SYSTEMS
1. SCOPE...................................................................................................3
1.1 Approval ......................................................................................3
3. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................4
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.........................................................4
9. MATERIALS ..........................................................................................9
9.1 General........................................................................................9
9.2 Cold Potable Water Supply Pipework..........................................9
9.3 Sanitary Water Supply Pipework ...............................................10
9.4 Hot Water Supply Pipework.......................................................10
9.5 Thermal Insulation & Weather Protection ..................................10
9.6 Stop Valves and Stopcocks and Fittings ...................................11
9.7 Flexible Hose Assemblies .........................................................12
9.8 Water Filter Units.......................................................................12
9.9 Cold Water Cisterns & Break Tanks ..........................................12
9.10 Water Heater Cylinders .............................................................12
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
This specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacture, inspection, testing,
supply, installation and commissioning of the Water Supply Systems, to be used for the
project water works.
The CONTRACTOR shall prepare all necessary calculations and construction drawings and
details for ADWEA/ENGINEER approval, based upon this specification together with project
water supply layouts and general arrangement drawings prepared for the proposed water
works.
1.1 Approval
Where ADWEA/ENGINEER approvals are required in this document, it shall mean that the
ADWEA/ENGINEER reserves the right to approve. However the ADWEA/ENGINEER may
elect to waive approval of certain aspects as will be informed in writing by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.
British Standards
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
BS 5834 Surface Boxes Guards & Underground Chambers for Gas & Water Works
BS 6572 Blue Polyethylene Pipes for Below Ground Cold Potable Water
BS 6730 Black Polyethylene Pipes for Above Ground Cold Potable Water
BS 6920 Potable Water - Non Metallic Products & their effect on Water Quality
BS 7291 Thermoplastics Pipes & Fittings for Hot & Cold Water Purposes
3. DEFINITIONS
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
All field installations shall be suitable for operation in industrial, humid and salty atmosphere
and ground conditions. Also refer Specification for General Technical Requirements.
All service pipework shall be accurately located in plan and elevation to suit the requirement
of the water supply layouts and general arrangement drawings and as required by the
CONTRACTORS detail design.
Sight rails shall be set in position, using a surveyor's level and properly established bench
marks alongside the work. The practice of "transferring" levels by means of a straight edge
and spirit level will not be permitted.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
The Water Supply Systems shall be installed accurately in straight lines with proprietary
fittings used at any change in direction or level. All socketted pipes shall be laid with the
sockets facing upstream. All pipes shall be fully supported at the intervals and using
mounting in strict accordance with the recommendations of the pipe material manufacturer.
Immediately prior to laying, all pipes and fittings shall be examined carefully to ensure that
they are sound. No damaged or defective items shall be used. Any part length used shall be
cut squarely and cleanly at the end. All pipes shall be clean before installation and jointing.
All Water Supply Systems shall include bends, tapers, junctions and other special pipes of a
particular pattern as required.
When pipes pass through walls, floors or ceilings they shall be sleeved and sealed. All
concealed pipes within walls, ceilings or floors shall be run within protective conduit.
Pipes which are laid, or built into walls and manholes, but not immediately connected up, shall
be fitted with suitable temporary stoppers or seals, and the position of such pipes shall be
clearly defined by means of stakes or training wires properly marked or labelled.
Before the commencement and for the smooth progress of the pipework installation, the
CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and finalize the routes, ground/invert levels, positions of the
manholes etc. with ADWEA/ENGINEER.
All the changes in the design shall be subject to the approval of ADWEA/ENGINEER.
Where Water Supply Systems are run underground pipe shall be adequately protected and
marked using detectable tape. Tape shall be installed 250 mm above the buried pipe and
shall be in accordance with the following specification:
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Pipe bedding and surrounding material shall be well rounded not angular.
When the as dug material is suitable, the bottom of the trench shall be trimmed and loosened
to form the bed otherwise the trench shall be excavated to a depth below the invert level to
allow for the thickness of bedding material. No sharp material shall be in contact with the
supply pipe.
When as dug material is not suitable, imported granular material as per the table given below
shall be used to provide a 100 mm bedding and surrounding material.
All surround and backfill materials up to 500 mm above the pipe shall be loose laid and hand
compacted only.
If the as dug material contains stones larger than 40 mm the bedding material must be
extended 150 mm above the circumference of the pipe. Alternatively the backfill can be
graded to eliminate stones exceeding 40 mm and this selected backfill used for the first 300
mm above the circumference of the pipe. The remainder of the trench may be backfilled with
suitable excavated material.
All water supply related concrete and steel structures shall be carried out in accordance with
the following specifications :
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Foundations to chambers and pits shall be of concrete complying with the relevant clauses of
the Concrete Specification and shall finish flush with the chambers and pit sides unless
specifically otherwise required.
Concrete block walls shall be bedded and jointed in cement and sand 1:4 mortar and the
joints on the internal faces raked out to form a key for rendering. Walls shall be constructed
in stretcher bond.
The bottoms of all manholes shall be provided with weep holes to allow drainage soakaway.
The internal surfaces of concrete block walls shall be rendered with cement and sand 1:2
mortar 10mm thick and the rendering shall be finished with a smooth and even surface.
The ends of all pipes shall be neatly built into the blockwork and finished flush with mortar.
Where subsequent pipework is to be installed adequate free end is to be left for later
coupling.
Moderately sulphate resisting portland cement conforming to ASTM Type II shall be used for
all concrete, concrete blocks, mortar and render.
Where the depth of invert of manholes exceeds one metre below the finished ground level,
aluminum steps as specified in BS 1247 part 3 shall be built in at vertical intervals of 300mm,
with alternate steps in line vertically and at 225mm centre to centre horizontally.
Entry to deep manhole chambers (> 2500 mm) shall be by means of one or more caged
vertical aluminium ladders.
Manhole covers and frames shall be coated cast-iron complying with BS EN 124 approved or
equal and shall be designed for the loading category to which they will be subjected. The
CONTRACTOR shall bed and haunch frames in cement and sand 1:3 mortar and seal covers
with thick grease. Two sets of keys shall be delivered to the ADWEA/ENGINEER for each
pattern of cover supplied.
6.1 General
The Potable Water Supply System is required to supply Cold Potable Quality Water to all
consumers on site. Potable Quality is to be assured by installing in line filter units immediately
upstream of each consumer.
The Potable Water Supply is also to be used to supply break tanks and cisterns which serve
sanitary and hot water systems.
The Potable Water Supply System also delivers water for service within buildings.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Potable Water Supply System runs from the branch on the local main to the Potable Water
Storage Tanks via pressuring pumps and through a distribution network of underground
pipes.
The Potable Water Supply system is to be a nominally 12 bar rated system and shall be
designed to a test pressure of 18 bar. Piping between the termination point and the individual
consumers shall be detailed and installed by the CONTRACTOR.
7.1 General
The Sanitary Water Supply System is required to supply cold water to non potable consumers
within the plant building and other buildings.
Local connection between the Sanitary Water Supply System and individual consumers shall
be made using flexible metal hose assemblies and angle valves.
To ensure that no back contamination of the potable supply occurs, all sanitary water is to be
supplied from high level break tanks and cisterns fed from the potable water system.
The sanitary water system is in consequence a low pressure system although for design,
installation and test purposes it shall conform to the same requirements as those for the
potable water supply system.
All Breaktanks and Cisterns shall be protected by isolation valves at inlet and outlets.
8.1 General
The Hot Water Supply System is required to provide Hot Water to non potable consumers
within buildings.
Local connection between the Hot Water Supply System and individual consumers shall be
made using flexible metal hose assemblies and angle valves.
Hot water is to be supplied from local water heater tanks located at convenient proximity to
the consumers. Fed from the high level break tanks and cisterns each system shall be in
consequence a low pressure system although for design, installation and test purposes shall
conform to the same requirements as those for the potable water supply system.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
9.1 General
All materials to be supplied and installed in accordance with this specification shall be subject
to ADWEA/ENGINEER approval. The materials of all pipes fittings valves and equipment
supplied for the project shall be new and of first class quality, free from scale, lamination,
inherent corrosion and any other defects. Pipes, fittings, valves and equipment shall be
manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with the relevant British Standards and
Codes of Practice, and shall be suitable for service under the stated pressures and
temperatures. All component materials for incorporating into the water supply system shall be
procured with BSI certification.
Prior to the complete ordering of the required service materials the following shall be
provided:
Sample lengths of pipe, saddle straps, ferrules (combined with stop cocks), stop valves, angle
valves, water meters and fittings such as elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, adaptor,
connectors and metal flexible hose assemblies, etc ... (for each intended material service and
pipe size).
These materials shall be trial assembled at site and subjected to pressure testing, all in the
presence and to the satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.
All materials to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored strictly in accordance
with the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Cold water pipes less than 3" diameter shall be of one of the following options throughout:
ii) Polyethylene pipes colour blue for underground to BS 6572 and colour black for above
ground to BS 6730. Fittings to be of either compatible thermoplastics to BS 7291 or
Brassware to BS EN 12167/BS 864.
Cold Water pipes of 3" diameter or greater shall be of one of the following options throughout.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Pipes and Fittings for Sanitary Water Supply System shall be provided in accordance with the
materials options as specified in respect of Cold Potable Water Supply System above.
9.4.1 General
All Hot Water Supply System pipes shall be in copper and shall be provided with ready made
plastic cover.
i) Above ground copper pipes shall conform to BS EN 1057 related table and shall have
joints and fittings of copper alloy to BS EN 12165 or BS 864 Part 2.
ii) Below ground copper pipes shall conform to BS EN 1057 and shall have joints and
fittings of gun metal to BS 1400.
All exposed Hot Water Supply System pipes and fittings shall have thermal insulation. Hot
Water Supply Pipes and Fittings buried within walls ceilings or floors shall be surrounded with
fine grade vermiculite mixture.
All pipes and fittings exposed to the effects of weather shall be thermally insulated as above
and provided with an approved white abrasion resistant weather proof coating system.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Stop valves less than 3" diameter shall be of the medium pattern type with female ends and
manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of BS 1010.
The spindle shall be fitted with a brass crutch head. The valve shall be manufactured to the
following specifications :
- The body, valve head and spindle head shall be manufactured from cast gunmetal to BS
1400-LG2.
- The headworks, consisting of the spindle, gland nut and washer plate shall be
manufactured from brass to BS EN 12165 or BS EN 12167 and the washer plate nut in
gunmetal.
- The sealing between the valve body and head shall be achieved by the provision of a
EPDM rubber head seal which complies with British Standards BS 1806, BS 2494, BS
4518.
- The packing between the spindle and the valve head shall consist of one piece PTFE
impregnated graphite aramid fibre valve packer.
Stop valves of 3" diameter or greater shall be approved standard stainless steel ball valves
complete with 150lb class flanges as per project specifications change pieces and adaptors
shall be provided.
The name of the manufacturer, patent number and flow direction shall be engraved on the
body of each valve.
The ferrule combined with stopcocks shall be of hot pressed brass to BS EN 12165 with
heavy gauge, swivel balancing, screw down type. " square head for closing and opening
with female ends. The spindle shall be of high tensile manganese bronze to BS EN 12167.
Threads shall be B.S.P in accordance with BS 21.
Where pipe joints and equipments couplings are made using compression fittings, these shall
be threaded B.S.P in accordance with BS 21. Inserts shall be of copper and male and female
fittings shall be chamfered to suit assemblage and to avoid crossing of threads.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
All flexible hose assemblies shall comply with BS 6501 and shall be of a type suitable of
withstanding the same pressure as the piping to which they are attached. Assemblies shall
be proprietary items and shall have compatible couplings with both the pipe system and the
individual consumer to which they are attached.
In-line water filter units shall be provided immediately upstream of each potable water supply
system consumer. Each filter unit shall be proprietary item capable of withstanding the same
pressure as the piping to which it is connected, shall be wall mounted of canister type with
removable porous unglazed ceramic filter element and shall be protected by a stopcock at its
inlet side. Filter units shall be supplied complete with all fittings and fixings. Complete units
shall be capable of delivering water to meet the quality provisions of BS 6920.
Cold Water Cisterns shall be provided in accordance with BS 7181 for up to 500 litre size.
Cisterns provided for holding of potable water shall be of a suitable grade and materials to
meet the provisions of water quality required under BS 6920. Cisterns provided for holding of
sanitary water only shall be of either GRP construction in compliance with BS 7491 or of
polyolefin construction in compliance with BS 4213.
Where storage requirements as per design exceed 500 litres, storage shall be in approved
covered segmented galvanised steel Break Tanks. Tanks shall be suitably jointed, coated,
lined and insulated using materials to meet the provisions of water quality required under BS
6920.
Water Heater Cylinders shall be in strict compliance with the requirements BS 853.
Cylinders shall be of double walled pre insulated type and of 50 litres minimum capacity for
each consumer location.
The following items shall be subject to field inspection in respect of setting out, excavation,
concrete works including reinforcement, protective membranes and linings, inserts fixings and
supports, backfilling and finishes, covers and frames and access provisions :
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
10.2.1 Testing
The CONTRACTOR shall test all water supply systems pipelines, joints and fittings prior to
surrounding, backfilling, building in to walls & floors or other concealment.
All tests shall be performed in convenient sections for each system in the presence and to the
satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER by experienced personnel.
All costs in providing personnel, apparatus, equipment and temporary works for testing shall
be borne by the CONTRACTOR.
Prior to the commencement of testing the system shall be thoroughly cleaned by flushing with
potable quality water to ensure no foreign matter remains within the pipe.
The pipes shall then be filled and allowed to stand for a period of 24 hours before testing.
During the filling operation care must be taken to ensure that there is no entrapped air in the
system. The test pressure shall be applied gradually by means of a suitable pump connected
to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the ADWEA/ENGINEER.
All gauges used shall be new and shall be accompanied by the valid respective calibration
and test certificates. During the test all exposed pipes, joints, fittings, valves etc. shall be
carefully examined, and any joint or item showing signs of leakage shall be rejected. All
sections or items rejected shall be removed and replaced by the CONTRACTOR at his own
expense, and the test shall be repeated to the satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.
10.2.2 Commissioning
Prior to final handover each supply system shall be drained of test water, flushed, refilled and
disinfected in accordance with the requirements of AWWA C 651 or as directed by and to the
satisfaction of the ADWEA/ENGINEER. Pipes shall be flushed with sufficiently high velocities
to remove any sediment or debris. The flushing velocity shall be not less than 1 m/s. The
time required for flushing shall be at least the time necessary to discharge three times the
contents of the section being flushed.
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Client ADWEA
Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS