VOLII Specification

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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INDEX OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
A. Technical Specification of civil works Page
1. Technical Specification for earthwork 03-83
2. Technical Specification for brick work
3. Technical Specification for stone woks
4. Technical Specification for cement concrete
(Plain & Reinforcement Concrete)
5. Technical Specification for wooden doors & windows
6. Technical Specification for glass & glazing
7. Technical Specification for finish to masonry
& concrete works
8. Technical Specification for floor finishes & allied works
9. Technical Specification for painting, white washing, etc.
10. Technical Specification for drainage and sanitary fixtures

B. Technical Specification for sanitary works
1. Technical Specification for general sanitary works 84
C. Technical Specification for Electrical works
1. Technical Specification for general electrical works 98
D. Technical Specification for Environmental works
1. Technical Specification for Environmental works 116

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION/BACKFILL

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FOR
EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION/BACKFILL
1.00 General
1.01 All work shall be executed accurately to the dimensions indicated on the drawings or as directed
by the Engineer.
1.02 The contractor is responsible for inspecting, testing and making his own decision as to the actual
nature of the ground to the excavated and any available trail hole data must not be Taken as a
guarantee that similar conditions prevail on the site.
1.03 The contractor shall advice the Engineer when trail pits or trial hole data are available for
examination so as to determine the bearing ability of the ground for foundation.
1.04 The contractor shall report to the Engineer when excavations are ready to receive foundation
concrete and shall obtain consent before depositing concrete.
1.05 In the event of excavations being made larger than the sizes indicated on the drawings or as
directed by the Engineer. The contractor shall fill in the excavated void to the correct profile with
mass concrete a5t his own expenses and as directed by the Engineer.
2.00 Site Clearance
2.01 The sites of structures shall be cleared of all trees, bushes, scrubs, crops and all other vegetable
growth including grubbing up all roots rubbish and grubbing matter shall be burned or disposes
of, off site at tips to the provided by the contractor and approved by the Engineer. All
combustible materials and excavated surface soil shall be spread and followed for the disposal.
2.02 All attempts must be made to maintain those trees and shrubs which are identified and
instructed by the Engineer as the ones to be retained and to disturb plant life as little as possible.
Where large shrubs and trees are positioned at our very near the location of a building, fence or
any alternative structures or positions for structures considered.
2.03 New and Existing levels
2.03.01 Before work commences on the site, the contractor shall carry out a survey of the levels
of the site and obtain the verification of the Engineer of these levels. Levels shall be taken on a
grid to be agreed by the Engineer and the contractor shall produce a drawing of these levels foe
record purpose.

3.00 Site Excavation
The contractor shall excavate the site throughout the area shown on the site layouts.
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3.01 Foundations Levels
The contractor shall determine the levels of the foundations in relation to the structural drawing
and the excavated site level. Where undulations occur the contractor must place the top of the
foundation at a level where surface water will not undermine the foundation.
3.02 Poor Ground
Top soil, loose soil, bad ground or cavities met within any part of the excavations for foundations
and floor slabs of structures shall be excavated to a solid formation and filled to foundation level
with hardcore or other approved materials properly compacted to the Engineers approval.
Beneath all strip footings, the excess excavated materials shall be replaced with concrete.
3.03 Excavation in Rock
3.03.01 Any excavation where chiseling or blasting is necessary will be classified as
excavation in rock, Removal of boulders of sizes up to approx. 0.5m3 shall not
be classified as rock excavation.
3.03.02 The contractor shall notify the Engineer on each occasion he considers he is
entitled or payment for excavation in rock and shall not fill any excavation
concerned until it has been inspected by the Engineer. No payment or excavation
in rock shall be made unless the Engineer has inspected the excavation and
certified in writing the quantity involved. Engineers decision shall be final and
binding.
3.03.03 In the event of use of explosives being permitted the contractor shall obtain prior
approval of all relevant authorities and shall conformto safety standards and
shall be fully responsible for storage and usage.

4. Shoring Excavations
4.o1 The contractor shall, to the satisfaction of the Engineer shore the sides of excavations foe
structures. Trenches and pits to prevent them fromslipping or failing. Should any slips,
falls or settlement nevertheless occur they shall be made good by the contractor at his
own expense with selected ill or with mass concrete as may be directed by the Engineer.
Excavation shall be kept intact without backfilling for required period in case of
basement retaining walls etc.
4.02 In removing shoring fromthe sides of excavations, care shall be taken to avoid bringing
loads on to any concrete until it has hardened sufficiently to carry loads.
4.03 Timber or other materials used for shoring the sides of excavations shall be removed as
the work proceeds except when ordered to be left in by the Engineer.
5.00 Backfilling
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5.01 Backfilling for retaining walls, basement, etc. shall be done only after the supported slab
is cast, cured and deshuttered and given lateral stability to walls, Backfilling shall start
only after the approval of Engineer.
5.02 Retaining walls, foundations, trenches, column, bases and the like are to be backfield
with selected excavation materials or imported filling, well rammed and consolidated to
the satisfaction of the Engineer, in lavers as directed but not exceeding 150mmthick and
sufficiently watered during consolidating to achieve maximumconsolidation. The
maximumsize of the material shall not be grater than 50mm, not more than 15% shall
pass the 200 Sieve and it shall be free of all debris, vegetable matter and like. The density
after compaction shall not be less than maximumdry density obtained in Test II of B.S.
1377
6.00 Disposal of surplus excavated materials
Surplus excavated material shall be removed fromthe site and disposed off to a site to be
approved by the Engineer. All necessary permits and approvals of local authorities shall
be the responsibility of the contractor.
7.00 Trimming of slopes
The slopes of cutting and embankments shall be trimmed by hands or by approved
mechanical means to uniformbatters of maximum33 degrees as directed by the
Engineer. A tolerance of plus or minus 100mmmeasured at right angles to the batter will
be permitted. A channel 600mmwide x 300 mmdeep shall be formed at the base of
slopes to divert rainwater.
7.01 Any rock or boulder appearing in the face of a cutting shall trimmed back to ithin the
tolerance specified above and in addition any rock or boulder which in the opinion of the
Engineer is unstable shall be completely removed and the resulting void filled with
compacted materials to the approval of the Engineer.
8.00 Keeping Excavations free fromwater
8.01 The contractor shall be responsible foe keeping all excavations free fromwater from
whatever cause arising and shall provide such pumping capacity and other temporary
works as may be necessary for this purpose.
8.02 the contractor shall make good as his own expense any damage that may result fromhis
failure to keep the excavations free fromwater.
9.00 Compacted fill, Granular fill Beneath Slabs, footings etc.
9.01 The fill is to be non-plastic granular material, well graded strong, with maximumparticle
with size of 50mmwith no more than 15% passing a 200 sieve, free of all debris,
vegetable mater and the like.
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9.02 The fill is to be compacted using a vibrating compactor of not less than 1.5 tones. The fill
is to be thoroughly compacted in layers as directed but not more than 150mmthick.
Adequate water is to used for compaction and the density after compaction shall not be
less than maximumdry density obtained in Test II of B.S.1377.

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FOR
BRICK WORK

FOR
BRICK WORK
1.00.0 SCOPE
1.01.0 This specification covers the construction of brick masonry in foundations, arches, walls, etc. at
all elevations. Only masonry with first class burnt clay brick is dealt with in this Section.
1.02.0 The provision of the latest revision of IS :2212 shall be complied with unless permitted otherwise
and any other I.S Codes (latest revision) shall forma part of this specification to the extent it has
been referred to or applicable with this specification.
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2.00.0 MATERIALS
2.01.0 Bricks shall conformto the requirements of I.S. 1077. Specification for common burnt clay
building bricks, and shall be of the first class quality.
Bricks shall be of uniformdeep red, cherry or copper colour, thoroughly burnt. Without being
vitrified, regular in shape and size and shall have sharp and square sides, edges and parallel faces
to ensure uniformity in the thickness of the courses of brickwork.
Bricks shall be sound, hard, homogenous in texture and omit a clear ringing sound on being
struck.
Brick shall be of the local standard size. Any other similar size may be accepted, but no
dimension shall vary more than 3 mmfromthe accepted size.
All bricks which absorb water more than 20% of their own dry weight after being immersed in
water for 24 hours shall be rejected.
All bricks shall have to be approved by the Engineer. Any lot of bricks found not up to the
specification, must be removed fromthe site immediately at Contractors own cost.
Representative samples of bricks to be used shall be submitted to the Engineer and his approval
taken before bulk purchase.
The samples shall be kept sealed with the Engineer for future reference and comparisons. All
bricks supplied shall conformto these approved to these approved samples in all respects.
Bricks shall be carefully and systematically stacked at locations an directed in an approved
manner. East stack shall contain equal numbers of bricks preferably not more than 3000.

2.02.00 WATER
Water shall be clean and free fromdeleterious matter such as oil, acid, alkali, salt and vegetable
growth.
2.03.00 Cement
Portland cement conforming to Indian standard specification IS: 269 shall be used. Cement shall
be stored in weatherproof sheds on dry platforms and protected fromrain and moisture. Cement
which has partially set shall not be used.
2.04.00 Sand
Sand shall conformto IS: 383, 100% of the sand shall pass through IS. Sieve No. 240 and not
more than 15% to 35% through I.S. sieve No. 30. Sand shall have a fineness modulus between 2.1
and 2.5. Sand shall be clean and free from dirt, clay or other impurities.
Percentage of clay or total impurities shall not be more than 5% by weight.
3.00.00 Mortar
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Mortar for brickwork except for half brick or lower thickness walls shall be 1 part cement and 6
parts sand by volume.
Mortar for half brick and lower thickness brick walls shall be 1 part cement and 4 parts sand by
volume.
The unit of measurement for cement shall be a bag of cement weighing 50 Kg. and this shall be
taken as 0.035 cu. Meter. Other ingredients in specified proportions shall be measured in boxes of
suitable size. Sand shall be measured on the basis of its dry volume. In case of damp sand, its
quality shall be increased suitably to allow for bulkage.
Cement and sand shall be mixed dry thoroughly on clean approved platformand water shall then
be added to obtain a mortar of the consistency of a stiff paste, care being taken to add just
sufficient water for the purpose.
Mortar shall be used as soon as possible after mixing and within 2 hours after the cement is mixed
wet. Mortar unused for more than 2 hours shall be rejected and removed fromthe site of work.
Mixture of lime putty and sand can be kept for a period of 72 hours, provided it is kept damp and
not allowed to dry.
4.00.00 WORKMANSHIP
All workmanship shall be of best standard as approved by the Engineer.
4.01.00 Laying
Bricks shall be soaked in water before use for at least six (6) hours. The contractor shall provide
tanks of sufficient capacity to allow the specified immersion. Bricks shall be laid in water by
hand and not thrown. The bricks shall not be too wet at the time of use, as they are likely to slip
on the mortar bed and there will be difficulty in plumbness of the wall.
Bricks shall be laid with a shore joint in full mortar beds and thoroughly slushed up with mortar
at every course. Face bricks shall be laid on full mortar beds and have all vertical joints
completely filled with mortar. All brick work shall be plumb, square and true to dimensions
shown on drawings and in approved bond.
All brick work shall be built tightly against columns, floor slabs or other structural parts, around
window and door frames with proper distance to permit caulked joint. Where drawings indicated
that structural Steel column and spandrel beams are to be partly or wholly covered with brick
work, the bricks shall be built closely against all flange and webs with all spaces between the
steel and the brickwork filled solid with setting mortar with not less than 10 mm in the thickness.
Bricks shall be laid in joints not more than 12 mmthick, where stucco finish is specified, the
joints of brickwork shall be raked to a minimumdepth of 10 mmto ensure good bond of stucco
with brick work.
4.02.00 Racking out joints
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J oint of brick work shall be raked out to a depth of 12 mm at time of laying and face of brick
work shall be kept clear of all mortar.
5.00.00 BRICK-ON-EDGE COPING, PLINTH PROJ ECTION AND CUT BRICK CORNERS
The top course of all plinths, parapets, steps and tops of walls below RCC slabs, beams, etc. shall
be laid with brick on-edge, unless specified otherwise, Care shall be taken that bricks forming
the top corners and ends of walls shall be properly radiated and keyed into position in IS: 2212.
Plinths of all buildings shall be protected by brick on edge paring of minimumwidth of 750 mm,
inter spaces filled with cement mortar (1 : 6).
5.01.00 Cavity walls
Damp proof course as one of 500 gauge polythene sheet on foundation connecting & over laping
floor polythene. One extra layer of 40 cmstripped polythene sheet is to be placed on foundation
under the first brick course in outer wall and going to third course of inner wall. A cement bank
slopes frominner wall to outer wall. See detail. All brick walls are executed in exposed quality to
both sides with half brick bonds and even joints according to standards set on drawings.
Bricks shall be laid on foundation in 2 parallel layers at stretchers with approximately 6-8 cmgap
between the bricks. The outer wall measure shall be 30 cm. Following layers shall be placed with
half brick bond all over.
In the horizontal joints for 4
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course shall be placed a Z-wire tie for every 60 cminterval
continuously. Vertically the layers of wires shall be staggered alternately in 30 cmswifts. Z-wire
ties are to be produced of 8 gauge G.I. wire and in placement a slight slope towards the outer wall
should be observed.
Cleaning of cavity for surplus mortar has to be observed either during laying of bricks or from
missed bricks in first courses (later to be inserted ) fromwhere scraping can be done.
Bricks on edge is placed on all windows sills.
Core reinforcement in cavity walls are done according to drawings.
One brick 9 partitions are constructed similar to cavity walls by stretchers in half brick bond. Z-
wire transverse bonds are done in every 4 th layer per 60 cmstaggered vertically . Partition walls
shall be executed with fair-face to both sides.
6.00.00 CURING AND PROTECTION
Masonry during and after construction shall be kept moist and cured properly as per IS: codes of
as directed by the Engineer. The brick work shall be kept moist for a period of at least 10 days.
7.00.00 SCAFFOLDING
Double scaffolding having two sets of vertical supports shall be provided except in case of
building upto two storeys where single scaffolding may be used if permitted by the Engineer. The
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supports shall be sound and strong and of steal tubular construction unless otherwise permitted by
the Engineer. The vertical posts shall be tied together with horizontal pieces over which the
scaffolding planks shall be fixed. In cases where single scaffolding has been allowed by the
Engineer, t5he inner ends of horizontal. Scaffolding poles shall rest in a hole provided in the
header course only. One header for each hole shall be left out. Such holes, however, shall not be
allowed in pillars under one matter in width, or immediately near the skew backs or arches. The
holes left in masonry work for supporting the scaffoldings shall be immediately filed and made
good before plastering.
8.00.00 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
a) Wall thickness shall be measured in terms of nominal brick size which shall be deemed to
be inclusive of mortar joints.
b) Actual volume of work done shall be measured in Cu.m. and deductions for openings,
lintels, sills, conduits, ducts, pipes, etc. shall be made, but no deduction shall be made for
openings upto 0.1 .SQ.M. in area each. No deduction shall be made for inserts and
embedded fixtures nor any extra be made for the mortar used for fixing or for necessary
cutting of bricks.
c) For encasing of steel beams, columns, etc. the sizes as shown on drawings shall be
measured, and no deduction shall be made for the volume of steel beams, columns, etc.
d) No extra payment shall be made for any cutting of bricks for encasing of beams, columns
etc. and/or bricks cut for any other purposes.
e) Half brick thick walls shall be measured in Sq.M. and deductions made for all openings,
lintels, sills, conduits, ducts, pipes, etc. but no deduction shall be made for openings upto
0.1 Sq.M. in area each. No additions or deductions shall be made for embedded fixtures.

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FOR
STONE MASONRY

FOR
STONE MASONRY
1.00.00 Scope
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1.01.00 This section covers the layout and construction of stone masonry in foundations
superstructures, wall, arches, etc. at all elevations. Only masonry with good quality of
quarry stones is dealt with in this section.
2.00.00 Materials
2.01.00 Stone
All stone used for this work should be hard, uniformin texture, locally the best available
fromthe nearest quarry or elsewhere approved by the site engineer/supervisor. Samples,
which are not similar to the samples supplied shall be rejected . No round stone shall be
used unless broken.

Stones shall be fairly regular in size and every stone shall be fitted to the adjacent stones.
No stone shall be less than 15 cmin size.

Face stones shall be comparatively larger and uniformin size and colour to given a good
appearance, and breadth of face stones shall be grater than the height. Face stones should
tail into wall to a sufficient depth to bound well. Stones shall be broken and faces of wall
shall be truely in plumb. Corner stones or quoins should be a good stone and dressed
correct to angle and laid as headers and stretches.

2.02.00 Mud
Mud to be used shall be of approved quality, obtained fromfoundation cuttings or borrow
pits at least 1 M. below ground level. It shall be free from gravel or other foreign bodies.
Soil so brought up fromcuttings shall be collected first and allowed to dry completely,
after which it shall be beaten down into smaller particles before being passed through a
standard 20 gauge wire mesh to remove course material. The fine sieved portion shall
then be collected in a pit of appropriate size before addition of water as required to
produce a homogeneous mass. The mud shall be thoroughly kneaded according to local
practice being taken to area of work.

2.03.00 Water
Water shall be clean and free fromdeleterious matter such as oil, acid, alkali, salt and
vegetable growth
2.04.00 Cement
Portland cement conforming to Indian standard specification IS: 269 shall be used.
Cement shall be stored in weatherproof sheds on dry platforms and protected fromrain
and moisture. Cement which has partially set shall not be used.
2.05.00 Sand
Sand shall conformto IS: 383, 100% of the sand shall pass through IS. Sieve No. 240 and
not more than 15% to 35% through I.S. sieve No. 30. Sand shall have a fineness modulus
between 2.1 and 2.5. Sand shall be clean and free fromdirt, clay or other impurities.
Percentage of clay or total impurities shall not be more than 5% by weight.
3.00.00 Mortar
3.01.00 Mud Mortar
The mud mortar shall be made by thoroughly mixing clay with water . The quality of clay
is to be used as mentioned above and must be approved by the site engineer. The
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ingredient clay shall be checked thoroughly for aggregate etc. and evenly mixed, care
being taken not to add more water than is required.
3.02.00 Cement Mortar
Cement mortar shall be of proportions of 1:6 ( 1 cement; 6 course sand). The ingredient
shall be accurately gauged by measure and shall be well and evenly mixed together in a
mechanical pan mixer, care being taken not to add more water than is required. No
mortar that has begun to set shall be used. Not more than one bag of cement shall be
mixed one time, which shall be consumed within half an hour of its mixing. The work
shall be well watered for a fortnight.
4.00.00 CONSTRUCTION
4.01.00 RandomRubble Masonry ( Uncoursed )
The stones shall be dressed rough to approximate shape and size before use. The
maximumbushing for unplastered faces for stones shall be limited to 25 mm. On the
surface to be plastered this shall not exceed 10 mmso as to incorporate lime plastering
thickness within a margin of 5 mm. stones used on facing shall be to the possible extend
equal in tenture. The gaps between the stones should be properly filled up by spalls. The
gaps should not exceed 50 mmeither way and they should never be left hollow. The
joints should be well packed with mortar with a porker. In no case water should be
allowed to be poured into joints. Only mortar to the required consistency shall be
permitted. Bond stones shall be provided to the full width of the wall or to the tailed
length of such stones. Quoins and corner stones are to be provided properly dressed to
angles. The length of quoins shall be to full wall width and size suitably selected to match
the courses. Care should be taken to see that joints of adjacent coursed are not in one
vertical line. The mortar joints shall not exceed 25 mmin any case. Mortar used for the
masonry shall be generally mud mortar unless otherwise specified. The stones to be used
in jambs, reveals, sills and other places of such nature should be properly selected and
dressed. All the joints should be raked out to depth 15 mm to enable pointing or lime
plastering or cement plastering.
4.02.00 Coursed Rubble Masonry
The stones for such works shall be properly selected and each course shall be of same
height. Stones should be semi-dressed at quarry and the final dressing shall be done at
site of work by chisel and hammer. The bushings shall not exceed 20 mm. Corner stones
should be properly dressed to angles. The bond stones shall be spaced 1.5 meters apart.
The height of quoins should not exceed the height of the course. Vertical joints should be
avoided. The joints should be raked out to a depth of 15 mmto enable pointing or lime
plaster washing or cement plastering.
4.03.00 Ashlar Masonry
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The stones shall be hard, tough and durable froma approved quarry. Stones shall be
chisel-dressed on all edges to have perfectly square or rectangular faces so that they may
be laid in perfect horizontal and vertical joints. Minimumheight of stones shall be 20 cm
and breadth not less than 1.5 times height. Stones shall be laid alternate headers and
streachers with breadth joints in two consecutive layers. Each course shall be truly
horizontal and each stone shall be laid on its natural bed. The wall shall be truly in
plumb. No joint shall he thicker than 3.5 mm. Not more than 60 mmheight of masonry
shall be constructed at a time. Mortar shall be mud mixed thoroughly to get a uniform
workable consistency. If mortar specified as cement mortar is used it shall first have
water added slowly and gradually and mixed thoroughly to get a uniformmortar of
workable consistency. Fresh mortar shall be used. At the end of days work the masonry
shall be flooded with 25 mmwater at the upper surface in case of cement mortar. All
stones shall be the roughed before use. Usually, exposed faces of stones are rough
chiseled.
5.00.00 WORKMANSHIP
5.01.00 General construction techniques shall be in accordance with the best local traditions. The
contractor shall ensure that only the most experienced of local masons are employed on
randomrubble works in foundation.
The selection of stone or blocks for foundation shall be convenient, placing themin
position to obtain a good bond while restriction in cutting of the stones to removal of
inconvenient corners only. The stones shall be laid on their natural beds as nearly as
possible at right angles to the direction of the load or thrust.
5.02.00 Wetting of stones shall be necessary only in the case of very dry porous stones.
Impervious stones, however, do not have to be wetted before being laid. Water absorbing
natures of the various stones shall first be ascertained on samples and as far as is
practicable only stones of approximately the same porosity shall be used throughout any
length of walling.
5.03.00 Quoins shall be built up in advance of the main body of the wall to a height of 50 cmand
adjacent wall on both sides stepped down. Quoins stones shall be more regular in shap
than the main wall and shall be selected and set out on the ground before hand. They shall
be carefully dressed to produce regular corners. The masonry shall be brought to courses
at every 50 cmintervals. Method of wall construction shall be as per the best local
traditions, using as far as possible stones that are broad on the bed and which tail-in well
with adjacent stones. Void spaces shall be filled with hearting stones selected to bond in
with the rest. Stones chips shall be used only to fill voids between hearting stones and to
avoid use of excessive mortar. All stones shall however, be solidly and well bedded in
mortar, all voids being packed with mortar.
The randomrubble wall shall be brought to courses at convenient heights but not
exceeding 50 cm. The course height shall correspond with the quoin stones or their
multiples, as necessary. All projecting stones at levels where width of footings change
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shall be headers, with the long side tailing under the footing. Stones for face walling
inside and outside has to be minimumdressed in order to receive evenly joints on all four
sides.
5.04.00 Bonds shall be both transverse (across the thickness of the wall) and longitudinal.
Transverse bonds shall be achieved by use of bond stones of lengths extending the full
width of the wall. These shall be placed at approximately 60 cm. Vertical and horizontal
intervals, staggering the stones between the two faces.
5.05.00 J oints in the wall shall be not less than 6 mmthick in to any part of the bed and shall be
thick enough throughout to take up any irregularities of the stones without making a
stone-too stone contact. Interior wall of 30 mmthickness shall have stones extending to
the full thickness of the wall. It should be break joints with stones at least half the
thickness of the wall.
5.06.00 At ground level, the wall shall be brought to course and the top finished off level with a
thick layer of cement mortar (1:4) not less than 20mmthick. In the case of sloping
grounds, randomrubble work shall be coursed and finished level as above at the lower.
Levels at the corners of the top most course shall be checked for uniformity before
proceeding with further works.
5.07.00 Protective measures consisting of covering by sacking, tarpaulins or other material shall
be taken during rains to prevent mortar being washed out of the joints before it has set.
6.00.00 MEASUREMENTS
The measurement shall be in cubic meter of product of length, breadth or thickness and
depth ot height. All thickness of stone walls shall be measured and will be as per
drawings. Deductions for floors, windows, and other openings including lintels shall be
made to arrive at the net quantity of work. Nothing shall be paid extra for forming such
openings. Stone work covering to R.C.C. structures and in continuation of the main wall
shall be measured in thickness nearest to the figures shown in the drawing. Unless
otherwise specified nothing extra shall be admissible for cutting in stone works to suit
R.C.C. structure, wall in any shape other than straight, any cutting necessary for shaping
the walls to structural design.
Rate shall be inclusive of all necessary scaffolding, materials, labour, curing, etc.

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FOR
CEMENT CONCRETE (PLANT AND REINFORCED)

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FOR
CEMENT CONCRETE (PLANT AND REINFORCED)

1.00.00 scope
1.01.00 This specification deals with cement, concrete, plain or reinforced for general
used and covers the requirements for concrete materials, their storage, grading,
mix, design strength and quality requirements, pouring at all levels,
reinforcements, protection, curing, formwork, finishing, painting, admixtures,
inserts and other miscellaneous works.
1.02.00 The provision of the latest revision of IS: 456 shall be complied with unless
permitted otherwise and any other Indian standard Code ( latest revision ) shall
forma part of this specification to the extent it has been referred to or applicable
within this specification.
2.00.00 DRAWINGS PREPARED BY CONTRACTOR
Based on approved design drawing on concrete structures, contractor should
prepare complete bar marking drawing/bar bending schedules and get approved
fromthe owner/engineer before starting laying of reinforcement and concreting
work. The approval of the bar bending schedules will be accorded only towards
the general conformity with the design requirements and will ensure the
correctness of the following :-
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a) General arrangement for centerline dimensions and levels
b) Diameter, spacing of reinforcement, shape / arrangement of reinforcement and
top lengths.
The correctness of all other details like number, cutting length of each bar etc.
will be entirely contractors responsibility.
The approval of the detail drawings, however, shall not relieve the contractor of
his sole responsibility in carrying out the work correctly and fulfilling the
complete requirements of contract document.
2.01.00 Engineer reserves the right to make changes. Revisions to drawings are very
likely to be made to reflect more updated requirements. Revisions to drawings
and any new drawings made to include additional work by contractor shall be
considered a part of this specification and the owner shall entertain no extra
claimon this account.
2.02.00 Unless otherwise specified, the drawings and specifications are intended to
include everything obviously requisite and necessary for the proper and entire
completion of the work and the job shall be carried out accordingly for the
completeness as required.
2.03.00 In the case of variations in drawings and specifications, the decision of the
Engineer shall be final . Should contractor in the execution of his work, finds
discrepancies in the information furnished by Engineer, he shall refer such
discrepancies to the Engineer before proceeding with such work.
3.00.00 MATERIALS
3.01.00 Cement
Cement used shall be ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS: 269 latest
revision. Rapid hardening Portland cement can be used under special
circumstances, if permitted by the Engineer.
3.02.00 Aggregates
All aggregates shall conformto all provisions and test methods of IS : 383 latest
revision and/or IS : 515 latest revision.
Samples or aggregates, proposed to be used shall be submitted free of charge in
sufficient quantities to the Engineer with sieve analysis data for his approval.
Approved samples will be preserved by himfor future reference. This approval
will not in any way relieve the contractor of his responsibility of producing
concrete of specified qualities.
3.03.00 Coarse Aggregates
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Coarse Aggregates shall consist of uncoated, hard, strong, dense and durable
pieces of crushed stone, and shall be free fromundesirable matters, viz
disintegrated stones, soft, flaky or elongated particles, salt, alkali, vegetable
matter or other deleterious substances. The amount of different undesirable
substances in coarse aggregates shall not exceed the percentage limits by weight
as specified in relevant IS Codes, but in no case, the total amount of all the
undesirable substances shall exceed 5%
Aggregates other than crushed stone conforming to the provisions of this
specification may be used under special conditions, if permitted by the Engineer.
Washing of Aggregates by approved means shall be carried out, if desired by the
Engineer at no extra cost to the Owner.
The maximumsize of the coarse aggregates shall be as following :-
For
Reinforced concrete including foundations 20 mm
Ordinary Plain concrete -- 20 mm
Heavy mass concrete -- 40 mm
Grading of coarse aggregates for a particular size shall generally conformto
relevant I.S. Codes and shall also be such as to produce a dense concrete of the
specified proportions and/or strength and consistency that will work readily into
position without segregation.
3.02.02 Fine Aggregates sand
Sand shall consist of siliceous material, having hard , strong, durable, uncoated
particles, free fromundesirable amounts of dust, lumps, soft or particles or other
deleterious substances. The amount of different undesirable substances shall not
exceed the percentage limits by weight as specified in relevant I.S. Codes, but in
no case, the total amount of all undesirable substances shall exceed 5% by
weight.
Manufactured sand, other than natural sand, conforming to the provision of this
specification may be used under special conditions, if permitted by the Engineer.
Washing of aggregates by approved means shall be carried out, if desired by the
Engineer at no extra cost to the Owner.
Coarse and fine sand shall be well graded within the limits by weights as
specified in relevant I.S. Codes. Fineness modulus shall not vary by more than
plus or minus 20 percent fromthat of the approved sample.
3.03.00 WATER
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Water shall be clean, fresh and free from organic or other deleterious matters in
solution or in suspension in such amounts that may impair the strength of
durability of the concrete. Potable water is generally satisfactory.
3.04.00 Admixtures
The use of admixture in concrete for promoting workability, improving strength,
entraining, air or for any other purpose may be used only with the approval of the
Engineer.
3.05.00 Reinforcement
Reinforcing steel shall be clean and free fromloose mill scales, dust,
loose rust and coats of paints, oil grease or other coatings, which may impair or
reduce bond, It shall conformto the following I.S. specifications :
i) Mild steel and mediumtensile steel bars and hard-drawn steel wire conforming
to IS : 432;
ii) Deformed bars conforming to IS : 1139;
3.06.00 Formwork
Formwork shall be composed of steel and/or best quality shuttering wood of non-
absorbent type. Timber shall be free fromknots and shall be of mediumgrain as
far as possible. Hard woods shall be used as caps and wedges under or over
posts. Ply-wood or equivalent shall be used where specified to obtain smooth
surfaces for exposed concrete work. Struts shall generally be mild steel tubes,
and strong salwood.
4.00.00 STORAGE OF MATERIALS
All materials shall be so stored as to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign
matter and to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work.
Any material, which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise
considered defective by the Engineer, shall not be used for concrete, and shall be
removed fromsite immediately, failing this, the Engineer shall be at liberty to get
the materials removed and the cost thereof shall be realized fromthe contractors
dues.
5.00.00 GRADES OF CONCRETE
General
Concrete shall be either ordinary or controlled and in grades designated as M-15,
M-20 etc. as specified in IS : 456. Lean concrete shall be 1:4:8 mix with
aggregate of nominal size 40 mm maximumor as indicated in drawings.
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5.01.00 Ordinary Concrete
Ordinary concrete is recommended only when accurate control is impracticable
and not necessary. However, if ordinary concrete is allowed by the Engineer, it
shall be used only in the concrete graded M-15 and M-20. Ordinary concrete
does not require preparation of trial mixes.
5.01.01 Concrete mix proportions for ordinary concrete shall be as per IS : 456 and as
Following :-

Table I
CONCRETE MIX PROPORTIONS FOR NOMINAL MIX CONCRETE
Grade of
concrete
Total Quality of
Dry aggregates by
Mass per 50 Kg. of
Cement to be taken
As the sumof
Individual masses
Of finding and coarse
Aggregates (Max.)
Proportion of
Fine Aggregates
To coarse
Aggregates (by
Mass)
Quantity of
Water per
50 Kg. of
Cement (Max.)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
M-10

M -15

M- 20
480 Kgs.

350 Kgs.

250 Kgs.
Generally 1:2 for
Fine aggregates to
Coarse aggregates
By volume but subject
To an upper limit of
1:1.5 and a lower limit
Of 1:2.5
34 Liters

32 Liters

30 Liters

(Note : Regarding explanation to the above mix proportions, refer to Table 3 of IS : 456)
5.01.02 In proportioning concrete the quantity of cement shall be determined by actual weight.
The quantities of fine and coarse aggregates may be determined by volume, but
preferably by weight. If fine aggregates are moist, allowance shall be made for bulking in
case of volume batching and in accordance with IS : 2386 (Part-III). Allowance shall also
be made for surface water present in the aggregates when computing the water content.
The amount of surface water shall be determined by one of the field methods described in
IS : 2386 (Part III). All the above data shall be maintained properly to satisfaction of
the Engineer.
5.01.03 The water cement ratio shall not be more than those specified above. The cement content
of any nominal mix proportion specified above shall be increased if the quantity of water
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in a mix has to be increased to overcome the difficulties of placement and compaction, so
that the water cement ratio specified above for a particular mix is not exceeded. No
extra payment shall be made to the contractor for use of the extra cement.
5.01.04 If ordinary concrete made in accordance with the proportions given above for a particular
grade does not yield the specified strength and fails to satisfy the requirements of
Acceptance Criteria for Concrete as specified in IS : 456, the cement content shall be
increased as directed by the Engineer to obtain a specified strength at no extra cost of the
Owner. This richer mix shall continue until the Engineer instructs otherwise.
5.01.05 Ordinary concrete proportioned for a given grade specified above shall not, however, be
classified as a higher grade on the ground that the test strength were found higher than the
minimumspecified.
5.02.00 Controlled Concrete
Controlled concrete shall be used on all concrete works, except where specified
otherwise. Controlled concrete for use in plain and reinforced concrete structures shall be
in grades M-15, M-25 etc. in IS 456-78.
5.02.01 The mix proportions foe all grades of concrete shall be designed to obtain strengths
corresponding to the values specified herein-after for respective grades of concrete.
Preliminary tests, as specified in the I.S. Code and required by the Engineer, shall be
carried out sufficiently ahead of the actual commencement of the work with different
grades of concrete made from representative samples of aggregates and cement expected
to total quantity of fine and coarse aggregates and the water-cement ratio required to
produce a concrete of specified strength and desired workability.
5.02.02 As a guide to performthe mix design properly, the relationship between water-cement
ratio, aggregate to cement ratio, workability and strength of concrete are furnished in
Table II below :

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TABLE II ( FOR GUIDANCE ONLY)
MIX PROPORTIONS (BY WEIGHT) EXPECTED TO GIVE
DIFFERENT DEGREES OF WORKABILITY WITH DIFFERENT
WATER-CEMENT RATIOS AND A SPECIFIED STRENGTH
Working ability Water/
Cement
Ratio
Compressive
Strength in
Cylinder in
28 days
Kg/cm
Ratio by weight
Of cement to
Gravel aggregate
Ratio by weight of
Cement to crushed
Stone aggregate

20mm 40mm 20 mm 40 mm
Very low 0:4 360 1:4.8 1:5.3 1:4.5 1:5.0
Slump 0:5 290 1:7.2 1:7.7 1:6.8 1:7.4
o-25mm 0:6 220 1:8.5 1:8.6 1:7.8 1:8.4
0:7 160 1:9.0 1:9.0 1:8.7 1:8.9

Low 0:4 360 1:3.0 1:4.5 1:3.5 1:4.0
0:5 290 1:5.5 1:6.7 1:3.5 1:5.5
Slump 0:6 220 1:6.8 1:7.1 1:6.3 1:7.0
25-50 0:7 160 1:8.0 1:8.5 1:7.4 1:8.0
MM

Medium 0:4 360 1:3.5 1:3.8 1:3.1 1:5.6
Slump 0:5 390 1:4.8 1:5.7 1:4.2 1:5.0
50-100 0:6 220 1:6.0 1:7.3 1:5.2 1:6.2
mm 0:7 160 1:6.8 1:7.0 1:6.2 1:7.0

High 0:4 360 1:3.2 1:3.5 1:2.5 1:5.6
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Slump 0:5 290 1:4.4 1:5.2 1:3.9 1:4.6
100-175 0:6 220 1:5.4 1:6.7 1:4.7 1:5.7
mm 0:7 160 1:6.2 1:7.4 1:5.5 1:6.5

Notwithstanding anything mentioned hereinbefore, the maximumtotal quantity of
aggregates by weight per 50 kg of cement shall not exceed 450 kg except where
otherwise specifically permitted by the Engineer.
5.02.03 The minimumcement content for each grade of concrete shall be as per Table 19 of IS
456.
5.02.04 At least 4 trial batches are to be made and 7 test cylinders taken for each batch noting the
slump on each mix. These cylinders shall then be properly cured and two cylinders for
each mix shall be tested in attesting laboratory approved by the Engineer at 7 days and
others at 28 days for obtaining the ultimate compressive strength. The test reports shall be
submitted to the Engineer. The cost of the mix design and testing shall be borne by the
contractor.
On the basis of the preliminary test reports for trial mix, a proportion of mix by weight
and water cement ratio will be approved by the Engineer, which will be expected to
give the required strength, consistency and workability and the proportions so decided
for different grades of concrete shall be adhered to during all concreting operations. If,
however, at any time, the Engineer feels that the quality of materials, being used has
changed fromthose used for preliminary mix design, the contractor shall have to run
similar trail mixes to ascertain the mix proportions and consistency. It will be within the
competency of the Engineer to reduce the number of trail batches and then number of test
specimens mentioned above. Further, the Engineer can also allow adoption of the mixes
already tried and found satisfactory, with similar materials, for other jobs at the same site,
without any fresh design of the mix.

The mixes once approved must not be varied without prior approval of the Engineer.
Should, however , the contractor anticipate any change in the quality of future supply of
materials than that has been used for preliminary mix design, he shall informthe same to
the Engineer and bring fresh samples sufficiently ahead to carry out fresh trail mixes.
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If permitted by the Engineer, contractor may test concrete cube specimens in place of
cylinder specimens.

5.02.05 In designing the mix proportions of concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate
shall be determined by weight. The engineer may allow the quantity of aggregates to be
determined by equivalent volume basis after the relationship between the weight and
volume is well established by trail and the same shall be in calibrated tanks or weighed.
All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable
condition, and their accuracy periodically checked.
5.02.06 To keep the water cement ratio to the designed value, allowance shall be made for the
moisture contents in both fine and coarse aggregates and determination of the same shall
be made as frequently as directed by the Engineer. The determination of moisture
contents shall be according to IS: 2386 (Part III)

6.00.00 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
6.01.00 Where ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS:269 or Portland blast furnace slag
cement conforming to IS : 544 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various
grades of concrete shall be as shown in Table-III hereinafter. Where rapid hardening
Portland cement is used, the 28-daycompressive strength requirements specified in Table
III shall be met in 7 days. The strength requirements specified in Table-III shall apply
to both controlled concrete and ordinary concrete.
6.02.00 The characteristic strength of concrete shall be as per Table -2 of IS : 456 78.
6.03.00 Concrete work found unsuitable for acceptance shall have to be dismantled and
replacement to be done as per specification by the contractor. No payment for the
dismantled concrete, the relevant formwork and reinforcement, embedded fixtures, etc.
Wasted in the dismantled portion shall be made . In the course of dismantling, if any
damage is done to the embedded items or adjacent structures, the same shall be made
good free of charge by the contractor to satisfaction of the Engineer.
6.04.00 Compressive strength requirement for different grades of concrete as specified in Table
III with reference to 15 cmdiameter x30 cmhigh cylinder specimen or 15 cmx15cm
cube specimen, as the case may be, shall have to be satisfied. Requirements for
preliminary tests and works tests are specified separately.

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TABLE-III : STRENGTH REQUIREMENT OF CONCRETE
Grade of Min. Compressive strength at 28 days after mixing conducted in accordance with IS : 456 (in
KG/cm)
Concrete for 15cmx 30 cmhigh For 15 cmx 15 cm
Cylinder specimen Cube specimen
Preliminary Test Works Test Preliminary Test Works Test
M-15 160 120 200 150
M-20 208 160 260 200
M-25 256 200 520 250

Other requirements of concrete strength as may be desired by the Engineer shall be in
accordance with Indian Standard IS : 456.

7.00.00 WORKABILITY
7.01.00 The workability of the concrete shall be checked at frequent intervals by slump test.
Where facilities exist and if required by the Engineer, alternatively the compacting factor
test in accordance with IS : 1199 shall be carried out.
7.02.00 The degree of workability necessary to allow the concrete to be well consolidated and to
be worked into the corners of formwork and round the reinforcement to give the required
surface finish shall depend on the type and nature of structure and shall be based on
experience and tests. The preferred limits of consistency for various types of structures,
shall be as per CI. 6 and 6.1 of IS : 456.

8.00.00 LOAD TEST
8.01.00 Load test of structural members may be required by the Engineer when the strength of
job control cylinders/cubes fall below the required strength and is not acceptable as per
Acceptance Criteria of IS : 456. If the load testing is decided by the Engineer, the
member under consideration shall be subjected to a superimposed load equal to one and a
quarter (1) times the specified superimposed load used for design and this load shall be
maintained for a period of 24 hours before removal. The detailed procedure of the test is
to be decided by the Engineer.
8.01.01 If the member show evident failure, such changes as are necessary to make the structure
adequately strong shall be made by the contractor free of cost to the Owner. If, on the
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other hand, the failure becomes evident, the Engineer, under special circumstances (with
the approval of the designer) , can retain the portion of the structure under test, provided
suitable modification for strengthening and/or dispersion of design load is feasible. Cost
of such modification or dispersion of load shall be borne by the contractor.
8.01.02 The member shall be deemed to have passed the test if the maximumdefection at the end
of 24 hours does not exceed the deflection given by the following expression : -
D =0.001 L/12t
Where D =deflection
L =Length of the member, and
T =depth of the member

If the defection exceed D in the above formula and the member does not receiver at
least 75% observed deflection within 24 hours of removal of load, the test loading shall
be repeated after a lapse of at least 72 hours and the member shall be considered t5o have
failed to pass the test, if the recovery after the second test loading is not at least 75% of
the maximumdeflection shown during the second test.

8.02.00 Load tests shall not be made until the expiry of 56 days of effective hardening of the
concrete.
8.03.00 The entire cost of load testing shall be borne by the contractor. If a portion of the
structure is found to be unacceptable, it shall be dismantled and replaced by a fresh
structure as per specification. The cost of dismantling and the cost of concrete, formwork
and reinforcement involved in the dismantling, any damage done to the embedded items
and or other adjacent structures, the same shall be made good free of charge by the
contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

9.00.00 WORKMANSHIP
General
All workmanship shall be according too the latest and best possible standards.

Before stating the pour the contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer in a Pour
card maintained for this purpose. He shall obtain complete instructions about the
material and proportion to be used, slump workability, quantity of water per unit of
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cement, number of test cylinders to be taken, type of finishing to be done any admixture
to be added etc.
9.01.00 Concrete
9.01.01 Mixing of Concrete
The proportion of fine and coarse aggregate, cement and water shall be as determined by
the preliminary tests of according to fixed proportions in case of ordinary concrete and
shall always be approved by the Engineer. The quantities of fine and coarse aggregates
shall be determined as specified hereinbefore. The quantity of cement shall always be
determined by weight. The water shall be measured accurately after giving proper
allowance for surface water present in the aggregate for which regular check shall be
made by the contractor. Due allowance shall be made for bulking in case of volume
batching in accordance with IS: 2386 (Part-III).

Concrete shall always be mixed in a mechanical mixer unless specifically approved by
the Engineer for concrete to be used in unimportant structures. The water shall not be
poured into the drumof the mixer until all the cement and aggregates constituting the
batch are already in the drumand mixed for at least one minute. Mixing of each batch
shall be continued until the mix is uniformin colour and consistency, but in no case shall
mixing be done for less than two (2) minutes and at least forty (40) revolutions after all
the materials and water are in the drum. When absorbent aggregates are used or when
the mix is very dry, the mixing time shall be extended as may be directed by the
Engineer. Mixers shall not be loaded above their rated capacity as this prevents through
mixing.

The entire contents of the drumshall be discharged before the ingredients for the next
batch are fed into the drum. No partly set or remixed or excessively wet concrete shall be
used and it shall be immediately removed from site. Each time the work stops, the mixer
shall be thoroughly cleaned and when the next mixing commences, the first batch shall
have 10% additional cement at no extra cost to the Owner to allow for loss in the drum.

When hard mixing is permitted by the Engineer for concrete to be used in unimportant
structures it shall be carried out on a watertight platformand care shall be taken to ensure
that mixing is continued until the mass is uniformin colour and consistency. In case of
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hand mixing, extra cement @ 10% shall be added to each batch at no extra cost to the
Owner.

9.01.02 Conveying Concrete
Concrete shall be handled and conveyed fromthe place of mixing to the place of the final
laying as rapidly as practicable, by approved means, before the initial setting of the
cement starts. Concrete should be conveyed in such a way as will prevent segregation or
loss of any of the ingredients. If segregation does occur during transport , the concrete
shall be remixed. During very hot and cold weather, if directed by the Engineer , concrete
shall be transported in deep containers which will reduce the rate of evaporation and loss
of heat. Conveying equipments for concrete shall be well maintained and thoroughly
cleaned before commencement of concrete mixing. Such equipments shall be kept free
fromset concrete.

9.01.03 Placing Concrete
Formwork and reinforcement shall be approved in writing by the Engineer before
concrete is placed. The forms shall be well wetted and all shavings, dirt and water that
may have collected at the bottomshall be removed before concrete is placed. Concrete
shall be deposited in its final position without segregation, re handling or flowing. The
interval between adding the water to the dry materials in the mixer and the completion of
the final placing inclusive of compaction of the concrete shall be well within the initial
setting time for the particular cement in use or as directed by the Engineer. As far as
possible, concreting shall be placed in the formwork by means approved by the Engineer
and shall not be dropped from a height or handled in a manner which may cause
segregation. Any drop over 180 cmshall have to be approved by the Engineer. Once the
concrete is deposited in its final position, it shall not be disturbed.

After the concrete as been placed, it shall be spaded and thoroughly compacted by
approved mechanical vibration to a maximumsubsidence without segregation and
thoroughly worked around reinforcement or other embedded fixtures into the correct
formand shape. Vibrators shall not be used for pushing and shoveling concrete into
adjoining areas. Vibrators must be operated by experienced men and over vibrations shall
not be permitted. Hand temping in some cases may be allowed subject to the approval of
the Engineer. Care must be taken to ensure that the inserts, fixtures reinforcement and
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formwork are not displaced or distorted during placing of concrete. No concrete shall be
placed in open, while it rains. If there has been any sign of washing of cement and sand,
the concrete shall be entirely removed immediately.

Suitable precautions shall be taken in advance to guard against rains before leaving the
fresh concrete unattended. No accumulation of water shall be permitted on or around
freshly laid concrete. Slabs, beams and similar members shall be poured in one operation
normally. In special circumstances, with the approval of the Engineer, these can be
poured in horizontal layers not exceeding fifty (50) cm. In depth. When poured in layers,
it must be ensured that the under layer is not already hardened. Bleeding of under layer,
if, any shall be effectively removed. Moulding, throating, drip course, etc. shall be poured
as shown on the drawing or as desired by the engineer. Holes shall be provided and bolts,
sleeves, anchors, fastenings or other fixtures shall be embedded in concrete as shown on
the approved drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Any deviation there fromshall be
set right by the contactor at his own expense as-instructed by the Engineer.

9.01.04 Construction J oints
When the work to be interrupted, the concrete shall be rebated at the joint to such shape
and size as may be required by the Engineer or as shown on the drawing. All vertical
construction joints shall be made with stop boards, which are rigidly fixed and slotted to
allow for the passage of the reinforcing steel. If desired by the Engineer, keys and/or
dowel bars shall be provided at the construction joints. In the case of water retaining
structures, water stop of approved material shall be provided if so specified on the
drawing or desired by the Engineer. Construction joints shall be provided in positions as
shown or described on the drawings. Where it is not described, the joints shall be in
accordance with the following :
In a Column, the joint shall be formed about 75 mmbelow the lowest soffit of the beams
framing into it.
Concrete in abeamshall be placed throughout without a joint.
In forming a joint, concrete shall not be allowed to slope away to the thin edge. The
locations of construction joints shall be planned by the contractor well in advance of
pouring and have to be approved by the engineer.
Before fresh concrete is placed, the cement skin of the partially hardened concrete shall
be thoroughly removed and surface made rough by hacking, water jetting, or any other
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method as directed by the Engineer. The rough surface shall be thoroughly wetted for
about two hours and shall be dried and coated with 1:1 freshly mixed cement sand slurry
immediately before placing the new concrete. The new concrete shall be worked against
the prepared surface before the slurry sets. Special care shall be taken to see that the first
layer of concrete placed after a construction joint is thoroughly rammed against the
existing layer. Cold joints during pour shall be treated with 1:1 freshly made cement sand
slurry only after removing all loose materials.

9.01.05 Protection and Curing of Concrete
Newly placed concrete shall be protected by approved means fromrain, sun, and wind.
Concrete placed below the ground level shall be protected fromfalling earth during and
after placing. Concrete placed in ground containing deleterious substances shall be kept
free fromcontact with such ground or with water draining fromsuch ground during
placing of concrete and placing for a period of at least three days or as otherwise
instructed by the Engineer. The grond water around newly poured concrete shall be kept
to an approved level by pumping or other approved means of drains.

Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent flooding, steps, as approved by the Engineer,
shall be taken to protect immature concrete fromdamage by debris, excessive loading,
vibration, abrasion, mixing with earth or other deleterious materials, etc. that may impair
the strength and durability of the concrete.

As soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently for the surface to be marked, it shall be
covered either with sand, hessian, canvas or similar materials and kept continuously wet
for at least seven (7) days after final setting. This period may be extended, at the
discretion of the Engineer, upto fourteen (14) days.

9.01.06 Control Tests and Concrete
For the concrete of a particular specified strength, at least ix (6) test cylinders, for each
type of mix, shall be taken by the contractor for each 8 hours or less work for each
mediumsized mixing plant. If the volume of concrete poured is less than 20 M3 on any
day per mixing plant. The engineer may exempt or reduce the number of test specimens
at his discretion based on the past test reports. The sampling of concrete, making the test
specimens, curing and testing procedure shall be as specified in IS : 456. The test
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specimens shall be 15 cmdia and 30 cmhigh. The contractor shall get the specimens
tested in a laboratory approved by the Engineer and submit to the Engineer the test result
s in triplicate within three (3) days of the test. The contractor shall carry out the sampling
and testing according to the provisions of this specification at his own cost. No payment
shall also be made for the concrete used in specimen.

To control the consistency of concrete fromevery mixing plants, slump tests shall be
carried out by the contractor free of charge every two hours or as directed by the
Engineer. The amount of mixing water shall not be changed without approval of the
Engineer. Slumps corresponding to the test cylinders shall be recorded for reference.

Before commencing the work or during the progress of the work, the Engineer, if so
desires may order tests to be carried out on cement, sand or coarse aggregates, water,
reinforcing steel or transverse tests on concrete specimens, or any other relevant tests in
accordance with ISI recommendations.

The Engineer can suspend the work during the testing of any doubtful material. No claim
for any consequent loss arising out of such suspension shall be entertained.

For testing concrete, if permitted by the Engineer, cube specimens may be tested in place
of cylinder specimens.

9.02.00 REINFORCEMENT

9.02.01 Shop Drawings Bar Bending Schedules

The controller shall prepare and furnish to the owner bar bending schedules with working
drawings for all R.C.C work , for review by the Owner/Engineer.

9.02.02 Cleaning

All steel for reinforcement shall be free fromthe loose scale, oil, grease, paint or other
harmful matters immediately before placing the concrete.

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9.02.03 Bending

Unless otherwise specified, reinforcing steel shall be bent in accordance with procedure
specified in IS. 2502 or as approved by the Engineer. Bends and shapes shall comply
strictly with the dimensions in the approved Bar Bending Schedules. Bending schedule
shall be re-checked by the Contractor before bending and he shall be entirely responsible
for its correctness. Bars correctly bent shall only be used.

No reinforcement shall bent when in position in the work without approval of the
Engineer, whether or not it is partially embedded in concrete. Bars shall not be
straightened in a manner that will injure the material. Rebanding can be done only if
approved by the Engineer. Reinforcement bars shall be bent by machine or other
approved means producing a gradual and even motion. All the Bars shall be cold bent
unless otherwise approved. Bending hot a cherry-red heat (not exceeding 845 C) may be
allowed in very exceptional cases except for bars whose strength depends on cold
working. Bars bent hot shall not be cooled by quenching.

9.02.04 Placing in Position

All reinforcement shall be accurately fixed and maintained in position as shown on the
drawings by such approved means as mild steel chairs, and/or concrete spacer block. Bars
intended to be in contact, at crossing points shall be securedly bound together at all such
points by No, 20g annealed soft iron wire or by tack wielding as may be directed by the
Engineer. Binders and the like shall tightly embrace the bare with which they are
intended to be in contact and shall be securedly hold. The vertical distance between
successive layers of bars shall be maintained by provision of mild steel spacer bars. They
should be so spaced that the main bars do not sag perceptibly between adjacent spacers.

Wielding by gas or electricity may be permitted by the Engineer under suitable
conditions and with suitable safeguards in accordance with relevant Indian Standards for
wielding of mild steel bars used in reinforced concrete construction. But wielding
between ends of bar in a line, whereby stress is transferred across the section may be
allowed for mild steel bars only. In the case of bars of mild steel, which have their
strength increased by cold twisting (like cold twisted bars), the stress at the weld shall be
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limited to the strength of the mild steel before cold twisting and the additional strength
obtained by cold twisting shall be ignored at and near the weld. As a consequence, if any
additional steel is required to be provided in the member, it shall be to the Contractors
account.

The placing of reinforcement shall be completed well in advance of concrete pouring.
Immediately before pouring, the reinforcement shall be examined by the Engineer for
accuracy of placement and cleanliness and necessary corrections as directed by himshall
be carried out. The cover for concrete over the reinforcement shall be shown as on the
approved drawings unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Where positioning
reinforcement, they shall be made of mortar not leaner than one (1) part cement to two
(2) parts sand by volume and cured for at least seven (7) days. The sizes and locations of
the concrete blocks shall be approved by the Engineer. Laps and anchorage lengths of
reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with IS:456, unless otherwise specified. If the bars
in a lap are not of the same diameter, the smaller will guide the lap length. The laps shall
be staggered as far as practicable and as directed by the Engineer.

9.03.00 Formwork

9.03.01 General

If it is so desired, the Contractor shall be prepare, before commencement of actual work,
design and drawings for formwork and centering and get them approved by the Engineer.
The formwork shall conformto the shape, lines and dimensions as shown on the
drawings.

The centering shall be true and rigid and thoroughly braced both horizontally and
diagonally, the forms shall be sufficiently strong to carry without undue deformation, the
dead weight of the concrete as a liquid as well as working load. Where of the concrete is
vibrated, the formwork shall be strong enough to withstand the effects of vibration
without appreciable deflection, bulging, distortion or loosening of its components. The
joints in the formwork shall be sufficiently tight to prevent any leakage or mortar. The
formwork shall be such as to ensure a smooth uniformsurface free fromhoneycombs, air
bubbles, bulges, fins and other blemishes, Any blemish or defect found on the surface of
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the concrete must be brought to the notice of the Engineer immediately and rectified free
of charge as directed by him.

To achieve the desired rigidity, tie bolts, spacer blocks, tie wires and clamps are approved
by the Engineer shall be used but they must in no way impair the strength of concrete or
leave strains or marks on the finished surface. Where there are chances of these fixtures
being embedded, only mild steel or concrete adequate strength shall be used. Bolts
passing completely through liquid retaining walls/slabs for the purpose of acquiring and
aligning the formwork should not be used unless effective precautions are taken to ensure
water tightness after removal.

For exposed interior and exterior concrete surfaces of beams, columns, and walls,
plywood or other approved forms, thoroughly cleaned and tied together with approved
corrosion-resistant devices shall be used. Rigid care shall be exercised in ensuring that all
columns are plumb and true and thoroughly cross braced to keep them so. All floor and
beamcentering shall be crowned not less than 8mmin all directions for every 5 metres
span. Unless described on the drawing for elsewhere to the contrary, beveled strips 25mm
by 25mmshall be provided, without any extra charge, to formangles and in corners of
column and beamboxes for chamfering of corners. Temporary openings for cleaning,
inspection and for pouring concrete shall be provided at the base of vertical forms and at
other places, where they are necessary and as may be directed by the Engineer. The
temporary opening shall be so formed that they can be conveniently closed when required
and must not leave any mark on the concrete.

9.03.02 Cleaning and Treatment of Forms

All forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of old concrete, wood shavings, saw dust, dirt and
dust sticking to them before they are fixed in position. All rubbish, loose concrete,
chippings, shavings, saw dust, etc. shall be scrupulously removed fromthe interior of the
forms before the concrete is poured. Along with wire brushes, brooms, etc. compressed
air jet and/or water jet shall be kept handy for the cleaning, if directed by the Engineer.

Before shutter is placed in position, the formsurface in contact with concrete shall be
treated with approved non-staining oil or composition. Care shall be taken that the oil or
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composition does not come in contact with reinforcing steel or existing concrete surfaces.
They shall not be allowed to accumulate at the bottomof the shuttering.

The formwork shall be so designed and erected that the forms for slabs and the sides of
beams, columns and walls may be removed first. Leaving the shuttering to the soffits of
beams and their supports in position. If formwork for column is erected for the full height
of the columns, one side shall be left open and built up in sections, as placing of concrete
proceeds. Wedges, spacer bolts, clamps or other suitable means shall be provided to
allow accurate adjustments of the formwork and to allow it to be removed gradually
without jarring the concrete.

9.03.03 Removal of Forms

The Contractor shall record on the drawings or in the other approved manner, the date on
which the concrete is placed in each part of the work and the date on which the formwork
is removed there fromand have this record checked and countersigned by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe removal of the formwork, but the
Engineer may delay the time of removal if he considers it necessary. Any work showing
signs of damage through premature removal of formwork or loading shall be entirely re-
constructed without any extra cost to the Owner.

Forms for various types of structural components shall not be removed before the
minimumspecified days as indicated in CI.10.3 of IS: 456-78 which shall also be subject
to the approval of the Engineer.

9.03.04 Tolerance

The formwork shall be so made as to produce a finished concrete, true to shape, lines,
levels, plumb and dimension as shown on the drawings subject to the following
tolerances unless otherwise specified in this specification or drawings or directed by the
Engineer.

For:
a) Sectional dimension - 5mm
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b) Plumb - 1 in 1000 of height
c) Levels - 3 mmbefore any deflections
has taken place
9.03.05 Re-use of Forms
Before re-use, all forms shall be thoroughly scraped, cleaned, joints etc. examined, and
when necessary repaired, and inside surface treated as specified here in before. Formwork
shall not be used/re-used, if declared unfit or unserviceable by the Engineer.

9.03.06 Classification

Ordinary

These shall be used in places where ordinary surface finish is required and shall be
composed of steel and or approved good quality seasoned wood.

Plywood

These shall be used in exposed surfaces, where a specially good finish is required and
shall be made mostly of approved brand of heavy quality plywood to produce a perfectly
level, uniformand smooth surface. Re-use may only be permitted after special inspection
and approval by the Engineer. He may also permit utilization of used plywood for the
ordinary class.
9.04.00 Exposed Surfaces

9.04.01 Interior

Imperfect surfaces, where strength is not the criteria shall be patched and rubbed smooth
with carborundumstone. Immediately after the formwork is stripped off, fins and
projections shall be rubbed smooth to satisfaction of the Engineer.

9.04.02 Exterior

Imperfect surfaces shall not be patched, but shall be repaired by removal and replacement
of the member or as directed by the Engineer. Small voids shall be fitted with 1:2 cement
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mortar pressed into holes and floated smooth. Plastering and steel trowelling of surfaces
shall not be allowed except in exceptional cases as may be directed by the Engineer. Fins
and projection shall be treated as 9.04.01 above.

9.05.00 Anchor Bolts, Anchors, Opening, Sleeves, Inserts and Other Built-in Fixtures.

The Contractor shall provide openings, grooves, chases, etc. in concrete work as required
for erection of equipment and structures. He shall build into concrete work all the
materials noted below and shall embed and secure the same as when required. The
material shall be of best quality available of approved manufacturer and shall be upto
satisfaction of the Engineer. Exposed surfaces of embedded materials are to be painted
with one coat of approved anti-corrosive paint and/or bituminous paint without any extra
cost to other Owner.

Materials to be embedded
i) Inserts, hangers, anchors, opening frames, manhole cover, frames, sleeves and
conduits;
ii) Anchor bolts and plates for machinery, equipment and for structural steel work;
iii) Dowel bars, etc. for concrete work;
iv) Lugs or plugs for door and window frames occurring in concrete work;
v) Flashing and jointing in concrete work;
vi) Any other built-in-fixtures as may be required.

Correct location, exact alignment etc. of all these shall be entirely the responsibility of the
Contractor.

9.06.00 J oints, etc

9.06.01 Expansion and Isolation J oints

Expansion joints in concrete structures shall be provided at specified places as indicated
on the drawings. The materials and types of joints shall be as specified below. In case of
liquid retaining structures, additional precaution shall be taken to prevent leakage of
liquids as may be specified on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. All materials
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to be procured fromreliable manufacturers and shall have approval of the Engineer. The
Engineer may demand test certificates for the materials and/or get themtested.

9.06.02 Bitumen Board

Bitumen impregnated fibre boards of approved manufacture as per IS: shall be used as
fillers for expansion joints. It must be durable and waterproof. It shall be compressible
and posses a high degree of recovery after compression is released. At the exposed and
the joint shall be sealed with approved sealing compound to a depth of 25mmafter
application of an approved primer. The sealing compound and tip primer shall be applied
as specified by the manufacturer.

9.06.03 Bitumen compound

The gap for expansion joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and the bitumen compound laid
as per manufacturers specification. The compound to be used shall be approved
manufacturer and shall conformto the requirements of IS: 1834.
9.06.04 Separation J oints

Strong and tough alkathene sheet or equivalent of about 1mmthickness as approved by
the Engineer shall be used. It shall be stuck by an approved sticker to the cleaned surface
of the already set concrete to cover it fully. Fresh concrete shall be laid against the sheet,
care being taken not to damage the sheet in any way.

9.06.05 Rubber Pad

Hard foundation quality rubber pads of required thickness and shape shall be put below
machine or other foundation where required as shown on the drawings or as desired by
the Engineer. The rubber shall be of best quality of approved manufacturer, durable,
capable of absorbing vibration and must be chemically inert and in contact with moist or
dry under normal conditions.

9.07.00 Grouting

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9.07.01 Pressure Grouting

Provisions rock, fissures, etc. under foundation shall be grouted and sealed, if required.
Grout shall be composed of cement and water, except that of wider seams, sand or 6mm
down stone chips may have to be used in the mixture as directed by the Engineer. The
mix for grouting shall be 1 part cement and 1 part sand. The location and depth of grout
holes shall be as directed by the Engineer. Grout shall be placed at pressure upto 14 Kg
per Sq.Cm. or as required by approved grouting machine.

9.08.00 Precast Concrete

The specification for precast concrete will be exactly similar as for the cast-in place
concrete described hereinafter. All precast work shall be carried out in a yard made of the
purpose. This yard shall have a hard and leveled platformmade of concrete or grouted
brick soling finish smooth with neat cement plaster overlaid by a layer of G.I. plain
sheets, curing tank and such other facilities. The moulds shall preferably be of steel or of
wood lined with G.I. sheet metal. The yard shall preferably be fenced.

Lifting hooks shall be embedded in correct position of the unit to facilitate erection, even
though they may not be shown on the drawings, and shall be burnt off and finished after
erection.

Precast concrete planks after 28 days of casting and curing ready for erection shall be
transported to site by suitable means approved by the Engineer. All care shall be taken
that no damage occurs during transportation. All adjustments, leveling and plumbing
shall be done as per instruction of the Engineer. The contractor shall render all help in
instruments, materials and men to the Engineer for checking the proper erection of the
precast units. The joint between precast planks shall be pointed with 1;2 cement sand
mortar where called for on the drawing.

10.00.00 WATERPROOF OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

The material shall conformto the respective I.S.Code wherever applicable, the
Engineers approval to the materials shall be obtained by the contractor before
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procurement. If desired by the Engineer, test certificates for the materials shall be
submitted by the contractor and samples for testing by the purchaser shall be supplied
free. The materials shall be of the best quality available indigenously, fresh and
thoroughly clean.

10.01.00 Ribbed Rubber

The material must be very durable and tough. The ribs shall be sufficient to ensure bond
with concrete. The width shall be minimum100mmand thickness minimum3 mm. The
rubber water stop must be used in long length to avoid splicing as far as possible. Each
shall have at least 230mmoverlaps and stuck with a reliable sticker compound, or
vulcanized.

10.02.00 P.V.C Sealing Strips

P.V. C. sealing strips shall be used for Expansion J oints. The minimumthickness of
P.V.C. sealing strips will be 3 mm and the minimumwidth 150 mm. the actual size and
shape will have to be specified in drawings. The material should be of good quality
polyvinyl chloride highly resistant to tearing, abrasion and corrosion as well as to
chemicals likely to come in contact with during use. The physical properties will
generally be as follows:

Sp.gr. : 1.3 to 1.35
Shore hardness : 60A to 80A
Tensile strength : 100 150 kg/cm
2
Min. safe continuous : 70
0
C
Ultimate elongation : Not less than 275%

10.03.00 G.I. Strips

G.I. Strips shall be minimum of 22 gauge and 230mmwidth. It shall be strong and
durable. Longest lengths available shall only be procured. At joints strips shall be lapped
150 mmand brased thoroughly to prevent any leak.

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These shall be placed in position very securedly so as not to get dislodged or distorted
during placing of concrete. G.I. strips to be used in construction joints.

10.04.00 Waterproofing Admixtures

10.04.01 In Concrete

The admixture shall be the right variety of Sika, Xypex, Lilax, Silvicon, CICO or
equivalent water proofing cement additive which conforms to IS: 2645. Water proofing
additive shall be as far as possible free fromaggressive chemicals like chlorides,
sulphides, etc. which can cause corrosion of steel reinforcement in R.C.C.

10.04.02 in Plaster

The concrete surface to be plastered, to be hooked to Engineers satisfaction. The plaster
shall be made of cement, sand and the approved water-proofing admixtures as per
manufacturers specification. The admixture shall be IMPERMO or equivalent as
approved by the Engineer. If desired by the Engineer, the Contractor shall have the work
supervised by the manufacturers supervisor at no extra cost to the owner.

10.05.00 Bituminous Coating

Surface to be waterproofed shall be absolutely dry, clean and dust free. The surface shall
be completely coated with hot coal tar pitch as per IS: 216 (not heated above 375 F) using
not less than 2 kg per Sq.M or with hot asphalt i.e. bitumen according to IS: 73 (not
heated above 400 f) using not less than 1.5 Kg per Sq.M. When the first coat has
completely dried up and passed by the Engineer, the second coat shall be applied in the
same manner using not less than 1.25 Kg per Sq.M. in case of coal tar and 1 Kg per Sq.M
in case of asphalt. Immediately after application of the second coat and before it is dried
up, sand shall be spread on the surface to cover it complete. Sufficient time shall be
allowed after spreading of sand before backfilling is done in order to allow the final coat
to dry up complete. Coal tar or asphalt to be used shall be approved manufacture and of
the best quality available.

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10.06.00 Bitumen Felt

If specified or desired by the Engineer, structures shall be made damp-proof by courses
of bitumen felt and blown bitumen. The contractor shall entrust the to one of the well
known firms approved by the Engineer.

The material shall conformto IS: 1322, and the workmanship to IS: 1609. The bitumen
felt shall be of hessian based. If demanded by the Engineer, tests as specified in IS codes
shall be organized by the contractor without charging any extra cost to the owner.

Cleaning the surface, keeping it dry, providing necessary corner fillets and cement
rendering and cutting chases shall be carried out. Protective brickwork, concrete sub-
bases or walls are to be included in the bid.

10.07.00 Damp-water proofing

Multiple layer damp-water proofing treatment for basement and structure below G.I. shall
be done in accordance with IS: 1609 and 3067. The type of treatment shall depend upon
the depth of the structures below sub-soil water level and shall be as shown on the
drawing or as decided by the Engineer.

10.08.00 Other Admixture in Concrete

The Engineer may at his description instruct the Contractor to use any admixture in the
concrete.

11.00.00 RATE

The rate for any itemin the schedule, unless specifically excluded in the contract, shall be
deemed to include the cost of all materials consumed or used in the work or incidental to
it as well as labour, tools, plants, equipments, template, supports, scaffolds, approaches,
security and security measures, power, fuel, lubricants, storage, handling, transport,
testing, insurance, taxes, royalties and other revenue expenses, accommodation, services,
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supervision, overheads, profits, etc. The various items of work which are to be provided
are mentioned under clauses 1.01.00 and elsewhere in this specification. If no separate
itemis provided for any such work in the schedule of itemit is implied that the
Contractor shall not claimfor any extra itembut shall include the cost of all such work in
the rates of the connected items of the schedule viz. detailed drawings and bar banding
schedule in the itemof reinforcement, design and drawing of formwork in the itemof
formwork or concrete, etc.

12.00.00 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

12.01.00 Concrete

Actual volume of work as executed or as per drawings issued, whichever is less shall be
measured by volume. Deduction for openings, conduits, pipes, ducts, pockets, chases, etc.
shall be made provided they are larger than 0.1 Sq.M. in area each.

No deduction shall be made for embedded fixtures including reinforcement, sleeves,
anchor bolts and similar items.

12.02.00 Precast Concrete

Precast concrete work shall be measured in the same way as specified under clause 11.01.
No separate payment shall be made for formwork. Lifting hook where required in the
design, shall be treated as reinforcement steel and paid accordingly. Payment shall be due
only after erection, grouting and curing of precast units in proper position unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract. All breakage and damages of the precast units
shall be to the Contractors account and shall be replaced free of charge to the Owner.

12.03.00 Concrete perforated Units

Concrete perforated units shall be measured on gross areas of erected units. No separate
payment shall be made for formwork, fixtures, etc.

12.04.00 Admixtures
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Admixtures shall be measured on the basis of theoretical requirement or actual
consumption, whichever is less. No separate payment shall be made if the material is
supplied free by the Owner.

12.05.00 Reinforcement

a) Bar or any other type of reinforcement used like hard drawn steel wire fabric etc.
for reinforced concrete shall be measured by weight in Tonnes The weight shall
be arrived at by multiplying the actual or theoretical length, whichever is less, by
the sectional weights.

Claims for payment for this itemshall be submitted with supporting document
giving the schedule of Bars with sketches. In case the Owner issues the
reinforcing steel, the sectional weights shall be the same as were applied at the
time of issue. In case the steel is to be supplied by the Contractor, the sectional
Weight to be adopted shall be the I.S. Sectional Weight or as per actual which
shall be arrived by accurately measuring representative samples as directed by
the Engineer, whichever is loss.

b) Standard hooks, cranks, bends authorized laps etc. shall be measured.

c) Lap wielding or butt wielding if permitted will be measured diameter wise per
joint. The actual length of steel in lap will be measured separately in case of lap
wielding. The rate quoted for the smaller size bar will be applied in case of joint
between two bars of different diameters.

d) Separator pieces between two or more layers of steel shall be measured.

e) No payment shall be made for binding wires, spacer block, supports, chairs,
hangers etc. of height 300 mmand less, required for keeping the steel in position
unless otherwise specified in the contract. For supporting horizontal
reinforcement at height larger than 300 mmsupport drawings shall be prepared
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by the Contractor and payment shall be made for the supports as approved by the
Engineer or as actually placed, whichever is loss, at the same rate as for
reinforcements.

f) No extra will be paid for modification of already embedded reinforcement, if
required due to faulty fabrication of placement.
g) Dowels neither shown on the drawings nor instructed by the Engineer, but
required for construction facilities and/or sequence, shall not be measured.

12.06.00 Formwork

a) Formwork for different types shall be measured as the actual surface in contact
with the concrete and paid on area basis unless included in the rate for concrete.

b) Formwork shall not be measured separately for precast concrete work and
concrete perforated units, which shall be included in the respective rates.

c) No payment for formwork or any other requirements in construction joints shall
be made.

d) Opening up to 0.1 Sq.M or boxing left for inserts etc. for facility of
Contractors work, shall be neglected as non-existent for the purpose of
formwork measurement.

e) No extra measurement or payment shall be made for making the formwork
waterproof or for supports, scaffolding, centering, approaches, etc.

f) No measurement shall be taken for the formwork in pockets, opening, chase etc.
in concrete if the cross-sectional are is less than or equal to 0.1 Sq.M. in each
case. If the cross-sectional area of any opening exceeds 0.1 S.M. the formwork
shall be measured under appropriate classification.

g) Fixing and removing pockets and openings of sectional area less than 0.1 Sq.M.
shall be measured on number basis and paid separately.
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h) No separate payment shall be made for using fillets for rounding of chamfering
junctions, corners, etc.

i) Formwork, if required, for joints shown on drawings or instructed by the
Engineer shall be paid for the leading side only.

12.07.00 Anchor bolts, anchors, sleeves, inserts, hangers/ conduits/ pipes and other embedded
fixtures

a) Theoretical weight of embedded fixtures shall be paid by weight irrespective of
the nature and location of work. The actual weight shall be allowed under
certification of the Engineer.

b) No extra payment shall be made for cleaning of inserts, etc. required for bond in
concrete.

12.08.00 Grouting under machinery or structural steel base plates

Grouting shall be measured on theoretical volume basis, neglecting the volume of
embedded items. No extra payment shall be made if any formwork is required.

12.09.00 Water Proofing Admixtures

If supplied by the Contractor shall be measured on theoretical weight/volume required
and paid separately. No extra payment for handling and mixing shall be made if the
material is supplied by the Owner.

13.00.00 I.S CODES

The provisions of the latest revisions of all relevant I.S. codes shall forma part of this
specification to the extent they are applicable. Where the I.S Code is in conflict with the
stipulation of his specification, the I.S. Code will supersede these specifications.

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Some of the important relevant codes for this section are:

a) IS 383: Specification for coarse and fine aggregates fromnatural source for
concrete.

b) IS 432: (All Parts) Specification for mild steel and mediumtensile bars and
hard/drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement.

PART I: Mild steel and mediumtensile bars
PART II: Hard drawn steel wire

c) IS - 456: Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete for
general building construction.

d) IS 515: Specification for the natural and manufactured aggregates
for use in mass concrete.

e) IS 516: Method of tests for strength of concrete.

f) IS 1139: Hot rolled mild steel and mediumtensile deformed bars for
concrete reinforcement.

g) IS 1199: Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete.

h) IS 1200: Methods of measurement of building works.

i) IS 1322: Specification for bitumen felts for waterproofing and damp
proofing.

j) IS 1566: Specification for hard-drawn steel wire fabric for concrete
reinforcement.

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k) IS 1786: Specification for cold twisted steel bars for concrete
reinforcement.

l) IS 1834: Specification for hot-applied sealing compounds for joints
in concrete.

m) IS 1838: Performed fillers for expansion joints in concrete non-
extruding and resilient type (Bitumen-Improghated fibre).

n) IS 2386: Method of test for aggregates for concrete.

o) IS 2502: Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete (8
parts) reinforcement. .

p) IS 2571: Code of practice for laying In-Situ cement concrete
flooring.

q) IS 269: Specification for ordinary & low heat Portland cement.

r) IS 2751: Code of practice foe wielding of mild steel bars used for
reinforced concrete construction.

s) IS 3067: Code of practice of general design details and preparatory
work for damp-proofing and water proofing of buildings.

t) IS 3370 : (Part I and II) Code of practice for concrete structure
for the storage of liquids.

u) IS 8041: Rapid hardening Portland cement.

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TECHNIGAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
WOODEN DOORS AND WINDOWS

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Technical specification
FOR
WOODEN DOORS AND WINDOWS
1. SCOPE
1.01 This specification covers supply and fixing of wooden doors & windows choukosh & shutters
with maintenance, repair and protection until handling over the finished itemas per drawing and
instruction of Engineer.
2. INSTALLATION
2.01 Frames (choukosh)
Providing and fixing seasoned, dressed Sal timber frames in doors, windows clear story windows
and ventilators made of specified size and section as shown in the drawing. The work shall be
paid in Cu.M.
2.02 Timber
a) Quality
Timber shall generally conformto IS.287-1960. Timber to be used for the work shall be fromthe
heart entirely removed. It shall be uniformin substance, straight in fiber, free fromlarge, loose,
dead or cluster knots, flaws, shakes, wash, sup spring, twist, bends and defects of any kind, it
should be free from spongy, brittle, flaky or brushy condition, sapwood and borer holes.

All timber(Sal or Sesham) shall be seasoned and be free fromdecay, harmful fungi and insect,
attacks and fromany other damage of harmful nature which will affect the strength, durability,
appearance or its usefulness for the purpose for which it is required.

b) Kind
The timber shall be best quality timber as specified in the item. The samples of the approved
timber to be used shall be deposited in the office of the site Engineer for the purpose of
comparison.

c) Colour
The colour shall be uniformas far as possible, the darkness of colour amongst colour species of
timber being generally a sign of strength durability.

d) Moisture content
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The moisture content for timber shall not exceed 12% of dry weight of timber.

e) Stacking
As soon as the layout work of the foundation of building is complete all necessary timber,
scantlings, etc. shall be brought to site and stacked as laid down in IS 401-1967 till required.

f) Procurement
Timbers for the work shall not be brought to site of work until seen and approved by the Engineer
who may reject the defective timber/timber work. Any effort like plugging, painting, using and
adhesives or resinous materials to hide defects shall be render the pieces rejectable by the
engineer, Timber preserved for inspection shall be clean and free fromdust, mud, paint or other
materials, which may conceal the defects. Protection works of cut off ends can be done after
inspection with raw linseed oil or any other materials approved by the Engineer. No timber shall
be painted, tarred or oil primed without permission of the Engineer.
g) Sawing
All scantlings shall be swan in straight lines, planes and of uniformthickness with full
measurement fromend to end and shall be swan in the direction of the grain. They shall be swan
with such sufficient margin as to secure specified dimensioned, lines and planes after being
wrought and dressed.

Any timber rejected shall be at once be removed fromthe site of work.
h) Construction
When ventilator is provided above the door, full length of the vertical post shall be provided.
J oints in the frame vertical style or horizontal rail shall not be allowed. The unrelated edges of the
frame in the opening shall be rounded or uniformly.

The rebate and the plaster key grooves shall be provided as shown in the drawing. Vertical plate
shall be embedded at least 30mmin the masonry or concrete or flooring. Hold fasts shall be
provided as specified and any adjustment in the spacing necessary shall be erected in position and
held in plumb with proper supports fromboth sides and built in masonry as it is being built.
The work shall be as per the drawing. The timber shall be properly planed wrought and dressed in
a workmanlike manner. J oints shall be true in fit properly and as directed by the Engineer. The
rate of woodwork shall include the cost of all sawing, plaining, joining, bolts, nails, spikes, keys
wedges, pins, screws, etc. necessary for the framing and fixing. J oints and portions inserted in
masonry or floor shall be allowed for the measurement. Plugging in of holes for hold fasts shall
be done in a neat manner. Any defective timber member observed after installation shall be
rejected. Sample of workmanship shall be submitted for approval.
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I)Measurement
The measurement of the timber frame shall be taken in its net end section and worked out correct
upto two of decimals in cubic meter. The tolerance of 3mm is admissible in section of dressed
timber.

2.03 Flat mild steel holdfasts
Providing and fixing 20x6mmflat mild steel holdfasts total 300mmlong as per drawing
and fixed to frames with screws, embedded in cement concrete of PCC 1:2:4 block of
300x100x100mm.

These shall be of 20x6mmlong MS flat one end split fishtailed for anchorage and other
bent up for fixing to the timber frame as per the drawings. Holdfasts shall be fixed to the
door or window frames with 40mmscrews. The MS flat of the holdfasts shall be fitted to
the frame in the recess of requires size and thickness. There shall be 2 such holdfasts on
each side of the frame for frames upto 1.25M height (four in all) and fixed with 3 nos. of
screws on each holdfasts as shown on the drawings with minor adjustments for
brick/stone masonry. It shall be fixed as the work proceeds and not later.
2.04 Round mild steel holdfasts.
Providing and fixing 12mmdiameter holdfasts as shown in the drawing.
The mild steel holdfasts to be embedded in RCC columns shall be made of 12mm
diameter rod fishtailed at one end and threaded at the other. The split length shall be
25mm and threading length shall be at least 5mmand a nut of 12mmdiameter shall be
provided. It shall be total 176mmlong. The MS bolt holdfasts as shown in the drawing
shall be provided in the RCC column structure at required places as the casting
progresses. In absence of RCC column the MS bolt holdfasts shall be provided in a
concrete block of 300x100x100.
The timber frame shall be fitted with MS bolt holdfasts through square hoes provided at
required places in the frame. The nut shall then be tightened properly. Care shall be taken
that the threaded bolt is at least 12mminside exposed frame face. Plugging of the bolt
hole in the frame shall be done with timber matching the graining of the timber. The
finished surface shall be smooth and matching after plugging the bolt hole.
2.05 Bitumen Paint
Applying two coats of hot bitumen emulsion to the timber frames.
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All door, window and ventilator embedded in or in contact with masonry or concrete
works shall be coated with two coats of bitumen emulsion. Care shall be taken that
bitumen does nor drip on the dressed faces or fare faced brick surface.
3.00 SAL TIMBER PANNELED DOOR SHUTTER
3.01 Panelled Shutter
Provide and fixing in position 38mmthick Sal timber door shutter single or double leaf
fixed with 3nos. of 150mmsteel butt hinge to each shutter.
The shutter may be paneled single or double leaf, which shall be as per drawing or the
direction of the Engineer. The style shall be continuous fromtop to bottom. The top,
frieze, munitions or mullion shall be jointed to the styles and the rails. The thickness of
the styles and rails shall be 39mm and widths shall be as shown in the drawing or as
directed by the Engineer. The timber panels shall be 12mm thick waterproof plywood or
as instructed by the Engineer. 20mmdeep groove shall be made on all the inside faces of
the styles and rails to receive panels. Before fixing the panels in the grooves of styles,
rails, etc. paste of movicol or fevicol shall be applied on the panel o proper adhesion.

All junctions of styles to rails or to munitions etc. shall be treated with movicol of fevicol
before fixing to the shutter frame work. 3nos. of 150mmsteel butt hinges shall be fixed
with screws at proper places as shown on drawing or directed by the Engineer. The
finished shutter shall be dressed and smoothly finished.
3.02 Constructions
The item shall be carried out in conformity with IS 1003 Part I-1966 for door shutters.
Construction and workmanship finished dimension of the components being entirely as
per clause there in and as shown in the drawing. When ventilator is included it shall be
provided by having full-length one piece posts for door or window and ventilator
extending the frame on the top to the head to the required extent. The shutters shall be of
finished dimensions with ornamental moldings or as rebates in the frames and shutters by
reducing the glaze. The clearance between the finished shutter and the doorframe and
between the shutters themselves shall not exceed 3mmunless otherwise specified in the
drawing. The fixing and size of the thickness and width of the hinge flaps in the sides of
the shutter style and the doorframe.
3.03 Measurements
The measurements of the door shutter shall be taken in its net area of the full length and
breadth fromrebates. Tolerance in size shall be 6mmor 3mmin thickness. The rate shall
include cost of materials and labor.
3.04 Window shutters
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Providing and Fixing in position 38mmthick window clerestory and ventilator shutters made
of seasoned sal timber shutter frame as per drawing, fixed with 2 numbers of 100mmbutt
hinges.
a) Fully paneled shutter as per drawing. It shall be paid in Sq.M.
b) Partly paneled and partly glazed window shutter. It shall be paid in Sq.M.
c) Fully glazed shutter including the cost of glazing. It shall be paid in Sq.m.
d) Louvered shutter as per drawing. It shall be paid in Sq.M.
e) Flywire mesh shutter using 24 gauge 12mmto 25mm with timber beads as per drawing.
It shall be paid in Sq.M.
The shutter and the finishing sizes of components like styles, rails mounting, etc. shall be as
per drawing.
The workmanship shall be best quality finished smooth correct to size. The styles rails, etc.
shall be rebated inside 12mm along the side to receive the panels, glass, wire mesh, etc.
Timber panel shall be provided as described under paneled door shutters. Fly proof webbing
of 12mmto 25mmshall be used of 24 gauges unless otherwise specified. The webbing shall
be bent at 90 along 12mmon both side to rebate and fix securely to the styles, rails and
mounting by 12mmgalvanized iron staples at about 6 intervals, staggered spacings. Fillets
shall be securely and neatly fixed with small screws spaced out at 100mmcenters round the
rebate for each panel of webbing wire mesh. The wire mesh shall be tightly stretched during
fixing. The space between the fillet and the rebate where the webbing is bent shall be neatly
finished with putty, so that cut end of webbing may not be visible. Sample of workmanship
shall be approved prior to execution of work.
Measurement : It shall be measured in Sq. M. of the shutters including hinges. Tolerance in
size shall be 6mmand 3mmin thickness. The rate shall include cost of materials and labor
complete. Nothing extra shall be paid for double leaf shutter overlap, etc.
3.05 Glazing
Providing and fixing glass in door, clerestory, window, ventilator shutter with putty or putty
and timber bead as shown in drawing.
a) Clear glass 4mmthick
b) Clear glass 6mmthick
c) Wired glass 6mmthick
d) Frosted glass 4mmthick
3.06 Material
Putty shall be glazing putty in sealed tins. The glass of specified thickness and type shall be
provided of approved make and shade. The glass shall be free fromshacks, bubbles, air holes,
vein blisters or any other defects. It shall be of uniformthickness. Samples shall be approved
prior to use.
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3.07 Workmanship
All windows shall have glazing fixed on outside face or as shown on the drawings with wooden
beads and putty. The glass shall be cut to size to fit slightly loose. The beads shall be of sal timber
as shown in the drawing. First a thin layer of putty is pressed along the rebate then the glass is
pressed over which another layer of putty is laid and then wooden bead pressed and fixed with
panel pins. The panel pin shall be spaced not more than 500mmapart.
3.08 Measurement
It shall be measured in Sq. M. of the glass provided inclusive of rubber channel, wooden beads
and putty. The rate shall include for providing rubber channel, putty, wooden beads, glass, panel
pins, etc. and labor complete.
3.09 Aluminumsheet fixing to shutter
Providing and fixing 18 gauge aluminumsheet in door shutter as per drawing . It shall be paid in
Sq. m.
The shutter shall be made as per the relevant itemand specification. The aluminiumsheet shall be
fixed on the shutter with anodized screws of 25mmlong. The aluminiumsheet shall be specified
thickness. The sheet shall be fixed neatly.
Measurement : It shall be measured for provided size only. Rate shall include for providing
sheets, screws and labor complete.

4.00 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Providing and fixing in position fixtures and fastening in the door, window, clerestory window
and ventilator shutters as per specification and drawings.
All fixtures and fastenings to be used shall be approved by the Engineer and shall be fixed as per
drawing. They shall be new, tough and strong of best quality and workmanship. The size shape,
design and finish shall be shown on drawings or directed by the Engineer. Samples hall be
submitted for approval to the Engineer and they shall be kept safely for comparison while fixing
these fixtures at place.
All fixtures shall be fixed at the joinery in a secure and efficient manner. Any of the fixtures
damaged during fixing shall be removed and new ones fixed in their place and the surface of the
joinery made good where affected at the Contractors expenses. When the type is not mentioned
on the drawing or items, it shall be as directed by the Engineer. The fastening and fixtures shall
be provided as per the fastening and fixture schedule. A pair of 230mmlong hook and eye shall
be fixed to the ventilator frame and the shutter as directed. If the drawings specify different types
of fixtures the work shall be carried out according to drawing.
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If the ventilator is swing type then hooks and eyes can be dispensed with. The ventilator shall
swing about a central horizontal axis on a pair of such center, chat hook, one brass ring with
screws attached as per drawings or as directed by the Engineer and a good quality of window
hemp cord of adequate length for convenient operation of the ventilator shall be provided. A two
prolonged brass hook shall be embedded in the wall at the height above floor level for trying the
cord. All the fixtures shall be fixed as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The
fixtures and fastenings shall be fitted prior to the application of finishes, removed during the
finishing operation and reset after completion of the finish. Metal knobs and handles shall be
protected by the wrappers of the tough paper or cloth and maintained in place till acceptance if
the work. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall in the presence of the Engineer show
that all the fixtures and fastening work freely and properly.

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GLASS AND GLAZING

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GLASS AND GLAZING

1.00.01.1 SCOPE
The work in general shall consist of supplying and fixing all glass and glazing including
all clips, putty, mastic cement etc. wherever required as shown on drawings and
specifications.
2.00.00 INSTALLATION
2.01.00 GENERAL
The contractor shall supply and install all glass and glazing as required for various doors,
windows, sashes, ventilators and fixed louvers , miscellaneous glazing and partitions,
unless otherwise stated in the drawings or schedule. All glass shall be of superior quality
fromapproved manufacturer like Hindustan, Pilkinton, or equivalent, having uniform
refractive index and free fromflaws, specks and bubbles. The glass shall be brought to
site in the original packing fromthe manufacturer and cut to size at site. The cut edges
shall be straight and free fromchips, spells or any other damages.
2.02.00 Materials
a) Glare reducing or heat absorbing glass shall be oalorex of Hindustan Pilkinton or
approved equivalent and special care shall be taken to grind smooth and round off the
edges before fixing.
b) Clear glass be flat drawn sheet, glass and shall be at least 4 mmthick. Shoot glass for
doors shall be minimum5.5 mmthick.
c) Wired glass shall be thick rolled glass with centrally embedded 24 g wire mosh or
Georgian type. This may be of clear or coloured glass, as shown in drawings or
schedules.
d) Obscure glass shall have a cast surface on one side.
e) Coloured and figured glass shall be as per approved sample.
f) In general, the putty shall conformto IOS : 410 and be of best quality fromapproved
manufacturer. It shall be brought to site in the manufacturers original packing. Quick
setting putty shall be used for windows and sashes except when glare reducing glass is
used where it shall be of non-setting type.
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g) Neoprene gaskets with snap-fit glazing beads shall be fixed as per manufacturers
instructions and shall sit anugly against glass to give a leak-proof installation.

2.03.00 Glazing, Setting and Finish
All glazing clips, bolts, putty, astic cement etc. as required shall be supplied by the
Contractor.
All glass shall be thoroughly cleaned before putting in position. Each glass pane shall be
held in place by special glazing clips of approved type. As specified in relevant I.S.
Codes, four glazing clips shall be provided per glass panel, except for the large panel
where six or more clips shall be used as per Engineers instructions. All holes that may be
necessary for bolding the clips, glazing beads and all other attachments shall be drilled by
the Contractor.
Glass panes shall be set without springing and shall be beded in putty and back putied,
except where mouldings or gaskets are specified. Putty mastic cement etc. shall be
smoothly finished to a true even line. Obscure and figured glass shall be set with smooth
side out.
Where glass will be supplied by the Owner, the Contractor cut it to size and fix them in
the same way as specified above.
Necessary glazing clips, putty, mastic cement etc. shall be supplied by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be responsible for damage of glass supplied by the Owner, during
handling transportation, fixing etc. Maximumwastage allowance shall be 5%.
After completion of glazing work, the Contractor shall remove all dirt, stains excess pitty
etc. clean the glass panes and leave the work perfectly acceptable condition. All broken
cracked or damaged glass shall be replaced by new ones at the Contractors own cost.

3.00.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
a) All installation shall be free fromcracked, broken or damaged glass. Edges of large
Panes of thicker glass and heat absorbine glass shall be inspected carefully for
chipped, cracked or unground edges.

b) Glazing shall be carefully done to avoid direct contact with metal frames.

c) All glass shall be embedded in mastic or fixed by neoprene gaskets to give a leak
- Proof installation.

d) At completion the panes shall be free from dirt, stains, excess putty etc. to the
complete satisfaction of the Engineer.

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4.00.0 RATES

a) Rates shall be unit rates for supply and/or installation of different kinds of glass
mentioned in the Schedule of Items.

b) No separate payment shall be made for glazing clips, mastic cement, putty, nails etc. nor
for drilling holes in frames for inserting glazing clips.

c) No separate payment shall be made for cutting of glass to required size, edge finishing
etc. if the glass is supplied by the Contractor.

d) Payment shall be made for cutting of glass to required sizes, edge finishing etc. if the
glass is supplied by the Owner.

e) No separate payment shall be made for cleaning the glass after installation.

a) All supply and/or installation of glass shall be measured for actual area of work done.
b) When glass is supplied by the Owner the cutting of glass shall be measured for actual
length of cut edges
6.00.00 I.S. CODES
Following are important IS codes relevant to this section:
IS : 1081 Code of practice for fixing and glazing metal doors, windows and ventilators.

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FINISH TO MASONRY AND CONCRETE

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FINISH TO MASONRY AND CONCRETE
1.00.0 SCOPE
This specification covers furnishing, installation, repairing, finishing, curing, testing, protection,
maintenance till handing over of finishing items for masonry and concrete.
Before commencing finishing items the contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer regarding the
scheduling of work to minimize damage by other trades. He shall also undertake normal precaution to
prevent damage or disfiguration to work of other trades or other installations.
2.01.00 Preparation of Surface
All joints in masonry walls shall be raked out to a depth of at least 10mmwith hooked tool made for the
purpose while the mortar is still green. Walls shall be brushed down with stiff wire brush to remove all
loose dust fromjoints and thoroughly washed with water. All laitance shall be removed fromconcrete to
be plastered.
For all types of flooring, skirting and dado work, the base cement concrete floor masonry surface shall be
roughened by chipping and cleaned of all dirt. Grease or loose particles by hard brush and water. The
surface shall be thoroughly moist to prevent absorption of water fromthe baser course. Any excess of
water shall be mopped up.
At any point, the level of base shall be lower than the theoretical finished floor level by the thickness of
floor finish. Any chipping or filling to be done to bring the base to the required level shall be brought to
the notice of the Engineer and his approval shall be taken regarding the method and extent of rectification
work required.
Prior to commencement of actual finishing work, the approval of the Engineer shall be taken as to the
acceptability of the base.
2.02.01 Mortar
Mortar for plastering shall be as specified in the Schedule of Items.
For sand cement plaster, sand and cement in the specified proportion shall be mixed on water tight
platformand minimum water added to achieve working consistency.
For lime gauged plaster, lime putty or hydrated lime and sand in required proportion shall be mixed on a
watertight platformwith necessary addition of water and thoroughly ground in mortar mill. This mix shall
then be transferred to a mechanical mixer to which the required quantity of cement is added and
mixed for at least 3 mins.
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No mortar which has stood for more than half an hour shall be used; mortar that shows tendency to
become dry before this time shall have water added to it.
2.02.02 Application of Plaster
Plaster, when more than 12mmthick, shall be applied in two coats a base coat followed by the finishing
coat. Thickness of the base coat shall be sufficient to fill up all unevenness in the surface, no single coat,
however, shall exceed 12mm in thickness. The lower coat shall be thicker than the upper coat. The overall
thickness of the coats shall not be less than the minimumthickness shown on the drawings. The
undercoats shall be allowed to dry and shrink before applying the second coat of plaster. The undercoat
shall be scratched or roughened before it is fully hardened to forma mechanical key. This method of
application shall be thrown on rather than applied by trowel.
To ensure even thickness and true surface, patches of true plaster about 100mmto 150mmsquare or
wooden screed 75mm wide and of the thickness of the plaster, shall be fixed vertically about 2000mm to
3000mmapart to act as gauges. The finished wall surface shall be true to plumb, and the Contractor shall,
without any extra cost to the Owner, make up any irregularity in the brick work with plaster. All vertical
edges of brick pillar, door jambs etc. shall be chamfered or rounded off as directed by the Engineer. All
drips grooves, mouldings and cornices as shown on drawings or instructed by the Engineer shall be done
with special care to maintain true lines, level and profiles. After the plastering work is completed all
debris shall be removed and the area left clean.
Lime Plaster Washing
Lime plaster washing is made of hydrated lime mixed with fine sand in ratio 1:1 and water added to a soft
porridge. The plaster is applied in thin layer of 3-5mmon the wetted wall by a wooden or steel trowel,
preferable 15cmx 45cm. After few minutes of setting a wooden trowel, covered with thick filth or carpet,
dipped in water, washes the wall in rotating movements to remove all plaster surpluses. The total size
should be 12cmx 18cm(5 x 7). The finished surface stands as a lime coloured wall with some stones
peeping through.
Any plastering that is damaged shall be repaired and left in good condition at the completion of the job.
2.02.03 Finish
Generally, the standard finish shall be used unless otherwise shown on the drawing or directed by the
Engineer. Wherever any special treatment to the plastered surface is indicated, the work shall be done
exactly as shown on the drawings, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer regarding the texture, colour
and finish.
a) Standard Finish
Wherever punning is indicated, the interior plaster shall generally be finished to a smooth surface.
The exterior surface shall generally be finished with a wooden float.
b) Neat Cement Finish
Immediately after achieving a true plastered surface with the help of a wooden straight edge, the
entire area shall be uniformly treated with a paste of neat cement at the rate of 1 Kg. per Sq. M.
and rubbed smooth with a trowel and cost of which shall be inclusive in the rate of plaster.
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2.02.04 Curing
All plastered surfaces after laying, shall be watered, for a minimumperiod of seven days, by an approved
method, and shall be protected fromexcessive heat and commence, as soon as the plaster has been
hardened sufficiently and not susceptible to damage. Each individual coat of plaster shall be kept damp
continuously, for at least two days, and then dried thoroughly, before applying the next coat.
2.03.00 Painting to Masonry
All joints of brick work shall be raked out to a depth of 10mm with a hooked tool made for the purpose
while the mortar is still green. The brick work shall then be brushed down with a stiff wire brush, so as to
remove all loose dust fromthe joints and thoroughly washed with water. Mortar consisting of 1 part
cement and 3 parts clean, sharp, well graded sand by volume shall be presses carefully into the joints and
finishes with suitable tools to shape as shown on the drawings. Any surplus mortar shall be scraped off
the wall face leaving the surface clean.
The painted surface shall be kept wet for at least three days for curing.
2.04.00 Stone Facing
Stone facing where specified shall be done as shown on design drawings and approved working drawings.
The stone shall be specified on drawings and/or schedule of items. Samples of stone shall be submitted to
the Engineer for approval and then bulk purchase made. The Contractor shall submit three copies of
working drawing for the Engineers approval before commencing the work.
The thickness of facing stone shall be not less than 25mmunless otherwise specified on drawings.
The stone slabs shall be cut and finished to sizes as per pattern shown on drawings. They shall be fastened
to wall with suitable non-corrodible anchorage as approved by the Engineer. Where mild steel clamps,
stays etc. are used for anchorage, they shall be galvanized (weight of zinc coating shall not be less than
700gms per square meter of surface) to prevent rust stains developing on the finished surface. There shall
be at least 12mmgap between the stone and masonry, which shall be filled up and packed by a mortar of
1 part cement and 3 parts of sand by volume. After the mortar is set and cured for at least four days, the
exposed surface shall be neat, of uniformtexture and acceptable to the Engineer.
Where painting is specified on drawings it shall be done by mortar as specified on drawings and/or
schedule of items
Finish to masonry and concrete shall fully comply with the drawings, specifications, approved samples
and instructions of the Engineer with respect to lines, levels, thickness, colour, texture, pattern and any
other special criteria as mentioned in the body of the specification or as shown on drawings.
4.00.00 RATES
Rates shall be for the complete work as detailed out in the specification unless any particular portion is
specifically excluded in the schedule of Items.
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a) All surface finish shall be measured on actual areas laid. No deductions shall be made for openings,
pipes, sleeves etc. upto 0.1 Sq. M. in area.
b) Unless separate itemis provided for special corner or edge finish, drip course, grooves, mouldings,
curbs etc. these shall not be measured separately. Where separate items are provided in the schedule of
Items, such work shall be measure in length.
c) No separate payment shall be made for finishing round openings, sleeves, pipes etc. No separate
payment shall be made for formwork, templates etc. required for achieving true lines and profiles as
shown on drawing.
d) Finished applied integrally with walls, floors, steps and ceilings shall be measured separately and paid
under relevant items.
6.00.00 I.S. CODE
Important relevant code for this section:
a) I.S. 1661 - Code or practice for cement and cement-lime plaster finish on walls and ceilings.
b) I.S. 4101 - Code of practice for external facing and veeners.

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FLOOR FINISHES AND ALLIED WORKS

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FLOOR FINISHES AND ALLIED WORKS
1.00.00 SCOPE
This specification covers furnishing, installation, finishing, curing, testing, protection, maintenance till
handing over the various types of floor finishes and allies=d items of works as listed below:-
1.01.0 In situ finishes:
i) Integral finish to concrete base.
ii) Terrazzo finish
iii) Patent stone and hogh burnt clay tiles
iv) Metallic hardware like Ironite finish
1.02.0 Tiled finishes:
i) Terrazzo tile
1.03.0 Base
The base to receive the finish is covered under other relevant specification.
1.04.00 Sequence
Commencement, scheduling and sequence of the finishing works shall be planned in detail and must be
specifically approved b y the Engineer keeping in view the activities of other agencies working in the
area. However, the Contractor for the finishing items shall remain fully responsible foa all normal
precautions and vigilance to prevent any damage whatsoever till handing over.
2.00.01 Special Materials
Special materials required for individual finishing items are specified under respective items. In general,
all such materials shall be as per relevant I.S. Codes where available. In all cases these materials shall be
of the best quality available indigenously unless specified otherwise,
The materials for finishing items must be procured fromwell reputed specialized manufactures and on the
basis of approval of samples by the Engineer. The materials shall be ordered, procured and stored well in
advance to avoid compulsion to use sub-standard items to maintain the construction schedule.
2.00.02 Workmanship
Only workers especially experienced particular items of finishing work shall be engaged. Where such
workers are not readily available, with the Engineers permission, experienced supervisors recommended
by the manufacturer shall be engaged. In particular case, where the Engineer so desires the Contractor
shall get the finishing items installed by the manufacturer.
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2.00.03 Preparation of the base surface
The surface to be treated shall be thoroughly examined by the Contractor. Any rectification necessary
shall be brought to the notice of the Engineer and his approval shall be taken regarding method and extent
of such rectification method.
For all types of flooring, skirting, dado and similar locations, the base to receive the finish shall be
adequately roughened by chipping, raking out joints and cleaning thoroughly all dirts, grease etc. with
water, hand brush and detergent, if required, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of any special
finishing materials, or specifically indicated in this specification under individual item.
To prevent absorption of water fromthe finishing treatment, the base shall be thoroughly soaked with
water and all excess water mopped up.
The surface shall be done dry where adhesives are used for fixing the finishes.
Prior to commencement of actual finishing work the approval of the Engineer shall be taken as to the
acceptability of the surface.
Cavity flooring
Cavity flooring shall be done by flagstones placed in rows for approximately 30cmaccording to size of
stones and in 5 layers of courses of approximately 5cmeach. The layers are crossing and staggered to the
layer below and a sixth layer on top is executed as soling covering the total floor area, The single
flagstone is placed in cement mortar to balance and stabilize the stacking.
The soling shall be covered with polythene sheets and act as a permanent formwork for the P.C.C.
flooring.
2.01.00 In Situ Finishes
2.01.01 integral Finish to Concrete Base
While the surface of the concrete laid as per specification for Cement Concrete has been fully
compacted and leveled but the concrete is still Green, a thick slurry made with neat cement shall be
applied evenly and worked in with iron floats. When the slurry starts to set, it shall be pressed with iron
floats to have a firmcompact smooth surface without any trowel mark or undulations. This finish shall be
as thin as possible by using 2.2 kg of cement per Sq. M. of area. The surface shall be kept in shade for
24hours and then cured for at least 7 days continuously by flooding with water. The surface shall not be
subjected to any load or abrasion till 21 days after laying.
As desired by the Engineer the surface, while still in green shall be indented by pressing strings. The
markings shall be of even depth, in straight lines and the panels shall be of uniformand symmetrical
patterns.
2.01.02 Terrazzo Finish: In Situ
I t shall consist of an underbed and a topping laid over an already laid and matured concrete base.
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a) Thickness
Unless otherwise specified total thickness of the finish shall be minimum45mmfor horizontal
and 25mmfor vertical surface of which the topping shall not be less than 10mm. while the
topping shall be of uniformthickness the underbed may vary in thickness to provide necessary
slopes. The vertical surface shall project out 6mmfrom the adjacent plaster or other finishes.
Necessary cutting into the surface receiving the finish shall be done to accommodate the specified
thickness.
b) Mix
i) Underbed
The underbed for floors and similar horizontal surfaces shall consist of a mix of 1 part
cement, 1.5 parts sand and 5 parts stone chips by volume. For vertical surfaces the mix
shall consist of 1 part cement to 3 parts sand by volume. The sand shall be coarse. The
stone chips shall be 10mmdown wall graded. Only sufficient water to be added to give a
workable consistency.
ii) Topping
The mix for the topping shall be composed of cement, colour pigment, marble dust and
marble chips. Proportion of the ingredients shall be such as to produce the terrazzo of
colour, texture and pattern approved by the Engineer.
The cement shall be white or grey or a mixture of the two to which pigment shall be
added to achieve the desired color. To 3 parts of this mixture, 1 part of marble chips by
volume shall be added and thoroughly mixed dry again.
The pigment must be stable and non fading. It must be very finely ground. The marble
powder shall be fromwhite marble and shall be finer than I.S. Sieve no. 30. The size of
marble chips may be between 1mm to 20mm.
Sufficient quantity to cover each visible area shall be prepared in one lot to ensure
uniformcolor. Water to make it just workable shall be added to a quantity that can be
used up immediately before it starts to set.
c) Laying
The underbed shall be laid in panels. The panels shall not be more than 5 Sq. M. in area of which
no side shall be more than 2.5M long. For exposed locations the maximumarea of a panel shall
be 2.0 Sq. m.
The panels shall be laid in alternative bays or chequered board pattern. No panel shall be cast in
contact with another already laid until the later has contracted to the full extent.
Dividing strips made of aluminium or glass shall be used for forming the panels. The strips shall
exactly match the total depth of underbed plus topping.
After laying, the underbed shall be leveled compacted and brought to proper grade with a screed
or float. The topping shall be laid after about 24 hours while the underbed is still somewhat
Green but firmenough to receive the topping. Slurry of the mixture of cement and pigment
already made shall be spread evenly and brushed in just before laying the topping. The topping
shall be rolled for horizontal areas and thrown and pressed for vertical areas to achieve a compact
dense mass fully bonded with the underbed. The surface of the topping shall be trowelled over
pressed and brought to a smooth dense surface showing a minimum75% area covered by marble
chips in an even pattern of distribution.
d) Curing
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The surface shall be left for curing for about 12 to 18 hours and then cured by allowing water to
stand on the surface or by covering with wet sack for four days.
e) Grinding and Polishing
When the surface has sufficiently hardened it shall be watered and ground evenly with rapid
cutting coarse grade (No. 60) grit blocks till the marble chips are exposed and the surface is
smooth. Then the surface shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned. A grout with already prepared
mixture of cement and pigment shall be applied to fill up all pin holes. This surface shall be cured
for 7 days keeping it moist and then ground with fine girt blocks (No. 120). It shall again be
cleaned with water, the slurry applied again to fill up and pin hole that might have appeared and
allowed to be cured again for five days. Finally the surface is ground a third time with every fine
grit blocks (No. 320) to get smooth surface without any pin hole. The grinding shall be done by a
suitable machine. Where grinding machine cannot be used, hand grinding may be allowed when
the first rubbing shall be with carborundumstone of coarse grade (No. 80) and final rubbing and
polishing with fine grade (No. 120). The surface shall be cleaned with water, dried and covered
with oil free clean saw dust if directed by the Engineer. The final polishing shall be postponed till
before handing over if desired by the Engineer.
J ust before handing over the surface shall be dusted with oxalic acid at eh rate of 0.33 gmper Sq.
m. water sprinkled on to it and finished by buffing with felt or hessian bobs. The floor shall be
cleaned with soft moist rag and dried. If desired by the Engineer, wax polish to be applied.
However, all excess wax polish to be wiped off and the surface to be left glossy but not slippery.

2.01.03 Patent Stone & High burnt clay tiles.
It shall consist of an underbed and a topping laid on an already laid and matured concrete base.
a) Thickness
The patent stone and high burnt clay tiles finish shall have thickness as stipulated under Clause
2.0102 (a) except that the topping shall be 6mmthick.
b) Mix
i) Underbed
The mix shall be as stipulated under Clause 2.01.02 (b).

ii) Topping
The mix for the topping shall consist of 1 part cement and 1 part fine sand by volume.
c) Laying
The patent stone finish, including the underbed shall be laid in alternate bays or in chequered
board pattern. No panel shall be cast in contact with another already laid till the contraction of the
latter has already taken place.
The maximumarea of each panel shall be 3 Sq. M. of which no side shall be more than 2 M long.
A cement grout shall be applied and worked into the surface to receive the finish, the underbed
then laid, compacted and leveled to proper grade with a screed or float. The topping shall be
applied evenly on the underbed while it is not fully set but firmenough and rolled and pressed to
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get full bond. The topping shall be trowelled to a dense finish to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
All trowel marks shall be mopped out with a soft cloth to give a clean smooth surface.
After the surface is sufficiently set, the finished floor shall be kept moist for 7 days for curing. If
desired the finish shall be polished as directed by the Engineer.
2.01.04 Metallic Hardener like ironite finish
This will consist of a topping (incorporating iron particles) to bond with concrete base while the later is
Green.
a) Thickness
Unless otherwise specified the metallic hardener finish shall be of 40mmdepth.
b) Material
The hardening compound shall be uniformly graded iron particles, free fromnon-ferrous metal
impurities, oil grease, sand soluble alkaline compounds or other injurious materials. When
desired by the Engineer, actual samples shall be tested.
c) Mix
Proportion of the metallic hardener shall be specified or as indicated by the manufacturer.
However, in absence of any such direction, 1 part metallic hardener shall be mixed dry with 3
parts cement, by weight. To this mixture 6mmnominal size stone chips shall be added in
proportion of 1 part cement (mixed with hardener) to 2 parts of stone chips by volume and
uniformly mixed. Minimumquantity of water shall be added to make it workable.
d) Laying
The concrete floor shall be laid as per specification Cement concrete and leveled up to the
required grade. The forms, if any shall remain sufficiently projecting to take the finish. The
surface shall be roughened by wire brush as soon as possible.
The finish shall be laid while the concrete underbed is still very Green within about 4 fours of
laying of the latter. The finish shall be of uniformthickness and even dense surface without
trowel marks, pin holes etc. This topping layer shall be pressed firmly and worked vigorously and
quickly to secure full bond with the concrete base. J ust when the initial set starts the surface shall
be finished smoothened with steel trowel.
The finished floor shall be cured for 7 days by keeping it wet.
2.02.00 Tiled Finish
These shall include finish tiles, stone slabs and similar manufacturer natural items over already laid and
matured base of concrete o masonry by means of an underbed or an adhesive layer.
2.02.01 Terrazzo Tile Finish
The finish will consist of manufacturer terrazzo tile and an underbed.
a) Thickness
The total thickness including the underbed shall be minimum40mmfor floors and 30mmfor
walls unless otherwise specified.
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The skirting, dado and similar vertical surfaces shall project out 6mmuniformly fromthe
adjacent plaster or other wall finishes. The necessary cutting into the surface receiving the tiled
finish, to accommodate the specified thickness shall be done.
b) Tiles : Terrazzo
The tile shall bear on its back permanent legible trade mark of the manufacturer. All angles of the
tiles shall be right angles, sharp and true, color and texture of wearing face uniformthroughout.
Maximumtolerance allowed in length and breadth shall be 1mm and the thickness +3mm. Face
of the tile shall be plane, free frompin holes and other blemished.
The tiles shall be composed of a backing and topping. The topping shall be of uniformthickness
not less than 10mm. The total thickness including the topping shall be as specified but not less
than 20mmin any case.
The backing shall be composed of 1 part ordinary grey cement and 3 parts of stone chips by
weight mixed with water.
The topping shall be as specified under C1. 2.01.02 (b).
The tile shall be cured at the shop for at least 14 days before delivery to the site. First grinding
shall be given to the tiles at the shop before delivery. Tiles shall be paced properly to prevent
damage during transit and storage. The tiles must be stored carefully to prevent staining by damp,
rust, oil and grease, or other chemicals.
Tiles made in each batch shall be kept and used separately so that color of each area of the floor
may remain uniform.
The manufacturer shall supply along with the tiles the grout mix containing cement and pigment
in exact proportions as used in topping of the tiles. The containers for the grout mix shall be
suitable marked to relate it to the particular type and batch of tiles.
c) Mix underbed
The underbed for floor and similar horizontal surfaces shall be 1 part lime putty: 1 part surkhi: 2
parts coarse sand by weight mixed with sufficient water to forma stiff workable mass. For
skirting and dado and all vertical surfaces it shall be about 10mm thick and composed of 1 part
cement and 3 parts coarse sand by weight.
d) Laying
The underbed mortar shall be evenly spread and brought to paper grade and consolidated to a
smooth surface. The surface shall be roughened for better bond. Before the underbed had time to
set and while it is still fairly moist but firmcement shall be hand dusted over it or a cement slurry
applied and the tiles shall immediately be placed upon and firmly pressed by wooden mallet on to
the underbed until it achieves the desired level. The tiles shall be kept soaked for about 10
minutes just before laying. The joints between tiles shall be as close as possible and not more than
1.5mmwide.
Special care shall be taken to check the level of the surface and the lines of the joints frequently
so that they are perfect.
When tiles are required to be cut to match the dimensions these shall be sawn and edges rubbed
smooth. The location of out tiles shall be planned in advance and approval of the Engineer taken.
At the junction of horizontal surface with vertical surface the tiles on the former shall enter at
least 12mmunder the latter.
After fixing, the floor shall be kept moist and allowed to mature undisturbed for 7 days. Heavy
traffic shall not be allowed.
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If desired, dividing strips as specified under C1. 2.01.02(c) may be used for dividing the work
into suitable panels.
e) Grinding and Polishing
Procedure shall be same as C1. 2.01.02. Only grinding shall not be commence earlier than 14
days after laying of tiles.
The finish shall be checked specially for:-
a. Level, slope, plumb as the case may be.
b. Pattern and symmetry.
c. Alignment of joints, dividing strips etc.
d. Color, texture.
e. Surface finish.
f. Thickness of joints.
g. Details of edges, junctions etc.
h. Performance.
i. Precautions specified for durability.
4.00.00 RATES
Rates shall be for the complete finishing work including necessary forms, underbed, sticker and
preparation of the surface including cutting and chipping to receive the finish but exclusive of the base
unless specially included in the Contract.
The dividing strips in case of in situ terrazzo finish shall be included in the rates. Similarly indentations,
laying in desired patterns and in panels shall be inclusive in the rates.
All necessary cutting tiles, slabs etc cost of specials if any shall be included in rates. No extra shall be
paid for rounding corners and edges. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, same ratios will apply to
floor, skirting, dado, nosing, etc.
5.00.00 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
The finished surface shall be measured for area. Any opening less than 0.1 Sq. M. (and 0.05 Sq. M. in
case of marble finish only) shall not be taken into accounts neither any extra shall be paid for it.
For terrazzo finish, either in situ and tiles shall be pad at the same rate unless mentioned separately in the
Schedule of Items.
Except in case of in situ terrazzo finish and unless mentioned in the Schedule, dividing strips shall be
measured in length.
6.00.00 I.S. CODES
Important relevant codes for this section:
IS 1196 Code of practice for laying bitumen mastic flooring.
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IS 1237 Cement concrete flooring tiles.
IS 1443 Code of practice for laying and finishing of cement concrete flooring tiles.
IS 2114 Code of practice for laying in situ terrazzo floor.
IS 2571 Code of practice for laying in situ concrete flooring.
7.00.00 Unless specifically mentioned in B.O.Q., the rates of all floor finishes and allied works shall be
inclusive of underbed and topping coarses executed as stipulated in specification.

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FOR
PAINTING, WHITE WASHING, POLISHING, ETC

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FOR
PAINTING, WHITE WASHING, POLISHING, ETC
1.00.00 SCOPE
This specification covers painting, polishing, etc. of both interior and exterior surfaces of
masonry, concrete plastering, false ceiling, structural and other miscellaneous steel items,
rain water down comer, floor and roof drains, soil, waste and service water pipes and
other ferrous as well as non-ferrous metal items as shown on drawings or as directed by
the Engineer.
If surface to be finished can not be put in suitable condition for painting by customary
preparatory methods, the contractor shall notify the Engineer inwriting or assume
responsibility for all rectification and unsatisfactory finishing that results.
Before commencing painting, the contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer in
writing regarding the scheduling of work to minimize damage, disfiguration or staining
by other trades. He shall also undertake normal precautions to prevent damage,
disfiguration or staining to work of other trades or other installations.

2.00.00 INSTALLAQTION
2.01.00 Materials
Materials shall be highest grade products of well known approved manufacturer and shall
be delivered to the site in original sealed containers, bearing brand name, manufacturers
name and colour shade, with labels intact and seals unbroken. All materials shall be
subject to inspection, approval by the Engineer. It is desired that materials of one
manufacturer only shall be used as far as possible and paint of one shade be obtained
fromthe same manufacturing batch. All paint shall be subjected to analysis fromrandom
samples taken at site frompainters bucket, if so desired by the Engineer.

All prime coats shall be compatible to the material of the surface to be finished as well as
to the finishing coats to be applied.

All specified materials such as shellac, turpentine or linseed oil shall be of the highest
quality available and shall, conformto the latest I.S. standards. All such materials shall be
made by reputable recognized manufacturers and shall be approved by the Engineer.

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All colours shall be as per painting schedule and tinting and matching shall be done to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. In such cases, where sampled are required, they shall be
eccicuted in advance with specified materials for the approved of the Engineer.
2.01.01 White Washing
Shall be done frompure shall lime or fat lime, or a mixture of both as instructed by the
Engineer and shall conformto IS : 712 latest edition. Samples of lime shall be submitted
to the Engineer for approval and lime as per approved sample shall be brought to site in
unslaked condition. After slaking, it shall be allowed to remain in unslaked condition.
After slaking, it shall be allowed to remain in a tank of water for two days and then
strirred up with a pole. Until it attains the consistency of thin cream. 100 grams of gum to
6 litres of white wash water and a little quantity of indigo or synthetic ultramarine blue
shall be added to the lime.
2.01.02 water-proof cement paint
Shall be made from best quality white cement add lime resistant colours with
accelerations, water proofing agents and fungicides. The paint shall conformto IS : 5410.
2.01.03 Synthetic Enamel Paint

Shal be made fromsynthetic resins and drying oil with rutiletitanius dioxide and other
selected pigments to give a smooth, hard, durable and glossy finish to all exterior
surfaces. White and pastel shade shall resist yelloying and darkening with ageing. The
paint shall conformIS : 2932 and IS : 2933.
2.02.00 Storage
The contractor shall arrange for safe and proper storage of all materials and tools. Paints
shall be kept covered at all times aqnd mixing shall be done in suitable containers. All
necessary precaution shall be taken by the contractor to prevent fire.
2.03.00 Preparation of Surface
Before starting the work the contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer
regarding the soundness and readiness of the surface to be painted on.
2.03.01 Masonry, Concrete and Plastered Surface
Surface shall be free fromall oil, grease efflorescence, mildew, loose paint or other
foreign and loose materials. Masonry cracks shall be cleaned out and patch filled with
mortar similar to the original surface and uniformly textured. Where this type of
resurfacing may lead to the finishing paint being different in shade from the original
surface, the resurfaced area shall be treated with minimumone coat of cement primer
which should be continued to the surrounding area froma distance of minimum100 mm.
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Surface with mildew or efflorescence shall be treated as below :
a) Mildew
all mildewed surface shall be treated with an approved fungicide such as
ammonia cal wash consisting of 7 gm., of copper carbonate dissolved in 80 ml
liquer ammonia and diluted to 1 litre with water, or 2.5 per cent magnesium
silicofluoride solution and allowed to dry thoroughly before paint is applied.
b) Efflorescence
All efflorescence shall be removed by scrubbing affected surface with a
solution of muriatic acid in water (1:6 to !:8) and washed fully with clear and
allowed to dry thoroughly.
2.03.02 Metal
All metal surface shall be absolutely clean, dry and free fromwas, grease or dried soap
films. All steel and iron surface in addition shall be free fromrust. All galvanized iron
surface shall be pretreated with a compatible primer according to the manufacturers
direction. Any abrasion in shop coat shall be touched up with the same quality of paint as
the original coat.

2.04.00 Application
2.04.01 General
The method of application shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. In case of
selection of special shades and colour (not available in standard shades) the contractor
shall mix different shades and prepare test panels of minimumsize 1 meter square as per
instruction of the Engineer and obtain his approval prior to application of finishing paint.
Proper tools and implements shall be used. Scaffoldings if used shall be independent of
the surface to be painted to avoid shade differences of the freshly repaired anchor holes.
Painting shall be done by skilled labours in an workmanlike manner. All materials shall
be evenly applied, so as to be free of sags, runs, crawls or other defects. All coats shall be
of proper consistency. In case of application by brush, no brush marks shall be visible.
The brushes shall be clean and in good condition before application of paint.
All priming undercoats for painting shall be applied by brush only and rollers , spray
equipments etc. shall not be used.

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No work shall be done under conditions that are unsuitable for production of good
results. No painting shall be done when plastering is in progress or is drying. Application
of paint which seals the surface to moisture shall onlu be done after the moisture on and
below the surface has dried out.
All coats shall be thoroughly dry before being sand papered or before the succeeding coat
is applied. Coats of painting as specified are intended to cover surface.
Perfectly. in case the surface is not covered properly by applying the specifying number
of coats, further coats shall be applied by the Contractor when so directed by the
Engineer.

All primers and undercoats shall be tinted to approximate the colour of the finishing
coats. Finished coats shall be of exact colour and shade as per approved samples and all
finish shall be uniformin colour and texture. All parts of moulding and ornaments shall
be left clean and true to finish.

2.04.02 White Washing

The surface where white washing is to be applied shall be cleaned of all loose materials
and dirt. All holes and irregularities of the surface shall be filled up with lime putty and
shall be allowed to dry up before application of the lime solution.

One coat of white wash shall consist of one stroke from top downwards, another from
bottomupwards over the first stroke and another fromleft to right before the previous
one dries up. Second coat shall be applied after the first coat dries up completely and
similarly third coat shall be applied and in case the Engineer feels that one or more coats
are required the Contractor shall do so without any extra coat to the Owner. No brush
marks shall show on the finished surface. The inner plastered surfaces of walls shall be
given 3 or more coats of white washing.

2.04.03 Water-proof paint

Surface to be coated with cement paint shall be washed and brushed down. As soon as
the moisture has disappeared, the surface shall be given one coat of paint. Care shall be
taken so that the paint does not dry out too rapidly. After 4 to 6 hours, the water shall be
sprinkled over the surface to assist ouring and prevent creaking. After the first coat has
dried (24 to 48 hours), the second coat shall be applied in a similar manner. The finished
surface shall be kept moist by occasional sprinkling with water for seven days after
painting.

2.04.04 Synthetic Enamel Paint

Shall be applied on properly primered surface. Subsequent coat shall not be applied till
the previous coat is dry. The previous coat shall be lightly sand papered for better
adhesion of subsequent coats.

2.05.00 Cleaning Up

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The Contractor shall, upon completion of painting, etc. remove all marks and make good
surfaces, where paint has been spilled, splashed or splattered, including all equipment,
fixtures, glass, furniture, fittings etc. to the satisfaction of the Engineer.


a) All painted surfaces shall be uniformand pleasing in appearance.
b) The colour, texture, etc. shall match exactly with approved samples.

c) All stains, Splashes and splatters of paints shall be removed fromsurrounding
surfaces.

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FOR
DRAINAGE AND SANITARY FIXTURES

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TECHNICAL SPECIFIATION
FOR
DRAINAGE AND SANITARY FIXTURES

1.00.00 SCOPE

1.01.00 This section covers the layout and construction of rain water down comers and gutters
inclusive of all ancillary works as required for overall completion of the project.


2.00.01 General

All pipe lines, locations of fitting and fixtures etc. shall be as per drawings or as directed
by the Engineer. Correctness of lines, plumbs, orientation, symmetry and levels shall be
strictly ensured. All itemshall be fully secured against movement in any direction and so
located as to allow easy maintenance where desired by the Engineer.

All pipelines and fittings, fixtures shall be installed leak proof. When the work under
scope of this specification connects with others the connection shall be such as to prevent
any splashing.

2.01.00 Rainwater Down Comers

Rain water comer shall be as indicated in relevant drawings.

Rainwater down comers shall run along and be secured to walls, columns etc. where
desired by the Engineer these may have to be installed in chases cut in the structure. All
pipes shall be well secured and supported by adequately strong brackets. The brackets
may be wrought iron clevis type, split ring type or perforated strap iron type as approved
by the Engineer. For vertical runs each pipe shall hang freely on its bracket fixed just
below the socket. Suitable space blocks shall be provided against the vertical surface to
which the pipe is fixed.

All bends and junction shall be supplied with water tight cleanouts.

Roof and floor drains shall be installed if required, by cutting into the structure and
grouted with M-15 cement concrete.

2.02.00 Gutters

The gutters shall be made of GI or A.C. All gutters shall be supplied by reputable
specialized firms. Each section shall be sufficiently rigid, edges and corners straight and
slopes perfectly uniform. The G.I. gutters shall have the edged strengthen by suitable
means.

Unless noted otherwise the gutters shall have minimum fall of 1 in 120. Adequate
number of strong supports shall be provided so that there is no deflection over when the
gutter is full. Each joint must have a support. Unless otherwise specified the supports
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shall be fabricated M-S. Brackets. All junctions shall be thoroughly watertight. The joints
may be made by riveting, bolting or soldering. All joints between successive lengths of
gutter shall have an overlap of at lest 5 cm. The drop in the overlap shall always be in the
direction of the fall of the gutter. Ends of gutters shall be closed water tight. J unction with
rain water down comers shall be made fully water tight and secured.

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FOR
GENERAL SANITARY WORKS

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SPECIFICATION FOR
SANITARY & PLUMBING WORKS

NOTE:

This specification should read in conjunction with the bill of quantity and only those items which relate to
the bill of quantity be followed.

All fixtures etc. shall be tested before fixing against defective manufacture and or defective handling.

SCOPE:

This specification shall cover providing, installing and commissioning sanitary wares and fixtures
complete set with all required accessories including cutting and making good the damages to its original
finish and ready for operation.

MATERIALS:

1. IPWC (Indian Pattern Water Closet)

The water closet shall be of specified size, 23 white glazed earthen wares and fixture complete set with
all required accessories including cutting and making good the damages to its original finish and read for
operation.

CISTERNS:

2. LLS (Low level Cistern)

Low level flushing cistern when specified for water closet shall be of 3 Gls. Capacity porcelain, white in
colour (if colour not mentioned). Such cistern should include complete accessories with approved pipe
connector, C.I. Brackets, C.P. flushing pipe etc. all complete).

3. GWB (General Wash Basin):

Wash basin shall be of specified size and colour (white glazed earthen ware if colour not mentioned)
single, double or triple hole with single or double pillar cocks as per the item. Such work should include
11/4 dia. C.P. waste, plug, stay, chain C.I. brackets & connector pipe with required brand stopcock etc.
all complete.

4. URINALS:

Urinals shall be glazed earthen ware, type, size and colour as specified in the item. In absence of such
specification in the itemurinals shall be white in colour and the type of urinals shall be flat back (size 24
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x 16 x 15). Such urinals shall consist of 11/2 dia. Bottle trap Cp spreader pipe, connector pipe etc. all
complete.

5. Automatic Flushing Cistern:

Automatic Flushing Cistern for the urinals shall be of white (or coloured if specified in the item),
porcelain clay or cast iron flushing cistern, inclusive of all required accessories.

Generally one gal. capacity cistern for 2 urinals set and 3 gals. Capacity for the set of 3 urinals
respectively.

6. Water Tank:

Overhead water tank shall be made of G.I. sheet of specified gauge. Such water shall be made water tight.
Inlet, outlet, overflow and wash out holes shall be made of exact size and positions. All such holes shall
be properly threaded. Along with such level and required valves shall be provided. Such tank shall be
coated with 2 coats of anticorrosive paints and outside before fixing.

7. Miscellaneous:

Mirror, tower rail and robe hooks, curtain rods etc. shall be of heavy approved quality and shall be as
specified in the item.

8. All materials required for reinstating works, shall be as specified in the standard construction materials
for civil works.

9. Stopcock and Bibcock:

Bib and pillar taps and stop valves shall be as B.S. 1010 : 1953 and shall have ends to suit the pipe to
which they are to be connected. They shall have plates for wall fixing where required. Stop valves shall
be chromium plated. High pressure full way screw down type with capstan head, screwed for iron both
ends or with union at each end if required.

Bib and pillar taps shall be chromiumplated, high pressure, screw type, Easy Clean pattern with polish
and fitted with capstan head exact pattern of handle etc. shall be made to the approval of the Engineer.
The minimumfinished weight of bibcock and stopcock as ISI should be:

1/2 Stopcock 0.40kg. - 14oz.

3/3 Stopcock 0.75kg. - 1 Ib. 10 1/2 oz.

1/2 Bibcock 0.40kg. - 14 oz.

3/4 Bibcock 0.75kg. - 1 oz. 10 1/2 oz.
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METHOD OF EXECUTION:

1. IPWC (Indian Pattern Water Closet):

The pan shall be sunk into the floor and embedded in cushion of average 6 cement concrete 1:5:10. This
concrete shall be left 4 1/2 below the top of level of the pan so as to allow for flooring and its bed
concrete. The pan shall be provided with a 4 HCL trap p or s with an approximately 2 dia. Vent
horn. The joint between the pan and the cistern brackets shall be firmly embedded in the wall in cement
mortar 1:4. The cistern shall be provided with 1 GI overflow pipe with fittings.

2. Wash BASIN:

The basin shall be supported on a pair of CI or RS cantilever brackets embedded in cement mortar 1:3 or
by screws with ditofix.The wall plaster on the rear shall be cut to rest over the tap edge of the basin. After
fixing basin, the plaster shall be made good and surface finished to match with the existing one.
The CP bottle trap shall be connected with the waste and the down portion with the GI pipe line which is
discharging in the floor trap.

The height of the front edge of the basin fromthe floor level shall be 2-7.

Brackets shall be painted with specified paint.

3. Urinals:

Urinals shall be fixed in wall by means of CI or RS brackets, I routed in the wall by cement sand mortar
of mix 1:3 or cement concrete of mix 1:2:4. Urinals shall be fixed in such a way that there shall be no gap
in between urinal back surface and wall surface. The trap shall be connected as described in case of wash
basin.

4. Towel rail & curtain rail brackets shall be fixed by means of CP brass screws to wooden plugs firmly
embedded in the wall or by means of screw and ditofix.

5. The mirror shall be mounted on 1/4" thick plain asbestos sheet ground and shall be fixed in position by
means of 1 CP brass screws and CP brass clamps with CP brass. Screws. The longer sides shall be fixed
horizontally.

6. The robe hooks shall be fixed against wall by means of ditofix and screws.

7. The robe hocks shall be fixed against wall by means of ditofix and screws.

8. Rate:

Rate shall be inclusive of all required materials and labourers for all the operations under the relevant
items of the works. The rate also includes painting, making good the damages with materials, testing etc.

9. Method of Measurement:

Assembly of sanitary fittings or single fitting together with the fixing of the same shall be enumerated.
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WATER SUPPLY

SCOPE:

The work shall cover all materials required for such pipes and fittings, clamps, long screws etc. The work
shall include line marking, jointing the pipes, fixing in position paintings, groove cutting and reinstating
to its original finish complete with testing and ready for operation.

MATERIALS:

1. GI Pipes and Fitting:

The pipe shall be galvanized mild steel wielded tubes and a seamless, screwed and cockeyed tube
conforming to the requirement of IS 1239-1958 for light grade. Such pipes shall be A class of Indian
Tube Company (TATA) and all fittings shall be galvanized malleable cast iron of r brand. These pipes
shall be painted two coats with black J apan outside before laying in position.

2. Valves:

All the gate valves from1/2 to 3 shall be of gun Metal of approved quality which can withstand to a
pressure of 300Ibs.


1. Pipe and Fitting:

The fittings and arrangements of pipes shall be as per the working drawing. All the pipes shall be
completely concealed fromview. No bend or curve in any water line shall be made as to diminish the
waterway or internal diameter of the pipe in any part. Water pipes are cut to size, ends to be squared and
all bar removed.

All screws thread shall be clear and well cut. The end shall be cut cleanly and squared.

The pipes and fitting shall be inspected at site before use. Where the pipes have to be cut or rethreaded the
end shall be carefully filed so that no obstruction to bore is offered.

The pipe shall be inspected at site before use. Where the pipes have to be cut or rethreaded the end shall
be carefully filed so that no obstruction to bore is offered.

The pipe shall be cleaned and clear of all foreign matters before being laid. In joining the pipes the inside
of the socket and end of the pipe shall be oiled and rubbed over with the white lead and a full turns of
spun yarn wrapped round the screw and the pipe. The end shall then be screwed in the socket, tees etc.
care should be taken that all pipes and fittings are properly joined so as to make the joints completely
water tight. After laying the open ends of the pipe shall be temporarily plugged to prevent access of water,
soil or any other foreign matter. Any thread exposed after joining shall be painted or in case of
underground piping thickly coated with paint to prevent corrosion. In duct for internal work the
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galvanized iron pipes and fittings shall run on the surface of the wall or ceiling. The fixing shall be done
by means of standard pattern holder bats clamp keeping the pipes about 1/2" clear of the wall.

For external water lines the pipe shall be laid 26 below ground level. The pipes shall not be exposed in
the walls or solid floors. Wherever available pipes may be buried for short distanced. Where directed MS
Tube sleeve shall be fixed at a place a pipe is passing through a wall or floor. All pipes and fittings shall
be fixed truly vertical and horizontal unless unavoidable.

2. Testing:

The whole of the pipe lines are to be tested by a hydraulic pressure of 150 Ibs. Per sq. in. and all defects
noted are to be rectified before concealing the pipe. All such work shall be in the expense of contractor
for which no separate payment is made.

3. Testing

The rate shall be inclusive of all materials required, such as pipes, fittings, clamps etc. The rate shall
include line markings, groove cutting and fixing of pipes on position, reinstating and all civil work as per
civil specification (with required materials) testing all complete.

The water supply lines shall be measured in running feet correct to an inch for the finished work,
including fittings but excluding specials such as taps and valves. The valves like taps, stopcocks etc shall
be measured in number.
SOIL, WASTE, RAIN WATER & VENT LINES

SCOPE:

This specification shall cover all materials and labours required for such work like pipes, fittings, clamps,
nails, lead and labours of any kind etc. The work shall include line marking, joining the pipes with lead
chalked joint, fixing in position, painting, groove cutting and reinstating to its original finish etc. complete
with testing and ready for operation.

This section covers drainage pipes fromthe building to the first manhole or to the first gully trap in
general.

MATERIALS:

1. Pipe and Fittings:

Soil, waste rain water and ventilation pipes should conformto BS 416-1931. The pipes shall have spigot
and socket and with head on spigot and with or without ears as per need. Such pipes shall be single socket
or double socket as required.

The pipe and fittings shall be true to shape and cylindrical, their inner and outer surface being as smooth
as practicable. They sound and nicely cast and shall be free fromcracks. Laps, pin holes or other
imperfection and shall be dressed and carefully fitted.

The pipes and fittings shall be painted two coats inside and outside with black J apan paint or other
approved anti corrosive paint before laying in opposition. In fittings access door should be provided
with 1/8 rubber insulation packing.
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2. Lead for joint:

Lead shall be bluish gray in colour, soft and malleable, readily meted and free fromadmixture of foreign
matter and shall comply with the requirements of IS 782of 1962.


1. Pipe Laving Work:

HCI pipes shall be fixed against wall with the help of Bobbin Nails and also connection in between the
main pipe and the branch pipe shall be made by using branches and bends with access doors for cleaning.

Floor trap shall be provided with 2 dia. Puff pipe where the length of the waste line is more then 50 or
the floor trap connected to the waste stack through bends.

Waste from, basins, and both s or the floor traps shall be separately connected to the waste stack, on
upper floor and shall separately connected to the waste stack on upper floor and shall separately over
gully trap on the ground floor except in case of lavatories. Every starting manhole shall have a 4 HCL
vent, terminal at 30 above the parapet of the building or as shown on the drawing. The main
antisyphonage pipe shall be of 2 internal dia. All pipes and fittings shall be painted by noncorrosive paint
before using.

2. Lead J oints:

Lead joints shall be made as follows. The spigot shall be centered at the adjoining socket by lightly
chalking in sufficient turns of well tarred gasket of lead strip to leave unfilled the required depth of socket
for a lead. When the gasket of lead strip has been tighten then a jointing ring shall be placed round the
berel and against the face of the socket.

Molten pig lead shall be poured in to fill the remainder of the socket, care being taken to ensure that the
molten lead does not get chilled while carrying it fromthe melting pot to the joints. Before pouring all
scums shall be removed. Each shall be made with one continuous pour filling the entire joint space with
molten lead at time. Spongy or imperfectly filled joints shall be burnt out and repoured. The table below
shows the approximate quantity of joining materials to be used per joint.

The lead shall be solidify chaulked, with suitable tools and hammers of not less than 4 Ibs, weight, all
round the joint to make up for the shrinkage of the molten metal on cooling. The lead joints shall
preferably be finished slightly behind (3 mm) the socket face.

Internal Dia. Of pipe Approx. weight of lead Approx. weight of yarn
to be used per joint to be used per joint

2 inches 2 Ibs 2 oz.

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3. Testing:

All soil, waste and vent pipes shall be tested for the approval and the contractor is to provide all the
labour and apparatus for carrying out the tests.

All the leaks of defects appearing during the test shall be rectified by the contractor at his own expenses.

4. Rate:

The rate shall be inclusive of all the materials required such as pipes, clamps, etc. excluding specials and
lead joints. The rate also shall include line marking, groove cuttings, floor cutting, cutting and fixing in
position, reinstating of all civil works as per civil specification (with required materials) testing all
complete.

The rate for lead shall include costs of lead, gasket etc. including proper chalked jointing complete.

5. Measurements:

The length of the pipes shall be measured net as laid or fixed in raft (running foot) correct to an inch
excluding specials which shall be enumerated separately. The length of pipes shall however, not include
the portion of spigot within sockets of specials and pipes at the joints. Lead chalked joints shall also be
enumerated separately.

NOTE:

1. Cutting of pipe shall be done only by saw, no hammering shall be allowed.

2. To carry out the plumbing work the contractor shall provide shop drawings of soil, waste. Vent and
waterline for approval of the Engineer.

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DRAINAGE

SCOPE:

That work shall cover all materials required for drainage piping, constructing manhole etc. including line
marking, excavation, concreting, walling, laying pipes testing etc. all complete.

MATERIALS:

1. Pipes:

The drain pipes fromthe building to the manholes and that between the manholes inside the building shall
be cast iron, spigot and socket, drain pipes as IS 1536 of 1960, grade A and jointed with lead joints.

Pipes shall be of approved manufacturer (The Indian Iron & steel Co. Ltd. Or similar other approved) and
of mediumgrade and shall be coated with heavy coat of anticorrosive Bituminous paint in and out before
delivery. All fittings shall be of approved manufacture suitable for the mediumgrade C.I. pipes and free
fromblow holes and other defects and flaws. The pipes and fitting are also to be coated with coats of
approved bituminous paint in and out before fixing and two coats after fixing externally.

Where it is necessary to cut C.I. pipes, this shall be done with suitable wheel type cutter so as to leave it
clean and square.

2. MANHOLES:

2x2 manholes as per drawing shall be constructed with bricks in cement mortar 1:6 and shall be of size
as per drawings. Concrete benching to bottommanholes shall be in concrete 1:2:4 with 3/8 grades
aggregate and curved and/or straight half round main and branch channels as required shall be plastered in
cement mortar (1:4) thick.

The benching shall be flanged up to a slope of 1:2 from the edge of the channel to sides of manholes and
finished in cement mortar (1/4) 1/2 thick and steel trowelled smooth. The branch channels are to be so
formed so as to fall into the main channels in the directions of the main flow. Cover slab shall be precast
concrete (1:2:4) 4 thick suitably holed covers and frames and reinforcement with 3/8 MS bar at 6 c/c.
Steps shall be made out of 1/2 dia. M.S. rod as per drawing.


Excavation for pipes, manholes etc. to be excavated in open trenches etc. to true lines and depths as
shown or required including planking and shuttering as necessary. The minimumwidth of trench should
not be less than diameter of pipes plus 40cm. Bottoms of excavations to be formed to accurate level of
gradients and thoroughly consolidated to satisfaction. The Contractor is to notify Engineer for inspection
before concrete or pipes are laid. The Engineer shall have authority to prescribe the lengths of trenches,
excavation etc. which the contractor shall open up at one time. The contractor shall refill the trenches with
selected excavated materials when drains have been tested and approved. Mud or other soft materials
shall be removed and not utilized for refilling. In refilling the trenches the pipes are to be first completely
surrounded with sand to a minimum thickness equal to the diameter of the pipes on all side followed by
selected excavated materials deposited in layers not exceeding 6 n layer deposited utmost care should be
taken not to disturb or damage pipe etc. Sand Filling as stated above is not to be done where the pipes
are protected by concrete casings. Mechanical trench rammers shall not be used on the works.

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1. Concrete protection to pipes:

All drains and sewers which pass under buildings drain, reads etc. shall be of mediumcast iron and
shall be surrounded by cement concrete (1:3:6) the dimension on either direction being thrice the shape of
pipe surrounded. Similar encasing with cement concrete shall be done to other pipe lines also as and
where directed by the Engineer.

2. SW Pipe Drains Laying:

The drains shall be laid accurately and perfectly true to line and gradient shall be made inside the
manholes by means of curved or tapered channels formed in cement concrete, smooth finished and
benched up on both sides.

The pipe shall be laid in socket up gradient. There shall be at least three sight rails on every length, so that
the movement of any rail will at once be apparent by sighting over the two. Any pipes or pipes laid which
on inspection are found to diverge fromthe true lines and level are to be taken out and re-laid, The joints
being properly cleaned off the pipes and fresh joints made.

3. Salt Glazed Stone Ware Pipe Drain Work Fixing and J oining:

The drain shall be laid accurately true to line and gradient frompoint to point. All junctions and changes
in directions and diameter shall be made inside the manhole as per drawings and instructions of the
Engineer.

The pipe shall be laid socket up in 4 thick cement concrete 1:3:6 and covered with the cement concrete
as per drawing. Any pipe or pipes laid which on inspection are found to diverge fromthe true lines and
levels are to be taken out and relaid the joining being properly cleaned off the pipes and fresh joints made.

In making a joint, spigot of each pipe is to be carefully wrapped with terrel gasket sufficient thick to fit
tightly the socket of the adjoining pipe and allow for a proper alignment. The gasket being carefully
driven home with a chaulking tool so as to occupy not more then one quarter of sockets depths. Pipes are
to be joined with cement mortar consisting of one part cement and one part sand mixed with adequate
quantity of water to forma plastic mortar which shall be forced in and completely fill up the space in the
joint. Once the pipes are joined it shall be protected by moist sand, wet gunny bag or other suitable means
for at least 3 days. Care shall be taken joining the spigot so that the spigot is correctly concentric with the
socket.

4 Testing:

All soil drains, manholes will be tested for the approval of Engineer and the contractor is to provide all
labour and apparatus for carrying out the tests.

The drains are tested by filling with the water twice (a) after being laid and before trenches have been
filled in or pipes surrounded with concrete and (b) after the trenches have been filled in at completion of
the work.

Manholes and branch drains discharging into manholes will be tested independently.

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The joints and pipes shall shown no sign of seepage of leaking when subjected to a minimumhead of
2.5 M above crown of pipe at its highest end. This shall be obtained by means of approved testing
apparatus as described in appendix 8 of IS 4127 of 1967. The test shall be maintained for 3 minutes and
no less of water (other than by absorption or evaporation) shall constitute a satisfactory test.

Manholes will be tested by filling with water exceeding 20 and not exceeding 40 head.

All leak defects appearing during the test shall be rectified by the contractor including taking up and
relaying defective pipes with new and rebuilding manhole etc. if necessary all at his own expense.

5. Rate:

The rate shall be inclusive of all materials required such as pipes, clamps etc. excluding specials. The
rates shall also include line marking excavation of earth-work and back filling concreting cutting and
fixing and fixing in position reinstating of all civil work as per civil specification (with required materials)
testing all complete.


The pipe shall be measured in running foot correct to an inch for net finish work, excluding specials such
as bends, tee etc. The overlap of such pipes shall not be measured. The special, traps and manholes shall
be measured in numbers.

The read laid S.W. pipe shall be measured including fitting along the central line of the pipe excluding
overlap on the pipe and fittings.

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FOR
ELECTRIFICATION WORKS

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ELECTRICAL WORKS SPECIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORKS:

Provide all labour, materials equipments, transportation and operation and tests necessary for and
incidental to the completion and operation of the complete Electrical Systemas required and as specified
herein or shown on the Drawings.

(a) Complete Electrical Installation including underground line; disconnect switches etc. as detailed in
the Bill of Quantities.

(b) Complete lighting and power wiring systems and earthling systems.

(c) Lighting and power panel boards, switchboards.

(d) Lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, conduits, etc.

(e) Construction of 11000 volts and 415 volts electric power lines fromNepal Electricity Authority
(NEA) grid to the project sites including steel pole insulators and accessories.

(f) Provide for installation of other miscellaneous Electrical wiring required for all plumbing, electronic
and mechanical equipment, complete as shown on the drawing and as specified herein.

During the progress of the work, the contractor shall be required to keep up-to-date details of the
information fromwhich his final record drawings will be prepared. These drawings shall be available at
any time for inspection by the Engineer and particularly before such conduits, etc. are concealed.

Upon completion of the electrical work the contractor shall submit, for the projects records, reproducible
drawings showing the layout of the electrical systems as constructed and denoting all information
pertinent to the proper maintenance of the systems.

STANDARDS:

The goods and all materials, workmanship and components shall where applicable unless otherwise stated
in the contract comply with either.

(a) a relevant British and Indian Standard of code of practice current on the date fixed for receipt of
tenders or

(b) the requirement of another authoritive standard which shall be no less exacting than the corresponding
standard quoted herein, providing that the standard is acceptable to the purchaser.

The following standards are referred to herein and are referred to by the observation shown and are
available fromthe following addresses:

British (B.S.) and British Standard Code of practice (C.P.) from:

British Standards Institutions
British Standards House
2park street, London
England
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Indian Standards (I.S.) from:

Indian Standards Institutions
Nanak Bhawan
9 Bahadur Shah J afar Marg
New Delhi 1.

The acceptance of a tender based upon a standard or code of practice proposed by the supplier shall only
signify the Engineers general approval to the use such standard or code of practice and shall not signify
acceptance by the Engineer of any materials or workmanship subsequently found to be inferior to that
specified in the relevant British or Indian standard or code of practice.

A.S.C.R. Conductor

The A.S.C.R.conductors shall comply with IEC publication 209 or equivalent standards. All strands of all
conductors shall be greased with Shell Ensues 366 or equivalent which shall completely fill the interstices
between the strands. The conductors shall be manufactures such that twisting is as small as possible when
subjected to axial loads e.g. during out-pulling and stringing. The steel strands of ACSR conductors shall
be performed so that they remain in place and do not more relative to each other when the conductor is
cut. The outermost layer of all conductors shall be standard with right hand lay.

In addition to the standards, it is specified that the number of joints in individual wires made during
stranding shall not exceed five per standard length of conductor in drum.

- The number of wires of he layer for the inner layer.

- Two for the other layers.

These joints are permitted only in aluminumwires avoidly broken during the stranding operation. The
purity of the aluminumshall be the highest commercially available and not less than 00.5% the copper
content not exceeding 0.04%. The contractor shall submit certificates or analyses giving the percentage
and nature of any impurities in the metal fromwhich the wires are made. Precautions shall be taken
during the manufacturer and storage of contamination by copper or other materials which may adversely
affect the aluminum. The manufacture of steel cored aluminumconductors shall be carried out in a
factory specially sat aside for such purposes. In the event of any machinery used for conductor
manufacture being used for material other than aluminumof galvanized steel strand, the contractor shall
furnish the owner with a certificate that the machinery has been thoroughly cleaned before use on this
contract is free fromcontamination.

The conductors shall have following characteristics.

Code word Rabbit
Nominal Cu. Equivalent area 30mmsq.
Aluminumarea 52.21 mmsq.
Area of complete conductor 61.70mmsq.
Aluminumstrands: Number 6
Diameter 3.35 mm
Steel strands:
101

Number: 1
Diameter: 3.35 mm
Total dia. Of conductor: 10.05mm
Ultimate strength weight: 1860 kg

Aluminum 145 kg/km

Total: 214 kg/km
Resistance at 20 C 0.544900 hm/km
Conductor Drumlength

All the conductors shall be supplied in the standard drum-length but not less than one km. The full
possible use shall be made fromthe maximumconductor length in order to keep to a minimum number of
mid span joint packing. Conductors shall be supplied on drums and the drums shall be securely battened
to protect the conductor. The drums shall be study in construction and of such material to with stand land
transport, several loading and unloading, storage in the tropics, handling and field erection of the
conductors. All drums with ACSR conductors shall have a layer of waterproof paper around the barrel,
under the conductor and another over the conductor and under the battening.

Lightning Arresters:

The contractor shall include in his Tender brief description & outline drawing of the proposed arresters to
be supplied.

Lighting arresters shall be manufactured according to IS 3070-1974 or applicable equivalent standards.
Lightning arresters shall consist of an assembly of spark gaps and nonlinear resistors housed in porcelain
insulators.

The arrester shall be hermetically sealed and filled with an inert gas. The porcelain shall be smoothly
glazed.

Arrester voltage rating in KV (r.m.s) 9 KV
Nominal discharge current (8/20 ms) 5 KZ
No. of phases Single phase
3. Pcs. Complete
Frequency of system 50 c/s
Type of mounting class bracket
Nominal system voltage 11 KV
Highest systemvoltage 12 KV
Systemnatural connection solidly earthen
Installation outdoor
Equipment to be protected Power station & transformer
Power frequency voltage
Withstand of the external
Insulation (wet 10 set) 30 KV
(Dry 1 win) 35 KV
Impulse
Minimumimpulse spark over
Voltages 75 KV
With linear 1.2/50mm. front wave 35 KV
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And maximumresidual voltage 44 KV

Tests:

Type, routine, and acceptance tests according to IS 3070-1974 or applicable equivalent standards shall be
performed. The manufacturer after receiving the order.

(A) 11 kv pin Insulator

The pin insulator shall be brown glazed porcelain insulator with lead thimble generally with the following
requirements and covered by IS 1445-731, 1966.

(a) Creepage distance 275 mm
(b) Cantilever strength 1080 kg
(c) Flash over voltage (dry) 80 KV
(d) Flash over voltage (wet) 50 KV
(e) 50% impulse flash over
1/50 ms. Wave
(i) Positive peak 115 KV
(ii) Negative peak 140 KV
(f) Puncture voltage 150 KV
(g) Height 135 mm
(h) Diameter 140 mm

The pin insulator shall be complete with 1.80 kg GI spindle. The spindle shall be complete with nut,
shock nut, washers all galvanized.

(B) 11KV Disc Insulator

The disc insulator shall be of ball and socket type and shall be finished in accordance with IS 731-1963.

The insulator shall be brown glazed porcelain of the ball and socket type in accordance with the following
characteristic.

(a) combined electrical and mechanical strength 6800 kg
(b) Porcelain disc dia. 254 mm
(c) Unit spacing 145mm
(d) Leakage distance 280 mm
(e) Flash over voltage (dry) 80 KV
(f) Flash over voltage (wet) 50 KV
(g) 50% flash over impulse
Voltage 1/50ms. Wave
(h) Positive peak 107 KV
(i) Negative peak 120 KV
(j) Low frequency punctures voltage 110 KV

Tests:

(1) Routing Tests
(a) Visual inspection

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(2) Type Tests
a) Power frequency voltage withstand test (wet)
b) Power frequency puncture with stand test
c) Mechanical failing load test

Main Power Controls Panels

A. Main power control panels shall be made of folded steel sheet 2.5 mmthick with anti rust protection
and anti corrosion painting. They shall be installed in the substation/Electric roomas shown on the
drawings and shall have a protection degree of IP 54.

The low-voltage distribution switchboard serving to control and protect the L.V. outgoing distribution
boards shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with the provisions of B.S. 162 and the relevant
British Standards as regards the various components. It shall be provided with a pressure resistant two-
wing door and a detachable plate of structural material in the cable termination space.

B. Busbars

Each L.V. panel shall comprise five busbars: three for the phases, one for the neutral and one fromthe
potential equalization (ground). Busbars shall be made of hard drawn high conductivity electrolytic
copper according to B.S. 1433. They shall be air insulated, of dimensions and short circuit rating as
shown on the drawings.

C. Moulded Case Circuit-Breakers

The molded case circuit-breakers shall be manufactured according to IEC 157 or equivalent and shall
have the following characteristics:

- Rated voltage : 400 V
- Nominal current rating : 250 A, 200A,
100A, 60A,
: 30 A & 20 A as
Shown on the drawings
- Nominal of poles : 50 HZ
- Total break-time : 30 KA for
250 A and 10 KA
For 100 A current rating.
- Number of poles : 3
- Total break-time : 20 ms
- Making capacity (peak) : 40 KA
- Breaking capacity (rms)
- Short time current (rms)
(0.38 second) : 20 KA
- Number of poles : 3
The switch disconnectors shall consist of a fully enclosed housing fabricated fromnon-tracking heat
resistance insulating material, accommodating the silver-plated fixed movable contacts.

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The movable contacts shall be driven by a robust switching mechanismwith quick make and-break
operation.

Handles complete with position indication shall be provided; the protection class shall be IP 56 according
to IEC 529.

D. Measuring Instruments

a. Ammeters

Ammeters shall be of 96*96mmsize with quadrant scale, scaled according to the corresponding current
transformer rating and shall have the following characteristic:

- Mechanism : Moving iron
- Tolerance : Class 1.5
- Maximumcurrent : 5 A
- Frequency Range : 15 10 65 HZ
- Scale graduation : Starting of about one
Fifth of full scale value.
- Overload capacity : 1.2 times continuously,
50 times for 1 sec., 4 times
For 2 or 3 min, 2 times for
About 10 min.

Ammeters shall be connected through current transformers.

b. Voltmeters

Voltmeters shall be of 96*96 mmsize with quadrant scale, scaled 0-500 V was built-in series resistor to
the rear of the indicator, having the following characteristic:

- Mechanism : Noving coil
- Tolerance : Class 1.5
- Frequency range : 15-65 HZ
- Scale graduation : Starting at about one fifth
Of full scale value.
- Overload capacity : 2 times for 1 min.

The measuring of voltage for each phase shall be affected through one five-way voltmeter selector switch.

Miscellaneous

Before dispatching fromthe factory, all components of the main low-voltage distribution switchboard
shall be subjected to the routine tests specified in relevant British Standards, or equivalent.

Furthermore certificates issued by a testing organization acceptable to the Engineer shall be submitted to
the Engineer by the contractor providing that the tupes of the components to be supplied have passed the
type test prescribed in the relevant British Standard or equivalent. Prior to ordering the relevant
equipment the contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval information and data stated in the
relevant British Standards or equivalent as regards the components of the distribution switchboard.
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M.C.B. Distribution Boards.

1. This section comprises of surface/recess type Distribution Boards complete with required miniature
circuit breakers (MCB).

2. These Distribution Boards with enclosures, bus bars, neutral links, and earth links, shall be of the
original manufactures only as indicated in the approved lists.

3. The B.Bss shall be duly connected with the wire way ducting or conduits to make it electrically and
mechanically continuous with the help of socket bushes, or flange plates, as desired by the Engineer.

4. All D.B.s shall be required to be connected with incoming sub-main cable and outgoing circuit wiring
with Bowels or approved equivalent crimping lugs for wires of 6 sg.mm. or bigger sizes cables lugs shall
be crimped with proper tools at site. Rates quoted by the contractor shall be include the connections in the
D.B.s.

5. D.B.s shall be fixed on the walls/or flush with wall (recessed) in approved manner and damage to wall
made good as per original.

6. Damage to the original paint to the D.B.s if any, shall be made good as desired by the Engineer.

7. D.B.s shall be dust and vermin proof. These shall have hinged covers and MCBs shall not be oper
able without opening these covers. Phase barriers and shrouding sheet shall also be provided in D.B. the
D.B. shall be fabricated of 14 SWG CRCA sheet and shall be stove enamel painted.

8. Blank spaces (spares) shall be covered with blanking plate.

9. The breaker shall have quick break trip free mechanismwith thermal over load and magnetic short
circuit tripping devices. The mechanismshall be such that the circuit can not be held closed against a
fault. The thermal items shall prevent reclosing of a circuit when a fault or over load persists.

10. The contact shall be silver tungsten or other suitable material to give long contact life. Multiple units
shall have common inter tripping mechanisms.

11. Miniature Circuit breakers in the panels shall have phase sequence numbering. The phase to which
each single pole branch is connected shall be clearly indicated and so arranged that any three adjacent
drenches are connected to phase RY and B respectively and the same relationship of phase sequence is
maintained.

12. Circuit Diagrams of each D.B. shall be fixed to the outer cover of the D.B. which shall clearly identify
circuit number and connected load points.

13. Each MCB shall have fault current of 9 KA for 5 A and 15 A load at 220 V supply system.

14. Approved M.C.B. Distribution Board names are:

(a) Standard Kupp
(b) Mitsubishi
(c) Havels
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(d) National electric Works, Kathmandu

Rates:

The rates for wiring light, fan and all plug points given in the schedule of work attached with the tender,
shall be irrespective of the length of points circuit wires of these points shall also be part of the point rate.
The conductor for final sub-circuit for points shall have a nominal cross section area not les than 2.5
sq.mm. Copper conductor for lights and fan circuit and 4 sq.mm. for power sub-circuit in the case of
general light and power wiring.

(a) The contractor shall prepare fabrication and detailed working drawings and obtain the approval of the
Engineer. All the work shall be carried out only on approval of these drawings. However, approval of the
drawings does not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to meet with the intent of this work. These
drawings must give the following information:

(i) runs of wooden/PVC batten and largest number of wires contained in circuits and size of wires for
point wiring.

(ii) Location of all distribution boards, main switch, junctions and pull boxes and fuses.

(iii) Complete schematic diagramof the installation.

(iv) Location of earthing stations.

Position of Lighting, Distribution Boards & Switch Gears:

(a) Should there be any discrepancy or incomplete description, ambiguity or omission in the drawings and
other documents, whether original or supplementary forming the contract, the Tendered shall immediately
on discovering the same, draw these to the attention of the Engineer.

(b)Before commencement of work, the exact final position of all the points switch boxes and the
distribution boards shall be ascertained by the Tendered fromthe Engineer.

Samples:

The contractor shall submit 2 sets of the samples of accessories and apparatus he proposes to use in the
installation, to the Engineer for approval. Drawings of samples, as required shall be submitted by the
contractor and these specifications shall not be departed fromwithout written instructions fromthe
Engineer. The verbal approval given by the Engineer to any drawing or samples submitted by the
contractor shall in no way exonerate the contractor fromliability to carry out the work in accordance with
the terms of the contract.

Fans and Requlators:

(a) Unless otherwise specified or directed, all fans shall be suspended so that the blade are 9 ft. above the
floor.

(b) Each fan shall have a separate tumbler switch and speed regulator. The canopy at the top of the
suspension rod shall effectively hide the suspension hook.

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(c) Exhaust fans shall be fixed in the walls or in the ventilator section of the window as near the roof as
far as possible at the location shown in the plan. They shall be wired to a ceiling rose/plug socket adjacent
to its as required. They shall be bonded to earth with No. 14 SWG copper wire and be provided with the
individual control switches.

(d) Bracket fans shall be fixed at a height specified by the Engineer.

(e) The leading in VIR/PVC wires the suspension rod of ceiling fans and brackets fans and the leading in
wires of exhaust fans shall not be smaller than 1.5 sq mm. in size cable and shall be protected from
abrasion.

(f) Approved brand of fans are G.E.C. Sanyo, Crompton, USHA. Model, colour and other specification
shall be proposed by the contractor for approval of the Engineer.

Fittings:

Unless otherwise specified light fittings shall be generally fixed as directed by the Engineer:

(a) Wall fittings such as brackets bottomholders etc. shall be at 6-6 height unless otherwise specified or
directed.

(b) All ceiling fittings shall be flush with the ceiling and installed with/without leak wood round base of
approved design as specified.

(c) Bulk head fittings shall be flush with the ceiling/wall as required, Bulk head fittings on walls shall be
at a height as specified.

(d) Pendant fittings shall be suspended to a height of 8-0 fromfloor level.

(e) All fittings shall have their leading in VIR/PVC wires of size not less than 1.5 sq.mm. cable or
otherwise as directed by the Engineer. Pendant shall be suspended with T.R.S. Twin are flexible cable
(black) of size not less than 14/0076.

(f) Screwed holders shall be used in brackets and pendants. Batten light fittings shall have brass holder on
T.W. round block in case of surface wiring and Bakelite batten holder in case of recessed systemof
wiring.

(g) Ceiling Rose: for recessed systemof wiring this shall be of porcelain make and flush type. For
surface type of wiring, this shall be of Bakelite.

(h) Fixing of light fixture in false ceilings: In false ceilings all types of recessed/surface lighting fixtures
shall be independently supported by means of separate fixing arrangement to the fixture and structural
ceiling (by means of clamps) so that the fixture is held rigidly or as instructed by the Engineer.

LV Cables:
Single core, Four core, Five core, as shown on the drawings, copper conductor, PVC insulated, PVC
sheathed, single wire armored and PVC served, 0.6/1 KV rated cables shall be used in the low voltage
distribution system following technical characteristic:

- Number of cores: 4 or 5 for three phase systems 2 or 3 core for single-phase systems.
- Rated voltage: 0.6/1 KV
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- Neutral of distribution systemsolidly earthen.
- Cross-section of copper conductors as shown on the drawings.
- Cables shall withstand a continuous copper temperature of 75c.

The cables shall consist of;
- Shaped stranded copper conductors
- PVC insulation
- Layer of extruded PVC
- Galvanized steel wire armor

The conductor shall be stranded with successive layers of plain annealed wires, drawn fromelectrolytic
copper of high conductivity meeting the requirements 0f BS 6360. In the stranding and shaping process,
each conductor shall be prespiralled to the lay of the finished cable, so the cores will automatically bed in
their relative position when laid-up. Conductors shall have smooth contours, free fromsharp edges or
projections, which could damage the insulation or cause high local electrical stresses. Number and
diameter of wires shall be according to B.S. 6360.

The cables shall be sheathed over the laid-up cores by a layer of extruded PVC complying with B.S. 6746
or equivalent.

The armor shall consist of a single layer of galvanized steel wires complying with B.S. 1442 or
equivalent. The diameter of the armor wire shall be in accordance with B.S. 5467.

The armor shall be protected by an extruded layer of black PVC complying with the requirements B.S.
6746 foe general purposed insulation.

Earthing Installation:

Earth Installation: the entire electrical network shall be solidly and effectively earthen rigorously
following the methods as per I.S. 3043-1966.

The site for the earth station shall be selected as closes to the substation or switch roomas possible. The
site so selected shall nave to be moist with a tendency to remain water-logged even during the direst
season of the year. Such place can be located near the drain outlet fromthe main building. The earth pit
shall be one meter square and 2m. deep. A 1m*6mmelectrolytically pure copper plate shall be use as
earth electrode which shall be laid vertically against the side of the pit. The earth lead fromthe electrode
shall be (25*3) mmcopper strip or 6.0 S.W.G. copper conductors as specified which has to be brazed to
the electrode to sustain the flow of heavy current without effecting the brazing during heavy fault
conditions. In order to improve the conductivity of the soil, common salt and charcoal shall be used of
needed quantity to cover the electrode before refilling the pit. The earth resistance then shall have to be
measured and it must remain as close as one ohm. If this value is not reached then other pits shall have to
be dug and repeat the similar process and connect the earth stations in parallel till the required value of
the earth resistance is obtained.

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Lighting Protection on Water Tower:

1. General:
The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the supply and installation of the complete lightning
protection system, which may be carried out by a specialist sub-contractor approved or specified by the
Engineer.

The installation shall consist of air networks connected to the water tower top and own conductor, and
finally, terminated to the earth electrode, via, suitable test points, all in accordance with the details as
indicated on the drawings.

Conductors shall consist of 25*3 mm. soft annealed copper strips.

Air Termination Net Work:
Air Termination shall consist of horizontal conductors insulated in accordance with the Indian Standard
code 2309:1969 Practice for the protection of Buildings and allied structures against lightning/B.S. code
of practice CP: 326-1965.

All exposed metal work and roof structures, forming part of the structure to be protected shall be bonded
to the net work by the conductors of the appropriate cross section.

Down Conductors:

Fromthe air terminations 25*3 mm. down conductors shall be installed and fixed to the structure as
indicated on the drawings.

The conductors shall follow the most direct route to the earth rod or earth network.

Test clamps connecting down conductors to the earth systemshall be fixed to the water tower structure at
between 450mm and 2mabove ground level.

J oints in down conductors shall not be permitted and provision shall be made for expansion and
contraction of conductors. Special care being taken in the fixing of support to allow for movement.

4. Earthling Arrangement:
Earth tapes of 25*3mmminimumsize shall be connected to the down tapes at the test clamps and routed
to the earth rods as indicated on the drawings. The tapes shall b buried at not less than 0.5 metres below
ground.

The arrangements shall conformwith the earthling section of this specification.

5. Test Clamps:

Test clamps shall be manufactured fromphosphor bronze, admiralty brass or approved equivalent with
two fixing holes suitably counter sunk to receive No. 8 screws.

Copper bonding tapes shall be tinned prior to bolting to test clamps and connected surfaces of all tapes
shall be treated with an approved petroleumjelly or grease.
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Tape conductors shall be fixed to flat roof surfaces by means of suitable felt pads, fused to the bitumen
felt covering or asphalt, alternative fixing arrangements may be sued subject to the approval of the
Engineer.

Where tape conductors are fixed to walls or structural work they shall be fixed by means of distance type
saddles or hold fasts, as detailed. They shall be not less than 19mmwide by 3mmthick of phosphor
bronze, admiralty brass or hard drawn copper for copper taped, and aluminumfor hard drawn copper for
copper tapes, and aluminumfor aluminumtapes, and galvanized for galvanized iron tapes. Conductors
shall be supported by saddles at the following spacing:

(a) Vertical runs at 0.7mmcentre.
(b) Horizontal runs on horizontal surfaces at 0.6 centres.
(c) Horizontal runs on vertical surface at 0.6 centres.

All fixing screws shall be brass and the minimumsize used shall be 31mm*8mm.

Round headed shall be used generally by where necessary counter sunk screws shall be used.

6. J oints and Bends:

J oints will not normally be permitted, but where specified or approved, they shall conformto the current
Indian Standard.

All bonds shall conformto earthling sections of this specification. In case of G.I. strips joints shall be
welded and protected fromcorrosion.

7. Testing:

All systemshall be tested in accordance with the I.S. code of practice for lighting protection, as well as
the I.S. code of practice for earthing.

The resistance of each metallic conducting path, including all joints shall not exceed the calculated
resistance of the tape itself by more than six percent.

Signal Light on Tank:

A signal red light fixture with 200 W GLS lamp capacity or equivalent with weatherproof glass reflector
holder shall be installed on the point of the water tanks.

All fixtures cables shall be properly connected to the earthing network provided separately for this
purpose. Spare bulbs, at least two for each sit shall be provided free of extra charge. Wiring cables shall
be enclosed in mediumclass PVC pipes and clamped properly.

Testing of Installation:

(a) Insulation Resistance:

(i) The insulation resistance shall be measured by applying between earth and the whole systemof
conductors or any section thereof with all fuses in place and all switches closed, and except in earthing
Concentric wiring and all lamps in position or both poles of the installation otherwise electrically
connected together, a direct current pressure less than twice the working pressure provided that it need not
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exceed 500 volts for mediumvoltage circuits. Where the supply is derived from the 3 wire (A.C. or D.C)
or a poly phase system, the neutral pole of which is connected to earth either direct or through added
resistance, the working pressure shall be deemed to be that which is maintained between the outer or
phase conductor and the neutral.

(ii) The insulation resistance measured above shall not be less than 50 divided by the nmber or points on
the circuit provided that the whole installation shall not be required to have an insulation resistance
greater than one megohm.

(iii) Control rheostats, heating and power appliances and electric sign may, if required, be disconnected
fromthe circuit during the test, but in that event the insulation resistance between the code or frame work,
and all live parts of each rheostat, appliances and sign, shall be not less than specified in the relevant
Indian Standard specification or where there is no such specification shall be not less than half a
meghohm.

(iv) The insulation resistance shall also be measured between all conductors connected to one pole or
phase conductor of the supply and all the conductors connected to the middle wire or the neutral or to the
other pole or phase connectors of the supply and its valve shall not be less than that specified in sub-
clause (ii).

(v) On completion of an electric installation (or an extension to an installation) a certificate shall be
furnished by the contractor countersigned by the certified supervisor under whose direct supervision, the
installation was carried out. This certificate shall be in the prescribed formas required by the local
Electric Supply Authorities.

(b) Testing of Earth Continuity path: The earth continuity conductor including metal conduits and
metallic envelopes of cables in all cases shall be tested for electric continuity and the electrical resistance
of the same along with the earthing lead but excluding any added resistance or earth leakage circuit
breaker measured fromthe connection with the earth electrode to any point in the earth continuity
conductor in the completed installation shall not exceed one ohm.

(c) Testing of Polarity of non-linked Single Pole Switches:

(i) In a two wire installation a test shall be made to verify that all non linked single pole switches have
been fitted in the same conductor throughout and such conductor shall be labeled or marked for
connection to an outer or phase conductor or to the non-earthen conductor of the supply.

(ii) In a two wire installation a test shall be made to verify that every non-linked single pole switch is
fitted in a conductor which is labeled or marked for connection to one of the outer or phase conductor or
the supply.

Installation of Submersible Pump Motors Starter Unit:

The electrical contractor shall be responsible to arrange two separate 415 volts three phase power line
circuits to the two sets of pump motors connected controlled through the main power control panel and
star delta starters for each unit of pump motors. Since installation of the submersible pump motors will be
done by the pump supplier but overall electrical works including connection arrangement between motor
starters and main power control panel shall be executed by the electrical contractor in close consultation
with the pump supplier. Miscellaneous materials like cables, cable lugs, control relays, fuses whatsoever
required shall be arranged by the electrical contractor charging a reasonable price and be approved by the
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Engineer. The Pump manufacturer shall supply a complete set of motor starters and accessories to install
the same.

Set Installation:

One Diesel Generator set 60 KVA, 3 ph, 415 volts capacity installation shall be carried out by the
contractor at Harihar Bhawan. All installation materials including power and control cables jointing,
connecting, fixing materials will be provided by the contractor. Electric work for the D.G. set includes the
erection, assembly, and testing of the following equipment:

a. Diesel Generator (alternator)
b. Diesel Engine
c. Installation of day fuel tank and reserve fuel tank (5KL capacity-outdoor installation) and fuel lines
with installation materials for this purpose.

The contractor shall fasten down the base by means of anchor bolts set into the concrete foundation.
Anchor bolts shall be provided by the D.G set supplier. The mechanical work required to fix all exhaust
piping and muffler supporters shall be provided by the contractor.

Test
Following the complete installation of the unit and its associated equipment, field and operational tests
shall be conducted under the supervision of the manufacturers technical representative. The contractor
shall provide all instruments labour, test loads and supplies required for the test including fuel and
lubricating oils.

Sequence of Field Testing

a. Check all unit mounting bolts and check and record alignment of engine and generator by diesel
indication.

b.Test generator and exciter insulation resistance with a mugger.

c.Performengine manufacturers recommended pre-starting checks.

d. Start engine and make engine manufacturers after starting checks during a reasonable run-in or warm-
up period.

e. Operate generator set for 8 hours at 75% to 100% of rated load.

Data shall be recorded hourly and shall include all electrical and temperature information. The manual
transfer switch connection between the transformer and the D.G. set shall be performed by the contractor.
After successful completion of the test procedures on the D.G. set, the project will issue a completion
certificate.

List of Approved Electrical Materials

1. Light fixtures - Philips, Crompton, Mayfair, Crystal, Decon

2. Switch - L & T, GEC, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Terasaki

3. Moulded case
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Circuit Breakers
(MCCB) - L & T, GEC, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Terasaki

4. Ceiling Fans - Crompton, Usha, GEC, Sanyo

5. Exhaust fans - Crompton, Usha, GEC, Sanyo

6. PVC cables &
ACSR Conductors - Prakash, INCAB, Janta

7. Lightning Arresters - GEC, Japaneses or European

8. Drop out Fuses - GEC, Japaneses or European

9. MCCB - Standard Kupp, MDS, Mitsubishi

10. Sockets and
Switches - Clipsal, Anchor (First Quality), MK India

11. Post Top Light
Fixture - Mayfair, Crompton

Note:
The sample and catalogue number and detailed technical data sheet of the items proposed to be used in
the project shall be submitted well in advance for the Engineers approval.

Preamble to schedule of quantities

1. Tender shall be on the basis of itemrates which shall include the cost of materials, labour, all taxes,
duties, and all other appurtenant services required of the complete installation, testing and commissioning
in accordance with relevant drawings and meeting the requirements of the specifications and relevant I.S.
specification including the fees for inspection together with the liabilities and obligation as detailed in the
General Conditions of contract.

2. Price shall remain firmand free fromvariation due to the rise and fall in the cost of materials and
labour or any other price variation whatsoever whether during the stipulated period of execution or during
extended period of completion if any, except direct statutory, increase by the act of Govt. or local Bodies.

3. Itemrates shall remain valid for any variations in the estimated quantities given in the schedule of
quantities.

4. In order to facilitate the technical scrutiny of various quotations, the tendered must supply with their
quotations detailed technical particulars, make, catalogues and erection drawings for various items under
different parts specified in the schedule of quantities.

5. The power supply shall be 3 phase, 4 wire, 415/240 volts A.C. and frequency of 50 cycles, per second.
All consuming devices shall be suitable for the voltage and frequency mentioned above.

6.The drawings and specification lay down minimumstandard of equipment and workmanship and
deviations, if any, shall be clearly set down in Annexure-I. In the absence of any deviations, it will
deemed that the tendered is fully satisfied with the intents of the specifications and drawings and their
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compliance with the statutory and fire insurance provision including local codes. Where the drawings and
specification conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

7. All equipment and the installation shall be tested as specified and a test certificate in the prescribed
fromas required by the local supply authorities shall be furnished.

8. The entire installation shall be guaranteed against defective material or workmanship for a period of 12
months fromthe date the installation has been certified by the Engineer and taken over by the project.
During the guarantee period, all the defects shall be rectified by the contractor, free of cost.

9. The successful tendered shall submit the drawings for the HT/LT boards to the Engineer for approval.
The approval of these drawings will be general and will not absolve the contractor of the responsibility of
the correctness of these drawings. At least 6 copies of the approved drawings shall be supplied to the
Engineer for their distribution to various agencies at site at no cost to the Employer.

10. The successful tendered shall arrange water & power connection required for the work at his own
cost. The contractor shall also install the tested meters at his own cost. The contractor shall pay the actual
consumption at the supply company/agency rates.

11. The tenderers must see the site conditions and take account of all the aforesaid and foregoing factors
while quoting the rates, as no extra will be allowed on any grounds arising out of or relating to the
aforesaid and foregoing.
12. The successful tenderer shall include in his rates for painting with 3 coats of synthetic enamel paint to
match the surroundings or as directed by the Engineer for all down rod hangers pertaining to light
fixtures, fans etc.

13. The successful contractor shall supply completion drawings of the entire installation showing the
complete wiring diagramas executed at site drawn to scale approved by the Engineer after the completion
of work but before a completion certificate is issued.

14. The tenderers must include in their rates any fees to Govt. and arrange all sanction fromthe electrical
inspector.

15. After laying and jointing the cables shall be subject to necessary tests as stipulated in IS No. 5959
(part-I), 1970.

16. The materials of the first preference shall be used and the contractor may excuse himself of not doing
so only, if the required range, as per tender specification, is not manufactured by the particular
manufacturer. The evidence of such case shall be supported by a letter fromthe respective manufacturer.
All the samples of all electric fittings and other accessories shall be approved by the Engineer prior to
their installation.

17. In cases where this specification and the description is the schedule of quantities differ, the work shall
be carried out, as detailed in the schedule of quantities.

18. No alteration whatsoever is to be made to the text or quantities of this schedule of quantities, unless
such alteration is authorized in writing by the Engineer. Any such alteration or additions shall, unless
authorized in writing, be disregarded when tender documents are considered.

19. Any error in description or in quantity or omission of items fromthe contract shall not vitiate this
contract but shall be corrected.
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20. All measurement shall be taken in accordance with the Indian Standard Electrical Installation in
Buildings Method of Measurement of IS :5808: 1770, unless otherwise specified.

External Power Line Connection fromthe NEA grid:

NEA power grid at 11000 volts 3 phase will have to be tapped off fromthe roadside HT. overhead lines.
The cost of HT. metering overhead lines and H-pole structure is considerably high. NEA central office
should be contacted in time and some assistance may be officially requested for these scopes of works,
still the total responsibility of connection and metering will be done by the contractor.

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FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS

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Technical Specification for Environmental works

The compliance and requirements that the contractor must look after the waste management, noise, dust,
and other pollution and environmental disturbance by the construction materials and construction works
during the construction period should be as per UGC environmental guideline. Similarly, the precaution
and management of sanitation, workers health and safety, health and safety of KU staff and students etc.
should be as per UGC guideline. The construction specification must comply with the environmental
safety and measures for Higher Education Institution, which the contractor must performon his
contraction. The contractor should fence the construction area and should not disturb the mobility of the
students in the university during the transportation of construction materials. Likewise, the contractor
should put the project description board mentioning the name and address of Project, Contractor,
Employer etc. for detail explanation, and the Environmental Guidelines will be provided to the bidders
along with the bidding document.

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