TENDER DOCUMENT FOR ELECTRIFICATION, OF

AUDITORIUM AT SPIRITUAL GROWTH CENTER , KATRA.

GENERAL ELECTRIFICATION WORK

KLM DESIGNS INDIA

C-79, BASEMENT
MALVIYA NAGAR
NEW DELHI -110017
TEL – 41831089-99
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CONTENTS

1. Annexure A: Nit And General Instructions

2. Annexure B: Summary Of Various Clauses
3. Annexure C: Special Conditions For Electrical
4. Annexure D: Schedule of quantities for general electrification system

ANNEXURE A: NIT AND GENERAL INSTRCUTIONS

SMVDSB intends to appoint an Eligible contractor for General electrification work at

auditorium in SPRITUTAL GROWH CENTER complex.
The above-mentioned work shall be carried out as per schedule of quantities and
specifications.
Only those tenderers who are experienced in the specialized works and have qualified staff
shall only be eligible to tender.

1.1 QUALIFICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TENDER:-

The tenderer should be specialist in the field of works as defined in item no 1.0 and should
have completed at least two similar types of works during last Three years of not less then 5
lacs (FIVE Lacs) value. For which the tenderer shall have to produce supporting documents
giving date of award, date of commencement/Completion certificate etc from the concerned
competent authority in proof there of. Tenders shall be issued only to the eligible
contractors meeting the criteria.

2.0 PROCEDURE OF TENDERING

The procedure for submission of tender document is as follows which should be
strictly followed and no deviation in the procedure will be accepted.
a) Submission of technical bid & financial bid.
b) Conferencing with the bidders for technical discussions.
c) Financial bids of only those contractors shall be opened who meet the laid down
technical specifications.
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3.0 SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL BID: -

The following documents should be submitted in two sealed envelope super scribed as
"Technical bid “ & “ Financial bid" in separate cover which should reach this office on or
before --------------- at -------------.
a) Both these sealed envelopes should be kept in a third envelope and sealed and super
scribed as "Technical bid with EMD".
b) List of similar type of jobs executed in the past and certificate with date of having
successfully completed from concerned competent authority in proof there of.
d) Technical leaflets of important material proposed to be used.
e) Copy of latest income tax returns submitted in the income tax department.
f) Qualification of the bidder.
g) Year of establishment of the firm.
h) Details of technical staff in the firm.
i) P.F registration/Sale tax registration nos/ Work contract tax no supported by
the certificates from the respective Govt. Department.
j) The Tenderer shall be registered with service tax department
k) Details of the project undertaken supported by work orders and successful
completion of the projects.
l) Deviations from the commercial technical specifications to be spelled out separately
giving reasons for such deviations. However, acceptance of these by the competent
authority depends on the Consultants/owners decision.
m) The sub-contractor for particular work if desired by the Principal contractor shall be
appointed only after prior approval if the authorities.
n) The rates of items quoted shall be inclusive of all taxes.
o) SMVDSB reserves the right to cancel /reject any tender without assigning reasons.
p) The Owner reserves the rights of accepting the whole or any part of a tender received
and the tenderer shall be bound to perform the same at the quoted rates.
q) Tenderer shall submit last years audited balance sheet
r) Tenderer shall deposit earnest money of Rs ____________________ by
Demand Draft only in favor of _____________________ Payable at
______________. No other means of payment shall be accepted.
4.0 FINANCIAL BID: -
The documents to be submitted with financial bid are as follows:

a) The contractor should give his Rates both in figures and in words duly filled in the
bill of quantities in a separate sealed envelope super scribed as "FINANCIAL BID".
b) All entries (individual rates, sub-totals & grand totals) should be filled in English
alphabets and Arabic numerals only either typed or clearly hand written by ballpoint
pen. All correction if any made by the bidder should be initialed as many times as
corrected.
s) On tender scrutiny, if difference is found in rates given by the bidder in words and
figures in individual rates or in sub-totals or in grand totals the procedures for
deriving the final value shall be as follows.
d) The item rates quoted by bidder shall be taken as correct in cases where amount
worked out of any item does not correspond to the rates written in figures or words.
e) For items where the bidder has not written item rates the highest rates quoted shall be
taken as correct for such items for loading purposes and lowest rates for execution
purposes.
f) Bids can be sent by registered post at the risk and responsibility of the bidder. Any
bids received after the time and date of submission of bids shall not be entertained.
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g) Before submission of the bids, the bidders are advised to visit site and get
acquainted with site conditions, availability of materials/labour. All clarifications
must be sought by the bidders well in time and no extension of time shall be given on
this account.
h) The bidders are advised to account for any fluctuations in market rates of
material/equipment cost/labour rates. Any claims on these accounts shall not be
entertained after the award of work unless specifically agreed to.
i) Bids not submitted on prescribed form is liable to be rejected. Bidders are advised to
quote original offer as per bill of quantities.
j) In case drawings and details are not enclosed with tender documents, these can be
seen in the office, not availing this shall not relieve the bidder of his responsibility of
correct interpretation of work involved. Bidders who resort to canvassing in any form
shall be liable for rejection.
k) Bidder also has to submit shop drawings & as built drawings for approval of the
consultant.

5.0 PRINTED CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT:-

Any printed conditions and conditions contrary to these conditions of contract in

contractors offer shall be excluded from the contract and shall not be applicable to
this contract.

6.0 VALIDITY: -
The tender shall be valid for acceptance for a period of 60 days from the date of
submission of the tender.

7.0 GUARANTEE:-
The bidder should offer full guarantee of 12 months for complete work and equipments
from the date of satisfactory handing over of the site as certified by the
consultant/client after correction of faulty/bad workmanship, manufacturing defects
in works. The tenderer shall guarantee the works to maintain quality on the basis of
design/scheme. They shall also guarantee that the performance of the work executed
shall meet the requirement as specified in work specifications.

8.0 REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS OF WORK DURING GUARANTEE :-

Any defects or other faults which may appear within defect liability/guarantee period
of one year satisfactory working conditions, arising in the system due to material or
workmanship should be corrected and replaced with parts of original specifications
and makes by the contractor at his own cost.
9.0 FORCE MAJEURE

Any delay in or failure of performance of either party hereto shall not constitute
default hereunder or give to any claims for damages if and to the extent such delays
or failure of performance is caused by occurrence such as Acts of God or the Public
enemy; expropriation or confiscation of facilities by Government authorities,
compliance with any order or request of any Governmental authority, acts of way,
rebellion or sabotage or damage resulting therefrom, fires, floods, explosion, riots or
illegal strikes. The Contractor shall keep record of the circumstances referred to
above which are responsible for causing delays in the completion of work and bring
these to the notice of the Engineer-in-Charge.

10.0 Shop Drawings/ details

The contractor to supply all shop drawings, wiring & cabling drawing as per
site conditions for mounting of said systems within ten days of receipt of the
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Order & further get them approved before starting the work.

11.0 Descriptive Literature :-

The tenderer shall supply a complete list with quantities of major items of
equipments together with detailed descriptive literature including
photographs and performance characteristics pertaining to the equipments
offered. Manuals and instructions for operation and maintenance of all
equipment and systems shall be supplied along with the equipment.

12. Training :-
The contractor shall train the operational staff so as to enable them to
Operate/maintain the Sound-Lighting- Projection-Automation equipment in an
Efficient /satisfactory manner. However the sole responsibility of the
Equipment & subsequent handing over of the system to maintenance /
Operational staff in a fully functional condition within the stipulated period
Will rest with the contractor.

13.0 Acceptance tests:-

After installation ,testing & commissioning of the equipment performance
measurement tests will be conducted to confirm that all the equipments
meet the relevant technical specifications. The following tests will be done
as a part of acceptance test by the Architects/Consultants or their
authorised representative to take over the equipment :-
a) Functional tests.
b) Performance measurements of various parameters.
c) 24 hrs. Endurance tests.
14. LABOUR REGULATIONS

14.1 Regulations
The Contractor shall be wholly and solely responsible for full compliance with
provisions under all labour laws and/or regulations such as Payment of Wages Act
1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Employees Liability Act 1938, Workman’s
Compensation Act 1923, Industrial Disputed Act 1947, the Maternity Benefit act
1961, The Contract Labour (Regulation And Abolition)Act 1970 and the factories act
1948 or any modifications thereof or any other law relating thereof and rules there
under from time to time. The contractor shall assume liability and agree to indemnify
the Owner from every expense, liability or payment by reason of the application of
any labour law, Act Rules or regulations existing or to be introduced at a future date
during the currency of the contract.

14.2 Model rules

The Contractor shall at his own expense comply with or cause to be complied with
Model Rules for Labour welfare framed by Government or other local bodies from
time to time for the protection of health and for making sanitary arrangements for
workers employed directly or indirectly on the works and in the workers hutment
area. In case the contractor fails to make arrangement as aforesaid, the Owner shall be
entitled to do so and recover the costs thereof from the Contractor.

14.3 Safety Code

The Contractor shall at his own cost arrange for the safety provisions stipulated by
Government or local authorities or as required by the Owner/Architect in respect of
all labour directly employed for performance of the works and shall provide facilities
in connection therewith. In case the contractor fails to make arrangements and
provide necessary facilities as aforesaid, the Owner shall be entitled to do so and
recover the costs thereof from the Contractor.
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14.4 Child Labour
The Contractor shall not employ any labour under 18 years of age on the job. If
female labour is engaged contractor shall make necessary provision at his own
expense, for safeguarding and care of small children and keeping them clear of the
site operations.

15. ESI AND PF OBLIGATIONS

The Contractor shall include in his rates all expenses towards meeting obligations
under the employees State Insurance Act and the provident Fund Act. He shall follow
all rules and regulations required under the Act as may be in force from time to time.
The contractor shall cover all his workmen working at the site, under the ESI scheme
and PF scheme, and directly the required amounts with the concerned authorities.

All records in connection with the above shall be properly maintained by the
contractor and produced for scrutiny by Owner/authorities whenever called for.

16. Contractor’s Construction Manager And Other Staff

The contractor shall ensure continued effective supervision with the help of a
qualified, experienced and competent Engineer assisted by adequate staff as
ascertained by the Owner/Architect , for the entire duration of the works. The
contractor’s construction Manager will be responsible for carrying out the work to the
true meaning of the drawings, conditions of contract, specifications, schedule of
quantities and Owner/Architect ’s instructions and directions or instructions given to
him in writing shall be held to have been given to the contractor officially. Attention
is called to the importance of requesting written instruction from the Owner/Architect
before undertaking any work where Owner/Architect ’s directions or instructions are
required. Any such work done in advance of such instructions will be liable to be
removed at the contractor’s cost. No staff including the Engineer and technical
supervisory staff shall be transferred from the work without the written prior
permission from the Owner/Architect .

17. Security
The contractor shall provide adequate number of watchman to guard the site
premises, materials and equipment etc. at all times at his expense. The security of the
entire site shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

18. Telephone
The contractor shall provide, install and maintain at his expense a separate telephone
for the work. He shall pay all charges in connection with the same till the completion
of the work.

19. Work Sheds

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain at his expense proper waterproof
shed for the storage and protection of construction materials, equipment, both his own
as well as those supplied by the Owner, if any, from time to time.

20. Sanitary Convenience

The contractor shall at his expense provide and erect all necessary convenience for
the site staff and workmen, maintain them in a clean orderly condition and clean and
deodorize the ground after their removal..
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21. DEPOSIT

Security deposit or Retention amount will be uniformly deducted from each running
account bill @ 10%.

22. ARBITRATION : All disputes between the parties to the contract arising out of
or in relation to the contract, other than those for which the decision of the
Engineer or any other person is by the contract expressed to be final and conclusive,
shall after written notice by either party to the contract to the other party, be referred
to sole arbitration of the CEO, SMVDSB or his nominee. The arbitration shall be
conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Reconciliation
Act, 1996. The parties to the contract understand and agree that it will be no objection
that the CEO, SMVDSB or the person nominated as Arbitrator had earlier in his
official capacity to deal directly or indirectly with the matters to which the contract
relates or that in the course of his official duties had expressed views on all or any of
the matters in dispute or difference. The award of the Arbitrator shall be final and
binding on the parties to this contract. In the event of the Arbitrator denying,
neglecting or refusing to act or resigning or being unable to act for any reason or his
award being set aside by the Court for any reason, it shall be lawful for the Managing
Director or his successor, as the case may be, either to act himself as the Arbitrator or
to appoint another Arbitrator in place of the outgoing Arbitrator in the manner
aforesaid. The Arbitrator may, from time to time, with the consent of both the parties
to the contract, enlarge the time for making the award. Work under the contract shall
be continued during the arbitration proceedings. The venue of the arbitration shall be
the place from which the contract is issued or such other place as the Arbitrator at his
discretion may determine.

23. Law Governing The Contract

This contract shall be governed by the Indian laws for the time being in force.

24. NOTICES

All notices required under the contract, particularly those having financial implications
shall be sent by parties at their address given in the contract, through registered post.

25. WORKS MATERIALS SPECIFICATINS

GENERAL:-

This part of the tender documents is to be read in conjunction with general conditions of
contract, as applicable to civil work, electrical work and other allied jobs and other articles
forming part of this document.

SCOPE OF WORK: -
The work to be performed under these specifications includes all material, equipment, labour
and services to install the wall/ceiling acoustic treatment, audio/video system and stage
lighting extra as per the schedule of quantities.
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25.1 The work will include all necessary material, bolts, nuts, fasteners, nails, screws,
wooden plugs, hangers, supports, sleeves and other attachments as may be required in the
work
25.2 For details of building construction refer Architect’s and structural drawings.
25.3 The tenderer is supposed to follow the manufactures instructions for material
installation and the same shall be deemed to have been included in the scope of work.
25.4 The work shall be co-coordinated with other contractors whose work may be affected or
have an effect on the installation of the wall/roof insulation.
25.5 All fixtures etc not specifically mentioned but are required for safety and finishing of
work are deemed to be included and are to be carried out.
26.6The tenderer shall take a work insurance policy in favour of his labour. The client will not
be responsible for any mishap etc at site.
27. Electricity & water will be provided at one point at site by client free of charge.
28 All concealed/ exposed metal frames, cleats etc to be given two coats of red oxide
Primer.
29. As the work is envisaged at the height the Contractor shall get a workman insurance & all
work to be done as per the standard safety norms.
30. The tenderer to take care that no separate scaffolding/propping charges payable.
31.The wood being used shall be kiln dried & chemically treated.

ANNEXURE B

32. SUMMARY OF VARIOUS CLAUSES

1. Defects Liability Period 12 Months from the date of successful

completion of the job.

2. Period of Final measurement Immediately after the completion of the job

and within two weeks of satisfactory
handing over of the site.

3. Date of Commencement 10 days from the letter of intimation

4. Time of Completion 30 days

5. Liquidated Damages 1% per week subject to max. of 10% of the

contract value.

6. Earnest money deposit Rs. ________________ in form of DD in

favor of CEO, SMVDSB payable at
___________
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10% of the bill amount from each running
7. Security Deposit
bill. The security deposit will be
collected by deduction from the
running bills of the contractor

8. Escalation No escalation on any account shall be

payable to the contractor.

9. Extra Items As per the analysis on market rate and as

decided by Project in-charge

10. Supply of Material All materials and equipment shall be

installed only after prior approval and
inspection of the Engineer In-Charge.

11. Taxes Income tax, work contract taxes shall be

deducted as per rules and others as per
prevailing rules shall be deducted from the
bills.

12 : Release of retention money a) Half (50%) of the retention amount

within 15 days from the date of
virtual completion certificate.
b) Balance after 30 days from the date
of virtual completion certificate and
after discharge of defects liability.
13. Mobilization advance : 10% of the contract value, to be recovered
on pro-rata basis @ 12 % of the corrected
value of the interim bills and it will be
completely recovered latest by the time 90 %
of the work gets completed.
14. Sales tax, Income tax and any other Shall be to contractor’s account
taxes/duties/levies on work contract
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ANNEXURE C : SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR

ELECTRICAL& FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Providing fixing and layout of electrical system unit including fixtures, wiring,
cabling conduting fixing & connecting to the mains panel distribution boards,
power points, light points and earthing system. The work to be coordinated
with existing available system. The site may be examined and shop drawings
prepared for approval from consultants & engineer in charge before taking up
execution. The work to be carried out as per electricity safety rules and
practices materials used shall be ISI approved only.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.00 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

The electrical scope of work covers the followings:

a. Internal electrification through concealed/surface PVC conduit and

provide light points and socket outlets as shown in the detailed drawings.

b. Provide telephone outlets as shown in the detailed drawings.

c. Provide Distribution panel at convenient locations to facilitate power
for lights, fans, sockets, power plugs data points through UPS supply. UPS
supply shall be separate..

d. Provide Power distribution network including Panels, cabling, mains

and sub-main wiring.

e. Scope of work shall include supply installation, testing and

commissioning of

complete electrical installation

f. Earthing of electrical installations complete in all aspects.

2.00 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.01 The installation shall conform in all respects to Indian Standard Code
of Practice for Electrical wiring installation IS:732-1963 and IS:2274-
1963. It shall also be in conformity with Indian Electricity Rules and the
Regulations, National Electric Code and National Building Code.
CPWD specifications and requirements of the Local Electric Supply
Authority. In general, all materials, equipment and workmanship shall
conform to the Indian Standards, specifications and code. Some of the
applicable codes/standards are as under:
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a) Marking and arrangements for switchgear : Bus bars, IS 375
– 1963
main connection and auxiliary wiring.

b) Specifications for enclosed distribution IS 2675 -

1983

c) Installation and maintenance of switchgear.

IS10118-1982
(Part-I)

d) HRC cartridge fuse links 650 volts IS 2208 -

1962

e) Specifications for PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric

cable Part-I for voltage upto 1100 volts. IS 1554 -
1988

f) Specifications for PVC insulated: Cables for voltage

upto 1100V with Aluminium conductors. IS 694-1990

g) Specifications for Rigid Steel conduit for electrical

wiring. IS 9537 -
1981

h) Specifications for accessories for rigid steel conduits

for electrical wiring. IS 3837-1976

i) Boxes for the enclosure of electrical accessories, IS 5133 - 1969

Steel and CI boxes. (Part-I)

j) 3 pin plugs and socket outlets IS 1293 - 1988

k) General and safety requirements for electric lighting

fittings. IS 1913 - 1978

l) Electric ceiling fans and regulators. IS 374 -

1979

m) Code of practice for earthing IS 3043 -

1987

o) electrical installation. IS 1646 - 1982

p) Current transformers IS 2705 -

1992

q) Direct acting electrical indicating instruments. IS 1248 -

1983

r) Factory built assemblies of switch gear & control gear. IS 8623

s) MCB IS 8828
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t) MCCB IS
2516

u) SFU IS 13947

v) ELCB
IS 12640
3.00 INTERNAL ELECTRIFICATION OF BUILDING

3.01 SCOPE

Under this head, the bidder is to carry out the internal electrification of
the auditorium as mentioned under para 1.0.

The scope covered under this head includes concealed/surface

conduiting, wiring, provision of distribution boards, submains/mains and
fittings.

3.02 GENERAL

The electrical Installation work shall be carried out in accordance with

Indian Standard Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installation IS:
732-1989 and IS: 2274-1963. It shall also be in conformity with the
current Indian Electricity rules and regulations and requirements of
the Local Electricity Supply Authority and Fire Insurance regulations, so
far as these becomes applicable to the installation. Electrical work in
general shall be carried out as per following CPWD Specifications with
upto date amendment.

- General Specifications for Electrical Works.

(Part I - Internal) - 1994.

Wherever this specifications calls for a higher standard of material and

or workmanship than those required by any of the above mentions
regulations and specification then the specification here under shall
take precedence over the said regulations and standards.

3.03 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS.

Distribution Board shall be standard type as per the CPWD

specifications. All distribution boards shall be of three phase (415
Volts) or single phase (240 volts) type with incoming isolator or MCB
as in Schedule of quantities. Distribution boards shall contain plug in
or bolted type miniature circuit breaker mounted on busbars. Miniature
circuit breakers shall be quick make and quick break type with trip
free mechanism. MCB shall have thermal and magnetic short circuit
protection. MCB shall conform with IS 8828-1978. Neutral busbars
shall be provided with the same number of terminals as there are
single ways on the board, in addition to the terminals for incoming
mains. An earth bar of similar size as the neutral bar shall also be
provided. Phase barrier shall be fitted and all live parts shall be
screened from the front. Ample clearance shall be provided between
all live metal and the earth case and adequate space for all incoming
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and outgoing cables. All distribution board enclosures shall have
an etched zinc base stove painted followed by synthetic stoved
enamel, colour light gray.

A circuit identification card in clear plastic cover shall be provided

for each distribution board.

Miniature Circuit Breakers for lighting circuits shall be of "L" series

where as `G' series MCB's shall be invariably used for motor loads,
halogen lamps fitting, sodium/mercury discharge lamps and for all
power circuits. All miniature circuit breakers shall be of 9 KA rated
rupturing capacity.

3.04 SURFACE CONDUIT.

Conduit pipes shall be fixed by heavy gauge saddles, secured to

suitable wood plugs or other approved plugs with screws in an
approved manner at an interval of not more than one meter but on
either side of the couplers or bends or similar fittings, saddles shall be
fixed at a distance of 30cm from the center of such fittings. The
saddles should not be less than 24 gauge for conduits upto 25 mm dia
and not less than 20 gauge for larger diameter conduits. The
corresponding widths shall be 19 mm & 25 mm. Where conduit pipes
are to be laid along the trusses, steel joint etc. the same shall be
secured by means of special clamps made of MS. Where as it is not
possible to drill holes in the trusses members suitable clamps with bolts
and nuts shall be used.

For 25 mm diameter conduit width of clip shall be 19mm and of 20

SWG. For conduit of 32 mm and above, width of clip shall be 25mm
and of 18 SWG.

Where conduit pipes are to be laid above false ceiling, either conduit
pipes shall be clamp to false ceiling frame work or suspended with
suitable supports from the ceiling slab. For conduit pipe run along with
wall, the conduit pipe shall be clamped to wall above false ceiling in
uniform pattern with special clamps if required to be approved by the
Engineer-In-Charge at site.

3.05 RECESS/CONCEALED CONDUIT.

The chase in the wall shall be neatly made and of ample dimensions
to permit the conduit to be fixed in the manner desired. In the case of
building under construction, conduit shall be buried in the wall before
plastering and shall be finished neatly after erection of conduit. Incase
of exposed brick/rubble masonry work, special care shall be taken to fix
the conduit and accessories in position along with the building work.
Entire work of chasing the wall, fixing the conduit in chases, and
burring the conduit in mortor before plastering shall form part of point
wiring work.
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The conduit pipe shall be fixed by means of staples or by means of
saddles not more than 60cm apart or by any other approved means
of fixing. Fixing of standard bends and elbows shall be avoided as
far as practicable and all curves maintained by bending the conduit
pipe itself with the long radius which shall permit easy drawing in of
conductors. Suitable inspection boxes to the barest minimum
requirements shall be provided to permit periodical inspection and of
facilitate replacement of wires, if necessary. These shall be mounted
flush with the wall. Suitable ventilating holes shall be provided in the
inspection box covers. Wherever the length of conduit run is more
than 10 meters, then circular junction box shall be provided.

3.06 OUTLET BOXES & COVERS.

The switch box shall be made of metal on all sides except on the
front. Boxes shall be hot dip galvanised mild steel. Upto 20 x 30
cm size M.S. box shall have wall thickness of 18 SWG and MS boxes
above 20 x 30 cm size shall be of 16 SWG. The metallic boxes shall
be painted with anticorrosive paint before erection. Clear depth of the
box shall not be less than 60mm. All fitting shall be fitted in flush
pattern. Phenolic laminated sheet of approved shade shall be used for
switch box covers. These shall be of 3 mm thick synthetic phenolic
resin bonded laminated sheet as base material and conform to grade
P-I of IS: 2036-1994.

3.07 ERECTION AND EARTHING OF CONDUITS.

The conduit if used metallic of each circuit or section shall be

completed before conductors are drawn in. The entire system of
conduit after erection shall be tested for mechanical and electrical
continuity throughout and permanently connected to earth
conforming to the requirement by means of special approved type of
earthing clamp effectively fastened to conduit pipe in a workmen like
manner for a perfect continuity between the earth and conduit. Gas,
water pipe shall not be used as earth medium.

3.08 SWITCHES.

All 5 and 15 Amp switches shall be piano type of 240 volts A.C. grade.
All switches shall be fixed on 3 mm thick laminated sheet cover. All 5
Amp socket shall be 5 pin type. All 15 Amp socket shall be 6 pin type
suitable for 15/5 Amp. All switches, sockets, telephone outlets, etc.
shall be in off white finish. The switches controlling the lights or fans
shall be connected to the phase wire of the circuit. Switches shall be
located at 1200 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise
indicated on drawings. In dean ,professor and lecturers rooms
switches and socket outlets shall be modular type in modular metal box
as per BOQ.

3.09FLUSH COVER PLATE.

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All switches, sockets, telephone outlets etc. shall be fixed on 3 mm
thick phenolic laminated sheet cover unless otherwise called for in
drawing or BOQ. Flush cover plate shall be secured to the box with
counter sunk brass screws & cup washers.

3.10WALL SOCKET PLATE.

All 5 and 15 Amp socket outlet shall be 5 and 6 pin respectively. Each
outlet shall have a switch located beside the socket preferably on the
same flush cover plate. The earth terminal of the socket shall be
connected to the earth wire.

3.11 WIRING.

All PVC insulated stranded copper conductor wires shall conform to

relevant IS Codes. Cable conductor size and material shall be specified
in BOQ.

All internal wiring shall be carried out with PVC insulated FRLS wires of
650/1100 volts grade. The circuit wiring for points shall be carried out in
looping in system and no joint shall be allowed in the length of the
conductors. Circuit wiring shall be laid in separate conduit originating
from distribution board to switch board for light/fan. A light/fan switch
board may have more than one circuit but shall have to be of same
phase. Looping circuit wiring shall be drawn in same conduit as for
point wiring. Each circuit shall have a separate neutral wire. Neutral
looping shall be carried out from point to point or in light/fan switch
boards. A separate earth wire shall be provided alongwith circuit
wiring for each circuit. For point wiring red colour wire shall be used
for phase and black colour wire for neutral. Circuit wiring shall be
carried out with red, yellow or blue colour PVC insulated wire for
RYB phase wire respectively and black colour PVC insulated wire for
the neutral wires. Bare copper wire shall be used as earth continuity
conductor and shall be drawn alongwith other wires. No wire shall be
drawn into any conduit until all work of any nature, that may cause
injury to wire is completed. Care shall be taken in pulling the wires so
that no damage occurs to the insulation of the wire.

Before the wires are drawn into the conduit, the conduits shall be
thoroughly cleaned of moisture, dust and dirt. Drawing and jointing of
copper conductor wires and cables shall be as per CPWD
specifications.

Maximum number of PVC insulated 650/1100 V grade aluminium/copper

conductor cable conforming to IS : 694 - 1990
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Nominal 25mm 32mm 38mm 51mm 64mm
Cross-Sectional
area of conductor
in Sq.mm. S B S B S B S B S B
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1.5 10 8 18 12 - - - - - -

2.5 8 6 12 10 - - - - - -

4 6 5 10 8 - - - - - -

6 5 4 8 7 - - - - - -

10 4 3 6 5 8 6 - - - -

16 2 2 3 3 6 5 10 7 12 8

25 - - 3 2 5 3 8 6 9 7

35 - - - - 3 2 6 5 8 6

50 - - - - - - 5 3 6
5

70 - - - - - - 4 3 5 4
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NOTE :

1. The above table shows the maximum capacity of conduits for a

simultaneous drawing in of cables.

2. The columns headed `S' apply to runs of conduits which have

distance not exceeding 4.25m between draw in boxes and which do
not deflect from the straight by an angle of more than 15 degrees. The
columns headed `B' apply to runs of conduit which deflect from the
straight by an angle of more than 15 degrees.

3. Conduit sizes are the nominal external diameters.

3.12 JOINTS.

All joints shall be made at main switches, distribution board socket and
switch boxes only. No joint shall be made in conduits and junction
boxes. Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet.

3.13 MAINS AND SUBMAINS.

Mains and sub-main cable where called for shall be of the rated
capacity and approved make. Every main and sub-main shall be
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drawn into an independent adequate size conduit. Adequate size
draw boxes shall be provided at convenient locations to facilitate easy
drawings of the sub-main & main cables. Cost of junction box/drawn
box is deemed to be included in the rates of sub main wiring. As
independent earth wire of proper rating shall be provided for every
sub-main. Single phase sub main shall have single earth wire whereas
three phase sub main shall be provided with two earth wire. The earth
wire of proper rating shall be fixed to conduits by means of suitable
M.S. clips at not more than 1000 mm distance.

Where mains and sub-mains cables are connected to the switchgear,

sufficient extra lengths of sub main and mains cable shall be provided
to facilitate easy connections and maintenance. For termination of
cables creeping type cable socket/lugs shall be provided. Same color
code as for circuit wiring shall be followed.

3.14 LOAD BALANCING

Balancing of circuits in three phase installation shall be planned before

the commencement of wiring and shall be strictly adhered to.

3.15 COLOUR CODE FOR CIRCUIT & SUBMAIN WIRING.

Colour code for circuit and submain wiring installation shall be Red,
Yellow, Blue for three phases. Black for neutral and yellow/green or
green only for earth incase of insulated earth wire.

3.16 CLASSIFICATION OF POINTS.

General

Classification and measurement of Point wiring shall be as per

CPWD specification for Electrical Works (Part-I-Internal)1994.

3.17 CONDUCTOR SIZE.

Wiring shall be carried out with following sizes of PVC insulated

stranded single core copper conductor wire/cable.

i. Light point. - 1.5Sq.mm

ii. Ceiling /Cabin/Exhaust Fan Point - 1.5Sq.mm

iii. Call Bell Point - 1.5Sq.mm

iv. Plug Point (5 A S.S. outlet) - 1.5Sq.mm

v. Circuit Wiring - 2.5Sq.mm

vi. General Power Point - 4Sq.mm

4.01 TELEPHONE WIRE/CABLES.

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Separate conduits shall be provided for internal telephone wiring of

telephone system commencing from tag block. Each telephone outlet
shall be wired with 2 pair telephone cable from the tag block. All
telephone wires shall be of .61mm dia annealed tinned high
conductivity copper conductor PVC insulated and PVC sheathed grey
conforming to ITD specification SWS 113 B & C. Multipair PVC
insulated cables laid in conduit shall be provided for connecting various
tag blocks. Telephone cables used for external connections shall be
armoured. These cable shall be laid directly in ground or in pipe etc.
as call for else where. Internal Telephone wiring in conduits shall be
carried out in atleast 25 mm dia conduit.

5.00 LIGHTING FIXTURE AND FANS

5.01 GENERAL

a. The Contractor shall supply and install lighting fixtures

including but not limited to lamps, ballasts, accessories fixing hardware
necessary for installations, as shown on the Drawings, as required, and
as herein specified.

b. All fixtures shall be delivered to the building complete with

suspension accessories, canopies, hanging devices, sockets, holders,
reflectors, ballasts, diffusing material, louvers, plaster frames,
recessing boxes, etc. all wired and assembled as indicated.

c. Full size shop detail drawings of special fixture or lighting

equipment, where called for in the fixtures schedule, shall be submitted
to the Engineer in-charge for approval.

d. Fixtures, housing, frame or canopy, shall provide a suitable

cover for fixture outlet box or fixture opening.

e. Fixtures shall comply with all applicable requirements as herein

outlined unless otherwise specified or shown on the Drawings.

f. Manufacturer's name and catalogue number of lighting fixtures

are given for general reference only. It shall be understood that the
actual fixtures supplied shall meet all the requirements of the
specification, and, if necessary, the standard fixture indicated for
reference, shall be modified accordingly.

g. Fixtures shall bear manufacturer's name and the factory

inspection label.

h. Fixtures shall be completely wired and constructed to comply

with the IEE wiring regulations requirements for lighting fixtures,
unless otherwise specified.

i. Revamping the fixture shall be possible without having to

remove the fixture from its place.
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j. Lamps of the proper type, wattage and voltage rating shall be
furnished and installed in each fixtures.

5.02 WIRING WITHIN THE FIXTURES

a. Fluorescent fixtures shall be wired with not smaller than 1.5 sq. mm
asbestos-covered wire. No splice or tap shall be located within an arm,
stem or chain. Wire shall be continuous from splice in outlet box of
the building wiring system to lamp socket or to ballast terminals.

b. Wiring within incandescent fixtures and for connection to the branch

circuit wiring up to the outlet box of lighting point shall not be less than
1.5 sq. mm silicone rubber insulated wire.(150oC temperature).

5.03 INSTALLATION

Fixtures shall be installed at mounting heights as detailed on the

Drawings or as instructed on site by the Engineer-In-charge.

Pendent fixtures within the same room or area, shall be installed plumb
and at a uniform height from the finished floor. Adjustment of height
shall be made during installation.

Flush mounted recessed fixtures, shall be installed so as to

completely eliminate leakage of light within the fixture and between the
fixture and adjacent finish.

Fixtures mounted outlet boxes shall be rigidly secured to a fixture stud

in the outlet box. Hickeys or extension pieces shall be installed where
required to facilitate proper installation.

5.04 LAMPS-GENERAL

Lamp shall be supplied and installed in all lighting fixtures listed in the
Schedules of Lighting Fixtures on the drawings.

Lamps used for temporary lighting service shall not be used in the final
fixture units.

Lamps shall be of wattage and type as shown in the Schedule of

Lighting Fixtures.

Lamps for permanent installation shall not be placed in the fixtures,

until so directed by the Engineer In-charge and this shall be
accomplished directly before the building areas are ready for
occupancy by the Client.
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5.05 LAMPS-FLUORESCENT

Lamps shall be of hot electrodes, preheated, normal start type.

Lamps shall have bi-pin bases and a minimum approximate rated life
of 8,000 hours.

Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, Lamps shall have the

colour rendering features and lumens/watt output of lamps with WHITE
colour designation as manufactured by reputed indigenous
manufacturers.

5.05 LAMPS- COMPACT FLUORSECENT

5.07 LAMPS-INCANDESCENT

Incandescent lamps shall be inside frosted type. Lamps shall have a

minimum approximate rated life of 750 hours.

Lamps shall be manufactured by reputed indigenous manufacturers.

5.08 BALLASTS-FLUORESCENT

Only single and/or two-lamp ballast shall be used in any one fixture.
Ballast shall conform to IS 1534(Part I)-1977

Ballasts shall be high power factor type.

Ballasts shall have manufacturer's lowest sound level and case

temperature rise rating.

Ballasts shall be special cool operated type.

Ballasts for indoor fixtures shall be protected by an integral thermal

automatic resetting protective unit which shall disconnect the ballast
in the event of overheating.

Ballasts shall be of the same manufacture as the lamps.

5.09 BALLAST – COMPACT FLUORESCENT

5.10 FIXTURE SAMPLES

Detailed catalogue for all fixtures or if so required by the Engineer

In-charge sample fixtures shall be submitted for prior approval of the
Engineer In-charge before orders for the fixtures are placed.

5.11 TESTING

After all lighting fixtures are installed and are connected their
respective switches, test all fixtures to ensure operation on their
correct switch in the presence of the engineer.
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All un operating fixtures or ones connected to the wrong or

inconveniently located switch shall be correctly connected as directed
by the Engineer In-charge.

5.10 CEILING FANS

All ceiling fans shall be provided with suspension arrangement in the

concrete/slab/roof members. Contractor to ensure that provision are
kept at appropriate stage at locations shown on the drawing. Fan box
with MS hook shall be as per CPWD specification. Ceiling fan shall be
double ball bearing type, copper wound motor complete with canopy,
down rod, blades etc. and shall conform to relevant IS standards
ceiling fan shall be white in color. Ceiling fan shall be provided with
standard regulator. Regulator shall be suitable for 240 volts A.C supply
50 Hz and shall be of continuous duty type

5.11 EXHAUST FANS

Exhaust fans shall be heavy duty type with double ball bearing and
conforming to IS 2312-1967. Exhaust fan shall be complete with
copper wound motor, capacitor, Louver/shutter, frame and mounting
bracket. Exhaust fan shall be suitable fan operation on 240 volts single
phase A.C supply.

6.0 EARTHING/GROUNDING

6.01 Earthing

All the non-current carrying metal parts of electrical installation shall be

earthed properly. All metal conduits trunking, cable amour, switchgear,
distribution fuse boards, lighting fittings and all other parts made of
metal shall be bonded together and connected by means of specified
earthing conductors to an efficient earthing system. All earthing will be
in conformity with the relevant Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and Indian
Standard Specifications IS:3043-1966.

6.02 EARTHING CONDUCTOR

Earth continuity conductor alongwith submain wiring from Main/Sub

Distribution boards to various distribution boards shall be of copper. Earth
continuity conductor from distribution board onward upto outlet point shall
also be of bare copper. Earth continuity conductor connecting Main & Sub
Distribution boards to earth electrode shall be with galvanised MS strip.

6.03 EARTHING CONDUCTOR

Earth continuity conductor alongwith submain wiring from Main/Sub

Distribution boards to various distribution boards shall be of copper. Earth
continuity conductor from distribution board onward upto outlet point shall
also be of bare copper. Earth continuity conductor connecting Main & Sub
Distribution boards to earth electrode shall be with galvanised MS strip.

6.04 Connection of Earthing conductors

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Main earthing conductor shall be taken from the earth connections at

the main distribution panel to the earth electrode with which the
connection is to be made. Distribution boards, earthing conductor shall
run from Main Distribution Boards.

Circuit earthing conductor shall run from the exposed metal of

equipment and shall be connected to any point on the main earthing
conductor, or its distribution boards . Cable sheathing and armouring
shall be earthed at the ends adjacent to switch boards at which they
originate, or otherwise at the commandment of the run by an earthing
conductor in effective electrical contact with cable sheathing. Where
equipment is connected by flexible cord, all exposed metal parts of
equipment shall be earthed by means of and earthing conductor
enclosed with the current carrying conductor within the flexible cord.
Switches, accessories, lighting fittings etc. which are rigidly secured in
effective electrical contact with a run of metallic conduit hall not be
considered as a part of earthing conductor for earthing purposes,
even though the run of metallic conduit is earthed.

7.00 Earthing Stations

7.01 PLATE EARTH ELECTRODE

Earthing shall be provided with either GI plate electrode or copper plate

electrode of following minimum dimensions.

i. GI Plate Electrode : 600m x 600mm x 6mm thick

ii. Copper Plate Electrode : 600m x 600mm x 3mm thick

The electrode shall be buried in ground with its faces vertical and not
less than 3 metres below ground level. 20mm dia medium class GI
pipe shall be provided and attached to the electrode. A funnel with
mesh shall be provided on the top of this pipe for watering and earth
electrode. Earth electrode the watering funnel attachment shall be
housed in masonry enclosure of not less than 300 x 300 x 300mm
deep. A cash iron or MS frame with cover having locking arrangement
shall be provided at top of metres from the building. Care shall be
taken that the excavation for earth electrode may not affect the column
footing or foundation of the building. In such cases electrode may be
further away from the building.

7.02 Earth Connections

All metal clad switches and other equipment carrying single phase
circuit, shall be connected to earth by a single connection. All metal
clad switches carrying 3 phase shall be connected with earth by two
separate and distinct connections. The earthing conductor inside the
building wherever exposed shall be properly protected from mechanical
injury by running the same in GI pipe of adequate size. The earthing
conductor shall be painted to protect it against corrosion. The over
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lapping in G.I./Copper strips in joints where required shall be
minimum 75 mm. The joints shall be riveted with G.I./Copper rivets
and brazed in approved manner. Lugs of adequate capacity and size
shall be used for all termination of conductor wires above 5 Sq. mm
size. Lugs shall be bolted to the equipment body to be earthed after the
metal is cleaned of paint and other oily substance.

7.0.3 Artificial Treatment of Soil

If the earth resistance is too high and the multiple electrode earthing
does not give adequate low resistance to earth, then the soil resistivity
immediately surrounding the earth electrodes shall be reduced by
adding sodium carbonate, Copper sulphate, salt and soft coke or
charcoal in suitable proportions.

7.04 Resistance to Earth

The resistance to each earthing system shall not exceed 1.0 Ohm.

8.00 TESTING

8.01 GENERAL

At the completion of the work, the entire installation shall be subjected to the
following tests:

a) Polarity Test
b) Insulation Resistance Test
c) Earth Continuity Test
d) Earth resistivity Test

Besides the above tests any other test specified by the local authority
shall also be carried out.

All tested and calibrated instruments for testing, labour and materials
and incidentals necessary to conduct the tests shall be provided by the
contractor at his own cost.

8.02 TESTING OF WIRING

All the wiring system shall be tested for continuity of circuits, short
circuits and earthing after the wiring is completed and before
energising.

8.03 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST

The insulation resistance shall be measured by applying between

earth and the whole system of conductors, or any section thereof,
with all fuses in place and all switches closed and except in concentric
wiring all lamps in position of both poles of the installation otherwise
electrically connected together, a direct current pressure provided that
it does not exceed 600 volts for medium voltage circuits. Where the
supply is derived from AC three phase system the neutral pole of which
is connected to earth, either direct or through added resistance
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measured as above shall not be less than 50 divided by the number
of points on the circuit provided that the whole Installation shall not be
required to have an insulation greater than one megohm.

The insulation resistance shall also be measured between all

conductors connected to one phase conductor of the supply and all the
conductors connected to the middle wire of the neutral or to the other
phase conductors of the supply. Such a test shall be carried out after
removing all metallic connections between the two poles of the
installation and in those circumstances the insulation resistance
between the case of frame work of housing and power appliances, and
all live parts of each appliance shall not be less than that specified in
the relevant Indian Standard Specifications or where there is no such
specification shall not be less than half a megohm.

8.04 TESTING OF EARTH CONTINUITY TEST

The earth continuity conductor metallic envelopes of cable shall be

tested for electric continuity and the electrical continuity and the
electrical resistance of the same along with the earthing lead but
excluding any added resistance or earth leakage circuit breaker
measured from the connection with the earth electrode to any point in
the earth continuity conductor in the completed installation shall not
exceed one ohm.

Testing of Polarity of Non linked single pole switches: 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 connections, to an outer or
phase conductor or to the non-earthed conductor of the supply. In the
three of four wire installation a test shall be made to verify that every
non-linked single pole switch fitted in a conductor to one of the outer or
phase conductor of the supply. The entire electrical installation shall
be subject to the final acceptance of Architect/Consultant as well as the
Local authorities.

8.05 EARTH RESISTIVITY TEST

Earth Resistivity Test shall be carried out in accordance with Indian

Standard Code of Practice for earthing IS 3043-1966. All tests shall be
carried out in the presence of the Architect/Consultant.

9.020 LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

9.01 The Distribution Panel and Distribution boards shall be suitable for
operation on 3 phase/single phase 415/230 Volts, 50 cycles, neutral
grounded at transformer and short circuit level not less than 31 MVA at
415 Volts.

The Distribution Panel/Boards shall comply with the latest addition of

relevant Indian Standards and Indian Electricity Rules and
Regulations.
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9.02 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

The Distribution Panels/Boards shall be metal enclosed sheet steel

cubical,indoor, dead front, floor mounting/wall mounting type. The
Distribution board shall be totally enclosed completely dust and vermin
proof. Gaskets between all adjacent units and beneath all covers shall
be used to render the joints dust proof. Distribution Boards shall be
preferably arranged in multitier. All MS sheet steel used in the
construction of Distribution Boards shall be 2 mm thick and shall be
folded and braced as necessary to provide a rigid support for all
components. Joints of any kind in sheet metal shall be seam welded,
all welding slag grounded off and welding pits wiped smooth with
plumber metal.

All the panels and covers shall be properly fitted and square with the
frame, and holes in the panel correctly positioned.

Fixing screws shall enter into holes tapped into an adequate thickness
of metal or provided with bank nuts. Self threading screws shall not be
used in the construction of Distribution boards. A base channel of 75
mm x 75 mm x 9mm thick shall be provided at the bottom.

Knockout holes of appropriate size and number shall be provided in the

distribution board in conformity with the location of incoming and
outgoing.

Removable sheet steel plates shall be provided at top and bottom to

drill holes for cables entry at site if required.

9.03 BUS BAR CONNECTIONS

The bus bars and interconnections shall be electrolytic copper and of

rectangular cross sections suitable for full load current for phase bus
bars and half rated current for neutral bus bar and shall be extensible
on either side. The bus bars and interconnection shall be insulated
with insulation tapes and color coded. The bus bars shall be
supported on unbreakable non-hygroscopic insulated supports at
regular intervals to withstand the forces arising from short circuit in the
system. All bus bars shall be provided in a separate chamber and
properly ventilated. All bus bar connections shall be done by clamping.
No holes shall be drilled in the bus bars for mounting clamps.

All connections between bus bars and switches and between switches
and cable alley terminal shall be through solid copper strips of proper
size to carry full rated current and insulated with insulating tapes.

9.04 FIXING OF MCB'S

All TPN Distribution Boards shall be provided with SP MCB's as

outgoing. Separate neutral bus bars shall be provided for TPN
distribution boards for each phase.

MCB's shall be provided on the phase of each circuit. The individual

banks of MCB's shall be detachable. There shall be ample space
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behind the banks of MCB's to accommodate all the wiring. All the
internal wiring of distribution boards shall be concealed behind 5 mm
thick Bakelite sheet. All the distribution boards shall be completely
factory wired, ready for connections. All the terminals shall have
adequate current rating and size to suit individual feeder requirements.
Each circuit shall be clearly numbered from left to right to correspond
with wiring diagram. All the switches and circuits shall be distinctly
marked with a small description of the service installed.

9.05 CABLE COMPARTMENTS

Cable Compartments of adequate size shall be provided in the distribution

panel/boards for easy termination of all incoming and outgoing cables
entering from bottom. Adequate supports shall be provided in cable
compartments to support cables. All incoming and outgoing switches,
terminals shall be brought out to terminal blocks in cable
compartments.

9,06 CIRCUIT COMPARTMENTS

Each Circuit breaker and switch fuse units shall be housed in separate
compartments and shall be enclosed on all sides. Sheet steel hinged
lockable doors shall be duly interlocked with the breaker/switch fuse
unit in `ON' and `OFF' position. Safety interlocks shall be provided for
air circuit breaker to prevent the breaker from being drawn out when
the breaker is in `ON' position The door shall not form an integral part
of the draw out portion of the ACB. All instruments and indicating
lamps shall not be mounted on the ACB compartment door. Sheet
steel barriers shall be provided between the tiers in a vertical section.

9.07 INSTRUMENT ACCOMMODATION

Separate and adequate compartments shall be provided for

accommodating instruments, indicating lamps, control contractors and
control fuses etc. These shall be accessible for testing and
maintenance without any danger of accidental contact with live parts of
circuit breaker, bus bars and contact.

9.08 TERMINALS

The outgoing terminals of the breaker and neutral link shall be borough
out to a terminal block suitably located at the rear side of the panel.
Separate cable compartments shall be provided for incoming and
outgoing cables.

9.09 WIRE WAYS

A horizontal wire way with screwed covers shall be provided at the top
to take interconnecting control wiring between different vertical section.

9.10 SWITCH FUSE UNITS

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The switch fuse units shall be 3 pole double break type (AC-23A)
suitable for load duty quick make and break action. Separate neutral
link shall be provided in the switch. All switch fuse units shall be
provided with hinged doors duly interlocked with operating mechanism,
so as to prevent opening of the door when the switch is in `On' position
and also to prevent closing of the switch when the door is not
properly secured. All contacts shall be silver plated and all live parts
shall be shrouded. High rupturing capacity (HRC) fuse links shall be
provided with switch fuse units and shall be in accordance with IS:
2208 - 1962 and having rupturing capacity of not less than 31 MVA at
415 volts. HRC fuse links shall be provided with visible indicators to
show that they have operated.

9.11 FUSES

Fuses shall be high rupturing capacity (HRC) fuse links and shall be in
accordance with IS:2208-1962 and having rupturing capacity of not
less than 31 MVA at 415 Volts.

9.12 PAINTING

All sheet steel shall undergo a process of degreasing, picking in acid,

cold rinsing, Phosphating, pasivating and then sprayed with a high
corrosive resistant primer. The primer shall be baked in an oven. The
finishing treatment shall be with powder coating..

9.13 LABELS

Engraved PVC labels shall be provided on all incoming and outgoing

feeder switches. Circuit diagram showing the arrangement of the
circuit inside the distribution board shall be pasted on inside of the
panel door and covered with transparent laminated plastic sheet. All
the distribution boards shall be subject to tests specified in relevant
Indian Standards and test certificates shall be furnished.

9.14 METERS

All the meters shall be housed in a separate compartment and

accessible from front only. Lockable doors shall be provided for the
metering compartments. The distribution boards shall be provided
with indicating panel comprising of 1 No.(0-500V) 90 cm x 90 mm
square type voltmeter with 3 way "OFF" selector switch and CT
operated ammeter with 3 way and neutral selector switch of
appropriate range and scale. Wiring for motors shall be colour coded
and labeled with approved plastic beads for identification.

10.0 Point Wiring (Internal & External Telephones)

(a) The point wiring shall be carried out with Double pair telephone
wire/cable, unarmoured, PVC insulated and sheath. 0.61 mm dia
annealed tinned copper conductor (IS: 2532-1965)in suitable size
conduit (one pair always remaining spare for one point)
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Minimum Dia of Conduit for Internal/External Telephone Wiring -

20mm.

If more than one telephone point has to be provided at one point,

multicore, unarmoured telephone cable shall be used (pairs required
are equal to 2 No.of points)in suitable size of conduit.

(b) The point shall commence from the main telephone tag box/sub tag
box and would terminate at outlet box of point. Connection at both
ends included in point wiring.

(c) Fixing of conduit, conduit accessories draw out boxes and outlet box
etc. in concealed/surface conduit works) shall be applicable for
telephone wiring conduit system also.

(d) Each telephone point shall have 1 No. flush type 2 pin. telephone
socket outlet fixed on 3 mm thick, hylum sheet in M.S. outlet box.

(e) Joint in telephone wiring (between main tag box/sub tag box and
outlet box of point) shall not be allowed and the contractor should
bear the wastages of wire if resulted due to this special requirement of
telephone system.

(f) External/Internal telephone and intercom wiring can be drawn in the

same conduit, provided after drawing wires, 50% of conduit cross
sectional area is free. However, independent PVC insulated telephone
wire of suitable pairs shall be used for external, internal and intercom.

(g) To identify each pair of multipair telephone wire/cable, PVC indication

numbers shall be put on both end of pair just before termination.

10.1 Telephone Tag Boxes

These shall be of MS sheet 2 mm thick with connector suitable for

telephone connection (as approved by ITI). It shall have hinged MS
sheet cover.

11.00 L.T. CABLES AND CONTROL CABLES

11.01 General

MV cables shall be supplied, inspected laid tested and commissioned

in accordance with drawings, specifications, relevant Indian Standards
Specifications and cable manufacturer`s instructions, The cable shall
be delivered at site in original drums with manufacturers name clearly
written on the drum.

The recommendation of the cable manufacturer with regard to joining

and sealing shall be strictly followed.

11.02 Material
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The MV cable shall be PVC insulated. Aluminium conductor
armoured cable conforming to IS : 1554 - 1988 ( Part - I) laid in
trenches/ducts as shown on drawings.

11.03 All cables shall be inspected upon receipt at site and checked for any
damage during transit.

11.04 Joints in Cables

The Contractor shall take care to see that all the cables received at site
are apportioned to various locations in such a manner as to ensure
maximum utilisation and avoidance of joining cables. This apportioning
shall be got approved by the architect before the cables are cut to
lengths. straight joints are prohibited.

11.05 Laying cables

Cables shall be laid by skilled and experienced workmen using

adequate rollers to minimize stretching of the cables. The cable drums
shall be placed on jacks before unwinding the cable. Great care shall
be exercised in laying cables to avoid forming kinks, the drums shall be
unrolled and cables run over wooden rollers in trenches at intervals not
exceeding 2 meters. Cables shall be laid at depth of 0.7 meters below
ground level. A cushion of sand, not less than 80 mm shall be provided
both above and below the cable and joint boxes and other accessories.
Cable shall not be laid in the same trench or along side a water main.
The cable shall first be laid in excavated trench 80 mm layer of sand
and shall be spread over the cable. The cable then shall be lifted and
placed over the sand bed. the second layer of 80 mm sand shall then
be sprayed over the cable. The relative position of the cables, laid in
the same trench shall be preserved and the cables shall not cross each
other as far as possible. at all changes in directions in horizontal and
vertical planes, the cable shall be bent smooth with a radius of bend
not less than 8 times the diameter of cable, Minimum 3 meters long
loop shall be provided at both sides of every; straight joint and 3 meters
at each end of cable. Distinguishing marks shall be made on the cable
ends for identification. Insulation tapes of appropriate voltage and in
red, yellow and blue colour shall be wrapped just below the sockets for
phase identification.

11.06 Protection of Cables

The cables shall be protected by bricks on the top layer of the sand for
the full length of underground cable. Where more than one cable is
running in the same trench, the bricks shall cover all the cables and
shall project a minimum of approximately 80mm on either side of the
cables. Cables under road crossings and any other places subject to
heavy traffic, shall be protected by running them through Hume Pipes
of suitable size. The depth of the Hume Pipe shall be 1 meter below
the finished floor level.

11.07 Excavation & Back fill

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All excavation and back fill including timbering, shoring and pumping
required for the installation of the cables shall be carried out by the
Contractor in accordance with the drawings and requirements laid
down elsewhere. Trenches shall be dug true to line and grades. Back
fill for trenches shall be filled in layer not exceed 150-mm. Each layer
shall be properly rammed and consolidated before laying the next
layer. The contractor shall restore all surface, road ways, side walks,
curbs, walls of other works cut by excavation to their original condition,
satisfactory to the owner`s representative.

11.08 Testing of cables

Prior of burying of cables, following tests shall be carried out :

Insulation test between phases and phase and earth for each length of
cable before and after jointing.

On completion of cable laying work, the following test shall be

conducted in the presence of owner`s representative.

a) Insulation Resistance Test. (Sectional and overall)

b) Continuity Resistance Test.

c) Sheathing continuity Test.

d) Earth Test.

All tests shall be carried out in accordance with relevant Indian

Standard Code of Practice and Indian Electricity Rules. The Contractor
shall provide necessary instruments, equipment and labour for
conducting the above test and shall bear all expenses in connection
with such tests. All tests shall be carried out in the presence of the
Architect/Consultant.

12.0 UNINTRUPTED POWER SUPPLY

1) POWER 3 KVA
8KVA

2) TECHNOLOGY Double conversion Double

conversion

True sine wave True sine

wave

INPUT

3) RATED 220 V 220

VOLTAGE
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4) VOLTAGE 170-290 170-
290

RANGE

5) RATED 50 HZ 50 HZ

FREQUANCY

OUT PUT

6) RATED 220V 220V

VOLTAGE

7) FREQUANCY 50 HZ 50
HZ

8) REGULATION 1.05 1.05

9) VOLTAGE <+/- 1% WITH100% LOAD <+/- 1%

WITH100% LOAD

REGULATION

10) BACK UP TIME 15 MIN. 10 MIN.

13.00 COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST OF ELECTRICAL WORKS.

13.01 SCOPE

Before commissioning of electrical, installations the contractor shall

check all the items mentioned and arrange for testing of each
equipments in presence of Engineer-in-charge.

14.00 FUNCTIONAL CHECKING

a) All 415 and 230 V power cables to be meggered.

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b) Check continuity of grid conductors and wires.

c) Soil resistivity tests.

In addition to the above, any other tests specified by manufactures

shall be carried out as per manufacturer`s instructions.
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ANNEXURE : SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES OF

GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

S. No. Description Qnty Unit Rate Amount

Supply Installation, testing and

commissioning of luminaries socket
boxes, fans, wiring and control
equipment as per following details

1 Luminaires

1.1 Recessed lighting fixture white in colour

suitable for 120 w Par-38 lamp, locking
type porcelain holder housed in epoxy
powder coated enclosure duly wired
COMPLETE WITH LAMP. Make :
PLAINTON OR EQUIVALENT
15 Each
1.2 Recessed mounting luminaire compact
fluorescent down light suitable for 2 x
26w (PL-C) compact fluorescent lamps
with chrome plated reflector glass
diffuser complete with Electromagnetic
ballast/ reflector/louvers/housing/lamp
and attachments & complete in all
respect , suitable for the following.
Make : PIERLITE / PHILIPS / 50 Each
PLAINTON
1.3 Recessed mounting luminaire compact
fluorescent down light suitable for 1 x
18w (PL-C) compact fluorescent lamps
with chrome plated reflector glass
diffuser complete with Electromagnetic
ballast/ reflector/louvers/housing/lamp
and attachments & complete in all
respect , suitable for the following.
Make : PIERLITE / PHILIPS / 30 Each
PLAINTON
1.4 500W Halogen lights Make : PIERLITE / 2 each
PHILIPS OR EQUIVALENT
1.5 a Providing and fixing surface mounting 4 each
mirror optics fluorescent luminaire, made
of CRCA MS sheet epoxy powder
coated and pre wired with electronic
ballast, rotor holder main connector etc.
complete, suitable for following with
highly pure aluminium reflector for
optical performance and serrated
aluminium cross louvers. The mirror
assembly to be removable for re lamping
from below.
(a) 2 x 28 W T5 Fluorescent lamp
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Make : PIERLITE / PHILIPS OR
EQUIVALENT
1.5b Providing and fixing Wall mounting 4 nos
mirror optics Compact fluorescent
luminaire, made of High Grade
Engineering Plastic and pre wired with
electronic ballast, rotor holder main
connector etc. complete, suitable for
following with pre- anodized optically
designed mirror for optical performance
.Mirror assembly and lamellae to be
integrated with the housing. lamellae.
The mirror assembly to be removable for
re lamping from below.

2x PL-S 11w Philips / Pierlite or

equivalent

1.5 (c) Surface mounting mirror optics

Compact fluorescent luminaire, made of
High Grade Engineering Plastic and pre
wired with electronic ballast, rotor holder
main connector etc. complete, suitable
for following with pre- anodized optically
designed mirror for optical performance
.Mirror assembly and lamellae to be
integrated with the housing. lamellae.
The mirror assembly to be removable for
re lamping from below.
Make 2x PL-S 18w 15 Each
Make Pierlite/ Phillips or equivalent

1.6 a Aluminium extruded powder coated

black LED Dual Step Lights i.e to light 70 nos
the riser & step edge of 1.0 mtr each
Make Plainton or equivalent
1.6 b Driver for the LED lights as above
Make Plainton or equivalent 3 Nos

1.7 Aluminium cast powder coated black 90 nos

chair light with row & seat numbers.
Make Plainton or equivalent
1.7b Driver for the chair lights as above 2 nos
Make Plainton or equivalent

1.8 High speed 1200 mm sweep ceiling 2 nos

fans ( Cropmpton / Orient / Havells)

2 WIRING SYSTEM

2.1 a LOOPED LIGHT POINT WIRING

Light points more than 5 and less than 9
in number looped together with PVC
insulated 2x2.5 sqmm multi strand
copper conductor PVC insulated and
1x1.5 sqmm solid copper conductor
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PVC insulated 1100V FRLS ISI marked
in recessed/surface PVC conduit
System 0f 2mm wall thickness 0f
approved make including making of
35 Each
chase (recessed in wall) incase of
recessed conduit and fixing of
saddles/clamps in case 0f surface
conduit or on cable tray including cost of
wires/conduit and accessories/saddles
clamps etc With circuit termination at
Control Room
POWER POINT
2.2 16A Power point with 2x2.5 sq mm multi
strand & 1x2.5 sqmm solid copper 12 Each
conductor PVC insulated and PVC
sheathed wires 1100V FRLS ISI marked
in surface / recessed PVC conduit of
2mm thickness complete with
Switch/socket/box /sheet/cover plate
complete in all respect including cost of
wire / conduit accessories
holders/boxes/switch/sheet/cover plates/
connectors etc. as per site requirement,
complete in all respect including making
connection with lugs duly crimped.

2.3 Light point / two way point with 2x2.5 7 each

mm2 multi strand copper conductor &
1x1.5 sqmm PVC insulated and PVC
sheathed wires 1100VFRLS ISI marked
in surface/ recessed PVC conduit of
2mm thickness complete with
Switch/holder/box /sheet/cover plate
complete in all respect including cost of
wire/conduit/conduit accessories
holders/boxes/switch/sheet/cover plates/
connectors etc. as per site requirement,
complete in all respect including making
connection with lugs duly crimped.

3.0 3 step 2.5KW dimmer for Par 30 Lights 1 each

Make : Lutron / Effectron or equivalent
SIGNANGE
4.0 Door top surface mountable EXIT 8 nos
signage with 2 hr battery backup & SLA
rechargeable battery. Make PLAINTON
or Equivalent
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5.0 Flush /recessed mounted Distribution

board made out of 1.2 mm thick sheet
steel pre treated and powder coated with
solid steel lockable hinged door, IP42
degree protection. Each phase to have
separate neutral bus bar complete with
necessary busbars and the neutral
busbar of the following ratings

TPN 12 way with 0-32 amp MCB & 63 4 Each

Amp 4 pole MCB

TOTAL