '' apart on hori>ontal runs. 9ertical conduit runs shall ha"e saddles at 3(( '' 'a5i'u' fro' their points of e'ergence fro' floors or ceilings and the re'aining saddles shall #e fi5ed consistent with the re6uire'ents of spacing and appearance. Saddles shall #e fi5ed on each side of e"er0 #end at 3(( '' 'a5i'u' fro' the point of intersection of the center line conduit. Conduit in ceiling ca"ities shall #e supported independent of the suspended ceiling. 2here conduits cross e5pansion Doints, the Contractor shall allow for the

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installation of e5pansion couplers at the positions of the e5pansion Doint and at right angles to it. @e shall pro"ide a #onding earth wire #etween each ter'inal fitted in the nearest conduit #o5 each side of the coupler. *ll fle5i#le 'etallic tu#ing shall #e gal"ani>ed watertight pattern fitted with sweated #rass adaptors. -5ternal earth conductors, wrapped around the tu#ing, shall #e pro"ided. 2here conduits are laid in sla# floor etc., the Contractor shall arrange for a co'petent person to #e in attendance whilst the concrete pouring or screeding operation is #eing carried out, in order to a"oid da'age #eing caused to the conduits and also to ensure that the conduit wor3 is in sound condition, properl0 and efficientl0 'aintained during this installation period. Particular care should #e ta3en when setting out conduit runs to outlet points where the0 are to #e fitted to furniture, 3itchen fittings, etc. The Contractor shall ascertain e5act details of the furniture and fittings construction in order that all conduit wor3 shall where"er possi#le #e concealed. Conduits installed in chases of walls and floors shall #e fir'l0 secured #0 wrought iron pipe hoo3s or cru'pets and these fi5ings shall in the'sel"es #e sufficient to hold the conduits in place. Conduits installed in chases shall #e painted with one coat of #itu'astic paint #efore erection and a further coat shall #e applied to all accessi#le surfaces including the hoo3s and the cru'pets after erection. ecessed conduits #uried in plaster shall per'it a full )'' depth of co"er o"er its entire length. Pro"ision shall #e 'ade for the tapping of condensed 'oisture. Care shall #e ta3en to pre"ent water, dirt or ru##ish entering the conduit s0ste' during erection. Screwed 'etal caps or plugs shall #e used for protecting open ends. *ll conduit s0ste' shall #e erected co'pletel0 with all conduit accessories connected, the0 shall then #e offered for inspection and appro"al #0 the -ngineer #efore an0 ca#les are installed. Conduit #o5es shall #e fi5ed to the structure of the #uilding independentl0 of the conduit. 2here a conduit is e5posed to different te'peratures Beither #0 surrounding air conditions or #0 "irtue of the surrounding 'ediu' with which it is in contactC at an0 particular ti'e, the section of the conduit at the higher te'perature shall #e isolated fro' the section at the lower te'perature #0 'eans of a conduit #o5 filled with an appro"ed per'anentl0 plastic co'pound, after co'pletion and testing of all wiring. Such a condition would arise if a conduit running in a war'ed #uilding is run to e5terior points.

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2here gal"ani>ed conduit is specified, all conduit, accessories, switch #o5es and all associated apparatus used in the installation 'ust also #e gal"ani>ed. Gal"ani>ed conduit shall #e used when 'ounted outside a #uilding, installed in floor chases su#Dect to da'pness or accidental flooding, or #uried in the ground. Conduit s0ste' shall #e weatherproof when erected outside a #uilding. -5posed conduit threads shall #e gi"en a coat of >inc rich paint. Conduit #uried in the ground shall #e wrapped with P9C self$adhesi"e tape half lapped. The taping shall #e e5tended for a distance of 1%('' #e0ond the point where the conduit e'erges fro' the ground. :oints in gal"ani>ed conduit s0ste's shall #e 'ade watertight using lead, alu'inu' paint and he'p and?or gas3ets. The Doints shall #e partiall0 screwed up #efore the paint and he'p are applied to 'aintain continuit0. *ll adapta#le #o5es shall #e gre0 iron pattern unless otherwise specified. 2here adapta#le #o5es are fitted flush, the co"er plates shall #e hea"0 gauge 'etal with 12'' o"erlap on all sides. The internal depth of a #o5 shall #e not less than !( ''. Co"ers shall #e secured #0 a screw at each corner and #0 additional screws as necessar0 to pro"ide a 'a5i'u' spacing of 3(( '' #etween adDacent screws. 4i5ing screws shall #e #rass Bround or cheese headC. Co"ers for #o5es shall #e of the sa'e 'aterial as the #o5. 4or #o5es 'ounted in weatherproof situations, the co"er shall ha"e a 'achined surface around the peri'eter 'ating with a si'ilar 'achined surface on the #o5 and shall #e co'plete with a gas3et. -"er0 flush outlet #o5 to which a lu'inaire pull cord switch or si'ilar is to #e fitted shall #e fitted with an appro"ed t0pe of #rea3 Doint ring. 22.11 Ca6le T!u)3i)g$ Trun3ing shall #e constructed of 1.)% '' 'ini'u' thic3ness >inc coated 'ild steel or P9C and shall ha"e a re'o"a#le co"er throughout its length with center screw latch fi5ings. Trun3ing shall #e rigidl0 fi5ed and supplied co'plete with purpose 'anufactured fittings, connectors, di"iders, flanges, ca#le retaining clips, rac3s and copper earth continuit0 lin3s. *s an alternati"e if appro"ed, a proprietar0 #rand of hea"0 dut0 plastic trun3ing 'a0 #e accepta#le. 2hen su#'itting details for appro"al, full installation instructions as reco''ended #0 the 'anufacturer shall #e included in the details. *ll ca#les installed in trun3ing shall #e la#eled and identified in an appro"ed 'anner. Clips shall #e at )(( '' centers. 9ertical ca#le trun3ing shall #e fitted with ca#le pin rac3s arranged to a"oid an0 strain on the ca#les.
*ll trun3ing shall #e rust proofed, pri'ed and painted and fi5ed at inter"als not greater than 1,((( ''.

22.12

Ca6le T!a,s$

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Ca#le tra0s where re6uired as part of the Contract suppl0 are to #e the perforated gal"ani>ed sheet t0pe.

Tra0s are to ha"e upturned edges and #e of a width suita#le for the nu'#er of ca#les to #e supported and are to #e supplied with purpose$'ade gal"ani>ed steel #rac3ets suita#le for 'ounting fro' the #uilding structure. -5ternal ca#le tra0s shall #e pro"ided with co"ers. 22.13 Ca6le &oi)ti)g$ The Contractor shall #e responsi#le for the sealing and Dointing of all ca#les supplied and installed as part of this Section of the Contract. Straight Dointing of ca#les is not per'itted without the written consent of the -ngineer. 22.1! Co)+u#to!s$ Conductors shall co'pl0 with 1ritish Standard %!2! or e6ui"alent and shall #e of the electricall0 held$in t0pes contained in hea"0 gauge sheet steel cases suita#le for panel 'ounting. -ach conductor shall #e continuousl0 rated and suita#le for thirt0 inducti"e switching operations per hour. 22.1% S2it#1es a)+ Pus16utto)s$ Switches shall #e rated for 1% a'p and shall #e single pole t0pes and #e pro"ided with an earth ter'inal. Switches shall #e one wa0, two$wa0 or inter'ediate as re6uired and where 'ounted together the0 shall #e fitted in a co''on #o5. Switches for use in areas designated for surface installation shall #e 6uic3$ 'a3e$6uic3$#rea3 fi5ed grid industrial t0pes 'ounted in gal"ani>ed 'allea#le iron #o5es with protected doll0 and arranged where necessar0 for 'ulligan switching. Switches for use in areas designated for flush installation shall #e 'icro$ #ra3e t0pes fi5ed to white plastic co"er with 'etallic lou"er plates and 'ounted in gal"ani>ed steel flush t0pe #o5es. Switch$#o5es shall #e gal"ani>ed and fitted with screwed stainless steel front plates ha"ing a )'' o"erlap 'ini'u' for flush installations. The0 shall #e suita#l0 #ar#ered and la#eled where two phases are connected in the sa'e #o5. Switches 'ounted e5ternall0 shall #e of weatherproof pattern to ,P)% le"el. Switches shall #e 'ounted 1.! ' a#o"e finished floor le"el. Push#utton switches shall either #e flush or surface t0pes contained in

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gal"ani>ed steel #o5es and #e single pole rated for % *'ps. Push#uttons shall #e 'ade of non$h0droscopic 'aterial, #e non$swelling and so fitted as to a"oid an0 possi#ilit0 of stic3ing. The ter'inals for all switches shall # ade6uate to acco''odate 2 conductors each a 'ini'u' of 2.% ''2 and ! ''2 for s'all power. 22.1) Lig1ti)g Fitti)gs$ ,llustrations and?or sa'ples of all lighting fittings which the Contractor proposes to purchase shall #e su#'itted to C+,-.T for appro"al #efore issuing an0 su#$orders. +ighting fittings for interior and e5terior use are to #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with the appropriate sections of 1S !%33, ,-C 1)2 or e6ui"alent and together with all co'ponents are to #e suita#le for ser"ice and operation in the tropical cli'ate stated. -ach fitting is to #e co'plete with all la'p holders, control gear, internal wiring, fused ter'inal #loc3, earth ter'inal and reflectors or diffusers as specified. The design of each fitting is to #e such as to 'ini'use the effect of glare and such that the ingress of dust, flies and insects is pre"ented, where open t0pe fittings are used it is to #e i'possi#le for insects to #eco'e lodged therein. The control gear for use with fluorescent la'ps and is to #e 6uic3 or resonant start t0pe without starters. Cho3es are to #e i'pregnated and solidl0 filled with pol0ester resin or other appro"ed high 'elting co'pound and are to #e 'anufactured to restrict the third har'onic content to less than 1/L of the uncorrected current "alue and are to #e silent in operation. The #uilt$in #allast units shall co'pl0 with ,-C Pu#lication .o.82 and shall include radio interference suppressors and capacitors to correct the fitting power factor to a 'ini'u' of (.9% lagging as per C+,-.TIs wiring regulations. Control gear noise le"els shall #e 'ini'al. 4ittings shall #e supplied co'plete with closed end "itreous ena'eled 'etal reflectors or totall0 enclosed opal plastic diffusers which shall #e full0 interchangea#le. Dispersi"e reflector fittings suita#le for 'ercur0 #ul# fluorescent or tungsten fila'ent la'ps shall #e of hea"0 gauge sheet steel finished "itreous ena'el. The0 shall #e fitted with anti$"i#rators and arranged for conduit #o5 'ounting, direct or pendant, on gal"anised #all and soc3et do'e t0pe lids. 1ul3head fittings shall ha"e cast #ases tapped for conduit entr0, hinged #e>els, heat resisting pris'atic glasses fitted with neoprene gas3ets and porcelain la'pholders. Circuit ca#le shall not #e connected direct to #ul3head fittings #ut shall ter'inate in a fi5ed #ase connector 'ounted in a conduit #o5 adDacent to the fitting. 4inal connections to each fittings for interior use is to #e i'per"ious to deterioration #0 at'ospheric reaction. 4ittings for e5terior use shall ha"e a

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"itreous ena'el, natural alu'iniu' or gal"anised finish according to the 'anufacturerIs standard product. +a'pholders for tungsten la'ps up to 1%( watts shall #e #rass or porcelain 1C t0pe and for higher ratings shall #e -S or G-S t0pe according to si>e. 4ittings for housing tungsten la'ps e5ceeding 1%( watts rating are to #e pro"ided with an appro"ed 'ethod of dissipating heat fro' the la'p cap and ter'inal housing. +a'pholders as applica#le are to #e suita#le for the la'p specified. +ighting fittings are to #e of the t0pe description as generall0 set out in the schedule appended to this section of the Specification. The t0pe references used are to #e repeated in the Schedules and on the drawings. 22.1/ La0-s$ The Contract includes the suppl0 and erection of all la'ps and tu#es necessar0 to co'plete the installation. 4luorescent la'ps shall #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with 1ritish Standard 18%3. ,--C 81 or e6ui"alent shall #e #i$pin t0pes and shall ha"e colour rendering "alues of Q O (.33% and N O (.3!2 Bi.e., Colour 2C on the C,chro'aticit0 scale. Tungsten la'ps shall #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with 1S.1)1 or e6ui"alent and shall #e #a0onet cap for la'ps up to and including 1(( watts. +a'ps rated for 1%( watts and higher shall ha"e edison screw caps. +ow wattage la'ps used in e5it signs and e'ergenc0 lighting units 'a0 #e s'all or 'iniature edison screw. Discharge la'ps shall #e 'anufactured and tested in accordance with 1ritish Standard 3)// or e6ui"alent. &ercur0 "apour la'ps shall #e fluorescent t0pes ha"ing a 1(L red ratio colour correction, whene"er used. 22.18 So#3et Outlets a)+ Fuse+ S-u! Outlets$ -ach soc3et outlet shall co'pl0 with the re6uire'ents of the 1ritish Standard 13)3 or e6ui"alent and shall #e the interloc3ed shuttered and switched t0pes arranged for surface of flush 'ounting in single or 'ulti$gang units as appropriate. -ach fused spur outlet shall #e e6uipped with dou#le pole isolator, a fuse to 1ritish Standard 13)2 or e6ui"alent and where re6uired front entr0 for fle5i#le connection. -ach soc3et outlet and fused spur outlet shall #e e6uipped with a gal"ani>ed 'etal #o5 with earth ter'inal. -ach group of fi"e soc3et outlets is to #e pro"ided with a 'atching fused plug top.

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*ll soc3et outlets for e5terior use shall #e gal"ani>ed and weatherproof and #e e6uipped with screwed dustproofed cap attached to the soc3et #0 'eans of a chain.
22.19 Ti0e S2it#1es$

Ti'e switches for use with lighting s0ste's shall #e the s0nchronous 'otor wound t0pes protected #0 a suita#l0 rated fuse for 22( "olts operation with a nine hour reser"e spring and are to #e fitted with a twent0$four hour hand set dial two GoffH and two GonH le"ers and 'anual operation push#utton. The 'ain contacts shall #e rated for 2( *'ps on a 22( "olt %( @> *.C. suppl0. Ti'e switches shall #e suita#le for 'ounting in the distri#ution #oards suppl0ing the circuits to #e controlled. 22.2( Poles$ +ighting poles shall #e tapered of hot dipped gal"ani>ed steel with #itu'inous preser"ati"e inside and outside at the #ase and shall #e appro"ed #0 the -ngineer. -ach pole shall #e e6uipped with a #ase section co'part'ent of !/( '' #0 1%( '' to house an inspection trap, loc3a#le door, fused cutout, ca#le entr0 and ter'inations for #oth the inco'ing and outgoing power ca#les and secondar0 ca#les feeding the light sources.
Poles for su#station lighting shall support the floodlights at 'ini'u' !.% ' a#o"e ground le"el, and poles for access roadwa0 lights shall support the lanterns at 1(' a#o"e ground le"el. The Contractor shall ensure each pole is pro"ided with foundation suita#le for the ground conditions occurring at each site.

22.21

I)te!io! I)stallatio)s$ 2iring for the lighting and soc3et outlet installations shall co'prise P9C ca#les drawn into conduits attached to walls, structural or roof steelwor3 or ceilings as appropriate.

Surface and flush t0pe installations are re6uired according to the particular area as indicated in the schedule appended to this section. ,n areas where flush t0pe installations are indicated the wiring shall #e drawn into conduits #uried under wall finishes or concealed a#o"e ceilings as appropriate. *ll fi5ings shall #e of a t0pe appro"ed #0 C+,-.T and all 'etalwor3 used shall #e gal"ani>ed. 4i5ings to structural steelwor3 shall #e with purpose 'ade #rac3ets or cla'ps, the drilling of structural steelwor3 will not #e per'itted. Cleats with two screw fi5ing shall #e used for supporting conduits at not

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greater than 2' inter"als. *ll switch#o5es, soc3et outlet #o5es and ite's of a si'ilar t0pe shall #e fi5ed with two screws or #olts. Switches and push#uttons for lighting circuits shall #e 'ounted at 1!(( '' a#o"e finished floor le"el. Soc3et outlets shall #e 'ounted %(( ' a#o"e finished floor le"el #ut those for use with wor3shop #enches shall #e 'ounted 1%( '' clear of the #ench wor3ing surface and in #ase'ent should #e /%( '' a#o"e finished floor le"el. 4inal connections to all suspended lighting fittings shall #e with heat resistant fle5i#le ca#le ter'inated in porcelain clad connectors in the ceiling or Dunction #o5 which shall also ter'inate the 'ain circuit ca#le. The ca#le length shall #e such that the suspension unit supports the full weight of the lighting fittings. 2here recessed t0pe lighting fittings are to #e installed suspension units shall #e used to pre"ent the weight of the fittings #eing applied to the suspended ceiling. ,t shall #e possi#le to carr0 out 'aintenance fro' the underside of the fitting without distur#ing the false ceiling. To facilitate this need the final connection to each fitting shall #e with heat resistant fle5i#le ca#le fro' a plug in t0pe ceiling rose 'ounted a#o"e the false ceiling. *ll ca#les not contained within conduit for their whole route shall #e ter'inated with a ca#le gland. 2here lighting fittings are 'ounted direct on walls or ceilings the 'ain circuit ca#les 'a0 #e connected into the fitting ter'inal #loc3. 2here ter'inal #loc3s do not e5ist within the lighting fitting fle5i#le heat resistant ca#le shall #e used connected to a separate Dunction #o5. 22.22 E5te!io! I)stallatio)$ -5terior lighting fittings shall #e attached to walls at high le"el or pole 'ounted as appropriate. Securit0 lighting round the peri'eter wall?fence is to #e pro"ided. Ca#les to e5terior lighting shall #e laid direct in ground, laid in concrete trenches or cleated to #uildings structures as appropriate to the route re6uire'ent. The ca#les shall #e ter'inated at a cut$out located at the #ase of each support. 2iring #etween the cut$out and the control gear or lantern shall #e with 'ulticore ca#le run within poles or with ca#le drawn into gal"ani>ed steel conduit attached to the supporting structure. 22.23 E0e!ge)#, Lig1ti)g$ -'ergenc0 lighting shall co'prise lighting fittings of the t0pes as indicated in the schedule appended to this section of the Specification. The s0ste' shall #e so arranged that on failure of the nor'al a.c. supplies to the

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lighting installation the e'ergenc0 lighting s0ste' will auto'aticall0 #e switched on. -ach e'ergenc0 lighting unit shall ha"e a 'ini'u' 3 hour rating. 22.2! Tele-1o)e S,ste0$ * co'plete conduit?duct s0ste' shall #e pro"ided throughout the #uildings and across internal roads?pa"e'ents to ena#le the telephone ca#les to #e run to the proposed e5tension points. Draw wire through the conduits and 'anholes as per the re6uire'ents of -T,S*+*T shall #e pro"ided. S#1e+ule o/ Lig1ti)g Fitti)gs a)+ So#3et Outlets$ +ighting fittings descri#ed in this Schedule shall also 'eet the general re6uire'ents of the Clause for +ighting 4ittings of this Specification. T0pe 41 T0pe 42 T0pe 43 Shall indicate a #asic channel co'plete with control gear and la'p holders for one 1%(( '' long fluorescent la'p, e6uipped with an open ended 'etal reflector ha"ing upward light slots. Shall indicate a fitting which shall co'pl0 generall0 with the description for T0pe 41 #ut #e e6uipped for use with two 1%(( '' la'ps. Shall indicate a recessed 'odular fitting appro5i'atel0 12(('' long )(( '' wide suita#le for 'ounting in a suspended ceiling and e6uipped with lou"er attach'ent. The 'etalwor3 and tri' are to co'prise a rigid welded unit so arranged as to #e in"isi#le when erected co'plete with controller. The fitting is to #e e6uipped with a pre$wired re'o"a#le gear tra0 and adDusting facilities to ena#le le"elling relati"e to the ceiling to #e carried out after erection. The asse'#l0 is to #e co'plete with control gear and la'p holders for three 12(('' long fluorescent la'p. Shall indicate a dust$tight weatherproof and "apour resistant fitting, ha"ing a gra0 pol0ester fi#er glass reinforced chassis containing the control gear and ha"ing la'p holders for one 1%(( '' fluorescent la'p. The fitting shall #e co'plete with a "acuu' for'ed acr0lic diffuser which is secured to the #od0 with inDection 'olded toggles and sealed with a neoprene gas3et. Shall indicate a weatherproof #ul3head fitting with a cast alu'inu' #ase and "andal resistant diffuser e6uipped with control gear and la'p holders for two 3(( '' 8 watt fluorescent. Shall indicate a self$contained, self$sustained Bnor'all0 offC e'ergenc0 lighting unit, co'plete with integral #atteries and control gear, with the wor3s G-Q,TH in white letters on red #ac3ground in -nglish and *ra#ic. ,t shall #e energi>ed fro' the #atteries under 'ain failure conditions. The 'ain failure de"ice shall #e sensed #0 an unstitched phase connection fro' the local lighting circuit. Shall indicate a self$contained, self$sustained Bnor'all0 offC wall or ceiling 'ounted )( or !( watt e'ergenc0 lighting unit co'plete with control gear. The la'ps shall #e energi>ed under 'ains failure conditions. The 'ains failure

T0pe 4!

T0pe 4% T0pe -1

T0pe -2

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de"ice shall #e sensed #0 an unstitched phase condition fro' the local lighting circuit. T0pe @1 T0pe @2 Shall indicate forward throw floodlight fitting co'prising a sheet still "itreous ena'elled or spun alu'iniu' reflector housing a high efficienc0 la'ps BS<.T$ 'in$/% wattsC. The fittings to #e co'plete with wall 'ounting #rac3et. Shall indicate a se'i$cut off roadwa0 lantern with housing 'anufactured fro' a one piece +&) alu'iniu' allo0 casting ena'elled white internall0 and e6uipped with reflector #owl of heat resisting glass, all suita#le for housing the la'p holders and control gears for 2%( watt S<. B@igh Pressure Sodiu' 9apourC +a'ps. Shall indicate a 13 *'p single or dou#le gang flush 'ounted switched soc3et outlet. Shall indicate a 13 *'p single or dou#le gang surface 'ounted switched soc3et outlet. To co'prise an ironclad one gang hea"0 dut0 ! pole interloc3ed fuse$switched soc3et outlet with scraping earth connection suita#le for use on a 38( 9olt 3 phase ! wire %( @> for 18( *. -ach soc3et is to #e supplied co'plete with three @1C fuses and ca#le #o5 with 2 glands, suita#le for ter'inating a P9C2P9C ca#le. The soc3et shall #e fitted with a screwed dustproof cap attached to the top of the soc3et #0 'eans of a chain. Shall indicate a 1) a'p 3 phase ! wire switched soc3et outlet with plug flush 'ounted. 3(( a'pere ; . % pin hea"0 dut0 interloc3ed 'etal$enclosed switch soc3ets weatherproof to ,P%% with #rass screw co"er and soc3et outlet shall #e co'pati#le with those re6uired for oil treat'ent plant suppl0. used #0 the Contractor as long as these Standards and Codes are at least e6ui"alent to 1ritish Specification and Codes of Practice for Ci"il -ngineering Structural 2or3s. *n0thing not 'entioned or co"ered #0 this #rief Specification does not 'ean that it is not re6uired or necessar0. .or'al recogni>ed Codes of Practice and nor'all0 accepted Ci"il -ngineering &ethod and Specification are to #e adopted throughout. ,f an0 'aterial or wor3'anship de"iation fro' such Standard in an0 respect a state'ent descri#ing in detail each such de"iation shall #e included in the Tender with sufficient infor'ation to show that the 6ualit0 and wor3'anship is accepta#le as e6ui"alent to the 1ritish Standards and Codes of Practice. ,n the e"ent of a disagree'ent the 1ritish Standard and Codes shall appl0 where appropriate. The cost of tests re6uired #0 1.S. shall #e #orne #0 the Contractor.

T0pe S1 T0pe S2 T0pe S3

T0pe S! T0pe S%

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